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I don't think Galway are going to repeat their league form from last year due to the fact they are missing a few key players for the early stage of the league. But they will not be relegated, I see them coming 3rd or 4th in the group; but don't rule them out getting to the final. Cavan are a hard to predict at this stage of the year; with a few new decent players in the team and new manager who will be there to get the best out of the team; from history it seems he will go for a more of an attacking game. Think this one will end a draw, Should be quite a decent match. oakleafersir (Derry) - Posts: 808 - 20/01/2019 16:12:25 2158420 Link
Replying To oakleafersir: "I don't think Galway are going to repeat their league form from last year due to the fact they are missing a few key players for the early stage of the league. But they will not be relegated, I see them coming 3rd or 4th in the group; but don't rule them out getting to the final. Cavan are a hard to predict at this stage of the year; with a few new decent players in the team and new manager who will be there to get the best out of the team; from history it seems he will go for a more of an attacking game. Think this one will end a draw, Should be quite a decent match." Might put a bet on that draw oakleafersir! lilywhite1 (Kildare) - Posts: 2990 - 20/01/2019 16:30:45 2158433 Link
We are seriously depleted with injuries and corofin being unavailable this will be tough. In recent history Cavan have a great track record against us. I think we should be aiming for the final again but if be more than happy if we retained our div1 status galwayfball (Galway) - Posts: 1678 - 20/01/2019 21:25:40 2158529 Link
Very hard one to call! You'd have to make Galway favourites but I think it'll be a close match and would give ourselves every chance. We certainly don't have ambitions of reaching the final and would take your hand off if you offered us survival in Division 1 now. If we're to stay up, this is one game we will probably need something from. cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 21/01/2019 10:01:14 2158576 Link
I'm backing Cavan to win. They have everyone bar Gearoid McKiernan fit for this. Galway, on the other hand, have multiple injuries. It will be scrappy in Salthill which may suit Cavan better than Tuam. Breffni by 2. gaelicgab (USA) - Posts: 878 - 21/01/2019 14:00:42 2158642 Link
Replying To gaelicgab: "I'm backing Cavan to win. They have everyone bar Gearoid McKiernan fit for this. Galway, on the other hand, have multiple injuries. It will be scrappy in Salthill which may suit Cavan better than Tuam. Breffni by 2." Hard to disagree with this. We are crippled with injuries and a few key Corofin players out with the all Ireland club semi final in Mid Feb. Could be a tough day for us as the likely championship starting half back line out plus many other key players. kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1946 - 21/01/2019 14:52:45 2158659 Link
Galway were poor vs Ros yesterday but hopefully its just a blip. Imagine they will focus hard in training this week and be ready and firing come sunday. Tribes by 3. tribesman125 (Galway) - Posts: 173 - 21/01/2019 14:54:19 2158661 Link
Galway by my count could be missing about 18 squad members. 9 or 10 of those you could class as probable starters later in the year. One or two might make it if they pass fitness tests. I'm not sure if Cavan are missing anyone but they might be worth a bet. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2214 - 21/01/2019 15:12:47 2158665 Link
Replying To Marooned: "Galway by my count could be missing about 18 squad members. 9 or 10 of those you could class as probable starters later in the year. One or two might make it if they pass fitness tests. I'm not sure if Cavan are missing anyone but they might be worth a bet." Cavan just missing Gearoid McKiernan who won't be back for another while yet. gaelicgab (USA) - Posts: 878 - 21/01/2019 16:09:24 2158679 Link
Its very important to our development that we stay in Div.1. With that in mind its vital that we win this one although after yesterday I wouldn't be too optimistic.We only have 2 other home games and one of those is against Kerry. Barnowl94 (Galway) - Posts: 3150 - 21/01/2019 16:14:33 2158684 Link
Replying To Marooned: "Galway by my count could be missing about 18 squad members. 9 or 10 of those you could class as probable starters later in the year. One or two might make it if they pass fitness tests. I'm not sure if Cavan are missing anyone but they might be worth a bet." Cavan missing a couple of players, gearoid mckiernan and Gerry smith had operations. Probably missing another 2 or 3 not sure yet!! blueman1903 (Cavan) - Posts: 882 - 21/01/2019 17:03:47 2158696 Link
Would be expecting Cavan to come away with the spoils in this one. Benjy1000 (Cavan) - Posts: 85 - 22/01/2019 13:44:39 2158884 Link
Replying To Marooned: "Galway by my count could be missing about 18 squad members. 9 or 10 of those you could class as probable starters later in the year. One or two might make it if they pass fitness tests. I'm not sure if Cavan are missing anyone but they might be worth a bet." I would find that hard to believe. Name them. The_Fridge (Tyrone) - Posts: 2088 - 22/01/2019 14:51:25 2158905 Link
Replying To blueman1903: "Cavan missing a couple of players, gearoid mckiernan and Gerry smith had operations. Probably missing another 2 or 3 not sure yet!!" Oisin Kiernan, Caoimhin Reilly too maybe? doratheexplorer (Cavan) - Posts: 1467 - 22/01/2019 16:43:15 2158922 Link
Replying To The_Fridge: "I would find that hard to believe. Name them." Bernard Power, Kieran Molloy, John Daly, Dylan Wall, Mike Farragher, Paul Conroy, Johnny Heaney ( carrying a knock) Cillian Mc Daid, Damien Comer, Ian Burke, cathal and Patrick Sweeney, Mike Daly ( carrying a knock) Declan Kyne ( carrying a knock) , Liam Silke. Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 22/01/2019 17:27:00 2158934 Link
Replying To The_Fridge: "I would find that hard to believe. Name them." By my count those 100% unavailable are Damien Comer Eamon Brannigan John Daly Paul Conroy Adrian Varley Bernard Power Ian Burke Liam Silke Dylan Wall Michael Farragher Kieran Molloy Jason Leonard With injury doubts over Declan Kyne Johnny Heaney Cillian McDaid Michael Daly A couple of the bottom group might make the Cavan game if they pass fitness tests. I didn't even count the three An Spideal lads and Fiontain O'Curraoin. Not sure what their status is currently. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2214 - 22/01/2019 17:59:46 2158944 Link
Sorry had to cook the dinner, Eamon Brannigan and Barry Mc Hugh bring that up to 17 and I'm possibly missing one or two still. Belclare1 (Galway) - Posts: 1626 - 22/01/2019 18:00:00 2158945 Link
Replying To Marooned: "By my count those 100% unavailable are Damien Comer Eamon Brannigan John Daly Paul Conroy Adrian Varley Bernard Power Ian Burke Liam Silke Dylan Wall Michael Farragher Kieran Molloy Jason Leonard With injury doubts over Declan Kyne Johnny Heaney Cillian McDaid Michael Daly A couple of the bottom group might make the Cavan game if they pass fitness tests. I didn't even count the three An Spideal lads and Fiontain O'Curraoin. Not sure what their status is currently." More than half of that list aren't first choice players. Biggest losses are Comer,Burke and Silke. Galway who reached the Div 1 final last year should have enough to beat Cavan at home if not its time to worry about the that trap door. Yondu (UK) - Posts: 845 - 22/01/2019 19:06:35 2158964 Link
Replying To Belclare1: "Sorry had to cook the dinner, Eamon Brannigan and Barry Mc Hugh bring that up to 17 and I'm possibly missing one or two still." When will Damien Comer be back for ye? GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7344 - 22/01/2019 19:18:36 2158968 Link
Replying To Yondu: "More than half of that list aren't first choice players. Biggest losses are Comer,Burke and Silke. Galway who reached the Div 1 final last year should have enough to beat Cavan at home if not its time to worry about the that trap door." Of course not. That's fairly obvious. But I would expect somewhere between 8 to 11 from that list to be starters come the championship. Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2214 - 22/01/2019 19:57:38 2158976 Link