I am really looking forward to this game. I hope that Roscommon can bring their A game to the table and that Tyrone are complacent. No matter what the team say and what the manager says they are bound to be. I have an unbelievable amount of respect for Tyrone and Mickey Harte. No team has gone through what they have and they have always came back from it and delivered exceptional performances. They are a special group of players with a special manager. I do believe him saying however he was "impressed" by Roscommon in the Connacht final is a ploy. How could he have been impressed we were terrible, though the conditions were a major factor. Ill-discipline, a game plan littered with short-passing WITH the wind. It beggared belief at times. If we kick decent ball to Shine and Kilbride, Cregg gets running at their defence and we can get a good supply of ball from midfield we have a chance. Kilbride will not be 100% fit and I believe this is a massive loss for us. Thoughts?

Rosfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 778 - 29/07/2011 17:12:27    998384

Tyrone by 15 I reckon

pplocal (Tyrone) - Posts: 5878 - 29/07/2011 17:39:44    998403

Out of curiousity, does anyone know if this game is televised? I know the Donegal game is on but don't think that Tyrone/Roscommon being covered?

Sorry to hijack the thread!

GetOverTheBar (Tyrone) - Posts: 1388 - 29/07/2011 17:48:48    998406

Hopefully Ros can play to their potential. If they do and Tyrone have an off day then they have a chance.

In saying that I'd expect Tyrone to win pulling up.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13846 - 29/07/2011 17:49:21    998407

Its like I said before rosfan, I am very nervous about this game, and with every reason. Any way enjoy your day out at HQ and hope you can mix with the real Tyrone support as opposed to the horse plunkett mentality.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 29/07/2011 17:52:36    998410

What reason do you have to be worried? Was it their win over the giants of New York or the mighty Leitrim that has you shaking in your boots? Let's call a spade a spade here, we're several levels above Roscommon and will show it tomorrow

pplocal (Tyrone) - Posts: 5878 - 29/07/2011 17:59:19    998414

I'd fancy Tyrone, by 5-6 points, but it will be a battle for most of the game, with Tyrone edging in front in the last quarter. Donie Shine will be the main man for Roscommon, but Joe McMahon should be well able for him.

Sergeant_Slash (Cavan) - Posts: 2182 - 29/07/2011 18:04:32    998416

pplocal

i'd imagine you are a junior D footballer, member of Club Tyrone, and a non attender of any non serious Tyrone matches. Not long ago since Tyrone never had one all ireland on their records so bit more respect needed. We have players that would get on the Tyrone Team with ease such as Cathal Cregg, Senan Kilbride, Donal Shine and Claffey.

Looking forward to an exciting game! Roscomáin abú

Ros2013 (Roscommon) - Posts: 644 - 29/07/2011 18:18:42    998429

Tyrone to win the game in the final 10 or 15 . If Big Joe can keep Shine in check that will be half the battle especially given Kilbride isn't 100pc . Roscommon will see this as a big scalp n numbers 1-15 will be up for this . Tyrones experience of Croker and ability to bring on lads with 2 or 3 All Ireland's will be the difference . Tyrone to win 1-17 to 2-09 .

RenardRedHand (Tyrone) - Posts: 547 - 29/07/2011 18:25:56    998437

Teams from the West have a habit of upsetting the Apple-cart Sligo came to croker with no hope of beating an up and coming Tyrone side only to leave us licking our wounds , I wouldn't write the Rossies off they have nothing to lose and will give a bold show and as for the Tyrone wum brigade Respect the opposition . Tir Eoghain abú

fortyfive (Tyrone) - Posts: 5929 - 29/07/2011 20:20:32    998490

Tyrone by 6 to 8 points just are far stronger than roscommon..

Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 29/07/2011 20:20:51    998491

Roscommon by 2

b.mullins (Dublin) - Posts: 1413 - 29/07/2011 20:23:32    998494

I would assume Tyrone should this one but sure anything can happen, if Tyrone have an off day Roscommon have players like Claffey,Kilbride, Shine and Mannion who would hop on to most starting 15s in the country, don't think we can read to much in to how Roscommon performed against Mayo as the conditions that day were atrocious for football so I think Roscommon will make the game extremely competitive.

A***pirate (Mayo) - Posts: 98 - 29/07/2011 20:33:09    998503

rossies have a great chance here could be a great weekend for the west

GerryMc (Mayo) - Posts: 218 - 29/07/2011 20:59:17    998521

Tyrone won't underestimate Roscommon - and most fans won't either. As mentioned before Mayo 2004 Sligo 2002 both games heavily tipped to win and beaten by inspired opposition.
I also think Tyrone have now got to prove again that they can operate in croke park - previously the ground they loved and excelled at. Cork and Dublin games produced sub-par performances with nervous poor shooting - 18/19 wides against Dublin and numerous chances not taken against Cork.
Sean Cavanagh is about 40% currently and we can't afford that from any of our players never mind someone of his ability.
We also need to prove again that we have the pace to live with the open spaces.
So grounds to be nervous but we are not without hope ability or spirit.

Tyronetim (Tyrone) - Posts: 1254 - 29/07/2011 21:06:53    998526

Best of luck to our guys!

ispeakwisdom (Roscommon) - Posts: 2487 - 29/07/2011 22:00:22    998562

Jersey on, toll money counted and the car started!!!

Come on Ros!!!!

Ros2013 (Roscommon) - Posts: 644 - 30/07/2011 09:25:34    998572

Can anyone tell me if the tyrone- roscommon game will be broadcast on rte radio 1, have yet to get foxtel in yet so im back 2 the radio :)

Aussie_Duke (Tyrone) - Posts: 97 - 30/07/2011 10:31:23    998594

tyronetim , tyrone were very poor last year they were well beaten by dublin ,now this year is different mickey has worked his magic yet again and they are coming in under the radar i think this is their banana skin and if they get over roscommon they should make the final and then its a 2 horse race

hipster (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 30/07/2011 10:39:17    998597

The game will not be on TV and yes its very annoying espec when they charge 30 euro for one ticket. Its ok for Dublin based fans who are paid Dublin wages but for a family to go to croke park, plus fuel and food is a small fortune. It is live on the radio at least. They are showing cynical Donegal and the lillies

cacsmckilly (Tyrone) - Posts: 1294 - 30/07/2011 10:54:39    998605