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Replying To monaghanmad: "On what basis are they are better side than Derry and Mayo? Yes they beat Mayo in a game that wasn't knockout and then fluffed at home V a poor Tyrone side. They are a middle of the road outfit who do a lot of talking about how good they are. We have all seen this from Roscommon before, talk the talk and then fall the fall.
Past players out the in the media talking about how they should be all Ireland semi finalists, I am hearing this for years now and they same men continue to fluff it, what has changed really?
Be under no illusion, if we take them down the stretch they will revert to what they always have been. Its a matter of getting them down the stretch." Good win against a hyped and poor Roscommon team. I wouldn't read much into it other than we didn't give away any goals or goal scoring chances which was a great sign.
Westmeath is a good draw and they will provide a stern test and their midfield will be far stronger than Roscommon's Saturday.
monaghanmad (Monaghan) - Posts: 500 - 15/06/2026 15:33:27
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Replying To MrPBoylan: "We'll be very lucky to make a final. Beat Westmeath, then hope for Louth (bad record against Cork, Galway are good, Tyrone would be tricky) and then you are looking at avoiding Kerry and hoping for Meath or Mayo." No doubt will need a lot of luck, but honestly looking at this championship and the way it's gone, my opinion has definitely changed. If you had asked me at the start of championship would we find ourselves in the situation we are in, showing the performances we have shown, I would have said no way. I honestly expected our season to go like maybe Cavan's went. Given the teams left and potential teams that will go out next weekend, like 2 of possibly the 4 favourites, I'm like ya why not? A lot of luck needed, but I really feel anyone can beat anyone. It's prob the most wide open in years. Any team that wins it will need luck on their side.
supermon (Monaghan) - Posts: 1102 - 15/06/2026 15:45:56
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What is the latest on the injury situation (bar young McCaul which we know about)?
Louis Kelly had an achilles problem, but come the Westmeath game that will be 6 weeks since the injury. Is it a longer term recuperation?
Michael Hamill - G Bannigan had previously said Hamill could be back for the All ireland series, but it's hard to imagine him having match fitness unless he gets game time with Emyvale in the interim.
Gary Mohan - Looked very sluggish against Armagh and has struggled with injuries all year. What's the latest?
sleater (Monaghan) - Posts: 206 - 15/06/2026 16:35:39
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Replying To sleater: "What is the latest on the injury situation (bar young McCaul which we know about)?
Louis Kelly had an achilles problem, but come the Westmeath game that will be 6 weeks since the injury. Is it a longer term recuperation?
Michael Hamill - G Bannigan had previously said Hamill could be back for the All ireland series, but it's hard to imagine him having match fitness unless he gets game time with Emyvale in the interim.
Gary Mohan - Looked very sluggish against Armagh and has struggled with injuries all year. What's the latest?" No Gary mohan left the panel
Farneyblueandwhite (Monaghan) - Posts: 161 - 15/06/2026 16:54:16
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Replying To supermon: "No doubt will need a lot of luck, but honestly looking at this championship and the way it's gone, my opinion has definitely changed. If you had asked me at the start of championship would we find ourselves in the situation we are in, showing the performances we have shown, I would have said no way. I honestly expected our season to go like maybe Cavan's went. Given the teams left and potential teams that will go out next weekend, like 2 of possibly the 4 favourites, I'm like ya why not? A lot of luck needed, but I really feel anyone can beat anyone. It's prob the most wide open in years. Any team that wins it will need luck on their side." Wed need a few more big men around the middle to compete in croke park. A fully fit and focused Gary Mohan would have been massive for us but that ship has sailed.
seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 2008 - 15/06/2026 17:24:42
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Replying To Farneyblueandwhite: "No Gary mohan left the panel" Gary Mohan injured.
ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1114 - 15/06/2026 20:29:17
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Replying To Farneyblueandwhite: "The biggest positive yesterday was no injuries plus a lot of the top teams are struggling for 1 reason or another kinda running on dirty petrol donegal armagh kerry ,at this stage most years we get beaten by the team who goes all the way to all ireland donegal 25 Galway 24 dublin 23 winners tyrone 20 winners tyrone 18 so why can't we be the team that clicks into another gear come last 12 hopefully we can go another bit and beat a top 3 team momentum is massive from here on" Hopefully Mooney is okay ?
Shelbourne1 (Monaghan) - Posts: 448 - 15/06/2026 20:30:43
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Was mulling over the roscommon game today again. Big take away for me is our lads look like they are beginning to peak. thought there was another gear in some. Clearly evident in some performances like gallagher and bannigan. 2 fellas that i thought where looking sluggish all year but where gliding around the field. very reminiscent of the down game last year where i felt it was coming together.
another huge factor is our injuries look to be clearing up and realistically only missing kelly. Hopefully not too far away.
Big shoutout to malone. his kickout strategies have to be up there with the best in the country. Every game a small tweak of brilliance.
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Replying To ORIELMAN85: "Gary Mohan injured." Absolutely!!!!!! Considering you deal in facts!!!!
ConyersHill04 (Monaghan) - Posts: 90 - 16/06/2026 09:22:13
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Get the banana skin Westmeath out of the way and we can seriously talk about All Ireland semis. Bar Galway I would not fear a Louth, Tyrone or Cork in the quarters. I think Malachy has been going quite poor with Tyrone this year and it's a year he's looking just to finish up with some credibility. Can't see him going again next year. That job must bring some sleepless nights with the players on paper they have but for whatever reason.
farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 708 - 16/06/2026 10:40:58
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Had a look at Westmeath v Galway in full last night (season pass is a great job).
They played remarkably similar to what Monaghan would have against that opponent- totally outgunned in midfield, but tenacious scramble defence, and enough runners from deep to create space for shooters and keep the scoreboard moving. They were well beaten but ran Galway close. All very familiar! It was a case of walking wounded for them by the end - they certainly need the 7 days to recover.
A few things stood out- Sam McCartan made it all happen early on and is very dangerous, but he went missing for the second half until popping up with a crucial late score. Disciplined man marking duty with pace on him will be crucial. John Heslin is still class personified but keeping scoreable frees to a minimum will curtail his overall impact. Tadhg Baker was brilliant on turnovers and breaks playing from half back, and he can score too. Another man marking job there. Ray Connellan is another fantastic Westmeath player but ironically midfield seemed to improve when Shane Ormsby replaced him through injury. depending on Connellan's fitness I'd say you could see both starting with Brian Cooney moving to half forward the next day. Senan Baker is a big lump of a lad at full forward but Monaghan should have the man for him in Lavelle. The other point is that they look a bit vulnerable at full back.
Keys for Monaghan- first to recognise the scale of the task ahead and play like its the Leinster champions coming to town- this team has Meath, Dublin, and Cavan scalps on their belt, more then us. They have to put the doubts into Westmeath minds early. Galway eased off a very tired Westmeath on Sunday and nearly paid for it because Westmeath busted a gut to reel them in. If Monaghan do get an opportunity to stretch the scoreboard they need to be more ruthless.
Second, Mooney and Woods need to exploit potential for goals here. Both have done well this year but make the green flag work. Third, tie up Sam McCartan. Could be another 50 minute job for O'Hanlon. Connellan's availability at midfield will be crucial. McCarville can do a job there but the knock-on effects on Westmeath would be significant in that they probably lose a 3rd option from kickouts. Dylan Byrne on Heslin would be a great tussle, might be a better fit than Ryan Wylie actually.
All told, it's a brilliant fixture in prospect for both teams. I'm sure Westmeath are just as happy as Monaghan with they way it has panned out. Neither usually gets the nod in the media so the pundits will probably ignore the game altogether and just focus on the Armagh/Kerry and Dublin/Donegal games. The game will make its own importance.
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Replying To ConyersHill04: "Absolutely!!!!!! Considering you deal in facts!!!!" Exactly. Not on wild rumours like you do.
ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1114 - 16/06/2026 11:29:27
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First time ever having to queue for tickets on ticketmaster. Westmeath are planning a takeover by the looks of it.
shaggylegend (Monaghan) - Posts: 1950 - 16/06/2026 12:09:13
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Replying To Eddie the Exile: "Had a look at Westmeath v Galway in full last night (season pass is a great job).
They played remarkably similar to what Monaghan would have against that opponent- totally outgunned in midfield, but tenacious scramble defence, and enough runners from deep to create space for shooters and keep the scoreboard moving. They were well beaten but ran Galway close. All very familiar! It was a case of walking wounded for them by the end - they certainly need the 7 days to recover.
A few things stood out- Sam McCartan made it all happen early on and is very dangerous, but he went missing for the second half until popping up with a crucial late score. Disciplined man marking duty with pace on him will be crucial. John Heslin is still class personified but keeping scoreable frees to a minimum will curtail his overall impact. Tadhg Baker was brilliant on turnovers and breaks playing from half back, and he can score too. Another man marking job there. Ray Connellan is another fantastic Westmeath player but ironically midfield seemed to improve when Shane Ormsby replaced him through injury. depending on Connellan's fitness I'd say you could see both starting with Brian Cooney moving to half forward the next day. Senan Baker is a big lump of a lad at full forward but Monaghan should have the man for him in Lavelle. The other point is that they look a bit vulnerable at full back.
Keys for Monaghan- first to recognise the scale of the task ahead and play like its the Leinster champions coming to town- this team has Meath, Dublin, and Cavan scalps on their belt, more then us. They have to put the doubts into Westmeath minds early. Galway eased off a very tired Westmeath on Sunday and nearly paid for it because Westmeath busted a gut to reel them in. If Monaghan do get an opportunity to stretch the scoreboard they need to be more ruthless.
Second, Mooney and Woods need to exploit potential for goals here. Both have done well this year but make the green flag work. Third, tie up Sam McCartan. Could be another 50 minute job for O'Hanlon. Connellan's availability at midfield will be crucial. McCarville can do a job there but the knock-on effects on Westmeath would be significant in that they probably lose a 3rd option from kickouts. Dylan Byrne on Heslin would be a great tussle, might be a better fit than Ryan Wylie actually.
All told, it's a brilliant fixture in prospect for both teams. I'm sure Westmeath are just as happy as Monaghan with they way it has panned out. Neither usually gets the nod in the media so the pundits will probably ignore the game altogether and just focus on the Armagh/Kerry and Dublin/Donegal games. The game will make its own importance." Great Post Eddie...you could get a job, super preview of the game!
moodoo (Monaghan) - Posts: 470 - 16/06/2026 12:13:52
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Kelly out for the year
what we had against roscommon thats it. nobody else to come back injuries wise
monaghanfootballfan (Monaghan) - Posts: 34 - 16/06/2026 16:47:03
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