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Replying To Green&Gold2013: "We got what we needed out of the league. Galway are in a good place but there is a long way to go in this season yet. We have the possibility of 9/10 games to win an All Ireland and ultimately I wouldn't be too concerned about form until we reach the quarter finals. We just need to keep our players healthy and have them peaking for the business end. First 3 games will be the Connacht championship (2 if the Rossies beat us). It would be nice to win a Connacht championship but that's all it is NICE. If we don't win it no harm. Next up is the group stage, again be nice to top the group and probably make it easier to mind injuries if we get that week break before the quarters. Lastly is the 3 big games of the year. As there is 7/8 teams of similar level now there won't be an easy quarter final draw like before. This is where we need to be flying. Like Willie Mullins and Cheltenham he has his horses primed for that time of the year. Hopefully PJ and scan can do the same. My only concern is our lack of depth in the FF line. We have no bang of the bench that can score." This is where Colm Costello can fit in, would give us more options in the FF line come championship, a natural scorer (more so than Thompson) and as someone mentioned in an earlier thread.... in the mould of PJ himself. I think he could be that missing inside forward who pops in with 2 or 3 scores a game and would compliment Comer and Finnerty in the inside line. As a bonus he's a fantastic free taker and 2 point boot on him. WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 32 - 26/03/2025 12:47:02 2598670 Link
Replying To Green&Gold2013: "We got what we needed out of the league. Galway are in a good place but there is a long way to go in this season yet. We have the possibility of 9/10 games to win an All Ireland and ultimately I wouldn't be too concerned about form until we reach the quarter finals. We just need to keep our players healthy and have them peaking for the business end. First 3 games will be the Connacht championship (2 if the Rossies beat us). It would be nice to win a Connacht championship but that's all it is NICE. If we don't win it no harm. Next up is the group stage, again be nice to top the group and probably make it easier to mind injuries if we get that week break before the quarters. Lastly is the 3 big games of the year. As there is 7/8 teams of similar level now there won't be an easy quarter final draw like before. This is where we need to be flying. Like Willie Mullins and Cheltenham he has his horses primed for that time of the year. Hopefully PJ and scan can do the same. My only concern is our lack of depth in the FF line. We have no bang of the bench that can score." Lots of truth in this post esp re the round robin games. But nevertheless it avoids addressing concerns around the age profile of the likely starting 15 and the undeniable weakness in FB line. The widespread view by most supporters and punters was that the new rules would be a forwards paradise, and so it has proved, to a large extent. The mantra regarding Galway over the past 3 seasons was, "THEY ARE A HARD TEAM TO SCORE AGAINST", and this was born out in the scoring stats. We were very defensive utilising sweepers and all behind the ball when it was required. I did not expect the 3 back rule would hinder us but it has. Sean Kelly did OK at full back in the old set up, but will not be so effective now, and although he is much sharper than last year, he has not returned to top form yet. Nothing between Galway and Derry last year and this year, but both are weak at the back. Kerry knocking in 3 goals v them in 5 minutes and knocking in 3 v us at their ease. I simply can't see, even with a full hand to choose from, that enough of our lads will be a match for their markers from Kerry and Dublin in particular. Hope I'm wrong. giveitlong (Galway) - Posts: 1267 - 26/03/2025 15:52:39 2598717 Link
Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "As if Sean oshea easy mark lol?" Yes he is just rewatch the 2022 final & btfo systematic (Galway) - Posts: 144 - 26/03/2025 16:10:45 2598719 Link
I've been reading on here about Conroy not having the legs for Croke Park for i would say at least 6 years. Can anyone give me an example where he was caught out legs wise in Croke Park. He looked OK to me last summer against 2 of the most athletic midfielders crealey/grimley that the game has ever seen. In the semi final, they ran Kerry's Joe and Diarmuid O'Connor into the ground. smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 479 - 26/03/2025 16:21:47 2598720 Link
Replying To smallfrank: "I've been reading on here about Conroy not having the legs for Croke Park for i would say at least 6 years. Can anyone give me an example where he was caught out legs wise in Croke Park. He looked OK to me last summer against 2 of the most athletic midfielders crealey/grimley that the game has ever seen. In the semi final, they ran Kerry's Joe and Diarmuid O'Connor into the ground." Kerry 2022. Armagh game was slow. hopballref (Galway) - Posts: 427 - 26/03/2025 16:40:42 2598723 Link
Replying To smallfrank: "I've been reading on here about Conroy not having the legs for Croke Park for i would say at least 6 years. Can anyone give me an example where he was caught out legs wise in Croke Park. He looked OK to me last summer against 2 of the most athletic midfielders crealey/grimley that the game has ever seen. In the semi final, they ran Kerry's Joe and Diarmuid O'Connor into the ground." I'd say numerous examples, but certainly Tipp ran the legs off us some years back, and so did Kerry more than once. It's all very well saying Armagh didn't trouble him, but as a collective Galway struggled with the speed of Armagh's break. Armagh created openings and scores a lot more quickly than Galway did. Galway's slow buildup and endless handpassing going forward in 2024 suited Conroy to a tee, because he could amble onto ball in the half forward sectors and his quality on the ball is undoubted. The speedier transitions required under the new rules won't suit Conroy imo. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4044 - 26/03/2025 17:03:44 2598728 Link
HT in U20 Galway 1-7 Mayo 1-9 Galway raced into a 5 point lead but then conceded 1-6 without reply. Very poor goal conceded. McGlinchey a big miss in midfield as after the first 10 minutes, Mayo completely took over midfield. Costello with a 2 pointer with the last kick of the half to bring it back to a 2 point game. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2365 - 26/03/2025 18:04:45 2598732 Link
Rumour that Peter Cooke is going re join panel not sure if it's true or not be big addition my team for championship with everyone fit Flahery McGrath. Kelly. Silke Mchugh. Hernon. O flaherty Maher / Mcdaid Tierney. Walsh. Cooke Finnerty. Comer. Thompson Thompson is only one I not sure but definitely worth a chance others have not impressed so far Kickitout (Galway) - Posts: 1034 - 26/03/2025 18:11:19 2598733 Link
If P.Joyce was to be replaced have we got an alternative. I live in hope Galway will win the All Ireland, but realistically, we will not. Too much of this handpassing and general pffaffing about in midfield. Last year Armagh were more direct in front of goal. galwayford (Galway) - Posts: 2593 - 26/03/2025 18:18:24 2598734 Link
O'Flaherty has had a good league in an attacking sense but and I can understand why they are trying to find a spot in the team for him. Can see Glynn getting his spot back there even if they like O'Flaherty's running power out of defence. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2365 - 26/03/2025 18:39:09 2598735 Link
McGlinchey a huge loss to that u20 team in midfield. I presume Keady must be injured as well. Even if they had one of them in the middle they would be good enough to win Connacht. May still do it anyway but midfield at the moment is definitely the weak point. galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 843 - 26/03/2025 18:50:02 2598738 Link
FT U20 Galway 3-13 Mayo 2-18 Galway 3 points up with 5 minutes to go and Mayo got a very soft penalty for an accidental collision to draw level. Mayo got a 2 pointer to go ahead with a minute to go. Galway missed a 2 pointer to draw the game and then Galway got a free just outside the 2 point zone at the very end of added time. Ref wouldn't let them take the free and blew the final whistle. A bit odd. Not much between the sides at all. Mayo a bit stronger in midfield which probably won them the game in terms of primary possession. McGlinchey a serious loss there for Galway. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2365 - 26/03/2025 18:55:11 2598739 Link
Replying To Marooned: "FT U20 Galway 3-13 Mayo 2-18 Galway 3 points up with 5 minutes to go and Mayo got a very soft penalty for an accidental collision to draw level. Mayo got a 2 pointer to go ahead with a minute to go. Galway missed a 2 pointer to draw the game and then Galway got a free just outside the 2 point zone at the very end of added time. Ref wouldn't let them take the free and blew the final whistle. A bit odd. Not much between the sides at all. Mayo a bit stronger in midfield which probably won them the game in terms of primary possession. McGlinchey a serious loss there for Galway." A super game but thought all right we didn't get rub with decisions One thing I liked is there is still room for short kickouts under new rules and worked some well. I know I'm like a broken record with him but awful impressed with dunne added in some lovely kick passes into FF line, didnt know he'd that in locker. If Costello is compared to PJ he had shades of donnellan The 2 Oranmore lads who came on vgood also. Costello is an exceptional shooter. They could meet again more than once jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1417 - 26/03/2025 19:15:36 2598744 Link
Excellent game of football, going by minor 3 years ago probably two of the stronger teams in u20 grade, Mayo are a very good at this level for sure so still all to play for. ahsure. (Galway) - Posts: 1650 - 26/03/2025 19:25:53 2598751 Link
Replying To Marooned: "FT U20 Galway 3-13 Mayo 2-18 Galway 3 points up with 5 minutes to go and Mayo got a very soft penalty for an accidental collision to draw level. Mayo got a 2 pointer to go ahead with a minute to go. Galway missed a 2 pointer to draw the game and then Galway got a free just outside the 2 point zone at the very end of added time. Ref wouldn't let them take the free and blew the final whistle. A bit odd. Not much between the sides at all. Mayo a bit stronger in midfield which probably won them the game in terms of primary possession. McGlinchey a serious loss there for Galway." What's up next for the u20s? Yvrjd (Galway) - Posts: 9 - 26/03/2025 19:40:01 2598755 Link
Replying To Marooned: "FT U20 Galway 3-13 Mayo 2-18 Galway 3 points up with 5 minutes to go and Mayo got a very soft penalty for an accidental collision to draw level. Mayo got a 2 pointer to go ahead with a minute to go. Galway missed a 2 pointer to draw the game and then Galway got a free just outside the 2 point zone at the very end of added time. Ref wouldn't let them take the free and blew the final whistle. A bit odd. Not much between the sides at all. Mayo a bit stronger in midfield which probably won them the game in terms of primary possession. McGlinchey a serious loss there for Galway." It should bring them on a lot. We couldn't win the ball around the middle for long periods and as others have said, McGlinchey a huge loss. Would he back if we got to a Connacht final or how far away is he. Ross Coen very good when he came on, has to start the next day and that's 1-03 for Ryan O'Donnell after coming on as a sub twice. smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 479 - 26/03/2025 19:45:04 2598757 Link
Replying To giveitlong: "Lots of truth in this post esp re the round robin games. But nevertheless it avoids addressing concerns around the age profile of the likely starting 15 and the undeniable weakness in FB line. The widespread view by most supporters and punters was that the new rules would be a forwards paradise, and so it has proved, to a large extent. The mantra regarding Galway over the past 3 seasons was, "THEY ARE A HARD TEAM TO SCORE AGAINST", and this was born out in the scoring stats. We were very defensive utilising sweepers and all behind the ball when it was required. I did not expect the 3 back rule would hinder us but it has. Sean Kelly did OK at full back in the old set up, but will not be so effective now, and although he is much sharper than last year, he has not returned to top form yet. Nothing between Galway and Derry last year and this year, but both are weak at the back. Kerry knocking in 3 goals v them in 5 minutes and knocking in 3 v us at their ease. I simply can't see, even with a full hand to choose from, that enough of our lads will be a match for their markers from Kerry and Dublin in particular. Hope I'm wrong." Apart from Conroy our age profile is looking good ? I do worry in a few years we have no replacements for Comer or Walsh. They may come in the mean time. Also I think with the new rules no team will be "hard to score against". Full back lines will be under immense pressure all year. Green&Gold2013 (Galway) - Posts: 25 - 26/03/2025 20:51:53 2598767 Link
Replying To Kickitout: "Rumour that Peter Cooke is going re join panel not sure if it's true or not be big addition my team for championship with everyone fit Flahery McGrath. Kelly. Silke Mchugh. Hernon. O flaherty Maher / Mcdaid Tierney. Walsh. Cooke Finnerty. Comer. Thompson Thompson is only one I not sure but definitely worth a chance others have not impressed so far" I heard early in the league that he had agreed to be back for championship. He is going to the new York game and will be training with them while in America but who knows if it will work out he will be too fair off the pace I'd imagine Kew (Galway) - Posts: 151 - 26/03/2025 21:14:09 2598774 Link
Replying To Marooned: "FT U20 Galway 3-13 Mayo 2-18 Galway 3 points up with 5 minutes to go and Mayo got a very soft penalty for an accidental collision to draw level. Mayo got a 2 pointer to go ahead with a minute to go. Galway missed a 2 pointer to draw the game and then Galway got a free just outside the 2 point zone at the very end of added time. Ref wouldn't let them take the free and blew the final whistle. A bit odd. Not much between the sides at all. Mayo a bit stronger in midfield which probably won them the game in terms of primary possession. McGlinchey a serious loss there for Galway." Nothing between the teams, Mayo with that little bit more luck. The two will likely meet again in the Connacht final. The strength of the main two in Ulster Tyrone,Derry I doubt Galway or Mayo will be good enough to topple them come the All Ireland series. U20 IMO should be the same as U17 with All Ireland quarter finals. Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 337 - 26/03/2025 21:53:57 2598784 Link
Replying To hopballref: "Kerry 2022. Armagh game was slow." specsavers for you cocopop (Roscommon) - Posts: 42 - 27/03/2025 11:08:32 2598869 Link