Armagh, Monaghan and Donegal going to be in last 8 and Monaghan to beat the dubs....you heard it here first!!

.tribute (Cavan) - Posts: 360 - 27/07/2014 18:59:32    1626717

Go easy on the sauce Tribute.

Cavan_Slasher (Cavan) - Posts: 10253 - 27/07/2014 19:18:23    1626739

Any other pearls of wisdom in the box there pandora???

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3734 - 27/07/2014 19:23:41    1626745

I won't bite :)

Maybe others will though

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 27/07/2014 19:43:01    1626766

The dubs will be in for a shock...lots of teams can hammer Meath!!!!

.tribute (Cavan) - Posts: 360 - 27/07/2014 19:55:17    1626777

Both Leinster counties will win next week.

doublehop (Kildare) - Posts: 4172 - 27/07/2014 20:05:23    1626791

Doublehop how's was your Sunday session..??...don't be silly....Kildare are returning to normal thanks to Kieran mcgeenys exit...a mid table div 3 team...enjoy the slippery slope!

.tribute (Cavan) - Posts: 360 - 27/07/2014 20:19:12    1626798

Monaghan offered v little last week. Was surprised at how poor they were. Donegal are only ulster team who could compete with dubs and the lesser top dogs(mayo and kerry). Other teams are also rans

pdempsey (Mayo) - Posts: 1313 - 27/07/2014 20:20:10    1626799

Ah the good aul Cavan V Monaghan rivalry.

I'll be honest, I only realised about 2 years ago how bitter it is. It really only hit home when I heard a Cavan fella say he would be happy at Cavan losing an Ulster final if they beat Monaghan along the way.

Excellent stuff, can't beat that in football.

GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3017 - 27/07/2014 20:41:03    1626819

pdempsey
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Monaghan offered v little last week. Was surprised at how poor they were. Donegal are only ulster team who could compete with dubs and the lesser top dogs(mayo and kerry). Other teams are also rans

While I agree that Donegal can compete, I would seriously give caution about writing this Monaghan team off. If Dublin dismiss them as another Wexford, then they could well find themselves dumped out of the All Ireland.

Monaghan are a very consistent side, and I would say the smothering nature of last Sundays game probably painted them in a poorer light than what they really are.
They are very physical, In that they tackle hard and efficiently. They are in my opinion one of the most underated sides in Ireland, and I have already said I consider them a top 3 or 4 side before the Ulster final.

The major problem for Monaghan now is that they will only have about a week to prepare for the QF if they do beat Kildare.

Had they 3 or 4 weeks, I feel they could rattle any team in Ireland.

GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3017 - 27/07/2014 20:51:32    1626829

Not saying it would work or we will beat them , thats if we progress but If there is anything I look forward to it is how Dublin will react to our defence or even Donegals, it hasn't been done against them in a while so it should be interesting to see how it pans out.

MonaghanGlory (Monaghan) - Posts: 738 - 27/07/2014 20:52:50    1626831

Teams react to us not the other way round. I can tell you how it would pan out monaghan examining their boot laces.

Floops (Dublin) - Posts: 1623 - 27/07/2014 21:15:36    1626864

I think myself some of Monaghan's top men did not play too well last Sunday and the way Donegal set up it was always going to be difficult for K Hughes/CMcManus However I would not write off Monaghan and if they get over next weeks game then we will see what Monaghan are made of ( I'm sure the Donegal players know). I would say that from what I saw last night Monaghan would beat Cork/Galway. They are as good as Kerry/Mayo IMO They are no getting the praise they deserve for their defensive displays. To me they are a real hard grafting team and I can't see them lying down to anyone , not even Dublin Hope to be in Croker on 9/8/14 and my dream would be ::::Donegal having won their game we could sit band watch Monaghan giving Dublin hell in the second game. Imagine the stories on the Sunday about the Ulsterbuses parked in Croker.

SamOnErrigal (Donegal) - Posts: 1427 - 27/07/2014 21:16:46    1626867

Flopps
What will happen in the event of say Dublin v Donegal and the game being played on Donegal terms ?? Who will be looking at what ???

SamOnErrigal (Donegal) - Posts: 1427 - 27/07/2014 21:28:29    1626884

Not even thinking about Dublin. Kildare is the only show in town next Saturday night must win game.

seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1799 - 27/07/2014 21:32:51    1626893

They'll kick the ball over the bar like any other game Sam.

Floops (Dublin) - Posts: 1623 - 27/07/2014 21:48:07    1626920

While it will be interesting to see what monaghan attempt to do against Dublin, one man up front isn't going to work, and in truth they seem to be suffering from 2nd season syndrome a little. They lacked a bit of intensity against Donegal, and when they don't have that, they are average. Dublin will deal with them handy enough I would say

TheMaster (Mayo) - Posts: 16187 - 28/07/2014 10:49:05    1627056

Dublin may well beat Monaghan if that game comes to pass. But they'll be a bit sorer for their efforts the next day than after any game in Leinster I can guarantee you that.

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9132 - 28/07/2014 11:11:47    1627094

Lockjaw,

I agree 100%. If Dublin do play Monaghan I would expect them to beat them but there will be a lot of sore bodies the morning after as Monaghan are without doubt the most physical team left in the championship.
If Dublin are not up for the battle or are not really disciplined then things could get interesting.

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5028 - 28/07/2014 12:58:56    1627226

Please stop this Monaghan V Dublin chatter immediately.

Monaghan have a match V Kildare to win.
Monaghan are favourites with the bookies - a label they have not worn with comfort in the past.

Kildare will be a formidable obstacle for Monaghan - Remember we have not won a Championship match in Croke Park since 1930.

To talk about the potential next match is madness ... madness I tell you ... Please stop.

The Sage (Monaghan) - Posts: 351 - 28/07/2014 14:03:57    1627278