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by Kevin
Wed May 25, 2005 8:11 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Niall Claffey out from Leinster Semi
Replies: 21
Views: 17740

The be careful what you ask for...

rule definitely applies here. Complicating matters is that there are only so many weekends to work with. Lot's of constituencies to be pandered to. Maximizing income potential. And somewhere down the list what is actually fair to the players and to a lesser but not insubstantial degree their loyal s...
by Kevin
Wed May 25, 2005 2:16 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Niall Claffey out from Leinster Semi
Replies: 21
Views: 17740

Qualifiers

Thanks for the heads up. This is a somewhat delicate issue in that complaining about a situation before it arises can tend to send the wrong message. However, complaining when there are 6 days before the next game begs the question of 'why was this not raised before?'. I'll look into it regardless. ...
by Kevin
Tue May 24, 2005 5:27 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Niall Claffey out from Leinster Semi
Replies: 21
Views: 17740

6 days rest

Playing on 6 days rest when your opponents have 3 weeks to prepare is a complete joke. Hardly a level playing field. Its not as though the other teams in the qualifiers won a bye or anything. Quick question: Does anyone have contact information for the Offaly County Board? I'd like to get the 'offic...
by Kevin
Tue May 24, 2005 2:17 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Club V County Debate
Replies: 3
Views: 5400

No draws

Elimination of the possibility of a draw is one way to curb the championship. Extra time then 'golden score' if needed. Replays are a waste of time
by Kevin
Tue May 10, 2005 8:09 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Louth vs Offaly analysis
Replies: 6
Views: 8118

No Post Game Discussion???

What the hell!!! I've never been involved in any sport where the manager/coach does not say something to the team afterwards (ever). Plenty of times I wished not to hear the wrap-up, but at least it proved that the coaches were watching (some of) the game. As a player I always appreciated that much....
by Kevin
Tue May 10, 2005 8:09 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Louth vs Offaly analysis
Replies: 6
Views: 8118

No Post Game Discussion???

What the hell!!! I've never been involved in any sport where the manager/coach does not say something to the team afterwards (ever). Plenty of times I wished not to hear the wrap-up, but at least it proved that the coaches were watching (some of) the game. As a player I always appreciated that much....
by Kevin
Fri Feb 04, 2005 10:15 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Offaly v Kilkenny, Walsh Cup Semi
Replies: 10
Views: 14544

Sure why not!

:)
by Kevin
Fri Feb 04, 2005 5:32 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Offaly v Kilkenny, Walsh Cup Semi
Replies: 10
Views: 14544

Let's get 'em

A win is a win. We should be humble enough at this point for it not to get to our heads. To beat KK is a good thing regardless of time of year/conditions/commitment.

Hoping for an Offaly, Offaly, Philly triple this weekend. Wonder what the odds would be on such a wager?