Redsoxfan wrote: » Division 3 here we come!
Nidgeweasel wrote: » Send it into Wappa.
Redsoxfan wrote: » In all seriousness... It's good that he has the time off. Plays far too much. But, 'surgery' never sounds good. Is this something that has just happened or has it been lingering I wonder? There were certain free passed up/kicked short last year that made me wonder. But would that be related to a knee issue? I don't know. But, when was the last time we won a meaningful game when Michael wasn't playing (not counting McKenna Cup obviously)? I can't recall. I used to keep records but haven't updated them for a while now. I don't know if we have managed it in the last 5 years? Cavan in the 2012 Championship maybe? Drew with Mayo in the 2015 League. Beat (relegated) Armagh from Division 1 in 2012 without him or Paddy. That's all I can find. Of course, we are missing Paddy for all or most of the League. Odhran MacNiallais will miss the first few games. Hmm. Looks like Ryan McHugh and Jamie Brennan on frees? Maybe Langan. Hugh McFadden will be lurking also. No sign of Eoghan Bán yet. Gweedore players not available for first 3 games at least. The first 3 games are games we should be looking to win, but given the players we are missing, we could really struggle, especially with two games away from home. And, even if we get players back after the Tipp match, the next game is in........LETTER****INGKENNY We would lose to London if we played them there. And then we have possibly the toughest stretch - Armagh at home, Cork away and Kildare in North Leitrim. Could be tight enough.
Murt15 wrote: I'd imagine frees will be Thompson right side and Langan left side. Niall O Donnell for a few handier shorter ones.
Redsoxfan wrote: » Good point on Thompson, forgot all about him for a minute. Ryan McHugh kicks the odd 45 for Kilcar doesn't he? Can't recall him ever kicking one for Donegal. A few handy frees might be good for Niall.
doc_17 wrote: One of the Gaoth Dobhair boys could be missing more than just the first 3 games of the league if rumours are to be believed.
Ceist_Beag wrote: » Let's just say this old Lee Marvin song might apply to one of our lads...
Nidgeweasel wrote: » As long as it's not Odhran we can cope i'd say.
Nidgeweasel wrote: As long as it's not Odhran we can cope i'd say.
Ceist_Beag wrote: » cough, ahem, saying nothing.
Murt15 wrote: » Hugh Mc Fadden takes them for Killybegs. I think he got 11 or 12 frees against Naomh Conaill in the 2017 championship. Not sure if he was ever given the chance with the county and can't recall Jamie Brennan either getting a go.
A dark horse for the 45’s could be Caolan Mc MGonagle if he gets regular game time.
Redsoxfan wrote: » FFS. Another game in the McKenna Cup.
Cavan_King wrote: » Why did yas make of Cavan last night lads? We had a largely inexperienced team out. We’ve yet to bring back our more experienced lads like McKiernan and Clarke.
Nidgeweasel wrote: » It's a fitness exercise. Wouldn't take anything from it at all.
Redsoxfan wrote: » So, if I had to guess who will start against Clare - based on what's been written about Murphy, McGlynn, Paddy McBrearty, plus the fact that we are missing everyone from Gaoth Dobhair and Red Hughs Killygordan Patton McGrath McCole (?? Have seen nothing of him, but seems to have played there all through McKenna Cup) Ward/Doherty Ryan McHugh Paul Brennan Eoghan Ban (or McCleneghan if EB not fit) J McGee Captain McFadden C Thompson McLoone O'Donnell O'Reilly Langan Jamie Brennan Morrison, McGonagle, McElhinney could also start I suppose ahead of Doherty, O'Reilly and McLoone or even O'Donnell. Dunno if Eoin McHugh will be fit or not. Will be very interesting to see if we can win a game away from home without Murphy, Paddy and our full back from way back. I see also that there has been no sign of McHugh the elder, McBrearty the younger and Jigger - and manager wouldn't comment on where they are after being included in pre year end training squad. At least one of them is no loss. Very disappointing that Stephen McBrearty isn't getting more of a chance, for whatever reason. Not seen anything of Jigger for a long time now and doubt he would be good enough to take any of the first choice player, but we lack inside forwards on the panel.
Ceist_Beag wrote: » Aye, it may well just be idle gossip, here's hoping as obviously he's a smashing player and we (club agus condae) need him. Anyway, probably best not to speculate on rumours on here any further than this so I'll leave it at that.
