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Replying To sleater:  "The League game against Mayo was the worst performance of the league. The 2 pointers from Fergal Boland before half time really killed any hope for Monaghan and they capitulated in the second half. Monaghan have improved in every game in the championship so far and further improvement is required again this weekend.

The injury situation for Monaghan is a bit unclear - unlikley to see Kelly (Achilles) and Carolan (hamstring). Bannigan previously said Michael Hamill would be back for All Ireland series so he must be close. Ward and McGorman, unsure what the story is here , especially Ward as he was on crutches after the Armagh game.

McElerney is suspended, so will that mean Ryan Wylie gets game time?"
No word on mc gorman, dessie is grand apparently, few back spasms. At worst a few painkillers.

monaghanfootballfan (Monaghan) - Posts: 19 - 26/05/2026 21:00:49    2675893

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Hope McGorman makes a swift return. He's had a great impact in an hours football when you consider the last 20 minutes against Derry and the first 40 against Armagh. I'm not going to dwell on what might have been if he was fit to run for that pass that eventually led to the first Armagh goal.

Is Cameron Dowd carrying a knock? Pity to see him miss out on an Ulster Final appearance but maybe just due to using more attack-minded subs on the day.

antok (Monaghan) - Posts: 13 - 27/05/2026 15:19:46    2676056

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Basically, Lee Keegan and pretty much any pundit I've listened to say this match is pretty much gonna be a cake walk for Mayo, that they will have a big response and Monaghan are just canon fodder for them on their way back to the big time. Hope the management pin those comments on the dressing room wall.

supermon (Monaghan) - Posts: 1099 - 28/05/2026 12:34:03    2676252

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Replying To veterngaa:  "Of a B competition ?? Serious review needed how the league champions failed in the championship…"
Different competition to Malone's minor team. They reached the All Ireland final.This is the equivalent of the Tailteann Cup.
The Ulster league is a pre season competition. Championship is where it's at.
3-16 conceded v Tyrone.
12 point lead coughed up in 15 minutes v Donegal.
No lessons learned from the Tyrone defeat. That's not on the players.

Matchwatcher (Monaghan) - Posts: 39 - 28/05/2026 14:17:37    2676283

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Replying To Matchwatcher:  "Different competition to Malone's minor team. They reached the All Ireland final.This is the equivalent of the Tailteann Cup.
The Ulster league is a pre season competition. Championship is where it's at.
3-16 conceded v Tyrone.
12 point lead coughed up in 15 minutes v Donegal.
No lessons learned from the Tyrone defeat. That's not on the players."
uncalled for attack on the volunteer coaches like Buggy who works with the squad and doesnt seek remuneration

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 686 - 28/05/2026 16:12:27    2676318

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Think we're well overdue a win against Mayo.

Blackcardnot (USA) - Posts: 109 - 28/05/2026 20:39:19    2676366

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Good side in the circumstances. Mccaul better coming on. Pity about Gary Mohan but he just didn't look right and a long way off fitness when he came on in the final. A big loss as Mayo are very strong at midfield so a handicap straight away there for us.

seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1993 - 28/05/2026 22:52:59    2676379

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I think this is a massive game for Monaghan.

Mayo will fancy that they can turn Monaghan over without a huge amount of difficulty. Monaghan don't get a lot of real respect outside of Ulster so this is an opportunity to put down a marker and earn that respect.

Watching the needle and carry-on in the Donegal Kerry game really shows the mentality and level teams are playing at now. Gloves are off and it's win at all costs. Mayo will be doing whatever it takes.

I hope Monaghan are ready for this. They have to show they can continue on the upward curve here and that they can kick on from the Ulster final and put last year's defeat to Donegal in the quarter finals behind them, not panic and handle whatever Mayo throw at them. I'm expecting Mayo to try and blitz Monaghan in the first 20 minutes.

Gary Mohan is a big loss but plenty of players have damaged themselves in the longer term by playing through injury. It's better to have him available for the next game (if he's fit). Injuries are going to affect all teams from now on. Teams will just have to cope.

The door is open for Monaghan.

PolicemanFox (Monaghan) - Posts: 223 - 29/05/2026 14:28:06    2676451

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Replying To PolicemanFox:  "I think this is a massive game for Monaghan.

Mayo will fancy that they can turn Monaghan over without a huge amount of difficulty. Monaghan don't get a lot of real respect outside of Ulster so this is an opportunity to put down a marker and earn that respect.

Watching the needle and carry-on in the Donegal Kerry game really shows the mentality and level teams are playing at now. Gloves are off and it's win at all costs. Mayo will be doing whatever it takes.

I hope Monaghan are ready for this. They have to show they can continue on the upward curve here and that they can kick on from the Ulster final and put last year's defeat to Donegal in the quarter finals behind them, not panic and handle whatever Mayo throw at them. I'm expecting Mayo to try and blitz Monaghan in the first 20 minutes.

Gary Mohan is a big loss but plenty of players have damaged themselves in the longer term by playing through injury. It's better to have him available for the next game (if he's fit). Injuries are going to affect all teams from now on. Teams will just have to cope.

The door is open for Monaghan."
That's really not true alot in Mayo are very weary of ye

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 1151 - 29/05/2026 17:19:08    2676476

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Replying To farneygael3:  "uncalled for attack on the volunteer coaches like Buggy who works with the squad and doesnt seek remuneration"
Not an attack or not directed towards any individual. Simply an observation/opinion about last 2 games.
Moving on,Monaghan showed enough v Armagh to give encouragement we can beat Mayo on Sunday evening. Would reignite the whole season.
Magheracloone and Latton seem to be going well in senior. Will be a battle for relegation between a few teams. Good start for Donaghmoyne, Doohamlet and Clones in Intermediate. Between Eire Og or Tyholland for the bottom. Currin, Drumhowan and Toome started well in Junior. Killeevan also going well. Interesting.

Matchwatcher (Monaghan) - Posts: 39 - 29/05/2026 18:25:51    2676485

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Replying To Matchwatcher:  "Not an attack or not directed towards any individual. Simply an observation/opinion about last 2 games.
Moving on,Monaghan showed enough v Armagh to give encouragement we can beat Mayo on Sunday evening. Would reignite the whole season.
Magheracloone and Latton seem to be going well in senior. Will be a battle for relegation between a few teams. Good start for Donaghmoyne, Doohamlet and Clones in Intermediate. Between Eire Og or Tyholland for the bottom. Currin, Drumhowan and Toome started well in Junior. Killeevan also going well. Interesting."
Minors into the "tailteann" semis anyway. Luke Kelly with 1-10 a great talent. To go one step further than Malones minors and will be redemption for Joe who was also a part of the 2023 management team.

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 686 - 29/05/2026 21:02:51    2676499

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Replying To supermon:  "Basically, Lee Keegan and pretty much any pundit I've listened to say this match is pretty much gonna be a cake walk for Mayo, that they will have a big response and Monaghan are just canon fodder for them on their way back to the big time. Hope the management pin those comments on the dressing room wall."
Pundits can say what they want. Does building a siege mentality work anymore? Oh nobody is giving us a chance, everybody hates us etc etc. I do t know a single Mayo person going to the game. The mood in the county is very low. IF Mayo bring their A game we should win but that's a big IF. I'm very weary. I think a very small Mayo crowd are travelling up.

Few podcasts I've listened to backed Monaghan but that does not suit the narrative. Look let's hope for a good game, may the best team win.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12098 - 29/05/2026 22:23:05    2676514

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Pundits can say what they want. Does building a siege mentality work anymore? Oh nobody is giving us a chance, everybody hates us etc etc. I do t know a single Mayo person going to the game. The mood in the county is very low. IF Mayo bring their A game we should win but that's a big IF. I'm very weary. I think a very small Mayo crowd are travelling up.

Few podcasts I've listened to backed Monaghan but that does not suit the narrative. Look let's hope for a good game, may the best team win."
Who backed monaghan

Farneyblueandwhite (Monaghan) - Posts: 144 - 30/05/2026 11:29:54    2676540

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Replying To Farneyblueandwhite:  "Who backed monaghan"
Philly McMahon and Declan Bogue from podcast I've heard. Take a look at Mayo media and everyone is very weary. Monaghan posters can create a narrative that Mayo think they are going to walk this all they want it's not there.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12098 - 30/05/2026 12:21:44    2676548

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Replying To farneygael3:  "Minors into the "tailteann" semis anyway. Luke Kelly with 1-10 a great talent. To go one step further than Malones minors and will be redemption for Joe who was also a part of the 2023 management team."
I'd be more concerned with how many we will get through to senior level than winning a Mickey Mouse cup…

mick2007 (Monaghan) - Posts: 668 - 30/05/2026 12:46:40    2676553

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Replying To yew_tree:  "Philly McMahon and Declan Bogue from podcast I've heard. Take a look at Mayo media and everyone is very weary. Monaghan posters can create a narrative that Mayo think they are going to walk this all they want it's not there."
We must be playing too well for P McM as he's certainly not a fan of Monaghan, wouldn't be too concerned about him backing us as I doubt it's sincere.

Blackcardnot (USA) - Posts: 109 - 30/05/2026 13:51:24    2676572

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