When Tyrone and Armagh reached the All Ireland final in 2003 there was many in the South who said they had no interest in the match because it was between two Ulster sides. If truth be told I feel a bit of the same about Sunday's match involving two Munster teams. With all due respect to Cork Kerry will probably win by 5 points or more as history shows that Kerry/Cork in Croker is a done deal. Kerry are a different animal in HQ against Southern opposition who usually roll over and let Kerry tickle their bellies while running up a cricket score. The boring dreadful one sided All Ireland finals of 2006 and 2007 did more damage to the sport than any so called 'Northern style tactics' ever could and Sunday will probably be the usual yawning Kerry shoe in; a sleep inducing forgone conclusion that does nothing for Gaelic Games. Thoughts?

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9819 - 15/09/2009 02:52:32    426052

Ulsterman,

I'm more worried about you being on the drink on a monday night!!

bumpernut (Antrim) - Posts: 1852 - 15/09/2009 10:26:43    426142

Not our fault no other 2 teams aren't good enough to make it (Excusing Tyrone of course)

Time for a few other teams to step up to the plate maybe.

thykingdomcome (Kerry) - Posts: 1206 - 15/09/2009 10:37:41    426147

i have so much respect for ulster football and ulster teams but this poster drags ulster through the mud with his anti southern rants.gaa is a 32 county game when 3-30 comes on sunday all gaels will sit down to watch the best 2 teams in the country doing battle hopefully it will be enjoyable for all the right reasons

hipster (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 15/09/2009 10:39:07    426150

Nobody in the South cares if there is no interest in the All Ireland football final in the North

Redhot (Cork) - Posts: 739 - 15/09/2009 10:42:46    426157

I for one can't wait for the match. I am absolutely gutted that Tyrone aren't in it, but it is still the All Ireland Final. I look forward to it every year, as with the hurling.

On form Cork should win, but you can never rule out Kerry. As someone said before the Tyrone - Cork game, "I'll believe Cork can beat Tyrone in Croke Park when they actually do it", so i suppose the same goes for this match.

Sideline_View (Tyrone) - Posts: 62 - 15/09/2009 10:42:50    426158

oh no, not this north\south nonsense again!!. Ulsterman, I am sure you do not speak for the whole of the north. Redhot, i am sure you don't speak for everyone down south

Meath_bhoy (Meath) - Posts: 590 - 15/09/2009 10:48:10    426165

Sideline_View
County: Tyrone
Posts: 38
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Kinda stepped on poor Bitterman's point there SL View. Ah well.....

scholesy (Kerry) - Posts: 180 - 15/09/2009 10:49:47    426169

i have so much respect for ulster football and ulster teams but this poster drags ulster through the mud with his anti southern rants.gaa is a 32 county game when 3-30 comes on sunday all gaels will sit down to watch the best 2 teams in the country doing battle hopefully it will be enjoyable for all the right reasons


Hipster, Well summed up !!

Meath_bhoy (Meath) - Posts: 590 - 15/09/2009 11:25:22    426213

Ulsterman
County: Antrim
Posts: 1040

Can`t say i agree with you there.
Looking forward to the final.
Obviously i would rather see Tyrone in it
but their not, i will still still enjoy our national showpiece.
Not be one sided this year.

watching (Tyrone) - Posts: 853 - 15/09/2009 11:34:12    426228

I still can't believe that there are people out there using the past Cork v Kerry Croke Park games as proof that Kerry will win. I honestly think Cork are the surest things since last years Hurling Final.

The Face (Monaghan) - Posts: 890 - 15/09/2009 11:39:49    426242

Ulsterman agree with some of your posts but to say there is no interest in the North towards Sunday's final is stretching it a bit. I am certainly looking forward to it. Will the all action Cork reach their potential or will the wise old heads of Kerry swat away the nuisance of Cork once more!!?? Should be a cracker. Good luck to Armagh minors too.

P.s Tyrone for sam 2010!

Goodfella, Tir (None) - Posts: 1652 - 15/09/2009 11:46:55    426258

I can't wait for the game, I hope Cork trash Kerry but if Cork loose I will damn them for ever as a bunch of bottlers and loosers (I hope I am not putting any pressure on them)
Cork by 5-10 points

sam2008 (Tyrone) - Posts: 799 - 15/09/2009 11:49:14    426267

Ulsterman, the All-Ireland Final is still a great occasion, regardless of which two counties are contesting it. If you feel there is no interest because there is no Ulster representation, then maybe that says much about your interest in Gaelic Football.

Tongo (UK) - Posts: 1795 - 15/09/2009 12:04:00    426287

I for one is looking forward to the final on sunday as i enjoy watching all irelands every year and that goes for every match during the year . Good luck to all 4 teams involved.

Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 15/09/2009 12:26:18    426331

I'm looking forward to it but I'm originally from the south anyway. Most of my friends are looking forward to it , particularly the Strabane lads. Took their beating against Cork well in fairness to them. Fancy Cork to win by a couple of points myself.

dubupnorth (Dublin) - Posts: 1897 - 15/09/2009 12:31:03    426343

Lest you forget Ulsterman that Armagh are representing us in a final on Sunday...It doesn't seem to register with you unless Tyrone are playing. I'm looking forward to it, and hope Cork can do the business.

Niamh (Derry) - Posts: 2397 - 15/09/2009 12:33:28    426350

Alas good friends Ulsterman has no idea what the GAA is about.

No idea of the ethos, history, or spirit.

At times I suspect he may be the N.Ireland Sports Minister in disguise, except the current minister would be more knowledgeable about GAA matters.

patrique (Antrim) - Posts: 13709 - 15/09/2009 13:07:27    426421

Any gael not interested in watching the All-Ireland final should take a good long hard look at themselves. Personally i cant wait.

sean og (Armagh) - Posts: 1073 - 15/09/2009 14:00:59    426496

Ulsterman there will be a lot of interest from Ulster on All Ireland day with Armagh in the minor final I for one will be cheering for them.

Mulligan Eamonn (None) - Posts: 896 - 15/09/2009 14:19:23    426518