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Replying To gunman: "Would he be interested in the Derry job?" I'd say Bonner will go wherever he gets the best treated at this stage, he has done well for Erne Gaels for sure, first Championship since 1981. RG's home club ironically enough, so that's a double celebration for our own declansboy. Hard to believe Derry haven't selected one of their own county men for the job. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3032 - 05/11/2024 15:24:49 2578479 Link
Replying To rorysboys: "See Declan bonner win another championship at the weekend. I would say it's rare to win two championships in successive years in different counties, anyone know was it done before.." Not sure about successive years but I know Kevin Johnson has won senior championship in Mayo with Ballintubber & in Halway with Corofin. Might have a Sligo senior as well, not sure on that one. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9519 - 05/11/2024 18:05:13 2578496 Link
Replying To Lockjaw: "Not sure about successive years but I know Kevin Johnson has won senior championship in Mayo with Ballintubber & in Halway with Corofin. Might have a Sligo senior as well, not sure on that one." They weren't successive years I think. It's not easy to achieve because if you win a c ship you usually stay on or take a break. rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2563 - 05/11/2024 22:57:08 2578524 Link
the big guy is back ! ModernMaharaja (Donegal) - Posts: 80 - 06/11/2024 14:21:16 2578589 Link
Replying To ModernMaharaja: "the big guy is back !" To quote Jasper from the Simpsons "What a time to be alive" peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1036 - 06/11/2024 14:26:40 2578592 Link
Replying To peiledoir20: "To quote Jasper from the Simpsons "What a time to be alive"" Good but coming back doesn't always work Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 519 - 06/11/2024 14:41:37 2578595 Link
Back and all set for action I'm hearing. rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2563 - 06/11/2024 14:41:40 2578596 Link
The Armagh and Tyrone ones are already getting nervous and Murphy is only back less than an hour, great to have the big man back in the fold NPadraigAbu (Donegal) - Posts: 83 - 06/11/2024 14:45:11 2578598 Link
Look who is back. The rumours were right and they certainly were very strong when I was up just over a week ago however I've been burned before with rumours around the hills. Fantastic news. You could really see in Michael's eyes how hurt and disappointed he was by the Galway loss when in the studio for the BBC. He'll be managed correctly too. Roll on next year I cannot wait. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2813 - 06/11/2024 14:56:24 2578603 Link
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I'd say Bonner will go wherever he gets the best treated at this stage, he has done well for Erne Gaels for sure, first Championship since 1981. RG's home club ironically enough, so that's a double celebration for our own declansboy. Hard to believe Derry haven't selected one of their own county men for the job." He was the main beneficiary of some lads throwing their toys out of the pram in another club because one of them was dropped totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 994 - 06/11/2024 15:00:31 2578606 Link
kerry away first and then dubs at home totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 994 - 06/11/2024 15:25:24 2578608 Link
Great to hear that Michael is giving it another crack. No matter what happens in 2025, his legacy as Donegal's GOAT is secure. With the new rules hopefully coming in, it could be exciting times watching him operate as a traditional full forward again. With the new rules, and the number of realistic contenders, the 2025 championsip could be fantastic! Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9519 - 06/11/2024 15:26:36 2578609 Link
Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "Good but coming back doesn't always work" Michael wouldn't be coming back without being 100% committed and that's enough for me. With Jim at the helm we have be hugely optimistic for 2025. Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 408 - 06/11/2024 15:38:24 2578612 Link
Replying To Scenicparish: "Michael wouldn't be coming back without being 100% committed and that's enough for me. With Jim at the helm we have be hugely optimistic for 2025." The squad is looking like it will be a lot stronger. Murphy and McFadden-Ferry back involved and who knows what other players will emerge. This time last year few would have predicted that Ciaran Moore would become an established starter. Hopefully exciting times ahead! Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9519 - 06/11/2024 15:51:06 2578614 Link
Replying To totalrecall: "He was the main beneficiary of some lads throwing their toys out of the pram in another club because one of them was dropped" At the end of the day Erne Gaels are champions, and going by reports deservedly so. Players leave squads and always will it won't bother Erne Gaels or bonner. Another championship to his already impressive cv lad.. rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2563 - 06/11/2024 16:36:17 2578626 Link
I still think we are one corner back away. Eoin mc Hugh, Moore, Mc Colgan, Curran, Finbar all options and if one of those can grab the spot, we will go close. I think the below team is the best way to approach it. Leaving our bench strong and impactful. Not necessarily the best 15 starting. Patton Ban Mc Cole Eoin Mc Hugh Finbar Mc Gonagle Mc Fadden Ferry Thompson Langan Mogan Shane Ryan Gallan Murphy Paddy. Subs Conor O Donnell Moore. Daire O B. Niall Jason Mc Gee Mc Colgan Odhran Doherty Jeaic Mc Kelvey Curran Hughie. Kevin mc gettingan I'm definitely forgetting a few players too. We have fresh depth if everyone is fit. And stays that way. My worry would be the full back line and full forward line for injuries. An injury to mc cole or Gallan and it's worrying. TheRock2121 (Donegal) - Posts: 1194 - 06/11/2024 16:49:32 2578630 Link
Replying To ModernMaharaja: "the big guy is back !" The 2 big guys are back today! and Murphy is gonna Make Donegal Great Again! start making the green and gold MDGA hats! Great news, still the best FF in the county and deadly from frees from any distance, thank God we have a chance to see him in the green and gold again, brilliant news. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3032 - 06/11/2024 17:12:33 2578636 Link
Great to have Murphy back. Wonder will Jim give him the captaincy back or keep Paddy as the captain? tidytownman (Donegal) - Posts: 298 - 06/11/2024 17:16:05 2578637 Link
Replying To TheRock2121: "I still think we are one corner back away. Eoin mc Hugh, Moore, Mc Colgan, Curran, Finbar all options and if one of those can grab the spot, we will go close. I think the below team is the best way to approach it. Leaving our bench strong and impactful. Not necessarily the best 15 starting. Patton Ban Mc Cole Eoin Mc Hugh Finbar Mc Gonagle Mc Fadden Ferry Thompson Langan Mogan Shane Ryan Gallan Murphy Paddy. Subs Conor O Donnell Moore. Daire O B. Niall Jason Mc Gee Mc Colgan Odhran Doherty Jeaic Mc Kelvey Curran Hughie. Kevin mc gettingan I'm definitely forgetting a few players too. We have fresh depth if everyone is fit. And stays that way. My worry would be the full back line and full forward line for injuries. An injury to mc cole or Gallan and it's worrying." I'm all for impact from the bench, but Moore needs to start every game. He's too good and too versatile to be an impact sub. greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 581 - 06/11/2024 17:36:40 2578645 Link
Replying To greenfan: "I'm all for impact from the bench, but Moore needs to start every game. He's too good and too versatile to be an impact sub." Cracking player. Think he's even more effective when a game opens up and is not running into crowded defences. When the game stretches. TheRock2121 (Donegal) - Posts: 1194 - 06/11/2024 17:54:30 2578647 Link