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Rory O Carroll getting cleaned out ? Never happened, maybe once off the Cork lad in the league semi in '14 that's the only time he was completely cleaned other than that never.
clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 27/01/2019 19:52:33 2160077 Link 4 |
Leinster semi 2010, there went many admittedly.
TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 27/01/2019 20:06:18 2160085 Link 3 |
Great game for time of year but I think what most people are overlooking is that Monaghan were nowhere near full strength today which is the good thing about it. It's not like the Dubs have been sitting on their laurels since winning All Ireland and they have their fair share of training done. One thing that really surprised me about them was how their heads seemed to drop a bit after the first goal and to be honest I knew it was Monaghans game from there. Dublin goalie definitely a weak link and lacks confidence. Another 2 wins will do us and then it's back to concentrating on Super 8's with hopefully another Ulster in our back pockets. Roscommon next week will be a measure of where Monaghan are at.
FarneyLenny (Monaghan) - Posts: 110 - 27/01/2019 21:02:29 2160113 Link 1 |
They're erecting a big screen in the square to deal with the over flow :-)
KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 27/01/2019 21:03:58 2160115 Link 1 |
Well observed. None of his direct opponents scored more than 0-1 against him last year. He is the most underrated player on the Monaghan team.
PearseBro (Monaghan) - Posts: 459 - 27/01/2019 21:24:48 2160128 Link 0 |
just watched the tape, good game FairPlay Monaghan, handpass rule being scrapped worked wonders for the home side there. I agree with Gavin that the GAA got it wrong. suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1672 - 27/01/2019 21:40:29 2160138 Link 2 |
Good win and performance as expected from the lads a seasoned division 1 team and one of the top 3 teams in the country. I take offence to say that we stunned Dublin, All top 6 division 1 teams can expect to beat each other on a given day. As for all the Dubs complaining about the referee in the first half, I thought bothblack cards were cynical fouls when the whole pitch opened up for Mc carron and Garland and both were pull downs, only pity it wasnt mc manus on both occasions and I am quite sure he would of shrugged off both tackles and goaled. monaghanmad (Monaghan) - Posts: 380 - 27/01/2019 21:40:52 2160140 Link 2 |
Technically Mc Carron's disallowed goal should have stood and we had a few bad misses as well, though Dublin with Kilkenny and Philly are a different animal. Would use Mc Manus in a similar role for most of the league, give the rest of them more responsibility, Bannigan was OK too, given the opposition, Malone and Wylie were good as usual, Would also persist with Barry Kerr
mhunicean_abu (Monaghan) - Posts: 1044 - 27/01/2019 22:15:27 2160160 Link 1 |
But they weren't pulled downs, tv pictures clearly show they weren't , The black cards are not an excuse as to why we lost the better team won the black cards had nothing to do with the outcome.
clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 27/01/2019 22:19:36 2160162 Link 5 |
I think the majority of the lads fielded today are two weeks back training. The majority of the panel haven't come back yet for different reasons, I beleive Ciaran Kilkenny is still state side and Super Brian 1, got off the plane this week. But I'd say they have been keeping themselves ticking over informally over the winter. Fair play, it's hard to know if there's any meaning to be drawn from the game, I remember in 16 we got a draw at the death in Clones in a great game in the league, then really put Monaghan to the sword in the quartering the championship. League and a Championship football are different animals, as the above illustrates. Even is a very young keeper, 19/20. We are very excited by him as he is the heir apparent and has wonderful distribution, he's learning his trade at the moment and great to see him get that expierence today, it will stand him in good stead. If the question you are asking, is do I think Monaghan have cracked the Dublin code, today? Not even close. But are what everyone knows a very good team one of probably six best in the country and all looking to kick on in different ways. Good value for their win given the context for both teams. Best compliment I can give is many Dublin fans aren't surprised by the result today. If I was Monaghan now I'd be going all out to win the league this year and I'd love to see them do it personally. TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 27/01/2019 22:23:16 2160167 Link 3 |
Would agree with you too, I couldn't see a technical reason why it shouldn't have stood myself.
TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 27/01/2019 22:24:37 2160170 Link 3 |
incidentally, is Dave coldrick okay? Unusual for a ref to get subbed? Injured or sick or what ? Speedy recovery nonetheless. May have made a few mistakes but it's only sport, only a pastime and like players you don't want anyone getting injured, hope he is back reffing next weekend waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 27/01/2019 22:28:58 2160172 Link 3 |
Philly and Kilkenny big losses and Cluxton but our most important player and I don't care what anyone says is Jack Mccaffrey we our a completely different team when he plays , his speed and direct running is such a massive asset to us and creates so many overlaps and goal chances he's a great player.
clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 27/01/2019 22:35:09 2160176 Link 3 |
No trying to pick an argument but is K Duffy not the most underrated on the team, he's very rarely mentioned
mhunicean_abu (Monaghan) - Posts: 1044 - 27/01/2019 22:48:25 2160184 Link 0 |
That might make it difficult to score.
neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 27/01/2019 22:54:55 2160185 Link 1 |
O'Hanlon's goal was top class, he looked like he could have landed very dangerously when he took the ball, he hit the ground and was gone, with very neat toe to hand work and a quick change of foot finish, deadly. realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8596 - 28/01/2019 00:03:26 2160205 Link 3 |
It's the 28th January and there are already calls on Twitter for Monaghan to be split in two. Knoxboya (Monaghan) - Posts: 358 - 28/01/2019 07:48:26 2160218 Link 2 |
McDaid's harsh, but Small's was a deserved black card. I felt Dublin did get the benefit also of some soft frees during the game, but I would also agree that McCarron should have been red carded & then black carded at the end. Illusionist (Cork) - Posts: 79 - 28/01/2019 09:05:05 2160228 Link 2 |
Myth, he wasn't roasted that day.
clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 28/01/2019 09:26:43 2160240 Link 3 |
He's played basketball internationally, so has a great leap and pair of hands, along with serious pace. A great addition to our forward line if he can live up to his potential.
patk (Monaghan) - Posts: 936 - 28/01/2019 09:49:23 2160257 Link 0 |