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Surprised that reports are saying Rory Kavanagh is taking over the under 17's with Gary Boyle already ratified with the twenties again. Where does that leave Karl Lacey? Joining up with Jim and the seniors perhaps? panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2973 - 03/11/2026 22:56:48 2699380 Link
Replying To SpidersWeb97: "I don't understand how this is "some stat"? 2018 was 8 years ago, of course teams are going to change. How many of the eunans team were playing in 2018? No disrespect but isn't this part of football? All 3 clubs mentioned have loads of young players that have came through since then. I just don't see GD having 2 starters playing from 8 years ago as being that remarkable." Spider it's more of the glenties being able to keep there main players at home, that's my point, that GD team was only after winning Ulster u21 and was meant to be the backbone of their team! Whyme923 (Donegal) - Posts: 161 - 03/11/2026 23:22:47 2699381 Link
What's people opinion on St Eunans at the weekend or will the erin men cause an upset ? TheYankman (USA) - Posts: 9 - 04/11/2026 07:29:25 2699384 Link
Replying To TheYankman: "What's people opinion on St Eunans at the weekend or will the erin men cause an upset ?" Think Eunan's will be cautious of this game. They have lost their last 2 Ulster games in the first round when they should have won them and look where those teams ended up. I can't see the Erne men being able to shackle Shane, Conor Junior and McGeehin. Beolive92 (Donegal) - Posts: 17 - 04/11/2026 10:51:10 2699396 Link
Replying To Donegalabroad: "Poor shot selection cost NC at the end. Player went for glory when it was not on and St Eunans took full advantage when the ball dropped short with the winning score. Small margins but this is what gets teams over the line." I looked back at the NC & Eunans game thought it was great game and good spectacle , Eunans seemed better around middle and won a lot of dirty ball . NC were were very wasteful but missing there two key men was massive loss to any team but they will be back no doubt . I also Thought the match officials had an excellent 60 minutes. and neither side can have any complaints about how it was managed TheYankman (USA) - Posts: 9 - 04/11/2026 12:25:23 2699406 Link
Replying To greenfan: "Was there interviews held for the minor manager job? I thought a few years ago after the review that there was supposed to be more transparency. Not saying he wont do a good job but surely these important positions should be advertised to allow interested parties to apply and come with their ideas." I didn't hear of any interviews ? PRO Is able to post statements etc about silly things , but no word about appointing managers etc Whyme923 (Donegal) - Posts: 161 - 04/11/2026 14:28:40 2699414 Link
Is Niall O'Donnell back in America? It's a tricky game for Eunans which I'm sure they are not taking lightly. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 10531 - 04/11/2026 15:22:19 2699420 Link
Replying To Whyme923: "I didn't hear of any interviews ? PRO Is able to post statements etc about silly things , but no word about appointing managers etc" Must have read your comment. Never seen a PRO include their name in a statement is this normal, should it not be chairpersons if anyones? farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 873 - 04/11/2026 16:21:07 2699426 Link
Replying To StockholmGael: "I'd say Martin and Frank joining the 20's is just a readying of the ticket for Mark taking over from Jim. Getting to know the lads on the development squads to know who's capable of cutting it at senior, as well as building relationships with them, much like Jim did before taking on the seniors first time out." I was told 2 years ago that the plan all along was Lacey to take over from Jim. Now maybe that has changed but I doubt it. TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8944 - 05/11/2026 10:07:47 2699467 Link
Replying To TheFlaker: "I was told 2 years ago that the plan all along was Lacey to take over from Jim. Now maybe that has changed but I doubt it." I think that has been the general feeling in the county. What's changed since though is that Mark has gone and toppled the (albeit not as strong) Dubs and landed a Leinster title with a lower ranked team in his first year in intercounty management. peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1764 - 05/11/2026 10:49:59 2699475 Link
Replying To peiledoir20: "I think that has been the general feeling in the county. What's changed since though is that Mark has gone and toppled the (albeit not as strong) Dubs and landed a Leinster title with a lower ranked team in his first year in intercounty management." I still think Lacey would hold far more sway with the players. McHugh doing well but jumping from job to job and personality wise likes to chat into a microphone. But his dad is heavily involved in the background with all aspects of how things are running within the county so who knows? TheFlaker (Mayo) - Posts: 8944 - 05/11/2026 11:46:22 2699483 Link
Replying To peiledoir20: "I think that has been the general feeling in the county. What's changed since though is that Mark has gone and toppled the (albeit not as strong) Dubs and landed a Leinster title with a lower ranked team in his first year in intercounty management." As someone on the outside and not being aware of how various managers and coaches are working on the ground I am wondering apart from being a great footballer what would make Lacey a good replacement for Jim if he doesn't continue in the job. gunman (Donegal) - Posts: 1275 - 05/11/2026 12:16:52 2699486 Link
Replying To TheFlaker: "I still think Lacey would hold far more sway with the players. McHugh doing well but jumping from job to job and personality wise likes to chat into a microphone. But his dad is heavily involved in the background with all aspects of how things are running within the county so who knows?" You mentioned personality - in a way he reminds me of your own Andy Moran in a way, bundles of energy, very passionate (and shrewd) about the game and he isn't afraid to call it as he sees it. Time will tell though, two good enough homegrown candidates to have. peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1764 - 05/11/2026 13:38:37 2699495 Link
What has Lacey done to prove his worth. Was his time with Donegal successful as in the teams he had. He won with kilcoo but that isn't that impressive in the grand scheme of things with the domination they had. Beolive92 (Donegal) - Posts: 17 - 05/11/2026 16:40:16 2699514 Link
Replying To farneygael3: "Must have read your comment. Never seen a PRO include their name in a statement is this normal, should it not be chairpersons if anyones?" The tip of the iceberg with that one. inthru (Donegal) - Posts: 22 - 05/11/2026 16:50:31 2699516 Link
Murphy retiring again. Time for Gallen and Co to step up! eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 496 - 05/11/2026 18:33:30 2699528 Link
The great Michael Murphy has decided to call it a day once more. Big blow for Donegal as he still has a huge amount to offer but he owes us nothing. inthru (Donegal) - Posts: 22 - 05/11/2026 19:41:47 2699534 Link