Paul Flynn Shares Predictions for Saturday’s Championship
Paul Flynn is looking ahead to an exciting Saturday in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, with two big games on the cards. First, Kerry will host Roscommon in Killarney, followed by a major showdown between Galway and Dublin in Salthill. Flynn breaks down both matchups and shares what each team needs to do to come out on top.
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Galway vs Dublin – Pearse Stadium, 5PM
Dublin enter this clash still smarting from their recent performance against Meath. It’s not just about the result—it was the way they played. Their squad is stretched, and they’ll be missing key players like Seán Bugler, who’s not included in the matchday panel. That’s a big blow. However, they have managed to get a few players back, and that’s at least something to hold onto. Paul Flynn Shares Predictions for Saturday’s Championship.
Meanwhile, Galway are coming in with serious momentum after beating Mayo to clinch their fourth consecutive Connacht title. Their team is looking stronger every week, and they’ve got even more good news with Shane Walsh returning to action. Paul says Walsh looked more than ready when he saw him in Salthill recently. But there’s still some concern over John Maher, who went off injured in the Mayo game. Paul Flynn Shares Predictions for Saturday’s Championship.
For Dublin to have any real chance, Flynn says they need to hold their own in midfield—which won’t be easy against Galway’s physical presence. They’ve also got to clamp down on Paul Conroy, who was dominant against Mayo, and step up their attacking game by being more accurate and taking better care of possession. But when you consider Galway’s form, depth, and home advantage, the odds really seem stacked against Dublin.
Kerry vs Roscommon – Fitzgerald Stadium, 2:30PM
Kerry have been impressive lately, playing some really fluid football. It’s fair to say they’re in one of the easier groups, and they cruised past Clare in their last game. While Clare didn’t give them a massive challenge, Kerry still looked sharp and played with confidence under the new rule changes.
Roscommon, on the other hand, haven’t played since their rough outing against Galway in the Connacht semi-final. Their forward line struggled that day, but we all know they have talent up front when things click. If they want to give Kerry a real test, their attacking players need to show up and deliver. That said, Flynn thinks Kerry should still come out on top in this one.
