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Replying To Moyle: "And the replay in Limerick!!" About a million to one chance of that happening haha KY4SAM2015 (Kerry) - Posts: 898 - 10/08/2017 18:39:53 2032102 Link
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "Looking forward to it but considering Mayo's form through the championship this game could be as bad as the quarter finals were, I think Kerry could steamroll them but they won't, they are too cute for that, they'll play it like a cat toying with a mouse, they won't want to show there hand before the final, Dublin v Tyrone could be the best game this season, and the final should be a cracker, Dublin/Tyrone v Kerry, either way I think Mayo are on their last legs, top 3 are now miles ahead of everyone." When has this Mayo team ever been steam-rolled by anyone ? 7 semis in 7 years obviously shows their quality. Your bitter , jealous , and your Blankedy Blank Donegal team is in a major decline and will be battered by the big 4 for years to come. Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 10/08/2017 19:05:59 2032119 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "I know that well. The whole county craves for that elusive All Ireland. If we don't get it I will look back on this era with massive regret but that's life. It was interesting to listen to Newstalk yesterday evening and how high regards that great Waterford team with Mullane, Dan the Man, etc were all held when discussing their great battles with Cork. There is a stark difference between how Hurling folk views teams and football. Mayo are viewed as bottlers, an object of mockery for many which I find unfortunate but accept that won;t change until we do win an All Ireland." I don't think that's entirely true. I can only speak for myself and what I hear other Kerry supporters saying about Mayo and I think they have earned Kerry's GAA followers respect in these last few years by their exploits. Yeah back a decade ago when they weren't turning up in finals, I would have been one of those to throw the eyes to heaven whenever anyone talked about Mayo football. But, for me anyway, 2014 was a real turning point in how I viewed them. There's a real steel and, as I said earlier, an amazing group spirit about this bunch that you just have to admire and respect. That pig headiness to keep coming back is remarkable, you would think losing out in the final in 2012 could have driven them back considering their history in the decider. But they came back again only to narrowly come out on the wrong side again in 2013. Then your thinking, 2 lost finals that's surely them done, but they come back again in 2014 and lose in that epic in Limerick. Leaving the Gaelic Grounds that night I was sure their race was run, but no they come back again and take Dublin to a reply in 2015! Then they come again, manage to score two own goals, still eek out a drawn and in the reply again just come up short. And now your finally thinking, that's it its not possible to keep going. BUT here they are again in a semi-final, despite all the twists and turns and moments this summer when they looked to be on their knees and only waiting for the last punch to send them to the floor. Look maybe this crowd will finally get the AI they crave, maybe they never will - but they have my respect anyway, for what its worth. TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 10/08/2017 19:43:22 2032130 Link
Maurice Deegan is confirmed as the ref, would I be right in saying the Mayo supporters were not best pleased with how he handled the replay final last year? TheHermit (Kerry) - Posts: 6354 - 10/08/2017 20:00:36 2032137 Link
Whoever wins this mat h, wins the all ireland. Mayo have come through the mud and look in great shape now. Their running game could win this game as we saw what a poor Galway team could have scored against kerry. Keith Higgins on James o Donohue again can do a job. Il go with mayo by 5 or 6. Mayo have had to go to the well several times and that should stand to them carantryla2012 (Galway) - Posts: 61 - 10/08/2017 20:28:40 2032146 Link
Replying To carantryla2012: "Whoever wins this mat h, wins the all ireland. Mayo have come through the mud and look in great shape now. Their running game could win this game as we saw what a poor Galway team could have scored against kerry. Keith Higgins on James o Donohue again can do a job. Il go with mayo by 5 or 6. Mayo have had to go to the well several times and that should stand to them" The winner of Dublin v Tyrone wins the All-Ireland.I expect that to be Dublin. endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2155 - 10/08/2017 21:39:44 2032159 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "An interesting Stat I seen elsewhere which I wanted to share here: Mayo's win over Roscommon on Monday sees them become only the fourth team in over 125 years to reach seven successive All-Ireland senior football semi-finals, joining Kerry, Dublin and Cavan. That's a clear indicator of their remarkable consistency in recent years and highlights that we are truly living in a golden age for Mayo football, irrespective of whether they ever win Sam Maguire." As I said, they're the best Mayo team ever, and Brolly says Keegan is Mayo's all time greatest. Kerry team not so shabby either, and they say we won AIs because the competition was below par! realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8586 - 11/08/2017 04:07:39 2032205 Link
Replying To endgame: "The winner of Dublin v Tyrone wins the All-Ireland.I expect that to be Dublin." that's sounds a little like a comment built on animosity... But presuming it's not. I don't see why on earth the winner or Dub/Tyrone would automatically ease in to win the AI. I mean it's not like Leitrim are waiting for them in the final. Kerry pushed Dublin close last year and bet them in a league final. Mayo forced Dublin to a replay last year and should have won the first game. Not to mention the fact that they knocked us out in the process. Let me remind you people were screaming the real final was Kerry Dublin last year but Mayo almost piped them and put up a better contest than the kingdom . I'd agree with you if Galway /Roscommon or Kildare were waiting in the final but they're not. It's either Kerry . Recurrent all Ireland champions over the last 100 years. Or Mayo ... Bottles they may be but for all the talk and people saying they're a dying team they are still there and put on a show against yerselves. If they beat Kerry ourselves or Dublin can expect to be in a dog fight. Same if Kerry win. To be honest this year I don't have a clue who will win between the last 4. But I will say this. The final will be a tight fought game regardless of who is in it. GameOfTyrones (Tyrone) - Posts: 469 - 11/08/2017 08:41:22 2032216 Link
Replying To endgame: "The winner of Dublin v Tyrone wins the All-Ireland.I expect that to be Dublin." Sure I suppose we'll both have to turn up and fulfil the fixture anyway. GeniusGerry (Kerry) - Posts: 2105 - 11/08/2017 09:29:42 2032235 Link
I am really looking forward to this match. So many people have written Mayo off over the years as chokers etc. but the fact is that the last 3 teams to win the all-Ireland all had ferocious battles with Mayo and they were all mightily relieved to survive. I expect similar intensity from Mayo and I sincerely hope that this time they can repeat their semi-final win of 1996. Up the wesht! Gaillimh_Abu (Galway) - Posts: 996 - 11/08/2017 09:56:28 2032248 Link
Replying To GeniusGerry: "Sure I suppose we'll both have to turn up and fulfil the fixture anyway." Nobody would ever write off Kerry with their 37 senior All-Ireland titles but this is a forum for expression of opinions, some of which will be proven correct and some incorrect.I do think Dublin will win the All-Ireland and I think Dublin are better this year than they were last year when Kerry came so close to beating them in the semi final.We won't know until 5 o'clock on September 17 who's right or wrong and who's the best team in the country this year. endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2155 - 11/08/2017 10:07:00 2032253 Link
Replying To endgame: "Nobody would ever write off Kerry with their 37 senior All-Ireland titles but this is a forum for expression of opinions, some of which will be proven correct and some incorrect.I do think Dublin will win the All-Ireland and I think Dublin are better this year than they were last year when Kerry came so close to beating them in the semi final.We won't know until 5 o'clock on September 17 who's right or wrong and who's the best team in the country this year." I was only messing. I do agree that Dublin are still the best team overall, and deserved favorites. They are not unbeatable however, I think any of the four teams left can win it with a bit of luck. Tyrone look like the most improved team in the Country but they haven't faced anything yet to be honest. If they beat Dublin they could well do a Donegal 2014 and fluff their lines in the final, who knows. Kerry ran Dublin close last year and have added JOD, Buckley, Maher, Barry, Savage and McCarthy to the panel. The have cruised along without being tested so far. The Galway game was over once the Donaghy goal went in and Kerry went into auto pilot after that. It's mad that so many people are writing them off based on that performance. Mayo only seem to be getting going now but will all those games catch up with them. I think it's fairly open and unpredictable this year. There was an inevitability about the championship in 2016, you just couldn't see the Dubs being beaten, but I think the teams around them have improved sufficiently now to make it a much more even last four. GeniusGerry (Kerry) - Posts: 2105 - 11/08/2017 12:56:00 2032337 Link
Cannot wait for this game , Mayo easily the weirdest team in the history of Gaelic Football , nearly got bet by Derry and Cork yet after the Roscommon game I fancy them to beat Kerry. Could this be the craziest All Ireland victories of all time if Mayo pull it off? I don't think anything comes close so far even to get to the semi. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 11/08/2017 13:32:32 2032352 Link
Replying To clondalkindub: "Cannot wait for this game , Mayo easily the weirdest team in the history of Gaelic Football , nearly got bet by Derry and Cork yet after the Roscommon game I fancy them to beat Kerry. Could this be the craziest All Ireland victories of all time if Mayo pull it off? I don't think anything comes close so far even to get to the semi." Mayo are a hard team figure out but don't mistake early season form for later season form. Kerry nearly got knocked out by Sligo one year. Galway against Roscommon in 1998, Armagh extreamly lucky to beat Sligo in 2002 before going on to win Sam for the first time. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11227 - 11/08/2017 14:05:26 2032364 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "Mayo are a hard team figure out but don't mistake early season form for later season form. Kerry nearly got knocked out by Sligo one year. Galway against Roscommon in 1998, Armagh extreamly lucky to beat Sligo in 2002 before going on to win Sam for the first time." Different examples imo Galway and Armagh weren't champions yet so didn't really know where they were at , Kerry v sligo game a bit over played sligo had a peno near the end to put them a point up but even if they scored kerry would still have won imo, Mayo are a seasoned team that shouldn't be drawing with Derry Cork and Roscommon. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 11/08/2017 14:11:45 2032368 Link
There's two sides to it. We've struggled to get to the semi final but Kerry have got there with ease without getting out of first gear. The media love this one. The aging (?) Mayo team will try going to the well one more time and fall down it and drown against the aristocratic Kingdom. or Kerry played three games and haven't been tested. We've played seven games. Maybe they were character-forming. Definitely some bizarre selections, substitutions and tactics but we haven't peaked this early like we did before last year. We might be close to picking our best team in their best positions, but who knows what rabbits Rochford has in his magic hat. Kerry are a class side and we'll have to play out of our skins to beat them, but every team is beatable. Concentrating our defence on Donaghy, Geaney and O'Donoghue won't be smart because they've scoring class all around. A sweeper or more might be asked for and a hell of a fast break to get some scores from our attacking defenders, plus more contribution from forwards from play. We'll find out on the 20th. May the best team win. Maigh Eo Abu! GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7337 - 11/08/2017 15:09:12 2032383 Link
Replying To clondalkindub: "Different examples imo Galway and Armagh weren't champions yet so didn't really know where they were at , Kerry v sligo game a bit over played sligo had a peno near the end to put them a point up but even if they scored kerry would still have won imo, Mayo are a seasoned team that shouldn't be drawing with Derry Cork and Roscommon." Mayo are a seasoned team Mayo were a finished team before be walloped Roscommon in the replay. Perceptions and sports fans including the media are as fickle as they come. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11227 - 11/08/2017 15:14:19 2032385 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "Mayo are a seasoned team Mayo were a finished team before be walloped Roscommon in the replay. Perceptions and sports fans including the media are as fickle as they come." You've been in 6 semi finals and 3 finals since '11 if that's not a well seasoned team doing very well with massive experience what is? clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 11/08/2017 15:45:28 2032393 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "Mayo are a seasoned team Mayo were a finished team before be walloped Roscommon in the replay. Perceptions and sports fans including the media are as fickle as they come." If ye get bet by Kerry we will all be saying that again. Ye are not finished in relation to beating lower division teams but it comes to the big important games ie semi and finals time is running out.. Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 11/08/2017 17:11:38 2032422 Link
Mayo have Barry Moran training and playing full back for some weeks now in prep for Mr Donaghy... Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 11/08/2017 17:13:38 2032423 Link