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Dublin are to be fined I see for a late run out on the field. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11237 - 19/09/2016 17:12:27 1916488 Link 1 |
I take your point cjx. I got that flavour from the game too. It was ugly enough, in too many ways. Hopefully, drier conditions will improve the standard of fare at the replay, or we'll have 82,000 paying customers watching a second instalment of the emperor's new clothes. Mayo don't care what it looks like at this stage. They want that cup, and fcuk the aesthetics.
Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3468 - 19/09/2016 17:24:12 1916494 Link 0 |
Spot on JimmyK and let GAA admin in CrokerGaa take on your view and cut the crap. cjx (Tyrone) - Posts: 270 - 19/09/2016 17:25:58 1916495 Link 0 |
Ye know..this post makes a lot of sense. But I do think the weather ruined the game.
avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1974 - 19/09/2016 17:35:55 1916500 Link 0 |
Oh god, didn't remind me... Pointing at the scoreboard etc,,, cringe...
JimmyK (Dublin) - Posts: 240 - 19/09/2016 17:38:28 1916503 Link 1 |
bit harsh on your fellow dubs there jim
liner (Mayo) - Posts: 756 - 19/09/2016 18:20:43 1916527 Link 1 |
In fairness, Casey is also a pundit for Mid West Radio, which is the local radio station in Mayo. He commentates on all of Mayo's games and writes a column for one of the local papers, so it's not a million miles away from the truth to call him a reporter.
Gleebo (Mayo) - Posts: 2208 - 19/09/2016 20:58:36 1916611 Link 1 |
A synonym of reporter is columnist ..........
Llaw_Gyffes (Mayo) - Posts: 1113 - 19/09/2016 21:15:34 1916628 Link 1 |
Casey didn't fare too well when Mayo incited a brawl 20 years ago. He charged in but got KO within 5 seconds. It seems the tactic worked better for them this time around. The ref will need to be on top of his game next week. I hope bad calls and black/red cards don't play a major part next Saturday. JammyDodger (Meath) - Posts: 306 - 19/09/2016 21:19:53 1916633 Link 0 |
Some very sensitive souls in here. So there was a bit of pushing and shoving, so what? Man up, ffs. ZeitChrist (UK) - Posts: 154 - 19/09/2016 21:22:34 1916635 Link 2 |
My point was that it wasn't a neutral/random reporter but an ex Mayo footballer that said Mayo started it all. Hilarious thing is you're slagging Dubs off for sticking up for their players in saying they didn't start the incident when you're doing the exact same yourself.
CroiGorm (Dublin) - Posts: 1547 - 19/09/2016 21:24:09 1916639 Link 0 |
Exactly.. why were Dublin delaying going out on the pitch?
unclegerry (Mayo) - Posts: 1222 - 20/09/2016 17:00:41 1917030 Link 1 |
I have no idea who started the alleged incident and neither have you. I'm not trying to defend anyone as there doesn't seem to be anything to defend. I merely pointed out that John Casey was a reporter/ journalist/ columnist as you seemed to be unaware of that fact. The reason I pointed that out was because usually reporters try to turn the mundane into the dramatic. If you find that hilarious then good for you.
Llaw_Gyffes (Mayo) - Posts: 1113 - 20/09/2016 20:41:35 1917136 Link 1 |
No, given all the incitement to violence in pretty much every article written in the past two weeks Dublin need to meet fire with fire next time, and bring a brand of mayhem of our own. I'm sick of analysts and pundits calling for Mayo to knock lumps out of our lads or try anything to get our lads involved in scraps so they get sent off. They should be ashamed of themselves ... whatever happened to "may the best team win"
Beacaire Gorm (Dublin) - Posts: 597 - 20/09/2016 21:51:02 1917190 Link 3 |
Just saw some of the pictures released, surely there won't be bans for O' Shea and others involved? TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 20/09/2016 22:10:15 1917199 Link 2 |
cop on to yourself , s--t like this in front of kids is not on.
superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2837 - 20/09/2016 22:14:46 1917202 Link 1 |
Agree with the thrust of your post but would hate to see Dublin respond in kind. And you're absolutely spot on: every single columnist, expert, podcast, you name it, called for Mayo to lash into Dublin to throw them off their stride. The salivating that was going on in anticipation of whatever tactic Keegan was going to use to get Connolly sent off was bordering on voyeuristic. I know there are plenty who will spout the old 'it's a man's game' nonsense or variations thereof, but it reeks to high heavens. At times it was hard to tell if I was watching Gaelic Football or Australian rules... festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 20/09/2016 22:39:51 1917218 Link 2 |
Nah it showed it on Sky. Bastick pushed O Shea in the back. O Shea then returned the favour only to be pushed in the back by McCauley. Keith Higgins then tried to get involved but it was all playground stuff. I wasn't even a small bit frightened watching it!
Llaw_Gyffes (Mayo) - Posts: 1113 - 21/09/2016 00:08:10 1917239 Link 0 |
I'm genuinely confused at all this wind up talk and the Dubs having to be more aggressive etc. Everyone knows that Dublin in full flow are a great team to watch. Everyone also knows that if you stand back and admire them they will destroy you. What pundits were saying was that to beat Dublin you have to knock them out of their stride by denying them the space they needed, which Mayo did. Some posters would have you believe that Mayo turned up with clubs and baseball bats on Sunday. Mayo tackled like demons, which they had to do and which Dublin do at all times. The Dublin defenders are ferocious in the tackle which makes them so good. They can also 'target' players with the best of them. The first dirty tackle of note on Sunday was made by Kevin McManaman. The worst tackle was made by Michael Dara. Yet a lot of Dubs are on here complaining about Mayo's physicality and crying about Dublin being bullied. Mayo players are no angels but the Dubs are well able to stand up for themselves and often get their retaliation in first as evidenced by Cooper kicking O Connor at the end of the game. I really don't mind people giving out about some Mayo players, as from time to time they are deserving of criticism but please spare me the craw thumping, holier that thou attitude as it is getting tiresome at this stage.
Llaw_Gyffes (Mayo) - Posts: 1113 - 21/09/2016 00:56:26 1917251 Link 0 |