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Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sponger: "Over here in Kildare in the Intermediate Championship, there are 4 groups of 4. Top 2 go forward to the A quarter finals, bottom 8 play in the B championship, with a relegation final.
3 teams playing off is ridiculous." We had a system only two yrs ago of two groups of 6 teams were involved. Top four in each qualified for quarters or semis, bottom two played off with bottom team relegated. This didn't suit as there were two extra games to be played in each group. I think it was possibly our intercounty involvement in the latter stages of the TC which prompted the three by four grouping. And it was repeated for this year. Obviously the majority of clubs voted for it, but it certainly is an odd one. Top 2 in each group qualify, while two of the "best" third placed teams make up the last 8. The other third placed team is in a kind of limbo, iimmune to relegation but no more football until next year. God bless the thought processes of whoever came up with this formula. Does any other county have a similar system.
Freethinker (National) - 14/09/2026 17:13:25
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Matthew: "Shane Lowry showed his class last night.. with that sing song. The league game should be good fun in the new year! Hopefully it's in Offaly and we give them a nice hammering in Tullamore!" They will play Division 4 in Tullamore,
They will play Division 4 for evermore,
They will play Division 4
They will play for evermore,
They will play Division 4 in Tullamore.
kingfixer1 (National) - 14/09/2026 17:57:02
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Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Wicklowmen: "Interesting weekend alright. Balto are my favourites I think going forward.
Steering away from the top side of the championship, I see Kiltegan and Hollywood drew in the first relegation game. Was anyone at it? I heard Hollywood kicked a lot of wides in the second half and should have been clear despite needing a late goal to salvage the draw. I think both teams plus Carnew will be kicking themselves they're in the relegation particularly Hollywood having drew with Eire og and only losing to Rathnew and tinahely by 2 points.
Further, does anyway else feel the relegation structure is an absolute farce? Having a 3 teams in relegation lends itself to situations where teams can be relegated on score difference plus the team who doesn't play in the final round game is at a serious disadvantage as the other two teams may seek a result that could relegate the first team. Don't see why there's not 4 teams in relegation and have a straight forward relegation semi final and final. Would appreciate peoples thoughts?" The previous championship structure was far superior to what is currently in place.
Two groups of 6, top four go to quarter final and bottom two play relegation final. Every team was guaranteed 5 championship games, which I think is only right given the amount of work and preparation that clubs and players invest each year.
The new structure is a mess and does not create a great championship. One 3rd placed team goes out on score difference, Tinahely this time. Bray got through despite being really poor and winning one game. It favours whoever gets the easier group. A round robin for relegation is a disaster, teams in the last game can create the scoreline they both need to stay up.
The Wicklow championship switched to the current format last minute in 2025 due to lack of planning by the County board when Wicklow reached the Tailteann semi-final. It was retained for 2026, which was a mistake. Hopefully it is put back to two groups of 6 for 2027, which created very good championships when it was in place.
OldSchoolRules (National) - 14/09/2026 19:55:39
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To dualcounty2027: "wat new player or new tactical ides should Galway do next year" My thoughts after the All ireland haven't changed, that rather than rip up the script, the priority is to get better at the Plan A from last year. There were lots of occasions in the final where limerick forced poor execution, with Morrissey, Tom Mon and Glennon particularly guilty in that area. Not meaning to be harsh on those lads they were just obvious examples. Added to that a plan B where we have a second man up. You can't clone Rabbitte so need someone with pace and power. Easier said than done and I don't think there's an obvious palyer on the panel. Brian Callanan would be my hope but might need another year or 2. Kevin cooney in his 2023 form would be ideal but that seems to be gone. Gavin Lee may be worth a shot.
If we're going 2 up on occasions more legs would be needed in the middle and you mgiht see a Cullen Killeen come in for Monahan. rory burke will obviously be a massive addition. I'd be looking at Morgan to take Padraig's place. Tiarnan Leen probably worth a look based on club form. Possible team
Fahy
Morrissey
Trayers
Hanrahan
Morgan
Daithi
Ryan
Killeen
Neary
Burke
Mannion
Lee / Monahan
Niland
Rabbitte
Whelan
Whelan may come under pressure as well, But let's hope he can get back to his best form. He was spectacular in the Leinster final but looked way off it in the All ireland.
Overdahill (National) - 15/09/2026 09:30:38
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Overdahill: "My thoughts after the All ireland haven't changed, that rather than rip up the script, the priority is to get better at the Plan A from last year. There were lots of occasions in the final where limerick forced poor execution, with Morrissey, Tom Mon and Glennon particularly guilty in that area. Not meaning to be harsh on those lads they were just obvious examples. Added to that a plan B where we have a second man up. You can't clone Rabbitte so need someone with pace and power. Easier said than done and I don't think there's an obvious palyer on the panel. Brian Callanan would be my hope but might need another year or 2. Kevin cooney in his 2023 form would be ideal but that seems to be gone. Gavin Lee may be worth a shot.
If we're going 2 up on occasions more legs would be needed in the middle and you mgiht see a Cullen Killeen come in for Monahan. rory burke will obviously be a massive addition. I'd be looking at Morgan to take Padraig's place. Tiarnan Leen probably worth a look based on club form. Possible team
Fahy
Morrissey
Trayers
Hanrahan
Morgan
Daithi
Ryan
Killeen
Neary
Burke
Mannion
Lee / Monahan
Niland
Rabbitte
Whelan
Whelan may come under pressure as well, But let's hope he can get back to his best form. He was spectacular in the Leinster final but looked way off it in the All ireland." Great assessment. It just shows you, we better win something while Daithi is about, because we'll be losing a serious operator when he steps away.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 15/09/2026 14:03:41
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