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I agree to an extent on the projects, processes, year 1 etc. Teams and managers now are like boring corporations. "Oh yes in year three we will be here"…what? This is sport there is zero guarantee year 3 or 4 will be your year.

For me aside from the hard work and dedication, sports is about opportunity, timing and Iuck. Take your chances when they come along because you may not get another.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12138 - 20/06/2026 09:01:23    2680664

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Game day! Big performance needed. I wouldn't be surprised to see Ruane start. Safe traveling to all the Meath fans but obviously I hope ye don't enjoy the result. Up Mayo!

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12138 - 20/06/2026 10:48:55    2680666

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Replying To yew_tree:  "I agree to an extent on the projects, processes, year 1 etc. Teams and managers now are like boring corporations. "Oh yes in year three we will be here"…what? This is sport there is zero guarantee year 3 or 4 will be your year.

For me aside from the hard work and dedication, sports is about opportunity, timing and Iuck. Take your chances when they come along because you may not get another."
I agree 100% with this. Of course there's a general plan to develop and improve, but nothing is linear in sport and like you said, you need to take your chance when it comes.
So many things can change, other teams improve, you get some bad draws, injuries etc. Whereas a few good draws, avoiding injuries, a favourite getting knocked out by someone else and all of a sudden you have a chance you earlier than expected.
You're always planning for the future, but the focus should always be on trying to achieve in the here an now.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2903 - 20/06/2026 10:55:44    2680667

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Jonb done for Mayo won a winnable game tonight with a good 2nd half performance after poor 2nd half performances in pervious gamws

Opportunity to reach the last 4 now with Louth,Cork or Galway next.

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 4008 - 20/06/2026 20:29:24    2680749

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