I think this will be very competitive and not more than a few points in it either way.

Monaghan have enough about them to win this game but they cannot afford the same mistakes that were made in the first half v Fermanagh.

I am going to go for a narrow win. Monaghan +2

seanfinn (Monaghan) - Posts: 360 - 30/05/2017 11:07:26    1992086

It will be a tight match, going for a monaghan win though.
Monaghan 1+

oakleafersir (Derry) - Posts: 808 - 30/05/2017 11:36:32    1992099

I'm going to call a Monaghan win by at least three or four maybe more. Cannot see Cavan troubling them.

GameOfTyrones (Tyrone) - Posts: 469 - 30/05/2017 11:52:33    1992107

Will be more competitive than the Fermanagh game but I'd be very surprised if Monaghan still don't win out by 3+ in the end

JoeSoap (Donegal) - Posts: 1432 - 30/05/2017 13:07:30    1992166

Fools posting so far.

foxes_denn (Cavan) - Posts: 129 - 30/05/2017 13:48:49    1992189

This will be a close game, Monaghan should prevail but I won't be in anyway surprised if Cavan emerge victorious.

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3734 - 30/05/2017 14:06:39    1992201

#cavan4sam

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12120 - 30/05/2017 14:14:29    1992205

unfortunately I fancy the cavan lads by four.. need to stop the rot some time

warriorgaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 20 - 30/05/2017 15:12:01    1992245

seanfinn (Monaghan) - Posts: 360 - 30/05/2017 18:30:58    1992337

Iamlegion666 (Monaghan) - Posts: 285 - 30/05/2017 20:09:49    1992373

I hope Cavan win it, only for the fact that if we did manage to beat Tyrone I'd rather not be meeting Monaghan again in the final,seem to be a bit of a bogey team for us,
no disrespect to Down or Armagh but I think the winners of this will make the final.

Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 2747 - 30/05/2017 20:59:48    1992393

foxes_denn (Cavan) - Posts: 129 - 30/05/2017 21:47:30    1992414

On paper I would say Monaghan will win this one, but Cavan are a good side. They got results against both Kerry and Mayo at the end of the league to suggest they are formidable when there is something on the line. I also think that they are at a stage of their development that means they have to win on Sunday to push on in a meaningful way with the current batch and management. For some reason I think that they can. But this game will not be for either the faint hearted nor the purists. Cavan by a point, or a draw.

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 30/05/2017 23:38:43    1992463

Incredibly tough game to call!

I think home advantage will be important and I reckon we'll be in the lead about Half way through the 2nd half.

It's all down to how we manage that last 15-20 mins. Without seeing our starting line-up I think we'll have Mackey and possibly Johnson to spring from the bench. They were excellent when introduced against Kerry and I think a bit of shrewdness on the line would be enough to see us win this one.

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 31/05/2017 09:28:36    1992508

sideline_cut (Monaghan) - Posts: 14 - 31/05/2017 10:55:16    1992546

Cavan are overdue a win in this fixture, and I've heard a lot of Monaghan lads saying the same. Very little between the teams- Monaghan will beat more teams than Cavan but that doesn't matter one bit because no matter what the rankings are Cavan always could tame Monaghan.

They share a curious habit of throwing up good performances when least expected and a stinker when least expected too. That may well be the case the next day out, with all the pressure on Monaghan it makes it more likely. For all the quality that O'Rourke has in the panel, they still haven't got a settled look in the forwards or midfield. Discipline is an issue for them too. On the other hand, Cavan can spring a surprise if McVeety and Clarke start, and McKiernan is used well. Leave this one out of you accumulators.

MadgeKing (Cavan) - Posts: 493 - 31/05/2017 11:12:15    1992559

*another All-Ireland :)

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12120 - 31/05/2017 11:12:53    1992561

The last two Championship "O'Classicos" were nerve shredding one point Farney wins.

At four points down in Breffni two years ago,I would have bit your arm off if you'd have offered a draw.

Cavan will probably fly out of the traps,and could be well be winning at the interval.
But if this Monaghan team is to achieve it's potential, then a strong bench and a disciplined second half ought to be the basis for nicking this one by another narrow margin.

Get the ice baths ready, they'll be needed.

Knoxboya (Monaghan) - Posts: 357 - 31/05/2017 17:35:47    1992752

seanfinn (Monaghan) - Posts: 360 - 31/05/2017 18:54:38    1992778

I know minority cavan supporters are posting venomous posts on these forums, however, if this seeps into the squad of cavan they may under estimate Monaghan. I doubt this is the case but find it amusing all the same. Cavan for Sam and the future is blue brigade could be the ruin of Cavan for another year.

Really looking forward to this game - monaghan will be focused, players are sharp and forwards all scoring well for their clubs so confidence will be high. But this is one of the biggest and most fiercest rivalry in the country so if any team is not up to the occasion then they will suffer. Who dares wins. Monaghan by 4 - we have more fire power and attacking plan than in previous years with the same stubborn defence and players who will go through you for a shortcut.

muckla (UK) - Posts: 365 - 31/05/2017 23:38:07    1992870