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Replying To eunans4ever:  "Agreed - it's not gonna change either in the coming years with the messiah back at the helm and looking at how much success glenties/Fintown have got from it - it's here to stay I'm afraid…"
every team and their coaches are free to play however they want. Its a bit ridiculous when teams blame other clubs and Jim McGuinness for their own club's style of play.

greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 586 - 13/09/2023 14:53:46    2504166

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Replying To greenfan:  "every team and their coaches are free to play however they want. Its a bit ridiculous when teams blame other clubs and Jim McGuinness for their own club's style of play."
Totally correct, I was at the Naomh Conaill v St Eunans match in Glenties. Both teams played the exact same way, defensive and break at pace when they win the ball back. Kilcar and Aodh Rua ( Kilcar man in charge ) play the same way. Until a manager comes up with a way to counteract that system I can't see it changing any time soon.

Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 411 - 14/09/2023 16:45:57    2504282

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Replying To Scenicparish:  "Totally correct, I was at the Naomh Conaill v St Eunans match in Glenties. Both teams played the exact same way, defensive and break at pace when they win the ball back. Kilcar and Aodh Rua ( Kilcar man in charge ) play the same way. Until a manager comes up with a way to counteract that system I can't see it changing any time soon."
Yeah I think a lot of teams sort of shrugged their shoulders and it was a case of if we can't beat them, join them type of thinking when it comes to tactics.

It would be interesting to see if some manager could come up with some novel new system to blow the current trend out of the water. It wouldn't be easy though, it's a results business and it would take a brave manager to go out and try something radical. He could get laughed out of the room!

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9541 - 15/09/2023 10:19:39    2504320

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Replying To eunans4ever:  "I agree yes but unfortunately that's the level glenties/Fintown bring the game down to and let ourselves get sucked into it…..

Lots of lessons better have been learnt in the camp from that"
So st eunans men can't think for themselves and have to get sucked into it. Maybe it's for the best that your manager didn't get the county job then.

I always find it laughable that Naomh conail and McGuinness get blamed for the game being destroyed in the county and country.
Like if I am managing a team, it's up to me how the team plays, a strong manager does that.

The keeper (Donegal) - Posts: 711 - 15/09/2023 12:17:25    2504334

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Still no sign of fixtures for next weekend. How do clubs put up with this nonsense. What is the delay? It's time the county board gave respect to players and supporters by letting them plan their weekend for players that have to travel. They weren't long fixing the Killybegs v Nauls game when it suited them.

ryan (Donegal) - Posts: 747 - 15/09/2023 23:19:24    2504398

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Replying To ryan:  "Still no sign of fixtures for next weekend. How do clubs put up with this nonsense. What is the delay? It's time the county board gave respect to players and supporters by letting them plan their weekend for players that have to travel. They weren't long fixing the Killybegs v Nauls game when it suited them."
Your right total lack of respect. From reading the local papers the ccc seem to be changing the rules by the day. If the reason that's being going about why the st nauls v killybegs game is on this evening heads have to roll plus bonner unhappy with having to play a championship match because of the ccc mistake. Junior and senior players deserve the same respect as senior clubs they put in the same effort as senior teams..

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2580 - 16/09/2023 10:41:04    2504418

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Replying To rorysboys:  "Your right total lack of respect. From reading the local papers the ccc seem to be changing the rules by the day. If the reason that's being going about why the st nauls v killybegs game is on this evening heads have to roll plus bonner unhappy with having to play a championship match because of the ccc mistake. Junior and senior players deserve the same respect as senior clubs they put in the same effort as senior teams.."
Meant junior and intermediate players

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2580 - 16/09/2023 10:57:26    2504422

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Replying To rorysboys:  "Your right total lack of respect. From reading the local papers the ccc seem to be changing the rules by the day. If the reason that's being going about why the st nauls v killybegs game is on this evening heads have to roll plus bonner unhappy with having to play a championship match because of the ccc mistake. Junior and senior players deserve the same respect as senior clubs they put in the same effort as senior teams.."
Our Div 1 minor semi-finals are on this evening and 2 very close games in store. You wouldn't even know they were taking place.

ryan (Donegal) - Posts: 747 - 16/09/2023 11:35:15    2504426

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Replying To rorysboys:  "Your right total lack of respect. From reading the local papers the ccc seem to be changing the rules by the day. If the reason that's being going about why the st nauls v killybegs game is on this evening heads have to roll plus bonner unhappy with having to play a championship match because of the ccc mistake. Junior and senior players deserve the same respect as senior clubs they put in the same effort as senior teams.."
What's the reason it was brought forward?

Odd decision to have the semi finals on different weekends.

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1074 - 16/09/2023 12:27:16    2504430

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This type of football will be here to stay until the rules change a little to counter it. For example, allowing keepers roam out the field should be ended, or maybe some form of rule that prevents players just passing it back to the keeper when they face a little pressure.

SignTheContract (Donegal) - Posts: 197 - 16/09/2023 14:13:02    2504438

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Third attempt at posting. Is there a certain player away tomorrow for a team that won tonight?

tickets (Donegal) - Posts: 103 - 16/09/2023 21:12:23    2504457

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Replying To tickets:  "Third attempt at posting. Is there a certain player away tomorrow for a team that won tonight?"
Hi tickets: Avril Howe has to go.

AudiMan (Donegal) - Posts: 676 - 16/09/2023 22:25:54    2504467

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Replying To AudiMan:  "Hi tickets: Avril Howe has to go."
Good luck to him in Dubai

tickets (Donegal) - Posts: 103 - 17/09/2023 08:35:13    2504475

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Nobody can tell that clubs are treated with the same respect in Donegal. Unless you are one of the supposedly big clubs forget about it. A lot of anger amongst certain clubs.

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2580 - 17/09/2023 09:48:34    2504476

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Replying To rorysboys:  "Nobody can tell that clubs are treated with the same respect in Donegal. Unless you are one of the supposedly big clubs forget about it. A lot of anger amongst certain clubs."
If anyone had any doubts about that , the last week has shown it to be true.

greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 586 - 17/09/2023 13:28:49    2504493

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I don't see any favouritism toward big clubs, I just think the CCC and county board have lost all credibility when it comes to getting things right.
The dogs in the street know that common sense should have been to put the two games off until next wkend.
But I think st nauls and Na rossa should have been stronger in there defience, and stated they were not playing under no circumstances this wkend.
Sometimes you have to take a stand, and if that means not showing up then so be it.
As a club you have to be united and strong, and stick together no matter what the outcome. In the long run your club will be stronger for it.
As a Naomi conail man, I actually felt sorry for the teams that were forced to play this wkend, and wished they took a stronger stance.

The keeper (Donegal) - Posts: 711 - 17/09/2023 15:12:46    2504503

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Replying To tickets:  "Good luck to him in Dubai"
Hi tickets: no not him. Avril a different man lol

AudiMan (Donegal) - Posts: 676 - 17/09/2023 17:29:29    2504512

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Replying To The keeper:  "I don't see any favouritism toward big clubs, I just think the CCC and county board have lost all credibility when it comes to getting things right.
The dogs in the street know that common sense should have been to put the two games off until next wkend.
But I think st nauls and Na rossa should have been stronger in there defience, and stated they were not playing under no circumstances this wkend.
Sometimes you have to take a stand, and if that means not showing up then so be it.
As a club you have to be united and strong, and stick together no matter what the outcome. In the long run your club will be stronger for it.
As a Naomi conail man, I actually felt sorry for the teams that were forced to play this wkend, and wished they took a stronger stance."
Agree 100%. No way should Nauls have played. We seem to accept this nonsense and politics in Donegal and roll over. Our academy still hasn't been sorted and 9 months have passed now.

ryan (Donegal) - Posts: 747 - 17/09/2023 17:57:46    2504519

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Replying To ryan:  "Agree 100%. No way should Nauls have played. We seem to accept this nonsense and politics in Donegal and roll over. Our academy still hasn't been sorted and 9 months have passed now."
Games Dev Officer appointed and Minor and U20 managers currently being appointed. Looks like its all moving ahead.

PeterQ92 (Donegal) - Posts: 118 - 17/09/2023 18:09:15    2504521

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Monday morning and still no word on weekend fixtures?

tickets (Donegal) - Posts: 103 - 18/09/2023 07:23:40    2504562

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