McKenna Cup 2024

[naka]

Derry will be gearing up fitness for the 1st Rd Ulster championship.Quite of the pace at the minute, but no big deal.

As am Armagh man
Thought Derry 10 points the better team
Genuinely thought they closed the kickout in the second half so fair play
To win Sam though keeper was poor and will cost you
Hate to say it but chrissy is showing his age also and a better ref will see it
A fabulous side though

[Wildweasel74]

Keeper first game for a long time after long term Injury, didn't think we see him to April, he's very rusty but still does some stupid things.

[yellowcard]

Derry are playing no different to how they played under Gallagher.Still like to see the ball been kicked more often and keep a man further up the field and not drop as deep when the other team is on the attack.

I still think Derry lack the scoring power at the top end of the pitch to win the ultimate prize. Mickey Harte was not the answer if you're looking to find something different. Similar to top level ageing players, every manager has a sell by date and they rarely evolve with the game.

[Armagh18]

Derry are playing no different to how they played under Gallagher.Still like to see the ball been kicked more often and keep a man further up the field and not drop as deep when the other team is on the attack.

I still think Derry lack the scoring power at the top end of the pitch to win the ultimate prize. Mickey Harte was not the answer if you're looking to find something different. Similar to top level ageing players, every manager has a sell by date and they rarely evolve with the game.

Depending how Glen get on next week and Derry get on during the year O'Rourke could have that job this time next year. Reckon he would have more success than Harte will but who knows.

[Derryman forever]

Derry are playing no different to how they played under Gallagher.Still like to see the ball been kicked more often and keep a man further up the field and not drop as deep when the other team is on the attack.

I still think Derry lack the scoring power at the top end of the pitch to win the ultimate prize. Mickey Harte was not the answer if you're looking to find something different. Similar to top level ageing players, every manager has a sell by date and they rarely evolve with the game.

Depending how Glen get on next week and Derry get on during the year O'Rourke could have that job this time next year. Reckon he would have more success than Harte will but who knows.

We should delete 2024 from the calendar

[tbrick18]

Derry are playing no different to how they played under Gallagher.Still like to see the ball been kicked more often and keep a man further up the field and not drop as deep when the other team is on the attack.

I still think Derry lack the scoring power at the top end of the pitch to win the ultimate prize. Mickey Harte was not the answer if you're looking to find something different. Similar to top level ageing players, every manager has a sell by date and they rarely evolve with the game.

With Derrys style of play, all of the 15 need to be able to score. One marquee forward with everyone else capable of chipping in with 2-3 points a game whilst keeping the goals out should be enough I think.
The key is keeping the goals out.
We scored 17 points without the Glen players and mccloskey playing, whilst lynch and mckinless are just back from long term injuries.
Yes I'd like some of our forwards to score more, but it might not matter as much as the traditionalists think it does.
Every player on the field can kick a point. 

[inroundthesquare]

Rogers lucky to get away with an elbow on Rowland early on?

[square_ball]

This keeper for Monaghan should forget about going out the pitch. Beggan is going to be a huge loss of Monaghan.

[Armagh18]

Derry are playing no different to how they played under Gallagher.Still like to see the ball been kicked more often and keep a man further up the field and not drop as deep when the other team is on the attack.

I still think Derry lack the scoring power at the top end of the pitch to win the ultimate prize. Mickey Harte was not the answer if you're looking to find something different. Similar to top level ageing players, every manager has a sell by date and they rarely evolve with the game.

With Derrys style of play, all of the 15 need to be able to score. One marquee forward with everyone else capable of chipping in with 2-3 points a game whilst keeping the goals out should be enough I think.
The key is keeping the goals out.
We scored 17 points without the Glen players and mccloskey playing, whilst lynch and mckinless are just back from long term injuries.
Yes I'd like some of our forwards to score more, but it might not matter as much as the traditionalists think it does.
Every player on the field can kick a point. 

Yeah thats a massive plus for yourselves. If I go through our team in fairness most of ours are good for a score as well but just don't seem to show it in every game lol.

[Mario]

Rogers lucky to get away with an elbow on Rowland early on?

Yeah he definitely was. Didn't get to see a replay of it.

Donegal looking worryingly good here. I knew they'd improve a lot under McGuinness as they have good players but don't think I was expecting this.

[Armagh18]

This keeper for Monaghan should forget about going out the pitch. Beggan is going to be a huge loss of Monaghan.

Yeah he definitely was. Didn't get to see a replay of it.

Donegal looking worryingly good here. I knew they'd improve a lot under McGuinness as they have good players but don't think I was expecting this.

See how they are in May

[seafoid]

Donegal a big difference to last year. Monaghan are aiming for Round 7.

[OakLeaf]

You don't become a bad team overnight. The wrong management team, opt outs and injuries affected Donegal greatly last year. They've lost Murphy but I'm pretty sure Gallen will be a capable replacement. They've Langan back as well. Donegal will be a serious outfit this year.

[Armagh18]

You don't become a bad team overnight. The wrong management team, opt outs and injuries affected Donegal greatly last year. They've lost Murphy but I'm pretty sure Gallen will be a capable replacement. They've Langan back as well. Donegal will be a serious outfit this year.

In 2022 they tanked us in Ulster then put Derry to the wire in the final. Wheels came off after that but Jimmy won't be long getting them back on track.

[inroundthesquare]

10 years this year since Donegal made an All-Ireland semi final - would be very impressive if McGuinness can end that drought in his first year