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Mayo V Donegal. Winner Takes All

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I'm hearing news that Patrick McBrearty might not be ready in time for Mayo.

If not, I sincerely hope that Declan doesn't risk him as I feel that big and all a loss as he would be I caould see Donegal rising to the challenge.

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 26/07/2019 21:04:02    2216922

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Replying To MuckrossHead:  "I'm hearing news that Patrick McBrearty might not be ready in time for Mayo.

If not, I sincerely hope that Declan doesn't risk him as I feel that big and all a loss as he would be I caould see Donegal rising to the challenge."
Patrick would obviously be a big loss but I would be in ur court muck in that if any doubts don't play him. In all likelihood it would mean the great man moving more forward along with Jamie with Oisin Gallen starting. The 3 of them had a great understanding in the league. Alot of course will depend on the other injuries and whether Michael is needed further out.

panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2853 - 26/07/2019 22:00:05    2216936

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Replying To MuckrossHead:  "I'm hearing news that Patrick McBrearty might not be ready in time for Mayo.

If not, I sincerely hope that Declan doesn't risk him as I feel that big and all a loss as he would be I caould see Donegal rising to the challenge."
Source for this?

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3846 - 27/07/2019 01:45:39    2216984

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Replying To Donegalman:  "Source for this?"
The Kilcar club.

He had a scan in Dublin during the week. Nothing definite yet but it is more than just your routine knock.

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 27/07/2019 11:22:10    2217032

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Replying To MuckrossHead:  "The Kilcar club.

He had a scan in Dublin during the week. Nothing definite yet but it is more than just your routine knock."
That's not good.

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3846 - 27/07/2019 14:40:00    2217098

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Replying To MuckrossHead:  "I'm hearing news that Patrick McBrearty might not be ready in time for Mayo.

If not, I sincerely hope that Declan doesn't risk him as I feel that big and all a loss as he would be I caould see Donegal rising to the challenge."
I think that decision will come from the player or medical team. And if paddy is ruled out, then I think it'll be before game on Saturday before any of us now. Which is the way it should be.

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2613 - 27/07/2019 21:35:05    2217281

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Replying To MuckrossHead:  "The Kilcar club.

He had a scan in Dublin during the week. Nothing definite yet but it is more than just your routine knock."
I'd say the Donegal management are delighted with you for putting that news out. It is a good job it is not during the McGuinness tenure or he would have been round to your house and made your mammy take the phone off you.

GDL (Galway) - Posts: 793 - 27/07/2019 22:37:13    2217319

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Replying To GDL:  "I'd say the Donegal management are delighted with you for putting that news out. It is a good job it is not during the McGuinness tenure or he would have been round to your house and made your mammy take the phone off you."
I would say the word is not coming from the donegal camp. Paddy would be to professional to let anybody know what's happening.and only right. These boys have put in a huge effort all year and as somebody who travels the county I hear very little information.You'll always get people who love putting out news. And telling people I told you so if it happens. It probably keeps them happy.

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2613 - 28/07/2019 11:04:33    2217464

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Replying To GDL:  "I'd say the Donegal management are delighted with you for putting that news out. It is a good job it is not during the McGuinness tenure or he would have been round to your house and made your mammy take the phone off you."
That's it! Keep your news in the house. Jeepers

Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1403 - 28/07/2019 11:28:01    2217480

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Mcbrearty did have a scan but he will be starting for sure.

Jason McGee will be struggling to be fit. Neil McGee and McGrath will be back and Hugh McFadden will be fine.

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8366 - 28/07/2019 12:15:07    2217500

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "Mcbrearty did have a scan but he will be starting for sure.

Jason McGee will be struggling to be fit. Neil McGee and McGrath will be back and Hugh McFadden will be fine."
Thanks for the update flaker ,Seeing you know a lot about us, any inside information on the mayo camp.lol

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2613 - 28/07/2019 12:25:14    2217508

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Replying To JoeSoap:  "Haven't been to Castlebar for a match before, where's the best watering holes?"
Johnny McHale's does the best pint of Guinness (meejum) I ever tasted. Rocky's, Mick Byrne's, Prendergast's, the Castle Inn and the Irish House for crack.

Lots of decent pubs in Spencer Street on the ring road up to McHale Park. The Sportlann pub (Doc's) beside the pitch will also be heaving in and around the time of the match.

As Yew Tree alluded to, though, most of the nightlife in Co.Mayo these days is going on in Westport, as the local dance places went bust after the recession. A night bus from Moran's will drop people there and back for a night out.

A warm welcome to most of our Donegal visitors next weekend.

Gleebo (Mayo) - Posts: 2208 - 28/07/2019 17:18:50    2217685

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mayo will win this

gloryof1982 (Offaly) - Posts: 8 - 28/07/2019 18:36:09    2217763

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Replying To GDL:  "I'd say the Donegal management are delighted with you for putting that news out. It is a good job it is not during the McGuinness tenure or he would have been round to your house and made your mammy take the phone off you."
If the Mayo management are making decisions based on the possibility that McBrearty might not start then they are in a really bad place,

As for the Donegal management being annoyed that something that might not happen & is not being kept secret gets out then they are in a really bad place.

I suspect neither is the case.

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 28/07/2019 23:55:26    2217933

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Replying To MuckrossHead:  "If the Mayo management are making decisions based on the possibility that McBrearty might not start then they are in a really bad place,

As for the Donegal management being annoyed that something that might not happen & is not being kept secret gets out then they are in a really bad place.

I suspect neither is the case."
Why do you think teams have stats men. Who study the opposition team in fine detail and every player too. They do it to find weaknesses in players and teams. A lot of the match ups in games are based on this information. Take mayo for example do you not think they'll have a marker ready for paddy and vice versa donegal will be getting ready for Cillian I0 Connor. That's why teams don't reveal until throw in if these players are fit. Every little advantage is important in these games. I didn't hear Kerry mouthing off about David Moran not being fit against donegal.

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2613 - 29/07/2019 10:44:38    2218030

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Replying To rorysboys:  "Why do you think teams have stats men. Who study the opposition team in fine detail and every player too. They do it to find weaknesses in players and teams. A lot of the match ups in games are based on this information. Take mayo for example do you not think they'll have a marker ready for paddy and vice versa donegal will be getting ready for Cillian I0 Connor. That's why teams don't reveal until throw in if these players are fit. Every little advantage is important in these games. I didn't hear Kerry mouthing off about David Moran not being fit against donegal."
Stats men indeed!!

How stupid would Mayo be to plan for McBrearty not being fit when the chances are that he will be?

If he was definitely out, like Moran was, that's one thing, but everyone who watched the Kerry game knew Paddy had strained something. The only question was how serious it was.

As it happens he will be fine, or should I not report that either in case an intrepid Mayo stats man fires his laptop into life.

There are times.............

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 29/07/2019 15:06:36    2218249

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I'm finding it hard to pick a winner for this game. We don't know what players will be available/missing from each team which doesn't help matters and I've a bad feeling Donegal will be without more players than expected.

I still think Donegal are in a better place mentality but home advantage in an all ireland quarter final while being written off and doubted by many even things up. I think the first 20 minutes will be crucial in this, a good start for Mayo and the large home support will give the Mayo players an extra pep in their step and I'd actually give Mayo a good chance of going on to get the result they need.

On the other hand if Donegal start well and silence the Mayo crowd I think Donegal will go on to win with a bit to spare but this is only if Donegal are able to field close to their strongest team. I have huge admiration for this Mayo side and if they win on saturday I hope they can push on in the semis. If Donegal don't end up getting the result they need I'll still be really excited about what this team can achieve over the next 2/3 years given the average age of the starting team v Kerry was 24.

I'm expecting a big performance from Mayo so if Donegal get a draw or win I will start getting excited by what they can do this year never mind in the next 2/3 years.

Mobot (Donegal) - Posts: 459 - 29/07/2019 15:12:21    2218254

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I think a lot can be made of home advantage. It's true that the Mayo players will obviously be more familiar with the surroundings. But if Donegal are serious about wanting to be the team that could topple the Dubs then none of this should matter. We saw how Tyrone came to Ballybofey last year and ended our proud home record quite comfortably in the end. If a team is good enough they'll beat any opposition regardless of the venue.

I suppose we won't know for sure until throw in what the personnel will be on both sides. I think it will be a battle for 55-60 minutes but that we'll have the legs on Mayo in the home strait. Donegal by 4 or 5 points!

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9746 - 29/07/2019 16:19:53    2218302

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Replying To Lockjaw:  "I think a lot can be made of home advantage. It's true that the Mayo players will obviously be more familiar with the surroundings. But if Donegal are serious about wanting to be the team that could topple the Dubs then none of this should matter. We saw how Tyrone came to Ballybofey last year and ended our proud home record quite comfortably in the end. If a team is good enough they'll beat any opposition regardless of the venue.

I suppose we won't know for sure until throw in what the personnel will be on both sides. I think it will be a battle for 55-60 minutes but that we'll have the legs on Mayo in the home strait. Donegal by 4 or 5 points!"
Agreed, Mayo actually have a poor record in Castlebar. A sellout and big crowd might inspire them but McHale Park is no fortress!

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8366 - 29/07/2019 16:29:26    2218312

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Not sure that "winner takes all" is an appropriate title for the thread as the winners prize is most likely a trip to face the Dubs. Be careful what you wish for!

Llaw_Gyffes (Mayo) - Posts: 1113 - 29/07/2019 23:19:22    2218541

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