McKenna Cup 2024

[Armagh18]

Handy enough win for Cavan, Armagh with only 1 score in the 2nd half (a fine goal it was). I especially enjoyed the Armagh commentary team who  basically reckon Armagh lost because they made too many subs at HT 

10 subs was it? Disappointing not to win but sure all about getting miles in the legs at this stage of the year. See ye in Ulster hopefully Itchy!

Oh I'd say ye made 20 subs at Half Time and Cavan made no subs at all. And the spine of our 1st team - Faulkner, Gearoid McKiernan, Conor Brady and Paddy Lynch were all playing despite not being there. Hopefully weather be better in the summer for the big one

Near sure I saw Big Joe Kernan with the boots on as well think he got a run out. Yeah hopefully be needing the suncream that day! (If we get over Antrim) 

[Westside]

Decent run out for Cavan, Armagh probably not as competitive overall as Antrim but great to get game time into so many debutantes. Armagh have a lot of talent, if they could convince Graham to take the reins when his time is over with Cavan I firmly believe they could be contenders in Ulster.

[full moon]

Tyrone Vs Down
Derry Vs Cavan

Assuming these aren't televised on TG4? Thought I remember Armagh Monaghan being on last year, maybe it's just the final they could show.

Another paid stream it is probably.

[smort]

The semifinals are on ulstergaatv, they were included in the £25 competition pass

[Lamh Dhearg Alba]

That wasn't a bad old game in the end between Derry and Tyrone. Tyrone at least looked a football team, unlike last year's McKenna Cup. Poor decision making at key moments in second half cost them the win, there were plenty of good chances to put Derry away. Comeback will be good for Derry's morale I'm sure and it was a towering point at the end to level. Camera didn't follow the incident that led to Hampsey going off so can't comment on that. Disappointing to see a red card as Tyrone's disciple has to be better this year, but again can't say if it was the right call.

Clearly both teams have a way to go and men to bring in - not a performance from either to worry the likes of Dublin, Kerry or Down - but a useful tussle and good to have at least one more competitive game to come before the league.

[SHEEDY]

Cavan v Tyrone Breffini park Sat 5pm
Down v Derry Pairc Esler Sun 1.30pm

[bennydorano]

Tyrone Vs Down
Derry Vs Cavan

Assuming these aren't televised on TG4? Thought I remember Armagh Monaghan being on last year, maybe it's just the final they could show.

Another paid stream it is probably.

Remember the days we used to give off about paying a monthly sub to Setanta to watch a few NFL games, now we throw out £5ers and £10ers (& more) to watch club & county. The GAA is more expensive than Sky & BT combined.

[Gold]

The semifinals are on ulstergaatv, they were included in the £25 competition pass

Hopefully not on at the same time

I was flicking between the 3 games tonight...you end up missing more than you see!

[Itchy]

Tyrone Vs Down
Derry Vs Cavan

Assuming these aren't televised on TG4? Thought I remember Armagh Monaghan being on last year, maybe it's just the final they could show.

Another paid stream it is probably.

Remember the days we used to give off about paying a monthly sub to Setanta to watch a few NFL games, now we throw out £5ers and £10ers (& more) to watch club & county. The GAA is more expensive than Sky & BT combined.

If you have iptv it's probably on it for free

[Gold]

The semifinals are on ulstergaatv, they were included in the £25 competition pass

Hopefully not on at the same time

I was flicking between the 3 games tonight...you end up missing more than you see!

Although it has to be said...it is a fantastic service from Ulster GAA

[CK_Redhand]

That wasn't a bad old game in the end between Derry and Tyrone. Tyrone at least looked a football team, unlike last year's McKenna Cup. Poor decision making at key moments in second half cost them the win, there were plenty of good chances to put Derry away. Comeback will be good for Derry's morale I'm sure and it was a towering point at the end to level. Camera didn't follow the incident that led to Hampsey going off so can't comment on that. Disappointing to see a red card as Tyrone's disciple has to be better this year, but again can't say if it was the right call.

Clearly both teams have a way to go and men to bring in - not a performance from either to worry the likes of Dublin, Kerry or Down - but a useful tussle and good to have at least one more competitive game to come before the league.

Hampsey ran into Paudie Cassidy to escalate the situation I think. The cameras caught the start of it. No replays shown. Overall the camera work was fairly poor I thought, maybe it's the Owenbeg setup but the angles and zooms didn't work. £25 for "season pass" (in reality max 5 games) I'd expect better tbh, expectations have grown over the last few years with how great some streaming services are.

[Lamh Dhearg Alba]

That wasn't a bad old game in the end between Derry and Tyrone. Tyrone at least looked a football team, unlike last year's McKenna Cup. Poor decision making at key moments in second half cost them the win, there were plenty of good chances to put Derry away. Comeback will be good for Derry's morale I'm sure and it was a towering point at the end to level. Camera didn't follow the incident that led to Hampsey going off so can't comment on that. Disappointing to see a red card as Tyrone's disciple has to be better this year, but again can't say if it was the right call.

Clearly both teams have a way to go and men to bring in - not a performance from either to worry the likes of Dublin, Kerry or Down - but a useful tussle and good to have at least one more competitive game to come before the league.

Hampsey ran into Paudie Cassidy to escalate the situation I think. The cameras caught the start of it. No replays shown. Overall the camera work was fairly poor I thought, maybe it's the Owenbeg setup but the angles and zooms didn't work. £25 for "season pass" (in reality max 5 games) I'd expect better tbh, expectations have grown over the last few years with how great some streaming services are.

Certainly wasn't enough there for a red, can only presume he went further off camera. Daft to get involved at all to be honest.

Agree the stream is a bit costly for what it is and also a pre season tournament. That said, I was grateful for the option to see the game.

[Dreadnought]

Tyrone Vs Down
Derry Vs Cavan

Assuming these aren't televised on TG4? Thought I remember Armagh Monaghan being on last year, maybe it's just the final they could show.

Another paid stream it is probably.

Remember the days we used to give off about paying a monthly sub to Setanta to watch a few NFL games, now we throw out £5ers and £10ers (& more) to watch club & county. The GAA is more expensive than Sky & BT combined.

Ack, its fine. It's not a monthly charge all year. Takes effort to stream and commentate on it, and I'd happily pay. Its the price of a ticket without needing to travel. It's a way to see it, where there wasn't before, so I'm happy with it as an option

[shawshank]

That wasn't a bad old game in the end between Derry and Tyrone. Tyrone at least looked a football team, unlike last year's McKenna Cup. Poor decision making at key moments in second half cost them the win, there were plenty of good chances to put Derry away. Comeback will be good for Derry's morale I'm sure and it was a towering point at the end to level. Camera didn't follow the incident that led to Hampsey going off so can't comment on that. Disappointing to see a red card as Tyrone's disciple has to be better this year, but again can't say if it was the right call.

Clearly both teams have a way to go and men to bring in - not a performance from either to worry the likes of Dublin, Kerry or Down - but a useful tussle and good to have at least one more competitive game to come before the league.

Not a performance to troubles the lines of Kerry Dublin or DOWN 😂😂😂😂 ye are a good fisherman

[JoG2]

That wasn't a bad old game in the end between Derry and Tyrone. Tyrone at least looked a football team, unlike last year's McKenna Cup. Poor decision making at key moments in second half cost them the win, there were plenty of good chances to put Derry away. Comeback will be good for Derry's morale I'm sure and it was a towering point at the end to level. Camera didn't follow the incident that led to Hampsey going off so can't comment on that. Disappointing to see a red card as Tyrone's disciple has to be better this year, but again can't say if it was the right call.

Clearly both teams have a way to go and men to bring in - not a performance from either to worry the likes of Dublin, Kerry or Down - but a useful tussle and good to have at least one more competitive game to come before the league.

Hampsey ran into Paudie Cassidy to escalate the situation I think. The cameras caught the start of it. No replays shown. Overall the camera work was fairly poor I thought, maybe it's the Owenbeg setup but the angles and zooms didn't work. £25 for "season pass" (in reality max 5 games) I'd expect better tbh, expectations have grown over the last few years with how great some streaming services are.

Certainly wasn't enough there for a red, can only presume he went further off camera. Daft to get involved at all to be honest.

Agree the stream is a bit costly for what it is and also a pre season tournament. That said, I was grateful for the option to see the game.

A left hook to Tad's jaw lead to Hampsey's red. But to be perfectly honest, the ref had lost the run of the previous minutes play allowing players to mill into each other in the tackle and it was always gonna spill over.
Decent 2nd half which will do both teams no harm leading into the league.
Rogers point and then Murray's were top drawer.