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#1
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
May 08, 2019, 02:36:03 PM
Had a game myself otherwise I would have go to it. Any team or changes if you were at it!
#2
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
May 07, 2019, 11:36:24 AM
It is quiet here two weeks till el classico!
#3
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
March 19, 2019, 03:05:54 PM
Quote from: Westside on March 18, 2019, 08:38:26 PM
Quote from: Itchy on March 17, 2019, 03:39:30 PM
Did anyone make the match. Very disappointing show again.  Last 2 games have been steps backward in my opinion. Where to start..

1- Freetaking. Abysmal, disorganised, no one seems to know who is taking them. I've cut Mickey some slack but for f**k sake this needs to get sorted. If I say Raymond Galligan run up the field again only to be told to go back I will scream. Our most reliable free taker this year is Jack Brady and he is on the bench. Niall McKiernan gets a first start and he gets to be on frees. Its bonkers. Sort it out Mickey. Monaghan stayed in touch thanks to frees, i dont think they got a point from play in the first half. Oh yes and if the bloody free isnt on then recycle the ball instead of blasting it wide.

2- Mcvitty midfield. Maybe we were forced into it as Thomas Galligan and Paul Graham were not togged but for me this is a waste of Mcvitty. You need him running from deep or closer to goal. I was not impressed with Clarke in there either. Didnt do enough for me.

3- New lads. Most are simply not up this level yet. Poor decision making, playing the ball backwards as not strong enough to take on a man. There is a bit about Rehill and Gerry Smith needs to up his work rate, too much swanning around and not enough getting stuck in.

4- Forward play. Again Mickey Graham needs to do more here. Leaving a big immobile player like Niall McKiernan on his own in the FF line and bringing our main scoring threat of the whole league Madden way out the field was crazy. We looked like we hadnt a clue how to attack.

5- Tackling/Discipline. Its brutal, lads who use to be able to tackle are now flat footed and throwing in lazy arms and conceding frees against teams that can score within 50m of the goal. Then the usual moaning - 3 free brought in by the ref yesterday and McVitty black card probably for moaning too. Again Mickey can surely see that this is a problem so what is he doing about it. I listened to an interview with Killan Clarke after Tyrone game and he was talking some crap about how the ref was determined to get him. What a load of bollox Killian. Senior player should be looking at himself, not the ref.

6- Leaders. I think we dont have any on the pitch.

Positives

Moynagh had a serious game and really brought it to Monaghan. McKiernan had an impact as a sub. Full back line was good. Apart from that there were none. As things stand I cannot see us spring anything on monaghan in Ulster I am afraid.

Came on to post my impressions, this covers everything.

Depressing day in Clones, Monaghan just looked like a far far more professional and able outfit. Hard to see us turning them over in the Championship, don't have the players in the full forward line.

Only getting a chance to reply now. I am not actually as down on the weekend as some.

First thing first we need a genuine free taker. Even to carry, chap from Baileboro or Connolly two names that come to mind.

The referee was awful and any decisions going went to Monaghan. Mcmanus could easily have seen red. Our kick outs always seem to go long which was great in the first half when we were on top but not when Monaghan got on top of us.

Gerry Smith first game starting back at this level in a year will improve the half back line come championship. Monagh is a real leader and shows real aggression stupid from him to get a ball thrown up. Clarke was obviously done to stick with Hughes. Madden is proving he is for this level seriously workrate. I would love to see McVeety inside, I have never seen him lined out at midfield but last year he was a goal threat and was closer in to kick scores. Podge done well on Mcmanus to a point and is the man for the job.  G coming on as our most important player is huge and could see the difference he made. I can't see C O'Reilly getting back up to speed for this year and he will be a miss.

Overall I believe we can improve more than the Monaghan team can and there is hope for turning them over come championship. Mickey is the right man for the job and although is disappointing to be going down at least there seems to be a plan compared to the bluffer last year.
#4
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
January 28, 2019, 09:22:59 AM
Galligan in goals was top class he really has come on in the position, Martin Reilly was top class but thought it was a black card similar to the galway one. Jack Brady good hands when he got the ball but got no service, Thomas Galligan I thought competed well in the air and looked the more senior midfielder with Argue not involved all game. Clarke had a tough job on Walsh and in the second half had a stormer ( Walsh that is). Madden good inside but tactics seemed to go in the second half.

Podge injured could be a huge loss. Mcvitty had the poorest game in a Cavan jersey I have seen him have. G is our biggest loss. We are not getting the best out of Brady. Need to settle on a freetaker. Mackey could have been done with earlier. Kevin Tierney looked overawed and coming back from injury. A mixed bag and as Micky said its going to get worse before it gets better!   
#5
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
January 21, 2019, 10:12:42 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 21, 2019, 10:01:52 AM
I see McVetty was playing with his college at the weekend so at least he should be back for next Sunday. Galway well beaten by Rossies yesterday whatever you can read into that I dont know.

Didn't realise he was back in college. Who did he tog out with?
#6
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
December 17, 2018, 06:29:10 PM
Any sign of a panel?
#7
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
December 07, 2018, 03:42:38 PM
Mckenna Cup fixtures out.

Kevin Tierney is back in along with Argue and Graham from the gaels. Really unfortunate that Bradley is in France he had a good year last year and showed alot of promise.

Hard luck to Mullahoran in the Ulster final.
#8
General discussion / Re: Podcasts
November 02, 2018, 11:15:09 AM
Two Jonnies is very light hearted and enjoyable
Blindboy is very good and would get you thinking
Off the ball the GAA is worth a listen
We are Cavan I pay the fiver for it and really enjoy the content
Real talks is interesting depending on the guest
We are Ulster good for northies
Serial the first series is brilliant but I don't think its hit the same heights since
GAA Joe is good and enjoy the content
Secret teacher is a crime podcast

The radio never gets turned on!

#9
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
November 01, 2018, 10:39:49 AM
Givney played in the London final full forward in both games...
#10
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
September 09, 2018, 06:57:28 PM
Anyone sign up to the we are cavan patron? Well worth a fiver!
#11
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
August 21, 2018, 12:16:42 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on August 20, 2018, 06:18:24 PM
Quote from: scoopmine on August 20, 2018, 06:07:48 PM
Lads what players do we want back on the panel and what could be done to keep the turnover low eg Monaghan...

Players I'd like to see in/back are David Givney (in England) Kevin Meehan (music doesn't help), Paul Graham and maybe Andy, Eugene Keating, Gerry Smith(available again after exams), Fergal Flanagan (available again too after masters),  Paul Smith (working closer to home now), Brian O Connell, Jack Brady, Niall McDermot, Colm Smith, Conor Smith, Thomas Galligan, Niall McKiernan and Dillon. Maybe have forgot some.

Is Paul Smith not based in Donegal? Like to see Argue too. But serious work on S and C to be done. Losing Maguire last year was a real loss but I believe Corry is very good at what he does. Just need real buy in. Galway hit the league hot and it did wonders for them.
#12
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
August 20, 2018, 06:07:48 PM
Lads what players do we want back on the panel and what could be done to keep the turnover low eg Monaghan...
#13
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
June 25, 2018, 01:55:02 PM
Lads in all my time following Cavan games that was the worst I have ever seen. Worst draw as well because in my lifetime Cavan have never produced a shock. Our best players can't function in that system, we don't press the playr and any player moving at speed will get chances. Farrelly actually did well and Mackey coming on. Our midfield is slow and very slow. I have no time for Mattie. 
#14
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
June 12, 2018, 11:42:32 AM
Cormac Reilly is the ref and its in Brewster. Can't remember the last time we won a game with him in charge. We should be beating Down. Wicklow were awful it was a mismatch.
#15
Cavan / Re: Official Cavan GAA Thread
June 07, 2018, 06:00:22 PM
Panel not speaking to Cavan media after what was reported in the Celt. Be great if it galvanized the squad into a run.