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Anyone think there could be an upset here? BigJohn.6_8 (Galway) - Posts: 704 - 03/07/2018 09:57:46 2118010 Link 0 |
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Of course there could be an upset here. Monaghan can be very flakey when we are the favourites as was shown v Fermanagh. We also have been very lucky with the draw so far playing two division 4 teams and winning comfortably. There is no doubt that Laois are much better than both Waterford and Leitrim. Laois were div 4 but they probably should never really have been there. They should be operating on a higher level than that and they are an improving team Tim_NicebutDim (Monaghan) - Posts: 347 - 03/07/2018 10:36:27 2118020 Link 0 |
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If Laois manage to win this it will be a huge upset. Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 03/07/2018 10:45:57 2118024 Link 0 |
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I can't see anything but a Monaghan win here, but I don't see a big win, 3 or 4 points possibly in a high scoring game, for entertainment this could be the most enjoyable game of the round Barrowsider (Carlow) - Posts: 1595 - 03/07/2018 11:30:08 2118043 Link 0 |
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1. No 2. Doesn't matter, Different game. 3. Yea. But they win a lot they are expected to win too. 4. Yea. But Monaghan have played far better forward lines, And Laois have to do some defending themselves against some great players. I don't think the bookies are wrong. D1 v D4 It will show in the end Monaghan to win pulling up . waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 03/07/2018 11:45:36 2118051 Link 4 |
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Sorry to disappoint my Laois neighbours, but I think Monaghan will just have too much, and win by 5-6 points. thelongridge (Offaly) - Posts: 1745 - 03/07/2018 20:02:32 2118192 Link 0 |
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First half will be massive. If Monaghan can get 4-5 point lead in the first half they should have enough when the heat takes a toll in the second half. Monaghan can't take it for granted though. kellerz1992 (Monaghan) - Posts: 4 - 03/07/2018 20:21:36 2118196 Link 0 |
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Do Galway posters like to dismiss Monaghan? YES greysoil (Monaghan) - Posts: 965 - 03/07/2018 20:55:05 2118204 Link 0 |
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No I have a lot of time for Monaghan men one of them drinks in my local down here in Laois and is a great football man but he is worried about the tie...Not so much about Laois but about the Farney not showing up when they are expected to win!
BigJohn.6_8 (Galway) - Posts: 704 - 04/07/2018 10:21:08 2118341 Link 0 |
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Ah sure that's just that natural Monaghan pessimism that's been beaten into us after years and years of disappointment. We should be grand this weekend though. patk (Monaghan) - Posts: 936 - 04/07/2018 11:15:42 2118376 Link 0 |
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Laois are like that as well but for some reason seem to fancy their chances here maybe its because all the pressure is on the farney!
BigJohn.6_8 (Galway) - Posts: 704 - 04/07/2018 16:19:10 2118537 Link 0 |
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I think the Monaghan team are just taking each game as its comes, they are not looking beyond the next game, lessons have been learnt, hopefully we will prevail on Sunday and our onward march continues. OrielAbu (Monaghan) - Posts: 21 - 04/07/2018 20:09:25 2118624 Link 0 |
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Sounds a little bit like you looking past the Laois match (!) Speaking to a few Monaghan lads this week and they are starting to slip into the same way of thinking. In all fairness you should win with a bit to spare. But you just never know with Monaghan so it will be an interesting contest. Worth a trip to Navan at least.
MadgeKing (Cavan) - Posts: 493 - 04/07/2018 21:58:23 2118663 Link 0 |
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I look upon this match as a second chance at doing something this summer. The Monaghan players will know how badly they messed up losing to fermanagh and are still hurting on that front. I expect a big performance in front of a large Monaghan crowd and nothing taking for granted. Provincials are over now this is the start of the real championship. Looking forward to it.
seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1802 - 04/07/2018 22:12:21 2118674 Link 0 |
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A little like Mayo, if Monaghan don't put this fixture to bed, they could well suffer big time down the road. realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8596 - 04/07/2018 22:32:13 2118681 Link 1 |
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Laois are a very well coached team with some decent talent throughout the side. While I think Monaghan should prevail the plus 7 points is very hard to resist. I can definitely see Laois keeping it within the 7. panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2782 - 04/07/2018 23:19:38 2118692 Link 0 |
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Monaghan will win this one handy. I fancy them to do well in the super 8 competition. I would like to say no disrespect to laois, but I don't know how not to when you make a call on monaghan to win handy. I just cant see monaghan messing up again this year unless they are totally outclassed later in the competition. Donegalman (None) - Posts: 3830 - 05/07/2018 00:16:29 2118705 Link 0 |
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I think so too. The only side I have seen that would be capable of totally outclassing us would totally outclass all the other 11 teams still in the competition. seanfinn (Monaghan) - Posts: 360 - 05/07/2018 16:23:47 2118866 Link 0 |
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We have to give Laois the total respect their deserve. Anything less and we'll be regretting for years to come this brilliant chance to take part in the inaugural Super 8's where I suggest we'll be more than capable of making a huge impression. HeadButter (Monaghan) - Posts: 282 - 05/07/2018 16:41:26 2118870 Link 0 |
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We have to give Laois the total respect their deserve. Anything less and we'll be regretting for years to come this brilliant chance to take part in the inaugural Super 8's where I suggest we'll be more than capable of making a huge impression. HeadButter (Monaghan) - Posts: 282 - 05/07/2018 16:42:00 2118871 Link 0 |