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I think it's great that Eunans are playing Naomh Conaill at this stage, bothe teams will have to go at it hard and it could weaken them in subsequent weeks. And that might leave the door open for a surprise. Still don't think Glenswilly are there yet. But Kilcar's time is running out and maybe this is as good a chance as that group will get. It's really disappointing that Langan wasn't a month to play for his club. Without him, I don't think they have any chance against Kilcar. ThroughTheGap (Donegal) - Posts: 47 - 16/09/2024 20:12:22 2570242 Link 0 |
I think unfortunately for Naomh Conaill it could be a step to far this year against a rejuvenated St Eunans under new management. The keeper (Donegal) - Posts: 711 - 16/09/2024 20:53:47 2570249 Link 0 |
Not good in one way but in another way it's great that at least 1 other other team will make the final this year. Freshens things up. Although certainly would have been better for it to be at least the semi final. Do you think the Monaghan player yous drafted in this year could make the difference this year? Very little between the sides so I'm thinking a signing like that could make all the difference. Eunans were a lot better than NC a few weeks ago anyway. FootballGuy (Donegal) - Posts: 258 - 16/09/2024 22:06:31 2570260 Link 0 |
Who is this Monaghan player? Did he play with Monaghan seniors team? ThroughTheGap (Donegal) - Posts: 47 - 17/09/2024 12:30:37 2570353 Link 0 |
The advantages of living in a big town. Eunans forever has not answered my question on it. Maybe he's not happy with it.
rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2564 - 17/09/2024 13:15:36 2570368 Link 0 |
I don't think any game from this stage will be one sided. If the three team we expect to get through Glenswilly, Kilcar and Gweedore they will all be looking at NC/Eunans thinking they are there for the taking. We have seen it before at club and county level when a team get up to extreme heights and just can't replicate it in the later stages. From a NC perspective we would much preferred to have Eunans in the later stages rather than now but it is what it is and we will take what ever comes our way on Saturday night. naomh_conaill_4 (Donegal) - Posts: 497 - 17/09/2024 16:04:27 2570414 Link 0 |
For all Naomh Conaill have won and they are a great team and club, I think if the beat Eunans this Saturday with all the hype and talk about the talent Eunans now have it will really show what a great side Naomh Conaill are, Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3041 - 17/09/2024 19:51:29 2570467 Link 0 |
Eunans will either hammer Naomh Conaill or else lose by a point or two, seems to be the way going by championship history. eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 87 - 17/09/2024 20:05:56 2570471 Link 0 |
Played with Clontibret but has been commuting from Donegal for the past 6 or 7 years supposedly. In his thirties now but still a quality footballer I'm sure. He captained Clontibret to a county title in 2019. Don't believe he ever represented Monaghan at senior level.
HB245 (Monaghan) - Posts: 251 - 17/09/2024 21:59:06 2570480 Link 1 |
Don't think it matters really when we meet as we were always going to meet at some stage and both camps will have prepared for that. I would prefer to meet in a final as I think we owe them one but that's a dangerous thing to wish for against the blue machine. The Ardara game will not in any way hinder us - in fact I'd always prefer to be playing than waiting around. We were able to get some big guns some game time in the second half returning from injury. The squad has had excellent spread of game time all year - bar maybe the 7 changes week on week from glenties/Fintown to Gweedore - not sure if we underestimated them at home. There will be no excuses here - the better team will win and bring it on - personally I can't wait for it and it's great it's on Saturday under lights which will add to the occasion and atmosphere. eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1678 - 18/09/2024 11:28:56 2570534 Link 0 |
There is no chance it will weaken either as both causes are well capable of it and are a good bit ahead of the rest.
eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1678 - 18/09/2024 11:30:33 2570536 Link 0 |
What makes u say we are rejuvenated? We are down players on last year too and in fact I'd say one of our better defenders in Peter Mc Eniff is in the states. Best of luck Saturday and may the best team win eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1678 - 18/09/2024 11:32:47 2570537 Link 0 |
Yes I hear you but ask Gweedore how refreshing that was for them last year taking a hammering in the showpiece? We didn't "draft " him in - he approached us to play football locally now as he's in his 30's, married into the club, living and working here for years so is well settled in the community. Fair play to him actually for commuting up and down to Monaghan for his club for the last 7/8 years or so - not many would do that to be fair. He's an excellent player especially in the championship so far - very impressed with him after an average enough league campaign. I wouldn't read anything into the earlier championship meeting - was quite clear on the line and the field who were massively up for that game and who didn't look that bothered. Glenties/Fintown are a different animal in knock out football. eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1678 - 18/09/2024 11:38:32 2570540 Link 0 |
Pretty sure ur wiped the rest after exiting us last year - there is absolutely nothing to suggest that will change this year no matter who comes through. The reality is for the last 5 years or so whoever comes through our tie wins the championship…. Why would u rather face is deeper in the championship ? eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1678 - 18/09/2024 11:41:13 2570541 Link 0 |
Spot on assessment which is unusual for u
eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1678 - 18/09/2024 11:42:08 2570542 Link 0 |
100% true - can't see how anyone can debate otherwise. I like the last point too - but never going to happen , this year at least.. eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1678 - 18/09/2024 11:43:11 2570543 Link 0 |
Naomh Conaill could also hammer Eunans, I think most people would enjoy that result. Everyone would like to see Murphy win the Championship sponsored by himself, NC v Glenswilly final would be good. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3041 - 18/09/2024 12:12:53 2570549 Link 1 |
Yeah he must have something about him with all his success at Clontibret and Monaghan minors, did he ever make the step up to the Monaghan senior team? Interestingly I remember reading an article that mentioned he played for Clontibret against Naomh Conaill in the Ulster Semi final back in 2018 or 2019 so he has experience playing against them in a big match! I think the swing may have happened between NC and St.Eunans this year, Eunans are down McEniff but up Boyle. NC are down 2 of the Dohertys and McGettigan but up young Roarty. Those 3 lads missing for them would be a big loss. FootballGuy (Donegal) - Posts: 258 - 18/09/2024 14:15:36 2570579 Link 0 |
They could but there is nothing in recent history to suggest they will - never more than a score or 2 when they win but we dished out a few hammerings when we won. Why would you enjoy a glenties/fintown hammering - are you from the area or just bitter ? eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1678 - 18/09/2024 16:14:54 2570604 Link 0 |
I think the majority of the county would be against Eunans in any game, Eunans to me were always a big town team with a lot of blow ins added down the years. Hopefully Naomh Conaill get the win on Saturday evening, should be a good atmosphere playing under the floodlights always makes it better somehow. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3041 - 18/09/2024 16:56:03 2570608 Link 2 |