Replying To slayer:  "A tad harsh?"

Replying To arock:  "Hardly eye gouging, cant understand why number 5 for Crokes didnt walk, he caused the ruckus, he should have walked. But an awful lot of pushing and shoving. They have lost one player for final so a silly thing to get involved in."

Replying To ISupposeSoSheehan:  "He is making the difference this year. We should make changes for this game. Give some of the fringe players a run and let Fermanagh beat us. Be a handy piece of silverware to collect next weekend and an easy two points in Division 1 next year."

Replying To royaldunne:  "Sorry replace Clare with Fermanagh to win."

Replying To Commodore:  "Donegal went down to 14 men in the first half, and we were down to 13 men for 10 mins in the 2nd half. We know from direct experience that Rory Gallagher preps his teams from October, they are usually Championship fit during the National League and struggle along on the Championship, achieving nothing. It's February, we were today missing 8 or 9 top players today, and unlike Fermanagh, we haven't ramped up our high intensity training yet. And throughout the first half, we were the better side and could've and should've scored a lot more. My Point? We beat this same Fermanagh last summer in the Ulster final by 12 points, with pretty much the same bunch of players we have this year. I couldn't give a rats arse about the league, I know better."

Replying To yew_tree:  "Cillian is not always the victim but he is not always at fault wither. I try to look at things objectively. Well as much as possible hwne it comes to my own county."

Replying To Stmunnsriver:  "donmt EVER take up gambling"

Replying To gaalltheway:  "First of all to macca999 Look at yourself before trying to demean me in response to my earlier post. After a search I found this comment from you as a multi username poster and it clearly shows who is actually the comedian and it reads "I cannot access my own account at the moment but people will know me a macca999. I come on here to express my outrage. My hair may have fallen out, my teeth may have fallen out, I may at times fallen out with some arrogant Gaa supporters but this is by far the biggest fallout I have had and the damage is going to be huge to hoganstand in terms of viewership. You have now pulled the rug from not only our Fermanagh forum but nearly all of rural Ireland where many gas folk found it a useful channel to express their views on local football and at times criticise the gas is it was warranted...maybe that was one of the reasons that you now deny us if our voice? I not on the other stuff like Facebook nor am I twit if that the term for those social media crowd so I'm like thousands of others are going to lose out on discussing a sport that I have been so passionate about all my life. I hope your plan fails and the county forums returned immediately. GalloonBaffoon (Fermanagh) - Posts: 107 - 01/10/2021 16:04:59" As regards my "Lazarus has arisen from the dead" comment was in response to posts on some other thread where you let others believe you were no longer with us in this world - not exactly a very nice thing to do. Now to the Borderland post, a first time post, it would not surprise me if it was you at your multi posting as you take a direct swipe at the Ekn players. Then we have Kesh GFC, who could also be you as well, taking a swipe at the team and management but fails to tell us how he would resolve Fermanagh's problems - a typically fireside know-it-all observer just like macca. There ends my responses. Thank you Hoganstand for giving me the opportunity."

Replying To macca999:  "Deep breaths and alcohol were needed after yesterday evening in Brewster Park, have experienced many tough games with Fermanagh but that one is certainly top of the pile. Im sure plenty like myself have given it lots of thought since, so nothing said is rash or in heat of the moment, fully appreciate that these lads give their all and commit so much for the jersey. To the game itself, a good first half, Fermanagh were well set-up defensively forcing turnovers and kicked some good scores on break with McCusker, Cassidy, Kelm and O Brien, Antrim were poor, they looked scared to shoot and kicked in hopeful balls that Fermanagh swept up with Lee Cullen outstanding and team good workrate.The fact that Fermanagh only had 4/5 kickouts said alot and meant a major weakness wasnt being exposed. At Half time in good position, probably left 2/3 scores behind including goal chance when Cassidy should have received ball on square for a palm in but instead shot taken. If one passage of play epitomised the change of game and what is wrong with football in general currently it was on stroke of half time, Antrim were on the ropes, 6 points behind, hanging on, 1 minute injury time, Fermanagh get another turnover, chance to break and go 7 points ahead, rather than go for the score(which was free hit as ref would have blown if kicked wide etc)we slow the play down, throw ball about halfway line for the minute and ref blows it up, no conviction or killer instinct, that signalled for what was to follow. The second half was as poor as have witnessed, 3 point return against Div 3 team at home, expected Antrim to come bursting out at half time but they didnt make that early impact and Fermanagh passed up few chances to again kill the game off. Some poor decisions and shot selection, allowed Antrim hang in there as Donnelly said himself.Fermanagh must be only county team that can miss the fisted points over the bar. The Antrim bench made significant impact but we definitely rolled out the red carpet, in first half defensively solid Antrim couldnt get beyond 45, second half press non existent and let them run freely into scoring zone and win frees for Byrne to convert. Did we think game was one so happy to allow Antrim saunter up field? Due to minimal kickouts first half our midfield weakeness wasnt exposed but second half was clear as crystal that we dont have a the ability win possession in midfield. You could smell the sense of fear every time McNally had a kickout, Antrim grew every time as squeezed up on the short kickouts to put pressure on,(its been a common theme all season, teams sense and thrive on this) The kickout strategy of all bunching in middle and breaking really isnt working and hasnt worked, teams easily block it and know they can turn us over if put full press on. The responsibility isnt solely on the keeper, the primary aim of midfielders and half forwards is to win possession or the breaks when ball kicked out, no evidence of this, combined with lack of hunger at times and Antrim kept coming. Never have been at a game where team 5 points up but felt inevitable that they would lose but thats position Fermanagh were in, everyone in Brewster could see what was going to unfold, its not even that Antrim were flying it, they missed a 13 metre free. It is a young team, Cullens are experienced but dont think are vocal leaders on team, only Decker McCusker has that experience and vocal presence, midfield and further up not much leadership, would it have benefitted team in this period to bring on Aidan Breen or James McMahon solely to try get some control back on pitch and try stem the tide. The second half was riddled with errors and poor decisions, Fermanagh blown up 4 times for needlessly overcarrying the ball. Then some players pointing to scoreboard in second and saying to Antrim players look at scoreboard, i always told let the scoreboard do the talking and scoreboard only counts on final whistle, a harsh and deserved lesson there. At least it didnt go to extra time as would have only delayed the inevitable outcome. Before speak on management and future have to look at bigger picture, which is fairly bleak, Fermanaghs record at both minor and under 20 last 3 years has been abysmal(this has to be addressed and reviewed),so not sure if there will be many players ready to come in and lift senior teams from those panels(if anyone has any players that can please feel free to suggest!! Its a huge step from 20s to senior but certainly with players losing matches at minor/under 20 level there already coming into senior set-up probably lacking confidence and with slight inferior complex which Fermanagh always seems to suffer with anyway. Over the last number of years Fermanagh have lost players through retirement that had serious ability and skill that couldnt be coached, it was natural and we dont have anyone to replace them. We havent won an Ulster Senior Championship match since 2018 either! A change of management certainly wont fix any of the above alone! After yesterdays capitulation it is hard to see how Kieran Donnelly will stay on to lead the group, no quick decision will be made and he has completed a 3 year term so no doubt review will be done before anything decided. Kieran Donnelly is a top Fermanagh man, loves his county and always wore the jersey with pride and wants to improve the team, gives 100% dedication to the cause, nobody can question that, Kieran got us to Division 2 which i think was an achievement and the best could have asked for with the panel of players, slightly unlucky to get relegated and missed the few players that stepped away but the Cork and Louth games were hugely costly. The tailteann cup hasnt been great again, the group games papered over cracks against limited opposition, the minimum objective of a semi final hasnt been achieved at home to an Antrim team who werent even at their best, so thats an honest disappointment. I wouldnt have expected any progress from semi finals as think other 3 teams are cut above us at moment, yesterday certainly reinforced that. I dont think the Fermanagh Senior role would generate a host of applicants and cant even think of any potential candidates for a replacement if needed. Other then love of county, which know Kieran has, i cant see many reasons why he would stay on, in terms of players to come in and strengthen it, Ryan Lyons, maybe Luke Flanagan if back, plus Stephen McGullion(Midfield a huge issue), any others? Division 3, Sligo and Kildare will be strong favourites to get promoted,, then have Antrim, Clare and Laois, unlikely would be consistent enough to be in contention to get the 10 points to even have chance, id say mid table Div 3 at best. Then in Ulster rankings we are the 9th best team in Ulster, looks a even tougher job now than when first took it as the gap between teams continues to grow time will tell. Obviously the set-up of management for senior team is important but county board need to look at county as a whole from development squads up if want senior team to be competitive. Louth and Sligo are prime examples of this, counties with similar resources who are producing good younger players who are on pathway through to senior. Last thing, if yesterday was the last games for Decky McCusker and Aidan Breen in Fermanagh jerseys want to say huge thanks to both of you, 2 great players who always committed to the cause and are top role models for the younger players in county that want to wear the green shirt."

Replying To shotgun:  "Can see the Harps winning another 3 on top of their haul already. When you have Paul Ward probably returning next year. As well as Leigh Jones. 2 quality club players. Gary Mckenna would also probably start when fully committed and fit. Ominous for everyone else. Leckers probably the best equipped to stop or challenge them."