PatMustard
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Some players were still eligible this year.
They were still reigning Minor champions, regardless.
Minors 2021
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Some players were still eligible this year.
They were still reigning Minor champions, regardless.
PatMustard
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ragingbull
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In name not in person
Diarmi
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Not knowing much about this team I watched the game looking for future talent and I wasn't disappointed. There were some really impressive performances.
The goalkeeper was excellent even though there were a few wayward kick outs. His save was actually amazing and wouldn't have been out of place in the Aviva.
In defence I thought O'Neill, McGee and O'Brien were impressive.
Our midfield was huge and any lad who makes a Grimley look small is no wimp. Grimley picked up two points along the way which isn't half bad for a big midfielder.
Attack wise I would say on a different day McKeever at FF would be your go to man but he was well marshalled and ended up further out field for most of the game with Aaron O'Neill going into FF and eventually off. I can't really say too much bad about the rest of the forwards including those who were introduced. To me they looked like a nice solid attacking unit. Surely there were a few poor passes or rash decisions but these guys are only 16/17 years old.
Obviously it is too early to read much into the team especially given the lack of preparation Derry must have had with the final 10 days ago but I certainly switched off Páirc TV a happier man.
On a side note, I was highly impressed with how the management came to terms with the game and made quick decisive changes which changed the course of the game especially in the second half. They weren't afraid to bring in plenty of fresh legs too when the game was in the melting pot. A brave decision as it could have affected the balance of the team. Well done Brendan, very refreshing to see.
The goalkeeper was excellent even though there were a few wayward kick outs. His save was actually amazing and wouldn't have been out of place in the Aviva.
In defence I thought O'Neill, McGee and O'Brien were impressive.
Our midfield was huge and any lad who makes a Grimley look small is no wimp. Grimley picked up two points along the way which isn't half bad for a big midfielder.
Attack wise I would say on a different day McKeever at FF would be your go to man but he was well marshalled and ended up further out field for most of the game with Aaron O'Neill going into FF and eventually off. I can't really say too much bad about the rest of the forwards including those who were introduced. To me they looked like a nice solid attacking unit. Surely there were a few poor passes or rash decisions but these guys are only 16/17 years old.
Obviously it is too early to read much into the team especially given the lack of preparation Derry must have had with the final 10 days ago but I certainly switched off Páirc TV a happier man.
On a side note, I was highly impressed with how the management came to terms with the game and made quick decisive changes which changed the course of the game especially in the second half. They weren't afraid to bring in plenty of fresh legs too when the game was in the melting pot. A brave decision as it could have affected the balance of the team. Well done Brendan, very refreshing to see.
Too Long Ref
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I never got seeing last night's game but I did watch last years game v Derry. I thought the same after it - Derry won't go too far with that team as they struggled to beat Armagh in a poor game - how wrong was I.
You never know where Armagh could go after last night - winning a championship game at that age really does make a difference to mindset and creates momentum.
I think they have a top class management team with the two men leading it both having senior club success in Armagh. Well done everyone.
Diarmi
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Sorry, I should have included Shane in my praise also.
Can't disagree with a lot Ref - the management were very brave and made a lot of switches which were needed and at this age level it can be hard to judge the quality level after just one game.
I saw it differently to Diarmi overall, it was very poor up to 40 mins - we were getting well beat at this stage and our excellent keeper made another fine stop to keep us in it.
A fantastic come back followed which was excellent and a super result, but if I'm being honest, I thought the overall standard of the game was poor. I really hope I'm proved wrong vs Donegal however and it's great to have another semi to look forward to.
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PatMustard
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So by that logic, Kerry can’t claim to have 37 All Ireland’s then?
Ard Mhacha 13
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Purchased tickets yesterday but mine were £9 each. Agree with you, unless there has been work done on this pitch unlikely the match could be played here.
PatMustard
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Isn’t Omagh meant to be staging both minor semis?
ragingbull
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The game is on Sport TG4
Muckser
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Yep
Armaghniac
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gael_force_orchard
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Should have had 2 marks given in the first 15 mins. Ref has made bad calls there
Had just come on to ask the same question!
