Galway GAA Discussion Thread #2

BENDYBINN

Tommy Walsh and Johnny Maher now favorites to take over the hurlers......

Happyilylost

BENDYBINN wrote:

Tommy Walsh and Johnny Maher now favorites to take over the hurlers......

Johnny Maher as a Maor Foirne running onto the field would be some sight. By the time he would come off having given instructions half the opposition would be on the deck. Movement is very slow. Member of PJs backroom team is causing issues for the board. They need to scan for someone new. Hurling waiting on what Davy tells Wexford.

MattressRick

PJ is intelligent enough so if he's ok with his backroom why are the county board objecting?

threeball

Happyilylost wrote: »

BENDYBINN wrote:

Tommy Walsh and Johnny Maher now favorites to take over the hurlers......

Johnny Maher as a Maor Foirne running onto the field would be some sight. By the time he would come off having given instructions half the opposition would be on the deck. Movement is very slow. Member of PJs backroom team is causing issues for the board. They need to scan for someone new. Hurling waiting on what Davy tells Wexford.

Scan doesn't float their boat? I wonder who they bring for the other pivotal roles like S&C, stats etc.
Whoever it is I'd look for a post dated cheque first.

threeball

BENDYBINN wrote: »

Tommy Walsh and Johnny Maher now favorites to take over the hurlers......

They'd lay down more timber than Murray's Sawmills.

Robson99

threeball wrote: »

Scan doesn't float their boat? I wonder who they bring for the other pivotal roles like S&C, stats etc.
Whoever it is I'd look for a post dated cheque first.

What have they got against him?

Happyilylost

MattressRick wrote:

PJ is intelligent enough so if he's ok with his backroom why are the county board objecting?

No idea. Our county board our a law unto themselves. The optimism I had that we would end up with a relatively decent set up is decreasing by the day. Lack of finances is one thing but then obstacles from the county board is a another issue entirely. If word is true they've had issues with both the football backroom team and wanted influence of Davys backroom team. Neither of which was well recieved.

threeball

Happyilylost wrote: »

MattressRick wrote:

PJ is intelligent enough so if he's ok with his backroom why are the county board objecting?

No idea. Our county board our a law unto themselves. The optimism I had that we would end up with a relatively decent set up is decreasing by the day. Lack of finances is one thing but then obstacles from the county board is a another issue entirely. If word is true they've had issues with both the football backroom team and wanted influence of Davys backroom team. Neither of which was well recieved.

They probably want the short term fix of big names up front but want go cut the support team to a minimum and stick in their own yes man to keep them informed. The Gestapo wouldn't have a patch on our lads.

Utopia Parkway

Galway Senior Hurling Championship Preliminary Quarter Final Draw

Tommy Larkins v Athenry

Cappataggle v Clarinbridge

Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry v Craughwell

Liam Mellows v Oranmore/Maree

Happyilylost

Cappy Vs Clarenbridge should be a great game. Would expect Mellows to beat Oranmore, Larkins to beat Athenry other game is tough but I'd dip for TAD.

Could see a Moycullen Vs. Corofin final in the football.

Utopia Parkway

Galway SFC semi-final draw

Corofin v Salthill-Knocknacarra
Tuam Stars v Moycullen


Senior relegation round robin (bottom two clubs are relegated)

Barna, Killererin and Leitir Moir


Intermediate final (both clubs are promoted)

Micheal Breathnach v Oughterard


Oileain Arann beat Clifden in the relegation play off. Clifden down to junior.

MfMan

Happyilylost wrote: »

Cappy Vs Clarenbridge should be a great game. Would expect Mellows to beat Oranmore, Larkins to beat Athenry other game is tough but I'd dip for TAD.

Could see a Moycullen Vs. Corofin final in the football.

Bit of a surprise to see Athenry beating K'daly today, but the winning score seems to have been impressive, and on that basis I'd now tip them to advance v. Larkins who're not great. Mellows should win, and Craughwell would be too good for TAD I'd wager. Cappy v the Bridge could be a dinger, and though I've a slight soft spot for the former, given their exploits over the past 2 seasons, I think Clarinbridge will win.

Salthill probably the better side v Claregalway but it took a last kick-of-the-game point from Gearoid Armstrong to win it, Claregalway had a chance just beforehand but it screwed wide. Kind of hard luck on them, but they're an improving outfit. Despite disappointing for long spells of the match, M/M could have put it up to Corofin had they take their goal chances, in particular a late effort which Power had to make a terrific save to prevent. Their tactics were awful though, should have been more direct when it was shown to yield dividends. John Daly good for the losers, his brother not really. Hard to see the seasiders putting it up to Corofin given that they've a young enough team currently. Moycullen should take Tuam in the other.

Result of the weekend must be Oughterard dishing out a hiding to Dunmore, Tierneys very good by all accounts. Breathnachs completed a good weekend for west board sides when removing Cortoon.

TCDStudent1

MfMan wrote: »

Bit of a surprise to see Athenry beating K'daly today, but the winning score seems to have been impressive, and on that basis I'd now tip them to advance v. Larkins who're not great. Mellows should win, and Craughwell would be too good for TAD I'd wager. Cappy v the Bridge could be a dinger, and though I've a slight soft spot for the former, given their exploits over the past 2 seasons, I think Clarinbridge will win.

Salthill probably the better side v Claregalway but it took a last kick-of-the-game point from Gearoid Armstrong to win it, Claregalway had a chance just beforehand but it screwed wide. Kind of hard luck on them, but they're an improving outfit. Despite disappointing for long spells of the match, M/M could have put it up to Corofin had they take their goal chances, in particular a late effort which Power had to make a terrific save to prevent. Their tactics were awful though, should have been more direct when it was shown to yield dividends. John Daly good for the losers, his brother not really. Hard to see the seasiders putting it up to Corofin given that they've a young enough team currently. Moycullen should take Tuam in the other.

Result of the weekend must be Oughterard dishing out a hiding to Dunmore, Tierneys very good by all accounts. Breathnachs completed a good weekend for west board sides when removing Cortoon.

There are definitely vulnerabilities in that Corofin team- full back line & midefield. But for some reason, no club can ever seem to exploit them. Could be the end of the line for this Mountbellew management set up. They looked like a team in need of a fresh approach.

GalwayLurker

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

There are definitely vulnerabilities in that Corofin team- full back line & midefield. But for some reason, no club can ever seem to exploit them. Could be the end of the line for this Mountbellew management set up. They looked like a team in need of a fresh approach.

I think midfield tends to be a weak area for Corofin because effectively they play with only one orthodox midfielder until Daithi Burke finishes hurling and his presence seems to shore things up there. There doesn't seem to be a consistent partner for Ronan Steede, they've played mike Farragher, Jason Leonard and more recently Kieran Molloy there which I think has affected their defence. In saying that I thought Steede played very well today. Power was brilliant in goal, John Daly was good for MM, the brother tends to give up when things don't go well for him, he started well but faded completely when Corofin went a couple of points up. I think that was our county final today, can't see any of the rest beating Corofin even though from what I've heard the Stars have a few notions that they're going to be the ones to stop the 7 in a row. Can't see it happening.

jr86

Happyilylost wrote: »

Cappy Vs Clarenbridge should be a great game. Would expect Mellows to beat Oranmore, Larkins to beat Athenry other game is tough but I'd dip for TAD.

Could see a Moycullen Vs. Corofin final in the football.

I'd be very surprised if TAD beat Cwell to be honest. Cappy bridge very hard to call and probably the game of the weekend. Tommies should win, mellows aren't going mighty and bizarrely lost to Cashel but in knockout hurling they'll likely have too much. Oran are still unbeaten though so I wouldn't completely write off the upset

jr86

Moycullen might give corofin a rattle in a potential final. Assume they'd try and get Cooke back for it. Scoring freely and strong all over the park. Probably still a few players short though to properly go toe to toe with corofin. I fancy them to beat tuam though

jr86

MfMan wrote: »

Result of the weekend must be Oughterard dishing out a hiding to Dunmore, Tierneys very good by all accounts. Breathnachs completed a good weekend for west board sides when removing Cortoon.

About time for oughterard really, probably should have gone up years ago. Very talented side though and should more than hold their own up senior.

MB always struck me as too good for intermediate, I think the year they came down they had loads of injuries and FOC was gone for relegation playoffs

Amazing to see Derek savage still playing - when did he last play for Galway?

Utopia Parkway

Matthew Tierney was sensational for Oughterard. Think he ended up with 2-5 with only one of those points from a free. Would be very surprised if he's not in the Galway senior panel next year. Unless he's still eligible for the U-20's? Not sure on that one.

Happyilylost

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

Matthew Tierney was sensational for Oughterard. Think he ended up with 2-5 with only one of those points from a free. Would be very surprised if he's not in the Galway senior panel next year. Unless he's still eligible for the U-20's? Not sure on that one.

He's still U20 but I think it's possible he will be called up to at least the early season training sessions and see how he copes. No point putting pressure on the lad but as naturally talented players go we haven't had one this good at this age in a while.

Happyilylost

jr86 wrote: »

Moycullen might give corofin a rattle in a potential final. Assume they'd try and get Cooke back for it. Scoring freely and strong all over the park. Probably still a few players short though to properly go toe to toe with corofin. I fancy them to beat tuam though

Yeah they will need Cooke and Sean Kelly back. Thought Paul Kelly was brilliant. One thing he doesn't do is panic. He will be a great addition if he decides to link up with Galway this year. Hard to see anyone stopping Corofin but as regards talent they would be the closest that's left. Salthill/Knocknacarra are quite defensive in a similar fashion to Mountbellew/Moylough but at least in Rob Finnerty they had a target man up top. Still don't think they have enough to trouble Corofin but like Claregalway have a lot of underage talent coming through.

DVDM93

Paddy Power have suspended betting on Davy Fitzgerald taking over as Galway boss after a flurry of bets this morning.

He was available at short price of 5/4 this morning before a run of bets sent him to an odds on 1/2 for the Galway job.

Eventually betting was suspended on the appointment.

I says

DVDM93 wrote: »

Paddy Power have suspended betting on Davy Fitzgerald taking over as Galway boss after a flurry of bets this morning.

He was available at short price of 5/4 this morning before a run of bets sent him to an odds on 1/2 for the Galway job.

Eventually betting was suspended on the appointment.

Must be the county board trying to gather up the twine to pay him.

conor05

DVDM93 wrote: »

Paddy Power have suspended betting on Davy Fitzgerald taking over as Galway boss after a flurry of bets this morning.

He was available at short price of 5/4 this morning before a run of bets sent him to an odds on 1/2 for the Galway job.

Eventually betting was suspended on the appointment.

I was sure he would do one more big year with Wexford.

They went close this year.

LuckyGent88

Reported on a Clare gaa forum;

Davy Fitz Has been appointed the New Galway Hurling Manager.

3 year deal agreed tonight

Can yee take his father as well by any chance??

cosatron

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Reported on a Clare gaa forum;

Davy Fitz Has been appointed the New Galway Hurling Manager.

3 year deal agreed tonight

Can yee take his father as well by any chance??

Sound if ye take back Davey as his auld lad would be an upgrade on our shower. This is a reckless appointment and stinks to high heaven. MD left his post due to supermac interference and the county boards reluctance to support him, now I'm no lover of MD but support him to the held and now they are opening the purse strings to a manager who's style of hurling will not suit our current crop of players

RMAOK

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Reported on a Clare gaa forum;

Davy Fitz Has been appointed the New Galway Hurling Manager.

3 year deal agreed tonight

Can yee take his father as well by any chance??

Id hope that's not true - I don't think he is what Galway need tbh. Now if I'm proven wrong and he wins us an all-ireland, I'll gladly say I was wrong and he'll be welcome to Galway anytime he wants.

I'd have my serious doubts though.

flazio

DF does tend to be considered the "special one" of hurling.
Look how that worked out for Manchester United.
I'm skeptical about what he can do here.

Clareman

flazio wrote: »

DF does tend to be considered the "special one" of hurling.
Look how that worked out for Manchester United.
I'm skeptical about what he can do here.

He'll cost ye a fortune with his setup, create a media storm, go on about his passion, take 2 sponsored cars and will talk about the pride he has in that special bunch of lads ye have

BloodyBill

Clareman wrote: »

He'll cost ye a fortune with his setup, create a media storm, go on about his passion, take 2 sponsored cars and will talk about the pride he has in that special bunch of lads ye have

'Shur we are only the small fishes but those boys in there,in that dressing room they'd do anything I'd ask and I have asked, and they've done it'

elefant

Call me old-fashioned, but I'd actually also like to have someone likeable managing the team I support. I really hope there's nothing to this.