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Non-Gaa Forum - 4 Like(s)
Replying To galwayford: "very sad program on RTE last night. About the 1997, murder of Seán Brown, the chairman of Wolfe Tones GAC, of Bellaghy in Co. Down. By the LVF or UVF renegades. He was killed in retaliation for the killing of Policeman by the INLA. Serving members of the security services were involved in the killing and cover up." "The tea was put on and Daddy didn't come home"
That was a difficult watch, even for those of us who are versed in these matters. The dignity of the Brown family shining through against injustice.
Every single GAA club across this Island has a Sean Brown, a good decent man dedicated to his community. Sean was murdered by State employed agents, at a minimum. Recent disclosures at the Inquest revealed intelligence documents that showed up to 25 people involved in the murder.
Anyone who has any doubt that the UK Govt's Legacy legislation, which closes down any unfinished inquests and legal remedies, has anything to do with Reconciliation is deluded.
The legislation is about covering up the UK's involvement and accountability in the murder of their own citizens, and others.
Glensboy (National) - 23/04/2024 14:27:33
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To eoinog: "Eyesight is perfect.
Mayo keeper was never tested.
Smith should have fisted it over the bar as the angle was too tight to get it by the defender and the keeper. The other chance you mentioned doesn't even warrant an answer as it was a long way out and way off target." Plenty of goal opportunities are wasted without the keeper tested and on Sunday had both shots been on target they probably would have flew past Reape before he got a chance to save it. Take O'Shea's goal for example it wasn't a goal opportunity when he first received the ball and made it into to one helped by some very poor Roscommon defending
Eamon Fitzmaurice summed it up well on Monday in his article
"Roscommon have plenty of good forwards but their conversion rate in idyllic conditions in Dr Hyde Park was abysmal. Their shooting accuracy from play was 38%. They had two more attacks than Mayo (38 v 36), four more shots (28 v 24) but ended up losing by five. Tidy up that element of their game and they will be awkward opposition later in the championship.'
The main problem for Roscommon Sunday was they never made it awkward for Mayo which no doubt be their biggest regrets to take from that game.
Gaa_lover (National) - 23/04/2024 15:14:21
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
The extent to which the British state and its agents were directly responsible for such a large proportion of deaths including this one is ever more apparent.
The obviously more or less ran the loyalist death squads and it would seem manipulated the republican side too via Scap and others.
Whatever else I might say about Adams he was correct to call the whole thing off on our side. Nothing to show for it all other than deaths of decent people including Seán Browne.
BarneyGrant (National) - 23/04/2024 15:29:30
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Gaa_lover: "Plenty of goal opportunities are wasted without the keeper tested and on Sunday had both shots been on target they probably would have flew past Reape before he got a chance to save it. Take O'Shea's goal for example it wasn't a goal opportunity when he first received the ball and made it into to one helped by some very poor Roscommon defending
Eamon Fitzmaurice summed it up well on Monday in his article
"Roscommon have plenty of good forwards but their conversion rate in idyllic conditions in Dr Hyde Park was abysmal. Their shooting accuracy from play was 38%. They had two more attacks than Mayo (38 v 36), four more shots (28 v 24) but ended up losing by five. Tidy up that element of their game and they will be awkward opposition later in the championship.'
The main problem for Roscommon Sunday was they never made it awkward for Mayo which no doubt be their biggest regrets to take from that game." Eamon Fitzmaurice among the best pundits out there and in truth some of them are bloody awful so much so it's hard to believe they played at inter county level football at all.
The stats on shooting on Sunday was grim reading for us however midfield/breaking ball turnovers etc was more positive stats and it needs to be taken into account that we were up against a top six team who will be expecting to reach the AI semi final at least.
Remains to be seen what the 4/5 weeks will bring. Players will be allowed to play with their clubs during that break which is the right call. David Murray is awaiting his scan results on his ankle injury and Harney is out for a few weeks with hamstring strain. Hussey and Heneghan should be part of the 26 man panel for the next game
Round 1 will be away trip to Kerry, Dublin, Ulster champions (anyone of Tyrone, Armagh, Donegal) or perhaps we'll get a short trip to Pearse Stadium, MacHale Park.
The_analyser (National) - 23/04/2024 15:47:54
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
I went in hard on Davy Burke a while back and I still see no reason to change what I said. Not sure what the level is for Roscommon but they are at nothing with him in charge. I think he lost the dressing room a while back.
TheFlaker (National) - 23/04/2024 22:56:53
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Provincial Championships 2024 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Ryanteam: "Round robin is a farce. 4 groups and 3 out of 4 teams qualify for quarter finals. So many "dead rubber " games here!" Where were you hiding last year. There were 24 games of which 2 were dead rubbers.
ORIELMAN85 (National) - 24/04/2024 00:14:38
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To eslinchickenmaryland: "I personally don't think NY should be in the championship at all. It is a drain on limited resources having to go there." Just because they beat ye?
They should be rotated around the provinces to give everyone a run out every 30 years
tirawleybaron (National) - 24/04/2024 04:09:34
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Personally I think The team have too many scars from bad defeats over the last few years - had we got over the line against Clare a couple of years back the potential to get to an AI final that year was unreal -
Under mcstay had we managed to beat Mayo that first day in croke park think of the belief that would've instilled and last year the defeats to Kildare and then cork were hard to stomach
Same core group of players over the years different managers that we as supporters feel haven't got the best out of them or maybe they have who knows
A good psychologist maybe is what's needed and go out and play like they believe In Them selves for the AI series ! They've nothing to lose now at this stage !
rossy15 (National) - 24/04/2024 08:27:45
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lakecounty94: "Good luck to the u20's tonight . This game might give a better representation of where we are at as you'd imagine they will be more competitive. . Carlow had a good win over Offaly in this competition already." Wouldn't take anything from this, Mickey Mouse competition. Can't see any players from this age group making the step up to senior any time soon
Temple56 (National) - 24/04/2024 08:54:09
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Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)
Replying To MachaireConnacht: "Enda McGinley and E Fitzmaurice are the two best pundits RTE have. Canavan, Whelan and Flynn aren't bad but know very little outside of the top teams. Enjoyed McConville when he did it. Gooch, L Keegan, C Staunton and Cavanagh just not good at all at all." In fairness I think Cora Staunton is quite knowledgeable and unbiased unlike some of the others IMHO.
tommy k (National) - 24/04/2024 10:13:49
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Wexford Hurling thread 2024 - 1 Like(s)
My team for Saturday, assuming everyone who was available vs. Dublin are available again:
Backs the same personnel- none of them got the run around last day really. Slight tweak though with Foley at 3, Matt at 6 and D.Reck at 7. Of all our options for CB, Matt probably has the know-how to drop back and cut off space when required.
Lawlor-Hearne.
Chin-Foley-ROC
Casey-Mac-Byrne
With the onus on Foley to drop back as a plus one when required. We need to go back to basics a bit and cut off space/protect our full-back line more. The volume of easy-to-prevent goals we have conceded already in an otherwise decent season is too high.
It was highlighted by Larry O in the Wexford Hurling podcast last week that at times we need someone to play sweeper even for a spell to protect what we have, and it was mentioned in this week's episode that someone had to take off a helmet and feign injury right at the death vs. Dublin, and that we are still naive. Both points are valid.
If Jacko is fit, slot him onto the wing and move his brother inside for Byrne.
beano (National) - 24/04/2024 11:16:14
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Sunday Game - 1 Like(s)
Replying To MachaireConnacht: "Enda McGinley and E Fitzmaurice are the two best pundits RTE have. Canavan, Whelan and Flynn aren't bad but know very little outside of the top teams. Enjoyed McConville when he did it. Gooch, L Keegan, C Staunton and Cavanagh just not good at all at all." Enda McGinley is very good but the sleep inducer does my head in on co commentary… Marty is a woeful commentator and should be totally confined to the radio for obvious reasons….. Overall the Sunday game is very poor….. Joe Brolly was right about it all along…!!
ForeverBlue2 (National) - 24/04/2024 13:10:09
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Leinster Hurling Championship 2024 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "We haven't played you very often. In Round Robins it's 2 draws and 2 losses for us, but you have had maybe your best team ever apart from 80s since you came into Leinster. And we were unbeaten against you between 1996 and your arrival in Leinster also if you want to quote meaningless stats as we never played you. I don't remember us playing you too often in Leinster pre Round Robin era either come to think of it. Recent years you have had the upper hand for sure, last 6 games are played 6 lost 4 drawn 2. But then you have had a team full of AI winners during that time. Last time we had teams with AI winners we beat you pretty much every time we played you." You're counting the day 'yer man' took the free off Cooney at the end as a draw!, even though he was timed on the day to be taking less time than Chin over frees.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 23/04/2024 14:55:05
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Wexford Hurling thread 2024 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Timbertony: "Agreed completely about Damien Reck, not an inter county 6 for me. Don't see an obvious replacement though, maybe Liam Ryan or Devitt but they haven't played all season. MOH was never an inter county standard 3 either so we have problems in critical positions. Molloy is a very good club player but he was average enough that day in KK. Same for McGuckian, there's a massive jump from club to county and while they are losses from the 26 I'm not sure they improve our starting half back line.
I know Eoin Whelan is only coming back from injury himself but surely he's a better bet than some on the panel?" To be fair to Molloy, he's only 22 this year and that was his first ever league game, I wouldn't think he's ready to start right now in the half-back line but he definitely should be able to start there in a year or two IMO
ElGranSenor (National) - 23/04/2024 14:56:22
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Glensboy: ""The tea was put on and Daddy didn't come home"
That was a difficult watch, even for those of us who are versed in these matters. The dignity of the Brown family shining through against injustice.
Every single GAA club across this Island has a Sean Brown, a good decent man dedicated to his community. Sean was murdered by State employed agents, at a minimum. Recent disclosures at the Inquest revealed intelligence documents that showed up to 25 people involved in the murder.
Anyone who has any doubt that the UK Govt's Legacy legislation, which closes down any unfinished inquests and legal remedies, has anything to do with Reconciliation is deluded.
The legislation is about covering up the UK's involvement and accountability in the murder of their own citizens, and others." That is the whole point of the new legislation. UK are covering up their dirty work. The police investigation into Sean Brownes death was a laugh, cover up, denial etc.
The recent Coroner's enquiry has led to the Secretary of State, deciding to bring a legal case against the Coroner, is an attempt to protect the State involvement.
thelongridge (National) - 23/04/2024 15:01:38
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To rorysboys: "Good to see Jamie Brennan getting a goal. Brilliant player who is so underrated. Still only about 28 but always a goal threat." I for one don't under rate him. He has incredible potential but its not clear why his form dipped after the amazing season he had in 2019. We're all hoping he'll rediscover that form soon
High_and_wide (National) - 23/04/2024 15:11:56
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Attendances 2024 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Afinestick96: "30/35 euro is crazy for this stage of the year. It was 25 euro for the stand in Wexford Park Sunday which is plenty" 25/30 I meant to say but say but 20 is more than enough for seated tickets and 15 to stand up.
The_analyser (National) - 23/04/2024 15:50:37
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Bruno@1: "Best of luck to the u20s tomorrow night against Carlow.Whats the story with the 2 big clubs from Athlone-Garrycastle and Athlone no players on 24 man squad and very few on minor squad as well.Short on numbers or short on quality??" Short on both
GCCABU (National) - 23/04/2024 15:52:21
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Wexford Hurling thread 2024 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Formertownie: "From watching walsh cupand league games he eserved his chance worked his socks off and won some serious ball , plus disruting opposition out ball . Sunday was nt his best day same could be saud for seamus casey .. as I said earlier postvthe team was set up to get chimney and Rory on as much ball as possible thats my opinion and it worked. Neither casey nor lawloelr got the supply they got .
Just assuming that was the game plan. Richie and Liam og cathal Dunbar to win and create space to give ball to chin Rory and hope few balls would fall to casey too as a finisher . Both chin and Rory capable of winning and scoring their own ball . Rest not so much ." Who is this new guy called Chimney???
Is he a heavy smoker?
Magpie2 (National) - 23/04/2024 16:26:36
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Limerick Hurling thread 2024 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To hillman: "re. square balls i watched gillanes second on my computer with slow motion and freeze frame and his leg had not touched the ground when the ball crossed the small square line imo so jackie and co had 10 different cameras and judged it was a square ball how can any umpire decide this. this is part and parcel of our great game dont ruin it with technology" Thanks for good observation hillman. Speaking of missed calls by ref... it's unfathomable to thing that Cleary did not get a second yellow card followed by a red card for blatant pull down near end of game.... or black card and penalty...possibilites endless....Cleary should not be allowed anywhere near De Park in Cork on Sunday....
PatOLogical (National) - 23/04/2024 16:42:26
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