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Post by icon on Aug 26, 2009 9:49:27 GMT
where can one get tickets near croke park the next day ticketmaster are rubbish
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Post by Johnnyb on Aug 26, 2009 9:53:47 GMT
where can one get tickets near croke park the next day ticketmaster are rubbish Down opposite Gills there will be an official GAA ticket office, usually selling decent tickets.
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Post by peig on Aug 26, 2009 10:24:40 GMT
Peig wrote Peig I can tell you that Meath remain as well versed in the dark arts as they have always been. It is just more of a case now days of when needs must. People sometimes refer to Northern cynicism in football as if they invented it but the North received the template from Meath more than any other county, in my opinion. In their last game against Mayo, they were physically stronger and were able to horse Mayo out of it legally and win the fight for possession. It was a game in which they didn’t need to step over the line. However to paraphrase a well known politician ‘They haven’t gone away you know.’ Against Limerick it was a different story and I thought they were very cynical and way over the line in many of their more robust challenges. I lost count of the number of times they swung arms around their opponents’ necks. They were fortunate just to have one man see red that evening. I believe Meath are the ultimate pragmatists – they know well if the play pure football with this Kerry side they will be crucified. They will look to close the game down and keep it tight. They will be thinking of Monaghan’s recent efforts as the way to go. Meath are probably thinking that if they can close the game down and turn it into a dogfight like Monaghan did against Kerry in recent times they have the players that can go one better and get a result. I also believe it is quite possible that some of our players such as Paul Galvin will come in for special attention and they will try and upset Kerry players physically. I am fully expecting a Meath team given the referee that is involved to play the percentages with Kerry especially if we go into a game without a recognised free taker. Meath will come with a game plan and it will involve huge physicality. Expect a war of attrition. Fair enough, bigbrother. I take your point.
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Post by 6 in a row on Aug 26, 2009 10:31:50 GMT
What do ye think of starting Tadgh Kennelly instead of Tommy Walsh after all Tommy Walsh was the worst player aginst Dublin?
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Post by ardfertnarrie on Aug 26, 2009 11:01:55 GMT
What do ye think of starting Tadgh Kennelly instead of Tommy Walsh after all Tommy Walsh was the worst player aginst Dublin? Thats a disgraceful comment. Catch yourself on. Tommy sacrificed his game for the team and that shouldn't be forgotten. The Dubs had already given up when Tadhg came on, so its not really a good game to judge whether he should start the next day or not. I think, going by reports, that Tommy is flying at training and if thats what they are basing their selection on then he will start. Plus, Meath are likely to congest that area of the pitch to stop the Kerry runs so starting Tommy at FF and rotating him with Declan, when needed, would make sense.
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Post by redisthecolour on Aug 26, 2009 11:04:10 GMT
I'm really looking forward to this one now!! Our 2 biggest rivals down through the yrs. Not easy to pull for either side in this one. Don't think it'll be anything like the walk in the park ye had against the Dubs. There seems to be a toughness developing in this Meath team that i haven't seen in a long while!!
Still, ye're experience will probably pull ye through in the end - but not before ye get a bit of a fright first. Then we will have the big Munster Final derby match again!! In 2007, i approached that game in hope. In 2009, i think we are a much better developed side. Plus retribution is the order of the day for this Cork team!! The whole of Cork want ye in the final, so we can have a right crack off ye!!
There will b no hammering in Croker this time!! Sure we're starting to feel at home in Croker now, like ye'reselves:)
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Post by ardfertnarrie on Aug 26, 2009 11:16:14 GMT
The whole of Cork want ye in the final, so we can have a right crack off ye!! You are you trying to cod?
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Post by longball2 on Aug 26, 2009 11:43:12 GMT
Apparently Aidan O'Mahony is fit for this one which is good news. He could be a big addition against some of the Meath forwards. I do see him starting though.
I suppose the team will be named tonight. I think the only potential changes is possibly Tadhg for Tommy Walsh. It will be hard to call who will make the cut.
A slow burner of a build up for this one which might suit everyone.
Big spread on the 2001 game in todays Irish times. Making up for that day should be a big motivation for the boys.
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Post by G_S_J on Aug 26, 2009 11:50:13 GMT
What do ye think of starting Tadgh Kennelly instead of Tommy Walsh after all Tommy Walsh was the worst player aginst Dublin? In all fairness the decision to substatute Tommy was a tactical one and i'm fairly certain if he had stayed on the pitch he would have done serious damage running at there defence, he was also unlucky not to get a goal due to a great interception Tbh i'm pretty sick of the unfair criticism that he has been taking this year people have to remember he's still only 21 and the flashes of devastating brilliance he has shown so far in his short Kerry career.
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Aug 26, 2009 12:07:12 GMT
What do ye think of starting Tadgh Kennelly instead of Tommy Walsh after all Tommy Walsh was the worst player aginst Dublin? horses for courses again. Let's see who's fittest. Versus Meath we'd need strength AND mobility so both Walsh and Kennelly might play. Declan, Darren, Gooch, BJ, Galvin, Star, Sheehan, Moran, Sean Ban, O'Leary and O'Connor can all play forward as well. I have a preference as does everyone lese but I'm confident Jack will make the right choices
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Post by redisthecolour on Aug 26, 2009 12:09:19 GMT
The whole of Cork want ye in the final, so we can have a right crack off ye!! You are you trying to cod? I presume you mean - Who are you trying to cod? Well, i'm not trying to cod anyone. You obviously don't rate this Cork team to highly ardfertnarie, i presume. Have you seen they way they have developed this year!! They are the form team all year long. Yes, we really do hope we get Kerry in the final!! Why should we fear Kerry - we have already beaten them this year. Also, you may not have noticed - but Cork has had some serious underage teams coming through the last few years - who are used to beating Kerry!! There is quite a few of them on the team at the moment!! If we can physically dominate Tyrone, why would we fear Kerry. We'll respect Kerry, but i promise you we won't fear playing them in Croke park this year. So yes, i do think we'll have a right cut off Kerry if we meet!! Anyway, i know this is the Kerry Meath thread. I'd expect Kerry to win by 3-4 points in the end, of a pretty physical game!!
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Post by ardfertnarrie on Aug 26, 2009 12:47:28 GMT
You are you trying to cod? You presumed right. Now how did you deduce from anything I said that I don't rate Cork. In fact I do, they've been the 3rd best team for many years. Bingo!
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Post by redisthecolour on Aug 26, 2009 13:03:07 GMT
I deduced if from the fact that i made the following statement:
The whole of Cork want ye in the final, so we can have a right crack off ye!!
I don't think there was anything too provocotive in that satement. Of course everyone in Cork wants to play ye - there are old scores to be settled. Also, i didn't make any presumptions on the game itself, except that we'll have a right cut off ye!! Simple as!
Can you please describe a little further, what you meant by your statement so - If you wouldn't mind. Once done, i will not draw attention to it again ardfertnarie, and i will be quite happy to remain on topic after that!!
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Post by ardfertnarrie on Aug 26, 2009 13:23:24 GMT
Because comments I heard from over the county bounds after our demolition of the Dubs were along the lines of: "The back door is a joke, get rid of it"...or "Why do we have to play Kerry 2 and 3 times a year" etc etc.
I've no doubt that many Cork fans want a crack at Kerry in Croker, but you're codding yourself and everyone here when you said that "The whole of Cork want ye in the final...". I'm sure there would be many a happy face in Cork if Meath beat us on Sunday.
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Post by Sons of Pitches on Aug 26, 2009 13:57:24 GMT
How's the ticket situation going?
Do we expect many to travel?
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Post by ardfertnarrie on Aug 26, 2009 14:47:54 GMT
I must say that there doesn't seem to be any kind of buzz around the place. Or perhaps I live a very sheltered life!
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Aug 26, 2009 14:55:16 GMT
I must say that there doesn't seem to be any kind of buzz around the place. Or perhaps I live a very sheltered life! No buzz in South Belfast either
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Aug 26, 2009 15:31:26 GMT
we haven't played Meath that often yet In the NFL the 2000 semi-final (Meath 4-11; Kerry 1-18) In the championship 2001 semi-final (Meath 2-14; Kerry 0-05) 1986 semi-final (Meath 0-12; 2-13 Kerry) 1970 Final (Kerry 2-19; Meath 0-18) 1939 final (Kerry 2-5; Meath 2-3) 1954 Final (Meath 1-13; Kerry 1-7) I may have missed a few maybe but it shows we have not the best of records versus Meath.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2009 15:40:16 GMT
The one thing that worried me after the Dublin game was our lack of free kick takers on the field. Anyone any opinions on this for the Meath game?
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Aug 26, 2009 15:43:47 GMT
Cork missed many frees and had 13 wides in total last Sunday and managed to win. Hopefully we will too but I guess Goochie will take most of the frees. Not sure who will take the other ones but somehow I don't think it will be Sheehan. If Sheehan does play he could win the game for us with his free taking provided the other lads have the better of the Meath backs.
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Post by thepope on Aug 26, 2009 16:19:37 GMT
see on hoganstand that donaghy might be maor uisce again, wouldn't fancy that happening again. anyone hear anything on that?
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Post by mandad on Aug 26, 2009 16:34:23 GMT
I recall reading somewhere that Jack O'C considers that frees are more important in the later stages of a game. That being his thinking then I would expect Sheehan to make an entry to the game sometime in the 2nd. half. Sheehan has been going much sharper in training lately in my opinion.
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Post by firstsub on Aug 26, 2009 16:59:17 GMT
I recall reading somewhere that Jack O'C considers that frees are more important in the later stages of a game. That being his thinking then I would expect Sheehan to make an entry to the game sometime in the 2nd. half. Sheehan has been going much sharper in training lately in my opinion. Thats an interesting point from Jack...my only worry with that view on free taking would be that many, if not all free takers/forwards are confidence players. If lets say Brian comes on with 15 minutes left the next day and we need a few points, and he misses the first one - What will that do for his confidnece? - He doesnt have a whole lot of time to get things right again - In particular in a high pressure situation in a big game, - He will be struggling to get with the pace of the game coming off the bench? Where as if a player is on from the beginning (Gooch) they have more time to get their head together and put things right?
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Post by maineview on Aug 26, 2009 18:24:14 GMT
I must say that there doesn't seem to be any kind of buzz around the place. Or perhaps I live a very sheltered life! It is a seriously quite build up to this match absolutely no buzz around as you said ardfertnarrie, i dont know if this is a good thing or a bad thing
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Post by KY50 on Aug 26, 2009 18:40:05 GMT
Meath will make it very tough for us. Their half backs will drop back, crowd midfield and then will fight for every ball. They will also put a player in front of the full back line. They have some very good forwards so it will be tight.Lets not underestimate them like Mayo did
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Post by seaniebo on Aug 26, 2009 19:18:45 GMT
A loy being made all year of the absolute necessity of a proven free taker - but in all honesty what changes could be possibly made to the team that defeated Dublin to facilitate a free taker - bear in mind that Tyrone have won three titles this decade without a free taker either so I would be of the opinion why fix what's not broken - we have free taking options on the bench if the game is tight with ten/fifteen minutes reminaing but I would be of the stong opinion that a player shouldn't be facilitated just for his free taking abilities in this modern era where the game is all about speed speed and more speed.
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Post by nicoshea on Aug 26, 2009 20:36:00 GMT
This may have been brought up before but what colours will both teams be wearing the weekend...am heading up so wanna know what jersey to bring... Theyve had training sessions in the blue jersey. When you say Blue do you mean the blue ones that were out years ago, or the ones they wore against donegal this year in Feb
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Post by sullyschoice on Aug 26, 2009 22:23:31 GMT
It better be the one they wore against Donegal or I will have wasted a lot of money last week.
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Post by JOAN on Aug 27, 2009 1:30:37 GMT
its the new blues they will be wearin.. I like them!!
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Aug 27, 2009 7:53:54 GMT
I'll get the blues in Croker on Sunday morning. Only brought the 2006 jersey with me and lots of suits and still have to pick up all my other stuff. My lucky '59 jersey is at home but we routed Dublin without me wearing it so I'm sure they'll survive.
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