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ONdeDITCH (Limerick) - Posts: 640 - 15/11/2020 19:59:19 2309575 Link 1 |
Well done to Limerick today, we beat a very good team today who I'd fancy to win next week against Tipp or Clare. Waterford work really really hard like all Cahills teams do. People on hear disappointed about not winning by 10 points plus have to realise it won't always work like that as the teams get better the further we go. We didn't play well today but when that happened in 2019 we lost those matches so today for me it was a sign of maturity to come through with a win. As for the semi-final we are back now where we want to be and I fully expect Limerick at their best as we go to make up for last years no show v KK.- the real championship is only starting next week when the good teams start clashing and that's when a fully focused Limerick will be seen. updwell (Limerick) - Posts: 437 - 15/11/2020 20:01:19 2309576 Link 2 |
Delighted to win another Munster. As I previously posted Cahill is a serious manager and has finally brought Waterford back to where they were. He is very similar to Sheedy and streets ahead of anything Waterford had for the last few seasons. Straight talker with no bluster or bull s'''e who puts the team ahead of his own ego. hamstring (Limerick) - Posts: 314 - 15/11/2020 20:47:09 2309628 Link 1 |
Agree with most of what you're saying here. This was a dogfight on a reasonably soft field. The corner forward spots in the second-half appeared to be on very wet ground. Difficult for our pacey full forwards to turn quickly. So yes there was some wayward shooting. Today should be the end of the slow pitches So I would consider this a great win considering we played a very well organised and tough Waterford. However, Waterford had to empty the tank when Limerick certainly have another gear.I do agree that we will have to up our game in two weeks time, but last year's loss to Kilkenny will no doubt have the boys well tuned in. Seeking_silver (Limerick) - Posts: 294 - 15/11/2020 21:28:34 2309663 Link 0 |
Well done Limerick on winning back to back Munster finals and well done Cian Lynch on winning man of the match after burying his uncle during the week. DUALSUPPORT (Limerick) - Posts: 791 - 15/11/2020 22:42:53 2309715 Link 0 |
My two pence on today as an outsider wexico15 (Wexford) - Posts: 2797 - 16/11/2020 01:34:42 2309755 Link 2 |
Congrats to all, ground out the win on a day when we didnt play brilliantly and things didnt go as well in lots of areas. Good to still win when not operating at top level. Think Kielys comment afterward summed it up - 'delighted with result' but didnt mentioned performance. Lots to work on, no complacency can sink in now etc. LimkABU (Limerick) - Posts: 62 - 16/11/2020 09:09:59 2309782 Link 0 |
Delighted that Tipp and Galway got drawn together. We most likely face the winners of that tie but at least one of them will be out at that stage. It will be very tough for Tipp to beat Cork, then Galway and then Limerick (I'd be hoping at least) so I'm hoping for a Tipp victory there although only time will tell. Dealer (Limerick) - Posts: 745 - 16/11/2020 09:30:46 2309793 Link 0 |
Yeah totally agree. It will be a massive game regardless but you'd hope the freshness would stand to us coming down the stretch. Would give Clare a bit of a shout against Waterford the next day. Cahill seems like a brilliant manager and another time I definitely would give them the nod to beat clare but the Waterford boys looked absolutely spent after the match yesterday. Now a 6 day turnaround Yes Clare are after 2 games but no way did Wexford give the same level of physicality. Someone mentioned earlier that the lack of goals is a worry. While we have progressed well the last couple of years that's one part of our game that doesn't appear to have developed greatly. In 2018 while we didn't score a goal against the cats but at least around 4 were created. If Gillane catches the ball we have a chance but we don't seem to be working a running goal opportunity. A standout one for me is that one against Cork 2018 where Flanagan picked out Lynch. Or the beauty by Peter Casey in lasts year's Munster final. Don't see many of those anymore. Was any opportunity even created at the weekend?. Hopefully it will be in the locker for the next day out. Pat Ryan is a guy that always looks like such a dangerous runner. Watched yesterday's match back there. While sometimes things didn't work out the lads worked their socks off. No doubt they are a group to be proud of. Long may the good days last. Mads (Limerick) - Posts: 220 - 16/11/2020 10:49:19 2309858 Link 1 |
Limerick are still clear favourites to win AI its a golden age for Limerick GAA Two Major titles in 3 weeks. For a period Waterford disrupted the Limerick flow that is one fault of a systems based Hurling Team when its disrupted you need a Plan B quickly but I could never see WF winning they needed Goals and very hard to get those against a Limerick defence although Mike Casey is a big loss as is English. Probably biggest threat to LM is KK who still have huge hunger clooney (Clare) - Posts: 593 - 16/11/2020 11:17:16 2309892 Link 0 |
Well done Limerick on grinding out a win yesterday. Winning a tough battle like that rather than winning comprehensively will serve this time better for the AI series. We drifted somewhat from the process in the third quarter hitting long range shots with the breeze but regained composure for the final quarter to return to the game plan of finding the player in the better position. Lack of goals is a concern but as our half forward line play so deep we rarely have runners creating overlaps so our only threat is if Gillane beats his man one on one. journeyman (Limerick) - Posts: 42 - 16/11/2020 11:41:32 2309920 Link 0 |
Agreed mads, the shooting wasn't quite as accurate as previous games but there was more pressure from Waterford, Waterford done well and are certainly improving. Like KK last year they worked hard got physical and it disrupted our supply down the middle which meant more long range shots and more high ball over our half forward line to full forward line. Problem as I see it is when this happens we only have one target for high ball which is Gillane. When this happens we need to get flannagan or dempsy on sooner. Gillane is fantastic but too much on his own. In fairness I never felt we were going to lose even when they levelled up in the third quarter so to speak, as limerick supporters we are blessed with the panel we have at the moment. So Galway or Tipp again, I really don t mind but I would love to meet Kilkenny again in a final. A real all Ireland is beating Tipp and Kilkenny along the way. jimbob50 (Limerick) - Posts: 83 - 16/11/2020 15:00:38 2310131 Link 0 |
Agree completely.. some great points and very well stated. What must keep John Kiely awake at night is how to handle the full forward line. I would love to see Flanagan start as he disrupts, plunders and pulls defenses apart when he is in there long enough. Mulcahy is a clutch player who comes up with a great head and settling scores When the chips are down. He did it with that unforgettable point in 2018 after Galway got 2 goals. He can also seen time again blocking and hooking in the half back line. How do you NOT start him. Likewise Peter Casey is a sniper and forager who Is ever dangetous and has a tremendous work rate. Maybe he tires in last quarter yesterday and also against a Tipp. Who could blame home. A possible plan for next day is to have Flanagan start and hopefully be a nightmare and bring Casey in to plunder after half time or in 2nd half, A mighty test by a great Waterford team and msnagement yesterday which will surely stand to us going forward. Direct route by avoiding backdoor a big a plus especially for winter hurling . Long may our direct route continue. This is heaven... Come On Ye Boys in Green. PS will be very interesting to see how WF handle Tony Kelly. PatOLogical (Limerick) - Posts: 1193 - 16/11/2020 15:34:05 2310156 Link 0 |
Well in 2018 we beat Tipp, Kilkenny, Cork and the reigning All Ireland Champions
Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 2706 - 16/11/2020 17:24:44 2310246 Link 0 |
One thing to call out is Limerick's achievement in winning back-to-back Munster titles. They should be applauded. Munster hurling is as strong now as it has been in a long time. To win back to backs is some achievement and fair play to them. limerick_lass (Limerick) - Posts: 37 - 16/11/2020 22:27:21 2310444 Link 1 |
Outside of Kilkenny and Tipperary no teams really put the accelerator down and put the games to bed. Galway on Saturday night went 5 up..Kilkenny in that position would immediately up the ante again and look to kill off the opposition. Galway didn't do that. And were surprised Kilkenny took the chance to launch a revival. Silly stuff. Limerick had a chance at 3 points up against Waterford to really push on...they didnt do it. I understand Waterford had a say in that but still. Its an issue which raise its head again. bloodyban (Limerick) - Posts: 1366 - 17/11/2020 09:33:54 2310504 Link 0 |
Did you see the Dublin vs Kilkenny game? KK could have killed it yet let Dublin back into it after building up a huge lead. Likewise, KK did well but Galway let them hang on. Both of those games haven't been ringing endorsements of the greatness of this KK side. Their starting full forward line scored 1 point from play last Saturday, not very good either. KK are good, no doubt, and a game vs them would be very, very close. But it's a fallacy to say this KK side are more ruthless than any of the others. limerick_lass (Limerick) - Posts: 37 - 17/11/2020 12:14:59 2310564 Link 3 |
Hi. Could anyone tell me if clare and tipp win on saturday. Who do Limerick play in da semi? jonnyhogan (Tipperary) - Posts: 54 - 18/11/2020 14:42:59 2311080 Link 0 |
Think a draw has to be made Monday morning.thats my understanding..now it is the Gaa so it might not be all that clear.. CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 1154 - 18/11/2020 15:24:22 2311096 Link 0 |
As far as I know there will be a draw to see who plays who.
skillet (Limerick) - Posts: 776 - 18/11/2020 15:26:55 2311098 Link 0 |