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Football Championship 2026 - 4 Like(s)
Can I take this opportunity to congratulate hlynch12 for winning the All Ireland Hide and Seek championship. Haven't seen him from Sunday.
Saynothing (National) - 30/07/2026 16:02:39
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David Clifford The Goat - 4 Like(s)
Replying To eoinog: "Football is constantly evolving and there is always new footballers coming along taking their place on the Pinnacle of the ladder. Some brilliant players were unable to stay on top of their game due to distractions and I am sure you can all name at least 10 to 15 that fall into that category. Matt Connor was a brilliant, brilliant player and due to the sad way his career finished people definitely look at him through Rose tinted glasses. In the All Ireland final of 82 he didn't have a particularly good game and only scored one solitary point from play. Yet Clifford scores 1.6 last Sunday from play and people say where was he in the second half?
Clifford will never get enough recognition for what he is doing while he is still playing football. He will need to be retired 10 or 15 years before his greatness will be appreciated. I don't believe there is any such thing as a GOAT. Just appreciate every good footballer and enjoy the entertainment they provide." Thats actually a very good post Eoin.
I agree with all of your scribe.Impossible to say who is best ever .Its different eras and most of us never saw alot of older players.Also maybe defenders were better or worse in days gone by.However forwards did have only one marker years back whereas the likes of David nearly all have two marking him.
In the 2021 Munster championship v Cork there were 3 men on Clifford nearly non stop.One each side of him and one in front.They did blot him out but the rest of the Kerry forwards had a field day free and Kerry won by 22 points.
You are correct abour Matt Connor.One of my favourite players ever and top class but scored little from play in his two finals.
In this era David has shown his credentials but still wont get his deserved kudos from some but cest la vie.
CiarraiMick (National) - 30/07/2026 12:08:31
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Football Championship 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Its very clear now a good club campaign can mess up your county campaign- Paul Geaney, Tom o sullivan, brian ó beaglaoich all barely played this year for Kerry. Dylan geaney looked tired near the end. The st bridgits lads barely played for Roscommon Ben o carroll, Brian Stack, Shane Cunnane. Rory beggan had his first ever injury in a monaghan jersey after a good year with scotstown. Conor mc carthy back real late for monaghan.
The year before the two canavans the two of the lads have barely featured for tyrone since then struggling with injurys. Con o callaghan has been suffereing with injurys ever since his good club run in 2024/2025
Farneyarmy2013 (National) - 30/07/2026 11:37:46
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David Clifford The Goat - 3 Like(s)
Replying To eoinog: "Football is constantly evolving and there is always new footballers coming along taking their place on the Pinnacle of the ladder. Some brilliant players were unable to stay on top of their game due to distractions and I am sure you can all name at least 10 to 15 that fall into that category. Matt Connor was a brilliant, brilliant player and due to the sad way his career finished people definitely look at him through Rose tinted glasses. In the All Ireland final of 82 he didn't have a particularly good game and only scored one solitary point from play. Yet Clifford scores 1.6 last Sunday from play and people say where was he in the second half?
Clifford will never get enough recognition for what he is doing while he is still playing football. He will need to be retired 10 or 15 years before his greatness will be appreciated. I don't believe there is any such thing as a GOAT. Just appreciate every good footballer and enjoy the entertainment they provide." But a lot of those players didn't play in the Advanced Mark or 2 point era - so everything in context,
He's a very good player. But someone was comparing eras the other day - since Dublins decline there really isn't any great teams in this era - a lot of Kerry people have said in the last few days that this isn't a great Kerry team and they have prob been apart from Dublin the most consistent this decade in terms of AI wins.
Sure headline will be David scores 1. Something in a game. But Kerry look for him constantly and that costs something and takes something for others. If you can contain him or limit him, even rub him out of phases of the game you can have your way with Kerry.
If you look at the semis and finals Kerry have been involved in and lost this has been evident. His ability can be a great gift and curse for the rest of the team at times brought to bare.
He is also very lucky with referees and can be ill disciplined -I'll also say that.
TheUsername (National) - 30/07/2026 14:46:48
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David Clifford The Goat - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TheUsername: "Id honestly prefer 6 scoring forwards playing with variance then doing what Kerry do or what Clifford brings.
As nice as it is to watch and as good as he is at it, its telegraphed and one dimensional on a team, over all i think its undermining.
From that point of view i wouldn't have him in the conversation.
Good player though." So because the other kerry forwards don't contribute enough, that means Clifford is not one of the best?
Ok im sure that sounds logical to you?!!!
richiepmurphy (National) - 30/07/2026 11:07:10
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David Clifford The Goat - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Look everyone is going to be defensive and protective of their own county and club, and players from their own county and club. It is only natural.
For me the King Con is better than King David.
And Prince Kobe has the potential to be better than both.
My personal view on rating how good a player is his ability, skill, scoring, creativity, defensive attributes, team work and workrate.
For me overall Con is better.
Add to that what Con has achieved in Both codes.
Phenomenal.
DC is one of the best forwards of all time.
Better than Con in the scoring charts for sure.
But the GOAT - nope.
Maybe I am biased but that is my opinion." I think your dislike of Kerry is tainting your vision a little Fionn.Con is a great player but nearly every former great and pundits from outside Kerry reckon young Clifford is the best they seen and all say he is the best right now by a country mile.He has done things that even Dermo could nt do.Speaking of Dermo.Dermo thinks same and I think Dermo was better than Con.Young Cliffords scoring is off the charts.
brayballer (National) - 30/07/2026 11:16:48
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "Can I take this opportunity to congratulate hlynch12 for winning the All Ireland Hide and Seek championship. Haven't seen him from Sunday." He had 10k on himself to win it at nice odds....
streaker (National) - 30/07/2026 21:05:29
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David Clifford The Goat - 2 Like(s)
In last years final David Clifford scored 9 points from play, and still didn't get motm. There's never been a player b4, or will be in the future who put up such a crazy score in an all Ireland final but didn't get motm.
Canavan got 11 or 12 in 1995 but only one of those were from play.
The Dublin poster questioning his workrate is nitpicking, every player has their strength and weaknesses. Jack o Connor doesn't want his marquee forward out around the 65 .
As it happens he actually won the last kick out against Tyrone when kerry were under pressure.
richiepmurphy (National) - 30/07/2026 12:40:14
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David Clifford The Goat - 2 Like(s)
Replying To brayballer: "I think your dislike of Kerry is tainting your vision a little Fionn.Con is a great player but nearly every former great and pundits from outside Kerry reckon young Clifford is the best they seen and all say he is the best right now by a country mile.He has done things that even Dermo could nt do.Speaking of Dermo.Dermo thinks same and I think Dermo was better than Con.Young Cliffords scoring is off the charts." Clifford has incredible atheticsm etc. but I think what makes him stand out is his temperament. Take his goal on Sunday. Look at the array of skills need to execute that.- strength, power speed balance etc. Think of his ability with 2 pointers. But his greatest asset is his mental toughness and I think its this quality that separates him from the others. Has any single player in the history of IC football made such a contribution to his team? I'm not saying that Kerrynis a one man team but without Clifford they are undoubtedly a less fearsome prospect. I'll say it again: he is the best I've seen
avonali (National) - 30/07/2026 12:52:07
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Or TommyBirmingham or MunsterFan…
A bit like KingdomBoy from a while back." And I think Cork4Liam was another.
Saynothing (National) - 30/07/2026 19:01:32
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To suckvalleypaddy: "Obviously not: it's only year 2 of the new rules. PJ will have learnings from them. He deserves another year to proceed with the knowledge that everything before June is preparation for the real business. I wouldn't use him as a scapegoat for not going further this year. I hope he has another crack at it." That you Scan?
jam83 (National) - 30/07/2026 16:37:36
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To 1951andwaiting: "To the best of my knowledge Fr Tom Burke's was a hurling club for Claddagh & Westside, it disbanded after a few years and became St,Michaels and concentrated on football only. I stand corrected but I remember hearing this before" 1951andwaiting - is it time to change your name? 2026andwaiting doesn't strike the same chord:)
Cbar (National) - 30/07/2026 16:49:58
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David Clifford The Goat - 1 Like(s)
Replying To brayballer: "Nail on head bud" David Clifford also tends to be injury free which is a big plus. Con is a talent but he's injured a lot of the time.Hard to compare players who are from different generations. I'm sure a strong case could be made for Frank McGuigan. Was there ever a better individual performance than his in the Ulster final 1984.
endgame (National) - 30/07/2026 18:02:55
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Mayo All Ireland Champions 2026! - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Munster is some province for one province. During the qualifier era:
2 All Munster All Ireland finals.
Tipperary made the All Ireland semi finals
Clare and Limerick made the All Ireland quarter finals.
None of the counties had home league ground in their favour at the business end of the championship." Thats not really that amazing. 4 different Ulster counties have reached AI finals in that period. Donegal, Armagh, Tyrone and Down. Monaghan, Derry, Fermanagh and Cavan have all reached AI semifinals in that period.
Viking66 (National) - 30/07/2026 18:44:21
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Looking forward to the Dublin SFC and of course the rest of the SHC.
Disappointed with how our Hurlers season ended.
Had high hopes tbh but we are quite a bit back from the top table.
The win over Kilkenny in The Neller was the highlight for me.
But looking at the levels of Limerick, and then the next level down of Clare, Galway, and Cork, we are realistically another level below that unfortunately.
The upturn with our Footballers surprised me.
Ger being back in the sidelines had a huge bearing on that. I now have more optimism that a few months ago and some of our newbies will have learned so much from this year. Hopefully they kick on again next year.
I hope Ger can unearth a few more from our SFC.
As for the how the football season unfolded - very happy with our upturn. Delighted for Westmeath and The Rossies and nice to see Armagh win their Provincial.
Thrilled for Mayo especially beating such massive odds and the overwhelming favourites in the process.
Their hoodoo lifted and against Kerry was sweet.
As for the Hurling - I tip my hat to Limerick yet again.
The Leinster SHC has a lot of work to do to catch up on the Hurling province of Munster. We are all quite a bit behind them tbh.
Dubs have a lot of work to do in both codes.
Hopefully part of our COE will be ready for our Inter County teams in the next few months.
Long long overdue.
Embarrassing tbh our lack of DCB facilities.
I think we have the right managers in place for both our Footballers and Hurlers and both will have learned a hell of a lot this season.
Roll on 2027.
ps I won't start a new thread/topic just for the sake of it, like others do…. lol
;o)" I think "some" wanted their very loooonnngg victory lap of a thread in place.
It just didn't end the way they were convinced it would.
Ah well
Beelzedub (National) - 30/07/2026 14:59:10
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "Can I take this opportunity to congratulate hlynch12 for winning the All Ireland Hide and Seek championship. Haven't seen him from Sunday." I heard he is busking in Limerick. He owes the bookies a lot of money.........
Scenicparish (National) - 30/07/2026 19:40:57
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Mayo All Ireland Champions 2026! - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Munster is some province for one province. During the qualifier era:
2 All Munster All Ireland finals.
Tipperary made the All Ireland semi finals
Clare and Limerick made the All Ireland quarter finals.
None of the counties had home league ground in their favour at the business end of the championship." You'll have to copyright your 'home league ground' catchphrase, you use it so often.
Clare and Limerick are well off it at the moment. Tipp have been for most of their existence too, bar a few incredible years by their standard. Cork haven't made an All-Ireland semi-final in almost 20 years at this stage, which is very poor. They're on the road back it seems, but still miles away from the level they were at for most of the 00s.
WanPintWin (National) - 31/07/2026 00:24:39
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Can Jack O'connor Over Take Jim Gavin? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Jim Gavin's record can only be compared to other managers who have achieved success within the environment of their home league ground only. The likes of Tyrone, Kerry, Armagh and Mayo winning All Irelands outside of their home league ground is different gravy - different gravy that carries more weight in gold when it comes to the respect of the nation." We can compare him to Aimé Jacquet and Bill Bellichick so. Not bad company to be in.
WanPintWin (National) - 31/07/2026 00:32:31
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Looking back in the year I just feel like we are in the same position we have been for the last 10 years capable of winning connacht and competing in division 1 for a while but after that nothing. Management need to look deep into this and figure out why we can't get our levels of fight hunger intensity up the levels required after connacht.
dave1988 (National) - 31/07/2026 08:21:15
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "Can I take this opportunity to congratulate hlynch12 for winning the All Ireland Hide and Seek championship. Haven't seen him from Sunday." Or TommyBirmingham or MunsterFan…
A bit like KingdomBoy from a while back.
Fionn (National) - 30/07/2026 16:31:28
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