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This forum used to be a great place for genuine discussion, with plenty of thoughtful contributions. Recently, however, we've seen an influx of so-called Leitrim supporters, some of whom have made questionable and, at times, arrogant remarks about neighbouring counties. Leitrim is a proud football county, but it's clear that many of those now commenting probably haven't been at a Leitrim game in years.
Turning to yesterday, huge credit must go to the players and management. I've said it before, but it's a serious achievement when Leitrim can push teams like Galway, Mayo, or Roscommon and make them work hard for a victory. It's been a long time since I left a Connacht Championship match thinking "what if" - too often in the past the game was effectively over after 20 minutes.
It was great to see all the interaction with the young children and players after the match.
So fair play to what is a very young team. Hopefully this is something to build on, and that this group of players can stick together and develop over the next few years.
Leitrim_12 (Leitrim) - Posts: 94 - 26/04/2026 12:04:12
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Replying To Leitrim_12: "This forum used to be a great place for genuine discussion, with plenty of thoughtful contributions. Recently, however, we've seen an influx of so-called Leitrim supporters, some of whom have made questionable and, at times, arrogant remarks about neighbouring counties. Leitrim is a proud football county, but it's clear that many of those now commenting probably haven't been at a Leitrim game in years.
Turning to yesterday, huge credit must go to the players and management. I've said it before, but it's a serious achievement when Leitrim can push teams like Galway, Mayo, or Roscommon and make them work hard for a victory. It's been a long time since I left a Connacht Championship match thinking "what if" - too often in the past the game was effectively over after 20 minutes.
It was great to see all the interaction with the young children and players after the match.
So fair play to what is a very young team. Hopefully this is something to build on, and that this group of players can stick together and develop over the next few years." Well said on all counts!!
This is a Leitrim forum to talk about the Leitrim team, and Leitrim football in general, it has been taken over by a small number of accounts, which is a pity because there isn't anywhere else only the Hoganstand where people can discuss Leitrim football.
Yesterday was so encouraging, this really is a team to be proud off and with the right support they will only get better.
3rdmidfielder (Australia) - Posts: 482 - 26/04/2026 13:13:47
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Replying To ohwow: "What has a league position got to do with this game?
Galway has been in the top division for years, what have they got out of that?" Most recently? 4 Connacht titles on the bounce.
Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4677 - 26/04/2026 13:16:34
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Replying To 3rdmidfielder: "Credit where credit is due, Poacher, St Ledger and McGrath has a serious job done on this Leitrim team, they were left with a mess at the end of 2024, now they are better coached, they play with confidence, they play with a bit of aggression, they are playing for the manager, the age profile is so young they can only get better, I hope people get out in big numbers during Tailteann Cup, the players and the management deserves the support. Up Leitrim." Very true.
Galway brought in 3 All Stares to win the game.
Leitrim brought on 3 U20's.
The future is bright if they stay together.
joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 647 - 26/04/2026 13:22:53
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Replying To Leitrim_12: "This forum used to be a great place for genuine discussion, with plenty of thoughtful contributions. Recently, however, we've seen an influx of so-called Leitrim supporters, some of whom have made questionable and, at times, arrogant remarks about neighbouring counties. Leitrim is a proud football county, but it's clear that many of those now commenting probably haven't been at a Leitrim game in years.
Turning to yesterday, huge credit must go to the players and management. I've said it before, but it's a serious achievement when Leitrim can push teams like Galway, Mayo, or Roscommon and make them work hard for a victory. It's been a long time since I left a Connacht Championship match thinking "what if" - too often in the past the game was effectively over after 20 minutes.
It was great to see all the interaction with the young children and players after the match.
So fair play to what is a very young team. Hopefully this is something to build on, and that this group of players can stick together and develop over the next few years." Agreed one hundred percent thank you for highlighting this. When you're at it you can highlight all the smart remarks from so called "neighbours" please. Thank you in advance.
It was abd still is a great place for discussions but you probably have contributed much to it thanks for that seeing as you only 94 posts please. Thank you.
bláthach (Leitrim) - Posts: 523 - 26/04/2026 13:25:24
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Replying To Leitrim_12: "This forum used to be a great place for genuine discussion, with plenty of thoughtful contributions. Recently, however, we've seen an influx of so-called Leitrim supporters, some of whom have made questionable and, at times, arrogant remarks about neighbouring counties. Leitrim is a proud football county, but it's clear that many of those now commenting probably haven't been at a Leitrim game in years.
Turning to yesterday, huge credit must go to the players and management. I've said it before, but it's a serious achievement when Leitrim can push teams like Galway, Mayo, or Roscommon and make them work hard for a victory. It's been a long time since I left a Connacht Championship match thinking "what if" - too often in the past the game was effectively over after 20 minutes.
It was great to see all the interaction with the young children and players after the match.
So fair play to what is a very young team. Hopefully this is something to build on, and that this group of players can stick together and develop over the next few years." Well said. Some of the Leitrim fans on this forum think they are still on the All Ireland series proper. It's a proud county. Good performance yesterday with plenty to build on. Getting out of Division four needs to be a priority. Bet of luck on the Tailteann Cup going forward. Love to all.
moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1363 - 26/04/2026 15:06:33
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Replying To 3rdmidfielder: "Well said on all counts!!
This is a Leitrim forum to talk about the Leitrim team, and Leitrim football in general, it has been taken over by a small number of accounts, which is a pity because there isn't anywhere else only the Hoganstand where people can discuss Leitrim football.
Yesterday was so encouraging, this really is a team to be proud off and with the right support they will only get better." Hear hear
ohwow (Leitrim) - Posts: 148 - 26/04/2026 16:28:37
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Replying To bláthach: "Agreed one hundred percent thank you for highlighting this. When you're at it you can highlight all the smart remarks from so called "neighbours" please. Thank you in advance.
It was abd still is a great place for discussions but you probably have contributed much to it thanks for that seeing as you only 94 posts please. Thank you." The absolute irony of this post…..
Boxtyeater (Leitrim) - Posts: 779 - 26/04/2026 16:43:15
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Replying To ohwow: "Anyway moving on, predictions for the weekend
Galway v Leitrim - hard to see anything but a Galway win here but a creditable performance by Leitrim to keep it within six points would be an excellent result...Galway by 8
Mayo v Roscomnom - I will be in Castlebar on business Sunday and hope to get into the last 15 mins of this game in time to see Mayo finishing this one out comfortably...Mayo by 10" Sincerely hope you got to Castlebar. LOL ! LOVE TO ALL.
moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1363 - 26/04/2026 17:30:45
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Replying To bláthach: "Agreed one hundred percent thank you for highlighting this. When you're at it you can highlight all the smart remarks from so called "neighbours" please. Thank you in advance.
It was abd still is a great place for discussions but you probably have contributed much to it thanks for that seeing as you only 94 posts please. Thank you." In Castlebar. Excuse me. Take that. Thank you very much
ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1010 - 26/04/2026 17:40:52
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Congrats to our Neighbours, A resounding victory in Castlebar,Fair play.
fundamunda (Leitrim) - Posts: 18 - 26/04/2026 17:49:21
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Great to see minnows doing so well this weekend. Big two in the province were very complacent it seems. An easy path for Galway to the all Ireland series awaits and the best of luck to them.
ohwow (Leitrim) - Posts: 148 - 26/04/2026 17:53:42
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All Leitrim were roaring on the Rossies today, great win for them, don't think they would have been able to live with us yesterday.
Gantric (Leitrim) - Posts: 16 - 26/04/2026 18:06:26
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Replying To ohwow: "You'd imagine it would be Dr Hyde Park, if the pitch is able to take it." You're right, it will be in Hyde Park. Hopefully the weather will hold
D.Hyde (Roscommon) - Posts: 335 - 26/04/2026 18:33:11
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