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Put out your over 70s team and sadly ye will still beat us by 20 points

leyny (Sligo) - Posts: 71 - 24/06/2021 23:11:20    2353187

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Replying To MayoDan:  "Aidan was cleaning up around midfield in the 1st half against Clare and we scored 2-13. It's a no brainer to play Aidan midfield, there's no comparison between Loftus and him."
I'm with you on Aidan playing midfield but only for one half, which is basically what he did in the Clare match and many others down through the years. Instead of ignoring that reality maybe it's time it was owned up to and he was played to the best advantage of the team? He doesn't have the legs to play at the pace Mayo are trying to play for 70 minutes and probably not more than 45. Either keep him back to bring on or start him and take him off. I think it would be better generally to have him to come in so that Mayo can put in a strong finish to games.

Conor Loftus is a completely different type of player and is replacing DOC but will likely really play centre forward, his best position.

Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 25/06/2021 09:20:04    2353203

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Replying To Pericles:  "I'm with you on Aidan playing midfield but only for one half, which is basically what he did in the Clare match and many others down through the years. Instead of ignoring that reality maybe it's time it was owned up to and he was played to the best advantage of the team? He doesn't have the legs to play at the pace Mayo are trying to play for 70 minutes and probably not more than 45. Either keep him back to bring on or start him and take him off. I think it would be better generally to have him to come in so that Mayo can put in a strong finish to games.

Conor Loftus is a completely different type of player and is replacing DOC but will likely really play centre forward, his best position."
I don't agree with that at all. In the 2nd half against Clare when we were under pressure, Aidan and Lee were probably the only 2 players that were getting on the ball and not losing it.

Who would you have replaced Aidan with the last day? Loftus was one of the players who came off the bench and he gave away the ball on a number of occasions.

MayoDan (Mayo) - Posts: 486 - 25/06/2021 12:39:01    2353260

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Replying To MayoDan:  "I don't agree with that at all. In the 2nd half against Clare when we were under pressure, Aidan and Lee were probably the only 2 players that were getting on the ball and not losing it.

Who would you have replaced Aidan with the last day? Loftus was one of the players who came off the bench and he gave away the ball on a number of occasions."
It's just what I see Dan, though I'm not basing my opinion on one game or suggesting that Aidan is completely washed up. There's no doubting that with DOC out injured the midfield options are a bit untried. Diarmuid should be back for later games (counting chickens there, I know) so that will help. Mattie Ruane is at this point a very effective player, so midfielder No 1, but suggesting that a gassed Aidan is the next best thing to a fresh Aidan doesn't make sense to me. I just can't see Aidan getting any fitter at this point, which is why I think they should be trying to play him smarter. As regards an alternative, I think that maybe Jordan Flynn is fit and strong enough for midfield and would be able to inject energy into that sector when Aidan isn't on the pitch. Jordan also looks to have improved a fair bit over last year (more intelligent tackling for a start). Some of the other lads used during the league look like they're not ready yet for championship, but if they get their chance they might well prove that assumption wrong.

Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 25/06/2021 14:08:28    2353287

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Replying To Pericles:  "It's just what I see Dan, though I'm not basing my opinion on one game or suggesting that Aidan is completely washed up. There's no doubting that with DOC out injured the midfield options are a bit untried. Diarmuid should be back for later games (counting chickens there, I know) so that will help. Mattie Ruane is at this point a very effective player, so midfielder No 1, but suggesting that a gassed Aidan is the next best thing to a fresh Aidan doesn't make sense to me. I just can't see Aidan getting any fitter at this point, which is why I think they should be trying to play him smarter. As regards an alternative, I think that maybe Jordan Flynn is fit and strong enough for midfield and would be able to inject energy into that sector when Aidan isn't on the pitch. Jordan also looks to have improved a fair bit over last year (more intelligent tackling for a start). Some of the other lads used during the league look like they're not ready yet for championship, but if they get their chance they might well prove that assumption wrong."
Jordan Flynn came on the last day after Diarmuid got injured, so almost played a full game. I don't remember him contributing much at all in the 2nd half. To be honest, we've seen a lot of Jordan the last 18 months and he's never nailed down a place on the team.

I don't agree that Aidan is always gassed in the 2nd half of games. I still maintain we've no like for like replacement for Aidan. Until we do, he has to stay on the pitch where possible.

MayoDan (Mayo) - Posts: 486 - 25/06/2021 14:45:54    2353300

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Replying To MayoDan:  "Jordan Flynn came on the last day after Diarmuid got injured, so almost played a full game. I don't remember him contributing much at all in the 2nd half. To be honest, we've seen a lot of Jordan the last 18 months and he's never nailed down a place on the team.

I don't agree that Aidan is always gassed in the 2nd half of games. I still maintain we've no like for like replacement for Aidan. Until we do, he has to stay on the pitch where possible."
It looks like we'll be agreeing to differ on this one Dan. But one thing for sure is that Aidan was largely playing in front of and in the defence for most of the second half and he was 3 yards off his marker when big O'Neill knocked the ball out of Rob Hennelly's hands into the Mayo net to rekindle Clare's hopes. You could put that lapse down to a lot of things and as you said yourself, Aidan was a different player in the first half and Mayo scored heavily. I know a lot changed too when Cillian left the pitch with things becoming ruddlerless up front.

Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 25/06/2021 15:30:18    2353315

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I'd just like to wish Cillian O'Connor all the best in his recovery from injury and hopefully he'll be back terrorising defences in the new year.

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 25/06/2021 15:58:28    2353322

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Tommy Conroy looks like and plays like a young Mick O Dwyer.

jacktheboy (Donegal) - Posts: 489 - 26/06/2021 19:46:51    2353557

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game was a waste for both teams involved, neither got anything out of it.
Disappointed that Conroy and O Donoghue didn't stand out a bit more, Conroy has great speed but would have liked for him to get more scores from play and same with O Donoghue, both will be the starting corner forwards and need them to be more clinical.
I like O Shea at full forward and then have him come out the middle for short periods if needed. When hes in at full forward and the right ball going into him then the opposition will have to have a 2nd defender there so will create space and an extra man for attacking.

tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 648 - 29/06/2021 12:45:55    2354562

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How ye fixed for next weekend lad's? Have ye everyone bar cillian available? We're in bad shape and had a terrible league a decent performance is the best we can hope for I'm afraid.

JimmyNail (Leitrim) - Posts: 285 - 05/07/2021 10:22:11    2356393

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Would expect the team to be very similar to the one that played Sligo.
Hopefully Jason Doherty and Brendan Harrison could make an appearance, both togging for there clubs but dont know if they be ready for county yet.
The full back line wont be getting the test they need, Mullin and Keegan are steady but will struggle against good corner forwards, as Mullin showed when he could handle Heslin against Westmeath.
Diarmuid O Connor should be back, will need him back to full fitness as soon as.
Want to see Conroy and O Donoghue do more from play and show that they are top quality scoring forwards.

tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 648 - 06/07/2021 14:26:06    2356969

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The team is as follows:
1.Rory Byrne (Castlebar Mitchels)
2.Enda Hession (Garrymore)
3.Padraig O'Hora (Ballina Stephenites)
4.Michael Plunkett (Ballintubber)
5.Paddy Durcan (Castlebar Mitchels)
6.Oisin Mullin (Kilmaine)
7.Eoghan McLoughlin (Westport)
8.Matthew Ruane (Breaffy)
9.Stephen Coen (Hollymount/Carramore)
10.Conor Loftus (Crossmolina Deel Rovers)
11.Aidan O'Shea (Breaffy)
12.Byran Walsh (Ballintubber)
13.Tommy Conroy (The Neale)
14.Darren McHale (Knockmore)
15.Ryan O'Donoghue (Beal an Mhuirthead)

tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 648 - 09/07/2021 12:55:05    2358013

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That must be nearly Mayo's best team, great halfback line and good full forward line and O Hora maybe the answer to full back problem.

jacktheboy (Donegal) - Posts: 489 - 09/07/2021 20:36:36    2358152

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That could be the best half back line in the country, and hopefully it would be the halfback line soon but cant see Plunkett starting in the corner so Mullin might go back there.
Hopefully Leitrim can stay in the game until half time, think they will be better than Sligo, but again like Sligo these games are no good for them, sooner tiered championships come in the better

tommy132 (Mayo) - Posts: 648 - 11/07/2021 11:07:33    2358508

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Replying To jacktheboy:  "That must be nearly Mayo's best team, great halfback line and good full forward line and O Hora maybe the answer to full back problem."
I'm hearing that there's a lot more missing today than said.

davittsman (Mayo) - Posts: 337 - 11/07/2021 11:29:16    2358516

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This is the best Mayo team I have seen. They will win Connnacht with plenty to spare and be very hard to beat in semi .

martinjoe (Mayo) - Posts: 559 - 11/07/2021 15:55:22    2358618

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Replying To martinjoe:  "This is the best Mayo team I have seen. They will win Connnacht with plenty to spare and be very hard to beat in semi ."
What Mayo team Martinjoe... different every time it plays. New Mayo panel fair enough, but with a lot who haven't faced a proper championship involving backdoor, super 8s and all that. Some very good players and particularly a lot of options in the forwards compared with years gone by, but the jury will be out until they beat a Kerry or a Dublin in championship.

Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 12/07/2021 09:39:57    2358860

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Replying To martinjoe:  "This is the best Mayo team I have seen. They will win Connnacht with plenty to spare and be very hard to beat in semi ."
Agreed. Can only see Dubs putting up a challenge and even then Mayo will win be 3 or 4. Should really just get on with it and play the final and not be bothering with all these other games...................

Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1928 - 12/07/2021 10:10:08    2358880

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Replying To Mayonman:  "Agreed. Can only see Dubs putting up a challenge and even then Mayo will win be 3 or 4. Should really just get on with it and play the final and not be bothering with all these other games..................."
Reading in your own Galway pages Mayoman there are a few who are getting as carried away on the back of Matthew Tierney's performance against the Rossies (his only championship game), looking past the Connacht final and how ye might catch the Dubs. Reminds me of the hype surrounding Sean Andy not that long ago.

Pericles (Mayo) - Posts: 2521 - 12/07/2021 10:59:58    2358905

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Replying To Pericles:  "Reading in your own Galway pages Mayoman there are a few who are getting as carried away on the back of Matthew Tierney's performance against the Rossies (his only championship game), looking past the Connacht final and how ye might catch the Dubs. Reminds me of the hype surrounding Sean Andy not that long ago."
I don't know about that. The negativity is crazy on Galway forum. One or two Mayo posters (including yourself) who to be fair are great crack, good banter.

There is one lad who thinks we'll hammer everyone but i think he's just trying to wind up the others!

Is U20 game on TG4?

Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1928 - 12/07/2021 22:32:55    2359207

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