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Replying To greenfan:  "Great to see the senior and u20 managers are clearly working together to do what's best for both teams. Having Roarty available for the 20s is a massive boost for an already impressive team."
I felt for the Cavan lads looking at Finbarr coming on in the second half. As if they hadn't enough to contend with. Next Wednesday is unmissable especially if the first game is anything to go by plus this time seeing Mcelholm and Roarty this time. Amazing what good coaching can do. Many of these lads were involved against Cavan at under 17 when they just about got over the line. Many of these lads have been involved in sessions with the seniors and it shows. Plus the amazing paths the Abbey and Four Masters have been on the last couple of years have clearly brought these lads on buckets.

panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2844 - 23/04/2025 23:09:17    2603959

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It was a brilliant performance from the young lads last night. They looked so slick and confident in everything that they were doing. I'd say Roarty coming on was the last thing the poor Cavan lads wanted to see.

Next week will be a massive game. I'd always be wary of meeting a team that you comfortably beat already earlier in the campaign. Especially with young lads, in spite of best efforts, complacency is always a danger. But from what I've seen these lads are very well drilled, and with Roarty now an option as well I'd be quietly confident they can go and get the job done.

Beyond that, the sky's the limit.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9727 - 24/04/2025 10:20:19    2603997

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one couldn't but be impressed with Donegal U-20's last night, irrespective of the opposition. clearly well drilled and well prepared and also with plenty of talent. Tyrone in my view are the benchmark for underage football in Ulster just ahead of Derry. A new game the next day where the previous encounter will count for little if only to give donegal belief that they are playinga very good side who are not world beaters.

totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1039 - 24/04/2025 11:18:03    2604008

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