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I can't see galway losing. The Sligo game really made our lads, we went to extra time against a good side. I don't think people who didn't see the game would appreciate the value of that win. We have serious momentum, galway by 4-6. galwaydublin (Galway) - Posts: 226 - 22/04/2017 08:50:03 1981605 Link 0 |
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A great team but unless they can somehow stay grounded after beating Kerry they are sitting ducks v dublin Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 22/04/2017 12:56:07 1981656 Link 0 |
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I was saying the same thing last week Donegal man. I've seen it happen a load of times in the past where a team have played a great semifinal but then can't keep it going for the final a bit like Meath in 01 v Galway after they hammered us in the semifinal and like us in 02 v Armagh after hammering cork in the semifinal. I'm afraid the dubs could have this one in the bag. KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 22/04/2017 14:19:52 1981667 Link 0 |
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you are right but it will go down to the wire either way
suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1669 - 22/04/2017 14:35:53 1981671 Link 0 |
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Galway are odds on favourites with PP
Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3733 - 23/04/2017 11:14:37 1981835 Link 0 |
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Shane Clayton out of final with a hamstring injury massive loss to the Dubs. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 23/04/2017 11:20:47 1981837 Link 0 |
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Kerry were that for the semi so it is not particularly useful info.
suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1669 - 23/04/2017 12:55:44 1981851 Link 0 |
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Very unfortunate for him Dessie wasn't too happy about his players running the risk beforehand You can see why! Desperately unlucky and a lot of negative noise surrounding the team and fixtures before the final, far from ideal and now a serious loss in Clayton Far from ideal prep, advantage Galway. jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 23/04/2017 14:04:42 1981857 Link 1 |
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There is a very long list of teams who peak for a massive game and then go out and flop in their next fixture. I think it is as much to do with peaking emotionally for a certain fixture as it has to do with complacency going into the following fixture. I think that there are many teams out there who fall into either trap. Kerry u21s were massively impressive against cork a couple of weeks ago and the bookies were almost paying out on them. I said at the beginning that they were rightly favorites, but not at the price they were being offered at. They didnt peak emotionally for the cork game, but bought into the belief that the galway fixture was an inconvenience to getting to the final rather than a huge game on its own merits. The Dubs looked lethal against us in that they were not running around high fiveing each other nor were their supporters too overwhelmed by the performance. They went out and did a job without any fuss and in 3rd gear too. Not saying that they were casual, they just were clinical and full of concentration for the whole game and not distracted on the next fixture. I have not seen Galway play, but when I heard they went to extra time against sligo, I myself thought that it was money in the bank for Kerry. They must have something going for them, but I cant see dublin losing this game for the reason I have highlighted. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 23/04/2017 17:23:33 1981904 Link 0 |
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As in terms of the biggest games across the year jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20600 - 27/04/2017 14:02:53 1983146 Link 0 |
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At least we have a better chance than Kerry now of winning it did yer boys enjoy the whiskey after yer defeat by Galway.
bud14 (Galway) - Posts: 296 - 27/04/2017 14:22:52 1983154 Link 1 |
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I'd fancy Dublin to win this, although hope Galway win and keep cup in the West theshamen (Mayo) - Posts: 129 - 27/04/2017 19:01:23 1983219 Link 0 |
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Well bud I hope ye win the game, I just hope ye didn't blow ye'r load in the semifinal. And our lads have plenty of time for drinking whiskey now for the rest of the year. KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 27/04/2017 19:35:46 1983224 Link 0 |
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Highly. It turned out to be an excellent competition. I hope the drop down to u20s will not effect the standard
Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 27/04/2017 20:13:38 1983229 Link 1 |
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Odds on at 10/11 :-) Some posts about the 'high' of the Kerry match and how it will effect the players. I don't think that will come into it, if Dublin win they'll win on merit. Galway have been tested in all the Connacht champion matches which I hope they can gain experience from those more so that the semi final. Looking forward to it, #gaillimhabú MTS (Galway) - Posts: 279 - 28/04/2017 09:36:05 1983291 Link 0 |
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Best of luck to Dublin tomorrow massive challenge against a very impressive looking Galway team but I always have confidence in any Dublin football team , Clayton a massive loss but we have serious fire power up front to hurt Galway. Looking forward to it big time coybib. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 28/04/2017 10:25:05 1983302 Link 0 |
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In terms of pure entertainment, the u21 championships have been better than the senior championships, in my opinion. There has historically been less tactical battles, less lads throwing themselves on the ground when barely touched, more "pure" football in terms of skill and pace as opposed to brawn etc. The finals have also provided a lot of highlights, though the hurling finals have been a bit disappointing in recent years as they have been very one-sided contests. Same for some of the football finals, though these have tended to be closer. For me, I'd rate winning the u21 final higher than winning the league or Leinster championship. However, I'm sure several other counties / fans would rate winning their provincial championship higher so its purely a matter of opinion and circumstance. Kurt_Angle (Dublin) - Posts: 567 - 28/04/2017 10:37:34 1983308 Link 1 |
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Standard will not be effected ,as players in the country will still be picked , however there has to be some element of change it may just be mere physical bulk with a slightly younger squad
Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 28/04/2017 10:57:47 1983312 Link 0 |
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The changes for next year are much bigger than people realise and are really poorly thought out. The competition is to be played between June and August and any player who has been listed for a senior intercounry championship game that season is not eligible. A competition where some players are ineligible because they are effectively too good I think is a rubbish idea.
Soma (UK) - Posts: 2630 - 28/04/2017 11:25:33 1983322 Link 0 |
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Meant to say BEST players will still be selected
Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 28/04/2017 11:32:52 1983323 Link 0 |