Really enjoyed the Galway Derry game today. Galway are a treat to watch when they are in full flight like they were today playing an open attacking game.
They could have had a half a dozen goals and when Michael Meehan and the great Padraig Joyce get moving they are a joy to behold.
They are both quick, brave and clever and even though Joyce’s powers have been on the wane for a couple of seasons now he is still a cracker.
However, I remain unconvinced that Galway can mount a serious challenge for the All Ireland.
They will go far to find a team who will give them the space which Derry afforded them in the middle of the field or a full back line as inept as Derry’s today.
And even with the Derry side playing so poorly the Oak Leaf men also carved out a few goal chances of their own.
I love the way Galway play but this side for me falls a long way short of the great team which graced the game between 1998 and 2001.
That side could play the expansive attacking game, which became their trademark, because their defence was also mean and physically strong, and their midfield pairing of Kevin Walshe and Sean O Domhnaill were exceptional.
I hope that Galway will go on from here to bring something special to the championship but by then they won’t find anyone gift wrapping the chances like Derry did today.
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