Official 2012 All Ireland Hurling Championship Thread

Half-time analysis on Midlands Radio 3 consisted of the local death notices.

Dotsy on for Rushe.

Eddie Brennan seems fine and fond of his cliches

Only one Birr man in the Offaly team

I counted three instances of “I’d suppose” and the observation that Wexford are coming in under the radar in his last response.

He maintains that the wet weather will make it a great leveller

Lovely point by Brian Carroll there. Offaly well on top in the middle third but their use of the ball has been poor, a lot of aimless ball being driven up the field

Great save by the Offaly keeper, don’t know if he knew much about it.

Thomas Mulcahy seems to think that was a third man tackle despite the fact there were only 2 men involved

wexford gone to shit

Fine goal by Dooley. Offaly well on top now.

Brian Smith, a rasta man would ve.more of a hurler.[quote=“Bandage, post: 682695”]Poor Laois…

Rushe lording it full forward. Naive stuff by the Laois backs following Dublin up the pitch and leaving oceans of space inside.[/quote]
Shocking stuff, in pub watching second game, pissing rain.

Shane Dooley is fucking class.

Wexford far more economical in taking their scores. Dooley has Devereaux in serious trouble while Offaly’s half forwardline is winning plenty of ball in the air. Wexford will be disappointed to be trailing let alone 4 points down but they have been very wasteful.

[quote=“sid waddell, post: 682698”]Half-time analysis on Midlands Radio 3 consisted of the local death notices.
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Did you enjoy listening to Jack Sid?

Tomás Mulcahy brings the part of ‘condescending wanker’ to a whole new level.

Wexford playing better hurling. Caveman stuff from Offaly for the most part but they have a bit more physical power in their forwards. Bit of an edge to the game. Wouldn’t be surprised to see red cards in the second half.

Wexford available at 9/2 on PP

Eddie is right. Wexford would want to get down and dirty if they are to win this.[size=1] I suppose[/size]

Poor defending there, quite naive. All Over Red Rover

I assume the throw in was for the goalie going outside with the puckout. Didn’t look like he went outside.

Wexford are fucked.

I thought Wexford had a new 1996-style jersey? Where is it?

All Offaly now. They’re completely out-physicalling Wexford.

It didn’t. Wexford don’t look like they have anything near the same level of energy as they had in the first. Offaly in much better physical shape it seems.