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It's always nice to beat Tyrone as they continually set a high bar at underage. You can sense from their interview after the match their disappointment of mcelholm being in Portugal with the seniors. They freed him up from must win league games at the end to play with the 20s and then decided to bring him to Portugal. It doesn't seem quite right. Roarty is or at least is very close to being a senior starter and the 20s never had him this year so is at least is easier to come to terms with. It's actually a testament to him that he is making the jump with still another year to go at 20s. I agree on the point about not being able to use a kicking game though being ingrained to play a certain way the whole way up at underage makes it hard to just start kicking it in. This is probably a longer term process that needs some focus in the academy structure with the younger teams. Looking at the results though Derry might be a different level. Their senior team has not interfered with the under 20s at all and they put big wins against Armagh and Monaghan. Monaghan are generally very decent at underage. And even if Donegal do come a cropper somewhere it's clear this team is good and their are plenty good players and at least a few will make good senior players down the line. Ulsterchamps_32 (Donegal) - Posts: 794 - 03/04/2025 18:47:31 2600417 Link 1 |
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Derry will be missing players, but Donegal will be down at least 3 players as well. Jason McGee and Eoghan Ban would be guaranteed starters, and based on his form in the league , probably Paddy McBrearty would probably have started the game also.
greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 611 - 03/04/2025 20:25:54 2600424 Link 0 |
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I have to take back this statement after seeing the Derry team that was named, Rogers, Murray and McFaul all back for Derry. I still think we will get the win but it will be far from be comfortable as I previously said.
dgcrusader (Donegal) - Posts: 78 - 04/04/2025 09:29:00 2600473 Link 0 |
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It will be interesting to see what teams emerge from both camps on Sunday, I think the injury situation in derry may not be as bad as we are ked to believe, and also it could be a similar case with the donegal camp. Either way u believe it will be a battle on Sunday and neither team will be running away with a big margin. totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1024 - 04/04/2025 11:06:27 2600500 Link 0 |
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I think some people are starting to believe the hot air that's being blown at us, the same people talking that bs will be the first to stick the knife in us if we slip up, make no mistake Derry are still a top team and we will be in for a hard battle on Sunday, I hope and expect us to win but I can't see it being anything but hard won. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3156 - 04/04/2025 11:38:56 2600505 Link 0 |
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Donegal: Shaun Patton; Finnbarr Roarty, Brendan McCole, Ciarán Moore; Ryan McHugh, Caolan McGonagle, Peadar Mogan; Hugh McFadden, Michael Langan; Dáire Ó Baoill, Ciarán Thompson, Shane O'Donnell; Niall O'Donnell, Conor O'Donnell, Aaron Doherty. dgcrusader (Donegal) - Posts: 78 - 04/04/2025 11:47:09 2600508 Link 1 |
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True. Derry have a lot of good players and they showed in the league that they can cause us problems. With 15 minutes to go in that game it looked like they were going to beat us comfortably. It will be no foregone conclusion that's for sure. But gun to head, I'd still give us the nod to win it by about 4 points.
Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9704 - 04/04/2025 12:05:07 2600510 Link 0 |
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From a quick glance at panel, don't see either Eoin McHugh or Caolan McColgan.... Think we'll be hearing a few "Athru ar foireann Dun na Ngall, announcements around 1:45 Sunday! chancer (Donegal) - Posts: 28 - 04/04/2025 12:55:48 2600523 Link 0 |
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I think you were getting carried away like a lot of people. Derry are a quality side. 2024 was not a true reflection of their ability. Always hard to predict the Ulster Championship, especially the first match. We will need to play well to get a victory. Our bench is a lot stronger than years gone by. Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 448 - 04/04/2025 13:45:18 2600537 Link 0 |
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Oisin Gallen may start. I don't see any other changes.
Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 448 - 04/04/2025 13:46:37 2600539 Link 0 |
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Hoping for a win but Derry are seriously good and have nothing to lose since everyone has written them off. eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 106 - 04/04/2025 16:02:29 2600561 Link 0 |
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Hi folks, I have 3 spare tickets for the River End tomorrow if anyone needs or knows of anyone needing ones. Tried the Facebook route but no takers. Mousie34 (Donegal) - Posts: 1 - 05/04/2025 09:52:31 2600616 Link 0 |
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Safe travels everyone. My first game of the year so looking forward to it on what's looking like a great day weather wise. Tough game ahead. I've heard some in the media write off Derry but certainly not me. Be interesting to see the teams as I don't expect either side to line out as named. What's really noticeable like many have noted is the strength of the 26. Hopefully get the win today and come through unscathed. Luck especially with injuries is going to have a huge baring on who goes all the way this year. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2837 - 06/04/2025 10:29:35 2600726 Link 0 |
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Game has probably come slightly too soon for most of our guy who were injured. Another week or two we would have been much happier so it's a bit of a gamble. We will have to be tactically spot on, at our best in individual battles and be far tighter defensively to have a shot. It would be a surprise if we were able to pull something out of the bag but I fully expect a first 60 minutes were nothing is easy for Donegal. Last 10 mins and the strength of Donegal's bench will probably be the difference if I am honest. Jazzyjeff (Derry) - Posts: 212 - 06/04/2025 11:26:45 2600734 Link 0 |
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Handy enough win in the end. Great to see bench expansion. Need a very strong panel for the championship. It's a bit of a farce though. shaggykev (Donegal) - Posts: 296 - 06/04/2025 16:15:35 2600770 Link 0 |
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Can't complain about a 10 point championship win but them Derry kickouts made it easy on us. Good to see Jason get 10 minutes and Paddy back flying. Some good performances all over the park but Monaghan will give us a better test in 2 weeks. NPadraigAbu (Donegal) - Posts: 101 - 06/04/2025 17:23:39 2600780 Link 0 |
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We've good strength in depth though. Every team will have injuries. We look the most fittest by a mile. We should be beating Monaghan next. eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 106 - 06/04/2025 17:27:13 2600782 Link 0 |
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Job done, Murphy fortunate with lazy tackle which on another day may have earned him a red. Good all round team performance without hitting top gear. Our energy, pace and fitness levels were impressive. Monaghan feel they have the upper hand even though we have beaten them in 3 out of our last five championship meetings with one draw. Donegal enjoy clones so no fear there totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1024 - 06/04/2025 17:35:18 2600783 Link 0 |
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Easy win really, was a game that never had much intensity, Murphy was brilliant as always, thought young Roarty played great and Ciaran Moore also, great to see Jason back, we have a great squad now, great to have paddy back as well, hope we can keep everyone fit now and be ready for a tough test against the farney men the next day. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3156 - 06/04/2025 17:55:12 2600786 Link 0 |
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Remember when certain people said we didn't have a squad a few years back and who would want to manage us? That seems light years ago now which is testament to Jim McGuinness and the professional approach he has brought, again. The buy-in from the players and his ability to get commitment from all available players speaks volumes really. Our bench today was frightening. The thing has moved on from 2024 which is exciting. Felt Donegal were between 3rd and 4th gear today there. More to come. Fantastic mobility in this team. They make a big pitch look small with their electric speed. 11 different scorers speaks to the variety in our game and confidence in anyone taking a score. A few areas to tidy up but a 10 point win against Derry is a fine day's work at any point. Onwards and upwards one game at a time. Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1397 - 06/04/2025 20:29:59 2600828 Link 1 |