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We should have won in '86 & '90 but didn't, fat lot of good that notion is. Last summer was revenge a little for these, and, don't forget, Cork weren't good enough to lead us at any stage during that match. (Like KK in the AI final v. Limerick.)
Triffic (Galway) - Posts: 151 - 15/02/2023 12:04:32 2458377 Link 2 |
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Caught some ball, used it well, assisted Cooney's goal and also nearly played him in for another. Early days but a great debut. Galwayspur (Offaly) - Posts: 231 - 15/02/2023 12:53:44 2458390 Link 1 |
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I always have a little smile when I start reading the thread after a couple of league matches. I hope most people that follow the thread know that the league is used to try a few new players and game time for regular players who are coming from weaker club teams. The league will not get interesting until the later end but will be a long way off championship pace. Just think back to Pearse Stadium last year when Galway beat Kilkenny(Kilkenny were shocking on the day). Galway supporters thought the All Ireland was theirs(lol). Galway have plenty of choice from number 1 to 7 but from 8-15 to many players tried and tested and unfortunately not up to it on the BIG day. Honestly.. will be lucky to reach an All Ireland semi final this year. Look forward to the replies. Armchairreporter (Galway) - Posts: 81 - 16/02/2023 12:54:27 2458506 Link 3 |
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I didn't meet any supporter last year who thought the All-Ireland was ours. No idea what you're talking about. As supporters, we'd rarely be confident in general given our history. Limerick were the hot favourites for the All-Ireland last year and beating Kilkenny wasn't going to prove much either way regarding our ability to test Limerick. As it happens we gave Limerick a very good challenge in the semi-final (better than I expected) and could have snuck the result only for some wasteful shooting. We'll see where we're at this year once the championship throws in. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2147 - 16/02/2023 13:36:31 2458518 Link 2 |
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On the contrary, I'd say Galway have more choice from no. 8 upwards. Need to bed in a new no. 6 unless Joe Cooney is going to be placed there.
Triffic (Galway) - Posts: 151 - 16/02/2023 14:06:07 2458528 Link 1 |
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10 minutes into the semi final last year, I thought we would run away with it. Gillane especially was on fire and scoring for fun.. On the 70th minute I could barely watch. Galway were excellent for much of the match and could have won it but for some terrible shooting. In the end Our bench won it for us. Lynch coming on brought a bit of panic to Galway, he was double marked leaving space for Reidy who is very accurate from open play. That was the difference between us in the end.. If Galway play to the same standard as you showed that day, with a bit more accuracy then you'll be very close. No one in Limerick would discount your chances or begrudge you if you beat us.. skillet (Limerick) - Posts: 1103 - 16/02/2023 14:15:11 2458531 Link 2 |
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Great win for University Galway last night over UCC in extra time to get to the Fitzgibbon final. Niland scored some monster frees but I thought Tiernan Killeen was outstanding. His first touch and use of the ball is lovely and there just has to be a spot for him in the county half back line. Sets them up for another go at UL on Saturday who will be tough to beat. galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 764 - 17/02/2023 09:51:56 2458612 Link 2 |
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UCG are a fantastic team and with Galway RTC also did very well in the Fitz Cup this year.........both 3rd level Collages are riddled with young Galway talent which is great for the future.
katser (Galway) - Posts: 2431 - 17/02/2023 15:15:46 2458696 Link 2 |
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Just a small correction - they are now called UG. It was UCG in my time there in the 80''s, then in the 90's they changed it to NUIG and now UG. Hopefully that will be the last change of name for a while as I can't keep up with it! lol
tommy k (Galway) - Posts: 3470 - 17/02/2023 20:27:04 2458743 Link 3 |
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I know they have changed both Collages names over and over, but I just acknowledge them as UCG and Galway RTC..... sounds nicer with "Galway " in the name, after all Galway is where these Collages have always been located. Best of luck to UCG in the Final hope they hammer "that crowd"!! katser (Galway) - Posts: 2431 - 18/02/2023 08:11:14 2458763 Link 1 |
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There are Galway players playing for" that crowd" too so best if luck to them as well.
Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 339 - 18/02/2023 11:01:07 2458791 Link 1 |
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I never got over UCG. I still call them that and get corrected by friends of mine that went there all the time.
Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2218 - 18/02/2023 12:24:42 2458816 Link 0 |
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Yes and they are a much bigger, more physical team than UCG (just for katser there!) so lets hope its not a case of " a good big one always beats a good little one"!
tommy k (Galway) - Posts: 3470 - 18/02/2023 12:51:38 2458822 Link 1 |
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My hope was in vain I'm afraid - easily beaten but of course UL have the pick of a lot of counties e.g. Galway, Limerick, Tipp, KK, Cork, Clare and Waterford whereas UG were all Galway apart from one from Clare in the starting 15. In my time UCG had a much wider spread of players from other counties and NIHE Limerick (as they were known) were not taken very seriously as Fitzgibbon Cup challengers by the likes of UCC and UCD anyway. How times have changed.
tommy k (Galway) - Posts: 3470 - 18/02/2023 14:41:08 2458848 Link 1 |
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Sure UG have fellas from Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and even down from Donegal attending, so you can't really claim that UL has more counties to pick from! Anyway, fine display by UL and Mikey Kiely for a fine biteen of a tressing for Galway +1. Long may Limerick success continue! foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2069 - 18/02/2023 17:11:57 2458881 Link 2 |
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More Galway players played for UL today than Limerick lads. Fair play to all involved with UL. They're a mighty team. Mikey Kiely showed a great eye for goal in last year's competition and he continued it this year. He was ruthless from the start and the game was over as a contest early on. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2147 - 18/02/2023 17:22:22 2458882 Link 0 |
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Oh good god, what a bateing I never saw..
Shocs07 (Limerick) - Posts: 374 - 18/02/2023 17:38:55 2458887 Link 2 |
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You've turned into a pantomime villain at this stage... , " that crowd" :) .. Mammies all over Limerick warning there children to eat their carrots in the case the scary Katser with the mad hatred of Limerick gets you! skillet (Limerick) - Posts: 1103 - 18/02/2023 18:33:26 2458893 Link 1 |
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Indeed, and Galway have always had a healthy representation on UL teams, so it's kind of surprising that some folk on here see UL as being anti-Galway and love to see them being bate! Same in the Sigerson, more Galway players on the UL team than Limerick players (one only).
foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2069 - 18/02/2023 20:41:17 2458925 Link 1 |
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Since when did the counties you mentioned produce top class senior intercounty hurlers? I am talking about hurling counties and as someone mentioned earlier there were more Galway players on the UL team than Limerick had!
tommy k (Galway) - Posts: 3470 - 18/02/2023 21:22:06 2458933 Link 3 |