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Replying To Alwaysencourage: "I think they are amalgamated at younger levels." They were amalgamated with Killerrerin last year, but not this year. MrVelo (Galway) - Posts: 21 - 10/10/2024 14:57:12 2574055 Link
An exciting weekend of football. Really looking forward to it. 2 Senior semis. 1 senior relegation final 4 intermediate quarter finals 1 intermediate relegation final 4 Prem Junior Quarter Finals ( 2 of which are divisional finals) 1 Junior A final. Its the last big weekend of multiple games. 13 games with only 7 more in total within the county from here on. Hard to call most of these games . I will stick with my original prediction being that St Michaels and Oranmore will win easily on their path to meeting in the county final, those two being by far and away the standout intermediate teams !! -( Just the opinion of someone who hasnt a clue and never kicked a ball in his life). Outside of that i am reluctant to call any game, . anotheralias (Galway) - Posts: 955 - 11/10/2024 15:51:29 2574229 Link
Replying To MrVelo: "They were amalgamated with Killerrerin last year, but not this year." Fair enough. Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 369 - 11/10/2024 19:49:54 2574253 Link
Corofin.. Tuam.. Monivea.. Michaels Kilconly.. Oranmore.. Belclare7 (Galway) - Posts: 115 - 11/10/2024 20:47:27 2574257 Link
Replying To Belclare7: "Corofin.. Tuam.. Monivea.. Michaels Kilconly.. Oranmore.." Kilconly bust your flush there. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3875 - 12/10/2024 17:18:58 2574373 Link
Once Galway beat New York it will likely mean a home semi final against the rossies. Galway players and management won't be taking them for granted after the real scare against Sligo this year. Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 241 - 12/10/2024 18:51:03 2574389 Link
Was in tuam today for both games, kilconly and caltra took awhile to get going, when it did it wasn't a bad game of football better than the previous game, don't think caltra have enough to win it this year but are building nicely, the senior relegation was really poor quality Monivea were definitely the better team and deserved to win, as for Caherlistrane really really poor with mchugh over them im not surprised. how he is manger of a county minor team i will never know, as for who ever is coaching them shocking stuff altogether no system, or shape of any sort I can't see them back for a good few years, intermediate is an incredible difficult grade to get out of, hopefully the senior semis will produce two exciting games, Fox.1n.7he.b0x (Galway) - Posts: 134 - 12/10/2024 23:42:00 2574448 Link
Replying To anotheralias: "An exciting weekend of football. Really looking forward to it. 2 Senior semis. 1 senior relegation final 4 intermediate quarter finals 1 intermediate relegation final 4 Prem Junior Quarter Finals ( 2 of which are divisional finals) 1 Junior A final. Its the last big weekend of multiple games. 13 games with only 7 more in total within the county from here on. Hard to call most of these games . I will stick with my original prediction being that St Michaels and Oranmore will win easily on their path to meeting in the county final, those two being by far and away the standout intermediate teams !! -( Just the opinion of someone who hasnt a clue and never kicked a ball in his life). Outside of that i am reluctant to call any game, ." As expected 2 very comfortable wins for intermediate favourites. I hadn't thought of the scenario where they might meet in the semi because 3 teams from 1 group in semi meaning that 1 repeat pairing cannot be avoided ( not sure if that criteria would have applied for semi anyhow but it's a moot point now) anotheralias (Galway) - Posts: 955 - 13/10/2024 08:59:21 2574463 Link
Replying To Fox.1n.7he.b0x: "Was in tuam today for both games, kilconly and caltra took awhile to get going, when it did it wasn't a bad game of football better than the previous game, don't think caltra have enough to win it this year but are building nicely, the senior relegation was really poor quality Monivea were definitely the better team and deserved to win, as for Caherlistrane really really poor with mchugh over them im not surprised. how he is manger of a county minor team i will never know, as for who ever is coaching them shocking stuff altogether no system, or shape of any sort I can't see them back for a good few years, intermediate is an incredible difficult grade to get out of, hopefully the senior semis will produce two exciting games," Easy to post something like this whilst hiding behind a forum pseudonym. As the old saying goes: if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything. MrVelo (Galway) - Posts: 21 - 13/10/2024 12:53:23 2574498 Link
Replying To anotheralias: "As expected 2 very comfortable wins for intermediate favourites. I hadn't thought of the scenario where they might meet in the semi because 3 teams from 1 group in semi meaning that 1 repeat pairing cannot be avoided ( not sure if that criteria would have applied for semi anyhow but it's a moot point now)" It's not like you, to not think of all the scenarios from the outset. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3875 - 13/10/2024 13:47:07 2574511 Link
Replying To anotheralias: "An exciting weekend of football. Really looking forward to it. 2 Senior semis. 1 senior relegation final 4 intermediate quarter finals 1 intermediate relegation final 4 Prem Junior Quarter Finals ( 2 of which are divisional finals) 1 Junior A final. Its the last big weekend of multiple games. 13 games with only 7 more in total within the county from here on. Hard to call most of these games . I will stick with my original prediction being that St Michaels and Oranmore will win easily on their path to meeting in the county final, those two being by far and away the standout intermediate teams !! -( Just the opinion of someone who hasnt a clue and never kicked a ball in his life). Outside of that i am reluctant to call any game, ." Yup. .....not a path to meeting in the final now anyway.....maybe next year? Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3875 - 13/10/2024 14:56:04 2574530 Link
Absolutely septic first game in Tuam, made even worse by an overly fussy referee. Salthill's attacking shape resembling a bad Junior B team. How in the name of god we have one of their management coaching in the Galway underage academy is baffling. Corofin going through the motions but at least they try and play football. The fact that Mike Farragher, Gary Sice and Mike Lundy (legends that they are) are playing crucial roles and dominating club games in 2024 shows the level of the club championship in Galway this year. galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 793 - 13/10/2024 15:28:19 2574537 Link
Jaykers but Salthill were absolutely septic given the talent they have. Finnerty had a big bandage back on his leg and Tomo went off injured again. Very easy win for Corofin. Tuam v Moycullen game has been way better so far. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2290 - 13/10/2024 16:23:51 2574544 Link
Replying To Marooned: "Jaykers but Salthill were absolutely septic given the talent they have. Finnerty had a big bandage back on his leg and Tomo went off injured again. Very easy win for Corofin. Tuam v Moycullen game has been way better so far." We debated Salthill and their general underperformances a few weeks ago and it was repeated again today. They had a very mixed year last year, including a hammering from Corofin. They looked to be going better this year, but when it came to their first proper test they never got going at all. Killannin gave Corofin a far more competitive game a couple of weeks ago. Corofin played quite well, but they were cruising for the majority of the game. Very disappointing for Salthill. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2187 - 13/10/2024 17:06:07 2574551 Link
Sean Kelly and David Wynne, what a performance. Fair play to Moycullen for seeing that out with not having Cooke, Dessie or McLoughlin for the last fifteen minutes and Eoghan Kelly clearly not fit. No Niall Walsh either. Tuam just couldn't get scores from the forward line. Grugan had a couple of atrocious wides. Moycullen will have a lot of work to do on the treatment table but if they can get everyone on the field in two weeks time they will be hard beaten. galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 793 - 13/10/2024 17:22:39 2574560 Link
Tuam were well in that game but their shooting completely deserted them for the final 10 minutes. Probably kicked 4 or 5 wides and dropped one short. Moycullen impressive in short bursts. Sean Kelly looks like he's getting back to something like his old self. They seem to have a few lads carrying knocks though so you would fancy Corofin in the final who seem to have a clean bill of health. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2290 - 13/10/2024 17:35:52 2574571 Link
City football is terrible highlighted by Salthill absolutely atrocious performance.. Hard to believe they had 6 Galway lads playing... Corofin in third gear... Tuam threw it away, wete on top and a spray handpass and Moycullen goaled.. Sean Kelly up to his old tricks goading Grugan after the goal.. I thing the Grugans got the better prize Sean this year on you and Corofin will do the same... Belclare7 (Galway) - Posts: 115 - 13/10/2024 18:19:38 2574586 Link
Tuam missed a few point chances and Moycullen -MaighCuilinn missed a few goal chances, the result probably reflected the overall play. Salthill-Knocknacara never pressed Corofin possession in the opening game, so allowed their opponents a monopoly of the ball, result SK looked terrible and Corofin seemed to be coasting. The pattern of play will have major influence on the final result, if either team can dictate the style they want they will most likely succeed.The question is which one it will be, backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 138 - 13/10/2024 21:00:25 2574641 Link
Seems like in every game this year moycullen just find away but will need their fitness issues to clear up against Corofin. Same old salthill all bark no bite absolutely miles off it and Corofin have them a clipping in 3rd gear. It's the 2 best teams in the county by a fair bit and have been over last few years. It will be an intriguing battle with 2 very athletic teams. Winner of inter comes from Michael's & Oranmore but I fancy Michael's. No surprise to see Caherlistrane make the drop worst team by a country Mike in senior this year. Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 300 - 13/10/2024 21:06:09 2574643 Link
A major part of the final will be Power's kick outs. If Moycullen push up it is a massive press to try and kick over when they are likely to have McLoughlin, Davoren, Clarke, Cooke and Maloney out there. At least four lads all 6ft2 plus. galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 793 - 13/10/2024 22:13:29 2574662 Link