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by first_touch
Tue Mar 01, 2011 12:17 am
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Brian Cowen's legacy of failure as Taoiseach
Replies: 72
Views: 50264

Re: Brian Cowen's legacy of failure as Taoiseach

I will say only one thing about the historic and welcome rout of Fianna Fail in the General Election. They had it Cumann. :D
by first_touch
Sun Oct 24, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Hurling All Stars Joke
Replies: 20
Views: 15731

Re: Hurling All Stars Joke

I think ye're missing the point lads! Delamere didn't actually have to be at the match to create the material in order to get a laugh. I found that particular gag quite funny. Some of his other quips might have been better kept til after the 9pm watershed.
by first_touch
Sun Oct 24, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: International rules
Replies: 8
Views: 6502

Re: International rules

Good analysis black spot. Niall McNamee was played totally out of position which raises questions about the Irish management's ability to get the best out of the squad. Last night confirmed my own view that that International Rules has little to offer in terms of entertainment value or quality. The ...
by first_touch
Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Weekend Quarter Finals
Replies: 13
Views: 9574

Re: Weekend Quarter Finals

I would agree with BNM man. Offaly should take great belief from that Down performance today. We were quite unlucky to lose to them and look at what they did to Kerry today. It should encourage Offaly to put in a big effort next year and know that with hard work and a bit more self belief they can g...
by first_touch
Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Tom Cribbin
Replies: 22
Views: 14628

Re: Tom Cribbin

I think the last thing we should do is get rid of Tom Cribbin. Why get rid of the manager when the team is showing great signs of improvement, when young players with huge potential are being successfully integrated into the team and when the guts of a settled panel has been achieved? What struck me...
by first_touch
Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Offaly Senior Hurling Management
Replies: 16
Views: 10872

Re: Offaly Senior Hurling Management

I dont relish criticising management but I have to say last Sunday's team selection and tactics have cast a serious doubt over Joe Dooley's credentials for being retained as Offaly manager. What is needed next year is someone to 1) instil belief in the players that they can beat any opposition on an...
by first_touch
Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:43 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Offaly vs Tipperary SHC Qualifier Phase 3 17/07/2010
Replies: 67
Views: 45606

Re: Offaly vs Tipperary SHC Qualifier Phase 3 17/07/2010

Fierce disapppointing today. Im afraid we were beaten before the game started. We were never going to win with the way the team lined out. Why on earth was David Kenny (one of the best full backs in Ireland) played at wing back? And Rory Hanniffy centre back? Hanniffy was hugely missed at midfield a...
by first_touch
Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Offaly vs Down SFC Qualifier Rnd 3 - 17/07/2010
Replies: 60
Views: 35017

Re: Offaly vs Down SFC Qualifier Rnd 3 - 17/07/2010

Hard luck to Offaly tonight. They could and should have won it. They showed great heart and played some good attacking football. Alas their finishing let them down badly. 1 goal and 10 points is never enough to win a game at this level. They young lads were brilliant especially Anton Sullivan and Br...
by first_touch
Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:05 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Offaly vs Tipperary SHC Qualifier Phase 3 17/07/2010
Replies: 67
Views: 45606

Re: Offaly vs Tipperary SHC Qualifier Phase 3 17/07/2010

I agree totally with Great Day for the Parish. Maybe Egan or Verney are not fully fit. If Egan was playing corner back and Rigney wing back with Hanniffy and Murphy midfield Id give us a good chance of winning. With the line up just announced I wouldn't be as hopeful. Hayden coming on as a sub at wi...
by first_touch
Mon May 31, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: LSHC 30th May Offaly v Antrim Parnell Park 3:30pm
Replies: 103
Views: 89317

Re: LSHC 30th May Offaly v Antrim Parnell Park 3:30pm

Lads, what's the problem with somebody asking for the subs list? Given that 5 subs are used and we hear so much talk about 'strength in depth', 'impact subs' and having a 'strong panel' I for one find it annoying when all that's usually announced in the media is the first fifteen. Its the same on th...
by first_touch
Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:59 pm
Forum: Offaly GAA
Topic: Offaly v Kilkenny N H L 28/02/2010
Replies: 33
Views: 22712

Re: Offaly v Kilkenny N H L 28/02/2010

I agree with the above, our backs played well, but our forwards have an awful lot of improving to do. David Kenny was immense at full back, with Derek Morkam having a fine game on the wing. He is a really promising hurler. James Rigney played his heart out at midfield. I thought 3 of the forwards sh...