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Replying To SouthOfTheGap: "Personally, I'll not forget getting the height of abuse from one Mayo fan in 2013 when they were hammering us out the gates in Croke Park. I was sitting on my own, quiet as a mouse, 13 points behind, and a lunatic in his 60'a roaring at me "Yiz dirty ........." I'd say a lot of people also remember being relegated by McLoughlins 13 step point in 2016. And the torrential rain on top of some of the torrent of abuse from a couple of Mayo supporters coming out of McHale Park in 2019. Most other supporters sort of plamás you when they are ahead, and tell you that today wasn't your day. But I haven't had that experience with Mayo supporters. I know that this is the exception rather than the rule." We got abuse from a load of Donegal fans on the hill in 2012. Same when Tyrone beat us a few years ago. Young fools juiced up on beer. I'd never hold it against the majority of fans though. Every county has clowns. yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 11510 - 25/03/2025 08:23:12 2598474 Link
Replying To chancer: "I would say if Jason can make the bench for Derry game , it would be a bonus. Without any game time yet, it would be too big and ask to go straight into starting 15. I do believe getting & keeping him & Langan fully fit will be vital to us going far into later stages. Must say , great to see Hugh Mc F going so well too. I think also, Murphy starts this game all day long especially if Patrick isn't fit to start." Yeah you could be right, might come too soon for him. Himself and Langan will form a formidable duo whenever they're fully fit. I wouldn't rule it out though. Jim likes to pull a rabbit from the hat on occasion. I just remeber when we played them last year up in Derry, McGee lorded it, probably his best game in a Donegal jersey. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9691 - 25/03/2025 09:30:31 2598485 Link
Replying To yew_tree: "That conspiracy theory is doing the rounds down here. I don't buy it. Anyone who's played the game at any level knows that no player goes out to lose a game. Also if he wanted to miss surly he would have blasted it wide instead of banking on the keeper to go the right way and save it." I think the intensity in the match went up and down, I'd have loved to have seen both teams go hell for leather because it was a very entertaining match as it was. But it didn't have the feel of do-or-die, even in the last few minutes when Mayo sealed the win really. O'Baoill's penalty was an indicator of that. There's no way he meant to miss it (sure it was on target). But was he 100% tuned in? There was also the fact you could tell that Doherty was the preferred taker but he had been hurt in the foul for the penalty. Did that impact O'Baoill at all mentally? It was a poor strike for a fella you would trust to hit the ball well. But like you say, there is no way he intended to miss or to try and lose the match. There was plenty of time left even with that penalty I'd have bet good money on Mayo going up and coming back anyway. Sure Hughie rattled the bar not long after that. That strike wasn't that of a player trying to lose the game. CCFabu (Donegal) - Posts: 141 - 25/03/2025 09:46:15 2598489 Link
On the match itself, I thought we had a few extra gears if we needed (and I think the same could probably be said of Mayo to be fair). But I was very impressed with a few players and how they showed up, one I want to mention is Eoin McHugh as I thought he really struggled against Galway (in terrible conditions), but on Sunday there I thought he played very well, got on a lot of ball, showed well and a lovely finish for the goal as well. O'Baoill, Thompson, Hughie all played very very well I thought. And Langan made a huge impact when he came on, he looks in great condition I hope he can get a clear run now for the year. Was also great to see McMenamin, he and O'Shea had a great battle inside. Has there been any word on McGonagle? It looked a sore one and didn't expect him to reappear in the 2nd half, hopefully he's fine for Derry. Overall I'd say Jim was very pleased with the good competitive match. CCFabu (Donegal) - Posts: 141 - 25/03/2025 09:50:53 2598490 Link
Replying To CCFabu: "I think the intensity in the match went up and down, I'd have loved to have seen both teams go hell for leather because it was a very entertaining match as it was. But it didn't have the feel of do-or-die, even in the last few minutes when Mayo sealed the win really. O'Baoill's penalty was an indicator of that. There's no way he meant to miss it (sure it was on target). But was he 100% tuned in? There was also the fact you could tell that Doherty was the preferred taker but he had been hurt in the foul for the penalty. Did that impact O'Baoill at all mentally? It was a poor strike for a fella you would trust to hit the ball well. But like you say, there is no way he intended to miss or to try and lose the match. There was plenty of time left even with that penalty I'd have bet good money on Mayo going up and coming back anyway. Sure Hughie rattled the bar not long after that. That strike wasn't that of a player trying to lose the game." Hughie was the top man at the crossbar challenge, wouldn't rule out he meant it!! Hope Jason is back for Derry but we should have enough to beat them even without him in Ballybofey, especially with Langan back in centre field. I think Murphy starts against Derry, I can see him bagging a few goals that day if he stays in round the goals. Pity the league final clashed with the start of Ulster, we could have went for it but at the end of the day nobody cares who wins the league, it's a pity because it should be a more valued competition. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3139 - 25/03/2025 12:38:08 2598516 Link
Replying To CCFabu: "On the match itself, I thought we had a few extra gears if we needed (and I think the same could probably be said of Mayo to be fair). But I was very impressed with a few players and how they showed up, one I want to mention is Eoin McHugh as I thought he really struggled against Galway (in terrible conditions), but on Sunday there I thought he played very well, got on a lot of ball, showed well and a lovely finish for the goal as well. O'Baoill, Thompson, Hughie all played very very well I thought. And Langan made a huge impact when he came on, he looks in great condition I hope he can get a clear run now for the year. Was also great to see McMenamin, he and O'Shea had a great battle inside. Has there been any word on McGonagle? It looked a sore one and didn't expect him to reappear in the 2nd half, hopefully he's fine for Derry. Overall I'd say Jim was very pleased with the good competitive match." Good point in eoin mchugh. The finish for the goal was very good and it's something that Donegal struggle with. A calm composed side foot into the corner. Last year against Galway they had no fresh legs that could come on and kick a point or a goal and he did that on Sunday. Hughie doesn't get any rest! They have kept playing him and hid form has progressed a lot over the league. Ulsterchamps_32 (Donegal) - Posts: 790 - 25/03/2025 14:33:52 2598550 Link
Replying To Ulsterchamps_32: "Good point in eoin mchugh. The finish for the goal was very good and it's something that Donegal struggle with. A calm composed side foot into the corner. Last year against Galway they had no fresh legs that could come on and kick a point or a goal and he did that on Sunday. Hughie doesn't get any rest! They have kept playing him and hid form has progressed a lot over the league." Don't be surprised with Hugh. He was always a good honest player. Totally honest, reliable and a great leader. So delighted he's getting a run of games. rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2593 - 25/03/2025 20:10:40 2598594 Link
Is there an U20 team named for tonight? Redzer99 (Waterford) - Posts: 92 - 26/03/2025 09:48:35 2598634 Link
Replying To rorysboys: "Don't be surprised with Hugh. He was always a good honest player. Totally honest, reliable and a great leader. So delighted he's getting a run of games." Yeah Hughie is a big-hearted lad who certainly has given his all when it comes to representing Donegal. Plenty of people have written him off over the years but he just keeps on trucking. His exeperience could be vital in the months ahead. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9691 - 26/03/2025 09:53:11 2598636 Link
Replying To Redzer99: "Is there an U20 team named for tonight?" Not that I'm aware. Dont think there was one named last week either? Pretty poor. Our PRO should address this as supporters love to see the teams and squads announced. PeterQ92 (Donegal) - Posts: 145 - 26/03/2025 10:59:06 2598648 Link
Replying To Redzer99: "Is there an U20 team named for tonight?" https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AJcfoZwhr/ greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 608 - 26/03/2025 11:02:46 2598650 Link
Replying To PeterQ92: "Not that I'm aware. Dont think there was one named last week either? Pretty poor. Our PRO should address this as supporters love to see the teams and squads announced." The u20s squad was put up on various social media platforms about 2 weeks ago, team was named last week for the game, same as this week also. Our PRO is well on top of her game, best we've had in the position in a long time. dgcrusader (Donegal) - Posts: 74 - 26/03/2025 11:23:44 2598657 Link
Replying To Redzer99: "Is there an U20 team named for tonight?" https://donegalgaa.ie/2025/03/26/u20-team-announcement-%f0%9f%93%a2/ beidhmeanseo (Donegal) - Posts: 143 - 26/03/2025 11:27:24 2598659 Link
Replying To PeterQ92: "Not that I'm aware. Dont think there was one named last week either? Pretty poor. Our PRO should address this as supporters love to see the teams and squads announced." The u20 team was announced on the same media platforms that all other Donegal County teams are announced on. PRO is doing a fine job. greenfan (Donegal) - Posts: 608 - 26/03/2025 15:30:59 2598714 Link
Facile win for the u20s tonight, should get a better challenge against a rested Down on Saturday. Tyrone's u20s look like they'll be hard stopped this year, demolished Down and put 6-26 on Fermanagh although we do have them at home. It looks like we have a tidy panel this year so hopefully there's an Ulster final and more for this group. NPadraigAbu (Donegal) - Posts: 99 - 26/03/2025 22:14:41 2598791 Link
Does anyone out there know what the position is regarding season club ticket holders as the all county leagues are starting this weekend. boholabob (Mayo) - Posts: 6 - 27/03/2025 03:38:33 2598809 Link
Replying To NPadraigAbu: "Facile win for the u20s tonight, should get a better challenge against a rested Down on Saturday. Tyrone's u20s look like they'll be hard stopped this year, demolished Down and put 6-26 on Fermanagh although we do have them at home. It looks like we have a tidy panel this year so hopefully there's an Ulster final and more for this group." Ulster Council need to look at this imbalance in the U20 Ulster Championship, Donegal 3-23 v 0-02 Antrim Tyrone 6-26 v 0-06 Fermanagh These are clearly not competitive games, there is a massive gulf there and I would say a Donegal U20 A vs Donegal U20 B games would be more competitive. Those kind of scorelines do nothing for young players from Antrim or Fermanagh, nor for the young players from Donegal or Tyrone. Ulster GAA need to review and try to understand why there is such a gap. Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1326 - 27/03/2025 09:55:51 2598838 Link
Leave the Pro alone she doing best job ever. County board are awaiting the season tickets and hoping to have by Friday. Same crack every year, last minute.com. AudiMan (Donegal) - Posts: 680 - 27/03/2025 10:02:37 2598842 Link
Replying To AudiMan: "Leave the Pro alone she doing best job ever. County board are awaiting the season tickets and hoping to have by Friday. Same crack every year, last minute.com." Agreed. The social media output and website have improved massively since the current PRO has been in situ. It's mad that the Ulster Championship is upon us again. Looking foward to the Derry match and hopefully we can get another big day out in Clones if all goes well for the lads in the weeks ahead. Lockjaw (Donegal) - Posts: 9691 - 27/03/2025 10:33:22 2598851 Link
Replying To Commodore: "I counted at least 35 players during this league campaign (I've listed below who I recall playing), surely that must be a Donegal record for number of players used during a single league campaign? S Patton G Mulreavy B McCole E Ban Gallagher M Curran S McMenamin J Carlin O McFadden Ferry C Ward F Roarty K McGettigan R McHugh P Mogan O Doherty J MacCeallabhui C McGonigle C McColgan C Moore E McHugh M Langan H McFadden D McGiolla Bhride Daire O'Baoill C Thompson C O Donnell S O Donnell N O Donnell J Brennan j McGroddy C McGuinness O Gallen P McBrearty M Murphy A Doherty L McGlynn" You'd imagine a few of those outside the 26 will see some action for their clubs this weekend? peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1170 - 27/03/2025 13:00:47 2598896 Link