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Replying To Belclare98:  "Lost second half 2 11 to 0 7 today, a better forward team , like Kerry, Donegal, Roscommon, Tyrone, Galway score 5 15 in that second half.."
For the record the 2nd half it was Roscommon 1-17 Mayo 0-7 was similar and I'm sure the point tommy132 was making. Monaghan will look back at the 2nd half for losing. They had 18 shots on goal compared to Mayos 17 yet shooting efficiency was poor as was standing off the two point shooters. Kept going for goals 11/12 created instead of popping the odd one over the bar all added up in a one point loss.

I hope it's Galway v Mayo match next would be a real spicy affair. Mayo will likely get Louth or Westmeath I bet.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 874 - 01/06/2026 12:55:54    2676998

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Well done to Aidan O Se…100 games with Mayo. Really shows how low Irish society has sunk when you see the comments online about him. So called Gaels making fun and mocking his achievements. Most of these people I bet have never played the game and would t be able find the front gate to their local clubs."
Social media is toxic and is only going to get worse a lot of it driven by jealousy. Aidan O'Shea has been a great servant to Mayo football and has had a brilliant career, to hell with the begrudgers.

tireoghainabu (Tyrone) - Posts: 474 - 01/06/2026 13:14:23    2677004

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "For the record the 2nd half it was Roscommon 1-17 Mayo 0-7 was similar and I'm sure the point tommy132 was making. Monaghan will look back at the 2nd half for losing. They had 18 shots on goal compared to Mayos 17 yet shooting efficiency was poor as was standing off the two point shooters. Kept going for goals 11/12 created instead of popping the odd one over the bar all added up in a one point loss.

I hope it's Galway v Mayo match next would be a real spicy affair. Mayo will likely get Louth or Westmeath I bet."
It's pointless looking at half a match. We were 11 points up at halftime yesterday and the wind was a bigger factor yesterday

Cumann1 (Mayo) - Posts: 151 - 01/06/2026 13:50:05    2677011

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Replying To Cumann1:  "It's pointless looking at half a match. We were 11 points up at halftime yesterday and the wind was a bigger factor yesterday"
'We'!

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 8598 - 01/06/2026 14:16:02    2677022

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Replying To Cumann1:  "It's pointless looking at half a match. We were 11 points up at halftime yesterday and the wind was a bigger factor yesterday"
Oh its not pointless and both Andy Moran and Ryan O'Donoghue remarked about their 2nd half display against Roscommon yesterday I have no doubt the rest of management and players weren't pleased that a 12 point lead became 1 point and hanging on for the win. All will know a similar 2nd half display can't be repeated if hopes of reaching Croke Park is to happen.

Journalist Cahair O'Kane made a good point recently on wind advantage. Most think it's what you do when playing with it that matters most when what you can score and concede against the wind can be a telling factor. 1st half yesterday Monaghan with just 0-9 from 18 shots while conceded 1-17 from 17 shots and they'll know they should have defended a lot better on the 6 two pointers conceded especially the last one on the hooter.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 874 - 01/06/2026 15:42:15    2677036

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Replying To GreenandRed:  "'We'!"
Yea "we", unlike you I'm from Mayo

Cumann1 (Mayo) - Posts: 151 - 01/06/2026 15:55:59    2677038

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "Oh its not pointless and both Andy Moran and Ryan O'Donoghue remarked about their 2nd half display against Roscommon yesterday I have no doubt the rest of management and players weren't pleased that a 12 point lead became 1 point and hanging on for the win. All will know a similar 2nd half display can't be repeated if hopes of reaching Croke Park is to happen.

Journalist Cahair O'Kane made a good point recently on wind advantage. Most think it's what you do when playing with it that matters most when what you can score and concede against the wind can be a telling factor. 1st half yesterday Monaghan with just 0-9 from 18 shots while conceded 1-17 from 17 shots and they'll know they should have defended a lot better on the 6 two pointers conceded especially the last one on the hooter."
It is pointless looking at only one half. Andy Moran said yesterday it was all about getting the win which is what we did

Cumann1 (Mayo) - Posts: 151 - 01/06/2026 16:00:07    2677039

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Replying To Cumann1:  "It is pointless looking at only one half. Andy Moran said yesterday it was all about getting the win which is what we did"
It's not pointless you just need to pay a bit more attention to other peoples point of view.

What Mayo did to get the win yesterday if repeated the next day probably won't be enough especially against better opposition than Monaghan.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 874 - 01/06/2026 16:54:23    2677052

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "Oh its not pointless and both Andy Moran and Ryan O'Donoghue remarked about their 2nd half display against Roscommon yesterday I have no doubt the rest of management and players weren't pleased that a 12 point lead became 1 point and hanging on for the win. All will know a similar 2nd half display can't be repeated if hopes of reaching Croke Park is to happen.

Journalist Cahair O'Kane made a good point recently on wind advantage. Most think it's what you do when playing with it that matters most when what you can score and concede against the wind can be a telling factor. 1st half yesterday Monaghan with just 0-9 from 18 shots while conceded 1-17 from 17 shots and they'll know they should have defended a lot better on the 6 two pointers conceded especially the last one on the hooter."
Didn't feel like much wind there yesterday Drax. Tricolour seened to be blowing accross the pitch in the first half anyway. Defending should be as dogged in both halves. Our defence hadn't much to do first half because Monaghan attack were less aggressive than the second half . That's when we did struggle especially when they ran at us. Hopefully lessons that can be learned for the next day.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 8598 - 01/06/2026 17:03:40    2677054

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Cant get away with the 2 corner backs, both small and not physical enough, but I would say they weren't terrible yesterday. If you told me McCarron would score 5 and McCarthy 2 points, I would have taken that.
The first goal, if McBrien doesnt butcher the goal chance then the Monaghan goal doesnt happen, and McBrien was the one supposed to be marking McCaul.
The second goal was like alot of the other Monaghan chances, running down the middle, and I would put more blame on the half back line and midfield for that.

The shooting in the first half, especially the 2 pointers, was impressive, the second half attacking was poor. They changed tactic to slow down the attacks for second half and it doesn't suit them, and too many turnovers, they have to be getting shot away and at least putting the ball dead and then press the kickout.

tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 675 - 01/06/2026 17:55:57    2677079

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Under the new rules I don't think you are ever safe. We've seen a lot of big comebacks since they were introduced. Before if a team went even 5 up it was game over.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12110 - 01/06/2026 19:05:31    2677100

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "It's not pointless you just need to pay a bit more attention to other peoples point of view.

What Mayo did to get the win yesterday if repeated the next day probably won't be enough especially against better opposition than Monaghan."
Haha so you're saying you don't need to look at both halves.
More speculation from you, Mayos performance yesterday may well be enough to win the next day, you don't know

Cumann1 (Mayo) - Posts: 151 - 01/06/2026 19:40:18    2677110

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Under the new rules I don't think you are ever safe. We've seen a lot of big comebacks since they were introduced. Before if a team went even 5 up it was game over."
Exactly but a lot of the analysis hasn't changed to take account of the new rules. It's much easier for the full forward line now and much more difficult in the full back line.

MayoDan (Mayo) - Posts: 558 - 01/06/2026 20:27:00    2677121

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Mayo started a very inexperienced team on Sunday. New lads in a lot of positions. I think next game this close game with Monaghan will stand to them. Not nearly at a high level for 70 minutes but got the win. Monaghan isn't a bad team they had a very bad National League but a very good Ulster Championship pushing Armagh a team that a lot of people fancy for the Sam Maguire all the way into extra time.
Down a team not even in the All Ireland series beat Donegal
Yet Donegal are classed by many as the number 1 team in the country because they beat Kerry. Needless to say I think that the next rounds will throw up a couple of shocks and maybe a top team might find themselves out of the All Ireland Series.

cluichethar (Mayo) - Posts: 620 - 01/06/2026 23:03:50    2677150

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I wonder where Mayo would be if they had left MC Stay in charge. He was unpopular because he had cut a lot of deadwood, the same deadwood that was brought back this spring only to once more get cut adrift when Andy realized there was a reason they were let go. MC Stay would probably have added another name or 2 to the departures and you would now have a good young team with no baggage. At worst you would be in the very same place as now but a lot further in the development of the team

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2466 - 02/06/2026 09:15:05    2677176

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Tyrone away….tough draw. We beat them up there last year so they will want to put that right. The question will be now will we get a full game performance because it will be needed. That's two games in a row now (Roscommon and Monagahan) where we have had second half collapses. Got away with it on Sunday.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12110 - 02/06/2026 11:02:34    2677230

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Replying To eoinog:  "I wonder where Mayo would be if they had left MC Stay in charge. He was unpopular because he had cut a lot of deadwood, the same deadwood that was brought back this spring only to once more get cut adrift when Andy realized there was a reason they were let go. MC Stay would probably have added another name or 2 to the departures and you would now have a good young team with no baggage. At worst you would be in the very same place as now but a lot further in the development of the team"
Who did McStay cut that was brought back?

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12110 - 02/06/2026 11:08:30    2677236

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Tyrone away….tough draw. We beat them up there last year so they will want to put that right. The question will be now will we get a full game performance because it will be needed. That's two games in a row now (Roscommon and Monagahan) where we have had second half collapses. Got away with it on Sunday."
Should be a good one, Mayo have the edge over Tyrone in championship football for a while now. Pity it wasn't neutral venue.

Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2712 - 02/06/2026 11:29:25    2677247

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Tyrone away….tough draw. We beat them up there last year so they will want to put that right. The question will be now will we get a full game performance because it will be needed. That's two games in a row now (Roscommon and Monagahan) where we have had second half collapses. Got away with it on Sunday."
I don't think we can realistically expect to be on top against Tyrone for the full game.

MayoDan (Mayo) - Posts: 558 - 02/06/2026 11:38:13    2677253

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Who did McStay cut that was brought back?"
McStay didn't cut any player. I remember he tried his best to convince Keegan to stay on another year too.

MayoDan (Mayo) - Posts: 558 - 02/06/2026 13:28:32    2677309

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