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Replying To tirawleybaron: "If Galway can get Finnerty and Comer back on the pitch, they won't do much this year anyway" A great weekend for the west, 3 good wins Roll on Championship. ahsure. (Galway) - Posts: 1569 - 19/02/2023 15:38:21 2459028 Link
Well done to Mayo on your big win Saturday eve. I believe it was your biggest win over us since 1948.Mayo could and should have won by more. I know it's only the league but I like the look of Mayo and I always felt McStay could be the man to get Mayo to the holy grail. McStay is clever does nt panic and a good football brain.Aidan Ó Shea seems to have a new lease of life. Jack Carney Ryan Ó Donoghue etc. Cillian back to full fitness for championship. Exciting times for Mayo. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3674 - 20/02/2023 08:40:10 2459258 Link
Always felt AOS was a 14. He had a great year there when Rochford was manger previously. Magnificent goal against Donegal. AI Final didn't go his way and ye moved him out after that. I'd say a lot of managers/full backs were very relieved...... and that says it all. He doesn't have the legs for out the field now (if he ever had them), so maybe that helps make the decision. Modern FB's are mobile footballers rather than the big bullocks of yester year, but if you have AOS as 14 it really gives the opposition something to think about. They could end up changing their set up because of it and that surely plays into Mayo's hands. On another note, Ryan O'D is class. He is also very consistent. If you can get himself and COC on the pitch in proper working order it will be an interesting summer. Ridiculous that Connacht is not seeded. Good chance that 2 of Galway, Mayo and Ros will not be seeded for the round robin. And then either Leitrim, Sligo, New York or London will miss out on Tailtean Cup Round Robin (which would be great for them) and end end getting hammered in the round robin. Sligo are on the up and a season in the Tailteann round robin would bring them on no end. Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1826 - 20/02/2023 10:31:13 2459293 Link
Replying To Mayonman: "Always felt AOS was a 14. He had a great year there when Rochford was manger previously. Magnificent goal against Donegal. AI Final didn't go his way and ye moved him out after that. I'd say a lot of managers/full backs were very relieved...... and that says it all. He doesn't have the legs for out the field now (if he ever had them), so maybe that helps make the decision. Modern FB's are mobile footballers rather than the big bullocks of yester year, but if you have AOS as 14 it really gives the opposition something to think about. They could end up changing their set up because of it and that surely plays into Mayo's hands. On another note, Ryan O'D is class. He is also very consistent. If you can get himself and COC on the pitch in proper working order it will be an interesting summer. Ridiculous that Connacht is not seeded. Good chance that 2 of Galway, Mayo and Ros will not be seeded for the round robin. And then either Leitrim, Sligo, New York or London will miss out on Tailtean Cup Round Robin (which would be great for them) and end end getting hammered in the round robin. Sligo are on the up and a season in the Tailteann round robin would bring them on no end." It's idiotic that it's not seeded. cluichethar (Mayo) - Posts: 454 - 20/02/2023 16:06:43 2459453 Link
Replying To cluichethar: "It's idiotic that it's not seeded." I don't think it's idiotic. I think it's idiotic to try and push 16 counties down playing a poor standard of football with the carrot of maybe winning a poor standard championship to get into the All Ireland Championship the next year with a different team. Roscommon, Galway and ourselves are in the All Ireland series for 2023. Sligo and Leitrim will also be there. Very likely they'll be well beaten in three round robin ganes but hopefully they will learn and improve based on playing in a higher level than Tailteann Cup. The best of luck to them. As for ourselves if we're in the mentality of looking for seedings and handy draws in the long long quest for Sam we're not confidently backing ourselves and should stay at home. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7337 - 20/02/2023 16:26:17 2459461 Link
Replying To CiarraiMick: "Well done to Mayo on your big win Saturday eve. I believe it was your biggest win over us since 1948.Mayo could and should have won by more. I know it's only the league but I like the look of Mayo and I always felt McStay could be the man to get Mayo to the holy grail. McStay is clever does nt panic and a good football brain.Aidan Ó Shea seems to have a new lease of life. Jack Carney Ryan Ó Donoghue etc. Cillian back to full fitness for championship. Exciting times for Mayo." O Shea got dogs abuse after the 2021 All Ireland so good on him for battling on and playing well. Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2006 - 20/02/2023 16:40:10 2459468 Link
Replying To Saynothing: "O Shea got dogs abuse after the 2021 All Ireland so good on him for battling on and playing well." Agree with you Saynothing. When Keegan hung up the boots I felt AOS would (should) do the same. So if nothing else, you have to admire his commitment to the team and the game. Cbar (Mayo) - Posts: 308 - 20/02/2023 17:15:15 2459481 Link
Replying To GreenandRed: "I don't think it's idiotic. I think it's idiotic to try and push 16 counties down playing a poor standard of football with the carrot of maybe winning a poor standard championship to get into the All Ireland Championship the next year with a different team. Roscommon, Galway and ourselves are in the All Ireland series for 2023. Sligo and Leitrim will also be there. Very likely they'll be well beaten in three round robin ganes but hopefully they will learn and improve based on playing in a higher level than Tailteann Cup. The best of luck to them. As for ourselves if we're in the mentality of looking for seedings and handy draws in the long long quest for Sam we're not confidently backing ourselves and should stay at home." Haughty nonsense there imo, about Sligo and Leitrim. What would they possibly learn at the higher level in 2023, that they haven't learned in the last 50 YEARS and more? The Tailteann Cup is the place for them, with neither side likely to pull up trees in that either, for the foreseeable future, if truth be told. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3410 - 20/02/2023 17:35:37 2459485 Link
Aidan O Shea is the most abused player online I have ever seen. A lot of it from Mayo fans. I have criticised his performances when I felt he underperformed but he has more often that not been excellent for Mayo. He is the most analysed player and people watch Mayo games just to hate on him, it's bizarre to witness. He is back for more abuse this year and he is absolutely worth his place in the squad and has been for many years. When he isn't he won't be picked, simple as. TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 7885 - 20/02/2023 17:39:31 2459487 Link
I really like the look of Mayo . Its brilliant to see that they can have had so many retirements over the last few years, retirements of great players, and come back as strong as ever. I know that, in many Mayo people's eyes, it might be poor consolation for not winning AI, but Mayo continue to be the most refreshing thing about gaelic football, the style of play, the passion , the supporters. It's proud times to be a Connacht football person. 3 top teams. An indoor arena that's the envy of the country. Sligo making huge underage strides and s, Leitrim progressing despite limited resources. Hopefully one of them can land Sam soon. My obvious preference is Galway to win it , but I feel Mayo are slightly better resourced to do so, and I would not begrudge it a bit. anotheralias (Galway) - Posts: 840 - 20/02/2023 17:44:36 2459491 Link
Replying To Cbar: "Agree with you Saynothing. When Keegan hung up the boots I felt AOS would (should) do the same. So if nothing else, you have to admire his commitment to the team and the game." Getting relegated to the subs bench for games last year seemed to give him a new lease of life. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7337 - 20/02/2023 18:35:01 2459498 Link
Replying To Saynothing: "O Shea got dogs abuse after the 2021 All Ireland so good on him for battling on and playing well." He's an easy target or scapegoat if you like. Fact is most of the mayo team malfunctioned in that final v Tyrone and ye took full advantage and deserved the win. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11227 - 20/02/2023 19:20:21 2459508 Link
Replying To Cbar: "Agree with you Saynothing. When Keegan hung up the boots I felt AOS would (should) do the same. So if nothing else, you have to admire his commitment to the team and the game." If Mayo want to win anything, Leave The Bear O SHEA IN THE SQUARE. jacktheboy (Donegal) - Posts: 404 - 20/02/2023 21:49:02 2459525 Link
Replying To Mayonman: "Always felt AOS was a 14. He had a great year there when Rochford was manger previously. Magnificent goal against Donegal. AI Final didn't go his way and ye moved him out after that. I'd say a lot of managers/full backs were very relieved...... and that says it all. He doesn't have the legs for out the field now (if he ever had them), so maybe that helps make the decision. Modern FB's are mobile footballers rather than the big bullocks of yester year, but if you have AOS as 14 it really gives the opposition something to think about. They could end up changing their set up because of it and that surely plays into Mayo's hands. On another note, Ryan O'D is class. He is also very consistent. If you can get himself and COC on the pitch in proper working order it will be an interesting summer. Ridiculous that Connacht is not seeded. Good chance that 2 of Galway, Mayo and Ros will not be seeded for the round robin. And then either Leitrim, Sligo, New York or London will miss out on Tailtean Cup Round Robin (which would be great for them) and end end getting hammered in the round robin. Sligo are on the up and a season in the Tailteann round robin would bring them on no end." Did Ryan o Donoghue do athletics or something when he was younger, his fast feet and change of direction are really top notch. Past hurler (None) - Posts: 718 - 21/02/2023 09:25:39 2459534 Link
Replying To jacktheboy: "If Mayo want to win anything, Leave The Bear O SHEA IN THE SQUARE." Murphy could have still do a similar job, stay inside the 21 yard line. Injuries are going to play a big part in these shortened seasons. Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2006 - 21/02/2023 10:04:06 2459539 Link
Replying To Past hurler: "Did Ryan o Donoghue do athletics or something when he was younger, his fast feet and change of direction are really top notch." He was a boxer when he was in National School. Played soccer for Sligo Rovers and underage for Ireland. link GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7337 - 21/02/2023 10:22:06 2459545 Link
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "Haughty nonsense there imo, about Sligo and Leitrim. What would they possibly learn at the higher level in 2023, that they haven't learned in the last 50 YEARS and more? The Tailteann Cup is the place for them, with neither side likely to pull up trees in that either, for the foreseeable future, if truth be told." Sure just keep them playing a poor standard of football and widen the gap between the stronger counties and weaker counties. How many chances do the stronger countues need to be in an All Ireland series that's just there to make more money for the GAA? Based on their 2022 league positions not 2023. How are so-called weaker countues gonna improve their standards playing counties of a similar standard all year long? GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7337 - 21/02/2023 10:38:59 2459548 Link
Replying To TheFlaker: "Aidan O Shea is the most abused player online I have ever seen. A lot of it from Mayo fans. I have criticised his performances when I felt he underperformed but he has more often that not been excellent for Mayo. He is the most analysed player and people watch Mayo games just to hate on him, it's bizarre to witness. He is back for more abuse this year and he is absolutely worth his place in the squad and has been for many years. When he isn't he won't be picked, simple as." Does keeping dangerous men like O Shea and the like in the square make goalkeepers like Morgan, Rafferty stay in their goal and not be overlapping in attack. Who blinks first? Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2006 - 21/02/2023 11:20:41 2459553 Link
Replying To GreenandRed: "Sure just keep them playing a poor standard of football and widen the gap between the stronger counties and weaker counties. How many chances do the stronger countues need to be in an All Ireland series that's just there to make more money for the GAA? Based on their 2022 league positions not 2023. How are so-called weaker countues gonna improve their standards playing counties of a similar standard all year long?" They'll improve standard by laying waste to all teams in the lower league and championship. Then move on to laying waste in the upper leagues and Sam Maguire cup. Simple enough concept really. The competition structure should make more money. The annual tiresome late May, early June, 'what'll we do about these grotesque mismatches' discussion won't be happening this year. Win win surely. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3410 - 21/02/2023 11:31:14 2459557 Link
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "They'll improve standard by laying waste to all teams in the lower league and championship. Then move on to laying waste in the upper leagues and Sam Maguire cup. Simple enough concept really. The competition structure should make more money. The annual tiresome late May, early June, 'what'll we do about these grotesque mismatches' discussion won't be happening this year. Win win surely." Win for who? Couch potato GAA supporters and GAA coffers maybe. GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7337 - 21/02/2023 12:03:59 2459560 Link