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Replying To gloryof1982: "I dont really agree. i think there's plenty of hype around them and they seem fairly confident themselves. lots of people were already talking about how donegal will handle the dubs, even before this game came into view. donegal being talked up a lot in the national media and mayo being written off. you'd nearly be led to believe donegal were already through and this weekend was a dead rubber with the way some are going on. sure you have the usual "you never know with mayo" stuff in order to slightly mitigate the hype around donegal, but make no mistake, there are plenty who really believe mayo are finished and that donegal will win it handily. mayo have done well to keep the head down the last couple of weeks while the independent and the times and all the rest plan for the donegal dublin semi final. mayo will have something to say about it before the weekend is over" No links? Seem to have go e very quiet when asked for your source. I think we will be close to full strength. I hope we are and mayo are likewise. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3846 - 01/08/2019 22:00:12 2219586 Link
Replying To Donegalman: "No links? Seem to have go e very quiet when asked for your source. I think we will be close to full strength. I hope we are and mayo are likewise." One I noticed doesn't even mention mayo in the article. https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2019/0729/1065767-contenders-for-dublins-throne-have-punchers-chance/ Galway2019 (Galway) - Posts: 55 - 01/08/2019 22:27:15 2219596 Link
Hi would anyone know of spare ticket please? Tom123 (Donegal) - Posts: 25 - 01/08/2019 22:39:02 2219602 Link
We are used to being ignored by the Dublin media up here in the forgotten county anyway, unless something drastic happens up here all RTE would ever show would be a dot on the map and then go on to mispronounce the name of whatever town the thing happened in, if they are mentioning us now it's not to do us any favours I can assure you, for years now we have listened to the phychodrama of the Mayo quest for an All Ireland, no fault to the Mayo players or management they have been busting their guts to try and land the holy grail, but the media are there to spin stories and make money, like they'll ask some fella a question and when he foolishly answers whatever they ask him. they then spin it like he has come out and made some big statement unprovoked, eg James Horan insists...……. it's all a load of bs, I have not heard a word from the Donegal camp, indeed I was in a massive GAA pub this evening and there isn't even a rumour going about who will be out injured/who might be back, I have never seen it so low key in the run up to a big match, could be another great game like the Kerry one if the weather doesn't spoil it, may the best team win, if Mayo beat us then good luck to them and I hope they then go on and land that holy grail. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3175 - 01/08/2019 23:12:08 2219613 Link
Replying To Galway2019: "One I noticed doesn't even mention mayo in the article. https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2019/0729/1065767-contenders-for-dublins-throne-have-punchers-chance/" That's one rte story. Not 'lots of people' as op referenced. U are right though, there is no mention of mayo there, just pie in the sky crap. The big question is whether this type of journalism has trickled down to the average supporter or seasoned one. I don't hear or see it this week, not a whisper about tickets even. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3846 - 01/08/2019 23:24:01 2219616 Link
Also worth mentioning Tyrone and Kerry are also focused on in this article as potential Dublin opposition, it's not exactly Donegal or bust. Dl weaknesses included in this article. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3846 - 01/08/2019 23:38:14 2219618 Link
Replying To Fiftyone: "Match ups will be very interesting , a lot are suggesting Leroy for Murphy or Aido , Stephen coen may will take up that job yet. Paddy Durcan for mchugh , let Donegal worry about Aido then ." Aidan O Shea is not Mayos biggest threat by a long way. In fact unless something major has changed in 2 weeks he isn't worth targeting at all. Its Mayos Half Back and Half Forward line that are the big areas to watch. The match ups in these areas will be interesting. Aidan O Sheas last Deadly game was probably against us in 2013. Since then he has been played out of position, been unfit and appeared to be more interested in scrapping than playing football. I did however enjoy his stint as a full back. dstuction (Donegal) - Posts: 1209 - 02/08/2019 10:46:38 2219683 Link
Lats post before the big game. Cannot wait for it to start if I'm honest. There's been so much chat in the build up - injuries, kickouts, home advantage, the Rochford factor etc etc. Let's hope for a good hard match with teams as close to full strength as possible. This is the time of year you want to see the best players going at it in do or die football. I believe Donegal can go down there and win but it'll be an almighty battle, and that's how it should be at this stage of the Championship. Safe travels to all those heading down. It promises to be a fantastic atmosphere! Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9746 - 02/08/2019 10:51:41 2219685 Link
Replying To dstuction: "Aidan O Shea is not Mayos biggest threat by a long way. In fact unless something major has changed in 2 weeks he isn't worth targeting at all. Its Mayos Half Back and Half Forward line that are the big areas to watch. The match ups in these areas will be interesting. Aidan O Sheas last Deadly game was probably against us in 2013. Since then he has been played out of position, been unfit and appeared to be more interested in scrapping than playing football. I did however enjoy his stint as a full back." I really hope your management team think like you but unfortunately Ye have a crossmolina man along with Ye with savage amount of football knowledge who will know aidos worth Fiftyone (Mayo) - Posts: 20 - 02/08/2019 11:09:29 2219692 Link
Replying To Fiftyone: "I really hope your management team think like you but unfortunately Ye have a crossmolina man along with Ye with savage amount of football knowledge who will know aidos worth" I don't think most people in Donegal would write off O'Shea. As I recall he got a great goal against us in 2015 too so we (most of us) are very wary about him. Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1403 - 02/08/2019 11:23:56 2219697 Link
AOS goes hiding in big games When was last time he excelled in a do or die clash??? eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1693 - 02/08/2019 11:36:02 2219701 Link
Replying To eunans4ever: "AOS goes hiding in big games When was last time he excelled in a do or die clash???" He's hurt us badly enough in previous games for him not to be dismissed. I get that he's inconsistent but he's a serious operator when he's on his game. Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1403 - 02/08/2019 11:50:25 2219709 Link
50/50 game. Toss of a Coin. If we are missing key players it's advantage Mayo. The home crowd will play a huge part. TheRock2121 (Donegal) - Posts: 1208 - 02/08/2019 11:51:07 2219710 Link
Clarke out I'm hearing Fiftyone (Mayo) - Posts: 20 - 02/08/2019 12:07:18 2219716 Link
Last post from me before game. I hope it is a cracking contest. Plenty of scores and big performances. I hope the weather is fine and we get a special evening in Castlebar. . I will shout Mayo on if they make the semis. They have a big shout if their players find their championship form on Saturday evening. But I believe we can win this if we play to our form and our potential. May the best team win. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3846 - 02/08/2019 13:41:52 2219759 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "Canavan said mayo have a great chance but he didn't make a prediction. And if you going to play that game, why not include a few posts from the donegal Democrat or fans page where people are saying Donegal will ploughing through mayo? Fact is donegal are deserving favorites but Mayo have a chance." Because national pundits/analysts are clearly seen in a different light to forum posts and local media, I can't tell if you're being serious or not? The vast majority of those are calling a Mayo win, I've come across barely anyone predicting Donegal to win. greatpoint (USA) - Posts: 436 - 02/08/2019 14:33:46 2219780 Link
Donegal are 8/13 favs in Mchale park for a championship match , you would have to go back to the early 2000s since a team were favs at mchale for a championship game v Mayo. The form is firmly with Donegal , we have lost to Roscommon and extremely lucky to sneak a win v Armagh so far in 2019 at mchale park. The sheer speed difference in the two games at Croker showed us the diffference , we also lost to Kerry by ten points . Donegal should win this but they probably won't as we are told Mayo will show another gear tomorrow evening . Neither will beat the dubs so its most likely a pure waste of time anyway. Fiftyone (Mayo) - Posts: 20 - 02/08/2019 14:44:15 2219789 Link
Replying To eunans4ever: "AOS goes hiding in big games When was last time he excelled in a do or die clash???" Is that a quiz question! I love quizzes. Now let's see. He dominated Kerry in the league final but maybe that's not do or die. Ditto the Ros in the game we lost but maybe that doesn't count either. Can't remember last year because we hadn't many games. Going back to 2017 he pulled us almost single handedly through the back door even excelling against Kerry in the unfamiliar position of full back. Seem to remember that being fairly do or die. Seeing as it's the last time there's no point in going back over other years so I'll go for the league final as there was a back door after the Ros game. Am I right? Is there a prize? Llaw_Gyffes (Mayo) - Posts: 1113 - 02/08/2019 15:11:17 2219796 Link
Replying To eunans4ever: "AOS goes hiding in big games When was last time he excelled in a do or die clash???" Did OK against Kerry in 2017 in both SFs. The job he did against Donehy was very important. Ya some AI's past AOS by but I don't agree with the level of criticism that he gets Cbar (Mayo) - Posts: 344 - 02/08/2019 15:22:14 2219799 Link
Replying To Fiftyone: "I really hope your management team think like you but unfortunately Ye have a crossmolina man along with Ye with savage amount of football knowledge who will know aidos worth" In his native home, Killarney, he was shown up . His Conor Mc Gregor imitation got him nowhere a bully boy that could not respond when boot was on the other foot Looks like all are playing for the honour of being second to the Dubs but then I'm told it is all of 120 years since Dublin won an All Ireland in a year ending with a 9, One has to look for omens somewhere . Best of luck Green and Gold 37sowhat (Sligo) - Posts: 752 - 02/08/2019 15:33:31 2219804 Link