Waterford GAA Thread - Mod note post #1

PTH2009

Under 20s semi final vs Tipperary set for Tuesday 15th Dec at 7pm in Fraher Field

If we do the business on the 13th, will be some buzz for the game among the supporters

Asdfgh2020

Does anyone out there recall the Monday pm evening radio show hosted by Des Cahill.....he invited callers to ring in and describe or rant about how their favorite team was robbed by a ref etc etc.....sports call I think it was called. It attracted some beauties who would go on about all sorts of gaa and referee conspiracy theories.....it was at its peak in around 1998 when ‘da banner’ went off the rails

upthedeise16

Asdfgh2020 wrote: »

Does anyone out there recall the Monday pm evening radio show hosted by Des Cahill.....he invited callers to ring in and describe or rant about how their favorite team was robbed by a ref etc etc.....sports call I think it was called. It attracted some beauties who would go on about all sorts of gaa and referee conspiracy theories.....it was at its peak in around 1998 when ‘da banner’ went off the rails

Was it not a Sunday evening? Think I remember listening to it on the way home from games?

TheScoringGoal

upthedeise16 wrote: »

Was it not a Sunday evening? Think I remember listening to it on the way home from games?

I think you're both right, it had stints on both nights.

Asdfgh2020

TheScoringGoal wrote: »

I think you're both right, it had stints on both nights.

Wonder why it was discontinued......Pressure from the referees, fear of being stuffed into the boot of a car.....mr Horgan had better be careful...!!!

upthedeise16

Asdfgh2020 wrote: »

Wonder why it was discontinued......Pressure from the referees, fear of being stuffed into the boot of a car.....mr Horgan had better be careful...!!!

Well up to this year it was the Marty Squad on a Sunday evening which was a joke of a show anyway with himself & that annoying Brenda one, only good insight was on All-Ireland final day when they were in the dressing room

spaceCreated

spideyman92 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/officialgaa/status/1334807694042161155?s=19

Well the team is capable of beating this ref and the opposition, they can do it again.

PTH2009

You'd miss the buzz of getting the final tickets

Gavlor

I’m surprised that this hasn’t been posted yet (apologies if I have missed it).

These guys do great work underage so I’m sure any residual funds won’t go to waste.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/club-deise-all-ireland-final

Cake Man

Gavlor wrote: »

I’m surprised that this hasn’t been posted yet (apologies if I have missed it).

These guys do great work underage so I’m sure any residual funds won’t go to waste.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/club-deise-all-ireland-final

That’s great to see, I donated myself on Wednesday and it was around the 13k mark and now up to nearly 20k. Would encourage anyone to throw a few bob in, even if it’s just a fiver. It’s the least the lads deserve for giving them the best preparation ahead of Sunday week.

BloodyBill

upthedeise16 wrote: »

Well up to this year it was the Marty Squad on a Sunday evening which was a joke of a show anyway with himself & that annoying Brenda one, only good insight was on All-Ireland final day when they were in the dressing room

The name said it all. The 'Marty Squad'. I wonder why Marty was never poached by Sky...let me think....

BloodyBill

Cake Man wrote: »

That’s great to see, I donated myself on Wednesday and it was around the 13k mark and now up to nearly 20k. Would encourage anyone to throw a few bob in, even if it’s just a fiver. It’s the least the lads deserve for giving them the best preparation ahead of Sunday week.

JP might match whatever is put in come the final...it would be like something he'd do

deiseach

BloodyBill wrote: »

The name said it all. The 'Marty Squad'. I wonder why Marty was never poached by Sky...let me think....

Don't be so coy. Tell us why, in your opinion, Marty was never poached by Sky.

Asdfgh2020

BloodyBill wrote: »

The name said it all. The 'Marty Squad'. I wonder why Marty was never poached by Sky...let me think....

Marty ‘good hands’ Morrissey.......’Cian Lynch.....a joy to watch as he shortens the grip’.........etc etc

Is he RTE’s finest....are himself and Brenda dating....?

BloodyBill

deiseach wrote: »

Don't be so coy. Tell us why, in your opinion, Marty was never poached by Sky.

Haha because he's got no knowledge of hurling, no ability to see whats in front of him and has to read a pre match piece before every game. He is what they call in the business, a true Amateur

Waternut

BloodyBill wrote: »

Haha because he's got no knowledge of hurling, no ability to see whats in front of him and has to read a pre match piece before every game. He is what they call in the business, a true Amateur

Not a truer word said... The man is a national bluffer..

Waternut

Gavlor wrote: »

I’m surprised that this hasn’t been posted yet (apologies if I have missed it).

These guys do great work underage so I’m sure any residual funds won’t go to waste.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/club-deise-all-ireland-final

I have mixed feelings on this, though I do intend to donate. It just seems a little amateurish running a Go Fund Me page, but fair dues to Club Deise.

I am a big supporter of Club Deise and think they do amazing work, particularly for the underage and youth in the County. It's a thankless job.

If everyone who intended to go the match donated the price of the ticket or even 20 or 25 Euro, it would be amazing for the development squads over the coming years. And unfortunately, I do think our development squads are playing a little catch up to the likes of Limerick, Cork, Galway, Dublin and a few others.

Mastermcgrath

Waternut wrote: »

Not a truer word said... The man is a national bluffer..

Glad I’m not the only one complete allergic to the guy. Hope to christ he’s not doing the final. Absolutely ruins games for me. Can’t understand why the country seems to give him a free pass as if he’s some sort of national treasure.

JeffKenna

Mastermcgrath wrote: »

Glad I’m not the only one complete allergic to the guy. Hope to christ he’s not doing the final. Absolutely ruins games for me. Can’t understand why the country seems to give him a free pass as if he’s some sort of national treasure.

That's the beauty of being able to switch over to sky. Probably worth the subscription money alone having an option to turn RTE off.

Waternut

Mastermcgrath wrote: »

Glad I’m not the only one complete allergic to the guy. Hope to christ he’s not doing the final. Absolutely ruins games for me. Can’t understand why the country seems to give him a free pass as if he’s some sort of national treasure.

A national treasure.. Jesus, don't get me started. He's a complete and utter out and out bluffer that somehow fell into the role at RTE. It actually upsets me listening to him. He doesn't know half the players, knows nothing about the players and has his string of cliche catch phrases and buzz words which is cringe. I do question that mob up in RTE at times, the people they employ and the salaries. But look, that's another conversation.

Asdfgh2020

Waternut wrote: »

A national treasure.. Jesus, don't get me started. He's a complete and utter out and out bluffer that somehow fell into the role at RTE. It actually upsets me listening to him. He doesn't know half the players, knows nothing about the players and has his string of cliche catch phrases and buzz words which is cringe. I do question that mob up in RTE at times, the people they employ and the salaries. But look, that's another conversation.

‘Good hands’ .......is his latest favorite he must have said it twenty times during the Galway v Limerick game last Sunday......:(

deckie66

Would much prefer Darragh Moloney on commentary

jelutong

What about Ger “it’s a one point game “Canning? Another beauty.

mountgomery burns

deckie66 wrote: »

Would much prefer Darragh Moloney on commentary

Maloney was only one stop short of calling Cummins Liam Sheedy the other day, he was guilty of mistaken identity on 3 or 4 occasions. He even called Richie Hogan, Richie Power at one stage.

But generally he is the best of them.

Motivator

mountgomery burns wrote: »

Maloney was only one stop short of calling Cummins Liam Sheedy the other day, he was guilty of mistaken identity on 3 or 4 occasions. He even called Richie Hogan, Richie Power at one stage.

But generally he is the best of them.

Maloney is a poor commentator. He’s a good anchor but his knowledge of hurling is shocking. He got so much wrong last week. He’s an ok Gaelic football commentator but he’s cat at the hurling.

seananigans

https://www.the42.ie/sam-maguire-and-liam-maccarthy-cups-to-stay-in-croke-park-5289495-Dec2020/

Liam won't be walked over the bridge this year regardless.

Understand the logic, but could they not walk it over the bridge and send it back to Dublin then, seems so harsh

Mad about baa baas

deiseach wrote: »

Don't be so coy. Tell us why, in your opinion, Marty was never poached by Sky.

Always laugh when I think of podge and rodge calling him cousin marty

deckie66

seananigans wrote: »

https://www.the42.ie/sam-maguire-and-liam-maccarthy-cups-to-stay-in-croke-park-5289495-Dec2020/

Liam won't be walked over the bridge this year regardless.

Understand the logic, but could they not walk it over the bridge and send it back to Dublin then, seems so harsh

can't see it stopping people being on the bridge and the quays if they win

Deisegodeo

The club Deise fundraiser passed 20k this morning, some going in one week.

PTH2009

A week to go, the nerves starting to gather (feck knows what they will be like next Sunday)