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Replying To neverright: "Don't think he is good enough to start but could have a part to play coming off the bench long after the early 'exchanges' have been sorted out." There may well be many reasons for not starting Connolly against Tyrone, but to suggest he is not good enough to play is definitely not one of them. Whether you like or hate him, Connolly is one of the best natural footballers in the country. AHP (Dublin) - Posts: 323 - 12/08/2017 10:48:34 2032547 Link
100% start him if hes going well in training..we have enough impact subs on the bench we dont need another one..in form hes the best in the country. big games need big players..i think he'll raring to go against tyrone..forget about the liability crap,sure if thats the case you'd never start him again..gavin might not name him in the line up..but i reckon he'll get the nod..up dublin.. GGdub (Dublin) - Posts: 260 - 12/08/2017 13:10:48 2032579 Link
Replying To neverright: "Don't think he is good enough to start but could have a part to play coming off the bench long after the early 'exchanges' have been sorted out." Not good enough ?Your username sums it up dubarra (Wicklow) - Posts: 541 - 12/08/2017 22:19:22 2032664 Link
I wouldn't be playing him at all until he improves his discipline 890202 (Wexford) - Posts: 1278 - 12/08/2017 22:45:17 2032669 Link
He has to start. I agree with a previous poster who said that we have enough impact subs. Brogan, mcmanamon are the ones to bring on to change a game. HurlingSnob (Dublin) - Posts: 220 - 13/08/2017 01:40:45 2032690 Link
Replying To dubarra: "Not good enough ?Your username sums it up" Struggling with the old grey matter, I see. If you get it sorted, tell us who you would drop to accommodate Connolly. neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 13/08/2017 20:55:11 2032909 Link
Replying To neverright: "Struggling with the old grey matter, I see. If you get it sorted, tell us who you would drop to accommodate Connolly." The obvious one to lose out from the forwards that started against Monaghan would be Eric Lowdnes. AHP (Dublin) - Posts: 323 - 13/08/2017 22:02:24 2032949 Link
Here's the first thread Id have cried laughing if Liamo had commented on it , anyway may opinion hasn't changed , wouldn't start him , but wouldn't be too bothered if he did start. Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 24/08/2017 13:10:24 2037133 Link
Thanks for that Damo.......................... Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8166 - 24/08/2017 15:40:35 2037215 Link
I would leave him on the bench. If Jim starts him and Dublin loose then it will be all Dermo's fault, even if he scored all Dublins scores. Bring him on after about 45 minutes it would lift the crowd and the other Dublin players and given him a nice run before the all Ireland should Dublin beat Tyrone. But I actually think Tyrone will win this game and it will be a lot closer than many people think. Tyrone have beaten better opposition than Dublin so far this year. anto_meath (Meath) - Posts: 108 - 24/08/2017 15:54:53 2037228 Link
Replying To Liamwalkinstown: "Thanks for that Damo.........................." No probs , you did have me doubting myself , when I read your post first thing I thought was I could have sworn Id answered that already , but at my age you cant be certain ha ha Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 24/08/2017 16:21:24 2037243 Link
The fact that a back was selected for that position the last day, will make it easy for Jim Gavin to select Diarmuid Connolly on Sunday. Assuming he is in good shape, I think it is best that he is started in the circumstances. I think there may be opportunities to score long range points on Sunday and he maybe best to score those on Sunday. I think Diarmuid Connolly is a top class player, stamina has never been an issue with him, he is a player for the full seventy minutes. Despite what Owen Mulligan said in regard to special treatment by Tyrone, should Dublin select him on Sunday, I think Diarmuid Connolly has had twelve weeks now to reflect on this and is most unlikely to get on the wrong side of the rules on Sunday. By not starting him, would probably kick the problem down the road for the final, should Dublin qualify. Dublin are only two games away from three in a row and five All-Irelands this decade, they will need to select their best players to accomplish this. fainleog (Limerick) - Posts: 598 - 24/08/2017 16:34:50 2037249 Link
Replying To anto_meath: "I would leave him on the bench. If Jim starts him and Dublin loose then it will be all Dermo's fault, even if he scored all Dublins scores. Bring him on after about 45 minutes it would lift the crowd and the other Dublin players and given him a nice run before the all Ireland should Dublin beat Tyrone. But I actually think Tyrone will win this game and it will be a lot closer than many people think. Tyrone have beaten better opposition than Dublin so far this year." Tyrone have beaten better opposition than Dublin so far this year what are you smoking pal ConnollyDub (Dublin) - Posts: 2007 - 25/08/2017 08:24:53 2037402 Link
Replying To ConnollyDub: " Tyrone have beaten better opposition than Dublin so far this year what are you smoking pal" I'm guessing he means that Tyrone have played teams that he feels are better than the teams Dublin have played so far? DannyMcA (Dublin) - Posts: 260 - 25/08/2017 08:58:40 2037409 Link
Replying To anto_meath: "I would leave him on the bench. If Jim starts him and Dublin loose then it will be all Dermo's fault, even if he scored all Dublins scores. Bring him on after about 45 minutes it would lift the crowd and the other Dublin players and given him a nice run before the all Ireland should Dublin beat Tyrone. But I actually think Tyrone will win this game and it will be a lot closer than many people think. Tyrone have beaten better opposition than Dublin so far this year." f Jim starts him and Dublin loose then it will be all Dermo's fault, even if he scored all Dublins scores Oh lord! tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 25/08/2017 09:55:42 2037432 Link

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