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Well lads how do we see this going? Am I right in saying Mayo haven't beaten the Dubs since 2012, in league or championship?? Surely that alone should be huge motivation for Horan's men. Think it will be tight enough, but fancy ourselves to prevail by a few. Dubs by 4 ConnollyDub (Dublin) - Posts: 2007 - 30/01/2020 12:18:36 2263738 Link
If its the same teams named again then it will be Dublin by at least 5 points tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 600 - 30/01/2020 13:17:22 2263754 Link
Dublin should win this one well. Mayo started 5 new players against Donegal along with several fringe players. We also brought on players such as tommy conroy and james durcan. Only 5 of the team that played against Donegal last summer started. Mayo were lucky to steal a point in this game. I would expect more new players to be given a chance next saturday. Mfs (Mayo) - Posts: 251 - 30/01/2020 13:32:48 2263757 Link
Looking forward to it, its the biggest game of the league for us given the rivalry, but i think im safe in saying it might be two experimental sides. Horan has already said he will stick with some of the young crop from the Donegal game. While ill be hoping we see a bit more of the emerging players, Aron and Sean did well last week, but we still have a good few who won the Sigerson this week to come, the UCD lads be back though, but still plenty of time for all. Heard general sale was sold out dont know how true that is, we've done well down McHale in recent years. im down for the weekend in anyway. ;) TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 30/01/2020 13:42:02 2263762 Link
Replying To tommy132: "If its the same teams named again then it will be Dublin by at least 5 points" I don't share your optimism Tommy. Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 30/01/2020 14:02:30 2263767 Link
Replying To Pericles: "I don't share your optimism Tommy." Horan used the league in 2019 to develop new players and is doing the same again this year. Every Dublin player that started against Kerry last weekend has at least 2 All Ireland medals. Developing new players is more important than 2 points for Mayo next weekend. Mfs (Mayo) - Posts: 251 - 30/01/2020 14:16:57 2263772 Link
Replying To Mfs: "Horan used the league in 2019 to develop new players and is doing the same again this year. Every Dublin player that started against Kerry last weekend has at least 2 All Ireland medals. Developing new players is more important than 2 points for Mayo next weekend." I understand the point of what JH is doing, just not relishing the thought of another beating by the Dubs and possibly a double-digit one at that. The fact that these might be growing pains doesn't make them any less painful. Even a young Mayo team isn't beyond surprising everyone by putting in a good performance, the trouble is it's always a huge surprise at this stage whenever the Dubs don't put one in. To stay under the margin Tommy was talking about will probably require Mayo to be very good and the Dubs a notch or two down from what they produced last weekend. There was a time when we used to win these games as often as not... I miss that time a small bit. Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 30/01/2020 16:59:59 2263821 Link
Replying To Mfs: "Horan used the league in 2019 to develop new players and is doing the same again this year. Every Dublin player that started against Kerry last weekend has at least 2 All Ireland medals. Developing new players is more important than 2 points for Mayo next weekend." This is true enough, but a number of those all Ireland winners haven't started a championship game for a year or two. The likes of Andrews, McMenamon and McMahon, and perhaps even Lowndes are going to be on just as much of a trial in the league this year as any young lad playing in his first league campaign. AHP (Dublin) - Posts: 323 - 30/01/2020 17:03:46 2263823 Link
Well the older Mayo lads could not beat Dublin in the last 10 years. Horan might as well give the young fellows a chance. Dublin by double figures no matter what team he put out. culmore (None) - Posts: 1398 - 30/01/2020 17:12:16 2263825 Link
Replying To AHP: "This is true enough, but a number of those all Ireland winners haven't started a championship game for a year or two. The likes of Andrews, McMenamon and McMahon, and perhaps even Lowndes are going to be on just as much of a trial in the league this year as any young lad playing in his first league campaign." Can't really compare Andrews, McManamon, McMahon and lowndes to some of mayo players who never played a league game before. Mfs (Mayo) - Posts: 251 - 30/01/2020 17:24:58 2263827 Link
Replying To culmore: "Well the older Mayo lads could not beat Dublin in the last 10 years. Horan might as well give the young fellows a chance. Dublin by double figures no matter what team he put out." That's exactly what he's doing. Giving youth a chance. Mfs (Mayo) - Posts: 251 - 30/01/2020 18:13:35 2263835 Link
It's as good a time as any for Mayo to be showing something that will give them hope for the summer. Horan can try young lads only for so long before they need to start winning or the next thing will be the threat of relegation. The home crowd will want a win and nothing short of it so I'd say Mayo will be going all out to win. catch22 (USA) - Posts: 2148 - 30/01/2020 19:16:05 2263846 Link
It's as good a time as any for Mayo to be showing something that will give them hope for the summer. Horan can try young lads only for so long before they need to start winning or the next thing will be the threat of relegation. The home crowd will want a win and nothing short of it so I'd say Mayo will be going all out to win. catch22 (USA) - Posts: 2148 - 30/01/2020 19:16:05 2263847 Link
Dublin by 7/8 points as the dubs wont waste 8 opportunities like donegal no matter who they put out. Hennelly likely to score 3 then concede a soft goal or two. BeJasus (UK) - Posts: 383 - 31/01/2020 01:27:29 2263914 Link
Dublin with a few to spare, I think this mayo team looks good but too inexperienced for Dublin boman11 (Antrim) - Posts: 237 - 31/01/2020 09:35:00 2263924 Link
If Dublin go with same side as played last week then they will win by 6/7. Don't think the result is too important to mayo, more about getting the new players up to the level required. Big chance for James Durcan. And I was very impressed with O Hora last week, be interesting to see how he fares in corner back this week. Good luck to the neighbours! Douglas_44 (Roscommon) - Posts: 225 - 31/01/2020 10:19:56 2263936 Link
Dubs management as cagey as ever. Will be interesting to see if they follow Mayo's lead and give a few new guys a start, I'll be surprised if they don't avail of the opportunity. Mayo have gone with a lot of mobility and not so much potential for strength in the tackle. If the Dubs do the same it could be a very open game. Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 31/01/2020 12:37:37 2263966 Link
Replying To Pericles: "Dubs management as cagey as ever. Will be interesting to see if they follow Mayo's lead and give a few new guys a start, I'll be surprised if they don't avail of the opportunity. Mayo have gone with a lot of mobility and not so much potential for strength in the tackle. If the Dubs do the same it could be a very open game." I'd be surprised if the Dubs name a vastly different team to last week. I'd like to see Aaron Byrne starting. Dessie might start Emmet or POCB, who is free from Sigerson now, in the middle. The backs will probably remain per the Kerry game. Always a tough place to go. Thousands of Dubs travelling so atmosphere will be great. Sat night football is where it's at. A draw at 8/1 looks like good value. Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4700 - 31/01/2020 13:17:22 2263978 Link
mayo team named is very light, but good footballers and athletic. Coen in to man mark Fenton I would think. Maybe Durcan to pick up Mannion, whose pace and directness always huge threat. I think there is goals there for both sets of forwards, Mayo have to have a very good kick out strategy, there be no hitting it out the middle where Fenton and Howard would mop up. If this was in Croke Park I would say Dublin by 12+ but hoping the game last week will bring the mayo lads on another bit. mayo will get off to good start, Dublin will take over build a good lead and mayo will have a purple patch at the end when O Shea and few older lads come on..Still would say Dublin by 5 or 6.. tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 600 - 31/01/2020 13:52:06 2263984 Link
I 100% disagree with everyone saying the result isn't important to Mayo. They haven't beaten Dublin since 2012. And its not like they haven't played Dublin much in those years, they've probably played Dublin more than ANY other side!!! Its their first game vs a new management set up. They're in their home ground. A result against Dublin would be massive in terms of their belief going forward. They need to get the monkey off their backs and stop the trend. ConnollyDub (Dublin) - Posts: 2007 - 31/01/2020 14:02:55 2263990 Link