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Post by ardfertnarrie on Aug 3, 2014 15:33:02 GMT
A strange feeling after that game. We won by 7 points without ever looking convincing. When Galway brought it back to 2 points we had the composure to kick a couple unanswered points.
We forced Galway to kick from distance but we showed that old vulnerability with runs from deep. Surely a defender would not need to follow their player out the field when the danger is heading the other way?
Anyway we're back in a semi final with lots to do if we're to be there in September. Not a bad position I suppose.
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Post by diego on Aug 3, 2014 17:09:36 GMT
Good result, not a great performance today. Won't do the next day.
Apart from Fionn Fitz the defence looked suspect. If Martin and Conroy had their shooting boots on we could have been in trouble. David Moran was excellent when he came on. Hope Bryan's injury isn't serious though, we'll need him the next day.
JOD out of this world. Donnchadh did a good job. Paul Geaney always a threat as well. BJK took his scores well when he came on.
Still in there, that's the main thing. Roll on Mayo...
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Post by peanuts on Aug 3, 2014 17:15:47 GMT
Good result, not a great performance today. Won't do the next day. Apart from Fionn Fitz the defence looked suspect. If Martin and Conroy had their shooting boots on we could have been in trouble. David Moran was excellent when he came on. Hope Bryan's injury isn't serious though, we'll need him the next day. JOD out of this world. Donnchadh did a good job. Paul Geaney always a threat as well. BJK took his scores well when he came on. Still in there, that's the main thing. Roll on Mayo... I thought Mike Geaney played very well also and justified his selection.
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Post by seamo on Aug 3, 2014 17:59:37 GMT
Good result, not a great performance today. Won't do the next day. Apart from Fionn Fitz the defence looked suspect. If Martin and Conroy had their shooting boots on we could have been in trouble. David Moran was excellent when he came on. Hope Bryan's injury isn't serious though, we'll need him the next day. JOD out of this world. Donnchadh did a good job. Paul Geaney always a threat as well. BJK took his scores well when he came on. Still in there, that's the main thing. Roll on Mayo... I thought Mike Geaney played very well also and justified his selection. Of our 3 half forwards I thought he was the best. Didn't get on the ball enough in the first half but when he did he used it well. Got alot more of the ball in the 2nd half and again used it well, grew into the game.
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Post by seamo on Aug 3, 2014 18:08:56 GMT
There is no doubting that Sheehan's experience and poise was a loss to us today. Moran was excellent, looked like a guy who was willing to do anything to win a starting place; which brings me to the Mayo game, if Brian is fit (fingers crossed!!), I can't see how Maher gets the start he was completely outplayed today.
Very worrying the way we conceded the first goal, deja vu really with images of the Dublin game coming back to haunt us. Fionn had a great game, but he had a decision to make stay and stop the man coming in on goal, or go with his man outside to prevent a possible point. It's not that Fionn has made this mistake before, but Kerry have and it's something that will need to be addressed in training with Keegan, Vaughan, the O Se's etc running through the middle in the semi.
Great impact from the bench too, obviously Moran, but Crowley helped settle things when he came on, and BJK again showed an ability to contribute at this level.
ps. With 5 minutes to go in Mayo game was dreading the prospect of playing Cork in a semi, redemption/revenge coming off the back of a great comeback win and impact subs like their's... :)we're in a good position!
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Post by fitz on Aug 3, 2014 18:22:53 GMT
Thought Paul Geaney was excellent, didn't even a warrant a mention by the panel on RTE. Something that's bugged me for some time is Anthony's contribution in games. Until the last 15 mins we were being well beaten in the middle and on breaks, I didn't see him on much ball at any stage. David shouldered the load and would have been my motm,rrq but for two really bad turnovers that conceded scores. It was great to see him play so well. Hope Bryan's injury is not serious, we need him for sure. Mike Geaney did ok, one beauty ball to JOD in second half.
Our poor possession stats, turnovers, and our lack of real pace up front, JOD apart are big concerns. We need Stephen O for the semi definitely and a fit Sheahan. I know JBK kicked two lovely scores but the one into the keepers hands when the score was tightest sticks out, maybe harsh, but in a level game under pressure, I'd not be putting the house on. Hope he proves me wrong. We got a couple of horrific calls from ref in first half. Aidan called for over carrying and Paul Murphy getting forearmed in the head and conceding. Anyway, best it was unconvincing rather than a destruction, much more to learn and polish. We can't defend against Mayo as deep as today, they can take scores from distance.
Even though Mayo were a bit better than scoreline, 2-15 is a big splutter, so lots to target.
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Post by misteallaigh abú on Aug 3, 2014 19:57:41 GMT
Bryan Sheehan turned awkwardly just in front of where I was sitting and he was writhing in pain for a minute or two before he was helped to his feet. He seemed to jar his knee or ankle, hopefully it's not too serious. We were good at times, pedestrian at times, sloppy at times and exceptional at times today. Mikey Geaney had a very solid game today and used the ball well. Jameso and paul Geaney were sublime and some of the passes they got weren't the easiest to have to deal with. David Moran worked hard, fielded well and passed well with the foot, however his hand passing was slow and ponderous and cost us dearly in the second half. Fionn Fitz was excellent on Conroy and Paul Murphy did well enough on the precocious Shane Walsh. From where I sat, when Galway ran down the centre, we appeared to be in trouble. The Galway midfielders goal reminded me of the one James Nallen of Mayo scored against us in the '96 semi final. We have problems at 3,6 and 8. We didn't get enough from Maher today, Sheehan would be a huge loss if he is to miss the semi. Loads to work on, once we went 8 ahead we got very sloppy. Galway never really looked like they had the belief to carry the fight to us once they got within striking distance. They showed their inexperience in the first 15 mins when the were shooting and hoping that something would go over. Today will stand to them, they will have learned lots. Eamon Fitz and co will have been well pleased that some of our weaknesses were shown up by Galway. They will have learned more today than from the Cork game. Mayo in three weeks time, roll on, great to be in the last 4, again.
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Post by jaap on Aug 3, 2014 20:00:53 GMT
Thought Paul Geaney was excellent, didn't even a warrant a mention by the panel on RTE. Something that's bugged me for some time is Anthony's contribution in games. Until the last 15 mins we were being well beaten in the middle and on breaks, I didn't see him on much ball at any stage. David shouldered the load and would have been my motm,rrq but for two really bad turnovers that conceded scores. It was great to see him play so well. Hope Bryan's injury is not serious, we need him for sure. Mike Geaney did ok, one beauty ball to JOD in second half. Our poor possession stats, turnovers, and our lack of real pace up front, JOD apart are big concerns. We need Stephen O for the semi definitely and a fit Sheahan. I know JBK kicked two lovely scores but the one into the keepers hands when the score was tightest sticks out, maybe harsh, but in a level game under pressure, I'd not be putting the house on. Hope he proves me wrong. We got a couple of horrific calls from ref in first half. Aidan called for over carrying and Paul Murphy getting forearmed in the head and conceding. Anyway, best it was unconvincing rather than a destruction, much more to learn and polish. We can't defend against Mayo as deep as today, they can take scores from distance. Even though Mayo were a bit better than scoreline, 2-15 is a big splutter, so lots to target. Couldn't believe Brolly banging on about Kerry only having one forward, Geaney was outstanding today, and against Cork and Clare in the two previous games. Maher is not repaying the faith Eamon has shown in him, he's been very poor all season and if Bryan is fit, it has to be him and David midfield. Did anyone else think Tommy Carr was very negative towards Kerry today. Anytime our forwards kicked a score he put it down to bad Galway defending, he just refused to give us any bit of credit. He must still be angry over 2001 Read more: kerrygaa.proboards.com/thread/5499/ireland-kerry-galway-croke-park?page=5#ixzz39QGkO1Op
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Post by seamo on Aug 3, 2014 20:28:28 GMT
Bryan Sheehan turned awkwardly just in front of where I was sitting and he was writhing in pain for a minute or two before he was helped to his feet. He seemed to jar his knee or ankle, hopefully it's not too serious. We were good at times, pedestrian at times, sloppy at times and exceptional at times today. Mikey Geaney had a very solid game today and used the ball well. Jameso and paul Geaney were sublime and some of the passes they got weren't the easiest to have to deal with. David Moran worked hard, fielded well and passed well with the foot, however his hand passing was slow and ponderous and cost us dearly in the second half. Fionn Fitz was excellent on Conroy and Paul Murphy did well enough on the precocious Shane Walsh. From where I sat, when Galway ran down the centre, we appeared to be in trouble. The Galway midfielders goal reminded me of the one James Nallen of Mayo scored against us in the '96 semi final. We have problems at 3,6 and 8. We didn't get enough from Maher today, Sheehan would be a huge loss if he is to miss the semi. Loads to work on, once we went 8 ahead we got very sloppy. Galway never really looked like they had the belief to carry the fight to us once they got within striking distance. They showed their inexperience in the first 15 mins when the were shooting and hoping that something would go over. Today will stand to them, they will have learned lots. Eamon Fitz and co will have been well pleased that some of our weaknesses were shown up by Galway. They will have learned more today than from the Cork game. Mayo in three weeks time, roll on, great to be in the last 4, again. Word is it's a hip problem that Sheehan has, hopefully not too serious he does have 3 weeks to get it right.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 21:14:30 GMT
Poor Performance . The goals we gave away were Terrible . Under 16 Defending . If Galway could score they would have won . Dublin would have hammered Kerry today . Maher was Brutal . He can't win or catch the Ball in the Air anymore . He has gone back a lot . They have to start Moran ahead of him he played well when he came on . Barry John Keane also had a good game when he came on . Kerry will need to improve a lot to beat Mayo although they were poor as well I thought . Hopefully the standard will be better the next day .
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Post by sullyschoice on Aug 3, 2014 21:23:15 GMT
Martin Mc Hugh has just removed all doubt as to whether he is one of the biggest gob*es employed by RTE.
Gooch is a two trick pony......
Kevin mc Stay and Dermot Early couldnt distance themselves from him fast enough.
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Post by roll on Aug 3, 2014 21:32:44 GMT
that was weird..
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Post by sullyschoice on Aug 3, 2014 21:34:06 GMT
I just had a pal of mine ring me from Galway to ask me if I had heard what Mc Hugh had said
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Post by fritz on Aug 3, 2014 21:37:37 GMT
Bryan Sheehan turned awkwardly just in front of where I was sitting and he was writhing in pain for a minute or two before he was helped to his feet. He seemed to jar his knee or ankle, hopefully it's not too serious. We were good at times, pedestrian at times, sloppy at times and exceptional at times today. Mikey Geaney had a very solid game today and used the ball well. Jameso and paul Geaney were sublime and some of the passes they got weren't the easiest to have to deal with. David Moran worked hard, fielded well and passed well with the foot, however his hand passing was slow and ponderous and cost us dearly in the second half. Fionn Fitz was excellent on Conroy and Paul Murphy did well enough on the precocious Shane Walsh. From where I sat, when Galway ran down the centre, we appeared to be in trouble. The Galway midfielders goal reminded me of the one James Nallen of Mayo scored against us in the '96 semi final. We have problems at 3,6 and 8. We didn't get enough from Maher today, Sheehan would be a huge loss if he is to miss the semi. Loads to work on, once we went 8 ahead we got very sloppy. Galway never really looked like they had the belief to carry the fight to us once they got within striking distance. They showed their inexperience in the first 15 mins when the were shooting and hoping that something would go over. Today will stand to them, they will have learned lots. Eamon Fitz and co will have been well pleased that some of our weaknesses were shown up by Galway. They will have learned more today than from the Cork game. Mayo in three weeks time, roll on, great to be in the last 4, again. Hard to argue with that. As expected, a bit of a reality check after the procession against Cork. Plenty for Fitz and co to work on over the next three weeks but it's great to be there all the same. Fingers crossed re Sheehan. He is of immense importance. I was thinking pre game how sharp and lean he looked. Hopefully he'll be fully recovered. Maher was very poor and Moran / Sheehan looks the best mid combination. We can forget about going any further if we don't have a greater foothold than was the case today. To be fair to Mike Geaney he was good today and did well but I would still bring Stephen O'Brien back in if fit as his direct style is ideal for causing Mayo trouble. Peter Crowley did well while on today and should press hard for a place. He might be the best option for minimising the vulnerability from runners coming direct through the middle, which is a long standing weakness. Other than that we will need to be a lot more clued in and clinical. Mayo were no great shakes today but the physicality of their tackling is very clear and we need to be ready for that.
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Post by fitz on Aug 3, 2014 21:44:53 GMT
Martin Mc Hugh has just removed all doubt as to whether he is one of the biggest gob*es employed by RTE. Gooch is a two trick pony...... Kevin mc Stay and Dermot Early couldnt distance themselves from him fast enough. He is a f*wit, and he deliberately dropped that comment for whatever perverse and snide reason, it doesn't even need any defending but I actually think it's slanderous. No hope he'd say that if Tomas was beside him, then Martin would have been leaving on a gurney if lucky,he should be dropped by RTE without question. As for Tommy Carr and Marty, where's the sick bag?. Tommy is so anti-Kerry it's unquestionable. Every Kerry score was he thought preventable. An average player, a rubbish manager and a nasty piece of work to wash it down. The other diddley eye crooner beside him. Morrissey is a really poor commentator. Terrible muck served up by RTE, add to that showing replay footage over live action capped a marquee day for our national broadcaster.
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Post by athletics on Aug 3, 2014 22:03:10 GMT
Does anyone know anything concrete about Bryan's injury? He was a big loss today. .
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Post by seamo on Aug 3, 2014 22:10:54 GMT
Martin Mc Hugh has just removed all doubt as to whether he is one of the biggest gob*es employed by RTE. Gooch is a two trick pony...... Kevin mc Stay and Dermot Early couldnt distance themselves from him fast enough. He is a f*wit, and he deliberately dropped that comment for whatever perverse and snide reason, it doesn't even need any defending but I actually think it's slanderous. No hope he'd say that if Tomas was beside him, then Martin would have been leaving on a gurney if lucky,he should be dropped by RTE without question. As for Tommy Carr and Marty, where's the sick bag?. Tommy is so anti-Kerry it's unquestionable. Every Kerry score was he thought preventable. An average player, a rubbish manager and a nasty piece of work to wash it down. The other diddley eye crooner beside him. Morrissey is a really poor commentator. Terrible muck served up by RTE, add to that showing replay footage over live action capped a marquee day for our national broadcaster. Tommy Carr? No it's "Tom", he's dropped the "my", everyone in RTE it seems has to address him as "Tom" now!!! Seriously though, how is it such a struggle for RTE to find half a dozen guys with a bit of common sense and knowledge of the game. The way "Tom" Carr was talking all through the game it seemed he wanted 2 Galway defenders for each Kerry forward! James sold a lovely dumb-y back onto his right in the 2nd half and kicked a point, all "Tom" could contribute was that Galway should have done more video analysis and had a 2nd player to be ready and waiting for James to switch to his right!!!! painfull analysis, but also a little bit amusing!
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Post by homerj on Aug 3, 2014 22:12:17 GMT
Job done. These games never do us much good, so its on to the big one now.
Prob the first time since 97 we go into a game v mayo as underdogs.
Disappointed with the way our lads stopped running for both goals especially the second one, no attempt at all to tackle him.
JOD is something else.
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Post by mossie on Aug 3, 2014 22:51:27 GMT
Job done. These games never do us much good, so its on to the big one now. Prob the first time since 97 we go into a game v mayo as underdogs. Disappointed with the way our lads stopped running for both goals especially the second one, no attempt at all to tackle him. JOD is something else. JOD = footballer of the year so far. One of the Dubs could snipe it from him yet
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Post by Attacking Wing Back on Aug 4, 2014 8:59:18 GMT
A handy enough win for us yesterday. Never really tested either. I think we were poor in patches yesterday.
Kelly was OK in goals. Came for one ball which he lost which could have been costly.
I thought our defence was fairly suspect at times. Especially when ran at and Galway seemed to have oceans of room when needed. All our players seemed to cover their own man and not attack the ball. The first goal for was terrible from our point of view. A lad was allowed run 70-80 yards without anyone coming to meet him. For all this talk about our defensive system that we had on show against Cork we looked terribly porous.
I worry about us being ran at as Mayo half back line and half forward line will all look to take the ball at us on the burst. Killian Young is not a centre back and our spine is being left totally exposed when he plays here.
Maher was very poor yesterday; virtually annonomyous. I hope to god sheehan is back for the semi final. Moran's performance was like the proverbial curates egg. Good and bad in patches. He caught some nice ball but, gave away some terrible ball as well. Very very sloppy in posession and slow and ponderous on the ball. I was always a big fan of him but, am reserving judgement now. Maybe he was just off form on the day.
Our half forward line as individuals was OK but, as a unit very poor. Buckley, Geaney and D Walsh are all too one paced and there is no penetration there. O'Brien zipping around there was missed. I though Buckley was poor and the game passed him by. Id be worried about them tracking the Mayo half back line. I think we could be taken to the cleaners there.
Our full forward line was very good. Declan was a bit quite tho.
Our subs especially BJK did well. Would someone please take Darran aside and show him how to finish properly? Jesus we have one of the best forwards ever on the line in Sheehy. You think they would show him how to finish.
Unless we get our blanked defence in proper order we could be mauled by Mayo. A mediocre Galway exposed alot of flaws in our team.
Tommy Carr must be the most negaitve co-commentator ever. Every score could be stopped! That said he is right about James not getting that room against a proper team
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Post by elephant on Aug 4, 2014 9:56:57 GMT
A handy enough win for us yesterday. Never really tested either. I think we were poor in patches yesterday. Kelly was OK in goals. Came for one ball which he lost which could have been costly. I thought our defence was fairly suspect at times. Especially when ran at and Galway seemed to have oceans of room when needed. All our players seemed to cover their own man and not attack the ball. The first goal for was terrible from our point of view. A lad was allowed run 70-80 yards without anyone coming to meet him. For all this talk about our defensive system that we had on show against Cork we looked terribly porous. I worry about us being ran at as Mayo half back line and half forward line will all look to take the ball at us on the burst. Killian Young is not a centre back and our spine is being left totally exposed when he plays here. Maher was very poor yesterday; virtually annonomyous. I hope to god sheehan is back for the semi final. Moran's performance was like the proverbial curates egg. Good and bad in patches. He caught some nice ball but, gave away some terrible ball as well. Very very sloppy in posession and slow and ponderous on the ball. I was always a big fan of him but, am reserving judgement now. Maybe he was just off form on the day. Our half forward line as individuals was OK but, as a unit very poor. Buckley, Geaney and D Walsh are all too one paced and there is no penetration there. O'Brien zipping around there was missed. I though Buckley was poor and the game passed him by. Id be worried about them tracking the Mayo half back line. I think we could be taken to the cleaners there. Our full forward line was very good. Declan was a bit quite tho. Our subs especially BJK did well. Would someone please take Darran aside and show him how to finish properly? Jesus we have one of the best forwards ever on the line in Sheehy. You think they would show him how to finish. Unless we get our blanked defence in proper order we could be mauled by Mayo. A mediocre Galway exposed alot of flaws in our team. Tommy Carr must be the most negaitve co-commentator ever. Every score could be stopped! That said he is right about James not getting that room against a proper team
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Post by elephant on Aug 4, 2014 10:24:48 GMT
Argree with all your points there attacing wing back, spot on. Kelly looked dodge on a couple of occasions, all it takes is one costly error in a big game and we are in trouble. Backs looked very poor at times when ran at but was glad to see that not too many frees were given away. I must say I am not a big fan of Moran and still not convinced after yesterday's performance, hand passed the ball away 3/4 times and slows down the play when on the ball. I think Tomas mentioned it in his article last week when he said that the speed at which you think and play separates the good from the very good and I think Moran just slows it down so much. Maher is offering very little these days and it's a big worry, he is expected to show leadership but seems to be regressing in that regard. Sheehan has to come back fit or we could be in a whole pile of trouble against the Mayo in the middle if field. Also who is going to pick up Aidan o shea at centre forward? He would go to town on young or Mahoney and we don't have anyone to counter him physically except perhaps griffin at the back. Buckley yet again underperformed and he looks like a guy who can't move around the pitch, o Brien really needs to come back in and inject a bit of pace. Declans knee looked heavily bandaged after game yesterday this might have been a factor on poor showing. Jamsie was excellent and P Geaney was good but drooped a few balls in first half which needs to be improved on. He looks as if he could be under pressure if marked really tightly. M Geaney did ok but you either start him or you don't play him, he not going to impact off the bench. BJK scored 3 good points but still don't see him changing a game if introroduced into a tight contest. Anyway it's prob not as bad as i have expressed here but I really do think we need O Brien and Sheehan back in order to beat Mayo at least.
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Post by kerrygold on Aug 4, 2014 10:28:00 GMT
Difficult to read too much into game from a Kerry perspective. It was a game Kerry were never going to lose at any point over the past week. Midfield continues to be a concern and the form of the midfield players, not to mention the fitness/injury free status of one or two of Kerry's remaining core players going forward.
On a brighter note I look forward to seeing Colm Cooper and Tommy Walsh in the same attack as JOD next season. All the younger players coming through continue to shine like a beacon, Murphy, Fitzgerald, Crowley the Geaneys etc.
It is amazing that Kerry have strolled into an All-Ireland semi final without breaking a sweat with no many great players cleared from the deck.
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Post by jackiel on Aug 4, 2014 11:17:13 GMT
Thankfully the weather was kinder than Saturday had been. Happy with a win but definitely more to do before the Semi. Hope Bryans injury isn't too serious, he was in a lot of pain coming off the field. I missed the incident itself but it seemed more like a groin injury to me because he had an ice pack quite high on his inside leg. Mayo will be unhappy with aspects of yesterdays match too, I'd expect an upturn in performance the next day. See you all on 24th Ciarraí Abú.
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Post by ballynamona on Aug 4, 2014 11:27:11 GMT
It would be good if the media/fans dropped talk about Kerry being in 'transition'. This is going to be the Kerry team for the next 3/4 years, give or take 2/3 retirements. The transition is more or less complete, personnel-wise, but I suspect Kerry will be spoken of as being in transition until #37 is secured. My problem with the word is it implies that certain guys are only keeping the jersey warm until someone better comes along, or that they won't be recognised as Kerry footballers until they have all-ireland medals.
Maher's poor form is a big worry. If Sheehan is back, then he may be vulnerable to being dropped in favour of Moran.
I would like to see Peter Crowley picked at number 6 the next day. I would probably drop Aidan O'Mahony to facilitate this. I feel we need Crowley's aggression and physicallity.
I hate to agree with Joe Brolly, but I felt he was right about Galway. They had Kerry on the ropes, but lacked the killer instinct.
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Post by Mickmack on Aug 4, 2014 12:40:19 GMT
Did we learn anything from yesterday?
Galway were there via 3 Div 4 teams and I don't mean to denigrate those teams but the step up was always going to be huge and only a Kerry performance like that against Down in 2010 was going to derail us.
I though the backs were tenacious and all the young guys stood up. Sheehans leadership was lacking as was his ability to kick the long ones. Funny that we look so half dressed without Sheehan? I was delighted with Michael Geaneys performance. No need to talk up JOD-GOD in the corner. Killian is back too and he has curtailed those suicidal sole runs. Declan looked to be pacing himself.
Those last 4/5 points were kicked by players unmarked and in oceans of space. They wont get that in Croke Park again in 2014.
David Morans distribution needs to improve. JB was okay I though. Glad that Crowley came on and he looked in good shape and form.
Galways first goal can be added to the collection of goals conceding into the Hill. One of the corner backs should have come across with the shoulder.
All in all, dreadful preparation for the semi final. Mayo are in a different class.
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Post by Mickmack on Aug 4, 2014 12:41:22 GMT
by the way.... wasn't the noise/music shocking in Croke Park..... like a teenage disco.....what are they at?
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Post by haryegsnbaken on Aug 4, 2014 12:51:59 GMT
The good the bad and the ugly were all on show yesterday for sure. The Good: James O ,Fionn Fitz,Shane Enright. The Bad: Anthony Maher.( Big Fan but he is just not doing it) The Ugly: The parting of the red Sea for Galway first goal. Brian Sheehan retiring early. Along with the above once again in Croke Park the game passed Johnny Buckley by. I am not sure he will be suited to the "High Octane" challenge we are going to receive from Mayo. Make no mistake about it Mayo are going to give it one hell of a rattle. The heat that they put on around the Cork half back line was serious, when Cork were coming out with the ball. We cant afford to feck around there with the ball or turnovers are assured. On the plus side for us is the fact that they coughed up what they did. Also the fact that Alan Dillon and Andy Moran are 2 of their go to men and are markable. I think we can match their forward line up quiet well overall. The O Sheas are the worry.(Enter management with a plan) This time last year we saw off Cavan in a poor enough encounter. We gave the semi a right rattle afterwards. I would expect something similar this time around. Fair play to Mikey Geaney. If he can build on yesterday(and why shouldn't he?) we might have the 10 jersey sorted. He is a tough bit of stuff. Himself and Donncadh on the wings and Declan in the middle? What a shame Jonathan Lyne hasn't found any form this year. If we could get Stephen O Brien back closer to goal then all the better. Kerry have only ONE dangerous forward Mr Brolly? Geaney, O Donoghue and O Brien?? How exciting would that be?? Midfield has to be Moran(Needs to tidy up a bit)and A Nother. Something tells me that Anthony Maher will be retained though. And Brian Sheehan if fit to play alongside. All in all it was job done and move on. James O Donoghue is some player. We are blessed to have him with the Gooch missing.
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Post by kerryeye on Aug 4, 2014 12:58:35 GMT
The Galway number 10 Lundy got nominated for man of the match yesterday. It must have been the easiest game the man ever had. I couldnt see anyone marking him. I think it was Killian that was supposed to pick him up but they both seemed to be playing a free role. I couldnt understand the point of this as Lundy was getting on so much ball and causing Kerry a lot of bother.It seemed a strange tactic from the Kerry management.
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Post by keane on Aug 4, 2014 13:13:26 GMT
Yeah thought Young was in a world of hurt in the second half with Lundy the root of every dangerous Galway attack.
David Moran but for a couple of silly and avoidable mistakes in possession had a game of exceptional quality especially considering the total anonymity of Maher alongside him. Maher has really been on skid row all season, hard to know what's happened to him as he's been a stalwart over the last few years.
Great to see our bench contributing scores for what seems like the first time in years, will give lads confidence that they can take a game by the scruff of the neck when being introduced.
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