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Replying To therealtmo: "No nothing but himself and John Mullane are brother in-laws." Both De La Salle men. keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 01/09/2017 02:07:28 2041449 Link
Replying To Gaillimh_Abu: "Galway beating Tipp by 16 points in the league final was a freak result. Nobody thinks that was a true measure of Galway's worth at the time and it is unrealistic to measure their championship performances by that yardstick. I feel Galway have been quite consistent throughout the championship and I see a few significant improvements from previous years: a greater spread of scoring from the forwards, a more solid defensive unit, and more physical and mental toughness for example. That said, I see the final as being a close 50-50 battle and they will have to be at their best to win." Remains to be seen. Might be worth a fiver on the draw! tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 01/09/2017 07:34:46 2041457 Link
The closer the final gets the more i'm looking forward to it. One great hurling county is going to end a serious famine and you just know the celebrations will be brilliant. No disrespect whatsoever to Kilkenny but when they won the 2015 final it had become so routine that the presentation, crowd reaction felt flat. A few years without Liam will be good for them too. Laois76 (Laois) - Posts: 1270 - 01/09/2017 11:29:59 2041523 Link
Really looking forward to this match and for a neutral it's a win/win because you couldn't begrudge either team. But it's no fun watching it unless your shouting for one, so I'm backing my fellow Munstermen from the South-East, Up D Déisi! TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 01/09/2017 11:42:25 2041529 Link
Really good thing about this final is it's novelty factor. I know Galway have been in a number of finals over the last few years but always against the Kilkenny machine.... Waterfords terrible capitulation 9 years ago against the same merciless feckers probably means nothing at this stage but I wonder if there is any residue? for counties like them(and us) getting there is so so hard and means so much to long-suffering fans..the fact that apart from Clare in 13 this is the first time in 19years we'll have new champions other than the big 3 can't be underestimated in its importance. Hurling needs this. Gives counties like my own a bit of hope. Couldn't be more neutral in that I'll be delighted for whoever wins. skillet (Limerick) - Posts: 1056 - 01/09/2017 13:15:30 2041578 Link
I actually wish they could all decide that everybody is a winner, send half the cup west of the Shannon and half of it to the Gentle county! But that is not how it works, and unfortunately one of Brick Walsh and Joe Canning will still not have an All-Ireland medal come 5pm on Sunday evening. I think this game is going to be won and lost with the Waterford half-forward line. If they can negate the influence of that Galway half back line, they are the focal point for most of Galways attacks and I think if they can at least break even, or even make them retreat towards goal, that could be a huge bonus to Waterford. I think they should start Austin Gleeson centre forward, try make him turn McInerney and sow some seeds of doubt in Galway. Not since 1994 have I been a neutral in a final, so I can't wait for it. I just hope it is an epic game. What a novel pairing. With all due respect to the big 3, it gives the rest of us hope that these 2 made the final. As a neighbour of Waterford, I hope they can do it. But alas, I think the west will be awake Sunday night, and I would not begrudge them it either. Pinkie (Wexford) - Posts: 4100 - 01/09/2017 14:40:14 2041609 Link
Have never looked forward to a final more as a neutral. It probably helps that neither KK or Tipp aren't in it as I am a Cork man :) Can't help think that it's Galway's to lose and they'll only be beaten by themselves (not turning up mentally). Have no issue with the Waterford style of play but can't help feeling that a Galway win will be better for the game and the year will be remembered in a more positive light for it. According to the bookies Galway should win by 4 points or more (https://media.paddypower.com/redirect.aspx?pid=11419847&bid=7103&redirectURL=http://www.paddypower.com/bet/gaa-sports/gaa-matches/all-ireland-hurling-matches/Galway-v-Waterford-12704197.html ) and I can't help but agree with that! Chef1985 (Cork) - Posts: 3 - 01/09/2017 15:06:25 2041619 Link
All the best to the Waterford and Galway supporters up in Dublin for the weekend , have a great time be safe and may the best team win. Good luck. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 01/09/2017 15:16:47 2041623 Link
Have never looked forward to a final more as a neutral. It probably helps that neither KK or Tipp aren't in it as I am a Cork man :) Can't help think that it's Galway's to lose and they'll only be beaten by themselves (not turning up mentally). Have no issue with the Waterford style of play but can't help feeling that a Galway win will be better for the game and the year will be remembered in a more positive light for it. According to the bookies Galway should win by 4 points or more --> https://media.paddypower.com/redirect.aspx?pid=11419847&bid=7103&redirectURL=http://www.paddypower.com/bet/gaa-sports/gaa-matches/all-ireland-hurling-matches/Galway-v-Waterford-12704197.html and I can't help but agree with that! Chef1985 (Cork) - Posts: 3 - 01/09/2017 15:24:22 2041626 Link
What has the general build-up for the match been like this week? I'm away from home, so its hard for me to tell, but it seems to be a bit more subdued than I'd have expected, going by the general national media outlets, forums, etc. I thought there'd have been a huge build up to this game, given the 2 teams involved (neither have won an AI in last 29 years, neither Tipp or Kilkenny involved etc), and I'm sure its mental within the 2 counties involved, but I thought there'd be more build up in the media this week. Especially after the record crowds that showed up to the 2 semi's. Am I wrong (I could very well be), or is there less interest than expected, outside of the 2 counties involved? Marlon_JD (Tipperary) - Posts: 1823 - 01/09/2017 17:09:52 2041657 Link
Replying To Marlon_JD: "What has the general build-up for the match been like this week? I'm away from home, so its hard for me to tell, but it seems to be a bit more subdued than I'd have expected, going by the general national media outlets, forums, etc. I thought there'd have been a huge build up to this game, given the 2 teams involved (neither have won an AI in last 29 years, neither Tipp or Kilkenny involved etc), and I'm sure its mental within the 2 counties involved, but I thought there'd be more build up in the media this week. Especially after the record crowds that showed up to the 2 semi's. Am I wrong (I could very well be), or is there less interest than expected, outside of the 2 counties involved?" Talking to my mates all looking forward to the game , added spice in it being a Non Tipp Kilkenny event Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 01/09/2017 17:44:00 2041665 Link
Replying To Marlon_JD: "What has the general build-up for the match been like this week? I'm away from home, so its hard for me to tell, but it seems to be a bit more subdued than I'd have expected, going by the general national media outlets, forums, etc. I thought there'd have been a huge build up to this game, given the 2 teams involved (neither have won an AI in last 29 years, neither Tipp or Kilkenny involved etc), and I'm sure its mental within the 2 counties involved, but I thought there'd be more build up in the media this week. Especially after the record crowds that showed up to the 2 semi's. Am I wrong (I could very well be), or is there less interest than expected, outside of the 2 counties involved?" If you were to judge the interest based on the threads on Hogan stand you'd swear that the game wasn't even on... But this is a 90% football forum so not sure how representative it could be. Big interest around Limerick anyway.. Delighted to see a non Tipp / Kilkenny AI final. skillet (Limerick) - Posts: 1056 - 01/09/2017 17:58:20 2041671 Link
Replying To Marlon_JD: "What has the general build-up for the match been like this week? I'm away from home, so its hard for me to tell, but it seems to be a bit more subdued than I'd have expected, going by the general national media outlets, forums, etc. I thought there'd have been a huge build up to this game, given the 2 teams involved (neither have won an AI in last 29 years, neither Tipp or Kilkenny involved etc), and I'm sure its mental within the 2 counties involved, but I thought there'd be more build up in the media this week. Especially after the record crowds that showed up to the 2 semi's. Am I wrong (I could very well be), or is there less interest than expected, outside of the 2 counties involved?" The interest is there. The fact that there were 2 football semi finals on last weekend took the focus off the hurling final so the media build up only really started 2 or 3 days ago. PoolSturgeon (Galway) - Posts: 1902 - 01/09/2017 19:03:43 2041680 Link
Replying To skillet: "If you were to judge the interest based on the threads on Hogan stand you'd swear that the game wasn't even on... But this is a 90% football forum so not sure how representative it could be. Big interest around Limerick anyway.. Delighted to see a non Tipp / Kilkenny AI final." Same in the other counties. thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1735 - 01/09/2017 22:56:34 2041728 Link
Starting Glynn is a big call by Galway management, but Niall Burke did have a quiet day against Tipperary. David Burke suggested earlier this week that the game could be decided by who comes out top in midfield and it's hard to disagree - if Galway are to win then Coen or David Burke will need to be man of the match contenders. Looking forward to what will be a great occasion and hopefully a great game. May the best team win. Soma (UK) - Posts: 2630 - 02/09/2017 12:08:25 2041777 Link
I would not have started Jonny Glynn. I think Jason Flynn should have started, or the same team against Tipp that started. Bringing on Jonathan Glynn is a "Mayo" style stroke. Will it work. I am glad Galway have a good bench. galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2517 - 02/09/2017 13:59:32 2041810 Link
Flynn has done nothing to warrant a start in the championship. At least Niall Burke has had a decent year. Glynn is the right man to start if we want goals. The best handpasser I've ever seen and selfless. Diabhal (Galway) - Posts: 181 - 02/09/2017 15:13:25 2041827 Link
Without Kilkenny in the All Ireland final there is an element of "Hamlet without the Prince" about it, but shur I might tune in for the last couple of minutes to see who wins...... Final score: Galway 1-24; Waterford 2-18. I fancy Joe Canning to turn on the style tomorrow and win motm. ballydalane (Kilkenny) - Posts: 1246 - 02/09/2017 15:25:04 2041829 Link
Fancy Galway to take it GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3017 - 02/09/2017 15:42:28 2041832 Link
Replying To ballydalane: "Without Kilkenny in the All Ireland final there is an element of "Hamlet without the Prince" about it, but shur I might tune in for the last couple of minutes to see who wins...... Final score: Galway 1-24; Waterford 2-18. I fancy Joe Canning to turn on the style tomorrow and win motm." I've posted long and often probably going a unheard about how much I hate Kilkenny , your post says it so much better than I ever could Even if it's said in jest the arrogance rings true from all my experience with Cats Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 02/09/2017 15:49:26 2041836 Link