The Tipperary GAA (Club and intercounty) Discussion thread 2015

Rasputin11

tippspur wrote: »

They'll be a few switches in the forward line when the game gets going I'd say.

There'll be a few positional changes and a personnel change before the game also I've heard.

evolving tipperary

That's what has been happening for most league games

redlead

Buddy Holly wrote: »

That's true but at the same time it's a great chance to win the league. I think we beat Waterford with or without Callinan in any case.

looking forward to seeing how it goes. Tipp beat Waterford last year by three points and Waterford won the year before by a point so it will probably be close enough again I suspect. From a Waterford perspective I'm glad callanan is playing. Tipp have been the best team this year so far so playing close to a full strength teams will tell us a lot. All of our games have been easy so far so it's hard to tell how good we really are.

GoldFour4

Tipperary 0-14 Dublin 0-12.

Sensational comeback from the lads. This is a special group of players make no doubt about that.

Ompala

Our under 21 footballers never know when they are bet, lets hope they can do it in the final now!

Moyorris

Well Done to U21 Footballers.

OAOB

Some great points taken by the lads when it really mattered. What really impressed me was the more pressure that came on the more lads stepped up for us, team of leaders

Spirit of 67

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malistheman

malistheman wrote: »

Tipperary 0-14 Dublin 0-12.

Sensational comeback from the lads. This is a special group of players make no doubt about that.

Was at it earlier. Decent Tipp crowd in attendance. As the game progressed i never doubted us to be honest. We were dominant in the first half possession wise but were kicking into a strong breeze. Second half we came into our own with the wind on our backs and Dublin werent all that tbh for the same team who won the all ireland minor in 2012. O'Brien was a beast for the second time running but my motm was Josh Keane who ran himself ragged.

What is it about Tullamore and outrageous refereering performances whenever we go there? Some absolutely shocking decisions out there. At one stage a Dublin player fell himself and got a free. Contrast it to the excellent Kerry referee from the other night it would appear that the good referees are all to rare these times.

dirtyden

He gave 2 frees to Dublin near the end that could only be described as soft (I heard 'bog' mentioned on numerous occasions by the TG4 commentary).

What is it with some referees if a game is close towards the end that the team ahead cant tackle without giving a free away.

I've edited my signature (i hope it works) as a show of solidarity and support to Noel Mcgrath who yesterday undergone an operation for testicular cancer. Got the idea from a friend of mine who said that they are doing similar with the avatars on premierview.

Hoping we can do the business for him tomorrow.

digzy

tippspur wrote: »

I can't understand why yourself or any Tipp man would say they are not bothered by the result against Waterford on Sunday,it's not as if we're winning all Ireland's and Leagues every year like KK,we haven't won anything for a few years now and should be glad to be winning this semi final and reaching the league final and winning it.and for the likes of me and others who live on the border with Waterford we get great pleasure in beating them.

I'm not bothered for a number of reasons.

Can you remember who won the league last year, or who made the semis? I can't anyway. I guarantee you, come September- hopefully we're still there- the league will be a distant memory.

Teams train to peak for certain stages in the season. Look at the Munster rugby team. Back even when they were stronger, they'd put in some awful performances in the league yet come good in the Heineken Cup. I know feic all about preparing teams mentally/physically, but I imagine training is tailor made for the seasons fixtures.

I'd love if we won every game and I want a win tomorrow, but I live in the real world. Tipp aren't training to peak this early in the season- I doubt waterford are either tbf. Waterford wont be all ireland contenders this year. However, they'll be well up for it and i think it represents a good chance for some of the squad to stake a claim for a championship place. I'd rather a defeat IF it brings on the squad and a better championship.

fair play to the footballers. credit to themselves and mgmt.

Good post Digzy. I hope we win tomorrow if for anything we need the extra game to fill that gap between April 19 and june 21.

Great pic here. It's what I love about GAA

buggy beag

Up in nowlan sun is shining dubs beating cork 2 15 to 12 points half time mon da premier!!!

Triboro

Any word on the venue for the u-21 final?

evolving tipperary

Is Bubbles's arm broken?

Rasputin11

I heard the trip to Spain cost the County Board 44k, I'd say they were expecting the 50k from a league final appearance would pay for that.

tippspur

We were very off form today,Waterford deserved it.

tippspur

buggy beag wrote: »

Up in nowlan sun is shining dubs beating cork 2 15 to 12 points half time mon da premier!!!

The Sun might have been shining but I went to the game without a jacket and nearly fcukin froze up there,the cold wind was deadly.

evolving tipperary

Maybe - I'd doubt it though - that would be unbelievably bad business acumen - that hard training has to be done for championship and the bonding too.

After what happened to Noelie - no Cahill, Barrett, Bergin, John McGrath, the loss of bubbles - barrett and bergin have been two of our form players -

That waterford team will serious in two/three years time - they showed their hand today though

Nice break to the semi now - get the house in order - get the head down - play the club championship - bounce back in the semi

Is Conor O'Brien injured?

Strange team selection in places - dictated by the injuries

Paarthurnax

A lot of poor performances today, very disjointed team players out of their positions and we still should have beaten them. What was Gleeson thinking of with our last puck of the game wed have beaten them in extra time.

evolving tipperary

Bubbles has a broken finger

evolving tipperary

Tipperary manager O’Shea suspects that the recent week-long training camp in Spain may have taken something from his players.
“Even when we are ahead we were lacking energy, lacking composure" - Eamon O'Shea
He reflected: “We were a bit flat.
“Even when we are ahead we were lacking energy, lacking composure.
“Having said that we were beaten by a team that performed well on the day, had good energy, good movement so I’d have no complaints.
“We never got a rhythm and we needed rhythm to play.
“I wasn’t really happy with the way we were moving, we lacking in energy a little bit.”

tippspur

tippspur wrote: »

The Sun might have been shining but I went to the game without a jacket and nearly fcukin froze up there,the cold wind was deadly.

Made that same error yesterday in Tullamore. Luckily the cockles of the heart were warmed by another magical performance from those great bunch of men.

As for today, congrats to Waterford who have a cracking group of young players coming through. All the best of luck to them in the league final.

Not worried to be honest. In fact it may be better for us to enter the championship not so cock sure.

The one cause of concern i would have though is the strength and depth in our forwards. Shane Bourke for all of his skill offers absolutely nothing in a game like today. Jason forde isnt progressing at the rate that he should be and i dont think Conor Kenny will give the likes of Seamie any sleepless nights. Forde to his credit is a gifted sticksman as the buildup to the second goal proved, but for a big younglad he needs to start getting a little more involved

tippspur

evolving tipperary wrote: »

Bubbles has a broken finger

Could have been worse I suppose,shouldn't be out for to long with that,he has nine weeks to spare.

Paddico

Triboro wrote: »

Any word on the venue for the u-21 final?

Wouldn't mind if it was Parnell Park followed by a few pints in Chaplins or the Palace Bar afterwards.
I’ve a feeling its going to be Tullamore again.

Just had a look around online and found nothing

Paddico

Paddico wrote: »

Wouldn't mind if it was Parnell Park followed by a few pints in Chaplins or the Palace Bar afterwards.
I’ve a feeling its going to be Tullamore again.

Just had a look around online and found nothing

Tullamore would be probably a bit too convenient for ourselves who are a neighbouring county. Id say Parnell will get the nod.

Paddico

Nyaaavan @ 6pm

http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/2/2004151351-u21-decider-fixed-for-navan-on-saturday/

Paddico

Paddico wrote: »

Nyaaavan @ 6pm

http://www.gaa.ie/gaa-news-and-videos/daily-news/2/2004151351-u21-decider-fixed-for-navan-on-saturday/

6 O'clock is a ridiculous time for those travelling far distances. Why the hell couldnt they have it at 4 or half 3 even?