Horsebox77
County: Kerry
Posts: 1326

1498076
lads it's a sad day when no Kerry player is interested in the sport... just proves what players actually make of the whole thing, the GAA would be better suited to investing the money in the Railway Cups
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Respect for the Kerry lads I say, they can see through the charade and are better to sit it out than risk injury for a nothing 'sport'. Agree about the Railway cup too.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 09/10/2013 10:06:29    1498253

how exactly does this effect the railway?

so many bah humbugs on here. It just a couple of games to celebrate the similarities in our culture/ native games

get over yourselves and get behind Ireland!

emmomac (UK) - Posts: 273 - 09/10/2013 10:15:20    1498259

emmomac
County: UK
Posts: 230

1498259 how exactly does this effect the railway?

so many bah humbugs on here. It just a couple of games to celebrate the similarities in our culture/ native games

get over yourselves and get behind Ireland!

Exactly. They had the chance to market and promote the Railway Cup earlier this year as there was no International Rules in 2012 & and a diabolic crowd showed up for the final in Croke Park between Ulster and Leinster.

International Rules has far greater appeal, anything who thinks other wise is living in the clouds.

FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2868 - 09/10/2013 11:36:57    1498312

this competition is a an unmitigated farce and should be disbanded, leave October to club games and have nov /dec a closed season.

dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 812 - 09/10/2013 12:03:45    1498336

I actually enjoy the games. I think it is a great opportunity for amatuer athletes to represent themselves and get recognised for their talents. A lot of players who play this game are unlikely to feature come all star time due to the fact they are from a weaker county.

gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 09/10/2013 13:45:55    1498425

I like the games too and a great chance for GAA players to represent their country, hope Johnny gets on and does well the man is a legend!! he's still Kildare's best player and glad he got to represent Ireland and hope he gives it one more bash with kildare..

LillyLad (Kildare) - Posts: 65 - 09/10/2013 14:10:14    1498453

Why are they selecting players still in the club championships? Plenty of good footballers available, no need for Croke Park to be compromising the club system any more than they are already.

Benandonner (Antrim) - Posts: 459 - 09/10/2013 17:24:40    1498623

Shelve this hybrid nonsense!
Down with this sort of thing!

TheGateKeeper (Tyrone) - Posts: 2843 - 09/10/2013 21:16:19    1498744

first game would hardly be a sell out? Would be very dissapointed if Murphy picks it over his club.

RebelCork (Cork) - Posts: 789 - 09/10/2013 21:22:21    1498750

The only room in the fixture list would be Saturday evenings in March/April on weekends where there are NHL fixtures.

The Face (Monaghan) - Posts: 890 - 10/10/2013 09:19:36    1498823

Murphy's club are small in geographical and historical terms. they would have been playing junior football just over 10 years ago. They have been blessed with a golden generation of footballers and should strike while the iron is out. I cannot for one minute see Murphy passing up the chance of a second county title in favour of the International Rules, even if he is captain.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9698 - 10/10/2013 10:40:25    1498841

Why was Michael Murphy made captain if he can't play in one of the games?!

Ridiculous choice of captain as they surely knew this would be a possibility.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13792 - 10/10/2013 12:23:40    1498899

This is farcial now.

The Irish captain might not, well should not, play now as his club are in the county final. Why then was he picked?

Brianmac78 (Dublin) - Posts: 1168 - 11/10/2013 13:12:04    1499477

Its a dark day when a man chooses this hybrid
nonsense over his club! A dark, dark day!!

TheGateKeeper (Tyrone) - Posts: 2843 - 11/10/2013 18:22:00    1499671

CAREFUL NOW

jimmyjojo (Donegal) - Posts: 85 - 11/10/2013 18:49:05    1499689

What I can't understand is is how come the Donegal championship isn't over all ready they were knocked out of the all Ireland series in August .

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 11/10/2013 19:21:04    1499700

KingdomBoy1
County: Kerry
What I can't understand is is how come the Donegal championship isn't over all ready they were knocked out of the all Ireland series in August .



It took a long time for Donegal Gaa people to come
to terms with getting so badly spanked by Mayo!

TheGateKeeper (Tyrone) - Posts: 2843 - 11/10/2013 19:33:57    1499705

Very good gatekeeper :-)

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 11/10/2013 21:56:26    1499780

It's an exhibition/hybrid game, nothing wrong with it but I wouldn't place any importance on it. Players should not miss county league games for it, let alone a county final. Donegal were 100% right not to move their blue riband event because of it.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 8639 - 12/10/2013 17:03:39    1499924

Ye can complain and rant all ye want but people attend in numbers each year it comes to Ireland, enjoy it fellas and don't be so miserable.

ahsure. (Galway) - Posts: 1650 - 13/10/2013 09:54:30    1500064