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Replying To jm25:  "Not bitter at all why would we??

Just your post was laughable even on some of the mayo lads you were harsh

I did add something constructive but you didn't respond so here I go again

1. What has neary done to date to be rated higher with silke??

2. Why have you matched Glynn with AOS?? Do you actually expect them to be on one another ???

As for Claire we will stay off this thread if you stay clear of galway thread

Deal ??"
Davitt shouldn't be rated higher than Silke. Very inexerienced at this level. Has high workrate and can play off the cuff which is welcome as we need to try something different if we are to beat ye on Sunday. Wouldn't be a bit surprised though to see him on the bench because management are too cautious.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7959 - 29/04/2025 14:38:01    2605399

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Replying To jm25:  "Not bitter at all why would we??

Just your post was laughable even on some of the mayo lads you were harsh

I did add something constructive but you didn't respond so here I go again

1. What has neary done to date to be rated higher with silke??

2. Why have you matched Glynn with AOS?? Do you actually expect them to be on one another ???

As for Claire we will stay off this thread if you stay clear of galway thread

Deal ??"
Different players match up differently against others. Difference in speed, height etc.
Also, last I checked, we are all allowed to watch GAA and make our own view - Donald Trump isn't in charge here yet.

having watched Neary most of this season, taking his physical attributes and fearless nature (not yet coached out of him but I'm sure McStay is working on that) I think Silk doesn't have the physical attributes to match him in the likely contest for possession. Silke would run the legs off him if we were playing in the old rules but with the emphasis on kickouts this year - I think Mayo could get a lot of joy isolating Neary on Silke for kick outs. Also, the Galway defensive game requires midfield and half forwards to drop deep and keep a double sweeper on defense. This style of play was required because Silke is not a very good defender, he is an excellent footballer, but not a player who can take his opponent out of the game.

As for Glynn on O Shea - The reality for Galway is if Glynn cant handle O shea, he would have to be benched to make way for a taller, more physical defender - which Galway dont really have. If Mayo play O Shea and another big man in the ff line, then Galways regular fb line will be at a major disadvantage (provided Mayo actually kick in in to them).

Considering what McStay has done to date, Galway would be safe enough leaving Glynn on O shea, as Mayo havent kicked ball in to O Shea all season.

As I said, if you want to cry about a Mayo poster posting his opinion on a Mayo thread, you dont have much going on in your life.

tirawleybaron (Mayo) - Posts: 1375 - 30/04/2025 09:16:05    2605582

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Replying To tirawleybaron:  "Different players match up differently against others. Difference in speed, height etc.
Also, last I checked, we are all allowed to watch GAA and make our own view - Donald Trump isn't in charge here yet.

having watched Neary most of this season, taking his physical attributes and fearless nature (not yet coached out of him but I'm sure McStay is working on that) I think Silk doesn't have the physical attributes to match him in the likely contest for possession. Silke would run the legs off him if we were playing in the old rules but with the emphasis on kickouts this year - I think Mayo could get a lot of joy isolating Neary on Silke for kick outs. Also, the Galway defensive game requires midfield and half forwards to drop deep and keep a double sweeper on defense. This style of play was required because Silke is not a very good defender, he is an excellent footballer, but not a player who can take his opponent out of the game.

As for Glynn on O Shea - The reality for Galway is if Glynn cant handle O shea, he would have to be benched to make way for a taller, more physical defender - which Galway dont really have. If Mayo play O Shea and another big man in the ff line, then Galways regular fb line will be at a major disadvantage (provided Mayo actually kick in in to them).

Considering what McStay has done to date, Galway would be safe enough leaving Glynn on O shea, as Mayo havent kicked ball in to O Shea all season.

As I said, if you want to cry about a Mayo poster posting his opinion on a Mayo thread, you dont have much going on in your life."
Calm down John Paul. Not crying at all, the opposite in fact laughing a lot at your posts.

Of course you are allowed opinions and I'm allowed critique them.

This Liam silke who is not a good man marker different to the one who made his name for corofin man marking Diarmuid Connolly out of a game and tied down the physically imposing Rian O'Neill in last years all Ireland??

Now Neary could score 2-5 from play at weekend and win footballer of year but right now totally unproven.

Thompson for us looks a great prospect but head to head at this stage you'd say hession mcbrien callinan however have edge over him.

As for Galway lacking in size replacing Glynn.

Molloy mulkerins Hernon aren't exactly diminutive

Think it was hernon who marked AOS in 2023

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1503 - 30/04/2025 10:53:58    2605612

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Replying To tirawleybaron:  "Different players match up differently against others. Difference in speed, height etc.
Also, last I checked, we are all allowed to watch GAA and make our own view - Donald Trump isn't in charge here yet.

having watched Neary most of this season, taking his physical attributes and fearless nature (not yet coached out of him but I'm sure McStay is working on that) I think Silk doesn't have the physical attributes to match him in the likely contest for possession. Silke would run the legs off him if we were playing in the old rules but with the emphasis on kickouts this year - I think Mayo could get a lot of joy isolating Neary on Silke for kick outs. Also, the Galway defensive game requires midfield and half forwards to drop deep and keep a double sweeper on defense. This style of play was required because Silke is not a very good defender, he is an excellent footballer, but not a player who can take his opponent out of the game.

As for Glynn on O Shea - The reality for Galway is if Glynn cant handle O shea, he would have to be benched to make way for a taller, more physical defender - which Galway dont really have. If Mayo play O Shea and another big man in the ff line, then Galways regular fb line will be at a major disadvantage (provided Mayo actually kick in in to them).

Considering what McStay has done to date, Galway would be safe enough leaving Glynn on O shea, as Mayo havent kicked ball in to O Shea all season.

As I said, if you want to cry about a Mayo poster posting his opinion on a Mayo thread, you dont have much going on in your life."
Fitzgerald I forgot will likely mark AOS from start.

AOS would have edge in that FWIW.

Glynn usually marks conroy and got a fair roasting off him last year.

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1503 - 30/04/2025 10:56:18    2605613

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Replying To tirawleybaron:  "Different players match up differently against others. Difference in speed, height etc.
Also, last I checked, we are all allowed to watch GAA and make our own view - Donald Trump isn't in charge here yet.

having watched Neary most of this season, taking his physical attributes and fearless nature (not yet coached out of him but I'm sure McStay is working on that) I think Silk doesn't have the physical attributes to match him in the likely contest for possession. Silke would run the legs off him if we were playing in the old rules but with the emphasis on kickouts this year - I think Mayo could get a lot of joy isolating Neary on Silke for kick outs. Also, the Galway defensive game requires midfield and half forwards to drop deep and keep a double sweeper on defense. This style of play was required because Silke is not a very good defender, he is an excellent footballer, but not a player who can take his opponent out of the game.

As for Glynn on O Shea - The reality for Galway is if Glynn cant handle O shea, he would have to be benched to make way for a taller, more physical defender - which Galway dont really have. If Mayo play O Shea and another big man in the ff line, then Galways regular fb line will be at a major disadvantage (provided Mayo actually kick in in to them).

Considering what McStay has done to date, Galway would be safe enough leaving Glynn on O shea, as Mayo havent kicked ball in to O Shea all season.

As I said, if you want to cry about a Mayo poster posting his opinion on a Mayo thread, you dont have much going on in your life."
Liam Silke is not a good defender - oh lord, what or where in the hell are you pulling that from?

The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 765 - 30/04/2025 16:12:38    2605772

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As bad or good things are or perceived to be it's only a game at the end of the day.
Sad times for Westport. Condolences to Christopher's Family, friends and teammates. RIP

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11557 - 01/05/2025 21:50:56    2606141

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Replying To yew_tree:  "As bad or good things are or perceived to be it's only a game at the end of the day.
Sad times for Westport. Condolences to Christopher's Family, friends and teammates. RIP"
Very sad and heart-breaking news for sure.

Condolences to his family, friends, class mates and team mates.

RIP

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4223 - 02/05/2025 08:35:49    2606184

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Great to see Paddy Durcan back after his long injury.A great player.

CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3901 - 02/05/2025 20:17:16    2606351

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Is there a new injury concerned?

Belclare7 (Galway) - Posts: 246 - 03/05/2025 20:53:47    2606512

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Replying To Belclare7:  "Is there a new injury concerned?"
Only injury I know for certain so far is Eoin McLoughlin

Tribes88 (Galway) - Posts: 40 - 03/05/2025 21:47:35    2606518

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Connacht final morning….does not feel like it for some reason. Never seen such a hushed or downbeat buildup. Certainly the enthusiasm among Mayo fans has dropped in recent times (I still go back to that 2021 final defeat to Tyrone as a major tipping point) but here we are.

Two tough groups await both teams so it's down to pride and the Nestor Cup today. Galway strong favs but I'm hoping as often happens we can upset the cart this time. Safe traveling to all and remember the marathon is on in Castlebar today with plenty of street closures so get there early. Up Mayo

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11557 - 04/05/2025 09:09:37    2606561

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Think this is the end of the road for McStay and Rochford in Mayo. This was a game they had to win and wind or no wind there not going to.

JimmyNail (Leitrim) - Posts: 282 - 04/05/2025 16:51:38    2606616

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Replying To JimmyNail:  "Think this is the end of the road for McStay and Rochford in Mayo. This was a game they had to win and wind or no wind there not going to."
10 munster to go, I think they'll win

WEXILE (Wexford) - Posts: 381 - 04/05/2025 17:27:36    2606622

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Replying To JimmyNail:  "Think this is the end of the road for McStay and Rochford in Mayo. This was a game they had to win and wind or no wind there not going to."
It's not over yet...

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1296 - 04/05/2025 17:28:25    2606623

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Replying To JimmyNail:  "Think this is the end of the road for McStay and Rochford in Mayo. This was a game they had to win and wind or no wind there not going to."
You were right. Just.!

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2393 - 04/05/2025 17:45:24    2606628

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Hard luck Mayo. Some effort in that second half. Ye could have snatched it but just couldn't get that crucial score at the end.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 82 - 04/05/2025 17:52:41    2606630

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Thank God both Mayo and Galway went out to win this game today. Croke Park needs a good shake up, why have the draw before the Provincial finals. Crazy thing is most of us said the same thing last year and they didn't wise up. Also the stupidity of a two point shot getting touched been downgraded to a one point play is ludicrous. Only the GAA could come up with something like that. A very enjoyable game of football with one ridiculous penalty decision.

cluichethar (Mayo) - Posts: 521 - 04/05/2025 17:55:44    2606632

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Mayo really should have won that. Had the chances. Denied a blatant 2 pointer as well!

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1136 - 04/05/2025 17:55:59    2606633

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Replying To cluichethar:  "Thank God both Mayo and Galway went out to win this game today. Croke Park needs a good shake up, why have the draw before the Provincial finals. Crazy thing is most of us said the same thing last year and they didn't wise up. Also the stupidity of a two point shot getting touched been downgraded to a one point play is ludicrous. Only the GAA could come up with something like that. A very enjoyable game of football with one ridiculous penalty decision."
Soft penalty all right but by good did the ref even things out . Mayo had game in bag midway through 2nd half but couldn't pull trigger

jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1503 - 04/05/2025 18:23:43    2606644

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Thinking of Pat Holmes and Noel Connelly, not just after that game, but after the past few years. Pat Spillane proved right again, as the difference, again, when it really mattered we didn't have a Top notch forward. Yes as has been pointed out we had chances to win it for sure, but in the last 12 or so minutes we did not have anyone who could be depended on to take decent chances 3 or 4 times, at least. Thought we got the rub of the green all day from the ref too btw. We have been rewarded by the draw though and one win might be enough to get through, bit I see we have now been pushed out to 33/1 for SAM.

martinjoe (Mayo) - Posts: 549 - 04/05/2025 18:31:53    2606649

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