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If Kerry play at their best, Mayo have no chance and it could be a cricket score. However, Kerry haven't done that since they played Armagh (though in fairness they've had two teams who arguably could've made the All-Ireland final if the draw was different) and Mayo are in flying form. Their full forward line is lethal but Kerry has quality all over the pitch. I expect a strong Mayo start but for them to gradually fade away as Kerry get on top. Wouldn't begrudge Mayo an All-Ireland title after all that heartbreak, but then again I've never had much of an affinity for them. On the other hand, I like how Kerry play though them winning would start to become tiresome. Overall, I am just hoping for a competitive and close final that would reflect the amazing Championship we've had. RoyalStalwart24 (Meath) - Posts: 55 - 25/07/2026 22:56:35 2687126 Link
Irish independent pundits yesterday, Micheal verney going for Kerry to win by 13 points , two others going for 9 points wins dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 969 - 26/07/2026 09:55:25 2687146 Link
Replying To dickie10: "Irish independent pundits yesterday, Micheal verney going for Kerry to win by 13 points , two others going for 9 points wins" Early walk for dog if its looking that way. Don't think it will. Several of same pundits were predicting Kerry would hammer Tyrone and Dublin. Mayo for me. BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 4512 - 26/07/2026 11:17:23 2687151 Link
Replying To dickie10: "Irish independent pundits yesterday, Micheal verney going for Kerry to win by 13 points , two others going for 9 points wins" Well if Mayo have a second half like a few games they played this year, Kerry will surely run away with it. That said, I think 5 / 6 points will be a good result for Kerry. Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 2291 - 26/07/2026 11:53:39 2687160 Link
Wishing Mayo all the best plus a rub of the green today! Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 366 - 26/07/2026 12:58:45 2687163 Link
Kerry to win by ten points. Save travelling to all making y avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 2079 - 26/07/2026 13:21:23 2687168 Link
I'll be shouting for Mayo. Maigh Eo Abú! Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2951 - 26/07/2026 14:29:30 2687175 Link
Men against boys so far. Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 2291 - 26/07/2026 15:49:05 2687181 Link
At least it's tight so far.... it wasn't looking good early after Clifford's goal. We'll see how the 2nd half goes. Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 2291 - 26/07/2026 16:13:29 2687184 Link
It felt like the floodgates were about to open when Clifford scored the goal but Mayo have responded magnificently and they will be delighted to be just one point down at half-time. The first ten minutes of the second-half will be crucial. Gaillimh_Abu (Galway) - Posts: 1059 - 26/07/2026 16:16:00 2687185 Link
:) Only good teams win back to backs Beelzedub (Dublin) - Posts: 528 - 26/07/2026 17:13:23 2687189 Link
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Early walk for dog if its looking that way. Don't think it will. Several of same pundits were predicting Kerry would hammer Tyrone and Dublin. Mayo for me." Yes! BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 4512 - 26/07/2026 17:14:16 2687191 Link
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Early walk for dog if its looking that way. Don't think it will. Several of same pundits were predicting Kerry would hammer Tyrone and Dublin. Mayo for me." Take a bow sir :) Maigh Eo Abu Seniorleague (Galway) - Posts: 213 - 26/07/2026 17:17:19 2687193 Link
Replying To avonali: "Kerry to win by ten points. Save travelling to all making y" Ye Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 1045 - 26/07/2026 17:17:42 2687194 Link
Huge Congratulations to Mayo Dublin and Mayo had titanic battles, they deserve this. Players and fans alike. So, how do you like them Apples?! Enjoy every nanosecond of it Mayo. Beelzedub (Dublin) - Posts: 528 - 26/07/2026 17:18:18 2687196 Link
Replying To hlynch12: "Kerry like Limerick won games playing poor. Like limerick they will peak for final. Kerry could win by 15-20 with lads hitting form. Madness put €100 for turkey shoot out." Good man. Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 1045 - 26/07/2026 17:19:52 2687198 Link
Replying To hlynch12: "Andrew Moran lost 6/6 finals as player. Going for 100% record as gaffer too." 100% win record Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 1045 - 26/07/2026 17:20:37 2687200 Link
Replying To Cockney_Cat: "I'll be shouting for Mayo. Maigh Eo Abú!" Delighted for them! The White jerseys worked their charm! Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 20342 - 26/07/2026 17:26:53 2687201 Link
Congratulations Mayo! Absolutely delighted for ye. By far the better team in the second-half and the heads never dropped when they missed some good chances to finish Kerry off. O'Donoghue is a warrior and an inspirational leader. Great to witness the joyous scenes at the end. Gaillimh_Abu (Galway) - Posts: 1059 - 26/07/2026 17:27:29 2687205 Link
Well done to our neighbours 3 point winners when about 8 points the better team today IMO. What next now for Mayo now that Sam is won for the first time in 75 years, average age is 24 so will be more days like today if they want it as much as today. The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4444 - 26/07/2026 17:31:13 2687208 Link