What a breath of fresh air that game was.The anitithesis of what we've been watching for years now.I know it won't win anybody an all Ireland in todays analytical and tactical approach but man was that good for the soul!.Whats better,that or what we've become accustomed to?.

johndsands (Galway) - Posts: 8 - 01/04/2018 15:59:43    2089959

Excellent game hugely enjoyable to watch ,neither team can defend to save their lives which made a great game

Galwayjoe86 (Galway) - Posts: 258 - 01/04/2018 16:15:37    2089963

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 01/04/2018 16:43:38    2089971

Good entertaining game..roscommon worth their win.

GGdub (Dublin) - Posts: 260 - 01/04/2018 16:44:14    2089972

Both teams need to improve massively
Ros could make 4 changes to back 5

OhtobeARossie (Roscommon) - Posts: 1764 - 01/04/2018 18:29:34    2090064

Super game

Hugely entertaining

Well done to Roscommon

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 01/04/2018 20:04:14    2090112

This was a super game of ball, congrats to the Rossies, see you all next spring.

TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 01/04/2018 22:47:06    2090191

It was a crazy but wonderful game.
Both back-lines were consistently torn apart throughout the game. Roscommon backs could not be faulted for their individual play but they still have a mountain of work to do on performing as a unit. I was surprised to see the Cavan back-line breached so easily as they have had a reputation as a very tight unit over recent years. McGleenan's work at making the team more attack minded is paying off but, in the short-term, no doubt, it seems to be affecting the balance at the back.
I wish both teams well in D!

neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 01/04/2018 23:00:26    2090198

Very enjoyable to watch.

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8592 - 02/04/2018 00:09:33    2090217

Delighted for ye lads. I don't remember the last time Connacht football held such potential promise with three of our five great counties dining at the top table.

But hark! A voice like thunder spake:
The West's awake! The West's awake!

festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 02/04/2018 02:21:07    2090227

kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1946 - 02/04/2018 09:44:40    2090238

festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 02/04/2018 17:48:08    2090388

Congrats to Roscommon. Not complaining about the result or anything, but what exactly is the rule for Roscommons first goal? Seemed like he clearly threw it to me, certainly didn't "volley" it with his hands.

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12120 - 03/04/2018 10:07:44    2090549

Definitely a free out as the ball was caught and then thrown into the net. Mind you, it was almost impossible to make that call in real time so its difficult to complain. Plus to be fair it probably wasn't a penalty for Cavan as the Roscommon defender dislodged the ball from McVeety but got pulled on it.

Its funny on here how many people are saying how great the match was. Don't really agree- entertaining maybe due to the scoring but not quality at all. Poor shot selection, only a couple of really top scores, and totally naïve defending and plenty of lateral passing. Much to do for Cavan before facing Donegal but a win is still possible.

MadgeKing (Cavan) - Posts: 493 - 03/04/2018 10:33:29    2090565

Ah stop this is comical. What is it with Cavan that they cant take there beating against Roscommon. Excuse over Excuse every time we beat ye. Roscommon are better that Cavan we beat ye every time we play get over it.

He palmed the ball into the net. Great goal dry your eyes.

Cuckoosinging (Roscommon) - Posts: 992 - 03/04/2018 11:09:25    2090581

Galwayjoe86 (Galway) - Posts: 258 - 03/04/2018 11:45:27    2090592

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12120 - 03/04/2018 11:57:36    2090598

Cuckoosinging (Roscommon) - Posts: 992 - 03/04/2018 12:27:48    2090619

the_walls (Mayo) - Posts: 495 - 03/04/2018 12:37:42    2090627

I was so surprised after the game when chatting to so many neutrals to hear how much they enjoyed the game. I guess when you have a vested interest in a team (and they lose) the frustration and disappointment takes over. the Dublin v Galway game i felt was a brilliant game!!!!but most people thought our game was better!!! when i eventually settled down and watched the highlights i did see and understand why neutrals seen it as enthralling. their wasn't a bad goal scored in the game and there was 8 goals!!
However both teams have a lot of tightening up to do at the back, Cavan have work to do in midfield especially and unless they sort out the few issues and have mc veety back they won't beat donegal. but this could be the best possible way to go into the championship.
Best of luck also to Roscommon, Don't take offence at Cavans desire to beat you. We must remember that you're the reigning champions in connaucht. Onwards and upwards for both

theweanling (Cavan) - Posts: 414 - 03/04/2018 12:41:43    2090630