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Replying To Ulsterchamps_32: "Michael Murphy's 200th game for Donegal. What a servant and leader he has been for the county. It's been one of life's great pleasures to watch him play in the Donegal jersey over the years. Reaching 200 appearances is a remarkable achievement and a real testament to his dedication and commitment. Hopefully he'll get the reception he deserves from the Donegal supporters tomorrow. Micheál Ó Murchú Abú!" Fitting for Mick to win on his 2ooth appearance. Enjoy the celebrations. TommyBermingham (Kildare) - Posts: 7 - 20/06/2026 22:09:16 2680772 Link
Replying To Expertinall: "I wouldn't be pressing the panic button just yet The championship really started in Killarney, otherwise Armagh would be further ahead than Donegal, right now, are they? Lot of games played by them, and no better off, in my opinion. Not many will fancy Donegal out of the hat. Saturday was not perfect, but we'll see plenty more such performances, I'm sure from more than a few teams. Also a few decisions were dubious to say the least!" There definitely were a few dubious ones. It seemed to stem from the Cork management and especially the centre back trying to get Murphy sent off after what looked a clean turnover. Clearly this was an instruction after the league final debacle. Thereafter a big part of the game swinging was as you call dubious decisions. McGee getting called for over carrying which was marginal to say the least. Then the same centre back running from one 45 to the other with one hop and pops over a 2 pointer. The dessent call which unless was for something said had most of the crowd murmuring. Anyways we go again. Safe travels to anyone on the way....most probably are, I'm about to set off myself. Let's hope we're in the draw Monday and Michael Murphy's 200th game isn't a sour one. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2958 - 21/06/2026 08:26:26 2680810 Link
Hope yee are joining us in Mondays dra. Best of luck farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 720 - 21/06/2026 10:08:44 2680822 Link
Replying To panamasam: "There definitely were a few dubious ones. It seemed to stem from the Cork management and especially the centre back trying to get Murphy sent off after what looked a clean turnover. Clearly this was an instruction after the league final debacle. Thereafter a big part of the game swinging was as you call dubious decisions. McGee getting called for over carrying which was marginal to say the least. Then the same centre back running from one 45 to the other with one hop and pops over a 2 pointer. The dessent call which unless was for something said had most of the crowd murmuring. Anyways we go again. Safe travels to anyone on the way....most probably are, I'm about to set off myself. Let's hope we're in the draw Monday and Michael Murphy's 200th game isn't a sour one." Such excuses. We were terrible in 3/4 championship games. We have no bench. Our keeper can't find anyone with his kickouts. eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 412 - 21/06/2026 15:22:47 2680871 Link
It was a super victory over the All-Ireland champions in their back yard Jack L (None) - Posts: 3224 - 21/06/2026 15:38:34 2680872 Link
Desperately disappointing season benjyyy (Donegal) - Posts: 1454 - 21/06/2026 15:43:51 2680875 Link
Replying To farneygael3: "Hope yee are joining us in Mondays dra. Best of luck" Kick outs killed is in extra time. And Murphy should have went nowhere near the opposition after getting the miracle 2. Absolutely ridiculous CyberJim (Donegal) - Posts: 2 - 21/06/2026 16:02:26 2680886 Link
Thats that, fair play to dublin the best team on the day won, no complaints. Where do donegal go from here i dont know. Didnt look like or play like ourselves at all during the championship. Didnt make the game today but was at the cork match last week, and we looked a team who was finished. Out on our feet, tactically nieve, and the body language of the the lads after the match wasnt good. We peaked for the lge......it could well be the end for a few on that team, mchugh, murphy etc. I was on here after the cork match talking about how the tactics we use dosent suit the team or the condensed season, but listen, hard luck donegal, we never really fired a shot at all. gaeltacht81 (Donegal) - Posts: 36 - 21/06/2026 16:06:39 2680887 Link
McGuinness inability to produce players costing us. Bench not strong enough and losing big players like Niall O'Donnell. Daire form fell off a cliff. Thompson on without any minutes shows how much he values the rest Beolive92 (Donegal) - Posts: 6 - 21/06/2026 16:10:27 2680888 Link
Replying To Beolive92: "McGuinness inability to produce players costing us. Bench not strong enough and losing big players like Niall O'Donnell. Daire form fell off a cliff. Thompson on without any minutes shows how much he values the rest" It's the club jobs to produce players. We're terribly ant underage and our clubs never do anything in Ulster. Hardly his fault. eddieSize5Balls (Donegal) - Posts: 412 - 21/06/2026 16:31:55 2680892 Link
Replying To benjyyy: "Desperately disappointing season" Won the National league. Second most important trophy and beating Kerry twice in big matches has to be considered a good season Jack L (None) - Posts: 3224 - 21/06/2026 16:37:39 2680896 Link
Replying To Beolive92: "McGuinness inability to produce players costing us. Bench not strong enough and losing big players like Niall O'Donnell. Daire form fell off a cliff. Thompson on without any minutes shows how much he values the rest" I agree.Get rid of jimmy and murphy and start again.Dubs were always going to beat yous. brayballer (Wicklow) - Posts: 709 - 21/06/2026 16:43:49 2680898 Link