Official Cavan GAA Thread

[cavan4sam]

Is it just me or does anyone else think that whoever came up with this team hasn't got a clue?? Its just terrible!!

Getting away from talking about the county now because thats over til next year, can we get back on to the topic of the club championships?? We are playing Gowna on Friday night in Kilnaleck and I fully expect us to be thru to the quarter finals come 10 o clock friday night. Gowna without McCabe and McKeever playing with a broken hand, we should have too much for them. Anyone going to do predictions?

[boojangles]

Friday, 24th July 2009 @ 8pm
Gowna v Castlerahan-Castlerahan
Drumgoon v Drung-Drumgoon

Saturday, 25th July 2009 @ 7pm
Cavan Gaels v Ballinagh- Gaels
Denn v Kingscourt-Kingscourt
Drumalee v Ballyhaise (Game at 5pm)
Lavey v Killeshandra -Lavey
Laragh v Kill- Kill
Ballymachugh v Bailieboro (Game at 7.30pm) Ballymachugh
Shercock v Swanlinbar (Game at 6pm) Swad
Arva v Shannon Gaels- Shannon Gaels
Butlersbridge v Templeport-Templeport

Sunday, 26th July 2009
Redhills v Belturbet (Game at 2pm)-Belturbet
Cuchulainns v Ramor-Ramor
Mullahoran v Crosserlough- Mullahoran
Killygarry v Lacken (Game at 7pm)-Lacken
Knockbride v Cootehill-Knockbride
Munterconnacht v Cavan Gaels-Gaels

[Hollow Man]

Jesus lads take it easy-Hollow Man already confessed his undying love for me last nite,now this.Il not be short on confidence for the Big game on Saturday thats for sure!!

I still havent converted my Confirmation money into Euros TBH,My Communion money is keeping me going.


Sorry boojangles this board is becoming very gay  So surprised at a manly chap like Mr Pain confessing his love, must have been having a few cans at home 

Hang on put-it-up. He said Hollow Man, you say Mr Pain.. Those are two separate hombres, hombre.

[BallyhaiseMan]

1. Alan O'Mara-in a few years
2. Joey Jordan-No hes barely played any club football in 3 years
3. Eoin Smith-Yes
4. Darren Smith-deserves a chance at full back in the McKenna Cup
5. Eamon Reilly-Yes
6. Mark McKeever-No,he doesnt seem to have any interest in staying off the drink.
7. Ronan Flanagan-Yes
8. Trevor Crowe-No he has no interest
9. Declan McKiernan-YES,BUT NOT AT MIDFIELD.
10. Paul Brady-Yes
11. Mickey Lyng-Yes
12. Eddie O'Reilly-Yes
13. Gerard Pierson -Yes
14. Ray Cullivan-Yes
15.  Seanie Johnston-Yes

Subs

James Reilly-Yes if hes interested
John McCutcheon-Yes
Gavin Duffy-Yes
Rory Dunne-No
David Gibney-Yes
Tomas Reilly-Yes
Paddy Gumley-Yes
Dermot McCabe-No,not if hes not going to put in the commitment and train and attend key challenge games.
Gearoid McKiernan-Yes,would love to see him start at midfield
Ray Galligan-yes
Niall McDermott-give him another year to bulk up at under 21
Packie Leddy-too young
Barry Reilly-Too young

[Denn Forever]

Does Barry Watters not have anytthing to offer or is he badly injured (which doesn't seem to have hindered Lyng).

[boojangles]

1. Alan O'Mara-in a few years
2. Joey Jordan-No hes barely played any club football in 3 years
3. Eoin Smith-Yes
4. Darren Smith-deserves a chance at full back in the McKenna Cup
5. Eamon Reilly-Yes
6. Mark McKeever-No,he doesnt seem to have any interest in staying off the drink.
7. Ronan Flanagan-Yes
8. Trevor Crowe-No he has no interest
9. Declan McKiernan-YES,BUT NOT AT MIDFIELD.
10. Paul Brady-Yes
11. Mickey Lyng-Yes
12. Eddie O'Reilly-Yes-
13. Gerard Pierson -Yes
14. Ray Cullivan-Yes
15.  Seanie Johnston-Yes

Subs

James Reilly-Yes if hes interested
John McCutcheon-Yes
Gavin Duffy-Yes
Rory Dunne-No
David Gibney-Yes
Tomas Reilly-Yes
Paddy Gumley-Yes
Dermot McCabe-No,not if hes not going to put in the commitment and train and attend key challenge games.
Gearoid McKiernan-Yes,would love to see him start at midfield
Ray Galligan-yes
Niall McDermott-give him another year to bulk up at under 21
Packie Leddy-too young
Barry Reilly-Too young

Niall McDermott is much stronger than Gearoid McKiernan physically. McKiernan would be crucified at IC Level,let alone in Midfield. At least 2 years before this lad will be ready.
Dunno how you feel after being on Cavan panels since he was 19 that Eddie Reilly is ever gonna make it now.Not a team player,no future in him.Had his chances-Adios

[put-it-up]

Jesus lads take it easy-Hollow Man already confessed his undying love for me last nite,now this.Il not be short on confidence for the Big game on Saturday thats for sure!!

I still havent converted my Confirmation money into Euros TBH,My Communion money is keeping me going.


Sorry boojangles this board is becoming very gay  So surprised at a manly chap like Mr Pain confessing his love, must have been having a few cans at home 

Hang on put-it-up. He said Hollow Man, you say Mr Pain.. Those are two separate hombres, hombre.

My apologies chaps, you are different people! Brothers from different mothers perhaps?

[put-it-up]

1. Alan O'Mara-in a few years
2. Joey Jordan-No hes barely played any club football in 3 years
3. Eoin Smith-Yes
4. Darren Smith-deserves a chance at full back in the McKenna Cup
5. Eamon Reilly-Yes
6. Mark McKeever-No,he doesnt seem to have any interest in staying off the drink.
7. Ronan Flanagan-Yes
8. Trevor Crowe-No he has no interest
9. Declan McKiernan-YES,BUT NOT AT MIDFIELD.
10. Paul Brady-Yes
11. Mickey Lyng-Yes
12. Eddie O'Reilly-Yes-
13. Gerard Pierson -Yes
14. Ray Cullivan-Yes
15.  Seanie Johnston-Yes

Subs

James Reilly-Yes if hes interested
John McCutcheon-Yes
Gavin Duffy-Yes
Rory Dunne-No
David Gibney-Yes
Tomas Reilly-Yes
Paddy Gumley-Yes
Dermot McCabe-No,not if hes not going to put in the commitment and train and attend key challenge games.
Gearoid McKiernan-Yes,would love to see him start at midfield
Ray Galligan-yes
Niall McDermott-give him another year to bulk up at under 21
Packie Leddy-too young
Barry Reilly-Too young

Niall McDermott is much stronger than Gearoid McKiernan physically. McKiernan would be crucified at IC Level,let alone in Midfield. At least 2 years before this lad will be ready.
Dunno how you feel after being on Cavan panels since he was 19 that Eddie Reilly is ever gonna make it now.Not a team player,no future in him.Had his chances-Adios

McDermott Upper-body wise would be a lot stronger than McKiernan. DCU have those loads working out regularly. I would hope that the fact McKiernan is on crutches with his knee that he would be using this time to strengthen himself up. I rate him so highly.

Lads Eddie is just not up to it. I know he works hard but for god sake, how many chances has he had...I thought we want a new era

[BallyhaiseMan]

1. Alan O'Mara-in a few years
2. Joey Jordan-No hes barely played any club football in 3 years
3. Eoin Smith-Yes
4. Darren Smith-deserves a chance at full back in the McKenna Cup
5. Eamon Reilly-Yes
6. Mark McKeever-No,he doesnt seem to have any interest in staying off the drink.
7. Ronan Flanagan-Yes
8. Trevor Crowe-No he has no interest
9. Declan McKiernan-YES,BUT NOT AT MIDFIELD.
10. Paul Brady-Yes
11. Mickey Lyng-Yes
12. Eddie O'Reilly-Yes-
13. Gerard Pierson -Yes
14. Ray Cullivan-Yes
15.  Seanie Johnston-Yes

Subs

James Reilly-Yes if hes interested
John McCutcheon-Yes
Gavin Duffy-Yes
Rory Dunne-No
David Gibney-Yes
Tomas Reilly-Yes
Paddy Gumley-Yes
Dermot McCabe-No,not if hes not going to put in the commitment and train and attend key challenge games.
Gearoid McKiernan-Yes,would love to see him start at midfield
Ray Galligan-yes
Niall McDermott-give him another year to bulk up at under 21
Packie Leddy-too young
Barry Reilly-Too young

Niall McDermott is much stronger than Gearoid McKiernan physically. McKiernan would be crucified at IC Level,let alone in Midfield. At least 2 years before this lad will be ready.
Dunno how you feel after being on Cavan panels since he was 19 that Eddie Reilly is ever gonna make it now.Not a team player,no future in him.Had his chances-Adios

You're probably right, about McKiernan and Eddie,
Options at midfield are severely limited,
what do you think about trying Sean Reily of the Gaels at midfield?
hes limited enough,but very awkward to play against?

[boojangles]

1. Alan O'Mara-in a few years
2. Joey Jordan-No hes barely played any club football in 3 years
3. Eoin Smith-Yes
4. Darren Smith-deserves a chance at full back in the McKenna Cup
5. Eamon Reilly-Yes
6. Mark McKeever-No,he doesnt seem to have any interest in staying off the drink.
7. Ronan Flanagan-Yes
8. Trevor Crowe-No he has no interest
9. Declan McKiernan-YES,BUT NOT AT MIDFIELD.
10. Paul Brady-Yes
11. Mickey Lyng-Yes
12. Eddie O'Reilly-Yes-
13. Gerard Pierson -Yes
14. Ray Cullivan-Yes
15.  Seanie Johnston-Yes

Subs

James Reilly-Yes if hes interested
John McCutcheon-Yes
Gavin Duffy-Yes
Rory Dunne-No
David Gibney-Yes
Tomas Reilly-Yes
Paddy Gumley-Yes
Dermot McCabe-No,not if hes not going to put in the commitment and train and attend key challenge games.
Gearoid McKiernan-Yes,would love to see him start at midfield
Ray Galligan-yes
Niall McDermott-give him another year to bulk up at under 21
Packie Leddy-too young
Barry Reilly-Too young

Niall McDermott is much stronger than Gearoid McKiernan physically. McKiernan would be crucified at IC Level,let alone in Midfield. At least 2 years before this lad will be ready.
Dunno how you feel after being on Cavan panels since he was 19 that Eddie Reilly is ever gonna make it now.Not a team player,no future in him.Had his chances-Adios

You're probably right, about McKiernan and Eddie,
Options at midfield are severely limited,
what do you think about trying Sean Reily of the Gaels at midfield?
hes limited enough,but very awkward to play against?

Yep definitely worth a try.Heard he made a show of Rory Dunne a few weeks ago.Altho he is prone to alot of indiscipline.We hav tried worse for Cavan.Any Gaels man I talk to reckon he is far better at Midfield than Walsh.

[cavan4ever]

Does Barry Watters not have anytthing to offer or is he badly injured (which doesn't seem to have hindered Lyng).

Has a bad injury.

[BallyhaiseMan]

we
have lots of good footballers who are small

Barry Watters
Cian Mackey
Ronan Flanagan
Martin Reily
Michael Lyng

Unfortunately you cant afford so many on an IC team,so some of those lads are going to find it hard to get on the team,thats if Carr decides hes going to introduce some size into the team.

[put-it-up]

we
have lots of good footballers who are small

Barry Watters
Cian Mackey
Ronan Flanagan
Martin Reily
Michael Lyng

Unfortunately you cant afford so many on an IC team,so some of those lads are going to find it hard to get on the team,thats if Carr decides hes going to introduce some size into the team.

Good point, it is important to strike the right balance though. No point having 15 lads the size of Nicholas Walsh who can't play football you know. Flanagan will be fine as will Mackey, the others places are definetly in jeopardy.

Watters, the poor fella, has shocking luck with injuries. If he got fit and hit form he would be outstanding at WB or WF. Such a clever player.

Which reminds me, that team in the Post said it was focusing on strength and power or something, but it wasn't exactly the most physically imposing team was it!!!

Midfield, FB, and CF are the four key positions we need to start looking for alternatives. Be even better if we found big lads, who could play ball.

CF for me is a big big problem

[anglocelt39]

I like some of that team and some of t I am not so mad on..Think it is silly to expect Packie Leddy and Barry Reilly to go straight into the senior set-up. I think they will struggle to get a starting spot on the U21's next year and I dont like when lads are asked to go straight from minor to senior its too a big of a step up unless in exceptional circumstance like Aidan O'Shea from Mayo.

And let's be honest Eddie's time is up at IC level. We all love his attitude but time and time again he has failed to produce the quality. 



Put it Up, any comment on proposed change between the sticks?

[BallyhaiseMan]

Centre Forward is a big problem i agree.

Lyng with injuries and a loss of form hasnt progressed as far as we would like.
McKeever/Flanagan both played there in recent years and never set the world alight.
Rays best position is  a wing half forward as a 3rd option for Kickouts.

Maybe some of the new lads who will be brought in,will be able to fill the position.

Wouldnt be a bit of harm to take a leaf out of what Derry done with Paddy Bradley and bring Jelly out the field to centre forward at times if hes being double and treble teamed in the corner.