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Replying To Lockjaw: "Yeah it's a tricky time of year personnel wise. Older lads might be eased back in, some younger lads might be on scholarships with their universities and may not be available plus the club u21 championship could be a factor. I don't think there's been as much uncertainty in over a decade. Taking the goalkeeping position to start with. Patton is out for a while injured I hear so who is his replacement? Lynch? I don't think he was involved in any football at all since his cameo in the qualifier against Armagh? I'm open to correction on this but I don't think he featured much for Gaoth Dobhair at all in either league or championship after that? So who is next in line?" I know he came on full forward in a game against NC in the League and would have fought his shadow if given the chance that night. Really hope John Ross Molloy gets good game time he meant to be an excellent player. As for the lineup that's pretty strong for a first game. Considering there is what 7-8 regulars/subs missing the lads getting a chance over the McKenna cup need to show up to have a chance naomh_conaill_4 (Donegal) - Posts: 481 - 06/01/2023 17:39:55 2451384 Link
Is Pattons injury long term? If so would be a huge loss. One of the best in the business DerryBoy1 (Derry) - Posts: 1 - 07/01/2023 17:10:51 2451452 Link
Replying To Ronanthehammer: "Thanks it has been so long since we have seen that swagger in the Mournes. The commitment of the Kilcoo boys as of yet has not been confirmed, but if they are to do anything it will be needed. Not just in spirit but in talent. There are at least 5 players from them that would improve the team immensely. There also seems to be a big divide in the main senior teams in Down which I don't know if Laverty can bridge." Yes the commitment of some of the Kilcoo players has been confirmed, 4 played the other night vMonaghan and i saw 3 others in the stand who are to join the squad this week , I also thing your making mountains out of molehills reguarding rivalery , thats the same in every county, and Laverty has that sorted long ago, but without getting carried away too much getting out of DIV 3 has to be our goal, after that we ll worry about Donegal in C ship germac (Down) - Posts: 534 - 07/01/2023 19:53:23 2451471 Link
Replying To BigSur: "I see Patrick Branagan came on as a sub v Monaghan but I don't think he is from Kilcoo ??" Clonduff germac (Down) - Posts: 534 - 07/01/2023 19:54:13 2451472 Link
Great to get up and running today ryan (Donegal) - Posts: 724 - 08/01/2023 21:57:55 2451645 Link
Didnt make game yesterday, how did the players perform, any of them make the team for championship. jacktheboy (Donegal) - Posts: 405 - 09/01/2023 09:38:13 2451655 Link
Replying To jacktheboy: "Didnt make game yesterday, how did the players perform, any of them make the team for championship." Too early to be talking about championship. We need to be getting at least 3 new lads through but it's not going to be easy. County football is a major step up from being at the game yesterday it would be hard to judge. Caolan Mc colgan is definitely one who could step up but come championship they'll be very few changes to what we had last year. I know from the Ulster final team alone we'll probably be losing.3 maybe 4 of the starting team but I guarantee you they will be replaced by lads who were on the squad last year. We need Oisin gallen fit he would be a plus. Paddy Mc brearty looked sharp but we need new coming through . Lynch done ok in goals . We need to gave paddy carr the respect he deserves its only early days. Good to be back rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2401 - 09/01/2023 11:01:11 2451665 Link
Replying To jacktheboy: "Didnt make game yesterday, how did the players perform, any of them make the team for championship." Caolán McGolgan for me was the bright light from yesterday. He and Jamie Grant definitely have a future at this level. It would be very hard to judge any of the other debutante on yesterday. There was that many substitutions from both sides that there was absolutely no flow to the game. Unfortunately for many of those making their bows, I thought they appeared a bit light for senior intercounty football. Mind you, some of our experienced performers didn't perform too well either. Brendan McCole was taken to the cleaners by a physically dominant Pat Havern. Caolán Ward didn't impose himself on the game in what i thought was an opportunityfor him at Centre Back.. Paddy McBrearty done well enough, but I don't think he will inherit the No 14 on a full time basis. I'd say Paddy Carr and his team would learn more by being in Convoy on Wednesday evening. SouthOfTheGap (Donegal) - Posts: 584 - 09/01/2023 11:07:39 2451667 Link
Replying To rorysboys: "Too early to be talking about championship. We need to be getting at least 3 new lads through but it's not going to be easy. County football is a major step up from being at the game yesterday it would be hard to judge. Caolan Mc colgan is definitely one who could step up but come championship they'll be very few changes to what we had last year. I know from the Ulster final team alone we'll probably be losing.3 maybe 4 of the starting team but I guarantee you they will be replaced by lads who were on the squad last year. We need Oisin gallen fit he would be a plus. Paddy Mc brearty looked sharp but we need new coming through . Lynch done ok in goals . We need to gave paddy carr the respect he deserves its only early days. Good to be back" You're right there's no while sense in looking into results at this stage. The players and management are still getting to know each other and it's ultimately more about getting lads out on the field. For instance I don't think Kerry will lose sleep over Cork putting 5 goals in their net. We'll get a better sense of where we're at by the end of the league papa_pump (Donegal) - Posts: 71 - 09/01/2023 18:01:14 2451772 Link
Replying To SouthOfTheGap: "Caolán McGolgan for me was the bright light from yesterday. He and Jamie Grant definitely have a future at this level. It would be very hard to judge any of the other debutante on yesterday. There was that many substitutions from both sides that there was absolutely no flow to the game. Unfortunately for many of those making their bows, I thought they appeared a bit light for senior intercounty football. Mind you, some of our experienced performers didn't perform too well either. Brendan McCole was taken to the cleaners by a physically dominant Pat Havern. Caolán Ward didn't impose himself on the game in what i thought was an opportunityfor him at Centre Back.. Paddy McBrearty done well enough, but I don't think he will inherit the No 14 on a full time basis. I'd say Paddy Carr and his team would learn more by being in Convoy on Wednesday evening." It's a bit early to be writing guys off and saying they're not at the required level after a few weeks back training and playing in a team with so many debutants. greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 469 - 09/01/2023 18:18:17 2451773 Link
Replying To SouthOfTheGap: "Caolán McGolgan for me was the bright light from yesterday. He and Jamie Grant definitely have a future at this level. It would be very hard to judge any of the other debutante on yesterday. There was that many substitutions from both sides that there was absolutely no flow to the game. Unfortunately for many of those making their bows, I thought they appeared a bit light for senior intercounty football. Mind you, some of our experienced performers didn't perform too well either. Brendan McCole was taken to the cleaners by a physically dominant Pat Havern. Caolán Ward didn't impose himself on the game in what i thought was an opportunityfor him at Centre Back.. Paddy McBrearty done well enough, but I don't think he will inherit the No 14 on a full time basis. I'd say Paddy Carr and his team would learn more by being in Convoy on Wednesday evening." ATU Donegal v DCU tonight in Convoy will be very interesting! DCU will be coming with a star studded line up beidhmeanseo (Donegal) - Posts: 137 - 10/01/2023 09:58:41 2451805 Link
Another experimental team named for tomorrow night. Good to see more emerging young players getting a chance to impress. One benefit of a completely new man coming in is that he has no loyalties and is willing to give everyone a fair chance. 1. Gavin Mulreany 2. Mark Curran 3. Caolan Ward 4. John Ross Molloy 5. Marty O'Reilly 6. Brendan McCole 7. Odhran Doherty 8. Stephen McMenamin 9. Donal McBride 10. Johnny McGroddy 11. Daire Ó Baoill 12. Jack McKelvey 13. Luke McGlynn 14. Paddy McBrearty 15. Kane Barrett 16. Michael Lynch 17. Caolan McColgan 18. Gary McFadden 19. Jamie Grant 20. Hugh O'Donnell 21. Dylan Dorrian 22. Philip Doherty 23 Kieran Tobin 24. Ryan McFadden 25. Jason McGee 26. Keelan Dunleavy 27. Conor O'Donnell 28. Jack McSharry 29. Joel Bradley Walsh 30. Brian O'Donnell peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 800 - 10/01/2023 10:21:12 2451810 Link
Replying To peiledoir20: "Another experimental team named for tomorrow night. Good to see more emerging young players getting a chance to impress. One benefit of a completely new man coming in is that he has no loyalties and is willing to give everyone a fair chance. 1. Gavin Mulreany 2. Mark Curran 3. Caolan Ward 4. John Ross Molloy 5. Marty O'Reilly 6. Brendan McCole 7. Odhran Doherty 8. Stephen McMenamin 9. Donal McBride 10. Johnny McGroddy 11. Daire Ó Baoill 12. Jack McKelvey 13. Luke McGlynn 14. Paddy McBrearty 15. Kane Barrett 16. Michael Lynch 17. Caolan McColgan 18. Gary McFadden 19. Jamie Grant 20. Hugh O'Donnell 21. Dylan Dorrian 22. Philip Doherty 23 Kieran Tobin 24. Ryan McFadden 25. Jason McGee 26. Keelan Dunleavy 27. Conor O'Donnell 28. Jack McSharry 29. Joel Bradley Walsh 30. Brian O'Donnell" I think that's what the Mc kenna cup is for giving young lads a chance.. but once league starts it'll be back to the regulars unless some young lad puts up his hand in the next few weeks. I'm hoping for at least 3 or 4 to come through but will it happen that's the question. rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2401 - 10/01/2023 11:06:19 2451820 Link
It's quite refreshing to see the new mgr a bit more open to the local media and general public. The naming of teams early before games and hopefully sticking to it is another positive move. At least he has recognised there is a gap between the county set up and the good people of donegal. The cloak and dagger and hush hush stuff under previous regime didn't do any favours to unite/connect us all. Hope this continues deep into the season. eunans4ever (Donegal) - Posts: 1595 - 10/01/2023 11:41:06 2451836 Link
Replying To eunans4ever: "It's quite refreshing to see the new mgr a bit more open to the local media and general public. The naming of teams early before games and hopefully sticking to it is another positive move. At least he has recognised there is a gap between the county set up and the good people of donegal. The cloak and dagger and hush hush stuff under previous regime didn't do any favours to unite/connect us all. Hope this continues deep into the season." Wee question lad what is the story with a few eunans lads not being available. A man like you in the know might keep the good folk like our selves informed.. rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2401 - 10/01/2023 13:41:48 2451866 Link
I seen Paddy Carrs interview with Donegal Daily, he seems a very open likeable fella and I have a notion he is going to try and get us playing more attacking football, I wish him all the best it will take time to find the players he wants etc so I'm not expecting anything massive in 2023 but you never know, big game coming up against Kerry soon. Glad to see he is using the McKenna Cup as it should be used to blood new players, can't judge these lads on one performance either. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 2746 - 10/01/2023 14:34:07 2451885 Link
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I seen Paddy Carrs interview with Donegal Daily, he seems a very open likeable fella and I have a notion he is going to try and get us playing more attacking football, I wish him all the best it will take time to find the players he wants etc so I'm not expecting anything massive in 2023 but you never know, big game coming up against Kerry soon. Glad to see he is using the McKenna Cup as it should be used to blood new players, can't judge these lads on one performance either." Paddy needs all our support Rome wasnt built in a day. neutral (None) - Posts: 358 - 10/01/2023 14:44:37 2451887 Link
Yeah it's not the time of year to be making sweeping statements about which players will cut the mustard or not. I was just looking at the fixtures there for the league. It's going to be very tough. Obviously we'd all like for Donegal to remain a Division One team. But I'm just wondering if some of you would sacrifice Division One status if it meant we blooded 4 or 5 newcomers. Are we learning an awful lot by playing our established players in every game with a view to just surviving in Division One? We're never likely to win the League anway. With the great man Murphy stepping away, might we be better off for a year in Division 2 to rebuild under the radar? I know that the League feeds into the Championship now and we'd need to be careful but. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9132 - 10/01/2023 15:00:28 2451893 Link
Replying To neutral: "Paddy needs all our support Rome wasnt built in a day." It's funny but now that Michael is gone this really seems like the start of a new era for us, many of us myself included were always hoping Jim would come back to manage us again but that ship has sailed and we are into new waters now, Really hoping Paddy Carr does well and the county gets fully behind him and his team. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 2746 - 10/01/2023 15:12:25 2451899 Link
Replying To rorysboys: "Wee question lad what is the story with a few eunans lads not being available. A man like you in the know might keep the good folk like our selves informed.." Eunans are gearing up for ulster club next year. Preparation's have started already. ryan (Donegal) - Posts: 724 - 10/01/2023 15:35:13 2451905 Link