McKenna Cup 2024

[J70]

derrys no.13 was joe diver.bumble was 15

Bumble?

[Doire abú]

Bumble = Seamus Bradley.

What was the Derry team today?

[oakleaf stateside]

derrys no.13 was joe diver.bumble was 15

Bumble?

u new york men wud not no the bumble

[screenexile]

Seems strange to start Diver at 13! I take it Paul Bradley was 14 then. I also heard Eoghan Brown came on to bag a point as well. Looking forward to getting a decent look at the lads next week.

[oakleaf stateside]

they wer all over the place diver midfield patsey bradley fullback

[never kickt a ball]

Down win opening Gaelic Life Dr Mc kenna cup game against St Marys
  Date : 04/01/2009 18:08

Down opened their 2009 Gaelic Life Dr McKenna Cup campaign with a 3-16 to 0-10 win over the students from St Marys College Belfast. St Mary's were in the lead at half time 0-08 to 0-07, however Down lifted their game and ran out easy winners in the end. Down opened the scoring in the first half with a Daniel Hughes free after only four minutes, however St Mary's Michael Pollock responded a minute later.  John Fegan fired Down back in front with a 20yard free. St Mary's then started to dominate the play winning 90% of the ball around midfield, however they did not put their dominance on the scoreboard and by half time they only led by a single point 0-08 to 0-07, with Barry McGoldrick landing five of their points. Down lifted their game in the second half with Conor Garvey and Louis Sloan playing well in defence. 15 minutes into the second half Down had scored two goals both coming from Mayobridge star Cathal Magee (one a penalty) and another five points, while St Mary's had failed to score. Over the next 10 minutes both sides exchanged points, while Clonduff's John Fegan added a third goal for Down. Over the last 10 minutes both sides once again exchanged points to leave the final score Down 3-16 St Mary's 0-10.

Down team was as follows:
16. Michael McAllister
25. Damian Rafferty
24. Kevin McKernan
7. Hugh Davey
11. Conor Garvey
28. Louis Sloan
2. John Boyle
13. Joseph Ireland
17. Jackie Lynch       
9. John Fegan
26. Ronan Sexton
15. Stephen Kearney     
19. Michael Magee
18.Cathal Magee
12. Daniel Hughes

Substitutions:
Aidan Carr for John Boyle (Yellow Card), Brendan Coulter for Michael Magee,  Paul Murphy for Joseph Ireland, Martin Cole for Daniel Hughes, Michael Magee for Stephen Kearney (Yellow)

[never kickt a ball]

Armagh 0.12 Antrim 0.10

After trailing 0.06 .0.03 at half time Antrim lifted their game in the second half the run the Ulster Champions close.But for a bit of luck the result could have been so different,but none the less a heartening preformance for the 4th Jan.
Antrim Footballers had a formidable task in hand today, when they met Division One opponents, from the Orchard County, in their own back-yard; the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Whilst some might argue that 2009 may have got off to a very 'short-notice first event', in terms of preparation time, it has to be said the conditions today were match favourable, except perhaps for the irritation of a pale and blinding winter sun. There were encouraging aspects to the game today, new playing rules notwithstanding. New Antrim Manager Liam Bradley was very much in evidence and whilst he has had little real opportunity to experiment it was patently clear that his fresh approach demonstrates a determination to accentuate the positive. Come what may he is clearly not a man to allow grass to grow beneath his feet; I think that it is fair to say watch this space. 
    Whilst Armagh never really looked threatened today it can be said that they had luck on their side, on more than one occasion. Antrim were unfortunate not to have scored at least one and arguably two good goals on the day. Again Antrim were competitive, in bursts, and won their chances to add points but it was not to be today. It is early in the season to pick out players for individual praise but it has to be said that there were encouraging signs of some real determination within the new Antrim squad. Gerard Mc Aleese was focused, determined and on target. Ciaran Close, was yet again reliable and determined although he had to come off eventually in consequence of injury. Tony Scullion, again and again and as is his hallmark drives directly at opponents with vigour and determination; he is an inspiration for his sustained determination on the field of play. Darragh Edwards made a significant claim to the number 11 Jersey today, wearing it as though he intended to stay on board.
    All in all Antrim put on a determined display and against formidable odds carried the day with dignity. There was evidence, as to be expected, of the greater experience of some seasoned Armagh players. Names like O' Rourke, Clarke and Mc Keever don't lie down or roll over but the experience of playing against them has to be a positive one for Antrim players.   

Antrim
1. Sean McGreevy 2.Aaron Douglas 3.Sean McVeigh 4.Colin Brady 5.Tony Scullion 6.Paddy Carey 7.Conor McGoldrick 8.Micheal McCann 9.Martin McCarry 10.David McAlernon 12.Dara Edwards 12.Aodhan Gallagher 13.Ciaran Close 14.Michael Magill 15.Gerard McAleese

Substitutes: Conor Creaney for A. Gallagher (yellow card), Benny Hasson for M. Magill (yellow card), Liam Carlin for C. McGoldrick, Conor Maxwell for C. Brady (injured), Kevin Brady for D. McAlernon and Donal Graham for C. Close (injured).

[imtommygunn]

Anyone got any of the university line ups?

I'd be interested to know how many of my own county's players were playing.

Cheers

[armaghniac]

when they met Division One opponents, from the Orchard County,

Is Armagh in division 1, that complicates my  plans to attend the league games anyway!

[Carmen Stateside]

Thay led the whole way til the last 5! 

its not over till the fat chicks sings ;)u should no carmen

Good to see you back!!
Did Mc Kleever get a run out?

[oakleaf stateside]

Thay led the whole way til the last 5! 

its not over till the fat chicks sings ;)u should no carmen

Good to see you back!!
Did Mc Kleever get a run out?

not even on the bench hi. he prob will there is a spot there for the tyrone c@nt

[emainmacha]

Follow link if want to see photos of todays game between Armagh and Antrim, copy and paste into address bar if can't click on it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16144312@N07/sets/72157612113615739/detail/

Did anyone else see the scoreboard at end of game (see photos) Armagh won 0-12 to 0-10 yet the score was given as Armagh 0-12 to Antrim 1-11 with another goal being added after the game was ended making it 0-12 to 2-11, someone must have had a few to ward off the cold or left a kid to look after the last few minutes of the game.

[bennydorano]

Thought the Armagh v Antrim match was dire tbh, Donaghy was solid at FB, Mal Mackin got 0-3 from play yet seemed to do very little. Henderson did well, but his failings are well known and they'll surface at some point.  I thought the most impressive performance of the day was Shorty Clarke who came on as a sub, he did more in 20 mins than others did all day.

Hear Vernon was immense for Queens.

[The GAA]

Jaysus, itsa real game of opinions. i thought shorty was brutal when he came on. every ball he got (and there were plenty) he gave away

[bennydorano]

He never wasted a single ball from what I saw.