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Aren't kids tickets a fiver for the semi final. Might be a reason there were few in the hill yesterday.

buttybrennan (Cork) - Posts: 58 - 22/08/2016 15:50:12    1904518

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I think this year will be Mayo's last horrah at Sam and thus i expect another large contingent of them on the hill assuming dublin will this Sunday (which they will)
I think mayo will throw the kitchen sink at this match but tactically they will fail as this is their weak point

heresam (Dublin) - Posts: 156 - 22/08/2016 15:51:59    1904519

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Mayo bring up to 50k supporters to Croker no matter if its the QF. SF, FL.
How many counties in Ireland can do this barring the backyard ?

Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 22/08/2016 16:33:56    1904538

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Replying To heresam:  "I think this year will be Mayo's last horrah at Sam and thus i expect another large contingent of them on the hill assuming dublin will this Sunday (which they will)
I think mayo will throw the kitchen sink at this match but tactically they will fail as this is their weak point"
Why would it be their last hoorah at Sam.

Bulk of their best players are only beginning to reach their peak.

They've an under 21 AI winning team to compensate for some of the guys who might call it a day.

Whammo86 (Antrim) - Posts: 4226 - 22/08/2016 16:46:36    1904548

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Replying To heresam:  "I think this year will be Mayo's last horrah at Sam and thus i expect another large contingent of them on the hill assuming dublin will this Sunday (which they will)
I think mayo will throw the kitchen sink at this match but tactically they will fail as this is their weak point"
That why Rochford was brought in..
He is known for his tactical nous, and we threw away a semi final last season because of this,
and had we last years management in charge ,we would be talking about the Tyrone Team today,

Dublin or Kerry are going to have to earn their win in September ,and the ideology of Mayo getting a hammering is at a far stretch , considering the teams strength and conditioning over the past 6 years.
You don't lose that over a period of 12 months , and believe me, they will raise their level and intensity against the winner of the Big 2..
First time in our life that we are now under the Radar.

Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 22/08/2016 16:49:43    1904553

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Replying To Whammo86:  "Why would it be their last hoorah at Sam.

Bulk of their best players are only beginning to reach their peak.

They've an under 21 AI winning team to compensate for some of the guys who might call it a day."
exactly , 5 are currently being intergrated within the squad, learning Rochfords system, getting the feel of championship level is all about..
D o Connor will become devastating player as he develops , and ive high hopes also for one or two of our other young forwards,
Mayo going away no time soon.

Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 22/08/2016 16:57:25    1904557

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I booked my flight home last night and personally, I don't give a fig where I stand or sit as long as I get a ticket! But I suppose it's different if you've got a family going, are disabled or infirm, etc.

Gleebo (Mayo) - Posts: 2208 - 22/08/2016 17:11:34    1904561

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Replying To Vishred:  "That why Rochford was brought in..
He is known for his tactical nous, and we threw away a semi final last season because of this,
and had we last years management in charge ,we would be talking about the Tyrone Team today,

Dublin or Kerry are going to have to earn their win in September ,and the ideology of Mayo getting a hammering is at a far stretch , considering the teams strength and conditioning over the past 6 years.
You don't lose that over a period of 12 months , and believe me, they will raise their level and intensity against the winner of the Big 2..
First time in our life that we are now under the Radar."
Ye are 15/8 while we are 9/2 ye are the only team to have beaten a 'Big 3' team which is something Dublin won't have on their docket heading into the final.

KYTitletown (Kerry) - Posts: 816 - 22/08/2016 17:28:31    1904567

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It's a shame the GAA can't have a meeting with local residents and maybe come to some sort of agreement over a roof for the hill. I've always preferred terracing but obviously out of the rain is even better and it generates even more atmosphere as well.

MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 22/08/2016 17:51:51    1904571

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Anyone ever been to Glencolmcille in Donegal ???

I would say its 6 on a bus easy to Dublin.

Belmullet and West Kerry is probably the same.

TheRightStuff (Donegal) - Posts: 1688 - 22/08/2016 18:18:05    1904584

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Replying To Vishred:  "Mayo bring up to 50k supporters to Croker no matter if its the QF. SF, FL.
How many counties in Ireland can do this barring the backyard ?"
When did they do this????

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 22/08/2016 18:46:21    1904593

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Replying To MedwayIrish:  "It's a shame the GAA can't have a meeting with local residents and maybe come to some sort of agreement over a roof for the hill. I've always preferred terracing but obviously out of the rain is even better and it generates even more atmosphere as well."
The houses behind the hill on clonliffe road all have south facing rear gardens, a roof covering the hill would destroy the sunshine they get from having a south facing rear garden, which in turn would knock a few grand of the value of the houses, wouldn't be a runner, plus we are hardy sorts who go there during league games in the freezing hail rain and sleet the nice sunny championship days you would miss out on with a roof

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 22/08/2016 18:53:57    1904596

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Replying To hill16no1man:  "The point im making is non dubs continually state it's the ticket price that makes them feel they deserve them for an all ireland final but why don't they avail of the cheaper option throughout the year when the ticket price is always almost half as cheap to go to the hill?
You say when it sold out you will take what you get but the difference being a hill ticket to non dubs is viewed as a bad ticket by your lack of going there you immediately class it a poor view, where as to the vast majority of Dublin supporters a hill ticket is the prized ticket where they want to be and go for every game. You will see the same people standing in the same areas of the hill all year. A lot of Dublin people rather standing than sitting at games, you can see that by the crowds that go to away league games.
There's a clear solution in my view that they could just give the lower canal end a high percentage of the tickets for finals to the opposition if Dublin are in the final.
that way your pleasing the non dubs who rather sitting and think the view isn't good on the hill and allowing the people who have lined the gaa pockets throughout the season by populating the hill be rewarded with a ticket for the final."
The point im making is non dubs continually state it's the ticket price that makes them feel they deserve them for an all ireland final

Which non-Dubs are you talking about? They'll take what they can get in my experience, be it Hill or elsewhere. Unless of course they want to windup up some Dubs which is entirely possible but ridiculous.

If saving a few quid on All Ireland by getting a Hill rather than a stand ticket is what makes a good day out for you, non-Dubs I mean,then you find a bigger wallet, empty it and let your hair down.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7346 - 22/08/2016 19:05:42    1904601

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Replying To hill16no1man:  "The houses behind the hill on clonliffe road all have south facing rear gardens, a roof covering the hill would destroy the sunshine they get from having a south facing rear garden, which in turn would knock a few grand of the value of the houses, wouldn't be a runner, plus we are hardy sorts who go there during league games in the freezing hail rain and sleet the nice sunny championship days you would miss out on with a roof"
Rest assured Hill, I'm of an age where I've been used to taking whatever the elements can throw at me at all times of the (soccer) season. I've followed Gillingham around the lower leagues for 25 years so I've had my share of soakings!

Surely though in this day and age there's a suitable design that could leave the residents with natural light. Look at the "away" end at the redeveloped Lansdown for example??

MedwayIrish (Wexford) - Posts: 2324 - 22/08/2016 19:38:55    1904613

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Replying To GreenandRed:  "The point im making is non dubs continually state it's the ticket price that makes them feel they deserve them for an all ireland final

Which non-Dubs are you talking about? They'll take what they can get in my experience, be it Hill or elsewhere. Unless of course they want to windup up some Dubs which is entirely possible but ridiculous.

If saving a few quid on All Ireland by getting a Hill rather than a stand ticket is what makes a good day out for you, non-Dubs I mean,then you find a bigger wallet, empty it and let your hair down."
Well the main argument on here greenred that was put up against the original poster was that all ireland final tickets are 80euro for stand and 40 euro for hill so they should be entitled to same amount.
nobody would dispute that if they availed if this option all season but if you don't have a problem spending twice the hill price for a stand ticket for every other match it seems a bit dubious to be going looking for it come a final.
afterall mayo fans obviously don't like standing as they built a ground that has no terrace for them in castlebar.
If Dublin get into final I think would make sense to give majority of lower canal end to opposition, as they obviously rather sitting where as dubs supporters like standing so its winner for all

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 22/08/2016 20:05:51    1904621

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Replying To MedwayIrish:  "Rest assured Hill, I'm of an age where I've been used to taking whatever the elements can throw at me at all times of the (soccer) season. I've followed Gillingham around the lower leagues for 25 years so I've had my share of soakings!

Surely though in this day and age there's a suitable design that could leave the residents with natural light. Look at the "away" end at the redeveloped Lansdown for example??"
I think they looked into it when redeveloping croker but was no demand for it as croke park was only being used from May-September when weather is generally good enough.
I see your point but for me it has all the atmosphere without a roof and on a sunny day you would miss out on that in big championship days, it's probably the best place in Ireland for getting a good tan haha

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 22/08/2016 20:10:48    1904623

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Replying To hill16no1man:  "When did they do this????"
we had 47+ at the Tipperary match yesterday, and we would fill alot more had we not do a double header with the Dubs against Donegal.
Mayo have been traditionalists supporters for generations and massively supported both at home and abroad.
Just ask London GAA over here in London or New York..
Dublin have invested millions to attract your supporters back for the past 2 decades , as it was a fading sport not long ago in the capital... and don't forget headquarters is only in your backdoor.

Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 22/08/2016 21:04:36    1904639

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First come first serve. This isn't soccer

bobobo (Clare) - Posts: 20 - 22/08/2016 21:05:37    1904641

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Replying To hill16no1man:  "
Replying To GreenandRed:  "The point im making is non dubs continually state it's the ticket price that makes them feel they deserve them for an all ireland final

Which non-Dubs are you talking about? They'll take what they can get in my experience, be it Hill or elsewhere. Unless of course they want to windup up some Dubs which is entirely possible but ridiculous.

If saving a few quid on All Ireland by getting a Hill rather than a stand ticket is what makes a good day out for you, non-Dubs I mean,then you find a bigger wallet, empty it and let your hair down."
Well the main argument on here greenred that was put up against the original poster was that all ireland final tickets are 80euro for stand and 40 euro for hill so they should be entitled to same amount.
nobody would dispute that if they availed if this option all season but if you don't have a problem spending twice the hill price for a stand ticket for every other match it seems a bit dubious to be going looking for it come a final.
afterall mayo fans obviously don't like standing as they built a ground that has no terrace for them in castlebar.
If Dublin get into final I think would make sense to give majority of lower canal end to opposition, as they obviously rather sitting where as dubs supporters like standing so its winner for all"
Fair enough Hill. But in my quest for a ticket if I get a Hill ticket, like in '06 and '12 I'll take it. Anyone that wants to swap for a stand ticket I'll pay the difference.

I'm probably dreaming but was the Hill never roofed because of the railway line behind it ? I've no idea why!

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7346 - 22/08/2016 21:15:25    1904647

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Replying To hill16no1man:  "I think they looked into it when redeveloping croker but was no demand for it as croke park was only being used from May-September when weather is generally good enough.
I see your point but for me it has all the atmosphere without a roof and on a sunny day you would miss out on that in big championship days, it's probably the best place in Ireland for getting a good tan haha"
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It'd look well tho!

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 22/08/2016 21:22:49    1904648

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