mhunicean_abu (Monaghan) - Posts: 1067 - 25/06/2023 10:58:48    2489047

Curlew66 (Roscommon) - Posts: 604 - 25/06/2023 13:22:50    2489080

Was a good win last night, after a very poor performance apart from the first 15 mins. I thought Mc Carron, o hanlon and Mc manus were extremely poor, our attack is completely blunt and void of any threat. Kildare should have been home and hosed. Special praise for beggan, D Hughes and o connel and Mc carthy who very good on the night. I'm delighted some of these legends will get a final run in croke park, much deserved but you would worry on a fast playing surface for monaghan. Your hoping for armagh and drag it into an ulster dog fight. Other than that, very hard to see a result, credit to vinnie for getting the team this far a good achievement. Great win for minors, first final since 1939, well done all.

222 (UK) - Posts: 847 - 25/06/2023 13:35:11    2489083

Great day in Tullamore. A superb win for the minors, they will fancy their chances v Derry now and so they should, a day in Croke Park for those lads will be invaluable in their development and fair play to them.


The seniors were lucky and that is being nice. It just shows when you ooze class players throughout your panel it sometimes pays off. We have one of the best goalies in Ireland and he kept us on the game and dont underestimate his stance and how big he gets when kildare were taking those shots, he limits space and makes the opponent think. I dont understand why we dont look for these kick outs over the top like V kerry in 2018, We seem very predictable and we need to find another way.

It seems we are now a new team with new leaders, Mohan, Mc Carthy, Bannigan, Boyle, O Hanlon, Ward
tc. We can all see the shift away from the old guard and although Karl, Darren and mansy still play big roles they arent the heartbeat I believe. Dropping ryan wylie was a statement from Corey and one that was needed and Ryan was immense when he came on and could start next week easily. Another game for Ward, he looked rusty but he should hit top gear next week.

As for the refereeing, I wont comment, for many many games gone past we have got the wrong end of the stick with referee calls and came away sick from games, it happens we all know it does and yesterday was a day when we profiteered, and we should not worry about the opponents once the whistle blows, we have stayed in div 1, beat tyrone, drew with derry, beat clare and lost by 2 to donegal, we deserve this and we are where we because we have worked harder than kildare all year and got better players than them, not due to a ref.

The draw from Hell would be Kerry in croke park, I dont think we would have the defenders to match up to the cliffirds and O shea etc. I would like a crack at Dublin, use that speed we have to go at them and see how we go.

monaghanmad (Monaghan) - Posts: 410 - 25/06/2023 19:28:46    2489248

Shelbourne1 (Monaghan) - Posts: 408 - 25/06/2023 23:28:20    2489339

So Armagh in the QF.

We'll be tortured with those bloody horns they keep blowing at every game.

TearsIn85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 208 - 26/06/2023 10:06:16    2489402

So it's Armagh then.
Can't decide if this is the best or worst outcome.

Knoxboya (Monaghan) - Posts: 369 - 26/06/2023 10:50:33    2489434

Armagh on paper not the worst draw. Although, there is no doubt they will say the same about us. The bottom line is if we improve and play to our best we can win. If we show up like we've done in recent weeks, we'll lose. Consistency is always an issue with Monaghan. Let's hope we can move in an upward trajectory.

SoNearYetSoFarney (Monaghan) - Posts: 56 - 26/06/2023 11:00:15    2489440

222 (UK) - Posts: 847 - 26/06/2023 11:11:55    2489443

I'll be realistic here armagh was the only draw available this morning that could seen us having a good chance in. If we play out of our skins course we can win but armagh will feel the same. They are a fine side who should won ulster and a lot of big games over last few years. Good draw for both sides all on the line a chance to make all ireland semi final so bring it on. Won't be for the faint hearted.

seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1882 - 26/06/2023 11:42:07    2489458

SouthMonMan (Monaghan) - Posts: 156 - 26/06/2023 11:51:36    2489467

mhunicean_abu (Monaghan) - Posts: 1067 - 26/06/2023 12:11:37    2489486

6pm Saturday

(How did Paddy Power know this at 9.15 ?)

Knoxboya (Monaghan) - Posts: 369 - 26/06/2023 12:25:42    2489496

seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1882 - 26/06/2023 13:44:40    2489562

TearsIn85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 208 - 26/06/2023 14:29:53    2489595

So the Minor All Ireland Final is in Armagh.
Wouldn't we have expected a trip to HQ ?

Knoxboya (Monaghan) - Posts: 369 - 26/06/2023 17:58:13    2489741

endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2398 - 26/06/2023 18:19:33    2489751

222 (UK) - Posts: 847 - 26/06/2023 18:41:03    2489764

Armagh a lot more structured this year where previously they were a side who looked amazing in parts of games but could equally gift the opposition victories also. V well conditioned coached side who will be hard beat in croke park. Not as street wise as Tyrone through and sometimes lack discipline so important to keep a cool head playing them. Monaghan well set up and will look to keep it tight work the channels and bring it down to last quarter where they will hope to use the old hands to see them home. Problem is armagh could be too far in front at that stage. Monaghan sides over the years have been too conservative at croke Park and have in most games played too static against the top sides there hoping it to keep it low scoring so 0-15 or above will beat them. We have yet to score a goal there in a champiionship quarter or semi final game v a big side. Actually think we look at our best when playing with nothing to lose like 2nd half v Tyrone all out attack but we have never played that way at HQ when it counted. Played amazing stuff in 21 but went back into our shell when we played Tyrone in ulster final at croke Park that year was a v winnable game. Hopefully we play like we have nothing to lose on Saturday and just go for it as a lot of pace in key areas to do damage. Pressure is all on armagh as favourites . We won't win this one doing the conservative sitting back stuff and only playing when we are 5 or 6 pts down. I'd start mcmanus as it could be his last dance and think one big display left in him.

seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1882 - 26/06/2023 20:33:19    2489798

Terrible decision by Gaa not to put this game on a week later in front of the semi final that's on the Sunday

Sidelinefoot (USA) - Posts: 10 - 26/06/2023 20:54:49    2489801