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Dublin v Mayo. Who will win the 2017 All Ireland football final?

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His heart is in Mayo but he's going for Dublin :D realdub (Dublin) - Posts:6285 - 15/09/2017 21:16:58 2 He is actually a Donegal man and played with Donegal until his late twenties, before switching to Mayo, whom he played with into his late 30's. GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3017 - 15/09/2017 22:13:01 2046342 Link
Replying To avonali: "Couldn't care less what pundits say. I believe Dubs will beat Mayo by at least 5 points." Most pundits are predicting exactly what your saying so i dont get your point ? Vishred (Mayo) - Posts: 303 - 15/09/2017 22:27:04 2046348 Link
Sam winners last by province: Leinster dublin 2016 Munster kerry 2014 Ulster donegal 2012 Connacht galway 2001 Mattyreilly (Westmeath) - Posts: 153 - 15/09/2017 22:43:36 2046351 Link
I've seen teams rattle through games from week to week and turn up very flat after a few weeks of a break. The body gets used to hard weekends followed by recovery sessions and the longer break seems to be a disadvantage. Now I know the S&C and fitness coaches will have all this covered but don't be surprised to see some players perform without the usual zip. WolfeTone (Galway) - Posts: 123 - 15/09/2017 22:48:25 2046353 Link
In football terms I like to "hate " Mayo more than anyone else due to multiple beatings since 2001. But I cant help but admire their player's incredible resolve and fight and I know plenty of good genuine mayo men (gave a ticket to one very deserving man)that would be in dreamland if they won and I hope they do. Would love to have a craic at the all Ireland champions in castlebar next year. Massive task but I think they will sneak it once and for all. Better they win the bloody thing otherwise they will keep coming back. salvador (Roscommon) - Posts: 439 - 15/09/2017 23:01:25 2046355 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "Well the big game anticipation is really beginning to take hold at last. Just back at the desk from walking down the street for a coffee and everyone is talking about the game. Every business and car has the green and red decked out. We have been here so many times before and the hope is that this time will be different. I think everyone is aware of the massive challenge ahead in facing a great Dublin team but also a quiet confidence in our lads. I spent some time yesterday watching some youtube clips....Galway 1998, Armagh 2002, Tyrone 2003, Wexford 1996 etc.....all days when teams won their first or first in a long time All Ireland's. The outpouring of emotion would put the hairs on your neck standing........hoping we can experience that on Sunday..." Wouldn't begrudge you yew , hopefully its a great game and may the best team win. roll on Sunday cant wait. superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2837 - 15/09/2017 23:05:42 2046357 Link
I think Mayo will win by 1 point. mikeyjoe (USA) - Posts: 415 - 16/09/2017 11:07:01 2046395 Link
Mayo by 2 suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1669 - 16/09/2017 12:14:54 2046413 Link
Replying To GaryMc82: "His heart is in Mayo but he's going for Dublin :D realdub (Dublin) - Posts:6285 - 15/09/2017 21:16:58 2 He is actually a Donegal man and played with Donegal until his late twenties, before switching to Mayo, whom he played with into his late 30's." I am aware of this, but what I said still stands realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8592 - 16/09/2017 13:18:19 2046428 Link
So according to most there's no way Mayo can win tomorrow If Dublin don't win it means they didn't play well For me I couldn't care less A Mayo win is all that counts cluichethar (Mayo) - Posts: 454 - 16/09/2017 13:37:29 2046430 Link
For anyone having a bet.... 6/4 for under 35 pts looks tempting considering how tight things may be tomorrow. Am going on the 33/1 for young Fenton to get the first goal. The lad has come close on doing that in the last 2 finals.. poguemahone (Dublin) - Posts: 365 - 16/09/2017 13:39:02 2046431 Link
Replying To cluichethar: "So according to most there's no way Mayo can win tomorrow If Dublin don't win it means they didn't play well For me I couldn't care less A Mayo win is all that counts" If mayo won its because they deserved it hipster (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 16/09/2017 17:25:40 2046466 Link
Replying To cluichethar: "So according to most there's no way Mayo can win tomorrow If Dublin don't win it means they didn't play well For me I couldn't care less A Mayo win is all that counts" Dublin are favs so yes the majority think they'll win. Actually what will happen if Mayo win is folk will say Dublin were not as good as made out. If Dublin win, expect a repeat of the "Dublin advantages" threads. poguemahone (Dublin) - Posts: 365 - 16/09/2017 17:26:41 2046467 Link
Replying To Vishred: "Most pundits are predicting exactly what your saying so i dont get your point ?" It was in response to RealDub who said most pundits on the radio going for Mayo. avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1974 - 16/09/2017 17:59:42 2046472 Link
I'm out of here ladies and gents, Dublin and Mayo fans lucky enough to have tickets .. Enjoy yourselves .. Have a good weekend, a few celebratory/commiseration drinks whatever it may be for your team. these are special weekends in the life of everyone associated with the counties involved .two wonderful teams meeting in a final again. So excited for this, final call of Dublin by 6-8 points .. We will see what happens. Talk to yas After, up the dubs waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 16/09/2017 18:06:18 2046475 Link
Logic dictates a Dublin win by 3/4 points but you just never know as it's the All-Ireland final. Both teams are playing much better this year than last so it could be a really good game. I just can't see Dublin beating Mayo well, they have never been able to beat Mayo by much in the past. If Mayo are to win they just have to disrupt Dublin and not let them waltz up to their 45 unchallenged like Tyrone did. Mayo will also need their big guns firing - AOS, Andy Moran, Colm Boyle, Lee Keegan & Cillain O'Connor. Lee Keegan is due a big game. If the Mayo half back line can get forward and put Con O'Callaghan and Paul Mannion on the back foot then they have a chance. Dublin are a fantastic team but maybe, just maybe they are due a bad game. It can sometimes be difficult to put another great performance in like the one against Tyrone. I'll stick my neck on the block and go for a Mayo win by 2 points. Finally best of luck to both sides and all the supporters travelling to the game. Green_Gold (Donegal) - Posts: 1874 - 16/09/2017 18:25:55 2046478 Link
Signing out here for the weekend too....early start in the morning. I really hope tomorrow is our day. Safe traveling to all fans this weekend. Up Mayo! yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11231 - 16/09/2017 18:57:27 2046486 Link
Replying To Green_Gold: "Logic dictates a Dublin win by 3/4 points but you just never know as it's the All-Ireland final. Both teams are playing much better this year than last so it could be a really good game. I just can't see Dublin beating Mayo well, they have never been able to beat Mayo by much in the past. If Mayo are to win they just have to disrupt Dublin and not let them waltz up to their 45 unchallenged like Tyrone did. Mayo will also need their big guns firing - AOS, Andy Moran, Colm Boyle, Lee Keegan & Cillain O'Connor. Lee Keegan is due a big game. If the Mayo half back line can get forward and put Con O'Callaghan and Paul Mannion on the back foot then they have a chance. Dublin are a fantastic team but maybe, just maybe they are due a bad game. It can sometimes be difficult to put another great performance in like the one against Tyrone. I'll stick my neck on the block and go for a Mayo win by 2 points. Finally best of luck to both sides and all the supporters travelling to the game." There appears to be some doubt about Keegan's fitness. Would not be surprised if Durcan is brought in. He is a good footballer but not even close to Keegan in strength and leadership. neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 16/09/2017 19:22:05 2046493 Link
Replying To neverright: "There appears to be some doubt about Keegan's fitness. Would not be surprised if Durcan is brought in. He is a good footballer but not even close to Keegan in strength and leadership." neveright is an apt name. Durcan was Mayos best player across the 2 final matches last year. Durcan has more pace than Keegan and is as physically strong and is taller. Keegan only marginally better than Durcan based on being a better marker and finisher centerfield (Mayo) - Posts: 360 - 16/09/2017 20:19:18 2046515 Link
Do I dare watch this rubbish up for the match realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8592 - 16/09/2017 21:01:17 2046523 Link