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Cavan win through to the Gerry Reilly cup final (u16) where they  play Meath. Best longford in a tight enough game but I believe the played 3/4 of the game with 14 men. Prior to that they gave Dublin a awful hiding. What's encouraging is they seem to have some individual forwards hitting big scores. For example Caoimhin O Reillys brother scored 0-9 last day, 7 from play. Fionntainn i think his name is. More critical almost than senior is that we get the right men in charge of u17 and u20 panels to bring what is obviously some great talent through.

We've always done well at u16. Where I think we lose our way then is not enough strength and conditioning. At minor and u20 level this year it was evident. Then when we get to senior we are miles behind. Maybe county board should employ a full tine coach with responsibility for all county players.

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.

Paul Smith transfered to Monaghan.

RTE is probably the worst channels on tv atm. Production value is brutal and it's like a step back in time. Streaming player is worthless.

I personally couldn't care less if they speak to them or not.

Forget your tyrone prejudices. Rte is one of a small number of free to air channels available in Ireland. It's the best of those channels by far in terms of content. There are lots of people who cannot afford sky, virgin or any of the pay tv options which can be very expensive. Rte is an essential public broadcaster which provides a very good service in the main. I have a couple of elderly aunts and uncles who live in the south and they totally rely on rte.

It's not free to air.

It is in the North!!

Not in South. Well it's free for about 25% of people who don't bother paying the fee.

That's some list of players that would create a very strong squad. Training would be improved as a result.

Mickey was ratified last night with McCabe and Corey.

RTE is probably the worst channels on tv atm. Production value is brutal and it's like a step back in time. Streaming player is worthless.

I personally couldn't care less if they speak to them or not.

Forget your tyrone prejudices. Rte is one of a small number of free to air channels available in Ireland. It's the best of those channels by far in terms of content. There are lots of people who cannot afford sky, virgin or any of the pay tv options which can be very expensive. Rte is an essential public broadcaster which provides a very good service in the main. I have a couple of elderly aunts and uncles who live in the south and they totally rely on rte.

It's not free to air.

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.

Turloc Mooney, Rory Dunne

Yeah Mooney too. Don't know if Rory the same after injury. Kevin Tierney too.

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.

We had a result in Cavan Junior Championship this weekend where Mountnugent bet Corlough 10 22 to 1 4. Mountnugent would not be considered one of the favourites so was a shocking scoreline. Any other counties have similar?

A long time since Jamie Redknapp has seen a United side lacking the desire to get back into the game? In reality United have been lacking that desire since 2013.

Have to agree with Gary Neville, poor signings on top of more poor signings so many players playing for United now that are simply not good enough.

Gary Neville described the period from 2003 to around 2006 as the 'Djemba Djemba years'. What could you label the years from 2013 to date?

Post Ferguson?

I was hoping for a wittier description.

Give it ta Giggsy era.

A long time since Jamie Redknapp has seen a United side lacking the desire to get back into the game? In reality United have been lacking that desire since 2013.

Have to agree with Gary Neville, poor signings on top of more poor signings so many players playing for United now that are simply not good enough.

Gary Neville described the period from 2003 to around 2006 as the 'Djemba Djemba years'. What could you label the years from 2013 to date?

Post Ferguson?

What.A.Game.

Yeah most of game was just puck out, catch, shoot, wide. Repeat. Great ending. 

https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/alan-brogan-in-2005-dublin-and-tyrone-tried-to-score-with-every-play-in-2018-it-has-become-a-different-sport-37225574.html

Good article by Alan Brogan on how the game has changed in a decade. The youtube video of the game he refers to is worth looking at and the contrast in playing style and most notably how muted crowds have become at matches. There is very little ebb and flow to gaelic football anymore, just plenty of crowd conversation as the ball is filtered sideways in possession for long spells. The atmosphere then at the big matches was more akin to hurling now which has maintained is excitement levels.   

You got an advantage to attack if you caught the kickout and later Whelan was surrounded when he landed.

Mickey Graham it seems will be announced as Cavan manager.

Damien Donohoe on Twitter saying announcement potentially made this evening and it's looking like Mickey  Graham

Best of luck to him. Hopefully gets the Gaels lads to go in. Dermot McCabe with him and Martin Corey too I heard. Corey is class.

Interviews done. Three interviewed. Mickey Graham, Aidan O Rourke and Michael McDermot. Will know by Monday.

Mickey the favourite. Dermot McCabe with him and Martin Corey.