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Two big matches coming up this weekend. Derry vs Tyrone will be different to the meeting we had together just before Christmas as we have players such as Shane McGuigan and Niall Toner etc. back in the squad as they were playing for their colleges in the competition; the defence seems to have tighten up a bit also, hoping for a Derry win of course but think that Tyrone will just edge it unfortunately. Donegal vs Armagh could be a glimpse of what may be to come in the league when they both meet again. Think that this may go to extra time with Donegal coming out on top in the end. Expect a red card or two oakleafersir (Derry) - Posts: 808 - 10/01/2019 20:54:23 2156471 Link
Don't think the Donegal v Armagh game will be that physical. The recent encounters haven't been and have actually been played in a very free flowing form. Donegal have a load of young lads cutting their teeth and therefore no real bad blood battles to settle. It would be nice to see these young Donegal lads getting a chance in a final. The Tyrone v Derry game should be a close one. Tyrone have the best defensive record in the competition so far and are trying to build on that solid defence with a few new forwards that they were missing last year. MH would like to win this and would be hoping for a crack at Donegal in the final as we won't be meeting in the league. I'll go for a Donegal and Tyrone win. Tir Conaill Abu (Donegal) - Posts: 1671 - 10/01/2019 21:51:45 2156490 Link
I think all these teams will have good league campaigns and Donegal v Armagh may give an indication which team is better prepared for the Division Two campaign. Tyrone should have too much for Derry who badly need to get out of Division Four. Byanthon (Tyrone) - Posts: 1780 - 11/01/2019 10:02:43 2156540 Link
Can't see the Tyrone game being close. I expect Tyrone to win by at least 6 or 7 points. Donegal should ease past Armagh. Bring on the league. OGarmaile (Tyrone) - Posts: 248 - 11/01/2019 10:27:08 2156547 Link
Replying To OGarmaile: "Can't see the Tyrone game being close. I expect Tyrone to win by at least 6 or 7 points. Donegal should ease past Armagh. Bring on the league." Mystic Meg you are not. sean og (Armagh) - Posts: 1053 - 13/01/2019 15:39:10 2156872 Link
Replying To sean og: "Mystic Meg you are not." The beauty of sport - getting it wrong. Glad to see Armagh win. Saves on fuel. OGarmaile (Tyrone) - Posts: 248 - 14/01/2019 09:28:32 2156992 Link
Replying To OGarmaile: "The beauty of sport - getting it wrong. Glad to see Armagh win. Saves on fuel." Athletic Grounds confirmed for Saturday night. Most East Tyrone folk will be happy with that I'm sure. sean og (Armagh) - Posts: 1053 - 14/01/2019 13:25:18 2157051 Link
Replying To sean og: "Athletic Grounds confirmed for Saturday night. Most East Tyrone folk will be happy with that I'm sure." Yes, I much prefer it to be honest. OGarmaile (Tyrone) - Posts: 248 - 14/01/2019 15:25:04 2157066 Link
Tyrone v Armagh McKenna Cup Final Good to get another game in preparation for Kerry in the first round of the league. Put a good strong team out: 1 Niall Morgan 2. M McKernan 3. R McNamee 4. Hugh Pat McGeary 5. Tiernan McCann 6. P Hampsey 7. Peter Harte 8. Brian Kennedy 9. Conal Grugan 10. Mattie Donnelly 11. Niall Sludden 12. Kieran McGeary 13. Lee Brannan 14. Kyle Coney 15. Conor McAliskey TyroneUltra (Tyrone) - Posts: 307 - 14/01/2019 15:38:47 2157068 Link
Replying To TyroneUltra: "Tyrone v Armagh McKenna Cup Final Good to get another game in preparation for Kerry in the first round of the league. Put a good strong team out: 1 Niall Morgan 2. M McKernan 3. R McNamee 4. Hugh Pat McGeary 5. Tiernan McCann 6. P Hampsey 7. Peter Harte 8. Brian Kennedy 9. Conal Grugan 10. Mattie Donnelly 11. Niall Sludden 12. Kieran McGeary 13. Lee Brannan 14. Kyle Coney 15. Conor McAliskey" Good team. Think McAliskey still in rehab. Il agree about sending out a strong team. It's a final to be won so win it, I'd say Armagh will put out a strong team. Looking forward to it to be honest. I see it's onTG 4 which will effect the attendance. Any guesses on attendance? 4500? 5000 maybe? The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 15/01/2019 14:25:28 2157311 Link
Replying To The_Fridge: "Good team. Think McAliskey still in rehab. Il agree about sending out a strong team. It's a final to be won so win it, I'd say Armagh will put out a strong team. Looking forward to it to be honest. I see it's onTG 4 which will effect the attendance. Any guesses on attendance? 4500? 5000 maybe?" Forgot about Conor breaking his leg, it was good seeing him out kicking about before the Derry game. I was looking at the All-Ireland Final team and added a few players, I did'nt add big Colm as there is plenty of time to bring him in during the league. I'd say there will be a big enough crowd Armagh dont get to many finals. But as you say fridge it's a final so we'll be there to win it. TyroneUltra (Tyrone) - Posts: 307 - 15/01/2019 19:05:46 2157403 Link
Athletic Grounds good setting for Saturday night. Both teams want to win and it should be a very competitive affair. Byanthon (Tyrone) - Posts: 1780 - 16/01/2019 09:38:37 2157510 Link
If Tyrone put that team or they'll win handy enough. Armagh are improving but I didn't see anything last Sunday that would make me believe they could beat that Tyrone team. Tir Conaill Abu (Donegal) - Posts: 1671 - 16/01/2019 13:58:05 2157575 Link
Replying To TyroneUltra: "Tyrone v Armagh McKenna Cup Final Good to get another game in preparation for Kerry in the first round of the league. Put a good strong team out: 1 Niall Morgan 2. M McKernan 3. R McNamee 4. Hugh Pat McGeary 5. Tiernan McCann 6. P Hampsey 7. Peter Harte 8. Brian Kennedy 9. Conal Grugan 10. Mattie Donnelly 11. Niall Sludden 12. Kieran McGeary 13. Lee Brannan 14. Kyle Coney 15. Conor McAliskey" Unfortunately with Ulster Uni playing in Tralee on Sunday McKernan, Lee Brennan and big Kennedy will be missing from your line up. The clash of fixtures leaves something like 7 players unavailable for Tyrone not sure how if effects Armagh downredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 567 - 17/01/2019 09:43:21 2157694 Link
Replying To downredhand: "Unfortunately with Ulster Uni playing in Tralee on Sunday McKernan, Lee Brennan and big Kennedy will be missing from your line up. The clash of fixtures leaves something like 7 players unavailable for Tyrone not sure how if effects Armagh" Tyrone Team McKenna Cup Final (Revised) 1. Niall Morgan 2. M McKernan (College) replacement Aiden McCrory 3. R McNamee 4. Hugh Pat McGeary 5. Tiernan McCann 6. P Hampsey (College ?) - replacement Rory Brennan 7. Peter Harte 8. Brian Kennedy (College) - replacement Declan McClure 9. Conal Grugan (College ?) 10. Mattie Donnelly 11. Niall Sludden 12. Kieran McGeary 13. Lee Brennan (College) - replacement Cathal McShane 14. Kyle Coney 15. Conor McAliskey (coming back from injury) Darren McCurry Ruairi Sludden, Ronan O'Neill forward options as well, young Liam Rafferty from Galbally also looks a good player he's a flyer, option at half back or corner back although he played for the Ranch and got 3 points for them. some good talent coming through in Tyrone. TyroneUltra (Tyrone) - Posts: 307 - 17/01/2019 13:25:31 2157760 Link
Sludden dives and the ref gives it , how are referees not coping onto this I hate to see it ,drives me nuts but if the ref keeps falling for it the players will dive. Horrible to see doh really hate that it's in our game. clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 19/01/2019 20:11:04 2158280 Link
Replying To clondalkindub: "Sludden dives and the ref gives it , how are referees not coping onto this I hate to see it ,drives me nuts but if the ref keeps falling for it the players will dive. Horrible to see doh really hate that it's in our game." What we seen from Tyrone is hardly a surprise at this stage, it's going on for 15 years. Nothing new in Tyrone's style of play tonight. Armagh were impressive though. Tyrone were very cynical in dragging them into handbags which Armagh reacted to but in terms of football Armagh good to watch and tried to kick the ball throughout, it takes time to gain experience. sam1884 (UK) - Posts: 999 - 19/01/2019 21:32:10 2158306 Link
Well done to Tyrone but I personally think Armagh deserved it more. Really liked the way Armagh played; looking forward till seeing them play in the League and Championship. I'm not trying to stir anything by saying this but Tyrone don't have what it's takes to stop Dublin if they play their defensive minded football, if Tyrone want to have a chance at beating Dublin then the only way is to go man on man. oakleafersir (Derry) - Posts: 808 - 19/01/2019 22:18:27 2158319 Link
Replying To The_Fridge: "Good team. Think McAliskey still in rehab. Il agree about sending out a strong team. It's a final to be won so win it, I'd say Armagh will put out a strong team. Looking forward to it to be honest. I see it's onTG 4 which will effect the attendance. Any guesses on attendance? 4500? 5000 maybe?" My attendance prediction was close!! Lol 11000 is some attendance-I thought with it been on tv it would lower the number. Completely wrong The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 19/01/2019 23:09:36 2158327 Link
Replying To sam1884: "What we seen from Tyrone is hardly a surprise at this stage, it's going on for 15 years. Nothing new in Tyrone's style of play tonight. Armagh were impressive though. Tyrone were very cynical in dragging them into handbags which Armagh reacted to but in terms of football Armagh good to watch and tried to kick the ball throughout, it takes time to gain experience." Absolute nonsense. Factually incorrect post. The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 19/01/2019 23:10:31 2158328 Link