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2 huge games with Tipp v Cork
And Days Wexford taking on Brian Lohans Clare.

I'd expect a backlash from Wexford after their inept performance last time out and if they play like they're able to should be too good for an under strength Clare. Wexford by 5.

Cork and Tipp will be fascinating.
Lose this and you're gone, Tipp should be all guns blazing after a bad day against Limerick.
Cork.. well, which Cork will turn up?
Hard to say but I think Cork will give Tipp a serious battle but Tipp should have enough to win by 2 or 3.
Really looking forward to these 2 matches.

skillet (Limerick) - Posts: 710 - 09/11/2020 11:18:46    2306703

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Replying To skillet:  "2 huge games with Tipp v Cork
And Days Wexford taking on Brian Lohans Clare.

I'd expect a backlash from Wexford after their inept performance last time out and if they play like they're able to should be too good for an under strength Clare. Wexford by 5.

Cork and Tipp will be fascinating.
Lose this and you're gone, Tipp should be all guns blazing after a bad day against Limerick.
Cork.. well, which Cork will turn up?
Hard to say but I think Cork will give Tipp a serious battle but Tipp should have enough to win by 2 or 3.
Really looking forward to these 2 matches."
2 great matches. I agree with both of your picks. Wexford should be a focused and angry team. Wexford by 3 points. Tipp and Cork could be a real classic. Tipp by 1 point.

Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 1082 - 09/11/2020 11:57:02    2306729

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Will Clare appeal McInerney red card?

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 3868 - 09/11/2020 13:20:46    2306792

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I'll disagree on the tipp match,I've a sneaky feeling for cork..there is no meaning to my decision as I really don't think it's s great cork team..something tells me that the match v the dubs will bring them on a bit more..I'd be very wary of them getting to Croke park..the other game has bitterness all over it,even going back to being in charge of fitzgibbon teams..there is surely a kick in Wexford but if they play like they did last day Clare could get a result.

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 1045 - 09/11/2020 13:21:32    2306793

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I'm very worried having drawn Cork. No disrepect to Clare but I'd have been more confident if we got Clare. I was also hoping we would have come out in last weeks draw.
Getting my excuses in early but the extra game seems to be standing to teams. 2 fascinating matches but I think it'll ne Wexford and Cork unfortunately. Momentum could be massive in this cship and whoever comes through will fancy their chances the following weekend.

tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 2911 - 09/11/2020 17:54:57    2306934

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Replying To tiobraid:  "I'm very worried having drawn Cork. No disrepect to Clare but I'd have been more confident if we got Clare. I was also hoping we would have come out in last weeks draw.
Getting my excuses in early but the extra game seems to be standing to teams. 2 fascinating matches but I think it'll ne Wexford and Cork unfortunately. Momentum could be massive in this cship and whoever comes through will fancy their chances the following weekend."
Not sure about the extra game. Dublin had an extra game and looked very heavy footed against Cork. Both games depend who turns up on the day. If all 4 teams play their best I'd have to fancy Tipp. And maybe Wexford as Clare are missing 3 of their best players. But I'm fairly certain not all 4 teams will be play their best come Saturday it's just I dont know which 1s will!

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 1024 - 09/11/2020 22:47:11    2307053

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Yes the momentum is certainly an advantage for Cork and even to an extent Clare. The Tipperary touch v Limerick was not up to their own high standards and when Tipps touch is off then their opposition has a chance. I think Cork will be good for two weeks in a row . Now iv backed them before and been let down but we shall see.
Wexford have to be favourites against Clare. Colm Galvin and John Conlon are an awful loss. They are stalwarts. Even Podge is a loss. Again Clare always have a kick and may start well but I think Wexford will wear them down. O Keeffe will never play as bad again and the Wexford backs will surely have tightened up. In saying that Clare beat Wexford easily enough in the League in Wexford . All depends on Tony Kelly ,Shanagher and O Donnell. They all have to play well and even then Wexford should have enough

bloodyban (Limerick) - Posts: 1323 - 10/11/2020 10:34:22    2307122

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Mmmmmm two very exciting games this weekend and rather difficult to predict a winner!!
Clare v Wexford..... Duggan, Conlon, Podge are huge loss for Clare but they still put up big scores in their two games, can't figure out Wexford they have nice stick hurlers but something doesn't seem right in their camp. The difference between the teams is Tony Kelly and I don't think Wexford have a player like him in that form, Kelly is as good as 3 lads and is capable of winning a game on his own!
Cork v Tipperary.......Tipp big names P.Maher, B.Maher,S.Callanan, McGrath's don't seem to be motoring at all, the Cork fowards are playing well and putting up big scores.
Quiet simply put....Clare and Cork to win!

katser (Galway) - Posts: 1058 - 10/11/2020 14:00:58    2307200

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Replying To katser:  "Mmmmmm two very exciting games this weekend and rather difficult to predict a winner!!
Clare v Wexford..... Duggan, Conlon, Podge are huge loss for Clare but they still put up big scores in their two games, can't figure out Wexford they have nice stick hurlers but something doesn't seem right in their camp. The difference between the teams is Tony Kelly and I don't think Wexford have a player like him in that form, Kelly is as good as 3 lads and is capable of winning a game on his own!
Cork v Tipperary.......Tipp big names P.Maher, B.Maher,S.Callanan, McGrath's don't seem to be motoring at all, the Cork fowards are playing well and putting up big scores.
Quiet simply put....Clare and Cork to win!"
"Mmmmmm two very exciting games this weekend..."

Two? What about your own county v Kilkenny?

Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 1115 - 10/11/2020 19:27:38    2307324

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After the performance of Laois last Saturday,how much of a loss will Eddie Brennan be to them?im taking it he can't stay in the job after his interview with wooly..I know it was suppose to be off the record but some of the stuff he said,will really have offended a lot of people..a lot of what he said might be true in a lot of counties..I'm surprised more people havnt commented on the subject..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 1045 - 10/11/2020 20:08:55    2307341

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "After the performance of Laois last Saturday,how much of a loss will Eddie Brennan be to them?im taking it he can't stay in the job after his interview with wooly..I know it was suppose to be off the record but some of the stuff he said,will really have offended a lot of people..a lot of what he said might be true in a lot of counties..I'm surprised more people havnt commented on the subject.."
I reckon he's gone up in the estimation of Laois supporters and hurling people in Laois, there might be a backlash against the county board if they gave him the exit door

wexico15 (Wexford) - Posts: 2602 - 10/11/2020 20:46:17    2307354

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Replying To Cockney_Cat:  ""Mmmmmm two very exciting games this weekend..."

Two? What about your own county v Kilkenny?"
That's correct they are playing Saturday in Croke Park.

katser (Galway) - Posts: 1058 - 10/11/2020 20:47:52    2307356

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "After the performance of Laois last Saturday,how much of a loss will Eddie Brennan be to them?im taking it he can't stay in the job after his interview with wooly..I know it was suppose to be off the record but some of the stuff he said,will really have offended a lot of people..a lot of what he said might be true in a lot of counties..I'm surprised more people havnt commented on the subject.."
He will walk. Doesn't have any choice really.

tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 2911 - 10/11/2020 21:39:18    2307375

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Wexford to win by more than 5 points and sorry bar the All Ireland final last year tipperary have not looked like a team to fear. I think Cork will win this one but it will be close. Galway always frighten me as you never know what team will turn up but when were good were very good, kilkenny are not the force of old and Cody is a bit like Mickey Heart no one has the heart to tell them to step aside. I expect Galway to beat Kilkenny easy once we turn up. Limerick will be two Good for Waterford.

heartbroken (Galway) - Posts: 356 - 10/11/2020 21:41:40    2307377

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Replying To tiobraid:  "He will walk. Doesn't have any choice really."
Lohan is in charge of Clare after openly criticising the county board calling for a root and branch review, donal og the cork minor manager after all he said about the politics down there, stranger things have happened.

wexico15 (Wexford) - Posts: 2602 - 10/11/2020 22:21:11    2307396

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Replying To heartbroken:  "Wexford to win by more than 5 points and sorry bar the All Ireland final last year tipperary have not looked like a team to fear. I think Cork will win this one but it will be close. Galway always frighten me as you never know what team will turn up but when were good were very good, kilkenny are not the force of old and Cody is a bit like Mickey Heart no one has the heart to tell them to step aside. I expect Galway to beat Kilkenny easy once we turn up. Limerick will be two Good for Waterford."
What are u on about??? Galway have been one of the most consistent teams since 2016. And since 16 Galway always turn up and have not been beaten easily.

ecad123 (Galway) - Posts: 68 - 10/11/2020 23:01:23    2307415

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Wexford will be hopping after their last performance and they will over power a depleted Clare side by 7+. I still think Wexford have the potential to trouble Galway or Limerick on their day.

Cork were very impressive last weekend. Another win with a good performance and they too wont fear anyone over the coming weeks. Some of their younger generation seem like the real deal. I fancy them to take care of Tipp. It should be a great battle.

Ban (Westmeath) - Posts: 1073 - 11/11/2020 08:47:41    2307434

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Replying To ecad123:  "What are u on about??? Galway have been one of the most consistent teams since 2016. And since 16 Galway always turn up and have not been beaten easily."
4 brilliant All Ireland Semi Finals in a row '15,'16,'17,'18 with no more than a puck of a ball between the difference....yes your correct that's consistent in my book!

katser (Galway) - Posts: 1058 - 11/11/2020 09:16:36    2307437

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Replying To ecad123:  "What are u on about??? Galway have been one of the most consistent teams since 2016. And since 16 Galway always turn up and have not been beaten easily."
They didn't get out of the round Robin last year. A weak enough round Robin with Dublin and Wexford getting out ahead if them

bloodyban (Limerick) - Posts: 1323 - 11/11/2020 09:31:20    2307439

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Replying To ecad123:  "What are u on about??? Galway have been one of the most consistent teams since 2016. And since 16 Galway always turn up and have not been beaten easily."
Of course I agree over the last number of years Galway have been generally consistent however we went missing in 2018 All Ireland and were responsible for our own downfall in 2019. I use the name Heartbroken because of the amount of Games All Ireland finals and Semi finals that Galway left behind them. On our day we are the best team in Ireland, while Limerick are the new kings on the block, they can be bet. Cork had them in 2018, and despite only playing for 10 minutes Galway almost stole the All Ireland of them. And a Average kilkenny team stopped them last year. Make no mistake about it if Galway turn up we be 2020 All Ireland champions.

heartbroken (Galway) - Posts: 356 - 11/11/2020 09:58:12    2307450

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