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The Dubs it is then Jonnytest (Galway) - Posts: 38 - 22/06/2026 08:42:44 2681103 Link
Replying To Jonnytest: "The Dubs it is then" Happy with that draw to be honest, but then again, I didn't really mind who we got. This Galway team are going well. It'll be interesting to see how they play in HQ. Haven't played there since the Meath mess last year and I'm not sure if the extra space will suit them or hinder them. On one hand, more space for the likes of Daly to kick pass balls into but on the reverse, more space for opposition to stretch our back who admittedly are not the fastest in the country but have a great work ethic. Maroonfox54 (Galway) - Posts: 3 - 22/06/2026 10:15:26 2681145 Link
Replying To Maroonfox54: "Happy with that draw to be honest, but then again, I didn't really mind who we got. This Galway team are going well. It'll be interesting to see how they play in HQ. Haven't played there since the Meath mess last year and I'm not sure if the extra space will suit them or hinder them. On one hand, more space for the likes of Daly to kick pass balls into but on the reverse, more space for opposition to stretch our back who admittedly are not the fastest in the country but have a great work ethic." Pearse Stadium has a bigger pitch than croke park! Kinvara (Galway) - Posts: 219 - 22/06/2026 12:33:43 2681193 Link
Dublin game will be a real test, watching them yesterday was like a different team compared to the Leinster championship. Looked like Con may have re-aggravated his injury, whether they have him or not the next day will have a big bearing on the outcome. Time to rectify the limp exit last year at this stage and keep building momentum. LárBáire (Galway) - Posts: 90 - 22/06/2026 13:02:21 2681214 Link
Replying To Kinvara: "Pearse Stadium has a bigger pitch than croke park!" Correct. Pearse Stadium is the max size for a GAA pitch at 145m x 90m. Croke Park is 2m narrower I think. Croke Park has the best surface though and plays faster than any other pitch in the country. It's better suited to a more open game as result. A slower surface is a slower defender's friend. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2907 - 22/06/2026 13:11:09 2681219 Link
Replying To Kinvara: "Pearse Stadium has a bigger pitch than croke park!" Yes same length but Pearse Stadium is 2 m wider. backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 234 - 22/06/2026 13:12:54 2681220 Link
Replying To Kinvara: "Pearse Stadium has a bigger pitch than croke park!" Very true! I remember being a young lad first time playing in pearse and thinking this place is massive compared to all the other tight swampy club grounds. systematic (Galway) - Posts: 326 - 22/06/2026 14:18:56 2681246 Link
Replying To Maroonfox54: "Happy with that draw to be honest, but then again, I didn't really mind who we got. This Galway team are going well. It'll be interesting to see how they play in HQ. Haven't played there since the Meath mess last year and I'm not sure if the extra space will suit them or hinder them. On one hand, more space for the likes of Daly to kick pass balls into but on the reverse, more space for opposition to stretch our back who admittedly are not the fastest in the country but have a great work ethic." Draw's definetely been kind to Galway. Hard to know what shape Dublin will be in after going to extra time and Con's injury. Full strenght you'd fancy Dublin but Galway may find themselves in a semi having not done a whole lot. JimB1991 (Donegal) - Posts: 214 - 22/06/2026 15:06:01 2681258 Link
Replying To Jonnytest: "The Dubs it is then" Best draw Galway could have got IMO it's about going out and winning now, if beaten I won't be using a silly rumour about a virus as the dubs did for the last championship meeting. Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 910 - 22/06/2026 15:08:01 2681261 Link
does anybody know if Johnny McGrath is still carrying a knock or has he just fallen out of favour? He was Mr Consistent there for a long time so its disappointing to not have him starting GalwaysFinest (Galway) - Posts: 218 - 22/06/2026 15:24:19 2681267 Link
Replying To JimB1991: "Draw's definetely been kind to Galway. Hard to know what shape Dublin will be in after going to extra time and Con's injury. Full strenght you'd fancy Dublin but Galway may find themselves in a semi having not done a whole lot." If Galway find themselves in a semi they'll have done a good deal more than Donegal anyways this championship LárBáire (Galway) - Posts: 90 - 22/06/2026 15:26:12 2681270 Link
Replying To Kinvara: "Pearse Stadium has a bigger pitch than croke park!" Did not realise that, Thank you for the correction! Every day is a school day! Maroonfox54 (Galway) - Posts: 3 - 22/06/2026 16:23:36 2681301 Link
Replying To LárBáire: "If Galway find themselves in a semi they'll have done a good deal more than Donegal anyways this championship" Or Mayo, who are poxing their way so far.. Belclare98 (Galway) - Posts: 25 - 22/06/2026 19:02:32 2681331 Link
Replying To JimB1991: "Draw's definetely been kind to Galway. Hard to know what shape Dublin will be in after going to extra time and Con's injury. Full strenght you'd fancy Dublin but Galway may find themselves in a semi having not done a whole lot." Not been too bad for your native county, good luck against Cork Jonnytest (Galway) - Posts: 38 - 22/06/2026 20:50:55 2681346 Link
Replying To Belclare98: "Or Mayo, who are poxing their way so far.." Galway had to beat Leitrim to guarantee a home draw in the first All Ireland series, then drew Kildare in that game, then get drawn at home again against Westmeath. Like fair play they have capitalised on the opportunity with not much fuss but thats some leg up. JimB1991 (Donegal) - Posts: 214 - 23/06/2026 01:00:38 2681374 Link
Great draw. I didn't want Kerry for obvious reasons. Didn't want Mayo because a poor Mayo are still capable of beating us just as a poor Galway often beat a good Mayo team. If it was Monaghan, the neutrals would all be against us. Dublin will be tough. If we bring our A game I think we will win however we need to take our chances. Plenty examples in the past of us panicking for 2 pointers and kicking wide after wide. Goal chances also need to be nailed. If we give Dublin any sort of sniff of a win they will forget about their tired legs. On the other hand if we turn the screw and give them nothing easy I would expect the extra time to catch up with them. Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1967 - 23/06/2026 09:07:39 2681385 Link
Sad to hear of the passing far too early of one of the heros of the 98---2001 era Paul Clancy may he RIP , A great battler for us ,wont be an easy week in moycullen or in the camp for that matter ..condolences to his family ...gone too soon Knocknadrough (Galway) - Posts: 41 - 23/06/2026 09:39:10 2681390 Link
RIP Paul. Puts everything else into perspective. Condolences to all the family. Wonderful footballer Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1967 - 23/06/2026 10:28:48 2681398 Link
RIP - Paul Clancy. Great footballer. Condolences to his family, friends, club and Galway GAA. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12150 - 23/06/2026 10:34:43 2681399 Link