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Replying To Farneyblueandwhite:  "Cameron dowd ?"
I taught he was very unlucky he was very good in cavan game also he didnt do much wrong all year, similar to mcphilips from latton was very good in league under Vinny and in omagh was taken off at half time that day, it was a flip of a coin weather to take off o toole or mcphilips because O toole wasn't great but scoring that goal changed everything for o toole.

I definitely taught Shane Hantratty would get his shot this year.
As for Cameron dowd abit like Gavin mcphilips last year I taught he deserved more game time in the championship.
Our management teams can be funny at times Andrew Woods could not get any game time under Vinney Corey ,he be lucky to get 5 or 6 mins, now the last 2 seasons started every game ,& was very good in most games.
Barry Mcbennett got loads of good game time under Vinney but none with GB.

AlanD (Monaghan) - Posts: 35 - 27/07/2026 20:13:52    2687631

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With 3 getting promotion and 1 relagation in each division, how do they decide the 3rd team to go up? And is it a playoff between league relegation looser and championship relegation loser to go down?

farneygael (Monaghan) - Posts: 351 - 27/07/2026 20:19:19    2687632

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Replying To Farneyblueandwhite:  "Seriously can all these players be injured lol and if so what is going on ,no matter who is mentioned here they are injured ,if this is the case well county board need to address the issue also a need for an injection of youth (look at mayo and louth this year youth has played a major part ) and more so physicality in order to protect the youth for us to progress i do be believe monaghan can come good under the current setup but selectors needs cleaning out and s and c /physio I think bannigan is good for Monaghan as he is the most progressive attacking manager we have had in a long time but needs a top top no 2 someone who has come home with the goods no 2 needed more than a no 1"
Progressive? Andy Moran taught them that. Since he left, regression.

ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1179 - 28/07/2026 00:52:51    2687684

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I genuinely don't think Monaghan are not that far off.

2026 was a shocker of a season for injuries. I'd extend that to the U20's as well who did well to go so close in the ulster final with so many players missing or not fit to start.

Wanting to play for Monaghan and staying in it for the long haul, requires an a specific type of person. Just because someone has the talent, doesn't mean they have the obsession to be part of that lifestyle. Make no mistake, it is an obsession. GB has done a decent job overall in bringing in new players. I've doubted the process sometimes, but overall it's improving. From the2024 U20's squad, 8 players have already made their Monaghan debut and some are on their way to being mainstays of the team. I would hope that another 6 to 7 players from this year's under 20's (outside of Maguire and Mooney) can make the jump to senior inter county. I'll be watching with interest in how they perform during the club championship. It takes time for young players to develop and that's not a linear path.

sleater (Monaghan) - Posts: 209 - 28/07/2026 10:53:07    2687717

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Replying To Farney:  "In several of Andy Moran's interviews since yesterday,, He talks about what he took to Mayo from Monaghan.. The importance of 2 pointers and in particular midfielders taking 2 pointers, running a high press with an extra man. Kicking the ball on. Gabriel Bannigan and Co, are not as poor as people make them out to be."
We had the least amount of 2points scored in division 1 this year mate, your point is flawed.

MonaghanMan44life (Monaghan) - Posts: 234 - 28/07/2026 11:19:52    2687724

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Replying To sleater:  "I genuinely don't think Monaghan are not that far off.

2026 was a shocker of a season for injuries. I'd extend that to the U20's as well who did well to go so close in the ulster final with so many players missing or not fit to start.

Wanting to play for Monaghan and staying in it for the long haul, requires an a specific type of person. Just because someone has the talent, doesn't mean they have the obsession to be part of that lifestyle. Make no mistake, it is an obsession. GB has done a decent job overall in bringing in new players. I've doubted the process sometimes, but overall it's improving. From the2024 U20's squad, 8 players have already made their Monaghan debut and some are on their way to being mainstays of the team. I would hope that another 6 to 7 players from this year's under 20's (outside of Maguire and Mooney) can make the jump to senior inter county. I'll be watching with interest in how they perform during the club championship. It takes time for young players to develop and that's not a linear path."
In Monaghan we have the injuries line on speed dial. Serial losers with this attitude. The Louth meltdown an injury issue?

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 762 - 28/07/2026 11:28:51    2687728

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League Final Predictions??

Disappointing the county board have them all on at the same time. If they got the gate money that certainly wouldn't be the case.

Farneyarmy2013 (Monaghan) - Posts: 23 - 28/07/2026 11:52:36    2687738

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Hmmmm yes moran referenced monaghan alot. He learned alot about a style play from monaghan but ultimately he had a greater playing pool and tools to work with in Mayo. I said after the louth game when mayo beat them, we lack the mayo type of forward that they have. Serious work rate and your guaranteed 3 or 4 points each off them. But I have no doubt his presence was massive in Monaghan, he's a winner and would have set standards. There is lots of improvements needed for players and managment for 27 if they have aspirations of winning sam.

222 (UK) - Posts: 956 - 28/07/2026 12:46:08    2687764

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Replying To Farneyarmy2013:  "League Final Predictions??

Disappointing the county board have them all on at the same time. If they got the gate money that certainly wouldn't be the case."
Scotstown
Aughnamullen
Drumhowan

Matchwatcher (Monaghan) - Posts: 49 - 28/07/2026 13:54:43    2687786

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Replying To farneygael:  "With 3 getting promotion and 1 relagation in each division, how do they decide the 3rd team to go up? And is it a playoff between league relegation looser and championship relegation loser to go down?"
You'll find all the ins and outs of it in the 2026 regulations published here;

https://www.monaghangaa.ie/resources/

TearsIn85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 224 - 28/07/2026 16:38:21    2687838

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Is there anyone in the senior division going to come close to scotstown this year ?

Overtheblackspot89 (Monaghan) - Posts: 3 - 28/07/2026 17:45:46    2687865

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Replying To Overtheblackspot89:  "Is there anyone in the senior division going to come close to scotstown this year ?"
No. And likely the same in Ulster.

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 762 - 28/07/2026 20:38:03    2687902

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Replying To Overtheblackspot89:  "Is there anyone in the senior division going to come close to scotstown this year ?"
Would have to imagine inniskeen have the best chance after bringing them to extra time last year. Not saying they have a chance but maghercloone play with no systems and are unpredictable they just go all out. Never know what could happen look at mayo

FarneyFan11 (Monaghan) - Posts: 24 - 28/07/2026 21:09:49    2687909

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Replying To TearsIn85:  "You'll find all the ins and outs of it in the 2026 regulations published here;

https://www.monaghangaa.ie/resources/"
Was hoping for the lazy man answer lol.
I have downloaded and looked through but don't see what i am looking for. If you or anyone knows the answer i would be very appreciative of it.

farneygael (Monaghan) - Posts: 351 - 28/07/2026 22:18:43    2687916

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Replying To MonaghanMan44life:  "We had the least amount of 2points scored in division 1 this year mate, your point is flawed."
Maybe you didn't notice but Andy Moran had moved on.

ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1179 - 28/07/2026 23:33:51    2687930

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Replying To FarneyFan11:  "Would have to imagine inniskeen have the best chance after bringing them to extra time last year. Not saying they have a chance but maghercloone play with no systems and are unpredictable they just go all out. Never know what could happen look at mayo"
I agree I think clontibret could also but there, there abouts for the later end of the championship but their injuries this year could be too much

Overtheblackspot89 (Monaghan) - Posts: 3 - 29/07/2026 04:14:42    2687937

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Replying To Overtheblackspot89:  "I agree I think clontibret could also but there, there abouts for the later end of the championship but their injuries this year could be too much"
Clontibret will be doing well to avoid relegation without Hughes Doyle and McCooey

HB245 (Monaghan) - Posts: 297 - 29/07/2026 11:15:43    2687961

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Replying To Overtheblackspot89:  "Is there anyone in the senior division going to come close to scotstown this year ?"
Nope. They won it last year with Conor McCarthy or Ryan O'Toole. We have the most boring senior championship in the country, which is what happens when about 17 villages form one club.

HB245 (Monaghan) - Posts: 297 - 29/07/2026 11:18:46    2687962

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Replying To ORIELMAN85:  "Maybe you didn't notice but Andy Moran had moved on."
Exactly, so Andy Moran was obviously the catalyst for the emphasis on 2pointers, hence he didn't learn or pick that up with Monaghan, he brought that focus with him too Monaghan and too Mayo. Crediting GB or the current management team is way off the mark.

MonaghanMan44life (Monaghan) - Posts: 234 - 29/07/2026 12:55:10    2687985

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Replying To farneygael:  "Was hoping for the lazy man answer lol.
I have downloaded and looked through but don't see what i am looking for. If you or anyone knows the answer i would be very appreciative of it."
Yes it will be a playoff between league and championship loser unless it's the same team.

The 3 teams to be promoted are decided by the following, winner of championship and league will be promoted.
If the winners of league are runners up in championship the league runner up will also be promoted.
If same wins league and championship both runners up will be promoted.
If the finals of league and championship are contested by same 2 teams both are promoted and the losing championship semifinaliest will have a playoff to decide the 3rd team to go up.

Totalballer (Monaghan) - Posts: 60 - 29/07/2026 15:07:47    2688025

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