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Donegal GAA Discussion Thread

harpsman

Thought I d throw this up see if theres any interest.
Opinions on new backroom team,reasons for departure of old one, McGuinness claim that his players had 9 games in 11 weeks during championship season, possible new players or anything else!!

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Solomon Pleasant

Ceist_Beag wrote: »

One element I liked today and it's something we saw under St Jim was how we had players drift into dangerous positions untracked. Leo did it for his goal, McFadden did it in the second half, it's what big Neil did well before. Any truth to the rumour Jim lent some advice?

Anthony Thompson used to do this all the time.

It always puzzled me how a defensive player who didn't have incredible pace always managed to wander so far forward untracked.

Under Jim, I think Donegal were excellent at creating and exploiting space. It seems we’re heading in that direction at the moment.

Ceist_Beag

One element I liked today and it's something we saw under St Jim was how we had players drift into dangerous positions untracked. Leo did it for his goal, McFadden did it in the second half, it's what big Neil did well before. Any truth to the rumour Jim lent some advice?

ArnoldJRimmer

A bit strange for Brazil to play their final friendly ahead of the World Cup in Clones today

Seriously though, after the negative sh!te we've been subjected to for the last few years, this is a joy to watch. One game away from the Super 8's, and I still won't be counting any chickens, but assuming we get there, we'll see what this team are really made of.

Ceist_Beag

Down were incredibly poor, but at times we looked really good. That said, Neil McGee really should have more experience, that was just stupid.

JohnnyFlash

Not a football man at all, but decided I'd watch this after the hurling as I was dying with a hangover.

Untrained eye, but I thought Donegal looked good. Now Down were terrible, but there was a tactical nuance to Donegal's game that impressed me. I'd normally have associated them with that sort of dour, defensive, joyless football that the Ulster game has become synonymous with. But they've gone for something new. The blanket defense is still there when needed, but there's an emphasis on quarter kicks across the field, runs from the backs, letting lads who can play football kick points from further out. Checked the odds , and a small e/w bet on them at 14/1 might be worth looking at.

Nidgeweasel

Jesus they were bad. At the very least expected them to keep it relatively tight at the start.

Our forward play was sublime at times. Just Rory Gallagher now who can prevent us from winning another Ulster Championship, ironic as he prevented us winning the previous 2 finals we contested.

Redsoxfan

Down are dung.

Nidgeweasel

You score 1, we’ll score 2 is the feeling for today.

We will give down opportunities and will concede plenty, can Down concede less? Possibly, but unlikely.

LilNiall

charlie14 wrote: »

He had a pub leased in Mountcharles years back and I got to know him a bit, plus his mother and father who were great friends with Brian McEniff.

Found him to be a grand lad.

Agree 100%. Met him in France at the Euros and was sound as a pound. Did giggle at him wearing a McCartsn GAA top.

charlie14

Redsoxfan wrote: »

I agree with everything right up to the last sentence.

He had a pub leased in Mountcharles years back and I got to know him a bit, plus his mother and father who were great friends with Brian McEniff.

Found him to be a grand lad.

Redsoxfan

charlie14 wrote:

He dragged us through that one. The writing was on the wall though that day. Looking back I would rather we went out to Down and not have had to listen to the thrash talk from some of the Monaghan supporters after the Ulster final. I wouldn`t have begrudged it to wee James either.

I agree with everything right up to the last sentence.

Nidgeweasel

Cannot even fathom losing an Ulster Final to him.

charlie14

Ceist_Beag wrote: »

Murphy was immense that day, hopefully he can repeat it this weekend.

He dragged us through that one.
The writing was on the wall though that day.
Looking back I would rather we went out to Down and not have had to listen to the thrash talk from some of the Monaghan supporters after the Ulster final.
I wouldn`t have begrudged it to wee James either.

doc_17

Murphy hasn’t kicked well off the ground since 2014.

Ceist_Beag

Murphy was immense that day, hopefully he can repeat it this weekend.

Minister Boyce

Redsoxfan wrote: »

The Down game in 2013 was a warning that all was not well. Confirmed by the Ulster Final and the tin hat was added during the All Ireland Quarter Final.

Unless we do a complete Monaghan on it I expect us to win probably as easily as we did against Derry but slightly more difficult than we had it against Cavan.

Come Sunday evening, I expect to be still worried about our defence and still be surprised that we continue to do well at midfield.

Ah Breffni in '13... it dripped rain all day (the heavens threatened to open all game) - thankfully it wasn't the fine rain that soaks ye through

My season ticket at the time allocated me a very nice vantage point; 4 seats away from the Covered Stand...

I will never forget McCartan's reaction that day at the Final Whistle - Seriously distraught - He knew that we were there for the taking and that he missed his best ever chance to get one over on Jedi Jim.

Also, Murphy taking a 55/60 metre free off the ground and nailing it... only to be asked to retake it again, and nailing it again. Class.

charlie14

Redsoxfan wrote: »

The Down game in 2013 was a warning that all was not well. Confirmed by the Ulster Final and the tin hat was added during the All Ireland Quarter Final.

Unless we do a complete Monaghan on it I expect us to win probably as easily as we did against Derry but slightly more difficult than we had it against Cavan.

Come Sunday evening, I expect to be still worried about our defence and still be surprised that we continue to do well at midfield.

To quote that old Jewish saying : "From your lips to God`s ears"

Redsoxfan

The Down game in 2013 was a warning that all was not well. Confirmed by the Ulster Final and the tin hat was added during the All Ireland Quarter Final.

Unless we do a complete Monaghan on it I expect us to win probably as easily as we did against Derry but slightly more difficult than we had it against Cavan.

Come Sunday evening, I expect to be still worried about our defence and still be surprised that we continue to do well at midfield.

ArnoldJRimmer

I'm always wary of facing Down. They nearly knocked us out under McGuinness, and were superb against Monaghan last year. However, as noted, if we have realistic hopes of being a successful team in the coming years, we should be winning this game. And given how Monaghan were caught out last week, any complacency on our part would be unforgivable

Minister Boyce

Not sure what awaits us in Clones. Fermanagh's shock win may well have helped Down's buildup because the natural line of debate is how Rory is meant to meet his former employers in the Ulster Final. Very little talk from the Mournes. But if we have any notion about ourselves, or the Super 8s, we have to be winning games like next Sunday.

charlie14

Redsoxfan wrote: »

So Neil McGee available for Sunday. What a recovery! Langan and Jamie Brennan too. Jason McGee and Niall O'Donnell not called up. Yet.

Great news.
A full deck to pick from and the other two lads now hopefully available for selection if Bonner chooses to add them to the squad.

Seems a certain barman on here is either getting and repeating very dodgy sources, or thinking of a career switch to comedy.
With the former I for one will be ignoring him in future.
If the latter then he needs to work on his material on the evidence of his latest post.

Redsoxfan

So Neil McGee available for Sunday. What a recovery! Langan and Jamie Brennan too. Jason McGee and Niall O'Donnell not called up. Yet.

charlie14

MactheKnife90 wrote: »

Begs the question why are non Irish speaking clubs/communities in the competition??? It makes a mockery of it a bit

Seems as long as they are within the designated area, even though particular areas where teams are from the language may have died out or is very weak in numbers, then you are entitled to enter.
Agree it makes a mockery of it, but sure if you re-drew the boundaries where would all those lads and lassies in Roinn Na Gaeltachta then find the numbers to justify their budget.

squareball1988

I'd be taking neither team for granted. All can have realistic hopes of winning Ulster. With Donegal as favourites obviously.

Should we get over Down, the final would absolutely reek of 2013. Donegal, relegated; Fermanagh, (Mon in '13) promoted from Div 3.

We'll give team chances. Roughly 30 per match. So I'm taking nothing for granted.

North of 32

As long as Donegal don't revert back to aimless lateral handpassing, this Ulster is in the bag. Donegal could absolutely ease away from Down and Fermanagh as long as they play with directness.

That sounds a bit cavalier but it's actually quite a challenge, especially if/when teams get players back.

Steve The Barman

be some craic on here when Rory beats us in Final

charlie14

Was it just me or did anyone else think the grass was cut very short in Healy Park yesterday ?

Got me to wondering if Tyrone were enacting some belated revenge on Rory Beggan for having practiced his free taking there the week before the 1st round game when he turned up with the Monaghan U17s.
When we did it to Tyrone in Balybofey under Jim, it certainly messed up Morgan`s day and Beggan had no joy yesterday either after missing nothing there a few weeks earlier v Tyrone.

MactheKnife90

raiders11 wrote: »

And a ref from the Gaeltacht stronghold of Convoy

Ah stop he hasn't a clue at the best of times. He's a disaster. He wouldn't know how to say Hello as Gaelige.

raiders11

MactheKnife90 wrote: »

Begs the question why are non Irish speaking clubs/communities in the competition??? It makes a mockery of it a bit

And a ref from the Gaeltacht stronghold of Convoy

MactheKnife90

charlie14 wrote: »

Keeper made a hames of it for the Carraroe goal and the last few kick outs from him were poor.

Begs the question why are non Irish speaking clubs/communities in the competition??? It makes a mockery of it a bit