Redsoxfan wrote: » Chris McNulty has a piece online today that addresses some of these questions but as Lacey played for Four Masters and scored 1-2 it seems he is fine. By all accounts, he would have played last weekend if it was felt he was needed. I thought he was struggling in the warm up but it seems that himself and MacNiallais actually collided and so that's why he looked pained. Neil McGee has an ankle injury it seems.
Nidgeweasel wrote: » As above. It's imperative we try and get as best a clean bull of health as we can. To my mind the key questions are over: -Rory Kav -Big Neil -Karl -Paddy McGrath. Also, the Boul Neil came off against Antrim but there;s been no real word about an injury as far as I know. We need at least three of those four listed to be fit for the final.
SM746 wrote: » Any idea on what he has injured / severity?
Nidgeweasel wrote: » Paddy McGrath injured playing for Ardara today.
Redsoxfan wrote: » For the second game in a row, Monaghan fail to close out the game properly. Ok, the McManus black card was harsh and they probably should have had a penalty just preceding that incident, but they were largely unimpressive. Armagh now get three starters back for suspension for the replay. Pity that Monaghan will likely have home field advantage again. I'd expect Monaghan to be better the next day out, I may even go to see it myself as it won't be on TV (unless RTE decide to stream, which is unlikely). At least the Armagh minors won.
SM746 wrote: » Scheduled for 2016; id take that date with a pinch of salt. Was told at game on Sunday it was next year but thankfully not. Yeah ill miss Clones; some great days mixed with some horrible ones; hopefully and I pray to God we have at least 1 more great day there next month. Same with Casement; been there 6/7times max and although I'm sure the redevelopment will look brilliant; its was always missing something that Clones had in my opinion; the parochial feel of Clones village or something I could never pinpoint what exactly. On a side note; I can see an insane demand for tickets next month if Monaghan get there; they would be rightfully travelling in expectation this year. However I just cannot shake my belief that Armagh will somehow beat Monaghan this weekend.
2moreMinutes wrote: » Add in a few frees that Murphy usually puts over at ease and it's not great reading. I may be proved wrong by the actual stats but it seems like we're not as clinical this year as we could be. A lot of efforts dropped short, bad wides and missed frees are the headline grabbers in my "things we have to improve upon for August" list.
Nidgeweasel wrote: » That soon? That saddens me. I will miss it greatly and will never take to Casement. A dick measuring competition is all that is.
2moreMinutes wrote: » Were there not some sort of objections by local residents against the development of Casement that mean that date will likely be pushed out again?
SM746 wrote: » Is this the last year of the Ulster Final in Clones? Edit: Just seen its scheduled to move in 2016
Redsoxfan wrote: » First half from play: 5/13 (38%) Second half from play: 11/19 (58%)
2moreMinutes wrote: » If we took our scores in the first half, we could have been at least 4/5 points clear at half time on Sunday. While we weren't exactly dominant in the first half, the game could well have been over by half time only for our wastefulness allowing Antrim stay in the game.
babybuilder wrote: » Was at the match and came away hoping that we can improve by another 30% in intensity for the Ulster final. This means we must have a stronger first half performance - 10-15 minutes of dominance at least.
Nidgeweasel wrote: » I've said it consistently. If we meet Dublin. We will beat them. I am absolutely certain of it.
agfasfos wrote: » I agree, there are very few teams capable of taking out Dublin but Donegal, Monaghan or even Meath are capable of it. Really hard to tell where Donegal are at the moment but great to see some new blood coming through. Will have concentrate on their 1st half performance & not rely on a blitz in the 3rd quarter of every game.
Gary Neville wrote: » One of the big imponderables at the start of this championship, was whether Donegal could rebuild confidence from last year and get back to or near 2012 levels. The kind draw has helped rebuild confidence and momentum but the fitness concerns re Lacey and Gallagher and the form concerns re McFadden and McBrearty allied to the absence of McHugh and Kavanagh (to date) mean that they are unlikely to get back to 2012 levels even though the squad looks much stronger. As usual, Ulster is almost impossible to call but whoever comes through, will have a right chance to mug Dublin in the Semis. I'm really looking forward to the 2 remaining games in Ulster.
