I honestly think Brogan is better than the Cooper by his performance today. What ye think?

ward.015 (Galway) - Posts: 114 - 26/06/2011 21:56:31    967204

Both a joy to watch, Brogan did put on some display in all fairness to him it's matches like yesterday and now next Sunday for Kerry against Cork that these players really show their metal where one move or a split second decision regarding shoot/pass can change the whole outcome of a game. Both are un-markable on their day but it's the ball into both that one really has to comment, the half forwards play in the perfect ball to give them the advantage over the backs.

Who is better not much in it really Cooper around longer and won more, Brogan a relative newcomer. Just hope both cross paths at some stage during the Summer.

Horsebox77 (Kerry) - Posts: 5491 - 27/06/2011 09:12:39    967240

Cooper by a good bit for me.

51longago (Mayo) - Posts: 2981 - 27/06/2011 09:21:56    967247

Two excellent footballers and probably the best two in the country at the minute. If I had to call it I'd go for Colm Cooper but mainly because he's been around longer and we've seen more of his brilliance!

men_of_49 (Meath) - Posts: 2022 - 27/06/2011 09:37:46    967269

Don't think Bernard played particularly great yesterday. He had 2 to 3 players on him all the time and was getting dragged around a lot. Having said that he did knock over a great point in the first half and setup Flynn for the goal.

Not much between Gooch and BB although BB more physical I think and I believe that he also has a better points to games ratio than the Gooch. Would have either of them on my team to be honest.

Joxer (Dublin) - Posts: 4749 - 27/06/2011 09:58:16    967309

You simply cant compare the two.

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13655 - 27/06/2011 12:34:56    967616

I'd have Bernard on my team quicker. A tough physical corner back could put the shackles on Gooch, but nobody could bully Bernard, he's too strong.

Sergeant_Slash (Cavan) - Posts: 2182 - 27/06/2011 12:44:59    967641

Ha ha, Bernard wasn't even the best Brogan in Croke Park yesterday. Alan ran the game from centre forward.

Cilldara_2000 (Kildare) - Posts: 57 - 27/06/2011 12:45:57    967643

both excellent, but i think gooch

kpd (Mayo) - Posts: 51 - 27/06/2011 12:46:02    967645

The Gooch any day of the week!

MourneArmy (Down) - Posts: 1787 - 27/06/2011 12:50:07    967656

gooch cooper by a mile

ta32 (Tyrone) - Posts: 4907 - 27/06/2011 12:51:18    967658

cooper

pidge (Cork) - Posts: 543 - 27/06/2011 13:06:42    967694

Whatever plaudits that Brenard Brogan has got will be forgotten as a result of his gamesmanship in getting a free he didnt deserve.Should Dubs go close this year nobody outside Dublin will have sympathy for them after Brogans gamesmanship ,it wasnt close on a foul and if referee blew every "foul" like Brogans it be a free kick fest!
So Gilroy ,Brogan what goes around comes around ,remember what happened to Meath after Louth match last year up untill their rematch Saturday night.Gooch is a far classier player as his general play and skill much better than Brogans.

claremaninkerry (Clare) - Posts: 92 - 27/06/2011 14:17:53    967853

In my lifetime, no one comes close to Gooch and Canavan.

jonny1951 (Mayo) - Posts: 1431 - 27/06/2011 14:22:57    967865

Gooch has more skill, but Bernard has been carrying this Dublin team the past two years, whereas Gooch has been surrounded by quality players.

Sergeant_Slash (Cavan) - Posts: 2182 - 27/06/2011 14:24:40    967869

claremaninkerry
County: Clare
Posts: 60

967853
Whatever plaudits that Brenard Brogan has got will be forgotten as a result of his gamesmanship in getting a free he didnt deserve.Should Dubs go close this year nobody outside Dublin will have sympathy for them after Brogans gamesmanship ,it wasnt close on a foul and if referee blew every "foul" like Brogans it be a free kick fest!
So Gilroy ,Brogan what goes around comes around ,remember what happened to Meath after Louth match last year up untill their rematch Saturday night.Gooch is a far classier player as his general play and skill much better than Brogans.

Hahaha man. Nice effort.

Gooch is easily the best "winner" of a free in the country.

Also he was clearly fouled.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13837 - 27/06/2011 14:25:48    967872

Big Joe.

Coylers Elbow (Meath) - Posts: 1075 - 27/06/2011 14:27:56    967883

Based on a medal count then Gooch wins hands down , on playing ability it's much closer in my opinion . Both are able to kick points off both feet and do so under intense pressure , Brogan's a stronger player physically and more pacy than the Gooch and had he a foil like Kieran Donaghy to play off would score even more than he already does.

dubupnorth (Dublin) - Posts: 1897 - 27/06/2011 14:31:48    967893

Utter tripe Clareman and spoken like an armchair supporter. Soft as the free was it was most definately a free. What RTE failed to pick up was the build up to the run from when Cahill made the pass. A clear pull back and ref was in prime position to see it.
Also, if you are such a believer in what goes around comes around perhaps this is kildares karma for the perfectly good meath goal disallowed in their match. I actually like Kildare so I wish them well for the rest of the championship. As for your comment on nobody having sympathy for Dublin if we go further makes no sense but if you are saying what I think you are which is nobody likes to see us win....nothing new there!!! BÁC Abú

Jackeen (Dublin) - Posts: 4097 - 27/06/2011 14:34:25    967901

Gooch all day. Brogan very good but not in same bracket. A Ronaldo/Messi comparison.

Brolly (Monaghan) - Posts: 4472 - 27/06/2011 14:41:57    967919