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Replying To mooncat: "As a matter of interest Nowlan Park is the same length as Semple Stadium and just 2 meters narrower,I think what makes it look smaller is the stands are so close to the pitch which makes for a great atmosphere,I hope and I am sure we will see a great game on Sunday,if Wex play as they did against KK it will be a great match,I think though that Tipp have that little bit extra at the moment,I think Galway will win the other match but wouldnt be surprised if Limerick beat them,2 teams with the potential to give any team a run for their money," That 2 metres makes all the difference Mooncat ;) Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 14/04/2017 03:57:15 1979301 Link
Replying To Condorman: "Pardon me but wouldn't it be just as good to have a Wexford/ Limerick final in Croker? Or Tipp/Galway for that matter? We don't see enough top hurling games in the capital." It's weird alright. All four football league finals are played in Croke park but no hurling finals. Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 14/04/2017 03:58:48 1979302 Link
Replying To therealtmo: "Wouldn't it be super to have a Wexford Limerick final in Thurles, would be a massive crowd with a championship atmosphere. Tipp have a good few injuries for Sunday rumour is Bubbles and Niall O Meara could be out with Donagh Maher is out and will miss Cork game." Niall O'Meara IMO is very under rated the amount of work that young lad gets through is Bonner like. Speaking of Bonner I hear he could make an appearance Sunday. Bubbles for me is still on a pedestal since September hasnt done much in the league to date. One final chance for a few lads to up their game before the Championship. WildPundit (Tipperary) - Posts: 1709 - 14/04/2017 07:54:02 1979309 Link
Replying To WildPundit: "Niall O'Meara IMO is very under rated the amount of work that young lad gets through is Bonner like. Speaking of Bonner I hear he could make an appearance Sunday. Bubbles for me is still on a pedestal since September hasnt done much in the league to date. One final chance for a few lads to up their game before the Championship." Bubbles is a law unto himself but he a big game player too. He'll deliver when we need him to in the summer. Ryan is right to give him a kick up the ass though. Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 15/04/2017 01:54:58 1979494 Link
Here's hoping for two good games. Most will see Tipp v Galway final but I have a sneaking suspicion that Wexford will pull one over Tipp and you wouldn't be amazed if Limerick came through either. Should be great weekend for all teams and Supporters.Best of luck to all and safe travelling. catch22 (USA) - Posts: 2148 - 15/04/2017 09:05:49 1979504 Link
tipp by 6 or 7 points tiobraidArann (Tipperary) - Posts: 362 - 15/04/2017 18:15:49 1979642 Link
Replying To Killarney.87: "That 2 metres makes all the difference Mooncat ;)" 2 metres the length of a grave,I suppose you would need that bit extra,LOL mooncat (Kilkenny) - Posts: 534 - 16/04/2017 16:15:05 1979880 Link
Replying To tiobraidArann: "tipp by 6 or 7 points" You should be right enough with that forecast, especially if this referee has anything to do with it yelowbelly (Wexford) - Posts: 409 - 16/04/2017 16:24:12 1979883 Link
Wexford still in it at halftime, despite some woeful shooting & 2 giveaway goals. keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 16/04/2017 16:37:34 1979888 Link
tipp v wexfore game far more lively than the Limerick v Galway game. Always lively with the likes of Fitz running on the pitch and starting rows with players and with a referee that is asleep when most of the off the ball action is taking place - far more interesting. In between the dirty pulls and wild swings there is a really half decent game trying to get out if only the ref would facilitate it. arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4897 - 16/04/2017 16:39:03 1979889 Link
Replying To keeper7: "Wexford still in it at halftime, despite some woeful shooting & 2 giveaway goals." The first goal was giveaway, the second was robbery. Jas Breen was clearly fouled before the second goal yelowbelly (Wexford) - Posts: 409 - 16/04/2017 16:46:07 1979891 Link
Game well over now with four goals conceded no way back, Tipp's catching has been superb throughout awesome full forward line. Great run out for Wexford will do them well for championship. arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4897 - 16/04/2017 17:24:58 1979893 Link
Should be a good final in store next Sunday. If it's anything like the previous 2 encounters between them. Gaillimh Abu!!!!!!!! mon (Galway) - Posts: 675 - 16/04/2017 17:28:50 1979894 Link
Replying To yelowbelly: "The first goal was giveaway, the second was robbery. Jas Breen was clearly fouled before the second goal" and the third? fourth? fifth? arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4897 - 16/04/2017 17:31:16 1979895 Link
Replying To arock: "and the third? fourth? fifth?" Check the time mate, that comment was made at the time when the game was still in the melting pot. At least we can look forward to Division1A hurling next year. yelowbelly (Wexford) - Posts: 409 - 16/04/2017 18:15:36 1979906 Link
Tipp have a very strong team, the best half back line in the country and the best full forward line.They will take beating. Will the GAA take action against Davey for his pitch invasion? In my opinion he deserves a ban. Barnowl94 (Galway) - Posts: 3150 - 16/04/2017 19:14:07 1979929 Link
Replying To Barnowl94: "Tipp have a very strong team, the best half back line in the country and the best full forward line.They will take beating. Will the GAA take action against Davey for his pitch invasion? In my opinion he deserves a ban." Tipp are on par with Galway, nothing between them. What Davy did was madness but I expected better from the Tipp lads they should of knowing better than getting involved with him. Stay classy Davy. therealtmo (Tipperary) - Posts: 1292 - 16/04/2017 19:44:47 1979939 Link
Enjoyable game after dour first semi. Wexford excellent....serious hurlers with great attitude. Tipps goals were devastating and they will take some beating this year. Scary, looking at first round in Munster championship but still looking forward to having a go at them. Think it's good to play the best early. Regarding Davey, his antics should he not be chastised could be detrimental to Wexford hurling. It's one thing to be saying "shure its only Davey" but I believe he is an attention grabber. Great motivator but should use what's between his ears for the betterment of his players. eaglehaslanded (Cork) - Posts: 135 - 16/04/2017 19:50:21 1979941 Link
Replying To therealtmo: "Tipp are on par with Galway, nothing between them. What Davy did was madness but I expected better from the Tipp lads they should of knowing better than getting involved with him. Stay classy Davy." Nothing between them ? Ah come on Tipp are outrageously good and a good bit better than everyone else, their forward line is frightening, bubbles Callahan two McGrath's and Bonner to come back scary team not to mention Padraig Maher whose playing unbelievable hurling right now. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 16/04/2017 21:30:40 1979969 Link
Replying To clondalkindub: "Nothing between them ? Ah come on Tipp are outrageously good and a good bit better than everyone else, their forward line is frightening, bubbles Callahan two McGrath's and Bonner to come back scary team not to mention Padraig Maher whose playing unbelievable hurling right now." Galway beat Tipp in 15. We beat them by 1 point last year. It's only April and everyone building Tipp up. therealtmo (Tipperary) - Posts: 1292 - 16/04/2017 21:49:14 1979975 Link