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All Ireland Football Final 2020 - Dublin V Mayo

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Replying To jacktheDub:  "I actually think Conor Lane is the best ref in the game. Would have been ideal coming from a non competing province would be one less bull shxt conspiracy theory for the bitter brigade to throw about.."
I said that already on the previous page. Fully agree. Lane is the best i think.

daytona11 (Kildare) - Posts: 4012 - 10/12/2020 20:16:21    2321164

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Coldrick will suit Dublin down to the ground, they'll be delighted with that appointment.

icehonesty (Wexford) - Posts: 2574 - 10/12/2020 22:17:50    2321221

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Replying To witnof:  "Keep Calm!

Don't panic!

Mayo don't do Finals!!"
Pathetic, childish jibe towards a team who you're own team and management have shown nothing but immense respect for. Grow up

the_walls (Mayo) - Posts: 497 - 10/12/2020 22:21:15    2321224

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Replying To icehonesty:  "Coldrick will suit Dublin down to the ground, they'll be delighted with that appointment."
Yep...Lane and Coldrick were the best 2 avail when you rule out branagan and Gough...Deegan, McQuillan, Hurson, Neilan and Cassidy not up to it.

jacktheDub (Dublin) - Posts: 944 - 10/12/2020 22:28:16    2321227

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Replying To icehonesty:  "Coldrick will suit Dublin down to the ground, they'll be delighted with that appointment."
ohhh ffs!

avonali (Dublin) - Posts: 1991 - 10/12/2020 22:38:37    2321230

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Replying To CiarraiMick:  "Just on an aside. I'm wondering is Lee Keegan the player he once was. In the first half when Michael Quinlivan had a chance of goal and got by Keegan, Lee just stopped and did nt even follow him. Now I know he could nt catch Quinlivan but a good back would run incase of a rebound off the post or goalie. If that happened in an underage game the back would be let know all about it. Its just a small thing but maybe he will be more in focus for the final. I actually think Coldrick is a good ref and with no crowd there less pressure for him I would imagine."
He's not suited to corner-back IMO, Lee needs a bit of space in front of him.

Gleebo (Mayo) - Posts: 2208 - 10/12/2020 23:26:44    2321237

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Replying To icehonesty:  "Coldrick will suit Dublin down to the ground, they'll be delighted with that appointment."
Well backed up statement that the appointed ref will suit Dublin, and great to hear your inside knowledge of Dublin's delight.

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 892 - 11/12/2020 00:15:03    2321242

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Replying To jacktheDub:  "I actually think Conor Lane is the best ref in the game. Would have been ideal coming from a non competing province would be one less bull shxt conspiracy theory for the bitter brigade to throw about.."
He wasn't to good to Dublin in the replay last year especially in the first half .Dublin weren't awarded one free within scoring distance for the entire game.

dubarra (Wicklow) - Posts: 541 - 11/12/2020 02:24:24    2321247

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Replying To icehonesty:  "Coldrick will suit Dublin down to the ground, they'll be delighted with that appointment."
Donald trump could ref it and it wouldn't have an inflience on the result.

daytona11 (Kildare) - Posts: 4012 - 11/12/2020 08:23:51    2321255

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Replying To CiarraiMick:  "Just on an aside. I'm wondering is Lee Keegan the player he once was. In the first half when Michael Quinlivan had a chance of goal and got by Keegan, Lee just stopped and did nt even follow him. Now I know he could nt catch Quinlivan but a good back would run incase of a rebound off the post or goalie. If that happened in an underage game the back would be let know all about it. Its just a small thing but maybe he will be more in focus for the final. I actually think Coldrick is a good ref and with no crowd there less pressure for him I would imagine."
Probably it's a case of Lee getting older and the position he is being asked to play. I remember he was left flat footed out for the Dublin goal in the semi last year too.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11566 - 11/12/2020 08:25:42    2321256

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Replying To icehonesty:  "Coldrick will suit Dublin down to the ground, they'll be delighted with that appointment."
How will he suit Dublin down to the ground ? Please tell how you know they will be delighted with the appointment ?
Cant wait to hear this :-)

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2842 - 11/12/2020 08:34:10    2321257

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Replying To the_walls:  "Pathetic, childish jibe towards a team who you're own team and management have shown nothing but immense respect for. Grow up"
That's part of the process. To show immense respect and stick to the "It's going to be a tough, hard game and I'm sure they will bring a strong challenge" line.

Just stick to the process.

To be fair though Mayo have been close but it's hard to see his year. Its probably passed this team now. The past finals Hennelly and Vaughan have lost it for them with individual errors.

If Mayo can upset Cluxton , Kilkenny and Fenton then they have a good chance of staying the game until the last 10 minutes or so and from there anything can happen.

daytona11 (Kildare) - Posts: 4012 - 11/12/2020 09:43:38    2321260

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the law of averages mayo have to win one some day [or do they?] and this could be it, thing ofter when u least expect them to

Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 2974 - 11/12/2020 09:43:44    2321261

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Replying To icehonesty:  "Coldrick will suit Dublin down to the ground, they'll be delighted with that appointment."
That's already hooked a few! ;)


You could have put in the name of any current ref and you'd have plenty to back up that assertion.

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5246 - 11/12/2020 09:48:02    2321266

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Replying To cavanman47:  "That's already hooked a few! ;)


You could have put in the name of any current ref and you'd have plenty to back up that assertion."
Nah it hooked more than a few -:)

superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2842 - 11/12/2020 10:11:00    2321275

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Replying To Gleebo:  "He's not suited to corner-back IMO, Lee needs a bit of space in front of him."
I agree, the confines of the corner don't suit him. If his man gets the ball behind him he has no time to recover. The pulling up thing the last day against Tipp was a sign of exasperation if you ask me... he's not enjoying the role even though it's very likely that's where he'll line out on the 19th. Considering he's the top scoring defender of all time it's some sacrifice to keep playing him where his instinct for finding space at the right time is being curtailed. It'd be like the Dubs putting Dean Rock in goals just to have him on the pitch.

Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 11/12/2020 11:04:20    2321297

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Replying To Pericles:  "I agree, the confines of the corner don't suit him. If his man gets the ball behind him he has no time to recover. The pulling up thing the last day against Tipp was a sign of exasperation if you ask me... he's not enjoying the role even though it's very likely that's where he'll line out on the 19th. Considering he's the top scoring defender of all time it's some sacrifice to keep playing him where his instinct for finding space at the right time is being curtailed. It'd be like the Dubs putting Dean Rock in goals just to have him on the pitch."
Keegan v Kilkenny match up likely. I don't think Farrell will leave it to Bugler. Curbing Kilkenny's influence on the game will be essential for Mayo. Equally Dublin will want to halt Keegan's runs. Could be a great match up.

Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4743 - 11/12/2020 11:45:57    2321307

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Replying To Stmunnsriver:  "the law of averages mayo have to win one some day [or do they?
and this could be it, thing ofter when u least expect them to"]I know what you mean but the law of averages would actually suggest otherwise. I definitely think they have been unlucky in a few and a few others were lost on the sideline, and have been the victim of as Paul Kimmage described as cheating by Dublin (See link) https://www.independent.ie/sport/columnists/paul-kimmage/paul-kimmage-there-just-might-be-a-better-way-to-win-36184719.html.

In any case I don't think the new young Mayo lads are anywhere near ready to challenge Dublin yet and nobody should expect them to be.

AfricanGael (UK) - Posts: 1947 - 11/12/2020 11:59:27    2321312

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Replying To Pericles:  "I agree, the confines of the corner don't suit him. If his man gets the ball behind him he has no time to recover. The pulling up thing the last day against Tipp was a sign of exasperation if you ask me... he's not enjoying the role even though it's very likely that's where he'll line out on the 19th. Considering he's the top scoring defender of all time it's some sacrifice to keep playing him where his instinct for finding space at the right time is being curtailed. It'd be like the Dubs putting Dean Rock in goals just to have him on the pitch."
Keagan's average score over the years is about 1 point per game. Paddy Durcan is much more of a scoring threat than Keegan ever was.

AfricanGael (UK) - Posts: 1947 - 11/12/2020 12:16:09    2321319

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We need to squeeze the life out of Clarkes kick out with a high press and stop the short one, funnel everything into midfield were we will be confident in winning ball.

We need to minimise Mayos half back who are exceptional, Dublin can be caught on the break and we cant allow Mayo's half back support their forward lines.

Think both half back lines will be key to this who ever can activate their line in offensive play to support the attack will go a long way to dictating and winning this.

TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4516 - 11/12/2020 13:10:45    2321332

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