Re: Galway V Donegal AI Qualifiers Round 4 July 25th 2009 Markievicz Park Sligo 5pm

**JimWexford** Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:18 pm

don't think them boys know how to read. Waste of a stamp.
Lock the gates kick the feckers out.
standard fee for a ground is €250 plus expenses for officals.
for secondary comps you are entitled to 5% of the gate (which you never get).
Is this match telivised if so Sligo county board will receive €40-€50k- this may be the reason the shafted there clubs to get the tv money

**clash-of-da-ash** Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:28 pm

I'd say Sligo was chosen as it was on in Castlebar last time they both met in the championship so an agreement might have been made to have it closer to Donegal next time they meet.

**Jayo Cluxton** Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:29 pm

clash-of-da-ash wrote:I'd say Sligo was chosen as it was on in Castlebar last time they both met in the championship so an agreement might have been made to have it closer to Donegal next time they meet.

Maybe they are just doing it to piss RMD off ....

**patrique** Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:13 pm

Galway to win this, although they will need to watch Murphy who is a serious talent.

Galway on their day could beat any side left in the competition, especially as Tyrone have not exactly been exerted by Armagh, Derry of Antrim.

**bocerty** Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:38 pm

I'd expect Galway to win this just about - all depends how quickly they put last Sunday behind them. Donegal on the other hand are comming in on the crest of a wave and brimming with confidence - should be an interesting contest.

Galway will always concede plenty such is their defence but they do have guys capable of destroying you given time and space - the likes of Lacey and the Mc Gees will have their hands full this weekend but they are more than capable of dealing with the threat posed by Joyce Armstrong and Meehan.

It will be a test of the mentality of the Galway team to see if they can lift themselves out of the doldrums in time for battle with the boys from Donegal.

**mossbags** Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:01 pm

McGee laments loss of key duo

Galway V Donegal AI Qualifiers Round 4 July 25th 2009 Markievicz Park Sligo 5pm - Page 2 Eamonnmcgee

Donegal defender Eamon McGee has admitted that the axing of Neil Gallagher and Ciaran Bonner has had a "negative effect" on the squad. Manager John Joe Doherty dropped the Glenswilly duo for disciplinary reasons earlier this month, and even after last Saturday's dramatic extra-time victory over a fancied Derry side, McGee was lamenting their loss.

"It has a negative effect on the squad if you are to be honest about it," he told the Irish News. "It's kind of frustrating more than anything when two of your better footballers are sitting outside the wire." McGee had particular sympathy for former captain Gallagher, who was injured at the time he was disciplined for breaching an alcohol ban.

"Big Neil would be a good friend of mine. He was up at the Derry game
watching it, but you would rather be sharing those moments with your
mates. "There is not a lot you can do about it, but to answer the question, it probably does have a negative effect."

The 25-year-old is looking forward to squaring up to Galway in Saturday's
All-Ireland football fourth round qualifier at Markievicz Park, adding:
"We will be underdogs again and that will suit us.

"Galway will go out and play football. They will not try to stop you. They will just try to outscore you.

**mossbags** Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:05 pm

Sounds to me like all is not well in Donegal. Would expect a wounded Galway to put them to the sword with the minimum of fuss on Saturday

**bald eagle** Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:07 pm

Mossy - When things are well in Donegal then they're finished, it's just one thing after another up there, must be too close to Derry!!! Laughing

**mossbags** Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:11 pm

Actually thats an excellent point Eagle! The time to not worry about Donegal is when everything is rosy in their garden. Fook What a Face

**mossbags** Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:32 pm

Galway (SF v Donegal): A Faherty; K
Fitzgerald, F Hanley, D Burke (captain); G Bradshaw, D Blake, D Meehan;
J Bergin, N Coleman; S Armstrong, P Joyce, P Conroy; M Clancy, M
Meehan, N Joyce.

Common sence at last from Sammon, Fitzys back with Coyne paying the price for his poor form. Would still prefer Mullahy to Deccie Meehan but Sammon doesn't seem to rate him.
Armstrong must be left up front, allow Clancy to roam if required, much more solid look to this team than the last day

**Boxtyeater** Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:55 pm

bald eagle wrote:Mossy - When things are well in Donegal then they're finished, it's just one thing after another up there, must be too close to Derry!!!

Things may be in a bit of turmoil in Donegal but what must be the state of affairs in Derry when they couldn't beat a team as mentally brittle as these lot?
Galway to pull away by 6-10 with a vintage performance. Laughing

Expect Tom Carr's hat in the ring for the upcoming vacancy..... pale

**bald eagle** Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:08 am

Boxtyeater wrote:
bald eagle wrote:Mossy - When things are well in Donegal then they're finished, it's just one thing after another up there, must be too close to Derry!!!

Things may be in a bit of turmoil in Donegal but what must be the state of affairs in Derry when they couldn't beat a team as mentally brittle as these lot?
Galway to pull away by 6-10 with a vintage performance.

Expect Tom Carr's hat in the ring for the upcoming vacancy.....

Whatever do you mean Boxty? The answer is a simple one, we didn't have any internal issues in Derry the week leading up to the game, therefore letting our county team concentrate fully on the game (which is not best practice for Derry) and Donegal won.

If we had've had a few rows between the county board and some of the clubs then we would have won easily, simple!! Very Happy

**mossbags** Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:35 pm

Boxtyeater wrote:
bald eagle wrote:Mossy - When things are well in Donegal then they're finished, it's just one thing after another up there, must be too close to Derry!!!

Things may be in a bit of turmoil in Donegal but what must be the state of affairs in Derry when they couldn't beat a team as mentally brittle as these lot?
Galway to pull away by 6-10 with a vintage performance.

Expect Tom Carr's hat in the ring for the upcoming vacancy.....

Expect a 'vintage performance' indeed this Satursay Boxty. Galway were so concerned about their own percieved weakness's in the Connacht final that they completely forgot to play to their strengths. When they eventually did they rattled off 1-4 in 5 minutes. Expect a total reversal against these Donegal lunatics. Galway by 10

**Boxtyeater** Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:22 pm

No lack of confidence evident as yet then Moss......top stuff.... Laughing

**Thomas Clarke** Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:46 am

I have a feeling Donegal might edge this.

I thought that Galway looked very poor against Mayo, and the 1 point loss flattered them in the end. I also don't think the impact of losing a provincial final the previous weekend can be under-estimated.

Donegal on the other hand appeared to be going nowhere then, a couple of handy draws later, shock Derry and they are now a game away from Croke Park. They will need big games from Murphy & McFadden, but I really wouldnt be surprised to see them produce another upset.

**mossbags** Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:50 pm

Galway did indeed 'look poor' against Mayo at times. Players were playing out of position, their was a lot of aimless ball and soft giving away of possession and most of the forwards were mis-firing. As well as that Hanley mady 2 mistakes and was punished both times with goals. That they could do all this and still only go down by an opportunistic last second point says an awful lot and I would be shocked if they dont come away with from Markievicz park with a comfortable victory, having set their Connacht Final wrongs to right.

Sammon is under serious pressure not to repeat the mistakes he made in Salthill. When Coyne(who was lucky to start the game) got injured on 20 mins instead of just bringing Fitzy in for a straight swap he took Bradshaw back into the corner, moved Sice back to the wing and Deccie Meehan into centre half back, at the same time bringimg Armstrong deep into his own half! Wtf was Sammon thinking, unless he wasn't too bothered about winning the game which may indeed have been the case Wink

**Jayo Cluxton** Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:20 pm

mossbags wrote:Galway did indeed 'look poor' against Mayo at times (because they are poor. Players were playing out of position (cos they are not good enough for ANY position), their was a lot of aimless ball (cos the players are aimless) and soft giving away of possession (cos they are soft) and most of the forwards were mis-firing (ha ha ha - its called brutal shooting!)

Good synopsis Moss - I have added a few observations. Feel free to pass on to Liam An Breadán Feasa ........

**mossbags** Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:27 pm

Jayo Cluxton wrote:
mossbags wrote:Galway did indeed 'look poor' against Mayo at times (because they are poor. Players were playing out of position (cos they are not good enough for ANY position), their was a lot of aimless ball (cos the players are aimless) and soft giving away of possession (cos they are soft) and most of the forwards were mis-firing (ha ha ha - its called brutal shooting!)

Good synopsis Moss - I have added a few observations. Feel free to pass on to Liam An Breadán Feasa ........

Wouldn't expect the average Dub to have the capacity to grasp Sammons cunning plan Jayo. Enjoy being a sitting duck for the 5th year in a row Cool

You headin to Thurles btw?

**Jayo Cluxton** Fri Jul 24, 2009 3:35 pm

Moss - u know it makes sense!!!

ps I am going to Croker on Sat - got the tickets for the hurling ages ago and now it turns out U2 are playing instead ....... Shocked

**mossbags** Sat Jul 25, 2009 3:04 pm

Bring it RMD ;jedi;

**mossbags** Sat Jul 25, 2009 3:11 pm

The symmetry of Galways victory over the far North west tonight will not be lost on our opponents tomorrow in the deep south east, Wherever we shall march we shall conquor ;jedi;

Guest Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:01 pm

Hate to say I told you so Mossy...but I told you so!!

Join me and MMM now from the outside looking in Sad

**Boxtyeater** Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:12 pm

A poor game, not helped nor taken from by dreadful refeering. How does a referee, after consultation, make the calls Rory Hickey made.
Bergin: a straight red (boot) Joyce: a straight red (very dangerous tackle).
Donegal's day, they had the better footballers, wanted it more and didn't over-indulge in the "lazy tackle" syndrome that typified Galway's attitude today.
Gutted for the West...... Crying or Very sad

**patrique** Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:17 pm

Tee hee.

Saffaronies, Saffaronies, oh aye oh aye oh aye.

**Boxtyeater** Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:35 pm

patrique wrote:Tee hee.

Saffaronies, Saffaronies, oh aye oh aye oh aye.

The Kingdom in dissaray, FFS Pat, Leitrim, a notch below your lads, would bate 'em out the gate, and win the row as well.

For ya man, I hope ye can do it...

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