Derry Club Football & Hurling original

[tonesfirstandlast]

We needed that win today. It was the coldest day ever.
McErlain should be told to show them Corofin and coach them like Corofin.
They would warm your heart

[markl121]

We needed that win today. It was the coldest day ever.
McErlain should be told to show them Corofin and coach them like Corofin.
They would warm your heart

A couple of those passing exchanges in the first half were corofin-esque . 😉

[oakleaflad]

Some encouraging signs yesterday against a poor Wexford outfit. Looked like we had a bit of a better game plan going forward but still lots to work on regarding a kickout strategy and decision making let them down a few times.

McKinless - There is no gameplan regarding kickouts but he hit them out accurately on top of midfield or short to defence for the most part. Hit a great kickout to Toner who was free at a stage but also hit one over sideline. Was unlucky with one of the goals.
McCloskey - Solid and wasn't troubled much. Encouraging.
Johnston - Started in full back but ended up a bit further out the field. Sound in possession. Decent outing.
Mooney - Gave away far too many frees when in corner back, virtually every ball that came in. Pushed out the field as the game wore on and did well bar one or two dodgy passes. Looks more like a half back.
Hagan - Stuck to their 11 well and even when he was beat out in front don't remember him being passed or giving away frees. Decent in possession.
McWilliams - Put in a couple of good tackles and was really good in possession. Did kick a couple of wides.
McKaigue - Willing outlet for short kickouts, got more involved as the game wore on. Ended up in corner back in the second half. Makes a difference in defence. Solid in possession.
McAtamney - Best game I've seen him play in a Derry shirt. Kicked 6 from play and always a willing runner when Derry were building their play. Solid under kickouts. MOTM.
Bradley - Played really well too. Carried the ball well and ran at their defense causing problems. Scored 1-01 making a great adjustment for the goal. Solid under kickouts.
Cassidy - His kick passing was sublime and had a great first half. Kicked a great score. Was a bit less involved in second half but offers some threat running at opposition. Made a difference.
Heron - Did ok. Kicked a good score but I think he gave possession away cheaply one time too. Think he picked up a knock (possibly was him who collided with their keeper) and was replaced at HT.
Lynn - Seemed to be lacking in confidence at a stage after a couple things just didn't go his way but kept running all game and kicked a couple scores.
Toner - Full of running all game. Always looked to make something happen and kicked a couple good scores. Good performance.
Lynch - Solid performance. Kicked his frees well. Showed and laid off a few balls. Still an important player for us.
McGrogan - Was very impressed. Played in his own half. Comfortable in possession. Got forward well for his goal. Offered option for short kickouts. Ended up in full back at a stage at the end before being dismissed on a second yellow. 

McGuigan - Looked the classiest forward on the pitch when he came on. Kicked a couple great scores. Made a difference.
Tallon - Never really got into the game after being introduced.
O'Brien - Tried hard around the middle when he came on and did rightly. Kicked a good score from a free over 50 yards out with the breeze.

[BackInTheGame]

Some encouraging signs yesterday against a poor Wexford outfit. Looked like we had a bit of a better game plan going forward but still lots to work on regarding a kickout strategy and decision making let them down a few times.

McKinless - There is no gameplan regarding kickouts but he hit them out accurately on top of midfield or short to defence for the most part. Hit a great kickout to Toner who was free at a stage but also hit one over sideline. Was unlucky with one of the goals.
McCloskey - Solid and wasn't troubled much. Encouraging.
Johnston - Started in full back but ended up a bit further out the field. Sound in possession. Decent outing.
Mooney - Gave away far too many frees when in corner back, virtually every ball that came in. Pushed out the field as the game wore on and did well bar one or two dodgy passes. Looks more like a half back.
Hagan - Stuck to their 11 well and even when he was beat out in front don't remember him being passed or giving away frees. Decent in possession.
McWilliams - Put in a couple of good tackles and was really good in possession. Did kick a couple of wides.
McKaigue - Willing outlet for short kickouts, got more involved as the game wore on. Ended up in corner back in the second half. Makes a difference in defence. Solid in possession.
McAtamney - Best game I've seen him play in a Derry shirt. Kicked 6 from play and always a willing runner when Derry were building their play. Solid under kickouts. MOTM.
Bradley - Played really well too. Carried the ball well and ran at their defense causing problems. Scored 1-01 making a great adjustment for the goal. Solid under kickouts.
Cassidy - His kick passing was sublime and had a great first half. Kicked a great score. Was a bit less involved in second half but offers some threat running at opposition. Made a difference.
Heron - Did ok. Kicked a good score but I think he gave possession away cheaply one time too. Think he picked up a knock (possibly was him who collided with their keeper) and was replaced at HT.
Lynn - Seemed to be lacking in confidence at a stage after a couple things just didn't go his way but kept running all game and kicked a couple scores.
Toner - Full of running all game. Always looked to make something happen and kicked a couple good scores. Good performance.
Lynch - Solid performance. Kicked his frees well. Showed and laid off a few balls. Still an important player for us.
McGrogan - Was very impressed. Played in his own half. Comfortable in possession. Got forward well for his goal. Offered option for short kickouts. Ended up in full back at a stage at the end before being dismissed on a second yellow. 

McGuigan - Looked the classiest forward on the pitch when he came on. Kicked a couple great scores. Made a difference.
Tallon - Never really got into the game after being introduced.
O'Brien - Tried hard around the middle when he came on and did rightly. Kicked a good score from a free over 50 yards out with the breeze.

Agree with pretty much all of that to be honest.

Just want to mention the point scored in second half, was it McGrogan? Shot from more or less exactly the intersection of the 45 and the sideline out on the right side hand side, wind carried it over. It was top class.

[restorepride]

Since Offaly drew today with Sligo and are unlikely to beat Westmeath in their final match, Derry are probably safe, regardless of Sligo result.  Mathematically though we could still go down!

[Champion The Wonder Horse]

Since Offaly drew today with Sligo and are unlikely to beat Westmeath in their final match, Derry are probably safe, regardless of Sligo result.  Mathematically though we could still go down!

Worst result for us. A Sligo win would have left us safe. Westmeath need to win by about 30 and have other results go their way to have any chance of promotion, so Offaly have a more than decent chance of staying up. Sligo lose and there's a real chance they'll go down. Offaly have a gimme, losers of Sligo and Derry go down.

[markl121]

That result today is grim. Hopefully the last few performances will give the team confidence to pull off a big result. Anyone know how Sligo have looked so far in the league?

[restorepride]

Since Offaly drew today with Sligo and are unlikely to beat Westmeath in their final match, Derry are probably safe, regardless of Sligo result.  Mathematically though we could still go down!

Worst result for us. A Sligo win would have left us safe. Westmeath need to win by about 30 and have other results go their way to have any chance of promotion, so Offaly have a more than decent chance of staying up. Sligo lose and there's a real chance they'll go down. Offaly have a gimme, losers of Sligo and Derry go down.

Some wonder dung there.

[restorepride]

That result today is grim. Hopefully the last few performances will give the team confidence to pull off a big result. Anyone know how Sligo have looked so far in the league?

They have looked pretty black and white to me.

[Champion The Wonder Horse]

Since Offaly drew today with Sligo and are unlikely to beat Westmeath in their final match, Derry are probably safe, regardless of Sligo result.  Mathematically though we could still go down!

Worst result for us. A Sligo win would have left us safe. Westmeath need to win by about 30 and have other results go their way to have any chance of promotion, so Offaly have a more than decent chance of staying up. Sligo lose and there's a real chance they'll go down. Offaly have a gimme, losers of Sligo and Derry go down.

Some wonder dung there.

No dung Pal. Westmeath aren't going up, so it depends on how strong a team they send out. They're at home which is an advantage, but it's a local derby and Offaly have much more to play for. Offaly are shorter odds (6/4) to win than Sligo are (13/8). I won't be betting on Derry winning, but hopefully the presence of the Granaghan clubmen will see us through.

[restorepride]

Since Offaly drew today with Sligo and are unlikely to beat Westmeath in their final match, Derry are probably safe, regardless of Sligo result.  Mathematically though we could still go down!

Worst result for us. A Sligo win would have left us safe. Westmeath need to win by about 30 and have other results go their way to have any chance of promotion, so Offaly have a more than decent chance of staying up. Sligo lose and there's a real chance they'll go down. Offaly have a gimme, losers of Sligo and Derry go down.

Some wonder dung there.

No dung Pal. Westmeath aren't going up, so it depends on how strong a team they send out. They're at home which is an advantage, but it's a local derby and Offaly have much more to play for. Offaly are shorter odds (6/4) to win than Sligo are (13/8). I won't be betting on Derry winning, but hopefully the presence of the Granaghan clubmen will see us through.

Still a "gimme" for Offaly or not?  Good to see Granaghan united.

[Wildweasel74]

Wouldnt expect offaly to beat westmeath and i think we beat sligo! About time the championship team was  starting to form as i havent a clue! Rather move cassidy to midfield and start mcguigan along lynch up front with possible tallon too

[markl121]

Are we expecting chrissy mckaigue back for the championship? read something a few weeks ago saying he wanted a long break from county football. Also any word on brendan rodgers?

[Real Talk]

Slaughtneil All Ireland Club Camogie Champions for 2018 .... 2 in a row ..... absolutely brilliant

[restorepride]

Slaughtneil All Ireland Club Camogie Champions for 2018 .... 2 in a row ..... absolutely brilliant

Maith iad. Fantastic achievement.