The 1 reason i give kerry a chance in this game is that darren o sullivan is in the form of his life and could cause dublin serious problems. I'd be more interested in form than in a result. The form of our midfield in particular. David moran has all the attributes to be the outstanding midfielder of his generation, he just needs to start showing them.

mikeoc (Kerry) - Posts: 567 - 23/02/2011 18:54:19    874866

On last weeks performances you would have to go for Dublin. However Kerry will not roll over to anyone, they will be up for this one and a great game is on the cards. I'm eagerly looking forward to it, I would still expect the Dubs to come out on top but it could be tight.

corkcelt (Cork) - Posts: 4388 - 23/02/2011 20:22:30    874927

Dublin to win

2-12 - 1-12

b.mullins (Dublin) - Posts: 1413 - 23/02/2011 21:55:19    875036

Dublin beat Kerry in a league final in Croker in 87,very good game, Duff scored a great goal for the Dubs and a guy called Bolger (big blond fella) starred at midfield for them.I was at the game and thats the last victory i can recall the Dubs having over the Kingom in Croker.

Barnowl94 (Galway) - Posts: 3150 - 24/02/2011 09:25:08    875075

Declan Bolger! The New Brian Mullins at the time!

Gerryblues (Dublin) - Posts: 65 - 24/02/2011 10:24:07    875137

the dublin hype has started - its time to start laying them for the all ireland- easiest money in the worl- go on lads get the hype going 'i've a feeling' , 'they are a olid bunch', 'there is a good feeling in the camp', 'i read in in the indo the dublin number 2 is some man', 'they are training hard'- in the end they fall flat on their faces and my betfair account bumps upa few grand- id be happy wityh taking 5k off gullible dub supporters this year

liathroidboy (Mayo) - Posts: 4921 - 24/02/2011 10:33:22    875150

liathroidboy
County: Mayo
Posts: 1929

Would you ever relax... at least you can afforfd to bring your 36 mates to the All Ireland final... just in case Mayo get into it!!

You're welcome

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 24/02/2011 11:09:17    875186

No you're all wrong - the last time the Dubs beat Kerry at Croke Park was October 1993 in the National League. They won it by 2 or 3 points, I seem to remember Keith Barr scoring a goal very close to the end of the match. Before that was April 1993 in a National League semi final, when Niall Guiden scored a goal 5 mins from the end. As PJ already pointed out the Bomber Liston played in that game, and Karl O'Dwyer missed a penalty.

Ballboy (Dublin) - Posts: 88 - 24/02/2011 13:35:26    875402

the 1978 game between dublin and kerry was a good one- i belive its known as the five minute final :)

liathroidboy (Mayo) - Posts: 4921 - 24/02/2011 14:09:19    875457

Ballboy
County: Dublin
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875402 No you're all wrong - the last time the Dubs beat Kerry at Croke Park was October 1993 in the National League. They won it by 2 or 3 points, I seem to remember Keith Barr scoring a goal very close to the end of the match. Before that was April 1993 in a National League semi final, when Niall Guiden scored a goal 5 mins from the end. As PJ already pointed out the Bomber Liston played in that game, and Karl O'Dwyer missed a penalty.


Good stuff...

jimbodub (Dublin) - Posts: 20763 - 24/02/2011 14:13:12    875462

Dublin last beat Kerry in Croke Park on April 18,1993. It was a league semi final that saw the Dubs prevail 1-10 to Kerry's 0-11. Since then the Dubs have beaten Kerry in four league games that were played in Dublin, but I think they were all played outside of Croke Park. The dates were Oct 24 1993, March 15 1998, Nov 28 1999 and March 29 2009.

lostintime (USA) - Posts: 533 - 24/02/2011 14:15:33    875464

Can't say I'm confident. Form in the league can be temporary, I wouldn't read too much into some of these wins yet. Missing O'Carroll at the back will be massive with Donaghy playing up front. You need someone that can compete in the air and that is comfortable at FB, I worry for that lad Murray. Also, Gooch is back and he will give Fitzsimons a tough time, although Fitzsimons was very impressive against Cork (think he got man of the match).
On the plus side, Kerry look vulnerable at the back. Although Brosnan seems to be sitting in well at 6, but, the O'Se's aside, I think they look light and lacking real quality in that back line. Bernard will give them a lot to worry about and Mossy is in great form too. O'Gara, although lacking in class, is still a big handful for any FB to worry about with his direct running and his ability to win ball.
I'll give the nod to Kerry by a couple of points

NavyNBlue (Dublin) - Posts: 1357 - 24/02/2011 14:44:13    875494

i was in the Hill that day in 93! Remember looking at Liston and thinking....So thats the Bomber Liston now.....! Fat man!

Gerryblues (Dublin) - Posts: 65 - 24/02/2011 15:11:26    875528

I will have to side with navyn blue, we should not be judging the next 7 months on one match. Both Kerry and Dublin, along with Cork, Kildare, never rule out Tyrone and a couple of more sides, will wisely use the league to find the best 20 wherein the perfect match of 15-20 will be created for the championship. I mention these teams with no disrespect to others because in the depth of talent they have to rely on.These games are mouthwatering nonetheless, all the players involved know their places in the championship are at stake. I feel this game will be enjoyable and worth the trip to Jones Road. Good luck to both sets of supporters, I am neutral in this one. Whenever I attend Dub-Kerry match the banter is first class, and the football is usually enticing as well. I see a draw on the cards.

lostintime (USA) - Posts: 533 - 24/02/2011 20:07:40    875855

Hey GerryBlues Eoin Liston -----, ask Paddy Cullen how his September was that year.

lostintime (USA) - Posts: 533 - 24/02/2011 20:16:29    875861

Should have read, that Bomber was not fat in 1978, ask P Cullen.

lostintime (USA) - Posts: 533 - 24/02/2011 20:35:26    875896

Have to correct you on one of those results lostintime, the result in 09 was a draw. Remember Alan Brogan kicking a shot that looked to be heading between the posts with Alan's hand in the air ready to celebrate only for the ball to hit the post and come back out.
I remember the win in 93 alright, met the Bomber afterwards in O'Shea's bar and yes the man had put on a few pounds by that stage :-)

But onto more important matters, I reckon tomorrows match could be a real treat. League matches between Kerry and Dublin have usually been entertaining. I remember a game in Tralee (04 or 05) where Dublin were eight points down at one stage only to come back and make a real game of it in the end. There was also the draw in Kilarney in 06 when Vaughan missed a peno and it was also the famous game when Vaughan asked a Kerry player who this lad Moynihan was and whether he was any good. That Kerry player was only Seamus himself!!

NavyNBlue (Dublin) - Posts: 1357 - 25/02/2011 11:26:09    876107

NavynBlue I stand corrected Kerry Vs Dublin in Dublin on March 29th, 2009 Final Score: Kerry 1-15; Dublin 1-15.

lostintime (USA) - Posts: 533 - 25/02/2011 12:19:57    876161

Navy, I remember that Vaughan and Seamus incident, great folklore piece. Good luck tomorrow, the Championship is always better when the Dubs are amongst the elite. And Kerry-Dublin league games usually create a great atmosphere both on and off the field.

lostintime (USA) - Posts: 533 - 25/02/2011 12:24:04    876163

I was at that league semi final game in 93 when Dublin last bet Kerry in Croker, I remember the Bomber on his comeback getting a rousing reception from Dubs
on the Hill, I think we went on to beat Donegal after a replay in the final that year.

PJ (None) - Posts: 2288 - 25/02/2011 13:15:35    876205