|
Football Championship 2026 - 8 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Why would I hate the best team to ever grace a football field? 9 All Irelands in 13 seasons, a team who won 15 out of 16 Leinster titles and 7 League Titles from 2011 to 2023. You lads could take a leaf out of their book; a team of class, grace and modesty." You really are blinded by hate.
That Dublin team was a ruthless and cynical as any that every played. You have to be at top level sports. Pulling down all the mayo players on the pitch in a clearly orchestrated and practiced manner at the end of the 2017 final is hardly and act of class or grace. Ruthless and efficient yes - classy? Afraid not.
The narrative that this is a new Dublin team and they are plucky underdogs is the greatest lie ever told.
The team the played against Galway had 48 All Ireland medals between them:
Ciarán Kilkenny: 8 (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023)
Cormac Costello: 8 (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023)
David Byrne: 8 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023) (Won as a panel member across 8 campaigns)
Con O'Callaghan: 7 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023) (Earned 7 Senior Football medals)
Brian Howard: 5 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023)
Niall Scully: 5 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023)
Evan Comerford: 4 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) (Reserve goalkeeper during these titles)
Paddy Small: 2 (2020, 2023)
Lee Gannon: 1 (2023)
The lads below all played in All Ireland U20 finals (all be it on the losing side).
Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne
Ross McGarry:
Seán MacMahon:
Seán Guiden:
Add in Sean Bugler, Theo Clancy and Colm Basquel on top of all that and there is a team that not many can match.
"The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist" - Roger "Verbil" Kent - the usual suspects.
Keyser Söze - is back.
tirawleybaron (National) - 30/06/2026 11:56:01
|
|
Monaghan GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
We can give it the usual 'it was great to be in Croke Park' shtick, but we shouldn't. Because it wasn't.
Sunday was an abject failure in management, not just on the day, within the game, but going back a long time before. When the air thins and the margins tighten, you then see the accumulated weaknesses for what they really are. Sunday was that.
At 8:40am on Monday 21st, Peter Dooley and Gavin Devlin started planning for playing Monaghan in CP without Rory Beggan. Kickout strategy, loading midfield, packing the short spaces, McDonnell deep for any long options. It took until Thursday night for Monaghan to accept that reality. One short training game later and a decision was made that may have the effect of damaging the careers of two young goalkeepers, not just one. A decision of such recklessness that it is scarcely believable. Were any of the senior management setup in the Athletic grounds in April?
I said all last week that Dara McDonnell at 6 was key and a solution was needed. Did anyone watch the Louth Dublin and Armagh games and if so WTF were they looking at?? Woods had to drop in but not a bit of it. The red card was a get-out-of-jail moment and that was passed up too. Just go 14-14 and bring Hanratty on even if only to block on kickouts. Gallagher out was an obvious issue (it took 15 minutes to take him of after the injury v Westmeath BTW), but the lack of cover was the real long term problem. A year after the Donegal meltdown we are back to square one. Too many viable midfield options have walked away - you have to ask why. The hairy fella, ill-disciplined and all as he was, was needed in a crisis. No sign. Two more major midfield options not on the panel at all in 2026. A panel like Monaghan just cannot pass up on these lads. Stephen Mooney too was superb when he came in- should have started, probably instead of the un-droppable man. Harsh but the truth.
Even with all that said, Monaghan still led with 4 to go, before all sorts of panic broke out. It showed what could have been but wasn't. The control needed was absent on the pitch and on the line. An unforgivable meltdown.
I've truly admired what this setup has done for Monaghan football, they steadied the ship when we were looking very bleak after Vinnie's departure. I do think however that the time is up now. Two big opportunities missed in Croke Park, we cannot waste any more with this generation of players. The ruthlessness to win when it matters is missing and that's what's needed now. Simple question, would Monaghan have won if Devlin was running the show on Sunday? Go from there
Eddie the Exile (National) - 30/06/2026 11:44:16
|
|
Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Interesting interviews by Ger and EF:-
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2026/0628/1580785-brennan-excited-by-latest-chapter-in-dublin-kerry-rivalry/
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2026/0629/1580824-fitzmaurice-dublin-need-to-focus-on-shooting-accuracy/
We are in bonus territory, definitely.
3 games in 3 weeks inc an Extra Time.
At least Ger has 2 weeks to prepare the lads now...
We will be massive underdogs, as will be the winners of Mayo or Louth. It is the Munster men's to lose.
When you hear Tomas O'Se admit it, then that says a lot about how much of a favourite they are…!
Don't forget we are missing our starting full back, who is out for the season with a bad Achilles injury.
Also, Murch is still out.
And McGinnis is out with his Cruciate.
Not to mention Lahiff and Bugler who haven't been playing much at all.
Fingers crossed McMahon will be ok in 2 weeks.
Hopefully a big turnout by the Dubs supporters.
The team deserves that." Hmmmm,i wonder is there a bit of yerra going on there:)
I give ye a great chance tbh
Seniorleague (National) - 30/06/2026 20:46:19
|
|
Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
I'm not expecting too many retirements, Silke most likely given what he does for a living is very demanding. Hard to know with Conroy but really can't see Walsh going anywhere. I think someone mentioned McDaid but he's only 28.
Same old issues which have caused us problems for years, throwing away big leads when well on top and losing the kickout battle. Its no good enough to be having the same issues 5 years down the line.
There's still a lot of top players who are in their prime, the likes of Molloy & O'Laoi both stepped up on Sunday and were excellent. Galway are very well stacked in the backs, especially in the half backs, could do with finding someone who can operate in the full back line, another midfielder but with Sam O'Neill & McGlinchey about that may not be an issue.
In the forward line we'll have Thompson back who was a huge loss this year, Mulhearn will be a year older and I saw enough of Mulryan in the 20's to suggest he's definitely got a good chance at this level.
But matters nothing if they don't find a new keeper and put a few set plays in place for kickouts.
TheBishop (National) - 30/06/2026 10:05:45
|
|
Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To eddieSize5Balls: "Bonnar didn't help himself tbh. He ultimately failed in his last term as manager." Three managers have won Ulster titles for Donegal and bonner is one of the. If he's a failure what does that make every other manager. Honestly I wonder about you because you don't much about Donegal football, you really don't.
Ulsterchamps_32 (National) - 30/06/2026 20:05:58
|
|
Monaghan GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To monaghanmad: "No thanks, we definitely don't want to follow the Roscommon way of thinking, we will stick to playing with the big boys in Croker. Keep cuddling the Nestor Cup." I hate to see posts like this, anytime we play the big boys in CP as you say, we come home with our tails between our legs .We would love to win Ulster.
patmouse (National) - 30/06/2026 14:39:30
|
|
Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Ros2013: "In fairness bar the Murtagh comment he's not far off. I more or less posted similar a page ago. Bar Murtagh and smith the rest have performed consistently average for years." He is really, Diarmuid and Enda are the only ones around for years. Debut season for Darragh Heneghan, had a wobble at the end but a very good first year for the lad. O Hanlon has been playing inter county for the best part of 10 years, a ridiculous comparison. Daire Cregg has only been an established starter since 2024. Still has to find more consistency but ends the year scoring 2-46. Mooney scored 2-8. First year for Robert Heneghan as well.
FullOfPorter (National) - 30/06/2026 14:55:25
|
|
Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
When we have to take one of our best forwards back to man mark theres obviously a problem with our defence.
rorysboys (National) - 30/06/2026 21:28:52
|
|
Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Wouldn't it be great for Connaught football to see Mayo win the AI. If they did, it would give young Galway players coming through development squads great belief that they could progress and aspire to winning an AI title. It's great to see Kobe breaking lines and using that beautiful slicing technique to score points and goals from distance. Many Galway people have Mayo connections, so I don't see why we shouldn't support our neighbours. Before the advent of social media we always supported our neighbours - Roscommon too. But things have turned very petty and begrudging.
AnCrúiscínLán (National) - 30/06/2026 20:13:54
|
|
Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To eddieSize5Balls: "Defence isn't the problem." Of course its part of the problem. Mark Curran probably our best man marking corner back.was never used. Bonner was criticised for playing half forwards in defence yet jim played mogan and mc hugh as defenders plus ciaran moore. We all agree that our cship this year was a nightmare losing 3 out of four matches.
rorysboys (National) - 30/06/2026 18:49:53
|
|
Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
The question I'd ask Padraig Joyce what is he going to do differently than he has last 2/3, years to justify him staying on , if Padraig was playing in this present Galway team the way they play no one kicking the ball he would go off his head but he is allowing it happen on his watch which has gone on 7 years it's harder get off the panel that get on it same bunch last 5 years ,,if Clifford or con were playing in forward line for Galway they do well get a score or 2 I've said this numerous times the Galway backs and 2 midfielders prib in every game do not kick the ball into forward at all doubt 10 times a match between the 8 of them and that's the reality I've never seen such a set up in my life watching football and he want 2 more years what will change ? If he stays on most posters on here could pick 12 of team that play next year if not 15 of them
Kickitout (National) - 30/06/2026 17:30:32
|
|
Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To gunman: "When Bonner brought in the high profile Rochford I don't think it helped us ." I honestly don't believe that Bonnar brought Rochford in, he was delivered by someone else.
SouthOfTheGap (National) - 30/06/2026 17:10:48
|
|
Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Reasons for joyce to go:
1.The keeper situation.This has been a problem for years.I don't blame Gleeson he's being asked to play like Cluxton when he's not able to play that way and his decision making and shot stopping just isnt good enough.
2.No tactical knowledge whatsoever.....he's barely reactive to how other teams play and he's never proactive in his tactics.An example is when they bring on Comer they continue the same slow play on the edge of ark.Comer is the same type of player as Con and is only effective if you feed into him in dangerous areas.You have an absolute weapon of mass destruction off the bench in Comer and then when you bring him on you don't play to his strengths.Playing into him would create space around the ark aswel.
3.The kickouts.....asking a keeper to ping it out wide to individuals when that keeper isn't capable of those type of kicks.This problem has actually gotten worse not better.
4.Afraid to make big decisions.Leaving big names on when injured or playing bad.Cost us an all ireland against Armagh doing this.
5.Same players more or less last few years and gives new blood no real chance to prove themselves.
6.Style of play.This slow basketball style worked well before the new rules but now there is so much space you don't need to play like that.We have unbelievable forwards let them play.
7.Hes fallen out with alot of players and staff.
One thing I will give joyce he's very honest in his interviews and I respect that.But that is little consolation when you see what's happening on the pitch.
Diabeag (National) - 30/06/2026 16:45:53
|
|
Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "You really are blinded by hate.
That Dublin team was a ruthless and cynical as any that every played. You have to be at top level sports. Pulling down all the mayo players on the pitch in a clearly orchestrated and practiced manner at the end of the 2017 final is hardly and act of class or grace. Ruthless and efficient yes - classy? Afraid not.
The narrative that this is a new Dublin team and they are plucky underdogs is the greatest lie ever told.
The team the played against Galway had 48 All Ireland medals between them:
Ciarán Kilkenny: 8 (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023)
Cormac Costello: 8 (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023)
David Byrne: 8 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023) (Won as a panel member across 8 campaigns)
Con O'Callaghan: 7 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023) (Earned 7 Senior Football medals)
Brian Howard: 5 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023)
Niall Scully: 5 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023)
Evan Comerford: 4 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) (Reserve goalkeeper during these titles)
Paddy Small: 2 (2020, 2023)
Lee Gannon: 1 (2023)
The lads below all played in All Ireland U20 finals (all be it on the losing side).
Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne
Ross McGarry:
Seán MacMahon:
Seán Guiden:
Add in Sean Bugler, Theo Clancy and Colm Basquel on top of all that and there is a team that not many can match.
"The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was to convince the world he didn't exist" - Roger "Verbil" Kent - the usual suspects.
Keyser Söze - is back." Have ye found Lee Keegan's GPS tracker yet?
Square_B (National) - 30/06/2026 16:17:50
|
|
Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To farneygael3: "Should Malone be taking over next year? He's done ok on the club front with blaney the last 2 seasons. You look at Westmeath and McHugh" Like your comment on Louth being in Croke Park by luck, I hope this one is also a joke?
Matchwatcher (National) - 30/06/2026 16:16:24
|
|
Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Eddie the Exile: "We can give it the usual 'it was great to be in Croke Park' shtick, but we shouldn't. Because it wasn't.
Sunday was an abject failure in management, not just on the day, within the game, but going back a long time before. When the air thins and the margins tighten, you then see the accumulated weaknesses for what they really are. Sunday was that.
At 8:40am on Monday 21st, Peter Dooley and Gavin Devlin started planning for playing Monaghan in CP without Rory Beggan. Kickout strategy, loading midfield, packing the short spaces, McDonnell deep for any long options. It took until Thursday night for Monaghan to accept that reality. One short training game later and a decision was made that may have the effect of damaging the careers of two young goalkeepers, not just one. A decision of such recklessness that it is scarcely believable. Were any of the senior management setup in the Athletic grounds in April?
I said all last week that Dara McDonnell at 6 was key and a solution was needed. Did anyone watch the Louth Dublin and Armagh games and if so WTF were they looking at?? Woods had to drop in but not a bit of it. The red card was a get-out-of-jail moment and that was passed up too. Just go 14-14 and bring Hanratty on even if only to block on kickouts. Gallagher out was an obvious issue (it took 15 minutes to take him of after the injury v Westmeath BTW), but the lack of cover was the real long term problem. A year after the Donegal meltdown we are back to square one. Too many viable midfield options have walked away - you have to ask why. The hairy fella, ill-disciplined and all as he was, was needed in a crisis. No sign. Two more major midfield options not on the panel at all in 2026. A panel like Monaghan just cannot pass up on these lads. Stephen Mooney too was superb when he came in- should have started, probably instead of the un-droppable man. Harsh but the truth.
Even with all that said, Monaghan still led with 4 to go, before all sorts of panic broke out. It showed what could have been but wasn't. The control needed was absent on the pitch and on the line. An unforgivable meltdown.
I've truly admired what this setup has done for Monaghan football, they steadied the ship when we were looking very bleak after Vinnie's departure. I do think however that the time is up now. Two big opportunities missed in Croke Park, we cannot waste any more with this generation of players. The ruthlessness to win when it matters is missing and that's what's needed now. Simple question, would Monaghan have won if Devlin was running the show on Sunday? Go from there" Why do our big lads walk reason is they don't get game time and it's showing year on year doesn't matter who is kicking the ball out mooney beggan mulligan push up on them and that's it game over you cannot go to croke Park flying on 1 wing Gallagher missing this year half fit mohan last year unless we have 6 good lads round the middle we will get left behind now people are going to say there not in the county but look at m mcarville development in last 2 years why because he is geting game time and a genuine chance but no we let them walk sooner than let them play meanwhile our 5 6 players get 7 years of chances and still not proven there is an opportunity for great things in monaghan but we need more inspiration from county board when it comes to winners on the line last all ireland winner Paul Grimley 2010 colm coyle 2003 its 2026 big men and winners needed and stick with them our previous ways is not working
Farneyblueandwhite (National) - 30/06/2026 15:34:53
|
|
Who Would Be A Referee ? - 1 Like(s)
Clare County Board need to man up on that one. Offending club should be banned from championship for 2 years.
Guy who hit the ref should get a 4 year ban.
No fines - just proper bans.
To be honest, this stuff is led from the top.
Kerry and Dublin won fair and square at the weekend and you had two conservative managers blaming the ref for matches they didnt go after fully.
Both managers are known for conservative play and end up blaming the ref becuase they their teams were outscored in a shootout.
Both of those managers should be fined or suspended for that sort of wingeing too.
It starts with intercounty managers not showing respect and finishes with a deranged lunatic beating up a ref in an underage club match.
The GAA dont help themselves - its very rare for a ref to be stood down.
Even reffing U8 go games, there are plenty of complaints to the ref from the sideline.
Last year we had a parent go after a ref at U8's.
Association needs to decide - protect the refs or lose good refs.
tirawleybaron (National) - 30/06/2026 15:07:23
|
|
Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "HILARIOUS. Be thankful ye didn't get Dublin or Kerry, ye might have had to have the burns department in the Mater Hospital on standby." Where are Leitrim still trying to field a team for next year I'd say
S1234 (National) - 30/06/2026 05:39:14
|
|
Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "'Little hurlers' used as term of endearment, not of scorn. They get enough of that it seems within the borders of the county. I have never seen Leitrim hurlers play but really admire the effort they are making and the success that they have achieved over the past couple of seasons. Onwards and upwards!" Nah it wasn't, you were being demeaning. We see you.
ohwow (National) - 30/06/2026 14:34:33
|
|
Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Galway still playing a brand of football that belongs under the old rules. Running the ball up the field. Getting to the 45 and then turning back and waiting for everyone to get into position. Unfortunately this allows the defence to get into position as well. No urgency to get the head up and kick the ball down the field. The ball moves quicker than any player can. Right from throw in the last day you could see Galway slow it down and take 3 minutes to try and work a scoring chance. Dubs were kicking the ball into Con and engineering much handier scores. Now it helps if you have Con but even when Comer came on I think they only kicked one ball into him.
Marooned (National) - 30/06/2026 13:47:44
|