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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2018 23:06:27 GMT
Completed the survey, not sure what the point of it is.
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Post by Jigz84 on Aug 21, 2018 8:10:45 GMT
Probably an attempt to draw people away from the Season Ticket.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Aug 21, 2018 12:17:48 GMT
John Mitchell’s won five in a row , 1959-1963. I think they may have won another later in the sixties , Nothing since, remarkable. They were unquestionably the best club side I have seen in Kerry. A huge regret of mine is that there was no formal All -Ireland club competition back then. There wetr informal matches played by the likes of themselves , St. Vincent’s in Dublin, Dunmore McHales and Tuam Stars in Galway. As a young North Kerry man I hated them for their invincibility, and invincible they were. At that time North Kerry fielded one team in the championship and had stars like Jerh. D. O’Connor, Dan McAulliffe, Garry McMahon, Bernie O’Callaghan, South Kerry had Mick O’Connell, Mick O’Dwyer , Jerome O’Shea. West Kerry had Tom Long, Sean and Seamus Murphy. Mid Kerry had Noel and Jimmy Lucey, Pat Aherne, Pat Griffin. All those teams had terrific matches with the Mitchell’s . All to no avail. Invariably I came home broken-hearted. Anybody but the Mitchell’s. But it was always the Mitchell’s. Simlply invincible. John Joe Sheehy was a Kerry legend back in the twenties/thirties. Four of his sons were on that all conquering team- Paudie, Niall, Brian and Sean og. All top of the range.They had the O’Shea brothers, John Thorny and Derry. Flying forwards who had the unhappy distinction of being sent off in the 1965 All-Ireland final. They had Dom O’Donnell, Seamus Roche, Harry Burke, Teddy O’Dowd, Alan Conway etc. I can remember the names as if it was last week I saw them in action. . At that time we thought we would never see the end of them. Everybody longed to see them beaten such was their stranglehold in the county. But everybody also recognized they were nonpareil. After all these years I am now prepared to forgive them for all the pain they inflicted on the rest of the county because in the heel of the hunt I was lucky enough to see them play. Ah Vet that's deadly man, tell me, was it 2 or 3 of the O'Sheas that were sent off that day? Was it Thorny who was (allegedly!) innocently pointing to something when the ref turned and got an 'accidental' eye poke? From our shop at Lisselton we had great times with Thorny who was the HB ice cream man, well Lucan Dairies actually though that business was more a distraction to the real business and locals would time their trip to the shop to coincide with Thorny's rounds, and we had the same in later days when Mickey Sheehy was also a commercial traveller. Another regular Tralee visitor to the sticks and who I also have fond memories of was Paddy Prendergast, one of the two remaining of the last Mayo team to win Sam.
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Post by veteran on Aug 21, 2018 15:33:08 GMT
John Mitchell’s won five in a row , 1959-1963. I think they may have won another later in the sixties , Nothing since, remarkable. They were unquestionably the best club side I have seen in Kerry. A huge regret of mine is that there was no formal All -Ireland club competition back then. There wetr informal matches played by the likes of themselves , St. Vincent’s in Dublin, Dunmore McHales and Tuam Stars in Galway. As a young North Kerry man I hated them for their invincibility, and invincible they were. At that time North Kerry fielded one team in the championship and had stars like Jerh. D. O’Connor, Dan McAulliffe, Garry McMahon, Bernie O’Callaghan, South Kerry had Mick O’Connell, Mick O’Dwyer , Jerome O’Shea. West Kerry had Tom Long, Sean and Seamus Murphy. Mid Kerry had Noel and Jimmy Lucey, Pat Aherne, Pat Griffin. All those teams had terrific matches with the Mitchell’s . All to no avail. Invariably I came home broken-hearted. Anybody but the Mitchell’s. But it was always the Mitchell’s. Simlply invincible. John Joe Sheehy was a Kerry legend back in the twenties/thirties. Four of his sons were on that all conquering team- Paudie, Niall, Brian and Sean og. All top of the range.They had the O’Shea brothers, John Thorny and Derry. Flying forwards who had the unhappy distinction of being sent off in the 1965 All-Ireland final. They had Dom O’Donnell, Seamus Roche, Harry Burke, Teddy O’Dowd, Alan Conway etc. I can remember the names as if it was last week I saw them in action. . At that time we thought we would never see the end of them. Everybody longed to see them beaten such was their stranglehold in the county. But everybody also recognized they were nonpareil. After all these years I am now prepared to forgive them for all the pain they inflicted on the rest of the county because in the heel of the hunt I was lucky enough to see them play. Ah Vet that's deadly man, tell me, was it 2 or 3 of the O'Sheas that were sent off that day? Was it Thorny who was (allegedly!) innocently pointing to something when the ref turned and got an 'accidental' eye poke? From our shop at Lisselton we had great times with Thorny who was the HB ice cream man, well Lucan Dairies actually though that business was more a distraction to the real business and locals would time their trip to the shop to coincide with Thorny's rounds, and we had the same in later days when Mickey Sheehy was also a commercial traveller. Another regular Tralee visitor to the sticks and who I also have fond memories of was Paddy Prendergast, one of the two remaining of the last Mayo team to win Sam. Two is the answer , John was known as “ Thorny”. Derry went on a solo run, very popular in those days, and was hauled down from behind by his marker, John Donnellan, who practically pulled the togs off him. Would be a black card nowadays. In any case, Derry got up in a fury and chased after John and threw a few punches. Both were sent off. In the final the year before , 1965, John’s father , a sitting T.D. dropped dead in the stand during the match, a mere few seats from where I was sitting myself in the Hogan Stand. John won the ensuing by-election and accordingly was a sitting T.D. when he was sent off. A good pub quiz question. Noel Tierney was the Galway full back and was coming out with the ball. Thorny, about half his size, went in fairly high on him. Noel tumbled like a sack of spuds. Thorny was sent off - a crazy decision. Needless to say Noel was up as good as ever as poor old Thorny ambled off. So, Kerry suffered successive defeats in finals to Galway in 1964 and 1965. They also beat us in the 1963 semifinal. Sad days. Galway made it three in a row in 1966. Great team. It wouldn’t be the last time two brothers with a similar surname were sent off in the same championship game!
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Post by Mickmack on Aug 21, 2018 15:57:30 GMT
Veteran...two brothers with a similar surname sent off in the same championship game...
stratching my head now....
were two of Darragh, Tomas and Marc ever sent off in the same game?
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Post by glengael on Aug 21, 2018 16:20:02 GMT
Veteran...two brothers with a similar surname sent off in the same championship game... stratching my head now.... were two of Darragh, Tomas and Marc ever sent off in the same game? If I recall correctly yes, 2008 Munster Final in PUC. Darragh on a 2nd yellow for a contretemps with P O'Neill. Marc a red for a shoulder on Sean O'Brien. Later correctly rescinded.
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Post by mandad on Aug 21, 2018 18:23:42 GMT
One other noteworthy aspect of that game – Mick Loftus of Mayo was the referee. At the time it was considered that he made a mess of it, needlessly sending off the first pair. Even back then there were controversial appointments and goings-on.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Aug 23, 2018 15:36:33 GMT
Ah Vet that's deadly man, tell me, was it 2 or 3 of the O'Sheas that were sent off that day? Was it Thorny who was (allegedly!) innocently pointing to something when the ref turned and got an 'accidental' eye poke? From our shop at Lisselton we had great times with Thorny who was the HB ice cream man, well Lucan Dairies actually though that business was more a distraction to the real business and locals would time their trip to the shop to coincide with Thorny's rounds, and we had the same in later days when Mickey Sheehy was also a commercial traveller. Another regular Tralee visitor to the sticks and who I also have fond memories of was Paddy Prendergast, one of the two remaining of the last Mayo team to win Sam. Two is the answer , John was known as “ Thorny”. Derry went on a solo run, very popular in those days, and was hauled down from behind by his marker, John Donnellan, who practically pulled the togs off him. Would be a black card nowadays. In any case, Derry got up in a fury and chased after John and threw a few punches. Both were sent off. In the final the year before , 1965, John’s father , a sitting T.D. dropped dead in the stand during the match, a mere few seats from where I was sitting myself in the Hogan Stand. John won the ensuing by-election and accordingly was a sitting T.D. when he was sent off. A good pub quiz question. Noel Tierney was the Galway full back and was coming out with the ball. Thorny, about half his size, went in fairly high on him. Noel tumbled like a sack of spuds. Thorny was sent off - a crazy decision. Needless to say Noel was up as good as ever as poor old Thorny ambled off. So, Kerry suffered successive defeats in finals to Galway in 1964 and 1965. They also beat us in the 1963 semifinal. Sad days. Galway made it three in a row in 1966. Great team. It wouldn’t be the last time two brothers with a similar surname were sent off in the same championship game! Ah you are getting better by the minute, as a garsoon I only knew him as Thorny and in my innocence I didn't twig that it was a nick name, that he was the Ice Cream man might have had something to do with it. Your account of the dismissals is brill, as is the repeat of history, O'6s getting red in 2s x 2! Thorny was a great character and it was at the same HB fridge that Mickey Sheehy got his orders, and the same HB fridge where Paddy Cullen stood as one Eileen Hegarty gave him low ball about it - I penned this in 'Efficiency, on and off the pitch', more of which later.
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Post by Attacking Wing Back on Aug 23, 2018 21:06:27 GMT
Two is the answer , John was known as “ Thorny”. Derry went on a solo run, very popular in those days, and was hauled down from behind by his marker, John Donnellan, who practically pulled the togs off him. Would be a black card nowadays. In any case, Derry got up in a fury and chased after John and threw a few punches. Both were sent off. In the final the year before , 1965, John’s father , a sitting T.D. dropped dead in the stand during the match, a mere few seats from where I was sitting myself in the Hogan Stand. John won the ensuing by-election and accordingly was a sitting T.D. when he was sent off. A good pub quiz question. Noel Tierney was the Galway full back and was coming out with the ball. Thorny, about half his size, went in fairly high on him. Noel tumbled like a sack of spuds. Thorny was sent off - a crazy decision. Needless to say Noel was up as good as ever as poor old Thorny ambled off. So, Kerry suffered successive defeats in finals to Galway in 1964 and 1965. They also beat us in the 1963 semifinal. Sad days. Galway made it three in a row in 1966. Great team. It wouldn’t be the last time two brothers with a similar surname were sent off in the same championship game! Ah you are getting better by the minute, as a garsoon I only knew him as Thorny and in my innocence I didn't twig that it was a nick name, that he was the Ice Cream man might have had something to do with it. Your account of the dismissals is brill, as is the repeat of history, O'6s getting red in 2s x 2! Thorny was a great character and it was at the same HB fridge that Mickey Sheehy got his orders, and the same HB fridge where Paddy Cullen stood as one Eileen Hegarty gave him low ball about it - I penned this in 'Efficiency, on and off the pitch', more of which later. A for God's sake Bally. You don't have to mention that you are a poet in every post We might ask Control to set up a poetry corner for you?
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Aug 24, 2018 9:20:21 GMT
Ah you are getting better by the minute, as a garsoon I only knew him as Thorny and in my innocence I didn't twig that it was a nick name, that he was the Ice Cream man might have had something to do with it. Your account of the dismissals is brill, as is the repeat of history, O'6s getting red in 2s x 2! Thorny was a great character and it was at the same HB fridge that Mickey Sheehy got his orders, and the same HB fridge where Paddy Cullen stood as one Eileen Hegarty gave him low ball about it - I penned this in 'Efficiency, on and off the pitch', more of which later. A for God's sake Bally. You don't have to mention that you are a poet in every post We might ask Control to set up a poetry corner for you? Perfect spot under the 'Useful Info' button: kerrygaa.proboards.com/thread/2023/poems-ballads
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Post by Ballyfireside on Aug 24, 2018 20:29:35 GMT
Ah you are getting better by the minute, as a garsoon I only knew him as Thorny and in my innocence I didn't twig that it was a nick name, that he was the Ice Cream man might have had something to do with it. Your account of the dismissals is brill, as is the repeat of history, O'6s getting red in 2s x 2! Thorny was a great character and it was at the same HB fridge that Mickey Sheehy got his orders, and the same HB fridge where Paddy Cullen stood as one Eileen Hegarty gave him low ball about it - I penned this in 'Efficiency, on and off the pitch', more of which later. A for God's sake Bally. You don't have to mention that you are a poet in every post We might ask Control to set up a poetry corner for you? With respect, I am entitled to communicate as I wish and while you are also, if I don't like something then I just move on rather than wasting time condemning what others like but I don't, if you think my postings are not to your liking then just ignore them. And for the record, that was not a poem I was referring to, and if tradition and stories of old are not to your liking then I wonder of your GAA pedigree and your Avatar is false. Vet was revealing some amazing lore of tradition and he is also entitled to do so, in fact we are blessed to have his fountain of knowledge available on here.
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Post by Attacking Wing Back on Aug 24, 2018 22:47:28 GMT
A for God's sake Bally. You don't have to mention that you are a poet in every post We might ask Control to set up a poetry corner for you? With respect, I am entitled to communicate as I wish and while you are also, if I don't like something then I just move on rather than wasting time condemning what others like but I don't, if you think my postings are not to your liking then just ignore them. And for the record, that was not a poem I was referring to, and if tradition and stories of old are not to your liking then I wonder of your GAA pedigree and your Avatar is false. Vet was revealing some amazing lore of tradition and he is also entitled to do so, in fact we are blessed to have his fountain of knowledge available on here. It was a comment in jest. Hence the smiley. Are you honestly trying to say that because I have no interest in your retelling of stories of old that I'm not a proper GAA man is it? I have no problem with veterans stories as they are always well written and insightful. Don't be trying to tie yourself into a forum stalwart like veteran as I would never criticise him. And I am appreciate of GAA history in general. Question my GAA pedigree? What is that meant to mean? Do I need to have 8 or o all Ireland medals to have a pedigree? Flemish that posts here does he not have the pedigree? It's not the stories or poems or anything I have a problem with its your attempts at self publicising. I was actually being earnest when I mentioned a poetry corner or thread. We used have something similar to here before I think with old songs etc. To be frank I don't care for your meandering style and I had read some of your stuff on your blog previously. Not a criticism of your work or anything just it's just different tastes etc. I don't have you on ignore as you do add something to the discussion as well.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Aug 25, 2018 0:34:48 GMT
With respect, I am entitled to communicate as I wish and while you are also, if I don't like something then I just move on rather than wasting time condemning what others like but I don't, if you think my postings are not to your liking then just ignore them. And for the record, that was not a poem I was referring to, and if tradition and stories of old are not to your liking then I wonder of your GAA pedigree and your Avatar is false. Vet was revealing some amazing lore of tradition and he is also entitled to do so, in fact we are blessed to have his fountain of knowledge available on here. It was a comment in jest. Hence the smiley. Are you honestly trying to say that because I have no interest in your retelling of stories of old that I'm not a proper GAA man is it? I have no problem with veterans stories as they are always well written and insightful. Don't be trying to tie yourself into a forum stalwart like veteran as I would never criticise him. And I am appreciate of GAA history in general. Question my GAA pedigree? What is that meant to mean? Do I need to have 8 or o all Ireland medals to have a pedigree? Flemish that posts here does he not have the pedigree? It's not the stories or poems or anything I have a problem with its your attempts at self publicising. I was actually being earnest when I mentioned a poetry corner or thread. We used have something similar to here before I think with old songs etc. To be frank I don't care for your meandering style and I had read some of your stuff on your blog previously. Not a criticism of your work or anything just it's just different tastes etc. I don't have you on ignore as you do add something to the discussion as well. I don't need publicity and I am not tying myself to Vet and the punchline of that nostalgic scene was original - now maybe I reacted and you are better than that but this wasn't your best comment. Ah let's leave it at that!
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Post by Sons of Pitches on Sept 3, 2018 17:06:49 GMT
David Moran at full forward?
Is it daft or would you be open to see it in operation in the league?
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Post by derry4sam on Sept 4, 2018 1:06:03 GMT
It’s daft.
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Post by Attacking Wing Back on Sept 4, 2018 7:31:07 GMT
David Moran at full forward? Is it daft or would you be open to see it in operation in the league? Daft. Doesn't have the skill set. Don't think be would win a ball out in front. Not great from a standing jump and wouldn't have the vision. Sometimes too slow to release the ball. Has a tendency to take on the 'hollywood' shot as well. If we want a big man full forward in would be more in favor of playing Clifford there or asking Donaghy for one more year
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Post by dc84 on Sept 4, 2018 7:51:34 GMT
The closer to goal clifford is the happier i will be he is a goal machine and will draw defenders from now on. He is more rounded than donaghy as well tbf. Id go with a 2 man inside line myself but moran at ff no way. Now tommy walsh, or shane ryan just throwing it out there im outside the county so dont get to see club games but by all accounts both ate playing well?
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Post by Jigz84 on Sept 4, 2018 9:26:33 GMT
The closer to goal clifford is the happier i will be he is a goal machine and will draw defenders from now on. He is more rounded than donaghy as well tbf. Id go with a 2 man inside line myself but moran at ff no way. Now tommy walsh, or shane ryan just throwing it out there im outside the county so dont get to see club games but by all accounts both ate playing well? Shane Ryan is definitely one to be looked at.
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Post by southward on Sept 4, 2018 10:50:35 GMT
The closer to goal clifford is the happier i will be he is a goal machine and will draw defenders from now on. He is more rounded than donaghy as well tbf. Id go with a 2 man inside line myself but moran at ff no way. Now tommy walsh, or shane ryan just throwing it out there im outside the county so dont get to see club games but by all accounts both ate playing well? Tommy Walsh - saw him playing at the weekend. No chance, miles off County at this stage. I'm afraid that ship has long sailed, and sunk (thanks Aussies).
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Post by ddtinexile on Sept 4, 2018 11:53:32 GMT
What about Brendan o Sullivan at full forward. Big strong and can field a high ball. Has all the physical attributes.
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Post by Attacking Wing Back on Sept 4, 2018 12:35:55 GMT
What about Brendan o Sullivan at full forward. Big strong and can field a high ball. Has all the physical attributes. In fairness from what I have seen of him with Kerry I would pick Moran there before him. Have seen him play with the Juniors as well. I think if Donaghy calls it a day we need to get away from this idea of the 'big man' at full forward. He was a once in a generation player in that position and a real game changer. Better off to play someone who is a full forward, maybe a different type of full forward but still a full forward. I would be in favour of the new manager whoever he is taking the opportunity to cull the squad. Unless they find a position for Mark Griffin other than the full back line i would drop him. Fionn Fitzgerald could go as well Donnacha Walsh Darran I would be borderline on the following players as I feel they haven't performed in a few years. Maybe the change of management is what they need Peter Crowley Killian Young BJK Mikey Geaney The only question is do we have better players to replace them with. If not there is not point dropping them
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Sept 4, 2018 16:27:53 GMT
The closer to goal clifford is the happier i will be he is a goal machine and will draw defenders from now on. He is more rounded than donaghy as well tbf. Id go with a 2 man inside line myself but moran at ff no way. Now tommy walsh, or shane ryan just throwing it out there im outside the county so dont get to see club games but by all accounts both ate playing well? Tommy Walsh - saw him playing at the weekend. No chance, miles off County at this stage. I'm afraid that ship has long sailed, and sunk (thanks Aussies). Anyone stand out as being able to make the step up at this match?
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Post by dc84 on Sept 4, 2018 16:29:43 GMT
What about Brendan o Sullivan at full forward. Big strong and can field a high ball. Has all the physical attributes. In fairness from what I have seen of him with Kerry I would pick Moran there before him. Have seen him play with the Juniors as well. I think if Donaghy calls it a day we need to get away from this idea of the 'big man' at full forward. He was a once in a generation player in that position and a real game changer. Better off to play someone who is a full forward, maybe a different type of full forward but still a full forward. I would be in favour of the new manager whoever he is taking the opportunity to cull the squad. Unless they find a position for Mark Griffin other than the full back line i would drop him. Fionn Fitzgerald could go as well Donnacha Walsh Darran I would be borderline on the following players as I feel they haven't performed in a few years. Maybe the change of management is what they need Peter Crowley Killian Young BJK Mikey Geaney The only question is do we have better players to replace them with. If not there is not point dropping them On the big man at full forward i wouldnt be wedded to the idea BUT clifford is the perfect ff in my opinion. If i was gavin, and he is at 13 i would put mcmahon or cooper on him and tell them them to break forward at every opportunity to wear him out and keep him as far from goal as possible. We should be able to play the game/ball in every which way running, short dink balls on front and high otherwise we become predicable. Heard tomas and sean cavanagh talking about 08 at the weekend and cavanagh was saying they were delighted we kept kicking it in high as they had the 2 mcmahons for that with a sweeper in front what they were terrified of was gooch and dec sull but we didnt use them enough. On the players getting dropped i agree with some but dont like to single out individuals.
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Post by Attacking Wing Back on Sept 4, 2018 17:34:54 GMT
In fairness from what I have seen of him with Kerry I would pick Moran there before him. Have seen him play with the Juniors as well. I think if Donaghy calls it a day we need to get away from this idea of the 'big man' at full forward. He was a once in a generation player in that position and a real game changer. Better off to play someone who is a full forward, maybe a different type of full forward but still a full forward. I would be in favour of the new manager whoever he is taking the opportunity to cull the squad. Unless they find a position for Mark Griffin other than the full back line i would drop him. Fionn Fitzgerald could go as well Donnacha Walsh Darran I would be borderline on the following players as I feel they haven't performed in a few years. Maybe the change of management is what they need Peter Crowley Killian Young BJK Mikey Geaney The only question is do we have better players to replace them with. If not there is not point dropping them On the big man at full forward i wouldnt be wedded to the idea BUT clifford is the perfect ff in my opinion. If i was gavin, and he is at 13 i would put mcmahon or cooper on him and tell them them to break forward at every opportunity to wear him out and keep him as far from goal as possible. We should be able to play the game/ball in every which way running, short dink balls on front and high otherwise we become predicable. Heard tomas and sean cavanagh talking about 08 at the weekend and cavanagh was saying they were delighted we kept kicking it in high as they had the 2 mcmahons for that with a sweeper in front what they were terrified of was gooch and dec sull but we didnt use them enough. On the players getting dropped i agree with some but dont like to single out individuals. Not being smart but, whats the difference from breaking forward wether from full or or corner back? If Clifford's man goes he has to ne followed regardless of number on his back
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Post by southward on Sept 4, 2018 17:50:35 GMT
Tommy Walsh - saw him playing at the weekend. No chance, miles off County at this stage. I'm afraid that ship has long sailed, and sunk (thanks Aussies). Anyone stand out as being able to make the step up at this match? A few decent performances, as mentioned in the Co Champ thread, but nothing that would really grab you in that respect.
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Post by southward on Sept 4, 2018 17:58:13 GMT
In fairness from what I have seen of him with Kerry I would pick Moran there before him. Have seen him play with the Juniors as well. I think if Donaghy calls it a day we need to get away from this idea of the 'big man' at full forward. He was a once in a generation player in that position and a real game changer. Better off to play someone who is a full forward, maybe a different type of full forward but still a full forward. I would be in favour of the new manager whoever he is taking the opportunity to cull the squad. Unless they find a position for Mark Griffin other than the full back line i would drop him. Fionn Fitzgerald could go as well Donnacha Walsh Darran I would be borderline on the following players as I feel they haven't performed in a few years. Maybe the change of management is what they need Peter Crowley Killian Young BJK Mikey Geaney The only question is do we have better players to replace them with. If not there is not point dropping them On the big man at full forward i wouldnt be wedded to the idea BUT clifford is the perfect ff in my opinion. If i was gavin, and he is at 13 i would put mcmahon or cooper on him and tell them them to break forward at every opportunity to wear him out and keep him as far from goal as possible.We should be able to play the game/ball in every which way running, short dink balls on front and high otherwise we become predicable. Heard tomas and sean cavanagh talking about 08 at the weekend and cavanagh was saying they were delighted we kept kicking it in high as they had the 2 mcmahons for that with a sweeper in front what they were terrified of was gooch and dec sull but we didnt use them enough. On the players getting dropped i agree with some but dont like to single out individuals. If I was the Kerry manager, I'd tell Clifford to stay put in that event, call the defender's bluff. If I'm the defender in question, I'll be thinking twice about leaving Clifford up there unmarked.
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Post by dc84 on Sept 4, 2018 19:52:24 GMT
On the big man at full forward i wouldnt be wedded to the idea BUT clifford is the perfect ff in my opinion. If i was gavin, and he is at 13 i would put mcmahon or cooper on him and tell them them to break forward at every opportunity to wear him out and keep him as far from goal as possible. We should be able to play the game/ball in every which way running, short dink balls on front and high otherwise we become predicable. Heard tomas and sean cavanagh talking about 08 at the weekend and cavanagh was saying they were delighted we kept kicking it in high as they had the 2 mcmahons for that with a sweeper in front what they were terrified of was gooch and dec sull but we didnt use them enough. On the players getting dropped i agree with some but dont like to single out individuals. Not being smart but, whats the difference from breaking forward wether from full or or corner back? If Clifford's man goes he has to ne followed regardless of number on his back If he is at ff then its a lot easier for one of the other cfs to cover that run whereas dublin would have to leave someone on him of he is straight in front of goal. Bit like the gooch situation in 15 clifford is different as his size means if he is close to goal they need to match him with someone who can compete in the air. The further he is from goal the less this becomes a factor eg on sunday when cavanaghs man pulled him down in the square he wouldnt have done that if he was 30 yards from goal in the corner mcmahon wouldve backed himself to keep with him and either slow him down or force a mistake
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2018 21:48:28 GMT
Surprised with all these posts on the full forward position. It is the least of our issues at the moment.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2018 21:51:51 GMT
What about Brendan o Sullivan at full forward. Big strong and can field a high ball. Has all the physical attributes. In fairness from what I have seen of him with Kerry I would pick Moran there before him. Have seen him play with the Juniors as well. I think if Donaghy calls it a day we need to get away from this idea of the 'big man' at full forward. He was a once in a generation player in that position and a real game changer. Better off to play someone who is a full forward, maybe a different type of full forward but still a full forward. I would be in favour of the new manager whoever he is taking the opportunity to cull the squad. Unless they find a position for Mark Griffin other than the full back line i would drop him. Fionn Fitzgerald could go as well Donnacha Walsh Darran I would be borderline on the following players as I feel they haven't performed in a few years. Maybe the change of management is what they need Peter Crowley Killian Young BJK Mikey Geaney The only question is do we have better players to replace them with. If not there is not point dropping them I would add Maher and Shane Enright to the list also. Both need to play a lot more football than they have been and earn their spot on the panel.
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Post by Sons of Pitches on Oct 3, 2018 9:16:35 GMT
Didn't see this one coming.
Statement from Anthony Maher
Since pulling on my first green and gold jersey back in 1999 for the primary game in Pairc Ui Chaoimh I’ve had the immense pleasure of representing my family, my parish and my county – now the time has come to call it a day.
I’d firstly like to thank all my former team mates. While I am retiring from Kerry football with a heavy heart, I’m retiring with incredible memories. We’ve had highs and lows together but the bond developed throughout has been immeasurable. I look forward to watching and supporting as the current group continue to develop & grow, and return to glory once again.
I’d also like to express my gratitude to all the management teams down throughout the years. Their commitment to the cause has always been second to none. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity given to me first by Pat O’Shea, further developed and nurtured by Jack & Eamonn and their backroom teams. A special thanks to the team of medics and physios who have looked after me, especially in recent years. Also, to the County Board who have always been and continue to be a fantastic support to the entire team.
To my club, Duagh – I thank all of the people who have invested in me and shown massive support to me throughout my entire footballing career. I hope I have done you all proud. The club is where it began for me and now I am really looking forward to the years ahead with Duagh.
My parents and my sisters have always been incredible when it came to my footballing commitments. They’ve always supported me, right back to that first training session my dad brought me to in Duagh as a young boy. I don’t think things looked too promising that day, but the encouragement began straight away and thankfully it paid off!
All my extended family & friends – thanks for the never ending support and loyalty through thick and thin.
To my wife Megan – the Limerick woman proudly sporting the green and gold since 2008! Thank you for your constant love, support, belief and loyalty. I look forward to beginning the next chapter with you.
And finally, the supporters. Thank you for always backing our team and I’m really looking forward to joining you in the stands in 2019.
Ciarrai abu!
Statement from Tim Murphy, County Board Chairman
Today sees the retirement of Anthony Maher - one of Kerry’s best Midfield exponents of the modern era.
Anthony began his inter county career as a Minor and quickly progressed through to the Senior Ranks.
In 2014 Anthony produced some memorable performances culminating in the All Ireland Final win over Donegal.
Over the past number of years in particular and despite a recurring injury Anthony provided great leadership for his team mates and helped to successfully integrate the many new players onto the panel.
On behalf of all Kerry supporters I wish Anthony and his wife Megan all the very best in the future.
Statement from Éamonn Fitzmaurice, Former Senior Football Manager
I would like to congratulate Anthony on his retirement from the Kerry senior football team. Anthony made his debut in 2008 after a breakout county championship with Feale Rangers in 2007. He has served Kerry with honesty, honour and humility and retires with many distinctions to his name.
During my time in charge Anthony was a hugely important member of our group, being our midfield anchor for much of that time. His involvement in the recent past has been limited by debilitating injuries that he stubbornly defied to keep playing at the highest level. He was a leader in the dressing room often acting as a conduit to management. He was a complete midfielder, strong in the air, athletic, skilful, two footed and extremely hard working. He was exceptionally dedicated to his craft and worked tirelessly on his game.
In 2014 we holidayed in South Africa as All Ireland champions. We spent part of the trip at Sun City and naturally availed of the golf on site. One day as a group of us wound down our round I noticed Anthony running around the boundary of the golf course on his own, typically pushing himself. He was getting ready for 2015 and backed up his 2014 season by again driving us to the final that year.
Anthony also managed to excel academically balancing his studies and work life expertly with football. Achieving a PhD while competing at an elite level places Anthony in an exclusive club.
Fear is ea é a thug gach a bhí aige i gcónaí agus geansaí Chiarraí á chaitheamh aige. Guím gach rath air agus ar Meghan.
Statement From Jack O'Connor, Former Senior Football Manager
Anthony Maher was top class as a footballer and as a leader in the dressing room. He was a great team player and commanded a lot of respect when he spoke.
He is a very intelligent man and he brought that with him on the football field. Anthony was very modest but a fierce competitor when it came down to a battle. It's a pity injury blighted the last couple of years of his career as he worked extremely hard to get himself right.
His leadership and example will be a big loss to Kerry.
I wish to congratulate Anthony on his career with Kerry and wish himself and Megan all the best for the future.
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