McKenna Cup 2024

[stew]

McGuigan returns to Tyrone squad
Friday, 11 January 2008 13:23
Brian McGuigan could make his first appearance in more than two years for Tyrone this weekend.

McGuigan, whose career has been devastated by a broken leg, followed by a serious eye injury, has been named in the subs for the Dr McKenna Cup clash with Donegal.


Absolutely brilliant news. I am thrilled for McGuigan.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

McGuigan returns to Tyrone squad
Friday, 11 January 2008 13:23
Brian McGuigan could make his first appearance in more than two years for Tyrone this weekend.

Fantastic news, wouldn't that be something (if that report isn't total bullsh*t)!

[J70]

Anyone notice a trend here:

Donegal Footballers back from the sun holiday11 January 2008


Donegal senior footballers will be hoping to get their first victory in this season's Dr. McKenna Cup campaign when he come back from a warming holiday in the sun for their Dr. McKenna Cup clash with Tyrone at Father Tierney Park, Ballyshannon on Sunday. Both sides have already lost their opening round game to UUJ, and a win is vital if they are to stay in contention for a place in the knock-out stages of the competition. When Donegal and Tyrone meet in any competitive game it is always interesting and exciting and that should be the case once again this Sunday at the Ballyshannon venue.
http://www.hoganstand.com/Donegal/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=87625

Father Tierney Park on a January day.

Bring your coats!

[never kickt a ball]

Cavan 2-08   QUB 0-7 latest 20 mins into 2nd half

David Rooney, Dunne and Martin Reilly playing well. Crowd of 1000 in bad weather conditions

[never kickt a ball]

Keep it Green drici

Cavan 2-10  QUB 0-11     Result

[never kickt a ball]

Breffni County earn win over QUB
Cavan completed their Gaelic Life McKenna Cup Group C campaign with a 2-10 to 0-11 win over Queen's which may earn the Breffnimen a semi-final place. Jason O'Reilly hit Cavan's opening goal with a close-range strike on eight minutes at Kingspan Breffni Park.
The second goal came before half-time when Queen's goalkeeper Kevin Kelly fumbled Mark McKeever's long ball into his own net. Cavan led 2-6 to 0-3 at half-time and were never in any danger after that. Michael O'Rourke and Charlie Vernon hit Queen's scores after half-time and while Michael Ward also chipped in with a couple of scores for the visitors, Cavan also kept their score ticking over. Finbarr O'Reilly finished with four points while Eddie Reilly and James Clarke were also on target for Cavan. Clarke had a fine game after his early introduction while John McCutcheon also showed up well for the Breffnimen. Mark McKeever and Lorcan Mulvey both impressed in midfield for the home side. Paul McComiskey and Conor McGinn were also among the QUB scorers.
Story from BBC SPORT:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/7185513.stm

[BallyhaiseMan]

Was very disappointed with Queens tonight against what was a Cavan team with about 4 regulars.

Michael O Rourke kicked two good points from play, but McComiskey was well snuffed out by Martin Reily

Kevin Kelly in the Queens goals,had a night to forget!!!

Niall Bogue was good at cornerback as was Paul Courtney at Centre Half

expected a lot more from Charlie Vernon and Justin Crozier.

Brought on Michael Ward who was very impressive and the Number 11(dont know the name) gave Anthony Forde the run around and also brought on Luke Howard whom id have expected to start.

Cannot see QUB being anywhere near the Sigerson this year im afraid.

[never kickt a ball]

Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup Tables   
      
Section A   Played   Won   Draw   Lost   Points    For   Against   Scoring Average
Derry   2   2   0   0   4   33   20   1.650
Fermanagh   2   2   0   0   4   35   24   1.458
St Mary's   2   0   0   2   0   28   39   0.718
Armagh   2   2   0   2   0   16   29   0.552

                               
Section B   Played   Won   Draw   Lost   Points    For   Against   Scoring Average
UUJ   2   2   0   0   4   31   24   1.292
Tyrone   2   1   0   1   2   23   22   1.045
Donegal   1   0   0   1   0   15   19   0.789
Down   1   0   0   1   0   10   14   0.714
                               
Section C   Played   Won   Draw   Lost   Points    For   Against   Scoring Average
Antrim   1   1   0   0   2   10   9   1.111
Cavan   3   1   0   1   4   40   33   1.212
QUB   2   1   0   0   2   21   25   0.840
Monaghan   2   0   0   2   0   21   25   0.840

http://antrim.gaa.ie/uploads/newsimages/McKenna%20Cup%20Tables-%2011012008.doc

[never kickt a ball]

A win and a draw from the next two games sees the Ants through.
Huge game tomorrow (today really).

The thread title is a cracker.

I think so too Hardstation 

[bennydorano]

Was very disappointed with Queens tonight against what was a Cavan team with about 4 regulars.

Michael O Rourke kicked two good points from play, but McComiskey was well snuffed out by Martin Reily

Kevin Kelly in the Queens goals,had a night to forget!!!

Niall Bogue was good at cornerback as was Paul Courtney at Centre Half

expected a lot more from Charlie Vernon and Justin Crozier.

Brought on Michael Ward who was very impressive and the Number 11(dont know the name) gave Anthony Forde the run around and also brought on Luke Howard whom id have expected to start.

Cannot see QUB being anywhere near the Sigerson this year im afraid.

Kevin Kelly plays MF or FF, he got a call to play nets because no goalie was available!!!

[never kickt a ball]

Was very disappointed with Queens tonight against what was a Cavan team with about 4 regulars.

Michael O Rourke kicked two good points from play, but McComiskey was well snuffed out by Martin Reily

Kevin Kelly in the Queens goals,had a night to forget!!!

Niall Bogue was good at cornerback as was Paul Courtney at Centre Half

expected a lot more from Charlie Vernon and Justin Crozier.

Brought on Michael Ward who was very impressive and the Number 11(dont know the name) gave Anthony Forde the run around and also brought on Luke Howard whom id have expected to start.

Cannot see QUB being anywhere near the Sigerson this year im afraid.

Kevin Kelly plays MF or FF, he got a call to play nets because no goalie was available!!!

That situation would have been ripe for a ringer in the auld days.

[Our Nail Loney]

Any team news for Armagh? Am thinking of doing a bet and wanna see the team before I do anything!

[ardmhachaabu08]

armagh team

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

An exciting game in Ballyshannon today, if somewhat short on quality, though the ground was very heavy.

A lot of positives to be taken from the game, and a few negatives too (some of the debutants just not up to the county mark). Enda Mc Ginley was outstanding, and good to see him back to something like his best, indeed, Fintan Ward had wanted to give him man of the match but felt it had to be given a winning team player (Colm Mc Fadden) in the end.

Not a bad way to bow out of the Cup, could have been a whole lot worse.

[J70]

I thought it was decent enough stuff, although I only saw the second half. I felt Cassidy in the middle and  McFadden up front were the difference, although McFadden spoiled some of his excellent work with a couple of poor wides. Donegal looked to have a wee bit more experience in vital areas out there, so it was important for them not to lose it.
I wonder will McIver try Rafferty at midfield in the league? He was in the team for a while way back during Mickey Moran's tenure, so I have my doubts that he is a serious option. David Walsh looked promising at times, and may be given a chance in the panel as Ciaran Bonner is taking the year out and Rory Kavanagh is going to be missing for a few months.