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How Soon Is Now

Good half some lovely scores Westmeath, not the best but defending very heavy so were working hard for it.

They're killing themselves on those kick-outs though keeper doesn't look comfortable so few goals in second half be nice!

rolling boh

good first half hopefully keep at that level even if we empty the bench

JRant

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Third week caught up with Dublin. Didn't have the ability to really challenge Cork. They had the effort but it wasn't to be their day.

Very lackluster day. The forwards didn't put the cork defense under any pressure and they could pick their passes all day. The ball into the forward line was awful from the start as well.

The defense gave achers of space to the cork forwards to slot over effortless points.

In fact, Cork barely had to break a sweat to beat us today. That was as flat a performance as you'll see.

MFPM

No real intensity in this match perhaps inevitably. Dublin not really pushing on in the second half, they've been a little sloppy but conditions are a factor.

rolling boh

Job done on to next week hard to read too much into the win really .

How Soon Is Now

Nice handy game there but very solid professional performance.

These few games will hopefully build them up before semis.

Costello has dropped off in what I've seen of him this season wonder is the legal business off the pitch causing any effect?

Pity there was no Mannion would have been a great game to bring him in hopefully see more of him next time.

Gael85

Ciaran Kilkenny scored his 100th senior championship point for Dublin tonight.

Player County Year Games Goals Points Total

Kilkenny, Ciaran Dublin 2012 3 0 3 3
2013 6 0 11 11
2014 0 0 0 0
2015 7 0 18 18
2016 7 0 5 5
2017 6 1 9 12
2018 7 2 24 30
2019 8 1 13 16
2020 1 0 5 5
45 4 88 100

Slattsy

Quite happy with that lads.

Everyone looked sharp. Bugler played well, as did Paddy Small. Thought Kilkenny was immense. Not much more to say really.

Next game two weeks??

How Soon Is Now

Slattsy wrote: »

Quite happy with that lads.

Everyone looked sharp. Bugler played well, as did Paddy Small. Thought Kilkenny was immense. Not much more to say really.

Next game two weeks??

Next week.

Chalk McHugh

First half i thought we were excellent. Second half here seemed to a little drop in standards. We will definately miss the twin speed of McCaffrey and Mannion. The forward line is lacking raw pace now i feel. It may not be shown up until we play an All Ire semi or final. Or maybe it wont be shown up at all. Only time will tell.

willowthewisp

Is Mannion injured? What is the situation with the likes of Rory O’Carroll and Paddy Andrews, didn’t seem to be in the 26, is that just down to the quality of player available to Farrell or have they dropped off the scene?

Gael85

willowthewisp wrote: »

Is Mannion injured? What is the situation with the likes of Rory O’Carroll and Paddy Andrews, didn’t seem to be in the 26, is that just down to the quality of player available to Farrell or have they dropped off the scene?

Mannion got injured against Ballymun in county semi final. Only back training last week or two. O'Carroll and Andrew's are still part of panel. Can't see them make 26 for rest of the year. 2 great servants to Dublin GAA but both past their prime.

Slattsy

Gael85 wrote: »

Mannion got injured against Ballymun in county semi final. Only back training last week or two. O'Carroll and Andrew's are still part of panel. Can't see them make 26 for rest of the year. 2 great servants to Dublin GAA but both past their prime.

What age is Rory? I was initially quite exited when I heard he was back and looking forward to him playing as I thought he was brilliant for the few years before his departure, but he's been so off the pace.

Gael85

Slattsy wrote: »

What age is Rory? I was initially quite exited when I heard he was back and looking forward to him playing as I thought he was brilliant for the few years before his departure, but he's been so off the pace.

Rory is 31. Was same myself when he came back but realistic was never going to be the same player. He hadn't played for club either in 4 years either. If he had a year or two club football he would of settled into intercounty setup no problem.

CatInABox

Darren Daly is a selector now, apparently.

See here.

rolling boh

Rory gave great service to Dublin but we should be able to replace him now we need to have players breaking through not trying to scrape another year or so into them .

How Soon Is Now

Come on Cork!

CatInABox

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Come on Cork!

Tight, cagey match so far.

How Soon Is Now

CatInABox wrote: »

Tight, cagey match so far.

Worst I've seen Kerry play in a long time!

They can only improve.

MFPM

Kerry fairly poor, alot of their big players seem off colour, that said but you'd expect them to turn it around in second half.

gormdubhgorm

How Soon Is Now wrote: »

Come on Cork!

If they win this they can be the real capital for the year, as far as I am concerned!

CatInABox

gormdubhgorm wrote: »

If they win this they can be the real capital for the year, as far as I am concerned!

Guess I'll have to get used to calling Cork the capital then

:pac:

rolling boh

wow did not see that sure kerry would get trough opens it up a bit and not just for dublin.

Sultan of Bling

Unbelievable.

They didn't panic at the end, did they even though the whole of Ireland was probably screaming at their tvs.

Huge upset.

gormdubhgorm

rolling boh wrote: »

wow did not see that sure kerry would get trough opens it up a bit and not just for dublin.

You never know what will happen by the AI SF's weather will be even worse and make it even more of a lottery.

Teams like Donegal/Galway could beat anyone on thier day.

How Soon Is Now

Hahaha, I can't ****ing believe that! I dunno all week I've had feeling it be very close today but Jesus I didn't see that coming!

What a finish as well that last-second goal.

Delighted for Cork and ****ing delighted for Kerry got what they deserved with there horrible Negative ****e football.

Guess Clifford is human after all?

Sultan of Bling

How Soon Is Now wrote:

Guess Clifford is human after all?

To quote an old saying, Clifford mixed the sublime with the ridiculous.

How Soon Is Now

Sultan of Bling wrote: »

To quote an old saying, Clifford mixed the sublime with the ridiculous.

He left behind at least 3 handy scores today O Shea the same.

Only for Spillane they might not of even got to extra time.

MFPM

Kerry playing 'Puke Football' who would have believed it. Fair play to Cork, I thought they'd put it up to Kerry but I didn't think they'd win it. There's been some bullsh!t around Kerry from the media, they were basically being made favourites ahead of Dublin, poor Kevin McStay will be in mourning, another year his prediction is wrong!

Slattsy

Cool the jets. Keep the head.

That shower were by far our biggest dangers but we also could end up in a right slog in ****e weather against inferior opposition.

You'd like to think our marquee players are far more likely not to bottle it though.

Bonniedog

Indeed. Weather like today really does turn games into much more even contests with the likelihood of random events like cards and penalties.

I don't think Dublin will slip up in Leinster but Ulster winner - Donegal most likely - will be tough game. Also like the look of Mayo so far. Most likely team to meet Dublin in final i would say.

Ken Tucky

Really can't believe Kerry were beaten.
To be honest, who-apart from Mayo would really celebrate being All Ireland champions this year.

It's just not right..struggling with it.

How Soon Is Now

Ken Tucky wrote: »

Really can't believe Kerry were beaten.
To be honest, who-apart from Mayo would really celebrate being All Ireland champions this year.

It's just not right..struggling with it.

If Dublin make it 6 in a row ****ing sure I'll celebrate it!

Sultan of Bling

Personally, I see Galway as the biggest obstacle. I think they will beat mayo next week and will beat Cork or tipp.

Chalk McHugh

Fantastic news! The mighty kingdom dumped out of the championship in the pissin rain. It's going to be a great Christmas after all. Yessssss!!!!

Slattsy

Sultan of Bling wrote: »

Personally, I see Galway as the biggest obstacle. I think they will beat mayo next week and will beat Cork or tipp.

Have to say I can't see that!

Chalk McHugh

The only two teams i worry about now are Galway and Donegal. And Meath or Kildare will no push over.

Chalk McHugh

Chalk McHugh wrote: »

The only two teams i worry about now are Galway and Donegal.

Stick to worrying about Donegal so.

MFPM

Dublin are favourites and they were favourites with Kerry still in the draw. Genuinely felt Kerry were being hyped up. Galway, Mayo and Donegal are the most likely contenders and I think Donegal will be the biggest obstacle to Dublin winning this year.

The weather can even up a game on any given day, also think injuries could play a role too, Dublin can cope better than most but if Fenton or Kilkenny, in particular, got injured it might make it tough for Dublin.

Sultan of Bling

Slattsy wrote:

Have to say I can't see that!

I just think on their day they have forwards that can score heavy.

Obviously comer is a massive loss.

Chalk McHugh

Chalk McHugh wrote: »

The only two teams i worry about now are Galway and Donegal.

Not a hope Galway beat Mayo.

Chalk McHugh

Sultan of Bling wrote: »

I just think on their day they have forwards that can score heavy.

Obviously comer is a massive loss.

Comer's out?

Chalk McHugh

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Not a hope Galway beat Mayo.

There's always hope with any team playing Mayo

One thing ye are all forgetting about is covid. Any team could be missing several players for the final if they get unlucky. Weather might not be the biggest external influence.
Cork could with this out yet with the right luck......

Sultan of Bling

Chalk McHugh wrote:

Comer's out?

He done his hamstring in the league game v mayo. They're hoping he'll be fit by all Ireland semi if they make it.

Chalk McHugh

Sultan of Bling wrote: »

He done his hamstring in the league game v mayo. They're hoping he'll be fit by all Ireland semi if they make it.

The lad has been ravaged by injuries the last year. I didn't know that knock v Mayo has put him out again. That's a blow, no doubt. Instead of a three point now win i'll go for a late winner for the tribesmen

Sultan of Bling

Chalk McHugh wrote:

The lad has been ravaged by injuries the last year. I didn't know that knock v Mayo has put him out again. That's a blow, no doubt. Instead of a three point now win i'll go for a late winner for the tribesmen

Yeah he's been so unlucky.

Beast of a player.

Chalk McHugh

Sultan of Bling wrote: »

Yeah he's been so unlucky.

Beast of a player.

He's a bit of a savage. Not to be confused with the other Savages that played for Galway

rolling boh

with the weather and covid nothing is clear cut this year it looks even enough with a few of the teams so for me the championship is up for grabs a great chance for Dublin but do not think they are too far ahead of donegal mayo may even have to watch meath in leinster its such a crazy year .

dobman88

rolling boh wrote: »

with the weather and covid nothing is clear cut this year it looks even enough with a few of the teams so for me the championship is up for grabs a great chance for Dublin but do not think they are too far ahead of donegal mayo may even have to watch meath in leinster its such a crazy year .

Ah stop. Its Dublins to lose as it was before a ball was kicked. No team is near them yet. And I included Kerry in that before today's defeat. They will cruise through leinster, no reason to think otherwise. They will get a game in the AI semi but will still win by 5+ and will win the all Ireland.

I'm not sure where this Dublin worry is coming from tbh unless it's something to just sound like you're worried online for some strange reason.