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2020 All Ireland Senior Football Championship MOD NOTE POST #1

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    #2492
    BonnieSituation
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    Rolo2010 wrote: »
    Except for the traffic on Northern Irish roads.

    Not an issue coming in from Dublin on those quality Mexican roads.


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    #2493
    km79
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    Hawkeye. Floodlights. Perfect playing surface . Not exposed to the elements . Semi finals have to be played there . And I am sure all the players want them to be played there too. Sure couldn’t the same argument be made for the final as there will be no supporters 🀷ðŸ»*♂️

    It’s just an excuse to snipe at Dublin . The Super 8 argument was valid. This is just silly
    Semis in croke Park end of story


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    #2494
    gormdubhgorm
    Registered Users Posts: 18,561 ✭✭✭✭gormdubhgorm


    hurler32 wrote: »
    Oisin McConville made a very good point saying why can’t Dublin v Cavan be played in a neutral ground ?
    There’s no crowds so what other other reason would prevent it been played in a neutral venue ??
    dunnerc wrote: »
    Yes indeed play it at a neutral venue

    Technically CP is a neutral venue Dublin rarely gets to play at home in Parnell Park. But plays in CP for the benefit of supporters demand and GAA finances.

    In the case of no fans though how could any venue be described as an advantage?

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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    #2495
    Big Ears
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    km79 wrote: »
    Hawkeye. Floodlights. Perfect playing surface . Not exposed to the elements . Semi finals have to be played there . And I am sure all the players want them to be played there too. Sure couldn’t the same argument be made for the final as there will be no supporters 🀷ðŸ»*♂️

    It’s just an excuse to snipe at Dublin . The Super 8 argument was valid. This is just silly
    Semis in croke Park end of story

    Tbf I'm sure it's much easier to set up from a media point of view too. Multiple cameras to give us appropriate angles on everything.

    As great as this Dublin team is, and I appreciate their ability. It's a real shame they wouldn't **** off so we can enjoy what's left of the Championship !


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    #2496
    The_Dave
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    The same 4 counties in the semis as in 1920


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    #2497
    BonnieSituation
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    JeffKenna wrote: »
    In one way it's a little sad that today was the highlight of the championship. Not much drama now in Dublin getting the 6 in a row.

    Jesus the misery-guts are out in force.

    Tipperary win their first Munster in 85 years and Cavan their first in 23 and all you can do is moan about Dublin. Not to mention the fact that others are rehashing the "Dublin in a neutral venue trope".

    The championship isn't boring, the commentary surrounding it is.


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    #2498
    MisterAnarchy
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    dunnerc wrote: »
    Yes indeed play it at a neutral venue

    Its actually a very good idea .
    There are no capacity issues, no corporate/premium level ticket holders so it could be played at a neutral venue.
    There aren't many really good pitches in the midlands though, Thurles would probably be the most suitable but its a bit far.
    The smaller pitch would suit Cavan .


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    #2499
    Bunny Colvin
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    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    Jesus the misery-guts are out in force.

    Tipperary win their first Munster in 85 years and Cavan their first in 23 and all you can do is moan about Dublin. Not to mention the fact that others are rehashing the "Dublin in a neutral venue trope".

    The championship isn't boring, the commentary surrounding it is.

    The magic of the latter stages of the championship is gone Bonnie. Let's hope the juggernaut is derailed sometime this decade so the rest of us can dream again.


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    #2500
    BonnieSituation
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    Bunny Colvin wrote: »
    The magic of the latter stages of the championship is gone Bonnie. Let's hope the juggernaut is derailed sometime this decade so the rest of us can dream again.

    Is there any joy out there at all?


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    #2501
    km79
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    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    Is there any joy out there at all?

    I’m a Mayo dreamer . I’m happy for now :D


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    #2502
    km79
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    MisterAnarchy wrote: »
    Its actually a very good idea .
    There are no capacity issues, no corporate/premium level ticket holders so it could be played at a neutral venue.
    There aren't many really good pitches in the midlands though, Thurles would probably be the most suitable but its a bit far.
    The smaller pitch would suit Cavan .

    Why are we looking for a pitch to suit one of the semi finalists ?
    The semis are played in Croke Park . End of story .
    Unless it’s a replay involving Kerry in which case it will be played at a Munster venue


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    #2503
    MisterAnarchy
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    km79 wrote: »
    Why are we looking for a pitch to suit one of the semi finalists ?
    The semis are played in Croke Park . End of story .

    The only reason its played at Croke Park is money.


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    #2504
    BonnieSituation
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    MisterAnarchy wrote: »
    The only reason its played at Croke Park is money.

    That's a pretty good reason. Do you want less money for the grassroots?

    I'd also say its media facilities and travel reasons. It might shock you, that Dublin is a lot easier to get to from almost all parts of the country on foot of it being the capital.


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    #2505
    FrancieBrady
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    Donegal caught rapid with their eye on the next game. Well done Cavan and Tipp!


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    #2506
    BonnieSituation
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    km79 wrote: »
    Why are we looking for a pitch to suit one of the semi finalists ?
    The semis are played in Croke Park . End of story .
    Unless it’s a replay involving Kerry in which case it will be played at a Munster venue

    So am I. Anyway, let's not let Kerry haunt this great championship.


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    #2507
    Bonniedog
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    MisterAnarchy wrote: »
    The only reason its played at Croke Park is money.

    Not well up on the history of the GAA are you?


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    #2508
    BonnieSituation
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    FrancieBrady wrote: »
    Donegal caught rapid with their eye on the next game. Well done Cavan and Tipp!

    You poor Monaghanians


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    #2509
    rebel girl 15
    Registered Users, Moderators, Education Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 15,247 Mod ✭✭✭✭rebel girl 15


    If I'm a Tipp or Cavan player, I'm wanting the semi final in Croke Park


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    #2510
    FrancieBrady
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    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    You poor Monaghanians

    Naw. Cavan played what was in front of them every day. Worked for them and well done. No complaints here.


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    #2511
    JeffKenna
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    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    Jesus the misery-guts are out in force.

    Tipperary win their first Munster in 85 years and Cavan their first in 23 and all you can do is moan about Dublin. Not to mention the fact that others are rehashing the "Dublin in a neutral venue trope".

    The championship isn't boring, the commentary surrounding it is.

    The provincial championships so far have all been very exciting, bar Leinster obviously. Pity that same excitement won't be replicated for Dublin's record breaking six in a row is all I'm saying.


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    #2512
    munster87
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    rebel girl 15 wrote: »
    If I'm a Tipp or Cavan player, I'm wanting the semi final in Croke Park

    I strongly doubt that you are either!


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    #2513
    Fr Tod Umptious
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    So for the third year in a row.
    Donegal are one win away from an All Ireland Semi Final.

    And they are favorite.

    And they blow it.


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    #2514
    LuasSimon
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    rebel girl 15 wrote: »
    If I'm a Tipp or Cavan player, I'm wanting the semi final in Croke Park

    Rubbish , get Dublin out of Croke Park


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    #2515
    gormdubhgorm
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    JeffKenna wrote: »
    In one way it's a little sad that today was the highlight of the championship. Not much drama now in Dublin getting the 6 in a row.

    I suppose you felt the same way when KK won three in a row walloping Waterford in the hurling final in 2008?

    Or was your real excitement in sport when Jeff Kenna and Birmingham won the division 1 play offs in 2002 in the English second tier?

    Still dining out on that I'd say....

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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    #2516
    rebel girl 15
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    munster87 wrote: »
    I strongly doubt that you are either!

    And you'd be right, but name an intercounty player who doesn't want to play in Croke Park? (Still annoyed at the time I was on the pitch and didn't take the chance to kick the ball over the bar)


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    #2517
    LuasSimon
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    rebel girl 15 wrote: »
    If I'm a Tipp or Cavan player, I'm wanting the semi final in Croke Park

    Your not a turkey by any chance looking forward to Christmas??


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    #2518
    BonnieSituation
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    rebel girl 15 wrote: »
    And you'd be right, but name an intercounty player who doesn't want to play in Croke Park? (Still annoyed at the time I was on the pitch and didn't take the chance to kick the ball over the bar)

    It's not been a good day of memories for ya.


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    #2519
    thelad95
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    For the first time in history we've a winter championship and people are baying for semi finals in December to be played in a bog in Tullamore or Portlaoise when we have one of the finest sporting facilities in Europe with a state of the art pitch that's proven time and again that no matter the weather it is absolutely immaculate. All driven by a ridiculous anti Dublin agenda when there won't even be fans at games.

    It would also be grossly unfair to take away the opportunity of playing in Croke Park from Cavan and Tipperary. Two teams that aren't exactly frequent visitors.


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    #2520
    cannotlogin
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    https://twitter.com/P_J_Browne/status/1330581610811580419?s=20

    Total emotion. Fair play to them.


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    #2521
    JeffKenna
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    gormdubhgorm wrote: »
    I suppose you felt the same way when KK won three in a row walloping Waterford in the hurling final in 2008?

    Or was your real excitement in sport when Jeff Kenna and Birmingham won the division 1 play offs in 2002 in the English second tier?

    Still dining out on that I'd say....

    Ah no, Jeff Kenna winning a premier League medal is the highlight I'd say.


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