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I think you missed my point, obliquely made as it was. Nobody in Monaghan is 'harping on' or complaining about circumstances, in fact more than most counties we have worked damn hard to put perceived disadvantages behind us and work with whats available. This team is in another quarter final as a result, as much on merit as anyone else. Now nobody is naive enough to expect a win. But that doesnt matter, we are still there to win, not to give the Dubs a good game or to be a test case for semi final opponents, but to push our own claims for a semi spot. That has to be respected, just as Monaghan people respect the pure football ethos of this Dublin team. A Monaghan win wont happen, the Brigids comparison shows it almost logically cant happen. So Dublin lads can stop trying to worry themselves by falsely talking up our chances, just relax and enjoy the buildup. We will too, but for very different reasons. Jaysis Im getting tired and emotional already and its only 11.30 on the Tuesday.... Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1057 - 02/08/2017 11:27:54 2027776 Link 1 |
Absolutely anything can happen in sport and has. It wasn't so long ago that Donegal beat us well when all around weren't giving them a chance. Lessons hopefully have been learnt from that defeat both as a team and as supporters. DannyMcA (Dublin) - Posts: 260 - 02/08/2017 11:40:12 2027787 Link 0 |
KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 02/08/2017 11:49:26 2027794 Link 0 |
Yeah possibly so, I didn't actually see or get to the Tyrone game that evening as I had a family event I couldn't get out of, but even if that was the case: A - it has no real relevance on what will happen between MONAGHAN and Dublin this week B - it possibly does show that Dublin will have more running power in the last 15, which again I'll state is what the debate started over. benched (Tyrone) - Posts: 534 - 02/08/2017 12:13:12 2027811 Link 0 |
A very limited number of tickets are available to purchase at present for this match on tickets.ie fainleog (Limerick) - Posts: 598 - 02/08/2017 12:34:24 2027823 Link 0 |
Conor Lane who had an excellent All-Ireland Final last year!!!
jacktheDub (Dublin) - Posts: 944 - 02/08/2017 12:48:40 2027835 Link 0 |
Apparently the spread on the match is for Monaghan to within 9 points of Dublin by the end. It will be interesting to see if they will be. I think if they are it won't be by much. Especially if Monaghan start as slowly as they have been is games this year, do that against Dublin and you are dead and buried early. As we know to our own cost! Good div 1 team but I think August against Dublin in Croke Park, I think the margin will be close to double figures like the leinster final. kildare73 (Kildare) - Posts: 854 - 02/08/2017 12:51:47 2027838 Link 0 |
Is this game on rte? I'm away at the moment. Marse (Dublin) - Posts: 217 - 04/08/2017 15:00:54 2028959 Link 0 |
no Sky have it! should be able to get a stream handy enough
Bonzo91 (Monaghan) - Posts: 9 - 04/08/2017 15:53:52 2028990 Link 0 |
Sound man jack? Conor is indeed an excellent reff.
KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 04/08/2017 16:23:35 2029001 Link 0 |
In my opinion I think Monaghan could beat Dublin tomorrow, Monaghan have been pottering along playing in fits and starts not setting the world a blaze but still winning away and they could be due a burst. KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 04/08/2017 16:31:00 2029005 Link 0 |
Missed the pickup off the ground in the last minute tho
cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5012 - 04/08/2017 17:35:43 2029039 Link 0 |
"The only thing that could stand in their way":)....Am sure Monaghan fully expect Dublin to try stand in their way.
poguemahone (Dublin) - Posts: 365 - 04/08/2017 18:25:50 2029051 Link 0 |
Indeed. Kirry looking for help it seems
Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1057 - 04/08/2017 18:53:35 2029066 Link 1 |
Often said for the underdogs that they must believe. Well and good but Monaghan need to play out of their skins tonight. I am in the group who think they will push Dublin but fall short in the last 20 minutes. Reality is they must do what higher rated teams have failed to do.
poguemahone (Dublin) - Posts: 365 - 05/08/2017 08:33:24 2029180 Link 0 |
Jack in, in the half forward line. I can see the strategy developing TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 05/08/2017 10:14:01 2029204 Link 1 |
Just like Galway against Kerry , they never believed !!
superbluedub (Dublin) - Posts: 2837 - 05/08/2017 13:25:56 2029255 Link 1 |
Cheers
Marse (Dublin) - Posts: 217 - 05/08/2017 17:55:47 2029345 Link 0 |
As usual the ref giving Dublin everything. It's hard enough for teams like mayo and Kildare to beat them as it is but it's nearly impossible when this is going on. Jack_Goff (Meath) - Posts: 2920 - 05/08/2017 18:17:29 2029351 Link 2 |
Monaghan players playing with absolutely no belief - if they're not careful it could be a repeat of first game. IrishGael3 (USA) - Posts: 1092 - 05/08/2017 18:22:41 2029353 Link 0 |