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Is Patton expected to be no. 1 choice goalkeeper?

madmeath (Meath) - Posts: 70 - 25/01/2024 12:52:01    2522020

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Replying To madmeath:  "Is Patton expected to be no. 1 choice goalkeeper?"
Absolutely. Mulreany played the McKenna cup final with a view to the first league match which he plays as Patton misses it through suspension. I think Patton offers so much from his kickouts that he has to be number one.

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 51 - 25/01/2024 13:20:03    2522025

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Replying To WeGoAgain:  "Absolutely. Mulreany played the McKenna cup final with a view to the first league match which he plays as Patton misses it through suspension. I think Patton offers so much from his kickouts that he has to be number one."
Hi WeGoAgain: What will happen if teams just drop off and let Patton go short. If they really fear his long kickouts they will make him redundant.

AudiMan (Donegal) - Posts: 670 - 25/01/2024 15:23:30    2522050

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Replying To AudiMan:  "Hi WeGoAgain: What will happen if teams just drop off and let Patton go short. If they really fear his long kickouts they will make him redundant."
Yeah I see where you're coming from but I'm not sure if I can see too many teams sitting back and gifting possession, certainly not the stronger teams. At the end of the day, his kickouts are often laser accurate whether mid or long range, he's an excellent shot stopper and from the evidence of the preseason games he's working on his outfield possession. Would you be suggesting dropping him?

WeGoAgain (Donegal) - Posts: 51 - 25/01/2024 15:53:07    2522060

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Replying To AudiMan:  "Hi WeGoAgain: What will happen if teams just drop off and let Patton go short. If they really fear his long kickouts they will make him redundant."
Possession is king.

TheRock2121 (Donegal) - Posts: 1187 - 25/01/2024 21:54:50    2522106

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Replying To TheRock2121:  "Possession is king."
Hi TheRock2121: There's goals to be had then so.

AudiMan (Donegal) - Posts: 670 - 26/01/2024 11:15:59    2522150

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Replying To TheRock2121:  "Possession is king."
That is where Big Hughie comes in.

gunman (Donegal) - Posts: 1107 - 26/01/2024 12:52:06    2522177

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I run the risk of roryboys wrath here but just an FYI for everyone unable to attend on Sunday that TG4 are streaming the Donegal Cork game on their app.

Looking forward to the game. Hopefully the weather will have settled down another bit. Cork will be tough opponents. They showed signs last year that they could be on the way back. With a county of their size there's always bound to be good footballers. It's just a case of getting things right in the background & it appears that they are doing just that.

My guess at Sunday's lineup (unsure of the fitness/injury status of a few like Ban, Langan, McCole..but included them)

1. Mulreanny

2. Curran
3. McCole/MacGiollaBhríde
4. McGettigan

5. Gallagher/Doherty
6. McGonagle
7. Mogan

8. Langan
9. McGee

10. Thompson
11. S O'Donnell
12. McHugh

13. Brennan
14. Gallen
15. McBrearty

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9458 - 26/01/2024 15:47:33    2522213

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It's looking wet for Sunday, hopefully not too windy as that spoils a game the most, if you're going bring the rain gear by the looks of it.

Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 2948 - 26/01/2024 18:29:37    2522236

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Replying To Lockjaw:  "I run the risk of roryboys wrath here but just an FYI for everyone unable to attend on Sunday that TG4 are streaming the Donegal Cork game on their app.

Looking forward to the game. Hopefully the weather will have settled down another bit. Cork will be tough opponents. They showed signs last year that they could be on the way back. With a county of their size there's always bound to be good footballers. It's just a case of getting things right in the background & it appears that they are doing just that.

My guess at Sunday's lineup (unsure of the fitness/injury status of a few like Ban, Langan, McCole..but included them)

1. Mulreanny

2. Curran
3. McCole/MacGiollaBhríde
4. McGettigan

5. Gallagher/Doherty
6. McGonagle
7. Mogan

8. Langan
9. McGee

10. Thompson
11. S O'Donnell
12. McHugh

13. Brennan
14. Gallen
15. McBrearty"
Don't be gaving them excuses . Anything to save a penny.

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2538 - 26/01/2024 18:41:50    2522238

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Replying To rorysboys:  "Don't be gaving them excuses . Anything to save a penny."
Lol

Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9458 - 27/01/2024 10:37:01    2522314

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Replying To rorysboys:  "Don't be gaving them excuses . Anything to save a penny."
Rory, there are thousands of Donegal people who aren't fortunate enough to live at home due to work, relationships or emigration. Many still have a massive interest and follow the County fortunes. I know people who select certain home games and double up visiting home. They may also have children or partners who follow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Galway or play other sports and they want to follow their interests and parents have to bring them. To say people who don't travel to every game aren't true fans is unfair and unbalanced. The diaspora who left this county are the often the people who are the most generous when the team requires financial assistance.

Ulsterchamps72 (Donegal) - Posts: 99 - 27/01/2024 12:24:46    2522341

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Replying To Ulsterchamps72:  "Rory, there are thousands of Donegal people who aren't fortunate enough to live at home due to work, relationships or emigration. Many still have a massive interest and follow the County fortunes. I know people who select certain home games and double up visiting home. They may also have children or partners who follow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Galway or play other sports and they want to follow their interests and parents have to bring them. To say people who don't travel to every game aren't true fans is unfair and unbalanced. The diaspora who left this county are the often the people who are the most generous when the team requires financial assistance."
Agree with some of your points but not all. Of course people can't get to or afford to go to some games. But when people come on here saying they won't go to games because of a manager or style of play then that's what I call fair weather supporters. These people still think there great Donegal supporters. Rant over get out in your droves tomorrow rain never killed anyone.

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2538 - 27/01/2024 13:30:00    2522364

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Still no Langan,McGee,McFadden or Niall O'Donnell.

gunman (Donegal) - Posts: 1107 - 27/01/2024 14:57:41    2522389

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Replying To rorysboys:  "Agree with some of your points but not all. Of course people can't get to or afford to go to some games. But when people come on here saying they won't go to games because of a manager or style of play then that's what I call fair weather supporters. These people still think there great Donegal supporters. Rant over get out in your droves tomorrow rain never killed anyone."
Not everyone has the money ….

veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 541 - 27/01/2024 15:10:39    2522392

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Replying To gunman:  "Still no Langan,McGee,McFadden or Niall O'Donnell."
Are langan and mcgee dropped?

totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 983 - 27/01/2024 18:02:09    2522442

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Replying To totalrecall:  "Are langan and mcgee dropped?"
You know something lad you mentioned it at the start of the week.

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2538 - 27/01/2024 18:16:38    2522446

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Replying To totalrecall:  "Are langan and mcgee dropped?"
Caulfield is preferred right now.

SurelyToGod (Donegal) - Posts: 422 - 27/01/2024 19:30:03    2522462

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Replying To veterngaa:  "Not everyone has the money …."
You must be very close to Cavan.

SouthOfTheGap (Donegal) - Posts: 681 - 27/01/2024 20:59:42    2522491

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Replying To rorysboys:  "You know something lad you mentioned it at the start of the week."
Heard a rumour, niall o'donnell isn't fit yet, the science of deduction my friend...

totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 983 - 27/01/2024 21:36:52    2522510

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