good game, agreed.



but everyone watching on television and everyone in the stands in Ballybofey can see how Justin McMahon is carrying on. Why the hell have none of the 4 umpires or 2 linesmen brought it to McQuillan's attention?

A yellow card and a clear message that if it doesn't stop or he's off would sort it out.

This disgusting behaviour has no place in our games. Is this what intercounty players train in the dark evenings of winter for - to spend 70mins of championship football acting the b*****x?

cavanman47 (Cavan) - Posts: 5017 - 17/05/2015 16:34:59    1724509

Dont mind the doomsayers and scare mongers.I was really looking forward to this game.Unlike the likes of Joe Brolly.Plenty of posters on here had predictions like 06-04.When the game is played like this,i wudnt rather be watching anything else.Fantastic game.Down with the begrudgers!

cuederocket (Dublin) - Posts: 5084 - 17/05/2015 16:35:37    1724511

It's a disgrace how Donegal are playing Michael Murphy.. Hope they get beat now.

Brolly (Monaghan) - Posts: 4472 - 17/05/2015 16:35:39    1724512

Tyrone pull level and now go two ahead, Donegal's defence is in tatters. The opening ten minutes it was all Donegal. A great game to watch - but someone is surely going to walk with all the off the ball crap. Harte has got this right so far. Donegal getting a bit ragged and have lost the midfield battle.

arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4898 - 17/05/2015 16:36:37    1724513

....and a goal and point in injury time for Donegal turns it all on its head, great entertaining game.

arock (Dublin) - Posts: 4898 - 17/05/2015 16:38:42    1724514

Great first half. Football is alive Jarlath and Joe.

Brolly (Monaghan) - Posts: 4472 - 17/05/2015 16:38:44    1724515

Tyrone still there, could be in front. Getting messy now, Murphy biting too much, Gallagher needs to have words with him.

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8596 - 17/05/2015 16:43:00    1724519

Very good game of football but Tyrone must be fuming at Joe McQuillan. He has given them nothing and let Donegal away with a lot of off the ball stuff. No wonder there was a lot of anger in the Tyrone camp at half time.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9706 - 17/05/2015 16:43:54    1724521

Referee has lost control of the game at this stage.

HandballRef (Donegal) - Posts: 520 - 17/05/2015 16:44:29    1724522

Very good game of football but Tyrone must be fuming at Joe McQuillan. He has given them nothing and let Donegal away with a lot of off the ball stuff. No wonder there was a lot of anger in the Tyrone camp at half time.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9706 - 17/05/2015 16:44:48    1724523

those scenes at halftime were a joke, no doubt over something stupid about who goes off the pitch first. Was a great first half but it's this sort of stuff people will bring up about Ulster football.

Victorious87 (Wicklow) - Posts: 597 - 17/05/2015 16:45:07    1724524

Who will be stretchered off first ? Big Sean, Mattie Donnelly or Harte ? Ref will have to play fair. he'd need to use that black card.

border Gael (Monaghan) - Posts: 894 - 17/05/2015 16:47:33    1724529

Very good game so far.

wish they would talk about game at half time rather than the stupid pushing and shoving match at half time.

lambofgod (Mayo) - Posts: 116 - 17/05/2015 16:48:15    1724531

Still all to play for. Tyrone made great comeback effort and O'Neil's save was great.Donegal goal was unfortunate but still in it. Mon Trone.

seanie_boy (Tyrone) - Posts: 4235 - 17/05/2015 16:49:22    1724532

Ulsterman - He has been poor for both side equally. Some very questionable yellow cards and the way Justin McMahon is targeting Murphy off the ball is shameful. The ref isn't up to it in my opinion

HandballRef (Donegal) - Posts: 520 - 17/05/2015 16:50:54    1724533

It's great stuff victorious and the handbags there add to the entertainment if you ask me..

Brolly (Monaghan) - Posts: 4472 - 17/05/2015 16:51:01    1724534

Good game considering the conditions. McQuillan not a good ref, has lost it. Bad decisions against both teams and that is what raises the temperature. McMahon not interested in the game just keeping hold of Murphy, Donegal should put him inside as he's not having any impact on the game out the field. Makes for a good second half, another goal could be the difference. Just hope the half time antics doesn't impact the play.

tirchonaill92 (Donegal) - Posts: 156 - 17/05/2015 16:53:54    1724537

Great stuff, two teams giving everything. Hope second half is as good.

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 17/05/2015 16:55:32    1724538

Don't think Donegal are any big shakes, Colm McFadden's influence can be solved

MonaghanGlory (Monaghan) - Posts: 738 - 17/05/2015 16:57:04    1724541

Tyrone Maor Foirne sparked that HT scuffle. Consistent with the spirit in which Tyrone play the game. Murphy being targeted.

Enthralling game so far, especially considering the conditions. Harte was incredible!

Unlimited_LK (Limerick) - Posts: 128 - 17/05/2015 17:01:06    1724543