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we really are missing a few midfielders, Buchanan and Corr are big losses, particularly Corr. I agree, Clarke needs that game on Mc Brearty. I feel as though he's unsettled out the pitch and will play better if he's given a specific role to focus on and what can be more specific than man marking Mc Brearty. Sometimes i pity Gearoid. His confidence is very clearly fragile and i think he's lacking a lot of it lately for some reason. But the ability is undoubted. Kick outs will be vital and i feel our keeper will be the more experienced in this department. I'd be aiming to flood midfield with bodies early on to rush him a bit, of course that's depending on Cavan getting the ball that far forward in the first place.
theweanling (Cavan) - Posts: 414 - 10/05/2018 17:13:33 2097933 Link 0 |
I agree with the overall sentiment of Donegal having more quality and I feel this will play out on Sunday. I am not sure we are any better in Breffini or away so I don't really think that comes into play. over the past couple of seasons our work ethic can not be questioned and I expect us to work really hard again this time round. I agree with the poster who says about keeping Mackey in reserve. he has had a far greater impact on games coming of the bench to finish games even if he comes on after 25 minutes then when he starts and then management are guessing when he is running out of steam. (that no disrespect to the man, he's been going a long time given everything in the blue). McKiernan flatters to deceive especially in the big games. so hard not to start him because of his potential and I just cant fathom what's missing to make him more consistent. we will really miss Mc veety and if I am to believe what I am hearing one or two more key players. kitog (UK) - Posts: 14 - 11/05/2018 10:40:26 2098216 Link 0 |
Agree about Gearoid, he's unmarkable against the lesser teams, he'll kick 5 or 6 scores from play no problem, but when the going gets tough against the big boys he fades. I hope we don't adopt the same kickout strategy that we did against Tipp in the league. We only won that game when we pushed up on their kickouts and got a grip at midfield, this team is better going man to man. Cavan_Shambles (Cavan) - Posts: 575 - 11/05/2018 16:50:47 2099310 Link 0 |
Donegal to win quite convincingly (sorry Cavan fans, great bunch). Ballybofey is a tight, intimidating ground. Man for man Donegal are well, I feel, ahead of Cavan, especially in the forward line. With McVeety not playing or isn't fully fit it makes the task even more difficult. 6-10 win for Donegal pulling up. The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 11/05/2018 17:19:45 2099395 Link 1 |
Alot of positives for Cavan in todays racing post GAA pullout. I imagine that will continue to Sunday in its tipping section when it comes to the game itself. However the chief GAA analyst could not tip a bucket of sand. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2779 - 11/05/2018 17:38:41 2099453 Link 0 |
true. given the fact the 2 teams from Tyrone/Monaghan and Galway/Mayo will be in the first round qualifier draw someone is going to very unlucky to get one of those. It could be a short summer for us.
s goldrick (Cavan) - Posts: 5518 - 11/05/2018 22:14:20 2099747 Link 0 |
Really looking forward to this one (deferred coverage and phone off). Both teams have bravely remodelled themselves as attacking outfits through the league; it will be interesting to see if they can stick to those principles when the chips are down. Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1055 - 13/05/2018 11:42:54 2099949 Link 1 |
It looks like Donegal to win today. thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1735 - 13/05/2018 12:48:18 2099966 Link 0 |
Cavan desperately need a big championship win. Logic and better standout player's points to a Donegal win but I think if Cavan find they're shooting boots they could cause a major upset at 11/4. They are due a big win for a number of year's. salvador (Roscommon) - Posts: 439 - 13/05/2018 12:59:07 2099969 Link 0 |
There won't be to many teams worried about meeting Cavan in the back door. mon07 (Monaghan) - Posts: 139 - 13/05/2018 17:45:40 2100042 Link 1 |
Listened to the game on Highland Radio. That's an impressive score to put up, particularly with McBrearty quiet for the most part, but sounds as if there's a lot of work to do yet petejoeduff (Donegal) - Posts: 329 - 13/05/2018 17:48:30 2100047 Link 0 |
Well 16 teams will avoid the back door this time round. Monaghan won't be one of them. cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5009 - 13/05/2018 18:19:04 2100074 Link 0 |
Where you at the game. I know I was.
mon07 (Monaghan) - Posts: 139 - 13/05/2018 19:09:39 2100113 Link 0 |
Well done our lads. I think that Cavan were not good enough at all to compete although they showed glimpses of form in the 70 minutes. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 13/05/2018 19:32:06 2100130 Link 0 |
Handy win for Donegal but Cavan weren't much opposition. I would say the Donegal defence will cost them big time.
mon07 (Monaghan) - Posts: 139 - 13/05/2018 19:51:55 2100145 Link 0 |
Cavan offered little opposition today so the worry is that we conceded so much. We still look very porous when teams run at us. The better teams will exploit this. Tir Conaill Abu (Donegal) - Posts: 1671 - 13/05/2018 20:03:56 2100152 Link 0 |
I dont see how we can do a longer kick pass from defence into attack. We worked the ball very effectively into the forwards today and I wouldn't be at all critical of our attack. You are right about our defence, but we have got work to do and have time to do it. Better now than at the end of June to correct this.
Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 13/05/2018 20:23:47 2100170 Link 0 |
As a Roscommon supporter, the performance of Cavan worries me as they are at about the same level as ourselves. neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 13/05/2018 20:52:58 2100194 Link 1 |
Believe me, Roscommon have much better players than Cavan, way better, and with the right game plan you can cause Galway big problems !
Shelbourne (Monaghan) - Posts: 567 - 13/05/2018 21:25:53 2100208 Link 0 |
For some reason I Taught Cavan may have been hiding a big performance. Outclassed all over, unfortunately for Cavan they will never beat any decent team because they have no forwards simple as that. salvador (Roscommon) - Posts: 439 - 13/05/2018 22:31:56 2100244 Link 0 |