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John Small didn't lose us that game. Fact is we are a young inexperienced team that is nowhere near savvy enough to see games out against teams like Dublin. Take Murph out of the Donegal team & it's hard to see where wins come from. MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 22/02/2020 21:57:50 2269119 Link 3 |
John Small really has to be stuck in everything. Hit a man and stand up to the fight but don't lie down in a heap in hope that the referee sees it as 'accidental'. Would he go one on one with the likes of Neil McGee? No he waits to do someone falsely. He done similar against Kerry. Several late challenges and all ignored. He lets down a good Dublin team IMO. The remaining of the team are cynical but no dirt in them. They are a joy to watch. countymonaghan (Monaghan) - Posts: 273 - 22/02/2020 21:58:02 2269120 Link 9 |
Fully sober I'd say and exactly right. Just as bad was Howard running in on Murphy when he was on the ground. Brave man.
DonegalAtlantic (Donegal) - Posts: 111 - 22/02/2020 21:59:37 2269123 Link 5 |
Ref's the problem it won't happen if target man stays on.
arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4896 - 22/02/2020 22:06:30 2269125 Link 2 |
Look at my past posts my friend...I've stated we are well versed in the dark arts in mayo....what gets me is Dublin fans thinking their golden generation are whiter than white. If that was a Tyrone man or Cillain O C that got Murphy sent off the internet would explode. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11231 - 22/02/2020 22:16:19 2269133 Link 5 |
Spot on no qualms with Small successful teams need players like that. Unfortunately the standard of officiating is poor all over that players like Small know what would happen. Anyways we botched another golden goal chance which is now a characteristic of this team plus a moment of poor concentration from Patton and Dublin win. Still had chance to get a deserved draw at the end but O'Baoil makes a poor decision playing a poor hand pass to Neil McGee of all people who done excellent making the decoy run. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2782 - 22/02/2020 22:16:43 2269134 Link 0 |
How is John Small being singled out for that melee? Jackeen (Dublin) - Posts: 4097 - 22/02/2020 22:16:55 2269135 Link 3 |
Debate the game at hand....I've seen this tactic before to belittle our opinions and bring up a past incident in another game. If you can't debate it then you know your man was wrong. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11231 - 22/02/2020 22:18:05 2269136 Link 6 |
But only for Dublin games I presume? Since they are the only team at county level at any of this right? Just go back through this thread time keeping is an issue. But to accuse the GAA of corruption and bent ref's! The only thing wrong with the GAA are some of the people watching it.
arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4896 - 22/02/2020 22:24:41 2269139 Link 5 |
Would settle for that to be honest. The 1989 final featured several from the U21 teams that reached finals in 83 and 84. 2012 and beyond featured at least seven of the 2006 All Ireland winning U21 team. There are a good number of the U21 winners from 2016 on the panel at the minute plus a few from the U20 runners up in 2017. Diarmuid, Carr, Boland, Plunkett, Kenny, Reape, Irwin, Ruane, Loftus, Coen, Flynn, Mullin and the two O Donoghues are all still involved and will be coming into their prime in the next couple of years. We just need to unearth another few like Boyler, Aido, Leroy or Andy and we might challenge again. Not expecting too much this year though.
Llaw_Gyffes (Mayo) - Posts: 1113 - 22/02/2020 22:55:40 2269150 Link 1 |
I don't think it right what small did but if he was wearing galway jersey I'd be glad he did it. The issue is with the officiating galwayfball (Galway) - Posts: 1678 - 22/02/2020 23:14:24 2269156 Link 0 |
Enjoyable game and another frustrating outing for Donegal...that's a draw and two one point losses from winning positions mid way through the second half. Most of their supporters are not making excuses, blaming referring decisions, extra time allocated or behavior of opposing players. They are probably drawing consolation in good performances, experienced gained and players returning despite the disappointing results. Difficult to pinpoint where they are going wrong, seems to be a series of small things instead of anything glaringly obvious . Some players seem to fade or lack mental toughness when the pressure comes on, concession of easy frees and scores while not taking easy chances at the other end, an over reliance on a few key players to see them home. Overall they can look forward with hope especially if they can sustain the intensity for 70+ mins and keep some players taking wrong options to a minimum especially when when it results in cheaply losing hard earned possession. Curlew66 (Roscommon) - Posts: 506 - 22/02/2020 23:14:26 2269157 Link 0 |
I've just been on Twitter and Small is trending and I hope he isnt looking at the comments tonight. He gets vilified more than most in fairness. Donaghey is spot on with what he says re GAA forums etc.
lilylanger (Kildare) - Posts: 758 - 22/02/2020 23:22:18 2269158 Link 0 |
Ah now. Watch it again.
Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1321 - 22/02/2020 23:31:33 2269163 Link 1 |
Come on Jackeen, no 1, biggest Dub fan in the world, you can disagree with the Twitter army. So John Small has never ever partook in the dark arts?? Where's the Tyrone outrage from lad week? Ger Brennan on the Wooly show critiquing the D.Clifford incident involving Tyron.....don't make me laugh. Wonder if he will come out and critique Small?? Highly unlikely The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 22/02/2020 23:44:33 2269166 Link 0 |
This is a game mayo cannot afford to lose BeJasus (UK) - Posts: 383 - 22/02/2020 23:51:43 2269168 Link 0 |
Your time keeping argument is going well until you remember the end of the Kerry game didn't go in Dublin's favour. What happened to the conspiracy that night? Or when you realise its affecting every county in every game nearly. Time keeping is all over the shop in football at the moment, it benefits your county one day and goes against them another day. Take off your tin foil hata and grow up. Monaghan not seeing out a 10 point lead in the 2nd half the last day can't be pinned on the ref I'm afraid. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 23/02/2020 00:12:02 2269170 Link 3 |
If you were living under a rock since September and just happened to look at Dublin's results so far in this league campaign (Draw v Kerry, Win v Mayo, Draw v Monaghan and a win tonight against Donegal) and didn't see the performances, while simultaneously looking at the league table you'd be well within your rights in saying it is a typical Dublin under Jim Gavin league campaign, but if you've watched Dublin them so far you'd know that Dublin have been absolutely blessed that they've as many points on the board as they do. waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 23/02/2020 00:32:32 2269174 Link 0 |
Well done to Dublin showing great grit. Donegal had enough chances to win the game well but not to be. It's a cliche but they will learn from this game. 3/4 goal chances created to Dublin's 1. But Dublin's press in the second half and silly turnovers by us cost us. TheRock2121 (Donegal) - Posts: 1142 - 23/02/2020 02:04:53 2269183 Link 1 |
Yes, Johnny Small is stuck in everything. Why wouldn't he be? He is young, fit, determined and wants his team to win.
GormlaighG (Mayo) - Posts: 77 - 23/02/2020 02:48:20 2269187 Link 3 |