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Replying To The_analyser:  "Dominant display by Brigids In truth a contest should have been over at half time instead of the 8 point lead they had. Only black mark was the three sloppy goals given away and I don't think that 2nd goal should have been allowed. Expected a lot more from Ballina their game plan and match ups was poor. R fallon,P McGrath,C Hand among the stand out players on show. Moycullen v Brigids should be a real battle in the Hyde in two weeks.

Lastly hard luck to Croans losing out on a Connacht junior final with a penalty shootout. Strength of Roscommon club has been seen in the three club championships once more."
Some brilliant play today. They were in complete control of the game from start to finish.
Ballina very poor and looked tired and out of ideas.

Worry is goal chances given to other teams.should have been a bigger win today. Moycullen will punish us if given the same chances

Ru fallon was excellent. Brian derwin an ciaran Sugrue were also very good. Brian stack covered every part of the hyde

2 good teams and should be a good game in 2 weeks.

Well done to Roscommon county board. The pitch was in brilliant condition today also

BrigidsToom (Roscommon) - Posts: 50 - 16/11/2025 20:27:21    2644854

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Replying To Ros2013:  "It was no surprise to anyone in Mayo. They should have been beaten by Westport well but for a collapse and a master class from regan . Their championship has been poor for four years. Mayo people openly say this."
And would Westport have done any better than Ballina did today? Westport lost by 12 points to Moycullen 3 years ago.

On the flip side Intermediate,Junior championships has been strong in Mayo. Kiltimagh should go on to win Connacht Junior after their penalty shoot-out win against Croans and Kilmeena will likely be favourites to beat Strokestown and win the Intermediate championship

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3789 - 16/11/2025 20:40:45    2644858

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Replying To Gaa_lover:  "And would Westport have done any better than Ballina did today? Westport lost by 12 points to Moycullen 3 years ago.

On the flip side Intermediate,Junior championships has been strong in Mayo. Kiltimagh should go on to win Connacht Junior after their penalty shoot-out win against Croans and Kilmeena will likely be favourites to beat Strokestown and win the Intermediate championship"
Our junior and intermediate championships are top class to watch. Great football and entertainment. Mayo senior club football is dire. No surprise Ballina were well beaten.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11820 - 17/11/2025 08:27:07    2644926

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Replying To Ros2013:  "It was no surprise to anyone in Mayo. They should have been beaten by Westport well but for a collapse and a master class from regan . Their championship has been poor for four years. Mayo people openly say this."
Ha well If Ballin̈a have been poor for years in Connacht which they have been . It just goes to show how bad Mayo senior club football actually is. Noncense Westport had 2 chances to beat Ballina and absolutely fluffed it twice. They would not have done any better .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 524 - 17/11/2025 10:18:42    2644953

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Our junior and intermediate championships are top class to watch. Great football and entertainment. Mayo senior club football is dire. No surprise Ballina were well beaten."
Did you not have a number of high scoring matches in the Mayo Senior club championship this year?

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3789 - 17/11/2025 11:44:13    2644988

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I hear Andy Moran has launched a big appeal to the Mayo diaspora for funds. Just got me thinking about Club Rossie and the COE which seems to have stalled despite planning approved. The win a home idea was brilliant but I get the feeling the third edition isn't exactly catching the immagination even though ticket prices are very reasonable and could do very well. But for long-term sustainable fund raising should we look at some of the LOI soccer clubs for inspiration? Our neighbours in Sligo Rovers seem to do serious fund raising from their support base which is still much smaller than even small county like Roscommon. What has happened the membership subscription? Seems like such a missed trick for consistent income. Great opportunity to relaunch that now, new managment team plus Div 1 football coming up.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 476 - 17/11/2025 11:50:46    2644993

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Replying To S1234:  "Ha well If Ballin̈a have been poor for years in Connacht which they have been . It just goes to show how bad Mayo senior club football actually is. Noncense Westport had 2 chances to beat Ballina and absolutely fluffed it twice. They would not have done any better ."
I wasn't saying they would. I've openly said a few weeks ago that I expect Brigids to walk Connacht and at the time they were 12/1 to win all Ireland which was good value. Now I know they won't hammer moycullen a really good team
But I think they'll win by 4 to 5 points.

Ros2013 (Roscommon) - Posts: 583 - 17/11/2025 13:36:28    2645019

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Replying To FullOfPorter:  "I hear Andy Moran has launched a big appeal to the Mayo diaspora for funds. Just got me thinking about Club Rossie and the COE which seems to have stalled despite planning approved. The win a home idea was brilliant but I get the feeling the third edition isn't exactly catching the immagination even though ticket prices are very reasonable and could do very well. But for long-term sustainable fund raising should we look at some of the LOI soccer clubs for inspiration? Our neighbours in Sligo Rovers seem to do serious fund raising from their support base which is still much smaller than even small county like Roscommon. What has happened the membership subscription? Seems like such a missed trick for consistent income. Great opportunity to relaunch that now, new managment team plus Div 1 football coming up."
So true about membership Porter.
Also a number of very successful Rossies abroad who would no doubt contribute handsomely IF ASKED!!

Last win a house raised nett €300k, this one will hardly match it so time to resurrect the old gold, silver, bronze membership but add a PLATINUM one for,well heeled folks.

Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 223 - 17/11/2025 13:50:42    2645028

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Replying To Seanfan:  "So true about membership Porter.
Also a number of very successful Rossies abroad who would no doubt contribute handsomely IF ASKED!!

Last win a house raised nett €300k, this one will hardly match it so time to resurrect the old gold, silver, bronze membership but add a PLATINUM one for,well heeled folks."
Absolutely. Fair play Moran for trying to tap into that. Leave no stone or wallet unturned!

Those membership grades were ideal, the business one's were extremely good value as well.

FullOfPorter (Roscommon) - Posts: 476 - 17/11/2025 14:57:56    2645045

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Replying To Gaa_lover:  "Did you not have a number of high scoring matches in the Mayo Senior club championship this year?"
We did thanks to the new rules but overall the standard is not what it should be in my opinion. Too many teams going out playing to an old fashioned style of play.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11820 - 17/11/2025 14:58:06    2645046

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Replying To Ros2013:  "I wasn't saying they would. I've openly said a few weeks ago that I expect Brigids to walk Connacht and at the time they were 12/1 to win all Ireland which was good value. Now I know they won't hammer moycullen a really good team
But I think they'll win by 4 to 5 points."
Fair enough. I actually think Bridgits are real contenders for the all Ireland .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 524 - 17/11/2025 15:13:40    2645053

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Replying To Ros2013:  "I wasn't saying they would. I've openly said a few weeks ago that I expect Brigids to walk Connacht and at the time they were 12/1 to win all Ireland which was good value. Now I know they won't hammer moycullen a really good team
But I think they'll win by 4 to 5 points."
In other words you have somewhat come to realise Brigids won't walk Connacht final now though you'll get a decent price with any bookie on Brigids to win by 4 or 5 points.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 610 - 17/11/2025 15:33:21    2645061

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Replying To FullOfPorter:  "Absolutely. Fair play Moran for trying to tap into that. Leave no stone or wallet unturned!

Those membership grades were ideal, the business one's were extremely good value as well."
Andy Moran calling for that suggests he isn't getting the big backing from Sponsors and Business men friends as McStay Rochford did.

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3789 - 17/11/2025 15:38:02    2645065

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Replying To Gaa_lover:  "Andy Moran calling for that suggests he isn't getting the big backing from Sponsors and Business men friends as McStay Rochford did."
That is not true at all haha what a ridiculous statement. McStay called for this also at the start of his management era .

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 524 - 17/11/2025 16:03:08    2645076

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "In other words you have somewhat come to realise Brigids won't walk Connacht final now though you'll get a decent price with any bookie on Brigids to win by 4 or 5 points."
No I'd categorise that as walking Connacht. They are the best team in my opinion which is only my opinion.I think their only threat is Kilcoo to be honest . I don't know what the big deal is . I don't even personally like them because of the goaly situation. You can't deny they have one of the best panels in Ireland though.

Ros2013 (Roscommon) - Posts: 583 - 17/11/2025 17:46:13    2645101

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