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thought Derry should have brought a forward on quicker at the weekend especially with second half breeze. didn't use tohill inside at all.

did anyone listen to Gavin Devlin on smaller fish this morning? interesting take.

Derry have 5-6 weeks now to the AI stage.

Have we anyone from the development panel (or outside it) who could come in and bolster the squad number wise to help us cope with these injuries both in defence and attack.

Hoping someone who watches a lot of club football can comment as I really only watch my own club in intermediate.

with Tohill out that likely means Rodgers (if fit ) will play midfield v Donegal. would like to have seen him in full back and McEvoy in 6 with mcgrogan moving to half back. would many agree with this?

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Attempted to piece together the state of the Derry panel based on match day squads and report in Gaelic Life at start of the season https://www.gaeliclife.com/news/tally-excited-for-league-after-busy-two-months-at-the-derry-helm/

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Martin Bradley (Ballinascreen)
Paul Cassidy (Bellaghy)
Declan Cassidy (Bellaghy)
Charlie Diamond (Bellaghy)
Conor Glass (Glen)
Ethan Doherty (Glen)
Jody McDermott (Glen)
Neil McNicholl (Glenullin)
Niall Loughlin (Greenlough)
Niall Toner (Lavey)
Patrick McGurk (Lavey)
Ryan Mulholland (Lavey)
Caolan Devlin (Loup)
Dan Higgins (Magherafelt)
Eoin McEvoy (Magherafelt)
Conall Herron (Magherafelt)
Cormac Murphy (Magherafelt)
Padraig McGrogan (Newbridge)
Conor Doherty (Newbridge)
Mark Doherty (Newbridge)
Shane McGuigan (Slaughtneil)
Diarmuid Baker (Steeltown)
Cahir McMonagle (Steelstown)
Ben McCarron (Steelstown)
Anton Tohill (Swatragh)
Late Additions
Ben McKinless (Ballinderry)
Kevin Quinn (Kilrea)
Paddy Quigg (Kilrea)
PJ McAleese (Kilrea)
Injured – Probably/possibly due back
Lachlan Murray (Desertmartin)
Ciaran McFaul (Glen)
Rory McGill (Lavey)
Brendan Rogers (Slaughtneil)
Donnacha Gilmore (Steelstown) – possibly done for the year
On Under 20 panel – likely added to senior after under 20 Championship
Ruairi Forbes (Ballinderry)
Danny McDermott (Glen)
Injured – out for the year
Gareth McKinless (Ballinderry)
Niall O'Donnell (Ballinderry)
Conor McCluskey (Magherafelt) -assume he's done based on posts here
Odhran Lynch (Magherafelt) -assume he's done based on posts here
Have left the panel
Jack Doherty (Glen)
Louis Regan (Lavey) – assume he was only brought in at start of year to have a look at
Callum McGrogan (Newbridge) – based on post here
Jamie Gribbin (Newbridge) – same as Louis Regan
Shea Downey (St Brigid's)
Matthew Downey (St Brigid's) – not entirely sure he was on the panel
Retired/Left after last season
Ryan Scullion (Ballinascreen)
Emmett Bradley (Glen)
Eunan Mulholland (Glen)
Chrissy McKaigue (Slaughtneil)

great piece here. Wil Mckinless play at the weekend?

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I think that Lynch's quad is gone and we won't see him this season - so that's 3 out completely (McCloskey, McKinless and Lynch). Another goalkeeper is required, and one that is ready to be thrown straight in at the start of the Championship.

I think we'll play Armagh with an even weaker side again next week. It makes sense to rest the likes of Glass, McGuigan, the Dohertys and McEvoy. Given Tally's comments after the game, the wider panel might be given a run out.

Terrible news.
We effectively don't have a keeper if this is the case. I'd go looking for Scullion to see if he can be brought in - no idea why he's not on the panel I think I remember seeing something about him coaching u20s?

It would be sensible to protect players now and use the Armagh game to have a look at an alternative keeper and some of these Dev Squad players - especially as this is a dead rubber match.
I should say, I thought Glass put in a serious shift against Mayo - he hit some top class scores. God help us if he picks up an injury at this stage.

i would agree. no point risking a glass or a McGuigan now. good to see Kevin Quinn on the bench, assuming he played v Tyrone last weekend? also seen paddy quigg beside him on the bench. do we know if clubs sent they're players forward or these players were selected by the Management?

will we have McEvoy for the weekend? Both him & Rodgers would be massive losses to our defence.

Don't think we'll see Rodgers until the championship.
Also understand Gilmore had a setback at during the week, sounds like his season is over unfortunately.

unfortunate. the injuries' weve acquired in recent weeks is a clear sign we should of brought more defensive minded players on board. i know you cant predict injuries but surely we could of been better prepared?

Who player wise and how do you think Tally and Co could have prepared better?

Not Blaming Tally in this situation. he was put in late and was probably advised in regards to our county championship by the people with him. I'm simply saying surely there is 2 or 3 defenders in the county could of been brought on board in preparation for this scenario. maybe someone else can suggest names? hopefully this development squad can help with this!

will we have McEvoy for the weekend? Both him & Rodgers would be massive losses to our defence.

Don't think we'll see Rodgers until the championship.
Also understand Gilmore had a setback at during the week, sounds like his season is over unfortunately.

unfortunate. the injuries' weve acquired in recent weeks is a clear sign we should of brought more defensive minded players on board. i know you cant predict injuries but surely we could of been better prepared?

will we have McEvoy for the weekend? Both him & Rodgers would be massive losses to our defence.

do we know any of the names on the development squad? a good idea if used correctly.

Interested to see how people on this would line out on Saturday. taking injuries into account.

you've named some talented players there however I still feel we require 1 0r 2 solid man markers to add to the panel. not sure if you would agree with me or not. hopefully someone on here watched the games and can name a few!

Defensive options looking scarce now, McKaigue retired, McEvoy might be off to Oz? McClsukey and McGrogan long term injuries

yes, a definite need to bolster this area. not too sure who you add? (good thing I'm not involved lol).

looking forward to seeing if Tally brings any new additions onboard. definitely could add a few players. any recommendations for defenders out there and forwards?

Entering week 18 since Mickey Harte stepped down as manager, now into Novemeber with most counties already having selected panels for next season and S&C programmes probably already started and Derry still have not appointed anyone. The rumour is the Co. Board already have their man selected and that man is currently still involved with a club. So let's try narrow that down as we are now into provincial championship and narrows the field. 1. LACEY (publicly said he hasn't been approached)
2. Enda mcginley (has supposedly said not interested) 3. Ronan devlin (publicly said not approached) 4. Declan bonner (please god no) 5. Ruairi lavery clann eirean 6. Ryan daly crosserlough 7. David mckeague scotstown  Is there anyone else out there ?? Unless lacey is calling a bluff

Can only hope Derry have something sorted at this stage surely? Teams beginning to train soon and panels being put in place. if it is a club manager and he goes deep into ulster/All Ireland phase how long are we really willing to wait to announce this?