McKenna Cup 2024

[AustinPowers]

Derry look a bit like Tyrone of old.

Care to expand on that a bit?

Genuine question.

Did a Derry man get  his hair assaulted?

[Wildweasel74]

Derry are playing no different to how they played under Gallagher.Still like to see the ball been kicked more often and keep a man further up the field and not drop as deep when the other team is on the attack.

[ONeill]

You like to see the 'other team' attack with 14 men and you defend with 11/12?

[Derryman forever]

At this stage of his (and Horse's) management tenure, it's too early to see any major changes. Derry were already good defensively. But I thought there were subtle differences in how they defended as a unit, especially when Armagh reached a critical scoring zone. And when they did turn it over, the runners gave multiple options down either side.

Again, probably talking through my hole and Derry have been doing this for 48 months but it's the first time I've watched them as closely as this and if I squinted it was Meyler and Harte and Mattie Donnelly.

Thanks for your answer.
I can see what you mean and i Agree.
It is small things, but small things can  be the difference

[Norm-Peterson]

Enjoying the commentary
Ger is good as a lead, and is it casey (??) on Co-comms? He's very good too

Gerald is good? He hasn't a clue about Armagh said Niall Rowland was ballynacnab and has mixed up players continually. Shaun Casey very good knows his stuff.

GAA commentators are always making mistakes. In the Ulster final Ger Canning said that Derry won the Ulster championship in 1995 and 1996. He also said that Niall Loughlin was 21 when he is 27/28. Also Ger made an error before the ball was even thrown in the Derry Kerry game. He said "this is their first meeting since 2015", then a few seconds later he said "5 years after meeting in the league here they are in the championship".

[Champion The Wonder Horse]

Thought Armagh did well for the side that was out.

Derry look a bit like Tyrone of old.

It's that f**king stupid jersey.

[JoG2]

Thought Armagh did well for the side that was out.

Derry look a bit like Tyrone of old.

It's that f**king stupid jersey.

Was told today that O'Neills wanted it that way last year and the CB said no, and apparently weren't consulted on this jersey.

[marty34]

Thought Armagh did well for the side that was out.

Derry look a bit like Tyrone of old.

It's that f**king stupid jersey.

Was told today that O'Neills wanted it that way last year and the CB said no, and apparently weren't consulted on this jersey.

I thought that all the county boards would have to agree it first?

[ONeill]

Will Derry ones bring out a song about Mickey if they reach the AI?

[naka]

Derry will be gearing up fitness for the 1st Rd Ulster championship.Quite of the pace at the minute, but no big deal.

As am Armagh man
Thought Derry 10 points the better team
Genuinely thought they closed the kickout in the second half so fair play
To win Sam though keeper was poor and will cost you
Hate to say it but chrissy is showing his age also and a better ref will see it
A fabulous side though

[Wildweasel74]

Keeper first game for a long time after long term Injury, didn't think we see him to April, he's very rusty but still does some stupid things.

[yellowcard]

Derry are playing no different to how they played under Gallagher.Still like to see the ball been kicked more often and keep a man further up the field and not drop as deep when the other team is on the attack.

I still think Derry lack the scoring power at the top end of the pitch to win the ultimate prize. Mickey Harte was not the answer if you're looking to find something different. Similar to top level ageing players, every manager has a sell by date and they rarely evolve with the game.

[Armagh18]

Derry are playing no different to how they played under Gallagher.Still like to see the ball been kicked more often and keep a man further up the field and not drop as deep when the other team is on the attack.

I still think Derry lack the scoring power at the top end of the pitch to win the ultimate prize. Mickey Harte was not the answer if you're looking to find something different. Similar to top level ageing players, every manager has a sell by date and they rarely evolve with the game.

Depending how Glen get on next week and Derry get on during the year O'Rourke could have that job this time next year. Reckon he would have more success than Harte will but who knows.

[Derryman forever]

Derry are playing no different to how they played under Gallagher.Still like to see the ball been kicked more often and keep a man further up the field and not drop as deep when the other team is on the attack.

I still think Derry lack the scoring power at the top end of the pitch to win the ultimate prize. Mickey Harte was not the answer if you're looking to find something different. Similar to top level ageing players, every manager has a sell by date and they rarely evolve with the game.

Depending how Glen get on next week and Derry get on during the year O'Rourke could have that job this time next year. Reckon he would have more success than Harte will but who knows.

We should delete 2024 from the calendar

[tbrick18]

Derry are playing no different to how they played under Gallagher.Still like to see the ball been kicked more often and keep a man further up the field and not drop as deep when the other team is on the attack.

I still think Derry lack the scoring power at the top end of the pitch to win the ultimate prize. Mickey Harte was not the answer if you're looking to find something different. Similar to top level ageing players, every manager has a sell by date and they rarely evolve with the game.

With Derrys style of play, all of the 15 need to be able to score. One marquee forward with everyone else capable of chipping in with 2-3 points a game whilst keeping the goals out should be enough I think.
The key is keeping the goals out.
We scored 17 points without the Glen players and mccloskey playing, whilst lynch and mckinless are just back from long term injuries.
Yes I'd like some of our forwards to score more, but it might not matter as much as the traditionalists think it does.
Every player on the field can kick a point.