The Sunday Game Team of year will not even be close to the real all-star selection. Then again what does all-star actually stand for as Tadhg Kennellys selection last year completely devalued these awards IMO (noting against TK, really admire what he has acheived but it was a joke that he won an all-star).
John Doyle should be in there, as should John Galvin and Justin McMahon. Reaction to Gooch selection is alarming, thought he had great year and was superb for Kerry in championship. What about Owen Mulligan and Donie Shine, one time a player would be rewarded with an all-star as recognition for top performance in the provincial championships?

StJude (Roscommon) - Posts: 87 - 20/09/2010 20:23:21    779604

Have to say I was disgusted at the treatment of Johnny Doyle, being invited onto the Sunday Game and then being told that he had been 'in the running' for left half forward but Paddy Kelly just pipped him. Shocking stuff. Don't get me wrong Kelly is a good player but nowhere near team of the year or an allstar. Also can't understand McVeigh not being named, and how can coulter be left out? He was being mentioned in some quarters as a player of the year candidate before the match and in my opinion played well yday. Cooper being named is a joke, sure why not pick the team at the start of the championship and save the bother. My allstar team would be;

1. McVeigh (best around)
2. Only position I'm not sure on. Peter Kelly, D Rafferty and R Carey all have strong claims)
3. Shields (Has everything for a defender)
4. Philip McMahon (Great newcomer, dubs need more like him)
5. Kissane (Highly impressed with him all year, outstanding)
6. McKernan (really stepped up to the mark this season, could be Down's Mc)
7. Bolton (Not sure though, think Jordan or O'Leary might come close)
8. Keenan (best midfielder in the country this year)
9. Aidan Walsh (Galvin close but think Walsh on his final display, just)
10. Hughes (Down's player of the season)
11. Clarke (and young player of the year)
12. Doyle (rolls royce of a footballer, class act)
13. Coulter (Got the chance to show his class on the big stage at last)
14. Brogan (Player of the year)
15. Goulding (Or O'Connor, however Goulding more consistent)

Any thoughts?

labhair10 (Down) - Posts: 11 - 20/09/2010 20:31:35    779619

You could see the disappointment on Johnny Doyle's face last night on The Sunday Game and how he was left off that team was scandalous as was Brendan McVeigh's absence. Have to disagree with some about the Gooch's form, I thought he was excellent this year.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9837 - 20/09/2010 20:50:26    779653

its very hard to pick a 15 that we all be happy with but i would have mc veigh mc mahon and doyle in that team

hipster (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 20/09/2010 21:10:36    779703

John Galvin is a superb player but in defense of the panelists who chose the team they only got to see Galvin play twice this year on tv and although Galvin was brilliant against Kerry, he was relatively poor against Cork. It is very hard to judge anyone on two games.

PK57 (Louth) - Posts: 1664 - 20/09/2010 21:37:59    779770

PK57
County: Louth
Posts: 661

779770 John Galvin is a superb player but in defense of the panelists who chose the team they only got to see Galvin play twice this year on tv and although Galvin was brilliant against Kerry, he was relatively poor against Cork. It is very hard to judge anyone on two games.

He was not poor against Cork

kerrykerry (Kerry) - Posts: 1779 - 20/09/2010 21:53:21    779805

Ulsterman
County: Antrim
Posts: 2604

779653 You could see the disappointment on Johnny Doyle's face last night on The Sunday Game and how he was left off that team was scandalous as was Brendan McVeigh's absence. Have to disagree with some about the Gooch's form, I thought he was excellent this year.

Spot on with all points!

kerrykerry (Kerry) - Posts: 1779 - 20/09/2010 21:54:03    779808

Farney
County: Monaghan
Posts: 209

779268 Gooch was not outstanding this year.... He shouldn't be getting his place because of his reputation. if it is that way then why not have Paul Galvin, Tomas O'Shea and Declan O'Sullivan on the team as well.
Danial Goulding deserves to be on it because of his performance on the highest stage. Gooch was not there this year and even in the games he played.. he had moments but did not dominate any game...not one game...

Why not Paul Galvin or Tomas O Se. Have you heard of the CCCC, did you miss the whole thing or do you only watch the ulster football championship. These guys were out for the key games, so your point is ridiculous.
Gooch had probably his best year for about 3 years. So, Kerry didnt make it to the final. If the rest of the kerry team had played like the Gooch, Sam would be resting in the kingdom. Its difficult to dominate a game when you're the only lad playing well.
Any points he gets from frees are invariably ones hes won himself as a result of bamboozling whoever is marking him. In the 2 games against Cork and in particular against Down he was absolutely on fire, he had his marker twisted in knots. The two defence splitting hand passes he played through to Donaghy to hand him a goal on a plate (which McVeigh brilliantly saved) were worth the entrance fee alone. If you're assuming he only got the nod because of his reputation, then you're clearly showing that you only watched a limited number of matches in the early phase of the championship.
That said, i'd happily see Doyle ahead of him. He was outstandng this year.

Corrxxx (Kerry) - Posts: 584 - 21/09/2010 08:35:51    779832

1. Quirke
2. Peter Kelly
3. Shields
4. PhillycMahon
5. Kissane
6. McKernan
7. Bolton
8. Keenan
9. A Walsh
10. Hughes
11. Clarke
12. Doyle
13. Coulter / Donal Shine
14. Brogan ( Player of the Year )
15. Goulding

If Shine got an All- Star he would challenge Walsh for young player of the year!

Ros2013 (Roscommon) - Posts: 550 - 21/09/2010 09:20:02    779855

Like all of you, I was shocked that John Doyle was left off the team. The guy is in the running for footballer of the year, let alone making the Sunday Games best 15. He should have been there over Colm Cooper. Apart from that, I wouldn't have any complaints about the rest of the team.

PatrickArmagh (Down) - Posts: 42 - 21/09/2010 09:46:28    779873

Limerick.lad
County: Limerick
Posts: 51

779379 one game vs kerry! you were surely watchin the championship! He was basicially man of the match in every game, vs waterford he was emmence and he took kerry apart on his own. Cork struggled at the quilifers to overcome limerick mainly as galvin was the chief organiser and main man!! Reason enough

kerrykerry
County: Kerry
Posts: 1344


It wasn't one good game, he also gave an excellent performance against Cork in the qualifiers. He has talent, leadership and determination. He would get into any of the top teams of the country. I think because he is from Limerick and they have not got to the Croke Park end of the game, he does not get the recognition that he deserves. I would also go with Paddy Keenan in midfield

Ok fair enough, I didn't see the Waterford game so shouldn't have made that comment, but he wasn't allstar standard against Cork and there are other candidates so its not as straightforward as to simply say he was robbed.

Walsh was consistent to outstanding throughout the championship and delivered big time in the All-Ireland final. He deserves one, and I give Keenan the marginal nod for the other spot ahead of Galvin and McAuley

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12483 - 21/09/2010 10:22:15    779896

I have no problems with Cooper being selected on TV pundits team as he had a good season and has shown yet again he is top man. Felt sorry for Johnny Doyle and i thought John Galvin did enough to have got one of the midfield slots.

traleeexile (Kerry) - Posts: 732 - 21/09/2010 10:33:37    779906

My team from the oter allstars thread:

McVeigh Down
Kelly Kildare
McMahon Tyrone
Sheilds Cork
Kissane Cork
McKernan Down
Bolton Kildare
Walsh Cork
Keenan Louth
Hughes Down
Clarke Down
Kavanagh Kildare
Brogan Dublin
Coulter Down
Goulding Cork

Player of the Year Bernard Brogan
Young Player of the Year Aidan Walsh

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12483 - 21/09/2010 10:49:34    779919

What about Claffey the Roscommon keeper never conceded a goal until the cork game,
And Alan Costello from sligo he kicked 4-5 points per match sum fantastic scores from distance
how he can not even be suggested is very disappointing.

lefty (Wexford) - Posts: 247 - 21/09/2010 11:17:38    779955

have ta say johnny doyle bein left out of da toty was an injustice to da man, yet again mcstay an carney demonstrate wat they really no bout football. doyle was top scorer in 2008 but because kildare only reached da quarters he wasn,t considered for an all star an yet da gooch is. nothin against da gooch he's been da best footballer over da last couple of yrs but this yr i think there r other players who deserve it more like coulter and kavanagh who had a fantastic yr

premier_man (Tipperary) - Posts: 1 - 21/09/2010 12:41:51    780078

Paddy Keenan defo good pick and pity john doyle didint male it! otherwise no arguments

raisetheflag123 (Monaghan) - Posts: 14 - 21/09/2010 12:52:16    780094

Possibly the biggest blunder ever made on live television. To have the cheek to ask John Doyle to come and participate in the show when he wasn't included in the team just shows -----

maigh_eo (Mayo) - Posts: 1346 - 21/09/2010 13:21:41    780148

don't worry about who the sunday game picks for team of the year i'm sure doyle will be in the all star team

moddy91 (Tipperary) - Posts: 226 - 21/09/2010 13:35:46    780173

Im starting to get really angry about having John Doyle on the programme and not on the team, something that didn't initially twig with me such was my amazement that he was left of the team, someone needs a few lashes of the cat o' nine tails for that one, highly embarrising for all concerned and no way to treat Doyle.

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3757 - 21/09/2010 14:49:30    780284

Ros2013
County: Roscommon
Posts: 99

779855 1. Quirke
2. Peter Kelly
3. Shields
4. PhillycMahon
5. Kissane
6. McKernan
7. Bolton
8. Keenan
9. A Walsh
10. Hughes
11. Clarke
12. Doyle
13. Coulter / Donal Shine
14. Brogan ( Player of the Year )
15. Goulding

If Shine got an All- Star he would challenge Walsh for young player of the year!

You are right-Shine is something else-he would be my Young Player of the Year!

kerrykerry (Kerry) - Posts: 1779 - 21/09/2010 15:06:01    780306