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McEldowney fit and starting would certainly boost the chances if both him and JS out I would make Tyrone favourites. Hope JS has a full and as quick a recovery as possible.

Should be interesting 2nite Derry v Tyrone, Tyrone will certainly not be as complacent as they were v Armagh. Derry look awesome to date but have nearly been going too well too early, Tyrone will up it tenfold but bookies have it 4/9 and 3/1.

Anyone know if it's being

Should be interesting 2nite Derry v Tyrone, Tyrone will certainly not be as complacent as they were v Armagh. Derry look awesome to date but have nearly been going too well too early, Tyrone will up it tenfold but bookies have it 4/9 and 3/1.

Anyone know if it'll be shown on Ulster GAA TV?

Games appear to be on TG4 You Tube https://www.tg4.ie/en/irish-tv-schedule/live-sport/

One of the reasons NI doesn't work is because we politicise everything. Casement's funding was part of a package splitting money for perceived green and orange sports projects - Rugby can be on the fence if it wants. When Windsor Park and Ravenhill got upgraded there was no downside to anyone who wanted to complain about Casement funding as their part of the bargain had already been delivered. It then became something for certain parts of Unionism to whinge about for their own political purposes.
Ulster Council may have started it with an overly ambitious plan, but the failures spiralled and continue for reasons beyond their control.
The Lisanelly / Strule shared campus in Omagh, which is I think relatively non-contentious, was started 2013 still not finished and very far from being on budget. It doesn't get anything like the same attention as no one can blame the other side for failings or say they benefit too much. But it does show a certain inability to get stuff done properly.

Hopefully in the near future the GAA will know how much money is available and build an appropriate stadium for the needs of the association and we can all attend an Ulster final in Belfast then complain about the parking.

While also questioning what would amount to an unfair subsidy for one venue over those other venues, whether privately or Council operated

I'm not sure how you could have an unfair subsidy in comparison to a Council owned venue which is funded through local taxes. Concerts held at these venues are perhaps more likely to have a competitive advantage as local authorities can argue that the wider economic benefits of an event mean the use of a venue is viable when a private operator may not.
Casement was not built because NI doesn't work for which everyone is too blame.

Oh dear

Rory is going to hit one in the water soon.
Lowry seems to be scrambling but coverage isn't showing how or if he is getting out of position.

You are right WW it is a guessing game as to what is going on. I'm trying to settle on a guess, accepting the decision and no shouting at the ref.

In the underage games and senior game I have seen everything seems to being taken account of when it is seen. Refs have moved ball forward for not handing it back and dissent and a 21m free for breaking the 3 up rule. Also seen free given for dissent from mentors on sideline. Referees would be better pushing the rules now if it became stricter at championship time they would get far more stick.
3 up looks very hard to manage, not sure if I was a ref I would say I was ignoring it, would rather say I can only call what I see.

I thought for the solo and go, you don't have to take the solo straight away, you can 'go and solo', (as well as 'solo and go'). Definitely seen some refs implement that.

I will go back to a previous point I am unsure on. The solo and go by rule quoted earlier should be must be taken immediately after the free has been awarded and without undue delay. This should mean a go and solo is not permitted as it is neither  immediate nor without delay. Don't know why both terms are  needed in the rule.

We might poke fun at Derrys demise at senior level but what the he'll are they doing at underage level absolute conveyor belt of top class teams. Big win again tonight.

Derry have to be one of the most successful counties in Ireland in recent times at underage and school level. But it must be head scratching for Derry folk why that can't seem to carry into the senior team. Especially when you look at other Ulster counties like Donegal, Armagh and Monaghan who haven't been as successful at underage level but more successful at senior.

Derry have won 2 of 4 (including 2025 which we can't win) Ulster Championships and a National Football League.
Armagh haven't won Ulster since 2008, and Monaghan since 2015.
Armagh have the All-Ireland, Donegal have an Ulster Championship in the same timeframe.
Armagh fans would I imagine take their All Ireland ahead of all Derry's wins and Donegal fans are certainly more optimistic of the future.
But between the three counties you mention Derry could be considered the most successful over the recent period so I am not sure it makes your argument that underage success "can't seem to carry into the senior team".

Both previous games streamed by Ulster GAA, this one wasn't. Don't think the dodgy box will deliver this evening.
Hopefully the footballers will.

Back at it tomorrow night with the U20s. Interested to see who might be able to step into the panel come the group stages.

Forbes played last year vs. Mayo if memory serves me correctly. Campbell the goalie surely be in with a shout too.

Anyone know if the u20 game is being streamed anywhere?

Armagh v Monaghan is listed as being on TG4 You Tube - nothing for Derry Cavan (Ulster GAA twitter / X account)

In fact I think Arteta would accept some sort of stoic moral victory and any non-hammering across the 2 legs
-Tiempo you are entitled to think this but I cannot imagine any football manager at the highest level accepting a moral victory or non-hammering.
This is Arsenal's last chance of silverware this season. If they don't win, Arteta's position will come under serious pressure from both the owner and the fans
-If Arsenal dont win anything this season then Arteta's position should be reviewed, though the lack of alternatives would suggest he is safe enough.

Arsenal's current form isn't great but if they lift it a bit attacking wise and whatever back four is selected can keep things together I am not without hope over the two legs.

MR2 I am sure you are correct in practice when you wrote "It's only 8 meters if they take 4 steps (no bounce) and solo", but the part of the rule stating the mark "must be taken immediately after the free has been awarded and without undue delay", should rule out anyone taking steps then a solo and go. The steps should be seen as an undue delay and or not immediately taking the solo and go.
I'm pretty convinced I won't understand what is happening on a football field again.

I believe Truthsayer is simply listing Tyrone men not putting a serious list together.