Could this be a potential bannana skin for Monaghan? All the talk is about a Tyrone v Monaghan Ulster final which could make Monaghan complacent. I was impressed with Down the first day out but they coughed up a lot of goal chances to Armagh. If Down can tighten up at the back then this game could be closer than people think. I'd still fancy Monaghan by 4/5 points.

Green_Gold (Donegal) - Posts: 1905 - 22/06/2017 19:59:53    2003722

I fancied Monaghan to win Ulster this year, they looked strong and solid all over the pitch and now have McCarron joining McManus up front, meaning they now have two top notch men on the full forward line. Monaghan can finally punch their way through to All Ireland Semi Final and beyond, people are talking about Tyrone being All Ireland contenders, but I actually would fancy Monaghan for Sam.

Down could cause an upset, god knows its nice to see them getting it together towards the end of the league and in the opening championship game. But my gut feeling is that Monaghan are ahead of them in too many areas for this to be likely. Down are a team on the up, but not this year.
Monaghan for the Anglo Celt and possibly Sam Maguire.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1330 - 23/06/2017 00:07:55    2003814

seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1880 - 23/06/2017 08:18:58    2003837

Going for a Down win. Think Monaghan are a good side but overated. Up Down

Mike_Clitoris69 (Cavan) - Posts: 230 - 24/06/2017 18:02:26    2004366

Iamlegion666 (Monaghan) - Posts: 285 - 24/06/2017 18:52:35    2004393

Down playing some really nice football with some good scores but can't they keep it up?

Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 24/06/2017 19:37:13    2004406

Some great scores, particularly from Down, in a very entertaining first half.

dubdec99 (Dublin) - Posts: 180 - 24/06/2017 19:43:05    2004409

Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 24/06/2017 19:44:26    2004411

Smashing game of football here Down really putting it up to monaghan McKernan for Down is a real inspirational type of player. Monaghan finished half with 2 good scores I think they will come through in the 2nd half.

jacktheDub (Dublin) - Posts: 944 - 24/06/2017 19:50:40    2004415

Harrison having some game, I have never seen Drew get wrecked like this.

Iamlegion666 (Monaghan) - Posts: 285 - 24/06/2017 20:02:23    2004421

Monaghan have it all to do. Down on fire here.

InishowenMan (Donegal) - Posts: 216 - 24/06/2017 20:04:25    2004423

The answer to my question is yes they can so far, excellent start to the second half by Down.

Dubsfan28 (Dublin) - Posts: 2509 - 24/06/2017 20:04:44    2004425

Great stuff here from Down. 7 points up with 27 mins to go.

I wouldn't put the comeback past Monaghan though. Should be a great finish to the game.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13792 - 24/06/2017 20:05:55    2004426

Monaghan six points down and still dropping off the Down kickout

ctowers (Dublin) - Posts: 104 - 24/06/2017 20:10:45    2004428

Monaghan six points down and still dropping off the Down kickout

ctowers (Dublin) - Posts: 104 - 24/06/2017 20:12:48    2004429

Down fouling is going lose this for them. Three soft fouls now in a row.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13792 - 24/06/2017 20:14:06    2004430

15 mins to go. 4 points in it but I think Down are getting tired.

If Monaghan keep their heads they'll win this.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13792 - 24/06/2017 20:16:51    2004431

I hope I'm wrong, but can see Down edging this by one. Monaghan's bench will keep them in it by the looks of things.

Iamlegion666 (Monaghan) - Posts: 285 - 24/06/2017 20:19:31    2004432

3 points in it now.

Monaghan's to lose imo

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13792 - 24/06/2017 20:23:14    2004433

Referee is having a shocker a few handy frees to give monaghan a bit of momentum

jacktheDub (Dublin) - Posts: 944 - 24/06/2017 20:27:35    2004438