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Replying To Marooned: "Yes, I don't think 5 points will keep Galway up as Monaghan might lose all their games. So probably 2 more wins will be required. Hard to see us winning up in Donegal although with 6 points on the board already you never know when Jim will pull the handbrake up there. So Galway might need to win 2 more games from Roscommon, Monaghan and Dublin." If Monaghan might lose all their games, that's 2 points for us, and if we drop points in Salthill to Roscommon, that will be seen as a regressive result by many, excluding Jim and S1234 of course. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4559 - 15/02/2026 20:23:27 2656664 Link
If ever proof was needed, it was abundantly clear that gaining primary possession at midfield is the springboard to success at this level. Galway have been particularly weak in this regard, to their detriment, in recent years. But, I think the coin has finally dropped with management. Load the area with 6 ft. plus giants, if needs be, have the breakers and I believe we have the quality up front, to achieve a lot this year. AnCrúiscínLán (Galway) - Posts: 113 - 15/02/2026 21:01:17 2656672 Link
Replying To SixtiesKid: "Mid sixties Michael Moore and Johnny Geraghty" I actually think that at one point in the mid 90s Galways goalkeepers were Cathal McGinley and Pat Comer- both from Salthill, but McGinley playing with Dunderry in Meath and Comer with Carraroe. Open to correction on that... streaker (Galway) - Posts: 573 - 15/02/2026 21:14:28 2656675 Link
What's the story with Galligan? GK coach? Some other class of coach? Or MG getting a favour in for his buddy? Can't see him adding anything more than what Scan, Drills or Graham himself would be bringing to the role? Dodgy_Pass (Leitrim) - Posts: 424 - 16/02/2026 00:18:32 2656703 Link
Replying To ahsure.: "When's the last time a county team named a goalkeeper and sub goalkeeper from same club? One of the quiz book ;-)" Galway did it against Mayo in 2013. Lally was on the bench and Breathnach starting. Spiddal both jobseekersbent (Galway) - Posts: 399 - 16/02/2026 07:02:38 2656708 Link
Great to get the draw in Tralee. We dug that one out and a good sign of the grit building in this team. I wish we'd start a game better and get out ahead. Always chasing which forces the mistakes littering our performances. 42% accuracy off shots from play, 43% from overall shots not near good enough. Still a lot to do on kickout retention too but nice to see young Eamonn McGrath given some backing and now he needs more. Deserves another couple of outings at least til we see what we have. Maher, Shane McGrath, Tierney brilliant to watch when in full flow. Need to up performance a lot for a Rossies outfit full sure they're coming to beat us. togoutlads (Galway) - Posts: 1119 - 16/02/2026 10:42:45 2656737 Link
Replying To Marooned: "Yes, I don't think 5 points will keep Galway up as Monaghan might lose all their games. So probably 2 more wins will be required. Hard to see us winning up in Donegal although with 6 points on the board already you never know when Jim will pull the handbrake up there. So Galway might need to win 2 more games from Roscommon, Monaghan and Dublin." Apparently Punxsutawney Phil didn't cast a shadow this year, and Donegal won't be pulling the handbrake in the NFL 2026 competition, and are 'going for it'. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4559 - 16/02/2026 11:13:48 2656744 Link
Makes for a very interesting game on Saturday night under lights in Salthill. Galway 3-14 (23) Kerry 2-17 (23) Roscommon 1-20 (23) Kerry 2-18 (24) Galway 3-12 (21) Armagh 0-20 Roscommon 3-18 (27) Armagh 0-24 Not a whole lot to chose between the sides based on those four games against strong opposition. Both have a host of new faces blooded and both have the ability to score goals at important stages in games. Last league meeting was a 0-9 each draw, wouldn't be surprised if another draw but obviously a lot more high scoring this time. Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 686 - 16/02/2026 12:33:47 2656771 Link
Delighted with that result on Saturday, PJ really getting loads from all our new lads, building a great panel. Mc Glinchey picked a knock i believe Friday which ruled him out of Saturday, but the other new lads were great. Shane Mc Grath was excellent. Roscommon will be tough but a win there and its then all about looking up rather than down. Galwaymaster9 (Galway) - Posts: 469 - 16/02/2026 13:10:14 2656780 Link
Replying To Drax_the_destroyer: "Makes for a very interesting game on Saturday night under lights in Salthill. Galway 3-14 (23) Kerry 2-17 (23) Roscommon 1-20 (23) Kerry 2-18 (24) Galway 3-12 (21) Armagh 0-20 Roscommon 3-18 (27) Armagh 0-24 Not a whole lot to chose between the sides based on those four games against strong opposition. Both have a host of new faces blooded and both have the ability to score goals at important stages in games. Last league meeting was a 0-9 each draw, wouldn't be surprised if another draw but obviously a lot more high scoring this time." I'd be wary of this new Ros manager, for awhile anyway. Has a cv like Cyril Farrell, in terms of tipping around various teams that won things. More experienced manager than PJ!! Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4559 - 16/02/2026 14:05:31 2656799 Link
Replying To ozbound: "I don't have any skin in the game of this at all. I Just don't think it's right that a club be allowed build a new facility 5 minutes away from a clubs pitch/clubhouse in that clubs playing catchment. Cappagh Park could surely be developed which is in knocnacarra. I don't know what club you are from but I can't see you being too happy with a rival club doing what Salthill are attempting to do." Cappagh Park is technically in Barna. Now Salthill are looking to build additional pitches inside another club's catchment area, which would directly impact both Michael's and Rahoon, all while continuing to use Cappagh Park, a facility that already sits within another club's parish. It's understandable that space is limited in a built‑up area, but that doesn't give them the right to expand into other clubs' territories. Leftonthebench (Galway) - Posts: 1 - 16/02/2026 14:52:28 2656810 Link
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "I'd be wary of this new Ros manager, for awhile anyway. Has a cv like Cyril Farrell, in terms of tipping around various teams that won things. More experienced manager than PJ!!" By that logic Kevin Johnson will be the next Galway Senior manager, he won multiple titles with Ballintubber, Tourlestand and Corofin. Dowd won two with Roscommon teams, Strokestown and Ballaghaderreen!!! GDL (Galway) - Posts: 910 - 16/02/2026 15:13:59 2656816 Link
Replying To GDL: "By that logic Kevin Johnson will be the next Galway Senior manager, he won multiple titles with Ballintubber, Tourlestand and Corofin. Dowd won two with Roscommon teams, Strokestown and Ballaghaderreen!!!" I would say he would be favourite if odds given It hard to think of alternatives savage Ja combo didnt go well with u20 jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1942 - 16/02/2026 15:41:54 2656824 Link
Replying To GDL: "By that logic Kevin Johnson will be the next Galway Senior manager, he won multiple titles with Ballintubber, Tourlestand and Corofin. Dowd won two with Roscommon teams, Strokestown and Ballaghaderreen!!!" He will be Dunmore10 (Galway) - Posts: 182 - 16/02/2026 15:43:22 2656825 Link