Not going to let my heart rule my head so it's Tyrone by 5 for me
I feel it will be tight for the most part but feel Tyrone's brains will rule our brawn come the final whistle unfortunately.

byrnzy (Kildare) - Posts: 21 - 18/07/2013 21:17:58    1435648

Not going to let my heart rule my head, Tyrone by 5.
I feel it will be a tight game for the majority but I think Tyrone's brains will out rule our brawn come the final whistle unfortunately.

byrnzy (Kildare) - Posts: 21 - 18/07/2013 21:26:45    1435659

Kildare team named:
1.Shane Connolly 2.David Hyland 3.Peter Kelly4.Hugh McGrillen 5.Eamonn Callaghan (Capt.)6.Morgan O'Flaherty 7.Emmet Bolton 8.Daryl Flynn 9.Padraig O'Neill 10. Daniel Flynn 11.Niall Kelly 12.Eoghan O'Flaherty 13.John Doyle 14.Tomás O'Connor 15.Paddy Brophy

lilywhitemagic (Kildare) - Posts: 1693 - 18/07/2013 21:32:18    1435662

Tyrone team also named:
Pascal McConnell, Aidan McCrory, Conor Clarke, Cathal McCarron, Ryan McKenna, Peter Harte, Conor Gormely, Colm Cavanagh, Sean Cavanagh, Matthew Donnelly, Mark Donnelly, Joe McMahon, Darren McCurry, Stephen O'Neill, Martin Penrose.

Looks very strong, particularly up front, it has to be said. And Kyle Coney and Justin McMahon on the bench, crikey...

doublehop (Kildare) - Posts: 4172 - 18/07/2013 21:47:29    1435675

Let's hope Stevie avoids the warm up!

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 18/07/2013 22:00:02    1435684

Is SON really starting? I hear he may not be fully fit and might not start.

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 389 - 19/07/2013 08:04:01    1435685

Don't understand why the fella above is worried about kyle coney being on the bench. He has done absolutely nothing for tyrone and we have 4 "scoring" forwards who have not proved there metal yet, mc curry does look the best of them and its a stronger team than was put out against roscommon. Think both teams are overrated and I think we will be very lucky to come away with a win here.

Stephen o'neill will start he has been training this week and boy do we need him, not many others can put the ball over the bar. We are still very much chopping and changing at a late stage with mc crory coming in at corner back for the first time since he got roasted against cork

redhanddefender (Tyrone) - Posts: 913 - 19/07/2013 09:36:13    1435721

O'Neill starting + Foley not starting = Tyrone win, unfortunately

Prefer to see Leper named in the forwards too

Count_Awesome (Kildare) - Posts: 736 - 19/07/2013 11:20:04    1435798

Outside of Newbridge you would have to fancy Tyrone for this one, but it's in Conleth's and this evens things up a fair bit. Tyrone by 2, maybe : )

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8756 - 19/07/2013 11:58:28    1435841

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O'Neill starting + Foley not starting = Tyrone win, unfortunately

Prefer to see Leper named in the forwards too


Don't think the game is going to hinge on just one player from each side. O'Neill will surely be a bit rusty but I'd imagine Peter Kelly or Hughie will be picking him up. Mick wasn't exactly on top form even prior to the injury. Have to say I'm fairly happy with the team and no doubt but Paul Cribben will have a big impact in second half. Think the benches will really determine the outcome of this game.

St.Conleth (Kildare) - Posts: 1726 - 19/07/2013 12:14:12    1435863

Foley is a big game player. If he is fit then it is a risk not to start him. Kildare have a tendency to fall behind and let teams get a run on them before finishing strongly. This was the case in both league matches against Tyrone and I fear that history will repeat itself.

beir_bua (Kildare) - Posts: 746 - 19/07/2013 12:55:58    1435898

Foley is injured so not an option. The picked team looks strong with some quality players on the bench. Really feel we can win this in a close game. With a sea of white noise in Newbridge in the sun could be a night to be remember.

lilywhite28 (Kildare) - Posts: 68 - 19/07/2013 14:04:07    1435941

Cant help but get this awful feeling that this is perfectly set up for a famous Kildare win, followed by a run to the quarter finals, all the elements are there, even the warm summer evening, its all there. Not that I would begrudge Kildare or their faithful band of supporters that joy, may the best team win and heres hoping for a good advert for our game.

brendtheredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 10897 - 19/07/2013 14:11:11    1435950

If Kildare managed to pull this off I think it could be the making of this young team I would give anything for Kildare to win.

lilywhitemagic (Kildare) - Posts: 1693 - 19/07/2013 14:17:28    1435961

*the scene of St Conleths park would be magical at the end.

lilywhitemagic (Kildare) - Posts: 1693 - 19/07/2013 14:21:54    1435963

Go on the Leinster team, Kildare by last minute point ;)

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 19/07/2013 14:35:17    1435969

The expected line up from Tyrone. More or less the same team that overcome Kildare in the League semi-final at Croke Park. Joe McMahon is back in from that game, which is a help, and McCrory replaces Quinn who has left the panel. Mattie Donnelly scored 1-2? that day and caused Kildare all sorts of bother running from deep. You would imagine he will drop back into a similar role again tomorrow. Mark Donnelly also had a good game and Stevie O'Neill kicked a couple of wonder points. There's not a lot between these two sides in my eyes. Kildare can't afford to concede 2-15 like they did in the League SF, so they may go more defensive ala Roscommon to try and frustrate us. It took us a while to switch on and work our way through Roscommon, Mickey and the boys should be well warned if faced with the same again. I still think we can do it, even if only just. Tyrone by 2

EnolaGay (Tyrone) - Posts: 653 - 19/07/2013 16:41:55    1436090

I would like to wish all the Tyrone supporters a safe journey to and from Kildare. Kildare supporters are friendly and welcoming to all visitors to our county, and whatever the outcome, I am sure it will be a marvellous occasion for one and all.

bryanadams (Kildare) - Posts: 733 - 19/07/2013 16:56:36    1436104

Thanks Ath Claith! Conleths Park will be a sea of white Come on lads you can do it!! Oh to Oh to be Oh to be a Lilly!

lilywhitemagic (Kildare) - Posts: 1693 - 19/07/2013 17:12:31    1436113

Kildare, too many muscle men, not enough Johnny Doyles.

Tyrone have more natural footballers and will bring Geezers reign to an end.

sponger (Wicklow) - Posts: 2929 - 19/07/2013 17:57:37    1436136