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Galway Football thread - 5 Like(s)
Replying To galwayfball: "We are Israels 2nd biggest trading partner. So obviously Loads of companies have links to Israel
Allianz parent company was specifically name in the UN Special Rapporteurs report as being complicit in genocide. If these other companies you are all mentioning have links to Israel but have not been named as complicit in genocide by the UN you are not comparing like with like.
Several people have said this and answered the question as to why Allianz yet they are ignored and many of you just keep naming other companies with links to Israel but have not been named in the report.
Even if according to yourself they are the same. They are in fact not and its safe to assume the Special Rapporteur has probably done more research than you
I've no problem with players refusing to be seen to promote Allianz. I've also no problem with players being fine with it
I look forward to everyone continuing to name companies not named by the UN as complicit in genocide and asking why not them despite being told why several times." Give it a break will you. We are here to talk about Galwag football
Galway456 (National) - 26/01/2026 22:05:14
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To martyW: "any updates from Fridays nights meeting on this years championship structures?" The 5 amalgamations were given unanimous approval, St Loman's/Shamrocks, Tyrellspass/Moate, Tubberclair/Tang, The Downs/Kinnegad/Killucan and Athlone/Garrycastle, should break up the Caulry monopoly.
iarmhiabu (National) - 26/01/2026 16:58:42
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Carlow GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Great start in both codes last weekend well done to both sides. Two more wins for our hurlers should gaurentee safety, it wont be easy but very doable. I see Chris Nolan has been announced as team captain
Delighted with our footballers yesterday they were full value for the win
Much credit to the managment as they got the team selection spot on and made plenty of impactful subs at the right time. It was great to see so many new faces from last year contributing which is important to freshen things up. The return of Ruth at midfield was I didnt see coming but worked a treat as he bossed midfield and brought a real presence especially in the air. Chris Blake was a constant threat throughtout and shpuld add a lot of scores going forward. The 4 League debutants McCarron, Bolger and two Roche brothers all did excellant and will only improve the more games they play. The kickouts were excellent in tricky conditions (& best of luck to McCarron in the Sigurson QF this week), Niall Roche scored a top class goal after a deep run and Bolger popping up with a point from half back. All our 6 starting forwards got on the scoresheet and 2-16 is a good return worthy of winning most div 4 games. Conor Doyle for me was man of the match again, and we had a serious bench to draw from when needed.
The mood in the camp must be very positive after a win like that, our first win away from Antrim in 8 years and off the back 4 consecutive wins we are in a briliant position going in to Saturday. The pressure is on Wicklow and Antrim now amd neither one will have it easy this weekend. I notice Kevin Quinn didnt play last Sunday if he is carrying a knock he is a big loss for the Wicklow attack. DCP pitch looks to be in excellent shape which should suit our pacy guys next weekend, a win this weekend would be an incredable start and a draw would be decent too, hopefully the lads recover, prepare and pick up from where they left off and importantly a big crowd of Carlow support turn up.
Carlowrising (National) - 26/01/2026 15:32:30
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Dublin's own sponsor is not a million miles away from similar connection to company that landed Allianz in trouble, it seems.
BarneyGrant (National) - 26/01/2026 13:47:49
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "If you head to Ballyshannon on Sunday he might answer your question if you put it to it." Well Ballyshannon is just an hour up the road from me, but no I'll be in Castlebar with the Dubs. I would genuinely like to hear his thoughts on P Clifford's role in the game, Paudie had 76 possessions in the game and wasn't turned over once, now in fairness the vast majority of these possessions were passive lateral passes but he also had time to thread through a handful of insightful passes to the inside line which hurt Donegal.
Maybe with D Clifford, O'Shea, Geaney etc there were just too many fires to put out and as Paudie was staying outside the 45, Jim was happy to leave him alone?
sligo joe (National) - 26/01/2026 14:05:17
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Was McGuinness Right? - 2 Like(s)
Replying To tomsmith: "Tomsmith here
As a senior Hoganstand poster I feel that I am the correct type of person to pose the question was James Mc Guinness correct in how he answered a Journalist question after the Dublin Victory
James Mc Guinness was asked if Donegal can win an All Ireland with a Zoned defence or will the have to change . He replied we played the last 25 minutes Zonally I dont have an opinion YOU GUYS HAVE THE OPINIONS . Their is loads of opions out their ect ect .. He added I dont listen to them , most havent coached at inter County level , most havent stood on a side line , most havent won anything as a coach .. He ended by we will decide what is right and we wont be listening to anyone else ..
What do you think of James Mc Guinness reply was it ???" Are you misspelling his first name out of a passive-aggressive dislike of the man?
Commodore (National) - 27/01/2026 10:03:57
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Replying To supermon: "Yeah I do try my best to stay away from organisations that do have those kind of links, but like you say, it's practically impossible. Especially when no laws seem to have been broken.
But it is another thing to be sponsored by someone whose global arm has been specifically mentioned in this way in a UN report. Like we can choose who sponsors us. Whatever about being their customer.
So no I disagree with the premise of your argument. What you describe is not the same.
Plus if the GAA pulled sponsorship is sends a message about integrity and values. Values I thought the GAA had. But unfortunately I seemed to have been mistaken. Remember, this is about GENOCIDE. Think about that. I'm not saying that Allianz Ireland had any part to play in it, but they do have connections to a global arm that was mentioned in a report about the funding of that genocide. UEFA and other soccer clubs weren't long dropping Russian sponsors in 2022. Please explain to me if this situation is different?
Like we can all have a pint and place a bet down in Paddy Power, but would it be right for GAA to have alcohol or betting sponsorship?" Very well put Supermon, there is a world of difference between being a purchaser of a product and a sponsorship deal. Sponsorship involves and certainly broadcasts very publicly a mutual respect for each others values and ethics.
sligo joe (National) - 26/01/2026 21:30:09
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To eoinog: "I don't ever remember coming on this forum and stiring the pot. If I wanted to stir the pot I would have said it was a Kerry free 100% but I actually said it was never a free, and I also said that the clock on the TV didn't restart soon enough when the free was kicked in.
I still say it wasn't a square ball." Well you can say it all you like but the fact of the matter is that the Kerry player was in the square and stayed there before and after the ball was kicked. If he was outside the square when the ball was kicked then the goal is legitimate but he wasn't. Its as clear to see on the TV. If you still think its not a square ball then there is no hope for you I'm afraid.
ComainRos (National) - 26/01/2026 22:37:31
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "The issue itself or him not being interviewed with ad?
Its obvious that someone outside the panel is pushing this. It is untenable situation regardless of issue.
There's this infantile notion that if you follow a sports team they have an obligation to agree with you on foreign and domestic policy!
Its something that has dragged down certain soccer clubs. The political line enforced by fans or club directors clearly interferes with how the team functions as a team.
I dont think any Dublin GAA person wants that or to turn into a flagship for anyone. Needs to be nipped in bud otherwise there will be another item on agenda." Ah its just it was reported that Ger Brennan was refusing to be interviewed in front of an allianz banner but then Ger comes out and says he does nt know where the story came from and he is in the dark. Neither manager was interviewed in front of any adverts but was nt the managers decisions seemingly. The whole saga is becoming comical.
brayballer (National) - 26/01/2026 19:16:27
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Jeez the situation in Minnesota is going from bad to worse.
The administration telling the people to suspend reality, and disbelieve what they can clearly see with their own eyes is staggering.
History will not look kindly on any of them.
Lockjaw (National) - 26/01/2026 19:45:02
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To rorysboys: "Strange enough interview to be honest. I'm a big fan of Jim's but it got me thinking. Do you really need to win an all Ireland or be a successful coach or manager for jim to trust you. Maybe with Neil and colm Anthony still there and luke Barrett gone proves this..." Was Luke Barrett any addition? I hear this statement that he's a great coach but he was late getting involved with Loughmacrory so how much impact did he have in their championship win. He had some of the best minor teams we've ever produced at county level and only won an Ulster League title. Jim must not regard him either as a top coach or he'd still be there. If he achieves something with Derry then yes, he'll have proved himself but for now I'm not so sure.
I also think Jim doesn't like the question of Rory and how much of the 2012 win was down to Rory. I think if Donegal win it again under Jim he'll want it in his own right to put that 2012 question to bed. Jim will be happy to coach the team how he sees it and I'm delighted to see him do so and long may it continue. I thought his interview and remarks about the 25 final was spot on and well overdue.
Tir Conaill Abu (National) - 26/01/2026 19:52:29
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To rorysboys: "Strange enough interview to be honest. I'm a big fan of Jim's but it got me thinking. Do you really need to win an all Ireland or be a successful coach or manager for jim to trust you. Maybe with Neil and colm Anthony still there and luke Barrett gone proves this..." Jim was making a fair point, a bunch of sports journalists are now butt hurt by him dismissing podcast or newspaper tactical feedback. Since Saturday night's post match press conference, a lot of them have been happily sticking the boot-in to Jim at every opportunity, taking his comments out of context at will.
The level of arrogance by some of these people, many of whom have no experience coaching at a high level, basically questioning an All Ireland level manager on his tactics after the first League match of the year in January.
The buzz statements in recent weeks has been about Zonal defense being redundant based on the All Ireland final, but that doesn't explain why Donegal lost that final, there were a number of factors, but mainly that opening 15 minutes is where it all went wrong and that was more about midfield and kickouts and maybe team selection.
I fail to see justification for journalists who did poor match analysis, to be butt hurt and vindictive towards Jim McGuinness for not listening to their perspective.
Commodore (National) - 26/01/2026 20:30:32
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Two-Point Winners After The Hooter - 1 Like(s)
Replying To gaa.88: "The scoreboard in the ground showed a few seconds more left than tg4. The person in charge of the hooter is a designated neutral timekeeper or fourth official. The hooter goes after the official time is up.Nothing sinister or unfairness happened with the hooter." There was 5 seconds left on the clock in the ground when the ref stopped it. Anyway, it's a very messy way to end a game, it may or may not have any impact on whether we survive or not but it surely needs adjusting. It has brought unnecessary controversy for officials and it's only the first round of the league!!
D.Hyde (National) - 26/01/2026 20:40:26
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To hunting: "I am very worried about this year. Galway seem to be finding a new group of young lads, Dublin are flying it everyone back and looking a good bet for a leinster final win. There just so much doom and gloom around at the minute. We are all wondering where our next stars are going to come from,along with that we are losing Ryan(29/30 years old), Mac the same age and Rory going travelling 27/28 years old, along with our best player Chin is now 33. Are we starting into the abyess? I hope not but it not looking good lads. You can't fault any of the young lads on the panel because they are putting in a great effort.but some of the forward and lads on the panel last weekend would struggle to make the Martins team. We just need a steady year and some success underage from somewhere and find 2 or 3 new players and then maybe next year we have Rory and a few back. We really are at a crossroads genuinely and it looks like going only one way at the minute." I don't see it like that to be honest.
Yes we've lost some great players in the last few years but ask yourself this.
Was mogie any better than Cian Byrne at his age?
Was matt o Hanlon better than Foley?
Granted we were very fortunate that chinner, jippo, Rory and Mac all came along around the same time and they're all special players but what makes them special?
Jippo is a great leader. What's stopping Clarke, Whelan etc. Becoming that?
Rory and Mac are oozing talent. So are Cian Byrne and Simon Roche. You could argue they're more prolific than Rory was at that age. There's only one Mac, but I'd argue the game has moved on from that type of player.
Chin is a superb athlete, but was a pretty rough hurler when he was Jack Redmond's age.
If we can get good games into these lads, develop a bit of confidence and momentum, a good plan to get the best out of them and everyone chipping in they can improve a lot.
Don't forget all the great players we've lost were hammered by Limerick in 14 and blown away by Kilkenny in 15. They didn't start to come good until 17 consistently.
Dublin are actually a good blueprint. They've possibly two players that would make the cork, tipp, Limerick or even Clare team. But they're athletic, disciplined and extremely well organized. That makes them a very very effective team. What's stopping us doing that when on paper I'd say we have more talent to work with.
Doylerwex (National) - 26/01/2026 21:12:15
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "No point putting out the old guard v Offaly or Waterford.
Start them v Cork and Kilkenny.
What about E Niland, J Rabbitte, C Whelan Full Forward line
J Fleming, R Burke, A Niland half forward line
Lee and C Mannion midfield
That's a decent front 8" what about letting the management select the team?
they're the ones who know what's going on.
SixtiesKid (National) - 26/01/2026 17:23:50
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To eoinog: "I don't ever remember coming on this forum and stiring the pot. If I wanted to stir the pot I would have said it was a Kerry free 100% but I actually said it was never a free, and I also said that the clock on the TV didn't restart soon enough when the free was kicked in.
I still say it wasn't a square ball." Still say that then you clearly don't understand the square ball rule.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 26/01/2026 23:48:09
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Hopefully this article encourages some people to go up Sunday, its a beautiful part of our country!
THE MAN BEHIND THE WIRE: Down's unique hurling charm and spirit - Offaly Live https://share.google/tqjNkN2kv9TheMvwE
Viking66 (National) - 27/01/2026 07:10:19
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To marty234: "Hi Sligojoe you have to understand zonal defending is not going man to man. Armagh didn't pick up sean o shea. They got criticised. Tyrone pushed out on paudie Clifford and o shea and did good job but left serious space inside for David Clifford. They were criticised then for not doubling up on David.
Donegal man mark the main threat ie David Clifford in this case and then went zonal with the rest.
You can't change your whole defensive set up in a final when you haven't done the other all year. You have to trust it. Our big problem in final was getting our hands on the ball. Our defence caused kerry serious problems when we got that possession. If he'd have marked paudie pundits would have been saying why was gavin white (motm) not picked up or joe o connor. Id argue they did more damage than paudie in the final.
I'd make the point it's a lot of expert pundits having a go at Jim rather than stating the actual and the consequences if we did go man to man on Paudie Clifford. Lazy analysis in my opinion.
Jim will know himself where we fell short. In my opinion it's about getting more primary possession from the restarts than your opposition. You starve the opponent of possession." "You can't change your whole defensive set up in a final when you haven't done the other all year." - is it not on Jim though to have had a plan B in place to at least try when it was clear as day plan A wasn't working? Fail to prepare and all that.
TrueBlue35 (National) - 27/01/2026 09:48:08
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "Fair play to Leitrim (and Roscommon). They both gave as good as they got in these away games. Draws would have been fairer results in each game. I expected both teams to get hockeyed, but that did not happen. Onwards and upwards, now." You were wrong again thanks so much.
Onwards and downwards for Roscommon you mean please thank you again.
bláthach (National) - 27/01/2026 10:00:31
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Was McGuinness Right? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "Are you misspelling his first name out of a passive-aggressive dislike of the man?" Doubt it. He can't spell loads of other words either.
Viking66 (National) - 27/01/2026 10:30:25
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