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I see fairly strong wind forecast for Sunday whatever about rain it will have a big impact on the game, this is going to be a real battle, I get the feeling from that people they think we will win handy enough but I don't agree at all, Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3215 - 29/05/2025 19:06:58 2613508 Link 0 |
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That.post form the Galway poster was a fair one. I was at the match and I was a frustrated with Donegal at times but it does take two to make a poor game and both contributed to that. Donegal staying in such a defensive position for that last 5 or so of normal time was a little too defensive to my mind. In et Tyrone kind of just caught them with the glut of two pointers before they even realised what hit them. From an overall point of of view i'd like to see more kicking to men in the inside line. It's a tough job running up and down the pitch all day. Donegal have probably been 2nd or 3rd best 20s team this last 2 years and Derry in a similar boat. The 15s didn't result look great but think there were two teams that day and you just don't know. The same weekend the 16s gave Dublin a right good beating and Lacey is working with that team. Ignoring that not winning it's quality players coming through that you want. There are at leat a few from the 20s this year. Roarty obviously and can mcmenamin did really look a player against cavan and had the unfortunate injury. And some of the many four masters lads as well. Though from there years ago that also lost in et to Tyrone there is only ciaran Moore really established and he was a sub in many games. Perhaps he was injured a bit. Mccolgan kind of went back a bit this year. Even Tyrone have not that many in the senior team. Ulsterchamps_32 (Donegal) - Posts: 841 - 29/05/2025 21:50:12 2613519 Link 0 |
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Has there been any info on where the mayo and donegal game will be played and will it be on the Saturday or Sunday? Overseas30 (USA) - Posts: 3 - 29/05/2025 23:08:53 2613526 Link 0 |
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Has there been any info on where the mayo and donegal game will be played and will it be on the Saturday or Sunday? Overseas30 (USA) - Posts: 3 - 29/05/2025 23:41:31 2613531 Link 0 |
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Might not win handily but we should be winning no questions asked. If we don't, we may as well forget about a quarter final
eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 151 - 30/05/2025 05:59:32 2613547 Link 0 |
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Would be of the same view. When Cavan beat Mayo I was wary of this game especially as we have 7 days and they have 2 weeks to prepare. Throw in their home advantage and our defeat last weekend and it has the potential to be a difficult day. Cavan 2020 lurks in the back of my mind still. I do think we will hopefully see an angry Donegal, determined to put last weekend's mistakes to right and conscious that there is little or no more room for error. If we tidy the shot execution, the basics of possession and improve the kickout then I do think we will win but now is the time that the metal of this team is going to be tested. I feel this squad is very talented and always did think that over the years but they have to step up now. No reliance on the two Michaels, every man delivering because if this team is to be taken seriously as an All Ireland contender, that is what is needed.
Donegal_abroad (Donegal) - Posts: 1426 - 30/05/2025 07:31:58 2613551 Link 0 |
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Yeah I'd be of the same opinion. We need to get the win no ifs or buts. From speaking to a few Cavan friends they're very wary of Oisín Gallen. He destroyed them in the league game last year. I know Gallen doesn't look to be moving as freely or as confidently this year. But it would be fantastic if he can recapture his 2024 form, not only for himself, but it would ease the pressure on Murphy, and put an end to the chat that we're starting to become overly reliant on him again. Cavan are a team to be respected though, especially after their win in Mayo. I think they're definitely a team that thrives when they get a bit of momentum. We can't let me them build up a head of steam, the Breffni crowd will quickly get behind them if they do, and they'll sense blood in the water. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9785 - 30/05/2025 10:10:39 2613565 Link 0 |
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Ironically, Cavan have for the last few years had better results away from home than in Breffni.
offtheditch (Cavan) - Posts: 173 - 30/05/2025 10:28:24 2613572 Link 0 |
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No McGee, Niall O Donnell or McGonagle for this weekend. McGee has not had a run of games all year at all, been a bit part in some games and absent in others. We really need to get him fit if we have any aspirations of doing well, he is badly missed around the middle. dgcrusader (Donegal) - Posts: 95 - 30/05/2025 12:09:44 2613596 Link 0 |
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Another factor is just the time. Donegal were flying last year and cork still caught them. Now it's a Sunday game not a Saturday game so that helps and it's not a 6/7 hour journey to Cork on a Friday. A huge amount is done off the field with the analysis and preparation in training. Cavan have at least 5 proper training sessions. 2 last week, 2 this week and plenty time on Saturday or Sunday last. Donegal might have 1 or 1 and a half. Donegal are definitely carrying niggles and mcgonagle is a big loss and there's no McGee or Niall O'Donnell either. I've an overall bee in my bonnet about the system but it is what it is. I'm sure the players that's didn't do themselves justice are chopping at the bit and hope there is a big crowd going to roar them on. Breffni is an overall fine place for a match and can create a very decent atmosphere. Come on Donegal. Ulsterchamps_32 (Donegal) - Posts: 841 - 30/05/2025 12:20:32 2613599 Link 0 |
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Mcgonagle is a big loss at 6. Stories going round that McGee might never be back , would be a pity for the player if its true. He's out best ball winner
greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 650 - 30/05/2025 13:22:58 2613618 Link 0 |
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Anyone know what the story is with Niall O'Donnell and Jason McGee? NPadraigAbu (Donegal) - Posts: 108 - 30/05/2025 15:20:59 2613634 Link 0 |
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O'Donnell got injured in the warm up last weekend.
greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 650 - 30/05/2025 16:38:08 2613655 Link 0 |
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We won't have him for rest of season
totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 1071 - 30/05/2025 21:19:39 2613680 Link 0 |
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McGee is injured or unavailable every few games. Annoying but it is what it is. If he's never going to play regularly we seriously need to find a replacement. eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 151 - 30/05/2025 23:35:01 2613688 Link 0 |
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Why are you writing players off? On the 18th of May you posted Eoin Ban wouldn't see any game time. The medical team sort players and they play when available, nobody plays 100% injury free. Sure, we all had niggles going into any game, some mornings I couldn't get out of the bed and then the car with pain and stiffness after a heavy training or physical match. Keep the faith, Jason will be driving us in the middle of the pitch in a few weeks.
Ulsterchamps72 (Donegal) - Posts: 111 - 31/05/2025 12:30:48 2613727 Link 2 |
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I hope your right, I'd love to see Jason back, I think we won't go too far without him, on that note I also think unless we put the focus on the All Ireland and less on Ulster then we will have a hard time getting another Sam Maguire. Tyrone had time to get bodies recovered and they are in poll position in our group now. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3215 - 31/05/2025 13:51:54 2613739 Link 0 |
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Jason hasn't been fit for more than 3 or 4 games in a row for a long time. He's barely played this season. Hope you're right though.
eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 151 - 31/05/2025 14:24:09 2613744 Link 0 |