Personally I think not. They dont have the forwards, they dont have the centrefield to beat any of Tyrone, Kerry, Dublin or Cork in Croke Park this year. They are going backwards. They might win Connacht but if they do, it will only serve as proof to everyone else just how god awful Connacht football is these days.
Kildare, Limerick, Down, Donegal, Meath and Derry would all win Connacht if they were in it.

Mikeynora (Limerick) - Posts: 888 - 27/05/2010 14:20:30    659929

This is not the first time this has been covered since the league started but the answer to your quiestion they have no chance i feel.

Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 27/05/2010 14:39:00    659952

I think Limerick would definitely win Connacht. In fact I think they'll win Sam this year as well. I'm off to the bookies.

Wests_Awake (Galway) - Posts: 877 - 27/05/2010 14:40:36    659955

Mikeynora
County: Limerick
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I'd disagree with that... They dont have the forwards or MF to beat Kerry, Cork and maybe Tyrone (Although they had them beat in 2008 until SK threw the ball over the bar) but thye def have what it takes to beat Dublin.

Mayo are ahead of Dublin... no question about that.

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 27/05/2010 14:48:45    659962

Kildare, Limerick, Down, Donegal, Meath and Derry wouldn't have a chance if they were in Connacht, i truly beleive that leinster is by far the weakest provice, its a monopoly there and theres not a sign of any thing different for the years to come.. Kildare are the most over-rated team in the country, couldn't even beat a poor dublin team with 14 men..... And remember that both galway and mayo beat the dubs this year when they were treating the league like the champo

throw_it_over (Galway) - Posts: 769 - 27/05/2010 14:55:07    659972

Mikeynora
County: Limerick
Posts: 433

659929 Personally I think not. They dont have the forwards, they dont have the centrefield to beat any of Tyrone, Kerry, Dublin or Cork in Croke Park this year. They are going backwards. They might win Connacht but if they do, it will only serve as proof to everyone else just how god awful Connacht football is these days.
Kildare, Limerick, Down, Donegal, Meath and Derry would all win Connacht if they were in it.

I think you underestimate Mayo and Connacht football a bit. Mayo have been consistently been in the top bracket of teams since the late 90s. Since 1996 they have been in 4 All Irelands and were knocked out by the eventual All Ireland Champions on 4 or 5 other occasions. They've won a League, U21, 2 club All Irelands in that time and been in two minor All Irelands in recent years, thats a lot more success than the counties you mentioned above can claim in recent years. Their form in the League would suggest they are a top 6 side at least but probably not good enough to win Sam.

As for Connacht football, Sligo and Galway will both do well this year in my opinion.

roundball (Tipperary) - Posts: 2514 - 27/05/2010 14:55:30    659973

I will finish up on this thread but posters should put up that link where i said that and if they cant be quiet because it isthe same posters making statements with no facts .

Dellboypolecat (Tyrone) - Posts: 15069 - 27/05/2010 15:01:05    659981

No, not this year. They are capable of one big scalp but to win Sam they would need to beat two out of Kerry, Tyrone & Cork and thats not going to happen this year. But they are a coming team.

findra (Cork) - Posts: 41 - 27/05/2010 15:02:39    659985

Mikeynora - yet another thread about mayo, some people are obsessed. stick to worrying about your own shambles of a hurling team mate.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11563 - 27/05/2010 15:08:20    659997

throw_it_over
County: Galway
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659972 Kildare, Limerick, Down, Donegal, Meath and Derry wouldn't have a chance if they were in Connacht, i truly beleive that leinster is by far the weakest provice, its a monopoly there and theres not a sign of any thing different for the years to come.. Kildare are the most over-rated team in the country, couldn't even beat a poor dublin team with 14 men..... And remember that both galway and mayo beat the dubs this year when they were treating the league like the champo

Explain. In what way did Dublin approach/play the league differntly to Galway?

ConnollyDub (Dublin) - Posts: 2007 - 27/05/2010 15:08:26    659998

You are having a laugh throw it. Football wise Connacht is a soft province mentally and physically, as Mayo continue to prove, and your 'Championship' is a walk in the park. Galway's recent All Irelands are now a memory and really a blip in what is a dreadfully poor province football wise. The teams you mentioned would be contesting Connacht finals every year at the expense of bad Mayo and Galway sides who currently could put their ladies out and still qualify for finals there.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9818 - 27/05/2010 15:09:53    660000

findra
County: Cork
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659985 No, not this year. They are capable of one big scalp but to win Sam they would need to beat two out of Kerry, Tyrone & Cork and thats not going to happen this year. But they are a coming team.

If Mayo keep coming they way they have been.... there wont be a single new born baby in Mayo for a long time.

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 27/05/2010 15:12:10    660008

Ulsterman
County: Antrim
Posts: 2004

660000 You are having a laugh throw it. Football wise Connacht is a soft province mentally and physically, as Mayo continue to prove, and your 'Championship' is a walk in the park. Galway's recent All Irelands are now a memory and really a blip in what is a dreadfully poor province football wise. The teams you mentioned would be contesting Connacht finals every year at the expense of bad Mayo and Galway sides who currently could put their ladies out and still qualify for finals there.

YAWN!!!!

roundball (Tipperary) - Posts: 2514 - 27/05/2010 15:20:33    660020

throw_it_over
County: Galway
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659972 Kildare, Limerick, Down, Donegal, Meath and Derry wouldn't have a chance if they were in Connacht, i truly beleive that leinster is by far the weakest provice, its a monopoly there and theres not a sign of any thing different for the years to come.. Kildare are the most over-rated team in the country, couldn't even beat a poor dublin team with 14 men..... And remember that both galway and mayo beat the dubs this year when they were treating the league like the champo

No they didnt......

Enough said about you then!

Mikeynora (Limerick) - Posts: 888 - 27/05/2010 15:25:12    660026

throw_it_over
County: Galway
Posts: 111

659972 Kildare, Limerick, Down, Donegal, Meath and Derry wouldn't have a chance if they were in Connacht, i truly beleive that leinster is by far the weakest provice, its a monopoly there and theres not a sign of any thing different for the years to come.. Kildare are the most over-rated team in the country, couldn't even beat a poor dublin team with 14 men..... And remember that both galway and mayo beat the dubs this year when they were treating the league like the champo

I would be the type to be critical of Connacht football, but it is pushing it to say those teams "wouldnt have a chance". They'd have every chance!

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12332 - 27/05/2010 15:25:40    660027

I think Mayo have a chance of winning SAM this year their biggest problem seems to be a psychological one when it comes to playing big games at Croke Park they never seem to do themselves justice, as they certainly have the quality of player at their disposal.

TyroneUltra (Tyrone) - Posts: 307 - 27/05/2010 15:29:49    660034

Rhubarb they are not good enough full stop, bottlers of the highest order. Along with Cork last year they have missed the boat.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9818 - 27/05/2010 15:33:16    660042

One of a possible six contenders but I can't see past Cork this year although the Dub's could give it a good rattle .

williewentwell (Tyrone) - Posts: 1712 - 27/05/2010 15:40:02    660051

Ulsterman - connacht teams very soft and poor? did sligo not beat ye only a few weeks ago. mayo or galway would beat antrim. that leaves roscommon and leitrim who are very tought to beat at home anyway. connacht isnt the worst provience.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11563 - 27/05/2010 15:41:17    660055

they have a real chance of winning the sam.after there league final fiasco the pressure is of them.no one is hyping them every one thinks they are not good enough.god i wish dublin had that problem.

samforall (Dublin) - Posts: 36 - 27/05/2010 15:50:37    660070