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I think 5 points might keep teams safe from relegation this year as I can't see two of Monaghan, Roscommon or Dublin reaching that figure. The rest should be safe enough.

peiledoir20 (Donegal) - Posts: 1431 - 01/02/2026 19:55:55    2654421

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Its mission accomplished in that we got 2pts against a fairly under-strength Kerry side, and positive to see Oisin Gallen and Michael Murphy get a short run out for first time in 2026.

Credit to Sean O'Shea and Tony Brosnan, they kicked some outstanding two pointers, but I would say Jim will be focusing on our discipline, as 0-10 of Kerry's scores came from frees. I don't think much else is worth taking from this game, maybe again we are a bit low in two-pointers ourselves, especially considering it was an under-strength Kerry side.

Final score: Donegal 1-22 v 1-18 Kerry.
Scorers - Donegal 11 v 4 Kerry
Scores from play: Donegal 1-13 v 1-01 Kerry
Number of scores: Donegal 20 v 11 Kerry
Two Pointers: Donegal 3 v 8 Kerry

Mayo seem to be on a different level right now, so next week will be a different beast in Letterkenny, it will probably be the toughest test so far.

Commodore (Donegal) - Posts: 1590 - 01/02/2026 20:05:43    2654426

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Replying To panamasam:  "A game of two halves much like last week. Again an excellent first half but nowhere near those levels in the second. However 4 points after 2 games and it's nearly a case of job done. I imagine the target much like last year is to get to 6 as soon as possible and start experimenting once Division 1 status has nearly been established. Contributions from all over the field and good to see some of the young squad members get a run out towards the end. Also good to see Murphy and Gallen back. I thought Mogan in particular was excellent if picking one out. Some laughable headlines already on the click based media using the word "revenge". It's the first day in February playing a Kerry team down the 3 players who done much of the damage against us last year in the 2 Cliffords and Gavin White plus other players to come into the reckoning including Paul Geaney."
Won't be mentioned much considering who they were missing all over the pitch but felt Kerry really missed Shane Ryan in goals

CCFabu (Donegal) - Posts: 292 - 01/02/2026 20:12:02    2654431

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Replying To farneygael3:  "Wee Jammy. A lot taking pot shots Kerry minus 10 players today but I think yee were full value for the won. At least yous won't be joining us in div2"
I would not be too critical of any team at this time of year. All missing players and are really preparing for the championship. Kerry would seem to be missing more starters than most however. P. Ryan (goals), Paul Murphy, Tom O'Sullivan, Brian Begley, Gavin White, from the backs, Diarmuid O'Connor and Mark O'Shea, from midfield, Paudie Clifford, David Clifford, Graham O'Sullivan, Dylan Geaney and possibly Paul Geaney (an impact sub ?), from the forwards.
Bottom line is that a win is a win.

P. Rooney (USA) - Posts: 66 - 01/02/2026 20:29:32    2654436

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Given today sold out with not too many Kerry people I'd say mayo will sell out in letterkenny so maybe get in there early

Ulsterchamps_32 (Donegal) - Posts: 963 - 01/02/2026 20:43:37    2654440

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Replying To CCFabu:  "Won't be mentioned much considering who they were missing all over the pitch but felt Kerry really missed Shane Ryan in goals"
Yeah very good point CC. He was outstanding last year and pulled off some big saves in clutch moments. Happy with the points and got to watch the game today with no tech issues despite an early start. Ballyshannon looked amazing on my stream and photos I've seen since. Really enjoy going to games there between the logistics and the very welcoming hosts. On another point great to see Caolan McGonigle sprinting up the field at the end. He made his 100th appearance last weekend. Who would of said that a few years ago. His determination to get to where he is deserves all the plaudits and of course a massive congratulations for reaching such a milestone.

panamasam (Australia) - Posts: 2908 - 01/02/2026 21:53:52    2654471

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Replying To panamasam:  "Yeah very good point CC. He was outstanding last year and pulled off some big saves in clutch moments. Happy with the points and got to watch the game today with no tech issues despite an early start. Ballyshannon looked amazing on my stream and photos I've seen since. Really enjoy going to games there between the logistics and the very welcoming hosts. On another point great to see Caolan McGonigle sprinting up the field at the end. He made his 100th appearance last weekend. Who would of said that a few years ago. His determination to get to where he is deserves all the plaudits and of course a massive congratulations for reaching such a milestone."
Very good call out in mcgonagle at the end. I went looking back on the tg4 player to see who that was bombing up the field and it was mcgonagle. To have the stamina to do is a pure credit to him. And he's as quick as anyone when he gets into his stride.

Ulsterchamps_32 (Donegal) - Posts: 963 - 01/02/2026 22:23:47    2654484

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