I think we should start with the team that beat Galway. I think R. Heneghan deserves to start people don't always see his work rate off the ball. All the best for Saturday, up the Ross.
Massive blow to be without Enda Smith for this game due to a recent injury in training. Ward,Stack for Fallon,Enda our two changes.
Conor Carroll - St Brigids Brian Stack - St Brigids Caelim Keogh - Padraig Pearses Eoin McCormack - St Dominic's Eoin Ward - Fuerty Ronan Daly - Padraig Pearses Senan Lambe - Roscommon Gaels Conor Ryan - Padraig Pearses Keith Doyle - St Dominic's Dylan Ruane - Michael Glaveys Daire Cregg - Boyle Colm Neary - Strokestown Diarmuid Murtagh - St Faithleachs Darragh Heneghan - Michael Glaveys Robert Heneghan - Michael Glaveys
Subs
Aaron Brady - Elphin Niall Higgins - Navan O'Mahonys Patrick Gavin - Clann na nGael Ruaidhri Fallon - St Brigids Oisín Cregg - Boyle Jack Duggan - Clonguish Share Cunnane - St Brigids Cian McKeon - Boyle Paul Carey - Padraig Pearses Conor Hand - St Brigids Ciarán Lennon - Clann na nGael
Of the starting 15 named for Monaghan only four changes from the team that beat Roscommon by 10 points in Croke Park last year and that could become two if Ryan McAnespie,Stephen O'Hanlon are named to start before throw in . Is their njury crisis a little overplayed?
Best of luck to all the Roscommon players and management tomorrow in Clones.
Replying To Towny10: "I think we should start with the team that beat Galway. I think R. Heneghan deserves to start people don't always see his work rate off the ball. All the best for Saturday, up the Ross."
Hard one to call tomorrow. Enda is a huge loss. It's time for daire cregg to stand up and put in a massive performance. We will need him more than ever tomorrow
Enda a huge loss for tomorrow. I've a bad feeling about this game. No real pressure on Monghan as they've yet to put in a full 70 min performance and haven't been far off in any of their games. O'Hanlon appears to be fit too which is not good news for Ros. He's a seriously dangerous baller. Fingers crossed we get the job done but it'll not be easy. It'll be very disappointing if the season peters out tomorrow evening. Ros Comáin abú
Replying To ComainRos: "Enda a huge loss for tomorrow. I've a bad feeling about this game. No real pressure on Monghan as they've yet to put in a full 70 min performance and haven't been far off in any of their games. O'Hanlon appears to be fit too which is not good news for Ros. He's a seriously dangerous baller. Fingers crossed we get the job done but it'll not be easy. It'll be very disappointing if the season peters out tomorrow evening. Ros Comáin abú"
All teams have to deal with injuries. Look at the players Kerry are missing. It's been a great season so far but If Roscommon are serious about going places, we should beat Monaghan.
Enda Smith is a big loss tomorrow but we probably have our strongest panel in a number of years to deal with it. (I hope someone has being practicing penalty kicks?)
I am very interested to see how both managers set out their teams tomorrow and what the match-ups will be?
* Will Ryan O' Toole take Darragh Heneghan? * Will Brian Stack mark Jack McCarron? * What about putting Colm Neary on Conor McCarthy and have him back track at speed more than he would like? * Will Stephen O' Hanlon start (I think he will) and who will take him. Maybe someone like Colm Neary / Eoin McCormack / Sean Lambe. * Can Ronan Daly keep Michael Brannigan reasonably quiet? Both have being playing well this year. * If Rory Beggan comes off his line (for some kickouts etc) can some of our speed merchants catch him out? Obviously we cannot give easy frees away within 70 mts or he will punish us. * Who will mark Daire Cregg. He is due a good game and he is extremely talented and a match winner if he hits form? * Has Ryan Wylie (outstanding Monaghan player) still the legs for a young, fresh and fast Roscommon team? * What will the midfield and kickout strategy be for both teams? Monaghan put a lot of effort into trying to close space in previous matches but also had several runners giving several options for their own short kickouts. * Can Diarmuid Murtagh continue his brilliant scoring form?
Really looking forward to this game as both teams will give it 100%. Would not be a bit surprised if it was a two point win for the Rossies after extra time with Fallon, Hand, etc to make a big contribution from the subs bench. (Surely not more extra time for Monaghan)
If Monaghan do get the better of us I would not begrudge them, as like ourselves they have a very small population. May the best team win a cracking match on the day.
Replying To letsgetgoing: "Enda Smith is a big loss tomorrow but we probably have our strongest panel in a number of years to deal with it. (I hope someone has being practicing penalty kicks?)
I am very interested to see how both managers set out their teams tomorrow and what the match-ups will be?
* Will Ryan O' Toole take Darragh Heneghan? * Will Brian Stack mark Jack McCarron? * What about putting Colm Neary on Conor McCarthy and have him back track at speed more than he would like? * Will Stephen O' Hanlon start (I think he will) and who will take him. Maybe someone like Colm Neary / Eoin McCormack / Sean Lambe. * Can Ronan Daly keep Michael Brannigan reasonably quiet? Both have being playing well this year. * If Rory Beggan comes off his line (for some kickouts etc) can some of our speed merchants catch him out? Obviously we cannot give easy frees away within 70 mts or he will punish us. * Who will mark Daire Cregg. He is due a good game and he is extremely talented and a match winner if he hits form? * Has Ryan Wylie (outstanding Monaghan player) still the legs for a young, fresh and fast Roscommon team? * What will the midfield and kickout strategy be for both teams? Monaghan put a lot of effort into trying to close space in previous matches but also had several runners giving several options for their own short kickouts. * Can Diarmuid Murtagh continue his brilliant scoring form?
Really looking forward to this game as both teams will give it 100%. Would not be a bit surprised if it was a two point win for the Rossies after extra time with Fallon, Hand, etc to make a big contribution from the subs bench. (Surely not more extra time for Monaghan)
If Monaghan do get the better of us I would not begrudge them, as like ourselves they have a very small population. May the best team win a cracking match on the day."
Very fair assessment of the key matchups. I dont think Monaghan have the stomach for another extra time or another big fightback to be honest, only so many times you can go that route in a season. Bobby McCauls injury has taken a very significant toll on morale. My hunch is we will know quite early on how the game will go. The head says Ros could get themselves 6 or 7 ahead by 50 mins and they will be able to hold that advantage against a psychologically tired Monaghan. For Monaghan to win they will have to get out in front and bring Ros down the stretch from a leading position. Safe travels to Clones, always a good tussle between two footballing teams.
Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1347 - 13/06/2026 13:13:35
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