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Let's hold off a while on the Beggan departure being done and dusted. From actually reading about what's happening, it seems that he's off to a second stage trial in the hope of landing a newly mandated 'international player' spot on one of 30 NFL second / squad teams. It's a big deal to get to this trial stage, but there's absolutely no guarantee of any progress beyond that, and age might be against him. The process appears to be some kind of training camp followed by the trial itself. So, missing a few months , and more than likely back for championship. Not knocking Rory in any way here, it would be fantastic for him to progress further with this, and more power to him. Just let's not all assume it's a done deal, a shoe in or a foregone conclusion. There's an opportunity for a few goalkeepers to get a run out with the country team for a few months. That in itself is a positive step and good opportunity for a few lads to build a bit of experience. Whatever will be will be. TearsIn85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 208 - 12/12/2023 16:18:01 2516523 Link 0 |
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The truth is if Monaghan have no Beggan they have no chance of staying up in division 1 especially when they have nobody to replace him Monaghan2011 (Monaghan) - Posts: 12 - 12/12/2023 16:48:22 2516527 Link 0 |
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Based on kickers I've seen in the NFL - Beggans ability for distance, accuracy and his technique positions him as a shoe in for an NFL spot. He would be in the top 10 imo with time. If not as a member of an active squad, he will definitely get a reserve squad position. I wish him all the best, but will be a massive loss for Monaghan - most important player on the team.
eirekeeper (Monaghan) - Posts: 121 - 12/12/2023 17:38:20 2516529 Link 0 |
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Conor Forde is a quality goalkeeper and who's to say he won't be a good replacement if Beggan isn't available?? He never got a chance because Beggan plays every game including league and sometimes McKenna cup. Darren McDonnell is also a good player who's been in the squad and playing well at senior club level. Why all the doom and gloom? MrPBoylan (Monaghan) - Posts: 235 - 12/12/2023 18:37:45 2516536 Link 0 |
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Rory is not your average goalie though. What he offers from not only his dead ball kicking but positional play and outfield play is unmatched.
eirekeeper (Monaghan) - Posts: 121 - 12/12/2023 20:14:14 2516545 Link 0 |
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With Rory heading off who are we looking at to take up the mantle? Personally I would love to see Ryan Farrelly brought back in to the panel. Was there in 2020 and has a huge boot on him. Joe Kirk has experience too from 2021 but highly sought players who can step up to the plate when needed any thoughts monaghanman99 (Monaghan) - Posts: 49 - 12/12/2023 21:11:24 2516550 Link 0 |
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Nobody is saying there aren't other good goalies in the county, but Beggan is a different level altogether. He's a generational player who has a huge influence on the way Monaghan play, and would be a huge loss whatever way you look at it patk (Monaghan) - Posts: 938 - 12/12/2023 21:28:02 2516552 Link 0 |
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Fully agree he's the most influential goalkeeper in the game by a country mile…will never be replaced for either club or county.. read today that since the end of 2013 Rory has started 123 consecutive games for Monaghan between league and championship.. an astonishing figure..big boots for fill for the next man… FYI to scotstown - there's no point coming back to currin to raid them for their goalkeeper.. he wouldn't be up to scratch for ulster club…plus he's no scotstown blood in him unless he's some in his wee toe…. mick2007 (Monaghan) - Posts: 570 - 12/12/2023 21:43:40 2516553 Link 0 |
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Rory is what Stephen Cluxton is to Dublin. In fact he's more with his long range free taking. He has a presence and confidence which is essential. Conor Forde is the man, a fantastic all round keeper and in time will have that presence. Karl Gallagher another big miss
Desman (Monaghan) - Posts: 36 - 12/12/2023 22:37:42 2516558 Link 0 |
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I wouldn't be surprised if Monaghan go the Armagh route and put an outfield player in goals. Beggan is so important to Monaghan build up play. That I don't believe any of the other goal keepers in the county can fulfill that role. shaggylegend (Monaghan) - Posts: 1948 - 12/12/2023 23:01:46 2516559 Link 0 |
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He's the best, most complete goalkeeper in Gaelic football bar none.
Greengrass (Louth) - Posts: 6178 - 12/12/2023 23:07:16 2516560 Link 0 |
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Who was the last keeper to make a league or championship appearance was it Ryan Farrelly in 2021
monaghanman99 (Monaghan) - Posts: 49 - 13/12/2023 01:22:04 2516567 Link 0 |
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And I can assure you, he is definitely one Currin player who would never jump ship. On that subject he was far and away the best keeper in Junior this year. Robbed of a Club All Star.
ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 499 - 13/12/2023 01:55:12 2516568 Link 0 |
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Great post! I would be looking to a regular outfield player to go into goals… K Hughes even Darren..
veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 750 - 13/12/2023 11:52:50 2516591 Link 0 |
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Great post! I would be looking to a regular outfield player to go into goals… K Hughes even Darren.. veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 202 - 13/12/2023 11:52:50 I'd say Beggan will be there for a few more years yet. RHF (Cavan) - Posts: 883 - 13/12/2023 14:28:39 2516614 Link 0 |
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He is a good goalkeeper but croke park tends to rattle him.
Bernardo (Monaghan) - Posts: 611 - 13/12/2023 14:43:24 2516616 Link 0 |
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Ah yea. Awful display against Armagh this year. Specsavers, lad.
ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 499 - 13/12/2023 15:31:27 2516625 Link 1 |
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With that attitude it is no wonder 2015 is the last time Monaghan won Ulster. Beggan is a top class goalkeeper but he tends to wilt with the pressure of croke park. Awful pity this group have not won more Ulsters because moral victories are soon forgotten. The Monaghan team of the 1940s was regarded as the best team in Ulster after Cavan but no Ulster medals so are forgotten . Bernardo (Monaghan) - Posts: 611 - 13/12/2023 16:23:42 2516639 Link 0 |
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Imagine someone who claims to be a Monaghan supporter being negative about Rory Beggan, talk about being spoiled..wait until you see us without him
Farney2022 (Monaghan) - Posts: 44 - 13/12/2023 17:23:15 2516643 Link 1 |
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Anymore updates on the club management merry go round? veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 750 - 13/12/2023 18:41:03 2516653 Link 0 |