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Down will be strong favourites for this match but Laois will have a point to prove after shipping 8 goals against Down in the semi final last year. This is likely to be a much closer match?? It would be fair to say the pressure is all on Down to win this match but I was at the semi finals and Laois played well to beat Antrim. Down had to show great spirit to overcome a tremendous effort from Sligo after extra time. How will this match go?? REDANDBLACK30 (Down) - Posts: 1673 - 09/07/2024 12:43:48 2558003 Link 0 |
They were favourites last year against Meath and we know how that went. 3 final losses in a row in Croke Park.
Saynothing (Tyrone) - Posts: 2150 - 09/07/2024 14:20:09 2558035 Link 0 |
Down deserve to be favourites based on league positions and last year's result, but this year's Laois team are well-coached and the spirit is excellent. Whether that is enough remains to be seen, but I can't see there being much in it. Malonemagic (Laois) - Posts: 803 - 09/07/2024 19:21:42 2558098 Link 1 |
Not all counties are coping with the expectation to win at Tailteann level. Cavan and Kildare are the prime examples. Meath to be fair did. With Kildare and Fermanagh out of the picture, the Tailteann is Down's to lose. They should get across the line this time. legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 8292 - 09/07/2024 19:29:40 2558101 Link 0 |
Imagine Down will win. But I think it will be close enough. Laois are a good team. I think they will finish in the top half at least of div3 next year also. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 13884 - 10/07/2024 08:31:59 2558149 Link 0 |
Westmeath beat Cavan in 2022, Meath beat Down last year. Can Laois make it a 3 in a row for Leinster against Ulster opposition? I fancy Down myself. Ollie2 (Louth) - Posts: 912 - 10/07/2024 09:20:24 2558155 Link 0 |
Listening to Andy Moran on the Football Pod, he reckons Down's S&C work will be the difference. They do look very fit and strong and play some nice ball. One big success of the Tailteann cup has been a willingness from teams to go out and play. Hopefully a good game, really enjoyed both semis. Expect Down to win by 3 or 4. MaroonedinDublin (Galway) - Posts: 35 - 10/07/2024 09:52:20 2558159 Link 0 |
I fear a 22 point deficit is too much to make up in 1 year - Down by 8 john.no1 (Sligo) - Posts: 470 - 10/07/2024 10:32:10 2558169 Link 0 |
Now or never for Down. Temple56 (Westmeath) - Posts: 516 - 10/07/2024 11:50:11 2558185 Link 0 |
Down to win - to add to every other All-Ireland which has gone north - NFL , Div 1 and 2, minor , U-20, all 3 club titles - Sigerson , Hogan etc cuchulainn35 (Armagh) - Posts: 1685 - 10/07/2024 14:14:20 2558217 Link 0 |
Bookies have Down as 5 points favourites, and that sounds about right. Laoisvillian (Laois) - Posts: 87 - 10/07/2024 14:23:56 2558218 Link 0 |
It's 50/50. Suas Sios (None) - Posts: 1558 - 11/07/2024 13:27:25 2558375 Link 0 |