Pay back for last year done even if it was laboured. Few have scored 10 times against that Fermanagh team. They are a poor side with a few good players and a plan they all buy into recently. Their antics were nothing short of trashy at times and thanks be to god the ref for the most part didn't fall for their nonsense. I noticed he called the two captains over at half time and had a word with them. I can only assume he told them to cut the shite out or red cards would be used. It definitely eased in the second have. One exception though. I gladly stand and watch that tramp McMiniminamiimum get the crap bate completely out of him. The crying whinging bas...........kit case. He runs onto the field when he wasn't supposed to, then when he leaves he roars at the tramp linesman (not Brannigan) that Paddy McKeever was two feet onto the field - just one example. I hope someone gives him 20 laxatives with his Stew tomorrow the bollox. Just sad that his wife has poor eyesight.
Brendan Donaghy was just class today. Again Jamar took a load of abuse but keeps getting back up for more. The lad is brilliant in my opinion. Lost a couple of balls and worked his off to get it back. Hopefully Aidan Forker hasn't aggravated his injury. He didn't look comfortable coming off. Niall Grimley is getting back to his best. Great to see Ethan getting a run out. Very strong in the tackle along the line even skipping over the Fermanagh #7 (I think) when he tried desperately to trip him. Soupy needs to settle and stop rushing. He's a class act and it'll click for him. Rian O'Neill is such a stylish strong footballer. Didn't happen for him today and he looked desperate to get a good score from play in a county jersey in his home field. I could watch him alone. Jamie! Thank you lord for blessing us with his talent. His maturity now shows through. He knows he doesn't have to score to be a hero. His work rate does that. Rory Grugan is another finding form again. Still not where he was, but definite improvement. Paul Hughes always looks confident on the ball and isn't afraid to go forward. Definitely a problem creator today. Charlie Vernon is playing like a lad ten years younger. Great heart and supporters love him. The rest played their part in a positive if not fantastic performance.
The negative. That's us. Why oh why do we get on the backs of our lads when we play laterally? Yes it's a bloody pain to watch (although to be fair it was really irritating when we had broke forward, got to the 14 and ended up passing all the way back to Blaine on our own 14, then played stupidly like U12's in front of goal sheeesh!!) but we hold possession and try breaking them down and for the most part it worked today. A few broke down, but hard work recovered it. Give them (opposition) hell but support our own no matter what on the day.
Strangely, six played, two won, two drawn, two lost and status in division two for next year secured. I'll take that:
In 2002 we won an All Ireland from division 2A (effectively div.3 in new money) being beaten that year only by Kerry and a single point if I remember right and then Laois by 3 or 4 in the semi-final. So yes the better the opposition the better the prep is going forward, but we need a big performance and Ulster Championship is where I'd like to see that. Not next week although let's win that one too for the craic.
