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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 23, 2022 20:02:32 GMT
Ref Kingdomboy I'm very vocal on player welfare because I believe we need to mind our players and allow them to continue to play football along as they are healthy. That can only be achieved by player management. Just because a lad can play doesn't mean he necessarily should. How old was Declan OSullivan when he retired? Forced out because he's knees were goosed. Do you know how common hip replacement is for intercounty athletes? Roy Keane recently said that he never minded himself they way he should have. That he played games when he shouldn't have. It would have perlonged his career if he had been smarter about listening to his body I don't want to see Seanie or David or anyone retiring early because they've been flogged to that point. Others may not agree but I strongly believe in it. that's fair enough royal, sure we all have our own beliefs. I believe we're gone soft though. We do lad, But sure that keeps it interesting 👍 |
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 23, 2022 20:03:24 GMT
Tentatively the weather looks like it could be ok on Sunday.
A game of football might actually break out.
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Post by thehermit on Feb 23, 2022 20:35:46 GMT
Tentatively the weather looks like it could be ok on Sunday. A game of football might actually break out. After the last two outings I'd pay decent money for a dry day - maybe even a relatively mild one to boot |
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Post by ciarraimick on Feb 23, 2022 21:24:14 GMT
I did nt make it home for Dublin game but after Newbridge and Killarney it would be great to attend a game without trying to keep check g my toes are still there. While I was in the safety of the stand in Killarney I got soaked on my way in and could nt warm up. Same in Newbridge. P. G. Inishkeen won't be too bad.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2022 22:30:54 GMT
that's fair enough royal, sure we all have our own beliefs. I believe we're gone soft though. We do lad, But sure that keeps it interesting 👍 exactly, life would be pretty boring if we all thought that same. |
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Post by ciarraimick on Feb 24, 2022 13:22:42 GMT
I'm looking forward to this game and if weather is good then it might be a good indicator of how the team are really. While I'm delighted with our league start and 5 points out of 6 is great. We need perspective here. In truth we were brutal v Kildare and very lucky to come away with a draw and that after a lucky goal. We got another flukey goal last Sunday and and tbh at half time I thought we d struggle in 2nd half and for 30 mins we had no scoring threat either (albeit wind was very strong). Against Dublin in 2nd half we scored a solitary point. So in reality while our position is great we should not get carried away like last year. Caution needed and on Sunday eve we will know a little more.The one aspect I am very happy with so far though is our backs.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Feb 24, 2022 13:49:25 GMT
I did nt make it home for Dublin game but after Newbridge and Killarney it would be great to attend a game without trying to keep check g my toes are still there. While I was in the safety of the stand in Killarney I got soaked on my way in and could nt warm up. Same in Newbridge. P. G. Inishkeen won't be too bad. Ulster weather - I spared a gallon of petrol today, sliding down to Sligo - it looks settled too but in fairness forecast has been spot on, the mountains play a part in the weather here, like the whirlwind from the stands in Croker, some townlands get noticeably more rain than their neighbours, our South Kerry brethren might tell us more. Maybe Veteran remembers the weather from his days in UCC? BTW speaking of wisdom, no sign of Mandad, last post on Sep 12, 2021 at 8:21am - the greatest of the greatest forum contributors! |
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Post by Mickmack on Feb 24, 2022 21:03:17 GMT
This is how close Monaghan came to beating Tyrone last year
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Post by horsebox77 on Feb 25, 2022 10:41:10 GMT
McManus has had his Red Card overturned as expected, it was extremely harsh to be fair, I don't know what Cassidy's umpires saw.
I'm half glad, as you want to be playing quality opposition at full strenght.
McManus will test Foley or Donoghue.. we'll learn more by he lining out.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 10:48:52 GMT
McManus has had his Red Card overturned as expected, it was extremely harsh to be fair, I don't know what Cassidy's umpires saw. I'm half glad, as you want to be playing quality opposition at full strenght. McManus will test Foley or Donoghue.. we'll learn more by he lining out. I'm delighted for McManus, he's a fantastic player and like you say he'll be a big challenge for the defence. |
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Post by Mickmack on Feb 25, 2022 12:01:55 GMT
McManus has had his Red Card overturned as expected, it was extremely harsh to be fair, I don't know what Cassidy's umpires saw. I'm half glad, as you want to be playing quality opposition at full strenght. McManus will test Foley or Donoghue.. we'll learn more by he lining out. I'm delighted for McManus, he's a fantastic player and like you say he'll be a big challenge for the defence. It is right and proper that it was over turned. Its never the wrong time to do the right thing as they say. |
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 25, 2022 12:34:59 GMT
I wonder will he even start on Sunday.
But I agree let's see how the lads fair against him.
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Post by thehermit on Feb 25, 2022 13:40:17 GMT
Hopefully he will, its not often we get to see him in the flesh.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Feb 25, 2022 15:12:20 GMT
Hopefully he will, its not often we get to see him in the flesh. He has a unique way about him alright, as all players do I suppose and he webs seamlessly into the play - it will be interesting to see how our younger bucks seek to nullify him and which would have been more damage limitation in his prime. He'd warrant mention in the discussion in another thread about the best player from each county and the records show he clocked up 1-9 (0-5f) in our drawn 2019 Super 8s encounter in Clones on a very hot Sunday afternoon. Monaghan are hardy bucks and Donie will have 'em well prepared, he certainly has 'em more effective in their 'tackling without fouling' and so channelling their aggression to maximum effect. Population wise they may be one of the smallest - 40% of ours, but they are competing with the best out there. Not that they are any way sensitive but home advantage will have them believe they can take a scalp here and what better that a Kerry one to give 'em bragging rights in Ulster. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 15:17:47 GMT
I wonder will he even start on Sunday. But I agree let's see how the lads fair against him. I think he started against Armagh royal, but maybe banty was planning without him incase his red wasn't over turned. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 15:19:21 GMT
Hopefully he will, its not often we get to see him in the flesh. He has a unique way about him alright, as all players do I suppose and he webs seamlessly into the play - it will be interesting to see how our younger bucks seek to nullify him and which would have been more damage limitation in his prime. He'd warrant mention in the discussion in another thread about the best player from each county and the records show he clocked up 1-9 (0-5f) in our drawn 2019 Super 8s encounter in Clones on a very hot Sunday afternoon. Monaghan are hardy bucks and Donie will have 'em well prepared, he certainly has 'em more effective in their 'tackling without fouling' and so channelling their aggression to maximum effect. Population wise they may be one of the smallest - 40% of ours, but they are competing with the best out there. Not that they are any way sensitive but home advantage will have them believe they can take a scalp here and what better that a Kerry one to give 'em bragging rights in Ulster. didn't he start his inter-county career as a wingback bally? Or am I raving. Some player. |
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Post by Mickmack on Feb 25, 2022 15:37:04 GMT
Was Conor McManus ever an All Star...if not, then he must be the greatest player never to get one.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 25, 2022 16:21:04 GMT
Listening to Dick Clerkin during the week they appear to be struggling for scores so he may gave to start.
But like Murphy in Donegal the team is still so reliant on him they have to keep him minded.
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Post by Whosinmidfield on Feb 25, 2022 16:32:32 GMT
Was Conor McManus ever an All Star...if not, then he must be the greatest player never to get one. He has 3. Won them in 13, 15 and 18. |
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Post by dc84 on Feb 25, 2022 19:49:35 GMT
Was Conor McManus ever an All Star...if not, then he must be the greatest player never to get one. He has 3. Won them in 13, 15 and 18. Well deserved too fantastic player even at this stage of his career will test whoever is on him. This will be a right battle monaghan will be right up for this as a loss would put them in huge danger of the drop. They have a lad called Mohan in ff line who will be a handful big strong lad mullet and all a right throwback! |
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Post by mike70 on Feb 25, 2022 20:03:53 GMT
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Post by mike70 on Feb 25, 2022 20:06:23 GMT
Balanced amount of changes to the side, good to see 2 changes in defence just to ensure guys get game time, Casey will be under pressure, but it’s always nice to get debut away from home, less pressure.
As I mentioned in previous post, be interesting to see how we manage Mon midfield.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 25, 2022 20:22:26 GMT
Casey in,
Absolutely delighted for the lad he deserves it.
Regardless of how it goes it's a great honour for the lad.
Fair play Jack making the changes we all wanted.
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Post by Premier on Feb 25, 2022 20:28:51 GMT
We wouldn’t want any injuries at midfield, we’re fairly threadbare
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Post by hatchetman on Feb 25, 2022 20:48:08 GMT
Casey in, Absolutely delighted for the lad he deserves it. Regardless of how it goes it's a great honour for the lad. Fair play Jack making the changes we all wanted. I know for a fact that Jack is a regular on here looking for tips! |
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 25, 2022 20:56:39 GMT
Casey in, Absolutely delighted for the lad he deserves it. Regardless of how it goes it's a great honour for the lad. Fair play Jack making the changes we all wanted. I know for a fact that Jack is a regular on here looking for tips! No doubt lad |
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Post by Ballyfireside on Feb 25, 2022 21:01:19 GMT
He has a unique way about him alright, as all players do I suppose and he webs seamlessly into the play - it will be interesting to see how our younger bucks seek to nullify him and which would have been more damage limitation in his prime. He'd warrant mention in the discussion in another thread about the best player from each county and the records show he clocked up 1-9 (0-5f) in our drawn 2019 Super 8s encounter in Clones on a very hot Sunday afternoon. Monaghan are hardy bucks and Donie will have 'em well prepared, he certainly has 'em more effective in their 'tackling without fouling' and so channelling their aggression to maximum effect. Population wise they may be one of the smallest - 40% of ours, but they are competing with the best out there. Not that they are any way sensitive but home advantage will have them believe they can take a scalp here and what better that a Kerry one to give 'em bragging rights in Ulster. didn't he start his inter-county career as a wingback bally? Or am I raving. Some player. No idea but it reminds of Ballydonoghes's Eddie Dowling solving a trivia of a few pinters of a night as we all knew what made Tadhgeen Kennelly stand out but coudldn't quiet put our finger on it, ye know the crack, and of course the beer had us even more sure we knew what we were talking about but less sure we were making sense - men's egos, etc - we're all the same! 'A dandy footballer' announced standing consultant Mr Dowling as he walked past in a hurry to get stocks in. i.e. Tadhgeen could play in any position, and Conor is a dandy footballer for sure - beautiful movement, wins ball, interlinks and finishes, magic dead ball touch - has he got it all? They say there is no such thing as the complete footballer - what hasn't he got I wonder? He is a perfect build too, and hard as rock - worth the admission money on his own. Is David Clifford a complete footballer - if not what could he be missing? Mce Fitz? The late Dermot Earley Snr? Is it that having missed live games we now appear to more appreciate what we have? Ballythefireside Quote of the day - It is one thing to have what we want, but it more important to appreciate what we already have - then again, too much is never enoughBTW From that 2019 Clones encounter I can still picture Gavin White rocketing up the field, almost defined pace - a great quality to have if it is harnessed. Some will recall our own ice maiden Sinead Kissane headlining the Sindo that morning 'asking' Éamonn to resign - she had previously asked Eddie O'Sullivan no less than 40 times to do the same. We heading to play Monaghan in their back garden and wan of our own thinks this is a good idea - that's trolling to me! In a not unrelated instance I am aware of a local magazine publication in North Kerry and where the passing of the wrong person was announced at Christmas - no resignations though, and what is worse is the real editor isn't even listed, i.e. concealed and for obvious reasons, no less than condemning our emigrants in the US when they were targeted by terrorists in 9/11. Our 'silent editor' is such a jackass, no offense to the honourable donkey and who is also a victim of this false pretences setup. Anyway hopefully the Sindo will at least give fair comment to our boys this time and with that interesting panel we just might shade it, it will be well earned - I fell in with a few local veteran types next to me in 2019 and what amazing company, one of those memorable days that only an auld GAA match can throw up, we joked, slagged off and laughed and made up, and then the last kick goal! - a complete day it was, as good a day as I ever had since I arrived on this planet. Ballythefireside Quote of the, evening - The longest tooth be in the toothless head |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 21:23:11 GMT
didn't he start his inter-county career as a wingback bally? Or am I raving. Some player. No idea but it reminds of Ballydonoghes's Eddie Dowling solving a trivia of a few pinters of a night as we all knew what made Tadhgeen Kennelly stand out but coudldn't quiet put our finger on it, ye know the crack, and of course the beer had us even more sure we knew what we were talking about but less sure we were making sense - men's egos, etc - we're all the same! 'A dandy footballer' announced standing consultant Mr Dowling as he walked past in a hurry to get stocks in. i.e. He could play in any position, and Conor is a dandy footballer for sure - beautiful movement, wins ball, inter links and finishes, magic dead ball touch - has he got it all? They say there is no such thing as the complete footballer - what hasn't he got I wonder? He is a perfect build too, and he is hard as rock - worth the admission money on his own. Is David Clifford a complete footballer - if not what is he missing? Is it that having missed live games we now appear to more appreciate what we have? Ballythefireside Quote of the day - It is one thing to have what you want, but is it more important to appreciate what you already have?well bally I'm always of the view that half a loaf is better than no bread, if you get my meaning. A complete footballer is the unicorn of the football world, you could pick holes in any players performances and big em up just as easy. For me, of the last 25 years, I'd say Maurice Fitz, Gooch and Clifford for us. McManus for definite. Michael Murphy absolutely. No one else really pops out at me. |
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Post by ciarraimick on Feb 25, 2022 21:28:51 GMT
I would agree there is no such thing as the complete footballer. Every player has faults. The perfect footballer would be tough and hard but fair. A great fielder a great kick passer. A great scorer of goals and points. Deadly accuracy from both legs and pace to burn. A cool temperament and an excellent decision maker.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 21:29:36 GMT
still a very strong looking side even with all the changes. I hope Dylan Casey does well, will the put him on the McManus I wonder. A baptism of fire if ever there was 1. I feel sorry for Dan as he has done nothing wrong in the games that he's played. As some1 else mentioned, midfield looks weak. |
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