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Don't take offence lad. I can't understand your reply . Did I say anything that's not true. You know what they say the truth hurts. See you in Omagh lol.
rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2559 - 19/01/2024 11:04:39 2520931 Link 0 |
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Strong list of forwards. But I'm not sure I'd have Walsh as high as his form isn't as consistent as the rest. Mannion is one of the best players there's been over the last 10 year. Dessie was stupid to disregard him when he first came in.
SignTheContract (Donegal) - Posts: 197 - 19/01/2024 12:42:45 2520946 Link 0 |
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Yeah Walsh maybe isn't as consistent, but there's no doubt about it, when he's on song there's fewer better players in the country you'd pay to watch. He was unbelievable in the 2022 AI final despite ending up on the losing side. He has been showing signs that he's back to his best in recent times with Crokes. I think if himself and Comer could get an injury free run at it, Galway could be a team to watch in 2024.
Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9514 - 19/01/2024 13:39:51 2520956 Link 1 |
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Strong list of forwards. But I'm not sure I'd have Walsh as high as his form isn't as consistent as the rest. Mannion is one of the best players there's been over the last 10 year. Dessie was stupid to disregard him when he first came in.
SignTheContract (Donegal) - Posts: 197 - 19/01/2024 16:17:08 2521001 Link 0 |
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Good to see Mulreany getting a game before the Cork match, otherwise the team looks as expected. Derry have some big names on so should be a good test, looking forward to it! NPadraigAbu (Donegal) - Posts: 83 - 19/01/2024 22:40:03 2521050 Link 0 |
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Great to see Mulreany get a start surely, last weeks game against Monaghan just shows that you can't be 100% dependent on one man. I know Patton is suspended for the Cork game, but if he were to pick up an injury, we would need a good replacement. It's a pity we are missing Langan and McGee this evening. Both have been going very well but both missed the Mknaghan game also. I'd like to see them build a partnership in midfield. SouthOfTheGap (Donegal) - Posts: 700 - 20/01/2024 10:42:10 2521084 Link 0 |
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We need Mulreany to push Patton for the number one spot. That will ensure no complacency from Patton and make sure he keeps his standards up. When he if fully focussed he's up there with the best in the country.
greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 573 - 20/01/2024 13:51:08 2521115 Link 0 |
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That was a hard watch in Omagh today - very very disappointing effort all round… eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1678 - 20/01/2024 20:00:56 2521187 Link 0 |
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My view on watching that game tonight is McGuinness and his players have put their full focus and effort towards the start of the league.
Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3478 - 20/01/2024 20:40:44 2521190 Link 0 |
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Or maybe Derry are a better team than Donegal.
greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 573 - 20/01/2024 21:17:27 2521199 Link 1 |
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what exactly did mcbrearty do to get the red card - did he actually swing at someone or did he just inject himself into the row which resulted in a few more seconds of handbags and pushing. Was hard to see from my angle. GAAmanDNG (Donegal) - Posts: 19 - 20/01/2024 21:17:32 2521200 Link 0 |
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balls! fair enough we all know from various sources jim has them fit, fitness will win club games but every county team is fit and donegal just dont have the players, couldnt even compete with the glenn lads in derry missing
Whestofthewest (Clare) - Posts: 177 - 20/01/2024 21:24:06 2521202 Link 3 |
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All shall be revealed in the upcoming league campaign. Never seen Jim McGuinness to smile so much after a defeat as he did tonight.
Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3478 - 20/01/2024 21:59:14 2521209 Link 1 |
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Derry were arguably closer to full strength than Donegal. Wouldn't be getting too excited either way.
WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 51 - 20/01/2024 22:05:20 2521210 Link 0 |
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It wasn't a good display tonight but it's a bit premature to be writing them off as not able to " even compete" with Derry (minus Glenn players) after a game in January. The reality is Derry have been the bench mark in Ulster for the last 2 years, so it might take more than a matter of weeks for McGuinness to get Donegal up to a similar level, especially coming from such a low ebb last season. Donegal were missing plenty of likely starters tonight too, the goalkeeper (Patton), full back (McCole), midfielders (Langan & McGee), half back Eoghan Ban Gallagher with possibly Niall & Conor O'Donnell in the forwards. BeardedBorderGael (Donegal) - Posts: 47 - 20/01/2024 22:11:49 2521211 Link 0 |
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And Donegal were 100% fit yeah? Plenty more to come from both teams that were playing tonight
NPadraigAbu (Donegal) - Posts: 83 - 20/01/2024 22:29:51 2521212 Link 0 |
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I dont think Mc Kenna Cup is too important in Jim's targets for the year. You will see a different team and intensity next week. Jim was hardly going to show his hand too much today with a big match in Celtic Park in a few months time. I know Derry were also missing a few vital players but todays match will have no bearing come the Championship.....
Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 407 - 20/01/2024 23:09:12 2521215 Link 0 |
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Big claim to be making in January, when all the big prizes are handed out alright..
Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1384 - 20/01/2024 23:22:40 2521216 Link 1 |
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The reality is that McBrearty isn't able to contribute scores as an inside forward any more. He's being accommodated out the field but in reality he provides nothing to the team that a hard working average player couldn't
greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 573 - 21/01/2024 02:04:21 2521224 Link 1 |
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Don't get carried away…. Donegal will not become anything because Mc Guinness is back…
ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 2978 - 21/01/2024 02:25:55 2521225 Link 1 |