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I think it's great that Eunans are playing Naomh Conaill at this stage, bothe teams will have to go at it hard and it could weaken them in subsequent weeks. And that might leave the door open for a surprise. Still don't think Glenswilly are there yet. But Kilcar's time is running out and maybe this is as good a chance as that group will get. It's really disappointing that Langan wasn't a month to play for his club. Without him, I don't think they have any chance against Kilcar.

ThroughTheGap (Donegal) - Posts: 31 - 16/09/2024 20:12:22    2570242

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I think unfortunately for Naomh Conaill it could be a step to far this year against a rejuvenated St Eunans under new management.
Throw in the two great club players we are down, the two Doherty's, and in tight affairs that could be the difference.
I have no doubt that Naomh Conaill will make no excuses and will give it there all on the sidelines and on the field.
I am just worried that with our best man marker who usually picks up Niall O'Donnell out. He might get that bit more space that usual.
Add in the fact Eunans have added a good player in the forward line from another county and the other two O'Donnell's are going well along with Moore. It just might be to much to ask for us this year.
But I will still be there Supporting a great bunch of players that owe our club nothing.
And hopefully it's a good hard sporting game and may the best team win.

As regards the other draws, I fancy kilcar, Glenswilly and Gweedore to advance, so whoever gets through, it should make for interesting semi finals.

The keeper (Donegal) - Posts: 708 - 16/09/2024 20:53:47    2570249

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Replying To eunans4ever:  "It's not good for the championship when most likely we will see a very one sided final as our showpiece which ever of the 2 emerge.

Fir me it will be won on the line again as in my opinion we have a stronger and more talented panel of players but glenties/fintown have had an edge on the line in close encounters in recent years as they are brilliantly coached and are much better at implementing this modern style of football.

We outsmarted them on the line in the league and group stage championship games this year but it remains to be seen if we can do the same when it counts in knockout championship."
Not good in one way but in another way it's great that at least 1 other other team will make the final this year. Freshens things up. Although certainly would have been better for it to be at least the semi final.

Do you think the Monaghan player yous drafted in this year could make the difference this year? Very little between the sides so I'm thinking a signing like that could make all the difference. Eunans were a lot better than NC a few weeks ago anyway.

FootballGuy (Donegal) - Posts: 251 - 16/09/2024 22:06:31    2570260

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Who is this Monaghan player? Did he play with Monaghan seniors team?

ThroughTheGap (Donegal) - Posts: 31 - 17/09/2024 12:30:37    2570353

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Replying To ThroughTheGap:  "Who is this Monaghan player? Did he play with Monaghan seniors team?"
The advantages of living in a big town. Eunans forever has not answered my question on it. Maybe he's not happy with it.

rorysboys (Donegal) - Posts: 2538 - 17/09/2024 13:15:36    2570368

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