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Fermanagh GAA thread - 7 Like(s)
Great posts and contributions, positive to see such passion and interest in the Fermanagh county panel, constructive input.
A few days later and it still feels sore, can only imagine how it feels for both players and management.
Cillnaile -some good points, especially remaining supportive and no knee jerk reactions, you mentioned intensity and fitness being a factor, Fermanagh had a week break whereas Antrim had a game the previous week so dont think that should be an issue and as for tactics, at this stage of season the system should be well known by players after 10+ games with only minor tweaks depending on opposition. Haha, up the magpies:-)
Kesh GFC - True in relation to the in game changes and possibly counteracting on teams changes in game is a factor in Fermanagh allowing teams back into matches that we had control in. Do agree about James McMahon, know late back in but definitely think he was under utilised this season especially in sweeper role. Did feel especially in league was reluctance to make changes(in some games was 69th minute first sub) on occasion this maybe due to lack of options but in last 2/3 games bench has been alot stronger and maybe earlier changes could have helped especially if fitness was issue. Kildare are a different kettle of fish after losing all 7 league games etc, Glen Ryan had to resign after this season we havent hit that depth, though Donnelly has been there 3 years, he deserves chance to reflect and make his own decision on this after time.
Gaaalltheway - There is no guarantee a new manager will be able to bring the team forward, especially when no obvious influx of young players ready to come in and boost the team
Ernedevil - Losing a 7 points lead at home to Antrim is a tough defeat to accept and agree that the kickout bunching tactic hasnt worked, top teams read it and put a squeeze on which has cost us hugely in number of games and given opposition momentum in games. I do agree on the development of the squad Donnelly certainly has done alot of work in terms of developing the squad and bringing alot of players in over the 3 years, when first took over was older squad, so has laid some foundations there to build on, regardless of who is in charge.
On the suggestions of Richie O Callaghan and Ryan Jones, both doing well on initial steps, probably too soon for both to be at senior intercounty level plus would be too close to many of the current panel, definitely for the future.
Think would be fantastic to see the likes of Barry Owens,Marty McGrath and Ryan McCuskey involved in Fermanagh Football, its been highlighted that at minor and under 20 are struggling, how good would these men be to take charge of the youth and to inspire younegr players to commit to the county, certainly think worth looking at.
Back to Kieran Donnelly, he owes Fermanagh nothing and has given 100% to the cause and i accept no guarantee new manager can progress the team, there are no obvious candidates either should a vacancy arrive. Kieran has earned the respect of players and supporters and deserves the time to make his own decision which will accept either way( if i was in his shoes id struggle to probably commit for another 2 years, he has already got us to division 2,which will be a huge task to repeat, only reason can see is for pure love of the county which he undoubtedly has)
Very sad news about the untimely death of great Fermanagh Gael, Paul Coyle, a true gent
macca999 (National) - 18/06/2024 18:23:20
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Division 3 North 2021 - 5 Like(s)
Replying To fredflint: "Fair enough, that must explain all the medals Fermanagh have won over the years. If you are not fit you have no chance of realising your potential. But hey, if I'm wrong you can surely list me 10 players that regularly play for their county, kick lots of scores but don't bother with the auld gym and runs at all." Colin Corkery, Bomber Liston, Vinnie Murphy, Geoffrey McGonagle, Francie Bellew, Ciaran McDonald they didnt live in gym so they never realised their potential then??, their medal cabinets and regard in GAA forklore would disagree!
There is a balance, the over paid coaches are creating athletes not footballers, hence zero creativity or attacking flair! Players afraid to express attacking skills as stats man will crucify them at HT. The well paid coaches just want more sessions as means more pay. Why do you think players retiring earlier from inter county?? Lack of enjoyment.
Fitness is required, no argument but not to the extreme levels that being enforced to the detriment of the skills which is evident in games?
Fredflint, Id pick Quigley ahead of Usain Bolt for our next game, the scoreboard doesnt record sprints!
macca999 (Cavan) - 19/05/2021 12:52:48
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Meath V Fermanagh - 5 Like(s)
Replying To royaldunne: "Fermanagh luckily are in a bit of bother. So we should win with bit to spare. Morris injured is a worry, harnan was good last year when mcentee returned, but without him he seems a bit at lost. Defense will be our worry. I expect frayne to play. Moriarty could also feature. For me while no game is a given this is a must win. We need to head to newry with a bit of confidence." What's got you heading to newry? Shopping trip or did I miss something and did Down get promoted to Division 2?
macca999 (Meath) - 25/01/2024 17:19:02
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2022 All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers thread - 4 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Proper supporters will support their county instead of being distracted by foreign games." Thats the caveman and stubborn approach that has cost GAA before, attitude of GAA is only sport in town is outdated, sports people enjoy all sports and thats they way it should be, not always purposely making them choose on pretence GAA comes first regardless
Prime Example, 2002, Ireland in world cup second round game with Spain, same day as Donegal Derry in Ulster semi in Clones, gaa refused to move the game, Ireland Spain went to penalties and of course majority of people stayed down the street to watch the shootout, wasnt 3,000 up at the semi, so what was the logic in that, backfired bigtime!
PS Kerry arent know for following their county until All Ireland finals day,so they must be big into other sports too:-)
macca999 (National) - 19/05/2022 15:12:16
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National League Fitxtures 2023 - 4 Like(s)
Again the GAA Marketing team not helping themselves with the delay in releasing NFL fixtures for 2023, split season doesnt impact this but since brough in seems to be later.
People used to buy season tickets as Christmas presents but GAA Leaving it too late now
macca999 (National) - 29/11/2022 21:22:48
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To barneytown: "I can see why people get angry with that macca guy because he causes annoyance as he doesn't think out the consequences of his comments whether that be interjecting as in this case when it is none of his business or when he posts criticism of our unpaid dedicated county players with most of it unwarranted. Many will remember his negative goalkeeping comments and when challenged he refused to back down and apologise. I agree with the last poster on other issues raised." Barneytown, there's nothing to apologise for, this forum is for opinions and I still have the opinion that our keeper last year was susceptible on a high ball due to size, which hasn't changed as far as I'm aware of, distribution is good but teams can exploit this.
Good news to see James McMahon back, guessing be 3rd league game after break when he is up to speed.
He be a great help especially with Cassidy injured, McMahon ideal for sweeper role as can read game well and now that have Cullens there to man mark.
macca999 (National) - 20/01/2024 13:10:36
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League Dates - 3 Like(s)
Are they waiting until 2026 to release the 2025 NFL dares to the public?
macca999 (National) - 27/11/2024 21:21:11
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Itown1234: "[quote=macca999: "Great posts and contributions, positive to see such passion and interest in the Fermanagh county panel, constructive input.
A few days later and it still feels sore, can only imagine how it feels for both players and management.
Cillnaile -some good points, especially remaining supportive and no knee jerk reactions, you mentioned intensity and fitness being a factor, Fermanagh had a week break whereas Antrim had a game the previous week so dont think that should be an issue and as for tactics, at this stage of season the system should be well known by players after 10+ games with only minor tweaks depending on opposition. Haha, up the magpies:-)
Kesh GFC - True in relation to the in game changes and possibly counteracting on teams changes in game is a factor in Fermanagh allowing teams back into matches that we had control in. Do agree about James McMahon, know late back in but definitely think he was under utilised this season especially in sweeper role. Did feel especially in league was reluctance to make changes(in some games was 69th minute first sub) on occasion this maybe due to lack of options but in last 2/3 games bench has been alot stronger and maybe earlier changes could have helped especially if fitness was issue. Kildare are a different kettle of fish after losing all 7 league games etc, Glen Ryan had to resign after this season we havent hit that depth, though Donnelly has been there 3 years, he deserves chance to reflect and make his own decision on this after time.
Gaaalltheway - There is no guarantee a new manager will be able to bring the team forward, especially when no obvious influx of young players ready to come in and boost the team
Ernedevil - Losing a 7 points lead at home to Antrim is a tough defeat to accept and agree that the kickout bunching tactic hasnt worked, top teams read it and put a squeeze on which has cost us hugely in number of games and given opposition momentum in games. I do agree on the development of the squad Donnelly certainly has done alot of work in terms of developing the squad and bringing alot of players in over the 3 years, when first took over was older squad, so has laid some foundations there to build on, regardless of who is in charge.
On the suggestions of Richie O Callaghan and Ryan Jones, both doing well on initial steps, probably too soon for both to be at senior intercounty level plus would be too close to many of the current panel, definitely for the future.
Think would be fantastic to see the likes of Barry Owens,Marty McGrath and Ryan McCuskey involved in Fermanagh Football, its been highlighted that at minor and under 20 are struggling, how good would these men be to take charge of the youth and to inspire younegr players to commit to the county, certainly think worth looking at.
Back to Kieran Donnelly, he owes Fermanagh nothing and has given 100% to the cause and i accept no guarantee new manager can progress the team, there are no obvious candidates either should a vacancy arrive. Kieran has earned the respect of players and supporters and deserves the time to make his own decision which will accept either way( if i was in his shoes id struggle to probably commit for another 2 years, he has already got us to division 2,which will be a huge task to repeat, only reason can see is for pure love of the county which he undoubtedly has)
Very sad news about the untimely death of great Fermanagh Gael, Paul Coyle, a true gent" I have doubts about future management options, as there's no guarantee of success with an inexperienced manager. Some names mentioned, like Richie O'Callaghan, Ryan Jones, Barry Owens, Marty McGrath, and Ryan McCuskey, could benefit Fermanagh in underage structures or coaching roles. However, appointing any of them as senior manager would be disastrous. (I pretty much agree with your comments Macca) We should only consider replacing Donnelly if a manager with county experience becomes available.
Over the past few years, Donnelly has successfully integrated younger players into the team, and many of them are now showing their potential. I'd like to see Donnelly get at least another year, with the young players he has brought in a year more experienced. I believe he deserves that chance.
In other news, the league is back. Are we set for another big year from Enniskillen and Derrygonnelly in a two-horse race or does anyone have predictions for a dark horse?"]Yes Ltown1234, not sure if there is any experienced candidates within the county currently. Remember last time we were searching for a manager Shane Curran near got the post, which i think would not have been the best.
Coagael, certainly was tough watching the Antrim game yesterday, though credit to Laois they did play well and their kicking style suited the open spaces of Croke Park, by far the better team, iv know doubt Donnelly and players would have been thinking even more so yesterday missed chance to get to final in Croke Park. The second game was a step up in intensity and quality by the 2 strongest teams in the competition, pity in a way that it was the final, both a few notches ahead of the other teams. Hopefully Laois can make it a competitive final.
Interesting that you say an announcement is imminent from Kieran Donnelly, either way good to have it confirmed before county championships.
Speaking of club football, when see the results from Division 1 Friday, 5 out of 8 teams failed to get 10 scores of more in June, that is very indicative of the county teams problems over last few years and shows the task face in trying to improve as a county
macca999 (National) - 24/06/2024 18:23:21
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Itown1234: "Despite Antrim's form, we got the worst draw. We have been punished by Antrim in the past. Despite that, it should be a winnable game. I may be getting too far ahead of myself, but looking at the teams left, Down and Westmeath will be the teams to beat. I feel somewhat optimistic that Fermanagh could beat both of them." Easily the worst Draw, Antrim unbeaten in TC so far and missed chance to get late score in drawn game with Sligo which would have gave them top spot. Even last year when we beat Antrim n the league in Corrigan Park was a late ambush with few goals, id say this game will go to wire and no doubt Donnelly was up watching them on Sunday v London as was obvious would be meeting them this wkd.
Alot of talk in interviews from players this year about Brewster Park being a Fortress and enjoying playing there etc, since 2022 in both Ulster Championship and Tailteann Cup, we have won just one game there(this year v Wicklow), so certainly need to make home advantage count this weekend more.
ltown, Westmeath in All Ireland series, likely Kildare you mean
macca999 (National) - 11/06/2024 12:40:03
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Hi Dickie, thanks for taking the time to post on our forum in the eager anticipation of our upcoming league clash and look forward to it, be nice to see a massive crowd even with the strange enough early Saturday throw in time. Always a good atmosphere in Navan despite the facilities, be super when works completed. Have had some great battles with Meath over the years though you have came out better on most recent occasions.
Ignore the previous poster, there does be a few posters here who prefer to snip at every opportunity, and go with a glass half empty approach to any contributions to the forum, the local attempts at sarcasm can work in mysterious ways.
Given the strength of Division 2 this year im sure Colm o Rourke and co have this earnmarked as a must win game and will expect to make home advantage count. Fermanagh will be looking to hit the ground running as cant afford to be cut adrift after first 2 games in this division and will feel that if reach their best that a win is a possible but by no means confident or underestimating Meath. If Fermanagh can stay in Division 2 it be a massive achievement, with provincial draws for teams wanting to be 100% sure of place in Sam Maguire 5th place finished be required potentially.
macca999 (National) - 16/01/2024 23:39:17
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Meath V Fermanagh - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Selwyn: "He means Armagh ya dope. It's easy to mix up the orange counties." Good to see ignorance is still there towards the 6 most northern counties in Ireland.
Id say the same about you and Dublin all the same(Ashbourne is Dublin now isnt it?)well same until look at trophies then is a difference.
The ROYAL county very confident ahead of the weekend.
macca999 (Meath) - 26/01/2024 13:09:12
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Tailteann Cup 2022 - 3 Like(s)
"The teams are divided into Northern and Southern Sections to enhance local rivalries and also avoiding travel costs, not only for teams, but for spectators as well. We want to accommodate as many people as possible to be able to attend the games"
The words of Larry McCarthy at draw, not that worried about cost to supporters when charge €15 into tailteann cup games though!! and i see its €25 into All Ireland Qualifiers too.
Guessing attendances in Aughrim and Enniscorthy were poor last week?
Id say be low numbers this week between cost and other sporting events on but hopefully good turnout Saturday in Pearse Park, be interesting to see the crowds and coverage it gets(especially with 4 provincial finals on too).
Least Sunday game acknowledged it last week
macca999 (National) - 26/05/2022 15:55:50
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Happy New Year all fellow Fermanagh GAA Supporters.
Good to see the team start the year with a win, albeit in the McKenna Cup, though given that had black card for the end of the game shows battling spirit is still there. Though when look at both starting teams, Antrim certainly had a more experimental team out than Fermanagh, of the starting 15 id say Oisin Smyth be the only new player( i know on panel last year but dont think got much if any game time), so Fermanagh certainly had a very experienced team out. Great to see Diarmuid King make impact when came on as going to need him stepping up this year plus good to have Conor Love, Tiarnan Bogue and Joe McDade back involved, especially with few influential players gone from last year.
Positive displays from Decky McCusker and Brandon Horan, the Cullens also very strong throughout, Garvan Jones tried hard but the full forward roll is new to him.
With a very tough Division 2 league campaign on the horizon Fermanagh need to hit the ground away to Meath , so im sure this is factor in team selection as need to be full tilt and try get points on board from first 2 fixtures. The sigerson cup always has an impact too this time of year though the panel could highlight that not an many young players ready to step up to the senior panel at minute in the county.
Darragh McGurn and Johnny Cassidy likley not available until late February, both will be hugely missed, seen Luke Flanagan is absent, has he not went back this year or is that an injury?
Monaghan will provide a sterner test on Wednesday night, hopefully get a positive performance, with only 3 home games in league(1 of those in Ederney),it be crucial Fermanagh make Brewster Park a tough place to come too.
Good to have the football back,looking forward to another season and hopefully lots of positive performances and contributions on here:-)
macca999 (National) - 08/01/2024 18:33:17
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TurnipHead.: "Looks like big Joe touched a raw nerve with your sour response!" Ah he has his opinion I have mine, someone who criticises a Fermanagh supporter going to a Fermanagh game on a Fermanagh forum, just find it a bit strange.
macca999 (National) - 29/01/2025 20:04:58
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Senior Football Championship 2024 - 2 Like(s)
PS this draw will take place after the Kerry Derry game live on Sunday game, which further raises peoples point of why do all other round draws be on a Monday morning at 8.30am on Radio??
Surely they can all be down live on the Sunday Game, get more interest and audience, which could also allow fixture details to be released first thing that Monday then.
macca999 (National) - 28/06/2024 14:21:47
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
"A rather long-winded comment macca considering most would have seen the game live or TV live anyway."
Coa Gael, must most have watched it on TV as there wasnt too many in Brewster Park Saturday,lowest crowd for Ulster Championship game there in a long time
macca999 (National) - 20/04/2023 12:15:21
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National Football League 2020 - Division Two - 2 Like(s)
Decent performance yesterday, definitely a game that could have won, especially with the goal chances Ciaran Corrigan had,always felt those opportunities would comeback to haunt us which they did. Daryl Flynns goal with 8 minutes left was the key score as finally had a 1 point lead,gave them the momentum to finish off strong.
Plenty of positives from yesterdays game,if they can keep that level of performance up for rest of league id be hopefully that can avoid Division three and the dreaded tier Two championship. Certainly think our transition from defence to attack was quicker yesterday, especially in first half with fast ball into Corrigan and McGurn causing Kildare problems. Conal Jones was excellent from dead balls, IF keeps that up be a huge bonus, hes a confidence player so hopefully that gives him more belief in his ability. Interesting to see Kelm playing further up,great speed just needs to improve composure when shooting. Darragh McGurn and Stephen McGullion were very good,was surprised Ricey took McGullion off at key point in the game,maybe he was tired.
O Callaghan did okay deep,though Kildare cut through the middle too often. Id say management wouldn't be happy with number of frees conceded, some may have been bit soft on refs part plus still some players tendency to run into cul de sacs causing needless turnovers. Ryan Jones needs to work on his discipline,teams are targeting him and hes reacting to it. Is Tieran Daly still in panel or is he injured currently?
Roscommon next up in Brewster, be another tough test,hopefully can maintain that level of performance, plus might see Tomas and Ruairi Corrigan involved to add options to attack.
macca999 (Fermanagh) - 27/01/2020 09:47:57
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Attendances 2024 - 2 Like(s)
They GAA Marketing team have finally came up with a brainwave of having a group ticket for both All Ireland Group stage and Tailteann Group stage for each county(honestly dont know how this wasnt launched last year)
All Ireland Group Ticket being €50 and Tailteann Cup is €30, least might encourage few more people to attend each of their counties games.
Could possibly be €45 and €25 respectively, every little helps especially as be travels costs for 2 of the games for each county.
The munster final in Ennis at weekend highlighted how much having a full ground can impact on the game being a better experience for players and atmosphere, hopefully GAA takes this on board with pricing and fixing of grounds for future games.
macca999 (National) - 08/05/2024 09:50:48
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
A great crowd in Brewster today, mostly Armagh but don't think anyone there would say felt entertained, its not fault just of the teams, it's more a reflection of how GAA is played now generally with long lifeless passages of keep ball that deflate all sense of atmosphere and occasion.
Armagh won by 4 but I think they could have stepped up at anyone point to run away plus missed 2/3 guilt edged goal chances.
Fermanagh struggled to win ball in midfield as Armagh pressed the short kick out, Bogue was lucky early not to have given a goal away.
Strange Sean Cassidy not starting as had done okay so far and we don't have many scoring options.
James McMahon did very well on his return while McCusker was good and McShea did some good things.
The frustrating thing was even in last few minutes trailing by 4 points Fermanagh still played keep ball with sideways passing and kicking ball back to Bogue, was as if happy to lose by 4 which I'd hope wasn't the case, at least have a proper go and if lose so be it, didn't seem like they through kitchen sink at it.
Massive game in louth St Patrick's day now
macca999 (National) - 03/03/2024 21:32:15
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Coa_gael - Simple explanation on result, two teams operating on different levels and game further highlighted why there is need for a tailteann cup competition now.
Realistically pre match dont think anyone was expecting Fermanagh to win the game, Derry have dismantled teams the same throughout their division 2 league campaign against teams Fermanagh will be aiming to try compete with next year.
Derrys physicality, quality on the ball, movement off the ball was excellent, angled runs and speed allowing them to work through and break lines at will even when Fermanagh had everyone behind the ball. Derrys transition was something Fermanagh havnt encountered before and couldnt get to grips with, within seconds 15 behind ball, then when turned it over had 14 in Fermanaghs half within 10 seconds, then all players comfortable on the ball with defenders kicking scores at will.
However I hoped that Fermanagh would be able to compete with Derry and make a competitive contest of it but especially in first half didnt get going or battle with Derry, played with fear and game was over within 25 minutes. Fermanagh needed to play with intense hunger to match a drilled Derry but it wasnt there and they quickly went for the kill ruthlessly.
We allowed Rodgers and the Keeper even to saunter through the middle of pitch at ease, the fact there wasnt a yellow card in the game highlights the lack of intensity, couldnt get close enough to foul at times.
The tactic of playing an extra man in their half to stop runners from deep has some logic as a huge strength of Derrys but on reflection should have played sweeper at least first half to try keep game competitive.
Midfield as worried really struggled, Derry as expected pushed up high and forced kickouts to go long which they dominated and in the breaks. Ryan Jones tried gamefully but didnt have enough support at times with the Derry keepers presence further impacting.
Ethan Doherty and Padraig Cassidy had the freedom of Brewster Park while McGuigan gave Che Cullen torrid 35 minutes. Jonny Cassidy had slightly more success on him second half but damage was long done. Ultan Kelm showed his quality on the few times he got ball in promising areas but huge reliance on him. The second goal conceded was very poor, McManus got sucked to the ball allowing Cassidy the space to attack although thought Ryan Jones didnt go towards him strangely so he could drop ball and still score.
Sean Quigleys absence due to injury a huge blow though 13 Seans wouldnt have stopped yesterdays result. Hopefully he is back fit for Tailteann Cup campaign next month
Second half was better with Conor McShea and Decky McCusker showing well and providing bit more energy, although thought harsh to sub Aidan Breen, was few others that could have been taken off ahead of him but throughout league has been same.
Disappointing day for players and management who will know didnt perform to what capable off but certainly exposed the difference in Division 3 and Division 1, every mistake we made was punished yesterday, even in league conceding goals so warning signs were there. Good interview with Kieran Donnelly on Newstalks Off the ball after game. They will take stock and get ready for Tailteann Cup Campaign,which given has 3 games guaranteed im sure will see other players getting opportunities too.
I know some were shocked at Rory Gallaghers behaviour yesterday on touchline, wasnt surprised by his energy or ruthlessness its his intense nature and he wont change, was same when with Fermanagh although given then game wasnt in melting pot his reactions were totally unneccessary, i dont think Oisin McConville would react that way against Armagh or Mickey Harte if Louth met Tyrone.
More worrying than yesterdays game v Derry was the minors result v Monaghan,(Rory Gallagher even mentioned it in post match interview with RTE) warning signs there throughout the league campaign, they have 3 more games which could be very tough on the young lads and highlight further the issues we have and face going forward. This on top of the Under 20s result v Derry has alarm bells ringing about development of players in the county and future, really this needs to be looked at as doesnt look like producing players at moment who will make step into senior team anytime soon, current team backboned by successful St Michaels team, whom themselves have slipped done pecking order!
macca999 (National) - 16/04/2023 12:31:42
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