Mayo v Cork should be a cracker if it happens , I'm sure Mayo folk will be nervous of this game cause Cork couldn't possibly be as bad as they were against Kerry and on paper have a very good team and panel. I know Cork have to play Sligo but if they did meet what do posters think?

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 23/07/2014 13:16:35    1624758

Cork have to be the disappointment of the year so far. Up to the Tipp game, I'd expected them to deal with Kerry. Was suspicious of that performance and when it was repeated and they got well beat. Nephew was at the Munster final and couldn't believe how bad it was. He watched it later on TV and said it looked worse being at it.
Can they rediscover their league form and play football instead of this sideways thing they've reverted to? Hopefully they can as I think they could seriously challenge if let loose. Sligo game could be the ideal platform for this and I expect them to win and win well!

moylagh (Meath) - Posts: 484 - 23/07/2014 14:15:42    1624793

Mayo will beat them , Horan as been changing the team a lot of late but I think he may have found his best team in the Connacht final

stekhli (Dublin) - Posts: 3121 - 23/07/2014 15:19:16    1624832

If both sides current outright odds were reflected into match odds here is how they would bet

Mayo 1/3
Cork 3/1
Draw 8/1

I know which side I'd be backing

shaggykev (Donegal) - Posts: 187 - 23/07/2014 15:28:28    1624834

I believe Cork will give Sligo a sound beating.10 points minimum,which will set them up nicely for a crack at Mayo.That would be a dangerous game for Mayo.Really a game that could go either way.

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 23/07/2014 15:31:59    1624838

If Cork have another bad day out I can see the dual players favouring the hurling and putting most of their effort into that for the rest of the year as they seem to be one of the better teams in the hurling this year.

dicey12 (Dublin) - Posts: 13 - 23/07/2014 15:40:34    1624843

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If Cork have another bad day out I can see the dual players favouring the hurling and putting most of their effort into that for the rest of the year as they seem to be one of the better teams in the hurling this year.

Do cork have many duel players or any? I thought it was only counties like clare that had duel players, that played at inter county level.

I fancy Kerry to beat either Tipp or Galway as Sligo v Cork is a formality and Cork cannot draw Kerry again until the semis. In that case, it is going to be kerry v mayo. Almost certainly.

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 23/07/2014 15:50:49    1624850

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Do cork have many duel players or any? I thought it was only counties like clare that had duel players, that played at inter county level.


Cahalane, Walsh & Cadogan are all dual stars, Walsh has been really impressive for the hurlers this year and has also stood up when the footballers needed leadership

dicey12 (Dublin) - Posts: 13 - 23/07/2014 16:01:19    1624860

Cork will beat Sligo, Galway should beat Tipperary, but its one of those that Tipp could take on the day.
That would setup a Mayo v Cork and Kerry v Galway quarter finals. I would see a Mayo/Cork v Kerry Semi final, which Kerry will win regardless. Mayo are not 100% this year, and I would expect Kerry to go through to the final.

Still think the finalist from the other side of the draw will win the All Ireland.

GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3017 - 23/07/2014 16:03:40    1624861

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Cahalane, Walsh & Cadogan are all dual stars, Walsh has been really impressive for the hurlers this year and has also stood up when the footballers needed leadership

That is incredible commitment. Fair play.

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 23/07/2014 16:06:44    1624862

Galway v Tipperary is a hard one to call. Tipperary are a rising team. Galway will be eager to get to the quarter-finals.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 7820 - 23/07/2014 16:15:17    1624866

It's a shame it isn't encouraged more. It really is an exceptional trait to be an intercounty player in both codes. I would have loved to see Ciaran Kilkenny give the small ball a go this year given the fact he won everything except an all-star last year.

dicey12 (Dublin) - Posts: 13 - 23/07/2014 16:19:19    1624871

Mayo are really coming in under the radar. All talk of Dublin Region v Donegal in a semi-final and whether the Northern blanket can stop the Dublin machine. Mayo are waiting in the long grass. Hurting from two All-Ireland defeats. A record of having knocked out the All-Ireland champions 3 years in-a-row. If they do it this year, they will be champions.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 7820 - 23/07/2014 17:33:03    1624917

mayo will beat cork out the gate to the train home

rhudson (Galway) - Posts: 1478 - 23/07/2014 20:04:31    1625015

Great commitment from the three dual players, but came in for serious abuse during and after Kerry match from so called supporters, was at the game and could not believe it. All three are very good at both codes. I think Cork when they get over Sligo will prove to be hard to beat.

seadog54 (Meath) - Posts: 2135 - 23/07/2014 20:43:54    1625038

gary mc, we all saw how Derry peaked to early in the league, Mayo have adapted their training schedule and are bubbling nicely for croke park. Maigh Eo Abu....

saddam (Mayo) - Posts: 414 - 24/07/2014 08:44:38    1625085

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mayo will beat cork out the gate to the train home


Are you sure? I wouldn't put my house on it!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8585 - 26/07/2014 17:22:21    1626183

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mayo will beat cork out the gate to the train home


Are you sure? I wouldn't put my house on it!


As disrespectful as that comment is to Cork, I expect Mayo to see them off. They are a top 4 team along with Dublin Donegal and Kerry (and that has nothing to do with winning their respective provinces, I honestly think all 4 have a realistic chance of winning Sam this year while I'd be shocked if anyone else won it).

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5010 - 26/07/2014 17:39:58    1626192

If Cork win today, and its looking like they'll win easily, Id give them a good chance of beating Mayo. mayo barely got tested in Connacht, and were still nearly beaten by the rossies. After the heartbreak of the last 3 years, I wonder if they have the resolve for another war. Don't get me wrong, id love to see them win the whole thing (although Id probably be sorry they won it within a week), but if Cork can really put it up to them, Mayo heads might drop.

joncarter (Galway) - Posts: 2692 - 26/07/2014 17:53:31    1626195

Cork to shock Mayo

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 26/07/2014 18:03:10    1626198