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I was merely having a bit of banter with farneygael3. You wouldn't understand. Expecting a tough encounter Saturday.... Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 629 - 26/06/2025 15:16:23 2621277 Link 0 |
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We'd no subs left to use by that stage. The management just told him to go up into the square. I thought he landed funny too going for a kickout on first glimpse but the way he was stretching afterwards before he loosened up it did indeed seem to be cramp.
WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 88 - 26/06/2025 15:35:05 2621283 Link 0 |
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Looking forward to Saturday now. Yes our backs are against the wall but we've a better team, manager and a much bigger support. Need to be fairly disciplined and take our chances when we get them. If we can do that and keep Monaghan from scoring goals I think we will win. eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 182 - 26/06/2025 16:40:13 2621311 Link 0 |
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Interested to hear your thoughts on what you think our best starting 15 would be now? Assuming that McGonagle, Patton, McGee, Niall O'Donnell and Gallen are near 100%? I know it can sometimes be the case that you're finishing 15 ends up stronger than your starting 15...Jim has some big decisions to make, especially in the half back and half forward lines. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9846 - 26/06/2025 16:49:14 2621315 Link 0 |
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No way McGonagle will be match fit and this game will come too early for him unfortunately. I think he was maybe rushed back against Tyrone and he wasn't as sharp as would be normally and I think a fully fit McConagle would have dropped that ball that led to the first Tyrone goal. I think he has been a massive loss as he seems to shore up the centre really well.
Donegalabroad (Donegal) - Posts: 7 - 26/06/2025 17:42:28 2621331 Link 0 |
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Personally I think Donegal will win because theyre a better team based on what both teams have done this year. Monaghan played one division 1 team this year (Donegal) and lost. They came through an easier group but what they'll face on Saturday is a step up in class. Donegal were comfortable in division 1, and are back to back ulster champions. I think we will be disciplined and won't give away too many fouls to give Beggan 2 point frees. The stronger bench should see us over the line with a few points to spare.
greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 703 - 26/06/2025 18:21:41 2621338 Link 0 |
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I don't think McGonagle starts if there's any doubts about him breaking down. I think Hughie starts before Jason. If everyone is fit, this is my squad. 1. Patton 2. Roarty 3. McCole 4. Mogan 5. Ryan 6. Ban 7. McColgan 8. Hughie 9. Langan 10. Shane O'D 11. Thompson 12. Moore 13. Conor O'D 14. Murph 15. Farrah 16. Mulreany 17. McMenamin 18. McGonagle 19. McFF 20. Jason 21. Daire 22. Eoghan McH 23. Aaron Doherty 24. Niall O'D 25. Paddy Mc 26. Jamie SouthOfTheGap (Donegal) - Posts: 822 - 26/06/2025 20:38:56 2621357 Link 0 |
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Yeah McColgan is doing well and I'm fairly happy for him since he was one of our few bright sparks in the terrible 2023 season. The other one, Odhran Doherty is a player who I'd love to see more off at end of games. He's a brilliant club player and can score from anywhere, not sure why Jim doesn't fancy him. Oh well. You're right about Daire. He's the type of player who can do serious damage in 10-15 minute bursts. Probably not what we need to start a game but he can get loads of scores from the bench. Hard to drop Ban out right now. He's been solid and I definitely have egg on my face since I said a few weeks ago he likely wouldn't play much, how wrong was I. He seems back to his best. I'd honestly start the same 15 as last weekend. Just need to make sure if we take a lead like we had in the last matchup, we don't dilly dally on the ball and allow them back into it. I suspect this game will nip and tuck from the start though. I'm hoping we can use Jamie Brennan at some point on Saturday. He's a very good footballer still. Probably deserves more game time eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 182 - 26/06/2025 20:48:57 2621360 Link 0 |
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If Monaghan are so "easy" and you have a better team, management and support, why are your backs against the wall?
tommyjohn (Monaghan) - Posts: 67 - 26/06/2025 21:08:21 2621362 Link 2 |
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I think Niall O'Donnell's return could be important. He's a very intelligent footballer & a brave one too. In successive Ulster finals, when the fat was in the fire, he kicked some very good scores exactly when Donegal needed them. He might come in under the radar a wee bit as he hasn't featured much since.
Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9846 - 26/06/2025 21:29:57 2621367 Link 0 |
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I think it would be better to keep hugh mcfadden in reserve like last week, in case mcgee breaks down. Get a decent half out of McGee and then take hugh mcfadden on and let him go flat out for the 2nd half.
greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 703 - 26/06/2025 21:31:39 2621369 Link 0 |
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9 matches in 12 weeks, 6 day turnaround unlike any other team and facing an a good opponent who have played 4 games against weaker opposition and had a 2 week lead-in? Thats just my guess..
Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1474 - 26/06/2025 21:35:25 2621370 Link 2 |
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Will be our 9th game in 12 weeks. We've played much tougher opponents. Not much rest. Obvious stuff you know? Better question, why are you in a donegal forum? Shouldn't you be in your own one talking about those mighty ulster titles you won a decade ago? eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 182 - 26/06/2025 21:39:12 2621373 Link 1 |
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Read the tea leaves this evening. Donegal by 8 plus, with a devastating first half killing off the game early. They will own midfield and get the goals to make it count Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1263 - 26/06/2025 22:22:53 2621382 Link 0 |
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The good news is that we have more options this year than last year. If you look at the subs we were able to spring the last day... Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9846 - 27/06/2025 10:11:56 2621425 Link 0 |
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I was a bit apprehensive at the start of the week, but I'm definitely more confident now. The way I look at it is i can't see monaghan coping with our running game. Monaghan have decent forwards but with the system we play it's going to be very difficult for these players to perform. Safe journey to all travelling hoping for an enjoyable weekend. You can't beat croker on big days.. donegal by 6+. rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2642 - 27/06/2025 10:31:56 2621432 Link 0 |
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Jammys whining matches. Safe travels to all. farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 263 - 27/06/2025 11:04:35 2621446 Link 0 |
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That last sentence is a ridiculous statement.
dgcrusader (Donegal) - Posts: 105 - 27/06/2025 11:15:33 2621451 Link 0 |
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I would agree with that summary. We have practically a full squad to choose from. Getting 35 minutes out of Jason last Sunday and only having to play Mc Fadden for 35 minutes was huge. Having the luxury of being able to rest Michael Murphy and a few others for the last 15 to 20 minutes has made a big difference as well. We now have a good squad and are able to make good substitutions when needed. I don't expect Monaghan to be easy but our bench should make the difference to get us over the line.
Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 629 - 27/06/2025 11:16:05 2621452 Link 0 |
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Gold! Here, all messing aside. With all the talk of the fixture scheduling, 6 day turnaround etc, I ddin't hear much talk about the inevitable traffic congestion with a lot of Donegal, Tyrone and Monaghan supporters all heading down the same way. Looks like plans for the A5 motorway have been scuppered again during the week :/ Safe travels to all, leave early and get there safely. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9846 - 27/06/2025 11:28:33 2621458 Link 0 |