Dublin go into Saturday evenings fixture against the rebels with no win in Cork since November 1981 , we have lost 10 of our last eleven meetings down there , can we end that hoodoo this weekend ? before the league campaign , it was 28 years since we beat Kerry in Killarney and it was 18 years since we beat Mayo in Castlebar , we beat both teams to end those jinxs , surely we are capable of breaking this one .. if we do win we are more then likely going to reach a league final too

i believe Dublin are capable of it personally .. ill go for : Dublin 1:14 v 0:15 Cork....COME ON DUBLIN

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 18/03/2010 12:01:37    591133

Wayno..........Arguably Dublins greatest day came down in Cork against Cork in 1983!!!

If you know your history Wanyo ;)

Disappointed in you son!!!!

Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8170 - 18/03/2010 12:27:54    591176

Dublin are on a roll at the moment.. after beating Kerry in Killarney and Mayo in Castlebar sure why wouldn't they be capable of beating Cork.. possibility of any dubs fans getting concerned that Dublin are maybe peaking a bit too early..? Gilroy has them extremely fit at the moment as can be seen from beating the big teams.. but being super-fit at this time of year doesn't mean they'll be at that level come summer.. any worries of fatigue kicking in come start of championship..? I'd feel so..

RoyalClass (Meath) - Posts: 790 - 18/03/2010 12:47:52    591210

One of the most interesting games of the weekend and all things considered probably one of Dublin's biggest tests thus far. I think it could be a cracker and hard to call I shall not remove myself from the fence.......I fancy a draw!!!

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3772 - 18/03/2010 12:56:32    591218

not worried of fatigue at all royal class , i am concerned that a good run in the league may raise pressure and expectation levels though for the forthcoming championship , the league so far can only be a good thing so far , to beat big teams will give us a much needed boost , the pressure is off for the last 3 games now we are safe from relegation ..

Liamo i know we beat cork in the all ireland semi final replay in pairc ui chaoimh in 1983 , but im talking about in the league not championship pal :)

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 18/03/2010 12:57:09    591219

Tight as a turtles you know what with Cork to edge it but the Dubs will still contest the final on current form, should be a cracking game though.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 18/03/2010 13:13:14    591242

b.t.r.h

i hope your right and we do go on to contest the final but i would'nt be so sure even after our promising start , still think we need a win and draw in our last 3 games .....

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 18/03/2010 13:16:58    591246

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591176 Wayno..........Arguably Dublins greatest day came down in Cork against Cork in 1983!!!

If you know your history Wanyo ;)

Disappointed in you son!!!!
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ruanua (Donegal) - Posts: 4966 - 18/03/2010 13:18:35    591250

I think most Dubs posters after the kerry match last year agreed that the team needed to take the league seriously and thankfully this is the case. Work and family committments have prevented me making any of the games so far, but they seem to be doing alright without me ! Dublin to win by four.

thistle_harps (UK) - Posts: 879 - 18/03/2010 13:27:40    591259

When are Dublin naming their team for the Cork game?

Cloonan14 (Galway) - Posts: 142 - 18/03/2010 13:30:44    591269

waynoI
County: Dublin
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591246 b.t.r.h

i hope your right and we do go on to contest the final but i would'nt be so sure even after our promising start , still think we need a win and draw in our last 3 games .....
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Chill waynoI, on current form you will definitely beat us, you are within touching distance now so relax and enjoy................................cos its all downhill from here;o)

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 18/03/2010 13:32:03    591272

No league win since '81. That's some record! Was there in '83 for the semi final and for league game in November '83 when they were beaten in the Pairc but had great time afterwards in pub across from Kent Station watching Big Joe and the boys lurrying pints and then John O'Leary leading a samba dance up and down the aisle of the train on the way home! No wonder they were relegated that year :)

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 18/03/2010 13:40:24    591290

haha ah thanks for the encouragement , im nice and relaxed but until we are guranteed a final birth i wont get my hopes up bren, i hope your wrong about the downhill spiral though :o)

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 18/03/2010 13:42:50    591295

When are Dublin naming their team for the Cork game?


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After training tonight id suspect or tomorrow morning

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 18/03/2010 13:43:39    591298

Have a feeling Dublin will get a hiding.
We are going to the best team in the country. On their home patch. Its no secret that Cork and Cork people wouldnt be huge friends of the Dubs in general not to mind on a GAA pitch!
Cork are a settled team, superb all over the pitch.
O'Connor, Goulding, O'Neill, Kerrigan et al
Our backs have been outstanding so far, but they havent faced anything like what they will face this weekend.
If we win this, or are even competitive, it will be huge for us.
But head over heart, i can see Cork by 7+

Liamwalkinstown (Dublin) - Posts: 8170 - 18/03/2010 13:45:33    591301

Crying wolf I'd say there.. very shrewd these dubs, quitely confident but all the same talking down their team.. their plan for coming under the radar this year is hardly subtle..

RoyalClass (Meath) - Posts: 790 - 18/03/2010 13:52:43    591321

i hope your wrong liamo

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 18/03/2010 13:55:48    591331

very shrewd these dubs, quitely confident but all the same talking down their team

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yeh because we know that this dublin team are not all ireland contenders , we are simply a team in transition nothing more nothing less , we are doing well but we wont be there or there abouts this year , its not talking down the lads its just brutal honesty

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 18/03/2010 13:58:07    591333

Dublin will beat Cork. The rebels will be without O`Connor who got a straight red v Tyrone. He was poor in that game anyway, must be one of the most overrated forwards ever in my opinion. Bernard Brogan is the best forward in Ireland and he will punish the rebels. A Dublin win by a few points.

AfricanGael (UK) - Posts: 1947 - 18/03/2010 14:04:03    591349

Royalclass we are damned if we do and damned if we don't. If we start believing our team are up there with the best we are hyping our team and it's a false dawn. Conversely if we are cautious about our teams form we are accused if trying to come in under the radar. It's a joke! I'm with Liam on this one but cork by 3.

Jackeen (Dublin) - Posts: 4097 - 18/03/2010 14:15:04    591369