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I think they are not as good a footballing team because two big name forwards from a couple of years ago, Paschal and Roy Malone have aged. While Anton Sullivan may have improved, he is a different type of player. Their options of attacking are a little less. Overall, it's hard to know where Rhode ...

Hard to argue with any of those selections. Definitely the most influential footballers in their respective grades this year.

From the manner in which Shane Dooley has changed physically in the last 2-3 years, you could come to one of the following conclusions: (a) He's massively determined and committed and has followed a strict fitness regime (b) He's a natural athlete that was going to develop like that anyway Very very...

Well, this morning I don't have the will to write a report. Perhaps, as Robbie Williams would suggest, I only sing when we're winning :!: Firstly, congratulations to Rhode. Secondly, I think both sets of players should be respected for two things: a) Providing a great, exciting county final b) Keepi...

For the first time in 11 years, the same two teams will contest the Offaly Senior Football Final for the second consecutive year. Back in 1999 Rhode, the reigning County Champions, faced off against their neighbours, the great Edenderry team of the late 90s. That afternoon was a story of penalties a...

While everybody would like finals played in O'Connor park, the pitch is poor enough condition. For hurling especially, could do with fewer matches played on it. It is a hard one to balance. I'll second that. I thought the pitch was in poor condition for the Football Semi-Final that was played on Sa...

When the draw for the Senior Football Championship semi-finals was made in 2007, the same pairings were made. Clara and Rhode were the bookies favorites to advance. Clara had a young team that had surprised many to reach the previous County Final (2006), while 3-in-a-row and reigning County Champion...

Long John wrote:It would be a super achievement for them to get to a semi.

That would most likely require Walsh Island to win one more game this year. I'd be surprised, right now, if they'd consider that a Super achievement.

Deepest condolences to the Daly family, Tullamore, on the death of Shane. A great Gael, he represented the Blues at all levels, winning (I believe) Dowling Cup medals in 2000 and 2002. A fiery wing-forward who loved a confrontation, he was very much the type of player you'd hate to play against, but...

Surprised he dropped Shaper. He has had a good year, but despite what some guys here have said he was shocking throughout the Clare game. He was a little wayward with his kicking, particularly in the first-half, but to say he was shocking in the Clare game is beyond belief. Between himself and Bria...

For many years, the man wearing the Offaly jersey at Wimbledon was Kieran Coyne from Clara.

Sadly, he passed away this year after a long illness.

Offaly should be winning this match by at least 6-8 points Why do you think this is the case O2010? Based on what appears to have worked well against Clare (after changes were made) and feedback from the Westmeath match, I think the team that starts should be: 1. Alan Mulhall 2. Brian Darby 3. Scot...

I seem to be talking to myself on this forum as no-one bothers to reply to my posts (must have to be in the gang and all that) but i'll say my two cents anyway. One sure way to get somebody to reply :) I have to disagree about Cribben, i think for the first time in 13 years the board have got somet...

As Offaly2010 has reported, Clara defeated Gracefield in O'Connor Pk this evening in a game that was never really tight at any stage. I think Gracefield won enough ball to have picked-up a few more scores, but they struggled a little bit in the final third of the field and Clara defended well. Niall...

I was actually going to start a post about the good old days recently. Those were the days when we two of our more enjoyable contributors were busy on this board. Lone Shark: You need to get back in the saddle. It's way to quiet around here without: - Your straight-talking predictions, some of which...