Really looking forward to this game and the start of our 3 in a row year, can't remember the last time we played Cavan in a competitive match but I always look forward to playing new opposition, can't really comment on how it will go cause I don't know to much about Cavan other than they have the Kildare man Seanie Johnston on board and haven't a clue what Dublin team will be selected but maybe some Cavan folk can give their thoughts on this game?

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 25/01/2017 11:02:30    1948648

Cavan will be going all guns blazing I'd imagine in this one and will want to start well in league. Looking forward to the game but would think well have a mixed bag on display and hard to say what way it will go.

Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 25/01/2017 12:29:57    1948671

2008 was the last time Cavan would have played Dublin in a competitive game. Division 2 League game in Breffni.

Cavan 0-07 Dublin 1- 0-09
S Johnston 0-6 (0-4f), M Lyng 0-1
M Vaughan 0-4 (0-2f), B Brogan 1-1, B McManamon, C Keaney (0-1f) 0-2 each.


Cavan have a lot injuries at present to key players, plus a few others unavailable. A big ask to beat Dublin, Cavan need to defend better then they did in McKenna cup.

FoolsGold (Cavan) - Posts: 2763 - 25/01/2017 12:58:20    1948680

Awwwwnow (Cavan) - Posts: 1050 - 25/01/2017 13:23:49    1948685

I hate to say it but i can see Cavan causing a big upset. Going by Dublin this year so far not sure what team they will put out but with a new manager Cavan could get pull off a shock win here!

Muineachain76 (Monaghan) - Posts: 180 - 25/01/2017 13:28:43    1948687

No idea how Dublin are going to line out Sunday week. I think I'll head up for a look in anyways as I haven't been to Breffni Park for awhile.

Could be a good opportunity for Cavan to get points on the board maybe.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 25/01/2017 13:33:25    1948691

Yeah like the above posters have pointed out, I think our own absentees will mean that we won't take full advantage of Dublin's.

I do expect a good game, with us really pushing Dublin, but maybe falling a few points short in the end.

How many of the dubs on here are heading down? Cavan town is a good spot on a busy Saturday night and there'll be a right buzz about the place with the game the following day!

Its only an hour and 15mins drive too so a good opportunity to attend.

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 25/01/2017 13:36:27    1948696

Oh nearly forgot. .

If I can fill a car, I'll drive a few dubs down. €10 a man. ;)

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 25/01/2017 13:38:28    1948698

Dublin win by 4 points in a low scoring game.

Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 25/01/2017 13:49:49    1948700

I expect a Dublin victory.As i will in every game this year.More than likely though,we will be beaten in a game (maybe two) in this years league as this unbeaten run has to come to an end sometime.No big deal if it does.Another Div 1 title would be nice.Winning is a habit,afterall.

Lets see some of the fringe squad players in action against seasoned,talented Div 1 teams and hopefully a few will grab their chance.The more competition the better.Fresh blood will keep everyone on their toes.Good to see Jack McCaffrey back.Looks like Bastick is going to stay for one more year.I see Dublin winning another league.

The holiday will do the lads the world of good.Batteries recharged.Lads mad for action.Some will be eased into action.All about peaking for the quarter final,semi final and fingers crossed if we make Septembers final,this team will deliver a performance that will blow the opposition away.I am confident that Sam will be staying in the capital for another year at least.To all challengers,we look forward to the each and every battle.We will hold onto our silverware for dear life and it will take a great team to dethrone us.

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 25/01/2017 13:51:06    1948701

Make sure to bypass Navan on the way down lads. I'd expect crowds of biblical proportions at Biggy's allstars' opening game of their promotion season.

Breffni40 (Cavan) - Posts: 12118 - 25/01/2017 13:57:04    1948705

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13707 - 25/01/2017 14:27:04    1948715

Impossible to know how this one will go. If we had all our players available and Dublin had an inexperienced outfit then I would say we could put it up to you but as it is, we in Cavan don't really know what to expect as The McKenna Cup posed more questions than it answered. My gut feeling is that we will struggle, hope I'm proved wrong though.

s goldrick (Cavan) - Posts: 5518 - 25/01/2017 14:49:13    1948720

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 25/01/2017 14:50:03    1948722

Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 25/01/2017 15:23:15    1948739

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8591 - 25/01/2017 23:18:12    1948843

Hard game to call till you see the team sheets (and then they will be changed at the last minute)

If Seanie J comes motivated with his hurl we will be in trouble.

witnof (Dublin) - Posts: 1604 - 26/01/2017 09:51:08    1948875

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 26/01/2017 09:59:00    1948877

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 26/01/2017 10:07:12    1948880

Dublin team may look something like this;

Cluxton
Fitzsimon
Cooper
Byrne
McCarthy
Small
Mccaffrey
MDMA
Fenton
Flynn
Kilkenny
Brady
Costello
Rock
Kev mac

It maybe totally different to that team but that's what it maybe ha.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 26/01/2017 11:29:49    1948901