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Roscommon GAA thread - 6 Like(s)

Replying To Jack L:  "Still talking about Monaghan match almost 4 weeks ago. We are out, Monaghan are out too. Can't we just move on and not be talking about the AI series until next November. It was a flop. Move on"
Half the problem each year is we don't find out why we flopped.
Just want to forget about it and dream of next year.
Well it ain't working.

Michaelbeag (National) - 03/07/2026 12:59:54

David Clifford The Goat - 3 Like(s)

Replying To Fionn:  "Well Dublin people do.

So get over over it….!"
Dublinese dialect 101.
Many Dubs put an "o" after the first syllable of the noun, particularly the proper noun.
For example, Stephen can become "Steo", "Cluxton" becomes "Clucko" while "Fenton" is fondly referred to by fans and team mates as "Fento', Ciaran Whelan was "Whelo" etc. This element of Dublin sporting dialect has spilt over into Rugby. The great Brian O'Driscoll was commonly referred to as "Dricko". Apologies if my reference to that foreign code has offended any true Gaels.
Two syllable forms ending in a broad vowel are just so chantable in a stadium and but they seem to irritate the Fíor- Ghael, who is highly sensitive to anything that appears to be an affectation of the English soccer fan. The Fíor Ghael is deeply suspicious of the Dub whom he believes to be more British than Irish so when they hear usages like 'peno' he works himself up into a lather of self-righteous indignation. What else could it be but an attempt to import the culture of English soccer into our native sport by stealth?
The Fíor Ghael if often so fixated on monitoring this blight of English/foreign influence emanating from Dublin that he fails to see how it has seeped into the culture of his own county. It must gall many Tyrone fans to know that the great Mickey Harte and his management team were highly influenced by the ideas of English rugby coach, Clive Woodward, particularly his coaching philosophy of "critical non-essentials". The poor Donegal fan may point outward at the soccer loving Dub but surely the great Jim McGuinness must have learned a lot from being part of soccer coaching set ups in Scotland, China and the US.
If circumstances permit, the next time I'm on the Hill I'll be sure to clearly enunciate each syllable of the English word PENALTY lest I rouse the suspicions of any vigilant Gael.

avonali (National) - 03/07/2026 18:26:15

Monaghan GAA thread - 3 Like(s)

Replying To 222:  "Good podcast by clerkin and spillane on our failings at the weekend. We need to do better in championship business at croke park, mentality and desire to get over the line."
Clerkin is v good on monaghan no pulling of punches like some others . He struck a similar note last year after donegal defeat. Too many people just happy with a day out in croke park not critical enough of the lack of performance.

seanie08 (National) - 03/07/2026 11:21:33

David Clifford The Goat - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Saynothing:  "Not even the hard to listen to English call it a "peno""
So? Dublin is nt in England.

We say Penos the English say pens
We use euro the English use sterling

brayballer (National) - 03/07/2026 18:06:34

Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Commodore:  "If looking at Rory Gallagher's record, he was a really good coach, but as manager he failed repeatedly to get Donegal over the line in the 2015 & 2016 Ulster finals, we tended to do ok in the National league (Avoid relegation) under him, but his teams always peaked too early and seemed to show our hand too early.

Also he was divisive behind the scenes in the Donegal job, particular with his loyalties to Killybegs - Kilcar players, I recall chat of a fall out in Donegal diamond after the team returned after getting knocked out in 2015, I believe one established player got off the team bus before they even reached Donegal town.

In 2014, Jim McGuinness was gradually preparing for the likes of Lacey, McGlynn and Thompson to be replaced with the likes of Declan Walsh (Malin) and Leo McLoone, but Rory came in and abandoned that, continued with the old guard for longer in starting positions, which I think cost us. They should have been coming on from the bench."
I think Gallagher's biggest problem was playing the same blueprint that McGuinness left him in 2014 and had no desire to move players around from the positions they excelled in from 2012-2014. Similar to McGuinness, when it went wrong on the pitch there was no plan B, but to give him the benefit of the doubt, the squad he had to work with was spread thin after 4 years of McGuinness.

However I'm not sure I fully agree with the last point. Lacey, McGlynn, Thompson were 30,29,28 when Rory took over. I don't think there's anything to show McGuinness was in the process of phasing them out. Rory could hardly phase McLoone into the team when he decided to leave the panel in 2015. McGlynn's best years in a Donegal jersey were 2014-2016. When it all fell apart for Gallagher was 2017 when he hadn't adjusted for these players now in their early 30s not meeting the profile for the role they were originally given by Jim. Rory started phasing the lads out when it was all falling apart but the players weren't finished, just limited by decisions. When Bonner came in he immediately pushed McGlynn into a central playmaking role, which was key to winning back-to-back Ulsters.

SurelyToGod (National) - 03/07/2026 17:40:33

Casement Park - 2 Like(s)
I think the top brass in the GAA need to address "the elephant in the room" why is the GAA in Belfast in such dire straits. I understand large sums of money have been invested in Antrim GAA but the footballers are stuck in division 4 in football and the hurlers were nearly relegated from the Joe Mc Donagh in hurling. To be fair Andy Mc Entee did a good job with the footballers in his time there.
A lot of anti-GAA people in the north will see today as a victory but I believe the biggest victory of all would be a ten year plan to make Ireland's second city a GAA stronghold.

tireoghainabu (National) - 03/07/2026 17:29:19

Sligo GAA thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To sillymoocow:  "The comments on here concerning the horrendous season the Sligo senior team had are honestly a joke.

Why had we no defensive plan? Why we didn't kick ball long? To many injuries?

I said this long ago, our lads are missing the key attributes to compete at this level I.e 1). Extreme fitness -- we need to be fitter than our opponent 2). Physicality -- we need to be able to hold up players coming through and also we need fellas who are able to break tackles 3 ). Aggression -- we need guys like raging bulls in the middle third who'll go through anything to win the ball.

Go back to 2002 in Croke Park, when the great Tyrone led us 9pts to 3pt if I'm correct. It wasn't a gameplan that got us back into the game, it was a mentality and leadership with aggression that won us that game.

Look at Tyrone when they won the All Ireland against Kerry, they were likes wasps all over them.

We need guys who are strong mentally and physically and after that you can introducing gameplay

We need "The eye of the tiger""
You have a very apt username Sligonian

Taypot (National) - 03/07/2026 17:06:41

David Clifford The Goat - 1 Like(s)

Replying To ulsterrules:  "That is true on the free's as it is true that Clifford gets alot from free's also."
In Fact most Cliffords scores are from play. He is not Kerry s main free taker.

gaa.88 (National) - 03/07/2026 15:53:11

David Clifford The Goat - 1 Like(s)

Replying To peiledoir20:  "Like most of his ilk."
Dubs often refer to a penalty as a Peno….!

So what exactly is your point here…????

Supporters can follow more than one sport you know.
In Dublin, with GAA Football and Hurling, Soccer, and Rugby played in our county, a hell of a lot of fans will overlap.

Is there a problem with that .????

Do you not follow Ireland Soccer or Rugby teams.?

Fionn (National) - 03/07/2026 13:55:29

David Clifford The Goat - 1 Like(s)
yes but the Dubs do...

avonali (National) - 03/07/2026 15:56:25

David Clifford The Goat - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Saynothing:  "Not even the hard to listen to English call it a "peno""
Well Dublin people do.

So get over over it….!

Fionn (National) - 03/07/2026 16:06:29

Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Saynothing:  "From the outside Mayo are flying the Connacht flag alone."
They're just representing themselves.

Seanfan (National) - 03/07/2026 16:33:06

Championship Attendances - 1 Like(s)

Replying To OpenStand:  "Is Louth v Mayo officially sold out or is there other tickets been released next week . Hard to believe a Louth v Mayo fixture would sell 82,000 tickets ??"
When you think of the opportunity for both counties, it's not unthinkable. Mayo had massive support over the last decade and a bit. It had slipped recently with the regression of their great team, but a good chance to make an All-Ireland final will get them out again.
For Louth, it's historic at this stage and they'll also see themselves with a good chance of making the final. The excitement there must be huge.

WanPintWin (National) - 03/07/2026 16:37:12

Casement Park - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Saynothing:  "Unfortunately, thank God Ulster titles aren't worth it anymore."
To whom? It still seems to be valued by most. When the dust settles on this season Armagh will still be Ulster Champs and Tyrone will have nothing. I know which camp achieved more.

Tadhg2020 (National) - 03/07/2026 17:24:55

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To FallenStar:  "Is there any particular reason you left out provincial results in the 7 years prior to 2020? Is there a certain narrative you are trying to highlight with this post?"
No particular reason. Narrative is Joyce has done 7 years and that's how Galway did in the previous 7 years up to oneself on how you judge it.

Gaa_lover (National) - 03/07/2026 18:12:22

Kerry All Ireland Champions 2026? - 1 Like(s)
Kerry are just a class outfit and are rightly favorites to retain Sam. I think the Tyrone game was a good reminder to them to stay sharp and focused.

Shearer (National) - 03/07/2026 18:29:27

Casement Park - 1 Like(s)
Leaving the politics aside (if that's even possible), it has to be said that the Casement Park site is one of the worst grounds in Ireland in terms of location and atmosphere in the locality. It is a soulless spot stuck in a GAA wasteland. The Athletic Grounds, Marshes, Breffni, and Clones especially, are magic by comparison.

Eddie the Exile (National) - 03/07/2026 19:14:52

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To WanPintWin:  "All true, and the 7 years before 2013 were even worse. We should never let that be the benchmark of success for Galway. With the playing base we have, resources, tradition and strong clubs, there should never be an acceptance of mediocrity or even that being competitive is success."
[Kerry]/[Dublin]/[Tyrone] for Sam.

Galway for the Races.

... and if the stars align, a Tailteann Cup by 2051?

#dare2dream

Gaillimh_ar_dtús (National) - 03/07/2026 19:23:27

Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Thejampot:  "Or maybe bornacoola"
Oh, I think Bláthach and his various aliases are from Fenagh. All of them!

IronSleeve (National) - 03/07/2026 15:33:17

Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)

Replying To ColmFlaherty:  "Keegan giving his opinion on Galway... pass. He's known for projecting his dislike of us throughout the years. I still remember the time he awarded Diarmuid Murtagh MOTM in the Connacht Final and later tweeted an apology saying it should be Damien Comer."
The boys on the maroon and white podcast were poking fun at Mayo a few weeks ago including a former Galway player. There's no love lost between the counties. That said Keegan would be as well keep quiet while Mayo are still in the championship because it could be us that's being laughed at after next sat or if we go on to lose another final. Lee was a great player but is a poor pundit.

yew_tree (National) - 03/07/2026 10:50:40