Two teams gone under the radar in the last decade.

Predictions?

Biffo2013 (Offaly) - Posts: 23 - 29/06/2016 20:34:53    1874003

Its actually a little tough to predict this one. If it was this time last year, I would have said Wexford, somewhat comfortably. But Offaly have a bit of momentum coming into this, despite their loss to Galway, as they actually appeared to play well in that game, better than many expected. And Offaly have a win over Wexford in this years league, for what that's worth. Wexford on the other hand, seem to be in a bit of a rut, and morale seems to be low (at least from the outside looking in). From what I hear, they also have alot of injuries coming into this game. However, Wexford still have a broader spread of talent I feel, and they have home advantage. And it is do or die now.

So on balance, while I wouldn't be shocked to see Offaly get a result, I think Wexford will win. I think it could be an exciting match.

Marlon_JD (Tipperary) - Posts: 1823 - 29/06/2016 21:05:55    1874017

Jedobi (Wexford) - Posts: 156 - 29/06/2016 21:07:10    1874018

Would want to see the team sheets before I could make a prediction. Some of Wexford's best players didn't feature against Dublin. Guiney isn't on the panel either is he? If they had all their best players on the field they would probably win it.

PoolSturgeon (Galway) - Posts: 1908 - 29/06/2016 21:21:27    1874026

extranjero (Wexford) - Posts: 375 - 30/06/2016 06:39:29    1874089

Very hard to predict this game I think the Biffo's might sneak through although Wexford's result last night will be a boost to the camp...

Richie Kehoe at number 6 has to be drafted into the panel he was superb against Galway in Portlaoise last night he won it for them!

BigJohn.6_8 (Galway) - Posts: 704 - 30/06/2016 10:31:26    1874141

One enforced change, this is the same team that has played most of the year, quite settled team now at this stage. One one reservation I have is that we don't have any fire power from the bench only Emmet Nolan really who can make an impact.

Tight game to call, won't be much in it, although home advantage come be massive here for the Wexford men.

Sean Cleary comes into the side to replace the suspended Colin Egan.

Offaly V Wexford:

1 James Dempsey Kinnitty
2 Niall Wynne St Rynaghs
3 Chris McDonald Brosna Gaels
4 Paddy Rigney Kinnitty
5 Dermot Mooney Seir Kieran
6 Sean Gardiner Lusmagh
7 David King Coolderry
8 Paddy Murphy Ballinamere
9 Sean Ryan Birr
10 James Mulrooney Seir Kieran
11 Joe Bergin Seir Kieran
12 Shane Kinsella Kinnitty
13 Shane Dooley Tullamore
14 Sean Cleary Shinrone
15 Kevin Connolly Coolderry

Biffo2013 (Offaly) - Posts: 23 - 01/07/2016 12:00:08    1874609

Wexford by 5+.

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 01/07/2016 14:38:06    1874691

I can really see us struggling here. The injury list truly is horrendous for us at the moment and we've already lost this year to Offaly. Since then Offaly have improved but I wonder have we improved at all. I'll be there but honestly it will be in hope rather than expectation.

Fulgrim (Wexford) - Posts: 233 - 01/07/2016 14:44:52    1874692

Wexford by 3. Mon the Model :)

MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 01/07/2016 14:48:57    1874695

i have never seen anything like our current treatment table in my life.liam ryan,andrew shore,david redmond,harry kehoe,shane tompkins,conor mc doubtful,and a lot more.
i think we are in trouble here.
hoping for a big performance from a few names people might not recognise but who will become the main men in the next few years.
but i am not confident.all about who turns up.

perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 01/07/2016 14:55:55    1874701

Is Lee Chin gone?

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 01/07/2016 15:17:05    1874720

Is conor mc a doubt for tomorrow?

Biffo2013 (Offaly) - Posts: 23 - 01/07/2016 15:31:05    1874728

Fulgrim (Wexford) - Posts: 233 - 01/07/2016 16:21:46    1874756

Lot of pessimism here from Wexford posters.All teams have injuries.Ye seem to have a few so it's a chance for another man to stake his claim to a first team spot.Home advantage is worth a few points.Offaly have improved since their poor early season form and will provide a stern test but Liam Dunne is under serious pressure and has more to lose.A Wexford loss would be the end of his tenure.I think he'll have another game to look forward to.

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 01/07/2016 16:36:40    1874763

Home advantage could be vital in this game. I don't believe Wexfotd will give up without a fight, and they could take it by a couple of points.

thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1756 - 01/07/2016 17:42:02    1874804

Biffo2013 (Offaly) - Posts: 23 - 01/07/2016 18:44:47    1874819

As a man that would usually have small bets on matches I'll stay away from this one altogether. Haven't a clue what way it will go. Offaly have a few fine hurlers but just seem to have a small pool and don't have the athletic players of other teams.
Wexford, I really don't know what to make of them. When they beat clare a couple of years ago i wrote that I wasn't that impressed by them as their shooting was completely erratic. They miss - huge a amount of chances. Above most counties I wouldn't know much of what is going on in Wexford hurling but they just seem to be a county that won't progress to the next level anytime soon.
Logically Wexford should win the game but I think offaly might pull off a shock but keeping my money in my pocket on this one

tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 01/07/2016 23:47:15    1874886

Wexford team from wexfordgaa.ie

1 (GK) Mark Fanning Glynn Barntown
2 Eoin Moore Oulart The Ballagh
3 Capt. Matthew O'Hanlon St James
4 James Breen Adamstown
5 Diarmuid O'Keeffe St Annes
6 Paudie Foley Crossabeg/Ballymurn
7 Eanna Martin Sarsfields (Cork)
8 Jack O'Connor St Martins
9 Eoin Conroy Naomh Eanna
10 Liam Og McGovern St Annes
11 Lee Chin Faythe Harriers
12 Podge Doran Oylegate Glenbrien
13 Paul Morris Ferns St Aidans
14 Conor McDonald Naomh Eanna
15 David Dunne Davidstown Courtnacuddy

16 (GK) Conor O'Leary Oulart The Ballagh
17 Andrew Kenny Buffers Alley
18 Harry Kehoe Cloughbawn
19 Sean Murphy Buffers Alley
20 Simon Donohoe Shelmaliers
21 Cathal Dunbar Ballygarrett
22 Jack Kelly Rapparees
23 Aaron Maddock St Martins
24 Gary Moore Glynn Barntown
25 Kevin Sheridan Oulart The Ballagh
26 Joe O Connor St Martins

extranjero (Wexford) - Posts: 375 - 02/07/2016 10:02:56    1874930

thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1756 - 02/07/2016 11:24:41    1874960