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Leitrim GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Can we realistically expect progress by tearing the thing up and starting again?

Can't build a house roof first.

Look how long it's taken London to become competitive under Maher.

Co Board wanted rid of McGeeney only for club delegates to back him at a meeting and they went and won Sam.

Today's performance was abject by all means but Longford were one point away from being in Div 4 for 2027 and more moans about how they're going nowhere under Solan.

Look at what Wexford have done today, back to back promotions, they are a team we would have traditionally never been afraid of, home or away.

Disappointing today but reactionary chat doesn't do any good.

Far more cause to be alarmist this day next week by the time the U20s and U17s play again next week. Both campaigns will be sobering.

Dodgy_Pass (National) - 22/03/2026 18:01:52

Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
We played in about 2nd gear yesterday. Upped it to 3rd for a while in the 2nd half to pull away. Well done to Sean Martin on his senior debut as well.

I don't think we'll be as lax in Sunday against Kerry, if we are we'll be on the end of a hiding so expecting us to push up through the gears again. Should give us a good indication of where we are at.

McGee was phenomenal again yesterday. Himself and Hugh will have a point to prove this weekend having missed out from the start last July.

Looking forward to the trip back up to the capital, hopefully we have a sizeable support travelling.

peiledoir20 (National) - 23/03/2026 10:24:54

Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)

Replying To monaghanmad:  "Wouldnt that be great, get the popcorn"
We outnumbered you with support in your home ground yesterday. Just take a wee bit of time to have a think about that to yourself.

peiledoir20 (National) - 23/03/2026 11:37:55

Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To S1234:  "Think ye may have peaked to soon haha"
And are still miles ahead of Mayo thankfully

eddieSize5Balls (National) - 23/03/2026 14:48:54

Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To totalrecall:  "Sure when he goes you can replace him with the dream ticket of Haran and Mulgrew..."
Well I guess a wins a win. First goal followed by a few points and thinking was a comfortable day at the office but the goal concessions were very frustrating. Not tracking runners and understanding the real danger. It reminded me a bit of a covid match against monaghan in ballybofey a few years ago. Just way too open.
They tightened things up at the back and unlike last week there was real strength coming off the bench. Mchugh helped though and Shane O'Donnell really helped. He really does conduct the attack and is very hard to dispossess and is very composed. He has lovely control of the ball, very good balance and a nice turn of pace.
Mcgee has been very good the whole way through and monaghan really struggled with his size and power.
The game will have surely helped shea malones confidence as well.
Hopefully mulreanny and mccole are ok for next week and maybe a few others. Kerry will be looking to flex the muscles next week and performance like today wouldn't lead to a pretty result.

Ulsterchamps_32 (National) - 22/03/2026 22:24:22

Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Maroon Heaven:  "Speechless after that. Westmeath love the last min drama.

Good luck to Wexford. Can't fault them in our loss. PS. Whittaker and Cooney were immense today."
If there are any positives to find from the league campaign it was the performances of Matty Whitaker and Brian Cooney. Overall as a team it has been bitterly disappointing, very frustrating to watch. I try to stay positive but have enough after today

A_Chairde (National) - 22/03/2026 22:06:10

Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Solid league campaign and finished it on a high against a side who's need was greater.

Lots of new or newish faces who have put their hands up for championship selection.

Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 22/03/2026 21:40:14

Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Much better 2nd half in certain ways but still no forward play at all. Very reliant on finnerty and afraid we are a very ordinary team. A lot of fit and athletic lads but with the new rules not feel we are still missing 2 or 3 more footballers. Of course this is without Walsh, mc daid and comer.

ozbound (National) - 22/03/2026 17:11:38

Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To mintyfresh:  "Absolutely disastrous result. To be 8 points up and lose like that. Stuck in Division 3 and not ideal form heading into championship"
We are playing with a goalie / 3 defenders / 2 midfielders / 9 forwards / and then to defend our lead of 7 points we introduced 2 more forwards. While the lads were unlucky today, Wexford missed 3 other solid goal chances to our zero. It is no wonder that all the strong teams in the Division have beaten us. Hugely disappointing.

johnnyh (National) - 22/03/2026 21:17:35

Wicklow GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Why do the footballers need an outside manager and the hurlers don't ??

Wonderingnow (National) - 22/03/2026 18:43:26

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To jam83:  "It's even harder to understand the Galway slow attacking play when you hear Padraic Joyces interviews after most matches in this league. He pointed out the slow play, the fact they got tied up on the D, and he generally complains about the same issues each week especially slow starts. But yet those issues keep happening in every match. You'd have to seriously question the coaching the team are getting.
The players are so reluctant to shoot. Most of the highlights I've seen of other matches show players taking 2 point scoring chances, not doubting themselves every time like Galway. There aren't many managers out there who seem so at odds with how their team is performing."
Obviously management have to shoulder some responsibility there, but it feels like a players first and foremost, them lacking the confidence or ability to be direct, break a line or take a shot when available.

The main culprit yesterday was McHugh, who had numerous opportunities to break past the line and kick a score but turned it down to recycle. It was also evident with Silke, Molloy, Mulkerrin, McGrath, Kelly when he was on. It's all just leading to this monotonous over and back play because we just don't have the players willing or possibly even capable to penetrating and being direct

Obviously that situation becomes much better once McDaid and Thompson return, as they always handle a lot of ball around the edge. Walsh would make a huge difference there also but who knows the situation there.

In the meantime until they return, Conroy probably has to play the majority of minutes. Teams don't respect the kickpass or two point option with the majority of Galways players but they respect both with him. I think Hernon might also be needed further forward. He makes plenty of mistakes being direct but at least he's not afraid to make them

PressureKick (National) - 23/03/2026 11:44:40

RIP Michael Lyster - 1 Like(s)
Was sorry to hear this yesterday. A GAA icon. The Sunday game has never been the same without him and the three boys. RIP Michael and condolences to his family and friends.

yew_tree (National) - 23/03/2026 11:52:08

RIP Michael Lyster - 1 Like(s)
So sad to hear of Mi hael s passing.Had the pleasure of meeting him years ago and found bim to be a real genuine decent person.A great presenter.He will be missed.Sincere condolences to his family and rest easy Michael.

CiarraiMick (National) - 23/03/2026 11:19:50

RIP Michael Lyster - 1 Like(s)
Loved him so much I took his name on here. THE face of gaelic games on RTE since I was a boy, here In north Antrim we were only able to receive RTE from 1983 onwards.

At the 2004 hurling QF v Cork in Croker I was in the corporate box beside the RTE one, I stuck my head round the barrier during the match to wave at him and Cyril Farrell, Michael didn't look amused lol.

M Lyster (National) - 23/03/2026 12:28:46

RIP Michael Lyster - 1 Like(s)
The death was announced yesterday, at the age of 71 of former rte presenter Michael Lyster.

But of course he was more than just a presenter in that organisation, he really was the face of Summer for anyone who loves gaelic games.

He presented the Sunday Game for 34 years with a mix of professionalism, humour, fairness and respect.

As soon as that famous theme tune kicked in you knew you were going to witness some action or game people would be talking about Monday morning.

Some of my earliest memories are of him and Enda Colleran chatting away about the big games that had taken place

Yet another part of childhood gone in a sign of becoming older. May he rest in peace.

ohwow (National) - 23/03/2026 10:22:24

Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To johnnyh:  "Agree 100%. Brian Cooney has had an excellent campaign and was best player on the pitch last week. Didn't have the same influence today but played his part in what should have been a win. Matty Whitaker has that really rare ability to beat most defenders he faces from a standing start. Has ever played at 11, we need a key to unlock Luke Loughlin who has been below his usual high standards?"
I'm sure you're all hugely disappointed with that result yesterday, it looked like you had it in the bag, just needed to hold possession during that last phase.
Obviously I'm delighted with the result and the way our lads never game up.
Whitaker is a rare talent, especially when running at the opposition.
I think maybe you're being a bit harsh on Loughlin
( based on yesterday). We'd be delighted with how our defence, especially Porter, never gave him a clear sight at goal despite the possession he had.
Anyway lads, really hard luck yesterday, but i think the future is bright, you have some fine young footballers, plus the great colleges win last week.

Yellaman (National) - 23/03/2026 09:30:14

Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
reasonably pleased yesterday. no matter what anyone says - donegal came to win the game so to be close was acceptable imo given the poor run we're on. paraphrasing gabriel after the mckenna cup final - he said donegal S&C was a lot more advanced than monaghan and we would be hoping to be there or thereabouts come the latter end of the league so a direct comparison between the two games is somewhat positive...I dont wnat to sound too deluded as it was still a nothing game really in the grand scheme of things but hopefully its not all doom and gloom in the camp and we push on for championship

MalsBalls (National) - 23/03/2026 09:23:15

Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To tirawleybaron:  "Not trying to rub it in - far from it.

It would be concerning for Roscommon (or Mayo) that when you put out a B team, that they don't at least pull on the jersey and try to prove they have a right to that jersey full time.

If Roscommon's reserves cant get motiviated to put on a show against a weak Mayo team - you would be worried about calling on them in championship later in the summer. If the manager put them on the field and told them not to try a leg - he wont be long in place either."
Wasn't a weak Mayo team. Jack Coyne,
Rory Brickenden, Sam Callinan, David McBrien, Jack Carney,Ryan O'Donoghue,Jordan Flynn and Aidan O'Shea who started yesterday who will all likely start again should we meet again next month.

Then you had good young players playing along side that strong spine in Hugh O'Loughlin,Séamus Howard two of your stand out players at U20 level last year and Cian McHale who was one the best forwards in the Sigerson cup.

Also worth factoring in you were off the back of a heavy defeat where a big reaction was seeked and obtained.

It was collectively than individually was our main issue yesterday, the amount of changes brought about a system meltdown that had us in 6s and 7s in defence we had the look of a team that didn't even train with that starting 15 prior to the match. Basic errors and cheap turnovers played a huge part in our heavy defeat thankfully we didn't play like that against Monaghan,Galway,Armagh,Donegal or I would be talking about a league campaign with zero points than 8 points.

The_analyser (National) - 23/03/2026 13:04:14

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Definitely going to need Walsh, McDaid and Thompson back for championship. Can't even count Comer any more sadly. Otherwise teams are just going to focus on stopping Finnerty. And if they do Galway's scores will dry up. The young lads have been decent but championship is another level.

Marooned (National) - 23/03/2026 00:04:26

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To S1234:  "Think ye may have peaked to soon haha"
Pot calling the kettle black here

NPadraigAbu (National) - 23/03/2026 13:09:28