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Post by fitz on Aug 27, 2015 13:03:10 GMT
Hayes is a French guybag. He's only being consistent. In 09 he said Seamus Scanlon was barely a decent club footballer. Had to apologize after Seamus put in a solid shift in the final. A buddy of mine had a photo with Star and Killian on the Monday night for homecoming. Star had T-Shirt "Hayes -> picture of Hayes ->under picture "Pr1ck". Obviously a lot of stomach churning ABK's out there if our analysts are much to go by. Dublin have beaten Longford, Kildare, and Westmeath. Mayo have beaten New York ?, Galway, Sligo and Donegal. Kerry are AI champions. Dublin and Mayo are clearly number 1) and 2) ? Could this Championship go any better for us? It's an absolutely perfect path and final match before the final. Sep 20 - bring it on. Forgot Fermanagh re:Dubs
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Post by keane on Aug 27, 2015 13:24:21 GMT
Haven't heard Hayes on the radio in a long time. Pretty sure the quotes on OTB on Monday night were from Moyles who sounds a bit like him but isn't as bad.
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Post by jamo on Aug 27, 2015 13:25:07 GMT
Watched the second half - Kerry really dominated the first 20-25 minutes, but the goal chances cloud this, we had 4 bad wides during this time that could have put the game out of sight - counter that of course, if Bradley had stuck the goal, or McCann stuck the ground shot, then things change. My point is the possession and control of the football during this time was significantly with Kerry. Until Maher then turned over for the penalty, the game to me would have been closed out. I think it was the 65th minute that Harte stuck the penalty. Acknowledging McCurry then missed 2 and Morgan 2 frees. Think the last one he was caught in 2 minds to float it or score and made a jock of it. I can't see how McNulty ended up on the floor from Aidan's tackle, as in what movement put him on the ground. I can't see Tierney one close enough - but none of them are stone wall from what I can see - slow motion and zoom required. All of Kerry's goal chance concessions from being run at directly stem from TURNOVERS, not from steady build up when Kerry players are in position where Tyrone are in possession. This is how McMenamin scored in 2011 of course. So clearly a number of our guys from defence and midfield are straying into areas where our safety net is porous if something goes wrong, from being in possession. Not enough folk left minding house. Tierney wasn't on long and no one was tracking him when this happened. Brolly was shocking, it was embarrassing how biased he was and how enraged he was that Kerry won. He was an embittered child. Whelan too focused very little on anything good Kerry did. O'Rourke then looked Kerry biased I suppose trying to offer positive commentary on the team that won the game. He is a bit Kerry biased mind, I forgive him that I suppose what pi$$es me off most was that the focus all through analysis (HT and FT) was on how Tyrone lost the game not on the significant things Kerry had to achieve to win it and as if Tyrone could have without question controlled the outcome. Brolly saying if Bradley goaled the game was over. That's bollicks. There was 25 mins left. Anyway I'm getting a bit green gold jaundicey Brolly is a wan**r - I watched the Sunday game again from start to finish and he was so pro Tyrone it was unreal. at half time he said that Tyrone were in a good place exactly where they would want to be - - I would agree with him on that point as if they were anywhere else it would be very hard to play the game - he said that if Tyrone scored a goal they would go on to win the game - they did score a goal but still lost by 4 points. --On the Tyrone call for a 2nd penalty he said that the referee was 30 yards away when in fact he was only 10 yards away in the penalty area when he made the call as Michael Lester highlighted on video... no disrespect to small boys but in order to justify his 5ft 6" frame and his career path as a barrister - - his way of expressing himself is to "shout" people down and his tongue wags so fast and long that the person listening to him looses interest - - When Michael Lester started asking him questions after Kerry's victory he was asleep in his chair...If Tyrone happened to win he would have been like a little jack-russell pup or a bantam-cock - - having said that ( he is good for a laugh )
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Post by skybluezone on Aug 27, 2015 14:38:56 GMT
I really wonder about you, the ultimate in Green and Gold tinted glasses. Whatever about the pens, definitely a black for Marc. I agree that alot of people on this site base their views from watching matches with Green and Gold tinted glasses but u seem to b on this site just to disagree with most of the kerry supporter's views. U seem a small bit bitter. Ah that's a bit strong. Not bitter but not much point in coming on to agree with all the pro Kerry points of view. In general I have great time for Kerry, you play the game the right way, you're nearly always the team to beat, and I was shouting you home last Sunday for that v reason. But your not immune from the other stuff when it suits, and I have no problem saying it. The likes of BallyK generally paints a picture of sweetness and light and bright and beautiful, and Kerry never do anything wrong, which is bollox really, and hard to swallow. And the odd poster peddles the McQuillan love in with the Dubs, which gets my back up. A few lads on here have already admitted they hope Dublin get to the final, because Kerry owe them one. And no harm in that. There's also a few that want to bate the living *e out of Dublin, because they are, well, Dublin! So echoes of 31 v 1 is alive and well. When you listen to the Bomber saying prior to 2011 saying that the "Dubs haven't beaten us since Elvis was alive", well you tend to remember, even if it was the feckin truth. Anyway I'll finish cos I'm rambling now but I'll leave you with this thought courtesy of Heffo "beating Kerry in the final is like winning 2 All Irelands"! Maybe I am bitter?
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Post by colinsworth1 on Aug 27, 2015 15:23:13 GMT
Didn't hear Liam Hayes on Newstalk but did hear Anthony Moyles (ex Meath) and BillyJoe Padden (ex Mayo) who both agreed that Kerry were 3rd in the pecking order for All Ireland glory behind this weekends semi-finalists. Colm Parkinson reacted in disbelief to Moyles assertion that Kerry lacked firepower. The paucity of the analysis seems to compound and echo some of the themes and sentiments expounded by TSG analysts - that Tyrone could have and should have won; that Kerry were lucky to win; that Kerry will eventually be found out by a team that runs hard at them thru the centre. Little to no credit to Kerry for kicking 18 points against a mass defence employing a double sweeper system; no appreciation of the elements faced by Kerry - greasy ball and sod - in doing so; no acknowledgement that Kerry have returned to another final straight on the back of winning one. Maybe we are no good!!!!! It is said that Kerry will be found out with hard running thru the middle Certainly some truth in that. I'm not convinced About our lack of defensive bodies I saw. Some real Anemic tackling by many of our forwards in particular Johnny Buckley need to take his fellow forwards aside and show them how it's done look at the second half again there was some dire defending going on especially by our much vaunted wing forwards where they were brushed aside way too frequently
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Post by sullyschoice on Aug 27, 2015 15:34:09 GMT
Was that photo taken before or after he had a grip of Aidan O Mahoneys jersey in an effort to fool the referee into giving a penalty. It didnt work and Tyrone lost. Thats one in the eye for the practitioners of the dark arts. Its a victory for decency and sportsmanship. Here Sully, how's you my old friend You know that you can only count the championships victories if you go on to win the All Ireland, otherwise they're pointless .. So that leaves us 3-1 up at the minute .. Do you think you'll be able to win it this year and make it 3-2 ? I see you are still as big a gob*e as ever. Just like the Tyrone team...its just in your DNA.
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Post by ardfertnarrie on Aug 27, 2015 16:37:22 GMT
A word about the Kerry support on Sunday. And a note of positivity I hope. Over the past 6 years, particularly since the economic crash of 08/09, I am constantly in awe looking at the number of families, sometimes 3 generations of them, making their way to Croke Park to support Kerry from all parts of the county and country. I have only myself to pay for in terms of match ticket, transport, food, and deciding on whether it will be a day trip or not etc. But so many Kerry families of all ages, shapes and sizes are so loyal in making the journey and the cost of a day in Dublin does add up. Whatever guff is being spoken about economic recovery, there are still a lot of people who have little enough discretionary income and yet travel to support their native place, to cheer on their neighbours and friends, and they come in their thousands, decked out in the green and gold. Heuston station was a heartening sight last Sunday with Kerry (and indeed Tyrone) supporters coming off trains from Galway, Waterford, Castlebar, Limerick as well as the Tralee and Cork services. For some people I know Sunday was the last big family day out of the summer, as it can be difficult to get many tickets for September. I am glad that all who travelled went home with happy memories. So a word of acknowledgement to all those who make that effort and have made it over the last few difficult years. I still vividly remember my first trip as a child to Fitzgerald Stadium and the impression it left. I count myself lucky to be able to continue to support Kerry and hope that I'll be able to do so for many years to come. Well said. Brought my 8 year old son to his first Kerry game in Croker and he was absolutely thrilled. I don't think he missed a play he was so engrossed. He even challenged a Tyrone man in front of him to a €10 bet before the throw in! Great memory for him and hopefully will be able to bring him the final as well.
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Post by Dermot on Aug 27, 2015 16:47:47 GMT
Here Sully, how's you my old friend You know that you can only count the championships victories if you go on to win the All Ireland, otherwise they're pointless .. So that leaves us 3-1 up at the minute .. Do you think you'll be able to win it this year and make it 3-2 ? I see you are still as big a gob*e as ever. Just like the Tyrone team...its just in your DNA. lmao .. My undying love for you knows no bounds Sully lol Unrequited love is a terrible thing
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Post by haryegsnbaken on Aug 27, 2015 17:27:36 GMT
A lot of puke stuff appearing on here lately.
I personally think there is NO bitterness.
Bulling about what might have been YES.
A love and a pride in ones jersey YES.
A fear that Kerry are on the march again YES.
I think one thing we all share is a love of the game.
As Ger O Keeffe said one time "There will always be All Irelands"
We are truly blessed with our squad at the moment. Enjoy it.
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Post by kerryman22 on Aug 27, 2015 17:42:31 GMT
Haven't heard Hayes on the radio in a long time. Pretty sure the quotes on OTB on Monday night were from Moyles who sounds a bit like him but isn't as bad. A few people have said that so ye must be right , I guess all meath accents sound the same! I'll edit my post
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Post by Hicser on Aug 27, 2015 20:24:01 GMT
A word about the Kerry support on Sunday. And a note of positivity I hope. Over the past 6 years, particularly since the economic crash of 08/09, I am constantly in awe looking at the number of families, sometimes 3 generations of them, making their way to Croke Park to support Kerry from all parts of the county and country. I have only myself to pay for in terms of match ticket, transport, food, and deciding on whether it will be a day trip or not etc. But so many Kerry families of all ages, shapes and sizes are so loyal in making the journey and the cost of a day in Dublin does add up. Whatever guff is being spoken about economic recovery, there are still a lot of people who have little enough discretionary income and yet travel to support their native place, to cheer on their neighbours and friends, and they come in their thousands, decked out in the green and gold. Heuston station was a heartening sight last Sunday with Kerry (and indeed Tyrone) supporters coming off trains from Galway, Waterford, Castlebar, Limerick as well as the Tralee and Cork services. For some people I know Sunday was the last big family day out of the summer, as it can be difficult to get many tickets for September. I am glad that all who travelled went home with happy memories. So a word of acknowledgement to all those who make that effort and have made it over the last few difficult years. I still vividly remember my first trip as a child to Fitzgerald Stadium and the impression it left. I count myself lucky to be able to continue to support Kerry and hope that I'll be able to do so for many years to come. Well said. Brought my 8 year old son to his first Kerry game in Croker and he was absolutely thrilled. I don't think he missed a play he was so engrossed. He even challenged a Tyrone man in front of him to a €10 bet before the throw in! Great memory for him and hopefully will be able to bring him the final as well. Also, I brought 5 of my kids, 6 euro each for the tickets, great value, well done to GAA for this, they had a ball!
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Post by G_S_J on Aug 27, 2015 21:36:37 GMT
For those looking for clarity it was Anthony Moyles who made the comments, here they are traleetoday.ie/former-meath-player-feels-mayo-and-dublin-are-on-different-level-to-kerry/ FORMER Meath player, Anthony Moyles, has come out with some interesting comments about the quality of the Kerry attack and how the side stacks up compared with the other two remaining teams in the championship. Moyles feels Kerry are not at the same level as Dublin and Mayo, despite being 70 minutes away from back to back All-Irelands. Speaking on Newstalk’s ‘Off The Ball’ last night the former Royal had this to say. “I think Dublin and Mayo will be the happiest from watching yesterday because I think they are both superior to Kerry. People will say if Mayo win that they won’t want to play Kerry, but I really do think Mayo are at a different level and I think Dublin are at a different level.” “I still think Kerry are lacking something up front, I think they have too many question marks over their players,” said Moyles. At this point, ‘Off the Ball’ regular, Colm Parkinson was forced to interject. “What? You think Kerry are lacking up front!” he said astonished. “I think they are,” said Moyles. “I think Gooch is not firing, O’Donoghue is coming out having to do a lot of donkey work, I think Geaney has to start. I just think they don’t have an Aidan O’Shea, a Cillian O’Connor and the lads that Dublin have,” he said. This drew laughter from Parkinson, followed by a more reasoned response from the former Laois star. “James O’Dononghue is the best corner forward in the country and he’ll prove it in the final. I don’t think Kerry have problems up front at all, I think they have an embarrassment of riches,” said ‘Woolly’. Mayoman, Billy Joe Padden, reluctantly entered the debate when he was asked does he agree with Anythony Moyles? “Funnily enough I think along those lines, at the start of the season I would have put Dublin out there as the class team and I still think that,” said Billy Joe. Anthony Moyles works as stockbroker so presumably he was still shell-shocked by the activities on the international markets on Monday. Either way, these kind of comments are manna from heaven for Kerry in the build up to an All-Ireland. Yerra shur, what’s the point of us travelling up at all! Yer man from Meath said we haven’t a hope!
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Post by norman on Aug 27, 2015 21:45:52 GMT
I wouldn't bother about Moyles & co, they are either bitter or stupid in their views. I'm just happy to be in another AI Final, should be a great occasion.
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Post by blackisbad on Aug 27, 2015 21:57:47 GMT
I agree that alot of people on this site base their views from watching matches with Green and Gold tinted glasses but u seem to b on this site just to disagree with most of the kerry supporter's views. U seem a small bit bitter. Ah that's a bit strong. Not bitter but not much point in coming on to agree with all the pro Kerry points of view. In general I have great time for Kerry, you play the game the right way, you're nearly always the team to beat, and I was shouting you home last Sunday for that v reason. But your not immune from the other stuff when it suits, and I have no problem saying it. The likes of BallyK generally paints a picture of sweetness and light and bright and beautiful, and Kerry never do anything wrong, which is bollox really, and hard to swallow. And the odd poster peddles the McQuillan love in with the Dubs, which gets my back up. A few lads on here have already admitted they hope Dublin get to the final, because Kerry owe them one. And no harm in that. There's also a few that want to bate the living *e out of Dublin, because they are, well, Dublin! So echoes of 31 v 1 is alive and well. When you listen to the Bomber saying prior to 2011 saying that the "Dubs haven't beaten us since Elvis was alive", well you tend to remember, even if it was the feckin truth. Anyway I'll finish cos I'm rambling now but I'll leave you with this thought courtesy of Heffo "beating Kerry in the final is like winning 2 All Irelands"! Maybe I am bitter? Actually u seem far from bitter. Maybe we just don't like being told the truth. My bad
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Post by MrRasherstoyou on Aug 27, 2015 22:58:37 GMT
Don't be slagging off BallyK-Man SkyBlue, this is the Kerry forum, the man is a Kerry fanatic, and that's the way it should be. I wouldn't come on here if the Kerry fans weren't telling it as they see it
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Post by norman on Aug 27, 2015 23:08:48 GMT
People being fanatical about their team is good but people being fanatical about another teams success be it Kerry or Dublin is not so good. I want Dublin to win next sunday because it would be a cracking Final and are better sportsmen than most others.
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Post by fitz on Aug 27, 2015 23:42:39 GMT
For those looking for clarity it was Anthony Moyles who made the comments, here they are traleetoday.ie/former-meath-player-feels-mayo-and-dublin-are-on-different-level-to-kerry/ FORMER Meath player, Anthony Moyles, has come out with some interesting comments about the quality of the Kerry attack and how the side stacks up compared with the other two remaining teams in the championship. Moyles feels Kerry are not at the same level as Dublin and Mayo, despite being 70 minutes away from back to back All-Irelands. Speaking on Newstalk’s ‘Off The Ball’ last night the former Royal had this to say. “I think Dublin and Mayo will be the happiest from watching yesterday because I think they are both superior to Kerry. People will say if Mayo win that they won’t want to play Kerry, but I really do think Mayo are at a different level and I think Dublin are at a different level.” “I still think Kerry are lacking something up front, I think they have too many question marks over their players,” said Moyles. At this point, ‘Off the Ball’ regular, Colm Parkinson was forced to interject. “What? You think Kerry are lacking up front!” he said astonished. “I think they are,” said Moyles. “I think Gooch is not firing, O’Donoghue is coming out having to do a lot of donkey work, I think Geaney has to start. I just think they don’t have an Aidan O’Shea, a Cillian O’Connor and the lads that Dublin have,” he said. This drew laughter from Parkinson, followed by a more reasoned response from the former Laois star. “James O’Dononghue is the best corner forward in the country and he’ll prove it in the final. I don’t think Kerry have problems up front at all, I think they have an embarrassment of riches,” said ‘Woolly’. Mayoman, Billy Joe Padden, reluctantly entered the debate when he was asked does he agree with Anythony Moyles? w “Funnily enough I think along those lines, at the start of the season I would have put Dublin out there as the class team and I still think that,” said Billy Joe. Anthony Moyles works as stockbroker so presumably he was still shell-shocked by the activities on the international markets on Monday. Either way, these kind of comments are manna from heaven for Kerry in the build up to an All-Ireland. Yerra shur, what’s the point of us travelling up at all! Yer man from Meath said we haven’t a hope! I think Kerry are considerably stronger than last year because: - Gooch is back - Killian is back - Jon Lyne has nailed a place - Enright has improved - Paul Geaney has improved - Marc has improved - Kealy has improved - O'Brien fit and two big performances delivered - hampered with injury last year - Maher has been more consistent and solid than last year - Darran is fit properly for first time in 3-4 years - Barry John has improved considerably and is making consistent impact - Donnacha and Johnny are firing - James hasn't even got near top gear yet, and he's fully fit. - David Moran as good as last year - Star going only ok - could do with another level from him - Tommy Walsh and Paul Galvin are available as options We have options all over the pitch that we did not last year Mayo have moved Aidan O'Shea to full forward where he has been a big success. Cillian's brother has come onto the panel and Stephen Coen and the young lad who had the bad fall the first day in the league. All others have been there in recent years. Parsons has become a more regular started. Higgins/Boyle/Keegan/McLoughlin all solid as ever.Am I missing anyone? Dublin have lost a key "out" man in O'Gara - Flynn is not where he was last year - McAuley is not up to his usual form - McCaffrey is hitting form again - Johnny Cooper has improved a lot - Rory O'Carroll - remains same - Brian Fenton looks a good recruit - Bernard is in great form - Connolly - rock solid - Alan B is behind where he was last year - Kilkenny is back - looking good - Paddy Andrews - decent with chances he's getting - McMenamin - holding form I've left some out that don't jump out. Jump in if there are key man/men missing Dublin have shown improved form in a number of players but a couple of key guys are not where they were last year. Mayo have produced some very convincing performances, I haven't analyzed their performances in great detail, so if guys are missing credit please holler. The match on Sunday will likely tell us a fair bit more I think the biggest improvement in form and strengthening of squad is with Kerry. We have had the perfect run to the final, very few injuries, savage competition for places, been through a number of sticky situations and we've a wise owl steering the boat. Not sure what evidence exists to show we're clearly on 3rd ranking behind Mayo and Dublin. Hames is going to explode on Sep 20
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Post by norman on Aug 27, 2015 23:54:57 GMT
I'm still not convinced with Kealy in goal, he is very suspect under the high ball which he proved against Kildare,I don't think he has learned from 2011 & 2013 neither.
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Post by G_S_J on Aug 28, 2015 8:58:25 GMT
I'm still not convinced with Kealy in goal, he is very suspect under the high ball which he proved against Kildare,I don't think he has learned from 2011 & 2013 neither. Simple question, would you bring in Kelly for the final so? I remember he done well under a high ball against Cork, but that probably wouldn't reserve a mention. Kealy, has made two vital saves in games that were still in the melting pot, that for me is enough to get off his back. He's not the best keeper in the world, but he is currently the best we have. He's not having a bad year, there was issues with kick-outs the last day, especially straight after the penalty, but teams are getting better with dealing with kick-outs, it's a tough job. You could see from the way Morgan and Kealy embraced at the end of the game the last day, despite being on opposite teams, there was a bond there because of the position they play, both probably offered each other support because of the tough job they face, both on and off the park.
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Aug 28, 2015 9:14:50 GMT
I'm still not convinced with Kealy in goal, he is very suspect under the high ball which he proved against Kildare,I don't think he has learned from 2011 & 2013 neither. This anti-Kealy bias we keep seeing is unbelievable. Kealy is odds on to get an All Star and has done very well this year.
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Post by Jigz84 on Aug 28, 2015 9:19:05 GMT
I'm still not convinced with Kealy in goal, he is very suspect under the high ball which he proved against Kildare,I don't think he has learned from 2011 & 2013 neither. It's fair to say that I haven't been a fan of Kealy's and I'm still uneasy about him but he has saved our backsides this Summer a few times. He should get the All-Star, win or lose.
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Post by Joxer on Aug 28, 2015 10:42:05 GMT
I'm still not convinced with Kealy in goal, he is very suspect under the high ball which he proved against Kildare,I don't think he has learned from 2011 & 2013 neither. It's fair to say that I haven't been a fan of Kealy's and I'm still uneasy about him but he has saved our backsides this Summer a few times. He should get the All-Star, win or lose. Not much I can add to that..sums up my feelings also Jigz84 on the subject of Brendan Kealy....I very much all the best to him in the final.
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Post by kerryexile on Aug 28, 2015 12:40:01 GMT
Went to the game last Sunday. I like to listen to the game on radio to pick up on thing I might miss. The co-commentator was Martin McHugh Snr. I always find him totally anti Kerry and he started that way again. The ear phones were back in my pocket after 60 seconds.
I was very dissatisfied at half time because I thought Kerry were slow with the ball which was costing us opportunities, were too cautious in attack and seemed to have a fear of Tyrone. I hoped Eamonn would deliver a few messages at half time.
It appears that he did. They played much better in the second half. I never had any doubt about the win.
When I saw it later on TV it didn’t appear that they were slow with the ball – when you can’t see the loose inside man on the screen you don’t appreciate the urgency needed.
Couldn’t believe the rubbish from Brolly at half time. Regarding one Tyrone opportunity he told the nation that “if that ball goes in the net, Kerry heads drop” (sic) and that if Tyrone got a goal they would win the game. They did and they didn’t.
It was great to see the second half unfold as if the gods had deliberately contrived to dismantle Brolly’s theory. Kerry lead, Tyrone got the goal and couple of points, game level, 10 minutes to go. Stage set. Kerry get 4 unanswered points. In language he would understand “I rest my case”.
Colm O’Rourke was excellent. He had to be careful because he had been pinpointed by Tyrone in the build up. He let Brolly waffle on and when things were reaching a conclusion and he made the point that Eamonn had now beaten Donegal and Tyrone and he repeatedly referred to Kerry pulling away at the end.
Brolly couldn’t reply. It was as if O’Rourke himself was pulling away at the end in their competition too.
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Post by peanuts on Aug 28, 2015 13:15:08 GMT
Kealy dealt very well with a high ball in on Sunday as well (punched it well clear) which has been his weakness so that was good to see.
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Post by keane on Aug 28, 2015 13:20:13 GMT
It's not Kealy's fault if members of the audience get nervous when a high ball goes in. He's dealt with them all fine this year.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Aug 28, 2015 13:26:13 GMT
Tomás in todays Indo, a few points that were missed in the Brolly cloud
A word on Kerry. It's a fantastic achievement to have minor and senior teams back in All-Ireland finals for the second successive year.
They had their homework done on Tyrone. Peter Crowley on Seán Cavanagh, Jonathan Lyne on Peter Harte, David Moran on Mattie Donnelly were perfect match-ups. I felt Kerry probably had the edge on these three battles and that was the cornerstone.
Tyrone posed plenty of questions but every time they threw something at Kerry, Kerry had a response. That was impressive. The impact Paul Geaney had struck me for his ability to comfortably win his own ball over his head and score.
It's something you expect from the likes of Aidan O'Shea, Michael Murphy and Donaghy but not from corner-forwards in the modern game. The point he scored off his left foot? You don't see that often any more from a player in his position. He'll pose plenty of headaches for the management over the next three weeks but it's not the end of Kieran Donaghy, not by a long shot.
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Post by augustafield on Aug 28, 2015 13:35:15 GMT
Sure Kealy saved us with that save last Sunday but remember Kelly managed to change direction also and save a certain goal in the dying seconds against Donegal last year. Both good keepers - Kealy has the better and more astute kick out and Kelly can take poor options with his kick outs - like last year in drawn game against Mayo - but is a better option under the high ball. Neither will let us down.
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Post by fitz on Aug 28, 2015 15:00:38 GMT
It's fair to say that I haven't been a fan of Kealy's and I'm still uneasy about him but he has saved our backsides this Summer a few times. He should get the All-Star, win or lose. Not much I can add to that..sums up my feelings also Jigz84 on the subject of Brendan Kealy....I very much all the best to him in the final. I've said this a lot in various posts in the past, it's a different story with ball on tee looking out upon the grass than spotting the clear and easy option above in the stand with tae under the seat. He's a fantastic shot stopper, that was save of the season last week, wet ball, going wrong way(him). The strength of the hand he pawed it with. We're not privy to the instructions he may/may not be burdened with re:kicking patterns and sequences. Sometimes it does seem when indecision arises that the short ball is still clearly on. Does the corner back DEMAND it then? It's an unenviable position that's for sure. I used to particularly focus that he was weak in the air - I don't think that any more. He has areas for improvement - all players do. There's no way he can/will be changed.
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Post by Attacking Wing Back on Aug 28, 2015 15:22:56 GMT
Went to the game last Sunday. I like to listen to the game on radio to pick up on thing I might miss. The co-commentator was Martin McHugh Snr. I always find him totally anti Kerry and he started that way again. The ear phones were back in my pocket after 60 seconds. I was very dissatisfied at half time because I thought Kerry were slow with the ball which was costing us opportunities, were too cautious in attack and seemed to have a fear of Tyrone. I hoped Eamonn would deliver a few messages at half time. It appears that he did. They played much better in the second half. I never had any doubt about the win. When I saw it later on TV it didn’t appear that they were slow with the ball – when you can’t see the loose inside man on the screen you don’t appreciate the urgency needed. Couldn’t believe the rubbish from Brolly at half time. Regarding one Tyrone opportunity he told the nation that “if that ball goes in the net, Kerry heads drop” (sic) and that if Tyrone got a goal they would win the game. They did and they didn’t. It was great to see the second half unfold as if the gods had deliberately contrived to dismantle Brolly’s theory. Kerry lead, Tyrone got the goal and couple of points, game level, 10 minutes to go. Stage set. Kerry get 4 unanswered points. In language he would understand “I rest my case”. Colm O’Rourke was excellent. He had to be careful because he had been pinpointed by Tyrone in the build up. He let Brolly waffle on and when things were reaching a conclusion and he made the point that Eamonn had now beaten Donegal and Tyrone and he repeatedly referred to Kerry pulling away at the end. Brolly couldn’t reply. It was as if O’Rourke himself was pulling away at the end in their competition too. I like Martin McHugh, think hes one of the more sensible pundits. Head the second half of the match on the radio and thought he called the game v well to be honest. Even questioned the awarding of the penalty. His after match analysis boiled down to tyrone can moan all the lik, they missed 4 kickable frees near the end that could ahve wont or drawn them the game not to mind the goals they left after them
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Post by augustafield on Aug 28, 2015 18:56:35 GMT
The 4 so called " kickable " frees that Tyrone missed were far from ' kickable ' in my opinion. Wet heavy ball well outside the 45 metre line late stage in the match adding to the pressure ? Now if they were 30 - 40 metres out ' kickable ' maybe but not from where they were.
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