Author Topic: The GAA Thread (Read 645274 times)

Ray K · « **Reply #10640 on:** August 15, 2021, 08:29:51 pm »

Quote from: Sarge on August 15, 2021, 04:47:03 pm

Hope Kerry win Sam now, we where off the pace and played really poor. Word is not all is good in Camp Dublin and Dessie is not so popular. We will be back.

They'll tear up your Dublin passport if they hear you're shouting for Kerry in the final.
Farrell is a poor enough coach really.

Kerry - Tyrone now fixed for 28 August with the AI Final now on 11th September.

Billy The Kid · « **Reply #10641 on:** August 15, 2021, 08:39:26 pm »

I'd like to see Mayo win it, but I just feel there's too many players in their ranks who are too used to losing finals

I suspect its somewhat of a mental block for many of them now

Fair play to their supporters though. They keep coming back for more hurt year in year out

Zimagic · « **Reply #10642 on:** August 15, 2021, 10:15:49 pm »

Any word on McLaughlin?

Ray K · « **Reply #10643 on:** August 15, 2021, 11:17:08 pm »

Quote from: Zimagic on August 15, 2021, 10:15:49 pm

Any word on McLaughlin?

Double fracture to the jaw. Surgery tomorrow.

If the GAA had any balls they'd ban John Small for the first 3-5 games of next year's championship. Never gonna happen though.

Sarge · « **Reply #10644 on:** August 16, 2021, 12:23:22 am »

Quote from: Ray K on August 15, 2021, 08:29:51 pm

They'll tear up your Dublin passport if they hear you're shouting for Kerry in the final.
Farrell is a poor enough coach really.

Kerry - Tyrone now fixed for 28 August with the AI Final now on 11th September.

Nope many i know want a Kerry win, Mayo are horrible fans, really horrible and wish nothing but the worst for them.

Sarge · « **Reply #10645 on:** August 16, 2021, 12:23:59 am »

Quote from: Ray K on August 15, 2021, 11:17:08 pm

Double fracture to the jaw. Surgery tomorrow.

If the GAA had any balls they'd ban John Small for the first 3-5 games of next year's championship. Never gonna happen though.

Ban him for what exactly?

Sarge · « **Reply #10646 on:** August 16, 2021, 12:24:51 am »

Farrell wont last btw.

goalrushatgoodison · « **Reply #10647 on:** August 16, 2021, 07:49:04 pm »

Well done to the green and red. Wasn't greatly surprised that we lost, the signs were concerning beforehand, but was amazed about the manner of the defeat. Its very rare that a team of proven winners capitulate in the manner Dublin did. If Mayo had found a way to lose a match where they were an unflattering 6 points up at half time they would be crucified and they would have had the weight of history on their backs. As I said though its a big well done to the winners, they turned it around with a great mix of courage, tenacity and athleticism. No small amount of skill either.

Billy The Kid · « **Reply #10648 on:** August 16, 2021, 10:03:10 pm »

Quote from: Sarge on August 16, 2021, 12:23:22 am

Mayo are horrible fans, really horrible and wish nothing but the worst for them.

Horrible in what way? They're harmless crathers

Quote from: Sarge on August 16, 2021, 12:23:59 am

Ban him for what exactly?

As Kevin McStay correctly pointed out on the Sunday Game last night, if you're going to size up an opponent for a big hit (particularly when he can't see you coming) then you have a duty of care to ensure you execute it correctly. I think it's pretty clear from the way Small went into the challenge that he had little to no concern for McLaughlin's safety. I wouldn't say its a 3 game ban offence, but it was definitely reckless, definitely endangerment of an opponent, and definitely a straight red. For that, he deserves a 1 game ban IMO

Sarge · « **Reply #10649 on:** August 17, 2021, 12:07:01 am »

Quote from: Billy The Kid on August 16, 2021, 10:03:10 pm

Horrible in what way? They're harmless crathers

Been at many a game with them, harmless my bollox.

Billy The Kid · « **Reply #10650 on:** August 17, 2021, 08:54:49 am »

Quote from: Sarge on August 17, 2021, 12:07:01 am

Been at many a game with them, harmless my bollox.

Every county has its undesirables I suppose

Billy The Kid · « **Reply #10651 on:** August 21, 2021, 09:37:46 pm »

I'm finding it hard to get excited for tomorrow without Up For The Match and Grainne's sultry winks into the camera

Lee1-6Liv · « **Reply #10652 on:** August 21, 2021, 10:02:07 pm »

Quote from: Billy The Kid on August 21, 2021, 09:37:46 pm

I'm finding it hard to get excited for tomorrow without Up For The Match and Grainne's sultry winks into the camera

I remember when I was a smallie on the eve of an All Ireland final, me mam would be in the kitchen making a mountain of sangers for my dad and uncles to take for the trip up to Dublin.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #10653 on:** August 22, 2021, 08:55:33 am »

Mon the Rebel Treble!! Heading in today, would be lying saying i was massively confident but we are certainly capable of winning.

an fear dearg · « **Reply #10654 on:** August 22, 2021, 09:02:43 am »

Quote from: DangerScouse on August 22, 2021, 08:55:33 am

Mon the Rebel Treble!! Heading in today, would be lying saying i was massively confident but we are certainly capable of winning.

Absolutely capable of winning. Cork are and always have been my ‘second’ county and I love seeing them going well. The difference with Cork is that they expect to win AI finals when they get to them. Limerick may have the physicality but Cork are Cork and if they get the swagger going they could do it.

Dougle · « **Reply #10655 on:** August 22, 2021, 11:44:10 am »

Come on Cork !!

Billy The Kid · « **Reply #10656 on:** August 22, 2021, 11:53:26 am »

I feel this is one of those games where we'll either scrape it by a point or 2, or get absolutely leathered by 10+ points

Cork will definitely need goals to stand a chance today. At least 2, possibly 3

Sarge · « **Reply #10657 on:** August 22, 2021, 01:36:12 pm »

Sorry my Rebel friends but i think Limerick have just a little to much on the pitch and on the bench for you, going Limerick x5.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #10658 on:** August 22, 2021, 03:50:35 pm »

Are Cork sponsored by Sports direct?? can barely tell, front or back

Sarge · « **Reply #10659 on:** August 22, 2021, 03:56:26 pm »

My Limerick x5 may have been wrong, its possibly going to be x10

Ray K · « **Reply #10660 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:01:03 pm »

The pick of every other county in Ireland wouldn't beat Limerick today.

Sarge · « **Reply #10661 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:05:31 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on August 22, 2021, 04:01:03 pm

The pick of every other county in Ireland wouldn't beat Limerick today.

No they are a fantastic side, huge men too.

Sarge · « **Reply #10662 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:08:27 pm »

Awesome stuff the Corkmen are getting battered.

Ray K · « **Reply #10663 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:11:36 pm »

Limerick could go home at HT and Cork still wouldn't get to 3-19.

No physicality about this Cork team. Letting Limerick have way too much time and space and getting pressed like hell in their defence. Limerick are an awesome team to be fair.

tinner777 · « **Reply #10664 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:17:54 pm »

Going to be a long afternoon here

Sarge · « **Reply #10665 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:20:14 pm »

Quote from: tinner777 on August 22, 2021, 04:17:54 pm

Going to be a long afternoon here

Cork man?

Ray K · « **Reply #10666 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:21:43 pm »

From Twitter:
Seven possessions for Cian Lynch during the first half - he has assisted for 2-4 and also scored a point. #limerickvcork #thesundaygame

He's still only 25 too.

tinner777 · « **Reply #10667 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:22:19 pm »

I’m not but my wife and three teenage boys are, here 20 years

an fear dearg · « **Reply #10668 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:25:14 pm »

Jaysus that’s as good a performance as I’ve ever seen. Kinda reminds me of the 2008 final between KK and Waterford. That was just as big a mismatch. Cork have nothing to lose her so they should just go for it

Sarge · « **Reply #10669 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:25:41 pm »

Quote from: tinner777 on August 22, 2021, 04:22:19 pm

I’m not but my wife and three teenage boys are, here 20 years

Just sit back and enjoy Limerick i guess.

Sarge · « **Reply #10670 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:26:00 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on August 22, 2021, 04:21:43 pm

From Twitter:
Seven possessions for Cian Lynch during the first half - he has assisted for 2-4 and also scored a point. #limerickvcork #thesundaygame

He's still only 25 too.

Its a very young Panel.

Sarge · « **Reply #10671 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:31:54 pm »

Arsenal v Chelsea me thinks this is over.

Ray K · « **Reply #10672 on:** August 22, 2021, 04:57:17 pm »

All Star awards should be easy this year.
In goals: Nickie Quaid.
The rest of the players are from Limerick too.

Sarge · « **Reply #10673 on:** August 22, 2021, 05:09:45 pm »

Congrats Limerick awesome side.

DonkeyWan · « **Reply #10674 on:** August 22, 2021, 06:14:50 pm »

Quote from: Sarge on August 22, 2021, 05:09:45 pm

Congrats Limerick awesome side.

Thanks Sarge, as a Limerick man, this is incredible, so used to being the bridesmaid, this period of absolute dominaiton is surreal.

Have been going since 1993. Always watching them fall short. My Dad goes with me, he is 71 and was ready to quit. So we were both there in 2018, best day ever. Since then we have been spoiled. Couldn't get a ticket to this one, was an awesome performance, great for those that went. Have to say, felt sorry for Cork though, as a fan you want to see your side compete. I remember going in 2007 and the game was done in the first half and all you could do was sit there and wait for it all to end. So, yeah, sorry Cork lads, you have a lot of great players coming through, so you will be back, but this was not your year.

Dougle · « **Reply #10675 on:** August 22, 2021, 06:20:23 pm »

Quote from: DonkeyWan on August 22, 2021, 06:14:50 pm

Thanks Sarge, as a Limerick man, this is incredible, so used to being the bridesmaid, this period of absolute dominaiton is surreal.

Have been going since 1993. Always watching them fall short. My Dad goes with me, he is 71 and was ready to quit. So we were both there in 2018, best day ever. Since then we have been spoiled. Couldn't get a ticket to this one, was an awesome performance, great for those that went. Have to say, felt sorry for Cork though, as a fan you want to see your side compete. I remember going in 2007 and the game was done in the first half and all you could do was sit there and wait for it all to end. So, yeah, sorry Cork lads, you have a lot of great players coming through, so you will be back, but this was not your year.

That wasn't a victory it was a complete swatting. Men and boys. You'll enjoy the taste of that. Cork were beaten physically and mentally off the park. There's always next year I suppose.

mickeydocs · « **Reply #10676 on:** August 22, 2021, 06:22:58 pm »

Quote from: DonkeyWan on August 22, 2021, 06:14:50 pm

Thanks Sarge, as a Limerick man, this is incredible, so used to being the bridesmaid, this period of absolute dominaiton is surreal.

Have been going since 1993. Always watching them fall short. My Dad goes with me, he is 71 and was ready to quit. So we were both there in 2018, best day ever. Since then we have been spoiled. Couldn't get a ticket to this one, was an awesome performance, great for those that went. Have to say, felt sorry for Cork though, as a fan you want to see your side compete. I remember going in 2007 and the game was done in the first half and all you could do was sit there and wait for it all to end. So, yeah, sorry Cork lads, you have a lot of great players coming through, so you will be back, but this was not your year.

As a Corkman I am very happy to say this Limerick team richly deserve the Liam McCarthy. Wonderful team!

Sarge · « **Reply #10677 on:** August 22, 2021, 06:25:58 pm »

Quote from: DonkeyWan on August 22, 2021, 06:14:50 pm

Thanks Sarge, as a Limerick man, this is incredible, so used to being the bridesmaid, this period of absolute dominaiton is surreal.

Have been going since 1993. Always watching them fall short. My Dad goes with me, he is 71 and was ready to quit. So we were both there in 2018, best day ever. Since then we have been spoiled. Couldn't get a ticket to this one, was an awesome performance, great for those that went. Have to say, felt sorry for Cork though, as a fan you want to see your side compete. I remember going in 2007 and the game was done in the first half and all you could do was sit there and wait for it all to end. So, yeah, sorry Cork lads, you have a lot of great players coming through, so you will be back, but this was not your year.

Enjoy it whi;e it lasts I know I did with our team.

DonkeyWan · « **Reply #10678 on:** August 22, 2021, 06:26:21 pm »

Quote from: mickeydocs on August 22, 2021, 06:22:58 pm

As a Corkman I am very happy to say this Limerick team richly deserve the Liam McCarthy. Wonderful team!

Thanks! They are awesome. Have to enjoy them while we have them!

Billy The Kid · « **Reply #10679 on:** August 22, 2021, 06:51:46 pm »

Yeah, I had a feeling Limerick would give us a right hammering if they stole an early march on us.

Their 2nd goal set them on their way and there was only ever going to be one outcome from then on

No qualms or complaints. They've superstars all over the park. They'll take some stopping for the next few years