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Post by fenit67 on Sept 14, 2019 20:00:29 GMT
The path is slowly being cleared for Dublin to have semi-professionalism as the norm. Where that leaves the rest of the country is anyone's guess but what is certain is that the game of football will continue to suffer as a result.
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Post by colinsworth1 on Sept 14, 2019 20:01:58 GMT
Shattered , let me say that again SHATTERED!! But no complaints we didn’t take enough of the shots on offer to win that game no way. Kerry are supposed to be masters at taking scoring chances.? We Changed our game plan in first half from last day why ? Did we over think it ? The Nadir for me was with plenty time on the clock Paul Geaney had a tap over point to get us closer but for some reason was sure we needed a goal and ended up getting turned over . I had to leave the game at that play to gather myself . Credit where it’s due to Kerry players and Mgmt where it wasn’t our best day they put in phenomenal effort throughout the year and we will be forever grateful for that . The Dubs deserved it absolutely I can only tip my hat to them and what a class act Jim Gavin is . Were going to have to be more clinical but we will have much better days ahead . .
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Post by oldschool on Sept 14, 2019 20:08:48 GMT
Anyone else notice Cian O’Sullivan pick up from the ground in the penalty area? Was just after that big high ball in, and Clifford being bundled over. Yes. I thought I might have misjudged it as I said in earlier post but maybe I’m right. How many more agree.
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Post by trevor73 on Sept 14, 2019 20:16:51 GMT
We are fighting a financial juggernaut now And my last word for any Dublin fans in denial There are none so blind as those who will not see
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Post by crokes86 on Sept 14, 2019 20:43:10 GMT
Kerry never looked like winning. We were always chasing it. Even when we went in level I felt we needed goals. We just couldn't stop them. Every time we got a score they got one or two. We gave Mannion O'Callaghan and Kilkenny far too much room and they got the scores. We paid for it.
It won't be easy to get back next year. Mayo Tyrone Donegal Cork will be all there next year and maybe Galway.
I think starting Diarmuid O'Connor was a mistake. He's only 20 and It put a lot of pressure on him. He didn't really have an impact.
I think we need to add a couple of more backs and a Midfielder at least for next year. Hopefully we give players a run in the League and we find that.
Dublin we will be really hard to stop again though.
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Post by parishexile on Sept 14, 2019 20:44:08 GMT
Hats off and congrats to Dublin they were super efficient. Thought we had it at halftime but not to be. Goal was a killer. We missed too much in the second half and made poor decisions close to goal, however you live and learn. Thanks to all the Kerry players and management for a great year.
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Post by trevor73 on Sept 14, 2019 20:46:05 GMT
Your youthful exuberance lit up our year. Your lack of fear and character were a joy to watch. Your natural skills carried on our tradition of playing the game the Kerry way. Your pride in the colours was evident to all. You made us Believe. But most of all PROUD #CIARRAIABU
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Post by fenit67 on Sept 14, 2019 20:48:42 GMT
The sense of disappointment will pass. Our lads have done really well but I look forward to the day when our footballers will trample all over Dublin repeatedly.
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Sept 14, 2019 20:54:41 GMT
The sense of disappointment will pass. Our lads have done really well but I look forward to the day when our footballers will trample all over Dublin repeatedly. That's more like it 👍
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Post by johnnyjohnjohns on Sept 14, 2019 20:59:05 GMT
If you told me at the start of the year that we'd be disappointed with losing an AI final Replay to Dublin I would have laughed but that's where we are.
Management did well today but I think a few on the pitch made poor choices when the opportunity presented itself, lessons learned I hope!
Dublin were methodical but they're not invincible, 2020 should be a 50/50 if Kerry can take a step up and everything points to then being able to. The sacrifices of the players and management deserve huge respect and I'm hopeful that we're well set up for next year if we can build on this season.
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Sept 14, 2019 21:16:06 GMT
It would have been outrageous if Kerry won.
It is indeed the hope that kills you.
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Post by 1979 on Sept 14, 2019 21:18:34 GMT
Hard luck to this young and brave Kerry team.
I thought they showed massive courage in the 1st half, and had me believing that something special may be on the cards.
Unfortunately some poor errors and bad shot selection cost us dearly in the end.
And congrats to this Dublin team. They have been a great squad over the last number of years and deserved their win today.
Some crumbs of comfort can be taken from this year; a lot of young players would have garnered buckets of experience from the last 2 weeks, you can’t buy that. Also, I think we may well see a significant number of departures from this Dublin squad (perhaps up to 8), at least partially down to the way we met the challenge over the last couple of weeks.
The future’s right, the future’s Green & Gold.
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Post by sullyschoice on Sept 14, 2019 21:25:06 GMT
I had the pleasure of sitting in front of the biggest arsehole I have ever come across at a game. It was like a scene from Adam and Paul at times. He was obnoxious. He tried to shake hands with a couple of Americans who he thought were Kerry people. The lady told him what she thought of him.
Was there some sort if row on the hill afterwards. I heard reports of bottles thrown etc
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Post by onlykerry on Sept 14, 2019 21:27:14 GMT
With another winter of strength and conditioning we will be a different proposition next year - did not expect to get to where we got to this campaign but the loss is hurting all the same. The next decade will be ours ......
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Post by onlykerry on Sept 14, 2019 21:29:45 GMT
Back to tribal warfare next weekend and hopefully a few more hands will go up from our young warriors - we have really only seen the first couple of minor winning teams step up and there are more to come....
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Post by ciarrai4sam on Sept 14, 2019 21:32:13 GMT
Yep there was, guards marching out 2-3 kerry fans, couldn't make out how it all occurred. But it was kerry fans being dragged out down the hill. I had the pleasure of sitting in front of the biggest arsehole I have ever come across at a game. It was like a scene from Adam and Paul at times. He was obnoxious. He tried to shake hands with a couple of Americans who he thought were Kerry people. The lady told him what she thought of him. Was there some sort if row on the hill afterwards. I heard reports of bottles thrown etc
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Post by onlykerry on Sept 14, 2019 21:35:04 GMT
I had the pleasure of sitting in front of the biggest arsehole I have ever come across at a game. It was like a scene from Adam and Paul at times. He was obnoxious. He tried to shake hands with a couple of Americans who he thought were Kerry people. The lady told him what she thought of him. Was there some sort if row on the hill afterwards. I heard reports of bottles thrown etc there looked to be a few Kerry lads upset with the loss - sadly they reacted and were at fault by throwing objects which is totally unacceptable.
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Post by Mickmack on Sept 14, 2019 21:35:11 GMT
Dublin were untested till today and they will be a different prospect the next day but so will Kerry as they will have this experence under their belt. Sadly for Kerry, this proved to be the case. Dublin were simply brilliantly efficient today for the most of the game. No wide in the first half. If Kerry were going for an aerial ass ault at the start then TW should have started. Kerry left too many scores behind them and can have no complaints. The ref was unbiased and did well overall. A goal and a point at the start of each half was identical to 2008 via Tyrone. Kerry have won many all irelands playing not as well as Kerry played tonight. That says a lot i think. I wrote earlier in this thread that Kerrys next all ireland will be the hardest won. I believe that. The GAA have created a fine problem for themselves now and its not Kerrys problem. I wish to single our yourholiness for a word of congratulations. He is a true GAA man who cares about the long term future of the GAA.
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Post by kerryfanatic on Sept 14, 2019 21:38:04 GMT
So proud of this kerry team but congrats to the dubs on their win today.. Kerry will only grow from the experience of two finals played in a row and drawing the first one where I had the luck of being there for that big day, couldn't get a ticket for today.. They will surely be back next year. Better more experienced and stronger and hungry to win.. Ciarraí abú.. Onwards and upwards and thank u so much for a wonderful summer of beautiful football.. Roll on 2020💚💛
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Post by pintpleasejohn on Sept 14, 2019 21:42:21 GMT
I had the pleasure of sitting in front of the biggest arsehole I have ever come across at a game. It was like a scene from Adam and Paul at times. He was obnoxious. He tried to shake hands with a couple of Americans who he thought were Kerry people. The lady told him what she thought of him. Was there some sort if row on the hill afterwards. I heard reports of bottles thrown etc there looked to be a few Kerry lads upset with the loss - sadly they reacted and were at fault by throwing objects which is totally unacceptable. Yeah saw the whole lot in fairness a group of young Kerry lads were the instigators and it was a pity really and left a sour taste leaving (as if it wasn’t bad enough!)
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Sept 14, 2019 21:43:40 GMT
Dublin were untested till today and they will be a different prospect the next day but so will Kerry as they will have this experence under their belt. Sadly for Kerry, this proved to be the case. Dublin were simply brilliantly efficient today for the most of the game. No wide in the first half. If Kerry were going for an aerial ass ault at the start then TW should have started. Kerry left too many scores behind them and can have no complaints. The ref was unbiased and did well overall. A goal and a point at the start of each half was identical to 2008 via Tyrone. Kerry have won many all irelands playing not as well as Kerry played tonight. That says a lot i think. I wrote earlier in this thread that Kerrys next all ireland will be the hardest won. I believe that. The GAA have created a fine problem for themselves now and its not Kerrys problem. I wish to single our yourholiness for a word of congratulations. He is a true GAA man who cares about the long term future of the GAA. From your POV this is a good post.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2019 21:48:13 GMT
I had the pleasure of sitting in front of the biggest arsehole I have ever come across at a game. It was like a scene from Adam and Paul at times. He was obnoxious. He tried to shake hands with a couple of Americans who he thought were Kerry people. The lady told him what she thought of him. Was there some sort if row on the hill afterwards. I heard reports of bottles thrown etc Yes completely Kerry supporters faults - happened right in front of me - embarassing and not acceptable by them with young children in the vicinity. If it was dublin supporters that did it there would be uproar in this forum.
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Post by Mickmack on Sept 14, 2019 21:51:26 GMT
Sadly for Kerry, this proved to be the case. Dublin were simply brilliantly efficient today for the most of the game. No wide in the first half. If Kerry were going for an aerial ass ault at the start then TW should have started. Kerry left too many scores behind them and can have no complaints. The ref was unbiased and did well overall. A goal and a point at the start of each half was identical to 2008 via Tyrone. Kerry have won many all irelands playing not as well as Kerry played tonight. That says a lot i think. I wrote earlier in this thread that Kerrys next all ireland will be the hardest won. I believe that. The GAA have created a fine problem for themselves now and its not Kerrys problem. I wish to single our yourholiness for a word of congratulations. He is a true GAA man who cares about the long term future of the GAA. From your POV this is a good post. Do you ever sit back for a minute and think how ridiculous you are at times. Do you have even a shred of self awareness. Seriously.
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Post by Mickmack on Sept 14, 2019 21:52:00 GMT
I had the pleasure of sitting in front of the biggest arsehole I have ever come across at a game. It was like a scene from Adam and Paul at times. He was obnoxious. He tried to shake hands with a couple of Americans who he thought were Kerry people. The lady told him what she thought of him. Was there some sort if row on the hill afterwards. I heard reports of bottles thrown etc Yes completely Kerry supporters faults - happened right in front of me - embarassing and not acceptable by them with young children in the vicinity. If it was dublin supporters that did it there would be uproar in this forum. totally agree.
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Post by sullyschoice on Sept 14, 2019 21:52:00 GMT
To quote the Simpsons " some animals are just jerks"
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2019 21:53:26 GMT
Some initial thoughts from the final
Moran not as effective today - would retain him but as an impact sub next year - his legs are gone for top level
Wouldnt have started Diarmaid - too big an ask for him for today - bad call by the management on that one
Killian introduced far too late - should have been on after 45 minutes - he panicked the Dublin defence - again management questionable
Geaney excellent kept showing - a real leader today
We have finally cured our goalkeeping problem
Need to develop one or two more man marking defenders - in the Murchan or Fitzsimons mode
All in all a promising year and plenty to look forward to for 2020
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Sept 14, 2019 22:05:42 GMT
Some initial thoughts from the final Moran not as effective today - would retain him but as an impact sub next year - his legs are gone for top level Wouldnt have started Diarmaid - too big an ask for him for today - bad call by the management on that one Killian introduced far too late - should have been on after 45 minutes - he panicked the Dublin defence - again management questionable Geaney excellent kept showing - a real leader today We have finally cured our goalkeeping problem Need to develop one or two more man marking defenders - in the Murchan or Fitzsimons mode All in all a promising year and plenty to look forward to for 2020 Agree 100% on both O Connor & Geaney. I thought Paul was excellent today
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Post by barrystea29 on Sept 14, 2019 22:07:12 GMT
Kingdom fan from England here. Followed Kerry after listening on radio in 70s and 80s with my mom Mairead Barry from aTralee.I been to Croke Park few times last day was to witness Cluxton kick last minute Dublin glory. I had heard about Gooch but was very disappointed he was anonymous that day. How much did Jerry need somebody like him today. Kerry were braver last day, if you have no killer instinct which they had in years gone by, you must be clinical in kicking, under pressure no show today. Why don’t Clifford and Co attack the goal like they mean business, no shots on goal like last day. Is the defending so good it’s impossible? I think the players too nice talents but seemed nice. O Brien dangerous but should be going for jugular time and again. Fortune. Favours the brave, the players in the past seemed more courageous, I know they young but Dublin’s goal scorer was Brave and rewarded. Why are Akerry so talented but not fiercely brave ? Theyyoung I know but their uninhibited running like Lillian caused havoc, this time too cautious trying to walk it in.
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Sept 14, 2019 22:12:52 GMT
From your POV this is a good post. Do you ever sit back for a minute and think how ridiculous you are at times. Do you have even a shred of self awareness. Seriously. I'm giving you a compliment.
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Post by Fado on Sept 14, 2019 22:13:01 GMT
Kerry forwards weren't allowed nowhere near the same time and space as the Dublin forwards were.
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