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I've been reading some of the comments regarding the team and management, some of them not very complimentary and all I can say is that after the Clare game would anyone have thought we'd have been lining out at Croke Park and promoted to boot. Virginia (Cavan) - Posts: 101 - 02/04/2018 16:40:24 2090366 Link 1 |
Having been at the match and watched it back i think that the management need to look at getting a midfield for the championship. Mc Kiernan does not do the hard work that is needed. He doesn't follow up once he has passed the ball. He should have been taken off yesterday. Killian Clarke didn't do much either. marita (None) - Posts: 467 - 02/04/2018 16:51:25 2090373 Link 1 |
If it's the hamstring McVeety did, he would be gone for 6/8 -weeks. He would have no training done for Donegal. Whatever chance Cavan have, they need him playing. FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2791 - 02/04/2018 16:59:11 2090375 Link 0 |
Looking back on the game i think we lost it on the line . Leaving a injured man on the pitch for 5 minutes and then pass the ball to him and they concede a goal . Moving on i still think our mid field and center back needs to change . I honestly think mcveety is our best center back he is a great leader . We have not had a center back since toasty . I taught taking bradley off was very odd considering they were 3 or 4 players worse on the pitch . cavanlawd123 (Cavan) - Posts: 70 - 02/04/2018 20:21:38 2090429 Link 0 |
My issues with the management simply revolves around the lack f a defensive system....we dont have one that works....we are coughing up goal chances....5 at least yesterday, Down should have scored 3, and Galligan made top class saves in the games in Roscommon and at home to Tipp......Add to that, our top scorer from play was Ciaran Brady.....our centre back. Hes a natural attacker so why is he lumbered with the extra responsibility of CB.....Clarke Faulkner or Niall Murray would be better fits for the position I also have an issue with them re McVeety yesterday......the chap was hobbling badly....he understandably didnt want to come off.....management and physio should have taken that decision out of his hands.....but didnt.....his championship and summer with his club is now in jeopardy. Crash Bang Wallop (None) - Posts: 268 - 02/04/2018 21:24:33 2090447 Link 0 |
Management need to take a look at themselves after yesterday. Why was our most potent attacker all through the league (O Reilly) taken off at half time with Cavan playing with the breeze in the 2nd half and did McLaughlin get injured... Flanagan was the defensive weak link and was the cause of at least 3pts in the 1st half... McKiernan just doesn't turn up for important games... Stick him in full forward and if he fails to deliver get rid..his work rate is poor. .I would put Clarke back fullback as he looks a bit lost at mid field... We are badly lost for a ball winning midfielder Sean.66 (Cavan) - Posts: 293 - 02/04/2018 22:06:13 2090465 Link 0 |
I agree McKiernan full forward or on the bench. Not working hard enough for midfield. But I think you need Clarke in the middle to get up and down pitch. He does serious tracking and no one gives him credit for it. He was chasing his own man and gearoid man all day. Need to look at Thomas galligan/magee/David Brady for midfield. Management had bad day yesterday. Putting Johnson in half forward lines cost us a goal, made changes to early and mcvitty was such a bad call leaving him on field. However with 10 to go we were in position to win and we bottled it on the field wasting countless chances.
fredflint (Cavan) - Posts: 1485 - 02/04/2018 22:56:17 2090491 Link 0 |
I have to say, I really enjoyed the day in Croker and I was quite proud of what our lads came up with. Yes, we conceded 4-16 but this was a gutsy display and we came back from the dead after Roscommon took hold of the game. I think that our ability to score goals is improving and we put together some nice moves. Like everyone else, I am sick of the sight of the Roscommon shirt but some of those lads have an All Ireland underage and the difference in quality showed. I am by no means disappointed about the performance and I was very proud of how we stayed in it and with some smarter decision making, we could have won it. No shame in this performance at all. I was wondering what would be up here over the proceeding 24-48 hours and it is no major shock... Reformation (Cavan) - Posts: 356 - 03/04/2018 07:44:36 2090517 Link 0 |
Folks, we have come a long way since the team took the field against Clare back in late January. However, there is still a lot to be done if we are to put ourselves into contention for an Ulster Championship. Indeed, I very much doubt if we can travel the extra distance needed over the coming months. kildare blue (Cavan) - Posts: 578 - 03/04/2018 08:29:54 2090522 Link 0 |
Have to agree with most posts- wiped out in the midfield sector. I don't know how McKiernan was left on the pitch, was he injured or something? McVeety, Mackey (even though the shooting boots weren't on) and Reilly class. I would like to see Clarke back in the back line to strengthen up defense but have we any other midfield options? McGiolla (Cavan) - Posts: 42 - 03/04/2018 09:16:23 2090531 Link 0 |
Would have to agree Clarke is not a midfielder and McKiernan has been marked absent in most of the important matches including the AllIreland under21 final. Easy to play against poor teams but if you want to compete against the big guns you need to front up. Maybe he is carrying an injury, if so he should have been substituted. Still need to build the panel up. How come Moynagh is not on from the start as he played most games last year. Virginia (Cavan) - Posts: 101 - 03/04/2018 10:42:00 2090568 Link 0 |
Very confused after Sunday- I don't know whether to be looking forward to the Donegal match or to be dreading it! I suppose we should stay positive and not let one result dampen the mood after a surprisingly excellent league. MadgeKing (Cavan) - Posts: 493 - 03/04/2018 10:53:45 2090572 Link 2 |
MadgeKing (Cavan) - Posts: 239 - 03/04/2018 10:53:45 You put K Clarke on Murphy I guarantee you Clarke will get a black card every time so a non starter that plan. Maybe G McKiernan should move to a senior club and rub shoulders at the higher level this might be a plan of action?? just a suggestion remember A. Forde did it and he improved no ends. 7 Weeks to get a spine it's that simple playing like you did Sunday is a recipe for disaster. The same will happen to Roscommon if they do the same thing, The difference with Roscommon they knew how to move forward with support and scored really at will. I don't want to be seen to be knocking the panel but the sooner the management realise it playing boy's against men is a no brainer it's that simple. Could you have done with Mossy Corr Sunday you bet you did for sure. There are others but too late now for they would never be ready for the Donegal match. The Quiet Man (Cavan) - Posts: 4601 - 03/04/2018 11:55:57 2090596 Link 0 |
Few realities to be faced following the weekend. PatTheDandy (Cavan) - Posts: 356 - 03/04/2018 12:06:07 2090602 Link 0 |
Disappointed on Sunday, would've been nice to cap Mattie's first real season in charge with a league title, but nevertheless, after all the doom and gloom from the St Terry Brigade after the Clare match, we ended up in a league final in Croke Park, and gained promotion to Division One. Mattie has done this in his 2nd year, and not only that, he did it by providing us with some enjoying and exciting football. We weren't far off Roscommon if some of our better footballers turned up on the day, and if some of our decision making was a bit better. 3 points down with a 7/8 minutes left, and we take a short free rather than putting it over the bar. cavanblueman (Cavan) - Posts: 636 - 03/04/2018 12:43:51 2090632 Link 0 |
As far as I can see Mattie has no tricks up his sleeve. Left an injured player on and maybe finished his season. We've being wide open in most games this season and only great goalkeeping and last ditch tackling has saved us. Has absolutely no defensive plan. doratheexplorer (Cavan) - Posts: 1467 - 03/04/2018 13:02:10 2090645 Link 1 |
First of all, it was McVeetys decision not to come off, its obvious that he told the medical staff that he was ok to carry on, it wasn't until the pass from Johnston that people realised how bad the injury was. cavanblueman (Cavan) - Posts: 636 - 03/04/2018 16:05:40 2090718 Link 0 |
Guys, when Jason Mc Loughlin was on the field in the first half we conceded no goals, when he was gone we gave up 4 and Ros took a point when the goal was open for their fifth. Two very strange decisions re the half time changes, Jasin is our best man marker and will be needed for Mc Brearty. bunnoe1 (Cavan) - Posts: 60 - 03/04/2018 16:37:10 2090731 Link 0 |
Only made sense if he was injured. I thought introducing Johnson at HT was too early and playing him at Ctr forward cost us a goal. Mattie has done well with decisions on the line this year but I think he mad a few poor calls Sunday.
fredflint (Cavan) - Posts: 1485 - 03/04/2018 17:04:54 2090742 Link 0 |
Jason's men the last two games have scored heavily. He attacks too much to be considered a man marker. doratheexplorer (Cavan) - Posts: 1467 - 03/04/2018 17:36:29 2090762 Link 1 |