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This is an important game for the season today. I can't see us staying in division one but 2 wins in the league might give the lads some confidence for the ulster championship. Roscommon has to be one of those wins.

We look like we need more physicality in the central areas of the pitch. After the retirements of the Hughes, Kieran duffy, finty kelly and these lads over the last few years we have to get some big physical players in. Are there any big physical lads that could join the panel from the likes of Drumhowan, Oram, Aghabog etc.. clubs that are known for physicality?

MonGaa123 (Monaghan) - Posts: 25 - 01/02/2026 14:15:52    2654294

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We will go down without winning a game im afraid

McGuirk1985@ (Monaghan) - Posts: 124 - 01/02/2026 15:52:27    2654314

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That's the league done and dusted. Best to try get as many minutes into the young players and focus for championship. Plenty of weeks to get a settled team ready

veterngaa (Monaghan) - Posts: 971 - 01/02/2026 15:57:51    2654318

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Replying To MonGaa123:  "This is an important game for the season today. I can't see us staying in division one but 2 wins in the league might give the lads some confidence for the ulster championship. Roscommon has to be one of those wins.

We look like we need more physicality in the central areas of the pitch. After the retirements of the Hughes, Kieran duffy, finty kelly and these lads over the last few years we have to get some big physical players in. Are there any big physical lads that could join the panel from the likes of Drumhowan, Oram, Aghabog etc.. clubs that are known for physicality?"
Such a post.

Yes let's get some brutes from Junior and that'll sort the whole thing out.

footyfan1 (Monaghan) - Posts: 40 - 01/02/2026 16:23:03    2654330

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Replying To farneygael3:  "I'd be confident today. Rarely we take a hammering then follow it up with another loss."
A taste of what's to come for rest of year

McGuirk1985@ (Monaghan) - Posts: 124 - 01/02/2026 16:31:08    2654332

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Replying To MonGaa123:  "This is an important game for the season today. I can't see us staying in division one but 2 wins in the league might give the lads some confidence for the ulster championship. Roscommon has to be one of those wins.

We look like we need more physicality in the central areas of the pitch. After the retirements of the Hughes, Kieran duffy, finty kelly and these lads over the last few years we have to get some big physical players in. Are there any big physical lads that could join the panel from the likes of Drumhowan, Oram, Aghabog etc.. clubs that are known for physicality?"
Big? Plenty, but for the wrong reasons….
Bannigan has a panel of close to 50 players, whatever we have is on the panel.

Anyone at the game, listened to it on N sound and as positive as Fergal & Dessie tried to keep it it sounded like our defence was shocking, 5-6 goal chances?

MonaghanMan44life (Monaghan) - Posts: 147 - 01/02/2026 16:58:46    2654338

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Replying To MonGaa123:  "This is an important game for the season today. I can't see us staying in division one but 2 wins in the league might give the lads some confidence for the ulster championship. Roscommon has to be one of those wins.

We look like we need more physicality in the central areas of the pitch. After the retirements of the Hughes, Kieran duffy, finty kelly and these lads over the last few years we have to get some big physical players in. Are there any big physical lads that could join the panel from the likes of Drumhowan, Oram, Aghabog etc.. clubs that are known for physicality?"
When's the last time any of these clubs produced a starting player for the county? Magheracloone, Latton, Clontibret, Scotstown, Ballybay and occasionally the Harps, Tyholland and Blayney have long been the backbone of the county - outside of that the odd exception comes from other clubs that rarely produce much.

Jjoniel79 (Monaghan) - Posts: 258 - 01/02/2026 17:57:52    2654361

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Replying To Jjoniel79:  "When's the last time any of these clubs produced a starting player for the county? Magheracloone, Latton, Clontibret, Scotstown, Ballybay and occasionally the Harps, Tyholland and Blayney have long been the backbone of the county - outside of that the odd exception comes from other clubs that rarely produce much."
Exactly massive comparison difference in Junior football and senior

Ulsterman12 (Monaghan) - Posts: 20 - 01/02/2026 18:28:08    2654373

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Massive injury crisis is it just that time of year of is s&c maybe taking its toll , college lads only exemption as injuries bound to happy , yet again great to see them playing college football

Ulsterman12 (Monaghan) - Posts: 20 - 01/02/2026 18:29:17    2654374

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Replying To Ulsterman12:  "Massive injury crisis is it just that time of year of is s&c maybe taking its toll , college lads only exemption as injuries bound to happy , yet again great to see them playing college football"
I think questions of the s and c is valid. 3 hamstrings went this week alone according to Bannigans post match interview. The 4th was in a college game. What's going on?

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 515 - 01/02/2026 19:01:02    2654392

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Hard luck today to Monaghan. No more than ourselves you were missing a lot of players but ye definitely improved vastly from last week's game against Armagh. Roscommon deserved today's win but Monaghan were very competitive throughout and I've no doubt ye'll improve dramatically as the year goes on. Its very difficult when injuries keep coming but from that younger players are blooded which is vital. Still early days in the league. Nothing to say you can't get a result in Dublin in two weeks time and depending on other results there could be a lot of teams hovering around relegation. Not a certainty yet that the league is done for Monaghan. Wouldn't it be great if both Roscommon and Monaghan could avoid relegation. Here's hoping

ComainRos (Roscommon) - Posts: 168 - 01/02/2026 19:43:17    2654418

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Its 2024 all over again folks defensive errors easy goals given away imagine what kerry or donegal will do to that defehce. We will regroup in div 2 next year and probably do alright through so not hugely concerned long term. We just can't compete in div 1 without our first 15 We do need a win or two in this division however before the summer for confidence or it will be a short one. Theres a big opportunity to get to an ulster final. Am sure derry and cavan feel same way through so important we get men back fit and ready and confident.

seanie08 (Monaghan) - Posts: 1942 - 01/02/2026 20:06:33    2654428

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Bit of perspective needed here, Struggling in div 1 is a problem 24 other counties would love to have so it's not the end of the world.. div 2 football is where this team is at.. a good crop of u20s coming through in the next year or 2 and div 2 will be a good breeding ground for these lads…however one worry is the excuse culture that seems to be in full swing with GB, this seeps into players mindsets…every team is missing players…bottom line is the team looks unfit and shorn of pace in key positions…

mick2007 (Monaghan) - Posts: 640 - 01/02/2026 22:06:04    2654478

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Replying To Farneyfan1916:  "Is he playing for Roscommon? Clarify please"
I mean Conor Carroll's a Galway man who plays with Roscommon and Brigids

maybe the next Brigids manger might try again with a with this different goalkeeper approach with beggan to win the all Ireland : )

Gavlar (Roscommon) - Posts: 15 - 02/02/2026 01:10:30    2654516

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Replying To Ulsterman12:  "Exactly massive comparison difference in Junior football and senior"
Yes there is a massive difference.. but if you are good enough then you are good enough.. Or should David Clifford not be picked in Kerry because he was playing with a Junior Club.

Farney (Monaghan) - Posts: 823 - 02/02/2026 10:48:14    2654547

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Replying To mick2007:  "Bit of perspective needed here, Struggling in div 1 is a problem 24 other counties would love to have so it's not the end of the world.. div 2 football is where this team is at.. a good crop of u20s coming through in the next year or 2 and div 2 will be a good breeding ground for these lads…however one worry is the excuse culture that seems to be in full swing with GB, this seeps into players mindsets…every team is missing players…bottom line is the team looks unfit and shorn of pace in key positions…"
Would agree Banningan puts out excuses but then likes to say they aren't excuses. I would have thought minus anyone we'd still have a PANEL that could beat a depleted Roscommon. You'd wonder what way players are when listening to his underlying comments the lads there are waiting for the better players to return

farneygael3 (Monaghan) - Posts: 515 - 02/02/2026 11:40:27    2654566

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Replying To Farney:  "Yes there is a massive difference.. but if you are good enough then you are good enough.. Or should David Clifford not be picked in Kerry because he was playing with a Junior Club."
Not really valid is it , considering Fossa made Kerry intermediate final losing to team that won the club intermediate all Ireland , also comparing Clifford cop on

Ulsterman12 (Monaghan) - Posts: 20 - 02/02/2026 11:46:58    2654567

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Better from Monaghan yesterday but only just, Roscommon still could win the game playing for 10 or 15 minutes. Whatever about players missing (not as many as you'd think). GB needs to be careful to not allow a losing mentality creep in. The signs are there already which is very worrying.
Any 15 Monaghan players stepping out on the pitch in Div1 have to be considered the best available and expected to deliver to the standard set for the group. Excuses and acceptance of losses is becoming normalized. Lose by 6? Then call it what it is.
I genuinely think we'd be bottom of Div2 on current form so stop thinking its a Div1 issue.

Eddie the Exile (Monaghan) - Posts: 1283 - 02/02/2026 11:58:31    2654572

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Replying To farneygael3:  "I think questions of the s and c is valid. 3 hamstrings went this week alone according to Bannigans post match interview. The 4th was in a college game. What's going on?"
Second week in a row we have picked up multiple injuries. Reports are the S&C structure is farcical.
On review, if we look at the few players that have been involved for the past 2 years there's literally no physical improvement being seen, Irwin, Callan etc. all fast tracked into senior set up and look like they are still playing minors.
Is there any accountability on things like this in Monaghan, who reviews progress or lack of it at the end of each year?
Some of these players were also taking away from club structure in September with the narrative being they will get better quality S&C in cloghan… can't see that happening again when you look at the amount of injuries.

MonaghanMan44life (Monaghan) - Posts: 147 - 02/02/2026 13:14:04    2654584

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