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Some win for Blayney!

veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 528 - 17/08/2024 20:27:55    2565618

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Replying To veterngaa:  "It's about winning .. not entertaining"
And that's why attendance figures have fallen through the floor in the last few years… nobody is interested in paying in to see rubbish… they can just as easily sleep at home…..

ForeverBlue2 (Cavan) - Posts: 2729 - 17/08/2024 21:49:17    2565632

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Anyone at Inniskeen latton, seemed like a proper championship game. Very important point for Inniskeen.

222 (UK) - Posts: 770 - 17/08/2024 23:35:39    2565642

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Replying To Farney2022:  "I'd be hoping when banty gets the job he adds a few corduff men to the panel, brilliant footballers and always play on the edge, could see 3-4 of them starting in division 2 next year"
If he does you'll be watching them in division 3 the following year.

Jjoniel79 (Monaghan) - Posts: 161 - 18/08/2024 09:07:01    2565648

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Replying To ForeverBlue2:  "And that's why attendance figures have fallen through the floor in the last few years… nobody is interested in paying in to see rubbish… they can just as easily sleep at home….."
Any stats to back this up? Perhaps ticket prices might have something to do with it? Hotels to stay in for away games etc?

Your argument hasn't much legs but your own personal opinion .. which let's face it… given your record …

veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 528 - 18/08/2024 09:14:41    2565650

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Was it really that important for Inniskeen though? This is why I'm not in favour of the group format. Even if they had lost last night, they'll still beat Donaghmoyne and Kilanny, and get out of the group. Hard to beat proper knockout football. I loved the back door system. Although, with the way the senior league is treated (half of the clubs treat them as challenge matches), it's important for us to have as many competitive fixtures as possible, so I suppose that's the argument for the championship group format.
Personally, I think it's time we divide League and Championship. If you are relegated from the league, it is completely separate to the Championship. Two clubs relegated from each. It would give the Senior league a much needed boost if two teams knew they'd be relegated without any of these rubbish relegation playoffs.

HB245 (Monaghan) - Posts: 228 - 18/08/2024 10:44:20    2565659

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Replying To HB245:  "Was it really that important for Inniskeen though? This is why I'm not in favour of the group format. Even if they had lost last night, they'll still beat Donaghmoyne and Kilanny, and get out of the group. Hard to beat proper knockout football. I loved the back door system. Although, with the way the senior league is treated (half of the clubs treat them as challenge matches), it's important for us to have as many competitive fixtures as possible, so I suppose that's the argument for the championship group format.
Personally, I think it's time we divide League and Championship. If you are relegated from the league, it is completely separate to the Championship. Two clubs relegated from each. It would give the Senior league a much needed boost if two teams knew they'd be relegated without any of these rubbish relegation playoffs."
That's the way it's done in most counties. But in fairness the league and championship grading system in monaghan has always carried great value. And that's why it probably won't be altered. They could just have two separate relegation play offs. Bottom two in league groups and bottom two in championship. Would cut out alot of games.

222 (UK) - Posts: 770 - 18/08/2024 11:39:33    2565663

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Replying To HB245:  "Was it really that important for Inniskeen though? This is why I'm not in favour of the group format. Even if they had lost last night, they'll still beat Donaghmoyne and Kilanny, and get out of the group. Hard to beat proper knockout football. I loved the back door system. Although, with the way the senior league is treated (half of the clubs treat them as challenge matches), it's important for us to have as many competitive fixtures as possible, so I suppose that's the argument for the championship group format.
Personally, I think it's time we divide League and Championship. If you are relegated from the league, it is completely separate to the Championship. Two clubs relegated from each. It would give the Senior league a much needed boost if two teams knew they'd be relegated without any of these rubbish relegation playoffs."
But all the league is played without county players .. Scotstown we're still able to more or less finish top without them says alot

veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 528 - 18/08/2024 12:10:03    2565668

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Routine win for Scotstown today .. 1-8 to 0-1 at half time albeit with a big wind! Clontibret showing their champ pedigree so far.

veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 528 - 18/08/2024 15:27:29    2565679

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Replying To ForeverBlue2:  "And that's why attendance figures have fallen through the floor in the last few years… nobody is interested in paying in to see rubbish… they can just as easily sleep at home….."
Do you even attend games. I have been at 2 this weekend in 2 different counties. Absolute crackers both of them with big crowds at both. Do you count club games or just the ones you watch from your couch?

TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8054 - 18/08/2024 17:13:34    2565693

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Replying To TheFlaker:  "Do you even attend games. I have been at 2 this weekend in 2 different counties. Absolute crackers both of them with big crowds at both. Do you count club games or just the ones you watch from your couch?"
Attend games! How would he have time. He spends most of it staring into space using algebra to figure out if its a point or a wide. Was at 4 games myself this weekend. Three in Monaghan and one in Armagh. All 4 were enjoyable. All players going at it for the honour of the parish. Where would you get four hours entertainment like it for the price of seven country pints. Will take in a few extra in Armagh this year. Always exciting to see members of the best team in the country going at it with all on the line for their clubs.

ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 316 - 19/08/2024 01:08:02    2565747

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Anyone know where the two Hughes brothers are for scotstown incredible footballers and hopefully get to see them soon this year

Edd,South(EU) (Monaghan) - Posts: 43 - 19/08/2024 09:28:08    2565766

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Replying To Edd,South(EU):  "Anyone know where the two Hughes brothers are for scotstown incredible footballers and hopefully get to see them soon this year"
Darren is injured of course and sure Kieran will be wheeled out for the big days… it's only August

KingdomOfBriefne (Cavan) - Posts: 7 - 19/08/2024 12:07:52    2565804

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Corduffs tactical limitations really showed in the second half last night. Very tight for 40 minutes but once the football started the 'plan' got exposed.

Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1109 - 19/08/2024 12:32:01    2565810

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The two Hughes are in a lucky place that they can be rested. Darren was togged out for the league semi final against Corduff a few weeks back so he may not be that far off a return. Scotstown use these cases as a chance to give younger lads game time in the championship. As for Kieran, his hamstrings are too fragile to be trialing with at this time of the year when they aren't needed.

Scotstown and Clontibret cruising in their groups at the minute. Scotstown haven't been tested yet and either has Clontibret bar that last minute scare last week. Scotstown will go 4/4 I will say. Clontibret should get over Donaghmoyne this weekend if Kilanny is anything to judge Donaghmoyne by. Kilanny were very disappointing against Clontibret Saturday. Perfect day for football and they brought nothing to Clontibret. Clontibret were in 2nd gear compared to last week without McManus also who does not look good for the remainder of the year. Young lads are playing well though for them.

Ballybay picked up a good result over Corduff. Can see them finish second in Group 1. They should get over Cremartin at ease and Aughnamullen will probably challenge them a bit. Clontibret and Latton to finish 1st and second in the other group with Inniskeen 3rd. Although Inniskeen showed great spirit lasst week against Clontibret and this weekend again against Latton.

Whats everyone else's predictions?

countymonaghan (Monaghan) - Posts: 279 - 19/08/2024 12:58:55    2565815

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Replying To Eddie the Exile:  "Corduffs tactical limitations really showed in the second half last night. Very tight for 40 minutes but once the football started the 'plan' got exposed."
How was the behaviour along the line?

veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 528 - 19/08/2024 13:03:38    2565816

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Corduff were really put to the sword in the second half yesterday when the game opened up. Being down to 14 men for so long made it tough for them to keep the game tight. A really silly red card though credit where it's due to Corduff they played football but unfortunately trying to go toe to toe with Senior teams in footballing ability is proving their biggest downfall. Big win for Ballybay, Drew Wylie and Chris McGuinness were rolling back the years. Absolutely massive game next week between Corduff and Aughnamullen, whoever loses this one will almost certainly finish in the bottom two with Cremartin.

Inniskeen pulled a great point out of the bag Saturday night. Lets hope they are trying not to peak too early otherwise Scotstown will win Mick Duffy in second gear this year. Looking like a shootout between Clontibret and Latton in the last round for top spot in this group.

Monaghansclown (Monaghan) - Posts: 182 - 19/08/2024 14:37:17    2565833

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Replying To rw:  "Could Blayney be fighting relegation. Bad result for them against Emyvale I presume that would be a game that they would have expected to win,
Took on Malone and Mc Elroy today , they look away off the pace .
Is their bench that weak that they need to play these lads ?"
Very quiet on the Blayney relegation posts this week ?

Monaghan37 (Monaghan) - Posts: 19 - 19/08/2024 16:12:41    2565851

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Replying To countymonaghan:  "The two Hughes are in a lucky place that they can be rested. Darren was togged out for the league semi final against Corduff a few weeks back so he may not be that far off a return. Scotstown use these cases as a chance to give younger lads game time in the championship. As for Kieran, his hamstrings are too fragile to be trialing with at this time of the year when they aren't needed.

Scotstown and Clontibret cruising in their groups at the minute. Scotstown haven't been tested yet and either has Clontibret bar that last minute scare last week. Scotstown will go 4/4 I will say. Clontibret should get over Donaghmoyne this weekend if Kilanny is anything to judge Donaghmoyne by. Kilanny were very disappointing against Clontibret Saturday. Perfect day for football and they brought nothing to Clontibret. Clontibret were in 2nd gear compared to last week without McManus also who does not look good for the remainder of the year. Young lads are playing well though for them.

Ballybay picked up a good result over Corduff. Can see them finish second in Group 1. They should get over Cremartin at ease and Aughnamullen will probably challenge them a bit. Clontibret and Latton to finish 1st and second in the other group with Inniskeen 3rd. Although Inniskeen showed great spirit lasst week against Clontibret and this weekend again against Latton.

Whats everyone else's predictions?"
Knowing donaghmoyne they could beat clontibret with the weeks break. And they have a healthy record against them in recent years. Bit of an upset truagh loosing to Blayney in the intermiedate. Maghercloone looking strong. Toome look strong in junior also with a good win in currin. Any update on the senior manager job.

222 (UK) - Posts: 770 - 19/08/2024 16:15:36    2565852

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Replying To Monaghan37:  "Very quiet on the Blayney relegation posts this week ?"
Faughs men trumpeting their possible survival in Intermediate. Changed times.

Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1109 - 19/08/2024 17:12:11    2565862

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