Maigh Eo v Dun na nGall, Pairc Mhic Eil, 5ú Aibrean @ 1500

macdanger2 · March 30, 2015, 09:43:29 AM

Last game of the league on Sunday and while it hasn't been overly impressive, we'll stay up barring getting a tanking from Donegal while a win would likely see us into a SF.

We've only won one from three at home and that against Monaghan who had 13 men. Our other two games have been insipid performances against Tyrone and Dublin. Away wins to Kerry (who were just back from holidays) and Derry haven't exactly been inspiring either.

I'd imagine the team won't change a whole pile from what played Cork, maybe Andy to start or at least come on a bit earlier.

moysider · March 30, 2015, 05:25:48 PM

There's nothing positive about injuries yet anyway so only Patrick Durcan will be available extra. Keane went off injured as well so have to wait and see there.

Conditions were bad in Cork but still 0-2 from inside forwards poor form. Without or without Freeman in there, it is not very convincing. We re iffy on frees as well since Cillian got injured so his absence has left a gaping hole in so many ways.

BluestackBoy · March 30, 2015, 05:44:06 PM

Donegal not hugely bothered from here on in as they have Tyrone in 7 weeks in Ballybofey.

The last thing they need now is a semi final and possibly final in the league.

All eyes on Tyrone.

moysider · March 30, 2015, 06:03:36 PM

Quote from: BluestackBoy on March 30, 2015, 05:44:06 PM
Donegal not hugely bothered from here on in as they have Tyrone in 7 weeks in Ballybofey.

The last thing they need now is a semi final and possibly final in the league.

All eyes on Tyrone.

Wouldn t blame them. Murphy seemed to take the black the last day to make sure he d get the suspension out of the way before the champ. Way to do it imo. Neil Gallagher reported to be doubtful as well.

Mayo won t want to lose 3 home games even if we probably are safe. Fellas playing for places too. We may well win this and make a semi but at the moment we hardly have fire-power to go any further.

Nihilist · March 30, 2015, 06:17:38 PM

Does anyone know if Richie Feeney is still on the panel or not. Haven't seen him named anywhere all season so far.

From the Bunker · March 30, 2015, 07:04:44 PM

Quote from: BluestackBoy on March 30, 2015, 05:44:06 PM
Donegal not hugely bothered from here on in as they have Tyrone in 7 weeks in Ballybofey.

The last thing they need now is a semi final and possibly final in the league.

All eyes on Tyrone.

Yeah, it's only six weeks after Sundays game. Don't know how League semi the following week and Final would hinder preparation? As there would be only 3 weeks to the game after the final.

Although there is a common cord among both Mayo and Donegal people, there is no love lost between these sides, so this may be a game with a bit of niggle.

moysider · March 30, 2015, 09:28:36 PM

At least we ll see if Mayo can do any better against a blanket defense than we did v Tyrone. We might see Aido inside most of the time for this one.

Farrandeelin · March 30, 2015, 09:33:31 PM

Quote from: Nihilist on March 30, 2015, 06:17:38 PM
Does anyone know if Richie Feeney is still on the panel or not. Haven't seen him named anywhere all season so far.

Played with the Mitchels in the Michael Walsh Cup at the weekend.

Nihilist · March 30, 2015, 09:56:01 PM

Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 30, 2015, 09:33:31 PM
Quote from: Nihilist on March 30, 2015, 06:17:38 PM
Does anyone know if Richie Feeney is still on the panel or not. Haven't seen him named anywhere all season so far.

Played with the Mitchels in the Michael Walsh Cup at the weekend.

Is he gone from the panel so?

Farrandeelin · March 30, 2015, 09:58:47 PM

Quote from: Nihilist on March 30, 2015, 09:56:01 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 30, 2015, 09:33:31 PM
Quote from: Nihilist on March 30, 2015, 06:17:38 PM
Does anyone know if Richie Feeney is still on the panel or not. Haven't seen him named anywhere all season so far.

Played with the Mitchels in the Michael Walsh Cup at the weekend.

Is he gone from the panel so?

Must be. That competition is for those that aren't on the panel. And as you said there's no mention of h anywheere else.

Nihilist · March 30, 2015, 10:26:40 PM

Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 30, 2015, 09:58:47 PM
Quote from: Nihilist on March 30, 2015, 09:56:01 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 30, 2015, 09:33:31 PM
Quote from: Nihilist on March 30, 2015, 06:17:38 PM
Does anyone know if Richie Feeney is still on the panel or not. Haven't seen him named anywhere all season so far.

Played with the Mitchels in the Michael Walsh Cup at the weekend.

Is he gone from the panel so?
Must be. That competition is for those that aren't on the panel. And as you said there's no mention of h anywheere else.

There was a rumour that 5 had been dropped after the Dubin game. Was Cathal Carolan playing club this weekend or is he even back yet at that level after last year's injury?

twohands!!! · March 31, 2015, 03:26:06 PM

Mayo's first championship game is June 14th whereas Donegal's is May 17th.

10 weeks versus 6 weeks.

Throw in the fact that it's Mayo at home, Donegal are missing Murphy and the relative state of the competition in the squads (far more competition for places in the Mayo squad compared to the Donegal squad) I think that Mayo will be far more "up" for the game than Donegal.

There's also the fact that Donegal are in action in the U21 championship tomorrow night and that Ryan McHugh and Hugh McFadden plus some more of the senior will be involved.

macdanger2 · March 31, 2015, 04:21:58 PM

Quote from: twohands!!! on March 31, 2015, 03:26:06 PM
Mayo's first championship game is June 14th whereas Donegal's is May 17th.

10 weeks versus 6 weeks.

Throw in the fact that it's Mayo at home, Donegal are missing Murphy and the relative state of the competition in the squads (far more competition for places in the Mayo squad compared to the Donegal squad) I think that Mayo will be far more "up" for the game than Donegal.

There's also the fact that Donegal are in action in the U21 championship tomorrow night and that Ryan McHugh and Hugh McFadden plus some more of the senior will be involved.

So what you're saying is, we shouldn't lose by enough to get relegated??! Nice one

rosnarun · March 31, 2015, 04:55:06 PM

have yis learned nothing.
don't use logic when trying to predict the outcome of sporting event esp mayo games.
thats what makes bookies rich

twohands!!! · March 31, 2015, 05:09:53 PM

Quote from: macdanger2 on March 31, 2015, 04:21:58 PM
Quote from: twohands!!! on March 31, 2015, 03:26:06 PM
Mayo's first championship game is June 14th whereas Donegal's is May 17th.

10 weeks versus 6 weeks.

Throw in the fact that it's Mayo at home, Donegal are missing Murphy and the relative state of the competition in the squads (far more competition for places in the Mayo squad compared to the Donegal squad) I think that Mayo will be far more "up" for the game than Donegal.

There's also the fact that Donegal are in action in the U21 championship tomorrow night and that Ryan McHugh and Hugh McFadden plus some more of the senior will be involved.

So what you're saying is, we shouldn't lose by enough to get relegated??! Nice one

Seriously though I would be very shocked if Mayo didnt win.
Of course I have been wrong before, but I think it would be a very bad sign of Mayo if the only home game they won out of 4 in the league was the Monaghan self-explosion.