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On a side note how many lads have walked for whatever reason?

mc nulty (fair enough it was pre agreed)
loughran
o donnells both
wilson
irwin
mohan
mc phillips
sean jones
mullingan
id put duffy in here aswell
lennon
leonard(injuries)

monaghanfootballfan (Monaghan) - Posts: 30 - 03/06/2026 11:48:30    2677548

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Has Mohan definitely left, if so I'd assume that's injury related? It's a big loss either way.

Very disappointing result on Sunday. Terrible to see Bobby McCaul getting injured, fingers crossed it's not as serious as it appeared. He looked like he was on course for a massive game. I was sitting directly in line with his disallowed point and it was clearly over the bar. For a game of this magnitude that is a very bad decision.

The start against Mayo was poor. I thought Monaghan looked tired and disorganised. A bit more cynicism might have
prevented one of the 2 pointers just before half time. Mayo weren't slow to try and drag down when there was just seconds left.

Roscommon are better than Mayo, so a start like that again and there will be no comebacks.

McCarville and Gallagher are being asked to do a lot around midfield. Too much really. Other teams seem to have 3 or more midfielders on the pitch and it makes it difficult to cover. You could see Monaghan got confused by the Mayo kickout strategy at various points in the first half. Monaghan need another big man around midfield. When Beggan drifted out he was able to catch a great ball. That extra man makes a difference. I know the options are limited but surely Hanratty could start, even just to spoil or break the ball.

I thought Aron Carey did well while he was on, got a nice point and got on the ball. I'd assumed that he'd been replaced as he'd injured his ankle before halftime or was it tactical? He's another player that adds a bit of physicality to the team.

We'll find out over the next few days about the injury situation but whatever, performing for half the game is not going to cut it at this stage. Roscommon will be well set up and will have a plan for everything Monaghan can throw at them. Monaghan need the same, from the start. Whoever wins will feel they have a great chance of going a good bit further.

PolicemanFox (Monaghan) - Posts: 224 - 03/06/2026 12:12:26    2677561

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Replying To monaghanfootballfan:  "On a side note how many lads have walked for whatever reason?

mc nulty (fair enough it was pre agreed)
loughran
o donnells both
wilson
irwin
mohan
mc phillips
sean jones
mullingan
id put duffy in here aswell
lennon
leonard(injuries)"
Maybe they all have not got the commitment at the moment or have not the patience to sit on the bench and wait their turn.

I am not saying they aren't good footballers cause they all definitely are good but the county game takes a different breed of person to put in the work/sacrifices.

countymonaghan (Monaghan) - Posts: 335 - 03/06/2026 12:24:00    2677566

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Replying To countymonaghan:  "Maybe they all have not got the commitment at the moment or have not the patience to sit on the bench and wait their turn.

I am not saying they aren't good footballers cause they all definitely are good but the county game takes a different breed of person to put in the work/sacrifices."
Some it feels like they have a bad game and are like na not fighting for my place again. they definitely got a chance. sean jones, loughran walked after a bad game, same with wilson irwin etc. you do wonder is it attitude or management. heard of a similar situation at kilmacud.

see what happens, couple that with excessive injuries raises concerns about management. don't get me wrong, bannigan and con are doing a great job.

monaghanfootballfan (Monaghan) - Posts: 30 - 03/06/2026 13:01:25    2677587

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Replying To monaghanfootballfan:  "On a side note how many lads have walked for whatever reason?

mc nulty (fair enough it was pre agreed)
loughran
o donnells both
wilson
irwin
mohan
mc phillips
sean jones
mullingan
id put duffy in here aswell
lennon
leonard(injuries)"
McNulty...travelling.
Loughran... not good enough, missed his best years.
Wilson...not good enough.
Irwin...not good enough.
Mohan...injured.
McPhillips...had surgery, not very interested either.
Jones..not committed or interested.
Mulligan...not interested.
Lennon...not interested.
Leonard...injuries and travelling.
Also it takes a different animal to be a County footballer rather than being a good club player.
At least 4 of those lads were not interested in putting their social lives and girlfriends on hold. They are all lads with jobs or studies and it is quite understandable that the sacrifices of county football is not for everyone. It's not like they are walking away from a money making career.

ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1083 - 03/06/2026 15:51:10    2677668

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Replying To monaghanfootballfan:  "Some it feels like they have a bad game and are like na not fighting for my place again. they definitely got a chance. sean jones, loughran walked after a bad game, same with wilson irwin etc. you do wonder is it attitude or management. heard of a similar situation at kilmacud.

see what happens, couple that with excessive injuries raises concerns about management. don't get me wrong, bannigan and con are doing a great job."
Its funny. The mainstream sports media who just patronise monaghan with the usual punch above our weight comments continually go on about how the county maxs out every year and gets everything out of itself when the truth is v different. Some of the most talented players in the county mulligan jones by all accounts lack the temperment and dedication for inter county football . Think bannigan places great store on that and hes right. Garland is a great example been in or around the panel since 2018 only becoming a regular last few years but a great attitude to the cause. Think we are jinked as well when it comes to big men. Niall Kearns retired early. Gary Mohan only properly fit for two years cant get fit last few years. Conor Leonard over before started with injuries. Barry Mcbennett one good year then gone. Mcphilips gone travelling but doesn't appear to be rated by management never got a look in last summer so hell be in no rush back. Mccaul a real pedigree footballer cursed by career threatening injuries not even 21. Gallagher and mccarville have been the real unsung heroes this year and one of them isnt really a proper midfielder.

seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1997 - 03/06/2026 16:37:56    2677693

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Most intercounty teams never get their full ticket out, always a few who opt out. For Monaghan its hits differently as we need to maximise every talented player we have in a small county. The mentioned players above, at least three are huge losses. Injuries this year have been rotten but we are not the only county who that has hit. The demands of inter county often out weigh a very good club player in so many ways.

222 (UK) - Posts: 938 - 03/06/2026 19:07:30    2677736

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Replying To ORIELMAN85:  "McNulty...travelling.
Loughran... not good enough, missed his best years.
Wilson...not good enough.
Irwin...not good enough.
Mohan...injured.
McPhillips...had surgery, not very interested either.
Jones..not committed or interested.
Mulligan...not interested.
Lennon...not interested.
Leonard...injuries and travelling.
Also it takes a different animal to be a County footballer rather than being a good club player.
At least 4 of those lads were not interested in putting their social lives and girlfriends on hold. They are all lads with jobs or studies and it is quite understandable that the sacrifices of county football is not for everyone. It's not like they are walking away from a money making career."
A lot of those lads are not at the level required to play for a div 1 team. Its easy saying this and that should be on the panel but it doesn't cut it.

I am sure if we were slumming it out at the bottom of div 3 and div 4 all those lads would be knocking on the door. Also a few of those lads had discipline issues and left the panel when their county needed them the most.

Gabriel is just right to go with the committed and hardworking lads as they will give it all on the field and be disciplined off it. Also he is blooding numerous young lads too and these young lads should be given priority over the tested, failed and walkouts from before.

monaghanmad (Monaghan) - Posts: 494 - 04/06/2026 11:19:43    2677806

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Mohan gone apparently. Another fallout, got the ultimatum. injured, but not in everyone's eyes.

monaghanfootballfan (Monaghan) - Posts: 30 - 04/06/2026 11:24:49    2677810

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Makes us appreciate how Malachy and Ryan Porter specifically for not many injuries during their time. Also Malachys ability to have the best of the best on the team

veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 1050 - 04/06/2026 11:37:49    2677817

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Predictions for league this weekend.
Blayney v Magheracloone- Blayney
Clontibrit v Cremartin- Clontibrit
Scotstown v truagh- Scotstown
Inniskeen v latton- latton
Corduff v carrick- corduff

Intermediate
Clones v doohamlet- Clones
Harps v tyholland- Harps
Eire og v Emyvale- Emyvale
Donaghmoyne v Aughnamullen- Donaghmoyne
Ballybay Kilanny- Kilanny

Junior
Rockcorrry v Drumhowan- Drumhowan
Oram v aghbog- Oram
Seans v blackhill- blackhill
Currin v Killeavan- Currin
Toome v scotstown- toome

Monaghan_football (Monaghan) - Posts: 141 - 04/06/2026 12:34:04    2677839

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Replying To monaghanfootballfan:  "Mohan gone apparently. Another fallout, got the ultimatum. injured, but not in everyone's eyes."
I like mohan as a player but he was having fitness issues especially against the elite teams. Better to get away from it work on fitness and hope to get back.

222 (UK) - Posts: 938 - 04/06/2026 13:30:17    2677864

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Replying To veterngaa:  "Makes us appreciate how Malachy and Ryan Porter specifically for not many injuries during their time. Also Malachys ability to have the best of the best on the team"
There would be quite a few from the United Parishes that wouldn't agree with you there.

ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1083 - 04/06/2026 13:34:40    2677867

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Terrible but not unexpected news on Bobby McCaul this morning. So agonizing for the young lad, his family and his comrades in Aughnamullen club also. All we can do is wish Bobby a speedy recovery and hope tp see see him in the not too distant future wearing the Aughnamullen and Monaghan jerseys again.

ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1083 - 04/06/2026 13:48:34    2677879

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Replying To Monaghan_football:  "Predictions for league this weekend.
Blayney v Magheracloone- Blayney
Clontibrit v Cremartin- Clontibrit
Scotstown v truagh- Scotstown
Inniskeen v latton- latton
Corduff v carrick- corduff

Intermediate
Clones v doohamlet- Clones
Harps v tyholland- Harps
Eire og v Emyvale- Emyvale
Donaghmoyne v Aughnamullen- Donaghmoyne
Ballybay Kilanny- Kilanny

Junior
Rockcorrry v Drumhowan- Drumhowan
Oram v aghbog- Oram
Seans v blackhill- blackhill
Currin v Killeavan- Currin
Toome v scotstown- toome"
Magheracloone.
Cremartin.
Scotstown.
Inniskeen.
Carrick.

Doohamlet.
Harps.
Emyvale.
Donaghamoyne.
Ballybay.

Drumhowan.
Aghabog.
Blackhill.
Killeevan.
Toome.

ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1083 - 04/06/2026 13:54:05    2677882

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Replying To ORIELMAN85:  "There would be quite a few from the United Parishes that wouldn't agree with you there."
Only disagreement I would have against O'Rourke is that Kieran Hughes should've either started/been on 10 mins earlier against Tyrone in 2018.

ConyersHill04 (Monaghan) - Posts: 84 - 04/06/2026 14:07:35    2677888

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What's your thoughts on the upcoming game. I feel like ye aren't getting one bit of luck and hated seeing your talented forward go off the other day with injury. I've no doubt Monaghan would have won with him on the field. I think your manager deserves great credit for keeping the group unified despite everything going against ye and that's a fear i have that eventually it'll click. I think we need a standout performance and seeing we've no injuries im hoping we can win by 7 in the last ten mins and get a bit of belief and go the full 70 mins because our record going down the straight the last few years leaves a lot to be desired. We got a hiding off ye in Croker last year which should focus the minds.will be very happy with a penalty shootout win.see ye next weekend.

Ros2013 (Roscommon) - Posts: 644 - 04/06/2026 15:37:00    2677917

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Replying To Ros2013:  "What's your thoughts on the upcoming game. I feel like ye aren't getting one bit of luck and hated seeing your talented forward go off the other day with injury. I've no doubt Monaghan would have won with him on the field. I think your manager deserves great credit for keeping the group unified despite everything going against ye and that's a fear i have that eventually it'll click. I think we need a standout performance and seeing we've no injuries im hoping we can win by 7 in the last ten mins and get a bit of belief and go the full 70 mins because our record going down the straight the last few years leaves a lot to be desired. We got a hiding off ye in Croker last year which should focus the minds.will be very happy with a penalty shootout win.see ye next weekend."
Lol

S1234 (Mayo) - Posts: 1158 - 04/06/2026 15:45:56    2677921

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