That was pretty awesome from Kilkenny, Tipp would have struggled to stay with them the mood they were in. They looked rock solid at the back, and little tommy Walsh, keaney got a wakeup call on how to catch ball. When Kilkenny half backs are winning puck outs there is not any chance against them. Looking at the games at the weekend Galway will be favourites against cork although their game with Clare was a mismatch. I’ll go Galway 8/11 cork 5/4 Limerick -10pts antrim +10pts
You would have to fancy Galway to beat Cork after their impressive win over Clare.
A good few of Antrims first team players were not playing at the weekend suggesting the Armagh game should be ignored and the main focus was on the Limerick game. Limerick should win by at least 6.
You would have to fancy Galway to beat Cork after their impressive win over Clare.A good few of Antrims first team players were not playing at the weekend suggesting the Armagh game should be ignored and the main focus was on the Limerick game. Limer
I quite fancy Cork to beat Galway but should be a tight enough game, the final score against Tipp didn't do them justice, the third and killer goal that Tipp got should have been disallowed for a clear pull on the Cork defender coming out with the ball, there was only two points in it at the time with Cork about to lauch another attack. Corks midfield and half backs dominated for long periods of the 2nd half against Tipp, putting in a huge effort to eventually draw level. Dismantled a poor Laois team, I can see Cork been live contenders for the all Ireland if they get over Galway.
Kilkenny looked very impressive in periods against the Dubs but did show a few lapses of concentration at times, they've a long break to look forward to which probably won't be ideal but as we saw on Sunday they still ooze class and nobody will be looking forward to drawing them in the semi. At around 16/1, Cork might represent a bit of value because they'll be sure to be a lot shorter if they beat Galway.
I quite fancy Cork to beat Galway but should be a tight enough game, the final score against Tipp didn't do them justice, the third and killer goal that Tipp got should have been disallowed for a clear pull on the Cork defender coming out with the ba
Commentary: Full-time Galway are through to the last six and as good as they were Cork will be disappointed with their performance allowing Galway to take over as they did in the second half 70min+1 Horgan tries an ambitious free but Skehill blocks it on the lin 70min We’re into added time now, Galway are all but through 69min Canning with a lovely handpass over his shoulder to Burke who strikes over 68min Cork put some pressure on now but they’ll only add a consolation at this stage 65min Young Lehan opens his account immediately 65min Cork change, Lehan on for Niall McCarthy, Galway: Cullen on for Gantley 64min Cork play themselves into trouble and that man Canning grabs his tenth 63min Kevin Hynes on for Tannion 63min Joe Canning scores his ninth of the match 61min That should be game over for Cork, bar the opening five minutes Galway have been by far the better team 61min GOAL – Donnellan must have been champing at the bit, he bears down on goal and fires into the net 60min Alan Keirns makes way for Cyril Donnellan 59min Canning takes the point but that should have been a goal 59min Joe Canning with a great run and goal, but it’s disallowed as referee calls play back for a foul on Canning. Silly decision, will it matter? 58min Bill Cooper makes his mark with a point 57min Hayes with another point for Galway 56min Strange decision of Denis Whelan to take off McCarthy as he was one of Cork’s better players with three points 55min Cian McCarthy and Gerry O’Connor comes off, poor display from O’Connor who never got to grips with the Galway midfield 55min Farragher with his fourth point of the match 53min Two changes for Cork, Lorcan McLoughlin and Bill Cooper are readying themselves on the sidelines. It’s now or never for the Rebels 52min Galway’s forward line are a class above, great movement and passing all day 51min Burke adds another for Galway 50min Cork’s fans are making all the noise now as Cork get back into the game 49min Horgan safely puts it over the bar 48min O’Sullivan with a chance for goal saved, Cork win a free in melee following the rebound 47min Tannion with his first of the match 46min Farragher adds another for Galway, Cathal Naughton on for Shane O’Neill for Cork 45min Score of the match from Cian McCarthy, Cork are working the ball well but not taking their scores often enough 42min Galway’s forward line put pressure on Cork’s defence but give away a free in the end 41min Cork are getting a bit more value from Donal Óg’s puck-outs now, Cian McCarthy with a point 40min After a bit of loose play from both sides in the midfield, Egan shoots wide from distance for Cork 39min After sloppy finishing at the start Galway are finding scores a lot easier now, Canning with another 38min Horgan from a free, game is starting to level out 37min The movement of Tannion, Canning and Hayes is reeking havoc among the Cork defence 36min Point for Cork, but Galway are still in the ascendency 35min Galway stretching away, Farragher with his second of the day HT – A great turnaround from Galway 35+1min Canning sends a free over 33min Hayes with a goal, Galway well and truly on top now 31min Hayes gives Galway the lead for the first time 30min Canning levels the score 29min Canning for Galway 28min Niall McCarthy for Cork 27min Tannian for Galway 26min Horgan again 25min Horgan with a point 24min Canning puts the 65 over 23min Saved – Donal Óg turns Canning’s penalty around for a 65 23min Hard work pays off for Galway, penalty conceded by Stephen McDonnell 21min Canning guides the ball over the bar from a free 21min Horgan grabs a point 20min Canning hasn’t found his range yet today, another wide 18min Joe Farragher with a point as Galway creep back into this 17min Gantley with a point for Galway 16min The pace has gone out of the game as Galway regroup 14min Cian McCarthy with a point, well worked score from The Rebels 13min Fifth wide from Galway, sloppy display so far 12min Horgan with a wide for Cork 11min Joe Canning gets his first of the day 10min The 20,000 or so Galway fans get their first chance to cheer, point from Smith 9min Canning wide from a 65 8min Another point from O’Sullivan 8min Another wide for Galway, Tannian this time. Slow start for The Tribesmen 6min O’Sullivan gets another, Cork playing with great intensity 3min wide for Galway in a rapid opening to the game 2min O’Sullivan with a point, dream start for Cork 1min James Skehill with a disastrous mistake in the Galway goal, gifting Cork the goal 1min GOAL -Paidi O Sullivan with a goal after 30secs 0min There’s a 18,000 strong crowd in the sun soaked Gaelic Grounds today for a defining day for both these counties. After poor starts to the campaign a loss here will mark not just the end of the summer but the end of the road for the losing manager. My prediction, Joe Canning to keep Joe McIntyre in a job. The National Anthem is finished and we’re almost off.
Cork 1-14 v 2-23 Galway FTCommentary:Full-time Galway are through to the last six and as good as they were Cork will be disappointed with their performance allowing Galway to take over as they did in the second half70min+1 Horgan tries an ambitious f
What the hell do I know I thought my 22/1 Cork was a safety net, if they progressed maybe lay off a few quid, absolutely blown out of the water, ah well thats gambling....for you
What the hell do I know I thought my 22/1 Cork was a safety net, if they progressed maybe lay off a few quid, absolutely blown out of the water, ah well thats gambling....for you
Plenty retirements now for the rebels....2 many hurlers of junior standard in that squad[;)] and walsh retired their best man Sean Og O'Halpin....imho lots of unrest still in Cork hurling and gone for a few years now. Surely Sean Og could have moved back to the corner, especially as he was big into the fitness thing....only my view.....Tomas Mulcahy could be Corks saviour....new manager
Plenty retirements now for the rebels....2 many hurlers of junior standard in that squad and walsh retired their best man Sean Og O'Halpin....imho lots of unrest still in Cork hurling and gone for a few years now. Surely Sean Og could have moved bac
I beg to differ. That second half display from Tipp was shameful. They should have hammered Walsh, Browne, Mullane, Kelly et al into retirement - sent them back to the dark days when Damien Byrne was playing full back. Kilkenny wouldn't have spared them, that's for sure. That said, it was fun to watch - more so, even, than the high-jinx at a players wedding recently! As you may have guessed, I don't like Waterford much :)
I beg to differ. That second half display from Tipp was shameful. They should have hammered Walsh, Browne, Mullane, Kelly et al into retirement - sent them back to the dark days when Damien Byrne was playing full back. Kilkenny wouldn't have spared t
jaytrump corks half-back line have been a busted flush since 06 and still two of them playing on saturday. they retired the rock after the 08 semi and imo he was the one defender the should have held onto for a couple of years to build a new defence around.
jaytrumpcorks half-back line have been a busted flush since 06 and still two of them playing on saturday.they retired the rock after the 08 semi and imo he was the one defender the should have held onto for a couple of years to build a new defence ar
Rage Against The Machine 10 Jul 11 23:45 I beg to differ. That second half display from Tipp was shameful. They should have hammered Walsh, Browne, Mullane, Kelly et al into retirement - sent them back to the dark days when Damien Byrne was playing full back. Kilkenny wouldn't have spared them, that's for sure. That said, it was fun to watch - more so, even, than the high-jinx at a players wedding recently! As you may have guessed, I don't like Waterford much :)
Thinly veiled "I was one of the 400 at Eoin Kelly's wedding".
Next you'll be telling me you were one of the lads doing Jagerbombs with the KK panel in KK sat night? [which is 1.01 a true story - although I'd say if they knew what Tipp were going to do the following day, would they have?]
Thankfully, Tipp won so no-one was glassed by one of your former star players.
Rage Against The Machine 10 Jul 11 23:45 I beg to differ. That second half display from Tipp was shameful. They should have hammered Walsh, Browne, Mullane, Kelly et al into retirement - sent them back to the dark days when Damien Byrne was play
Anyway, after my drunken bravado last night I'll retract the Michael Walsh and Tony Browne part of my statement - two fella's who deserve the utmost respect. Still applies to the others mind:)
All's not well over there moneypenny? Contrary to reports earlier I hear there was no training at 6:00 this morning. Management suggested it but were firmly rebuffed. It's a shame really. On top of everything else that's going on the immediate future doesn't look bright.
There was a meeting called for 9:30 today but whether that was am or pm I don't know. I suppose something will emerge from it.....
Correct moneypenny. A great night I'd say!Anyway, after my drunken bravado last night I'll retract the Michael Walsh and Tony Browne part of my statement - two fella's who deserve the utmost respect. Still applies to the others mind:)All's not well o
Probably not just yet moneypenny when Fitzgerald is on the way out anyway. To be honest I doubt there is much point when the majority of the team are not good enough and/or coming towards the end of their careers. If they were to do it for noble reason - set structures/conditions in place for the younger fella's coming through, for example - then more power to them. That said, I know zilch about the structures that currently pervade. Maybe they're top-notch already.
Also, and only going on the stories I've heard, I doubt they'd all stand together anyway.
Probably not just yet moneypenny when Fitzgerald is on the way out anyway. To be honest I doubt there is much point when the majority of the team are not good enough and/or coming towards the end of their careers. If they were to do it for noble reas
Doesn't hide that the team were beaten before they even took to the field.
Spanky - as geniune as he is - but putting him on B. Maher was utter lunacy.
Mossie Shan flying in training & not getting a start for tactical reasons.
Jerome Maher had also been going very well - but putting him on the current HOTY on his debut was madness.
DO'S starts at centre-field the last day; benched y'day, then on at corner back.
The man is clueless.
Doesn't hide that the team were beaten before they even took to thefield.Spanky - as geniune as he is - but putting him on B. Maher was utter lunacy.Mossie Shan flying in training & not getting a start for tactical reasons.Jerome Maher had also been
I'd have to agree with you there steeringjob. I think the drills they were doing before the match conveyed everything about him - they were running around in circles!
I'd have to agree with you there steeringjob.I think the drills they were doing before the match conveyed everything about him - they were running around in circles!