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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Too many times, we have had a great performance, we catch the attention of the fairweather people with a narrow win, they all come out for the next game only to see their team well beaten. They go off thinking waste of money, etc and you don't see them again. This crowd of people has grown and influenced more loyal people into similar thinking the crowd has slowly died away. An example that sticks out was beating Sligo against the odds in 2011 only to be blown away by Roscommon in Carrick in the semi final in front of a large crowd as well as on TV. As soon as there is a bit of hype, we shoot ourselves in the foot the next day. That's a killer. All of a sudden the brigade who say they wouldn't open the curtains if they were playing the front garden feel validated and justified. Trust is lost. A separate contributing factor are the people are pacified with their phones at home. Same can be said for a lot of people at matches so the chit chat among the crowd and the rawness of supporters shouting in is gone. I can't remember the last time I heard the 'Liatroim, Liatroim' chant. It would take a few decent results one after the other and maintain it before we get even close to this. I can't make the Tipp game but I wish them all the best. As if Thurles wasn't far enough, they have to go on another bit to Clonmel. Get 2 points and get the show on the road again. Promotion unlikely but strictly still possible. The last thing we want is a dead rubber game against Carlow. Liatroim abú. P.S. Ignore the attention seekers and they will go away-simple as that. Mugatay (National) - 27/02/2026 15:12:03 |
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
ThePowerhouse (National) - 27/02/2026 15:41:19 |
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
updwell (National) - 27/02/2026 15:55:58 |
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
WeGoAgain (National) - 27/02/2026 10:18:06 |
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Motion Of 4 National League Games To Play - 1 Like(s)
Viking66 (National) - 27/02/2026 10:28:21 |
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
S1234 (National) - 27/02/2026 10:54:59 |
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
hontherossie (National) - 27/02/2026 11:24:11 |
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Tadhg2020 (National) - 27/02/2026 11:52:10 |
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Eire89 (National) - 27/02/2026 15:47:58 |
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
On club standards, Ulster club success has always been cyclical for smaller counties. One strong generation can carry things for a while and then there's a reset. That doesn't automatically mean the overall standard has fallen off dramatically. There are still good footballers coming through, however the issue is integrating them properly rather than assuming they lack confidence because they didn't win at minor level. The new rules argument is also a bit overstated in my view. Every county is adapting to them, not just the so-called lesser teams. Systems evolve quickly in the GAA and sides that adjust tactically can close gaps faster than people expect. Writing off the forwards as incapable or saying wins look beyond the team this early feels premature. Yes, results have been poor and performances inconsistent, but teams can turn momentum quicker than supporters think once confidence returns. A couple of competitive displays or a tight win changes the narrative completely. Relegation might happen, but that doesn't mean the county is "staring into an abyss" as it's more likely it's just a reset year that every county goes through at some stage. One final point is for someone who is one of the first to comment on emerging team or management news, macca's lack of acknowledgement when Bonner was appointed manager was blatantly obvious...the silence was deafening! That suggests he feels justified in criticising Bonner and management now forgetting the fact Donnelly achieved very little last season - how did the Ulster Championship and Tailteann Cup pan out...enough said! I'm prepared to give the Bonner and our Fermanagh lads the benefit of the doubt, before the season is complete before reviewing my position. abc1234 (National) - 27/02/2026 16:28:50 |
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - Week 5 - 1 Like(s)
Fkd12 (National) - 27/02/2026 21:31:57 |