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Replying To peiledoir20: "To be fair I don't think it was the pressure that beat them in the seniors. They just came up against more battled hardened and experienced teams. They have a great record at minor and U21 level of late and I'd expect that to continue. And their time will come at senior level eventually and when it does they'll be hard to stop." How long will they get that excuse though? There will always be teams with more experienced players who have gone further in championship. How long does that crop of players go without getting success. They won't beat Naomh Conaill, Eunans, Gaoth dobhair or Glenswilly in the next 3 years and I'll safely say that. They lack physicality and it was badly exposed against St Michael's, they were schooled by Langan mcelhinney and McLaughlin. You can be great footballers at minor and u21 where there's lots of space and allowed to play football, senior is a whole other story Beolive92 (Donegal) - Posts: 13 - 30/10/2026 10:16:38 2698952 Link
Pleased to see Martin McHugh being added to the U20s ticket, always enjoy his views on radio commentary and I think he still offers a lot, not so sure about Frank McGlynn but time will tell Samforthehills26 (Donegal) - Posts: 29 - 30/10/2026 11:07:22 2698954 Link
Replying To Lockjaw: "Haha yeah I agree, My last post was more tongue-in-cheek to see if I could get a bit of craic going. The forum is really dead these days. Four Masters away to Gaoth Dobhair tomorrow. That will be a good test. Gaoth Dobhair under a wee bit of pressure after narrowly losing to Termon." I think it's the experienced and battle hardened players FM is missing. We were over at a game about 4 or 5 years ago and caught the second half of the reserves. Was talking to an older man who seemed to know all the players. He pointed out the Reserve bench for FM and said there was 6 good lads between 21 and 25 left as subs while there was a similar number of men in their late 30s, early 40s on the pitch. He said some of the subs had played senior football but they'll give up when they are being overlooked. When they came on they made a big difference. The shouting from the sideline in front of the "Silent Sidelines" signs in both games was also interesting and I'm not talking about constructive criticism. Is it these mid to late 20s players FM is missing that would give the experience along with the talented young lads? Newman21 (Donegal) - Posts: 67 - 30/10/2026 13:48:58 2698988 Link
Replying To Samforthehills26: "Pleased to see Martin McHugh being added to the U20s ticket, always enjoy his views on radio commentary and I think he still offers a lot, not so sure about Frank McGlynn but time will tell" time waits on no man. not sure what a 70 year old will bring farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 869 - 30/10/2026 14:01:11 2698989 Link
Replying To farneygael3: "time waits on no man. not sure what a 70 year old will bring" 70?? Dont think he's that Samforthehills26 (Donegal) - Posts: 29 - 30/10/2026 15:45:21 2699003 Link
Replying To farneygael3: "time waits on no man. not sure what a 70 year old will bring" 65. Amazing what Google can do these days. ballboy101 (Donegal) - Posts: 259 - 30/10/2026 19:46:57 2699035 Link
Replying To Newman21: "I think it's the experienced and battle hardened players FM is missing. We were over at a game about 4 or 5 years ago and caught the second half of the reserves. Was talking to an older man who seemed to know all the players. He pointed out the Reserve bench for FM and said there was 6 good lads between 21 and 25 left as subs while there was a similar number of men in their late 30s, early 40s on the pitch. He said some of the subs had played senior football but they'll give up when they are being overlooked. When they came on they made a big difference. The shouting from the sideline in front of the "Silent Sidelines" signs in both games was also interesting and I'm not talking about constructive criticism. Is it these mid to late 20s players FM is missing that would give the experience along with the talented young lads?" It could be what they are missing but are they of the standard required as you said it was reserve. Do they have any notable players that age bracket that are missing. I think the hype around them is very forced by some of the media. In my own opinion they are and won't be as good as the kilcar crop and look how many championships they won. They had 3 Mchugh's, 2 mcbreartys, 2 MccLeans and big mcginley. A much better team and talented bunch in my eyes than the masters lads will ever be. Are the lads in the county squad going to ever be as good as the kilcar players I named (I don't think so) All matter of opinion at the end of the day. Beolive92 (Donegal) - Posts: 13 - 30/10/2026 20:12:13 2699037 Link
Replying To Beolive92: "It could be what they are missing but are they of the standard required as you said it was reserve. Do they have any notable players that age bracket that are missing. I think the hype around them is very forced by some of the media. In my own opinion they are and won't be as good as the kilcar crop and look how many championships they won. They had 3 Mchugh's, 2 mcbreartys, 2 MccLeans and big mcginley. A much better team and talented bunch in my eyes than the masters lads will ever be. Are the lads in the county squad going to ever be as good as the kilcar players I named (I don't think so) All matter of opinion at the end of the day." I was disappointed with Four Masters second string in the final.I wasn't expecting them to win it but I thought there would be more signs of better football with all the underage success.That in no way however takes away from the great work that they are doing at underage. gunman (Donegal) - Posts: 1274 - 31/10/2026 10:13:46 2699068 Link
Replying To Beolive92: "It could be what they are missing but are they of the standard required as you said it was reserve. Do they have any notable players that age bracket that are missing. I think the hype around them is very forced by some of the media. In my own opinion they are and won't be as good as the kilcar crop and look how many championships they won. They had 3 Mchugh's, 2 mcbreartys, 2 MccLeans and big mcginley. A much better team and talented bunch in my eyes than the masters lads will ever be. Are the lads in the county squad going to ever be as good as the kilcar players I named (I don't think so) All matter of opinion at the end of the day." Is that the same Kilcar that had the final won before they played Glenswilly in 2016? peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1760 - 31/10/2026 15:19:50 2699092 Link
Got down to the Gaoth Dobhair Four Masters game today. Tricky conditions meant a lot of handling errors from both teams but they still served up a good entertaining game. Gaoth Dobhair snatched at a few chances when they had the advantage of the breeze in the second half, whereas Four Masters were a lot more clinical. Young Doherty was impressive, and McCahill showed his undoubted quality on a few occasions. I think he will be a good player for Donegal in the years ahead. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10526 - 31/10/2026 18:50:05 2699106 Link
Reading Donegallive county finals article Some stat: Gweedore only had 2 starters v Eunans from that team and five still involved. Glenties 8 starters and 15 still involved. Some turnaround for Gweedore. Gaoth Dobhair: Christopher Sweeney, Gary McFadden, Neil McGee, Seaghan Ferry; Niall Friel, Dan McBride, Dáire Ó Baoill; Michael Carroll, Eamon McGee; Odhrán McFadden Ferry, Odhrán Mac Niallais, Naoise Ó Baoill; Cian Mulligan, Kevin Cassidy, Gavin McBride. Subs: James Boyle for G McBride 33; Peter McGee for S Ferry 51; Eamonn Collum for Carroll bcard 55 Naomh Conaill: Stephen McGrath; Ultan Doherty, AJ Gallagher, Kevin McGettigan; Ethan O'Donnell, Anthony Thompson, Marty Boyle; Ciaran Thompson, Leo McLoone; Brendan McDyer, Eoghan McGettigan, Eunan Doherty; Jeaic Mac Ceallabhui, Charles McGuinness, Kieran Gallagher. Subs: Stephen Molloy for M Boyle 39; Dermot Molloy for McDyer 42; John O'Malley for Mac Ceallabhui 50 Whyme923 (Donegal) - Posts: 159 - 31/10/2026 23:24:46 2699132 Link
Replying To Lockjaw: "Got down to the Gaoth Dobhair Four Masters game today. Tricky conditions meant a lot of handling errors from both teams but they still served up a good entertaining game. Gaoth Dobhair snatched at a few chances when they had the advantage of the breeze in the second half, whereas Four Masters were a lot more clinical. Young Doherty was impressive, and McCahill showed his undoubted quality on a few occasions. I think he will be a good player for Donegal in the years ahead." Did I hear FM won with missing 5/6 of regular starters? TheYankman (USA) - Posts: 7 - 01/11/2026 08:00:09 2699137 Link
Replying To TheYankman: "Did I hear FM won with missing 5/6 of regular starters?" Yes the 3 Carr bothers are on Holiday the report said. Thomas Lenihan is injured. Callum McCrea wasn't listed and Tiernan McBride didn't start. He would touch and go but started last years final. 5 or 6 then. EP (Donegal) - Posts: 93 - 01/11/2026 12:27:03 2699152 Link
Replying To peiledoir20: "Is that the same Kilcar that had the final won before they played Glenswilly in 2016?" This is the point I'm trying to make just cause you have talent doesn't entitle you to anything. Glenswilly won that deservedly and there is always a chance for an underdog in Donegal. Especially if the big teams take each other out. Beolive92 (Donegal) - Posts: 13 - 01/11/2026 14:53:54 2699162 Link
Replying To EP: "Yes the 3 Carr bothers are on Holiday the report said. Thomas Lenihan is injured. Callum McCrea wasn't listed and Tiernan McBride didn't start. He would touch and go but started last years final. 5 or 6 then." Good win for Ardara U21 against NC the U21 is shaping up nicely TheYankman (USA) - Posts: 7 - 01/11/2026 16:22:15 2699177 Link