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[GrandMasterFlash]

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Armagh prove too strong for Monaghan
Monday January 22nd 2007

Armagh 0-9

Monaghan 0-6

McKenna Cup

DESPITE fielding a largely experimental side Armagh still proved too strong for Monaghan in a keenly contested clash in Clones.

However, Monaghan still qualify as the best runner up, edging UUJ out by a fraction of a point on scoring averages. They now meet Tyrone.

This game was in the balance up until the final quarter at which stage the more experienced among the Armagh lineout took control with Steven McDonnell rattling over three unanswered points in the final eight minutes.

The sides were level at 0-4 apiece at half time and they were level five times in all although both had numerous chances to take a stronger grip with goal chances squandered at both ends.

In the end though it was the physically stronger Armagh who finished the better to book a semi-final place, coming form two points down after eleven minutes of the second half to win by three.

SCORERS - Armagh: S McDonnell 0-3 (2f), S Toner, P Toal (1f) 0-2 each, K Toner, JP Donnelly 0-1 each. Monaghan: T Freeman 0-2 (1f), P Finlay 0-2 (2f), D Freeman, R Woods 0-1 each.

ARMAGH - C McKinney; G McCreesh, E McNulty, P McCreesh; JP Donnelly, T McClelland, P Duffy; G Swift, K Toner; P Toal, M O'Rourke, K O'Rourke; S McDonnell, S Forker, N McSherry. Subs: A Mallon for P Duffy, S Toner for M O'Rourke, J O'Neill for N McSherry.

MONAGHAN - S Duffy; D Morgan, J Coyle, M Duffy; D Mone, J Hughes, S Fitzpatrick; P Finlay, V Corey; D McArdle, D Freeman, M Daly; T Freeman, R Woods, S Gollogly. Subs: G McEneaney for Duffy, JP Mone for Hughes, B McKenna for Daly, N Corrigan for Gollogly, E Duffy for McArdle.

REF - M Sludden (Tyrone).

Impressive UUJ sink Antrim UUJ 1-14 Antrim 1-8
UUJ rattled off a comprehensive victory over Antrim at Casement Park yesterday to give themselves great boost ahead of the Sigerson Cup next month.

SCORERS - UUJ: P Cunningham 0-5 (4f), P Doherty 1-1, M Lynch 0-3 (1f), K Dyas 0-2, J Boyle, P Forker, C Conlon 0-1 each. Antrim: C Lynch 0-3 (1f), K Brady 1-0, P Logan 0-2 (2f), C Close 0-2 (2f), M McCann 0-1 (f).

UUJ - M McAlister; P Mooney, J Conlon, R Murray; K Dyas, P Donnelly, D Hughes; J Bradley, J Colgan; M Herron, J Boyle, P Doherty; P Cunningham, P Downey, M Lynch. Subs: C Conlon for Downey (48), C Farrell for Boyle (54), P Forker, for Cunningham (62), D Lavery for Herron (62), E McConville for Hughes (69).

ANTRIM - S McGreevey; C McGoldrick, S McVeigh, N Walsh; C Lynch, G Bell, D Gault; J Quinn, A Gallagher; T Scullion, K Brady, H McKay; C Close, M McCann, M Magill. Subs: L Higgins for Gault (20), P Logan for McKay (ht), O McAteer for Quinn (42), G Galway for Gallagher (60), P Close for Magill (65)

REF - B Toland (Derry).

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[realredhandfan]

Interesting observation Redhandfan on the cavan match.  I think you are a litle kind to walsh though,  I'd love to see Big Sean stretch him.  Theres only so much a man could take.  Seans termperament is probably the best in Ireland.  I heard D Harte was stretchered off?
"His lack of physical presence saw him struggle at centrefield and was replaced in the second half. 6"
The one think Kelvin lacks is a lack of a lack of physical presence.
From a supporters point of view its great to hear your high rating for Mellon, I think he has been struggling for form for over a year now and will be under pressure to retain a squad number.  Id like to see some consistency return.
Who marked the big cavan midfielder Mc cabe, Hughes or Cavanagh.  I see he was eventually switched to full forward.  Im disappointed to hear a poor rating for Quinn, I have high hopes for him this year,  but like everybody he'll need a few decent chances. 

[realredhandfan]

I didnt know sludden is now refereeing inter county.  Thank god he's from our county as I wouldnt want him refereeing a game Tyrone were involved in.

[Mid Mon]

Armagh 0-9 Monaghan 0-6                6/9    = 0.6667
Monaghan 2-16 St Marys 0-11           22/11 = 2
Fermanagh 0-5 Monaghan 1-10         13/5   = 2.6
                              Total scoring Average = 5.266

UUJ 1-14 Antrim 1-8                        17/11 =1.5454
UUJ 1-19 Down 1-6                         22/9   = 2.4444
Donegal 1-6 UUJ 1-4                        7/9     = 0.7777
                              Total scoring Average = 4.7675
             

[parttimeexile]

It said on the radio this morning that tyrone were playing donegal in the semi final of the Mc kenna cup.Is that right?

[Mid Mon]

I didnt know sludden is now refereeing inter county.  Thank god he's from our county as I wouldnt want him refereeing a game Tyrone were involved in.

He was a disaster yesterday, I'm not saying he was at fault for our defeat we only have ourselfs to blame for that taking too much out of the ball, failure to take our scores and being uncompetive in mid-field was the problem

[Mid Mon]

Yesterdays program had winner group A (Armagh) vrs winner group C (Donegal), Winner Group B (Tyrone) vrs 4th place team (Monaghan)

[Border Fox]

From wrong calculation of scoring differences to dragging supporters to Breffni on a Tuesday evening to failing to deal with Mickey Harte's condescending atttitude - conclusion: Ulster Council is a joke

[Goats Do Shave]

I will get Tyrone's number one female supporter to answer that one.  She will be having a quiet word in your ear this week anyway!!!!

You must think I'm mad...we can't talk about football at all, I'm allowed to ask who did well for yas today?...thats it! 

I'll maybe travel with ya for the semi's!

[cavanmaniac]

In Breffni?   Is that Tyrone's punishment from the Ulster Council?  Dragging us all the way to that bog?

Some people have fairly come up in the world since 2003 alright...

[thejohnharanexperi]

A very promising performance by a mixture of new and old in the green and gold yesterday at a windless Park in Ballyshannon.There were county debuts for Paddy mc Conagely and Brendan Mc Dyre.The game also saw season starts for Ciaran Bonner,Michael Hegarty,Tommy Donoghue,brendan Devenney and Adrian Sweeney.The first half display was sharp and incisive with some fine points by Dev and thompson.indeed the game could have been out of sight for Down had Donegal taken more than their two goal chances.The off the ball running and quick early ball into our FF line tore the Down defence ragged at times.
Dev had one of those early season stormers that in previous years has flattered to deceive and along with Hegarty kicked some accuirate passes throughout.We led by 6 points at half time.Typically,a Donegal charachteristic of taking the foot off the pedal appeared for the first 20 minutes of the second half allowing Down to come within two points of us.This was thru the free taking of Barry Doran at roughly the same position and distance (40m) every time.It seemed that every time a Down lad fell to earth in that area of the field a free was rewarded.some of the frees were fairly soft and slightly soured the ref Derry's Aidan Mc Alynn's performace in the eyes of the Donegal support.Speaking of support there were maybe a dozen Mourne people all told.
Full marks to Aodh Ruadh ground staff for getting the pitch playable and hopefully by the time the Dubs arrive in the league they'll have sorted out how to work the tape machine for the national anthem.

Positives were the early ball into a dynamic FF line,Devenney's display and Michael Hegarty's passing

Negatives Not putting the nail in the Down coffin after half time

Michael Boyle 7.0 Good accurate kick outs although conceded one point when ball popped over from his outstretched hands.

Barry Dunnion 7.0 Had it tough man marking a speedy corner forward and is much more at home on the wing.Kept at it and intercepted on numerous occasions.

Paddy Campbell 6.0 Poor game and suffered early knock that did'nt help.Only caight one clean ball against a big awkward FF and failed to get out in front.

Paddy Mc Conagely 6.5 Shaky enough start but became more confident as game progressed.Guilty of overcarrying at times but made a couple of forays in second half.

Tommy Donoghue 7.0 Solid and did the covering back well with lots of possession

Barry Monaghan 7.5 Started at centre half before switching to midfield at half time.Actually played better in midfield whilst Cass switched back.is exceptionally strong in breaking the tackle and showed his experience.

Frank Mc Glynn 7.5 We have a surfeit of excellent half backs and the Glenfin man was the pick of the defense.

Kevin Cassidy 7.0 Robust but still seems to be more comfortable at half back.Struggled to gain clean possession but always willing himself on the line in a congested miodfield.

Ciaran Bonner 7.5 Picked up from last year with an all action display and ran Devenney close for MOTM

Brendan Mc Dyre 5.5 Game passed the young Glenties man by but hopefully can improve.

Michael Hegarty 7.5 This is how he should play on a consistent basis.easily our best firward in delivering quality ball into the FF line.

Brian Roper 6.5 Captain for the day but not as energetic as previous games.Still contributed in winning ball and doing the basics well

Brendan Devenney 8.5 Star performance from the off and should have ended with 1-9 however 6 points and a penalty earned was a great return.

Adrian Sweeney 7.0 Again another sharp performance.Still can receive the ball in tight situations and lay off to oncoming forwards.Executed penalty as per but still guilty of missing easy free from the hands.

Leon Thompson 7.5 Ended great move in first half with clinical goal.seems to have early understanding with Dev.Could have had ahatrick of goals but for the keeper and last ditch defending.

Subs:
Rory Kavanagh 6.0 Looked disinterested and off the pace.Fouled close in when about to pull the trigger to earn a pointed free.

Christy Toye 7.0 Much livlier than last week and more at home on the wing.Kicked point to end game as contest.

Kevin Mc Menamin 6.5 Really needs to marry some pace to his undoubted skill to have a chance of breaking into 15 for league.

Joe Friel 6.0 Did,nt add much to midfield sector and really needs to up the ante if he's to secure a league place.

Ryan Bradley 7.0 Tackled well and harried constantly for the short time he was on and another fine point with the left foot.A young footballer with a point to prove.

[Malone Aristocrat]

A Very disappointing second half showing from queens on sunday after outplaying derry in the opening period.

joe diver and gilligan had good games for the oak leafers, but only gerard o'kane produced any sort of decent football for the college over the 70 minutes.

[ziggysego]

The Tyrone -v- Monaghan semi-final has been put on hold until Tuesday 13th February under floodlights at Breffini Park (1930 GMT). Mickey Harte and several Tyrone players are involved in this week's All Star Trip to Dubai and won't return home until next Sunday.

[never kickt a ball]

Full report of Tyrone v Cavan at the "flashy" Tyronegaa website below:

http://www.tyronegaa.ie/county/football/news/story.jsp?newsid=282

Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup

Cavan 0-10 Tyrone 0-14
Match Day 3 2007

McKenna Cup holders Tyrone qualified for the semi finals as group winners following this four point success over previously unbeaten Cavan at Kingspan Breffini Park on Saturday evening.

It was a contest that Tyrone never looked like losing after establishing a four point lead early on. The hosts did battle back to within a point in the early stages of the second period but then Tyrone enjoyed their best spell of the game as they reeled of seven points without reply to put the issue beyond doubt. Newcomers Declan Treanor, Paul Rouse and Christopher Coulhoun all played their part in the win with Gerald Cavlan making a welcome return to action with a man of the match performance.

Good work at the back from Keith Fannin and Martin Cahill prevented Tyrone from taking an early lead although it was the Breffini men who had the first attempts at the posts with Larry Reilly and Rory Gallagher both off target. In the sixth minute Tyrone opened the scoring when Captain Sean Cavanagh converted a forty three metre free after he had been fouled himself. The same player was then of target moments later from another long range free before Aiden McCarron doubled their advantage with a superb score from the left wing following good work from Gerald Cavlan, Declan Treanor and Paul Rouse. By the tenth minute Tyrone were three points to the good following a well taken Christopher Colhoun point and when Gerald Cavlan picked out Kelvin Hughes with a superb cross field pass the midfielder made it 0-4 to 0-0.

It was all Tyrone at this stage and they should have added to their tally but both Aiden McCarron and Declan Treanor dropped efforts short into the arms of Cavan keeper Eoghan Elliot while Paul Rouse shot wide after a sharp turn. Cavan eventually got of the mark in the 18th minute when Gerald Pearson converted a thirty metre free from the left wing after he had been fouled himself but almost immediately Tyrone responded with a well taken Declan Treanor point after he received a pass from Niall Gormley. Both sides then missed chances while Ciaran McCrory was alert to read a dangerous situation and clear his lines. Good interchange play between Christopher Coulhoun and Paul Rouse saw the former fouled on route to goal and Aidan McCarron made no mistake from the resulting twenty metre free. Gerald Pearson converted a thirteen metre free for Cavan before he was off target from play after being put under pressure by Ciaran McCrory. It took Cavan thirty one minutes to get their first point from play when Dermot McCabe split the posts and that reduced the arrears at the break to three, 0-6 to 0-3.

Paul Rouse was off target for Tyrone in the opening seconds of the second half and it was Cavan who drew first blood when Gerald Pearson tapped over a thirty metre free following a foul on Dermot McCabe. Cormac McGinley made a couple of timely interceptions as the Tyrone defence came under pressure, Gerald Pearson on target again from another placed ball in front of the posts. In the fifth minute Tyrone responded with a brilliant score that was began by Davy Harte and involved Gerald Cavlan and Dermot Carlin twice before Sean Cavanagh finished it of. Nine minutes into the second half the margin was down to the minimum again after Ryan McMenamin was penalised for a foot block and Gerald Pearson made no mistake from the thirteen metre free. That was as good as it was to get for Cavan though as Tyrone took over to play their best football of the contest. Davy Harte, Cormac McGinley, Dermot Carlin and Gerald Cavlan were involved in a move down the right wing which resulted in the latter putting a superb ball into the path of Ryan McMenamin who cut in along the end line to fist an inspirational point.

Another superb Gerald Cavlan pass picked out Ryan McMenamin again and this time the Dromore man played the ball out for Paul Rouse to split the posts. Tyrone were now clearly in the ascendancy and from the next kick out Sean Cavanagh won possession before placing substitute Colm Donnelly for a point. The Cavan defence were coming under increasing pressure and Paul Rouse found the target again following a Niall Gormley assist. With ten minutes of normal time left to play Tyrone were leading by double scores 0-12 to 0-6 after Paul Rouse turned to hit his third point of the night. Cavan pressed forward but they left themselves open at the back and they almost conceded a goal, Christopher Coulhoun blasting over the bar after Gerald Cavlan had once again been involved in the build up. In the 32nd minute substitutes Colm Donnelly and Ryan Mellon combined for the Moy man to hit his side's last score of the game.

Cavan were trailing by eight points with nothing but pride at stake but they finished strongly to half that deficit. Halfbacks Mark McKeever and Jonathan Crowe combined for the latter to score before substitute Jason O'Reilly knocked over two close in frees in as many minutes. In the third minute of injury time Cavan almost got in for a goal but substitute Cian Mackey's rasping drive was brilliantly tipped over the bar by Tyrone keeper John Devine as Tyrone ran out four point winners on a 0-14 to 0-10 score line. That sets them up for a semi final clash with Monaghan as they bid to take another step closer to a fourth McKenna Cup title in a row, the Oriel County ironically the only side to beat Tyrone in this competition during Mickey Harte's reign when they won the 2003 final.


Cavan – Eoghan Elliot, Anthony Forde, Keith Fannin, Martin Cahill, Jonathan Crowe, Mark McKeever, Paul Brady, Lorcan Mulvey, Dermot McCabe, Martin Reilly, Sean Brady, Michael Cunningham, Larry Reilly, Gerald Pearson, Rory Gallagher. Subs – Eamon Reilly for Rory Gallagher, Nicholas Walsh for Sean Brady, Jason O'Reilly for Larry Reilly, Cian Mackey for Martin Reilly, Michael McDonald for Lorcan Mulvey

Tyrone – John Devine, Paul McGurk, Ciaran McCrory, Ryan McMenamin, Davy Harte,  Paul Quinn, Martin Penrose, Kelvin Hughes, Sean Cavanagh, Declan Treanor, Gerald Cavlan, Aiden McCarron, Niall Gormley, Paul Rouse, Christopher Coulhoun. Subs – Cormac McGinley for Ciaran McCrory, Dermot Carlin for Paul McGurk, Colm Donnelly for Kelvin Hughes, Ryan Mellon for Aiden McCarron, Kevin Hughes for Martin Penrose

Cavan scorers – Gerald Pearson 0-5, Jason O'Reilly 0-2, Jonathan Crowe 0-1, Dermot McCabe 0-1, Cian Mackey 0-1
Tyrone scorers – Paul Rouse 0-3, Christopher Coulhoun 0-2, Aiden McCarron 0-2, Sean Cavanagh 0-2, Colm Donnelly 0-1, Kelvin Hughes 0-1, Ryan Mellon 0-1, Ryan McMenamin 0-1, Declan Treanor 0-1

Referee – Seamus McGonagle

[ziggysego]

Tyrone have lost their points from the Gaelic Life McKenna Cup win over Derry but it will not affect their place in the semi-finals of the competition.

The Ulster Council took the points away on Tuesday night after deeming that Tyrone had broken competition rules by fielding four university players.

Despite the ruling, Mickey Harte's side will still play Monaghan in the semi-finals on 13 February.

Armagh's Paddy McKeever also received a month's suspension at the meeting.

McKeever received a straight red card late in the game in the McKenna Cup win over Fermanagh.

The Ulster Council meeting also rescinded a 48-week ban on Donegal hurling club Setanta.

The ban had been imposed because Setanta had refused to provide information over an incident at a recent game.

A match official was assaulted in the Ulster Division Two final between Setanta and Castleblayney.

Setanta appealed against the decision and the Central Appeals Committee ruled on the matter.

Last weekend, Mickey Harte said the county would put up a strong defence of their decision to play four students players against Derry.

Harte used UUJ squad players Colm Cavanagh, Brendan Boggs and Damien McCaul plus St Mary's Cathal McCarron defying the Ulster Council directive.

"We still believe what we did was right and proper and we will be defending that as far as we need to," said Harte.

"We are here to play football and to enhance the competition.

"This is a great time to have competitive matches. It is a good springboard for the National League.

"There is a big game coming up against Dublin in Croke Park and we need to be ready for that."

Tyrone's four-point success away to Cavan on Saturday night made it three wins out of three in the McKenna Cup on the field.

Sourced BBCi: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/6295781.stm