The build-up to a Connacht SFC semi-final has rarely been as subdued, but Leitrim’s run of bad results this season means that Saturday’s game in Carrick-on-Shannon against Mayo will be played against a very stark background for the home side.
Mike caught up with former Leitrim footballer, Emlyn Mulligan, to hear more about the feeling on the ground in his home county and to see what he thinks about Mayo’s chances of making an impact on this summer’s championship.
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FreeTheEastBank says:
April 15, 2025 at 10:53 pm
If Division 1 opposition plays Division 3 or 4 is there any merit in considering that the 3 up rule should not apply to the weaker side
Tubberman says:
April 16, 2025 at 7:04 am
No. you can't have different rules depending on opposition.
You'd end up with everyone trying to get relegated in the league!
mayotillidie says:
April 16, 2025 at 12:05 pm
It the problem with provisional championship. Going to get mismatches. But could argue even the all Ireland series, you have division 1 teams beating division 2 teams with little effort.
Rock says:
April 18, 2025 at 10:24 am
Provincial system is dead and is only waiting to be put out of commission. Simply doesn’t work anymore and unfortunately will need to be dispatched sooner rather than later.
GBXI says:
April 18, 2025 at 11:22 am
@Rock, it's classic GAA (football structures) decision making. They've been trying to get rid of the provincials for nearly 10 years and keep faffing around the edges, so much so that we have provincials that barely matter anymore. Just grasp the nettle and do it. It's holding the sport back.
Ever the optimist says:
April 18, 2025 at 11:30 am
To be fair to the suits in HQ, it's Ulster that keeps saying no lads. As one wise old owl was overhead saying, it's no to everything, the question is entirely irrelevant.
Jr says:
April 18, 2025 at 11:41 am
Flynn named in subs again, must have a knock.
catcol says:
April 18, 2025 at 11:44 am
Jesus, talk about a risk averse selection - and that's just the subs I'm talking about!