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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To hlynch12: "The Dubs haven't a hope. Kerry to put down a marker and hammer them." You have predicted Dublin losses 3 consecutive times now and they won each time. I suppose a stopped clock is right twice a day.
avonali (National) - 07/07/2026 18:07:21
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Ger brennan going full on yerra in today's indo. Wonder will they turn up at all?!
richiepmurphy (National) - 07/07/2026 18:46:49
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To westmeathgaa11: "I'm not being funny but some of the players you mentioned below are operating at senior B level and there's clearly a gulf in class between senior A and B. For instance one of the players you mentioned one of the podcast members said this was his first time seeing him even though he has started with a senior A club since 2024. Make of that what you will" We must be the worst county for this senior A v senior B players thing. Clubs are in B because their teams are not good enough to get to A or in Pollards case they had a bad year. That's not a reflection on a player and I hope no players ever read this because the snobbery when it comes to that has been unnecessary. Should the county team be only senior A players? If we don't have the best players available regarded of ability, interest, age or availability should the county refuse to enter a team? Should we only call up players from senior A? Bizarre comments.
Gaawestmeath (National) - 08/07/2026 08:05:38
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Football All Stars - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TommyBermingham: "Shane Murphy
Jack Coyne
Jason Foley
Dylan Casey
Ryan McHugh
Mike Breen
Dara McDonnell
Joe O'Connor
Mark O'Shea
Niall Scully
Paudie Clifford
Kobie McDonald
Brandon Kelly
David Clifford
Dylan Geaney" 1. Jack Livingston
2. Enda Hession
3. Peter Teague
4. Daire Nally
5. Ronan Wallace
6. Dara McDonnell
7. Craig Lennon
8. Conn Kilpatrick
9. James Maguire
10. Kobe McDonald
11. Sam Mulroy
12. Niall Scully
13. David Clifford
14. Con O'Callaghan
15. Dylan Geaney
ColmFlaherty (National) - 08/07/2026 09:50:02
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To crankyincorofin: "Is our coaching set up really that poor?
David Morris, Raymond Galligan, Mickey Graham - all very, very highly regarded? Plus all the other experience?" How could you watch Galway and think the coaching is up to the level required?
Watch the hurlers, they're probably playing to a level that's more than the sum of their parts. I've never thought of that with the footballers. Maybe in an attacking sense this year's Connacht final had most of the forwards playing well together. But that's about all.
Morris is well regarded and I was happy last winter to see he was joining the backroom. But how come they played so meekly against Dublin this year, and Meath last year, in the quarter final?
Even if the coaching was adequate, the message to the players seems to be that they shouldn't lose the ball at any cost. Kickouts are criminally slow, ah no the coaching isn't up to scratch.
jam83 (National) - 08/07/2026 12:13:40
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Louth GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
I can't speak for all of Meath, but this Meath supporter wishes our neighbours all the best on Saturday. Obviously at this stage nobody would begrudge Mayo winning the big one either but hopefully you boys can do the business.
Going into a semi final with a real chance of winning is a brilliant position to find yourself in.
Enjoy the day.
Greenfield (National) - 08/07/2026 12:23:19
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Davy might be assigned to him or even a curve ball like Theo.
But in fairness, neither of the 3 would be expected to come out on top v DC.
The key is to try to stop the supply.
Our kick outs will be crucial.
I just hope EC has a good day…
Let's see what plan Ger has for this game…!" Clifford well able to win his own ball and couldn't see Davy beating him on that score or for pace, McMahon be more in your face and physical but supply as you say is crucial.
Jack O'C mentions Dublin closing Galway down in the back and winning midfield so that's where it will be won and lost. Kerry having runners from deep and winning bulk of their own kickouts would make it near impossible task.
Still, these games tend not to go to script. Anything might happen, and probably will.
BarneyGrant (National) - 08/07/2026 16:56:00
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TrueBlue35: "I think for us to win we will need a curve ball or two by way of a timely black/red card for them at a crucial stage in the game. I am just not sure we will live with their firepower and keep the scoreboard ticking over ourselves but I'd of course be happily proven wrong! I think they can be got at as Tyrone showed and I do trust Brennan to have a plan in place to keep things close. If we can be in touch going into the last 10 mins then it'll be all to play for.
I keep thinking back to the '23 final and how we didn't paly well for a large spell but still managed to squeeze out the win. Part of that was down to Clifford having an off day by his standards and being very well marshalled by Mick Fitz. I don't McMahon is anywhere near the quality of Mick Fitz and I'd worry about him if he was assigned to tag Clifford.
Really looking forward to it, lost of variables and hopeful we can cause an upset." Davy might be assigned to him or even a curve ball like Theo.
But in fairness, neither of the 3 would be expected to come out on top v DC.
The key is to try to stop the supply.
Our kick outs will be crucial.
I just hope EC has a good day…
Let's see what plan Ger has for this game…!
Fionn (National) - 08/07/2026 16:33:50
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Yep they are now nearly 1/2 to win Sam and 4/11 to beat the Dubs.
Their squad is now looking back to full strength.
Dublin are 11/4 for the game this weekend.
We are clearly not expected to win by the bookies.
Hopefully Sean and Murch can make the match day squad for us, Barney." McMahon fit would be boost. Can't see the Murch unfortunately. Big loss.
BarneyGrant (National) - 08/07/2026 16:27:03
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Yep they are now nearly 1/2 to win Sam and 4/11 to beat the Dubs.
Their squad is now looking back to full strength.
Dublin are 11/4 for the game this weekend.
We are clearly not expected to win by the bookies.
Hopefully Sean and Murch can make the match day squad for us, Barney." I think for us to win we will need a curve ball or two by way of a timely black/red card for them at a crucial stage in the game. I am just not sure we will live with their firepower and keep the scoreboard ticking over ourselves but I'd of course be happily proven wrong! I think they can be got at as Tyrone showed and I do trust Brennan to have a plan in place to keep things close. If we can be in touch going into the last 10 mins then it'll be all to play for.
I keep thinking back to the '23 final and how we didn't paly well for a large spell but still managed to squeeze out the win. Part of that was down to Clifford having an off day by his standards and being very well marshalled by Mick Fitz. I don't McMahon is anywhere near the quality of Mick Fitz and I'd worry about him if he was assigned to tag Clifford.
Really looking forward to it, lost of variables and hopeful we can cause an upset.
TrueBlue35 (National) - 08/07/2026 16:14:09
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "I agree.
I think there is massive pressure on Jack to win 2 in a row, from where they are now.
If they were given this scenario weeks ago, they would have taken it in a heartbeat.
Armagh, Tyrone, Donegal and Galway all knocked out.
100% - if Kerry don't win it now then it will be seen as a massive underachievement.
The yerra's will disagree on here, but deep down they know it will be unacceptable from where they find themselves now.
Probably unacceptable for them any year tbh, but that is a different conversation… lol. ;o)" Well Kerry are in the driving seat and if they don't do it now it definitely won't be acceptable in the Kingdom. Dublin have the momentum and Ger Brennan is the man to get the best out of this team.
Really looking forward to Sunday, I will be an interested observer in Croke Park.
Square_B (National) - 08/07/2026 15:50:03
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To avonali: "Does the 'neighbour' clause also extend to Dublin on Sunday???" Yeah.....I'd be hoping for a Louth Dublin final tbh.
Greenfield (National) - 08/07/2026 15:49:27
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
You'd have to imagine the game will be totally different to the League game between Dublin and Kerry - the atmosphere will be amazing, the Dubs have momentum and Kerry are hitting their stride. I think Dublin will put it up to them, but Kerry's superior depth and just better players will give them the win. The final quarter will be decisive.
RoyalStalwart24 (National) - 08/07/2026 14:42:43
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Kerry 2022-Current Team Better Than 04-09 Team? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ulsterrules: "I forgot how strong the 04-09 team was.
but in my opinion only Sean O'Shea and David Clifford make the 04-09 team at the expense of Declan O'Sullivan and Kieran Donaghy" It was a better team. Had some brilliant players and were winning All Irelands at a time when dare I say it, the competition - within Munster - was of higher calibre.
BarneyGrant (National) - 08/07/2026 13:18:27
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Interesting interview by Davy, and a good mention for Deano.
After the Louth loss only a few weeks ago, we had lost 7 out of 11 games.
Won only 1 from 6 games in Croker, and that was against a depleted Monaghan team.
As the article says - It looked bleak..
But the return from suspension of Ger has really helped turn things around, both in training and match day…
https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2026/0707/1582164-byrne-on-dubs-turnaround-our-discipline-has-improved/" It obviously had an impact but it has coincided with having some of the main men back fit at the right time.
Speaking of which I note that Kerry's odds shortened significantly yesterday. Hopefully that is not an indication that one of the main injury concerns has not been resolved.
BarneyGrant (National) - 08/07/2026 13:12:45
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Delighted to hear on the podcasts this week that they all seem to be against the football format. Even Alan was saying the gap between the two grades is massive, and it's nobody's fault but their own for not being in the A group. He even mentioned that if you're going to finish 4th, you might nearly be better off finishing 5th or 6th in the A group, as you'd have a better chance of making a quarter-final the following year.
Fighting-Cocks69 (National) - 08/07/2026 08:56:43
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To moros: "Great point scoring exhibition by Ballinamore in the division one league. Is that a Roscommon man involved with them. Good talent and prospects. The things you love to see. Get out and watch the games. Thanks a million to everyone here. Love to all." Back to your usual jokey self on this thread compared to being not so happy on main threads, glad to see it. Tea in Athleague? Love to alls
ohwow (National) - 08/07/2026 00:13:27
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To DubSanIarthar: "Spot on. The statistics also don't take into account the quality of the panel at various points in time ... and the quality of opposing panels.
Under Pillar Caffrey, Dublin had a squad that should've won at least one All-Ireland, but for various reasons, most of which were down to the quality of his management, this wasn't achieved. The change of management, with Pat Gilroy, proved this and we all know where Jim Gavin subsequently brought that squad (hugely helped by a golden generation of players coming through into a great setup).
Most observers would think that the Galway squad under PJ became their strongest in a generation (I don't think many people would credit PJ for this - massive under-age talent came through not long after he started). KW inherited a mess and just didn't have this talent at his disposal ... and as mentioned already, Mayo had an unbelievable squad at the time. If Galway had found a Pat Gilroy or a Jim Gavin to replace KW, it is my belief that the likes of Paul Conroy would be retiring with at least 2 or 3 celtic crosses in his back pocket." Good points about the comparisons between the Galway management and coaching teams, and other successful counties.
I hadn't posted since the Dublin match and after being at the hurling semi final, all I want to say is that it was plain to see last Saturday what good coaching and good management can bring. Galway started the year playing like this, got better and better, and now they have a chance of winning an All Ireland. They decided in the winter what they wanted to do, though the seeds were there last year too, and they've coached it into the team. Tactically they were spot on against Cork too overall.
I hope the footballers watched it and realised they'd probably do better with the Galway hurling managers and coaches over them for a year, than what they currently have.
jam83 (National) - 07/07/2026 22:56:20
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Dublin boss GB is having a laugh talking up the pressure on their opponent. GB got the Dublin gig off the back of an impressive Leinster championship with Louth. Plenty of experience in the Dublin ranks. Ominously building up momentum in their current home league ground as well.
legendzxix (National) - 07/07/2026 22:45:19
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To DubSanIarthar: "Spot on. The statistics also don't take into account the quality of the panel at various points in time ... and the quality of opposing panels.
Under Pillar Caffrey, Dublin had a squad that should've won at least one All-Ireland, but for various reasons, most of which were down to the quality of his management, this wasn't achieved. The change of management, with Pat Gilroy, proved this and we all know where Jim Gavin subsequently brought that squad (hugely helped by a golden generation of players coming through into a great setup).
Most observers would think that the Galway squad under PJ became their strongest in a generation (I don't think many people would credit PJ for this - massive under-age talent came through not long after he started). KW inherited a mess and just didn't have this talent at his disposal ... and as mentioned already, Mayo had an unbelievable squad at the time. If Galway had found a Pat Gilroy or a Jim Gavin to replace KW, it is my belief that the likes of Paul Conroy would be retiring with at least 2 or 3 celtic crosses in his back pocket." You's didnt even win one and you're talking about 2 or 3 All Irelands ??? this sort of talk is delusional. 3 All Irelands and your in the realm of greateat ever teams, the Armagh team of the 00's is one of the best sides I've seen and they one won.
Galway have had some good talent over the past few years but this sort of talk is why you have mostly fallen short of ever even performing on the biggst days never mind winning. Sense of entitlement and great success don't go hand in hand.
JimB1991 (National) - 07/07/2026 22:14:40
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