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Isn't Lexlip on the border, half in Kildare half in Dublin over the river
GameOfTyrones (Tyrone) - Posts: 469 - 09/09/2017 07:55:27 2044310 Link 0 |
Maybe you werent allowed play in those matches ;
Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 09/09/2017 07:57:24 2044311 Link 0 |
Dublin were far from 100% last year abd they still weren't caught. I can see them running away with this one as well.
SaffronDon (Antrim) - Posts: 2385 - 09/09/2017 07:58:18 2044312 Link 1 |
No one can doubt the perseverance, determination and talent of this Mayo side jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20589 - 09/09/2017 12:02:52 2044350 Link 1 |
There has definitely been work done in and around not bringing the ball into contact as well. We were caught be that in the first game last year with the blanket and with Tyrone this year i think their has been an emphasis on it. If you look at the Dublin forward line its more imprtant what they do of the ball now as opposed to when they have it. It will be curious to see how Mayo set up, very defensively like last year or open expansive football as of years gone by. They will come out hyped and expend a lot of energy in the first 20 mins or so. First 25 ins or so is crucial. I wouldnt be surprised if we were behind by 1 or two points at this stage. Like you i think its a tricky task prepping for Dublin, in many ways you have to prep for two or three games as opposed to just one. Im not sure Dublins strongest team ever starts, the team that will start will be the one the Jim thinks can gain a foot hold in the game and build early momentum for 50 mins. Mayo need to be 4-6 ahead of Dublin after 50 mins i think to see it out and be prepared to score in the last 20 mins themselves with regularity, goals will be crucial. The Dublin bench will blitz it and a different team will come on at 50 -65 mins with different skill sets, full of energy with experience to change the dynamic of the game, often Dublin finish with their best team as opposed to starting with it. The first 50 mins will be crucial if Mayo are 1 or 3 points ahead at this stage, i would be confident enough of a Dublin victory, if Mayo are 5-6 ahead at that stage its a much bigger task. If its pretty tight up to 50 mins we are doing very well. If we get our noses in front up to the 50 mark i think we will see another cagey "game management" contained performance by Dublin just staying those couple of points ahead and trying to just pick Mayo off. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4441 - 09/09/2017 12:37:54 2044360 Link 1 |
Exactly ,read my posts from last year I kept saying there was too much pace gone from our team , Jim has fixed that and with the road runner back we our back to our best. Can only see a Dublin win unless the ref rides us. Not disrespecting Mayo I just believe this Dublin team is too good for Mayo to beat. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 09/09/2017 16:39:56 2044419 Link 2 |
Dublin were also thought to be far far superior to Donegal in 2014 remember, of course that Donegal team at their best were far superior to Mayo, despite what wee Joe Brolly is spouting now, we had far better forwards than any Mayo team I have seen,not to mind a master technician on the line. Dublin could be in for a shock if Mayo get of to a good start this time, and Dublin don't like playing catch up, they have the capacity to implode and panic if the pressure is on them, like in 2014 semi final. The time is dragging until this match,can't wait. Mayo by 2. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 2705 - 10/09/2017 07:39:11 2044530 Link 0 |
You're wrong there Tír Chonaill, the Dubs are unbeatable. Remember 1992! ;) Mayo are the underdogs and rightfully so!
baire (Galway) - Posts: 1767 - 10/09/2017 10:53:18 2044565 Link 0 |
You can only bring on so many forwards during a game , and its not just the forward line that may need altering during the game for either team. Durcan, Coen, Loftus, are serious bench options and are no mugs at this level.. Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 10/09/2017 11:25:03 2044573 Link 0 |
You're going on 1 game 3 years ago , we've been behind we've been in front we've been every situation since and we've won so I think will be ok. Here if Mayo beat us by out playing us I'll be on here after the game to say well done outstanding stuff I didn't think it was possible but again well done Mayo. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 10/09/2017 11:31:07 2044574 Link 0 |
I think it will come down to mental strength more so than physical fitness or football skills. If Mayo get their mental strength in shape this year, same as the Galway hurlers did, they will win it.
baire (Galway) - Posts: 1767 - 10/09/2017 11:49:59 2044581 Link 0 |
If Mayo beat ye, ye'll be moaning for a year or so! JG will try to hide it with plámás, he's good at that!
baire (Galway) - Posts: 1767 - 10/09/2017 11:53:43 2044583 Link 0 |
Pretty inaccurate there. Dublin came back against Kerry and Mayo on noted occasions in recent years . Losing once against Donegal but most analysis suggests Dublin learned from that and have improved considerably making repeat scenario very unlikely.
poguemahone (Dublin) - Posts: 365 - 10/09/2017 12:29:27 2044598 Link 0 |
If Mayo beat us they will deserve to, a great team will beat this Dublin team, that's the challenge for Mayo, 70 mins to be immortals or another year of pain. Its a fantastic challenge, for them and one every sportsman should relish. Equally Dublin will have their own date with destiny the first team to win three in a row in the modern era of qualifiers and quarterfinals. I dont think hunger or mental strength will be an issue when you look what both teams can achieve. These two teams have nothing to prove in that dept, Dublin are unbeaten in the championship in three years, Mayo have played 10 games to get this far and only beaten once. Since 2014 its only this Dublin team and Galway that have beaten them in the championship. I think Mayo have a great chance for all the aura that surrounds Dublin, many will know that the make up of the team is different this year and has been in transition with a lot of new younger faces, some could well struggle on a big occasion and the cavalry could be called on far to late if Mayo can build up a big score. This is Mayos best chance in my opinion in all the games they have played against Dublin since 2012, they need to follow what Kerry did in the league final, they need to split the game in to quarters have a game planand tactic for each, they need to be 4-6 points ahead heading into the 55 min mark and they need to score in the last quarter. If Mayo approach the game similarly to how Kerry did in the league final they have a wonderful chance. Dublin will play like Dublin, they can play any way that Mayo want to set up and may the best win as Colm Cooper said 'the problem when you play against Dublin is that they completely ignore you; it's as though you're not there'." Its a game of football after all. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4441 - 10/09/2017 12:30:27 2044599 Link 0 |
Dublin were also thought to be far far superior to Donegal in 2014 remember, of course that Donegal team at their best were far superior to Mayo, despite what wee Joe Brolly is spouting now, we had far better forwards than any Mayo team I have seen,not to mind a master technician on the line. GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3017 - 10/09/2017 13:06:37 2044605 Link 0 |
Dublin have too many options but can only use 15 at a time. Mayo by 2 maroondiesel (Mayo) - Posts: 1193 - 10/09/2017 13:44:03 2044613 Link 0 |
I know what you're saying when I came on here in June 2011 I said "domination was coming" there was a lot of sniggering from hoganstand posters after I repeatedly said this and most of the posters laughing are gone into hiding now.
clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 10/09/2017 15:57:15 2044641 Link 0 |
All the pressure is on Dublin as we watch Mayo being, gently, respectfully, yet undeniably written off. festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 10/09/2017 16:50:25 2044647 Link 0 |
I know what you're saying when I came on here in June 2011 I said "domination was coming" there was a lot of sniggering from hoganstand posters after I repeatedly said this and most of the posters laughing are gone into hiding now. GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3017 - 10/09/2017 18:04:17 2044657 Link 0 |
Pressure? Festinog, do your not think we've dealt with that before. Get up the yard. Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 10/09/2017 18:51:54 2044669 Link 1 |