Diabhal Beag wrote: » Is it not in Hyde if ye get there? Ye surrendered home advantage for the replay last year for that sole purpose wasn't it.
BullBauld wrote: » He definitely was togged yesterday and involved in the warm up. He was wearing the no. 10 jersey in Fintan Cregg's absence due to illness.
megadodge wrote: » Don't know if he's back, but he definitely wasn't togged today.
yabadabado wrote: » AFAIK Kilbride only home on a break and isn't finished his tour until May.
blazermel wrote: » A much improved performance and at last - a bit of fight - which has been absent in recent games. Very impressed with Kilroy, he is a hard worker but unsure as to what his best position is. The way the lads defended and tackled in the second half was great to see, Cavan are a difficult team to play against at the best of times and we got the win we badly needed.Is Ian Kilbride now back from duty with the defence forces, named at 10 today?
megadodge wrote: » Finally a win! I have to admit, Cavan were a little disappointing, but still if the two points are there, take them and that's what Roscommon did where they didn't do it before. Firstly, I want to compliment Niall Kilroy on his best ever display in a Roscommon jersey. I have criticised him before, but in fairness to the lad, he was excellent in the sweeper position today. He read the game brilliantly, took the ball at pace out of the defense and was very incisive up front, scoring three impressive points. Maybe, just maybe he might be deployed there in future? I'm still not convinced he's good enough in the forward line. Conor Devanney was probably the best player on the pitch and is really the instigator of most that is good about Roscommon's attacking play. Cian Connolly was very good in the first half. More incisive than usual (good), but still inclined to lay the ball off when he is easily capable of finishing. He showed this when he slotted over the first score of the game from around 60 yards out, as if it was nothing. He should take advise from Donie Smith's interview in the programme where he says he was once told "all good forwards are a little greedy". Tom Corcoran made a spectacular introduction, running with the ball out of defense, punting a beautiful 50 yard pass into Compton then got it back and he slotted it over. He was heavily involved from then on and I really think he should start. He's physical and a good footballer. The defense was much improved and overall the rate of turnovers was cut down dramatically, though the caveat is we were playing the weakest opposition in our division. Taking into consideration that Cavan drew with Kerry and Tyrone and beat Mayo, I'm not sure what to make of them today. They had a huge crowd there, possibly outnumbering Roscommon supporters and they were very disappointed leaving the grounds. I think Roscommon just have the Indian sign over them. I heard one of their supporters say that Roscommon have only lost to them once in their last 11 meetings. Not sure of the accuracy but we've certainly beaten them lots in recent years.
nice_guy80 wrote: » problem with David was that he was always playing junior club football
manofwisdom wrote: » It's up to the county manager and his selectors to watch club football closely to see what capable defenders are there aged 24 to 30. When Roscommon won the minor All Ireland in 2016 their success was built on a solid defence where I believe no goal was conceded throughout that championship. From that team Roscommon lost two of its best defenders Stephen Ormsby,Peter Domican to overseas work but I think both are back home now but are they worth a recall now? Then you had Paul Gleeson, David Flynn, Colm Garvey; James McKeague who were on the extended senior panel before but never got extended run in the side like Mullooly,McInerney,Murray etc are getting now.
nice_guy80 wrote: » Junior football in Roscommon is not the same as junior football in Kerry or eg Dublin Keenan always gave everything for the cause since he was a minor in 06
megadodge wrote: » Who do you think should be in there instead? I'm not convinced there are too many quality defenders out there that could be brought in.
flandabieduzie wrote: » Did Meath win an all Ireland with a fair few junior club players and Claire hurlers the same? Might be wrong on that though. He also scored a goal in croke park and has invaluable experience playing at the top level in this county. He could have been left on the panel to upskill again after a long term injury. He's still worth a place in the top 30 imo.
nice_guy80 wrote: » problem with David was that he was always playing junior club football he picked up a bad injury last September.
rrs wrote: » David Keenan was another. He was a decent half back.
TheRiverman wrote: » Those missing players,where are they and why are they not playing?
