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All Ireland Football Final 2020 - Dublin V Mayo

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Replying To tonguey: "Were you ever told to ask a woman her age is insulting?? So I refuse to tell you my age darlin" Look love, I was told to avoid women who called themselves "tonguey'. Over and out. avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1990 - 16/12/2020 15:34:52 2322910 Link
Replying To republicofcloone: "Oh he's from Dublin, he's always the commentators for their games, no criticism of their negative play from him!" Darragh Moloney's father is from Offaly. MicktheMiller (Offaly) - Posts: 421 - 16/12/2020 15:42:02 2322916 Link
Lads Roy Curtis is an absolute dose in my opinion. Not wanting to insult any Dublin Gaels but anyone who thinks he is a credible writer should have a word with themselves. TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8368 - 16/12/2020 15:45:11 2322918 Link
Replying To tonguey: "Were you ever told to ask a woman her age is insulting?? So I refuse to tell you my age darlin" Are you allowed access to your phone during school hours?? You won't be able to focus on your lessons if you're getting your kicks in HS. avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1990 - 16/12/2020 15:49:08 2322920 Link
Replying To avonali: "Look love, I was told to avoid women who called themselves "tonguey'. Over and out." I'll agree that's a good one!! Well agree on that the creeler (Cavan) - Posts: 512 - 16/12/2020 15:59:49 2322922 Link
Replying To TheFlaker: "Lads Roy Curtis is an absolute dose in my opinion. Not wanting to insult any Dublin Gaels but anyone who thinks he is a credible writer should have a word with themselves." He swallowed the thesaurus and the dictionary and makes for hilarious reading, the Himalayas shuddered in anticipation when those brave warriors of Dublin who voluntarily give their hard pressed time in exchange for very little reward came up against a rampant and doughty opponent such as Longford in the neutral citadel of Croke Park and stormed the ramparts of the Longford backline...that is similar to the type of guff he makes up. republicofcloone (Leitrim) - Posts: 375 - 16/12/2020 16:05:15 2322925 Link
Replying To republicofcloone: "He swallowed the thesaurus and the dictionary and makes for hilarious reading, the Himalayas shuddered in anticipation when those brave warriors of Dublin who voluntarily give their hard pressed time in exchange for very little reward came up against a rampant and doughty opponent such as Longford in the neutral citadel of Croke Park and stormed the ramparts of the Longford backline...that is similar to the type of guff he makes up." That's not a bad parody...lol avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1990 - 16/12/2020 16:13:38 2322927 Link
Replying To CiarraiMick: "Oh I can see your point Pericles. I'm not putting Mayo down at all. As a matter of fact I have great time for this Mayo team for their heart courage and stubbornness. I was just pointing out what I see as an inconsistency with them. However yes you could be right about trying to peak at the right time. Also of course the qualifiers can be a hard trail. We in Kerry know only too well struggling through back door on a few occasions before bursting into life at the right time. I'm sorry if you think I was belittling Mayo cos I certainly was not. I have too much respect for them for that." I didn't think that at all Mick, no worries. Mayo sailed very close to the wind on a number of occasions until their performance levels picked up, but that was a calculated gamble they had to take in order to arrive at form for the tougher games, rather purely erratic inconsistency . Kerry haven't taken the scenic route too often, but I remember 2009 and the games v Longford and Sligo which ye scraped through. But that was also the year ye gave the Dubs the 17 point thrashing... the last one they took off anyone ahead of Saturday:) Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 16/12/2020 16:16:32 2322930 Link
Replying To republicofcloone: "Oh he's from Dublin, he's always the commentators for their games, no criticism of their negative play from him!" Yeah was thinking he was a dub alright when his commentary on there games just put the tv on mute between him and Dolan and Whelan theyd turn off Dublin even more than we already are hahaha Irishcelt (Wicklow) - Posts: 149 - 16/12/2020 16:28:57 2322937 Link
Just looking back on 2016 wasn't it a travesty mayo didn't win to score 15 points and hold Dublin to 9 was incredible jaysas even if they only scored one Own goal instead of two how different the gaa landscape would be now they probably would of went on to win in 17 too and therefore given the rest of the contenteders great hope that Dublin isn't unbeatable.. of course Dublin would of won a couple in the meantime but they would be seen as just one of the top contenders going into every years championship with the likes of Mayo Kerry Tyrone donegal etc. Not the unstoppable force they became. " them bloody own goals eah " Irishcelt (Wicklow) - Posts: 149 - 16/12/2020 16:37:05 2322939 Link
Replying To Galway9801: "For my money Darragh Maloney is the only GAA commentator who seems to actually get excited watching matches anymore." 100% agree. From a Donegal POV if I watch highlights back, the commentary on the 2012 final is mediocre at best. Whereas Maloney's commentary of the 2014 semi-final is absolutely fantastic, even early doors when the Dubs were well on top and there was a feeling the game might run away from Donegal, Maloney still had excitement in his voice. Then he lost it all together when we got our goals haha. He should be the number 1 commentator on RTE for the football matches in my view, far better than Canning or Morrissey. JoeSoap (Donegal) - Posts: 1432 - 16/12/2020 17:11:01 2322948 Link
Replying To tonguey: "They struggled against the only decent team they came up against- Galway and they were not great either." Galway played Mayo man for man in the league game the few weeks before and it didn't go well. What makes Galway a decent team is that they didn't make the same mistake in Salthill and were able to adapt to be more defensive. The Dubs will defend in numbers (like everyone else) but won't set up to be defensive. So whatever way it goes on Saturday it won't be like the Connacht final unless Horan has a complete change of philosophy and Mayo set up to try to keep the score down. That won't happen... better to die with your boots on having played your own game. The fact that the Dubs have hockeyed everyone else up to this and so many expect the same again on Saturday oddly takes a lot of pressure off Mayo allowing the team to simply concentrate on themselves. Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 16/12/2020 17:34:54 2322957 Link
Hard to assess completely without bias....But I will give it a try. We saw 3 big shocks this year. Cork beating Kerry Tipp beating Cork. Cavan beating Donegal. Could Mayo beat Dublin and if so, where would it rank in relation to these 3 shocks? On the one hand, Mayo are seasoned and have been around the block when it comes to playing the Dubs and putting it up to them too. 2017 was the last time this happened. Mayo on their own merit are formidable, aside from their record against Dublin. On the other hand, Mayo's recent trouncing by Dublin (last year), is a more honest yardstick of form for 2020. Dublin's strength and conditioning has gone through the roof again this year. Couple this with their ability to score on every attack and you cannot really look beyond them. But I am going to for the craic. Mayo to win Sam in 2020 Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3846 - 16/12/2020 18:01:50 2322961 Link
I don't get this opinion that no hill will be an advantage to Mayo...utter crap. The Hill has been 50/50 in finals between Mayo and Dublin. I think Mayo fans actually outnumbered the Dubs on possibly one or two occasions.... So it's the same for both teams, no fans, just the field and a ball. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11553 - 16/12/2020 18:56:19 2322974 Link
Replying To Pericles: "I didn't think that at all Mick, no worries. Mayo sailed very close to the wind on a number of occasions until their performance levels picked up, but that was a calculated gamble they had to take in order to arrive at form for the tougher games, rather purely erratic inconsistency . Kerry haven't taken the scenic route too often, but I remember 2009 and the games v Longford and Sligo which ye scraped through. But that was also the year ye gave the Dubs the 17 point thrashing... the last one they took off anyone ahead of Saturday:)" Oh I remember 09 well Pericles and the Sligo game in particular we were blessed Had to save a last minute penalty to scrape a win. Looking forward to game now sat eve although I would love to be at it like most supporters. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3896 - 16/12/2020 19:17:45 2322986 Link
Obviously I want Mayo to win (I think they will) but in fairness to both Dublin and Mayo I'm hoping for decent conditions underfoot and a dry wind free evening. Hope that whatever the result nobody is talking about the referee or bad decisions afterwards. We all need a good footballing final and may the best team (Mayo) win. ponga (Mayo) - Posts: 658 - 16/12/2020 19:58:01 2322996 Link
Replying To Pericles: "Galway played Mayo man for man in the league game the few weeks before and it didn't go well. What makes Galway a decent team is that they didn't make the same mistake in Salthill and were able to adapt to be more defensive. The Dubs will defend in numbers (like everyone else) but won't set up to be defensive. So whatever way it goes on Saturday it won't be like the Connacht final unless Horan has a complete change of philosophy and Mayo set up to try to keep the score down. That won't happen... better to die with your boots on having played your own game. The fact that the Dubs have hockeyed everyone else up to this and so many expect the same again on Saturday oddly takes a lot of pressure off Mayo allowing the team to simply concentrate on themselves." I still think there is pressure on Mayo to win an All Ireland and also on Horan seeing as he has got a second chance. Dublin are in their first year of new manager and are going into this without some of the team that done the 5 in a row so I think the players will feel some pressure but it won't be like last year. In someways it's a fresh start. Mayo have some fresh players too which if anything probably strengthens their panel so I would see it as somewhat of a meeting of familiar faces with some strangers thrown in the mix. Cannot see there being too much in it in the end either way and Mayo have every chance. Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2313 - 16/12/2020 20:45:11 2323009 Link
Replying To ponga: "Obviously I want Mayo to win (I think they will) but in fairness to both Dublin and Mayo I'm hoping for decent conditions underfoot and a dry wind free evening. Hope that whatever the result nobody is talking about the referee or bad decisions afterwards. We all need a good footballing final and may the best team (Mayo) win." I hope he's so bad to the Dubs he has to flee the planet after! We could do with getting back some karma! Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 16/12/2020 20:54:52 2323012 Link
Replying To Dubh_linn: "I still think there is pressure on Mayo to win an All Ireland and also on Horan seeing as he has got a second chance. Dublin are in their first year of new manager and are going into this without some of the team that done the 5 in a row so I think the players will feel some pressure but it won't be like last year. In someways it's a fresh start. Mayo have some fresh players too which if anything probably strengthens their panel so I would see it as somewhat of a meeting of familiar faces with some strangers thrown in the mix. Cannot see there being too much in it in the end either way and Mayo have every chance." Probably fitting that the two top teams of the decade see it out. ponga (Mayo) - Posts: 658 - 16/12/2020 21:04:34 2323013 Link
3 or 4 to 1 in a two horse race Dubh-linn and every pundit tipping the Dubs, so no pressure from those quarters. How many Dubs supporters genuinely expect their team to lose? I know plenty of Mayo supporters who think the team can win, but none who think it's the likely outcome, so no pressure there either. As for neutrals, most of them just feel sorry for us having to have our Christmas dinners flavoured by the bitter aftertaste of a hiding. The players themselves will have their own expectations but no one else's burden to carry. Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 16/12/2020 21:43:08 2323024 Link