(Oldest Posts First) - Go To The Latest Post
|
You're easily impressed lol.
points50swiththeargyllsonthewrongfeet (Tyrone) - Posts: 312 - 28/07/2025 13:41:26 2628644 Link 1 |
|
Even if he's not a troll, it's a good job nobody knows he's sober lol- silly comment. Gavin White could have been content with less in his first play yesterday. How many good players would have thought - "I've done well there, I've won possession, that'll do, now to pass it off and we'll all do a cautious build-up". Nobody would have said a bad word about him had he done that. But instead he just went for it, full throttle. That's an attitude thing first and foremost, and great to see - required viewing for all cautious and unambitious players. I think too many teams are somewhat over-coached, and that gung-ho mentality has been coached out of them. If other teams continue to play safety first football, and Kerry continues to play with that degree of athleticism and sheer will to win that we saw yesterday, then yes of course they can win it next year. It's not that the next half a dozen teams are bad per se; they're not; but none of them have shown that ability to play a full game and with that degree of utter determination to win. You have to credit Kack O'Connor too for having his team all with the right attitude. Kerry had a serious chip on their shoulder - even harmless remarks that McGuinness might do something unexpected were somehow construed as disrespectful to O'Connor. Nobody was disrespecting Kerry of course apart from a few of their own pundits, but Kerry managed to nurse a sense of grievance despite impressive wins in the quarter and semi - not an easy fiction to maintain, but it worked. points50swiththeargyllsonthewrongfeet (Tyrone) - Posts: 312 - 28/07/2025 13:54:12 2628653 Link 0 |
|
Before yesterday's game, I definitely wouldn't have subscribed to the notion that this Kerry team could go on and dominate. Mainly because I thought we'd have their measure. But Kerry were very, very good yesterday. You also have to consider the calibre of player they have to bring back. The likes of Tom O'Sullivan, big Diarmuid O'Connor, Barry Dan O'Sullivan etc. And you can bet your bottom dollar that there's a few underage lads that'll stake a claim for a jersey from their u20s too. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9943 - 28/07/2025 14:02:00 2628656 Link 1 |
|
Dublin are in major transition, quarter final spot was basically their level the level the last two years and that is unlikely to change much in year one under a new manager. As for Kerry, looks like Jack O'Connor is stepping down and unless they find a suitable replacement they will struggle to retain their title The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4131 - 28/07/2025 14:05:27 2628659 Link 0 |
|
Dubs will be back with who? That 10 year once in a lifetime team is gone, sorry to burst your bubble. Louth have your number in underage recently in Leinster. I can see Dublin going through a similar drought as Kilkenny have been in the hurling. Past hurler (None) - Posts: 974 - 28/07/2025 14:06:39 2628660 Link 0 |
|
Two different systems. Kilkenny just not as good as they once were though and 4 week gap probably doesn't suit them against a battle hardened Munster side who have 4 tough games at least under belt. shaggykev (Donegal) - Posts: 421 - 28/07/2025 14:11:24 2628664 Link 0 |
|
Absolutely! Armagh last year had the benefit of a tough Ulster championship no less!! The narrative is amusing! :-D The Munster semi final was probably the most incredible of matches Kerry were involved in this year. Many saw the game as a foregone conclusion. I could see the warning signs. A tough game away to Cork in the '23 group stage. Cork beat Donegal in the '24 group stage. Cork to be honest blow hot and cold. They were ready for the Munster semi final in fairness. legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9054 - 28/07/2025 14:14:54 2628669 Link 0 |
|
Dublin will have a few years of drought unfortunately. Tyrone will be the emerging force to challenge Kerry I think. Armagh, Donegal, Derry, Galway will be strong again. HolyGhost (Kerry) - Posts: 4 - 28/07/2025 16:24:28 2628745 Link 0 |
|
You won't do back to back . Because Armagh wil bounce back . Also Mayo will is well. You beat a poor Donegal team that didn't show up . The most boring final ever . S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 300 - 28/07/2025 16:41:39 2628751 Link 0 |
|
Mayo will bounce back from what, losing the last 11 finals they were in? I suppose Tyrone and Armagh are poor teams as well. dolfos (Longford) - Posts: 140 - 28/07/2025 16:54:13 2628758 Link 0 |
|
I'd say its a definite 4 or 5 in a row. With the Star coming in to take over from Jack O. Bringing in Eamon Fitz to help out alongside Tomas O Se tirawleybaron (Mayo) - Posts: 1530 - 28/07/2025 17:30:25 2628778 Link 0 |
|
It depends on whethee its hurling or football you talking about. That poster you replying to has Limerick and Cork usernames also.That poster has named Kerry players that dont exist. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 4053 - 28/07/2025 18:04:51 2628788 Link 0 |
|
Ah thanks alot Username.I kind of knew you would post.Fair play to you.Im not sure if you remeber but a few years ago you asked had we any good lads coming through and I mentioned Joe O Connor.He came on in 22 but did bis cruciate so missed all of 2023 and some of 24.He coming good now. Thanks for the text User and hope you keeping well. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 4053 - 28/07/2025 18:09:31 2628790 Link 0 |
|
We only won yesterday and I am going to enjoy it.Back to back wont b even tbought about until after Xmas. Of course we miight not do it.Its hard to do but we will be contenders. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 4053 - 28/07/2025 18:15:43 2628791 Link 0 |
|
I can see this Kerry team doing 3 in a row. Armagh and Tyrone are challengers alright, but don't have the free scoring forwards that Kerry have. Mayo are finished as a top 5 county in my eyes for a long time, a very mediocre panel. Past hurler (None) - Posts: 974 - 28/07/2025 19:09:59 2628807 Link 0 |
|
Jack will take some replacing. jury is out on the star, He's a coached and never managed inter county team before I doubt. Be better off making Eamon Fitz though I don't he has much interest returning with his cushy media gig,
Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 548 - 28/07/2025 19:42:24 2628819 Link 0 |
|
Hope Galway or Dublin will sort you lads out.
galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2651 - 28/07/2025 22:09:19 2628841 Link 0 |
|
Donegal stayed in the fight on Sunday. Tyrone will be disappointed with aspects of the semi final. 7 counties emerged as strong contenders after the league. Donegal, Dublin, Galway and Armagh were the favourites to make the semi finals. Tyrone were probably next favourites for making the semi final. Kerry came from ranking 6th before the quarter finals. Mayo, the league runners up, were knocked out by a late Donegal point. Small margins. Kerry and Mayo came from avoiding relegation to make the league final! Kerry came from ranking 6th before the quarter finals to make the All Ireland final. Possibly small margins kept Mayo out of making a late impact as well? We might be in an era of 7 to 10 strong contenders. Meath and Monaghan were very impressive this year. Derry can regroup. legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9054 - 29/07/2025 08:18:22 2628882 Link 0 |
|
Dublin won't be sorting anyone out for a long time
superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2851 - 29/07/2025 09:23:40 2628896 Link 0 |
|
I can see next year being very competitive again, but Kerry will undoubtedly be the front-runner. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9943 - 29/07/2025 09:53:39 2628912 Link 1 |