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Replying To GaryMc82: "If reports are true, i think its a good appointment, Kerry have been competitive under his regeime. It does make me wonder were the Kerry underage players are in terms of their development ready they are ready for the step up or not, i would have though O'Connor was the man to manage that process.
I havnt seen a better tactical approach to a game Vs Dublin then he put in place on Sunday, for the prueists i think it was a masterclass and gave Dublin more to think about then any other side in the modern era, certainly since Donegal but Dublin arent as open as back then. He is really developing as a manager for my money.
He will be keen to knock Dublin of their perch which i suppose is the currency he will be judged on, which will eventually happen, time and tide waits for no man. But i look forward to at least another few years of rip roaring encounters between Dublin and Kerry like last Sunday before this Dublin team is put to bed.
TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts:126 - 06/09/2016 15:56:43 1
I didn't think this was a classic match by any means, most people were more amazed that it remained competitive for the 70 minutes, when in reality Dublin would have run away with it had Kerry not nipped a couple of goals before HT. The second half scoring alone showed just how dominant Dublin are, they even cleaned out what is arguably the strongest midfield pairing in gaelic football.
Kerry will always be there or thereabouts, as they have a good underage setup and easy enough access to the All Ireland series. But they have repeatedly failed to beat Dublin year after year, and clearly Mayo and Donegal have proven themselves more capable of disposing of Dublin since the turn of the decade.
Was it really a masterclass by Fitzmaurice? I don't think it was, with the calibre of player Kerry have, I thought they could have done better."
@garymac82
Well with the benifited of attending every Dublin game for a year I thought it was a tactical masterclass. It wasn't successfull, because Dublin are approaching their prime and likely have more quality pound for pound overall.
The variety Kerry offered was brilliant, the tried everything and had systems for each, short passing game, kick passing, high ball and didn't stick rigidly to it. The ran at Dublin as well with method. The defensive structure was well thougt out as well, the had a strategy for the kick out too. The most impressive thing was each strategy wasn't rigid it was fluid and they varied continuously. Thought it was a terrific tactical approach by Fitzmaurice who seems to be growing and developing as a manager. All I've heard though is moaning about taking Geany off.
He was also humble in his comments after the game as well which showed a dignity and growing maturity, beyond the raping and pillaging comments after the league.
For me credit were its due, I thought he put a brilliant tactical plan together, best I've seen vs Dublin on a different day with different players could well have been the win"