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From sligo gaa Niall Carew has picked the same 15 that started against New York in the opening round of the Connacht Championship where Sligo came out winners on scoreline of 1-21- 1-13 victory. Since the Connacht Final in 2015 the Sligo team has gone through change and can be seen with change in team from that game. John Kelly, Paddy O'Connor and Kyle Cawley are three players to mention who didn't play in that Connacht Final. Since the New York game the injuries that they got in that game to Brendan Egan, Pat Hughes and Mark Breheny aren't as bad as first feared as they are all fit to play this Sunday. 1. Aidan Devaney (Calry/St.Joseph's) 2. Ross Donavan (Eastern Harps) 3. Charlie Harrison (St.John's) 4. Eoin McHugh (St.Molaise Gaels) 5. Keelan Cawley (Coolera Standhill) 6. Brendan Egan (St.Vincent's) 7. John Kelly (Tourlestrane) 8. Paddy O'Connor (St.Farnan's) 9. Adrian McIntyre (Tourlestrane) 10. Neil Ewing (Drumcliffe Rosses Point) 11. Mark Breheny (St.Mary's) 12 Kyle Cawley (St.Mary's) 13. Stephen Coen (St.Mary's) 14 . Pat Hughes (Geevagh) 15 Adrian Marren (Curry) Neddevines (USA) - Posts: 4 - 18/05/2017 14:01:47 1987947 Link
Funny, Mayo are actually playing a GAA game v Sligo this weekend but I wouldn't be surprised if RTE dedicate a camera to Aidan sitting in the stand (Aidan Cam) if indeed he does start on the bench....and the Indo journalists could have a half time debate on Aidan's movements on the bench and ensure he does not sign any autographs or appears to steo out of line. Anyway enough of that crap....so what are peoples predictions here? I am saying Mayo by 7 points. Sligo to stick well with Mayo until the final quarter. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11227 - 19/05/2017 09:39:08 1988228 Link
That's a very young half forward line. Conor O'Shea could be a key player for Mayo this year and if he gets into the game right away then Sligo will have tough time containing the Mayo attack. Sligo's main strength is their own attack. If they get enough ball they're capable of putting up a decent score. Still I can't see anything less than a 5 point win for Mayo, so long as the team plays with energy. Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 19/05/2017 10:31:50 1988254 Link
Mayo by 8 at the very least Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 19/05/2017 11:35:36 1988284 Link
mayo in a struggle imo ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 19/05/2017 12:28:52 1988306 Link
I expect Sligo go go very defensive and Mayo to struggle to break them down initially but to pull away in the last 15 Mayo by 5 unclegerry (Mayo) - Posts: 1222 - 19/05/2017 16:14:40 1988388 Link
How many steps did he take for that goal? gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 21/05/2017 14:37:12 1988795 Link
If Sligo played a bit more direct in the first half they would have been leading.. Mayo struggling to break the blanket defence again.. Some terrible sides from Boland, o shea and Moran.. W/o the wind they will pull away however Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 21/05/2017 14:42:06 1988796 Link
Good enough first half, hopefully Sligo don't start playing badly now that they are against the wind. I can see them going very defensive now in the second half. oakleafersir (Derry) - Posts: 808 - 21/05/2017 14:50:32 1988800 Link
Replying To gotmilk: "How many steps did he take for that goal?" He did over carry but he was being fouled so advantage was given. But is that a rule ? Can you over carry when being fouled or if you over carry should the free be given to the player being fouled when the ref signals for advantage? You get me? clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 21/05/2017 15:03:56 1988803 Link
Question about the advantage rule. Where does it say in the rule book if the ref gives you the advantage you can take 9 steps before putting the ball in the net? I mean by getting an advantage does it entitle you to foul the ball?? Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 775 - 21/05/2017 15:07:36 1988804 Link
Sligo better team in second half.. Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 21/05/2017 15:25:19 1988807 Link
Replying To clondalkindub: "He did over carry but he was being fouled so advantage was given. But is that a rule ? Can you over carry when being fouled or if you over carry should the free be given to the player being fouled when the ref signals for advantage? You get me?" I think if you foul the ball whilst having advantage the play should go back for a free. In general Mayo got a lot of the marginal calls there in my opinion. The second goal should have been a free out for picking the ball off the ground. Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4210 - 21/05/2017 15:32:32 1988808 Link
Replying To Whammo86: "I think if you foul the ball whilst having advantage the play should go back for a free. In general Mayo got a lot of the marginal calls there in my opinion. The second goal should have been a free out for picking the ball off the ground." Durcan hopped ball twice in build up to first goal Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 21/05/2017 15:44:03 1988809 Link
Replying To Whammo86: "I think if you foul the ball whilst having advantage the play should go back for a free. In general Mayo got a lot of the marginal calls there in my opinion. The second goal should have been a free out for picking the ball off the ground." I agree referee favoured mayo a lot more today, got all the calls. Mayo look as bad as last year yet we all know how close they got in the end. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 21/05/2017 15:44:55 1988810 Link
Replying To Whammo86: "I think if you foul the ball whilst having advantage the play should go back for a free. In general Mayo got a lot of the marginal calls there in my opinion. The second goal should have been a free out for picking the ball off the ground." Clear pick off the ground & an illegal hand pass across the goal. moc.dna (Galway) - Posts: 1212 - 21/05/2017 15:47:17 1988812 Link
The other thing worth noting was Mayo's use of the tactical / cynical fouling around sligo half back line..same sort of stuff from Mayo as we have seen over the years strong in the backs and midfield but very poor in the forwards Doherty is not up to it at all moran has to be used as an impact sub. For me seamus o shea was Mayo best player. jacktheDub (Dublin) - Posts: 944 - 21/05/2017 15:48:26 1988813 Link
Mayo won't be winning Sam again this year on today's evidence. M Lyster (Antrim) - Posts: 461 - 21/05/2017 15:50:12 1988815 Link
Replying To M Lyster: "Mayo won't be winning Sam again this year on today's evidence." They played the exact same last year before the All Ireland final. They'll still be there or thereabouts. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 21/05/2017 15:55:54 1988819 Link
A tactical shambles by Sligo, modern day managers with arms folded, ear pieces, emotionless, playing to the system, yet when you play with a full on gale you must play full press. Sligo didn't & paid the price, unbelievable to watch. What a fantastic game by Paddy Durcan & as usual from Colm Boyle. moc.dna (Galway) - Posts: 1212 - 21/05/2017 16:09:04 1988823 Link