Replying To Pericles: "Agree about Parsons, he's the only midfielder who's currently performing, and has the engine and aerial ability to give Mayo a foothold there against any opposition. Our league seemed to be all about staying up while giving nothing away in terms of tactical direction. Keith Higgins was played at FB for almost every game and I was wondering if this was with a view to increasing mobility there. But then when Caff was available for championship he came back in, which means that the league should have been used to develop a proper backup. Headless stuff! Andy is still a great ball winner, but his role seems to be a substitute for genuine attacking tactics. It's a case of carry the ball or bang it to the wings and let's see if Andy can get there without blowing a gasket. Carrying the ball against a good defense risks turnovers, and needs to mixed with other attacking tactics. It's very hard to look at the players, mileage or not, and the backroom team, which has the credentials necessary on paper, and understand what's going on. Are there too many voices? The lack of focus and direction this year seems to suggest that there are too many chiefs and a lack of ultimate authority. If they win tomorrow the necessary focus might materialize, but the signs haven't been great. Last year the graph was generally upwards during the qualifier journey, but this year it's been pretty flat. At this stage I don't think we'll see anything better against Roscommon, which means that tomorrow will likely be another uncomfortable experience. Whoever wins, the Kingdom lads must already find their thoughts moving to the third Sunday and a game where Donaghy and route one just won't be good enough."
You guys have seen Parsons alot more then me but im still to be convinced. Surely in midfield yes he does get on alot of possesion but I think the inside forward suffers when he hardly kicks the ball throughout the game resulting in a slow build up allowing the opposition defence to easily cover yer inside men.
He is more impressive then Seamus o Shea but I think some fresh players need to be found in this position if they are available.
Replying To KY4SAM2015: "You guys have seen Parsons alot more then me but im still to be convinced. Surely in midfield yes he does get on alot of possesion but I think the inside forward suffers when he hardly kicks the ball throughout the game resulting in a slow build up allowing the opposition defence to easily cover yer inside men.
He is more impressive then Seamus o Shea but I think some fresh players need to be found in this position if they are available."
Replying To KY4SAM2015: "You guys have seen Parsons alot more then me but im still to be convinced. Surely in midfield yes he does get on alot of possesion but I think the inside forward suffers when he hardly kicks the ball throughout the game resulting in a slow build up allowing the opposition defence to easily cover yer inside men.
He is more impressive then Seamus o Shea but I think some fresh players need to be found in this position if they are available."
Replying To KY4SAM2015: "You guys have seen Parsons alot more then me but im still to be convinced. Surely in midfield yes he does get on alot of possesion but I think the inside forward suffers when he hardly kicks the ball throughout the game resulting in a slow build up allowing the opposition defence to easily cover yer inside men.
He is more impressive then Seamus o Shea but I think some fresh players need to be found in this position if they are available."
Foot passing into the FF line is something which Mayo in general are not getting right. Most passes are into space and when a big man goes in, AOS or the mythical Danny Kirby, the ball in is rarely quality and more often than not the option is ignored. Must be frustrating to know you're not being given the best chance to shine.
Yeah Cillian O Connor and the likes in the inside forward line sometimes get a bit of a slagging for not performing well from play but i think the problems exist further out the field. Mayos main build up play comes from the likes of Keegan and Durcan from the half back line. Moran does show good movement but it seems like he makes 3 or 4 runs before he receives the ball.
I think one or two more creative options from the midfield and half forward line is key for Mayo and maybe a more direct emphasis in attack but tis hard to change a gameplan at this time of year. On the flipside the team is solid enough in defense considering Seamus O Shea seems to be covering back for most of the game and I dont think Mayo on their day are too far away from anyone.
Replying To Vishred: "Seamie o Shea needlessly walking into a tackle , 3 passes later its in the net. Second goal was self-inflicted too."
Exactly. Just about to post the same.
Seamie has a habit of getting a little flustered in big games and doing silly stuff with possession. Can't remember exactly which game over the past 2 years but one of the Dublin ones where 3 or 4 scores came off poor Seamie passes.