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Shoutout to Kieran Hughes, who has announced his 'retirement'. Brilliant interview he done talking about his career. He had so many ups and downs in his playing career, that is probably why he says he is not content with his career with Monaghan. Well worth the read if you have not read it yet. Was a player who always brought something different to the table. He played on edge, played with style and kicked some enormous points not to mention his ability of fielding around the middle. Won some crucial kick outs in games coming from Full forward or half forward to win them. Always had the opposition teams thinking and worried about his presence on the pitch. Even played full back one county final to mark Conor McManus if I remember correctly, and a good job he done at that that day. Seemed like a player that was always willing to do whatever was needed by the team. Really sad that we will not see that left foot swing in a Monaghan jersey again. Thanks for all the service, commitment and giving us something to cheer about. Hopefully another few years still in him for club. countymonaghan (Monaghan) - Posts: 289 - 17/01/2024 13:15:40 2520646 Link
Sad to see Kieran Hughes hang up the boots with Monaghan after a great club campaign, gave us some great memories over the years and always tried to entertain supporters with his skill and talent Farney2022 (Monaghan) - Posts: 44 - 17/01/2024 13:40:09 2520652 Link
Replying To Farney2022: "Sad to see Kieran Hughes hang up the boots with Monaghan after a great club campaign, gave us some great memories over the years and always tried to entertain supporters with his skill and talent" Agreed.A fine footballer indeed.Hope Darren does nt follow him now.Best of luck to Kieran in his well deserved retirement. CiarraiMick (Dublin) - Posts: 3913 - 17/01/2024 15:06:32 2520664 Link
Unreal how under utilised Kieran was. Spent most of his prime being told to track back and pass sideways - otherwise he was sat on the bench watching fellas doing just that that had barely half the ability he had. Can't remember him Conor and Jack playing in the same line for any length of time throughout his career.. Jjoniel79 (Monaghan) - Posts: 199 - 17/01/2024 20:35:17 2520714 Link
Always felt kieran Hughes was never properly used by monaghan given how talented a player he was. He had a wand of a left foot and was a tremendous high fielder of a ball. He'd been an all star in a different era if he was left in the forwards. His finest hour was undoubtedly 2013 ulster final when he gave a great display at full forward. Think he gave it everything in ulster club championship but wasn't to be the fairytale ending. seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1883 - 17/01/2024 22:07:53 2520727 Link
Replying To seanie08: "Always felt kieran Hughes was never properly used by monaghan given how talented a player he was. He had a wand of a left foot and was a tremendous high fielder of a ball. He'd been an all star in a different era if he was left in the forwards. His finest hour was undoubtedly 2013 ulster final when he gave a great display at full forward. Think he gave it everything in ulster club championship but wasn't to be the fairytale ending." Kieran Hughes was our best Full Forward in decades and we rarely used him there. Won the Ulster Final in 2013 for us. No wonder Jim McGuinness couldn't understand him being played elsewhere ! Best of luck in retirement Kieran. Shelbourne1 (Monaghan) - Posts: 409 - 17/01/2024 23:12:02 2520738 Link
Replying To Shelbourne1: "Kieran Hughes was our best Full Forward in decades and we rarely used him there. Won the Ulster Final in 2013 for us. No wonder Jim McGuinness couldn't understand him being played elsewhere ! Best of luck in retirement Kieran." I think that wasn't his favourite position though. He was a player that was better with the play ahead of him. He didn't have the mentality to touch the ball 7/8 times a game I think, Scotstown used him well this year. It will be their gain veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 752 - 18/01/2024 08:01:45 2520745 Link
Replying To seanie08: "Always felt kieran Hughes was never properly used by monaghan given how talented a player he was. He had a wand of a left foot and was a tremendous high fielder of a ball. He'd been an all star in a different era if he was left in the forwards. His finest hour was undoubtedly 2013 ulster final when he gave a great display at full forward. Think he gave it everything in ulster club championship but wasn't to be the fairytale ending." Always felt kieran Hughes was never properly used by monaghan given how talented a player he was. He had a wand of a left foot and was a tremendous high fielder of a ball. He'd been an all star in a different era if he was left in the forwards. His finest hour was undoubtedly 2013 ulster final when he gave a great display at full forward. Think he gave it everything in ulster club championship but wasn't to be the fairytale ending. seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1768 - 17/01/2024 22:07:53 Is he finished with the club aswell? RHF (Cavan) - Posts: 883 - 18/01/2024 09:33:43 2520757 Link
never mind all star, he had enough potential to pick up a footballer of the year but the stars never aligned. During Monaghan's best era in memory - he was needed as a jack of all trades and played the role well. He was too good and needed to plug gaps and never got the chance to excel in one role. Couple that with injuries and a modern system where he probably couldn't play with the "shackles off" all limited him i think. 2013 final was great of course but my favourite memory was a league game in Killarney in 2017 where he was plucking balls from the sky left, right and centre. Hope he enjoys his retirement but also hope he changes his mind. lol MalsBalls (Monaghan) - Posts: 222 - 18/01/2024 10:41:34 2520775 Link
Kieran Hughes, what a player he was for Monaghan and his club still, hope he is happy with his retirement, not easy for these fellas to leave county football behind. Tirchonaill1 (Donegal) - Posts: 3183 - 18/01/2024 11:42:08 2520788 Link
Replying To veterngaa: "Where are we at with starting team? McDonnell Loughran lavelle otoole McCarthy Duffy ??? McCarville Mohan Brannigan woods ohanlon McCarron s jones ??? What about hughes bros ? K O'Connell ? Mcanespie ?" O Donnell, Wylie, Duffy, O Toole, Mc Carthy, Dessie,Karl O Connell Hughes Lavelle Bannigan, O Hanlon, Mc Anespie Mc Carron, Mohan, Garland * are depending on injuries Otherwise O Donnell Mc Philips/ Loughran, O Toole, Lennon/loughran Lavelle, Duffy, Karl Leonard and Hughes Bannigan O Hanlon Mohan Mc Carron, Woods, Garland Few players out of position but what's a position in Gaelic football now a days? Players not mentioned hopefully fit for championship or younger prospects are Mc Manus Jones Mooney Hamill Could say Irwin and McElerney both hard workers but not up to inter county footballing standards MonaghanBoi (Monaghan) - Posts: 55 - 18/01/2024 12:16:22 2520801 Link
Replying To RHF: "Always felt kieran Hughes was never properly used by monaghan given how talented a player he was. He had a wand of a left foot and was a tremendous high fielder of a ball. He'd been an all star in a different era if he was left in the forwards. His finest hour was undoubtedly 2013 ulster final when he gave a great display at full forward. Think he gave it everything in ulster club championship but wasn't to be the fairytale ending. seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1768 - 17/01/2024 22:07:53 Is he finished with the club aswell?" No will stay play club veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 752 - 18/01/2024 12:30:23 2520802 Link
Replying To MonaghanBoi: "O Donnell, Wylie, Duffy, O Toole, Mc Carthy, Dessie,Karl O Connell Hughes Lavelle Bannigan, O Hanlon, Mc Anespie Mc Carron, Mohan, Garland * are depending on injuries Otherwise O Donnell Mc Philips/ Loughran, O Toole, Lennon/loughran Lavelle, Duffy, Karl Leonard and Hughes Bannigan O Hanlon Mohan Mc Carron, Woods, Garland Few players out of position but what's a position in Gaelic football now a days? Players not mentioned hopefully fit for championship or younger prospects are Mc Manus Jones Mooney Hamill Could say Irwin and McElerney both hard workers but not up to inter county footballing standards" Why no Conor Boyle in line outs? He not on panel this year? Monaghanfan123 (Monaghan) - Posts: 58 - 21/01/2024 14:20:25 2521281 Link
Replying To Monaghanfan123: "Why no Conor Boyle in line outs? He not on panel this year?" Has stepped away for the year Farney2022 (Monaghan) - Posts: 44 - 21/01/2024 19:11:53 2521390 Link
Lots of absences this year. Definitely feels like a new era. Supporters will have to be patient. seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1883 - 22/01/2024 13:58:35 2521545 Link
Looking for a single premium ticket for the game on Saturday… nothing on Ticketmaster. Any ideas how best to get one? GerryD (Monaghan) - Posts: 338 - 22/01/2024 14:21:22 2521552 Link
Replying To GerryD: "Looking for a single premium ticket for the game on Saturday… nothing on Ticketmaster. Any ideas how best to get one?" As the name suggests .. they are premium. Invite only , business etc veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 752 - 22/01/2024 15:54:05 2521570 Link
Replying To seanie08: "Lots of absences this year. Definitely feels like a new era. Supporters will have to be patient." We've kicked the can down the road for years in terms of blooding lads so here we are.. fast forward 12 months and wylie, Darren, Conor and Karl will be gone is well so it could get a whole lot worse…In saying all that we need to get to croker in our droves on sat and cheer the new lads on and be patient as uve said…. mick2007 (Monaghan) - Posts: 571 - 22/01/2024 17:46:44 2521595 Link
Replying To mick2007: "We've kicked the can down the road for years in terms of blooding lads so here we are.. fast forward 12 months and wylie, Darren, Conor and Karl will be gone is well so it could get a whole lot worse…In saying all that we need to get to croker in our droves on sat and cheer the new lads on and be patient as uve said…." Our best chance to beat the Dubs and get two points on the board. The dubs start slow and do not take the league seriously. Bernardo (Monaghan) - Posts: 611 - 24/01/2024 13:14:43 2521895 Link
Replying To Bernardo: "Our best chance to beat the Dubs and get two points on the board. The dubs start slow and do not take the league seriously." I'd be amazed if dublin lost thjs game, monaghan look very light this year on key personal. 222 (UK) - Posts: 848 - 24/01/2024 18:52:21 2521941 Link