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Garland mccaul Hamill mccarthy and lavelle were named by GB as unlikely to be involved in league until closing round matches in his post match interview
seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1939 - 26/01/2026 12:39:01 2653307 Link 0 |
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if this is to be the end of an era for monaghon its been unbelievable, i would get hard to see them survive this year but they really need to make sure they stay in div 2 then, if monaghon fall into div 3 it will be tough to ever replicate the previous 22 years. there an inspiration of a county though. dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 908 - 26/01/2026 13:47:15 2653329 Link 0 |
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That was right on the money. it was literally men against boys. The conditioning difference between the teams was immense. I was actually worried for some of the Monaghan players. Armagh galloped up and down the pitch at their ease. If they'd got out of third gear it could have been a total massacre. Monaghan's general play was slow and weak. Giving up the Armagh kickout in the second half looked like a Banty type of tactic. i.e. one that doesn't work. Playing with the wind and not pressing is asking for trouble. Also Mooney was back beside the Monaghan goal on at least one occasion. I thought with the new rules it would be easier to keep him up the field. Gary Mohan looked knackered from the start. Wood, O'Hanlon, and O'Toole did as well as could reasonably be expected under the circumstances. Bannigan was OK too. Dessie Ward looked like he knew the game was up early and was going to try shooting from anywhere. I think Karl Gallagher is more of a half-forward/extra midfielder than a straight out 8 or 9. I know some were critical of McCarville at points last year but you can see the difference when he is not available.Eddie Walsh did well in his brief cameo, same as the McKenna cup final. He might deserve a start next time. Monaghan were also very poor on the breaking ball. I know the injuries are terrible but that should be an eye opener for all. If that team takes the field again I'd be seriously worried they'd ship another serious beating. They badly need an enforcer. Someone to lay down a physical challenge when the opposition are rampaging and put a fair big hit on someone without getting sent off. They need to dig one up from somewhere. I felt against Donegal last year that if Monaghan had that type of player they might have stemmed the Donegal tide. Maybe it's not all bad, there are players to come back into the team so maybe it'll come together and I suppose we'll know more after the next game. But it was a it of a shocker. PolicemanFox (Monaghan) - Posts: 205 - 26/01/2026 16:12:48 2653388 Link 0 |
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You have far too many good young players on the team and coming through and strong at club level to fall to Division 3 anytime soon.
The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4258 - 26/01/2026 16:25:32 2653392 Link 1 |
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It's not a great sign of our senior team when people are mentioning under 20s who should be starting farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 510 - 26/01/2026 17:03:08 2653403 Link 0 |
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McPhilips is a big physical lad but was left on bench for entirety of that quarter final even through he made an impact when he came on in Clones v same opposition.That was always monaghans calling card last 20 years win lose or draw youd know you were in a game when ya played us. None of that yesterday and thats the worrying thing not the result which we all expected really. Andrew Woods to be fair tried his best to mix it out the field but at times was jumping with two or three armagh lads. Think Roscommon will beat us in the Hyde but we may rise to the occasion v Dublin under lights in croke park when the scotstown lads will be available and Gary Mohan can recharge the batteries a bit. Agree on Gallagher. Bannigan seems to think differently through.
seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1939 - 26/01/2026 17:45:43 2653415 Link 1 |
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Wise up. The future of Monaghan is bright. All the retiring stars were not going to be replaced over night. Relegation will not be the ebd of the world. Another year in Division 2 will allow more of the young lads to be blooded. It was a great 12 or 13 years at the top table, but there is no reason not to believe the good days will come again soon.
ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 919 - 27/01/2026 01:16:17 2653472 Link 0 |
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We had a great 15 years, but you must be a Johney come lately, if you dont recall some of the stinkers that we served up. In the Hyde on a few ocassions, Killarney 2024, Longford in Clones 2016, Breffni 2019 to name but a few. People need to cop on. Armagh didn't build their All Ireland winners overnight. Kmowledgable fans will be in for the long game.
ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 919 - 27/01/2026 01:30:29 2653473 Link 0 |
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Don't give up hope yet, yes a hammering but look at all the unavailable players plus all the new lads that got chances, division one football for Monaghan will be vital in a favourable Ulster draw, get a win or two in the league and get all players available Monaghan given all the retirements will be fine, began missing is as big as Kerry without Clifford.
Clubman57 (Monaghan) - Posts: 24 - 27/01/2026 10:38:53 2653494 Link 0 |
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Senior-Maghercloone(underdog by all means) Intermidate- Aughnamullen Junior- Blackhill/Aghabog Clubman57 (Monaghan) - Posts: 24 - 27/01/2026 10:40:40 2653496 Link 0 |
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None of the u20s would make the 26 let alone start , all too small , physically underdeveloped, div 1 gives no second chance
Ulsterman12 (Monaghan) - Posts: 8 - 27/01/2026 12:11:20 2653519 Link 0 |
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A man scoring 7 points from play in a county final and another scoring 8 points in an ulster club game would suggest differently.
monaghanmad (Monaghan) - Posts: 454 - 27/01/2026 14:27:22 2653547 Link 0 |
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I am an Armagh man, but would have relations and spend alot of time in Monaghan, both teams missing alot of men but Monaghan with alot more younger lads getting their first chance, was no real hit in anger at all, no cards either and in reality it was a damp squib, but Monaghan have a fair few promising young lads and it will take 2/3 years for them to settle in, under 20 to senior is a big step up in the modern game and only a handful of exceptional players can do it straight away, those young Monaghan lads will take alot out of this year's division 1 campaign no matter the outcome, Liftball (Armagh) - Posts: 44 - 27/01/2026 15:20:49 2653554 Link 0 |
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I'm sure the same was said about the gooch (Kerry one not Tyholland) throughout his career. Tommy freeman. As the saying goes, If you're good enough you're tall/developed enough!
farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 510 - 27/01/2026 15:33:35 2653559 Link 0 |