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Replying To Trucker1: "I think it is great to see the new lads . Mannion and in particular Thompson both showing well." In moderation yes. Routine win in the end as one would expect. Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 353 - 06/04/2025 21:49:06 2600850 Link
Comfortable win for Galway. I hope Maher is ok. Took a knock in the first half. Hon Galway. Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2460 - 06/04/2025 21:49:07 2600851 Link
Replying To Trucker1: "Not from Tuam :) thought he showed pretty well and what he got he used well. Thompson doing much better but more of a half forward. Plenty of established lads(O Laoi, Finnerty etc) didn't do a lot more and kicked a lot more away. I'm just hoping someone like Mannion comes through as we need inside forwards. I'm glad Egan is in now also" I agree about Mannion. Looks like a forward anyway, when a lot of our 'forwards' don't look like forwards, especially when it comes to the finishing touch. Sweeney gave an exhibition of poor finishing there before the finish, when Galway were lording it. I wonder could we sign Jackie Robinson before the transfer deadline, and bring him home with us. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4053 - 06/04/2025 21:54:21 2600853 Link
The positives. Conor Flaherty. Jack Glynn Tierney Thompson The others McGrath, had a tough time Fitzgerald, not really involved Molloy, played well Kelly, carried well at times Hernon, when he's good he's very good but turned over a bit of ball Maher, hope he's ok McDaid, not his best game O'Flaherty, started well Mannion, though he moved well Finnerty, seems to be snatching at everything O'Laoi, not involved Conroy, got through it Sweeney, missed a lot, not near starting Egan, not involved O'Conghaile, good cameo Darcy, did well and won ball smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 487 - 06/04/2025 22:01:08 2600854 Link
Tierney played well. Thompson played well. Very comfortable on the ball. Might have played his way onto the team for Roscommon. Prayers will be out for John Maher's ankle. Had it wrapped in ice at half time. His work rate would be a huge loss around midfield. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2372 - 06/04/2025 22:01:27 2600855 Link
Replying To Alwaysencourage: "It's actually sad that attitudes like this still exist.My kids love both hurling and football and play both.Thank God we have lads running our clubs that accommodate the lads and girls that want to play both and don't pressure them to pick one way or other til they are older.They also welcome players back to either code if they want to come back.They work together the majority of the time so the workload on the lads is balanced.Guess we are lucky." If you're in an area where there is a club executive refusing to facilitate your code. Surely it makes most sense to go it alone and give them the two fingers. Control your own destiny. Particularly if there is a huge interest as being made out as playing football in Ardrahan or hurling in Milltown as some make out. TanCanRan (Galway) - Posts: 274 - 06/04/2025 22:14:35 2600858 Link
Replying To TanCanRan: "If you're in an area where there is a club executive refusing to facilitate your code. Surely it makes most sense to go it alone and give them the two fingers. Control your own destiny. Particularly if there is a huge interest as being made out as playing football in Ardrahan or hurling in Milltown as some make out." It's about facilities for these areas and honestly it's says alot about the people who are trying to keep football or hurling out by using these methods. Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 410 - 06/04/2025 22:18:18 2600859 Link
The main thing was no injuries so hopefully Maher is ok Disappointing enough showing but was a team who never have and never will play together again. Thompson oozes class and will be in reckoning to start this year. Mcdaid form still a concern. Darcy also impressed and won a load of kickouts for a man who allegedly to some spoofers cant jump. What is story with mchugh availability and was silke rested or injured too ? jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1432 - 06/04/2025 22:49:40 2600866 Link
Replying To smallfrank: "The positives. Conor Flaherty. Jack Glynn Tierney Thompson The others McGrath, had a tough time Fitzgerald, not really involved Molloy, played well Kelly, carried well at times Hernon, when he's good he's very good but turned over a bit of ball Maher, hope he's ok McDaid, not his best game O'Flaherty, started well Mannion, though he moved well Finnerty, seems to be snatching at everything O'Laoi, not involved Conroy, got through it Sweeney, missed a lot, not near starting Egan, not involved O'Conghaile, good cameo Darcy, did well and won ball" Can't argue with this.. Johnny Mc Grath found his marker tough going, 13 for NY was man of the match.. Thought Brian Mannion did well, won loads of possession and kicked his point, probably unlucky to be subbed. Hope Maher is OK, Flaherty did really well again.. all in all job done and a great weekend out here. Roll on Roscommon Belclare7 (Galway) - Posts: 214 - 07/04/2025 02:18:21 2600879 Link
Replying To jm25: "The main thing was no injuries so hopefully Maher is ok Disappointing enough showing but was a team who never have and never will play together again. Thompson oozes class and will be in reckoning to start this year. Mcdaid form still a concern. Darcy also impressed and won a load of kickouts for a man who allegedly to some spoofers cant jump. What is story with mchugh availability and was silke rested or injured too ?" Re Darcy, I don't see it. Had a fine catch after coming on but not so much after. Very poor showing overall IMO. You have to remember, NY had not played an inter county game in 12 months, while in the meantime we had gone to an AI final and then played 7 DIV 1 teams in the last 2 months or so. Also this was NY first game using the new rules. Had they been playing Kerry, Dubs, Donnies, Mayo or and Div 1 team, it would have been over after 10 minutes. It would seem clear now that we have not unearthed any new player who could expect to start in a knockout game. Our cardio fitness superiority in the last 15 mis won the day and put a gloss on the scoreboard. giveitlong (Galway) - Posts: 1269 - 07/04/2025 08:14:48 2600888 Link
Replying To giveitlong: "Re Darcy, I don't see it. Had a fine catch after coming on but not so much after. Very poor showing overall IMO. You have to remember, NY had not played an inter county game in 12 months, while in the meantime we had gone to an AI final and then played 7 DIV 1 teams in the last 2 months or so. Also this was NY first game using the new rules. Had they been playing Kerry, Dubs, Donnies, Mayo or and Div 1 team, it would have been over after 10 minutes. It would seem clear now that we have not unearthed any new player who could expect to start in a knockout game. Our cardio fitness superiority in the last 15 mis won the day and put a gloss on the scoreboard." I'm not overly keen om Darcy as a starter but caught 4 kickouts I think. I think Thompson has been one unearthed. I wasn't overly impressed with any of the full forward line. I'd prob go with Flaherty next day out but doubt management will jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1432 - 07/04/2025 08:37:13 2600891 Link
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "I agree about Mannion. Looks like a forward anyway, when a lot of our 'forwards' don't look like forwards, especially when it comes to the finishing touch. Sweeney gave an exhibition of poor finishing there before the finish, when Galway were lording it. I wonder could we sign Jackie Robinson before the transfer deadline, and bring him home with us." You need something. You lack that real class up front that the very top teams have. JimB1991 (Donegal) - Posts: 18 - 07/04/2025 09:01:38 2600896 Link
Replying To giveitlong: "Re Darcy, I don't see it. Had a fine catch after coming on but not so much after. Very poor showing overall IMO. You have to remember, NY had not played an inter county game in 12 months, while in the meantime we had gone to an AI final and then played 7 DIV 1 teams in the last 2 months or so. Also this was NY first game using the new rules. Had they been playing Kerry, Dubs, Donnies, Mayo or and Div 1 team, it would have been over after 10 minutes. It would seem clear now that we have not unearthed any new player who could expect to start in a knockout game. Our cardio fitness superiority in the last 15 mis won the day and put a gloss on the scoreboard." And how did hammering New York exactly help Mayo?Job is done.Gave lads that won't get game time a chance.If they had put out a full strength team they would have beaten New York by a cricket score.It was 16 points as it was.Give the lads a break. Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 410 - 07/04/2025 09:10:34 2600898 Link
Replying To giveitlong: "Re Darcy, I don't see it. Had a fine catch after coming on but not so much after. Very poor showing overall IMO. You have to remember, NY had not played an inter county game in 12 months, while in the meantime we had gone to an AI final and then played 7 DIV 1 teams in the last 2 months or so. Also this was NY first game using the new rules. Had they been playing Kerry, Dubs, Donnies, Mayo or and Div 1 team, it would have been over after 10 minutes. It would seem clear now that we have not unearthed any new player who could expect to start in a knockout game. Our cardio fitness superiority in the last 15 mis won the day and put a gloss on the scoreboard." Mayo!? Stop... Thompson was excellent and he will be a massive addition going forward. You need to look at the players not involved yesterday and then you see the outstanding panel we now have.. Mc Hugh, Gleeson, Silke, Comer, Walsh, Heaney, two O Neills, John Daly, Sean Mulkerrin weren't even togged.. NY had an excellent free taker and he popped 3 or 4 two pointers off the ground.. All in all job done, and the competition for a place on the 26 the next day starts this week.. Belclare7 (Galway) - Posts: 214 - 07/04/2025 09:23:03 2600901 Link
Replying To giveitlong: "Re Darcy, I don't see it. Had a fine catch after coming on but not so much after. Very poor showing overall IMO. You have to remember, NY had not played an inter county game in 12 months, while in the meantime we had gone to an AI final and then played 7 DIV 1 teams in the last 2 months or so. Also this was NY first game using the new rules. Had they been playing Kerry, Dubs, Donnies, Mayo or and Div 1 team, it would have been over after 10 minutes. It would seem clear now that we have not unearthed any new player who could expect to start in a knockout game. Our cardio fitness superiority in the last 15 mis won the day and put a gloss on the scoreboard." thankfully for us new york don't play in division 1. candlewax (Galway) - Posts: 294 - 07/04/2025 09:35:28 2600905 Link
Replying To jm25: "I'm not overly keen om Darcy as a starter but caught 4 kickouts I think. I think Thompson has been one unearthed. I wasn't overly impressed with any of the full forward line. I'd prob go with Flaherty next day out but doubt management will" Important kick outs to win too, we pulled away once we won some primary possession in midfield. NY won an awful of ball at midfield. The form of McDaid and even Conroy is starting to become a concern Trucker1 (Galway) - Posts: 419 - 07/04/2025 09:46:48 2600908 Link
Replying To giveitlong: "Re Darcy, I don't see it. Had a fine catch after coming on but not so much after. Very poor showing overall IMO. You have to remember, NY had not played an inter county game in 12 months, while in the meantime we had gone to an AI final and then played 7 DIV 1 teams in the last 2 months or so. Also this was NY first game using the new rules. Had they been playing Kerry, Dubs, Donnies, Mayo or and Div 1 team, it would have been over after 10 minutes. It would seem clear now that we have not unearthed any new player who could expect to start in a knockout game. Our cardio fitness superiority in the last 15 mis won the day and put a gloss on the scoreboard." I don't think NY as bad as making them out to be. They were very hard done by in qf vs laois who made it to final. Judging on replay laois had very contentious penalty awarded & ny had clear penalty not awarded. Only lost by 4. systematic (Galway) - Posts: 145 - 07/04/2025 10:20:24 2600917 Link
Replying To jm25: "I'm not overly keen om Darcy as a starter but caught 4 kickouts I think. I think Thompson has been one unearthed. I wasn't overly impressed with any of the full forward line. I'd prob go with Flaherty next day out but doubt management will" I think the fact that they moved Tierney into FF at times in the last 3 games is not good for Finnerty. He should have been able to make hay against NY no offence to anyone. He must be just about hanging onto his jersey at the moment but I wouldn't write him off. In reality we should be getting to at least a prelim QF irrespective of Connacht. We need Comer and Walsh fit and firing for that stage of the summer. smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 487 - 07/04/2025 10:33:02 2600920 Link
Lads panicking over a 16 point win . If we get away with John Maher not looking like a big injury i think all and all its a good trip. The pitch , the jet lag, the whole weekend never leads to any away team playing to the max. First half we seemed sluggish but put the game to bed well. And lads here giving out we brought all the panel ! Come on lads live a little . If you had been running in Loughgeorge since last November I think a trip to NYC before you might get dropped is hardly the worst thing. Same people would give out if PJ had dropped lads before the trip! puckemhard (Galway) - Posts: 234 - 07/04/2025 10:56:37 2600926 Link
Replying To JimB1991: "You need something. You lack that real class up front that the very top teams have." Clare you are tipping us on the blog. BTW it is 26,860 days since September 1951. GDL (Galway) - Posts: 785 - 07/04/2025 11:20:23 2600933 Link