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Our underage structures and recent results are pityfull…. We put a person in full time charge of this area on a good salary and now the same guy is double jobbing by being in charge of another County team…. How on earth does this make any sense whatsoever…? Typical GAA … turn a blind eye and say nothing….. Wakey up County Board… ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 3544 - 06/02/2025 12:12:17 2589738 Link
Replying To BigEZ: "Having watched the two games I feel like we are in real trouble. Tactically inept, haven't adjusted to the new rules at all- I for one hope they keep some of the changes. Not overly surprised we aren't lighting the world on fire in terms of scoring as most of the best forwards in the county aren't on the panel any longer. Brady, the two Reilly's all stepped away this year. Having heard last year that some of them were not getting game time for "shooting too much"- I can't blame them. The core of the team are now over 30 and bringing McKernan back is a step in the wrong direction in my opinion (not taking away from the fact that he has been an outstanding servant to the county). The team we have has been systematically coached to play a defensive brand of football over the past 10-15 years and clearly aren't coping well with the rule changes opening things up. Bringing in a 32 year old keeper that never really featured in underage football at a county level in to replicate a Rafferty is simply madness. I honestly don't think it's fair to even ask the lad to play that role. It's just more of the same from a management perspective. Same names, same tactics, same results." Just one thing in your post, O'Donnell had an underage career with Cavan. Played minor and was on some of the Ulster U21 winning teams Loughduff Lad (Cavan) - Posts: 2460 - 06/02/2025 13:18:34 2589747 Link
Replying To Loughduff Lad: "Just one thing in your post, O'Donnell had an underage career with Cavan. Played minor and was on some of the Ulster U21 winning teams" Apologies, a prominent player I should have said. Senior football is a massive step up from underage stuff. Can't fault him for putting in the effort, just feel it's a very big ask for a player of his age and experience BigEZ (Cavan) - Posts: 30 - 06/02/2025 20:28:00 2589812 Link
Replying To BigEZ: "Apologies, a prominent player I should have said. Senior football is a massive step up from underage stuff. Can't fault him for putting in the effort, just feel it's a very big ask for a player of his age and experience" He was in goals last year for Leitrim so not totally new to him. But i didn't think he looked comfortable at the shot stopping when playing with leitrim. The goal jordan morris got showed that again. FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2863 - 06/02/2025 21:51:56 2589820 Link
Replying To opa01: "Vetern's back - obsessing as ever about Cavan GAA. Even had a go at our hurlers a while back. There's a similar user over on Twitter called @kingoftheding89 - could be a twin. Obsessed with Arva & Knockbride being Division 1 league teams - tweets at Official Cavan GAA with thoughts on this. Also very keen on Tesla, Bitcoin, Musk & Trump - didn't realise they were mining bitcoin in the stony grey soil or that you would see many Teslas around the United parishes. If it keeps them happy ....." For the love of God will ye humour him up there. We could manage very well without his nonsense here in Monaghan. A twin of Forever Blue and Bluer in your own county. Could do with a special page for them lads to post on. "The Walter Mitty " page. ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 431 - 07/02/2025 00:28:45 2589830 Link
Replying To ForeverBlue2: "Our underage structures and recent results are pityfull…. We put a person in full time charge of this area on a good salary and now the same guy is double jobbing by being in charge of another County team…. How on earth does this make any sense whatsoever…? Typical GAA … turn a blind eye and say nothing….. Wakey up County Board…" Completely agree with this, as a County we are miles behind in terms of Development against the top 4/5 in Ulster and 14/15 teams in Ireland, hence why we are looking at relegation out of DIV 2, Can't blame Senior, U17 or U20 managements if the work isn't going in to Development from 14 years of age on. Coaching and conditioning needs to be an awful lot better if be really want to compete, we need a county board and coaching officer that want to drive this and properly , not just hope things go right. The only teams we've been beating consistently over the last 10 years at underage are the weakest one's, why would this be different at senior level now? highballin77 (Cavan) - Posts: 6 - 07/02/2025 10:25:47 2589850 Link
Replying To ORIELMAN85: "For the love of God will ye humour him up there. We could manage very well without his nonsense here in Monaghan. A twin of Forever Blue and Bluer in your own county. Could do with a special page for them lads to post on. "The Walter Mitty " page." Maybe Trump or Musk could take him as he's such a big fan. A job cleaning up Trump's messes? opa01 (Cavan) - Posts: 510 - 07/02/2025 10:58:20 2589857 Link
Replying To ORIELMAN85: "For the love of God will ye humour him up there. We could manage very well without his nonsense here in Monaghan. A twin of Forever Blue and Bluer in your own county. Could do with a special page for them lads to post on. "The Walter Mitty " page." Go for a sleep .. good lad.. nobody takes any heed of what you post..! ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 3544 - 10/02/2025 10:09:30 2590359 Link
Interesting times ahead for Cavan Football....First Team coach Colm McNally leaving this week, citing working commitments (ahem!!!) Galligan's Club Mate Finbarr Reilly apparently leaving Arva, wonder where he could end up! Cavan played Sligo Friday night against Sligo and were on the wrong side of a heave defeat, they play Kildare tonight and its likely to be another defeat! Anyway, good article in the Celt from Paul Fitzpatrick, Cavan Football is in big, big trouble, we have undoubtedly some great talent coming through, but for some reason, when it comes to the crunch, we just arent kicking on and questions need to be asked why. We need to take a good look at the underage development squads to see where are we going wrong, but clubs themselves need to also look at their own development strategies but there's a fair amount of players coming into the development squads who are lacking the basics. Pologrounds2025 (Cavan) - Posts: 13 - 10/02/2025 15:04:38 2590443 Link
Replying To Pologrounds2025: "Interesting times ahead for Cavan Football....First Team coach Colm McNally leaving this week, citing working commitments (ahem!!!) Galligan's Club Mate Finbarr Reilly apparently leaving Arva, wonder where he could end up! Cavan played Sligo Friday night against Sligo and were on the wrong side of a heave defeat, they play Kildare tonight and its likely to be another defeat! Anyway, good article in the Celt from Paul Fitzpatrick, Cavan Football is in big, big trouble, we have undoubtedly some great talent coming through, but for some reason, when it comes to the crunch, we just arent kicking on and questions need to be asked why. We need to take a good look at the underage development squads to see where are we going wrong, but clubs themselves need to also look at their own development strategies but there's a fair amount of players coming into the development squads who are lacking the basics." That's for the extended panel the game against kildare. They are playing a few leinster over the next few couple of weeks in a development league. FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2863 - 10/02/2025 15:50:46 2590458 Link
Replying To Pologrounds2025: "Interesting times ahead for Cavan Football....First Team coach Colm McNally leaving this week, citing working commitments (ahem!!!) Galligan's Club Mate Finbarr Reilly apparently leaving Arva, wonder where he could end up! Cavan played Sligo Friday night against Sligo and were on the wrong side of a heave defeat, they play Kildare tonight and its likely to be another defeat! Anyway, good article in the Celt from Paul Fitzpatrick, Cavan Football is in big, big trouble, we have undoubtedly some great talent coming through, but for some reason, when it comes to the crunch, we just arent kicking on and questions need to be asked why. We need to take a good look at the underage development squads to see where are we going wrong, but clubs themselves need to also look at their own development strategies but there's a fair amount of players coming into the development squads who are lacking the basics." I saw the article… it was very good and to the point.. I have said a hundred times that development squads in Cavan have produced absolutely nothing and are a complete waste of time and resources…. We are in big trouble with how our head of youth development is allowed saunter off to another County while still being paid in Cavan…. The CB have serious questions to answer…! ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 3544 - 10/02/2025 18:56:36 2590487 Link
Replying To Pologrounds2025: "Interesting times ahead for Cavan Football....First Team coach Colm McNally leaving this week, citing working commitments (ahem!!!) Galligan's Club Mate Finbarr Reilly apparently leaving Arva, wonder where he could end up! Cavan played Sligo Friday night against Sligo and were on the wrong side of a heave defeat, they play Kildare tonight and its likely to be another defeat! Anyway, good article in the Celt from Paul Fitzpatrick, Cavan Football is in big, big trouble, we have undoubtedly some great talent coming through, but for some reason, when it comes to the crunch, we just arent kicking on and questions need to be asked why. We need to take a good look at the underage development squads to see where are we going wrong, but clubs themselves need to also look at their own development strategies but there's a fair amount of players coming into the development squads who are lacking the basics." I saw the article… it was very good and to the point.. I have said a hundred times that development squads in Cavan have produced absolutely nothing and are a complete waste of time and resources…. We are in big trouble with how our head of youth development is allowed saunter off to another County while still being paid in Cavan…. The CB have serious questions to answer…! ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 3544 - 10/02/2025 18:56:45 2590488 Link
Replying To FoolsGold: "Suiting the role is one thing but being a good shot stopper is important. Rafferty is an average shot stopper but gives them an outlet out the field. Nevin O Donnell looked very average in nets for Leitrim but was an outlet on attacks." Yes true, you would nearly need to have trials ! 97Cavans (Cavan) - Posts: 400 - 13/02/2025 11:06:12 2590823 Link
Yeah it was a good article and it's great to see someone asking questions. However, I wouldn't agree that the future is destined for doom and gloom - there are lots of good footballers in Cavan. Development squads are an interesting one I'm not sure they are the most important element and there are certainly plenty of negatives with them. And as the likes of Paudie Clifford has shown, you don't necessarily need exposure to county football from a young age to make it. To me the club scene is way more important particularly between the ages of 8 and 12, good access to facilities and coaching. Thankfully we have brought back our under 12 competitions. An enjoyable watch in the sigerson yesterday. UCD star forwards were well held. Caulfield from Meath and the midfielder Dunne were outstanding. As for this weekend, a big game. If we win it there is the opportunity to turn the season around. We are currently 50/1 to be promoted which seems tempting. We have to get the match ups correct and be better at one on one defending. As someone said this week, showing a forward onto their weaker foot is the most underrated tactic in Gaelic football 97Cavans (Cavan) - Posts: 400 - 13/02/2025 13:32:09 2590836 Link
Big game Sunday for both teams,losing team will definitely be looking over der shoulders.....what's the story with seats?Tickets have a number on them,but is it just get in and sit wherever you want? Fkd12 (Louth) - Posts: 189 - 14/02/2025 12:12:07 2590946 Link
Replying To 97Cavans: "Yeah it was a good article and it's great to see someone asking questions. However, I wouldn't agree that the future is destined for doom and gloom - there are lots of good footballers in Cavan. Development squads are an interesting one I'm not sure they are the most important element and there are certainly plenty of negatives with them. And as the likes of Paudie Clifford has shown, you don't necessarily need exposure to county football from a young age to make it. To me the club scene is way more important particularly between the ages of 8 and 12, good access to facilities and coaching. Thankfully we have brought back our under 12 competitions. An enjoyable watch in the sigerson yesterday. UCD star forwards were well held. Caulfield from Meath and the midfielder Dunne were outstanding. As for this weekend, a big game. If we win it there is the opportunity to turn the season around. We are currently 50/1 to be promoted which seems tempting. We have to get the match ups correct and be better at one on one defending. As someone said this week, showing a forward onto their weaker foot is the most underrated tactic in Gaelic football" There's always been plenty of good footballers in Cavan at all levels, unfortunately, one senior Ulster Title since 1997 and from what I can see, it will another 30 odd years before another, so I'd agree with the Celt with their prediction of doom and gloom for the future, unless something dramatically changes in the next 12 months. Unfortunately, there is an obsession with the development of the Polo Grounds rather that competing on the field so unless that changes, Cavan Football will be in the doldrums again (if not already there). Development squads are the definitely the way to go, all the successful Counties have them, they work when they are managed properly, however, when you have a full-time coaching officer whose priorities lie elsewhere, how can you expect development squads to work? In essence, we have some very fine footballers at underage and senior level, the question is, why are not producing on the County scene, that comes down to one thing, coaching and management! Pologrounds2025 (Cavan) - Posts: 13 - 14/02/2025 12:25:00 2590952 Link
I said it at the time and yet again I am proved right.. The minute Mickey Harte became available the CB should have went in straight for him and show some bit of ambition instead of just letting things linger on with a management that despite winning an Ulster title in 2020 in the most unlikely and unusual circumstances went stale very quickly and plummeted Cavan to their lowest depths in history… We needed someone of Harte's stature to bring more of a winning mentality to the team and squad overall.. Instead we are left with a novice manager who has surrounded himself with multiple advisors and helpers who just don't seem to be able to get the team to function at all…. Some of what went on during the Meath match was nothing short of juvenile and you'd begin to wonder what's going on behind the scenes…. As the saying goes you reap what you sow and the CB planted some very poor seeds in various positions… If we don't win on Sunday I can't see us getting enough points to stay up..! Here's hoping for a massive improvement in performance.. ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 3544 - 14/02/2025 13:50:13 2590980 Link
Replying To Pologrounds2025: "There's always been plenty of good footballers in Cavan at all levels, unfortunately, one senior Ulster Title since 1997 and from what I can see, it will another 30 odd years before another, so I'd agree with the Celt with their prediction of doom and gloom for the future, unless something dramatically changes in the next 12 months. Unfortunately, there is an obsession with the development of the Polo Grounds rather that competing on the field so unless that changes, Cavan Football will be in the doldrums again (if not already there). Development squads are the definitely the way to go, all the successful Counties have them, they work when they are managed properly, however, when you have a full-time coaching officer whose priorities lie elsewhere, how can you expect development squads to work? In essence, we have some very fine footballers at underage and senior level, the question is, why are not producing on the County scene, that comes down to one thing, coaching and management!" That's 2 things...... wishfulthinkin (Cavan) - Posts: 1725 - 14/02/2025 13:58:15 2590984 Link
Gigantic game on Sunday. The season really could turn each way on this game. No doubt Cavan will have had a big look at themselves, n that management must pick a strong team in all positions. The new game must be played to its strengths which didn't happen against Meath. Word is that Oisín Brady is back training with the team which is certainly a positive. The freetaking has been messy, and the option of Brady is a positive. The question to start Gearóid is 50/50, with his fitness a question, and maybe an option from the bench. Louth are a very talented team, and going on the game in Ardee last year, will bring plenty of strength. Its coming be tight as a snar drum. Be great to see a good performance! Cavan67 (Cavan) - Posts: 15 - 14/02/2025 14:22:27 2590996 Link
The future is not all doom and gloom we should give division 3 a good run next year and we will compete strongly for the tailteann cup. breffnibluewhite (Cavan) - Posts: 483 - 14/02/2025 23:19:44 2591085 Link