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Something's will never change with Mayo. They might be upset after the match as well. candlewax (Galway) - Posts: 282 - 13/06/2019 14:14:44 2194443 Link
Replying To ConnollyDub: "Yes but t is a fact. It is 31 v 1. Always has been, long before our success too." Ah relax there a bit, what I intended to say was that management teams and County Boards have been generating / inventing little motivation tools for years and they are not true at all, a lot of my neighbours and myself would support the Dubs in a lot of circumstances but the circumstances are reducing due to our regard for the underdogs. Like even today I would wish you well against Tyrone and would be probably be neutral if you were playing Kerry. So it never was Dublin v 31 even today when most people yearn change. On the quiet most Mayo fans are happy to play Down rather say Monaghan etc, they just want to whip up emotions in the hope that in turn the team will DO IT for the beleaguered fans. The fans in turn will enjoy the trip and will shop till they drop in Newry. MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1061 - 13/06/2019 14:43:20 2194458 Link
Replying To candlewax: "Something's will never change with Mayo. They might be upset after the match as well." Very harsh comments about Mayo here, and as usual there are a few of their Galway neighbours only too quick to get in on the act. The timing of the game does seem a bit daft, even if the Down hurlers playing in the Christy Ring final is a complication. Mayo-bashing seems to be a national pastime but we seem to have forgotten that when 30 counties couldn't get near Dublin the Mayo lads put them to the pin of their collar on a number of occasions and ensured a few competitive All-Ireland finals and semi-finals. I can recall only one occasion when there was widespread criticism from Mayo of a referee's performance and that was the 2014 semi-final in Limerick. As a neutral, I would have to say that their complaints were fully justified on that occasion. Other than that, most counties (including Galway) have on occasions indulged in a fair bit of whingeing over refereeing decisions and Mayo are no better or no worse than most in that regard. midlands (Westmeath) - Posts: 541 - 13/06/2019 14:49:14 2194461 Link
Replying To midlands: "Very harsh comments about Mayo here, and as usual there are a few of their Galway neighbours only too quick to get in on the act. The timing of the game does seem a bit daft, even if the Down hurlers playing in the Christy Ring final is a complication. Mayo-bashing seems to be a national pastime but we seem to have forgotten that when 30 counties couldn't get near Dublin the Mayo lads put them to the pin of their collar on a number of occasions and ensured a few competitive All-Ireland finals and semi-finals. I can recall only one occasion when there was widespread criticism from Mayo of a referee's performance and that was the 2014 semi-final in Limerick. As a neutral, I would have to say that their complaints were fully justified on that occasion. Other than that, most counties (including Galway) have on occasions indulged in a fair bit of whingeing over refereeing decisions and Mayo are no better or no worse than most in that regard." Somewhat harsh on us as the posters calling our nearest and dearest whingers is from a mix of counties. Don't always assume Galway fans take every opportunity to knock our neighbours. I think we have enough to be concerned with our own matters. For what it's worth I find it hard to understand on this occasion why the GAA could not have fixed it for an earlier time TV or not. I have plenty of issues with some Mayo fans but on this occasion a late throw in could have been avoided. kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1946 - 13/06/2019 20:45:31 2194584 Link
Replying To kiloughter: "Somewhat harsh on us as the posters calling our nearest and dearest whingers is from a mix of counties. Don't always assume Galway fans take every opportunity to knock our neighbours. I think we have enough to be concerned with our own matters. For what it's worth I find it hard to understand on this occasion why the GAA could not have fixed it for an earlier time TV or not. I have plenty of issues with some Mayo fans but on this occasion a late throw in could have been avoided." Plenty of issues with mayo fans? Jesus get over yourself. Is that in real life or by what your read on social media? I've no animosity towards any county fans or team...sure you might dislike certain counties or fans at certain times or moments but in the large are we not all gaa members? The reaction to Mayo's reaction just backs up my suspicion that Mayo have zero respect in the gaa, we are either pitied or hated (which is worse?) and basically our opinion is void because we have not won a senior all Ireland and are told to shut up... yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11227 - 13/06/2019 21:44:15 2194607 Link
In 2007 Louth were drawn away to the Limerick in the qualifiers. It was on a Saturday night with a throw in at 7.00 pm. I was not back home in the Wee County till after 12.30 am. Louth won by a point so the journey back home felt a lot shorter. OLLIE (Louth) - Posts: 12224 - 13/06/2019 21:58:51 2194616 Link
Replying To SallinsMan: "I read that Mayo CB are complaining about a 7pm throw in in Newry on Saturday week.... When are county boards going to stop this constant moaning and groaning about fixtures and venues? Home ADVANTAGE means you get the advantage of playing at home!! Home advantage does not mean you make it as comfortable as possible for the away team. It does not mean that everyone should be entitled to a ticket. It does not mean that the away team should be consulted for their opinion. It does not mean that fans should be accommodated. Down have every right to play their home game at 7, as have Antrim to play their game in Corrigan Park. Ironically, I don't seem to remember Mayo CB complaining about a 7pm throw in in Castlebar when Kildare fans had to travel in 2016. I'll give them this though, Mayo are some bunch for the "Why always me" / siege mentality." Are they not doing the right thing in voicing there issue? Very Irish thing to complain and then do nothing about it. The counties invovled dont pick the times, they can request but not up to them. tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 600 - 13/06/2019 22:59:09 2194646 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "Plenty of issues with mayo fans? Jesus get over yourself. Is that in real life or by what your read on social media? I've no animosity towards any county fans or team...sure you might dislike certain counties or fans at certain times or moments but in the large are we not all gaa members? The reaction to Mayo's reaction just backs up my suspicion that Mayo have zero respect in the gaa, we are either pitied or hated (which is worse?) and basically our opinion is void because we have not won a senior all Ireland and are told to shut up..." Probably wrong choice of wording but real life experience in terms of football only of course. Only a few over the yrs but again as evidenced in your post some of ye have the siege mentality. As I alluded to earlier i see the issue with the late throw in from your perspective. Don't always think we are having a go. kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1946 - 14/06/2019 08:04:16 2194693 Link
Not an easy commute for Mayo but the fans on here have a delusion of persecution mentality, no body hates them, its the opposite I'm sure. Galway have to travel to Parnell Park for a 7 pm crack at the Dubs this Saturday night and its not even a backdoor game, yet no complaining from us, just get on with it. Mayo will survive the Down challenge id say. suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1667 - 14/06/2019 10:49:32 2194744 Link
Replying To SallinsMan: "I read that Mayo CB are complaining about a 7pm throw in in Newry on Saturday week.... When are county boards going to stop this constant moaning and groaning about fixtures and venues? Home ADVANTAGE means you get the advantage of playing at home!! Home advantage does not mean you make it as comfortable as possible for the away team. It does not mean that everyone should be entitled to a ticket. It does not mean that the away team should be consulted for their opinion. It does not mean that fans should be accommodated. Down have every right to play their home game at 7, as have Antrim to play their game in Corrigan Park. Ironically, I don't seem to remember Mayo CB complaining about a 7pm throw in in Castlebar when Kildare fans had to travel in 2016. I'll give them this though, Mayo are some bunch for the "Why always me" / siege mentality." Thats some real anger that you're venting against Mayo . Correct me if i'm wrong but did Mayo not back kildare in having the match last year played in Newbridge instead of croke park , where a heavy loss would have almost certainly would have happened if the match was played in Dublin. They gave you lot a summer to cheer about .. BeJasus (UK) - Posts: 383 - 14/06/2019 11:16:31 2194763 Link
Replying To BeJasus: "Thats some real anger that you're venting against Mayo . Correct me if i'm wrong but did Mayo not back kildare in having the match last year played in Newbridge instead of croke park , where a heavy loss would have almost certainly would have happened if the match was played in Dublin. They gave you lot a summer to cheer about .." I'll correct you as you are wrong. Mayo said they were willing to play the game anywhere, including Croke Park. So stir away... St.Conleth (Kildare) - Posts: 1700 - 14/06/2019 11:53:03 2194788 Link
Replying To suckvalleypaddy: "Not an easy commute for Mayo but the fans on here have a delusion of persecution mentality, no body hates them, its the opposite I'm sure. Galway have to travel to Parnell Park for a 7 pm crack at the Dubs this Saturday night and its not even a backdoor game, yet no complaining from us, just get on with it. Mayo will survive the Down challenge id say." Exactly. No mention of that commute. Mayo should beat Down, if we keep hearing that Mayo have the best fan's in the world, let's see them in Down. It's not like they've a hurling team to follow as well. candlewax (Galway) - Posts: 282 - 14/06/2019 12:08:05 2194793 Link
Replying To BeJasus: "Thats some real anger that you're venting against Mayo . Correct me if i'm wrong but did Mayo not back kildare in having the match last year played in Newbridge instead of croke park , where a heavy loss would have almost certainly would have happened if the match was played in Dublin. They gave you lot a summer to cheer about .." Mayo did not involve themselves in the matter at all. In fairness it wasn't their place to but they offered no support or otherwise. I'm not sure of your assertions that if the game was played in Dublin that a heavy loss would have ensued or that somehow Mayo are to thank for Kildare progressing in the tie. No anger towards Mayo. There's is just another example of county boards moaning and groaning about what they should or should not be entitled to. Using their supporters, their kids and their elderly as pawns in an argument when it suits them. SallinsMan (Kildare) - Posts: 77 - 14/06/2019 12:11:41 2194796 Link
The Down hurlers have a final in Croke Park at 2pm This is the main reason the given that the game is on at 7. How do people keep missing or ignoring this fact? It's only fair that their fans, as well as shared physios etc should get to both games if needed. Getting home late is not as bad as not getting to see the game at all PressureKick (UK) - Posts: 209 - 14/06/2019 13:29:27 2194825 Link
Replying To PressureKick: "The Down hurlers have a final in Croke Park at 2pm This is the main reason the given that the game is on at 7. How do people keep missing or ignoring this fact? It's only fair that their fans, as well as shared physios etc should get to both games if needed. Getting home late is not as bad as not getting to see the game at all" Don't be coming on here spouting facts like that. You should know that they are only footnotes to many arguments!! SallinsMan (Kildare) - Posts: 77 - 14/06/2019 13:55:07 2194844 Link
Plenty of requests go in from counties and of course the Mayo one would be highlighted. I think its a fair enough request, didnt think it would change anything but no harm in trying. Eespically no problem since Down have hurling final earlier on in the day. tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 600 - 14/06/2019 14:33:55 2194866 Link
Replying To tommy132: "Plenty of requests go in from counties and of course the Mayo one would be highlighted. I think its a fair enough request, didnt think it would change anything but no harm in trying. Eespically no problem since Down have hurling final earlier on in the day." Why did the county board come out and say they were very disappointed about the decision and not just let it lie? Why the outrage of Mayo fans online? Is there any consideration for Down (the home team) at all? PressureKick (UK) - Posts: 209 - 14/06/2019 15:27:12 2194894 Link
Replying To PressureKick: "Why did the county board come out and say they were very disappointed about the decision and not just let it lie? Why the outrage of Mayo fans online? Is there any consideration for Down (the home team) at all?" The public relations officer came out and said he wants to put it on record there disappointment. There was no need for him to di that. Also Mayo county board have a huge amount of self importance. But John Prenty, a mayo man, was on the CCCC that made the decision for start time. He gave the reasons for the 7pm start. Wouldnt call it outrage, i think majority of Mayo ppl accept the reasons. Consideration for Down why? Whats wrong with them? Im sure they dont for Mayo and why should they.. tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 600 - 14/06/2019 16:41:14 2194924 Link
Yeah, same old Mayo. You'd want a violin on standby for the next tragedy or transgression. In fairness there is a stack of factors in this game that will favour Down and many other counties would have a whinge as well. Mayo or any team for that matter will do well to get out of Newry with a win, never mind anything else. This is a very sticky game and exactly the type of match that traditionally Mayo teams get beaten in. In saying that, if they lose this game there will be a list of excuses the length of the Dublin spire that they'll throw out for it, and the media will go from appraising them to just forgetting about them overnight until this time next year, and therein lies the greatest problem with Mayo GAA. They're a meme. Young_gael (Meath) - Posts: 587 - 14/06/2019 16:49:09 2194926 Link
Replying To PressureKick: "Why did the county board come out and say they were very disappointed about the decision and not just let it lie? Why the outrage of Mayo fans online? Is there any consideration for Down (the home team) at all?" Get off the stage there good man, another mysterious new poster with an axe to grind. Mayo fans asked why the game as at 7pm if it was not for television reasons? It was then the Down hurlers match was given as the reason. Absolutely nobody including the vast, vast majority of posters on here knew about the hurling match. Mayo fans then accepted it and have moved on. Where is the outrage? TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 7885 - 14/06/2019 16:53:27 2194929 Link