Miami305 (Galway) - Posts: 155 - 16/08/2018 15:25:40    2133871

Miami305 (Galway) - Posts: 155 - 16/08/2018 15:32:44    2133877

tickets sorted, dreading the day if truth be told , been in croke park 6 times on all ireland final day 3 seniors 3 minors , lost them all, the thought of being beaten again is chilling, on the other hand if thing go our way could be the greatest day of our lives,

Last week and this week all talk has been tickets ticket tickets, but tickets are freeing up now so talk is now of the game , Build up has been good here flags all over the house and all over the county,

Going to take a monumental effort to beat this excellent galway side , but we are playing very well and got a great chance. We are due a break ,, please please please let us win this one

Good luck lads , Luimneach Abu

youngmunstersman (Limerick) - Posts: 80 - 16/08/2018 18:16:16    2133916

The excitement is starting to build. As I think about this match, I'm pleased to note that most of the pundits are opting for Galway as it takes a bit of pressure of the team. It shouldn't be like that but that's the way it is. We'll get plenty of good press and praise if we win.

My reckoning at the start of the season was for a Top 4 finish on the basis that this team would need more time to mature and that 2020 was a likely, reasonable target date to win an All Ireland. By that reckoning, we are ahead of target but the reality is that when you get there - you have to win as getting back is not easily done. That said, if we win one - we could win multiple because this is a team that's going to get even better in the future. There is significant scope for improvement in this team. Young players like Hayes, Gillane etc will be even better in the future. Also we have real talent bubbling up behind the starting XV that will drive further improvement.

The immediate challenge is to break the sound barrier and win against a very mature Galway team. I think we will have the chances to do this. My biggest concern is as to whether we will take those chances. We missed a lot of goal chances against both Cork and KK which very nearly came back to bite us. We have to convert against Galway.

I'm hoping that if Dowling does not start that he will be on as early as possible. He's a class forward and a guy who gets scores. I also think that he could do a lot of damage on McInerney. I'm hearing that Downes is also playing very well in training. It would be some achievement for him to play in the final and not in any other game but it could happen.

Roll on Sunday and Limerick ABU.

Dealer (Limerick) - Posts: 837 - 16/08/2018 18:43:37    2133925

PatOLogical (Limerick) - Posts: 1377 - 16/08/2018 20:26:38    2133944

Fitzy01 (Limerick) - Posts: 433 - 16/08/2018 21:34:13    2133954

limericks half back line will have to tighten up otherwise we will be in serious trouble

leftback (Limerick) - Posts: 66 - 16/08/2018 22:36:11    2133959

Westfester (Limerick) - Posts: 979 - 16/08/2018 23:30:51    2133966

The winning and losing of this match will be the battle between our half forward line and there half back line. If they control/dominate this area then we are in for a tough afternoon. If we can match them then we have a right chance. We need Hayes/Hegerty/Morrissey to put in one serious shift for us. Galway are so powerful in this area and probably have a candidate for hurler of the year at no.5

Let's hope we can break even here in this area and supply our full forward line.

brud (Limerick) - Posts: 943 - 17/08/2018 01:48:40    2133969

Hope you all got sorted with tickets. Most people that pushed a hard sell will get them. I'd say the Limerick season ticket will be a popular Christmas present this year!!

Cannot blame any one for not getting a season ticket for years but hard lessons learned. I'm in the Hill for my first time since 96 but I'm damn glad of it.

Finally, very best of luck to both teams & management on Sunday but hoping & praying for a limerick win of course. These lads have given us so much to talk about since 30th Dec & hopefully we will memories to keep us going till the munster league this year and looking forward to seeing all the new season.ticket holders!!

Luimneach Abú

Seeking_silver (Limerick) - Posts: 411 - 17/08/2018 03:02:13    2133971

I am going to be in Hill 16 for the first time on Sunday. As far as I am aware, it is divided into sections and when one section is full you cannot go into it. What happens if I am in a full section and leave to go to the toilet/shop etc.? Will I get back in?

EdgeOfTheSquare32 (Limerick) - Posts: 31 - 17/08/2018 09:23:02    2133987

Limerick__73 (Limerick) - Posts: 73 - 17/08/2018 09:59:48    2133993

PatOLogical (Limerick) - Posts: 1377 - 17/08/2018 15:07:49    2134075

Lucky enough to have my ticket, heart goes out to those who go to games and have not yet secured a ticket it is a poor system no doubt . The whole corporate thing drives me insane.
There will be certain people there on Sunday who have not been to a Limerick match at any level
They will be stuck on their smart phones taking selfies or what ever they do these days showing everyone they are at the final. Apart from that they have no interest in hurling and couldn't even name the team. So frustrating. Perhaps I am totally wrong and maybe a bit cynical ????

When I logged on here I expected to see the usual versions of the strarting Team listed out .
Not the case ??? So fellow posters is this a very positive sign that we all actually know our best starting 15 .
It really is amazing at least 40 k travelling and another 20 k tickets given out for the Gaelic Grounds ,
No shortage of support for this team , let's hope the rain holds off for the game and the lads fulfill their potential and return home with Liam to a serious crowd on Monday .
Very best of luck to the lads and safe journey to all . Luimneach Abu.

jimbob50 (Limerick) - Posts: 100 - 17/08/2018 19:45:21    2134131

best of luck to all Sunday. .game will be won on the line.tactics crucial.our response when things going against us need to be instant.got away with dowlings late introduction last day and no reaction when things went haywire v clare.we have so many involved in stats etc that this shud not happen..roll on happen sun.

flyinghigh (Kerry) - Posts: 213 - 17/08/2018 21:51:56    2134138

WhipOnTheBall (Limerick) - Posts: 138 - 17/08/2018 22:13:42    2134143

Want to wish everyone involved all the best for tomorrow - if they keep doing what they've done for 90% of this year, they'll perform great and if thats enough, Liam will b heading Shannonside. I bet few of us here know the effort n sacfrifice this group has made and I hope they are rewarded with one more big performance for the year. Luimneach abu

ImokillyMan (Cork) - Posts: 221 - 18/08/2018 09:48:33    2134179

doubleginplease (Limerick) - Posts: 19 - 18/08/2018 12:31:25    2134211

The positive attitude and cool headed approach of this group of players and management have entertained ,surprised and delighted us all year long. Go raibh mile maith agaibh!

My it continue continue

tomorrow and for many years to come!

Go n-eiri an bothar libh go leir !
Come On Ye Boys In Green!

PatOLogical (Limerick) - Posts: 1377 - 18/08/2018 12:55:41    2134214

Best of luck to all the Limerick team and Management on Sunday fight for every Ball lads and Limerick will be champions once again do us proud bring Liam home

treaty1973 (Limerick) - Posts: 94 - 18/08/2018 16:47:06    2134266