McKenna Cup 2024

[Captain Obvious]

From flying coming into the final the Donegal players tonight looked like they were carrying a sack of stones on their backs. Looks like McGuinness focus was fully on the Cork game next week.

Or they aren't quite at the top level yet

McKenna cup in January isn't top level stuff. Donegal lads was struggling to run tonight. Cork match clearly more important and will be more difficult for Donegal to gain promotion if they lose that match.

" struggling to run"  really!

Yes really. Clear heavy legs on display tonight.

[J70]

Surprised at Rogers there. Didn't think he would resort to that kind of thing.

Haven't seen it yet but I wouldn't have him down as the sort of lad to stamp on someone.

From what I recall from the real-time look, there were a bunch of players around as happens when someone wins a kick out, he'd just won a free, and he trampled on a Donegal player when trying to get out of the crowd. No idea if intentional as they didn't show a replay. The Derry 6 then trued to pull the injured Donegal player up off ground, which escalated things. Things then settled, then McBrearty did whatever he did to the number 6.

[Mikhailov]

Hard to see Derry winning this with a 2 point lead against that wind, unless they get a goal

I was wrong.Great second half performance from Derry in those conditions. Controlled it very well and looked a level above Donegal.

Will Rogers be banned for league?

I'd assume both himself and McBrearty will miss a few games.

Did they do much? Rogers definitely a huge miss for Derry especially with Glass likely gone for a couple of weeks.

McBrearty was in a scuffle with the Derry six. I'm assuming he must have hit him or something. Rogers looked like he stamped on the legs of a Donegal player on the ground. No idea if intentional - TG4 didn't show any replays for either incident.

Sounds about right and I never even seen the game.
McBrearty in a scuffle with McKinless and he gets a red and McKinless gets no card - typical. McKinless is a devious man on a football pitch

[Derryman forever]

From flying coming into the final the Donegal players tonight looked like they were carrying a sack of stones on their backs. Looks like McGuinness focus was fully on the Cork game next week.

Or they aren't quite at the top level yet

McKenna cup in January isn't top level stuff. Donegal lads was struggling to run tonight. Cork match clearly more important and will be more difficult for Donegal to gain promotion if they lose that match.

" struggling to run"  really!

Yes really. Clear heavy legs on display tonight.

Yea sure

[RedHand88]

Only mid January and the cute hoorness has already started

[tyrone08]

Dirty enough stamp there by the Derry player
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeMa5j5m/

[seanyb]

The tyronies in some form on here tonight, relax lads 

[tyrone08]

The tyronies in some form on here tonight, relax lads 

You wanna ignore the stamp then crack on.

[Champion The Wonder Horse]

The tyronies in some form on here tonight, relax lads 

You wanna ignore the stamp then crack on.

Probably coached by the assistant manager.

[square_ball]

The tyronies in some form on here tonight, relax lads 

You wanna ignore the stamp then crack on.

Probably coached by the assistant manager.

Good omen for Derry maybe. Come back from a suspension for stamping and win an All Ireland. Those Tyrone lads leaving no stone unturned to bring success to Derry.

[Norm-Peterson]

I think Jimmy misses Rory Gallagher

[Derryman forever]

The tyronies in some form on here tonight, relax lads 

You wanna ignore the stamp then crack on.

Probably coached by the assistant manager.

Have to be.
Derry were never like that before.

[JoG2]

From flying coming into the final the Donegal players tonight looked like they were carrying a sack of stones on their backs. Looks like McGuinness focus was fully on the Cork game next week.

Emmm....then why not start a 2nd string if that's the case and not risk injury to key players before the league starts? Donegal Laid their stall out early and were well up for the game, alot of pushing and dragging off the ball, late hits, they wanted to win. Botton line is they're just not at the same level as Derry atm, which is completely understandable. They'll be in a much better place come championship.
Donegal's new keeper is some find, cool, composed and has a serious kick. Patton has his work cut out for him.
Decent enough game in poor conditions, will stand to both teams.

[Norm-Peterson]

The tyronies in some form on here tonight, relax lads 

You wanna ignore the stamp then crack on.

Probably coached by the assistant manager.

I found a good photo of Derry's assistant manager with Tohill.
http://inpho.ie/media/pyzb_-UIoN62riI6zuRfCw..a

He went to school in Magherafelt some may not know.

[J70]

From flying coming into the final the Donegal players tonight looked like they were carrying a sack of stones on their backs. Looks like McGuinness focus was fully on the Cork game next week.

Emmm....then why not start a 2nd string if that's the case and not risk injury to key players before the league starts? Donegal Laid their stall out early and were well up for the game, alot of pushing and dragging off the ball, late hits, they wanted to win. Botton line is they're just not at the same level as Derry atm, which is completely understandable. They'll be in a much better place come championship.
Donegal's new keeper is some find, cool, composed and has a serious kick. Patton has his work cut out for him.
Decent enough game in poor conditions, will stand to both teams.

Mulreany was with Harps at the soccer for a season or two. Been mostly playing club football for St Nauls though. Late bloomer at this level.