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Allianz protest - 6 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "Richard ? Ha" Shorten it to 4 letters if you want.
Saynothing (National) - 02/03/2026 20:59:54
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Allianz protest - 5 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I must just check Allianz for a quote, my insurance is due for renewal soon, if they are cheaper I'll be going with them,
makes no difference to me, I know no more about them than any other insurer, I know they have sponsored our GAA for years though, that counts for something with me." Everyone's choice who they get their insurance with, couldn't care either way but people have a right to peaceful protest. GAA was here before Allianz and will be here long after them. You'd think by some people that GAA couldn't survive without them. How would Allianz Croke Park sound?
Saynothing (National) - 02/03/2026 22:14:51
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Allianz protest - 5 Like(s)
The Croke Park protest was hardly peaceful. They forced their way in (injuring security staff in the process) and trespassed. They should be identified and charged.
yew_tree (National) - 03/03/2026 08:13:52
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Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "Like the County Board, you obviously haven't thought this one through, coming out with such nonsense. Of course, the Championship rankings is based off the performance of the teams the previous year, this is usually the case in sport. The record of teams from Senior Section B when matched up against teams from Section A in the knockout stages is atrocious. Therefore Section A is much stronger and a fairer, genuine tiered Championship structure is absolutely necessary. A fairier, genuine tiered Championship structure should see more qualification spots for the stronger tier, easier paths (Semi Final Byes), there has to be reward for competing at the higher level, competitive merit etc. This is exactly what we had. Until the geniuses aided by one club (no surprise they are in Section B) with 4 possible voting cards (unheard of in the GAA) rammed through the changes, contrary to the evidence, and most of all, disregarding the wishes of the players. Now we are left with a tiered Championship structure which has made the distinction between tiers less meaningful, reduces competitive integrity and creates unequal strength. And you were saying about flaws?" It's completely nonsensical. If 3 from each group then should be an open draw , like it was from 2000 - 2016. If tiered by last years results then it has to be 4 and 2. The people who pushed this know this , but they are only thinking about how their own club can benefit in 2026.
jamsie (National) - 02/03/2026 20:00:06
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Allianz protest - 4 Like(s)
Replying To Pikeman96: "Two things for you:
1 - It wasn't The Sunday Game. That's not on at this time of year. Won't actually start until the Championship does.
2 - This is not the first time a Tyrone person has disregarded how the actual name of the programme is "Allianz League Sunday"" Peter disregarded nothing. That was addressed on the broadcast on Saturday evening. Maybe watch it back?
peiledoir20 (National) - 02/03/2026 20:09:38
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Allianz protest - 3 Like(s)
Replying To totalrecall: "No issue with the protest and I have yet to hear convincing argument put forward by the GAA other than a financial one for keeping the sponsor.
Maybe people should look in general at their insurance , I'm sure Allianz aren't the only financial institution with links to what is happening in gaza." I must just check Allianz for a quote, my insurance is due for renewal soon, if they are cheaper I'll be going with them,
makes no difference to me, I know no more about them than any other insurer, I know they have sponsored our GAA for years though, that counts for something with me.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 02/03/2026 20:28:16
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "Two things Richard, Peter didn't storm into Croke Park, the other, he simply marched to Croke Park in support of something he believes is wrong. Not for the first time Cantwell tried to ambush Peter live on the Sunday Game and not for the first time he had an answer for her." Two things for you:
1 - It wasn't The Sunday Game. That's not on at this time of year. Won't actually start until the Championship does.
2 - This is not the first time a Tyrone person has disregarded how the actual name of the programme is "Allianz League Sunday"
Pikeman96 (National) - 02/03/2026 17:00:11
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Monaghan GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
i said it before and ill say it again - if you cant support them at their low dont support them at the highs....let the lads enjoy a perk of committing to the county for a year...especially a hard year - Im personally delighted they get a holiday / training camp - hopefully its a bonding session and brings them closer together
MalsBalls (National) - 03/03/2026 12:59:52
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "Don't have to listen to a leftys comment cause I know what they will say.. and before you say I'm not right either I am in the middle. I just think those protestors are hopping on the bandwagon tbh. Going oh look at me I am doing my bit to end the war where in hindsight Trump & Israel could not care less if you storm into croker acting the eejit....." Two things Richard, Peter didn't storm into Croke Park, the other, he simply marched to Croke Park in support of something he believes is wrong. Not for the first time Cantwell tried to ambush Peter live on the Sunday Game and not for the first time he had an answer for her.
Saynothing (National) - 02/03/2026 16:33:39
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Monaghan GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To monaghanmad: "It looks Unprofessional and shows no planning. Also seen our new trainer get off the bus in Roscommon wearing a top, not a Monaghan one. Andy Moran always wore Monaghan top to games." Regarding our assistant manager and the replacement of, while he can't play....... the state he left Antrim & Meath to a lesser extent in would really make you question what the thinking was in his appointment.
ConyersHill04 (National) - 02/03/2026 16:39:47
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "5 teams have beaten them by an 11 point average so far. If we're 'happy' with a 1pt win against that backdrop, it suggests that we probably belong in division 2 anyway. Inniskeen I think, not Clones." I think that this type of talk is very dangerous. Monaghan have had some terrible results , but they didnt turn into a bad team overnight. Scotstown lads will be getting more settled back in, and they have some really dangerous forwards. They were unlucky not to beat dublin , and see what dublin did to ros. Iniskeen will be even tougher, and i certainly dont think that if we walk out with a 1 point win that it is any way an indicator that we deserve to go to division 2.
anotheralias (National) - 02/03/2026 16:36:54
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To anotheralias: "I honestly dont have an opinion on this. But 1 observation. RTE dont have to include Allianz in the name of the program . It could be called, Gaa Sunday or Match of the Day. Unless of course they are getting paid by Allianz too? If thats the case Allianz are indirectly paying the pundits? If im correct then i think there is some hypocrisy abounding? I would be happy to be corrected regarding the above assumptions." Yes, Cantwell addressed too in the piece I'd already watched and which I watched back again at somebody else's invitation.
RTE are contractually obliged to call their coverage "Allianz League". Yet Canavan seems to have no problem with appearing on it. Nor does he appear to be calling on RTE to drop their own association with Allianz, in the way he's calling on the GAA to drop theirs.
In short - he won't bite a hand that's feeding him. But he wants somebody else to bite a hand that's feeding them.
Do as I say, not as I do.
Pikeman96 (National) - 03/03/2026 12:46:31
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "While Division 2 is where it is at for All Ireland qualification and promotion to Division 1, it is hard to gauge where counties are at for an All Ireland tilt. '23 and '24 All Ireland winners came from Division 2 so they cannot be dismissed. Derry seem to have regrouped but is that the benefit of D2.. Would they be in a similar position to Monaghan if they were in D1.." I think what's motivating Derry in 2026 is their soft draw in the Ulster championship. They've remarkably avoided all the 'top seeds', and should make the final, which gives them a better opportunity than usual of getting an extended championship run. Nothing like a soft championship draw to boost morale for sides playing in the toughest of the four championships.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 03/03/2026 10:11:21
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "No chance the dubs wil get near Armagh ." Dublin are 5/4 to win. Armagh were left to rue their wastefulness against Mayo,Roscommon and Galway a bad habit that's hard to break however if they have a rare good shooting efficiency day then they can beat Dublin.
Gaa_lover (National) - 03/03/2026 13:44:41
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ElGranSenor: "Yes but it helps to look at the number of times a team was second too, gives an indication of whether they were anywhere near winning
Us from 1950 to 1970
4x All-Ireland winners (1955, 1956, 1960, and 1968)
5x All-Ireland runners-up (1951, 1954, 1962, 1965, and 1970)
3x League winners (1955/'56, 1957/'58, and 1966/'67)
5x League runners-up (1950/'51, 1951/'52, 1954/'55, 1963/'64, and 1968/'69)
Offaly from 1980 to 2000
4x All-Ireland winners (1981, 1985, 1994, and 1998)
3x All-Ireland runners-up (1984, 1995, and 2000)
1x League winners (1990/'91)
2x League runners-up (1980/'81 and 1987/'88)
We got to nine All-Ireland finals and eight league finals in twenty years, they got to seven All-Ireland finals but only three league finals
They did well to win four All-Irelands given how little depth they had and how small their pick was" Why do the 50's and 60's come up so often in the threads?
countyman2022 (National) - 03/03/2026 09:12:59
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Great point to get in the circumstances. Donegal started well before uncharacteristic handling errors especially from some of the young lads seen Galway take over. From a Galway perspective to play against 14 men and be up 6 points in the second half it's a poor result. Saying that Galway have really good talent and have the height around the middle that anything other than an AI semi final minimum would be seen as a disappointment. Conor O'Donnell was again excellent in the first half and only for him there would be no point gained. Conor McCahill had some poor turnovers but again he'll learn and come on from it. Of course the bomb squad made all the difference with Peader hitting a beauty to get the point. Michael looked in great shape and some of his ball winning with 2-3 Galway men hanging out of him was vintage Murphy but like CCFAB said I'd rather not see him sprinting back. I felt Shane O'Donnell was a big loss. We probably don't appreciate just how good he is in possession and ball retention. Another good outing for Mulreaney with some important saves and another 2 pointer.....some back up to have. Personally I still think Patton is number 1 if fully fit. The kickouts are so important and I've more confidence in Patton in that regard. Plus you have his low flight lasers which completely open up teams which can be lethal given our pace and runners in numbers. Jim seemed to say he'll be back but there won't be any rush. Speaking of Jim's press conference I loved how he gave special mentions to Jason for tracking back and Paul O'Hare's turnover. Imagine being those guys and hearing that you would want to run through walls even more. Again agree with CC that Michael Langan was blessed to get a black card and not a red. However where was the yellow or black card for the Galway man? As for Stephen there is no argument really however why did the Galway full back feel it necessary to roll around holding his face? Such a bad look. Finish with giving a shout out to the ground staff in Ballyshannon as the place and pitch looked impeccable.
panamasam (National) - 03/03/2026 07:29:04
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Jack_Sparrow: "What about the fact that some teams in the competition can be relegated and some can't ?
What other sport is that in ?
Seeing as you have everything thought out. Please name some sports where this happens." There's no relegation in the league of Ireland first division, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL.
Wmeath2 (National) - 03/03/2026 00:48:23
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To bláthach: "I think we need to support the lads at this critical juncture of the five year programme please thanks so much. It's not all going to be plain sailing thanks in advance for agreeing.
Look at Sligo, they're also struggling with a new manager please. Roscommon have calved earlier than normal too thank you with a new manager. It takes time. Thanks everyone." Ros are in Division one love and have three wins. Yes and we still have the fears of relegation. Hopefully it will work out. As for yourselves. Could you get relegated from Division four. Now that really would be "calving" as you say. Keep it up in the air and keep working hard. Please thank you very much.
moros (National) - 02/03/2026 21:13:03
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Gaa_lover: "Strange game yesterday. Opening 25 minutes 1-13 to no score and Roscommon wasted 10 score chances in that time.
Remaining 45 minutes the scoring was Roscommon 2-7 Dublin 0-8." Plus Enda and Diarmuid missed 2 goal chances early in the 2nd half.
Seanfan (National) - 02/03/2026 20:56:20
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
McGee, Hugh, Roarty and Conor O'Donnell have been our most impressive performers so far. I expect us to go to Roscommon and win. Gives us a chance to rest as many as possible for the Monaghan game and play the full deck in the league final.
peiledoir20 (National) - 02/03/2026 20:36:32
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