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I wouldn't begrudge anyone for not enjoying watching us. There's no doubt we don't play the 'traditional' way and are quite defensive without the ball, though that is definitely the optimal way to play in my view (all the top senior teams play that way now). Because we are a handpassing county that means there is a lot of running involved playing this way but the lads are tactically very mature, hard-working and disciplined. They attack in pods of 3s and 4s much like the senior team, and anyone can be part of that attack. A few times you will see a full back intercept the ball, play a pass out of defense and then continue the run, all the way to the other end of the pitch if necessary. benjyyy (Donegal) - Posts: 1422 - 11/04/2017 15:23:57 1978441 Link 2 |
True to your name with that post. I agree completely that is where the roots of this come from. Especially one man in particular.
panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2771 - 11/04/2017 15:26:37 1978444 Link 1 |
Well we are definitely underdogs although you'd have to wonder how good Cork actually were this year considering Limerick could easily have beaten them in the Munster semi-final. That Munster final might not have done Kerry much good in the long run. It's definitely a talented Galway side. I'd say they could easily have won last year's U-21 title but I think the standard is a lot higher this year with these Kerry and Donegal sides about.
Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2198 - 11/04/2017 15:49:13 1978458 Link 0 |
Maybe he is a Derry supporter. On a more serious note, well done Donegal. Derry were unfortunate to lose their best forward and their captain to cards and also hitting the cross-bar. Had they been able to keep their players on the park and got the goal they would have been able to put up a stiffer challenge to Donegal in the second half and Donegal might have benefited from it, The last four teams in this competition are very strong and should make for a great finish. neverright (Roscommon) - Posts: 1648 - 11/04/2017 16:18:07 1978481 Link 0 |
I do think the standard is higher this year but we'll only know for sure a couple of years down the line. TheWestIsAwake (UK) - Posts: 529 - 11/04/2017 16:22:30 1978486 Link 0 |
Agree with the poster about Niall O'Donnell. If he can stay injury free and retain focus he will be a huge player for us in the years to come. Just a really, really intelligent footballer. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9073 - 11/04/2017 16:27:22 1978492 Link 0 |
watched the Ulster Final last night on TG4 and they essentially said Kerry will have their hands full in the final against Donegal or Dublin. G word not even mentioned. This is interesting considering that Donegal lost in the minors to G last year. Semi in Ennis might be closer than they think. Gaillimh Abu. shhhhhh. suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1662 - 11/04/2017 16:34:54 1978498 Link 0 |
Donegal U21s not great to watch? Ah now this uninformed, cliched guff has to cease. 6 goals and 34 points in an Ulster Semi Final and Ulster Final is exceptional going. They're a savage outfit, I just wonder if 4 day turnaround to a semi final is top little. It sounds nuts when you think about it. Regardless of what they do for the rest of the year, they're a serious group of players who have progressed immensely for years under the careful and dedicated watch of Declan Bonner. Some great teams remaining so it's stuff competition. Hopefully this translates to senior in the year ahead Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1317 - 11/04/2017 17:12:48 1978513 Link 2 |
It's like deja vu from 2011. I remember the Cork team of that year getting talked up in a very big way. To listen to some they were almost unbeatable. No mention of Galway beforehand but they fairly did a number on them.
Hardtimes (Cavan) - Posts: 1056 - 11/04/2017 19:01:03 1978547 Link 0 |
wel have a good day out in ennis rhudson (Galway) - Posts: 1478 - 11/04/2017 19:10:13 1978549 Link 0 |
That minor story sounds like pure blarney
Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 11/04/2017 22:34:45 1978603 Link 0 |
Looking forward to a trip to Cavan on Sat to face the concrete warriors. MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 12/04/2017 08:25:51 1978663 Link 1 |
and who are the teams "that are great to watch" then..................
totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 905 - 12/04/2017 10:12:44 1978711 Link 0 |
I don't know what the Galway poster is talking about. Their game against Kildare the last day was crap but they won. Doubt too many out west were bothered about the style?
Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9073 - 12/04/2017 11:03:40 1978732 Link 1 |
I am amazed that anyone would think this Donegal under-21 team are not good to watch. They have put up some terrific scores against some very tight Ulster defences. This team do not take a backward step. I suppose its a case of give a dog a bad name. Our senior team have not been attacking enough in the past couple of seasons, something RG has acknowledged himself and is trying to rectify but the under-21 side cannot be accused of that. Green_Gold (Donegal) - Posts: 1870 - 12/04/2017 12:01:18 1978763 Link 0 |
Exactly the same green_gold, same swagger, same impenetrable accents, same brutal haircuts......
MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 12/04/2017 13:32:44 1978794 Link 1 |
Playing the dreaded blanket defence as well, just horrible to watch lol. Oh wait a minute, Dublin don't play with a blanket defence.
Green_Gold (Donegal) - Posts: 1870 - 12/04/2017 14:13:42 1978807 Link 0 |
Out of the 4 teams left it's a toss up, Ennis on Saturday should be a cracker maroondiesel (Mayo) - Posts: 1193 - 12/04/2017 14:26:45 1978810 Link 0 |
Kerry have to be favourites after their comprehensive win over Cork and considering they won the last 3 minor All Irelands. Condorman (Dublin) - Posts: 983 - 12/04/2017 14:28:14 1978813 Link 0 |
I think the last 3 minor titles is a bigger factor than the Cork win. Cork could easily have been beaten by Limerick in the semi-final only for a missed penalty so it may not have been a particularly good Cork side this year.
Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2198 - 12/04/2017 14:57:38 1978830 Link 0 |