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Donegal look to be in flying form and on paper should have far too much scoring firepower for Fermanagh. I like Donegal, but God it'd be great if Fermanagh can do it. essmac (Tyrone) - Posts: 1141 - 19/06/2018 16:54:54 2113141 Link 0 |
It will be a test of the sort Donegal haven't come up against before but they can't say they haven't been warned & will have had a good look at Fermanagh's defensive set up which is what their game plan is built on. MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 19/06/2018 17:06:14 2113145 Link 0 |
I'd agree with the general theme of the comments. The start is crucial and if Donegal get a 5/6 point lead it will be very difficult to see Fermanagh coming back. I expect us to start similar to the Monaghan game; contain and frustrate. Donegal have more players with the ability to kick points from 45 meters +. This may force our defensive line to set out 10 yards or so and open up gaps for McBrearty and Brennan. It'll be interesting to see how Rory manages this. ErneExile (Fermanagh) - Posts: 9 - 19/06/2018 20:04:28 2113182 Link 0 |
Looks like it's going to be a sellout on Sunday. With weather forecast good clones will be buzzing Sunday. Our last two finals were sellouts too but it was two dissapointing days. Having followed donegal all my life to win this one would be special . But it's not going to be easy. The lure of that first ulster will make them a dangerous team. rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2362 - 19/06/2018 20:09:58 2113183 Link 0 |
Three days to go and the nerves are starting to kicking in. Can everyone outside of Donegal pray for a Fermanagh win on Sunday. If we get enough divine intervention we might finally bring the Anglo Celt back to the banks of the Erne. gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 21/06/2018 12:17:09 2113549 Link 0 |
Fermanagh have my support anyway (Sorry Donegal but I love an underdog except when they play us). I am hoping for an exciting game mainly. It doesn't have to be free scoring (ha, as if!) but intense and serious tactical game will be what i want to see. Come on the ernemen! Arlene will be delighted :) seanfinn (Monaghan) - Posts: 360 - 21/06/2018 13:51:31 2113571 Link 0 |
Sorry gotmilk, my rosaries are already spoken for but if the worst does happen I will raise a glass to ye all on Sun night!
MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 21/06/2018 14:31:04 2113576 Link 0 |
Sorry Fermanagh - your day will come eventually . eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1595 - 21/06/2018 15:14:14 2113585 Link 0 |
The only thing even sweeter than winning Ulster on Sunday would be knocking that smugness out of you.
gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 21/06/2018 17:28:39 2113615 Link 0 |
Perhaps the cup will be heading to the Lakes and not to the Hills on Sunday evening.It would be historic.
endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2141 - 21/06/2018 18:28:02 2113623 Link 0 |
Who let the troll out?
MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 21/06/2018 18:40:34 2113624 Link 1 |
will be nowhere near as freescoring as the other games, Fermanagh will be out to frustrate from the get go but i think Donegal will eventually have too much firepower up top. Donegal by 3/4 although there is no team id rather surrender the Anglo Celt to than Fermanagh! NaomhNaille (Donegal) - Posts: 124 - 21/06/2018 20:02:29 2113639 Link 0 |
Donegal for me. Fermanagh just don't have enough scoring forwards. If corrigan starts it will be a help. Tight first half, Donegal to get on top, better subs to finish it out. The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2087 - 21/06/2018 22:27:23 2113658 Link 0 |
Good to hear from you Gotmilk, I thought the pressure had really got to you. I'm sure all neutrals will be supporting you on Sunday and I'm equally sure that Donegal posters will understand that it's not an anti-Donegal bias. I have a split household myself with the wife flying her Donegal colours. Whatever the result I hope it doesn't hinge on a ref blooper or a calamitous mistake by some player.
neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 21/06/2018 23:30:23 2113672 Link 0 |
Would love to see Fermanagh win. I have nothing against Donegal at all but it gives the GAA a real boost when the underdog triumphs. Heart is with the Erne men but head says Donegal by 5+, all round they are a better side with the better players. It's to be very warm on Sunday and pitch temps could hit the late 20's+ so that may test the stamina and legs of the players. Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9688 - 22/06/2018 00:30:34 2113676 Link 1 |
Some of us in Donegal do believe our drop in the rankings within Ulster between 2015 and 2017 was largely due to Managerial problems, particularly around player selection and tactics. While most fans accept a transition was necessary after the 2014 All Ireland final, not all agree with how that transition was handled by RG. Experienced gritty physical players like Leo McLoone, Declan Walsh, Anthony Thompson, Brick Molloy and even Martin McElhinney were messed about, excluded or felt excluded from team plans during Rory's tenure. Others who were included, maybe should not have been. I personally believe this Donegal panel has sufficient talent, depth and potential to win Ulster and All Ireland Titles, I believe we can beat Tyrone, Monaghan and any other team in the Country on any given day, but I also know a lot depends on our management getting the balance and process right. I also believe Tyrone at full strength are All Ireland contenders, while I am still unsure about Monaghan based on their failure to reach an All Ireland SF since 2013. Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1088 - 22/06/2018 16:05:37 2113762 Link 0 |
Most pundits or Journalists would list Dublin, Kerry, Galway as the serious All Ireland challengers this year and maybe then the experienced teams of Mayo, Monaghan and Tyrone as possible contenders this year after the league ended. After that Roscommon, Tipperary, Donegal, Cork and maybe Cavan were seen as teams with a slim to zero realistic chance of contending for the All Ireland, but with a chance of maybe challenging for Provincial crowns and/or reaching the Super 8.
Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1088 - 22/06/2018 16:21:31 2113764 Link 0 |
If Fermanagh push up on Donegal to prevent short kick-outs, Donegal have revealed themselves to be decent with long balls, so he will need to devise a tactical plan to limit Donegal's kick-out success. This may be through effective use of Fermanagh's big men around the middle like Eoin Donnelly, or targeting Patton during kick-outs. While If Fermanagh give Donegal the short kick-out and free possession, RG will need to be confident that his defensive structure is strong enough to seriously frustrate a very strong, pacey and versatile Donegal running attack, and hope for success on the Counter like against Monaghan. Fermanagh have some outstanding players, the Quigleys, Eoin Donnelly and Tomas Corrigan have been outstanding for years now, and Gallagher has made them stronger. Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1088 - 22/06/2018 17:07:52 2113775 Link 0 |
Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 233 - Watched them against Monaghan and I would say that their best player is their fullback and probably the best in the country-there CB is good also along with midfielders with their weaker links being their attack- I see it as a very interesting match. Donegal strong favourites -yes as they have much better players overall on paper - but paper does not always win matches. browncows (Meath) - Posts: 2340 - 22/06/2018 18:32:10 2113783 Link 1 |
Whilst in a number of ways it feels like a lifetime ago, I recall how close Fermanagh came to the Anglo-Celt back in 2008. Knoxboya (Monaghan) - Posts: 355 - 22/06/2018 22:06:20 2113815 Link 0 |