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I think the fact that we got to see any GAA action at all in 2020 was a blessing considering just how disruptive this God damned pandemic has been. Credit to all involved both at club and county level. For me it was fantastic to see club action from around the country live on TV every weekend. There were some super matches played and hopefully we'll see more of the same in 2021. At county level, everything was going swimmingly for us until Cavan put an end to our gallop! I would really loved to have seen how we'd have coped against the Dubs but it wasn't to be. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9154 - 10/02/2021 13:21:00 2330915 Link
Replying To cavanman47: "Are you certain it will never be equalled? All it would take is for the GAA and the Irish Government to pick their favourite county, pump millions upon millions into that county at all levels for 2 decades, let them play all their games at home, and make all counties and the taxpayer pay for the development, running and maintenance of that home stadium while telling us all what a one-off special group of players this is. Sounds impossible, and very very unfair, but you never know." Roll on the 7 in a row -:) superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2837 - 10/02/2021 13:39:28 2330916 Link
Replying To superbluedub: "Roll on the 7 in a row -:)" And 8, 9, 10 etc. . Imagine the absolute humiliation for any Dublin footballer who is associated with the next Dublin team to not win the all ireland. Would be the equivalent of getting relegated from the SPL with Celtic. cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5016 - 10/02/2021 14:16:28 2330918 Link
Dumping Kerry out. Pure sickened like! lilylanger (Kildare) - Posts: 758 - 10/02/2021 14:45:40 2330923 Link
Replying To cavanman47: "And 8, 9, 10 etc. . Imagine the absolute humiliation for any Dublin footballer who is associated with the next Dublin team to not win the all ireland. Would be the equivalent of getting relegated from the SPL with Celtic." Go away with your childish bitter nonsense -:) superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2837 - 10/02/2021 14:47:23 2330924 Link
Replying To cavanman47: "And 8, 9, 10 etc. . Imagine the absolute humiliation for any Dublin footballer who is associated with the next Dublin team to not win the all ireland. Would be the equivalent of getting relegated from the SPL with Celtic." If there were good teams in the SPL Celtic would be relegated. Every forum on here nearly always ends up slagging of Dublin, Cavan beat a Donegal side who had 1 eye on the game and 1 on Dublin and they think they're world beaters. Imagine the glory Dubs are enjoying now. Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2017 - 10/02/2021 17:57:08 2330945 Link
Replying To cavanman47: "Are you certain it will never be equalled? All it would take is for the GAA and the Irish Government to pick their favourite county, pump millions upon millions into that county at all levels for 2 decades, let them play all their games at home, and make all counties and the taxpayer pay for the development, running and maintenance of that home stadium while telling us all what a one-off special group of players this is. Sounds impossible, and very very unfair, but you never know." you don't sound sour at all. Are you mayhaps KingdomBoy dressed up as a Cavan supporter. Best moments arguably looking back was getting to a league game and thinking roll on the summer. Hurling As a life long Waterford supporter and the son of a Waterford mother seeing them coming all the way back to beat Kilkenny in the all ireland semi final. Arguably the best half of hurling from any team this year with Jack Fagan, a giant of a Meath man, being a huge part of that turnaround. These group of payers have an all ireland in them if they can stay together, find a marquee forward and retain the services of Liam Cahill. They're about 4 players short but they're building a strong panel and Shane Bennett being back can only benefit them as he's a lethal goal getter which they lack. Football Without doubt Cavan winning the Ulster title and the sheer joy on my wifes face. Its been a long 23 years for them since 1997 but great to see them having their day in the sun. She'd nearly be more of a Meath supporter now (not that she'd admit it) but the unbridled joy on her face at the final whistle... you can't buy those kinds of memories brian (Meath) - Posts: 1954 - 10/02/2021 18:14:14 2330946 Link
Replying To cavanman47: "And 8, 9, 10 etc. . Imagine the absolute humiliation for any Dublin footballer who is associated with the next Dublin team to not win the all ireland. Would be the equivalent of getting relegated from the SPL with Celtic." I think you might be getting us mixed up in Kerry, that's a theme down there, no medal and you don't count. realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8596 - 10/02/2021 18:51:44 2330947 Link
Replying To cavanman47: "Are you certain it will never be equalled? All it would take is for the GAA and the Irish Government to pick their favourite county, pump millions upon millions into that county at all levels for 2 decades, let them play all their games at home, and make all counties and the taxpayer pay for the development, running and maintenance of that home stadium while telling us all what a one-off special group of players this is. Sounds impossible, and very very unfair, but you never know." Yep that lolly sure is a handy footballer, lot of Cavan lads a little sour since getting beaten out the gate. I doubt you'll have to worry about that this season though. realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8596 - 10/02/2021 18:56:00 2330948 Link
How the Meath Final ended. Kells fans celebrating when Ratoath got a late goal from an impossible situation. Felt so sorry for Kells . They had time to get back for a point but were too shocked to play ball. Ashrules (Dublin) - Posts: 518 - 10/02/2021 20:55:18 2330959 Link
Replying To Saynothing: "If there were good teams in the SPL Celtic would be relegated. Every forum on here nearly always ends up slagging of Dublin, Cavan beat a Donegal side who had 1 eye on the game and 1 on Dublin and they think they're world beaters. Imagine the glory Dubs are enjoying now." I'd back the Dublin footballers to beat the current Celtic team in a game of soccer :) yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11236 - 11/02/2021 07:12:54 2330991 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "I'd back the Dublin footballers to beat the current Celtic team in a game of soccer :)" They'd have 4 extra players for starters ;) brian (Meath) - Posts: 1954 - 11/02/2021 09:17:18 2330997 Link
The seemless return of Conor McKenna to the Tyrone team in the league games against Donegal and Mayo. He was shackled somewhat in the championship game against Donegal but he gives us hope of improving next season. Also the Tyrone SFC was superb. Drama right throughout with the Clarkes having a storybook ending. OGarmaile (Tyrone) - Posts: 248 - 11/02/2021 10:19:39 2331011 Link
Has to be the Bloody Sunday commemoration. Some things transcend the game itself. lionofludesch (Down) - Posts: 475 - 11/02/2021 10:38:04 2331014 Link
not even 1 to report for wexford. perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 11/02/2021 15:06:00 2331057 Link
Replying To perfect10: "not even 1 to report for wexford." Tipp had a very bad year a few years back then won the All Ireland the next year. I think Wexford will rebound too. Galway might fall back a bit as they are bringing in young new talent but will eventually rebound after that. Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2128 - 11/02/2021 18:08:29 2331094 Link
Wicklow GAA actually running a decent championship , coupled with decent live streaming, and not a bad standard of football played. roseyinthegarden (Wicklow) - Posts: 109 - 11/02/2021 21:33:44 2331124 Link
Replying To Trump2020: "Tipp had a very bad year a few years back then won the All Ireland the next year. I think Wexford will rebound too. Galway might fall back a bit as they are bringing in young new talent but will eventually rebound after that." I hope that prediction is right Trump2020 StoreysTash (Wexford) - Posts: 1736 - 16/02/2021 16:31:10 2331579 Link
Replying To Trump2020: "Tipp had a very bad year a few years back then won the All Ireland the next year. I think Wexford will rebound too. Galway might fall back a bit as they are bringing in young new talent but will eventually rebound after that." I would actually fear Galway, Waterford and Clare, with a full team back,, more than Tipp this year. Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4337 - 16/02/2021 19:15:56 2331598 Link
Replying To StoreysTash: "I hope that prediction is right Trump2020" I don't think Davey would stay there if he had a sense that lads weren't trying their best as it would be a waste of his time. They'll be fine. Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2128 - 17/02/2021 11:44:57 2331680 Link