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Last year when there were posters on here who didn't rate Ciaran Kilkenny. He doesn't score enough, all he does is pass the ball 20 metres etc. Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4217 - 03/09/2018 08:48:45 2138620 Link 10 |
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Ha, great post. Top scorer from play this year and has had a great season. To be fair to people he was playing a different role in the team that people maybe didn't like. For me he was veering a little too much on the side of caution at times and slowing down Dublin's attack. He's gotten the balance better this year and Dublin have reaped the benefit. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 03/09/2018 10:18:15 2138660 Link 1 |
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I don't think many said he was no good or that they didn't rate him. We knew from seeing him at minor level that he was a cracking footballer, likewise at club level. My opinion, and that of a few others, was that Dublin's system of play last year left him playing a robotic, monotonous recycling game and didn't allow him to display the obvious talent he has. He played closer to goal this year and has been excellent. cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 03/09/2018 10:29:00 2138675 Link 1 |
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He played closer to goal this year and has been excellent. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 03/09/2018 12:17:28 2138753 Link 2 |
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He has played closer to goal. Your analysis is correct otherwise. cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 03/09/2018 19:47:33 2138943 Link 0 |
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neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 03/09/2018 20:33:19 2138949 Link 1 |
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Set up by a.......Non Dub.
Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 03/09/2018 20:57:59 2138956 Link 1 |
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I do indeed, cos I like you was made feel like a fool for suggesting it. I think some posters on here rate posts based on the county the poster is from as opposed to what he/ she has to say. I love the way Kilkenny punches subtle holes in organised defences and links the play. He is a joy to watch since the first time I saw him against Tipp in the 2011 minor final. Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 03/09/2018 21:02:17 2138959 Link 1 |
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There's not much else to talk about in the world of senior intercounty football.
Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4217 - 03/09/2018 21:19:51 2138974 Link 3 |
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Who Whammo..? jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 03/09/2018 21:31:15 2138981 Link 0 |
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He should win Footballer of the Year. Been a class above all year long. JoeSoap (Donegal) - Posts: 1432 - 04/09/2018 15:17:28 2139166 Link 0 |
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I think people were critical of the system that saw him back in his own half handpassing the ball back and forth. There was a stat on the number of hand passes after one game that was absolutely ridiculous, can't remember the details but I do remember thinking what a waste of talent at the time. I don't think anybody was critical of Kilkenny as a player. His has been one of the best in the country for a couple of years now and I think nearly everyone acknowledges that. GeniusGerry (Kerry) - Posts: 2105 - 04/09/2018 17:23:23 2139203 Link 2 |
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when you're the best you're going to be talked about whether that be positive or negative
waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 04/09/2018 17:37:05 2139209 Link 3 |
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Jes I thought this was another thread about Mayo... Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 2746 - 04/09/2018 23:43:44 2139300 Link 0 |
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Yup, Jack O'Shea does come to mind. Although admittedly, when Jacko passed that comment, Kilkenny was playing junior football. However, there's a huge difference in being junior by name, and in being junior by nature! And it's a strength of Dublin that they pick you if you're good enough, irespective of what level your club plays at! Guess what Jacko? The "junior" footballer is gonna achieve what your 'mighty boots' failed to do--the 5! shoulderghost (Limerick) - Posts: 863 - 05/09/2018 15:20:07 2139517 Link 2 |