Official Cavan GAA Thread

[comeysfield]

Did Killian Clarke take any part in that game ?

[mylestheslasher]

Anyone going to London?

You couldn't blame Argue, a bit like Killian Clarke last year he has been going at it with U21 and senior for a few years and I personally wouldn't begrudge him a trip away.

Realistically we should be beating London by 5/6 points and hopefully get some momentum with a few more games. I think we have as good a chance as anyone in the back door to progress but I think getting Killian back fit would be a huge bonus to us.

Anyone hear about Martin Dunne nearly walking of the pitch for the Gaels last weekend? Apparently he was convinced to stay on by none other than Seanie Johnston, nearly wet myself when I heard that!

[tierworker blue]

Yeah, I'm tippin' over with one of the lads and hooking up with a few reprobates over there. I've been to matches pretty much everywhere at this stage over the years, but never Ruislip. London will give it a fair lash, but if we play to our potential, it shouldn't be a banana skin! It would be great to get a run of some sort in the qualifiers, and they have as good a shot as anyone of getting a few games under the belt.

I was just chatting to someone d'other day about 'the bad old days' (we've seen enough of them, and I'm sure we all have plenty of stories, eh?!) and reminiscing about the time we went to Casement for a Tommy Murphy Cup game. There were only a handful of Cavan supporters there, and a lot of the team were arriving in cars...management mustn't have even bothered to organise a bus. When one of the players came up to us, like a lost child, and asked us how to get in to the ground, we knew we were banjaxed! Some people may complain about this and that nowadays (some with reason, some just for the sake of it!) but its well to remember how low the ebb really was, not that awfully long ago!

I havn't heard anything about Michael heading away...I must ring home and see what the local grapevine is saying.

[Western Blue]

Killian Clarke played at Full Forward for Shercock last Friday evening.

[Denn Forever]

Well done Paul Brady.  Champion of the world. 

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[cavan4sam]

Lads, we are only a couple of days away from a Championship game and this place has gone so quiet.

Anyone hear anything from the camp? How's training going? Has Argue gone to the States? Is Killian Clarke fully fit? Have we played any challenge matches since the Monaghan match?

[Itchy]

Nothing to get excited about this weekend, Cavan should win easily. I heard nothing on Argue but Clarke is playing with Shercock.

[rodney trotter]

AS Gaelic Football continues to evolve the goalkeeping role is being placed under increased scrutiny. 

Dundalk custodian Gary Rogers might have carved out his reputation in the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland, but the Cavan goalkeeping coach is ideally placed to offer a valuable insight into what the position currently entails.  "Gaelic Football goalkeeping has changed dramatically," Rogers admits.

"Back in the day the only requirement was to have a good kick-out.  Now it is so much more and to be honest I envisage the day coming very soon when most inter-county goalkeepers will be outfield players.  Not alone that they will have to have the same qualities as any good outfield player.

"In soccer the goalkeeper is the only player that can handle the ball, but it is different in Gaelic Football.  It is so important to have somebody who is capable of making breaks, creating overlaps for defenders.

"So much of modern Gaelic Football is about retaining possession.  It would help teams greatly if they have a 'keeper, who can provide another option in different situations.  It would cause problems for teams if the 'keeper is capable of using the ball smartly."

Rogers has a strong pedigree in both sports having operated at inter-county level for Meath, while also enjoying a hugely productive career in domestic soccer.  So three years ago when Cavan boss Terry Hyland called Rogers was thrilled to embark on a new chapter in his own personal sporting journey.  "Around three years ago Terry Hyland first rang me about getting involved.  I was very interested because coaching was always something I had an interest in.

"At the time I was just about to join Sligo so when I initially started with Cavan it was in the off season and I really enjoyed it.  Then when I started with Sligo I was still able to get up to Cavan once a week and it is something that I'm delighted to be still doing.

"I've continued doing it and it has been rewarding.  Overall for Cavan the first year was the most successful with the team reaching the All Ireland quarter-finals.

"That showed what Cavan can achieve; I really enjoyed being part of that.  In my time there Cavan have used three different 'keepers in the Championship so I'm proud to have played a part in helping out those guys."

Hyland's diligence has earned Cavan significant respect.  Winning four Ulster under 21 titles on the spin between 2011 and 2014 means Cavan are now especially keen to make an impact at senior level.  "Terry runs a very good show," Rogers acknowledges.  "His preparation and attention to detail is very impressive.  The emphasis he puts on analysis of both his own team's performance and that of the opposition is interesting.  His ultimate desire is to improve Cavan football and I think that he is certainly doing that.

"Traditionally Cavan is a football stronghold and I've noticed that when the team gets a few good results there is serious interest in how they are doing.

"Having been so successful at under 21 level the challenge is now to transfer that to the senior grade.  The ultimate goal is to become one of the major powers again.  Things like that don't happen overnight, but I think Cavan people have lots of reason to be optimistic.

"In terms of the goalkeeping training Terry lets me do it.  Obviously because of my commitments with Dundalk, which mean an awful lot to me I cannot make every Cavan session.  It usually works out that I make one a week and Terry leaves it to me.  We would discuss things, but he is the manager.  He picks the team; I just want to ensure that his goalkeepers are prepared in the best way possible for him."

Cavan, though, will be fully aware of the threat a pumped up London side will carry at Ruislip on Saturday.  Hyland's charges know a tricky test awaits according to Rogers.  "I definitely think that Cavan can do well in the qualifiers.  At this stage it is all about generating momentum really.  The qualifiers are all about playing games and acquiring experience for young teams.  I don't see any reason why Cavan cannot do well this summer.

"Cavan won't take London lightly.  It is only two years since London contested a Connacht final.  I know Cavan beat them in the qualifiers then at Croke Park, but London are capable of springing a surprise.  If Cavan go about their business properly they should be able to come out on the right side of the result, but they will treat London with the respect they deserve."

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[BallyhaiseMan]

Nothing to get excited about this weekend, Cavan should win easily. I heard nothing on Argue but Clarke is playing with Shercock.

Absolutely. If we are serious about going on a run in the qualifiers,we really should be demolishing London.

[rodney trotter]

Roscommon didn't demolish them, not many teams do in Ruislip. They will be competitive enough - Cavan should win by  6 or so.

[BallyhaiseMan]

Roscommon didn't demolish them, not many teams do in Ruislip. They will be competitive enough - Cavan should win by  6 or so.

Were Roscommon not ahead by 1-11 to 0-5 points at one stage and then eased up???
I know we can say Ruislip is not an easy place to go and all that,but they are probably one of the 3 weakest teams in the competition,so it really shouldn't be close.

[rodney trotter]

Possibly was yeah. They had a stronger outfit in 2013,Mulvey still there, he has been a good servant for them.

[Old yeller]

Mulvey has done very well for them alright. He seems to have reinvented himself over there. Having said that, if he moved home tomorrow he wouldn't make the Cavan team I dont think.   I presume Rory will have the job of marking him

[Old yeller]

Anybody else make the trip over?

[rodney trotter]

Didn't get to go over myself, will be heading to the Minor match tomorrow.

Mulvey looks a lot leaner then he ever was with Cavan. I'd say he wouldn't be far off the Cavan team, he is fairly accurate when he gets the ball.