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Replying To Dmoa95:  "Every time Galway get criticised, the go‑to defence seems to be, "At least we won an All‑Ireland 25 years ago." If anyone outside Mayo said it, ye wouldn't be half as worked up. And whether people like it or not, there is truth in what Keegan said harsh as it might sound. He's operated at the very top level, so his opinion carries far more weight than someone firing off takes from behind a throwaway username pretending to be from Leitrim on a GAA forum."
You realise you're replying to someone from Leitrim or wherever, not Galway. You won't find many defending Galway from within, based on what we did 25 years ago. It's irrelevant and not too far off the length of time we waited from 66 to 98.
Have a look in the Galway thread and there are very few resting on any perceived laurels.
Galway underperform at the highest level in senior intercounty. We've had some success, definitely less than we should have had. We have a good record at most other levels, underage and club.
This might sound harsh, but as a county we're just not as demanding as we should be. While people get frustrated, there's a general acceptance of our inability to get over the line.
It's very hard to change that culture, but Limerick certainly managed it in hurling. They didn't just say, we're Limerick and they're Kilkenny, do that's the way it is.
When Peter Keane got the chop in Kerry after 3 years, there was a queue of people eager to get the job. You won't the find the same in Galway.
A certain ruthlessness is required to keep everyone on their toes, but also some very proactive planning. I've no doubt people are working very hard in Galway but pointing to getting to finals here and there and general overall competitiveness isn't good enough if you want to deliver at the top level.
We're doing a lot right in many ways, but we just don't have the same mentality that success is a must.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2925 - 02/07/2026 14:54:36    2683685

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Replying To Dmoa95:  "Every time Galway get criticised, the go‑to defence seems to be, "At least we won an All‑Ireland 25 years ago." If anyone outside Mayo said it, ye wouldn't be half as worked up. And whether people like it or not, there is truth in what Keegan said harsh as it might sound. He's operated at the very top level, so his opinion carries far more weight than someone firing off takes from behind a throwaway username pretending to be from Leitrim on a GAA forum."
Says the user with 9 posts, no county displayed (my county is my county no hiding there), using a throwaway username like myself (whatever that has to do with anything). Right got ya... :rolleyes:

Anyhow back to the truth of the matter, Mayo are no great shakes themselves and if there was a game between the two tomorrow, I'd be fairly confident Galway would win regardless of what Lee's opinion is.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 2206 - 02/07/2026 14:55:49    2683687

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Replying To Square_B:  "It's a bit rich coming from him now. Whatever about the Galway team and their All Ireland chances, as least Padraic Joyce & John Divilly have their Celtic Crosses in their back pockets which is more to be said for Lee and the Mayo management team."
What has John Divilly got to do with it?

Cumann1 (Mayo) - Posts: 171 - 02/07/2026 15:57:25    2683703

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Replying To Square_B:  "Says the user with 9 posts, no county displayed (my county is my county no hiding there), using a throwaway username like myself (whatever that has to do with anything). Right got ya... :rolleyes:

Anyhow back to the truth of the matter, Mayo are no great shakes themselves and if there was a game between the two tomorrow, I'd be fairly confident Galway would win regardless of what Lee's opinion is."
Congrats you have 2205 posts, that says a lot about you

Cumann1 (Mayo) - Posts: 171 - 02/07/2026 16:02:34    2683707

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Looks like galways chances of winning an all Ireland with this team are gone. Joyce has to take the hit for it. A heap of quality players with huge physicality and athleticism. Definitely underachieved.
Hard to see how much further he can bring them

richiepmurphy (Kilkenny) - Posts: 128 - 02/07/2026 17:20:27    2683736

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How about everyone concentrating on the 3 matches to come and forgetting about the past. It's like a school playground at times on here. Kerry rightfully favourites but Dublin have started to kick more 2 pointers and that's vital. Mayo Louth, can't call. Louth finish stronger. Either way, two good matches to come.

Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2814 - 02/07/2026 17:27:12    2683737

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Replying To Beelzedub:  "Galway move on? Sure they are still aggrieved about 1983."
Im not sure ive ever heard a fellow galway man mention 1983 when discussing Gaa,ever.

Seniorleague (Galway) - Posts: 94 - 02/07/2026 21:19:55    2683782

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