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Not just saying as Ime an Offaly man, while Tyrone and Armagh won All Irelands in between but such was Kerrys dominance from 1978-1981 - and Offaly I suppose did have a chance in 1982 as they had played them in 1980 semi final and 1981 final itself, but there was a massive "release" of excitement and shock and when Offaly eventually beat Kerry in 1982, and I cannot recall the same outpouring since then until Mayos win yesterday...there was something just everyone was tapped into..not taking from other teams wins in between, but 82 and Mayo's win yesterday are only two where I can recall people of every age and generation feeling "relief"..all due respects to Kerry, as sign of Kerrys success is Mayos break through came against them..if your not in a final you cant lose one etc..Kerry set the standard... Fairplayalways (Offaly) - Posts: 1039 - 27/07/2026 13:21:26 2687507 Link 0 |
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Mayo had lost 11 finals in 37 years 1989-2025, and a whopping 6 of those in 10 years 2012-2021. No wins. It was well setup for 'an outpouring' in that context. It differed from '82 imo, because yesterday was all about Mayo, and the backdrop of the tortuous last 40 years of their 75 year journey. In contrast, '82 was nearly more about Kerry than Offaly, the 'mythical' 5 in a row dashed, the 'unbeatables' beaten, and the spectacular late goal winner that pulled it off. Yesterday would be hard bet for emotion, but that's Mayo and football.
Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4891 - 27/07/2026 14:30:52 2687525 Link 0 |