Replying To panamasam:  "Thanks for the info lads. Darcy must be near to senior side if you rate him that highly especially with the strength that Donegal have in this area with Jason McGee and Kieran Gallagher. As for weighing up the different provinces again I have seen a bit of Connaught action. I was in Kiltoom when Galway played Roscommon. I left feeling fairly confident that Donegal would beat Galway if they met later in the year and I still feel this way but hey maybe Galway have improved greatly from that day. As for the Kerry result very impressive indeed. I have to add though that the Ulster final was nowhere near as close as the final scoreline said. Apart from the first 15-20 mins Donegal dominated. Derry stayed in the game through some soft frees some of which were dubious. They also got a goal at the death when the game was over where the Donegal lads concentration had dropped. Donegal also left about 2 goals and a few more easy points behind them on the day."

Replying To Rayo:  "Yes your spot on........Donegal will beat this Galway team and beat them easily i suggest. Galway are by far and away the weakest of the remaining 4 teams. Not sure Donegal can beat Either Kerry or Kildare in the final though a both have very strong teams, Especially Kerry who are exceptional again this year."

Replying To panamasam:  "Hi rayo just replied to you're post on other thread so see you found this one. I watched Galway minors highlights against Laois last night. Evan Murphy the centre forward who impressed in Kiltoom was again the main man from what was shown. Galway have 2 very speedy inside forwards who looked good. Donegal will need to keep a very close eye on these players. They have had a good preparation as Cork had a very good inside forward line. Donegal's strength are that they are very fast all over the field. They play a sweeper system with young Mogan who lines up at 13 playing this role. He is a very elusive player, very fast and links everything. Donegal also have a very good midfield. Both excellent high fielders who are also ball players and work well together. They come in waves when attacking but unlike the seniors always leave men inside. In Niall O'Donnell like Evan Murphy they have one of the best players in the country at the grade. As for their prospects one game at a time. I respect Galway and know they have some good players but I do question the form especially having seen Roscommon and Mayo 2 of their victims close up. Overall the game on Saturday was of pretty good quality between Cork and Donegal. I was in Tullamore yesterday for the Kildare match and did not feel it was of the same standard. Personally I think Kerry will beat Kildare. From a Donegal perspective I would fancy their chances more were they to beat Galway and play Kildare."

Replying To Rayo:  "Yes your right Connelly from Moycullen is a dangerous player, but if Donegal can keep him quiet they have more than half the job done. as i said on another post Galway only had 4 players to score against a poor laois team whereas Donegal had something like 8 or 9 against a good cork side. That for me is a real damning statistic. Galway are also poor at midfield, laois cleaned them out around the middle. I do believe muntir tir conail are strong in that area too. I hoping for a Galway win but everything ive seen so far points to a Donegal win . And your right Kerry will more than likely beat Kildare."

Replying To Condorman:  "From what I've seen Kerry look well equipped to retain their minor title. That said it should be remembered your are talking about under 18 boys here, form can go out the window sometimes.Any of the teams left in it could win it."

Replying To Condorman:  "From what I've seen Kerry look well equipped to retain their minor title. That said it should be remembered your are talking about under 18 boys here, form can go out the window sometimes.Any of the teams left in it could win it."