Never a dull week.

For sure let's finish it off by a win on Saturday evening

At least it will be only true Mayo supporters that will be travelling. Not the keyboard warriors or pr*cks that were roaring personal abuse at the Mayo management during and after the Cavan game .

Absolutely excellent Pod.
Hopefully we can move on from here.
Lack of fund raising is incredible.
Hopefully the players can be boxed off from this.

True my ball

@ Jr, looking forward to it now, normally stick on the Pod when walking the dog.
This is truly an Oasis of information and banter. (and a place to vent at times) I see it was even mentioned in the Western People. Fair play to all involved, your hard work, expertise and craic, is much appreciated in a world gone slightly mad.

@My Ball

I think the timing will be a massive factor for fans not travelling to the game. I'd love to go but just not possible I'd have to stay over night in Omagh really .

@Bonnie Boyler

A few were mentioned in western people who comment here to! Well done to everyone involved in the blog and podcasts it's really great to have especially in times like these!

Willie Joe do you know when was the last time we were this assured of defeat in the polls?

Not being one to criticise players, I simply cannot stand it. They give so much. of course the debate nature of the blog lends one to read others criticism and we all have our views but I cannot stand those views...blunt.
But when it comes to the county board this week, and the big lads from Croke Park rolling in with the 'look over there' approach and 'lets call in the cops' well by Jez if that doesn't take the biscuit rightly. Being sceptical and critical ain't the half of it. Travelling around to support the lads gets harder not because of the results, or the lateral hand-passing or the no 2 pointers. It gets harder because we are always missing that top 10% which a really well run organisation would deliver - will Offaly deliver a Leinster title within the next 5 years - I'd put a small house on it, they have put in a great first 5 years of transformation to date and by the time they get to 10 years they'll be in some sweet spot. We could be great, and whats more we don't need 10 years, 5 would bring us to a glorious spot...Will 'look over there' start us down the right road, like hell it will

Interestkng richardmgd
Offaly cleared the whole house to start again. New county board and it took a few years to settle. Micael Duigan was a major factor there who really stood up and called for change. I imagine he got lots of abuse afterwards as the results didnt come immediately and the old board had their support. But really the biggest change for Offaly was Shane Lowry rowing in behind them and sponsoring them. That was huge to have him believe in you. He wasnt just a sponsor, he attended games. Im not sure if that happened because of Michael Duigan networking or from the Lowrys themselves. But Michael has approaced the job in a professional manner, has a bigger picture, and will deliver. When they are planning underage, they organise buses to get supporters there. Its great to see their flags out for these games but I am now seeing people following Offaly again. They are still holding their breath on Micky Heart though!
Mayo have the support and I believe the players. But there is something wrong somewhere else. And maybe for the good of everyone involved, some roles should step back and allow a better he or she to take the role. And that does not need to be a die hard Gaa person. This can be a good thing abd also a bad thing, as then things may never get changed. Someone who has
vision. Someone who has grit and can push through the negativity. Money is important, but money can also be managed different. Money doesnt bring out the best in people, been appreciated does.

Interesting topics brought up by Richard mgd and Bbmidlands

I have bought the Western People what page is the Mayo GAA blog mentioned on it

I’m not sure the poll means we’re assured of defeat, Kick the Ball, but I know what you’re driving at! In general, there’s been much more pessimism in the polls this year compared to previously but, no more than the odds in the bookies, the numbers haven’t always proven correct.

Presumably the GAA have a template of best practice re the structuring of a Co. Board and that will be put in place before the year is out.
There are a lot of good Mayo supporters with commitments that rule 7pm Saturday in Clones out for them. Couple that with a small stand.
On the field I wouldn't be holding my breath that we'll see much different from Mayo under Rochford.
We have a good bunch of players, they need experience against a well organised pack and they will get that on Sat eve. It should stand to them for the Donegal game.
Maybe, too, we could have the proper starting team and bench announced shortly. Is that a bridge too far.

@Ontheditch...we have to go even further into the lion's den...game is in Omagh!

Into the lion’s den - oooh! Our lads will be calling on their bravery. Do they have that? Yes!

Thanks for correction 2 hops. 'The Lions Den' sums it up nicely.

Hi Bb midlands - ye are so lucky to have M Duignan, some people are born to inspire others and he is surely one

I wonder what Mayo players will be given the task of curtailing the two Tyrone midfield giants on Saturday Evening?

The Moon landing was all a hoax

No problem

Is the mayo team picked

James Fleming - Not usually issued until Friday

In 2026 Mayo will once again be travelling over the water to play London.

Are there any flights from Knock WJ.

Please dont turn into Martin Willie Joe its been a bad week

Stay off twitter paddyjoejohn. You'll end up going down rabbit holes and start sounding like all the other conspiracy theory eegits. The earth is a globe by the way.

I just checked in .the place has gone completely mad.is there anything at all to be said for another auld mass

After a truly disastrous fortnight both on and off the pitch let's do the most Mayo thing possible and beat Tyrone in there own backyard.Take the handbrake off and go for broke

Sure things cannot really get much worse, a good game on Saturday Evening and all will be forgotten.
I'm looking for 4 or 5 2 pointers, if the Junior C / D lads can do it at club level then surely Senior level players are well capable.

Just wondering did Corrick Bridge get married as we now have a Corrick BRIDGET posting here.

I was wondering about that

He didn’t invite any of you doubting Thomas’s to the wedding so.

On the subject of 2 pointers Aido Boland and Carney all kicked 2 pointers in croke park for the trial game of the new rules.Add in Rod and Flynn and we have more than enough fellas that can kick them.
If there allowed of course

Of course we have Horans Hat. Didn’t Hession, a 16 yr old kick several for the minors this year.

Hello everyone. I just want to assure everyone that I am hail and hearty and hope everyone on here is as well. I have been on the blog on a regular basis enjoying reading all the debates and opinions and team selections and following the Counties fortunes as much as ever.

I'm not sure where we'll be after the weekend, but one way or the other the quest for glory will always remain strong in Mayo. Regardless of how any game turns out or how any individuals performance might look, I have to believe that they always do their best and I couldn't ask for anything more.

Disappointment in losing has to be taken in much the same way as the thrill we get from winning. No player or manager wants to lose, but not every county can win either.

We will win the All Ireland some day. That's for sure. When we do, the rocky road we have taken to get there will make it all the sweeter. But we will win the All Ireland some day.

Untill we do we need to stay positive and proud. We have had some of the greatest players and teams to have ever pulled on a football jersey and we have a young crop chomping on the bit, who are ready to earn their spurs, so stay with them and support them and whenever that famous day does dawn, when we plant the Mayo flag on the summit, always be proud of the part you played and the support and confidence you gave along the way.

We will win the All Ireland some day. There is no doubt about that.

Welcome back, Revellino!

I’ll second that WJ. Good to see you back Revellino.

Great to see ye are all holding on to your minds and staying completely sane after the week that was

Welcome back Revelllioa,no I didn't get married,still Corick bridge,but have got a lot of flack from a few nutters,still support Mayo

Horanshat..there's a big difference in kicking 2 pointers in a mickey mouse trial game in an empty croke park to kicking them with 2 or 3 Tyrone lads hanging off ya above in Omagh

Revelliino .....
Will the real Revellino please stand up.

https://youtu.be/W6He-LtgWh8?si=f7ZRo6QhkU1E_jiA maybe a bit of a team talk like that needed..hope you don't mind WJ..just feel its appropriate this week, the immortal paidi.

Great post Revelliino. If I were in Rochford's shoes, I'd make significant changes to the team for Saturday. Not only the team, but the style of play too. If it goes poorly, sure that's what everyone expected, BUT, if it goes well, then you're a management messiah.

Thanks all and Sorry all. I was in such a rush posting on my break I put an extra i in the name. Aye aye instead of i.

Welcome back rivellino

@Revellino

Welcome back & great post!

Boland and Irwin must start. Mayo must start strong and go for it. I would take the wind if it’s blowing in the first half and let’s blow Tyrone out of the water. We are Mayo!

Welcome back, Revellino!

Welcome back Revellino. While there were no rumours of your passing, I was worried as to why you were still missing, but your back alive and well and no doubt a story to tell . And how you will get it all to rhyme , yo set the bar good and high.

Welcome back Revelino! :)

Welcome back Rev I had often wondered where were you

Will the team be named today. Very interested on how Rochford will set up on his first outing

Teams with Croker Park since yesterday so it will surely be announced today.

I think the teams have to be announced by Friday now for championship games .

Robe green and red - I don’t expect major changes, given that Rochford has had a strong influence on the team’s setup and style of play over the past three seasons

Match day 26 will be named today. Usual approach is to announce minimum changes from the previous day and I’d expect the same for this one.

Hard to see any curveballs being thrown by Rochford

Squad named, Brickenden for Callinan in starting 15.

Morahan and E O’Donaghue for Kevin Quinn and Conor Reid in the 26.

I'd definetly expect a few changes as per usual .

With everything that has gone on there may have been a reaction during the week, or maybe the players are doing exactly as management want, but only one change to the team is hard to fathom. Of course I assume we will make the usual changes before throw in.

@Magpie
Sadly no Mayo manager has probably spoken like Pàudi to our players.
If they did they would probably be accused of Intimidation and bullying.

Exactly Mike. The world has changed since Ferguson's hairdryer days alright. There'd probably be a trial by social media before a public hanging.

Tyrone team and panel also named, Kennedy down to start after coming off injured last week

https://x.com/TyroneGAALive/status/1928399496330846520?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

That's a formidable half back line with Rory Brennan a proper number 6.

McGeary was imperious against Donegal i thought, really need to stop him pulling the strings back there

I still think their FB line can be got at though, especially with Hampsey out

Conor meyler in squad.has he been injured

Link to team named

https://x.com/MayoGAA/status/1928391829004689676

Woohoo! The man is alive and kicking!!!!! Welcome back Revellino. Great uplifting post.