Waterford GAA Thread - Mod note post #1

So following Waterford since the 90s, now living in Galway (10yrs), not only are Waterford generally out before the schools are even on holiday, but since the new format and moving final from September, its almost impossible to even see a match anymore on free to air….

Do you not like Davy? Tell us more about that, you haven't really mentioned it before 😜

Mayo vs Roscommon is on RTE2 at 4pm.

Cavan vs Tyrone also on BBC2 at the same time.

as the week has went on I have been feeling a little bit more optimistic of our chances today! I know we were relegated in the league which was obviously bad but all our defeats were by a score so we were competitive in all games plus we were minus a number of our more experienced players. Say If we had won two of those close games would the narrative around us be different? Fine margins. The team named to start is strong especially if fagan and leavy come in (match fitness of some will be a worry) two years ago cork were the ones that were being written off when they came to Walsh park, they brought serious aggression (some illegal) that day and bullied us. Hopefully our lads remember that today. The big issue we all have is our style of play. If Davy has seen the light ( unlikely) and we set up with a more attacking game plan we have a chance if not it will be a long day. Anyway all the best to everyone involved. Deise abu

Well, judgement day is finally upon us. I admire the optimism here and seeing the team sheet warrants it to some extent but I’m unfortunately finding it hard to forget the fact that this group of players just haven’t delivered when it really mattered over the last few years. This is also the same side who haven’t beaten anyone of note in league or championship the last two years (I just don’t count that Tipp win last year in what was a dead rubber, pressure off game), we can’t seem to buy a win against a side ranked equally or above us.
Then we’ve a manager who will likely have us with 14 men in our own half all game with one up top to somehow win a ball against 3 or 4 opponents.

I think it’ll go similar to last years game, the first 15-20 mins will be a dire low scoring affair with Cork pulling ahead by 7 or 8 by HT. Cork to continue the same second half before a bit of a rally gets us back to a few points but Cork to finish stronger and run out with 7-9 to spare.

I’ll be very gladly proven wrong but trying not to expect anything. Anyway, here’s hoping for all the best to the lads.

Hope I'm wrong but Cork by 5 or 6 points I reckon.

section 118 going to be surrounded by cork

playing well , need to keep the pressure on with frees and making correct decisions.

Have to think cork will get it together st some point

jesus, only last night i stopped being so pessimistic and thought with the strong team something could happen. by god we have always had the players, if davy can stay out of up his own hole we might do something this year

Fantastic win but we need to keep grounded

Absolutely delighted for ye lads, drive on now you've shown the standard ye are capable of.

love it

Next weekends games are going to be great viewing

We never would've gussed Dessie would be the freetaker. Done a great job too

would of ? either would've or would have lad ,never would of