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GAA stars - should they be lauded or castigated - 3 Like(s)
Players turned pundits telling us how the game should be played sells newspapers and creates controversy .
What Brolly thinks of Cooper or any other player won't effect what we as viewers think.
We can make up our own minds in conjunction with what we have seen over the course of a players career.
Brollys opinion will hardly change that.
What I find very tereputic while watching a live game is to turn the sound on the TV down until throw in.
Then at half time turn it down again for 15 minutes and go and make a nice cup of tea..
There are lots of pundits on tv I didn't respect as a player so I dam sure I'm not going to listen to them now they making a few bob out of it..
Awwwwnow (National) - 11/04/2017 13:47:07
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Kevin Carey fighting for his life - 3 Like(s)
Replying To blueman1903: "Fair play Sean, I think everyone should support this to try and help this young man, god help this man and his family." Maybe gate receipts from inter county replays could be put into a fund to help players in situations like this. After all replay money is bonus money for the gaa.
Awwwwnow (Cavan) - 11/08/2016 13:15:24
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Cavan V Derry - 3 Like(s)
Our best football in the league was played when FF was injured yet he was restored when fit proves there's favouritism . You cannot change your whole full back line especially your full back after 7 league games. It doesn't work. I knew we were going nowhere when we scored 3 goals against Tyrone and still couldn't win. Far too much chopping and changing players in the last few games. Jack Brady thrown in the deep end yesterday after seeing very little game time up to yesterday . Don't know what the management are trying to do with young Murray . When he plays well he gets dropped. Real panic management lately . Seems when Givney went off injured against Tyrone we had nothing else in place . The players don't seem happy playing. Terry has taken us as far as he can and he needs to be man enough to admit that . There no shame , he brought great heart and commitment back to the blue jersey and for that we will always be thankful . But it's move over time now . We need a Pete mc Grath or a Malachy O Rourke to take us to the next level Asap
Awwwwnow (Cavan) - 17/07/2016 12:15:26
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Two goals in 10 seconds ! - 3 Like(s)
Replying To GreenandRed: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FJlXlz1xdI
Beat that! 2 goals in 10 seconds for UCC v St. Marys in yesterday's Sigerson semi final. Wasn't enough though as St. Marys advanced to take on the holders UCD in today's final in Bekan." So what's the purpose of this thread?
Awwwwnow (National) - 18/02/2017 10:31:35
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James Horan - 2 Like(s)
How many all Ireland's did he win?
Awwwwnow (National) - 08/09/2016 14:35:44
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Take GAA to the next level! - 2 Like(s)
Professionalism is never going to happen as the GAA organisation is way too small..
Is a 19 year old going to turn professional for xk per week to retire at 31/32 with no job?
What happens to the so called professional that looses his place after 2 years? Does he transfer to London or New York? Or sign on?
The best that will happen is maybe a marked increase in expenses.. mileage ect.
Awwwwnow (National) - 13/03/2017 11:39:09
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Down v Meath - 2 Like(s)
Ho ho ho! Won't be throwing many stones this year on the way to Div 3!
Awwwwnow (Meath) - 26/02/2017 07:05:06
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Weekend Betting - 2 Like(s)
Replying To royaldunne: "Taking off my green glasses, id still have a nice bet on Meath to easily beat Wicklow in navan, new manager, 6 players starting who weren't involved last year, trying to make a claim for league. I think this will be a victory for Meath" Good man Royaldunne... is not everyone who will give tips like you have.
Have a good rattle at 1/20 on.
Awwwwnow (National) - 06/01/2017 23:07:53
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Connacht Final Replay- NOT TELEVISED - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "They should show the full game on deferred coverage. It's an intriguing match up imo, in the sense that no one has a clue who's going to win it.
In contrast, the appetite for neutrals to watch the Dubs slaughter Westmeath won't be very significant. Many neutrals don't watch the Dubs anymore, until they're facing a team in an all-Ireland semi or final who can possibly offer a somewhat realistic challenge, and there's maybe only 3or4 counties that fit that bill at this sorry stage." Good idea ... They could defer it for a few years . Awful stuff yesterday for human eye. Passing back to the goalkeeper from the 50m mark. 400+ handpasses. Woeful shooting . Woeful game plan by Both. Never want to see that muck again .. Deferred or live .
Awwwwnow (National) - 11/07/2016 18:40:37
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Tyrone v Cavan - Ulster Semi-Final - 2 Like(s)
I think JonSmith needs to take his head out of the sand. We team building here now since 2010/2011.. It's time to deliver. We haven't beaten one big side with this manager. There can be no more excuses. If we are serious about making it in the big time we need to start now by beating Tyrone.. It is a last chance saloon for this manager. After 4/5 Ulster u21 titles plus a minor title the least we should expect is an Ulster final appearance. In the 70s a hogan cup win in 72 and a minor win in 74 were the backbone for Ulster final appearances in 76 and 78. .. There is no more excuses left for this management .. If they can't perform this year it's time to move over and give someone else a chance to bring us to the next level.
Awwwwnow (Cavan) - 16/06/2016 21:36:38
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Will Gooch retire? - 2 Like(s)
He only has a max of 3/4 games to play if Kerry get to all Ireland final.. so he should be able for that... even at 34
Awwwwnow (National) - 30/11/2016 13:51:14
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National League - 2 Like(s)
I thought Mattie might have put McKiernan in full forward when he came on and kick it into him. Seanie and Smith were doing damage when they got the ball but didn't get enough of it.
I just can't see where Clarke fits in. He's super fit but has minimal contribution to a 15 team game
Awwwwnow (Cavan) - 06/02/2017 13:46:23
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Tyrone v Cavan - Ulster Semi-Final - 2 Like(s)
Replying To JonSmith: "According to the good folk posting on Hoganstand it was also time to deliver last year against Monaghan, it was time to deliver against Galway in the promotion game, it was time to deliver in Croke Park against Tyrone etc etc.. Have you ever gone to watch a Cavan game thinking that today wouldn't be a good day to deliver?!
It's also funny that after we lost to Tyrone in the League Final you said That's why we are so limited and predictable in what we do. And when the opposition target and snuff out our main threats we can't adjust. Its the reason why Armagh though not a better team than us will beat us in Ulster. McGeeney will like Harte have his homework done on certain players.
Yet when we beat Armagh you didn't post, didn't praise Terry for getting the tactics right and winning the game comfortably. But you're on here now declaring that it's time for Terry to deliver... Even though you didn't think we would beat Armagh?
Like I said... Obsession..." We should be obsessed with getting a proper manager!
Awwwwnow (Cavan) - 14/06/2016 23:57:03
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Terry is gone - 1 Like(s)
His championship record was poor. He's been lorded because of 2 under 21 titles he won yet some of our Senior players who performed well like Johnston , Mackey and Martin Reilly plus younger u21 never played with Terry before.
What about all the u21s he went through over 5 years?
He had some pick maybe up on 100 ex under 21s to pick from yet he couldn't mould a side to be successful in Ulster.
Don't know how posters here measure success but 2/3 Ulster championship wins in my eyes is not success.
Under McHugh we contested 2 Ulster finals in 3 years, won 1 on the back of 2 under 21 success in 88 and 96.
So there's your answer Terry's Ulster championship record is not a successful one over the last 5 years.
As Deanmartin rightly pointed out, his contract was up so he had to go. His claim to fame will always be beating London to get to an All Ireland quarter final.
Good luck Terry!
Awwwwnow (Cavan) - 04/08/2016 13:16:57
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Cavan v Dublin - 1 Like(s)
Replying To clondalkindub: "Really looking forward to this game and the start of our 3 in a row year, can't remember the last time we played Cavan in a competitive match but I always look forward to playing new opposition, can't really comment on how it will go cause I don't know to much about Cavan other than they have the Kildare man Seanie Johnston on board and haven't a clue what Dublin team will be selected but maybe some Cavan folk can give their thoughts on this game?" TBH our defence seems a bit unsettled going by the mckenna cup. McBrearty and McHugh just walked through. I feel Brogan with his off the ball movement alone could do a lot of damage if he plays.
Cavan will be up for it but with Dublins overall panel I feel they will be way too cute.
If they put the shackles on Seanie I can't see where our scores will come from.
Dublin by 4/5plus.
I'd be happy with a decent 70min performance in that one.
Awwwwnow (National) - 25/01/2017 13:23:49
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Has the Cavan Co Board made the right decision - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tomsmith: "CristyRing 06 of 3 posts
Tomsmith here of excess of 2700 posts
I have spoken to the great Mrs T prior to responding and her view is that I should reespond
my view is that Cavan is full of very good and suitable managers One that stands head and shoulders above all others is Joesph O Connor who managed the great Cavan Gaels club for many years.
While he is a no nonsense type manager he has been very effective and in my ( and Mrs T view) he stands head and shoulders above all others" Think Donal should be part of the set up!
Awwwwnow (Cavan) - 20/10/2016 17:30:17
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Is it now time for a CAA - Club Administrators Ass - 1 Like(s)
Replying To lasertech: "tearintom (Wexford)
No one has a problem with an outside manager but this racket of €100 a night is a load of dung...Give the man a few quid for petrol no problem but you would want to be travelling a fair distance that €20 of fuel wouldnt cover.
Remember these guys should be involved for the same reason as the rest of us,Its a hobby and we enjoy it" 100 quid a night it's nothing to what's being paid out.
I know a club hurling manager who was wanted by 3 different clubs this year and he took the club that was farthest away even though the other 2 teams have a better chance of success.
The team he took was 90 further away .
It's all about the Cash lads! Let no one tell you any different.
Awwwwnow (National) - 11/01/2017 14:15:52
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Weekend Betting 4th/5th Feb - 1 Like(s)
Replying To brianboru: "I have already writtten in the clare forum on the poor treatment the gaa have given waterford.From my own days as a player Ia hated [playing in fraher field.Nobody should be asked to do so.My recent trIp back there brought back many painful memories. I realize youhave a second pitch,but the fact remains Waterforrd has the worst situation in munster.A county that has such a dedicated fan base witha lot of work gone into developing a great team deserves tohave a great pitch.wake up gaa officials. local officials, let your concerns be made known!!!!!!!" What has your point to do with this thread? Or am I missing something?
Awwwwnow (National) - 01/02/2017 18:42:15
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Galway v Tipp hurling - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tommy k: "By the way Ger Loughnane said on the Sunday Game that Galway were the better team but were unfortunate on the day re the injuries to Canning and Tuohey etc." Bottle went as per usual..
Awwwwnow (Galway) - 15/08/2016 06:43:15
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Combining CPA objectives with Padraic Duffy's - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "The CPA are now looking for another delay to championship restructuring because if Duffy's proposal goes through then it will have to be given a year or two s trail.
But we can have it both ways very easily.
1. Abolish Preseason inter county competitions - play sigerson in January
2. Play round robin provincial championships in Feb and march. (Each province to decide their own formula)
3. Top four teams in Leinster and Ulster plus top three in Connaught and Munster progress to senior championship
4. Cut league numbers to 6 per division for top divisions and seven for lower divisions - play off in April and May - no finals - top two finishers not already qualified through provincial championship win access. To senior championship
Note: provincial championship can be played after league if you prefer
5. Play World Cup style senior and junior all irelands in May - all neutral venues (no exceptions even for Dublin)
6. Top 6 in senior and top 2 in junior play in 2 groups of four as per Duffy's proposal (matches played in June)
7. All Ireland semis and final played in July.
8. Club championship starts in July for all but 4 teams
9. Top 4 counties win byes for their county champions to semi finals of club provincials.
10. provincial club championships to be finished by end of November
11. All Ireland club semis on st Stephens day - final on New Year's Day
Each county gets minimum 12 inter county matches (best get 17) over 6 months (24 weekends)
Best hurling team will get 12 matches so can easily be fitted in amongst non football weekends.
Each county then gets 3 clear months for their county championships
A few more changes to give clubs back their players:
Maximum 3 subs in county football and max match day squad limited to 21 players.
InterCounty league and provincial championships to be played on saturday evenings.
Club leagues to be played February to June and any county player not selected in county match day 21 on the Saturday must be allowed play for their club on the Sunday." St Stephens day? New Year's Day? You having a laugh?
Duffy circus wouldn't even propose that!
Awwwwnow (National) - 24/01/2017 15:27:42
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