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Just heard Jim Gavin has stepped down as Dublin Manager .

https://www.dublingaa.ie/news/jim-gavin-departs-as-dublin-manager?fbclid=IwAR0qyKHZWO3fpAwoTuvGujmeGi7QMeDtkRhYP8Au9oaNhRgt7RkcNUkiokc

Edited by monarch - 30-November-2019 at 13:39

Back in my day the Dub wins were few and far between, only two that I can remember and, by sheer chance, I was at both. The two wins were against Galway: 1963 with Mickey Whelan and Des and Lar Foley starring. I got lifted over the stiles by some old geezer so got in free, but spent the game squashed against a gate under the stands, viewing about 10' of the pitch. John Timmons visited St.Ciarans with the Sam McGuire after the win so we all got to touch it and get his autograph. There was so much excitement in Dublin that the entire team became politicians – nearly :)

The second was 1974 “HEFFO’S ARMY”, the year before I left Ireland. I was a bit heavier then so had to pay into that one, nobody could lift me over the stiles.  We started drinking in the Horse & Hound early, moved to the North Strand before the game to be close to Croker, a few pints in Fairview when the game ended then home to pick up the missus and back to the Horse & Hound after dinner. I retraced the sessions and downed 23 pints that day, breaking my long-standing record of being flat on my back after 4 pints.

 

Up the Dubs!

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Edited by Pogue Mahoney - 25-September-2019 at 16:42

Indeed Joey - guess you're back from hols! Welcome home...

I see "culchie" commentators making a point that Cluxton and Gavin should call it a day.

I totally disagree.

Begrudging so so's.

Let's make 'em sick with six. 👍👍👍

Super DUBS.

Five in a row.

History made. What a great manager, staff and team we got.

And the fans 👏👏👏

UP THE DUBS.

Won't see the game. Not on any channel here 😪😪

Didn't see it, I was at the EP, but I get the impression it was a great game - for the neutrals!

I hesitate to make predictions in these matters, I don't really know enough about the ins and outs, but my feeling will be that Kerry might feel they let a good chance go; Dublin will obviously be relieved they have another shot at it. I'd be inclined to think the replay will favour the DUBS but I guess it's not over till it's over ...

mens final on Saturday 14th,and the ladies final on Sunday 15th.

Agree Brian.

Had forgotten Cooper sent off.

Makes the draw all the more worthy for Dublin.

If Dublin had 15 would they have won or are Kerry a very serious threat?

Dublin 1-16 Kerry 1-16.

Great game by all accounts.

I listened to it on the phone. Sounded amazing.

Replay should be interesting.

Have Kerry missed their chance?

Have Dublin learned from the game?

Up THE DUBS 👏👏👏