Official Cavan GAA Thread

[rodney trotter]

I'm not convinced by Kevin Tierney, doesn't look to impose himself on games enough. Don't see how Alan Clarke has done anything to warrant being dropped for next year, was one of our best performers. I think Conor Moynagh will be on this Senior team in a few years but it's early for him yet. And Paul O'Connor has a much better claim to a place on the bench than Conor Madden I would think.

One thing that could really throw a spanner in the works for our League Promotion chances next year is the black card. It's going to change the nature of the game dramatically, I think in general we have been fairly honest in the tackle this year but there have been a few occasions where we've been guilty of cynical fouling. But the big thing is how we will exploit it. Personally I think it means that pace will become an even bigger factor in the game. We've all seen a pacy player bust through a defence at some point and get hauled down, now that won't just be a yellow but will have a significant impact on the game. I'm sure Terry and the lads have been coming up with a plan about how to best adapt to the new rule both defensively and offensively.

Orangeman I think most people would rate McKiernan higher. Simply a better quality player. Not that it's any insult to say he's not as good as McKiernan, not many are!

That is debatable to be honest, I would rate Givney as good if not better. Its just things small things Givney needs to work on.

[Itchy]

I'd be inclined to agree with Rodney. I would say both have similar ball winning ability around the middle. McKiernan is a better score getter but giving is more athletic and better work rate on the field. Not much in it though and either player could develop further. Not sure could both play together in midfield.

[tommysmith]

Anyone at  club games over weekend?

[Westside]

Completely disagree lads. Gearoid, in my opinion, shows more quality in almost every facet of his game. Stronger and more comfortable on the ball, much better at taking scores and crucially, executes the simple skills of the game better. Givney may be a better fielder of the ball. 
We can only hope that Gearoid can return to fitness, it would be a real pity if we had a Ronan Clarke type on our hands. He's hugely committed though which is a great bonus to recovery.

[rodney trotter]

A great player going forward, but not the best tracking back. The League game this year against Fermangh being an example. Although Givney sometimes goes missing in that area as well, maybe not as much.

[tommysmith]

I will bring this over from the other thread Rodney

Miller was beginning to be a liability in nets so hardy a surprise he wasn't selected.

When did he start becoming a liability?

[rodney trotter]

Lapse's of concentration in games, Kildare last year drippling the ball out of the goal (although Gilsenan made one error against Monagahan solid championsip bar that until he was injured). I suppose his kickouts were becoming to predicatable aswell.

Is he a clubmate of your's?

[tommysmith]

I think Miller was always going to be in nets for the Championship. Better keeper imo than O Meara.

No its just he went from the above to the below without playing.

Miller was beginning to be a liability in nets so hardy a surprise he wasn't selected.

Is he a clubmate of your's?

Nope

[rodney trotter]

I think Miller was always going to be in nets for the Championship. Better keeper imo than O Meara.

No its just he went from the above to the below without playing.


O Meara?

[tommysmith]

I think Miller was always going to be in nets for the Championship. Better keeper imo than O Meara.

No its just he went from the above to the below without playing.


O Meara?

what?

[rodney trotter]

I think Miller was always going to be in nets for the Championship. Better keeper imo than O Meara.

No its just he went from the above to the below without playing.


O Meara?

what?

He went behind Gilesanan and O Meara when he started missing trainings. I suppose not attending the bonding session in Athlone didn't help.

He was a great Keeper for Cavan for a long time, but I suppose he couldn't afford to be missing training with the young players involved.

[tommysmith]

I was just interested in why you changed your mind , you would have known all that when you made that post in may.

[rodney trotter]

Was giving him the benefit of doubt tbh, then I heard about not attending the Session in Athlone, wasn't aware of that. The players were either 100% in it for the championship or they weren't.

[tommysmith]

Was giving him the benefit of doubt tbh, then I heard about not attending the Session in Athlone, wasn't aware of that. The players were either 100% in it for the championship or they weren't.

That's fair enough but he had good reason for not going to that.

What you think of the other Keeper going to Las Vegas  between championship games?

[rodney trotter]

Hope he done well at Casino