All Ireland SFC SF Mayo v Kerry 24/08 3.30pm RTE 2 HD, Sky Sports 3 HD

DDC1990

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Interesting what you say about taking the middle of the park out of the game.

One of my biggest concerns from a Mayo POV is that Horan and Co. are not fully prepared for something like that, even though its a pretty obvious tactics, and they should have a plan for it.

On the idea that Stephen O Brien could be the main man rather than JOD, I feel that there seems to be a lot of expectation for this guy.

If I'm not mistaken this will be his first only his third SFC game and his first in CP, plus he will be going up against a very experienced and mature Mayo defense, its a big ask for him.

Oh, no doubt its a massive ask, but wouldn't be the first time Kerry have done this.

Kerry v Donegal 2012, a young inexperienced James O'Donaghue was the main target of Kerry attacks.

Unfortunately he had a bit of a nightmare, with numerous balls hitting off his chest, and generally not much going right for him. We could see the same with Stephen, or we could see a few of them go right and a few goals follow.

I think Geaney is a better footballer (and would be a great target man), but O'Brien has the pace to get in behind for goals.

The reason I say Kerry avoid the physical stuff is based off evidence from the Cork and Galway games. Kerry avoided contact at all cost, especially against a physical Cork side. Everyone was saying Cork/Galway didn't bring the physicality needed, but the fact was Kerry danced around it. Much tougher task to do that against Mayo/Dublin/Donegal, where they have physicality everywhere. We'll see how it goes. If the tactic pays off, then I think Kerry will win. If Mayo turn it into a fight like Cork did to Mayo in the last game, then Mayo should easily be too strong for Kerry.

In Castlebar at the moment (for my sins) and a lot of confident people. Connacht Telegraph with a headline along the lines of "Mayo to send Kerry packing". Total opposite of the usual Mayo buildup to games. Its great for Mayo football that the fans and people are finally confident in the team instead of expecting to be beaten, and then surprised when the team performs.

seligehgit

Will be delighted if the rumours that Jason Gibbons and Alan Freeman are starting are proven correct,will definitely strengthen the team.

homewardbound11

DDC1990 wrote: »

Oh, no doubt its a massive ask, but wouldn't be the first time Kerry have done this.

Kerry v Donegal 2012, a young inexperienced James O'Donaghue was the main target of Kerry attacks.

Unfortunately he had a bit of a nightmare, with numerous balls hitting off his chest, and generally not much going right for him. We could see the same with Stephen, or we could see a few of them go right and a few goals follow.

I think Geaney is a better footballer (and would be a great target man), but O'Brien has the pace to get in behind for goals.

The reason I say Kerry avoid the physical stuff is based off evidence from the Cork and Galway games. Kerry avoided contact at all cost, especially against a physical Cork side. Everyone was saying Cork/Galway didn't bring the physicality needed, but the fact was Kerry danced around it. Much tougher task to do that against Mayo/Dublin/Donegal, where they have physicality everywhere. We'll see how it goes. If the tactic pays off, then I think Kerry will win. If Mayo turn it into a fight like Cork did to Mayo in the last game, then Mayo should easily be too strong for Kerry.

In Castlebar at the moment (for my sins) and a lot of confident people. Connacht Telegraph with a headline along the lines of "Mayo to send Kerry packing". Total opposite of the usual Mayo buildup to games. Its great for Mayo football that the fans and people are finally confident in the team instead of expecting to be beaten, and then surprised when the team performs.

Wouldn't agree with any of that

seligehgit

Mayo team is unchanged..up on twitter...

Culchie

Will be there any problems getting tickets for the match on the day in and around Croker ? .... the ones for sale online are pretty bad seats.

TCDStudent1

Culchie wrote: »

Will be there any problems getting tickets for the match on the day in and around Croker ? .... the ones for sale online are pretty bad seats.

Youll get them in the ticket office outside. But they wont be any better than the seats online (probably)

wirelessdude01

Culchie wrote: »

Will be there any problems getting tickets for the match on the day in and around Croker ? .... the ones for sale online are pretty bad seats.

Doubt they will be any better. If anything they will be even worse as the ones you now consider to be bad are bought up and your left with the dregs in the corners. Don't expect upper tiers to be opened as the crowd won't need it.

ProudDUB

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Doubt they will be any better. If anything they will be even worse as the ones you now consider to be bad are bought up and your left with the dregs in the corners. Don't expect upper tiers to be opened as the crowd won't need it.

Are ye mad? :eek: It's an All Ireland semifinal. Of course the Upper tiers will be open.

thelad95

Upper tiers are usually only opened due to demand I thought. For the 2011 semi I vaguely remember that they decided to open the Upper Cusack on the morning of the match. Anyway there will be no problem getting tickets. This will be nowhere near a sell out.

homewardbound11

Upper cusak is open

wirelessdude01

ProudDUB wrote: »

Are ye mad? :eek: It's an All Ireland semifinal. Of course the Upper tiers will be open.

Actually just checked and upper cusack is available on tickets.ie.

ProudDUB

So is the Upper Hogan. I have friends who have seats up there.

intellectual dosser

Has this thread died and the individual sets of supporters retired to their own County discussion threads?

Im just hoping for a great game, and think we have two teams capable of delivering an open exciting game.

Gun to my head - Mayo to pull away with 5 mins to go and win by 3/4.

Slattsy

Hope to God Kerry win, but fancy to Mayo to get over the line by a few points.

Say Your Number

That free was a bit soft

cocoman

COC will kick them all day.

Hammer Archer

Poor decision by Coldrick. Boyle seemed to have a hold of the jersey.

windy shepard henderson

i cant see the so called gap between mayo and kerry , they struggled to beat an avrage cork team last time out , they do have good forwards but i think there defance will struggle agenst the kerry forwards 6 minns gone i reckon kerry by 4 or 5

lalababa

The tackling and reffing don't make any sense to me, ditto for the minor game. This ref will suit the pulling and dragging tackers.:mad:

Slattsy

Smashing point.

Say Your Number

Lovely point

TCDStudent1

David Moran has started this game brillantly. Great point and spraying the ball around.

Slattsy

Sitter lol

Say Your Number

how'd he miss :eek:

Nib

Stonewall penalty.

Kermit.de.frog

lol

Lapin

It would have been easier to bury that.

Hope it doesn't come back to haunt them.

Molester Stallone II

Keeper grabbed him & he was slipping as he kicked, it was a penalty

Hammer Archer

Should've been a penalty in my view.
Who's the co-commentator? Tommy Carr? Really doesn't understand the advantage rule.

Slattsy

Another sitter, jaysus lads.

Kristopherus

Say Your Number wrote: »

how'd he miss :eek:

And another bad miss:D

Lapin

Both sides fighting for the Bloomer of the Year title here.

windy shepard henderson

shane o brien is having a great game so far, not sure it was a penilty but o connor should have scored seemed to be going to ground before he shot

Slattsy

Looking forward to see how many time AOS lies on the grass today.

rebel girl 15

Would have been a soft penalty, O Connor was slipping as he struck it

Nib

Thank God Martin Carney's not on co-commentary.

lalababa

pushing and hauling and penaltys and no cards ..... but sure you'd ruin the game:rolleyes: And some muppet talking rubbish.

rebel girl 15

Third man tackle in there against Kerry anyway, stopping a Mayo player from making the challenge

rebel girl 15

Kerry sub being prepared??

edit its Declan O Sullivan on for Stephen O Brien

Lapin

Ref is far to fond of his fecking whistle.

Slattsy

Not a bad sub to bring on!

Lapin

Some very poor wides at this level. From both sides.

intellectual dosser

I think Mayo will need Cillian O'Connor to pick it up a bit if they are to get through.

CountyHurler

Christ, if he gave a free for that he surely had to give a penalty to Mayo down the other end...

On a side note, I thought Joe Brolly's swipe at James Horan before the game was unnecessary and uncalled for particularly five mins before the start of the game.

Slattsy

I like Brolly and wish more were like him

tv_dinner

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

Would have been a soft penalty, O Connor was slipping as he struck it

he took far too long to shoot for goal , he need never have come into contact with the keeper

CountyHurler

Players from both sides seem to have trouble handling the ball. Must be the conditions.

Hammer Archer

Games gone stale in the last 10 minutes after a rip roaring first 10 minutes or so.

Slattsy

Terrible game of football.

rebel girl 15

Coldrick is losing control of this