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I was unsure whether this Tyrone team was as good as some were making out looking at them in earlier league games and the likes. But I have to say they really do look like real contenders for the All Ireland. Their defence is good but the pace and intent they move forward with is very impressive. Triple H (Meath) - Posts: 551 - 18/06/2017 15:24:04 2001144 Link 0 |
Agree mickey has removed the shackles from his talented players and look at what happens.
IrishGael3 (USA) - Posts: 1092 - 18/06/2017 15:26:13 2001145 Link 0 |
I still don't think so lads sorry. waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 18/06/2017 15:31:01 2001152 Link 2 |
I agree Donegal were far from what is expected of them, but by God Tyrone have upped the intensity in their play. Which of course is what is needed to be anywhere near you boys. It'll be a serious battle between Tyrone, Kerry and the Dubs. Throw Mayo and Galway in for a bitta spice. Triple H (Meath) - Posts: 551 - 18/06/2017 15:41:25 2001161 Link 0 |
Tyrone very impressive today, but they wont get an easier game all year. They were looking hugely impressive in Ulster last year too. I wont be convinced until this current crop win a big game in Croker. That said, I wouldn't put it past them claiming a big result this year petejoeduff (Donegal) - Posts: 329 - 18/06/2017 15:42:39 2001164 Link 0 |
You better hope you're boys don't write off Tyrone like you have.
IrishGael3 (USA) - Posts: 1092 - 18/06/2017 15:43:46 2001165 Link 0 |
Yes it was a good performance but let's get real..........Derry were poor and offered little and I can't believe Donegal put in a worse performance than Derry. As the saying goes 'you can only beat what's in front of you' but to date Tyrone has not been tested. To that end, it's too early to say how good this Tyrone team is but they are certainly in the mix. OakGael (Derry) - Posts: 293 - 18/06/2017 15:52:15 2001171 Link 0 |
I'm still not entirely convinced. Yes it was a good performance but I just don't see it being much different to what we have produced in the past apart from the fact that the ball went over the bar for us today. Wally (Tyrone) - Posts: 912 - 18/06/2017 16:31:52 2001195 Link 0 |
I think some of the score-taking in that first half is the best you'll see all year let's be honest. When they pulled away from us just before half time, I'd say 3 or 4 of those points were from incredible angles and just wonderful scores - is that sustainable? JoeSoap (Donegal) - Posts: 1432 - 18/06/2017 16:43:41 2001206 Link 0 |
One swallow does not make a summer! Let's see, I fancy Monaghan against this ' Throne ' team PeggyGordon (Antrim) - Posts: 13 - 18/06/2017 17:14:49 2001218 Link 0 |
From what I saw Tyrone had 5 cert goal chances so not sure what your point is!!!
IrishGael3 (USA) - Posts: 1092 - 18/06/2017 17:31:39 2001223 Link 0 |
They've always had very talented footballers but these fellas have been stifled by Mickey's overly defensive set up the past few years. Tyrone have always looked at their best when attacking in numbers very quickly; I think on their day they're the best in the country at it. Donegal were poor today but a very decent Monaghan squad will show where Tyrone really stand. Delighted to see them throw off the shackles at last and show their capability. Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9688 - 18/06/2017 17:49:57 2001239 Link 0 |
If Tyrone come out at us/down in the final, I'll be very worried. Iamlegion666 (Monaghan) - Posts: 285 - 18/06/2017 18:22:35 2001266 Link 0 |
Agree with others here that I wouldn't be completely sold on Tyrone being a huge threat for the All Ireland just yet. Yes they were very impressive today, but it has to be said that Donegal just completely dropped the heads midway through the first half and never lifted them again. Tyrone had their way with Donegal after that - and while they gave an exhibition of point scoring, in most cases there was little to no pressure put on those shots by the Donegal defence and talented players like the Tyrone lads will score all day given the time and space like that. I'm not sure this will happen again this year against a top team. They also coughed up a good few goal chances which I wouldn't associate with Tyrone. patk (Monaghan) - Posts: 936 - 18/06/2017 18:32:32 2001273 Link 0 |
Really don't understand many of the posts - Tyrone beat Derry by double scores and people say it's only Derry let's see what they do against Donegal. Tyrone do the same against Donegal and again people are saying Donegal were below par - not sure what Tyrone have to do - I guess most Tyrone folks love this but I for one don't understand the analysis of some posters!
IrishGael3 (USA) - Posts: 1092 - 18/06/2017 18:41:37 2001277 Link 0 |
It was a win against Donegal, but not against thee Donegal. GetOverTheBar (Tyrone) - Posts: 1388 - 18/06/2017 19:25:00 2001311 Link 1 |
I was in Clones today and I have absolutely no doubts about saying yes to the the initial post, Tyrone are the real deal. I would say the plan all along was to peak early in the league, guarantee survival then take the foot off the pedal in the second half of the league with an eye on the championship. I also could not understand the criticism after the win in Derry. To win by double scores in a notoriously difficult Celtic Park with 22 scores in total was some return. Today Tyrone showed that physically they are at a peak to compare with Dublin and Kerry. Also they mixed their play up by playing long balls inside complimenting their slick transitioning style. Yes Monaghan will provide a much sterner test as u can be guaranteed they will bring a defensive intensity lacking from Donegal today but unless Tyrone have a serious off day I see only one winner. Some of the scoring and support play today was out of the top drawer. Also Tyrone might have left a couple of goals behind them which was mainly down to fantastic shot stopping but showed this is an aspect they have addressed from last year. It will take a good team to beat them and they will not fear the Dubs one bit if the 2 collide in an AI semi final which I would fully expect. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2771 - 18/06/2017 19:52:02 2001334 Link 0 |
I would say that if they keep their heads and concentrate on only their next game, then they are a serious team. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 18/06/2017 20:11:00 2001350 Link 0 |
Obviously but reading here Down need not turn up against Monaghan next Saturday,,,, typical !!!! topdownfan (Down) - Posts: 555 - 18/06/2017 21:00:26 2001386 Link 0 |
Indeed maybe we are jumping the gun a bit so apologies. Down put in a very good performance against Armagh and a repeat would give them a chance. However scores won't come so easy against Monaghan and ye cannot afford to give Mcmanus and co the same goal chances u gave to Armagh as he knows how to take them.
panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2771 - 18/06/2017 21:24:56 2001404 Link 0 |