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Replying To baire:  "You need not be concerned about the Galway support as it is no concern of yours. FYI there were thousands of Galway supporters in both Limerick and Salthill this weekend. I can assure you they will be in Croke Park too on Saturday week."
I'm 100% sure that thousands will be in Croke Park :)

There is a very strong possibility they may go all the way this year and i have said at the very start of the year, they are Limericks biggest threat despite all the noise about other teams.

Fitzy01 (Limerick) - Posts: 455 - 26/06/2023 13:10:06    2489533

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Replying To LohansRedHelmet:  "Waterford have failed 4 times in a row in Munster round robin, each year since it started. They have only won 2 out of 16, beating Tipp twice."
Yes you can look at our results as pretty dismal. However how far ahead were teams who qualified. A game or two points. Last year we were ahead of Tipp and beat them again this year. This year Cork were two points better than us but are exactly in the same position, out. The last two years we went toe to toe with the All-Ireland champions. Our injuries were detrimental for a county with limited clubs and players. Put it in prospective. Waterford have 48 clubs counting all grades. Cork have 260. Many of our clubs their strong code traditionally has been football. If any thing we punch above our weight a lot of the time. These are not excuses but facts and does not take away from the disappointment or the fact we have not been good enough.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 3144 - 26/06/2023 13:20:57    2489543

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Limerick think they are great supporters now that thousands and thousands have joined the bandwagon of success. Before 2018, they had the same 10-15k supporters like everybody else and there is no denying this. People I know went to UL and Mary I and they say that they see people who never mentioned Limerick hurling in all their 4 years in college now with pictures of them at Limerick matches all over Facebook.
Wexford had it in 2019 and now we have terrible support altogether, albeit lots like me travelling at the moment post-Covid.
Its very easy to be part of a bandwagon and from my odd drop in here the posters are always talking about support from other counties. Why don't you accept its a bandwagon because that is what it is?

StoreysTash (Wexford) - Posts: 1898 - 26/06/2023 13:39:39    2489558

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Replying To StoreysTash:  "Limerick think they are great supporters now that thousands and thousands have joined the bandwagon of success. Before 2018, they had the same 10-15k supporters like everybody else and there is no denying this. People I know went to UL and Mary I and they say that they see people who never mentioned Limerick hurling in all their 4 years in college now with pictures of them at Limerick matches all over Facebook.
Wexford had it in 2019 and now we have terrible support altogether, albeit lots like me travelling at the moment post-Covid.
Its very easy to be part of a bandwagon and from my odd drop in here the posters are always talking about support from other counties. Why don't you accept its a bandwagon because that is what it is?"
Limerick have always had a great support so that's a nonsense comment. Yes they have a massive bandwagon but that's par for the course with success

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2697 - 26/06/2023 13:47:01    2489565

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Replying To StoreysTash:  "Limerick think they are great supporters now that thousands and thousands have joined the bandwagon of success. Before 2018, they had the same 10-15k supporters like everybody else and there is no denying this. People I know went to UL and Mary I and they say that they see people who never mentioned Limerick hurling in all their 4 years in college now with pictures of them at Limerick matches all over Facebook.
Wexford had it in 2019 and now we have terrible support altogether, albeit lots like me travelling at the moment post-Covid.
Its very easy to be part of a bandwagon and from my odd drop in here the posters are always talking about support from other counties. Why don't you accept its a bandwagon because that is what it is?"
I think that's fair.

We have great leinster final support.

I was shocked for the Dublin game this year. I thought more people would want the day in Croker but timing wasn't great either.

I also think the change in the calander probably had an impact. I know casual fans who didn't realise our championship is over

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3838 - 26/06/2023 13:58:11    2489570

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Replying To StoreysTash:  "Limerick think they are great supporters now that thousands and thousands have joined the bandwagon of success. Before 2018, they had the same 10-15k supporters like everybody else and there is no denying this. People I know went to UL and Mary I and they say that they see people who never mentioned Limerick hurling in all their 4 years in college now with pictures of them at Limerick matches all over Facebook.
Wexford had it in 2019 and now we have terrible support altogether, albeit lots like me travelling at the moment post-Covid.
Its very easy to be part of a bandwagon and from my odd drop in here the posters are always talking about support from other counties. Why don't you accept its a bandwagon because that is what it is?"
What's a 'great supporter'?

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6494 - 26/06/2023 14:07:21    2489574

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Replying To ExiledInWex:  "Disappointing effort from a Dublin perspective, cut through like a hot knife through butter and as the old saying goes, goals win games. Regarding the Clare support, I saw them in action in their Munster championship match v Limerick (who were just as bad) and Saturday reinforced my opinion of them. Less said the better but some of them wouldn't know decency, humility or class if it bit them in the face.

A trying year for Micheal and his team and losing the mainstay of the team meant it was an impossible task, but they should have had more bodies back to try cut out the goals for me. Hard to see the underage talent to take us to the next level.

I was aghast at how bad the Galway Tipp match was at times, if that match was Wexford v Dublin the condescension would have been everywhere. It took off in the 60th minute but Tipp were brutal and but for Galway's inability to put them away, they stayed in the match.

After all the bluster and claptrap this year, the semi finals are the 4 provincial finalists."
A very curious post with some interesting points.

Agree about Dublin. Dublin hurling is full of young lads who are superbly coached, but they're badly in need of one lad who is willing to take a yellow, plough into the opposition and cause mayhem. Their ball to hand in the first half was excellent, the way the players out the field found the runs of the corner forwards was impressive. Then it all fell apart. I thought the Dubs' back six was too much man for man. They followed their men everywhere & left gaping holes especially through the middle. That one Sean Finn type defender is missing from their team.

But I do think there is hope for them going forward & I think the key for Dublin hurling is to have a manager who stays for a long term like Daly did so the team can gain an identity. Under Daly Dublin beat Kilkenny, Limerick & Galway so the Dubs have form in this respect.

I was in the City end terrace and didn't see any problems from any of the fans at the game?

Didn't stay for the Galway game, but I thought the goals were very poor when I saw them on TV. I don't Limerick or Clare for example conceded goals like that (Clare v Tipp the obvious exception).

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6494 - 26/06/2023 14:26:21    2489589

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Of course Limerick have some bandwagon success. They have arguably the great team of all time. You'd be mad not to tag along and any county would be the same

Personally I found Limerick fans to be a pleasure any time we've met them in Croke Park, especially when they won in 18

Kinvara (Galway) - Posts: 200 - 26/06/2023 14:51:02    2489617

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Replying To Kinvara:  "Of course Limerick have some bandwagon success. They have arguably the great team of all time. You'd be mad not to tag along and any county would be the same

Personally I found Limerick fans to be a pleasure any time we've met them in Croke Park, especially when they won in 18"
I would have great time for Limerick fans in general above all others.

Great memories from 96, 01 and 14 although not a great day for us.

They're always serious craic and never mean spirited

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3838 - 26/06/2023 14:59:08    2489624

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What's the story with all the Munster pundets crying over Tipps disappointing/ flat performance.... Give Galway credit where credit is due. Maybe just maybe Galway were the better team!!! Jesus they should've, couldve won by 10 points.

TomWex (Wexford) - Posts: 85 - 26/06/2023 15:16:29    2489631

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Replying To StoreysTash:  "Limerick think they are great supporters now that thousands and thousands have joined the bandwagon of success. Before 2018, they had the same 10-15k supporters like everybody else and there is no denying this. People I know went to UL and Mary I and they say that they see people who never mentioned Limerick hurling in all their 4 years in college now with pictures of them at Limerick matches all over Facebook.
Wexford had it in 2019 and now we have terrible support altogether, albeit lots like me travelling at the moment post-Covid.
Its very easy to be part of a bandwagon and from my odd drop in here the posters are always talking about support from other counties. Why don't you accept its a bandwagon because that is what it is?"
60,000 at Limerick Clare in 2013

updwell (Limerick) - Posts: 905 - 26/06/2023 15:38:53    2489655

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Replying To Canuck:  "Yes you can look at our results as pretty dismal. However how far ahead were teams who qualified. A game or two points. Last year we were ahead of Tipp and beat them again this year. This year Cork were two points better than us but are exactly in the same position, out. The last two years we went toe to toe with the All-Ireland champions. Our injuries were detrimental for a county with limited clubs and players. Put it in prospective. Waterford have 48 clubs counting all grades. Cork have 260. Many of our clubs their strong code traditionally has been football. If any thing we punch above our weight a lot of the time. These are not excuses but facts and does not take away from the disappointment or the fact we have not been good enough."
You have certainly punched above your weight this millennium. But as OTM pointed out your record in 2020 and 2021 was better. I don't think the type of training and playing style preferred by your managers in the Round Robin years have suited your smaller pick or type of players when it comes to an intensive type championship.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16600 - 26/06/2023 15:49:01    2489660

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Replying To updwell:  "60,000 at Limerick Clare in 2013"
19k at a Munster Semi Final in 2017 between the 2 which shows the exact point he's making, every single county has a bandwagon element, Offaly brought over 15-20k to Thurles for the u20 All ireland, for their senior game in Tullamore vs Tipp 3k at most.

TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1760 - 26/06/2023 15:54:08    2489667

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Replying To TomWex:  "What's the story with all the Munster pundets crying over Tipps disappointing/ flat performance.... Give Galway credit where credit is due. Maybe just maybe Galway were the better team!!! Jesus they should've, couldve won by 10 points."
Galway don't need credit and the less said about us the better. It suits us perfectly not to be talked up.
We know their ability and capability and We will be ready for our opportunity to get back into the All Ireland Hurling Final.

katser (Galway) - Posts: 2667 - 26/06/2023 15:57:49    2489671

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Replying To Kinvara:  "Of course Limerick have some bandwagon success. They have arguably the great team of all time. You'd be mad not to tag along and any county would be the same

Personally I found Limerick fans to be a pleasure any time we've met them in Croke Park, especially when they won in 18"
Bandwagon supporters are where you will grow the game getting new people going to games will hopefully get their kids playing, that's what we all want.

updwell (Limerick) - Posts: 905 - 26/06/2023 15:59:05    2489675

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Replying To updwell:  "60,000 at Limerick Clare in 2013"
What's the biggest support you brought to your footballers btw?

baire (Galway) - Posts: 1849 - 26/06/2023 16:02:51    2489680

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Let's get back to the discussion on the forum..2 great semis to look forward to.I am worried about the Galway game.they will match us physically and who replaces Declan at 6..he is the calmest man I've seen on the field,always seems to do the right thing and has come up with huge scores when needed..also the marker for whelan will really have hands full,he is at the top of his game..also both mannions seem to be back to their best..hope Limerick can take advantage of Galway keeper and full back line.

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2575 - 26/06/2023 16:11:39    2489684

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Replying To StoreysTash:  "Limerick think they are great supporters now that thousands and thousands have joined the bandwagon of success. Before 2018, they had the same 10-15k supporters like everybody else and there is no denying this. People I know went to UL and Mary I and they say that they see people who never mentioned Limerick hurling in all their 4 years in college now with pictures of them at Limerick matches all over Facebook.
Wexford had it in 2019 and now we have terrible support altogether, albeit lots like me travelling at the moment post-Covid.
Its very easy to be part of a bandwagon and from my odd drop in here the posters are always talking about support from other counties. Why don't you accept its a bandwagon because that is what it is?"
Not true at all, outside of maybe Cork they have consistently brought the biggest hurling support

Fitzy01 (Limerick) - Posts: 455 - 26/06/2023 16:12:37    2489686

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Replying To TomWex:  "What's the story with all the Munster pundets crying over Tipps disappointing/ flat performance.... Give Galway credit where credit is due. Maybe just maybe Galway were the better team!!! Jesus they should've, couldve won by 10 points."
There are 2 sides to the match and 1 side of which is that Tipperary were as flat as a pancake. That's a fact. Galway were quite wasteful and would be punished by another team who had a higher intensity level in them

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2697 - 26/06/2023 16:27:26    2489696

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Replying To LohansRedHelmet:  "There are 2 sides to the match and 1 side of which is that Tipperary were as flat as a pancake. That's a fact. Galway were quite wasteful and would be punished by another team who had a higher intensity level in them"
They were held well by a superior Galway side for sure.

TomWex (Wexford) - Posts: 85 - 26/06/2023 16:33:02    2489699

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