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Safety first from Harte with his team selection. It is time for Matthew Donnelly and Tiernan McCann to rediscover the form they showed in 2015 and drive this team forward! sam2008 (Tyrone) - Posts: 796 - 15/06/2017 21:30:39 2000134 Link
this will be tight,but i don't know if tyrone will get the scores to win. donegal for me. ziggy32001 (Meath) - Posts: 8354 - 15/06/2017 23:17:35 2000159 Link
Replying To sam2008: "Safety first from Harte with his team selection. It is time for Matthew Donnelly and Tiernan McCann to rediscover the form they showed in 2015 and drive this team forward!" Hopefully! GameOfTyrones (Tyrone) - Posts: 469 - 15/06/2017 23:43:28 2000169 Link
Teamsheets mean absolutely nothing over the last several years. I would expect any of the first 25 to start rather than the originally named 15. Usually it would include 2 or 3 changes before throw in. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 16/06/2017 00:22:18 2000175 Link
Close game, but Donegal to squeeze out the win by 2/3 for me. royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 16/06/2017 08:01:11 2000199 Link
Definitely fancy Donegal by a couple in this. Only question mark is how their new lads will do in a championship game of this intensity. But from what I've seen, I think they've enough about them to edge this. patk (Monaghan) - Posts: 936 - 16/06/2017 10:20:24 2000240 Link
Odds favour Tyrone, Beat Donegal in last year's decider, Mickey Harte has won 5 Ulster and 3 All Ireland titles, Rory Gallagher has no silverware to show yet having let the last two finals slip away, A huge ask to replace players and leaders like Durcan, McGee, Thompson, Gallagher, Kavanagh, Toye and McFadden, Justin has a history of 'getting to know' and 'neutralising' Murphy, The strength and toughness of Donegal's promising newcomers yet to be tested in the white heat of an Ulster semi final, Tyrone have some very talented forwards who are edging closer to clicking as a unit. Its going to be an interesting contest, Donegal to win ! Curlew66 (Roscommon) - Posts: 504 - 16/06/2017 14:44:37 2000369 Link
Replying To Curlew66: "Odds favour Tyrone, Beat Donegal in last year's decider, Mickey Harte has won 5 Ulster and 3 All Ireland titles, Rory Gallagher has no silverware to show yet having let the last two finals slip away, A huge ask to replace players and leaders like Durcan, McGee, Thompson, Gallagher, Kavanagh, Toye and McFadden, Justin has a history of 'getting to know' and 'neutralising' Murphy, The strength and toughness of Donegal's promising newcomers yet to be tested in the white heat of an Ulster semi final, Tyrone have some very talented forwards who are edging closer to clicking as a unit. Its going to be an interesting contest, Donegal to win !" donegal 11/8 draw no bet a good bet to my thinking kavvie (Clare) - Posts: 505 - 16/06/2017 19:19:52 2000467 Link
Last time Tyrone were written off as liberally as they are this week was against Dublin in 2008. We all know what happened that day. border Gael (Monaghan) - Posts: 894 - 16/06/2017 23:28:49 2000522 Link
Donegal for me. Can't believe their odds in the bookies. Donegal and Cork hurlers would be a nice double I'd say, the best bet you'll get from Malin head to Mizen head. HurlingSnob (Dublin) - Posts: 220 - 17/06/2017 02:21:32 2000527 Link
Replying To border Gael: "Last time Tyrone were written off as liberally as they are this week was against Dublin in 2008. We all know what happened that day." I'm not sure what angle you're trying to create here; but that's nonsense! Tyrone are the favourites with the bookies for crying out loud! Tyrone are Ulster champs. 99% of posters are talking about how tight this game will be. I do know one thing; whatever the result, Donegal won't be collapsing in that manner like Dublin did that day anyway. Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1319 - 17/06/2017 06:59:19 2000534 Link
Replying To border Gael: "Last time Tyrone were written off as liberally as they are this week was against Dublin in 2008. We all know what happened that day." They are bookies favorites. The most important people are not writing them off. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 17/06/2017 10:29:45 2000555 Link
I don't think there is any predicting this match. It is so close that it will be decided by a refereeing mistake, an injury or maybe even a gust of wind. Neither team will line out as selected. tyroneed (Tyrone) - Posts: 753 - 17/06/2017 11:19:51 2000569 Link
Replying To Donegal_abroad: "I'm not sure what angle you're trying to create here; but that's nonsense! Tyrone are the favourites with the bookies for crying out loud! Tyrone are Ulster champs. 99% of posters are talking about how tight this game will be. I do know one thing; whatever the result, Donegal won't be collapsing in that manner like Dublin did that day anyway." The bookies must be about the only ones that favours them. Most sports analysts are plumping for a Donegal win. I wouldn't even dare to suggest that Donegal will collapse because that will not happen but I honestly don't see Tyrone been bate our the gate either. I think that they will win this one. border Gael (Monaghan) - Posts: 894 - 17/06/2017 13:41:38 2000597 Link
Replying To border Gael: "The bookies must be about the only ones that favours them. Most sports analysts are plumping for a Donegal win. I wouldn't even dare to suggest that Donegal will collapse because that will not happen but I honestly don't see Tyrone been bate our the gate either. I think that they will win this one." Donegal being beaten out the gate won't happen u r right there. Gonna be tight. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 17/06/2017 17:06:03 2000639 Link
Donegal aiming for 7th final in a row which would be incredible achievement. Hard one to call both sides look strong might go to second day out. seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1798 - 17/06/2017 18:33:36 2000654 Link
If Mickey Harte trusts his players and let's them express themselves while still maintaining the defensive framework they work too then they will win. I believe the younger players are intimidated by the current set up hence the scared shooting that takes the heart out of them. The squad has the potiental needed. Mickey must stop being a control freak and prove he really believes in his players to win anything more! cjx (Tyrone) - Posts: 270 - 17/06/2017 21:50:00 2000767 Link
Normally Rory Gallagher makes 2 or 3 changes to the named team but I think this might actually be the team that starts. I think Cathal McCarron will definitely start for Tyrone. Apparently it is going to be a really hot day so that will have bearning on the match. I am hoping Donegal can do it but its going to be tight. Green_Gold (Donegal) - Posts: 1873 - 17/06/2017 23:11:29 2000821 Link
Both teams have alot of potential but there is no doubt that Tyrone are more down the road. Really hard game to weigh up think Tyrone by maybe a couple but think losers can still have a big say in the year ahead. For all the talk about Mayo and losers of Meath/Kildare been in the A side of the draw would fancy Tyrone or Donegal against either especially at home. Safe travels to all tomorrow and try get there early as the minor game could be a cracker. Probably the best 2 remaining minor teams in the province battling it out. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2779 - 17/06/2017 23:33:53 2000858 Link
Safe travels to all who are going to the game. Jeez the nerves are setting in big time!!! The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 18/06/2017 10:14:58 2000988 Link