MactheKnife90 wrote: » Just got my tickets on Tickets.ie. G section of the Gerry Arthur.. happy enough with that I think. Id usually be a standing man but upgrading this year.
North of 32 wrote: » This is not at all the same team as last year; it's very different. Rory was driving the team into the ground.
Hugh McFadden has a role now which suits his skills.
Frank McGlynn isn't being disrespected.
Leo McLoone has been a huge boost and MacNiallais is back, for example. Jamie Brennan is a year on.
The team plays in a different way.
And most significantly, Donegal have a different goalkeeper and what looks like an actual kickout strategy (which is a tiny bit important in football these days).
I honestly think Donegal will beat Fermanagh handily.
Brego888 wrote: » Donegal media banned from Fermanagh press conference. Mind games starting already.https://www.donegalnow.com/gaa/gaa-donegal-media-not-welcome-fermanagh-gaa-press-conference-tension-ahead-ulster-sfc-final/231119
Murphy14 wrote: » David Gough to ref Ulster Final I think the two linesmen will have a lot to listen too from Rory & Ricey
Nidgeweasel wrote: » Don’t care about super 8’s. Don’t care about not being tested or not meeting a division 1 side yet. The only thing that should matter is being Ulster Champions on Sunday week. Worry about the rest after that, anything else is a bonus. It is vital we win ulster.
Richmond Ultra wrote: » I have tickets for section H. Where in the stand is that? Near halfway or more near the corner?
MactheKnife90 wrote: » I think DEF are central and then GHI head away from.the centre towards the non town end. As I said I was always a Hill man but after the last game I swore I had enough of drunken tourists and would buy the seated ticket to enjoy the game.
Nidgeweasel wrote: Don’t care about super 8’s. Don’t care about not being tested or not meeting a division 1 side yet.
Nidgeweasel wrote: » Anyone know why terrace tickets aren’t available online yet?
Ceist_Beag wrote: » Terrace only available online now, presumably stands are sold out then or could they become available again once the clubs return unsold tickets?
charlie14 wrote: » Reading Jim McGuinness`s article in today`s Irish Times on how to deal with Fermanagh`s system I do not know if he was serious or just playing with the head of the one who shall not be named. He reckons Donegal when defending should use 12 players with the other 3 forwards positioned between the two 65`s so that when Fermanagh have to re-cycle ball they will come under pressure from the 3 Donegal forwards behind.
Solomon Pleasant wrote: » If Donegal can effectively win kick outs, then that part of the game won’t be too important. Stop the problem at source.
charlie14 wrote: » From how well our midfield has played in the three championship games so far I can see Fermanagh going for short kick outs. I imagine that is the scenario McGuinness had in mind.
Solomon Pleasant wrote: » Won’t Donegal push up though? I can’t see them letting Monaghan play out from the back..
Murphy14 wrote: » This is an area where Fermanagh could hold the upper hand they have a strong midfield partnership in Jones & Donnelly ... Also I would have worries if both Quigleys start that would signal a more direct approach from Fermanagh who will need goals to win
ArnoldJRimmer wrote: » TG4 are coming up with the goods again. A rare chance to see the Donegal hurlers live online on Saturdayhttps://twitter.com/SportTG4/status/1007654734277304320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boards.ie%2Fvbulletin%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D2057860241%26page%3D36
Nidgeweasel wrote: » I agree with him tbh. We’ve got better forwards and the ability to kick from distance. More than happy to flood back in defense, prevent goals or Fermanagh getting a moderate points return (12-15 points). If we do that we win. No risks please.
charlie14 wrote: » Cannot see the two Quigleys not starting unless one (or both) of them goes off on the beer again. QUOTE] You may be right there. Rory's man management skills are being fully tested. Jim's article is interesting and could well be a double bluff. We have dominated our three games so far by getting on top early on. We have established an early lead and always looked comfortable as a result. As we are all too aware Rory's teams struggle when they have to chase a game. Let's get at them early and see what they are made of. If we get on top and dominate the first twenty minutes we can win pulling up.
downthemiddle wrote: » charlie14 wrote: » Cannot see the two Quigleys not starting unless one (or both) of them goes off on the beer again. QUOTE] You may be right there. Rory's man management skills are being fully tested. Jim's article is interesting and could well be a double bluff. We have dominated our three games so far by getting on top early on. We have established an early lead and always looked comfortable as a result. As we are all too aware Rory's teams struggle when they have to chase a game. Let's get at them early and see what they are made of. If we get on top and dominate the first twenty minutes we can win pulling up. Not that I would have any sympathy for the particular individual, but management wise the Quigley`s would test the patience of Job. Whatever Jim`s article was meant as it will certainly give Fermanagh pause for thought I imagine which is no harm. I would dearly love to blow Fermanagh away in the first 10 mins, but as that has been how we have performed to date in the championship most likely what Fermanagh will be expecting from us and will set up accordingly to frustrate and hit us on the break. Not taking the ball into contact and a few points from distance would soften their cough early on and make them have to chase the game. What we do not need is to get ourselves into the position Monaghan found themselves in by conceding scores early and then having to try and breakdown Fermanagh.
