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Replying To ComainRos:  "Best of luck to the lads on Saturday. I see the team is named. I'd imagine there'll be changes to the starting 15. Seems strange to have James Fitzpatrick and Declan Kenny in the squad when I don't remember either player getting on the squad never mind game time during the league. I wonder is Diarmuid injured too? Be great to be able to bring Diarmuid, Neary and a few others on if we are still in the game with 20 -25 mins to go but it'd be a risky gamble to not start them, especially Diarmuid."
Diarmuid not injured as far as I'm aware. I'd imagine there will be 2 changes to the starting team on the day as is the norm now. Diarmuid you imagine would come in along with maybe Neary or Cunnane. Very risky strategy but time will tell!

I do think Declan kenny is a terrific footballer, would liked to have seen him get more game time in the league and be pushing for championship now. I know he's young and will get plenty of game time in the years to come.

Rossfan93 (Roscommon) - Posts: 69 - 16/05/2025 09:28:35    2609957

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Do not have the inside track but surprised to see seven changes either by design or injury.
OUT: Pearse Frost, Ruaidhri Fallon, Colm Neary, Shane Cunnane, Ultan Harney, Diarmuid Murtagh and Cian McKeon.
IN: Senan Lambe, Ronan Daly, John McManus, Keith Doyle, Dylan Ruane, Conor Hand and Daire Cregg. The fact that 3 starters (R. Fallon, U.Harney, C. McKeon) and one substitute (D. Smith) do not even make the 26 would tend to indicate a couple of the changes may be due to injuries. The game has totally changed since the new rules were introduced and speed and stamina have now much greater significance rather than having teak tough defenders in the Niall Daly, Conor Hussey mold. The new game suits some players and maybe not some others. Is this one of the reasons why there has been so many changes? There is no point if having detailed trackers on peoples backs unless you take note of what the data is telling you as well as what you see with your own eyes. Interesting to see that Niall Moyna (Professor of Health and Human Performance at DCU) was in the Louth camp last weekend. No doubt his work has had an important impact.
Best of luck to the team and management tomorrow and to all of the injured players. Safe travelling to all supporters.

"Come on the Rossies". We need a much improved performance!

letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 737 - 16/05/2025 10:09:22    2609969

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Replying To Rossfan93:  "Diarmuid not injured as far as I'm aware. I'd imagine there will be 2 changes to the starting team on the day as is the norm now. Diarmuid you imagine would come in along with maybe Neary or Cunnane. Very risky strategy but time will tell!

I do think Declan kenny is a terrific footballer, would liked to have seen him get more game time in the league and be pushing for championship now. I know he's young and will get plenty of game time in the years to come."
Is this Doran's team or Davy's as I understand there was a young addition to the Burke household during the week???

Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 2303 - 16/05/2025 10:25:00    2609976

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we are one of the worst for conceeding two pointers. it clearly shows we have not adapted to the new game. if these players/mgt don't put up their performances for the remaining of the championship, another disappointing season will have passed by for a such a talented team.

hontherossie (Roscommon) - Posts: 126 - 16/05/2025 11:26:21    2609997

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Replying To letsgetgoing:  "Do not have the inside track but surprised to see seven changes either by design or injury.
OUT: Pearse Frost, Ruaidhri Fallon, Colm Neary, Shane Cunnane, Ultan Harney, Diarmuid Murtagh and Cian McKeon.
IN: Senan Lambe, Ronan Daly, John McManus, Keith Doyle, Dylan Ruane, Conor Hand and Daire Cregg. The fact that 3 starters (R. Fallon, U.Harney, C. McKeon) and one substitute (D. Smith) do not even make the 26 would tend to indicate a couple of the changes may be due to injuries. The game has totally changed since the new rules were introduced and speed and stamina have now much greater significance rather than having teak tough defenders in the Niall Daly, Conor Hussey mold. The new game suits some players and maybe not some others. Is this one of the reasons why there has been so many changes? There is no point if having detailed trackers on peoples backs unless you take note of what the data is telling you as well as what you see with your own eyes. Interesting to see that Niall Moyna (Professor of Health and Human Performance at DCU) was in the Louth camp last weekend. No doubt his work has had an important impact.
Best of luck to the team and management tomorrow and to all of the injured players. Safe travelling to all supporters.

"Come on the Rossies". We need a much improved performance!"
Ultan Harney played for Clan last night

D.Hyde (Roscommon) - Posts: 270 - 16/05/2025 11:55:26    2610010

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Just looking at the team for Killarney and it looks like the deckchairs have been rearranged nicely. Wonder if there are any lifeboats on standby??

Rossieforever (Roscommon) - Posts: 103 - 16/05/2025 13:32:40    2610030

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Replying To letsgetgoing:  "Do not have the inside track but surprised to see seven changes either by design or injury.
OUT: Pearse Frost, Ruaidhri Fallon, Colm Neary, Shane Cunnane, Ultan Harney, Diarmuid Murtagh and Cian McKeon.
IN: Senan Lambe, Ronan Daly, John McManus, Keith Doyle, Dylan Ruane, Conor Hand and Daire Cregg. The fact that 3 starters (R. Fallon, U.Harney, C. McKeon) and one substitute (D. Smith) do not even make the 26 would tend to indicate a couple of the changes may be due to injuries. The game has totally changed since the new rules were introduced and speed and stamina have now much greater significance rather than having teak tough defenders in the Niall Daly, Conor Hussey mold. The new game suits some players and maybe not some others. Is this one of the reasons why there has been so many changes? There is no point if having detailed trackers on peoples backs unless you take note of what the data is telling you as well as what you see with your own eyes. Interesting to see that Niall Moyna (Professor of Health and Human Performance at DCU) was in the Louth camp last weekend. No doubt his work has had an important impact.
Best of luck to the team and management tomorrow and to all of the injured players. Safe travelling to all supporters.

"Come on the Rossies". We need a much improved performance!"
I'm not saying this about all the players that have been changed but some clearly weren't up to standard that day in Salthill. As you say others probably down to injury.

I think Moyna has been on Brennans ticket from the start. Great to have I'd say and shows the ambition of Louth getting him. Players need some engine in them now.

I'd love to see them give Kerry a rattle and try and get the year back on track. It's a team we owe one to as well!

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 102 - 16/05/2025 14:25:14    2610046

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When I rang my hotel a while ago they informed me that there is a half marathon in Killarney tomorrow ( morning?) which will result in the Muckross Road being CLOSED for a while. Several hotels and B&B's on this road. Not sure what time the race starts/ finishes at, but there is likely to be some backed-up traffic congestion in the town. Rossies making the long trip down might need to get on the road early to ensure that they get to the match on time. Pity it was not a later kick-off.

letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 737 - 16/05/2025 15:50:35    2610069

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Replying To letsgetgoing:  "When I rang my hotel a while ago they informed me that there is a half marathon in Killarney tomorrow ( morning?) which will result in the Muckross Road being CLOSED for a while. Several hotels and B&B's on this road. Not sure what time the race starts/ finishes at, but there is likely to be some backed-up traffic congestion in the town. Rossies making the long trip down might need to get on the road early to ensure that they get to the match on time. Pity it was not a later kick-off."
Tut, Tut. There's no kick off tomorrow in Killarney.
You might find a Throw in......

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2103 - 16/05/2025 16:03:18    2610077

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Replying To letsgetgoing:  "When I rang my hotel a while ago they informed me that there is a half marathon in Killarney tomorrow ( morning?) which will result in the Muckross Road being CLOSED for a while. Several hotels and B&B's on this road. Not sure what time the race starts/ finishes at, but there is likely to be some backed-up traffic congestion in the town. Rossies making the long trip down might need to get on the road early to ensure that they get to the match on time. Pity it was not a later kick-off."
3,000 race competitors. 10k race starts at 9.30am. Half marathon starts at 8.00pm.

letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 737 - 16/05/2025 16:39:36    2610088

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Mayo U20s beaten by a point by Louth in the All Ireland semi final. As with the Connacht Final v Roscommon, Mayo impressive up front but very open at the back. Louth ran through their Defence at times. Roscommon might well have been there playing the wee county last night. The disallowing of the Roscommon goal in injury time in the Connacht Final for an alleged square ball is as bad a refereeing decision as you'll see all Summer.

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2409 - 17/05/2025 05:31:18    2610147

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Replying To endgame:  "Mayo U20s beaten by a point by Louth in the All Ireland semi final. As with the Connacht Final v Roscommon, Mayo impressive up front but very open at the back. Louth ran through their Defence at times. Roscommon might well have been there playing the wee county last night. The disallowing of the Roscommon goal in injury time in the Connacht Final for an alleged square ball is as bad a refereeing decision as you'll see all Summer."
Connacht Council Refs eh!!

Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 2303 - 17/05/2025 08:54:07    2610161

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Replying To endgame:  "Mayo U20s beaten by a point by Louth in the All Ireland semi final. As with the Connacht Final v Roscommon, Mayo impressive up front but very open at the back. Louth ran through their Defence at times. Roscommon might well have been there playing the wee county last night. The disallowing of the Roscommon goal in injury time in the Connacht Final for an alleged square ball is as bad a refereeing decision as you'll see all Summer."
Jesus time to let it go. Underage is a development competition. Great if you win it out but not the b all. Get a few players who can make an impact at senior…that's the key. I could write a book on referee decisions…we all have soon stories .

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11574 - 17/05/2025 09:08:59    2610163

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Umpire called it.
Tyrone will be expected to be back to back u20 champs there really doing something right

OhtobeARossie (Roscommon) - Posts: 1795 - 17/05/2025 09:37:02    2610168

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Replying To endgame:  "Mayo U20s beaten by a point by Louth in the All Ireland semi final. As with the Connacht Final v Roscommon, Mayo impressive up front but very open at the back. Louth ran through their Defence at times. Roscommon might well have been there playing the wee county last night. The disallowing of the Roscommon goal in injury time in the Connacht Final for an alleged square ball is as bad a refereeing decision as you'll see all Summer."
Weren't that impressive up front, missed some big goals chances last night, got two against Roscommon that proved a difference. Just 14 scores in total from 30 shots on goal. Some Mayo posters won't like to hear this especially the lad who plays low level GAA and soccer but fatigue was a big factor last night but it was the case for both teams playing in the current weather we are experiencing will likely effect all senior teams in action this weekend also and teams should be glad to get a two week break between games.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 444 - 17/05/2025 13:37:30    2610210

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Jesus time to let it go. Underage is a development competition. Great if you win it out but not the b all. Get a few players who can make an impact at senior…that's the key. I could write a book on referee decisions…we all have soon stories ."
Exactly, I wouldn't dwell on it at all. In fairness I thought Mayo were the better team over the 60 mins. The main thing is to get as many players through to the senior team and build from there. We've had plenty of decisions go against us over the years but we also has decisions go for us. I remember we played Cavan in Pearse Park in the U21s around 2012, can't remember exactly what year it was. But I remember thinking the ref did Cavan that day. If memory serves me right it was a Meath ref and the Cavan lads felt he was biased against them. They weren't too far wrong. Anyway, here's hoping we put in a really strong performance today and hopefully build momentum and confidence levels for Meath in 2 weeks and see where that takes us. Ros Comáin abú

ComainRos (Roscommon) - Posts: 150 - 17/05/2025 13:42:24    2610212

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "Weren't that impressive up front, missed some big goals chances last night, got two against Roscommon that proved a difference. Just 14 scores in total from 30 shots on goal. Some Mayo posters won't like to hear this especially the lad who plays low level GAA and soccer but fatigue was a big factor last night but it was the case for both teams playing in the current weather we are experiencing will likely effect all senior teams in action this weekend also and teams should be glad to get a two week break between games."
Forwards didn't perform to their best last night but that happens at underage. There is talent there though. Tom Lydon has been one to watch here in south Mayo for a while. Beirne and Hurley likewise. There are no guarantees so we will just have to wait and see. I feel too many people over analyze underage players.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11574 - 17/05/2025 14:19:41    2610219

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2 point frees are an abomination on our game

Ross1 (Roscommon) - Posts: 16 - 17/05/2025 15:13:15    2610230

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Replying To Ross1:  "2 point frees are an abomination on our game"
Quit moaning lol I don't like either but Kerry well on top too muc going backwards with roscommon

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 705 - 17/05/2025 16:03:57    2610238

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Look no one was expecting miracles but another disappointing performance. Thought they did well in the first half, plenty of effort but Kerry weren't on it at all. Our signature second half collapse again. You could say the heat got to them but then this had been happening since the low temperatures of March. Can someone tell me what our strategy is for trying to win a game? How are we so slow in all our attacking play? A classic moment was when John Mc brilliantly disposed the Kerry man on our line, you'd think move it quick up the field but we moved it at a snails pace and then sideways to allow Kerry to get back. Our forwards look like they are zapped of confidence. Knocked over the two pointers when Kerry had completely took the foot off the gas. Very hard for the backs to keep repelling attacks when we are getting cleaned out in midfield or our own attacks come to nothing and we under the cosh again.

I'm at a loss to know what we are trying to do offensively. I don't mind losing a game but there is no progress, nothing changes.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 102 - 17/05/2025 16:21:45    2610244

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