rrs wrote: » Laois got a big beating yesterday against Westmeath. Fermanagh will have no pressure next week and might give it a lash. Tomas Corrigan started today against Clare, he wasn't involved earlier in the League or last year. He played very well by all accounts. Eoin Donnelly and Ryan Jones are good at midfiel, scoring was Fermanghs problem. Maybe Corrigan will ease that. Yes Faulkner could be back in defence to pick up Conor Cox next week. Or maybe they'll bring in Clarke.
tanko wrote: » Why was James Smith not playing yesterday, is he injured? It’s a sad state of affairs expecting a 33 year old Martin Reilly to carry us to wins, will he have to play into his forties. If only the younger lads had the same dedication.
Cavan_King wrote: » There were very few teams with 3 debutants yesterday and others coming off the bench. That said, I was disappointed with some of the more established players. Martin Reilly and Gerry Smith were poor for example I thought. A big performance is needed next week but I’d hope players like James Smith, Oisin Pierson, Stephen Murray and Killian Clarke might be available by then. I’d be hoping Conor Cox won’t even start as the Rossies are promoted but they may wish to get match time into players.
Yevon wrote: » I don't think McDermott is on the panel. Would a drop to Division 3 and the second tier all Ireland offer us an opportunity to rebuild? If we could get back Clarke, Moynagh and McVeety next year and keep the lads we have. Perhaps get back promising lads like Caoimhin Reilly and Conor Rehill. We could make a good run at a Division 3 title and a second Tier All Ireland. If we got these lads something tangible to build on they might have a better chance to capture an Ulster title.
rrs wrote: » No, better to try and at least establish as a a Division 2 team. Another year of Division 2 with players back, would be the way to build. On paper, Division 2 next year will look stronger then this year. Meath with one of Monaghan /Tyrone /Mayo and from Division 3 Cork and probaly Down. Going down to Division 3 would be a disaster. Cavan have been rebuilding basically ever year, there would be a turnover again if went to Div 3.
Yevon wrote: » Disagree on Martin Reilly. He's not showing any decline physically yet. He ran the show against Laois before lockdown. Man of the match in our first championship game last year. I don't see anybody else on the panel that can offer what he does.
rrs wrote: » A few of the Crosserlough players got covid following the the celebrations. Drinking out of the Cup wasn't the best move. They would have been in isolation for 14 days. Maybe back in panel next week. Not sure the situation with Niall McDermott, There was covid in Ballinagh too, but Timoney was involved.
Yevon wrote: » Strongly disagree that he's been anonymous. The team has some obvious passengers and I don't think Martin Reilly is one of them. Who would you drop him for? Personally, I don't see anybody on the bench that you could trust to drop into any area on the pitch and have the same athletic ability, speed and composure on the ball. We will surely see a decline from Martin at some point that will limit his role but in my opinion it has yet to come. Apparently up to 13 Roscommon players will be missing for Saturday's game due to a positive case on one of the buses that travelled to Armagh last weekend. Could be a good boost for Cavan, with Roscommon almost certainly promoted if they were down a few of their starting team maybe we could catch them. Don't expect anything easy from them though no matter what team they send out.
rrs wrote: » They made a good point on the podcast, about lack of kickers in the team from deep. A lot of players carry the ball, soloing and then turning back. Timoney is a very good passer. Oisin Kiernan can give good passes. The full forwards line were showing well last week, but some of the play was quite slow.
rrs wrote: » I'm talking about looking up to give a quick ball. Ciaran Brady last week was head down soloing the ball, when he could have released it quicker. He'd not the only one. McKiernan does it too. Running with pace is good, but you need to vary it up. The Corofin team that were winning All Irelands gave a great exhibition of kick passing. Joyce was bringing that into the Galwag team, last week one to forget for them
tayto lover wrote: » Is this game on tv lads?
rrs wrote: » Well the Rossies have 13 players, plus the manager Cunnigham and the selectors not able to travel either. Cavan have to put in a good performance. They have Monaghan the following week so it's all business now. Monaghan have to get a result v Meath so they'll have to select a strong team too.
rrs wrote: » The Roscommon situation was caused while travelling back on 2 separate buses. It happened on County duty. Cavan were missing some players because they thought it was a good idea to drink out of the Cup celebrating County final. Then passed on to others. The Ballyjamesduff area with the highest incidence of covid 19 in Ireland. 1,488 per 100, 000
Cavan_King wrote: » I think you’re being fairly harsh there. Not everyone missing is because of county final celebrations. One player for example is a teacher and has been in contact with a student that had Covid. I’m sure there are other cases like this too.
baconsarnie wrote: » Back to the game at hand. Slightly worried that all the talk about the Rossies missing 13 players could leave us feeling over confident. They have a very strong panel (much stronger than pre-Covid) and whoever they put out will be playing for starting places in the championship. No idea on who is back, but ideally if all are fit I would have Clarke at full back, Faulkner at centre half back, Thomas Galligan and James Smith in the middle, Gearoid on the 40. Conroy at half forward for his frees. The Gunner and Jason as corner backs. Holla & Gerry Smith as half back, Oisin Kiernan the other half forward. Cormac Reilly, Conor Smith and Madden at full forward. Pierson, Martin Reilly, Mc Govern and Stephen Smith as impact subs. Looking forward to this!
