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Replying To Marooned: "Maher and Barrett played against Mayo in the FBD and were well beaten. Ultimately I have doubts they have the mobility or athleticism to play intercounty there once the ground begins to harden. It's more important these days that your midfielders can cover the ground and get up and down the field rather than fetch high balls. If they can do both then great but no point having someone who can catch a high ball but can't run." They could'nt have been anymore beaten around the center than we were last Saturday night. I think it would be pretty harsh to have your inter county career terminated after being given a half hour in the marquee. I dont know whether they are good enough for inter county but I would love to see them getting the chance. Joyce must have seen something in them as they both survived the big cull after the Mayo game. As a matter of interest Marooned would you be happy facing into the latter stages of the championship with our centerfield partnership a they lined out last Saturday night? seventyniner (Galway) - Posts: 41 - 31/01/2023 19:50:16 2455673 Link
Replying To UtahBlaine: "Bar the running bit I could'nt see any of those being an impediment to being an inter county footballer at the moment" First laugh I had around here for a while seventyniner (Galway) - Posts: 41 - 31/01/2023 19:52:15 2455675 Link
Replying To Dermot_Desmond_96: "Flynn and FOC were proven to be poor IC footballers. FOC couldn't run, kick pass or shoot." Just what this thread needs is another WUM. Both Flynn and FOC were inter County All-Ireland winners. FOC injuries hasn't help his senior career. Flynn was a more than decent senior footballer for Galway and would be featuring now if he could commit. Yondu (UK) - Posts: 845 - 31/01/2023 20:04:05 2455679 Link
University of Galway knocked out of the Sigerson cup tonight. Probably a blessing in disguise for Galway seniors as lads involved can fully focus on the NFL now. Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3363 - 31/01/2023 21:05:50 2455691 Link
NUIG knocked out of Sigerson after extra time tonight. Tierney, Paul & Eoghan Kelly, Sweeney, etc played the entire game. Sean Kelly came on during the 2nd half. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2225 - 31/01/2023 21:09:50 2455692 Link
Replying To Throughthemidfieldhewasstormin: "Galway and goalkeeping have a very volatile relationship in both codes to be fair, not exactly a new problem. Even the best goalie in each code over the last 30 years, Martin Mac and Colm Callanan, were very average in comparison to other goalies of their eras and made some howlers in big games but in comparison to their predecessors and lads that came after them were still the best of a bad bunch. I don't know is it a lack of goalkeeping coaching at underage or what but we've yet to produce an all time great goalie.(in the last 50 years) It's the only position I can say that about, we've produced some of the best forwards, midfielders and backs of all time but dodgy goalie is a long running tradition in galway. We've been super competitive and successful at minor/u20 level the last 10 years and yet we've yet to get a goalie of any great quality. There always seems to be one glaring weakness in their game, Gleesons I think is pretty clearly the high ball. I thought Conor Flaherty would be the best hope but he's not in this year and for whatever reason that's his own decision and have to respect that. Bernard Power is probably a better bet than Gleeson at this stage I think. Don't know how we change this goalkeeping culture in galway but it's a 40/50 year old problem not to mind a new problem. Even at club level no goalie sticks out at all really, Bernard Power probably still the best at club level and I think he's been tried a nice bit at county level already and doesn't say a whole pile for the rest if he's the answer now....still a fine goalie and his record at Corofin is unbelievable but Corofin probably suited his approach more than Galways. Conor Flaherty was playing outfield and was actually very very good for Claregalway but doesn't do his long term goalkeeping ambitions for Galway any great help, if he still has any and if not that's his choice and can't hold a lad back if he has other interests. It cost us big time last year and it will cost us again this year." Martin Mac..... an average goalie???? You obviously didn't play against him in the 80's and 90's. I did. What a ridiculous statement!!!!!! StopTheLights (Galway) - Posts: 351 - 01/02/2023 08:31:29 2455703 Link
Replying To Marooned: "Thought O'Flaherty did very well for a young lad on debut. You can see he's got great athleticism and speed. Just hasn't got the match experience yet but all the tools are there." Potentially a midfield partner for Mc Daid in the future? Big, fast, athletic, powerful and has an eye for a score. Showed some nerves v Mayo but it was his first real competitive game at Senior level. StopTheLights (Galway) - Posts: 351 - 01/02/2023 08:38:20 2455705 Link
Replying To smallfrank: "It was suggested when Paul Conroy got the bad injury. He played in goal for Ireland in underage soccer. It's more about pace, I think Cluxton was 4 seconds from ball going dead to having it on the tee. I actually think Power has a very good and varied kick out, not convinced by the rest of his game TBH" In todays game, goalkeepers restart around 25 times per game, sometimes more. That's 25 opportunities to retain possession, far more than any outfield player. In last years All Ireland Final, neither goalkeeper had a save to make. It's all about the restarts in todays game. Cluxton didn't build his reputation on his goalkeeping skill. StopTheLights (Galway) - Posts: 351 - 01/02/2023 08:43:15 2455706 Link
Replying To jobseekersbent: "Faherty was having a mare on kickouts in the league final last year against rossies before he went down injured. Of the lads involved, Power is the best but I'd be trying to get Lavelle back in, was the most solid keeper Galway have had in years and has the best kickouts in Galway club scene along with Power Breathnach and O'Malley. Be interested to see Maher get some game time in midfield, looks very good for club, reminds me of Ciaran Duggan. What are people's opinion on Niall Daly as midfielder? Know he can score points but is he a good fielder? Or similar to what's there already?" Watch the last play of last years Co Final, Salthill v Moycullen!!!!! StopTheLights (Galway) - Posts: 351 - 01/02/2023 08:45:58 2455707 Link
Replying To galwayfball: "FOC couldn't shake the injuries. Once he recovered from one he seemed to pick up another one. Always different ones too. I agree he was a great player .Players that have been playing IC constantly since teens often have that wear and tear Conroy is a bloody medical marvel" very true cavan.galway (Galway) - Posts: 187 - 01/02/2023 09:19:05 2455711 Link
Good win for Claregalway to get to the Connacht schools final. Won by 3 despite missing two penalties during the game. They were able to bring Eanna Monaghan off the bench today. Very strong side. galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 696 - 01/02/2023 14:42:04 2455806 Link
Think someone was asking about James McLaughlin's injury, he came off the bench last night for NUIG, clearly a fabulous talent but think he missed a lot of football in 2021& 2022 so he needs to stay fit and get a run of games behind him; Would have thought it would be highly unlikely he'll play for Galway this year but stranger things have happened, its a position where the backups aren't breathing down the neck of Conroy or McDaid. He's only just turned 20 a few months ago so time is on his side. TheBishop (Galway) - Posts: 265 - 01/02/2023 15:22:50 2455817 Link
Replying To StopTheLights: "Watch the last play of last years Co Final, Salthill v Moycullen!!!!!" 6 foot 4 Cooke beat smaller Lavelle in the air? Timing was unfortunate for Lavelle but isn't the first and won't be last keeper to be beaten in the air. Look at Shane Ryan in league final v mayo a few years back, cluxton, beggan, Morgan, all star keepers who've suffered similar fate. Still think Lavelle is best keeper in Galway, certainly has the best variety of kickouts. Would like to see more of Flaherty in goal but played very well outfield for Claregalway. He might commit next year hopefully jobseekersbent (Galway) - Posts: 377 - 01/02/2023 16:06:23 2455828 Link
Paul Conroy is like sexton, Galway are built around him so when he fades so do Galway. Where is Patrick kelly? Gleeson didnt play league last year so Good for him to get a run. Was wondering why Eoin kelly and mulcahy weren't played last year after doing so well with nuig. Backline looks good this year too. Dessie doesnt look up the standard needed physically brisbane (Galway) - Posts: 674 - 01/02/2023 18:39:26 2455862 Link
Replying To jobseekersbent: "6 foot 4 Cooke beat smaller Lavelle in the air? Timing was unfortunate for Lavelle but isn't the first and won't be last keeper to be beaten in the air. Look at Shane Ryan in league final v mayo a few years back, cluxton, beggan, Morgan, all star keepers who've suffered similar fate. Still think Lavelle is best keeper in Galway, certainly has the best variety of kickouts. Would like to see more of Flaherty in goal but played very well outfield for Claregalway. He might commit next year hopefully" The goalkeeping mistake, and it was a huge one, was the decision to run to the 21 yard line to contest the dropping ball when there were Salthill defenders there to deal with Cooke if he won possession. StopTheLights (Galway) - Posts: 351 - 02/02/2023 08:56:19 2455891 Link
Replying To brisbane: "Paul Conroy is like sexton, Galway are built around him so when he fades so do Galway. Where is Patrick kelly? Gleeson didnt play league last year so Good for him to get a run. Was wondering why Eoin kelly and mulcahy weren't played last year after doing so well with nuig. Backline looks good this year too. Dessie doesnt look up the standard needed physically" Yes I am wondering if Patrick Kelly has been dropped from the panel altogether unless he has an injury? In fairness to him he had some good moments in last year's championship. He didn't have a good final but 4 other much more experienced forwards didn't have a good final either so it would be unfair to single him out for dropping as he is still a young player. tommy k (Galway) - Posts: 3394 - 02/02/2023 10:08:37 2455908 Link
Replying To seventyniner: "They could'nt have been anymore beaten around the center than we were last Saturday night. I think it would be pretty harsh to have your inter county career terminated after being given a half hour in the marquee. I dont know whether they are good enough for inter county but I would love to see them getting the chance. Joyce must have seen something in them as they both survived the big cull after the Mayo game. As a matter of interest Marooned would you be happy facing into the latter stages of the championship with our centerfield partnership a they lined out last Saturday night?" anymore beaten? diarmuid o connor taken off after 50mins, ruane's performance was raved about by the three mayo supporters analysing the game afterwards, ruane scored a point and think he caght one kickout and received a black card. not saying conrou just back and mc daid were both exemplary but lets stop with the lazy comments on here. supporters want cooke back in set up, he plays and gets criticised immediately, what do people want. cavan.galway (Galway) - Posts: 187 - 02/02/2023 10:47:04 2455931 Link
Replying To tommy k: "Yes I am wondering if Patrick Kelly has been dropped from the panel altogether unless he has an injury? In fairness to him he had some good moments in last year's championship. He didn't have a good final but 4 other much more experienced forwards didn't have a good final either so it would be unfair to single him out for dropping as he is still a young player." I saw him in the Dome with the squad. He wasn't togged but was dressed in the squad tracksuit the same as all the others that were not on the bench that night. Looked very much part of the panel. My guess is it is an injury of some sort. Can't imagine he would be dropped off the panel unless there was a commitment/discipline issues and we surely would have heard that if it was the case (generally we hear about rows when it isn't the case!!) Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1844 - 02/02/2023 10:50:13 2455932 Link
Replying To cavan.galway: "anymore beaten? diarmuid o connor taken off after 50mins, ruane's performance was raved about by the three mayo supporters analysing the game afterwards, ruane scored a point and think he caght one kickout and received a black card. not saying conrou just back and mc daid were both exemplary but lets stop with the lazy comments on here. supporters want cooke back in set up, he plays and gets criticised immediately, what do people want." I'll tell you what I want and its a functioning certrefield that gives us a reasonable chance of winning matches. In the connaught final last year and in the Kerry game we were cleaned out at center field. The Armagh or Derry games were not much better. I thought our centerfield last Saturday was very poor at gaining primary possession or in winning breaking ball. If we are getting beaten consisently at mid field I think there is an onus on management to see is there anyone better around. A lot of people here seems to think the answer is dropping Gleeson but I think the answer is to use the league to try and find one combative midfielder. In my opinion Conroys days as a midfielder are over. I'm delighted with McDaid at mid field as it seems his best position, as he was never impressive at wing back or wing forward but we need a strong physical presence beside him. As regards Cooke I'm delighted he's back in the fold but I dont see him as a mid fielder as I've yet to see him win high ball with either Moycullen or Galway. I'm really sorry to have bothered you with my lazy comments but if you point them out to me I will address them as best I can. seventyniner (Galway) - Posts: 41 - 02/02/2023 11:23:29 2455954 Link
Michael Farragher of Corofin taking over Monivea Abbey footballers?? Does this mean Corofin have to plan without him for the year ahead? LetsPlayBall (Galway) - Posts: 51 - 02/02/2023 11:28:05 2455957 Link