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Jamie Murphy on team of the Week at near 42 years of age is absolutely phenomenal stuff, what a servant.

WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 167 - 04/08/2026 13:24:03    2688634

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Replying To AnCrúiscínLán:  "A very close contest - Kerry were so unlucky too.

The range of the 2-point arc needs to be re-visited for ladies football and perhaps brought a few metres closer to the goals."
Dunno how this would work at club level, the pitch would end up looking like a tech-drawing mock-exam showing all your workings!

The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 865 - 04/08/2026 14:15:34    2688641

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Replying To Eire89:  "Moola cullen the team to beat look at the depth they have not to mention Caroline Currid again this year & James Horan repalces Mark McHugh in background team as coach. They only need to worry about flying connelly Cooke & Davoren home until semi finals."
Davoren will be home very soon. Gaels going horrible over in Boston

Emmets67 (Galway) - Posts: 18 - 04/08/2026 16:40:43    2688662

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Replying To Gearoid1998ffowaed:  "Tuam have massive hunger for the Frank Fox this year. They won't have Moycullen knocking them out for a third time in row. You can really see the competition for each place on the Moycullen team, all had great games, big intensity and focus there, nobody wants to be dropped when the prodigal sons arrive home."
i imagine Tuam every year have great hunger and no doubt they have been close but I feel they have lacked the firepower to get over the line in those games against moola cullen particularly where they have lost by a point or 2. It will be between the usual 4 - Moola cullen corofin SK & tuam in that order too

Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 505 - 04/08/2026 16:43:43    2688664

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Replying To Eire89:  "i imagine Tuam every year have great hunger and no doubt they have been close but I feel they have lacked the firepower to get over the line in those games against moola cullen particularly where they have lost by a point or 2. It will be between the usual 4 - Moola cullen corofin SK & tuam in that order too"
No way can I see Tuam winning it, they will go well, but when the teams with the County men get into the groove Tuam will not have enough. Salthill and Moycullen, Corofin with Egan going well can get to the final but age has caught up now. At the other end Milltown could be in bother this time so dependent on older players, which is ok the first day out, but catches up.

giveitlong (Galway) - Posts: 1335 - 04/08/2026 17:40:01    2688672

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Congratulations to the Galway ladies. Well done. Perhaps it and seeing their Mayo neighbors lifting Sam high, might spur the Galway lads on now towards ultimate victory in 2027.

foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2630 - 04/08/2026 17:48:21    2688674

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Safe to say I was right all along Mayo where never far off it and 100% ahead of Galway ....

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 1184 - 05/08/2026 09:18:00    2688699

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Great for the ladies to win last Sunday, another All Ireland final this weekend with the camogies, hopefully a double incoming...

Belclare98 (Galway) - Posts: 45 - 05/08/2026 21:58:12    2688774

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Replying To S1234:  "Safe to say I was right all along Mayo where never far off it and 100% ahead of Galway ...."
Indeed, over the past 15 or 16 years Mayo always had a real chance of winning before a ball was kicked each year. Apart from one year when McLoughlin scored a late point to keep them up, they have comfortable retained division 1 Status. It is is remarkable really that they replaced several generational players, players who put in All Star preformances in every game, without dropping down. Their odds reflected this too, with other division 1 teams like Roscommon and Monaghan given almost no chance by the bookies. One thing sets Mayo apart from almost any other team, in that they give it their all every time. On what we have see this year and last they are well ahead of Galway with the gap likely to increase before it closes again. Galway, Kerry, Donegal and Armagh are aging teams, especially when it comes to their key players. Senior Club Teams in Galway are dependent on players in their late 30s and even 40s to a greater degree than other counties (Gary Sice for 1). And while Galway v Mayo games are often decided by a point or 2 regardless of current form, I think the chance of us beating ye in a must win game is slim. The loss of Kobe is of course huge, but the up and coming youngsters will now have a real belief that too can taste ultimate glory.

giveitlong (Galway) - Posts: 1335 - 06/08/2026 17:24:25    2688870

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Replying To S1234:  "Safe to say I was right all along Mayo where never far off it and 100% ahead of Galway ...."
Comhghairdeas. Worthy champions. I hope Jim enjoyed it too ;-)

Gaillimh_ar_dtús (Galway) - Posts: 18 - 06/08/2026 22:14:18    2688900

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Replying To giveitlong:  "Indeed, over the past 15 or 16 years Mayo always had a real chance of winning before a ball was kicked each year. Apart from one year when McLoughlin scored a late point to keep them up, they have comfortable retained division 1 Status. It is is remarkable really that they replaced several generational players, players who put in All Star preformances in every game, without dropping down. Their odds reflected this too, with other division 1 teams like Roscommon and Monaghan given almost no chance by the bookies. One thing sets Mayo apart from almost any other team, in that they give it their all every time. On what we have see this year and last they are well ahead of Galway with the gap likely to increase before it closes again. Galway, Kerry, Donegal and Armagh are aging teams, especially when it comes to their key players. Senior Club Teams in Galway are dependent on players in their late 30s and even 40s to a greater degree than other counties (Gary Sice for 1). And while Galway v Mayo games are often decided by a point or 2 regardless of current form, I think the chance of us beating ye in a must win game is slim. The loss of Kobe is of course huge, but the up and coming youngsters will now have a real belief that too can taste ultimate glory."
Genuine question…do you want Joyce to stay or not? Maybe one last push for the likes of Walsh and Comer? Are there any young lads waiting on the edge ready to push in?

Things can change very fast in sport. I've always believed Mayo have had enough good players at any given time to challenge for all Irelands and indeed win but you need a lot of cards to fall right to actually get over the line and win it. Galway most definitely have enough raw materials and talent to be doing the same.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12239 - 07/08/2026 08:57:50    2688917

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Replying To giveitlong:  "Indeed, over the past 15 or 16 years Mayo always had a real chance of winning before a ball was kicked each year. Apart from one year when McLoughlin scored a late point to keep them up, they have comfortable retained division 1 Status. It is is remarkable really that they replaced several generational players, players who put in All Star preformances in every game, without dropping down. Their odds reflected this too, with other division 1 teams like Roscommon and Monaghan given almost no chance by the bookies. One thing sets Mayo apart from almost any other team, in that they give it their all every time. On what we have see this year and last they are well ahead of Galway with the gap likely to increase before it closes again. Galway, Kerry, Donegal and Armagh are aging teams, especially when it comes to their key players. Senior Club Teams in Galway are dependent on players in their late 30s and even 40s to a greater degree than other counties (Gary Sice for 1). And while Galway v Mayo games are often decided by a point or 2 regardless of current form, I think the chance of us beating ye in a must win game is slim. The loss of Kobe is of course huge, but the up and coming youngsters will now have a real belief that too can taste ultimate glory."
They've come out of nowhere to win an All Ireland and benefitted from a relatively run to get to the final after losing 2 games along the way. They were outstanding in the final and should have won by a lot more.

They had poor championships in 22, 23, 24 & 25, only for Kobe who's now gone to Australia they wouldn't have beaten Meath so I wouldn't get carried away.

Th is Mayo team won't go near winning another All Ireland unless Kobe comes back, they have huge issues from kickouts and teams will find a way to play against their press.

Plenty of people in Mayo worried about their Senior clubs, its 11 years since they won Connacht Senior Club championship.

As for Galway Thompson who looks like a potential player of the year too come back in and the likes of McGlinchey, Coen, Mulhearn & Mulryan all look like they could make an impact at this level. Its far from doom and gloom, we've a lot of top players still in their 20's.

TheBishop (Galway) - Posts: 335 - 07/08/2026 09:12:15    2688920

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Replying To TheBishop:  "They've come out of nowhere to win an All Ireland and benefitted from a relatively run to get to the final after losing 2 games along the way. They were outstanding in the final and should have won by a lot more.

They had poor championships in 22, 23, 24 & 25, only for Kobe who's now gone to Australia they wouldn't have beaten Meath so I wouldn't get carried away.

Th is Mayo team won't go near winning another All Ireland unless Kobe comes back, they have huge issues from kickouts and teams will find a way to play against their press.

Plenty of people in Mayo worried about their Senior clubs, its 11 years since they won Connacht Senior Club championship.

As for Galway Thompson who looks like a potential player of the year too come back in and the likes of McGlinchey, Coen, Mulhearn & Mulryan all look like they could make an impact at this level. Its far from doom and gloom, we've a lot of top players still in their 20's."
"luck" any team that ever wins an AI will have gotten the rub of the green at some stage. It feels like we have missed the boat with our "golden generation" of players and the miles and age are catching up however the championship with new rules and structure feels as open as ever as highlighted by mayos win. Up to 10 teams will look at what mayo and see what they have done and say why not. no word from PJ so looks like he is staying on. I would hope that we could unearth some players in club championship

Eire89 (Galway) - Posts: 505 - 07/08/2026 12:05:16    2688954

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Replying To TheBishop:  "They've come out of nowhere to win an All Ireland and benefitted from a relatively run to get to the final after losing 2 games along the way. They were outstanding in the final and should have won by a lot more.

They had poor championships in 22, 23, 24 & 25, only for Kobe who's now gone to Australia they wouldn't have beaten Meath so I wouldn't get carried away.

Th is Mayo team won't go near winning another All Ireland unless Kobe comes back, they have huge issues from kickouts and teams will find a way to play against their press.

Plenty of people in Mayo worried about their Senior clubs, its 11 years since they won Connacht Senior Club championship.

As for Galway Thompson who looks like a potential player of the year too come back in and the likes of McGlinchey, Coen, Mulhearn & Mulryan all look like they could make an impact at this level. Its far from doom and gloom, we've a lot of top players still in their 20's."
Got knocked out last year with a last second kick v Donegal. I wouldn't say Mayo came from "nowhere"
If it's nowhere than a lot of teams are nowhere! Like a lot of things it's very as bad as it seems or as good on the other end. Mayo will need to evolve again next year and I think management know that.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12239 - 07/08/2026 14:43:21    2688980

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Replying To TheBishop:  "They've come out of nowhere to win an All Ireland and benefitted from a relatively run to get to the final after losing 2 games along the way. They were outstanding in the final and should have won by a lot more.

They had poor championships in 22, 23, 24 & 25, only for Kobe who's now gone to Australia they wouldn't have beaten Meath so I wouldn't get carried away.

Th is Mayo team won't go near winning another All Ireland unless Kobe comes back, they have huge issues from kickouts and teams will find a way to play against their press.

Plenty of people in Mayo worried about their Senior clubs, its 11 years since they won Connacht Senior Club championship.

As for Galway Thompson who looks like a potential player of the year too come back in and the likes of McGlinchey, Coen, Mulhearn & Mulryan all look like they could make an impact at this level. Its far from doom and gloom, we've a lot of top players still in their 20's."
Load of noncense

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 1184 - 07/08/2026 15:45:50    2688995

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Genuine question…do you want Joyce to stay or not? Maybe one last push for the likes of Walsh and Comer? Are there any young lads waiting on the edge ready to push in?

Things can change very fast in sport. I've always believed Mayo have had enough good players at any given time to challenge for all Irelands and indeed win but you need a lot of cards to fall right to actually get over the line and win it. Galway most definitely have enough raw materials and talent to be doing the same."
I would strongly be of the view that they should step away. It seems to many who follow football closely that many players also want a change, not so much in terms of the manager but others involved in the team prep. I expect a change to TBH. My reasons, Apart from tight Connacht final wins over Mayo, our best 3 efforts are a few years back now, beating the Duds, and The 2 games V Derry and Armagh (penos) . Recent championship form is really poor, very lucky to get over Down last year, who were unable to win the T Cup a year later. Beaten well by Meath. Then this year after getting over the Dubs in last League game, were actually lucky (even in PJs eyes) to beat Leitrim. The Connacht final showing was poor, but put down to, "Galway have one eye on the qualifiers." We could not have got a better draw if we were allowed to pick, or could we? IMO a few teams were trying to reach the final without showing their best hand, in terms of game plan and kickouts. Might be wrong but that is my view. London are the only team Galway have well beaten in the past 3 years. I remember PJ saying shortly after taking up the post, how he used to be hoarse at the end of games in his playing days, shouting for the ball to be sent in, and he assured us that his FF would not be hoarse, but despite our FF line being our strongest, our style of play is highly complex with very little quick ball going in. I think Rochford could be a good fit if there is to be a change.

giveitlong (Galway) - Posts: 1335 - 07/08/2026 16:32:17    2689002

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Got knocked out last year with a last second kick v Donegal. I wouldn't say Mayo came from "nowhere"
If it's nowhere than a lot of teams are nowhere! Like a lot of things it's very as bad as it seems or as good on the other end. Mayo will need to evolve again next year and I think management know that."
There was nothing between Galway and Mayo in the four championship clashes of 2022-2025. Galway happened to win the 3 CFC games in that duration, but the margins were tiny every time. Now if Galway were contenders in that era, it's fair to say that Mayo were too, based on those same fine margins. Mayo were ridiculously shot shy in 2025 v Galway in Castlebar, and have transformed that area of their game in 2026.

Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4896 - 08/08/2026 07:23:18    2689041

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Replying To giveitlong:  "I would strongly be of the view that they should step away. It seems to many who follow football closely that many players also want a change, not so much in terms of the manager but others involved in the team prep. I expect a change to TBH. My reasons, Apart from tight Connacht final wins over Mayo, our best 3 efforts are a few years back now, beating the Duds, and The 2 games V Derry and Armagh (penos) . Recent championship form is really poor, very lucky to get over Down last year, who were unable to win the T Cup a year later. Beaten well by Meath. Then this year after getting over the Dubs in last League game, were actually lucky (even in PJs eyes) to beat Leitrim. The Connacht final showing was poor, but put down to, "Galway have one eye on the qualifiers." We could not have got a better draw if we were allowed to pick, or could we? IMO a few teams were trying to reach the final without showing their best hand, in terms of game plan and kickouts. Might be wrong but that is my view. London are the only team Galway have well beaten in the past 3 years. I remember PJ saying shortly after taking up the post, how he used to be hoarse at the end of games in his playing days, shouting for the ball to be sent in, and he assured us that his FF would not be hoarse, but despite our FF line being our strongest, our style of play is highly complex with very little quick ball going in. I think Rochford could be a good fit if there is to be a change."
Interesting point. If PJ stays could we see a massive shake up of extended back room team? It's strange how their could be gripes with these lads, their jobs seem minor and straightforward!

gaillimhboy (Galway) - Posts: 424 - 08/08/2026 10:53:18    2689047

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