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Replying To yew_tree:  "I didn't see either game but just my 2 cents…I believe the GAA have made a balls of both the minor (u17) and u20 championships. They used to be great competitions. Some blame the regrading and it probably has a part to play but it's the schedule for me.

Taking the minor finals out of All Ireland final day and the madness that was yesterday evening. It's all rushers it almost like the GAA don't want them played."
Only 10% voted to return Minor AI Final to curtain raiser for Senior Final.
Why though is Connacht MFC ending 8th May 4 weeks before AI Quarter Final?
Meanwhile the Ulster opponents playing over the next few weeks while Connacht lads get bored nland stale training.

Not to be for u 20s.
Limited squad did very well to win Connacht and almost sneaked it last night at the end of normal time.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 570 - 14/05/2026 11:37:48    2672929

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For some bizzare reason the mods didn't publish my after match comments.

Take two..

A great journey has come to an end against a strong Kerry who will take some beating in the final.

Our fight back from 7 points behind in normal time to bring the game into extra time was once more the pure grit and character of this team on display and but for a last ditch tackle we would have won 0-12 to 0-11

Extra time caught up on our legs and how much the ultra competitive Connacht championship took out of us. Kerry in comparison had two less games and two was strolls past Clare,Waterford.

The manner that we conceded those three goals in 5 minutes was frustrating and Eoghan Carthy off injured during that spell was a huge blow.

Thanks to all the players and management for the time and effort put in and winning Connacht against the odds.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4374 - 14/05/2026 12:05:21    2672935

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Still thrilled after last Sunday. Hard luck to the U20s. Next up for the seniors Tyrone which is a tough draw and fixture. If he's fit, I think Brian Stack should start. I'd also start Daire Cregg. Mark Dowd is doing a great job but sometimes it does make sense to change a winning team. Hope for another full house in The Hyde on Sunday week to cheer the team on.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2664 - 15/05/2026 20:29:57    2673230

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Replying To endgame:  "Still thrilled after last Sunday. Hard luck to the U20s. Next up for the seniors Tyrone which is a tough draw and fixture. If he's fit, I think Brian Stack should start. I'd also start Daire Cregg. Mark Dowd is doing a great job but sometimes it does make sense to change a winning team. Hope for another full house in The Hyde on Sunday week to cheer the team on."
Not another "drop a winner to start a name" post.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 570 - 16/05/2026 11:52:58    2673279

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Replying To Seanfan:  "Not another "drop a winner to start a name" post."
The Connacht title is won. Now it's on to the All Ireland series. Disagree if you wish but I'd always play a fit Brian Stack.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2664 - 16/05/2026 15:09:50    2673305

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Brian Stack has been fit for few weeks but lacks game time and will need plenty of minutes to get up to speed. Might get some valuable minutes against Tyrone very unlikely to start.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4374 - 16/05/2026 17:11:12    2673329

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Replying To endgame:  "The Connacht title is won. Now it's on to the All Ireland series. Disagree if you wish but I'd always play a fit Brian Stack."
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Agree, Stack is a class act. We'll need him yet.

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1407 - 17/05/2026 13:15:30    2673512

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Replying To moros:  "Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Agree, Stack is a class act. We'll need him yet."
What are you agreeing too? That Brian Stack who hasn't played a single minute for Roscommon this year should start against Tyrone?

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3964 - 17/05/2026 17:17:51    2673585

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I'm saying that a fit B Stack is a starter for Roscommon any day of the week. It's a management call. No one posting here knows if he is match ready yet. But when he is he should be in imo.

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1407 - 17/05/2026 17:24:41    2673589

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Lads can we all calm down a bit.
Nobody on this this thread knows more about Roscommon football, how all the players are going in training, and developing a game plan for the Tyrone game than Mark Dowd and his management team.
Just let them at it.

letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 910 - 17/05/2026 18:04:48    2673597

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Replying To letsgetgoing:  "Lads can we all calm down a bit.
Nobody on this this thread knows more about Roscommon football, how all the players are going in training, and developing a game plan for the Tyrone game than Mark Dowd and his management team.
Just let them at it."
Exactly.
And only the 26 fittest lads make the match day 26 (24 outfielders anyway).

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 570 - 17/05/2026 20:18:58    2673653

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Mark O Dowd has proven to be an excellent manager. He's won Connacht and now a few people decide they should decide who starts the next day. If everyone is fit I believe the team won't change. He has formed a terrific bond with the players based mainly on respect and loyalty. It's his call

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2444 - 17/05/2026 20:37:07    2673661

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Replying To eoinog:  "Mark O Dowd has proven to be an excellent manager. He's won Connacht and now a few people decide they should decide who starts the next day. If everyone is fit I believe the team won't change. He has formed a terrific bond with the players based mainly on respect and loyalty. It's his call"
When a team lacks that bit of quality they can't move much from their strongest 15, with us we could have a different 26 out every week with the competition for places in the camp.

Gantric (Leitrim) - Posts: 101 - 17/05/2026 21:28:30    2673673

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Replying To Gantric:  "When a team lacks that bit of quality they can't move much from their strongest 15, with us we could have a different 26 out every week with the competition for places in the camp."
Getting 15 on the field was a problem for ye not too long ago!!

D.Hyde (Roscommon) - Posts: 340 - 17/05/2026 22:25:24    2673688

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Replying To D.Hyde:  "Getting 15 on the field was a problem for ye not too long ago!!"
Flying it now up Leitrim way. Apparently players of the year in Connacht too. Lovely jubbly.

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1407 - 18/05/2026 11:29:59    2673805

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Replying To Gantric:  "When a team lacks that bit of quality they can't move much from their strongest 15, with us we could have a different 26 out every week with the competition for places in the camp."
I believe that would be the perfect solution to Leitrims woes. A different 26 every game. That was the whole country can get behind the team

Rossieforever (Roscommon) - Posts: 127 - 18/05/2026 12:16:57    2673826

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Gone very quiet here.
Sunday will be our lads' biggest test to date against a wily outfit who were Semi Finalists last year.
I for one am glad we have a safety net as it's 50/50 at best.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 570 - 20/05/2026 14:02:44    2674345

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Replying To Seanfan:  "Gone very quiet here.
Sunday will be our lads' biggest test to date against a wily outfit who were Semi Finalists last year.
I for one am glad we have a safety net as it's 50/50 at best."
Everyone holding their breath. As you say it's 50/50 just hoping home advantage might shade it for us. Hope the lads have had a chance to settle after 2 marvellous performances. Best of luck on Sunday

Rossieforever (Roscommon) - Posts: 127 - 20/05/2026 18:02:18    2674396

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Replying To Seanfan:  "Gone very quiet here.
Sunday will be our lads' biggest test to date against a wily outfit who were Semi Finalists last year.
I for one am glad we have a safety net as it's 50/50 at best."
I was just thinking that after Westmeaths win we have been very public, lads doing interviews podcasts, visiting pubs and clubs with the cup. Even an open training session next Sunday. Meanwhile Roscommon have quietly gone back to work. The way it should be. No fuss no big talk Mark Dowd has pulled the players in and got on with it

Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 894 - 20/05/2026 20:44:27    2674417

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Replying To Chops:  "I was just thinking that after Westmeaths win we have been very public, lads doing interviews podcasts, visiting pubs and clubs with the cup. Even an open training session next Sunday. Meanwhile Roscommon have quietly gone back to work. The way it should be. No fuss no big talk Mark Dowd has pulled the players in and got on with it"
A provincial title is a big deal for Westmeath who have only won two of them. It's also a big deal in Roscommon even though we have 25 of them. I hope I'm wrong but both teams may struggle to maintain the momentum into the All Ireland series even though Westmeath have a lot a handier game than Roscommon have next. Our match against Tyrone will be a really tough one and a big test for Roscommon.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2664 - 20/05/2026 21:18:05    2674421

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