Cork GAA Discussion Thread

Great catch from O'Callaghan from the kick out, madness to concede a penalty straight after

We lead 2-12 to 3-5 after 60 min

Fair dues to the team, they really responded well in the second half and played very well.

When they play more direct, they get the scores.

Dont think he walked and apparently he won't be only one who be leaving. Another player in trouble too.

Whoever wants to leave then just let them leave. We do have a lot of all Ireland winning replacements from the u20's to bring through.

As you say hopefully this is Ryan just calling out the slackers, and demanding total effort and commitment from here onwards.

It's hard enough to win an all Ireland even when everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet. It's next to impossible though if you have a situation where the players and management are at odds with each other. I would be seriously worried though if it's a case of the training being crap, and the set up being bit of a jokeshop in general. I wouldn't mind so much if it's a case of some players having an unprofessional/sloppy attitude, and the management having to crack the whip as such.

Fantastic player, had a lot of years without a break with Mourneabbey being so successful too. Wear and tear unfortunately taking it's toll

team v Offaly, live on TG4 website and app at 1:10, deferred on tv at 5:35

1.Patrick Collins,Ballinhassig

2.Niall O’ Leary,Castlelyons

3.Damien Cahalane,St.Finbarr’s

4.Eoin Downey,Glen Rovers

5.Ger Millerick,Fr.O Neill’s

6.Ciaran Joyce,Castlemartyr (c)

7.Robert Downey,Glen Rovers

8.Brian Roche,Bride Rovers

9.Luke Meade,Newcestown

10.Declan Dalton,Fr. O Neill’s

11.Conor Lehane,Midleton

12.Seamus Harnedy,St.Ita’s

13.Jack O Connor,Sarsfields

14.Alan Connolly,Blackrock

15.Shane Barrett,Blarney

16.Brion Saunderson,Midleton

17.Eoin Roche,Bride Rovers

18.Tim O’Mahony ,Newtownshandrum

19.Sean O’Donoghue,Inniscarra

20.Cormac O’Brien,Newtownshandrum

21.Conor O’Callaghan,Dromtarriffe

22.Eoin Carey,Kilworth

23.Robbie Cotter,Blackrock

24.Shane Kingston,Douglas

25.Brian Hayes,St.Finbarr’s

26.Darragh Fitzgibbon,Charleville

Tipp with 2-1 in the final minutes to win, 2-10 to 1-10

Bad loss for Cork given the Tipp girls are all rushing off now to Cait Devane's wedding. They had no interest in that match, and the moving of it to midday was to squeeze it in.

bit of a challenge game feel to it, keep our focus and we'll win handy enough. 2-12 to 0-7 HT

Great to see Connolly, Dalton, O'Mahoney and Fitzgibbon back on the pitch, not much else to learn from this

Hayes and Fitzgibbon looked great when they came on. Really added to the team and thats what you want from subs. Some great performances all rpund and what I am glad to see is that we finished the game well which we did last year. Just once we cut out no scoring periods we will be up there this year. Also pleasing was the tracking and tackling even when the game was over. The hunger is there as well for goals.

In saying all that, it was only Offaly. I thought they would have more about them at home but maybe I thought they were further along than what they are. I didn't even think Screeney was playing until he was fouled by Tim O'Mahony. I would even suggest it wasn't a foul as he just crumpled in a heap. Not just him but the whole Offaly team need Strength and Conditioning straight away. All too easily muscled out of it. I would hope they have pin pointed this already as this takes time and would only see results next year.

A word about the ref. He was giving cards out like confetti. One where Dalton was running out with the ball and Offaly player tries to flick it away but nicks his hand. Obviously a free but not a yellow. Unless the guy did it again then yes. I suppose he is going by the rules but just can lead to red cards for small mistimed things. Now if its to the head, You would have to say yes. Then another time where Tim O'Mahony was deemed to be charging out. Bit harsh but ok its a free. He gets a yellow card though? Just seemed too fussy with yellows all the time. I say this watching all matches. Yellows should be kept for bad offences in my opinion. Ok, sorry for ranting!!

Still good to see us win and win well. Getting goals is great to see as scoring goals is a great habit to have! The variety of scorers is great to see. Still waiting to see Ben Cunningham so hopefully he is recovered from injury soon.

Speaking to few offaly people they were saying that it's young team but that's as easy as it gets.

Great win all same but bigger to come.