Derry Club Football & Hurling original

restorepride · October 16, 2019, 10:56:09 PM

Quote from: allseasons on October 16, 2019, 09:46:11 AM
I feel the real turning point for Glen was the previous thread getting locked down. The whole thing just seemed to get a fresh start and they haven't looked back since
Claudy by 5
Glen by 2

Red10 · October 17, 2019, 11:30:14 AM

It will be interesting to see who Gallagher brings in to the squad this year and how much loyalty will be shown to lads who were last year and stayed with it even when Derry when the depths of division 4. Will those who said no to a Derry call up in recent years or those who cleared out for the summer in the past be brought back in to the fold. Derry could probably have a squad of lads over the last 5 or more years who have been cast aside who would give any squad selected a good run for their money. They'd certainly have plenty of motivation after being fecked over and then maybe those who turned their back on it being brought in. Wouldn't be that hopeful that there will consideration of long term development of the lads that have come through or loyalty to players who committed in the past.

BIGONE · October 17, 2019, 12:26:01 PM

Is Conor Glass likely to play a role in this weekends game?

BIGONE · October 17, 2019, 12:29:12 PM

Quote from: Red10 on October 17, 2019, 11:30:14 AM
It will be interesting to see who Gallagher brings in to the squad this year and how much loyalty will be shown to lads who were last year and stayed with it even when Derry when the depths of division 4. Will those who said no to a Derry call up in recent years or those who cleared out for the summer in the past be brought back in to the fold. Derry could probably have a squad of lads over the last 5 or more years who have been cast aside who would give any squad selected a good run for their money. They'd certainly have plenty of motivation after being fecked over and then maybe those who turned their back on it being brought in. Wouldn't be that hopeful that there will consideration of long term development of the lads that have come through or loyalty to players who committed in the past.

Surely Gallagher will start with a clean slate? What happened previously is none of his concern and he will be taking everyone at face value? What happened before his reign should really be irrelevant?

Red10 · October 18, 2019, 10:25:17 AM

Quote from: BIGONE on October 17, 2019, 12:29:12 PM
Quote from: Red10 on October 17, 2019, 11:30:14 AM
It will be interesting to see who Gallagher brings in to the squad this year and how much loyalty will be shown to lads who were last year and stayed with it even when Derry when the depths of division 4. Will those who said no to a Derry call up in recent years or those who cleared out for the summer in the past be brought back in to the fold. Derry could probably have a squad of lads over the last 5 or more years who have been cast aside who would give any squad selected a good run for their money. They'd certainly have plenty of motivation after being fecked over and then maybe those who turned their back on it being brought in. Wouldn't be that hopeful that there will consideration of long term development of the lads that have come through or loyalty to players who committed in the past.

Surely Gallagher will start with a clean slate? What happened previously is none of his concern and he will be taking everyone at face value? What happened before his reign should really be irrelevant?

That's part of the problem with Derry. Every couple of years there's a fresh start a clear out and a load of new faces. There's no development of players or loyalty to them. All the the successful counties have the same core group for years even with changes in management. If a Cathal McShane or Eoin Murchan was in Derry they would have been dumped years ago for not cutting it in their first year or two. It must end up with a load of boys in a squad who don't know if they'll get any sort of chance to prove themselves or be there more than a year or two as well as players going back telling their club mates not go anywhere near a Derry set.

Pearse Blue · October 18, 2019, 11:54:05 AM

Glen have had cakes made with "Glen County Champions 2019"

Arrogant bunch alright

Hope it doesn't come back to bite them...

BackInTheGame · October 18, 2019, 11:55:19 AM

Quote from: Pearse Blue on October 18, 2019, 11:54:05 AM
Glen have had cakes made with "Glen County Champions 2019"

Arrogant bunch alright

Hope it doesn't come back to bite them...

You're assuming it wasn't done by a Magherafelt man

Take yer points · October 18, 2019, 12:02:43 PM

Quote from: Pearse Blue on October 18, 2019, 11:54:05 AM
Glen have had cakes made with "Glen County Champions 2019"

Arrogant bunch alright

Hope it doesn't come back to bite them...

Have seen better fakes to be honest

Fr. Cyril McDuff · October 18, 2019, 12:40:02 PM

Quote from: Pearse Blue on October 18, 2019, 11:54:05 AM
Glen have had cakes made with "Glen County Champions 2019"

Arrogant bunch alright

Hope it doesn't come back to bite them...

Aye, and the Tyrone lads tried to poison David Clifford.

seanyb1 · October 18, 2019, 12:54:05 PM

Quote from: Pearse Blue on October 18, 2019, 11:54:05 AM
Glen have had cakes made with "Glen County Champions 2019"

Arrogant bunch alright

Hope it doesn't come back to bite them...

Arrogant enough alright!!

Derry Optimist · October 19, 2019, 04:38:00 PM

I do not know which way Derry delegates voted at today's Special Congress re the introduction of the new Tier Championship.As I forecast, in a previous post a few weeks ago, the new proposal came out on top by gaining over a 75 per cent approval rating.

The Tipperary motion which proposed that the League standings at the end of the 2020 League should be the determining factor in deciding which teams played in Tier Two next season was also passed with an even bigger majority.

So from a Derry perspective. if they are promoted to Division Two next March, it means that they will be able to participate further in the Qualifiers for the All Ireland as at present.

Thus this is a mighty incentive for players,management and County Board to ensure that all of our best players are available for the whole League..There can be no excuses from any of these stakeholders now. If we have all of our best players available we will have an excellent chance of promotion.Doire Abu

restorepride · October 19, 2019, 05:02:58 PM

Big incentive but also for Down and Cork. The provincial final stipulation places Ulster teams at a big disadvantage and there must be no seeding in other provinces.

In the meantime, would be nice to see Glen win a first tomorrow, a great GAA club.

imtommygunn · October 20, 2019, 05:44:48 PM

Looked like Glen could have scored from that attack when the whistle was blown.

braveheart · October 20, 2019, 07:00:13 PM

I am not surprised at today's result. The club who never won it before,lost. Magherafelt deserved the victory because they were the better team on the day and that is all they needed to do. Unfortunately, Glen on the other hand had it won during the week and did too much talking.

screenexile · October 20, 2019, 07:00:37 PM

Quote from: imtommygunn on October 20, 2019, 05:44:48 PM
Looked like Glen could have scored from that attack when the whistle was blown.

Wasn't at it but heard Tallon was told his free was last kick and he decided to go short??

Definitely the whistle was blown before the shot was taken you can see Magherafelt players celebrating just as the last man got the ball.