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Predictions For 2022 Cavan Senior Championship

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This weeks tips as follows:
Despite last weeks heroics, this weeks fixtures are a lot tougher. Trust me (obviously), but bet that wee bit smaller.

Junior & Intermediate are made more difficult with a good few of the would be favourites scoring very little in their games last weekend. Senior is also tough with little recent form to go on. Good to at least have Killygarry in there as a known quantity, and I expect them to improve on their poor league form to bring them up to that honourable 1 point loss to Gowna level.

For the first time in recent memory, I have tipped Kingscourt to beat one of the big hitters. They have been a bet buster for me in recent years but Jordan Morris will hopefully justify the hype and the 22/1 Boylesports sponsored Accumulator of the weekend is:

Kingscourt, Mullahoran, Laragh & Xlough
I am leaving out the Draw as it is too high tariff, and Gowna are poor odds against a team with a lot of one off potential

Senior
Kingscourt v Ramor - Kingscourt by 1
Mullahoran v Ballinagh - Mullahoran by 1
Xlough v Cavan Gaels - Xlough by 4
Bultersbridge v Laragh - Laragh by 1
Lavey v Lacken - Draw
Gowna v Killygarry - Gowna by 1

Intermediate
Ballymacugh v Shercock - Ballymachugh by 1
Cucuhulainns v Bailieboro - Bailieborough by 1
Cootehill v Drumgoon - Drumgoon by 1
Templeport v Killeshandra - Templeport by 6
Kilinkere v Belturbet - Belturbet by 1
Ballyhaise v Cornafean - Ballyhaise by 1
Denn v Castlerahan - Castlerahan by 3

Junior
Shannon Gaels v Redhills - Shannon Gaels by 2
Drumalee v Munterconnacht. - Drumalee by 1
Drumlane v Drung - Drumlane by 2
Kill v Kildallon - Kill by 1
Corlough v Swanlinbar - Corlough by 1
Maghera v Mountnugent - Mountnugent by 13
Knockbride v Arva - Arva by 3

PatTheDandy (Cavan) - Posts: 356 - 10/08/2022 17:16:09    2436992

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Ramor, Ballinagh, Gaels, Laragh, Lacken, Gowna

Shercock, Cuchulainns, Cootehill, Templeport, Killinkere, Ballyhaise, Castlerahan

Redhills, Munterconnaught, Drumlane, Kildallan,  Corlough, Mountnugent, Arva.

97Cavans (Cavan) - Posts: 378 - 12/08/2022 15:15:41    2437182

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Replying To evano11:  "The midfielder was booked twice and correctly shown the red card. The linesman called the refs attention because the Drumgoon bench kept at him. The ref showed the management team his card which showed who he had booked and also what min they were booked in. At the end of the game he showed it and offered them the option of photographing it but they said they accepted what they were shown"
Evano
The video of the game proves different from what you state, but we are all human and errors does happen. I personally have great respect for anyone who referees games, its a thankless job.

goonie (Cavan) - Posts: 308 - 12/08/2022 21:20:01    2437237

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Ramor were comfortable against Kingscourt. A lot of sloppy play from both teams but more urgency and pace in the Ramor team. Kingscourt play very slow and lateral. Jordan Morris showed very well but ball wasn't going in fast. Barry Reilly a loss for his vision.

FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2832 - 13/08/2022 09:45:38    2437246

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Ramor were good last night, but I don't see them retaining their title. Without McEvoy and now James Brady they will be limited up front. Defensively they look solid, even with out O'Connell. Jack Brady and Liam Brady were the standouts for me. Jack is an almighty loss to that county team, and Liam a very calming presence with accuracy from the tee. Ado also showed well, Kingscourt just didn't seem to have the match up for him. Ben Smith is a smart player too, but I think Ramor need to get more out of him if they are to go the whole way or reach the final. Laurence Caffrey also didn't show well but has a lot more to give.

Kingscourt were way off, Ramor were in control and the scoreboard probably flattered Kingscourt. Morris the clear standout for the Stars, Faulkner also tried very hard but can't be everywhere at once unfortunately for them. Limited in attack, couldn't deal with Ramor's bodies behind the ball and never really broke any lines. They had a few opportunities to move the ball quick before Ramor setup, but a combination of poor build up from Kingscourt and cynical play from Ramor put a halt to that.

As for the remaining games this weekend I see them going like so -

Ballinagh by 2 - I was thinking Mullahoran since the draw came out, but I can't help think how poorly they showed when it really mattered last year. Ballinagh not near where they were last year, but I back them to take this one, just.

Crosserlough by 4 - Crosserlough unlikely to allow Gearoid to stomp as freely as he did in the League final. Crosserlough, a much more balanced team should get over the line.

Lacken by 2 - I've a funny feeling about this one, Lacken did well to avoid a relegation playoff in Division 1 this year without Raymond and Thomas. Lavey for all the talk of a championship team, I think there luck might start to run out this year.

Bridge by 1 - A very tight call here. Laragh probably better balanced, but Bridge forwards could cause the Laragh backs plenty of headaches. McCarthy is a shrewd operator, and will no doubt have a plan for Laragh. I give Bridge the very slight edge.

Gowna by 8 - 8 points may seem like a lot, but I can see this one being tight with Gowna pulling away towards the end. Killygarry need to step up at some point, maybe this is the game they can do it, but I can't see them taking a scalp on Gowna.

patman92 (Cavan) - Posts: 71 - 13/08/2022 11:49:38    2437263

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Ramor were good last night, but I don't see them retaining their title. Without McEvoy and now James Brady they will be limited up front. Defensively they look solid, even with out O'Connell. Jack Brady and Liam Brady were the standouts for me. Jack is an almighty loss to that county team, and Liam a very calming presence with accuracy from the tee. Ado also showed well, Kingscourt just didn't seem to have the match up for him. Ben Smith is a smart player too, but I think Ramor need to get more out of him if they are to go the whole way or reach the final. Laurence Caffrey also didn't show well but has a lot more to give.

Kingscourt were way off, Ramor were in control and the scoreboard probably flattered Kingscourt. Morris the clear standout for the Stars, Faulkner also tried very hard but can't be everywhere at once unfortunately for them. Limited in attack, couldn't deal with Ramor's bodies behind the ball and never really broke any lines. They had a few opportunities to move the ball quick before Ramor setup, but a combination of poor build up from Kingscourt and cynical play from Ramor put a halt to that.

As for the remaining games this weekend I see them going like so -

Ballinagh by 2 - I was thinking Mullahoran since the draw came out, but I can't help think how poorly they showed when it really mattered last year. Ballinagh not near where they were last year, but I back them to take this one, just.

Crosserlough by 4 - Crosserlough unlikely to allow Gearoid to stomp as freely as he did in the League final. Crosserlough, a much more balanced team should get over the line.

Lacken by 2 - I've a funny feeling about this one, Lacken did well to avoid a relegation playoff in Division 1 this year without Raymond and Thomas. Lavey for all the talk of a championship team, I think there luck might start to run out this year.

Bridge by 1 - A very tight call here. Laragh probably better balanced, but Bridge forwards could cause the Laragh backs plenty of headaches. McCarthy is a shrewd operator, and will no doubt have a plan for Laragh. I give Bridge the very slight edge.

Gowna by 8 - 8 points may seem like a lot, but I can see this one being tight with Gowna pulling away towards the end. Killygarry need to step up at some point, maybe this is the game they can do it, but I can't see them taking a scalp on Gowna.

patman92 (Cavan) - Posts: 71 - 13/08/2022 11:54:12    2437265

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Good performance by the Gaels last night with a lot of players missing. Proved the bookies don't always get it right!

Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 510 - 14/08/2022 11:05:59    2437327

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Replying To Breffni1969:  "Good performance by the Gaels last night with a lot of players missing. Proved the bookies don't always get it right!"
Should be an interesting draw for the second round of the senior - wonder which team will draw Gearoid Mc Kiernan !!!

tenyearplan (Cavan) - Posts: 147 - 14/08/2022 12:04:43    2437331

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Replying To tenyearplan:  "Should be an interesting draw for the second round of the senior - wonder which team will draw Gearoid Mc Kiernan !!!"
Wonder which team will stop Gearoid Mc Kiernan would be more like it!!

Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 510 - 14/08/2022 13:01:52    2437338

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Think Butlersbridge will have a short stay in Senior. They don't have a good defence and that was badly exposed in the Ulster Club last year.

FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2832 - 14/08/2022 15:27:04    2437357

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Replying To patman92:  "Ramor were good last night, but I don't see them retaining their title. Without McEvoy and now James Brady they will be limited up front. Defensively they look solid, even with out O'Connell. Jack Brady and Liam Brady were the standouts for me. Jack is an almighty loss to that county team, and Liam a very calming presence with accuracy from the tee. Ado also showed well, Kingscourt just didn't seem to have the match up for him. Ben Smith is a smart player too, but I think Ramor need to get more out of him if they are to go the whole way or reach the final. Laurence Caffrey also didn't show well but has a lot more to give.

Kingscourt were way off, Ramor were in control and the scoreboard probably flattered Kingscourt. Morris the clear standout for the Stars, Faulkner also tried very hard but can't be everywhere at once unfortunately for them. Limited in attack, couldn't deal with Ramor's bodies behind the ball and never really broke any lines. They had a few opportunities to move the ball quick before Ramor setup, but a combination of poor build up from Kingscourt and cynical play from Ramor put a halt to that.

As for the remaining games this weekend I see them going like so -

Ballinagh by 2 - I was thinking Mullahoran since the draw came out, but I can't help think how poorly they showed when it really mattered last year. Ballinagh not near where they were last year, but I back them to take this one, just.

Crosserlough by 4 - Crosserlough unlikely to allow Gearoid to stomp as freely as he did in the League final. Crosserlough, a much more balanced team should get over the line.

Lacken by 2 - I've a funny feeling about this one, Lacken did well to avoid a relegation playoff in Division 1 this year without Raymond and Thomas. Lavey for all the talk of a championship team, I think there luck might start to run out this year.

Bridge by 1 - A very tight call here. Laragh probably better balanced, but Bridge forwards could cause the Laragh backs plenty of headaches. McCarthy is a shrewd operator, and will no doubt have a plan for Laragh. I give Bridge the very slight edge.

Gowna by 8 - 8 points may seem like a lot, but I can see this one being tight with Gowna pulling away towards the end. Killygarry need to step up at some point, maybe this is the game they can do it, but I can't see them taking a scalp on Gowna."
Are you on a retainer from Paddypower???

Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 510 - 15/08/2022 09:34:31    2437455

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Replying To Breffni1969:  "Are you on a retainer from Paddypower???"
Not my best week. Great weekends entertainment though.

patman92 (Cavan) - Posts: 71 - 15/08/2022 11:44:07    2437479

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Replying To PatTheDandy:  "This weeks tips as follows:
Despite last weeks heroics, this weeks fixtures are a lot tougher. Trust me (obviously), but bet that wee bit smaller.

Junior & Intermediate are made more difficult with a good few of the would be favourites scoring very little in their games last weekend. Senior is also tough with little recent form to go on. Good to at least have Killygarry in there as a known quantity, and I expect them to improve on their poor league form to bring them up to that honourable 1 point loss to Gowna level.

For the first time in recent memory, I have tipped Kingscourt to beat one of the big hitters. They have been a bet buster for me in recent years but Jordan Morris will hopefully justify the hype and the 22/1 Boylesports sponsored Accumulator of the weekend is:

Kingscourt, Mullahoran, Laragh & Xlough
I am leaving out the Draw as it is too high tariff, and Gowna are poor odds against a team with a lot of one off potential

Senior
Kingscourt v Ramor - Kingscourt by 1
Mullahoran v Ballinagh - Mullahoran by 1
Xlough v Cavan Gaels - Xlough by 4
Bultersbridge v Laragh - Laragh by 1
Lavey v Lacken - Draw
Gowna v Killygarry - Gowna by 1

Intermediate
Ballymacugh v Shercock - Ballymachugh by 1
Cucuhulainns v Bailieboro - Bailieborough by 1
Cootehill v Drumgoon - Drumgoon by 1
Templeport v Killeshandra - Templeport by 6
Kilinkere v Belturbet - Belturbet by 1
Ballyhaise v Cornafean - Ballyhaise by 1
Denn v Castlerahan - Castlerahan by 3

Junior
Shannon Gaels v Redhills - Shannon Gaels by 2
Drumalee v Munterconnacht. - Drumalee by 1
Drumlane v Drung - Drumlane by 2
Kill v Kildallon - Kill by 1
Corlough v Swanlinbar - Corlough by 1
Maghera v Mountnugent - Mountnugent by 13
Knockbride v Arva - Arva by 3"
Only 10/16 Pat. That is poor by your standards.

Granted, there was three draws but I would be expecting better from you next weekend.

Congratulations to Killygarry on winning a group game. Senior now looks very open with Xlough and Gowna's big squads of young talent not having them as far ahead of the other teams with thinner panels in these one off c'ship games as one might have thought. Junior also looking less the one horse race we might have thought.

Hard to pick out another Intermediate team that might make Ballyhaise a 50/50 game. Templeport, Castlerahan, Shercock probably the joint 2nd favourites there but might not be in the same league if Ballyhaise are even at 90%.

PatTheDandy (Cavan) - Posts: 356 - 15/08/2022 12:17:38    2437486

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Some interesting results from this weekends championship games.

Cavan Gaels beating Crosserlough is a big statement.

Ballyhaise putting 5 goals passed Cornafean stands out in intermediate.

In Junior, Corlough after playing with Swad last year to turn around beat them this year on their own, is an eye catcher.

drumalee11 (USA) - Posts: 329 - 15/08/2022 14:07:42    2437510

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Crosserlough playing James Smith when he was carrying an injury didn't make sense. Its not the Tyrone Championship where it's knockout. A lot of the games lacked real intensity . Gearoid McKiernan played very well again but had a lot of space.

FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2832 - 15/08/2022 16:35:02    2437539

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Junior

Kill v arva. Arva
Kildallon v drumalee. Drumalee
Shannon geals v drumlane. Drumlane
Maghera v drung. Drung
Munterconnacht v corlough. Munterconnacht
Mountnugent v Redhills. Draw
Knockbride v swanlinbar. Knockbride


Intermediate

Drumgoon v ballymacugh. Ballymacugh
Kileshandra v cucu cucu
Kilimkere v castlerahan. Draw
Ballyhaise v baileboro. Ballyhaise
Cootehill v cornafean. Cornafean
Templeport v belturbet. Draw
Shercock v denn. Denn

Senior

Laragh v gowna. Draw
Gaels v mullahorn. Gaels
Killygarry v ballinagh. Killygarry
Ramor v bultersbridge. Ramor
Xlough v lacken. Xlough
Lavey v kingscourt. Kingscourt

tom84 (Cavan) - Posts: 334 - 15/08/2022 17:23:30    2437551

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Replying To patman92:  "Not my best week. Great weekends entertainment though."
It's early yet to be trying to make a few bob. Better idea of form around the quarter final stage

Breffni1969 (Cavan) - Posts: 510 - 15/08/2022 19:35:49    2437570

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A little easier this week looking at the fixtures. Very confident of another strong Junior and a much better Intermediate. Expecting to be back up around the 15/16 mark.

Senior still tough going for the Accumulator of the week after only getting 2/4 last week. We will abandon Kingscourt and go for the Lavey, Xlough, Gaels, Killygarry fourfold at 8/1. Ramor no price and Gowna are a poor price at 2/7 against a team who racked up 3-17 last weekend.

Junior
Kill v Arva - Arva by 10
Kildallon v Drumalee - Drumalee by 7
Shannon Gaels v Drumlane - Drumlane by 5
Maghera v Drung - Drung by 13
Munterconnacht v Corlough - Munterconnacht by 7
Mountnugent v Redhills - Redhills by 1
Knockbride v Swanlinbar. Knockbride by 13

Intermediate
Drumgoon v Ballymacugh - Drumgoon by 1
Kileshandra v Cucuhulainns - Cucu's by 7
Kilinkere v Castlerahan - Castlerahan by 1
Ballyhaise v Baileboro - Ballyhaise by 7
Cootehill v Cornafean - Cootehill by 1
Templeport v Belturbet - TP by 2
Shercock v Denn - Draw

Senior
Laragh v Gowna - Gowna by 1
Cavan Gaels v Mullahoran - Gaels by 3
Killygarry v Ballinagh - Killygarry by 3
Ramor v Butlersbridge - Ramor by 7
Xlough v Lacken - Xlough by 3
Lavey v Kingscourt - Lavey by 1

Man United V Liverpool - Liverpool by 4

PatTheDandy (Cavan) - Posts: 356 - 16/08/2022 12:00:47    2437617

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Replying To drumalee11:  "Some interesting results from this weekends championship games.

Cavan Gaels beating Crosserlough is a big statement.

Ballyhaise putting 5 goals passed Cornafean stands out in intermediate.

In Junior, Corlough after playing with Swad last year to turn around beat them this year on their own, is an eye catcher."
Agree with this. It won't get much notice because its Junior football but what Corlough have done is very impressive. To toil for years with 17/18 players and then go in with Swad for 2 years to have 3 or 4 players play with swad regularly in that time and then to come back out as their own team, win 4 or 5 games in the league, run a few other teams tight in the league and have a panel of 26 or 27 for championship and beat swad in championship football, its some achievement.

Westcavan5 (Cavan) - Posts: 27 - 16/08/2022 12:33:41    2437625

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Replying To PatTheDandy:  "A little easier this week looking at the fixtures. Very confident of another strong Junior and a much better Intermediate. Expecting to be back up around the 15/16 mark.

Senior still tough going for the Accumulator of the week after only getting 2/4 last week. We will abandon Kingscourt and go for the Lavey, Xlough, Gaels, Killygarry fourfold at 8/1. Ramor no price and Gowna are a poor price at 2/7 against a team who racked up 3-17 last weekend.

Junior
Kill v Arva - Arva by 10
Kildallon v Drumalee - Drumalee by 7
Shannon Gaels v Drumlane - Drumlane by 5
Maghera v Drung - Drung by 13
Munterconnacht v Corlough - Munterconnacht by 7
Mountnugent v Redhills - Redhills by 1
Knockbride v Swanlinbar. Knockbride by 13

Intermediate
Drumgoon v Ballymacugh - Drumgoon by 1
Kileshandra v Cucuhulainns - Cucu's by 7
Kilinkere v Castlerahan - Castlerahan by 1
Ballyhaise v Baileboro - Ballyhaise by 7
Cootehill v Cornafean - Cootehill by 1
Templeport v Belturbet - TP by 2
Shercock v Denn - Draw

Senior
Laragh v Gowna - Gowna by 1
Cavan Gaels v Mullahoran - Gaels by 3
Killygarry v Ballinagh - Killygarry by 3
Ramor v Butlersbridge - Ramor by 7
Xlough v Lacken - Xlough by 3
Lavey v Kingscourt - Lavey by 1

Man United V Liverpool - Liverpool by 4"
Senior
Laragh v Gowna - Gowna by 7
Cavan Gaels v Mullahoran - Gaels by 7
Killygarry v Ballinagh - Killygarry by 2
Ramor v Butlersbridge - Ramor by 9
Xlough v Lacken - Xlough by 5
Lavey v Kingscourt - Kingscourt by 3

Intermediate
Drumgoon v Ballymacugh - Ballymachugh by 3
Kileshandra v Cucuhulainns - Cucu's by 13
Kilinkere v Castlerahan - Castlerahan by 5
Ballyhaise v Baileboro - Ballyhaise by 9
Cootehill v Cornafean - Cornafean by 4
Templeport v Belturbet - Templeport by 5
Shercock v Denn - Denn by 3

Junior
Kill v Arva - Arva by 15
Kildallon v Drumalee - Drumalee by 12
Shannon Gaels v Drumlane - Shannon Gaels by 1
Maghera v Drung - Drung by 22
Munterconnacht v Corlough - Munterconnacht by 9
Mountnugent v Redhills - Mountnugent by 3
Knockbride v Swanlinbar - Knockbride by 25

drumalee11 (USA) - Posts: 329 - 16/08/2022 12:38:03    2437626

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