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Replying To HB245:  "In relation to your last sentence… what south players should be on the panel that aren't…? Because I can't think of any that would make much difference. I can't believe that people genuinely think an intercounty manager would care what part of the county a player is based. This has been a thing in Monaghan for years and I've never understood it."
Totally agree.
I think this is an older generation thing. Surly any manager of a county now wouldn't care what part of the county you are in or even what league your team is in.

farneygael (Monaghan) - Posts: 296 - 02/09/2024 20:19:59    2568113

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Replying To HB245:  "In relation to your last sentence… what south players should be on the panel that aren't…? Because I can't think of any that would make much difference. I can't believe that people genuinely think an intercounty manager would care what part of the county a player is based. This has been a thing in Monaghan for years and I've never understood it."
I suppose the senior division has typically been heavily dominated by mid and north teams over the last 15-20 years which has lead to more county players from that end of the county? It stands to reason that next year should see more lads from killanny, cremartin and corduff on the panel, they play at the top level in Monaghan and should be treated as such.

On that note; any whispers about potential management?

County training starts in anger in about 2 months!

Jjoniel79 (Monaghan) - Posts: 174 - 02/09/2024 21:47:51    2568128

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Replying To Monaghansclown:  "Game of the weekend is undoubtedly in Emyvale on Sunday evening. When is the last time that Truagh and Emyvale met in the championship? A lot at stake also, whoever loses will almost certainly find themselves in the relegation group. Two teams that have not performed to the best of their ability in the last few years, the mind boggles how Truagh have found themselves in this position considering where they were 2/3 years ago. Anyone in the crowd would what their wits about them because this one could get feisty.

The intermediate final looks set to be a south Monaghan derby for a fourth year in a row with Carrick and Magheracloone likely to top both of their respective groups. Thank god Scotstown continue to save the blushes of North Monaghan clubs.

Anybody going to stop Toome in junior? Rock and The bog had great leagues but seem to have fallen off when the ground hardened up and the real football started to be played, good progress being made in both clubs though to be fair. Should be a good weekend of ball, hoping to get to a few games this weekend. Looks like south Monaghan are going to get at least two championships again this year, hopefully our new county management will take note of this imbalance between north and south."
Oram will give Toome a good game. As for intermediate i wouldn't be ruling Blayney out of it

Monaghan_football (Monaghan) - Posts: 24 - 02/09/2024 21:51:48    2568129

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Replying To Monaghan_football:  "Oram will give Toome a good game. As for intermediate i wouldn't be ruling Blayney out of it"
Be suprised if either team played full strength this weekend.. both already qualified, so champo doesn't start proper for another few weeks.

currinman (Monaghan) - Posts: 39 - 03/09/2024 08:51:02    2568152

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So with Group 1 it is fairly straightforward who the Top 3 will be

1 Scotstown 4
2 Corduff 4
3 Ballybay Pearse Brothers 3
4 Cremartin 1
5 Aughnamullen 0

But for Group 2 it isn't so cut and dry:
1 Clontibret O'Neills 6
2 Killanny 4
3 Latton O'Rahilly GAA Club 1
4 Inniskeen 1
5 Donaghmoyne 0

Latton v Donaghmoyne and Inniskeen v Killanny should give a clear picture. If Latton beat Donaghmoyne which I expect they will then they will be on 3 points going into the last game against Clontibret. If Inniskeen beat Killanny then they will also return 3 points going into the last game. So really Inniskeen really need a Killanny and Donaghmoyne win to put them on 5 points which is still not enough to top Clontibret's total even if they lose their last game against Latton.

Any thoughts how this will finish up

MuineachanAbu (Monaghan) - Posts: 660 - 03/09/2024 09:13:43    2568157

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Replying To Monaghansclown:  "Game of the weekend is undoubtedly in Emyvale on Sunday evening. When is the last time that Truagh and Emyvale met in the championship? A lot at stake also, whoever loses will almost certainly find themselves in the relegation group. Two teams that have not performed to the best of their ability in the last few years, the mind boggles how Truagh have found themselves in this position considering where they were 2/3 years ago. Anyone in the crowd would what their wits about them because this one could get feisty.

The intermediate final looks set to be a south Monaghan derby for a fourth year in a row with Carrick and Magheracloone likely to top both of their respective groups. Thank god Scotstown continue to save the blushes of North Monaghan clubs.

Anybody going to stop Toome in junior? Rock and The bog had great leagues but seem to have fallen off when the ground hardened up and the real football started to be played, good progress being made in both clubs though to be fair. Should be a good weekend of ball, hoping to get to a few games this weekend. Looks like south Monaghan are going to get at least two championships again this year, hopefully our new county management will take note of this imbalance between north and south."
Writing Blayney off then so?

Monaghan37 (Monaghan) - Posts: 28 - 03/09/2024 14:49:56    2568240

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Replying To HB245:  "In relation to your last sentence… what south players should be on the panel that aren't…? Because I can't think of any that would make much difference. I can't believe that people genuinely think an intercounty manager would care what part of the county a player is based. This has been a thing in Monaghan for years and I've never understood it."
I believe there are a handful of players floating around the county (both South & North) that could bring something to that panel, maybe they all don't start but I believe some could. If the rumours are true about the amount of training sessions held per week and lets face it, a team on the rebuild how appealing is it for players to dedicate their entire life to the cause for that part of the year?

Deadballmerchant (Monaghan) - Posts: 7 - 03/09/2024 15:06:18    2568252

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Replying To Deadballmerchant:  "I believe there are a handful of players floating around the county (both South & North) that could bring something to that panel, maybe they all don't start but I believe some could. If the rumours are true about the amount of training sessions held per week and lets face it, a team on the rebuild how appealing is it for players to dedicate their entire life to the cause for that part of the year?"
Scotstown men all dont seem to have a problem with it, maybe filling the county team full of them is the way forward. We seen how a certain scotstown man who left the panel this year and who endured constant criticism for years was dearly missed this year. I had people who would downgraded him for years turn around and say what a miss he was. If only more men like him in south monaghan would show his dedication then they would get on the panel.

monaghanmad (Monaghan) - Posts: 397 - 03/09/2024 16:29:51    2568268

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Replying To MuineachanAbu:  "So with Group 1 it is fairly straightforward who the Top 3 will be

1 Scotstown 4
2 Corduff 4
3 Ballybay Pearse Brothers 3
4 Cremartin 1
5 Aughnamullen 0

But for Group 2 it isn't so cut and dry:
1 Clontibret O'Neills 6
2 Killanny 4
3 Latton O'Rahilly GAA Club 1
4 Inniskeen 1
5 Donaghmoyne 0

Latton v Donaghmoyne and Inniskeen v Killanny should give a clear picture. If Latton beat Donaghmoyne which I expect they will then they will be on 3 points going into the last game against Clontibret. If Inniskeen beat Killanny then they will also return 3 points going into the last game. So really Inniskeen really need a Killanny and Donaghmoyne win to put them on 5 points which is still not enough to top Clontibret's total even if they lose their last game against Latton.

Any thoughts how this will finish up"
I fancy donaghmoyne in this one.

Wambamalam (Monaghan) - Posts: 17 - 03/09/2024 17:14:22    2568281

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Replying To currinman:  "Be suprised if either team played full strength this weekend.. both already qualified, so champo doesn't start proper for another few weeks."
I'm assuming you seen both this year.? Judging by scores currin could be a dangerous dark horse also.?

Wambamalam (Monaghan) - Posts: 17 - 03/09/2024 17:16:50    2568282

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Replying To Monaghan37:  "Writing Blayney off then so?"
Blayney should be written off bottom of the league all year and will be in relegation if they don't beat carrick which is highly unlikely. People need to forget about history been a long time since blaney where relevant in championship football

Newyorkman (Monaghan) - Posts: 2 - 03/09/2024 19:18:24    2568300

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Replying To Newyorkman:  "Blayney should be written off bottom of the league all year and will be in relegation if they don't beat carrick which is highly unlikely. People need to forget about history been a long time since blaney where relevant in championship football"
"Blayney will be in relegation if they don't beat carrick" do you realise it's not exactly as black and white as that , other results would have to go against them as well. Was at the carrick emyvale game, there's no reason why Blayney won't feel as if they can beat them at home because it was an underwhelming performance from carrick.

Monaghan37 (Monaghan) - Posts: 28 - 04/09/2024 10:46:02    2568369

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Blayney straight to semi final if they beat Carrick so you can look at it both ways. Id fancy second and third in this group to beat the equivalent in Mcloones group. Magheracloone are massive favourites

topman500 (Monaghan) - Posts: 294 - 04/09/2024 12:33:37    2568394

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People are very one dimensional in their thinking anything that has happened previously goes out the window now, championship is championship. In my eyes there are 2/3 teams that can't win the Intermediate championship, other than that any of the others COULD win with a bit of momentum, luck and all the others things you would need to win one. I guarantee you if you look back through this forum to this time last year Killanny and Cremartin weren't many peoples pick to be playing senior football in Monaghan in 2024.

StMarysPark (Armagh) - Posts: 3 - 04/09/2024 13:55:02    2568408

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Replying To farneygael:  "Any updates or even a bit of gossip on the county job?
Not much being said or at least I'm not hearing much.

We are still a good enough team at present to make the quarters and with a lucky draw the AI semi.
Or have I the blinkers on?"
Sadly I had to give the job a miss -Work commitments.

Bernardo (Monaghan) - Posts: 600 - 04/09/2024 14:04:48    2568410

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Replying To StMarysPark:  "People are very one dimensional in their thinking anything that has happened previously goes out the window now, championship is championship. In my eyes there are 2/3 teams that can't win the Intermediate championship, other than that any of the others COULD win with a bit of momentum, luck and all the others things you would need to win one. I guarantee you if you look back through this forum to this time last year Killanny and Cremartin weren't many peoples pick to be playing senior football in Monaghan in 2024."
The Intermediate is Carricks to lose. But if anybody can, they can.

Nobody thought Corduff would survive in Senior last year, but they did. Nobody thought Killanny or Cremartin would survive this year, but Killanny should.

BrehonBlonde (Monaghan) - Posts: 81 - 04/09/2024 14:37:50    2568416

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Replying To BrehonBlonde:  "The Intermediate is Carricks to lose. But if anybody can, they can.

Nobody thought Corduff would survive in Senior last year, but they did. Nobody thought Killanny or Cremartin would survive this year, but Killanny should."
If its a Magheracloone v Carrick final.... its Magheracloones Championship.!

SouthMonMan (Monaghan) - Posts: 144 - 04/09/2024 15:53:15    2568436

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Replying To topman500:  "Blayney straight to semi final if they beat Carrick so you can look at it both ways. Id fancy second and third in this group to beat the equivalent in Mcloones group. Magheracloone are massive favourites"
I fancy Doohamlet as dark horses for Intermediate. One of Truagh, Magheracloone or Carrick should win it but you never know. Doohamlet have a nice run into quarters now with game against Clones then see what happens against Magheracloone in the last group game and then it could be Blayney or Emyvale in the quarters, Truagh or Carrick in the semi, Magheracloone again in the final. Bit of momentum goes a long way once you get to the latter stages.

If the last few years has shown anything its that tight, close knit groups, that are hard to beat (Killanny, Corduff, Cremartin, Aughnamullen) go a long way.

MrPBoylan (Monaghan) - Posts: 203 - 04/09/2024 16:07:31    2568440

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Replying To Wambamalam:  "I'm assuming you seen both this year.? Judging by scores currin could be a dangerous dark horse also.?"
Yup.. seem both, but James Wilson back for Toome will carry them over the line. Think Drumhowan the only danger to them but on our day we could suprise.

currinman (Monaghan) - Posts: 39 - 04/09/2024 18:34:57    2568470

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Replying To currinman:  "Yup.. seem both, but James Wilson back for Toome will carry them over the line. Think Drumhowan the only danger to them but on our day we could suprise."
Suprise yourselves or the opposition?

Bernardo (Monaghan) - Posts: 600 - 05/09/2024 08:49:22    2568521

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