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Post by Whosinmidfield on Jan 29, 2022 21:48:44 GMT
Armagh look to be a serious side this year. For the last 2/3 years they’ve been excellent in attack but weak at the back conceding a lot of goals. Based on tonight they’ve really improved at the back, they were organised and aggressive. I think they’re in for a big year, it’s early in the year but I see them being right in the mix to win Ulster.
Rian O’Neill is a sensational footballer. Has it all, ball winning, exceptional vision and an unreal kicker. For me he’s one of the top 3 footballers in the country along with Clifford and Kilkenny.
Dublin looked just like they did through all of 2021 which is not a good thing from their point of view. Some strange calls from Farrell yet again in a league game starting Emmet O’Conghaile age 28 and Ryan Basquel age 29.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Jan 29, 2022 21:53:46 GMT
Armagh look to be a serious side this year. For the last 2/3 years they’ve been excellent in attack but weak at the back conceding a lot of goals. Based on tonight they’ve really improved at the back, they were organised and aggressive. I think they’re in for a big year, it’s early in the year but I see them being right in the mix to win Ulster. Rian O’Neill is a sensational footballer. Has it all, ball winning, exceptional vision and an unreal kicker. For me he’s one of the top 3 footballers in the country along with Clifford and Kilkenny. Dublin looked just like they did through all of 2021 which is not a good thing from their point of view. Some strange calls from Farrell yet again in a league game starting Emmet O’Conghaile age 28 and Ryan Basquel age 29. The players aren't there. Yes that sounds incredible but it's true. |
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Post by dc84 on Jan 29, 2022 21:55:21 GMT
If kerry played like that I would be worried, fairly porous in defence Armagh couldve had a couple more goals. They are still very reliant on the more established players.
Armagh played the perfect game really everything went right for them fantastic effort by them !
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Post by Whosinmidfield on Jan 29, 2022 22:00:23 GMT
Armagh look to be a serious side this year. For the last 2/3 years they’ve been excellent in attack but weak at the back conceding a lot of goals. Based on tonight they’ve really improved at the back, they were organised and aggressive. I think they’re in for a big year, it’s early in the year but I see them being right in the mix to win Ulster. Rian O’Neill is a sensational footballer. Has it all, ball winning, exceptional vision and an unreal kicker. For me he’s one of the top 3 footballers in the country along with Clifford and Kilkenny. Dublin looked just like they did through all of 2021 which is not a good thing from their point of view. Some strange calls from Farrell yet again in a league game starting Emmet O’Conghaile age 28 and Ryan Basquel age 29. The players aren't there. Yes that sounds incredible but it's true. I agree although I still think Farrell is a poor selector. There’s no excuses for picking those players at this stage of their career. At the same time there isn’t anyone that looks like they’ll be able to come in. Peadar O’Cofaigh Byrne maybe when he’s not injured but don’t think they’ve much else. |
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Post by veteran on Jan 29, 2022 22:02:26 GMT
That is a shame about Stefan. I hope we are not going to be cursing our luck about injuries as the year progresses. David Moran, Joseph O’Connor and now Stefan all seem to have sustained serious injuries.
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Post by kot on Jan 29, 2022 22:15:43 GMT
Everything has to be caveated with the fact its January and all that …. Dubs wont be overly concerned. But can we spare a thread for the football Armagh played, and Rian O’Neill!
They were brave, they trusted their skills and rode out a few edgy moments in the 2nd half.
Hats off!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2022 22:44:34 GMT
dublin will be coming to Tralee next Saturday to burst us up, they'll be bringing their big guns (no young lads) Armagh put us in the crap by bating the dubs tonight but it'll make next weeks game even more interesting if Kildare manage to beat us tomorrow.
We better have a big crowd in Austin Stack Park to drive the team on.
Well done to Armagh, Rian O'Neill is a monster.
Every game in div1 this year looks hard.
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Post by thebluepanther on Jan 29, 2022 23:20:34 GMT
I see nothing but a comfortable win next week for Kerry in Tralee .
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Post by jackiel on Jan 29, 2022 23:24:51 GMT
My first day stewarding in Croke Park since last years Semi. Still not back to my normal post but near enough.
My observations, for what it's worth:
Dessie Farrell on the line is a polar opposite of Jim Gavin, I never once heard Gavin shout at a player never mind swear.
I also never saw players shouting back and arguing with Jim.
Plenty of new young players with the Dublin squad, they seem a lot lighter than previous incarnations.
My biggest take away from this evening was our own Kieran Donaghy with Armagh, it doesn't sit well with me. surely he has something to offer within a Kerry set up. He is a giant , a leader of men and I would love to see him on a Kerry sideline.
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Post by Mickmack on Jan 29, 2022 23:34:00 GMT
I see nothing but a comfortable win next week for Kerry in Tralee . Yerra |
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Post by Mickmack on Jan 30, 2022 0:07:10 GMT
There was a curious moment in tonight's game.
The Armagh keeper was about to take a kickout. The ref was in the middle of the pitch. He saw an Armagh man being fouled...probably jersey pulling.
The ref blew the whistle and awarded a free even though the kickout hadnt been taken.
A free was awarded to Armagh from the middle of the pitch.
Was that a correct decision by the ref. The ball wasnt in play when the foul was committed.
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Post by The16thMan on Jan 30, 2022 0:08:33 GMT
There was a curious moment in tonight's game. The Armagh keeper was about to take a kickout. The ref was in the middle of the pitch. He saw an Armagh man being fouled...probably jersey pulling. The ref blew the whistle and awarded a free even though the kickout hadnt been taken. A free was awarded to Armagh from the middle of the pitch. Was that a correct decision by the ref. The ball wasnt in play when the foul was committed. If the player was making a run for the ball then yes he is correct. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2022 0:16:41 GMT
There was a curious moment in tonight's game. The Armagh keeper was about to take a kickout. The ref was in the middle of the pitch. He saw an Armagh man being fouled...probably jersey pulling. The ref blew the whistle and awarded a free even though the kickout hadnt been taken. A free was awarded to Armagh from the middle of the pitch. Was that a correct decision by the ref. The ball wasnt in play when the foul was committed. another curious thing, why didnt Armagh get a penalty near the end of the first half, the Armagh player caught the ball outside the square got tackled drove into the box and got fouled but the reff gave a free and not a penalty , |
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Post by Mickmack on Jan 30, 2022 0:16:54 GMT
There was a curious moment in tonight's game. The Armagh keeper was about to take a kickout. The ref was in the middle of the pitch. He saw an Armagh man being fouled...probably jersey pulling. The ref blew the whistle and awarded a free even though the kickout hadnt been taken. A free was awarded to Armagh from the middle of the pitch. Was that a correct decision by the ref. The ball wasnt in play when the foul was committed. If the player was making a run for the ball then yes he is correct. Ok. I have never seen that happen before. |
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Post by The16thMan on Jan 30, 2022 0:31:03 GMT
If the player was making a run for the ball then yes he is correct. Ok. I have never seen that happen before. Like Gough in the final 2019, wss within the rules to award but gets ignored |
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Post by playitfair on Jan 30, 2022 9:14:49 GMT
Ok. I have never seen that happen before. Like Gough in the final 2019, wss within the rules to award but gets ignored[/ I thought the referee had a fine game. |
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Post by southward on Jan 30, 2022 9:19:32 GMT
I see nothing but a comfortable win next week for Kerry in Tralee . Yerra The Dubs just don't put the same effort into their yerras. Try harder, BP. |
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Post by royalkerryfan on Jan 30, 2022 9:39:30 GMT
The Dubs just don't put the same effort into their yerras. Try harder, BP. 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by Chinatown on Jan 30, 2022 19:24:44 GMT
Sorry all, if this has already been asked but when and where are tickets going on sale online for Dublin game next weekend. Looked at all the usual spots and no info…
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Post by Ballyfireside on Jan 31, 2022 12:33:26 GMT
My first day stewarding in Croke Park since last years Semi. Still not back to my normal post but near enough. My observations, for what it's worth: Dessie Farrell on the line is a polar opposite of Jim Gavin, I never once heard Gavin shout at a player never mind swear. I also never saw players shouting back and arguing with Jim. Plenty of new young players with the Dublin squad, they seem a lot lighter than previous incarnations. My biggest take away from this evening was our own Kieran Donaghy with Armagh, it doesn't sit well with me. surely he has something to offer within a Kerry set up. He is a giant , a leader of men and I would love to see him on a Kerry sideline. My guess is that Kieran is building up experience for 'the real jig' as Jacko'c put it while trying to avoid us though the plan may fall down there if Armagh continue on that trajectory. Geezer was stuck in gear until KD appeared, he could only get teams so far, KD may be needed sooner rather than later if yesterday is anything to go by. |
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Post by brucewayne on Feb 1, 2022 23:39:48 GMT
Three draws in one day in Division 1, has this happened before?
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Post by dc84 on Feb 2, 2022 9:33:51 GMT
The league looks like shaping up to be a good one I don't think there are any easy touches like in other years. All the games next weekend are interesting kerry dublin is always hotly contested and this year the stakes are higher.
Another loss for dublin would be terrible for farrell and the noise is pretty strong up here already. The lack of faith in him and dublin this year Is clearly evident in the small crowd that turned up last Saturday 22k is quite poor for them especially as there seemed to be a good few armagh people there.
Armagh Tyrone Sunday should be good aswell be some fill up for them to beat dublin and ai champs in 1 week. Monaghan and mayo will be a battle id say with goalkeepers featuring prominently. Can kildare back up Sunday away to Donegal we will see.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Feb 3, 2022 13:45:07 GMT
The league looks like shaping up to be a good one I don't think there are any easy touches like in other years. All the games next weekend are interesting kerry dublin is always hotly contested and this year the stakes are higher. Another loss for dublin would be terrible for farrell and the noise is pretty strong up here already. The lack of faith in him and dublin this year Is clearly evident in the small crowd that turned up last Saturday 22k is quite poor for them especially as there seemed to be a good few armagh people there. Armagh Tyrone Sunday should be good aswell be some fill up for them to beat dublin and ai champs in 1 week. Monaghan and mayo will be a battle id say with goalkeepers featuring prominently. Can kildare back up Sunday away to Donegal we will see. I hope to have my crew in Ballybofey for a full report. |
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Post by Mickmack on Feb 5, 2022 12:00:03 GMT
Sean Noran
Saturday
DIVISION ONE
Kerry v Dublin, Austin Stack Park, 7.0 – Live RTÉ 2
Allowing that the competition was mostly regionalised up until the 1970s, Dublin’s record in Tralee is poor: two wins in 95 years of the league. Those two, 1982 and 2013, were followed by All-Irelands. Historical trivia aside, this is a big date for Dessie Farrell’s team. The porous defending and aimless attack of last week will be punished here even if Kerry weren’t impressive on their own first outing and are understrength at centrefield. The quality of Dublin’s forward play has deteriorated badly and that leaves them vulnerable to anyone, let alone Kerry. Verdict: Kerry
DIVISION TWO
Down v Galway, Páirc Esler, 5.0 – Live BBC iPlayer/BBC Sport NI website
Unfortunate timing for Down in having to turn up understrength in Derry last week and compounded now by the arrival of a focused looking Galway, who have started the year as if they mean business. Cillian McDaid reminded everyone of what a bonus his return from AFL should be if he gets an injury-free run. Down will dig in and used the long ball a bit in Derry but it will hardly be enough. Verdict: Galway
Cork v Clare, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7.0
Clare were comprehensively too good for Offaly in week one and now take on another team in transition. Cork’s new manager Keith Ricken sounded pessimistic or stoic after his team, with an influx of newcomers, endured a poor outing in Roscommon. They’ll need to be careful here. Verdict: Clare
DIVISION THREE
Antrim v Limerick, Corrigan Park, 2.30
Two excellent displays on the first weekend. Antrim were a bit open at the back but survived to finish strongly in Enniskillen with nine different scorers. Limerick were impressive, bucking the low scoring trend (1.5 per game) of the opening round with four goals but the home side may be going places. Verdict: Antrim
Sunday
DIVISION ONE
Armagh v Tyrone, Athletic Grounds, 2.0 – TG4 YouTube (deferred on TG4)
Armagh lit up the start of the league with a swashbuckling take down of Dublin. Looked at in context, they have loved the good surface, which played to their forward strengths – as did the Dublin backs – and their improved defence had their spirits lifted by as uninventive an attack as they’re likely to get in Division One. This will be different. Tyrone aren’t fully back in gear but survived when under the cosh from Monaghan. Their attack got bogged down in the conditions and aren’t firing on all cylinders yet anyway but they quarried out the scores. Armagh are in good shape and buzzing after last week and are the form pick. Verdict: Armagh
Monaghan v Mayo, Clones, 2.0
Séamus McEnaney was pretty Zen about squandering the chance to win in Omagh but there were positives for Monaghan. They created a lot more scoring opportunities and need to tighten the execution. Goalkeeper Rory Beggan ran the show and even scored from play. Darren Hughes was incessant industry and newcomer Gary Mohan put himself about. Mayo equalised by taking Donegal for a late score. They had less practice under their belts and so may be excused another listless first half, necessitating the breathless chase. Lee Keegan starts his 12th year of intercounty but news of Tommy Conroy’s cruciate overshadowed James Horan’s week and this is a hard trip. Verdict: Monaghan
Donegal v Kildare, Ballybofey, 2.30
The strength of the Glenn Ryan effect in Newbridge gave Kildare a great start to their notoriously difficult first four fixtures: Tyrone and Dublin to come. Kerry dithered and played into their hands but the conviction of Kildare’s recovery was undeniable and they deserved the point. Donegal will be crestfallen to have blown another big lead and to have had an obvious win dashed at the bitter end. They were lively though in building the advantage and at home, will hope to get it right this time. Verdict: Donegal
DIVISION TWO
Meath v Roscommon, Páirc Tailteann, 2.0
Two very different experiences. Meath had the country agog as they waited until the 45th minute to register a first score. Roscommon, weakened by their clubs’ All-Ireland involvement, produced an excellent display to take the points off Cork. They’ll surely face a Meath backlash after the Galway performance but will it be enough? Verdict: Roscommon
Offaly v Derry, Bórd na Móna O’Connor Park, 2.0
Offaly were initially lively in Ennis but ran out of steam, as a more seasoned Clare asserted themselves. It’s probably going to be a campaign of hard lessons for John Maughan’s team. Derry were convincing winners against Down and evidence is the gap that existed when these counties met in last year’s Division Three final hasn’t narrowed. Verdict: Derry
DIVISION THREE
Laois v Westmeath, MW Hire O’Moore Park, 2.0
Laois found their scoring touch eventually in Drogheda with Gary Walsh hitting 2-2 as they figured out the Louth defence. Westmeath laboured more than expected in beating Wicklow but eventually harnessed the elements. Verdict: Laois
Longford v Louth, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2.0
Both beaten last week but Longford nearly recovered to overhaul Limerick whereas Louth lost early initiative. They also shipped the most goals – four and three, respectively – but if Longford can improve their conversion rate, there’s no reason why their five-year unbeaten run against this opposition can’t be extended. Verdict: Longford
Wicklow v Fermanagh, Aughrim, 2.0
Wicklow were a bit unlucky in Mullingar. Their young side blitzed Westmeath in the first half when they had the elements with them but lost Rory Stokes to a second yellow before half-time and were reeled in, in the second half. Fermanagh, ultimately well beaten by Antrim, need to do better in what is already ‘a four-pointer’. Verdict: Wicklow
DIVISION FOUR
London v Waterford, Ruislip, 1.0
Big win for London in Carlow after a long competitive lay-off and Waterford had a creditable draw against Tipp. Waterford haven’t lost this for six years and can keep that record intact. Verdict: Waterford
Sligo v Carlow, Markievicz Park, 1.0
Good win for Sligo in Wexford and they should make home advantage count against London’s victims, Carlow. Verdict: Sligo
Cavan v Wexford, Kingspan Breffni, 2.0
Cavan eventually got it done against Leitrim and will look to continue the promotion push at home. Verdict: Cavan
Tipperary v Leitrim, FBD Semple Stadium, 2.0
Disappointing result for Tipp in Dungarvan and there were signs that Andy Moran has energised Leitrim. Could be tricky. Verdict: Tipperary
ALL-IRELAND CLUB FINALS
JFC: Gneeveguilla (Kerry) v Kilmeena (Mayo), Croke Park, 1.30 – TG4 YouTube
This could be very interesting. Kilmeena are fast and cohesive but Gneeveguilla are heavy hitters – five goals in the semi-final. Verdict: Gneeveguilla
IFC: Steelstown Brian Óg’s (Derry) v Trim (Meath), Croke Park, 3.30 – TG4 YouTube
Trim arrive with a strong spine to the team and a definitively Meath tendency to dig in and fight for everything but Steelstown may be just be too potent up front. Verdict: Steelstown
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Post by Mickmack on Feb 5, 2022 12:00:58 GMT
That Armagh v Tyrone game tomorrow will be worth a look.
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Post by Mickmack on Feb 6, 2022 16:14:18 GMT
That Armagh v Tyrone game tomorrow will be worth a look. After a scrap Gough sent off 4 Tyrone men and 1 Armagh man! |
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Post by dc84 on Feb 6, 2022 18:56:14 GMT
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Post by taggert on Feb 6, 2022 19:08:39 GMT
It that a new chip for the Tyrone shoulders....
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Post by southward on Feb 6, 2022 19:28:38 GMT
Seriously impressive again by Armagh. Yes, it's early but they're looking like the real deal already.
Tyrone reverting to the Harte era with the hitting. Hard to see who was doing what in the brawl but most of the Tyrone lads must have been already booked at that stage.
Flashing all those reds together must be the most fun Gough has ever had.
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Post by onlykerry on Feb 6, 2022 19:52:18 GMT
When was the last time (if ever) four players from one team were shown red at the same time?
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