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Disagree under rules still think kerry top of it maybe without David it's closer but still think they have lots other attacking options
Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1134 - 02/01/2026 11:51:18 2649394 Link 1 |
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If you look at Kerry statistics, the presence of David Clifford definitely sets them apart at the moment. Double up on Clifford, their other players will have extra space to hurt you, put one man marker on him, he will probably score 10 points or more and hurt you directly. In a game where the margins are so tight, having a player like him is a game changer. That is not disrespectful to their other players, they do have a very talented squad, they are still a top 3 team without him. My point is that the other top Kerry players are not miles ahead of the quality star players in the other top 3 or 4 teams in the Country. If you put David Clifford in the Donegal, Dublin, Mayo, Galway or Tyrone sides, and he would give those teams a massive edge too. Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1542 - 02/01/2026 13:05:33 2649402 Link 1 |
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Lol
S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 584 - 02/01/2026 14:16:07 2649415 Link 0 |
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Kerry are totally relying on David and Paudie Clifford. They would be an average team without them.
Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 816 - 02/01/2026 19:29:57 2649435 Link 1 |
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Gavin white and joe o'connor aren't average what about oshea ok maybe not automatic all winners without David but average team is ridiculous donegal average without Murphy and Langan too so. Typical Bitterness when donegal win All ireland again you can then talk about kerry been average . Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1134 - 02/01/2026 20:23:47 2649438 Link 1 |
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That's a fair comment balanced at least better than the average comment but clear bitter supporter after good beaten in final it's bit ridiculous call kerry average and that's what you said.
Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1134 - 02/01/2026 20:31:12 2649442 Link 0 |
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Donegal will be lucky to get to all ireland semis next year before calling anyone average Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1134 - 02/01/2026 20:53:26 2649445 Link 0 |
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Nothing to do with Donegal. That's my opinion. Without the scoring of David and the class of Paudie they wouldn't be anywhere near the team they are.
Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 816 - 02/01/2026 22:00:48 2649449 Link 2 |
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A longford man supporting Kerry....well done lad
totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1175 - 02/01/2026 22:44:48 2649453 Link 0 |
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Has Niall O'Donnell left Donegal panel. A huge miss if true had injury problems last year but had a massive impact in ulster final when introduced. Is definitely a starter for me in Donegals best front 6 totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1175 - 02/01/2026 22:48:35 2649454 Link 0 |
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Seems to be alot of change between backroom team and playing personnel in Donegal. Jimmy seems to be able to only push a group so far in a short window before levels ultimately drop off so will be interesting to see how year pans out for the team.
winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 883 - 03/01/2026 08:08:36 2649464 Link 0 |
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Yeah he's gone, and a few others too. Will be interesting to see who's given a run tomorrow. peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1403 - 03/01/2026 08:13:21 2649466 Link 0 |
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Not really. A few departures, same as most other county set ups. Another lazy generalisation thrown at Jimmy without any real substance to it. Don't get me wrong, players are pushed to get the absolute best out of themselves, but what county player isn't these days.
WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 119 - 03/01/2026 11:55:11 2649493 Link 0 |
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I think most teams would rely on the 2 best players in the country! Joe O'Connor, Gavin White, Jason Foley, Diarmuid O'Connor, Sean O'Shea, Brian O'Beaglaoich and Tom O'Sullivan are all among the best players in the country as well. 9 of the starting 15 being among the best in the country is far from average. Kerry15 (Kerry) - Posts: 988 - 03/01/2026 12:43:11 2649499 Link 0 |
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We beat Meath by 20 points last year so will it be only 10 this year?
peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1403 - 03/01/2026 19:32:46 2649587 Link 0 |
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At that rate Meath will be beating Donegal by 20 pts in 3 years. Donegal arrogance against traditional football counties could prove costly in long run with Jimmy taking things to extremes which went against the grain of taditional football values and untimately were well beaten by a far better football team in final. Jimmy probably may not see where it was lost and will persevere in same way. Likely to be strong in Ulster and still a tough nut to crack but not part of the cream of sides that will rise to top. Looks like almost exact same players minus a few as last year but lets see.
winatallcost (Meath) - Posts: 883 - 03/01/2026 21:44:53 2649615 Link 0 |
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Good luck to Meath in Leinster this year. I hope you improve further in 2026. Leinster needs three or four teams capable of winning the Title.
Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 816 - 03/01/2026 22:08:34 2649620 Link 0 |