Mayo GAA Discussion

An honest assessment it may be, I just dont see the need for it 2 days before an all Ireland when fans are bound to be giddy. You could say nothing and let it go.

Anyway, I'll say no more cos I just think you're wrong on this 1.

How much were they ahead v Kerry at half time in the league ?

How much were they ahead v Meath in the championship at half time ?

Its all opinions of course , but in my opinion is this Dublin team is in serious decline

Bloody hell just got offered a ticket. Family member only found this morning he won in yesterday draw but he just can't make it.

Feel bit guilty but at same time honored to take it. Unreal situation really...

All the best with the quest everyone. Definitely not an ideal situation for alot of hardcore supporters missing out.

Yop you can remove me from the list. Appreciate you organizing it.

Maigh Eo abú

Yes and all im saying is , in my humble opinon Dublin are not the force they were and are in serious decline , its there for all to see they have nothing coming from the bench and the starting 15 are struggling big time

Are you able to share those Dublin Mick WhatsApp messages? I have the main part but it’s just a photo and only goes as far as “Dessie (Na Fianna) told the captain”

That's fantastic. I thought at this stage I'd be a bitter little man hearing about those getting tickets. But I don't feel like that at all. THe more Mayo fans that can make it, and belt out THe Green and REd of Mayo when the team get over the line, the better.

Have a great day. If it's anything like the atmosphere on the Hill for the Dublin match, it will be fantastic.

I've given up on a ticket at this stage.....quite a cathartic and calming experience I have to say.

My chances were slim at best but I've made so much noise down here in Limerick that I'll be at the forefront of people's minds in years to come when Mayo tickets are more available :-)

Listening to a bunch of podcasts right now... excitement and anxiety building

How much money have you spent on draws if you don't mind me asking. Infuriating that you can't get a ticket!

Was there in 89 as well....I could almost reach out and touch Finnerty's hair from where I was sitting :-)

I was only 10 or so at the time but I can remember the utter devastation and heartbreak at full time. 2016 was bad as well but 89 will stick with me.... we're used of getting to finals now but back then it felt like a once in a lifetime event

That's a joke. I hope you get sorted.

My first time (apart from last year) not being there for the Final. In my lifetime.

But no ticket this time. Really hate to miss it. Barring some miracle it's Telly and a cup of tea for me.

Anyone who has a ticket. Do your bit to drive on the team and believe.

Mayo for Sam!

Have also given up on the ticket hunt. Haven't had a sniff of one, neither has anyone I know. I just hope plenty of Mayo people get their tickets and make plenty of noise.

Also agree that the ticket issue has sucked a lot of the joy out of the build up. Very shambolic the way the whole thing was handled.

But anyway, I'm still excited for the game. Hoping for a dry day.

I think Mullin will start if he is fit. Hession will be held back imo.

Think McHale played himself out of starting contention in the semifinal unfortunately, he just couldn't get to the pitch of the game.

Could Harrison be a surprise starter? It could release Keegan...

I think if they had offered season ticket holders an option of a ticket with the caveat that next years season ticket would be more expensive instead of offering tickets for 590 a piece they would have come out of this looking alot better. I'm also club + holder!

Same as that. Load of people I know in the same boat. Spent a fortune on draws with no joy.

Reality of missing out hit hard yesterday, felt physically sick at the thought and the mood wasn't great. I don't think I'd ever feel the same about it if after all the highs and lows down the years to not be there. Trying hard not to think about it. A miracle is needed though. It's chronic how bad it is.

To all the hard done by season ticket holders who haven't got tickets. Welcome to the world of the non season ticket holders and the pain we went through for all the past finals and semi finals it really takes away from the build up. But the joy of finally getting that ticket is something else.

There's still plenty of time don't lose hope yet, often only got a ticket the morning of the game

Thanks. Looking forward to it. It'll be a great night of celebrations...

Mayo don't do easy and if they win it will be probably be by one point. If you're convinced Mayo will win 11-4 to win by 1 to 3 points is a gift. A draw is a strong possibility as reflected in the reduced price of 15/2. I backed both semi draws Mayo v Dub at 9s and Kerry Tyrone at a massive 14. Ive been backing draws in GAA all year with great success and even had a draw double and 2 singles in the league which got me 1100 euro. I'll back the draw again on Saturday but won't go crazy I really think Tyrone will win in 70 also by a point or 2. Again if you're are convinced Mayo really ARE for Sam 33/1 for Kevin McLoughlin for RTE motm must be worth a punt, has the man ever had a poor game? He's not the most recognisable but if you were to make a list of players that will produce 7/10 performance or better he'd surely be on it. I feel that 6/5 Tyrone to lift the cup is bet of the day. I hope, I wish I pray that I'm wrong.

The game might start at a ferocious pace but its also going to finish at a ferocious pace with all the fresh players coming on.

Never will a subs bench be more important in an AI final and the subs will probably win this game. Hopefully Mayo are just that bit fresher in the final straight than Tyrone.

You'd have to say though if Tyrone win its some achievement by them.