Mickey Gormley
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Probably right if Rian doesnt playThe Gaa hour podcast this week . No point in Armagh showing up in a couple of weeks . Donegal are world beaters again . I must have missed that on Sunday
Probably right if Rian doesnt playThe Gaa hour podcast this week . No point in Armagh showing up in a couple of weeks . Donegal are world beaters again . I must have missed that on Sunday
We could talk about this til the cows home but the facts are Donegal set a trap and we were stupid and naive enough to fall into it, and they knew we would, that says enough! They instigated it but we have ended up looking like the bad guys, and we should have known this after the previous handbags with that other crowd! If we didnt know all this after they sent on McGee then we are beyond naive! Losing the game was not the end of the world but losing players because of this could be terminal! We now know that Donegal flat put arent great, they need Murphy going at full guns, while if we have full hand and we turn up we will win, and Donegal now know that too! They will be worried but the handbags will have given them a lift - unless they were to lose the likes of Murphy / McBrearty which they wont!!
Few minor notes on then game:
Not sure how people are lording Nugent, I thought he was really poor in last 15mins - lost possession a number of times, which gave them oxygen.
Forker needs to just man mark McBrearty or Murphy and not worry about trying to attack - he was caught badly for last attack.
Hall cant start in championship.
Rian spent alot of time on our half - maybe that was a ploy but he needs to pushing forward more - without him we are in bother.
Soupy seems to cause more bother as an impact sub.
The Ethan experiment isnt going to work - I just dont like it.
Id have liked to see Cian get a bit longer - if we werent trying to win then he should have started.
Hopefully Oisin fit and not suspended - he'd be better option than Murnin - he was bullied at weekend.
Ciaran Mackin has been the find of the league - some engine.
Crealey will start championship - but alongside?!?
All in all i think Donegal will be wary enough of seeing us come down the road, and for the 1st time in years we have their number - but we need everyone and we need to turn up!
Defeat here could spell the end for eithor manager!
Defeat could spell the end for either manager with a back door in play!! Hmmmmmm. Get the knives sharpened lads for Geezer. There’ll be a cohort ready to do your deed.We could talk about this til the cows home but the facts are Donegal set a trap and we were stupid and naive enough to fall into it, and they knew we would, that says enough! They instigated it but we have ended up looking like the bad guys, and we should have known this after the previous handbags with that other crowd! If we didnt know all this after they sent on McGee then we are beyond naive! Losing the game was not the end of the world but losing players because of this could be terminal! We now know that Donegal flat put arent great, they need Murphy going at full guns, while if we have full hand and we turn up we will win, and Donegal now know that too! They will be worried but the handbags will have given them a lift - unless they were to lose the likes of Murphy / McBrearty which they wont!!
Few minor notes on then game:
Not sure how people are lording Nugent, I thought he was really poor in last 15mins - lost possession a number of times, which gave them oxygen.
Forker needs to just man mark McBrearty or Murphy and not worry about trying to attack - he was caught badly for last attack.
Hall cant start in championship.
Rian spent alot of time on our half - maybe that was a ploy but he needs to pushing forward more - without him we are in bother.
Soupy seems to cause more bother as an impact sub.
The Ethan experiment isnt going to work - I just dont like it.
Id have liked to see Cian get a bit longer - if we werent trying to win then he should have started.
Hopefully Oisin fit and not suspended - he'd be better option than Murnin - he was bullied at weekend.
Ciaran Mackin has been the find of the league - some engine.
Crealey will start championship - but alongside?!?
All in all i think Donegal will be wary enough of seeing us come down the road, and for the 1st time in years we have their number - but we need everyone and we need to turn up!
Defeat here could spell the end for eithor manager!
And in Div 2... Cork, as expected, stayed afloat.Poor old Down gone “down” as well. I’ll see myself out.
Just a few points:We could talk about this til the cows home but the facts are Donegal set a trap and we were stupid and naive enough to fall into it, and they knew we would, that says enough! They instigated it but we have ended up looking like the bad guys, and we should have known this after the previous handbags with that other crowd! If we didnt know all this after they sent on McGee then we are beyond naive! Losing the game was not the end of the world but losing players because of this could be terminal! We now know that Donegal flat put arent great, they need Murphy going at full guns, while if we have full hand and we turn up we will win, and Donegal now know that too! They will be worried but the handbags will have given them a lift - unless they were to lose the likes of Murphy / McBrearty which they wont!!
Few minor notes on then game:
Not sure how people are lording Nugent, I thought he was really poor in last 15mins - lost possession a number of times, which gave them oxygen.
Forker needs to just man mark McBrearty or Murphy and not worry about trying to attack - he was caught badly for last attack.
Hall cant start in championship.
Rian spent alot of time on our half - maybe that was a ploy but he needs to pushing forward more - without him we are in bother.
Soupy seems to cause more bother as an impact sub.
The Ethan experiment isnt going to work - I just dont like it.
Id have liked to see Cian get a bit longer - if we werent trying to win then he should have started.
Hopefully Oisin fit and not suspended - he'd be better option than Murnin - he was bullied at weekend.
Ciaran Mackin has been the find of the league - some engine.
Crealey will start championship - but alongside?!?
All in all i think Donegal will be wary enough of seeing us come down the road, and for the 1st time in years we have their number - but we need everyone and we need to turn up!
Defeat here could spell the end for eithor manager!
And in Div 2... Cork, as expected, stayed afloat.
Hold that door open.
Rian and Murphy obviously huge losses to any team. I think they may be slightly more affected than us, especially if Oisin O’Neill and Turbitt are fit they’ll seriously help negate the loss of Rian (if were were to lose him). Mackin and Crealey have earned their places at this stage, would like to see Oisin O’Neill start at 11 if fit.Just a few points:
I have been told Murphy punched Grugan in front of linesman at end of game. If O'Neill and Murphy are both banned which team will it effect more?
I suspect Rafferty will start in goals as his height might prove an asset if high ball played in as full back line not the tallest.
I suspect Mackin is a cert to start in midfield. Probably with Crealey.
If Hall isn't suspended he could start to track McHugh.
If Oisin is fit he should start further out the field.
A fit Turbitt would be a more straightforward switch for Murnin...who I suspect won't be bullied next day out.
We could really do with a fit McQuillan to add pace to team.
Came on against Dublin and then off again after about 4 mins. Not sure exactly why-injury I presume?Rian and Murphy obviously huge losses to any team. I think they may be slightly more affected than us, especially if Oisin O’Neill and Turbitt are fit they’ll seriously help negate the loss of Rian (if were were to lose him). Mackin and Crealey have earned their places at this stage, would like to see Oisin O’Neill start at 11 if fit.
Keep soupy and turbitt on the bench until half time as those 2 lads running at tired defenders in the second half will do damage against anyone. Can’t see McQuillan featuring at all, did he play in the league?
Shocking how these fellas go to Aussie Rules and then come back injury proneCame on against Dublin and then off again after about 4 mins. Not sure exactly why-injury I presume?
A fella scores 1-6 and sets up a few and because he fumbled a ball near the end he shouldn’t have his name mentioned as having played a good game… you must’ve been some player yourselfWe could talk about this til the cows home but the facts are Donegal set a trap and we were stupid and naive enough to fall into it, and they knew we would, that says enough! They instigated it but we have ended up looking like the bad guys, and we should have known this after the previous handbags with that other crowd! If we didnt know all this after they sent on McGee then we are beyond naive! Losing the game was not the end of the world but losing players because of this could be terminal! We now know that Donegal flat put arent great, they need Murphy going at full guns, while if we have full hand and we turn up we will win, and Donegal now know that too! They will be worried but the handbags will have given them a lift - unless they were to lose the likes of Murphy / McBrearty which they wont!!
Few minor notes on then game:
Not sure how people are lording Nugent, I thought he was really poor in last 15mins - lost possession a number of times, which gave them oxygen.
Forker needs to just man mark McBrearty or Murphy and not worry about trying to attack - he was caught badly for last attack.
Hall cant start in championship.
Rian spent alot of time on our half - maybe that was a ploy but he needs to pushing forward more - without him we are in bother.
Soupy seems to cause more bother as an impact sub.
The Ethan experiment isnt going to work - I just dont like it.
Id have liked to see Cian get a bit longer - if we werent trying to win then he should have started.
Hopefully Oisin fit and not suspended - he'd be better option than Murnin - he was bullied at weekend.
Ciaran Mackin has been the find of the league - some engine.
Crealey will start championship - but alongside?!?
All in all i think Donegal will be wary enough of seeing us come down the road, and for the 1st time in years we have their number - but we need everyone and we need to turn up!
Defeat here could spell the end for eithor manager!
Pity as he’d be great option. His speed and power alone seem to panic defendersCame on against Dublin and then off again after about 4 mins. Not sure exactly why-injury I presume?
We could talk about this til the cows home but the facts are Donegal set a trap and we were stupid and naive enough to fall into it, and they knew we would, that says enough! They instigated it but we have ended up looking like the bad guys, and we should have known this after the previous handbags with that other crowd! If we didnt know all this after they sent on McGee then we are beyond naive! Losing the game was not the end of the world but losing players because of this could be terminal! We now know that Donegal flat put arent great, they need Murphy going at full guns, while if we have full hand and we turn up we will win, and Donegal now know that too! They will be worried but the handbags will have given them a lift - unless they were to lose the likes of Murphy / McBrearty which they wont!!
Few minor notes on then game:
Not sure how people are lording Nugent, I thought he was really poor in last 15mins - lost possession a number of times, which gave them oxygen.
Forker needs to just man mark McBrearty or Murphy and not worry about trying to attack - he was caught badly for last attack.
Hall cant start in championship.
Rian spent alot of time on our half - maybe that was a ploy but he needs to pushing forward more - without him we are in bother.
Soupy seems to cause more bother as an impact sub.
The Ethan experiment isnt going to work - I just dont like it.
Id have liked to see Cian get a bit longer - if we werent trying to win then he should have started.
Hopefully Oisin fit and not suspended - he'd be better option than Murnin - he was bullied at weekend.
Ciaran Mackin has been the find of the league - some engine.
Crealey will start championship - but alongside?!?
All in all i think Donegal will be wary enough of seeing us come down the road, and for the 1st time in years we have their number - but we need everyone and we need to turn up!
Defeat here could spell the end for eithor manager!
Rian needs to play out the field. His vision is as good as I've ever seen. He would be wasted in a FF line. Against Dublin they were naive and left Byrne one on one on him for the goal. Rian needs to be let roam round the middle and further forward.Rian and Murphy obviously huge losses to any team. I think they may be slightly more affected than us, especially if Oisin O’Neill and Turbitt are fit they’ll seriously help negate the loss of Rian (if were were to lose him). Mackin and Crealey have earned their places at this stage, would like to see Oisin O’Neill start at 11 if fit.
Keep soupy and turbitt on the bench until half time as those 2 lads running at tired defenders in the second half will do damage against anyone. Can’t see McQuillan featuring at all, did he play in the league?
Sorry Aidan! And you fumbled more than 1A fella scores 1-6 and sets up a few and because he fumbled a ball near the end he shouldn’t have his name mentioned as having played a good game… you must’ve been some player yourself
Not sharpening knives, I think its a simple fact that if Donegal lose, unless they win the AI (which they wont), then Bonner is gone. If we lose and dont get a very good run and would need to knock out a big gun, then with our recent record in Ulster, then change will definitely be seriously considered! That just a fact of life...................Defeat could spell the end for either manager with a back door in play!! Hmmmmmm. Get the knives sharpened lads for Geezer. There’ll be a cohort ready to do your deed.
Only negative contributions count you know…..A fella scores 1-6 and sets up a few and because he fumbled a ball near the end he shouldn’t have his name mentioned as having played a good game… you must’ve been some player yourself
Can't remember what exactly happened that Dublin game. He was on and then off. A real pity he has not got any game time this league campaign-in my imagination I hope he is a secret weapon being kept under wraps until Ballybofey. Reality is probably a niggly injury.Shocking how these fellas go to Aussie Rules and then come back injury prone