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you are correct, KW can walk away after this season or even after next season with his head held high. Taking stick from Brolly/O Rourke/Spillane and the rest of them is part of being a good manager, water off a ducks back. They don't have Eamonn Fitzmaurice to kick around anymore so now its open season on KW. I believe Kevin can improve, especially the timing of substitutes. Today it was obvious that Peter Cooke was exhausted from Sigerson and the switch with Michael Daly paid immediate dividends.
suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1669 - 10/02/2019 19:23:05 2164216 Link 0 |
Sad to think someone like Brolly has the clout to end a manager's career. A paid shock-jock, GAA coverages version of Fox News, who has discovered he only needs to generate controversy to keep the pay cheques rolling in. While on the other hand we have a man who has dedicated countless hours, without pay, both to the GAA in general, and his county. KW clearly shouldn't be above criticism, but let's not forget where Galway we're only a few years ago, versus what we achieved last year. KW's only worry is that he set a high bar last year and will be expected to at the very least mimic that again this year, and the truth is other than both capitulations to Dublin and Kerry two years ago, this team has a bloody decent record. So when people are critical of the teams overall performances, what they're really saying is if we don't beat arguably the beat Dublin team ever, or a strong Kerry side, nothing else counts. festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 10/02/2019 19:24:49 2164220 Link 2 |
I don't think people are indicating that - the general consensus is that in order for Galway to go from where they are now to the next level they need to start moving the ball faster and show more confidence, direction and slickness in attack. They have enough class in attack to do this which I think is upsetting people. Hats off to KW and the lads for this result and indeed previous good results but is the style of play going to win us an All Ireland in the next 5 years? Personally I don't think so. hopballref (Galway) - Posts: 377 - 10/02/2019 19:50:49 2164237 Link 0 |
I'd agree with most of that apart from the last bit. It's not "beat Dublin" or nothing. There's more to it than simply winning or losing. It's more the nature of our performances in those games that were very disappointing. The feeling of not even having a go at times, instead suffering a death by a thousand cuts type of defeat. If we go out and have a real cut in games of that magnitude, nobody can ask for anything more. Today's second half was certainly better. We moved the ball more quickly and were a bit more accurate. We were far too deep in the first half. Kevin Walsh mentioned this in the post-game interview also and urged us to put more pressure on further up the pitch, which is good to hear. Our conversion rate, particularly from goal chances is still very bad. This was a common theme in last year's league and championship too. Considering the number of quality players we're missing, there is huge potential in this panel. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2042 - 10/02/2019 20:35:14 2164258 Link 0 |
Totally agree with your post. I have nothing but the highest respect for KW and he has done his county proud. I just think more people want him out then want him in. Let's hope his fine record against Mayo continues this year and if he proves his doubters wrong that would be lovely. Gailimh abu
heartbroken (Galway) - Posts: 370 - 10/02/2019 20:35:59 2164261 Link 0 |
A good response Hopball (apologies for not doing the 'reply' thing; I find having the entire post one is responding to, included in ones response, irksome). I agree with you; KWs brand of ball has got us to this point, and now it remains to be seen what he can come up with to push us onto the next level. Our current style will keep us in the top 10 teams, and I worry that the mentality of the players, more than their actual playing, may keep us in that category. The no-show against Kerry several years ago is possibly the best example of that; Kerry were no great shakes that day, but our lads showed up already beaten and it showed. Can this be laid on KW? festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 10/02/2019 20:41:53 2164264 Link 0 |
Who are the up to 8 starters? Honest question
tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 601 - 10/02/2019 20:50:03 2164266 Link 0 |
Wouldn't be getting carried away there Fella, none of last year's AI semi-finalists are going well at the minute, including Galway, twas poor stuff today, it's no coincidence IMO. We'll see where we're all at in August
mhunicean_abu (Monaghan) - Posts: 1044 - 10/02/2019 21:10:01 2164278 Link 0 |
7 as John Daly started today. Sean Andy, Liam Silke, Dylan Wall, Eamon Brannigan, Ian Burke, Damien Comer. Michael Daly came on as a sub and Kieran Molloy from Corofin will be close.
kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1946 - 10/02/2019 21:29:51 2164292 Link 0 |
it's coming to end you heard it here first
mayo_123 (Mayo) - Posts: 240 - 10/02/2019 21:46:09 2164297 Link 0 |
You can add Ruari Greene and Sean Mulkerrins from the NUIG squad also. They are both playing very well.
EDH (Galway) - Posts: 367 - 10/02/2019 21:49:06 2164299 Link 0 |
joe brolly has Galway off to a tee mayo_123 (Mayo) - Posts: 240 - 10/02/2019 22:06:22 2164314 Link 1 |
Declan Kyne and Eamon Brannigan
Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 10/02/2019 22:13:00 2164317 Link 0 |
Been hearing that for the last 3 years..
Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 10/02/2019 22:15:18 2164319 Link 0 |
Was that a 7 point lead you squandered today? Where will your remaining points come from?
FarneyLenny (Monaghan) - Posts: 110 - 10/02/2019 22:22:19 2164322 Link 0 |
Possible Galway team & subs if all fully fit: 1. Ruairi Lavelle 2. Eoghan Kerin 3. Sean Andy O'Ceallaigh 4. Liam Silke 5. Kieran Molloy 6. John Daly 7. Cillian McDaid 8. Tomás Flynn 9. Ciaran Duggan 10. Michael Daly 11. Peter Cooke 12. Sean Kelly 13. Ian Burke 14. Damien Comer 15. Shane Walsh Subs: 16. Manus Breathnach/Bernard Power 17. Gareth Bradshaw 18. Johnny Heaney 19. Cein D'arcy 20. Barry McHugh 21. Danny Cummins 22. Padraig Cunningham 23. Paul Conroy 24. Adrian Varley 25. Eamon Brannigan 26. David Wynne 27. Declan Kyne 28. Johnny Duane 29. Dylan Wall 30. Jason Leonard Don't I'm think missing anyone, really only a half team playing today. Squad depth being tested, will take 3rd in Division 1 after 3 rounds Fr_Tod_Unctious (Galway) - Posts: 94 - 10/02/2019 22:33:45 2164323 Link 0 |
Cop on to yourself. They're missing more than half of their team and have more talent emerging than last year. Most importantly they're missing Damien Comer, a class act and leads by example, though I'm not sure if he's still captain? Showed a glimpse of what they are capable of last year. I still think they should let their attack cut loose a bit more but I've no idea, results trump style every time.
GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7346 - 10/02/2019 23:24:36 2164338 Link 1 |
Nothing to get excited about, that was my point, your friend there, is getting carried away, with a semi final appearance. Talking down to us last week as if Monaghan are up there with Dublin or Kerry , you aren't. There is nothing between a Monaghan, Roscommon, Galway or Cavan. If reaching a semi is something to brag about Ros have done it 20 times winning 5. Monaghan have never won an all Ireland at any grade, Ros have Minor, U21, Junior & Senior & Club All Irelands, if we are getting into that. We had 4 of last years championship team out against Monaghan, and a new manager. A good start, nothing to get excited about, hopefully we find a few new players for championship & secure Div1 status. Romell01 (Roscommon) - Posts: 21 - 11/02/2019 00:07:18 2164348 Link 0 |
From your man Brolly "The Six Sorrowful Mysteries: The Agony in the Garden. The Scourging at the Pillar. The Crowning with Thorns. The Carrying of the Cross. The Crucifixion. Mayo's Croke Park Torture." So maybe your right; with that kind of insight maybe I'm underestimating the man's contribution to GAA analysis. festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 11/02/2019 00:14:43 2164350 Link 0 |
Well you can't say I didn't give you Monaghan lads a warning. BTW Galway supporters, the likes of McDaid,Cooke,J Daly,Molloy etc must first establish themselves as senior county footballers before become sure championship starters.
Yondu (UK) - Posts: 845 - 11/02/2019 02:20:17 2164362 Link 0 |