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Replying To Monaghan2011:  "You are wrong there was two on it. Doesn't say much how what you know about football when you don't know how many of your club players were on the panel."
"Was" past tense… Good man, thanks for proving my point.
Not my club either, I just go to games with unlike yous twitter bandits.

MonaghanMan44life (Monaghan) - Posts: 50 - 21/05/2025 20:55:10    2611642

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The fine day it was yesterday was enough reason for me to go to the U20 B final. It was an entertaining if error ridden game. With U20 and especially minor level you have to take it there will be mistakes and lots of them. Monaghan should have been out of sight in the U20 final after 15 minutes. They kicked 7 sides and butchered two goal chances, not speculative efforts but all from very scorable positions. Westmeath grew into the game after that and took the lead before Monaghan realised they were going to be in a tight game.

The second half was a more even affair with Monaghan squandering a few gilt edged chances to win the game in normal time. There was a lot of handling errors from both teams, poor decision making. Westmeath hit the front only for Monaghan to rescue a draw. Extra time seen more loose and wild play from both teams and it looked like Monaghan were going to shoot themselves out of it only for the excellent Carolan to show the leadership and score the equaliser with the last kick of the ball. In truth Monaghan's penalties were bad - Callan's run up and kick just showed a lack of belief. McCaffrey and Kearns both went high and hit the cross bar. But fair play to any lad who volunteers in that situation to do it.

I've been critical of the U20 management and how they set this team up this year. Injuries did play a part - McGorman had hamstring issues. Charlie McQuillan likewise had hamstring issues. McCaul's cruciate injury was a hammer blow to the U20's. But the U20 Management they made some very strange starting team 15's and substitutions over the Ulster and B-U20 competitions. Even last night, Colleran and Meehan were subbed off and both were having a good games.

Hard luck to the Monaghan minors. That opening 20 minutes was the difference in the end. They had a equal share of possession for that opening 20 minutes but kicked a load of very bad wides and 9 points was a big lead to give Tyrone. Even converting half those wides would have made a huge difference in the end. They showed brilliant spirit and footballing ability to take the lead with 10 minutes to go. I thought the minors played a lovely brand of football, man to man over all over pitch, being brave with the ball. Some hugely promising players in the minor age group.

sleater (Monaghan) - Posts: 180 - 22/05/2025 09:13:52    2611683

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Absolutely gutted for our young players and management. A penalty shootout is no way to decide an all Ireland final. Some great prospects on show last night, the future is bright. Onto Inniskeen Saturday now for our minors game with Meath. Let's bring an All Ireland to the county this year

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 235 - 22/05/2025 11:39:34    2611716

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Replying To sleater:  "The fine day it was yesterday was enough reason for me to go to the U20 B final. It was an entertaining if error ridden game. With U20 and especially minor level you have to take it there will be mistakes and lots of them. Monaghan should have been out of sight in the U20 final after 15 minutes. They kicked 7 sides and butchered two goal chances, not speculative efforts but all from very scorable positions. Westmeath grew into the game after that and took the lead before Monaghan realised they were going to be in a tight game.

The second half was a more even affair with Monaghan squandering a few gilt edged chances to win the game in normal time. There was a lot of handling errors from both teams, poor decision making. Westmeath hit the front only for Monaghan to rescue a draw. Extra time seen more loose and wild play from both teams and it looked like Monaghan were going to shoot themselves out of it only for the excellent Carolan to show the leadership and score the equaliser with the last kick of the ball. In truth Monaghan's penalties were bad - Callan's run up and kick just showed a lack of belief. McCaffrey and Kearns both went high and hit the cross bar. But fair play to any lad who volunteers in that situation to do it.

I've been critical of the U20 management and how they set this team up this year. Injuries did play a part - McGorman had hamstring issues. Charlie McQuillan likewise had hamstring issues. McCaul's cruciate injury was a hammer blow to the U20's. But the U20 Management they made some very strange starting team 15's and substitutions over the Ulster and B-U20 competitions. Even last night, Colleran and Meehan were subbed off and both were having a good games.

Hard luck to the Monaghan minors. That opening 20 minutes was the difference in the end. They had a equal share of possession for that opening 20 minutes but kicked a load of very bad wides and 9 points was a big lead to give Tyrone. Even converting half those wides would have made a huge difference in the end. They showed brilliant spirit and footballing ability to take the lead with 10 minutes to go. I thought the minors played a lovely brand of football, man to man over all over pitch, being brave with the ball. Some hugely promising players in the minor age group."
It was quite obvious why Colleran and Meehan were substituted last night. Colleran was injured in a tackle early in the game and done well to stay on as long as he did. He played some great stuff despite being hampered by that injury. Meehan was taken off with 3 minutes left in extra time simply because he was out on his feet after putting in a serious shift. There were some unforced errors on both sides but one had to be impressed with both defences. There definitely are some future senior stars on that Monaghan squad. Lads who died with their boots on last night. Thanks to Paul and his management team for their committment over the past 2 years. Was told by a Westmeat fan at the game that their midfielder and captain is the son of the great Ollie Baker of Clare hurling fame. Small Monaghan support in Breffni. I suppose they were at home watching the great spectacle on TV from Bilbao.

ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 581 - 22/05/2025 12:39:24    2611727

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Replying To farneygael3:  "Absolutely gutted for our young players and management. A penalty shootout is no way to decide an all Ireland final. Some great prospects on show last night, the future is bright. Onto Inniskeen Saturday now for our minors game with Meath. Let's bring an All Ireland to the county this year"
I thought Keegan was very dismissive of your result last week on RTE today, equating it, from a Mayo perspective, to the loss to Longford 2010. Imagine, and him one of your own too. The man needs a history lesson.

Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1229 - 22/05/2025 12:45:30    2611730

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whats the craic for saturday? seems like a lifetime ago since the leinster final so im sure louth have gathered themselves up and will be bustin for this one...with respect to down and clare id like to think we're the benchmark in this group so if louth win theyll have one foot in the quarters....same logic applies to us - hope we're hungry and put in a good showing

MalsBalls (Monaghan) - Posts: 226 - 22/05/2025 13:54:19    2611748

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Replying To MalsBalls:  "whats the craic for saturday? seems like a lifetime ago since the leinster final so im sure louth have gathered themselves up and will be bustin for this one...with respect to down and clare id like to think we're the benchmark in this group so if louth win theyll have one foot in the quarters....same logic applies to us - hope we're hungry and put in a good showing"
It would actually Down I'd be most concerned about in this group

Blackcardnot (USA) - Posts: 49 - 22/05/2025 16:49:17    2611781

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Any predictions on a team

Beggan
Byrne Duffy Wylie
Mc carthy Ward O toole

Lavelle Mohan

O hanlon Bannigan Mc Anespie
Woods Mooney Jack

On Paper that seems to be the best we could have. I think we might be able to risk Lavelle to the middle and have Duffy and 3, if not I would expect Duffy to drop out and maybe Aaron Carey/Mc carville/Kelly to come in.

Big risk playing mooney form the start as you loose your impact sub and don't see Garland as that big impact coming in.

Hearing Karl O connell is coming up to speed and Darren too, if so Karl could come in at 10 and mc anespie dropping back, Also Darren in from the start with mc bennet coming in later on.

monaghanmad (Monaghan) - Posts: 412 - 22/05/2025 17:20:40    2611787

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As g bannigan keeps saying that they concentrate on a performance and that's what we all hope for if it happens think we can win by 4

Farneyblueandwhite (Monaghan) - Posts: 85 - 22/05/2025 21:53:01    2611813

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Replying To monaghanmad:  "Any predictions on a team

Beggan
Byrne Duffy Wylie
Mc carthy Ward O toole

Lavelle Mohan

O hanlon Bannigan Mc Anespie
Woods Mooney Jack

On Paper that seems to be the best we could have. I think we might be able to risk Lavelle to the middle and have Duffy and 3, if not I would expect Duffy to drop out and maybe Aaron Carey/Mc carville/Kelly to come in.

Big risk playing mooney form the start as you loose your impact sub and don't see Garland as that big impact coming in.

Hearing Karl O connell is coming up to speed and Darren too, if so Karl could come in at 10 and mc anespie dropping back, Also Darren in from the start with mc bennet coming in later on."
Full forward line has not been threatening enough in bigger games. Louth are physical in the fullback line and if you have Jack and Mooney starting, plus an off-day by Woods, it will be too comfortable Would be good to see Bannigan pushed further up and Ward at centre forward to give them more to think about.
Watching the Leinster final again, Meath only half-heartedly tracked Mulroy- need more than that on the weekend. Has O'Toole the discipline and concentration for the job? I'm not sure- he will be trying to get on the scoresheet himself. Grimes was better for them than first viewing showed so he will need a matchup- Louis Kelly would be ideal. McAnespie for Lennon seems pretty straightforward. Meath got some good return for playing at pace on the break, that has to be the way for Monaghan- Louth will be happy to see Monaghan getting sucked into over-and-back football.
Lavelle back would be massive. McPhilips could do well enough on Tommy Durnin, most likely off the bench though.

Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1229 - 22/05/2025 22:28:41    2611814

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Farney Army pod an interesting listen this week. Got impression Kieran Hughes doesn't see much between the teams on Saturday and almost doesn't really rate Monaghan or know where they are at. Think we do have problems in our full forward line through a lack of presence in there. Jack is more a player to come on now when game has opened up and shouldn't really be starting these games but mgmt don't have any choice as v little other threat inside v really good sides. Mooney still better bet off the bench.

seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1893 - 23/05/2025 09:53:13    2611837

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Replying To seanie08:  "Farney Army pod an interesting listen this week. Got impression Kieran Hughes doesn't see much between the teams on Saturday and almost doesn't really rate Monaghan or know where they are at. Think we do have problems in our full forward line through a lack of presence in there. Jack is more a player to come on now when game has opened up and shouldn't really be starting these games but mgmt don't have any choice as v little other threat inside v really good sides. Mooney still better bet off the bench."
The irony of course being that the option of 25mins from KHughes off the bench would still be a great option for the Monaghan FF line...
Happy with the panel as selected, principally because the bench looks stronger than the first 15.
Looks like GB might be looking to counter Louths customary 2nd half push but I wouldn't be in favour of starting cautiously. Play for 70+.
4 starting positions up for grabs, but Kelly and Lavelle back in is great to see plus McBennett and Hughes- more power in the mix now..

Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1229 - 23/05/2025 11:09:38    2611852

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Replying To Eddie the Exile:  "The irony of course being that the option of 25mins from KHughes off the bench would still be a great option for the Monaghan FF line...
Happy with the panel as selected, principally because the bench looks stronger than the first 15.
Looks like GB might be looking to counter Louths customary 2nd half push but I wouldn't be in favour of starting cautiously. Play for 70+.
4 starting positions up for grabs, but Kelly and Lavelle back in is great to see plus McBennett and Hughes- more power in the mix now.."
Totally agree, we need to be alive to the game from throw in

Blackcardnot (USA) - Posts: 49 - 23/05/2025 11:31:42    2611854

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We are 1/3 to beat Louth which seems a bit ambitious. Think it will be a 50/50 game myself. The hurlers are 10/1 to beat the undocumented Irish in there semifinal

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 235 - 23/05/2025 14:45:52    2611899

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Replying To monaghanmad:  "Any predictions on a team

Beggan
Byrne Duffy Wylie
Mc carthy Ward O toole

Lavelle Mohan

O hanlon Bannigan Mc Anespie
Woods Mooney Jack

On Paper that seems to be the best we could have. I think we might be able to risk Lavelle to the middle and have Duffy and 3, if not I would expect Duffy to drop out and maybe Aaron Carey/Mc carville/Kelly to come in.

Big risk playing mooney form the start as you loose your impact sub and don't see Garland as that big impact coming in.

Hearing Karl O connell is coming up to speed and Darren too, if so Karl could come in at 10 and mc anespie dropping back, Also Darren in from the start with mc bennet coming in later on."
Time to look forward, not back. That ship has sailed. Also cant understand how we are favorites. Maybe they have information on the partying that may have happened after Leinster Final.

ORIELMAN85 (Monaghan) - Posts: 581 - 23/05/2025 15:39:40    2611923

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Replying To farneygael3:  "We are 1/3 to beat Louth which seems a bit ambitious. Think it will be a 50/50 game myself. The hurlers are 10/1 to beat the undocumented Irish in there semifinal"
Johnny Glynn ex all Ireland winner lining out for the exiles.

222 (UK) - Posts: 858 - 23/05/2025 16:08:41    2611930

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Any predictions for the league finals this year.
Junior
Intermediate
Senior??

ScarnaMan1990 (Monaghan) - Posts: 33 - 23/05/2025 19:24:50    2611965

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Game sounds great on northern sound because I can't see a thing on the gaa plus camera! Blair witch project was clearer!!!

GenderNeutral (Meath) - Posts: 123 - 24/05/2025 17:31:59    2612090

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A win the most important things against tricky opposition who kept themselves in some sort of range with 4 goals.
The pair of later two pointers settled what should have already been decided to be fair, but we can take nothing for granted in Championship football.

A sound platform.
Well done the panel.

Knoxboya (Monaghan) - Posts: 371 - 24/05/2025 18:29:08    2612120

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Frustrating enough display from a Monaghan perspective, whipped Louth all over the pitch but handed 2 goals to them second half to take the gloss off it.

Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1229 - 24/05/2025 18:30:10    2612121

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