Ordinarily this would be a great trip. Been down a couple of times in recent years to see the hurlers and enjoyed both occasions - one Saturday night, one on Sunday. Enniscorthy by-pass open now too so it would have taken that bothersome bottleneck out.
In fairness Wexford were the last team in Leinster to trouble us really - during the Jason Ryan years. In 2010 they took us to extra time and were 7 points up at one stage! We were awful that day … and v Meath … and Tipp! Played badly in 2011 too and got out of jail with two quick goals (one og) to win by a goal. In 2012 we were three points down at half time and Dermo got sent off early in the 2nd half but a Maxi goal saw us home by 4 with Wexford kicking 9 second half wides.
We beat them by 23 points in 2008 but they recovered to beat Down and Armagh to reach the All Ireland semi finals. That was a good Wexford team with quality forwards like Redmond Barry, PJ Banville and Mattie Forde.
Alas Davy and hurling have taken over and its business as usual in the Model County with football very much the poor relation. I expect us to win well but hat tip to the Yellow Bellies of a decade or so ago - they certainly punched above their weight.
Based on Wexford’s form in the league you could make an argument this is the best vs the worst in the country (Not counting London or New York for obvious reasons). Biggest winning margin for Dublin post 2010 was a 31 point win over Westmeath in 2017. I could see that being matched next week especially if Wexford are in the same form they were in the league.
First championship meeting in the big ball between these two since 2014.
Great Post. I remember half time in 2011 with younger son thinking how we were still just bumbling along and maybe going to lose this one. Meanwhile the elder son was in puc watching tipp demolish Waterford I was thinking well we may be getting an all Ireland to celebrate…
Don’t know what they’re going to do but they’ll have to do something. The hurling is far more competitive now. And that used not be the way. And I can see it being the way for a long, long time. .
Gaelic Football fans want to see the 'perceived ’ best teams play each other. Unfortunately there aren’t enough ‘best’ teams. I’m okay with the ‘back door’ and I’d be willing to put up with the Super 8 for another year because there’s potential there for some tasty games. Straight knockout like the old days is farcical and does nothing to help most counties progression. With the abundance of caution being displayed by our timorous government we could see a knockout championship for a few years yet.
Hilarious thing is same pundits who will have be blowing smoke up Kerry’s hole the weekend just gone will actually call out the disparity this time around despite being prevelant in Munster as well
There’s no need for provincial championships any more. Three of the four are basically one game affairs at this stage. They’re a waste of time. Give that time back to the clubs
This is what I think will happen for the 2022 season because it’s not like provincials will be going away completely but keeping it separate from the championship makes a lot of sense.
They need to be told what’s what. There’s no need for three inter county competitions. League and proper tiered championships is all we need. The provincial councils are all but passed their sell by date as well.
