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In my opinion the big difference between the side in such a close game was the terrible attitude and performance put in by gleeson. 890202 (Wexford) - Posts: 1278 - 03/09/2017 18:47:38 2042246 Link
Congratulations to Galway best team won no doubt, enjoy the celebrations and hard luck Waterford. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 03/09/2017 18:48:56 2042247 Link
Hearty congratulations to Galway on their win today. They are great champions. They lay down their marker back in the spring when they hammered us in the league final. They answered every question asked of them since that day and always look in control of each and every championship game they played. They are wonderful champions and a credit to our great sport. Hard luck to Waterford. I have huge respect for Derek McGrath and this group of players. Galway completely out hurled them in the first half and yet they were only one point behind at the break. That speaks volumes about the character of this team. With the exception of the Brick they are a young team. They will have Conor Gleeson and hopefully Devine back next year. I hope they lay down some early markers for the season next year like Galway this year and Tipp last year and push on from here and bring Liam McCarthy down to the South East next year. This could be the start of another golden generation for Hurling. I can see Limerick winning an All-Ireland in the next 3 years and no I am not drunk. You have heard hear folks. Limerick could be champions in 2019 or 2020 if they leave Kiely in charge. Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 03/09/2017 18:49:14 2042248 Link
Congratulations to Galway! (Seniors and Minors) mikeyjoe (USA) - Posts: 415 - 03/09/2017 18:49:23 2042249 Link
Cut short a holiday to get back to the house here on the west coast of the US, and watched the game streamed through the brother's phone home in Galway. What a feeling. There'll be bonfires lit from Gort to Ballinasloe, Clarinbridge to Portumna. And a small one here in the backgarden in Portland. Gaillimh go deo! festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 03/09/2017 18:51:00 2042250 Link
WE often give Refs stick on here in post match analysis, only fair to say well done today. Best refereeing performance in years. Really sorry for Waterford but Galway did deserve it, corkcelt (Cork) - Posts: 4388 - 03/09/2017 19:01:57 2042253 Link
I've posted long and often probably going a unheard about how much I hate Kilkenny , Well we hear you now. Hate is a very strong emotion, and I find it disturbing when it is directed against a group of people; whether it's their race, religion or which county they come from. your post says it so much better than I ever could Even if it's said in jest the arrogance rings true from all my experience with Cats Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts:4505 - 02/09/2017 15:49:26 2041836 "...the arrogance rings true from all my experience with Cats" And how many Cats would that be ...2 or 3, 20 or 30, 200 or 300? Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2447 - 03/09/2017 19:19:08 2042260 Link
Replying To 890202: "In my opinion the big difference between the side in such a close game was the terrible attitude and performance put in by gleeson." The Hail Mary sideline cut and free from his own 45 both going wide when his team were crying out for ball to go into them as they needed a goal sums up Austin. He'd rather go for the glory himself from a low-percentage situation than the "boring" option of lobbing the ball into the square. ballydalane (Kilkenny) - Posts: 1246 - 03/09/2017 19:21:13 2042261 Link
Congrats to Galway - richly deserved All Ireland. The standout team of the championship. How they found themselves behind at one stage when they could have been out of sight... would have to credit Waterford for that. Superior scoring power and extra physicality won the day. Dirk (Wexford) - Posts: 65 - 03/09/2017 19:22:13 2042262 Link
Replying To corkcelt: "WE often give Refs stick on here in post match analysis, only fair to say well done today. Best refereeing performance in years. Really sorry for Waterford but Galway did deserve it," Good point CorkCelt. I thought he did well too. I was delighted for him because he came into this game under huge pressure. Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 03/09/2017 19:23:22 2042263 Link
That was nail-biting stuff and it is a huge relief to come away with the win. Galway showed great composure and the way they responded with 3 quick points after Waterford went ahead was crucial. It was a real panel effort with Niall Burke and Jason Flynn making major contributions when they came on. Hard luck to Waterford - ye gave it everything and pushed us all the way. Gaillimh_Abu (Galway) - Posts: 996 - 03/09/2017 19:26:34 2042266 Link
Replying To corkcelt: "WE often give Refs stick on here in post match analysis, only fair to say well done today. Best refereeing performance in years. Really sorry for Waterford but Galway did deserve it," I'd question the ref over a few decisions. One when the game was in the melting pot and he gave a free to Galway for a Waterford overcarry. It was crucial. McInerney was holding the guys hurley prior to the over carry. 2 point swing. Over all he was good. bloodyban (Limerick) - Posts: 1710 - 03/09/2017 19:30:56 2042269 Link
Game passed Gleeson by. When he's not 100% he's poor. He doesn't pass or do self less stuff. He 'll mature I'm sure bloodyban (Limerick) - Posts: 1710 - 03/09/2017 19:32:38 2042270 Link
Replying To festinog: "Cut short a holiday to get back to the house here on the west coast of the US, and watched the game streamed through the brother's phone home in Galway. What a feeling. There'll be bonfires lit from Gort to Ballinasloe, Clarinbridge to Portumna. And a small one here in the backgarden in Portland. Gaillimh go deo!" Congratulations! I believe Canning is still signing autographs and taking pics. He's some man! Enjoy the celebrations! DannyMcA (Dublin) - Posts: 260 - 03/09/2017 19:35:34 2042272 Link
Replying To ballydalane: "The Hail Mary sideline cut and free from his own 45 both going wide when his team were crying out for ball to go into them as they needed a goal sums up Austin. He'd rather go for the glory himself from a low-percentage situation than the "boring" option of lobbing the ball into the square." Think thats very unfair. Joe canning has missed his fair share of lune balls. Galway better team but not nice to be knocking players. Malonemagic (Laois) - Posts: 765 - 03/09/2017 19:37:57 2042275 Link
Replying To bloodyban: "Game passed Gleeson by. When he's not 100% he's poor. He doesn't pass or do self less stuff. He 'll mature I'm sure" It might be the making of him in the long run. Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 03/09/2017 19:40:06 2042279 Link
Replying To bloodyban: "Game passed Gleeson by. When he's not 100% he's poor. He doesn't pass or do self less stuff. He 'll mature I'm sure" Passed more than him by. That's the way finals go. Both management teams do some much homework on the opposing team that the majority of match ups end up cancelling each other out. I thought the Tipp vs Galway semi-final was similar with a handful of standout performances. Killarney.87 (Tipperary) - Posts: 2513 - 03/09/2017 19:49:06 2042283 Link
Well done Galway. Ultimate team performance today as they have given all year. Personally I said they hadn't it in them but I was very wrong. They're a very even team and had an excellent year. They'll enjoy this for a while! Hard luck to Waterford. What performances de burca moran and Barron gave in particular tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 03/09/2017 20:05:56 2042295 Link
Replying To corkcelt: "WE often give Refs stick on here in post match analysis, only fair to say well done today. Best refereeing performance in years. Really sorry for Waterford but Galway did deserve it," Spot on. Thought that myself watching the game. Excellent job done by him. If the ref in the Football Final is as good then we can't ask for more than that. ps. Forgot to say Hard Luck to Waterf Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3725 - 03/09/2017 20:06:24 2042296 Link
Replying To corkcelt: "WE often give Refs stick on here in post match analysis, only fair to say well done today. Best refereeing performance in years. Really sorry for Waterford but Galway did deserve it," Spot on. Thought that myself watching the game. Excellent job done by him. If the ref in the Football Final is as good then we can't ask for more than that. ps. Forgot to say Hard Luck to Waterford in my previous post. Hard luck guys. Ye will be back again soon enough I am sure with that group of players. Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 3725 - 03/09/2017 20:07:52 2042297 Link