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Title: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 10, 2020, 05:09:45 PM
Agurably the most interesting and should be the most competitive of all four divisions.

The teams

Armagh
Cavan
Clare
Fermanagh
Kildare
Laois
Roscommon
Westmeath

Round 1 games

Saturday January 25th

Armagh v Cavan, Athletic Grounds, 7pm

Sunday January 26th
Westmeath v Clare, TEG Cusack Park, 2pm
Roscommon v Laois, Dr Hyde Park, 2pm
Kildare v Fermanagh, Newbridge, 2.30pm
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on January 10, 2020, 05:23:17 PM
The real League.
There will be some scrap to avoid the dreaded last 2 positions!!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on January 10, 2020, 06:16:16 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 10, 2020, 05:23:17 PM
The real League.
There will be some scrap to avoid the dreaded last 2 positions!!

I'm gonna day Westmeath and Laois. Cavan May be in trouble with all the players they have lost
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on January 10, 2020, 06:53:49 PM
Fermanagh have a very tough start.
Away to Kildare and then home to Roscommon.
The adsence of Sean Quigley is a big blow as he has been our top scorer for the past 2 seasons. Tomas Corrigan is back in the panel but he hasn't really played at this level in over 2 years so it's a big ask but he has the talent.
Wouldn't read much into the McKenna cup games as we were definitely having a look at alot of players .
If we get anything out of those first 2 games ( very much like last year when we were at home to Cork and away to Tipp) then we could be in the promotion race.
If we get beaten in those 2 games then we will be in the dogfight to stay up.
I expect Kildare to go up with one of Roscommon and Armagh to join them but I have been tipping Armagh to go up for a few years and somehow, come the last few games, they manage to get themselves involved in the relegation battle.

Think that Westmeath and Clare will get relegated.
Brennan is a big loss for Clare
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 10, 2020, 06:57:50 PM
Clare could end up in a bit of bother with no Gary Brennan or Jamie Malone.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: giveballaghback on January 11, 2020, 12:52:15 PM
Rossies have a hard draw 4 away games to Fermanagh, Kildare, Cavan and Armagh, they will need to pick up 6pts from their 3 home games and 5 or 6 more from the 4 away games to insure promotion and there is nothing handy there, their last 2 games is away to Cavan and Armagh which will be at championship level at that stage. Promotion is a big ask in the circumstances.
I am really looking forward to the campaign and those away journeys especially.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 17, 2020, 05:46:56 PM
Cavan away to Armagh, Laois, Fermanagh and Kildare. First game away to Armagh. Our last 2 games are away to Kildare and finally home to Roscommon.
Think if we don't make some hay in the middle part of league especially in Breffni we will be in serious trouble for the home straight.
We're missing a good few of our starting line up and although that's a chance for others to step up I'd be worried from a physical point of view that we are prime candidates to be bullied out of it in a lot of the games. Division 2 is a tough baptism if you're blooding too many.
Bookies have us at 5/2 to drop which is maybe about right. 4 others at shorter odds but anyone can beat anyone in this division and there's usually one that upsets the books either way.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 17, 2020, 11:16:56 PM
Cavan are going to bate Armagh.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on January 18, 2020, 02:26:25 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 17, 2020, 11:16:56 PM
Cavan are going to bate Armagh.

Of course they will, any time the ref  is not looking, but who will get the points?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 18, 2020, 10:11:42 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 18, 2020, 02:26:25 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 17, 2020, 11:16:56 PM
Cavan are going to bate Armagh.

Of course they will, any time the ref  is not looking, but who will get the points?

Ah here.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Kingdom37 on January 20, 2020, 04:54:49 PM
Kildare will win league handy enough handy enough.  Jack is above in Kildare 5 times a week for training.  The Rossies or Armagh will challenge for second place.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 20, 2020, 05:36:23 PM
Quote from: Kingdom37 on January 20, 2020, 04:54:49 PM
Kildare will win league handy enough handy enough.  Jack is above in Kildare 5 times a week for training.  The Rossies or Armagh will challenge for second place.

Aye but they wont be able to afford having a team next year so will forfeit their place in Div 1
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: skeog on January 20, 2020, 06:09:39 PM
Ricey will have a plan to ensure Fermanagh are difficult to beat.Could be dark horse for promotion imo.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: on the sideline on January 21, 2020, 07:05:46 PM
Quote from: skeog on January 20, 2020, 06:09:39 PM
Ricey will have a plan to ensure Fermanagh are difficult to beat.Could be dark horse for promotion imo.

Difficult to beat yeah, but will struggle to kick enough scores to win games. Expect more of the same as the past 2 years, and if struggling after first 2 games expect it to get even more defensive.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Maroon Manc on January 22, 2020, 10:35:35 AM
Will the 2 relegated teams be in tier 2 unless they get to their provincial final?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on January 22, 2020, 10:42:23 AM
Yep.
So no handy games.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: LCohen on January 22, 2020, 07:03:08 PM
can't see Fermanagh having the fire power for this division. Expect them to be dull as feck to watch
Armagh likely to be the polar opposite. We have plenty of defenders but really need the competition for places to result in some improvement in defensive performance. The defensive organisation needs to improve. Massively
Cavan missing a few but have been effective at this level for a while
Clare missing key players
Kildare will expect a bounce under O'Connor and he obviously thinks there is potential there. Most will expect them to up
Laois will be most people's favourites to go down.  That said most memories from Portloaise have been grim in recent years
Roscommon will be in the mix
Westmeath likely to be fighting at the bottom end




Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on January 23, 2020, 10:23:00 AM
As well as Diarmuid Murtagh and McInerney who are not on the panel out injured are
C Daly, Cox, Glennon and longer term Devaney, Mullooly, Harney and C Murtagh.
We're vulnerable and if we dont beat Laois Sunday will be more concerned with avoiding Tier 2 than chasing Promotion.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on January 23, 2020, 10:46:54 AM
Highly competitive and from the outset would expect Armagh/Kildare/Rosscommon to go up, but in saying that, a few unexpected results can turn the league on its head.  Honestly think anything less from these 3 would be considered a bad league for them. 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on January 23, 2020, 11:27:22 AM
I would be surprised if Armagh go up.  I just don't think they are defensively sound enough.  Also, if they haven't yet sorted their inability to hold onto a lead then they could again be in the mix at the bottom end.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on January 23, 2020, 11:29:55 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 23, 2020, 10:23:00 AM
As well as Diarmuid Murtagh and McInerney who are not on the panel out injured are
C Daly, Cox, Glennon and longer term Devaney, Mullooly, Harney and C Murtagh.
We're vulnerable and if we dont beat Laois Sunday will be more concerned with avoiding Tier 2 than chasing Promotion.

With the amount of players that both Cavan and Roscommon are without it will come as surprise if Armagh and Kildare don't take advantage and gain promotion.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on January 23, 2020, 11:35:03 AM
GAA at their work too again I see. Cant buy any more tickets for the Armagh match online and very few places nearby that do prepaid tickets (none in Lurgan that I know of).  £19 quid it is then. Joke.

Why would they limit the amount that be bought online?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on January 23, 2020, 11:50:48 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 23, 2020, 11:27:22 AM
I would be surprised if Armagh go up.  I just don't think they are defensively sound enough.  Also, if they haven't yet sorted their inability to hold onto a lead then they could again be in the mix at the bottom end.

Aye it is the weakest area on the pitch for them, but I genuinely think we have a top top forward line and decent options off the bench that could turn games around.  The fact other teams seem to be hit hard with players walking away and player out injured/retirements Armagh seem to have retained their starting team from last year and added to it. 

But again, it only takes a bad result to throw the whole thing up in the air.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on January 23, 2020, 01:38:44 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 23, 2020, 11:35:03 AM
GAA at their work too again I see. Cant buy any more tickets for the Armagh match online and very few places nearby that do prepaid tickets (none in Lurgan that I know of).  £19 quid it is then. Joke.

Why would they limit the amount that be bought online?

I think it is because they need time to post them. Could be wrong tho. Tried to buy one last night and couldn't so Twitter it'll be for me. I'm not paying £19
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: manfromdelmonte on January 23, 2020, 09:11:24 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 23, 2020, 01:38:44 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 23, 2020, 11:35:03 AM
GAA at their work too again I see. Cant buy any more tickets for the Armagh match online and very few places nearby that do prepaid tickets (none in Lurgan that I know of).  £19 quid it is then. Joke.

Why would they limit the amount that be bought online?

I think it is because they need time to post them. Could be wrong tho. Tried to buy one last night and couldn't so Twitter it'll be for me. I'm not paying £19
A ticket printing machine would be a good idea at a ground
Put in your code, out pops the prepaid ticket
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on January 23, 2020, 09:25:31 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 23, 2020, 11:35:03 AM
GAA at their work too again I see. Cant buy any more tickets for the Armagh match online and very few places nearby that do prepaid tickets (none in Lurgan that I know of).  £19 quid it is then. Joke.

Why would they limit the amount that be bought online?

I'm after buying one now, according to Armagh twitter they are available until noon tomorrow.

https://armaghgaa.tickets.ie/
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 24, 2020, 09:12:38 AM
I'd be very surprised if cavan get anything from the match, it's not the amount of players we've lost but more who they are. Mickey Graham has upped the anti in cavan and is taking no shit, training effort is tough and the lads that did stay around are putting it in so maybe that counts for something. Bookies have Armagh 1/3 so I'm expecting 5 or 6 point win for the orange men, they probably wont need to start fighting either to achieve it.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on January 24, 2020, 10:23:06 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 23, 2020, 09:25:31 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 23, 2020, 11:35:03 AM
GAA at their work too again I see. Cant buy any more tickets for the Armagh match online and very few places nearby that do prepaid tickets (none in Lurgan that I know of).  £19 quid it is then. Joke.

Why would they limit the amount that be bought online?

I'm after buying one now, according to Armagh twitter they are available until noon tomorrow.

https://armaghgaa.tickets.ie/

Cheers.  Got them printed off ok there.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on January 24, 2020, 03:14:30 PM
Cavan team to play Armagh.   Raymond Galligan; Paddy Meade, Padraig Faulkner, Luke Fortune; Ciaran Brady, Benjamin Kelly, Oisin Kiernan; Killian Brady, Evan Fortune; Stephen Smith, Simon Cadden, Niall Murray; Martin Reilly, Gearoid McKiernan, Conor Madden.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on January 24, 2020, 03:24:30 PM
Armagh and Kildare are flaky. Roscommon, Clare and Cavan are missing a silly mount of players. Laois look to be in a bad place. Westmeath went from D1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 3 to 2 in consecutive years & Fermanagh were'nt far away in the league last year. In conclusion I dont expect 2 from Armagh, Kildare nd Ros to go up.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 24, 2020, 03:59:37 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 24, 2020, 03:24:30 PM
Armagh and Kildare are flaky. Roscommon, Clare and Cavan are missing a silly mount of players. Laois look to be in a bad place. Westmeath went from D1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 3 to 2 in consecutive years & Fermanagh were'nt far away in the league last year. In conclusion I dont expect 2 from Armagh, Kildare nd Ros to go up.

I wouldn't be surprised if Armagh had the same flaws as last year.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: LCohen on January 24, 2020, 04:05:53 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 24, 2020, 03:14:30 PM
Cavan team to play Armagh.   Raymond Galligan; Paddy Meade, Padraig Faulkner, Luke Fortune; Ciaran Brady, Benjamin Kelly, Oisin Kiernan; Killian Brady, Evan Fortune; Stephen Smith, Simon Cadden, Niall Murray; Martin Reilly, Gearoid McKiernan, Conor Madden.

There are hardly 2 fortunes in Cavan
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: LCohen on January 24, 2020, 04:07:17 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 24, 2020, 03:59:37 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 24, 2020, 03:24:30 PM
Armagh and Kildare are flaky. Roscommon, Clare and Cavan are missing a silly mount of players. Laois look to be in a bad place. Westmeath went from D1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 3 to 2 in consecutive years & Fermanagh were'nt far away in the league last year. In conclusion I dont expect 2 from Armagh, Kildare nd Ros to go up.

I wouldn't be surprised if Armagh had the same flaws as last year.

I'll despair if we do.

Should be good to watch though
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on January 24, 2020, 04:32:00 PM
Quote from: LCohen on January 24, 2020, 04:07:17 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 24, 2020, 03:59:37 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 24, 2020, 03:24:30 PM
Armagh and Kildare are flaky. Roscommon, Clare and Cavan are missing a silly mount of players. Laois look to be in a bad place. Westmeath went from D1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 3 to 2 in consecutive years & Fermanagh were'nt far away in the league last year. In conclusion I dont expect 2 from Armagh, Kildare nd Ros to go up.

I wouldn't be surprised if Armagh had the same flaws as last year.

I'll despair if we do.

Should be good to watch though

should be frustrating to watch
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 24, 2020, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 24, 2020, 03:24:30 PM
Armagh and Kildare are flaky. Roscommon, Clare and Cavan are missing a silly mount of players. Laois look to be in a bad place. Westmeath went from D1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 3 to 2 in consecutive years & Fermanagh were'nt far away in the league last year. In conclusion I dont expect 2 from Armagh, Kildare nd Ros to go up.

Kildare were ridiculously flaky under Cian O'Neill, an experienced manager like Jack O'Connor should filter out the majority of that flakiness.

Was excuses to be made in previous years however Armagh have their strongest available panel for years and anything less than promotion will be failure for Kieran Mcgeeney.

The amount of players Cavan and Roscommon have missing it will take good management to secure promotion. Relegation will perhaps be a battle among Westmeath, Laois, Clare. Fermanagh will remain hard to beat and score against in Division 2 and maybe have a mid table finish.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on January 24, 2020, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 24, 2020, 03:59:37 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 24, 2020, 03:24:30 PM
Armagh and Kildare are flaky. Roscommon, Clare and Cavan are missing a silly mount of players. Laois look to be in a bad place. Westmeath went from D1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 3 to 2 in consecutive years & Fermanagh were'nt far away in the league last year. In conclusion I dont expect 2 from Armagh, Kildare nd Ros to go up.

I wouldn't be surprised if Armagh had the same flaws as last year.

Judging by McKenna cup we still haven't worked on a lockout plan, a defensive structure or tackling.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: twohands!!! on January 24, 2020, 06:09:53 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 24, 2020, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 24, 2020, 03:59:37 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 24, 2020, 03:24:30 PM
Armagh and Kildare are flaky. Roscommon, Clare and Cavan are missing a silly mount of players. Laois look to be in a bad place. Westmeath went from D1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 3 to 2 in consecutive years & Fermanagh were'nt far away in the league last year. In conclusion I dont expect 2 from Armagh, Kildare nd Ros to go up.

I wouldn't be surprised if Armagh had the same flaws as last year.

Judging by McKenna cup we still haven't worked on a lockout plan, a defensive structure or tackling.

Ah give Kieran time, he's only been an intercounty manager for a decade.
I think Armagh will get promotion but it will be in spite of McGeeney rather than because of him.
He's lucky with the squad of players Armagh have available at the moment.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: twohands!!! on January 24, 2020, 06:13:50 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 24, 2020, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 24, 2020, 03:24:30 PM
Armagh and Kildare are flaky. Roscommon, Clare and Cavan are missing a silly mount of players. Laois look to be in a bad place. Westmeath went from D1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 3 to 2 in consecutive years & Fermanagh were'nt far away in the league last year. In conclusion I dont expect 2 from Armagh, Kildare nd Ros to go up.

Kildare were ridiculously flaky under Cian O'Neill, an experienced manager like Jack O'Connor should filter out the majority of that flakiness.


Some Kerry folk I know think that he's a good but not great manager. I wouldn't be all that confidient he is the man to sort out any flakiness issues.

They were fairly negative about his time in charge of the Kerry U21s - said that both years the team were less than the sum of their parts.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 24, 2020, 06:44:01 PM
Quote from: twohands!!! on January 24, 2020, 06:13:50 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 24, 2020, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 24, 2020, 03:24:30 PM
Armagh and Kildare are flaky. Roscommon, Clare and Cavan are missing a silly mount of players. Laois look to be in a bad place. Westmeath went from D1 to 2 to 3 to 4 to 3 to 2 in consecutive years & Fermanagh were'nt far away in the league last year. In conclusion I dont expect 2 from Armagh, Kildare nd Ros to go up.

Kildare were ridiculously flaky under Cian O'Neill, an experienced manager like Jack O'Connor should filter out the majority of that flakiness.


Some Kerry folk I know think that he's a good but not great manager. I wouldn't be all that confidient he is the man to sort out any flakiness issues.

They were fairly negative about his time in charge of the Kerry U21s - said that both years the team were less than the sum of their parts.

Going back to schools level his CV in management speaks for itself and he may well have added another All Ireland at U20 level if he had O'Shea, Clifford available for selection.

Some Kerry supporters i know reckon he's past his best a bit like Mourinho in that other sport across the water but I guess we'll see.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: twohands!!! on January 24, 2020, 07:53:18 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 24, 2020, 06:44:01 PM

Going back to schools level his CV in management speaks for itself and he may well have added another All Ireland at U20 level if he had O'Shea, Clifford available for selection.

Some Kerry supporters i know reckon he's past his best a bit like Mourinho in that other sport across the water but I guess we'll see.

Looking at the records he was there 4 years 2016 to 2019.
Won 2 Munster titles but didn't make it past the All-Ireland semi-final finals both years.
The first of the five in a row Kerry minor All-Irelands was in 2014 so while O'Shea and Clifford were missing it's hardly as if he was completely lacking in materials.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on January 24, 2020, 08:16:05 PM
On the tickets...surely with the technology we have available we can buy a ticket on our phone thru an app and scan the phone at the turn-styles. That would be handy...but suppose the GAA don't do handy. (if this is available i'll apologise and hold my hands up)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on January 24, 2020, 08:25:52 PM
Armagh - Decent team, defensively short of 2/3 good defenders, that and one good midfielder and Armagh would be hard to beat but they dont have them so...
Cavan - Not sure what to expect, lost some quality but on their day can give most teams their fill of it (def in Brefni)
Clare - I'll expect them to struggle
Fermanagh - I'll expect them to struggle and battle it out with Laois)
Kildare - Should be pushing for promotion
Laois - Hopefully drop back down but are strong at home and should go the the wire
Roscommon - Should win the league
Westmeath - Struggle

Truth be told, the teams are hard to predict. A good start is essential and all teams are capable of beating each other so pretty much a guessing game until 2 or 3 matches are over
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on January 24, 2020, 10:36:45 PM
A few more teams published

ARMAGH: Blaine Hughes; Paddy Burns, Greg McCabe, Conor O'Neill; Callum Cumiskey, Brendan Donaghy, Aidan Forker; Niall Grimley, Stephen Sheridan; Jason Duffy, Rory Grugan, Oisin O'Neill; Conor Turbitt, Rian O'Neill, Stefan Campbell.

KILDARE :  Mark Donnellan; Peter Kelly, Mick O'Grady, Liam Healy; Johnny Byrne, Con Kavanagh, Shea Ryan; David Hyland, Tommy Moolick; Neil Flynn, Paul Cribbin, Paddy Brophy; Jack Robinson, Daniel Flynn, Niall Kelly.

LAOIS: Niall Corbet, Trevor Collins, Mark Timmons, Gearoid Hanrahan, Sean O'Flynn, Robbie Pigott, Paddy O'Sullivan; John O'Loughlin Sean Byrne; Michael Keogh, Colm Murphy, Eoin Lowry, Mark Barry, Kieran Lillis, Evan O'Carroll

CLARE : Stephen Ryan; Kevin Harnett, Cillian Brennan, Gordon Kelly; Sean Collins, Pearse Lillis, Dean Ryan; Ciaran Russell, Cathal O'Connor; Cian O'Dea, Eoin Cleary, Dermot Coughlan; Gavin Cooney, David Tubridy, Keelan Sexton.

FERMANAGH : J McGrath,J Cassidy,C Cullen,K McDonnell,D McCusker,R O Callaghan,S McGullion,E Donnelly,R Jones,A Breen,U Kelm,C Corrigan,S McGullion,C Jones,D McGurn

Westmeath: Eoin Carberry; Jack Smith, Ronan Wallace, Boidu Sayeh; Killian Daly, Kevin Maguire, James Dolan; Denis Corroon, Darren Giles; Anthony McGivney, Ronan O'Toole, David Lynch; Callum McCormack, John Heslin, Lorcan Dolan.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 24, 2020, 10:51:13 PM
Quote from: LCohen on January 24, 2020, 04:05:53 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 24, 2020, 03:14:30 PM
Cavan team to play Armagh.   Raymond Galligan; Paddy Meade, Padraig Faulkner, Luke Fortune; Ciaran Brady, Benjamin Kelly, Oisin Kiernan; Killian Brady, Evan Fortune; Stephen Smith, Simon Cadden, Niall Murray; Martin Reilly, Gearoid McKiernan, Conor Madden.

There are hardly 2 fortunes in Cavan

There are 4 I think
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on January 24, 2020, 11:10:56 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 24, 2020, 10:36:45 PM
A few more teams published

ARMAGH: Blaine Hughes; Paddy Burns, Greg McCabe, Conor O'Neill; Callum Cumiskey, Brendan Donaghy, Aidan Forker; Niall Grimley, Stephen Sheridan; Jason Duffy, Rory Grugan, Oisin O'Neill; Conor Turbitt, Rian O'Neill, Stefan Campbell.

KILDARE :  Mark Donnellan; Peter Kelly, Mick O'Grady, Liam Healy; Johnny Byrne, Con Kavanagh, Shea Ryan; David Hyland, Tommy Moolick; Neil Flynn, Paul Cribbin, Paddy Brophy; Jack Robinson, Daniel Flynn, Niall Kelly.

That Armagh defence doesn't fill me with confidence
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on January 25, 2020, 10:49:40 AM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 24, 2020, 11:10:56 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 24, 2020, 10:36:45 PM
A few more teams published

ARMAGH: Blaine Hughes; Paddy Burns, Greg McCabe, Conor O'Neill; Callum Cumiskey, Brendan Donaghy, Aidan Forker; Niall Grimley, Stephen Sheridan; Jason Duffy, Rory Grugan, Oisin O'Neill; Conor Turbitt, Rian O'Neill, Stefan Campbell.

KILDARE :  Mark Donnellan; Peter Kelly, Mick O'Grady, Liam Healy; Johnny Byrne, Con Kavanagh, Shea Ryan; David Hyland, Tommy Moolick; Neil Flynn, Paul Cribbin, Paddy Brophy; Jack Robinson, Daniel Flynn, Niall Kelly.

That Armagh defence doesn't fill me with confidence

Are Shields and Morgan injured?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 25, 2020, 07:43:39 PM
Armagh well worth their five point lead at half time.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 07:49:42 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 25, 2020, 07:43:39 PM
Armagh well worth their five point lead at half time.

Should be more. Not sure 5 will be enough
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 25, 2020, 08:07:37 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 07:49:42 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 25, 2020, 07:43:39 PM
Armagh well worth their five point lead at half time.

10 point lead now. Conor Turbitt is incredible
Should be more. Not sure 5 will be enough
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 25, 2020, 08:32:39 PM
Armagh 2-17
Cavan 1-6
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 25, 2020, 08:38:37 PM
13 point winners. A very impressive start to the league campaign for Armagh.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on January 25, 2020, 08:46:23 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 18, 2020, 10:11:42 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 18, 2020, 02:26:25 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 17, 2020, 11:16:56 PM
Cavan are going to bate Armagh.

Of course they will, any time the ref  is not looking, but who will get the points?

Ah here.

Cavan did some bateing sinning, but Armagh took the points. Tús math, leath na hoibre.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on January 25, 2020, 09:11:48 PM
Cavan were brutal, should be preparing for Division 3 and the Tommy Murphy cup after that, can't see them beating anyone, and their disipline was shocking.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 09:41:24 PM
Quote from: AFM on January 25, 2020, 09:11:48 PM
Cavan were brutal, should be preparing for Division 3 and the Tommy Murphy cup after that, can't see them beating anyone, and their disipline was shocking.

Alas I did predict an easy win for armagh and no doubt all the leavers have finally dropped us below Armagh in the rankings for the first time in many a year. Still plenty of time for us to pick up a few points and stay in div2 and time too for armagh to as usual lose the run of themselves and f**k up their promotion push.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 25, 2020, 09:56:00 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 09:41:24 PM
Quote from: AFM on January 25, 2020, 09:11:48 PM
Cavan were brutal, should be preparing for Division 3 and the Tommy Murphy cup after that, can't see them beating anyone, and their disipline was shocking.

Alas I did predict an easy win for armagh and no doubt all the leavers have finally dropped us below Armagh in the rankings for the first time in many a year. Still plenty of time for us to pick up a few points and stay in div2 and time too for armagh to as usual lose the run of themselves and f**k up their promotion push.

Cavan would appear to have bigger things to worry about then Armagh not getting promotion. This is division 2 and having a rival team from this division putting 13 points on you is something very concerning.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:14:32 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 09:41:24 PM
Quote from: AFM on January 25, 2020, 09:11:48 PM
Cavan were brutal, should be preparing for Division 3 and the Tommy Murphy cup after that, can't see them beating anyone, and their disipline was shocking.

Alas I did predict an easy win for armagh and no doubt all the leavers have finally dropped us below Armagh in the rankings for the first time in many a year. Still plenty of time for us to pick up a few points and stay in div2 and time too for armagh to as usual lose the run of themselves and f**k up their promotion push.

You've an awful bee in your bonnet about Armagh. Who is talking about promotion? 2 more wins and we will be safe
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 25, 2020, 10:35:10 PM
Cavans margin of defeats in Division 1 last year.

3 points v Galway
3 points v Kerry
5 points v Mayo
9 points v Tyrone
3 points v Monaghan
6 points v Dublin

While Armagh were very impressive one can understand why Cavan supporters are so concerned about that result tonight.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:46:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.

You were poor and we were good. I expected a win to be honest given all the departures but not that win.
Heard someone saying you trained for 28 days in a row before Christmas and players walked over the head of that. I doubt it was that extreme tho
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on January 25, 2020, 10:58:01 PM
If i'm being honest here i thought Armagh were decent but not great so what does that say about Cavan...I can't believe how bad they were and to lose the quality of players Cavan have i suppose backs up their display.
Armagh got of to a great start in the league and nothing else, there a some tough games ahead so 2 more wins will keep us in the Division
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: yellowcard on January 25, 2020, 11:05:55 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:46:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.

You were poor and we were good. I expected a win to be honest given all the departures but not that win.
Heard someone saying you trained for 28 days in a row before Christmas and players walked over the head of that. I doubt it was that extreme tho

I doubt very much if that is true but if it is then not a bit of wonder lads are opting off county panels. That's ludicrous for amateur sportsmen.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: keeperlit on January 25, 2020, 11:22:51 PM
Cavan were not good but still managed to open Armagh up very easily, right up the middle of the defence. Armagh very good going forward and scored some super points but defence is a major problem, with what can only be described as  an obsession with marking space. This might sound harsh on Armagh but with the forward talent at our disposal, if there was a wee bit of structure about our defence, we would comfortably be a division 1 team.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on January 26, 2020, 12:31:48 AM
£19 admission is def too steep btw. I know the late fee and if I'd bought it earlier blah blah, I reckon If they'd reduced the price (assuming the GAA sets the price) there would def have been another few thousand at the game
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 10:01:27 AM
Quote from: illdecide on January 26, 2020, 12:31:48 AM
£19 admission is def too steep btw. I know the late fee and if I'd bought it earlier blah blah, I reckon If they'd reduced the price (assuming the GAA sets the price) there would def have been another few thousand at the game

Anyone paying in sterling is getting doubly rode too
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Throw ball on January 26, 2020, 10:31:17 AM
Good win for Armagh last night but Cavan were extremely poor. Tougher challenges lie ahead. Must say in matches to date i would not be a great fan of offensive mark. Teams have been setting up even more defensively . In saying that when Armagh played with the wind they were able to score from distance as Cavan were too deep. Be interesting to see will the same happen in other matches.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.
What's this supposed to mean? We had the most disciplined and fittest Cavan panel as ever we had. If Cavan management are too f*****g ignorant/stupid to recognize what's sustainable or responsible in terms of training commitment or are just too greedy and squeezing as much money out of CB getting paid by the session, then that's on their heads. Trying to twist this onto the players is hard to stomach.
If you have some notions in your head that this is the dawn of a new era, that a regime like this is going to develop a new type of Cavan footballer and keep them long term, I'd advise you to lose them quick.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: bennydorano on January 26, 2020, 12:32:16 PM
Quote from: illdecide on January 26, 2020, 12:31:48 AM
£19 admission is def too steep btw. I know the late fee and if I'd bought it earlier blah blah, I reckon If they'd reduced the price (assuming the GAA sets the price) there would def have been another few thousand at the game
I've sort of given up on GAA in general, went to half a dozen games in total last year- heard someone say it was £19 during the week and assumed they were mistaken- but wow, that is scandalous.

The GAA is on a very dodgy road in general, stupid rules, constant tinkering, no concern for clubs - it's hurtling towards an unsustainable semi-pro county game.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.
What's this supposed to mean? We had the most disciplined and fittest Cavan panel as ever we had. If Cavan management are too f*****g ignorant/stupid to recognize what's sustainable or responsible in terms of training commitment or are just too greedy and squeezing as much money out of CB getting paid by the session, then that's on their heads. Trying to twist this onto the players is hard to stomach.
If you have some notions in your head that this is the dawn of a new era, that a regime like this is going to develop a new type of Cavan footballer and keep them long term, I'd advise you to lose them quick.

Look lad, I dont give a f**k what you think. I have enough contacts of my own to know whats going. Trying to smear Mickey Graham as some sort of money grabbing manager is revolting, he is a Cavan man through and through and has the interest of the county at heart, same as Terry Hyland had. And do tell, who were the players that wanted Terry gone - some of them no longer on the panel either. You'd be better off calling your buddies who left the panel and telling them to take down their twitter avatars in their cavan jerseys as they are not cavan players anymore.

What is expected of a Cavan player in terms of training is no different than any other team with serious ambitions, the fact that our players haven't done it in the past is why we are visibly so far behind your Tyrones and Donegals of this world in terms of conditioning. Fine if you don't want to do it then off you go and let someone in who is. That's where we are now, we have players who 100% want to play for Cavan. They may be young, raw, well behind in S&C and they may not be the most skillful players in the county but they are there and trying and committed.

Mickey has ended up with what he has and no amount of pissing and moaning about what is expected of todays players will not change it.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Kingdom37 on January 26, 2020, 01:40:41 PM
Think Westmeath will give Clare a good trimming. Clare have lost a few bodies.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: rodney trotter on January 26, 2020, 02:11:46 PM
Westmeath are without a few themselves. Ger Egan their top scorer last year injured, and Kieran Martin.

Clare ahead 1-2 to 1pt
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: larryin89 on January 26, 2020, 03:36:33 PM
Roscommon blow a six point lead in injury time  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) :D
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Helix. on January 26, 2020, 03:40:14 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on January 26, 2020, 03:36:33 PM
Roscommon blow a six point lead in injury time  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) :D

Could be a valuable point for Laois in the grander scheme of things.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Kingdom37 on January 26, 2020, 03:42:36 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on January 26, 2020, 03:36:33 PM
Roscommon blow a six point lead in injury time  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) :D

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on January 26, 2020, 04:41:22 PM
Only 1 game in but already its looking like the two favourites Kildare, Armagh will be promoted. Going to be some battle for relegation and with their poor results this weekend both Cavan and Roscommon could be dragged into that battle.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 04:57:44 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.
What's this supposed to mean? We had the most disciplined and fittest Cavan panel as ever we had. If Cavan management are too f*****g ignorant/stupid to recognize what's sustainable or responsible in terms of training commitment or are just too greedy and squeezing as much money out of CB getting paid by the session, then that's on their heads. Trying to twist this onto the players is hard to stomach.
If you have some notions in your head that this is the dawn of a new era, that a regime like this is going to develop a new type of Cavan footballer and keep them long term, I'd advise you to lose them quick.

Look lad, I dont give a f**k what you think. I have enough contacts of my own to know whats going. Trying to smear Mickey Graham as some sort of money grabbing manager is revolting, he is a Cavan man through and through and has the interest of the county at heart, same as Terry Hyland had. And do tell, who were the players that wanted Terry gone - some of them no longer on the panel either. You'd be better off calling your buddies who left the panel and telling them to take down their twitter avatars in their cavan jerseys as they are not cavan players anymore.

What is expected of a Cavan player in terms of training is no different than any other team with serious ambitions, the fact that our players haven't done it in the past is why we are visibly so far behind your Tyrones and Donegals of this world in terms of conditioning. Fine if you don't want to do it then off you go and let someone in who is. That's where we are now, we have players who 100% want to play for Cavan. They may be young, raw, well behind in S&C and they may not be the most skillful players in the county but they are there and trying and committed.

Mickey has ended up with what he has and no amount of pissing and moaning about what is expected of todays players will not change it.
Why don't you pull your head out of MG's arse before replying. Where was the rampant party culture and lack of discipline? Still none the wiser from your long winded rant.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on January 26, 2020, 05:05:26 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 04:57:44 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.
What's this supposed to mean? We had the most disciplined and fittest Cavan panel as ever we had. If Cavan management are too f*****g ignorant/stupid to recognize what's sustainable or responsible in terms of training commitment or are just too greedy and squeezing as much money out of CB getting paid by the session, then that's on their heads. Trying to twist this onto the players is hard to stomach.
If you have some notions in your head that this is the dawn of a new era, that a regime like this is going to develop a new type of Cavan footballer and keep them long term, I'd advise you to lose them quick.

Look lad, I dont give a f**k what you think. I have enough contacts of my own to know whats going. Trying to smear Mickey Graham as some sort of money grabbing manager is revolting, he is a Cavan man through and through and has the interest of the county at heart, same as Terry Hyland had. And do tell, who were the players that wanted Terry gone - some of them no longer on the panel either. You'd be better off calling your buddies who left the panel and telling them to take down their twitter avatars in their cavan jerseys as they are not cavan players anymore.

What is expected of a Cavan player in terms of training is no different than any other team with serious ambitions, the fact that our players haven't done it in the past is why we are visibly so far behind your Tyrones and Donegals of this world in terms of conditioning. Fine if you don't want to do it then off you go and let someone in who is. That's where we are now, we have players who 100% want to play for Cavan. They may be young, raw, well behind in S&C and they may not be the most skillful players in the county but they are there and trying and committed.

Mickey has ended up with what he has and no amount of pissing and moaning about what is expected of todays players will not change it.
Why don't you pull your head out of MG's arse before replying. Where was the rampant party culture and lack of discipline? Still none the wiser from your long winded rant.

Didn't the Cavan team stop speaking to a local newspaper after they published a story about one of the now departed county players getting a drink driving ban?

From the outside looking in, there is something wrong with the mindset of Cavan football. For the last 7/8 years there have been plenty of lads dropping off panels when Cavan should have been looking at an upward trajectory. They have not had their best hand at any stage in the past decade, a lot of players have not been buying in like they have in other counties.

I wouldn't begrudge any young lad wanting to follow other pursuits but the large volume of drop outs in Cavan would suggest there is a bad culture in place there for the guts of the past decade.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Armagh18 on January 26, 2020, 06:26:53 PM
Quote from: illdecide on January 24, 2020, 08:25:52 PM
Armagh - Decent team, defensively short of 2/3 good defenders, that and one good midfielder and Armagh would be hard to beat but they dont have them so...
Cavan - Not sure what to expect, lost some quality but on their day can give most teams their fill of it (def in Brefni)
Clare - I'll expect them to struggle
Fermanagh - I'll expect them to struggle and battle it out with Laois)
Kildare - Should be pushing for promotion
Laois - Hopefully drop back down but are strong at home and should go the the wire
Roscommon - Should win the league
Westmeath - Struggle

Truth be told, the teams are hard to predict. A good start is essential and all teams are capable of beating each other so pretty much a guessing game until 2 or 3 matches are over
Armagh don't have one good midfielder they've 4 arguably 5. Desperately need some defenders though and to bubble wrap Donaghy for the year.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Donnellys Hollow on January 26, 2020, 06:32:27 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 26, 2020, 04:41:22 PM
Only 1 game in but already its looking like the two favourites Kildare, Armagh will be promoted. Going to be some battle for relegation and with their poor results this weekend both Cavan and Roscommon could be dragged into that battle.

Kildare far from convincing today but probably just about shaded it. Fermanagh will make life difficult for most teams in the division and should eek out enough points to stay up.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on January 26, 2020, 07:12:17 PM
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on January 26, 2020, 06:32:27 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 26, 2020, 04:41:22 PM
Only 1 game in but already its looking like the two favourites Kildare, Armagh will be promoted. Going to be some battle for relegation and with their poor results this weekend both Cavan and Roscommon could be dragged into that battle.

Kildare far from convincing today but probably just about shaded it. Fermanagh will make life difficult for most teams in the division and should eek out enough points to stay up.

It was still a big improvement on last year when Kildare lost to Fermanagh and only managed to score 0-6.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 07:18:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on January 26, 2020, 05:05:26 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 04:57:44 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.
What's this supposed to mean? We had the most disciplined and fittest Cavan panel as ever we had. If Cavan management are too f*****g ignorant/stupid to recognize what's sustainable or responsible in terms of training commitment or are just too greedy and squeezing as much money out of CB getting paid by the session, then that's on their heads. Trying to twist this onto the players is hard to stomach.
If you have some notions in your head that this is the dawn of a new era, that a regime like this is going to develop a new type of Cavan footballer and keep them long term, I'd advise you to lose them quick.

Look lad, I dont give a f**k what you think. I have enough contacts of my own to know whats going. Trying to smear Mickey Graham as some sort of money grabbing manager is revolting, he is a Cavan man through and through and has the interest of the county at heart, same as Terry Hyland had. And do tell, who were the players that wanted Terry gone - some of them no longer on the panel either. You'd be better off calling your buddies who left the panel and telling them to take down their twitter avatars in their cavan jerseys as they are not cavan players anymore.

What is expected of a Cavan player in terms of training is no different than any other team with serious ambitions, the fact that our players haven't done it in the past is why we are visibly so far behind your Tyrones and Donegals of this world in terms of conditioning. Fine if you don't want to do it then off you go and let someone in who is. That's where we are now, we have players who 100% want to play for Cavan. They may be young, raw, well behind in S&C and they may not be the most skillful players in the county but they are there and trying and committed.

Mickey has ended up with what he has and no amount of pissing and moaning about what is expected of todays players will not change it.
Why don't you pull your head out of MG's arse before replying. Where was the rampant party culture and lack of discipline? Still none the wiser from your long winded rant.

Didn't the Cavan team stop speaking to a local newspaper after they published a story about one of the now departed county players getting a drink driving ban?

From the outside looking in, there is something wrong with the mindset of Cavan football. For the last 7/8 years there have been plenty of lads dropping off panels when Cavan should have been looking at an upward trajectory. They have not had their best hand at any stage in the past decade, a lot of players have not been buying in like they have in other counties.

I wouldn't begrudge any young lad wanting to follow other pursuits but the large volume of drop outs in Cavan would suggest there is a bad culture in place there for the guts of the past decade.

100% right

Yet in Cavan players are protected and manager gets blamed for everything. Maybe look it can tell us why players were dropped from the panel before our last home match against Dublin last year?

In Kerry no one talks about you until you've won a couple of all Ireland's. In Cavan play a couple of good games and then leave and the longer you are gone the more amazing a player you are. And of course it's the managers fault you are gone too. If only if only if only.

We won 4 Ulster u21s in a row, only the very successful Tyrone team did that. Where are they all now, is it really because of a succession of bad managers that our ulster winners have now been overtaken by players from Tyrone and donegal, players they beat over and over at u21. How can that ridiculous assertion stand up to scrutiny?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on January 26, 2020, 07:28:08 PM
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on January 26, 2020, 06:32:27 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 26, 2020, 04:41:22 PM
Only 1 game in but already its looking like the two favourites Kildare, Armagh will be promoted. Going to be some battle for relegation and with their poor results this weekend both Cavan and Roscommon could be dragged into that battle.

Kildare far from convincing today but probably just about shaded it. Fermanagh will make life difficult for most teams in the division and should eek out enough points to stay up.

Goals win games.
We had three big chances for goals and missed all three.
Kildare has 2 goal chances and buried them.
In fairness to Ricey we were well set up but we also had a  better attacking intent than under Rory.
Honestly thought Kildare tactically were quite niave at times.
Your keepers kickouts would be a worry.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on January 26, 2020, 08:25:10 PM
Sh1tey performance from us today but despite that had the game sewn up going into injury time.
Conceding 1 goal in injury time might be careless but 2 is effin ridiculous.
Defence poor all round today-how many easy forward marks did Laois get?. As for Patterson's back pass- Lavin fairly saved his blushes. Why the pass back when the whole left side of the pitch was empty on front of him.
While it's early days yet we won't be competing for promotion without major improvement.
Midfield mainly poor. Donie and Cathal Cregg pick of the forwards.
Ref Brannigan did nothing to improve his reputation with Ros fans while Cormac Reilly remains consistent - gave a wrong sideline decision which happened 2 metres in front of him and had to be overruled by the Ref.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: smelmoth on January 26, 2020, 08:46:12 PM
Reading the Cavan comments makes me laugh. In Armagh we only think Geezer is a divisive character.

If the Cavan management are expecting the squad to train anything like 28 days in a row they should be stood down and supported with the mental convalescence support they need. I would stress the "if"

If there wasn't a rampant party culture in the Cavan squad then a certain poster needs to have a long hard look at themselves. I stress the if
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: smelmoth on January 26, 2020, 08:49:54 PM
Armagh were pretty good last night. Loads of talent not starting or not involved. Big improvements still needed on a couple of perennial issues- kick outs and defending against runners but the talent is there
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 08:57:39 PM
Quote from: smelmoth on January 26, 2020, 08:46:12 PM
Reading the Cavan comments makes me laugh. In Armagh we only think Geezer is a divisive character.

If the Cavan management are expecting the squad to train anything like 28 days in a row they should be stood down and supported with the mental convalescence support they need. I would stress the "if"

If there wasn't a rampant party culture in the Cavan squad then a certain poster needs to have a long hard look at themselves. I stress the if

They didnt have to train 28 days in a row.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 12:22:39 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 07:18:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on January 26, 2020, 05:05:26 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 04:57:44 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.
What's this supposed to mean? We had the most disciplined and fittest Cavan panel as ever we had. If Cavan management are too f*****g ignorant/stupid to recognize what's sustainable or responsible in terms of training commitment or are just too greedy and squeezing as much money out of CB getting paid by the session, then that's on their heads. Trying to twist this onto the players is hard to stomach.
If you have some notions in your head that this is the dawn of a new era, that a regime like this is going to develop a new type of Cavan footballer and keep them long term, I'd advise you to lose them quick.

Look lad, I dont give a f**k what you think. I have enough contacts of my own to know whats going. Trying to smear Mickey Graham as some sort of money grabbing manager is revolting, he is a Cavan man through and through and has the interest of the county at heart, same as Terry Hyland had. And do tell, who were the players that wanted Terry gone - some of them no longer on the panel either. You'd be better off calling your buddies who left the panel and telling them to take down their twitter avatars in their cavan jerseys as they are not cavan players anymore.

What is expected of a Cavan player in terms of training is no different than any other team with serious ambitions, the fact that our players haven't done it in the past is why we are visibly so far behind your Tyrones and Donegals of this world in terms of conditioning. Fine if you don't want to do it then off you go and let someone in who is. That's where we are now, we have players who 100% want to play for Cavan. They may be young, raw, well behind in S&C and they may not be the most skillful players in the county but they are there and trying and committed.

Mickey has ended up with what he has and no amount of pissing and moaning about what is expected of todays players will not change it.
Why don't you pull your head out of MG's arse before replying. Where was the rampant party culture and lack of discipline? Still none the wiser from your long winded rant.

Didn't the Cavan team stop speaking to a local newspaper after they published a story about one of the now departed county players getting a drink driving ban?

From the outside looking in, there is something wrong with the mindset of Cavan football. For the last 7/8 years there have been plenty of lads dropping off panels when Cavan should have been looking at an upward trajectory. They have not had their best hand at any stage in the past decade, a lot of players have not been buying in like they have in other counties.

I wouldn't begrudge any young lad wanting to follow other pursuits but the large volume of drop outs in Cavan would suggest there is a bad culture in place there for the guts of the past decade.

100% right

Yet in Cavan players are protected and manager gets blamed for everything. Maybe look it can tell us why players were dropped from the panel before our last home match against Dublin last year?

In Kerry no one talks about you until you've won a couple of all Ireland's. In Cavan play a couple of good games and then leave and the longer you are gone the more amazing a player you are. And of course it's the managers fault you are gone too. If only if only if only.

We won 4 Ulster u21s in a row, only the very successful Tyrone team did that. Where are they all now, is it really because of a succession of bad managers that our ulster winners have now been overtaken by players from Tyrone and donegal, players they beat over and over at u21. How can that ridiculous assertion stand up to scrutiny?
What in God's name is this tangent about?
I don't even know where to start with your posts they are so scatter gun.
Where is the rampant party culture or indiscipline in the last few panels? Stop making stuff up.
Other counties have had similar historic drop-out problems before this mess. Stop exaggerating.
And regardless implementing an absolutely crazy workload would hardly improve the rate.
We are a small county who have been in Division 1/2 for good few years. Something to be built on, not going absolutely mental with players trying to paint them in a bad light and justifying the abuse some've been getting. Some Cavan people need to grow up.
Fitness is not what has been holding us back. Our big game problems lie in first 20 mins, not last.
Strength and conditioning takes years to improve. Losing experience and dogging young lads just in will not achieve results.

We had a bad day at the office. Irony of ironies it was our worst performance I can think of in a very long time in terms of discipline and fitness against a team we should be competing with. We looked very flat.

The Big S has some things to sort out. Winnable game next week. It's very important we see some sort of reaction. A few repeat performances of Saturday and he'll need more than words.   
 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on January 27, 2020, 01:12:52 AM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 12:22:39 AM
The Big S has some things to sort out. Winnable game next week. It's very important we see some sort of reaction. A few repeat performances of Saturday and he'll need more than words.   

Training regimes this time of year can have a big effect on performances. Cavan may well have decided not to focus on Armagh away, but to focus on getting the points in other games.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 27, 2020, 09:14:12 AM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 12:22:39 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 07:18:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on January 26, 2020, 05:05:26 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 04:57:44 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.
What's this supposed to mean? We had the most disciplined and fittest Cavan panel as ever we had. If Cavan management are too f*****g ignorant/stupid to recognize what's sustainable or responsible in terms of training commitment or are just too greedy and squeezing as much money out of CB getting paid by the session, then that's on their heads. Trying to twist this onto the players is hard to stomach.
If you have some notions in your head that this is the dawn of a new era, that a regime like this is going to develop a new type of Cavan footballer and keep them long term, I'd advise you to lose them quick.

Look lad, I dont give a f**k what you think. I have enough contacts of my own to know whats going. Trying to smear Mickey Graham as some sort of money grabbing manager is revolting, he is a Cavan man through and through and has the interest of the county at heart, same as Terry Hyland had. And do tell, who were the players that wanted Terry gone - some of them no longer on the panel either. You'd be better off calling your buddies who left the panel and telling them to take down their twitter avatars in their cavan jerseys as they are not cavan players anymore.

What is expected of a Cavan player in terms of training is no different than any other team with serious ambitions, the fact that our players haven't done it in the past is why we are visibly so far behind your Tyrones and Donegals of this world in terms of conditioning. Fine if you don't want to do it then off you go and let someone in who is. That's where we are now, we have players who 100% want to play for Cavan. They may be young, raw, well behind in S&C and they may not be the most skillful players in the county but they are there and trying and committed.

Mickey has ended up with what he has and no amount of pissing and moaning about what is expected of todays players will not change it.
Why don't you pull your head out of MG's arse before replying. Where was the rampant party culture and lack of discipline? Still none the wiser from your long winded rant.

Didn't the Cavan team stop speaking to a local newspaper after they published a story about one of the now departed county players getting a drink driving ban?

From the outside looking in, there is something wrong with the mindset of Cavan football. For the last 7/8 years there have been plenty of lads dropping off panels when Cavan should have been looking at an upward trajectory. They have not had their best hand at any stage in the past decade, a lot of players have not been buying in like they have in other counties.

I wouldn't begrudge any young lad wanting to follow other pursuits but the large volume of drop outs in Cavan would suggest there is a bad culture in place there for the guts of the past decade.

100% right

Yet in Cavan players are protected and manager gets blamed for everything. Maybe look it can tell us why players were dropped from the panel before our last home match against Dublin last year?

In Kerry no one talks about you until you've won a couple of all Ireland's. In Cavan play a couple of good games and then leave and the longer you are gone the more amazing a player you are. And of course it's the managers fault you are gone too. If only if only if only.

We won 4 Ulster u21s in a row, only the very successful Tyrone team did that. Where are they all now, is it really because of a succession of bad managers that our ulster winners have now been overtaken by players from Tyrone and donegal, players they beat over and over at u21. How can that ridiculous assertion stand up to scrutiny?
What in God's name is this tangent about?
I don't even know where to start with your posts they are so scatter gun.
Where is the rampant party culture or indiscipline in the last few panels? Stop making stuff up.
Other counties have had similar historic drop-out problems before this mess. Stop exaggerating.
And regardless implementing an absolutely crazy workload would hardly improve the rate.
We are a small county who have been in Division 1/2 for good few years. Something to be built on, not going absolutely mental with players trying to paint them in a bad light and justifying the abuse some've been getting. Some Cavan people need to grow up.
Fitness is not what has been holding us back. Our big game problems lie in first 20 mins, not last.
Strength and conditioning takes years to improve. Losing experience and dogging young lads just in will not achieve results.

We had a bad day at the office. Irony of ironies it was our worst performance I can think of in a very long time in terms of discipline and fitness against a team we should be competing with. We looked very flat.

The Big S has some things to sort out. Winnable game next week. It's very important we see some sort of reaction. A few repeat performances of Saturday and he'll need more than words.   


Why were players dropped from match day squad before our last game last year
What did players do following Ulster final with only a week or two to prepare for Tyrone
Why is Conor Rehill not on the panel this year after an impressive 1st year.

Answers on a postcard....
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on January 27, 2020, 09:27:19 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 27, 2020, 01:12:52 AM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 12:22:39 AM
The Big S has some things to sort out. Winnable game next week. It's very important we see some sort of reaction. A few repeat performances of Saturday and he'll need more than words.   

Training regimes this time of year can have a big effect on performances. Cavan may well have decided not to focus on Armagh away, but to focus on getting the points in other games.

Cavan were playing Armagh not Dublin, how does that make any sense?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on January 27, 2020, 09:44:44 AM
A good performance by Armagh and a nice league debut by young Turbo.  Some of the long range points in the first half with the wind were a joy to watch.  At half time I didn't think the game was dead and buried though.  Cavan were causing problems running through the middle.  That's a real worry for the games to come.  The goal early in the second half killed it as a contest.

The amount of times Cavan fouled Armagh on transitions was unreal.  Finally this began to be punished correctly.

A word for my club man Soup.  We can sometimes be his harshest critic but I think that's one of the best performances he has ever put in for Armagh.  He covered every single blade of grass on the night, tackling throughout and still popping up with some quality when needed.

Bigger tests ahead.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on January 27, 2020, 09:59:39 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on January 27, 2020, 09:44:44 AM
A good performance by Armagh and a nice league debut by young Turbo.  Some of the long range points in the first half with the wind were a joy to watch.  At half time I didn't think the game was dead and buried though.  Cavan were causing problems running through the middle.  That's a real worry for the games to come.  The goal early in the second half killed it as a contest.

The amount of times Cavan fouled Armagh on transitions was unreal.  Finally this began to be punished correctly.

A word for my club man Soup.  We can sometimes be his harshest critic but I think that's one of the best performances he has ever put in for Armagh.  He covered every single blade of grass on the night, tackling throughout and still popping up with some quality when needed.

Bigger tests ahead.

Agree, his work ethic was outstanding and quality on the ball first class. The main issue from last few years remain, Blaine is very suspect under a high ball and his kick outs are always a concern, don't get me wrong a first class shot stopper but a keeper has to be so much more these days, I'd say he would also happily play a one two right up the field, given half the chance.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 11:05:15 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 27, 2020, 09:14:12 AM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 12:22:39 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 07:18:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on January 26, 2020, 05:05:26 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 04:57:44 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 26, 2020, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 26, 2020, 10:31:44 AM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:35:51 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 25, 2020, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 25, 2020, 10:22:28 PM
I doubt mcgeeneys target is to just stay in div2? With the forwards ye have I'd expect ye to be getting promoted. If cavan hadn't lost the key players they did I expect us to be getting promoted too. However that's not the case and we will badly need to improve next day out.

I'd like promotion but first of all getting safe and ensuring division 2 status next year. Must be galling to lose so many players in one go. On the bright side, you can surely only get better than that performance tonight

With cavan it's a step back to go forward. Lack of discipline and party culture was rampant. Mickey raised the bar for training and some lads didnt want to know so we have what we have. I couldn't go tonight but I believe we were awful, it will be tough on new lads but they'll have to learn fast. Only 3 home games also a tough one too.
What's this supposed to mean? We had the most disciplined and fittest Cavan panel as ever we had. If Cavan management are too f*****g ignorant/stupid to recognize what's sustainable or responsible in terms of training commitment or are just too greedy and squeezing as much money out of CB getting paid by the session, then that's on their heads. Trying to twist this onto the players is hard to stomach.
If you have some notions in your head that this is the dawn of a new era, that a regime like this is going to develop a new type of Cavan footballer and keep them long term, I'd advise you to lose them quick.

Look lad, I dont give a f**k what you think. I have enough contacts of my own to know whats going. Trying to smear Mickey Graham as some sort of money grabbing manager is revolting, he is a Cavan man through and through and has the interest of the county at heart, same as Terry Hyland had. And do tell, who were the players that wanted Terry gone - some of them no longer on the panel either. You'd be better off calling your buddies who left the panel and telling them to take down their twitter avatars in their cavan jerseys as they are not cavan players anymore.

What is expected of a Cavan player in terms of training is no different than any other team with serious ambitions, the fact that our players haven't done it in the past is why we are visibly so far behind your Tyrones and Donegals of this world in terms of conditioning. Fine if you don't want to do it then off you go and let someone in who is. That's where we are now, we have players who 100% want to play for Cavan. They may be young, raw, well behind in S&C and they may not be the most skillful players in the county but they are there and trying and committed.

Mickey has ended up with what he has and no amount of pissing and moaning about what is expected of todays players will not change it.
Why don't you pull your head out of MG's arse before replying. Where was the rampant party culture and lack of discipline? Still none the wiser from your long winded rant.

Didn't the Cavan team stop speaking to a local newspaper after they published a story about one of the now departed county players getting a drink driving ban?

From the outside looking in, there is something wrong with the mindset of Cavan football. For the last 7/8 years there have been plenty of lads dropping off panels when Cavan should have been looking at an upward trajectory. They have not had their best hand at any stage in the past decade, a lot of players have not been buying in like they have in other counties.

I wouldn't begrudge any young lad wanting to follow other pursuits but the large volume of drop outs in Cavan would suggest there is a bad culture in place there for the guts of the past decade.

100% right

Yet in Cavan players are protected and manager gets blamed for everything. Maybe look it can tell us why players were dropped from the panel before our last home match against Dublin last year?

In Kerry no one talks about you until you've won a couple of all Ireland's. In Cavan play a couple of good games and then leave and the longer you are gone the more amazing a player you are. And of course it's the managers fault you are gone too. If only if only if only.

We won 4 Ulster u21s in a row, only the very successful Tyrone team did that. Where are they all now, is it really because of a succession of bad managers that our ulster winners have now been overtaken by players from Tyrone and donegal, players they beat over and over at u21. How can that ridiculous assertion stand up to scrutiny?
What in God's name is this tangent about?
I don't even know where to start with your posts they are so scatter gun.
Where is the rampant party culture or indiscipline in the last few panels? Stop making stuff up.
Other counties have had similar historic drop-out problems before this mess. Stop exaggerating.
And regardless implementing an absolutely crazy workload would hardly improve the rate.
We are a small county who have been in Division 1/2 for good few years. Something to be built on, not going absolutely mental with players trying to paint them in a bad light and justifying the abuse some've been getting. Some Cavan people need to grow up.
Fitness is not what has been holding us back. Our big game problems lie in first 20 mins, not last.
Strength and conditioning takes years to improve. Losing experience and dogging young lads just in will not achieve results.

We had a bad day at the office. Irony of ironies it was our worst performance I can think of in a very long time in terms of discipline and fitness against a team we should be competing with. We looked very flat.

The Big S has some things to sort out. Winnable game next week. It's very important we see some sort of reaction. A few repeat performances of Saturday and he'll need more than words.   


Why were players dropped from match day squad before our last game last year
What did players do following Ulster final with only a week or two to prepare for Tyrone
Why is Conor Rehill not on the panel this year after an impressive 1st year.

Answers on a postcard....
An unfortunate decision but who paid for the bus Mr ITK?
That's all you can come up? Still haven't explained the rampant party culture and lack of discipline.
I expect you'd say anything to defend management. Your posts have been implying that a bad core have been rooted out, a core that were unwilling to put in the work to get up to speed S&C wise. Maybe that's not your intention but that's how they're coming across.
The players we've lost are the best we've had in that department so clearly they have walked the walk and are not afraid of hard work and have worked harder than most. If we don't coax some of them back we'll not see the top end of D2 for a good while so I hope management are not thinking like you.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 27, 2020, 11:45:49 AM
I can come up with more but I will leave it at that, at the end of the day if fellas dont want to do what it takes that is their call. Just dont expect me to blame Mickey Graham or Terry Hyland or every other manager we've had.

For the record I hope those do come back but it should be on Mickey's terms, not theirs.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 01:33:48 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 27, 2020, 11:45:49 AM
I can come up with more but I will leave it at that, at the end of the day if fellas dont want to do what it takes that is their call. Just dont expect me to blame Mickey Graham or Terry Hyland or every other manager we've had.

For the record I hope those do come back but it should be on Mickey's terms, not theirs.
Come up with more? Wow you're really coming across as having some kind of agenda.
Don't know where the TH angle is coming from. An excellent manager who always had the players' best interests at heart and who had a good gauge on squad mindset. Could have stayed on but felt himself a different voice was needed.
MG is the manager and can do what he wants. Players are their own people, have a life outside the game and can do what they want. Good management is not about blame or walking around with a shotgun like the boss on a chain gang. Good management is about compromise and trying to maximize resources at your disposal.
Time will tell where this management lie. Proof of the pudding is in the eating and come July the picture will be clearer. If we see a marked improvement in performances/results then fair play to him. I don't believe it though and think what they are doing is irresponsible and counter productive. If I'm wrong I'm wrong. If I'm right then this management need to change or be held accountable. Same as it works in every walk of life.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: giveballaghback on January 27, 2020, 01:46:38 PM
What will be very interesting in how the narrative will change week to week and also the sneerers.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 27, 2020, 01:57:20 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 01:33:48 PM
Quote from: Itchy on January 27, 2020, 11:45:49 AM
I can come up with more but I will leave it at that, at the end of the day if fellas dont want to do what it takes that is their call. Just dont expect me to blame Mickey Graham or Terry Hyland or every other manager we've had.

For the record I hope those do come back but it should be on Mickey's terms, not theirs.
Come up with more? Wow you're really coming across as having some kind of agenda.
Don't know where the TH angle is coming from. An excellent manager who always had the players' best interests at heart and who had a good gauge on squad mindset. Could have stayed on but felt himself a different voice was needed.
MG is the manager and can do what he wants. Players are their own people, have a life outside the game and can do what they want. Good management is not about blame or walking around with a shotgun like the boss on a chain gang. Good management is about compromise and trying to maximize resources at your disposal.
Time will tell where this management lie. Proof of the pudding is in the eating and come July the picture will be clearer. If we see a marked improvement in performances/results then fair play to him. I don't believe it though and think what they are doing is irresponsible and counter productive. If I'm wrong I'm wrong. If I'm right then this management need to change or be held accountable. Same as it works in every walk of life.

You said "Thats all you can come up with?" I said "I can come up with more" meaning there are plenty of other examples I could paste up here if I wanted to. Its not that difficult to understand. The Terry Hyland "angle" is that some of the lads that now cannot commit and wont commit are the same lads that suggested to Terry it would be a good idea if he moved on for the betterment of the team.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: rodney trotter on January 27, 2020, 02:22:35 PM
It's not at the levels of the Tommy Carr days, picking uo players at Oxegen on the way to playing Wicklow, but could have been better too.
The League final defeats against Tyrone in 16 and Roscommon in 18, they enjoyed a session for a few days.  The same after Ulster final.
It's the problem with social media putting pics up which doesn't help. Lots of Counties probaly the same
Donegal pre McGuinness were the same
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 27, 2020, 02:43:29 PM
Ding ding round 2.

Saturday
Laois v Armagh, O'Moore Park, 6pm
Cavan v Westmeath, Breffni Park, 7pm

Sunday
Clare v Kildare, Cusack Park, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, 2pm

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 02:58:46 PM
Quote from: rodney trotter on January 27, 2020, 02:22:35 PM
It's not at the levels of the Tommy Carr days, picking uo players at Oxegen on the way to playing Wicklow, but could have been better too.
The League final defeats against Tyrone in 16 and Roscommon in 18, they enjoyed a session for a few days.  The same after Ulster final.
It's the problem with social media putting pics up which doesn't help. Lots of Counties probaly the same
Donegal pre McGuinness were the same
PL players enjoy a drink. Top level Rugby players enjoy a drink. Needs to be kept in check and lot let get out of hand but it can also be an important part of blowing off steam.
No issue with peoples' different views on management styles or football philosophy but to describe the Cavan panel of the last few years as a rampant party culture is blatant lies. This I have an issue with.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on January 27, 2020, 03:19:34 PM
I'm sure Cavan had an economical party culture.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on January 27, 2020, 03:20:54 PM
Important 2 points for Westmeath yesterday. Were solid enough defensively apart from hesitating for their goal. Need to be more careful tackling when there's a free taker like Tubridy around to punish you. Took our goal chances well when we got in behind them but didn't create enough point scoring chances. Should have closed the game out when we got the second goal and not have to chase the winner in injury time. Good to have Ray Connellan back in the maroon, McGivney is showing well too. Cavan will be sore the next day and expect one hell of a battle under lights, won't be much in it.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on January 27, 2020, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 27, 2020, 02:43:29 PM
Ding ding round 2.

Saturday
Laois v Armagh, O'Moore Park, 6pm
Cavan v Westmeath, Breffni Park, 7pm

Sunday
Clare v Kildare, Cusack Park, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, 2pm

Armagh have struggled with Laois in the past can't see this being any different, Cavan couldn't improve that much in a week to get anything against Westmeath.  Clare - Kildare could be a close one but I would say Roscommon will take Fermanagh easily enough.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on January 27, 2020, 03:59:51 PM
Quote from: illdecide on January 27, 2020, 09:27:19 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on January 27, 2020, 01:12:52 AM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 12:22:39 AM
The Big S has some things to sort out. Winnable game next week. It's very important we see some sort of reaction. A few repeat performances of Saturday and he'll need more than words.   

Training regimes this time of year can have a big effect on performances. Cavan may well have decided not to focus on Armagh away, but to focus on getting the points in other games.

Cavan were playing Armagh not Dublin, how does that make any sense?

While not Dublin, Armagh are right now a bit better than Cavan. Westmeath next week are probably not.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 27, 2020, 04:49:40 PM
Quote from: AFM on January 27, 2020, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 27, 2020, 02:43:29 PM
Ding ding round 2.

Saturday
Laois v Armagh, O'Moore Park, 6pm
Cavan v Westmeath, Breffni Park, 7pm

Sunday
Clare v Kildare, Cusack Park, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, 2pm

Armagh have struggled with Laois in the past can't see this being any different, Cavan couldn't improve that much in a week to get anything against Westmeath.  Clare - Kildare could be a close one but I would say Roscommon will take Fermanagh easily enough.

Armagh should win in closer contest than Saturday night. Kildare should beat Clare who are without their two most important players. Cavan at home need a reaction and might grab a draw. Roscommon couldn't beat Laois at home it will be a surprise if they beat Fermanagh in Enniskillen Unbeaten there in the league for about 3 years?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 27, 2020, 05:04:30 PM
Regarding next Saturday, it will very much also depend on where we are with injured players. Madden who is our main scoring threat these days went off injured as did Conor Smith. Niall Murray (who is one of the best players we have left) didnt feature at all nor did his brother Stephen - both would be in our 1st team 15. If we start next Saturday without those 4 players then Westmeath have a great chance of a win. With those 4 players I would expect a reaction and a narrow win.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on January 27, 2020, 05:33:43 PM
Quote from: AFM on January 27, 2020, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 27, 2020, 02:43:29 PM
Ding ding round 2.

Saturday
Laois v Armagh, O'Moore Park, 6pm
Cavan v Westmeath, Breffni Park, 7pm

Sunday
Clare v Kildare, Cusack Park, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, 2pm

Armagh have struggled with Laois in the past can't see this being any different, Cavan couldn't improve that much in a week to get anything against Westmeath.  Clare - Kildare could be a close one but I would say Roscommon will take Fermanagh easily enough.
Not on yesterday's disjointed insipid showing :-\
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: AFM on January 27, 2020, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 27, 2020, 02:43:29 PM
Ding ding round 2.

Saturday
Laois v Armagh, O'Moore Park, 6pm
Cavan v Westmeath, Breffni Park, 7pm

Sunday
Clare v Kildare, Cusack Park, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, 2pm

Armagh have struggled with Laois in the past can't see this being any different, Cavan couldn't improve that much in a week to get anything against Westmeath.  Clare - Kildare could be a close one but I would say Roscommon will take Fermanagh easily enough.
Division 2 can be very unpredictable with performances often varying drastically from week to week. You often see a big change in form especially after the break of the first three games. I certainly hope this to be the case this year.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 11:14:17 AM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: AFM on January 27, 2020, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 27, 2020, 02:43:29 PM
Ding ding round 2.

Saturday
Laois v Armagh, O'Moore Park, 6pm
Cavan v Westmeath, Breffni Park, 7pm

Sunday
Clare v Kildare, Cusack Park, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, 2pm

Armagh have struggled with Laois in the past can't see this being any different, Cavan couldn't improve that much in a week to get anything against Westmeath.  Clare - Kildare could be a close one but I would say Roscommon will take Fermanagh easily enough.
Division 2 can be very unpredictable with performances often varying drastically from week to week. You often see a big change in form especially after the break of the first three games. I certainly hope this to be the case this year.

I don't think that will be the case this year. Counties will have to be consistent from the first game as maintaining D2 status as a priority in order to play in this years All Ireland. The second objective would be to gain D1 status as this guarantees All Ireland football for 2 seasons...If my understanding of the new structure is correct.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on January 28, 2020, 11:24:13 AM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 11:14:17 AM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: AFM on January 27, 2020, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 27, 2020, 02:43:29 PM
Ding ding round 2.

Saturday
Laois v Armagh, O'Moore Park, 6pm
Cavan v Westmeath, Breffni Park, 7pm

Sunday
Clare v Kildare, Cusack Park, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, 2pm

Armagh have struggled with Laois in the past can't see this being any different, Cavan couldn't improve that much in a week to get anything against Westmeath.  Clare - Kildare could be a close one but I would say Roscommon will take Fermanagh easily enough.
Division 2 can be very unpredictable with performances often varying drastically from week to week. You often see a big change in form especially after the break of the first three games. I certainly hope this to be the case this year.

I don't think that will be the case this year. Counties will have to be consistent from the first game as maintaining D2 status as a priority in order to play in this years All Ireland. The second objective would be to gain D1 status as this guarantees All Ireland football for 2 seasons...If my understanding of the new structure is correct.

Exactly, any team making a bad start is in big trouble. Listened to the wearecavan podcast yesterday and it appears the 4 guys I mentioned earlier have muscle injuries which makes them very doubtful for a game 7 days later. If Cavan were to lose to Westmeath we would be in big trouble.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 28, 2020, 11:47:17 AM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 11:14:17 AM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: AFM on January 27, 2020, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 27, 2020, 02:43:29 PM
Ding ding round 2.

Saturday
Laois v Armagh, O'Moore Park, 6pm
Cavan v Westmeath, Breffni Park, 7pm

Sunday
Clare v Kildare, Cusack Park, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, 2pm

Armagh have struggled with Laois in the past can't see this being any different, Cavan couldn't improve that much in a week to get anything against Westmeath.  Clare - Kildare could be a close one but I would say Roscommon will take Fermanagh easily enough.
Division 2 can be very unpredictable with performances often varying drastically from week to week. You often see a big change in form especially after the break of the first three games. I certainly hope this to be the case this year.

I don't think that will be the case this year. Counties will have to be consistent from the first game as maintaining D2 status as a priority in order to play in this years All Ireland. The second objective would be to gain D1 status as this guarantees All Ireland football for 2 seasons...If my understanding of the new structure is correct.
You are correct on the structures. I don't know how much this will change how teams approach their training regimes though. Often teams are fatigued for the first few games from heavy workload. 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 12:42:30 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 28, 2020, 11:47:17 AM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 11:14:17 AM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 27, 2020, 10:09:13 PM
Quote from: AFM on January 27, 2020, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 27, 2020, 02:43:29 PM
Ding ding round 2.

Saturday
Laois v Armagh, O'Moore Park, 6pm
Cavan v Westmeath, Breffni Park, 7pm

Sunday
Clare v Kildare, Cusack Park, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, 2pm

Armagh have struggled with Laois in the past can't see this being any different, Cavan couldn't improve that much in a week to get anything against Westmeath.  Clare - Kildare could be a close one but I would say Roscommon will take Fermanagh easily enough.
Division 2 can be very unpredictable with performances often varying drastically from week to week. You often see a big change in form especially after the break of the first three games. I certainly hope this to be the case this year.

I don't think that will be the case this year. Counties will have to be consistent from the first game as maintaining D2 status as a priority in order to play in this years All Ireland. The second objective would be to gain D1 status as this guarantees All Ireland football for 2 seasons...If my understanding of the new structure is correct.
You are correct on the structures. I don't know how much this will change how teams approach their training regimes though. Often teams are fatigued for the first few games from heavy workload.

Teams would have had to adjust their training schedules accordingly. It may be possible that teams It would be unwise not to as there is a huge risk if it doesn't pay off i.e. no All Ireland championship. I wouldn't rely on reaching the provincial finals either, especially Armagh who have Derry and then a potential meeting with Donegal or Tyrone.

Armagh - Derry then Donegal/Tyrone
Cavan - Monaghan, Antrim then Fermanagh/Down
Kildare - Carlow/Offaly then Meath/Wexford/Wicklow
Clare - Tipperary then Limerick/Waterford
Fermanagh - Down then Cavan/Monaghan/Antrim
Westmeath - Dublin
Laois - Louth/Longford then Dublin/Westmeath

The only team that I think who would have a chance of making a final should they be relegated would be Clare.

On a side note, I am glad the GAA is back as it makes work a little more bearable.





Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on January 28, 2020, 12:56:00 PM
Ros are in D2 as well ;)
We have London and then Mayowestros so relegation would more than likely mean the B/2 Championship.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 12:57:31 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 28, 2020, 12:56:00 PM
Ros are in D2 as well ;)
We have London and then Mayowestros so relegation would mire than likely Jean the B/2 Championship.

Just forgot to type it in - I believe they have London and then a possible Semi Final with Mayo or Leitrim?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 28, 2020, 01:46:36 PM
For teams in the 8-20 ranking bracket championship is more often than not a damp squib once you lose first game.
Personally if Cavan are in Division 3 and lose to Monaghan I wouldn't be too despondent about facing into B championship. I'd actually see the benefits long term of possibly getting to a reasonable profile final against a decent opponent instead of just seeing the season peter out with tepid following.
Anyone else the same? 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:08:03 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 28, 2020, 01:46:36 PM
For teams in the 8-20 ranking bracket championship is more often than not a damp squib once you lose first game.
Personally if Cavan are in Division 3 and lose to Monaghan I wouldn't be too despondent about facing into B championship. I'd actually see the benefits long term of possibly getting to a reasonable profile final against a decent opponent instead of just seeing the season peter out with tepid following.
Anyone else the same?

I fear that the two tiered championship is going to show how significant the differences are. Since the use of the super 8's it has shown how significant differences are between D1 and D2 teams with the odd D3 team thrown in. In my opinion the same thing will happen with a second tier system.

Championship structures within the GAA have always been flawed and they seem to find ways to worsen it.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: five points on January 28, 2020, 02:18:55 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 28, 2020, 01:46:36 PM
For teams in the 8-20 ranking bracket championship is more often than not a damp squib once you lose first game.
Personally if Cavan are in Division 3 and lose to Monaghan I wouldn't be too despondent about facing into B championship. I'd actually see the benefits long term of possibly getting to a reasonable profile final against a decent opponent instead of just seeing the season peter out with tepid following.
Anyone else the same?

Cavan treated the Tommy Murphy Cup with utter contempt when it was in vogue. This time around there might be a ripple or two if we happened to stumble into a final but more than likely we'd find it hard to field a team in the first round.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:26:44 PM
What incentives are there for winning the tier 2 championship?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: five points on January 28, 2020, 02:36:54 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:26:44 PM
What incentives are there for winning the tier 2 championship?
A bihatimber, I guess?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on January 28, 2020, 03:00:26 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:26:44 PM
What incentives are there for winning the tier 2 championship?

A 45 second highlights package on TSG.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 28, 2020, 03:13:05 PM
I don't think the incentives of the back door are that obvious either apart from the extra games which you get anyway.
Plenty of players have shown contempt for the qualifiers down through the years.
It's a new format and maybe not as much a feel of a leper colony about it as the Tommy Murphy Cup had. The landscape has changed a bit over the last 10 years too so there might be a bit more of an appetite this time round. 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on January 28, 2020, 03:18:41 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:26:44 PM
What incentives are there for winning the tier 2 championship?

A Croke Park final we are told and will be live on TV. I'll be very surprised if counties going into the Tommy Murphy don't have a bigger increase on opt outs.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 28, 2020, 03:26:10 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 28, 2020, 01:46:36 PM
For teams in the 8-20 ranking bracket championship is more often than not a damp squib once you lose first game.
Personally if Cavan are in Division 3 and lose to Monaghan I wouldn't be too despondent about facing into B championship. I'd actually see the benefits long term of possibly getting to a reasonable profile final against a decent opponent instead of just seeing the season peter out with tepid following.
Anyone else the same?

Will have about the same interest and importance has a Division 3 league final.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on January 28, 2020, 03:32:16 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 28, 2020, 03:00:26 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:26:44 PM
What incentives are there for winning the tier 2 championship?

A 45 second highlights package on TSG.

If that, a joke of a competition.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on January 28, 2020, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 28, 2020, 03:18:41 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:26:44 PM
What incentives are there for winning the tier 2 championship?

A Croke Park final we are told and will be live on TV. I'll be very surprised if counties going into the Tommy Murphy don't have a bigger increase on opt outs.

The Timmy Murphy final was at Croke Park and live on TV. Tier 2 will decimate county football in 20-odd counties.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 04:03:07 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 28, 2020, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 28, 2020, 03:18:41 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:26:44 PM
What incentives are there for winning the tier 2 championship?

A Croke Park final we are told and will be live on TV. I'll be very surprised if counties going into the Tommy Murphy don't have a bigger increase on opt outs.

The Timmy Murphy final was at Croke Park and live on TV. Tier 2 will decimate county football in 20-odd counties.

They should have just created North, East, South and West conferences. Instead we have something much worse in place.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on January 28, 2020, 04:13:28 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 04:03:07 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 28, 2020, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 28, 2020, 03:18:41 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:26:44 PM
What incentives are there for winning the tier 2 championship?

A Croke Park final we are told and will be live on TV. I'll be very surprised if counties going into the Tommy Murphy don't have a bigger increase on opt outs.

The Timmy Murphy final was at Croke Park and live on TV. Tier 2 will decimate county football in 20-odd counties.

They should have just created North, East, South and West conferences. Instead we have something much worse in place.

That's not much difference to the provincials. Open draw is the only way. Never going to happen though.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: DuffleKing on January 28, 2020, 04:14:31 PM
Why is the worthiness of any competition measured by the TV coverage? That seems a mental approach within an amateur association. Not many county finals shown on TV - does that weaken their impact on the competitors or supporters?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 04:48:34 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 28, 2020, 04:13:28 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 04:03:07 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 28, 2020, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 28, 2020, 03:18:41 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:26:44 PM
What incentives are there for winning the tier 2 championship?

A Croke Park final we are told and will be live on TV. I'll be very surprised if counties going into the Tommy Murphy don't have a bigger increase on opt outs.

The Timmy Murphy final was at Croke Park and live on TV. Tier 2 will decimate county football in 20-odd counties.

They should have just created North, East, South and West conferences. Instead we have something much worse in place.

That's not much difference to the provincials. Open draw is the only way. Never going to happen though.

Do teams in D3 and D4 who get to their provincial finals go into the tier 1 competition or do they stay in tier 2?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on January 28, 2020, 06:06:17 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 04:48:34 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 28, 2020, 04:13:28 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 04:03:07 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on January 28, 2020, 03:53:01 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 28, 2020, 03:18:41 PM
Quote from: Solo_run on January 28, 2020, 02:26:44 PM
What incentives are there for winning the tier 2 championship?

A Croke Park final we are told and will be live on TV. I'll be very surprised if counties going into the Tommy Murphy don't have a bigger increase on opt outs.

The Timmy Murphy final was at Croke Park and live on TV. Tier 2 will decimate county football in 20-odd counties.

They should have just created North, East, South and West conferences. Instead we have something much worse in place.

That's not much difference to the provincials. Open draw is the only way. Never going to happen though.

Do teams in D3 and D4 who get to their provincial finals go into the tier 1 competition or do they stay in tier 2?
Tier 1. As ever provincial final loser play round 3 winners in round 4 of the qualifiers.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on January 28, 2020, 06:34:43 PM
It will now be the Round 1 winners playing the Provincial losers in Round 2.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on January 28, 2020, 10:43:04 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on January 28, 2020, 06:34:43 PM
It will now be the Round 1 winners playing the Provincial losers in Round 2.

Which would make round 1 of the qualifiers a fairly evenly matched affair. The really strong teams, Dublin Kerry etc will not be involved, there will be no Div 3/4 minnows, and there might not be much between any teams playing.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: giveballaghback on January 28, 2020, 10:58:10 PM
Winner of tier 2 qualifies for the tier 1 championship the following year regardless of league position.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 29, 2020, 12:28:45 PM
Time will tell if it gets traction. Chance of provincial success however slim is still there so no change on that front.
Think the Super 8's have killed any real hope for counties having a one off wonder after provincials.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on January 29, 2020, 12:30:03 PM
Meanwhile back in Division 2.......
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on January 29, 2020, 12:40:12 PM
Cavan V Westmeath - Going to be a tough one for us. Hoping for Cavan win but think Westmeath to shade it.
Laois v Armagh - Another tight call. Armagh tails up but will find the going tougher. I'll go for Armagh just.
Clare V Kildare - Home advantage to Clare but think Kildare will have too much.
Fermanagh V Roscommon - Brewster a tough place to go to. Draw.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on January 29, 2020, 02:34:39 PM

Cavan V Westmeath - Going to be a tough one  Westmeath to shade it.
Laois v Armagh -  Armagh tails up, as good a panel as Mc Geeney has since he started, fancy them to make a statement in division 2 this year and crash in the championship, armagh hy 6 .
Clare V Kildare -  Kildare will have too much, can see 3/4 in it.
Fermanagh V Roscommon - Fermanagh to win this.

fancy kildare and armagh to stretch away from the pack
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on January 29, 2020, 02:59:01 PM
From this weekend I reckon

Armagh by 6 points
Cavan by 1 point
Kildare by 3 points
Draw in Fermanagh
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on January 29, 2020, 03:23:55 PM
We have struggled recently against Laois. Will take a scrappy 1 point win
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: skeog on January 29, 2020, 03:43:19 PM
Armagh,Kildare,Westmeath and Fermanagh.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dire Ear on January 29, 2020, 05:02:18 PM
Quote from: Look-Up! on January 29, 2020, 12:40:12 PM
Cavan V Westmeath - Going to be a tough one for us. Hoping for Cavan win but think Westmeath to shade it.
Laois v Armagh - Another tight call. Armagh tails up but will find the going tougher. I'll go for Armagh just.
Clare V Kildare - Home advantage to Clare but think Kildare will have too much.
Fermanagh V Roscommon - Brewster a tough place to go to. Draw.

Cavan V Westmeath - Going to be a tough one  Westmeath to shade it.
Laois v Armagh -  Armagh tails up, as good a panel as Mc Geeney has since he started, fancy them to make a statement in division 2 this year and crash in the championship, armagh hy 6 .
Clare V Kildare -  Kildare will have too much, can see 3/4 in it.
Fermanagh V Roscommon - Fermanagh to win this.

fancy kildare and armagh to stretch away from the pack

Very similar!!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on January 30, 2020, 04:54:26 PM
Cavan V Westmeath - Draw
Laois v Armagh - Armagh by 3
Clare V Kildare - Kildare by 4
Fermanagh V Roscommon -Rossies by 2
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on January 31, 2020, 01:17:31 PM
We've hardly an uninjured defender left on the panel so I think our main focus will be trying to avoid the dreaded drop/B Championship :-\.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: oliverkelly on January 31, 2020, 01:54:53 PM
That should be the only aim now given what we are missing.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on January 31, 2020, 02:05:10 PM
No team not even Dublin could sustain our losses.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on January 31, 2020, 02:13:45 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 31, 2020, 02:05:10 PM
No team not even Dublin could sustain our losses.

I counted eight championship starters Roscommon were missing last weekend and I presume it will be the same for this trip to Fermanagh.


Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: oliverkelly on January 31, 2020, 02:57:18 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 31, 2020, 02:13:45 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 31, 2020, 02:05:10 PM
No team not even Dublin could sustain our losses.

I counted eight championship starters Roscommon were missing last weekend and I presume it will be the same for this trip to Fermanagh.

O'Malley
Mullooly
Hussey
Ronan Daly
Devanney
Harney
Murtagh
Cox

All missing who were starters when available last year.  Add in McInerney,McManus,Ciaran Murtagh and Fintan Cregg its a very weakened panel at the moment.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on January 31, 2020, 03:09:51 PM
Quote from: oliverkelly on January 31, 2020, 02:57:18 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 31, 2020, 02:13:45 PM
Quote from: Rudi on January 31, 2020, 02:05:10 PM
No team not even Dublin could sustain our losses.

I counted eight championship starters Roscommon were missing last weekend and I presume it will be the same for this trip to Fermanagh.

O'Malley
Mullooly
Hussey
Ronan Daly
Devanney
Harney
Murtagh
Cox

All missing who were starters when available last year.  Add in McInerney,McManus,Ciaran Murtagh and Fintan Cregg its a very weakened panel at the moment.
Andy Glennon who started v Mayo last summer another I counted. Chance of promotion is likely gone with that long list of missing players and as you said saying in division 2 will likely be the priority now.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on January 31, 2020, 03:28:07 PM
Where the best place to park around O'Moore Park, hoping to get there about 4.30ish.  Is there any car parks close to the ground or are you as well racking up at the side of the road?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on January 31, 2020, 08:27:14 PM
Armagh have names an unchanged team
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on January 31, 2020, 08:46:43 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on January 31, 2020, 08:27:14 PM
Armagh have names an unchanged team

Suspect this will be same team named for each round.  ;)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Oraisteach on February 01, 2020, 02:27:30 AM
Anyone know what radio station will carry the Laois vs.,Armagh match? Thanks.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: thegreeenandgold on February 01, 2020, 06:44:44 AM
Midlands 103 get in on the net
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 01, 2020, 06:42:51 PM
Armagh fairly awful tonight and can't complain that they find themselves 6 points down at half time.

All over Laois 0-16 Armagh 0-10. 8 points each 2nd half. A game lost in the first half and a defeat that could be blessing in disguise for Armagh.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: The PRO on February 01, 2020, 07:33:52 PM
We have some record against Armagh. 😉
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: laoislad on February 01, 2020, 07:35:06 PM
Laois win, hardly a shock we always beat Armagh.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Silkyskillssunshinee on February 01, 2020, 07:38:32 PM
Evan O'Carroll showing glimpses of what he's capable of again. That result could nearly see Laois safe because Armagh and Roscommon are two of the toughest fixtures on paper
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on February 01, 2020, 07:54:01 PM
Laois played a solid game, doing a lot of the simple stuff right. Armagh were a disgrace in the first half and patchy in the second. At least they must know they were bad and that this won't do, at all.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on February 01, 2020, 07:57:15 PM
Great result against the odds for Laois. 3 points gained from two of their toughest games on paper and with Cavan (H) Clare (A) Kildare (H) Westmeath (A) Fermanagh (A) to play they might set their sights higher than just staying up.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on February 01, 2020, 08:52:19 PM
Big big comeback and result for Cavan that
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: giveballaghback on February 01, 2020, 11:48:54 PM
Armagh host Kildare next week, if they don't win that they are staying in div2.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on February 02, 2020, 12:06:45 AM
Quote from: giveballaghback on February 01, 2020, 11:48:54 PM
Armagh host Kildare next week, if they don't win that they are staying in div2.

Div 2 is probably where they should be, on tonight's performance.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: LCohen on February 02, 2020, 08:30:37 AM
Armagh fans should be provided with 2 templates to post.

One for when the forwards play with confidence and click and therefore out score the inevitable concession of scores when you have no defensive system other than backtrack towards your own goal.

The other for when the confidence in the attacking threat collapses, balls don't get hit early, incisive fowards barely get into the game, confidence drains and players retreat literally and metaphorically. We probably concede even more in this scenario and have little to off set it with at the other end.

Last night was incredibly disappointing and frustrating. Laois were fully deserving of their win. Looked like they have worked hard over the winter. Well set up for the modern game and try to work their threats into the game.

None of that could be said about us based on that performance.

There is a disease in football and we seem to be the victim of a particularly virulent strain. Players seem to think that if you run back it's not your fault when we concede scores - you have done your bit. When you run back into the defensive line and make a poor tackle leading to conceding a score that there is some virtue in having run back. When in possession if you lay the ball off sideways and retain possession you have done the right thing - the riskier forward ball is best left to someone else after time has been wasted, opposition defence is set up and forward has lost all his advantages.

Our defensive frailties were exposed last night but not the week before. They were there on both occasions. The difference last night was that the attacking game imploded.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 02, 2020, 08:35:09 AM
Quote from: giveballaghback on February 01, 2020, 11:48:54 PM
Armagh host Kildare next week, if they don't win that they are staying in div2.

If we don't win then we will have a fight to stay in division 2
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: keeperlit on February 02, 2020, 09:37:48 AM
Quote from: giveballaghback on February 01, 2020, 11:48:54 PM
Armagh host Kildare next week, if they don't win that they are staying in div2.

Staying in division 2 would be a result. I fear we could end up in div 3.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on February 02, 2020, 09:40:14 AM
Quote from: LCohen on February 02, 2020, 08:30:37 AM
Armagh fans should be provided with 2 templates to post.......

........Our defensive frailties were exposed last night but not the week before. They were there on both occasions. The difference last night was that the attacking game imploded.

Great post and bang on the money.

Quote from: tonto1888 on February 02, 2020, 08:35:09 AM
Quote from: giveballaghback on February 01, 2020, 11:48:54 PM
Armagh host Kildare next week, if they don't win that they are staying in div2.
If we don't win then we will have a fight to stay in division 2

Genuinely don't understand the attitude of some Armagh fans who think we will be really pushing for promotion. I'd love if we were, but I have not seen any evidence to suggest that will be the case. Hopefully last night will serve as a reality check.

Edited to say: Just realised that giveballaghback is not an Armagh fan, but the belief I referred to is prevalent in a lot of our supporters.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 02, 2020, 09:46:16 AM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on February 02, 2020, 09:40:14 AM

Genuinely don't understand the attitude of some Armagh fans who think we will be really pushing for promotion. I'd love if we were, but I have not seen any evidence to suggest that will be the case. Hopefully last night will serve as a reality check.

Nail on head, speaking to a lot of fans prior to game last night there was an air of optimism in regards of promotion,  last night shows it would be a slaughtering session in Division 1.  The defensive frailties are there for all to see, the kick outs never improve, the soft frees and the back chat to get frees moved up were inexcusable, can't understand why it took Geezer so long to make changes, Donaghy is too slow in my opinion - second to everything, though he was not the reason Armagh were given a trimming last night.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 02, 2020, 09:56:28 AM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on February 02, 2020, 09:40:14 AM
Quote from: LCohen on February 02, 2020, 08:30:37 AM
Armagh fans should be provided with 2 templates to post.......

........Our defensive frailties were exposed last night but not the week before. They were there on both occasions. The difference last night was that the attacking game imploded.

Great post and bang on the money.

Quote from: tonto1888 on February 02, 2020, 08:35:09 AM
Quote from: giveballaghback on February 01, 2020, 11:48:54 PM
Armagh host Kildare next week, if they don't win that they are staying in div2.
If we don't win then we will have a fight to stay in division 2

Genuinely don't understand the attitude of some Armagh fans who think we will be really pushing for promotion. I'd love if we were, but I have not seen any evidence to suggest that will be the case. Hopefully last night will serve as a reality check.

Edited to say: Just realised that giveballaghback is not an Armagh fan, but the belief I referred to is prevalent in a lot of our supporters.

I fully agree mate. We aren't a division one side. Our forwards may be division one standard. If and when they click but that's it. Number one priority has to be staying in division 2. Anything else is a bonus
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Throw ball on February 02, 2020, 10:04:04 AM
Quote from: AFM on February 02, 2020, 09:46:16 AM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on February 02, 2020, 09:40:14 AM

Genuinely don't understand the attitude of some Armagh fans who think we will be really pushing for promotion. I'd love if we were, but I have not seen any evidence to suggest that will be the case. Hopefully last night will serve as a reality check.

Nail on head, speaking to a lot of fans prior to game last night there was an air of optimism in regards of promotion,  last night shows it would be a slaughtering session in Division 1.  The defensive frailties are there for all to see, the kick outs never improve, the soft frees and the back chat to get frees moved up were inexcusable, can't understand why it took Geezer so long to make changes, Donaghy is too slow in my opinion - second to everything, though he was not the reason Armagh were given a trimming last night.

While I agree with most of what you say I feel you are completely wrong about Donaghy even if yesterday was not his best outing. He is critical to any defensive shape Armagh do have. I am also convinced that if he hadn't have gotten himself sent of in Cavan match last summer then Armagh would have made an Ulster Final. The bigger problem is that considering his age that doesn't augur well for our defence in the next year or 2.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 02, 2020, 10:39:20 AM
Time to hit the narrow twisty windy roads of Laythrum, and West Cavan plus the pothole road of Fermanagh to see can we take a step nearer D1 or will it be D3....
I hear a good few went up last night.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: LCohen on February 02, 2020, 11:06:14 AM
Quote from: AFM on February 02, 2020, 09:46:16 AM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on February 02, 2020, 09:40:14 AM

Genuinely don't understand the attitude of some Armagh fans who think we will be really pushing for promotion. I'd love if we were, but I have not seen any evidence to suggest that will be the case. Hopefully last night will serve as a reality check.

Nail on head, speaking to a lot of fans prior to game last night there was an air of optimism in regards of promotion,  last night shows it would be a slaughtering session in Division 1.  The defensive frailties are there for all to see, the kick outs never improve, the soft frees and the back chat to get frees moved up were inexcusable, can't understand why it took Geezer so long to make changes, Donaghy is too slow in my opinion - second to everything, though he was not the reason Armagh were given a trimming last night.

If the height of our capabilities is to yo-yo between top of Division 2 and bottom of Division 1 and taking the odd trimming along the way then we should be doing all we can to get there. Division 1 is not something to be avoided

But Laois isn't one of the sides that should be giving us a trimming along the way.

In the first instance kick outs and the Full Back - sweeper - CHB axis needs to be sorted. Would be very surprised if Brendan Donaghy does not remain our best answer to either of the latter two positions.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 02, 2020, 11:59:32 AM
Huge win for us last night. Absolutely atrocious in the first half, possibly the worst 35 mins I've ever seen from Cavan. Scored after a minute, didn't score again for 30 minutes or hardly left our own half either. The introduction of Thomas Galligan to midfield and Stephen Murray made a massive impact as they tore into westmesth and had it level, then westmeath no 8 was reintroduced after a sin binning and they hit 1-2 without reply and with an extra man (cavan lost a man to a ridiculously soft straight red after 25 mins). Cavan reeled in the ultra defensive westmeath and got the goal near in injury time to seal it. Super fight back and a massive boost for the young players especially who have clearly been feeling the pressure. Well done to them.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 02, 2020, 03:40:51 PM
Div2 is pure carnage

Clare beat Kildare by a point
Fermanagh beat Ros by a point.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: larryin89 on February 02, 2020, 03:49:45 PM
I'm a little unsure of how things work for tier two championship, if ros were relegated and failed to reach Connacht final would that mean they are tier two for championship?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: MayoBuck on February 02, 2020, 03:57:11 PM
Quote from: larryin89 on February 02, 2020, 03:49:45 PM
I'm a little unsure of how things work for tier two championship, if ros were relegated and failed to reach Connacht final would that mean they are tier two for championship?

Yes
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on February 02, 2020, 04:00:20 PM
Team               P   W   D   L   Dif   Pts
Laois               2   1   1    0      6    3
Armagh           2   1   0    1      7    2
Kildare            2   1   0    1      3    2
Clare               2   1   0    1      0    2
Fermanagh      2   1   0    1      -3    2
Westmeath      2   1   0    1      -3    2
Cavan             2   1   0    1      -9    2
Roscommon    2   0   1    1      -1    1

Gotta love this Division. That's the table by my reckoning.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 02, 2020, 04:48:31 PM
Follow @gaaleaguetables on twitter for all your football and hurling tables
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on February 02, 2020, 04:49:03 PM
Round 2 confirms we have a highly competitive division 2 with plenty of twists and turns ahead.

Well done Fermanagh and Clare on their wins against the odds today.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 02, 2020, 07:54:57 PM
8 points could get you promoted 6 points could get you relegated....
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 02, 2020, 08:02:57 PM
2nd week in a row we fk up a 6 point lead as we produce a 2nd half horror show.
Once Fermanagh started to play a bit we couldn't stop them as our lack of midfield and poor defence came to haunt us.
We're bottom of the League, lost yet another player to injury -Shane Killoran right after the throw in.
No sign of any of the injured lads playing any time soon.
We'll be gone from "Super8s" to not so super Tier 2 in 10 months at this rate.
I suppose if we have to lose might as well be to Fermanagh who are the nicest crowd of folks you could meet.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on February 02, 2020, 08:29:25 PM
I would agree with all of that Rosfan, we rarely get a result in Brewster, still love the ground. Great atmosphere and the locals are fantastic. Even Arlene impressed me on the late late the other night. :) ;)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on February 02, 2020, 08:33:42 PM
That was some second half display today.
We scored 10 points in a half of football.
It's been a while since we have done that .

We showed Roscommon far too much repect in the first half. We defended too deep, let them have an easy short kickout, let them build from the back  and gave away 5 frees through terrible tackling

Second half was a completely different story.
We pushed up on the Roscommon kickout which meant they had to go long. We easily had the upper hand in midfield and started to work ourselves into the game. We turned them over and we left men up the field .  We committed to the attack and went at Roscommon.
We also kicked some lovely scores. Conal Jones and Ciaran Corrigan are proving to be a very capable full forward line and both kicked some very crucial scores.
A very important 2 points considering the rest of the results this weekend.
Massive game next weekend away to Westmeath.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: macdanger2 on February 02, 2020, 10:24:05 PM
F*cking Armagh, only team of 5 to let me down  >:( Thought they were a banker
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on February 02, 2020, 10:33:45 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on February 02, 2020, 10:24:05 PM
F*cking Armagh, only team of 5 to let me down  >:( Thought they were a banker

Rule of thumb, Armagh are never a banker no matter who they play ... Armagh's opposition are also never a banker .... all depends on what Armagh show up .... best avoided in any bet.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on February 02, 2020, 10:49:36 PM
Impressed by Laois last night, no. 15 Evan O'Carroll is a class act.  Was good to see Ross Munnelly coming on ... how many years has he been lining out for Laois at this stage.

Armagh poor apart from a few minutes at start of second half when they pulled it back to three.  Being sat amongst a large Armagh contingent, a lot of complaints about the ref ... thoughts on the ref last night?  Laois deserving winners through and through irrespective.

With the other results today, Div 2 going to be on a knife edge right up to the last round.  Next weekend v Kildare is now a must win game for Armagh ... and Kildare.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Throw ball on February 02, 2020, 11:05:38 PM
Thoughts on Referee. He was out of his depth. For the most part you had to wait for him to point before you knew which way the free was going. His timekeeping was extremely suspect too. To his credit though he wasnt biased- he got things wrong for both teams.

The great problem with Gealic football - who is the referee seems to determine how the rules are applied. Last week Armagh played a physical game with Cavan with no real angst among the players. Yesterday chess looked more physical and players - most particularly Armagh players - got extremely frustrated with the decisions.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: High Fielder on February 02, 2020, 11:37:11 PM
Armagh looked over worked to me. McGeeney does that occasionally and McNulty did it a few times when he was over us. We took to the pitch one day against Louth and we couldn't move. Armagh looked over conditioned and slow. It was noticeable how much shirt pulling they engaged in, and the break was a real problem for them. They had obvious advantages in midfield, and used it sparingly. I was delighted and surprised to get the win, but seriously underwhelmed by Armagh. They're better than that I'd imagine
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 02, 2020, 11:44:10 PM
Quote from: Throw ball on February 02, 2020, 11:05:38 PM
Thoughts on Referee. He was out of his depth. For the most part you had to wait for him to point before you knew which way the free was going. His timekeeping was extremely suspect too. To his credit though he wasnt biased- he got things wrong for both teams.

The great problem with Gealic football - who is the referee seems to determine how the rules are applied. Last week Armagh played a physical game with Cavan with no real angst among the players. Yesterday chess looked more physical and players - most particularly Armagh players - got extremely frustrated with the decisions.

So if one referee allows the more physical side of tackles go you play that way, when you've a referee who is a stickler for not allowing rough play you adopt? Are players that thick that they can't adopt to the style of certain referees?

You'll never get consistency, ever, players ain't consistent managers ain't consistent, different if the ref is only giving decisions one way, but if he's not then the players need to adopt to gain advantage
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Throw ball on February 03, 2020, 12:14:39 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 02, 2020, 11:44:10 PM
Quote from: Throw ball on February 02, 2020, 11:05:38 PM
Thoughts on Referee. He was out of his depth. For the most part you had to wait for him to point before you knew which way the free was going. His timekeeping was extremely suspect too. To his credit though he wasnt biased- he got things wrong for both teams.

The great problem with Gealic football - who is the referee seems to determine how the rules are applied. Last week Armagh played a physical game with Cavan with no real angst among the players. Yesterday chess looked more physical and players - most particularly Armagh players - got extremely frustrated with the decisions.

So if one referee allows the more physical side of tackles go you play that way, when you've a referee who is a stickler for not allowing rough play you adopt? Are players that thick that they can't adopt to the style of certain referees?

You'll never get consistency, ever, players ain't consistent managers ain't consistent, different if the ref is only giving decisions one way, but if he's not then the players need to adopt to gain advantage

It is hard to disagree with the core of your argument. What I was trying to suggest was that Cassidy, Brannigan , McQuillian, Hurson, Coldrick , Gough etc. all referee by letting a certain level of physical play go. In general they referee Division 1 games. In Division 2 they referee some games while the rest are refereed by a variety of referees that referee in a way that bears little resemblance to each other. A certain level of inconsistency is expected between referees but the general approach to the game should always be consistent.

I typed and then deleted a number of things I consider he did wrong. I deleted them because i don't want to try him on a public forum. He may become a good referee if the powers that be coach him to correct the things he is weakest on. The one thing i want to stress though is that he was equitable to both teams.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on February 03, 2020, 12:50:39 AM
Quote from: High Fielder on February 02, 2020, 11:37:11 PM
Armagh looked over worked to me. McGeeney does that occasionally and McNulty did it a few times when he was over us. We took to the pitch one day against Louth and we couldn't move. Armagh looked over conditioned and slow. It was noticeable how much shirt pulling they engaged in, and the break was a real problem for them. They had obvious advantages in midfield, and used it sparingly. I was delighted and surprised to get the win, but seriously underwhelmed by Armagh. They're better than that I'd imagine

It has long been noticeable that Armagh play as if knackered one week and with more pep in their step other weeks, and that is likely related to their training regime which sometimes puts in work directed at summer fitness and not their ability to play on the following  Sunday. That won't cure the shirt pulling and general flapping around while tackling, of course.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 03, 2020, 07:38:37 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on February 03, 2020, 12:50:39 AM
Quote from: High Fielder on February 02, 2020, 11:37:11 PM
Armagh looked over worked to me. McGeeney does that occasionally and McNulty did it a few times when he was over us. We took to the pitch one day against Louth and we couldn't move. Armagh looked over conditioned and slow. It was noticeable how much shirt pulling they engaged in, and the break was a real problem for them. They had obvious advantages in midfield, and used it sparingly. I was delighted and surprised to get the win, but seriously underwhelmed by Armagh. They're better than that I'd imagine

It has long been noticeable that Armagh play as if knackered one week and with more pep in their step other weeks, and that is likely related to their training regime which sometimes puts in work directed at summer fitness and not their ability to play on the following  Sunday. That won't cure the shirt pulling and general flapping around while tackling, of course.

I thought the key point was how reluctant Geezer was to introduce changes, it was plain for all to see after 20 minutes time for changes, Armagh had Burns, Clarke, Morgan, Hall, Nugent, McElroy all warming the bench - how far do Armagh have to be behind before alarm bells ring?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 03, 2020, 12:11:17 PM
I could copy and paste the following every year...lol. Armagh are so consistently inconsistent it's not even funny, we can beat anyone on our day but the following week get beat easily by the team who have no right to be on the same pitch (that's only a bit of craic) but you get what i'm saying. So what's the problem? Are they over trained?, are they under trained?, are they sneaking out on the beer (highly unlikely), are they not professional enough? (doubt that). How can you be so good one week and so bad the next?
I do think Armagh are improving slowly but we are still a few players short, we seem to have a decent forward line but as i posted before another really good midfielder and more importantly 2 quality defenders, what are they thoughts on Armagh's no 1? is he good enough and if not have we a better option available.
Armagh always give you a roller-coaster ride and bar the early noughties were we were very consistent it has always been up and down for many a year and it doesn't look like it will stop anytime soon, i suppose the buzz of following them not knowing how you'll play and if you win or not will always keep you on your toes, we're the only team i know if we were 5pts up with 2 mins to play we'd be biting our nails before it was over ;D
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: redsetanta on February 03, 2020, 02:14:41 PM
Munnelly's championship debut was in 2003. Into his 18th year playing for Laois!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Unlaoised on February 03, 2020, 02:50:48 PM
Quote from: redsetanta on February 03, 2020, 02:14:41 PM
Munnelly's championship debut was in 2003. Into his 18th year playing for Laois!

Some record


Talk of Roscommon missing players

Laois are .missing stacks from the panel aswell

Captain fantastic Stephen Attride
All star nominee keeper Brody
Portlaoise Gareth Dillion prob their most consistent defender in last year's.

Ex Ozzie rules player and former captain Colm Begley

Two twin Towers in Brendan Quigley and Kevin Meaney both retired just recently

Their marque forward the Giant Donie Kingston and the top scorer from play for them in last year's championship his brother Paul Kingston

The list goes on



Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on February 03, 2020, 02:55:55 PM
Quote from: redsetanta on February 03, 2020, 02:14:41 PM
Munnelly's championship debut was in 2003. Into his 18th year playing for Laois!

I remember him against Armagh, All Ireland Q/Final in 2003, seems like last year!  That game was a feature event on my stag weekend .... ah times were good then.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on February 03, 2020, 03:17:07 PM
2 points left up in Cavan Saturday evening. Westmeath by far the better team in the first half, should have been more than 5 in front at half time. Indiscipline didn't help us there, didn't see what Coroon did for the black but McGivneys was 100% deserved. Cavan's changes at half time gave them fresh impetuous and they started kicking outrageous points to draw level. Getting our extra man back and Luke onto the field helped us turn the tide and should have coasted home when we went 6 up. Cavan kept kicking outrageous points for fun and we couldn't kill their momentum. Our fate was probably sealed when Ronan O'Toole got a black for reaching for a ball, the word deliberate should be underlined and in bold in the rule book. Then to cap the evening off what I presume was a mishit fisted attempt at a point went in off Carberry's leg. Lots of learnings in it for Westmeath. First thing they should look at is what Cavan did after the goal to kill the game. Something we should have done to kill Cavan's momentum in the second half when we had the extra man. Could be 2 very crucial points dropped, need to get the win next Sunday now.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 09:47:04 AM
There will be some squeaky bums come Sunday evening in this Division...I suppose all winners from this weekend climb the table and all losers drop towards relegation and are under severe pressure, the table will def be interesting come Sunday evening. I suspect 1 or 2 teams tipped for promotion could find themselves in a relegation dog fight and no doubt there will be someone relegated to Div 3 who were tipped for promotion but who will it be...Armagh?, Kildare? or Roscommon?

Armagh v Kildare Draw

Roscommon v Clare home win

Westmeath v Fermanagh Draw

Laois v Cavan home win

The only two predictions i'm confident off above is Rossies to beat Clare and Laois to beat Cavan, the other two were head wreckers so i sat on the fence.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 11:08:57 AM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 09:47:04 AM
There will be some squeaky bums come Sunday evening in this Division...I suppose all winners from this weekend climb the table and all losers drop towards relegation and are under severe pressure, the table will def be interesting come Sunday evening. I suspect 1 or 2 teams tipped for promotion could find themselves in a relegation dog fight and no doubt there will be someone relegated to Div 3 who were tipped for promotion but who will it be...Armagh?, Kildare? or Roscommon?

Armagh v Kildare Draw

Roscommon v Clare home win

Westmeath v Fermanagh Draw

Laois v Cavan home win

The only two predictions i'm confident off above is Rossies to beat Clare and Laois to beat Cavan, the other two were head wreckers so i sat on the fence.

I think Armagh will beat Kildare with a bit to spare
Fermanagh will beat Westmeath
Rossies will beat Clare
And I fancy Cavan to beat Laois
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on February 04, 2020, 11:14:36 AM
Armagh Fermanagh Roscommon & Laois to win
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 04, 2020, 12:23:49 PM
Draw, Laois, Fermanagh, Roscommon
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: five points on February 04, 2020, 12:27:07 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 11:08:57 AM

I think Armagh will beat Kildare with a bit to spare
Fermanagh will beat Westmeath
Rossies will beat Clare
And I fancy Cavan to beat Laois

So do I, for all 4.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 12:39:22 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 11:08:57 AM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 09:47:04 AM
There will be some squeaky bums come Sunday evening in this Division...I suppose all winners from this weekend climb the table and all losers drop towards relegation and are under severe pressure, the table will def be interesting come Sunday evening. I suspect 1 or 2 teams tipped for promotion could find themselves in a relegation dog fight and no doubt there will be someone relegated to Div 3 who were tipped for promotion but who will it be...Armagh?, Kildare? or Roscommon?

Armagh v Kildare Draw

Roscommon v Clare home win

Westmeath v Fermanagh Draw

Laois v Cavan home win

The only two predictions i'm confident off above is Rossies to beat Clare and Laois to beat Cavan, the other two were head wreckers so i sat on the fence.

I think Armagh will beat Kildare with a bit to spare
Fermanagh will beat Westmeath
Rossies will beat Clare
And I fancy Cavan to beat Laois

Hello Itchy, did you watch them v Laois
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 04, 2020, 12:45:48 PM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 12:39:22 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 11:08:57 AM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 09:47:04 AM
There will be some squeaky bums come Sunday evening in this Division...I suppose all winners from this weekend climb the table and all losers drop towards relegation and are under severe pressure, the table will def be interesting come Sunday evening. I suspect 1 or 2 teams tipped for promotion could find themselves in a relegation dog fight and no doubt there will be someone relegated to Div 3 who were tipped for promotion but who will it be...Armagh?, Kildare? or Roscommon?

Armagh v Kildare Draw

Roscommon v Clare home win

Westmeath v Fermanagh Draw

Laois v Cavan home win

The only two predictions i'm confident off above is Rossies to beat Clare and Laois to beat Cavan, the other two were head wreckers so i sat on the fence.

I think Armagh will beat Kildare with a bit to spare
Fermanagh will beat Westmeath
Rossies will beat Clare
And I fancy Cavan to beat Laois

Hello Itchy, did you watch them v Laois

He'd hardly go and watch his native Cavan  ;D 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 04:56:25 PM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 12:39:22 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 11:08:57 AM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 09:47:04 AM
There will be some squeaky bums come Sunday evening in this Division...I suppose all winners from this weekend climb the table and all losers drop towards relegation and are under severe pressure, the table will def be interesting come Sunday evening. I suspect 1 or 2 teams tipped for promotion could find themselves in a relegation dog fight and no doubt there will be someone relegated to Div 3 who were tipped for promotion but who will it be...Armagh?, Kildare? or Roscommon?

Armagh v Kildare Draw

Roscommon v Clare home win

Westmeath v Fermanagh Draw

Laois v Cavan home win

The only two predictions i'm confident off above is Rossies to beat Clare and Laois to beat Cavan, the other two were head wreckers so i sat on the fence.

I think Armagh will beat Kildare with a bit to spare
Fermanagh will beat Westmeath
Rossies will beat Clare
And I fancy Cavan to beat Laois

Hello Itchy, did you watch them v Laois

No, I was in Breffni watching Cavan. For me Kildare are over hyped as they are in Leinster and everyone wants to pretend there are coming teams that can take on the dubs. Same as Meath. Armagh have genuinely good forwards and have good enough midfielders too. I put Laois result down to over confidence and maybe over training. I believe ye will target your home games against your immediate rivals. So thats what I based it on.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 04, 2020, 05:32:16 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 04, 2020, 12:23:49 PM
Draw, Laois, Fermanagh, Roscommon
Wouldn't be too confident in our lads I'm afraid.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on February 04, 2020, 09:53:24 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 04:56:25 PM
No, I was in Breffni watching Cavan. For me Kildare are over hyped as they are in Leinster and everyone wants to pretend there are coming teams that can take on the dubs. Same as Meath. Armagh have genuinely good forwards and have good enough midfielders too. I put Laois result down to over confidence and maybe over training. I believe ye will target your home games against your immediate rivals. So thats what I based it on.

So you don't believe that Laois have used voodoo to ensure that they always beat Armagh?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 11:09:23 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 04:56:25 PM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 12:39:22 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 11:08:57 AM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 09:47:04 AM
There will be some squeaky bums come Sunday evening in this Division...I suppose all winners from this weekend climb the table and all losers drop towards relegation and are under severe pressure, the table will def be interesting come Sunday evening. I suspect 1 or 2 teams tipped for promotion could find themselves in a relegation dog fight and no doubt there will be someone relegated to Div 3 who were tipped for promotion but who will it be...Armagh?, Kildare? or Roscommon?

Armagh v Kildare Draw

Roscommon v Clare home win

Westmeath v Fermanagh Draw

Laois v Cavan home win

The only two predictions i'm confident off above is Rossies to beat Clare and Laois to beat Cavan, the other two were head wreckers so i sat on the fence.

I think Armagh will beat Kildare with a bit to spare
Fermanagh will beat Westmeath
Rossies will beat Clare
And I fancy Cavan to beat Laois

Hello Itchy, did you watch them v Laois

No, I was in Breffni watching Cavan. For me Kildare are over hyped as they are in Leinster and everyone wants to pretend there are coming teams that can take on the dubs. Same as Meath. Armagh have genuinely good forwards and have good enough midfielders too. I put Laois result down to over confidence and maybe over training. I believe ye will target your home games against your immediate rivals. So thats what I based it on.

Fair enough point...just wish i had your optimism
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 11:10:10 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on February 04, 2020, 09:53:24 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 04:56:25 PM
No, I was in Breffni watching Cavan. For me Kildare are over hyped as they are in Leinster and everyone wants to pretend there are coming teams that can take on the dubs. Same as Meath. Armagh have genuinely good forwards and have good enough midfielders too. I put Laois result down to over confidence and maybe over training. I believe ye will target your home games against your immediate rivals. So thats what I based it on.

So you don't believe that Laois have used voodoo to ensure that they always beat Armagh?

Them hoors have had our number for some time now...sick of it.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on February 05, 2020, 05:45:26 PM
A injury hit year for Roscommon. Two starters ruled our for the rest of the league. https://www.rte.ie/amp/1113235/
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 05, 2020, 06:34:03 PM
Anthony said last Sunday those 2 lads were now added to the injured list of
Mullooly, Hussey, Devaney, Harney, Glennon, C Murtagh (who might not be committing anyway)......
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 06, 2020, 08:05:29 AM
Armagh v Kildare Home win

Roscommon v Clare Home win

Westmeath v Fermanagh Away win

Laois v Cavan Home win
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 06, 2020, 08:25:31 PM
The weather is supposed to be brutal on Sat/Sunday...will games go ahead and if so what impact will it. The defensive grinding teams might be happy and the teams who think they have some flair may not fancy it this weekend.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Orior on February 07, 2020, 04:42:13 AM
Quote from: illdecide on February 06, 2020, 08:25:31 PM
The weather is supposed to be brutal on Sat/Sunday...will games go ahead and if so what impact will it. The defensive grinding teams might be happy and the teams who think they have some flair may not fancy it this weekend.

I'd say the defensive grinding teams might be happy and the teams who think they have some flair may not fancy it this weekend.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 07, 2020, 11:01:17 AM
Reminder for anyone from Clare coming to the Hyde Sunday - no entry from Athlone Road side due to Election Count.
Major improvement needed from our boys if we're to have any hope of landing the 2 points.
Lose and it's a dogfight to stay out of D3 and Tier 2.
Be some turn up if the T2 Final was between Ros and Cork a year after meeting in the Qtr Finals. :o
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ambrose on February 08, 2020, 05:38:55 PM
There is a pitch inspection at 6pm at the Athletic Grounds ahead of Armagh v Kildare in the Allianz Football League.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 08, 2020, 05:39:21 PM
Be an ass of a match tonight in those conditions. Another pitch inspection at Athletic Grounds at 6. 5.30 inspection says it's playable. The field isn't the main issue!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 08, 2020, 06:03:46 PM
Game on. :o
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 08, 2020, 06:13:35 PM
Better get the waterproofs. Predict less than 9 scores per team.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ed Ricketts on February 08, 2020, 07:39:04 PM
Some amount of lying down from Kildare boys in this first half. Must breed them very soft over that way.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 08, 2020, 07:48:14 PM
Armagh seven ahead at half time not sure if that lead is enough with such a strong wind.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on February 08, 2020, 08:37:13 PM
Armagh playing with determination in second half, Jamie Clarke sent off for 2 yellows. Still 7 points ahead.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 08, 2020, 08:44:19 PM
Armagh easy six point winners. Really good against the wind and with 14 men for most of that half. The only cristism is Armagh should have won by lot more as they missed a number of goal scoring chances.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 08, 2020, 08:50:22 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 04:56:25 PM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 12:39:22 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 11:08:57 AM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 09:47:04 AM
There will be some squeaky bums come Sunday evening in this Division...I suppose all winners from this weekend climb the table and all losers drop towards relegation and are under severe pressure, the table will def be interesting come Sunday evening. I suspect 1 or 2 teams tipped for promotion could find themselves in a relegation dog fight and no doubt there will be someone relegated to Div 3 who were tipped for promotion but who will it be...Armagh?, Kildare? or Roscommon?

Armagh v Kildare Draw

Roscommon v Clare home win

Westmeath v Fermanagh Draw

Laois v Cavan home win

The only two predictions i'm confident off above is Rossies to beat Clare and Laois to beat Cavan, the other two were head wreckers so i sat on the fence.

I think Armagh will beat Kildare with a bit to spare
Fermanagh will beat Westmeath
Rossies will beat Clare
And I fancy Cavan to beat Laois

Hello Itchy, did you watch them v Laois

No, I was in Breffni watching Cavan. For me Kildare are over hyped as they are in Leinster and everyone wants to pretend there are coming teams that can take on the dubs. Same as Meath. Armagh have genuinely good forwards and have good enough midfielders too. I put Laois result down to over confidence and maybe over training. I believe ye will target your home games against your immediate rivals. So thats what I based it on.

Told ya so
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Throw ball on February 08, 2020, 09:11:40 PM
Great win for Armagh. Was very disappointed with Kildare
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 08, 2020, 09:22:20 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on February 08, 2020, 07:39:04 PM
Some amount of lying down from Kildare boys in this first half. Must breed them very soft over that way.

Number 11 should be embarrassed with his play acting. 14 and 23 loved the dirt, Armagh great value for 2 points.

Edit. Kildare keeper was amazing tonight.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: David McKeown on February 09, 2020, 09:30:57 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on February 08, 2020, 08:37:13 PM
Armagh playing with determination in second half, Jamie Clarke sent off for 2 yellows. Still 7 points ahead.

Excellent performance from Armagh. Terrible performance from Coldrick and his linesmen. Clarke got booked for pushing a defender off him as he ran through. As it happened Coldrick saw it and gave Clarke the advantage only to then come back and book him for it. The advantage resulted in a point for Armagh. So Coldrick booked Clarke for a decision he gave in Clarke's favour. Absolutely mind boggling
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 09, 2020, 09:50:11 AM
Very innocuous challenge, fact the lad got a nose bleed and went down like he was shot drew linesman attention, take it Kildare practice lying down like they were shor, happened all evening.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 09, 2020, 10:06:29 AM
Both Kildare and Armagh should be ashamed of the Theatrics but with black cards this is the consequence.

Coldrick is f**king awful but refs have been hung out to dry.

Rian O'Neill was excellent. Either side of HT killed Kildare, mentally switched off, Armagh were superb in capitalising.

Jack O'Connor is learning a lot about our mentality. Big job ahead of him.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Throw ball on February 09, 2020, 10:13:27 AM
I think Dinny it was the 2 Lazarus like recoveries (11 and 23?) That riled Armagh support so much. The rest of the stuff you see in every game  sadly.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: David McKeown on February 09, 2020, 11:23:39 AM
Quote from: Throw ball on February 09, 2020, 10:13:27 AM
I think Dinny it was the 2 Lazarus like recoveries (11 and 23?) That riled Armagh support so much. The rest of the stuff you see in every game  sadly.

Indeed but the Armagh official and the steward who had a go at the Kildare doctor after the second of those definitely didn't cover themselves in glory.

Also it was interesting to note that whilst Kildare players were being treated the referee stopped the game. When Armagh were having players treated leaving them down to 13 men he played on.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 09, 2020, 11:38:08 AM
Quote from: Itchy on February 08, 2020, 08:50:22 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 04:56:25 PM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 12:39:22 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 04, 2020, 11:08:57 AM
Quote from: illdecide on February 04, 2020, 09:47:04 AM
There will be some squeaky bums come Sunday evening in this Division...I suppose all winners from this weekend climb the table and all losers drop towards relegation and are under severe pressure, the table will def be interesting come Sunday evening. I suspect 1 or 2 teams tipped for promotion could find themselves in a relegation dog fight and no doubt there will be someone relegated to Div 3 who were tipped for promotion but who will it be...Armagh?, Kildare? or Roscommon?

Armagh v Kildare Draw

Roscommon v Clare home win

Westmeath v Fermanagh Draw

Laois v Cavan home win

The only two predictions i'm confident off above is Rossies to beat Clare and Laois to beat Cavan, the other two were head wreckers so i sat on the fence.

I think Armagh will beat Kildare with a bit to spare
Fermanagh will beat Westmeath
Rossies will beat Clare
And I fancy Cavan to beat Laois

Hello Itchy, did you watch them v Laois

No, I was in Breffni watching Cavan. For me Kildare are over hyped as they are in Leinster and everyone wants to pretend there are coming teams that can take on the dubs. Same as Meath. Armagh have genuinely good forwards and have good enough midfielders too. I put Laois result down to over confidence and maybe over training. I believe ye will target your home games against your immediate rivals. So thats what I based it on.

Told ya so

Yip you did...
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 09, 2020, 11:48:10 AM
Great win last night, I was expecting a bashing in the second half to be fair but it never came. Think the 2 quick points we scored at start of the second half gave Armagh some confidence and shocked Kildare a bit. Thought Campbell, O'Neill, Forker & A Nugent were good. I also thought Jamie Clarke was very unlucky to be sent off, I didn't realise he's already got a yellow so was in WTF mode. I think we'd have scored a goal or two had he been in or around the goals when the opportunities arose. Kildare keeper had a good game and made a few good saves, Kildare did rally briefly with 3-4 nice points in the second half but Armagh just didn't let them kick on from that.

Hands up, I didn't really fancy Armagh last night but i'm always aware they'll beat anyone on their day and are well capable of it too but it's just so frustrating when they throw in a few Laois matches into their season which just holds us back. One more win should be enough to keep us up especially with our scoring average so far, anything after that is a bonus...
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 09, 2020, 12:06:01 PM
https://twitter.com/i/status/1226236446350217219 (https://twitter.com/i/status/1226236446350217219)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 09, 2020, 12:09:04 PM
Never a yellow I was sitting other side and it was softer looking from that angle,  he was protecting himself from the tackle.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 09, 2020, 12:16:08 PM
Also if Jamie was red carded should his point have stood, or as ref saw no issue until linesman saw a bit of blood and wanted a few moments of power could it not have been overturned. At the start of first half number 14 boxed Folker the umpires saw it called him over for a chat but didn't inform ref you got to love consistency.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: David McKeown on February 09, 2020, 01:00:35 PM
Very poor refereeing. Either the referee saw it and didn't deem it a foul so the booking shouldn't have followed and the linesman shouldn't be re-refereeing the match. Or he didn't see it which begs the question what was he looking at when it involved the player on the ball and the game should have been stopped immediately.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on February 09, 2020, 02:20:54 PM
Quote from: AFM on February 09, 2020, 12:16:08 PM
Also if Jamie was red carded should his point have stood, or as ref saw no issue until linesman saw a bit of blood and wanted a few moments of power could it not have been overturned. At the start of first half number 14 boxed Folker the umpires saw it called him over for a chat but didn't inform ref you got to love consistency.

I'm open to correction here, but once the ref notes the point, then as I understand it, it has to stand. That would tie in with the timeline of events.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: LCohen on February 09, 2020, 03:37:04 PM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on February 09, 2020, 02:20:54 PM
Quote from: AFM on February 09, 2020, 12:16:08 PM
Also if Jamie was red carded should his point have stood, or as ref saw no issue until linesman saw a bit of blood and wanted a few moments of power could it not have been overturned. At the start of first half number 14 boxed Folker the umpires saw it called him over for a chat but didn't inform ref you got to love consistency.

I'm open to correction here, but once the ref notes the point, then as I understand it, it has to stand. That would tie in with the timeline of events.

I think that is correct.

At the time I didn't know what the card was for. Now seen a clip from single angle. Not conclusive either way. The general point around what is and isn't allowed by way of fend off is probably worth noting for all teams irrespective of whether the referee got this one correct
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 09, 2020, 05:47:12 PM
I presume Laois v Cavan will be played next weekend?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EQWD_7iWAAAKHG1?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 09, 2020, 06:53:12 PM
A battling performance against the wind in the 2nd half had us 8- 1 ahead.
3 later Clare points and a last minute goal by us took the mean look of the board.
We led 6-0 at half time.
Clares first point came after 50 minutes!!
We were full of possession "football" and back passing but it sufficed to get us off the bottom.
Enda Smith took a 45 and kicked it back to round our own 45!!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 09, 2020, 08:40:27 PM
Still no away wins.

Kildare have 3 home games left and Laois in Portlaoise where we have a great record.

Obviously playing shit at the moment but wouldn't rule out promotion just yet.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 09, 2020, 08:55:46 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 09, 2020, 08:40:27 PM
Still no away wins.

Kildare have 3 home games left and Laois in Portlaoise where we have a great record.

Obviously playing shit at the moment but wouldn't rule out promotion just yet.

Def not. There are a lot of twists and turns in this division yet
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 09, 2020, 08:56:08 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 09, 2020, 08:40:27 PM
Still no away wins.

Kildare have 3 home games left and Laois in Portlaoise where we have a great record.

Obviously playing shit at the moment but wouldn't rule out promotion just yet.
If Jack O'Connor can sort out that long standing flakiness issue then Kildare will be promoted. Poor weather conditions last night and those lillywhites simply didn't have the stomach for the fight.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on February 10, 2020, 09:21:45 AM
If Armagh can beat Westmeath next time out then would fancy them to close out on promotion.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on February 10, 2020, 09:37:14 AM
Took a wee while to get into a rhythm but when they did I thought Armagh played rightly.  Very impressed with their work rate all over the park, especially in the 2nd half.  Kildare couldn't match it.

Frustrating at time with sloppy passes.  I'm not sure the conditions can account for this.  Rian was at fault for a couple of these... in saying that though his kicks from the ground against that wind were a joy.

Could and should have had a number of goals.

Never a second yellow for Clarke. 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 10, 2020, 03:28:18 PM
Quote from: naka on February 10, 2020, 09:21:45 AM
If Armagh can beat Westmeath next time out then would fancy them to close out on promotion.

Yeah, i think you're right. This next match is the one that will make or break them, a win sets you up lovely for a top 2 spot and a defeat just throws you back in the mix again. Which Armagh will turn up though?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: TyroneOnlooker on February 10, 2020, 03:48:29 PM
May have missed this elsewhere but am I right in thinking Jamie Clarke is with a London club this year? Is he flying back weekends? What's he doing over there?
Is an Armagh backer footing the bill for this?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on February 10, 2020, 04:14:29 PM
jamie played football there last summer.
simply hasnt transferred back and is training with the county
there is no backer..
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on February 10, 2020, 04:47:41 PM
Jarly Óg also based in England with Uni I believe? Back at weekends for the time being.  Different in the summer I suppose.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: TyroneOnlooker on February 11, 2020, 08:09:37 AM
Quote from: naka on February 10, 2020, 04:14:29 PM
jamie played football there last summer.
simply hasnt transferred back and is training with the county
there is no backer..

So he isn't in London, hasn't transferred back to Cross and is playing for county? Something about that doesn't sit right with me. Not affiliated to a club but playing for county. It's just another example of the professionalism that we've seen so clearly with McShane. Is he working at home again?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on February 11, 2020, 08:44:28 AM
Jamie will play for Neasden gaels again this year
What's the issue
Their season hasn't started
The Tyrone saga is with Mc shane is nothing to do with Armagh
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on February 11, 2020, 09:19:07 AM
Quote from: naka on February 11, 2020, 08:44:28 AM
Jamie will play for Neasden gaels again this year
What's the issue
Their season hasn't started
The Tyrone saga is with Mc shane is nothing to do with Armagh

What does Clarke do for a living?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: oliverkelly on February 11, 2020, 09:43:20 AM
Quote from: TyroneOnlooker on February 11, 2020, 08:09:37 AM
Quote from: naka on February 10, 2020, 04:14:29 PM
jamie played football there last summer.
simply hasnt transferred back and is training with the county
there is no backer..

So he isn't in London, hasn't transferred back to Cross and is playing for county? Something about that doesn't sit right with me. Not affiliated to a club but playing for county. It's just another example of the professionalism that we've seen so clearly with McShane. Is he working at home again?

Wasnt the movie star playing football with Athy and county with Tyrone before he retired? Same thing as Clarke playing his club football outside of Armagh. Mooney and another down footballer are also playing with same club as Clarke.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 11, 2020, 10:32:56 AM
Quote from: Angelo on February 11, 2020, 09:19:07 AM
Quote from: naka on February 11, 2020, 08:44:28 AM
Jamie will play for Neasden gaels again this year
What's the issue
Their season hasn't started
The Tyrone saga is with Mc shane is nothing to do with Armagh

What does Clarke do for a living?

Does it matter?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 11, 2020, 10:33:37 AM
Quote from: tonto1888 on February 11, 2020, 10:32:56 AM
Quote from: Angelo on February 11, 2020, 09:19:07 AM
Quote from: naka on February 11, 2020, 08:44:28 AM
Jamie will play for Neasden gaels again this year
What's the issue
Their season hasn't started
The Tyrone saga is with Mc shane is nothing to do with Armagh

What does Clarke do for a living?

Does it matter?

Exactly my thought.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on February 11, 2020, 10:35:02 AM
Just wondering lads.


How does he make a living?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 11, 2020, 11:03:45 AM
Quote from: Angelo on February 11, 2020, 10:35:02 AM
Just wondering lads.


How does he make a living?

He has his own clothing business or something like that. Ilk clothing I believe it's called
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Croí na hÉireann on February 11, 2020, 11:40:30 AM
Westmeath scraped over the line on Sunday, the wind should have made it a game of two halves but the first half was a half of 2 halves. Westmeath stormed out and put some early scores on the board. Did an excellent job on the Fermanagh kickout and had them pinned in. Then after going 5 points up we completely took our foot off the pedal and all work rate and intensity disappeared in the middle third. For the second week in a row we should have been more ahead at half time. We showed good composure in possession at times in the second half, particularly for Ray Connellans point. Showed Dublin like patience waiting for the right scoring opportunity to present itself, which killed some precious minutes. Showed good spirit as well when we went down to 14 men and raised our effort levels. That said if Fermanagh had a reliable free taker they would have nabbed the win, Quigley might be getting a call this week. Could be 2 very valuable points at the end of this campaign, would be sitting pretty at the top of the table if we finished off the game up in Cavan. Armagh in 2 weeks will be the biggest challenge yet, will show us exactly where we're at. Good to see Sam back, panel is looking healthy this year.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 11, 2020, 06:54:39 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on February 11, 2020, 11:40:30 AM
Westmeath scraped over the line on Sunday, the wind should have made it a game of two halves but the first half was a half of 2 halves. Westmeath stormed out and put some early scores on the board. Did an excellent job on the Fermanagh kickout and had them pinned in. Then after going 5 points up we completely took our foot off the pedal and all work rate and intensity disappeared in the middle third. For the second week in a row we should have been more ahead at half time. We showed good composure in possession at times in the second half, particularly for Ray Connellans point. Showed Dublin like patience waiting for the right scoring opportunity to present itself, which killed some precious minutes. Showed good spirit as well when we went down to 14 men and raised our effort levels. That said if Fermanagh had a reliable free taker they would have nabbed the win, Quigley might be getting a call this week. Could be 2 very valuable points at the end of this campaign, would be sitting pretty at the top of the table if we finished off the game up in Cavan. Armagh in 2 weeks will be the biggest challenge yet, will show us exactly where we're at. Good to see Sam back, panel is looking healthy this year.

We've a split personality so it depends which Armagh turns up so you may not know where you're at :D
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 16, 2020, 10:51:49 AM
Cavan v Laois going ahead, seems odd to me as there was worse rain yesterday than last week and an u20 game in Laois was postponed yesterday. I hope it's not called off 10 mins before it is due to start.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on February 16, 2020, 02:39:30 PM
Laois 1-3 Cavan 1-8. Laois have the strong wind advantage 2nd half
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on February 16, 2020, 03:04:34 PM
Great start to the 2nd half for Cavan they now lead 2-9 to 1-3
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on February 16, 2020, 03:40:20 PM
FT Laois 1-6 Cavan 3-10. Cavan sealed the impressive win with a injury time goal. Cavan started the day bottom of the table and are now joint top on 4 points.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 16, 2020, 03:45:11 PM
Couldn't make it today but that is some win for cavan and I think a vindication of Mickey Graham, at least at this part if the season. Laois will  be disappointed with only 3 points in the 2nd half. Stephen Murray with 2 goals off the bench from wing back.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 16, 2020, 04:08:02 PM
Well done Cavan. A bit of a mad division. Its looking like nine points could be enough for promotion and six points to avoid relegation.

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Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Westside on February 16, 2020, 05:47:30 PM
A dominant win for Cavan and an impressive team performance all over the field. Mickey needs to get credit for the way he set up the team. Playing Martin Reilly in defence in such terrible conditions was a brilliant move, he's so mobile he never allowed Laois to pin us in defence.
Faulkner was excellent, Stephen Murray took both goals very well. Gerry Smith had a mixed bag but one of his better performances. Pierson and James Smith looked more effective than I've seen them so far. Doughty got a goal when undoubtedly going for a point but was poor besides that.
Laois were poor and had the lions share of mistakes in an error ridden game.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 16, 2020, 06:47:23 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 16, 2020, 03:45:11 PM
Couldn't make it today but that is some win for cavan and I think a vindication of Mickey Graham, at least at this part if the season. Laois will  be disappointed with only 3 points in the 2nd half. Stephen Murray with 2 goals off the bench from wing back.

Have you made any game, you missed Armagh one as well, just as well you didn't waste your money on a season ticket. 8) ;D ;D

Quote from: Itchy on November 27, 2019, 06:12:41 PM
Unlike most of you dicks I'll be at all cavans games this year. As I live in the west now every game is an away game for me.

::)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 16, 2020, 06:56:53 PM
Quote from: AFM on February 16, 2020, 06:47:23 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 16, 2020, 03:45:11 PM
Couldn't make it today but that is some win for cavan and I think a vindication of Mickey Graham, at least at this part if the season. Laois will  be disappointed with only 3 points in the 2nd half. Stephen Murray with 2 goals off the bench from wing back.

Have you made any game, you missed Armagh one as well, just as well you didn't waste your money on a season ticket. 8) ;D ;D

Quote from: Itchy on November 27, 2019, 06:12:41 PM
Unlike most of you dicks I'll be at all cavans games this year. As I live in the west now every game is an away game for me.

::)

I've a family member at deaths door so cant travel too far lad, is that ok with you? He hadn't planned on dieing during the league hence my first post.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 16, 2020, 07:09:24 PM
Apologies not a mind reader it was said to wind up, wouldn't offend anyone going through that, we probably all have been there, hope everything works out.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 16, 2020, 07:11:56 PM
No bother. You weren't to know
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 16, 2020, 08:42:07 PM
Good win for Cavan today.
This 2nd Division is a real dog eat dog job.
There could be some excitement on the last day!!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Kingdom37 on February 16, 2020, 10:17:25 PM
Didnt think they do well but think Laois will go up. A set back today but will have too much for Clare. Michael Quirke will be a future Kerry manager.Our development team best Clare by 15 points in challenge during the week in UL.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on February 16, 2020, 11:30:36 PM
Armagh did a job on Cavan .... Laois did a job on Armagh .... Cavan did a job on Laois .... this division is going down to the wire.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 18, 2020, 01:37:40 PM
Round 4 and we might have a better idea as to who are the true promotion and relegation candidates after this weekend.

Saturday
Fermanagh v Cavan, Brewster Park 7pm
Sunday
Clare v Laois, Cusack Park, 2pm
Westmeath v Armagh, TEG Cusack Park, 2pm
Kildare v Roscommon, Newbridge, 2.30pm
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 18, 2020, 01:47:26 PM
Fermanagh v Cavan could end up a draw, the rest could go anyway, think Laois, Armagh and Kildare could prevail.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on February 18, 2020, 02:15:35 PM
Quote from: AFM on February 18, 2020, 01:47:26 PM
Fermanagh v Cavan could end up a draw, the rest could go anyway, think Laois, Armagh and Kildare could prevail.
A good bet and think most Cavan people would be happy enough with that. Fermanagh are under a bit of pressure but are a tough nut to crack in Brewster and with 3 home games left to play will fancy their chances this weekend and start to claw up the table. 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on February 18, 2020, 02:34:32 PM
Fermanagh,  Clare, Draw, Rossies
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on February 18, 2020, 03:04:17 PM
fermanagh
claire
armagh
draw
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 18, 2020, 04:07:16 PM
Fermanagh, Clare, Armagh, Kildare
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 18, 2020, 05:57:30 PM
Cavan have a great record against Fermanagh and Brewster has been a very happy hunting ground for us. While most teams dread going there we don't. I'd fancy us to win a close game.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on February 18, 2020, 06:41:57 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 18, 2020, 05:57:30 PM
Cavan have a great record against Fermanagh and Brewster has been a very happy hunting ground for us. While most teams dread going there we don't. I'd fancy us to win a close game.
Fermanagh always give us a tough game but usually leave the shooting boots at home. If they bring them the weekend I'd be worried our hex will be broken.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on February 19, 2020, 08:49:41 AM
Quote from: Itchy on February 18, 2020, 05:57:30 PM
Cavan have a great record against Fermanagh and Brewster has been a very happy hunting ground for us. While most teams dread going there we don't. I'd fancy us to win a close game.
Would agree with Itchy.
Cavan have a great record at Brewster Park.
Both in playing Fermanagh and alot of their players will have fond memories of winning under 21 Ulster titles there as well.
We were missing a few big men against Westmeath due to injury. We need them back for Cavan on Saturday night.
Free taking was a major concern against Westmeath. We missed alot and it cost us the game.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 20, 2020, 09:04:02 PM
Fermanagh v Cavan - Draw
Clare v Laois - Clare
Westmeath v Armagh - Armagh
Kildare v Roscommon - Rossies
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 20, 2020, 11:11:53 PM

Fermanagh v Cavan - cavan by 1-2 pts
Clare v Laois - Clare
Westmeath v Armagh - Armagh
Kildare v Roscommon - Kildare

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 21, 2020, 09:36:02 AM
Will the pitches be playable - no let up in this rain, they must be saturated at this stage!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 21, 2020, 12:23:49 PM
I think most of them these days drain fairly quickly if they get a chance but as you say it would need to stop pissing first to give them a chance!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on February 21, 2020, 12:28:42 PM
Weather warning issued for flooding from 9 p.m tonight.
I can see quite a few games being called off.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 21, 2020, 12:50:41 PM
Option 2 of the Fixture Review Task force report looking more attractive by the day.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 21, 2020, 04:51:13 PM
The buying the tickets early is a Joke none available today for Armagh Westmeath - hardly a sellout - I assume its so the greedy bastards in the GAA get more money - why cant tickets at lower price be available up until match day, ffs you print them off.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 21, 2020, 06:20:39 PM
Quote from: AFM on February 21, 2020, 04:51:13 PM
The buying the tickets early is a Joke none available today for Armagh Westmeath - hardly a sellout - I assume its so the greedy bastards in the GAA get more money - why cant tickets at lower price be available up until match day, ffs you print them off.

Agree 100%, a lot of time families with kids can only plan these the day before or the day of the match. Other people have work or things on and may decide to go at the last minute and to pay that for a league game is stinking...Wise the f**k up GAA...only for supporting your County the people should put manners in the greedy hoors by staying at home only for the detriment of your team
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 21, 2020, 08:14:46 PM
Quote from: illdecide on February 21, 2020, 06:20:39 PM
Quote from: AFM on February 21, 2020, 04:51:13 PM
The buying the tickets early is a Joke none available today for Armagh Westmeath - hardly a sellout - I assume its so the greedy bastards in the GAA get more money - why cant tickets at lower price be available up until match day, ffs you print them off.

Agree 100%, a lot of time families with kids can only plan these the day before or the day of the match. Other people have work or things on and may decide to go at the last minute and to pay that for a league game is stinking...Wise the f**k up GAA...only for supporting your County the people should put manners in the greedy hoors by staying at home only for the detriment of your team

Agree. I wasn't sure if I could go this weekend or not. Found out today I can go. The thought of paying 20 euros is putting me off tho
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 21, 2020, 10:37:02 PM
Sorry, tickets are no longer available online

*** TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ONLINE BUT ARE AVAILABLE IN PARTICIPATING CENTRA AND SUPERVALU STORES NATIONWIDE ***

A list of participating stores can be found here
Tickets will also be available to purchase at the match depending on availability.

Not in Armagh Crossmaglen only place selling tickets, out of principal going give this one a miss, what greedy bastards.

And the shite about depending on availability surely u16s should require a ticket, this is the worse element of the GAA greedy f**kers.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on February 22, 2020, 02:35:14 AM
Quote from: AFM on February 21, 2020, 10:37:02 PM
Sorry, tickets are no longer available online

*** TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ONLINE BUT ARE AVAILABLE IN PARTICIPATING CENTRA AND SUPERVALU STORES NATIONWIDE ***

A list of participating stores can be found here
Tickets will also be available to purchase at the match depending on availability.

Not in Armagh Crossmaglen only place selling tickets, out of principal going give this one a miss, what greedy bastards.


And the shite about depending on availability surely u16s should require a ticket, this is the worse element of the GAA greedy f**kers.

Would you ever relax, you forgot to buy the ticket and you have to spend a whole €5 more as a consequence.
If you are so angry then why not go into your local shop and ask why they are not selling tickets?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 22, 2020, 07:25:08 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on February 22, 2020, 02:35:14 AM
Quote from: AFM on February 21, 2020, 10:37:02 PM
Sorry, tickets are no longer available online

*** TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ONLINE BUT ARE AVAILABLE IN PARTICIPATING CENTRA AND SUPERVALU STORES NATIONWIDE ***

A list of participating stores can be found here
Tickets will also be available to purchase at the match depending on availability.

Not in Armagh Crossmaglen only place selling tickets, out of principal going give this one a miss, what greedy bastards.


And the shite about depending on availability surely u16s should require a ticket, this is the worse element of the GAA greedy f**kers.

Would you ever relax, you forgot to buy the ticket and you have to spend a whole €5 more as a consequence.
If you are so angry then why not go into your local shop and ask why they are not selling tickets?

I went to buy my tickets on Friday morning how is that forgetting, and why would my local shop care about selling tickets for the GAA. 20 quid times 3 with petrol and food is quite a lot in most people's world you are lucky you are so well off.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 22, 2020, 07:32:54 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on February 22, 2020, 02:35:14 AM
Quote from: AFM on February 21, 2020, 10:37:02 PM
Sorry, tickets are no longer available online

*** TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE ONLINE BUT ARE AVAILABLE IN PARTICIPATING CENTRA AND SUPERVALU STORES NATIONWIDE ***

A list of participating stores can be found here
Tickets will also be available to purchase at the match depending on availability.

Not in Armagh Crossmaglen only place selling tickets, out of principal going give this one a miss, what greedy bastards.


And the shite about depending on availability surely u16s should require a ticket, this is the worse element of the GAA greedy f**kers.

Would you ever relax, you forgot to buy the ticket and you have to spend a whole €5 more as a consequence.
If you are so angry then why not go into your local shop and ask why they are not selling tickets?

Also the point is not 5 pound the point is the GAA advertising buy your tickets early but know as other contributors pointed out that most folk with families and work commitments only know near the weekend of their availability, so I humbly suggest you wind your neck in kid.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on February 22, 2020, 09:10:16 AM
Agree totally with those giving off about the tickets situation. At one time, there was the opportunity to buy tickets at stores in North, Mid and South Armagh / Newry. Now it is restricted to South Armagh and Newry. I definitely think the GAA in Armagh need to look at this situation. O'Neills in Craigavon should surely be asked to cater for supporters in the North - as O'Neills in Belfast and Newry do - and if no store is available in Armagh City, then the County should step up and sell them from the Ceannaras, which I think they could do at one point in the past.

I bought my tickets for the Cavan and Kildare games, on line, on the Friday before each match. Those games were both on Saturday. I went on line yesterday morning - the Friday before a Sunday fixture - to purchase but discovered the same message that AFM received. It definitely isn't good enough. In the modern world we live in, the service provided serves only to inconvenience.   
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on February 22, 2020, 10:02:15 AM
Lads, get yourselves a season ticket and you're sorted. This is only my second year of having them as the young fella requests them from Santa. It's funny on Christmas morning when the first thing he goes for is the pocket of the new O'Neill's top looking for the season ticket.  No it's not United or Liverpool but means as much to him  :)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 22, 2020, 11:45:18 AM
Them Armagh lads are only happy when they have something to moan about.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 22, 2020, 11:52:46 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on February 22, 2020, 11:45:18 AM
Them Armagh lads are only happy when they have something to moan about.

If you'd to travel 40 mile just to buy your ticket you wouldn't be happy either...Suppose the more i think about it £19 for the privilege of the lovely stand in Mullingar is worth every penny/cent...So comfy and cosy, Croke Park take note when upgrading ;)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 22, 2020, 12:05:25 PM
If you're prepared to travel to Mullingar for a League game a season ticket is the job for you.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 22, 2020, 12:16:11 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on February 22, 2020, 12:05:25 PM
If you're prepared to travel to Mullingar for a League game a season ticket is the job for you.

No doubt, it's the sensible way to go...We're not blessed with much sense up here ;). It's ok for you rich folk with your own luxury yellow coach and all :D
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on February 22, 2020, 01:40:07 PM
Brewster passed an inspection this morning so the match is still on.....
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 22, 2020, 07:41:14 PM
Fermanagh one point ahead at half time.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 22, 2020, 08:37:13 PM
Cavan win by 3 points. Fermanaghs unbeaten league run in Brewster park over.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on February 22, 2020, 08:46:36 PM
Going to be very hard for us to stay up after that.
Armagh and Laois to play at home and Clare away.
Realistically we probably need to win all three.
Cavan were the better team but we didn't help ourselves with the gift of the second goal .
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 22, 2020, 11:26:23 PM
Super result for us in very difficult slippery conditions. We may have been slightly better but we were helped by 2 poorly defended goals. Great to see big Gearoid back on form hitting 5 points. Fermanagh had a real stranglehold around the middle, especially in last quarter, but they struggled to create and indeed to finish. Ciaran Holla Brady, Oisin Kiernan and Faulkner were massive for Cavan along with Gearoid. We can probably start to look up the table now and see can we push for an unlikely promotion.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 22, 2020, 11:49:54 PM
Do or die time for us and the Lillies tomorrow.
Winner is in the promotion chase, loser is trying to stay out of D3 and Tier 2.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cavan19 on February 23, 2020, 08:32:42 AM
Up the blue shirts.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Farrandeelin on February 23, 2020, 08:54:44 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on February 22, 2020, 11:49:54 PM
Do or die time for us and the Lillies tomorrow.
Winner is in the promotion chase, loser is trying to stay out of D3 and Tier 2.
Ros will win.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 03:21:41 PM
Armagh 8 up at half time but have let in 3 2nd half goals and now 2 points behind!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 03:43:18 PM
Jamie Clarke late goal salvages a draw for Armagh. Laois by Clare by 1 point.

Ros goal puts them 1 up against kildare, but that game started at 2-30
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on February 23, 2020, 04:19:21 PM
Looks like 2 from Clare, Fermanagh and Kildare for the drop 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 23, 2020, 06:16:05 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 03:43:18 PM
Jamie Clarke late goal salvages a draw for Armagh. Laois by Clare by 1 point.

Ros goal puts them 1 up against kildare, but that game started at 2-30

Brutal second half. We are own worst enemy at times. Hope to see a replay of the penalty later tho to see if there actually was a footblock. Looked like a legitimate block to me
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on February 23, 2020, 06:47:51 PM
Strange game in mullingar.
Draw was probably a fair result
Penalty was the game changer though and definitely was extremely harsh
Westmeath ran from deep through the centre of the Armagh defence and caused havoc.
For Armagh they will win nothing until they sort this out.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: mackers on February 23, 2020, 06:59:23 PM
We have a division 1 attack and midfield and a Division 3 defence.  The amount of space that the Westmeath attack had to run into up the middle was simply unbelievable. We have a press going on in the middle of the field but once the opposing team break through that the house is well and truly down.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 07:14:33 PM
A desperate fermanagh at home to Armagh who've been poor away from home. Could go either way.

Cavan at home to Clare, hoping the long drive up will mean we can take the points.

Laois home to kildare, could kildare really go down? I think there has to be a kick in them which could take the points.

Ros against Westmeath,  you would think Ros but westmeath have shown they can play.

Intriguing league is Div2
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: keeperlit on February 23, 2020, 07:24:56 PM
Quote from: naka on February 23, 2020, 06:47:51 PM
Strange game in mullingar.
Draw was probably a fair result
Penalty was the game changer though and definitely was extremely harsh
Westmeath ran from deep through the centre of the Armagh defence and caused havoc.
For Armagh they will win nothing until they sort this out.


And this problem has been glaringly obvious in all our games and we do not appear to have the wherewithal to come up with a solution to it.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 23, 2020, 07:39:51 PM
Quote from: keeperlit on February 23, 2020, 07:24:56 PM
Quote from: naka on February 23, 2020, 06:47:51 PM
Strange game in mullingar.
Draw was probably a fair result
Penalty was the game changer though and definitely was extremely harsh
Westmeath ran from deep through the centre of the Armagh defence and caused havoc.
For Armagh they will win nothing until they sort this out.


And this problem has been glaringly obvious in all our games and we do not appear to have the wherewithal to come up with a solution to it.

One solution would have been to take Burns of number 25 who roasted him all afternoon.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 23, 2020, 07:40:50 PM
A mixed bag for Armagh, eight up and nearly lost and then pleased to settle for a draw at the end. Intriguing is one word for this division alright.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on February 23, 2020, 07:49:35 PM
Quote from: AFM on February 23, 2020, 07:39:51 PM
Quote from: keeperlit on February 23, 2020, 07:24:56 PM
Quote from: naka on February 23, 2020, 06:47:51 PM
Strange game in mullingar.
Draw was probably a fair result
Penalty was the game changer though and definitely was extremely harsh
Westmeath ran from deep through the centre of the Armagh defence and caused havoc.
For Armagh they will win nothing until they sort this out.


And this problem has been glaringly obvious in all our games and we do not appear to have the wherewithal to come up with a solution to it.

One solution would have been to take Burns of number 25 who roasted him all afternoon.
Agreed re burns
Was painful to watch
Westmeath no11 was the playmaker yet no one thought let's man mark this guy
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 08:00:11 PM
Was no 25 Loughlin, red head? He was very lively in breffni too but some westmeath man told me has major commitment issues?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 23, 2020, 08:23:34 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 08:00:11 PM
Was no 25 Loughlin, red head? He was very lively in breffni too but some westmeath man told me has major commitment issues?

Luke Loughlin, some turn of pace.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 23, 2020, 08:56:59 PM
Two much needed points gained today as we eased our Relegation worries.
Flew out of the blocks, 4 points up in 5 minutes.
Kildare gradually took over and scored 7 in a row. We had 5 or 6 sides and 2 watery efforts into the Goalie's hands.
We were thankful enough to be only 2 down at half time.
Nip and tuck for 15 minutes till we conjured up a goal by "Cregger".
Cox and Cathal Compton coming on as subs made us a better team but we still needed Enda's  goal from the penalty to ensure we got over the line.
A win next week v the Westies and we won't be relegated.
Meanwhile Jack O'Connor may have to start planning for the B Championship.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on February 23, 2020, 09:00:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the penalty replay on TV, was hard to tell from where I was in the stand, other than to say I've no time for Cassidy from Derry .... far too whistle happy for my liking.

Armagh were superb going forward in first half, defence shockingly bad in second.  Soupy seems to be the only forward we have capable of running at a defence.  Watched him limp off after the game, seemed to be in bother.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: balladmaker on February 23, 2020, 09:00:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the penalty replay on TV, was hard to tell from where I was in the stand, other than to say I've no time for Cassidy from Derry .... far too whistle happy for my liking.

Armagh were superb going forward in first half, defence shockingly bad in second.  Soupy seems to be the only forward we have capable of running at a defence.  Watched him limp off after the game, seemed to be in bother.

You'll see nothing on that joke of a program.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 23, 2020, 09:47:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: balladmaker on February 23, 2020, 09:00:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the penalty replay on TV, was hard to tell from where I was in the stand, other than to say I've no time for Cassidy from Derry .... far too whistle happy for my liking.

Armagh were superb going forward in first half, defence shockingly bad in second.  Soupy seems to be the only forward we have capable of running at a defence.  Watched him limp off after the game, seemed to be in bother.

You'll see nothing on that joke of a program.

Looks like their division 2 coverage is finished
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:48:34 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on February 23, 2020, 09:47:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: balladmaker on February 23, 2020, 09:00:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the penalty replay on TV, was hard to tell from where I was in the stand, other than to say I've no time for Cassidy from Derry .... far too whistle happy for my liking.

Armagh were superb going forward in first half, defence shockingly bad in second.  Soupy seems to be the only forward we have capable of running at a defence.  Watched him limp off after the game, seemed to be in bother.

You'll see nothing on that joke of a program.

Looks like their division 2 coverage is finished

Getting worse every year. Yet people moan about Sky?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 23, 2020, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:48:34 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on February 23, 2020, 09:47:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: balladmaker on February 23, 2020, 09:00:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the penalty replay on TV, was hard to tell from where I was in the stand, other than to say I've no time for Cassidy from Derry .... far too whistle happy for my liking.

Armagh were superb going forward in first half, defence shockingly bad in second.  Soupy seems to be the only forward we have capable of running at a defence.  Watched him limp off after the game, seemed to be in bother.

You'll see nothing on that joke of a program.

Looks like their division 2 coverage is finished

Getting worse every year. Yet people moan about Sky?

Turned it off as soon as I saw pundits.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on February 23, 2020, 10:39:44 PM
Quote from: balladmaker on February 23, 2020, 09:00:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the penalty replay on TV, was hard to tell from where I was in the stand, other than to say I've no time for Cassidy from Derry .... far too whistle happy for my liking.

I hope you enjoyed that!

The Armagh defence lacks any sense of organisation and you have the usual push followed by the flapping of arms as a substitute for a legal tackle.

On the evidence so far, I doubt whether Armagh, Westmeath or Cavan would win a game in division 1, they have merits but also great flaws.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: giveballaghback on February 23, 2020, 11:15:30 PM
Quote from: AFM on February 23, 2020, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:48:34 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on February 23, 2020, 09:47:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: balladmaker on February 23, 2020, 09:00:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the penalty replay on TV, was hard to tell from where I was in the stand, other than to say I've no time for Cassidy from Derry .... far too whistle happy for my liking.

Armagh were superb going forward in first half, defence shockingly bad in second.  Soupy seems to be the only forward we have capable of running at a defence.  Watched him limp off after the game, seemed to be in bother.

You'll see nothing on that joke of a program.

Looks like their division 2 coverage is finished

Getting worse every year. Yet people moan about Sky?

Turned it off as soon as I saw pundits.

Where are sky since last August?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 24, 2020, 11:35:05 AM
Tickets available for Fermanagh game online but now no option to print at home like every other week, so pay £1.95 postage and hope they arrive, what a truly amateur, balls of an organisation the GAA is - yeah yeah big shots be shouting its only 1.95 the point is if they can allow you to print one week why not the next.  And as for the game itself nowdays they have created a monster, get a lead lie down and feign injuries all over the place or drag and block players off the ball with no repercussions, there is probably 40 minutes of football played in a match, its getting to be awful as a sceptical to watch.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Armamike on February 24, 2020, 11:42:48 AM
McGeeney's strength as a footballer was that he could close down space in the centre of defence, and he could tackle.  It's a bit odd how his team is the polar opposite.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on February 24, 2020, 11:49:56 AM
Cavan top and are looking most likely to gain promotion. Some turn around for them from round 1. They seem to a have a group of players that respond well to constructive criticism and have one of the best managers in the league.

Hard to know who will join them with Westmeath, Laois, Armagh and Roscommon all in the mix.

A three way battle between Kildare, Clare, Fermanagh for relegation, Fermanagh v Clare in round 6 could be a decider.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 24, 2020, 01:47:19 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on February 24, 2020, 11:49:56 AM
Cavan top and are looking most likely to gain promotion. Some turn around for them from round 1. They seem to a have a group of players that respond well to constructive criticism and have one of the best managers in the league.

Hard to know who will join them with Westmeath, Laois, Armagh and Roscommon all in the mix.

A three way battle between Kildare, Clare, Fermanagh for relegation, Fermanagh v Clare in round 6 could be a decider.

Cavan still have Roscommon and Kildare to play, both will be fighting hard for different reasons.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 24, 2020, 02:55:00 PM
It's hard to say one team or another are most likely to gain promotion at the moment
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on February 24, 2020, 03:14:20 PM
Division 2 for 2021 if the current odds are to believed

Mayo
Meath
Roscommon
Laois
Westmeath
Kildare
Cork
Down
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Westside on February 24, 2020, 04:55:59 PM
I think Cavan will beat Clare but fail to beat Kildare and Roscommon. Two teams we rarely get past.

Armagh and Roscommon to go up.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on February 24, 2020, 04:58:32 PM
What's the decision criteria when tied on points ..... scoring difference first, head to head second?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 24, 2020, 05:18:40 PM
Must be scoring difference as we are currently ahead of Laois. Although there are more than 2 teams tied on 5
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 24, 2020, 05:24:25 PM
As has been the norm for a good few years now - 2 teams lever =head to head result.
If the head to head was a draw or more than 2 teams level = score difference.
After that it goes down to highest scores and a playoff....
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on February 24, 2020, 05:33:03 PM
I thought it is simply scoring percentages as  I remember Armagh losing to Meath a few years back and it killed them in the relegation stakes
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 24, 2020, 08:15:15 PM
Yeah if two teams are level on pts it goes to head to head but if there are 3 or more teams on the same pts it goes to scoring difference. I for the life of me can't understand why people keep tipping Armagh for promotion...It's possible Armagh might not pick up another point and could be relegated. Our away record it terrible and we're away to two teams fighting for their lives. Our only home game left is against the Rossies and I fancy Roscommon to win the rest of their matches and get promoted.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 24, 2020, 08:42:29 PM
Anything is possible in this mad Division.
Probably safe to say Kildare, Clare or Fermanagh won't get promoted but after that.....
Our immediate aim is to beat Westmeath Sunday to ensure we avoid relegation.
2 away games then v Armagh and Cavan so not an easy finish.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on February 24, 2020, 09:46:04 PM
Ciaran Branagan.
This should be fun
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 24, 2020, 11:04:32 PM
Fermanagh 5/2 to beat Armagh, that's very generous.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 25, 2020, 09:06:35 AM
Quote from: FermGael on February 24, 2020, 09:46:04 PM
Ciaran Branagan.
This should be fun

Good free taker? This really is the game that will define which team plays where next season. Armagh win they're in the mix, Fermanagh win and they've a 50/50 chance of staying up as one more win should keep them up although i suspect there could be 2 or 3 teams finish on 6pts around the bottom which will be interesting. Armagh need one more win from their 3 games to be sure of staying up, after this weekend who have Fermanagh left to play in their last two games?.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: oliverkelly on February 25, 2020, 10:38:09 AM
Quote from: giveballaghback on February 23, 2020, 11:15:30 PM
Quote from: AFM on February 23, 2020, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:48:34 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on February 23, 2020, 09:47:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: balladmaker on February 23, 2020, 09:00:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the penalty replay on TV, was hard to tell from where I was in the stand, other than to say I've no time for Cassidy from Derry .... far too whistle happy for my liking.

Armagh were superb going forward in first half, defence shockingly bad in second.  Soupy seems to be the only forward we have capable of running at a defence.  Watched him limp off after the game, seemed to be in bother.

You'll see nothing on that joke of a program.

Looks like their division 2 coverage is finished

Getting worse every year. Yet people moan about Sky?

Turned it off as soon as I saw pundits.

Where are sky since last August?

Open to correction by it was my understanding SKY dont have any rights to the League.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on February 25, 2020, 11:02:46 AM
Quote from: illdecide on February 25, 2020, 09:06:35 AM
Quote from: FermGael on February 24, 2020, 09:46:04 PM
Ciaran Branagan.
This should be fun

Good free taker? This really is the game that will define which team plays where next season. Armagh win they're in the mix, Fermanagh win and they've a 50/50 chance of staying up as one more win should keep them up although i suspect there could be 2 or 3 teams finish on 6pts around the bottom which will be interesting. Armagh need one more win from their 3 games to be sure of staying up, after this weekend who have Fermanagh left to play in their last two games?.

After this weekend we have Clare away and Laois at home.
Think we have to get something out of this game if we are to have any chance.
Kildare will pick up points and have us on head to head.
I still think there's a real possibility that one of the teams on 5 points will get sucked into the relegation battle
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on February 25, 2020, 12:08:21 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 24, 2020, 11:04:32 PM
Fermanagh 5/2 to beat Armagh, that's very generous.

Madness, evens game if anything.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 25, 2020, 12:56:27 PM
This weekend has the feeling of being a "moving" weekend. My predictions...

Cavan v Clare - Cavan win
Fermanagh v Armagh - draw
Laois v Kildare - Kildare
Roscommon v Westmeath - Ros

That would leave the table looking like

Cavan - 8
Roscommon - 7
Armagh - 6
Laois - 5
Westmeath - 5
Kildare - 4
Fermanagh - 3
Clare - 2

Actually, looking again it is still pretty damn tight even after that round of games!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on February 25, 2020, 01:13:31 PM
cavan to win
armagh to win simply because Fermanagh have a few missing and arent scoring enough
laois /Kildare a draw
Rossies to beat westmeath

Cavan 8
armagh 7
Rossies 7
laois 6
westmeath5
kildare 3
fermanagh 2
clare 2




Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Solo_run on February 25, 2020, 01:25:25 PM
Cavan v Clare - Cavan win
Fermanagh v Armagh - Armagh win
Laois v Kildare - Laois win
Roscommon v Westmeath - Draw

Cavan 8
Armagh 7
Laois 7
Roscommon 6
Westmeath 6
Kildare 2
Clare 2
Fermanagh 2
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Scarlet on February 25, 2020, 02:15:59 PM
So, if it stays as is the win in the first game v Fermanagh could keep Kildare up if neither team get any more results.
Will either outfit get points on the board.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on February 25, 2020, 02:30:46 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 25, 2020, 02:15:59 PM
So, if it stays as is the win in the first game v Fermanagh could keep Kildare up if neither team get any more results.
Will either outfit get points on the board.

If neither of the bottom 3 got another point, the team with the best score difference would stay up as head to head only counts if its 2 teams on the same points.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on February 25, 2020, 02:59:30 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 25, 2020, 02:15:59 PM
So, if it stays as is the win in the first game v Fermanagh could keep Kildare up if neither team get any more results.
Will either outfit get points on the board.

Can't happen.
Clare have to play Fermanagh
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on February 25, 2020, 03:35:41 PM
Kildare must be the Tier 2 All-Ireland favourites.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on February 25, 2020, 03:39:52 PM
Did ye win Tier 1 in 1920?
Be a nice way to mark the Anniversary :-\
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on February 25, 2020, 03:47:29 PM
Quote from: naka on February 25, 2020, 01:13:31 PM
cavan to win
armagh to win simply because Fermanagh have a few missing and arent scoring enough
laois /Kildare a draw
Rossies to beat westmeath

Cavan 8
armagh 7
Rossies 7
laois 6
westmeath5
kildare 3
fermanagh 2
clare 2

Armagh based on that should win however I think the last league visit to Brewster park ended up in a low scoring draw plus Ciaran Branagan as the ref makes the match a bit of a lottery.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on February 25, 2020, 05:44:05 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 25, 2020, 03:47:29 PM
Quote from: naka on February 25, 2020, 01:13:31 PM
cavan to win
armagh to win simply because Fermanagh have a few missing and arent scoring enough
laois /Kildare a draw
Rossies to beat westmeath

Cavan 8
armagh 7
Rossies 7
laois 6
westmeath5
kildare 3
fermanagh 2
clare 2

Armagh based on that should win however I think the last league visit to Brewster park ended up in a low scoring draw plus Ciaran Branagan as the ref makes the match a bit of a lottery.

7-7 if I remember rightly on a cold and miserable day
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: twohands!!! on February 25, 2020, 08:13:01 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 25, 2020, 03:35:41 PM
Kildare must be the Tier 2 All-Ireland favourites.

Jack O'Connor to deliver some silverware to Kildare.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: giveballaghback on February 25, 2020, 08:16:57 PM
Quote from: oliverkelly on February 25, 2020, 10:38:09 AM
Quote from: giveballaghback on February 23, 2020, 11:15:30 PM
Quote from: AFM on February 23, 2020, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:48:34 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on February 23, 2020, 09:47:35 PM
Quote from: Itchy on February 23, 2020, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: balladmaker on February 23, 2020, 09:00:24 PM
Looking forward to seeing the penalty replay on TV, was hard to tell from where I was in the stand, other than to say I've no time for Cassidy from Derry .... far too whistle happy for my liking.

Armagh were superb going forward in first half, defence shockingly bad in second.  Soupy seems to be the only forward we have capable of running at a defence.  Watched him limp off after the game, seemed to be in bother.

You'll see nothing on that joke of a program.

Looks like their division 2 coverage is finished

Getting worse every year. Yet people moan about Sky?

Turned it off as soon as I saw pundits.

Where are sky since last August?

Open to correction by it was my understanding SKY dont have any rights to the League.
No correction needed with me, SKY have no interest in the league or the gaa, does no rights prohibit them from giving results or any other information about gaa games, the only reason they buy the summer rights to our championship games is to stop irish people cancelling their subscriptions for the summer non premier league months.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on February 28, 2020, 10:54:20 PM
Cavan v Clare - Cavan
Fermanagh v Armagh - Armagh (Actually don't know about this one, anything could happen)
Laois v Kildare - Kildare
Roscommon v Westmeath - Rossies
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on February 29, 2020, 12:04:50 AM
Cavan v Clare - Cavan
Fermanagh v Armagh - Armagh
Laois v Kildare - Laois
Roscommon v Westmeath - Draw
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on March 01, 2020, 09:35:05 AM
Fermanagh v Armagh match is off
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on March 01, 2020, 04:22:06 PM
Division 2
Team              P   +/-   Pts.
1Roscommon 5   17   7
2Cavan             5   2    6
3Armagh          4   13   5
4Westmeath    5   -8   5
5Laois               5   -8   5
6Kildare            5   -2   4
7Clare               5   -6   4
8Fermanagh    4   -8   2
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on March 01, 2020, 04:32:18 PM
Disappointing result for Cavan. Seems like it's almost certain a team with 6 pts will go down.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on March 01, 2020, 04:58:48 PM
Quote from: Itchy on March 01, 2020, 04:32:18 PM
Disappointing result for Cavan. Seems like it's almost certain a team with 6 pts will go down.

If there are 3 teams on equal points is it score difference? The margin the Armagh/Cavan game might save Armagh or condemn Cavan.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: twohands!!! on March 01, 2020, 05:05:58 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on March 01, 2020, 04:58:48 PM
Quote from: Itchy on March 01, 2020, 04:32:18 PM
Disappointing result for Cavan. Seems like it's almost certain a team with 6 pts will go down.

If there are 3 teams on equal points is it score difference? The margin the Armagh/Cavan game might save Armagh or condemn Cavan.



If 3 teams level its score difference.
If 2 teams level head-to-head.

It's fairly unlikely to be a factor though with Cavan v Roscommon to play each other.

Remaining fixtures

Fermanagh v Armagh (Presume this will be played next week)

Armagh v Roscommon      
Clare v Fermanagh      
Westmeath v Laois      
Kildare v Cavan      

Cavan v Roscommon      
Clare v Armagh      
Kildare v Westmeath      
Fermanagh v Laois
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on March 01, 2020, 06:47:59 PM
With this weekends results, Fermanagh v Armagh is a must win for both teams .... actually all games are must wins for all teams in this division now.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on March 01, 2020, 07:18:07 PM
If Fermanagh win 3 points separate the whole table. :o
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on March 01, 2020, 09:09:58 PM
Handy enough win against a limited enough Westmeath team (or did they play as well as they were let).
1-15 to 0-8, after Enda hit the bar from a penalty after which we eased time out.
Good displays  by Donie , Hussey, Cox especially but we looked comfortable enough for the last 3 Quarters.
Wasn't funny at the time but is amusing to look back at now - Davy Murray finding himself 1 on 1 with the goalie but turned round and threw a daft pass at McKeon who lost his footing trying to retrieve it.
I think 1 win will get us up now  but who knows what type of other results could happen in this competitive Division to scupper that.
I wouldn't have been a fan of linking League and Championship but imagine the excitement if these games were happening April to July and qualifying to play for Sam depended on Final League positions?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 01, 2020, 09:53:50 PM
Quote from: AFM on March 01, 2020, 07:18:07 PM
If Fermanagh win 3 points separate the whole table. :o

Does this game postponed give Fermanagh an advantage now knowing the results went against them so before they're thinking 2 wins from 3 could keep them up now they know 3 from 3 is needed?. Just a thought
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on March 02, 2020, 10:35:11 AM
I assume the Fermanagh - Armagh will have to be a mid-week fixture?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on March 02, 2020, 10:47:16 AM
Quote from: AFM on March 02, 2020, 10:35:11 AM
I assume the Fermanagh - Armagh will have to be a mid-week fixture?

Can't see it.
Why would it be played midweek?

Games that were called off due to weather a few weeks ago were played on the free week.
Free week this weekend so I would say Sunday

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on March 02, 2020, 10:57:05 AM
Quote from: FermGael on March 02, 2020, 10:47:16 AM
Quote from: AFM on March 02, 2020, 10:35:11 AM
I assume the Fermanagh - Armagh will have to be a mid-week fixture?

Can't see it.
Why would it be played midweek?

Games that were called off due to weather a few weeks ago were played on the free week.
Free week this weekend so I would say Sunday

Apologies got my dates mixed up I assumed we were down to play Roscommon on Saturday.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on March 02, 2020, 11:00:46 AM
Quote from: FermGael on March 02, 2020, 10:47:16 AM
Games that were called off due to weather a few weeks ago were played on the free week.
Free week this weekend so I would say Sunday

Sunday definitely an option, but I've heard whispers that Saturday evening is being considered - might be due to Fermanagh hurlers at home on Sunday?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on March 02, 2020, 11:03:51 AM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on March 02, 2020, 11:00:46 AM
Quote from: FermGael on March 02, 2020, 10:47:16 AM
Games that were called off due to weather a few weeks ago were played on the free week.
Free week this weekend so I would say Sunday

Sunday definitely an option, but I've heard whispers that Saturday evening is being considered - might be due to Fermanagh hurlers at home on Sunday?

Don't know.  I have not heard.
Would say Saturday could be in the mix as well as I suppose it will give teams an extra day recovery for the week after.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on March 02, 2020, 11:29:55 AM
Cavans home loss to Clare the most eye brow rasing result in this division. Did a bit of Cavan complacency play a part in that result?

Jack O'Connor finally steering Kildare away from relegation, didn't someone say they have a great record in O'Moore Park.

The rossies go from bottom of the table after round 2 to now top of the table. Not certain of promotion yet especially with two tough away games to come.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Look-Up! on March 02, 2020, 12:08:57 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on March 02, 2020, 11:29:55 AM
Cavans home loss to Clare the most eye brow rasing result in this division. Did a bit of Cavan complacency play a part in that result?

Jack O'Connor finally steering Kildare away from relegation, didn't someone say they have a great record in O'Moore Park.

The rossies go from bottom of the table after round 2 to now top of the table. Not certain of promotion yet especially with two tough away games to come.
Hardly that big a surprise. Both teams are missing players. While we might have out performed them league wise over the last good while, when it comes to championship Clare have made great improvements and are a very decent side. You could even argue they've out performed us in championship last 5 years. Plus it's D2 afterall.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on March 02, 2020, 04:49:23 PM
Fermanagh v Armagh, re-fixed for 7PM Saturday night.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: APM on March 03, 2020, 10:18:40 AM
Seriously tight division
You would have to expect a team to be relegated on 6 points and a team promoted on possibly less than 10 points.  Armagh were relegated a couple of years ago on 6 points, going down on scoring difference, with four teams (Fermanagh, Derry, Armagh and Meath) on 6 points.

In the last 10 years, across a number of divisions, teams have come second on 8 points also - although it's a rarity.

Ran through the table there and among all of the permutations, I think it is technically possible with two full rounds to go, that we could have 6 teams on 7 points, one of which would be promoted and one of which will be relegated. Would be great accumulator for someone with plenty of money to spare. 

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on March 03, 2020, 01:43:39 PM
What would happen if the government were to ban public gatherings?? Matches would all be off. Would they play behind closed doors. Would they just cancel all remaining league games and the tables remain as they are. Any precedent back in time I wonder?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cavan19 on March 03, 2020, 02:03:43 PM
Quote from: Itchy on March 03, 2020, 01:43:39 PM
What would happen if the government were to ban public gatherings?? Matches would all be off. Would they play behind closed doors. Would they just cancel all remaining league games and the tables remain as they are. Any precedent back in time I wonder?

The Cavan hurlers could play away anyway.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on March 03, 2020, 02:09:57 PM
Quote from: Cavan19 on March 03, 2020, 02:03:43 PM
Quote from: Itchy on March 03, 2020, 01:43:39 PM
What would happen if the government were to ban public gatherings?? Matches would all be off. Would they play behind closed doors. Would they just cancel all remaining league games and the tables remain as they are. Any precedent back in time I wonder?

The Cavan hurlers could play away anyway.

And Derry footballers, as their supporters do not constitute a crowd.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 03, 2020, 04:07:13 PM
Which Government? ;)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on March 04, 2020, 09:12:09 AM
I have a feeling Fermanagh might sneak this, especially after the collapse in Mullingar, the defensive frailties are there for all to see, could be a interesting last few rounds, with potentially someone playing in tier two on score difference!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Laois Rising on March 04, 2020, 01:00:31 PM
There are so many twists and turns left in this division. Cavan looked a beaten docket after week one, by week four were topping the table and expected to beat Clare and push themselves firmly into the promotion places. Now with the loss to Clare they are now looking over their shoulders again with games against Kildare away and Roscommon at home on the final day they could easily find themselves not gaining another point before end of the league. With the remaining match-ups in the division it wouldn't surprise me to see a team relegated on 6 points. 

This division shows why an All-Ireland championship equivalent to a senior, intermediate and junior club championship could work. There is little between the counties ranked 8th (Meath) to the top 4/5 teams in division 3. Games between these teams in the height of summer would be hugely competitive and enjoyable.     
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on March 04, 2020, 01:07:03 PM
Quote from: AFM on March 04, 2020, 09:12:09 AM
I have a feeling Fermanagh might sneak this, especially after the collapse in Mullingar, the defensive frailties are there for all to see, could be a interesting last few rounds, with potentially someone playing in tier two on score difference!

Defensive frailties yes but Fermanagh would need to find their scoring boots also as so far all they have managed is 1-11, 0-8, 0-13 and 0-14. Sean Quigley is a big loss for them. 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Scarlet on March 04, 2020, 04:40:35 PM
On a general note here, are we all fooling ourselves into even wanting to go up as realistically it seems there will be a yo-yo going on for a few years.
When you look at the Div 1 games there is a big jump and I for one am nearly glad Kildare don't look to be going anywhere. Chrust when I think what Galway, Dubs, etc would do to us...

It is a mad division mind and I am still very worried but a big win last day for Kildare v Laois where they showed a lot more bite.
Every game is 50/50 at this stage. Ideally Armagh can keep Fermanagh down a bit from my POV and then any kind of result versus Cavan would be welcome.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on March 04, 2020, 05:23:25 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on March 04, 2020, 04:40:35 PM
On a general note here, are we all fooling ourselves into even wanting to go up as realistically it seems there will be a yo-yo going on for a few years.
When you look at the Div 1 games there is a big jump and I for one am nearly glad Kildare don't look to be going anywhere. Chrust when I think what Galway, Dubs, etc would do to us...

It is a mad division mind and I am still very worried but a big win last day for Kildare v Laois where they showed a lot more bite.
Every game is 50/50 at this stage. Ideally Armagh can keep Fermanagh down a bit from my POV and then any kind of result versus Cavan would be welcome.

For the two teams that gain promotion this spring they are guaranteed to miss out on playing in prodigious Tailteann cup for 3 years.

One way to maybe end current yo-yo going on in the league would be.

Div 1 10 teams
Div 2 8 teams
Div 3 8 teams
Div 4 6 teams
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ferm_n_aaah on March 05, 2020, 09:24:08 AM
lets not get into a div structure overhaul ....though id you pushed me Id favour 3xgroups of 11 (room for New York too) !!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ferm_n_aaah on March 05, 2020, 09:26:45 AM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on March 04, 2020, 04:40:35 PM
On a general note here, are we all fooling ourselves into even wanting to go up as realistically it seems there will be a yo-yo going on for a few years.
When you look at the Div 1 games there is a big jump and I for one am nearly glad Kildare don't look to be going anywhere. Chrust when I think what Galway, Dubs, etc would do to us...

It is a mad division mind and I am still very worried but a big win last day for Kildare v Laois where they showed a lot more bite.
Every game is 50/50 at this stage. Ideally Armagh can keep Fermanagh down a bit from my POV and then any kind of result versus Cavan would be welcome.

yes and if Armagh dont so Kildare a favour youz are in trouble, as a very tough run in awaits. We seem do always do well against Armagh on home soil, for a long time now and I can see that continuing
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 06, 2020, 10:28:30 AM
Quote from: Ferm_n_aaah on March 05, 2020, 09:26:45 AM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on March 04, 2020, 04:40:35 PM
On a general note here, are we all fooling ourselves into even wanting to go up as realistically it seems there will be a yo-yo going on for a few years.
When you look at the Div 1 games there is a big jump and I for one am nearly glad Kildare don't look to be going anywhere. Chrust when I think what Galway, Dubs, etc would do to us...

It is a mad division mind and I am still very worried but a big win last day for Kildare v Laois where they showed a lot more bite.
Every game is 50/50 at this stage. Ideally Armagh can keep Fermanagh down a bit from my POV and then any kind of result versus Cavan would be welcome.

yes and if Armagh dont so Kildare a favour youz are in trouble, as a very tough run in awaits. We seem do always do well against Armagh on home soil, for a long time now and I can see that continuing

Yeah but if the good Armagh turns up you could be in trouble ;)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 06, 2020, 10:36:57 AM
I would take going up to Div 1 over Div 2 everyday, you will play better teams which will bring you on and you're at no risk of dropping down to Intermediate football.

On match v Fermanagh the extra week to hopefully get any players with knocks back in should help both teams but I suppose for next weekends matches the other teams have the extra weeks break so evens itself out. If Armagh are serious about Div 1 football then they have to win their last 3 games and I don't think they will, beat Fermanagh on Sat night and that'll do me and keep our status in Div 2 for another season. As i'be said before lose tomorrow nite and I don't fancy us getting anything from Roscommon next week we could be going to Clare in the last game needing something...Still so much to play more for everyone which is exciting i suppose.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on March 06, 2020, 11:05:35 AM
Quote from: illdecide on March 06, 2020, 10:36:57 AM
I would take going up to Div 1 over Div 2 everyday, you will play better teams which will bring you on and you're at no risk of dropping down to Intermediate football.

On match v Fermanagh the extra week to hopefully get any players with knocks back in should help both teams but I suppose for next weekends matches the other teams have the extra weeks break so evens itself out. If Armagh are serious about Div 1 football then they have to win their last 3 games and I don't think they will, beat Fermanagh on Sat night and that'll do me and keep our status in Div 2 for another season. As i'be said before lose tomorrow nite and I don't fancy us getting anything from Roscommon next week we could be going to Clare in the last game needing something...Still so much to play more for everyone which is exciting i suppose.

Must win for both teams, all depends on what Armagh show up, we could be on either end of a 10 point win or a 10 point defeat.  After Mullingar, who knows.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Scarlet on March 06, 2020, 11:32:03 AM
Everyone would like to go up, but I just see from Kildare's last stint losing every game didn't do us any favours and then we got caught by Carlow...
Too many teams in this grade are just not ready, but as you said the fact that you are guaranteed staying in the big leagues championship wise might mean you could blood a few lads with a bit more ease of mind.

Division 2 is madness in fairness.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on March 06, 2020, 06:03:51 PM
You get better by playing regularly against better teams. Sitting in Div 2 waiting to be ready is nonsensical
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Westside on March 06, 2020, 06:31:20 PM
Exactly, look at Cavan and Roscommon. Both have bounced back after relegation, Roscommon will do so again this year and Cavan could have and probably would have too with a full squad. You learn nothing by floating around the middle of the table in Division 2.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on March 06, 2020, 06:42:33 PM
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on March 06, 2020, 11:32:03 AM
Everyone would like to go up, but I just see from Kildare's last stint losing every game didn't do us any favours and then we got caught by Carlow...
Too many teams in this grade are just not ready, but as you said the fact that you are guaranteed staying in the big leagues championship wise might mean you could blood a few lads with a bit more ease of mind.

Division 2 is madness in fairness.

Caught on the hop by Carlow but Kildare ended up having a good summer which included a win over Mayo and reached the last 8. Would that have been achieved if Kildare was preparing for the championship in Division 2?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on March 06, 2020, 06:47:53 PM
Quote from: Westside on March 06, 2020, 06:31:20 PM
Exactly, look at Cavan and Roscommon. Both have bounced back after relegation, Roscommon will do so again this year and Cavan could have and probably would have too with a full squad. You learn nothing by floating around the middle of the table in Division 2.
Our 2 recent Connacht Titles 2017 and 2019 were in years we played in D1.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Oraisteach on March 07, 2020, 01:09:46 PM
Apart from Armagh tv, does anyone know what radio station will be carrying the Fermanagh vs Armagh match? Thank you.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 07, 2020, 07:42:54 PM
Fermanagh 0-03
Armagh 1-08

HT in Brewster Pk...will the customary second half collapse happen?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on March 07, 2020, 07:44:21 PM
Armagh by 8 at half time but they were playing with driving win and rain.
If Fermanagh had a left footed free taker it would be a lot closer
They must have missed four scorable frees
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 07, 2020, 08:05:35 PM
Fermanagh 0-04
Armagh 2-09 (Jamie Clarke & Aidan Forker goals)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on March 07, 2020, 08:12:32 PM
3-9 to 0-4
Nugent
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: imtommygunn on March 07, 2020, 08:13:32 PM
Turning into an awful hammering.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 07, 2020, 08:14:43 PM
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 07, 2020, 08:13:32 PM
Turning into an awful hammering.

Yeah, is alright. Looks like Armagh are going top and Fermanagh staying bottom
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on March 07, 2020, 08:15:23 PM
3-10 to 0-5
17 minutes into the second half
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on March 07, 2020, 08:22:45 PM
Fermanagh look doomed after this hammering
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 07, 2020, 08:27:52 PM
3-11 to 0-08
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 07, 2020, 08:36:50 PM
Fermanagh 0-10
Armagh 3-14

Final score
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on March 07, 2020, 08:42:04 PM
Big game next Saturday nite in Armagh
Whoever wins goes up
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on March 07, 2020, 08:43:02 PM
Quote from: illdecide on March 07, 2020, 08:36:50 PM
Fermanagh 0-10
Armagh 3-14

Final score

Very impressive from Armagh tonight, could easily have won that game by 20 points. A win against Roscommon next Saturday means promotion to Div 1 believe. Fermanagh look doomed and i can't see many of their players too interested about a 2nd tier championship.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on March 07, 2020, 09:09:36 PM
That was as bad as I have witnessed.
Absolutely dreadful.
Armagh full value.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 07, 2020, 09:40:05 PM
Quote from: FermGael on March 07, 2020, 09:09:36 PM
That was as bad as I have witnessed.
Absolutely dreadful.
Armagh full value.

TBH i was expecting a tight game with a point or two here or there splitting the teams...

Were Armagh good or was Fermanagh that bad?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on March 07, 2020, 10:25:37 PM
That's a bad a display as I have seen.
No game plan in attack or defence.
A very strange team selection.
Look Armagh were good but we were not.
Honestly no idea where we go from here.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on March 07, 2020, 10:33:47 PM
Quote from: illdecide on March 07, 2020, 09:40:05 PM
Quote from: FermGael on March 07, 2020, 09:09:36 PM
That was as bad as I have witnessed.
Absolutely dreadful.
Armagh full value.

TBH i was expecting a tight game with a point or two here or there splitting the teams...

Were Armagh good or was Fermanagh that bad?

A bit of both. Buy as FG said, that was a poor poor fermanagh team tonight.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on March 07, 2020, 11:36:55 PM
Armagh good, Fermanagh awful.  Armagh need feet on the ground now and not be carried away after that win. Roscommon will be a much different proposition, and with a place in Div 1 most likely up for grabs, has the makings of a great night in Armagh next Saturday.

Decent ref for a change tonight in Brewster Park.

P.S. shout out to the lady doing the scanning for the season tickets, welcomed my young fella to Brewster Park by his first name, gave him a big welcome, lovely touch.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 08, 2020, 11:17:18 AM
Quote from: balladmaker on March 07, 2020, 11:36:55 PM
Armagh good, Fermanagh awful.  Armagh need feet on the ground now and not be carried away after that win. Roscommon will be a much different proposition, and with a place in Div 1 most likely up for grabs, has the makings of a great night in Armagh next Saturday.

Decent ref for a change tonight in Brewster Park.

P.S. shout out to the lady doing the scanning for the season tickets, welcomed my young fella to Brewster Park by his first name, gave him a big welcome, lovely touch.

Should be some game all the same next sat night, Roscommon are a top team and Armagh will go into this game as slight underdogs which always suit Armagh. If weather is half decent there should be a bumper crowd there too, hopefully get to the game as i've missed the last few but with this being in Armagh I should be able to manage a 25 min car journey (hopefully)...can't wait.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on March 08, 2020, 12:15:03 PM
Quote from: illdecide on March 08, 2020, 11:17:18 AM
Quote from: balladmaker on March 07, 2020, 11:36:55 PM
Armagh good, Fermanagh awful.  Armagh need feet on the ground now and not be carried away after that win. Roscommon will be a much different proposition, and with a place in Div 1 most likely up for grabs, has the makings of a great night in Armagh next Saturday.

Decent ref for a change tonight in Brewster Park.

P.S. shout out to the lady doing the scanning for the season tickets, welcomed my young fella to Brewster Park by his first name, gave him a big welcome, lovely touch.

Should be some game all the same next sat night, Roscommon are a top team and Armagh will go into this game as slight underdogs which always suit Armagh. If weather is half decent there should be a bumper crowd there too, hopefully get to the game as i've missed the last few but with this being in Armagh I should be able to manage a 25 min car journey (hopefully)...can't wait.

Haven't seen any odds but I'll be surprised if Armagh aren't favourites for Saturday nights game.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on March 08, 2020, 12:15:41 PM
Quote from: illdecide on March 08, 2020, 11:17:18 AM
Quote from: balladmaker on March 07, 2020, 11:36:55 PM
Armagh good, Fermanagh awful.  Armagh need feet on the ground now and not be carried away after that win. Roscommon will be a much different proposition, and with a place in Div 1 most likely up for grabs, has the makings of a great night in Armagh next Saturday.

Decent ref for a change tonight in Brewster Park.

P.S. shout out to the lady doing the scanning for the season tickets, welcomed my young fella to Brewster Park by his first name, gave him a big welcome, lovely touch.

Should be some game all the same next sat night, Roscommon are a top team and Armagh will go into this game as slight underdogs which always suit Armagh. If weather is half decent there should be a bumper crowd there too, hopefully get to the game as i've missed the last few but with this being in Armagh I should be able to manage a 25 min car journey (hopefully)...can't wait.

Eyeing this one up myself illdecide.  Havent been able to make it to AG since the Cavan game with one thing or another (although did get to the Armagh V Tyrone hurling last week).  I expect this Roscommon game to be a real tester as to whether the squad is ready to play division 1 football.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on March 09, 2020, 09:32:06 AM
Quote from: balladmaker on March 07, 2020, 11:36:55 PM
P.S. shout out to the lady doing the scanning for the season tickets, welcomed my young fella to Brewster Park by his first name, gave him a big welcome, lovely touch.

Very friendly girl indeed. Very helpful.

As for the match, a facile win. On the night, Fermanagh were simply dreadful and unless there was some underlying issue - key players out injured, maybe - then the outlook does not look good for them. I've said it before about Armagh and it was very evident the other night - Armagh have no killer instinct. They took their foot off the gas totally. Tyrone, or the Down team of the nineties, would have put up a tally of 6-20 or thereabouts.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ferm_n_aaah on March 09, 2020, 09:49:23 AM
Armagh were mighty impressive but I could also tell that Fermanagh were rocked by the 3 big absentees 2 of which appeared to be decided just before throw in. Fermanagh has no depth in the panel really as you all likely know and to lose the captain Donnelly, lose Cullen in the warm up, recent allstar nominee and to lose our current free taker was just devastating for the team. the replacements (and I felt sorry for them was Allen who only ever got Mckenna cup match once or twice 4 years ago and McManus on the frees, just back after a few years out and first start since we played in Athletic grounds in the league 3 or 4 years ago) So yes we had rug pulled from under our feet before match started. Armagh are a jeckyll and hyde team and unfortunately for us we saw their best side on sat nite and that coupled with a nervy unsure fermanagh team led to the awful hammering that resulted. That said, if that isnt the absolute kick up the arse that fermanagh need to produce a reaction in ennis then we deserve to go down.
Frustrating after we started the league playing fantastic football in Newbridge and against the Rossies, just not consistent enough and the panel still just to thinly stretched to sustain such losses in personnel
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Armagh Girl on March 09, 2020, 07:42:41 PM
Hopefully Fermanagh will get it together for the next few games and stay up!  We had 3 lovely Belcoo fellas beside us for the Match who had nothing but praise and good will for Armagh, and we wish them and Fermanagh the best for the remainder of the league.  On the match itself, the Armagh Boys gave us a great win in terrible conditions so role on Saturday night at the Athletic Grounds, hopefully the Armagh fans fill it to the rafters.  Armagh Abu!! 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on March 10, 2020, 02:18:29 PM
Is there no option to print your ticket now? Asking for a delivery charge fs
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on March 10, 2020, 02:29:08 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 10, 2020, 02:18:29 PM
Is there no option to print your ticket now? Asking for a delivery charge fs

Wait till tomorrow and they you can print.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 10, 2020, 04:45:16 PM
4/7 Armagh 15/2 Roscommon 7/4

Very surprised at that TBH, would have expected them two to be fairy evenly matched in the betting. For me Roscommon are the best team in the league and are joint top, I know Armagh are top with them and at home but there ya go
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on March 10, 2020, 05:25:24 PM
Armagh folks, what's parking like or any tips for a handy spot?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: AFM on March 10, 2020, 05:39:00 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on March 10, 2020, 05:25:24 PM
Armagh folks, what's parking like or any tips for a handy spot?

The Christian Brothers Primary school is right beside it and has a huge car park, 3 quid I think. St Malachys Chapel has a free carpark behind it and it's also very close to the ground. There is also lots of street parking close to ground. Arrive early.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on March 10, 2020, 07:55:14 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on March 10, 2020, 05:25:24 PM
Armagh folks, what's parking like or any tips for a handy spot?

Are you coming from Monaghan or Newry?
From Monaghan, the CBS school car park  (https://goo.gl/maps/BdfvcuPB3mBNxHub7)as noted above is spot on, if you are not in too much of a hurry away.

Please don't take offence if we don't shake your hand.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 10, 2020, 08:36:28 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on March 10, 2020, 05:25:24 PM
Armagh folks, what's parking like or any tips for a handy spot?

Whats the mood like in Roscommon for this game? U men confident?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: giveballaghback on March 10, 2020, 08:59:37 PM
Quote from: illdecide on March 10, 2020, 08:36:28 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on March 10, 2020, 05:25:24 PM
Armagh folks, what's parking like or any tips for a handy spot?

Whats the mood like in Roscommon for this game? U men confident?
Confidence is not a thing you could assocciate with ros supporters, we have seen too many belly ups over the years, we are hoping for a win, looking forward to the game as I think Armagh are the best team we will play in this division,if we win we will be promoted and if we lose we have another bite at the cherry v Cavan, it will be close I think and I hope we can shade it.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on March 10, 2020, 09:07:38 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on March 10, 2020, 05:25:24 PM
Armagh folks, what's parking like or any tips for a handy spot?

Any amount of parking. Some folk have mentioned the CBS car park, right beside the ground, at a cost of £3. However you can park either side of the Monaghan Road (on the assumption you are coming in that way) and have the car pointed for home, which will give you a quicker getaway. You will be less than ten minutes walk from the ground.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: maddog on March 11, 2020, 02:07:42 PM
Where in the town sells tickets anyone ?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on March 11, 2020, 02:23:33 PM
Quote from: maddog on March 11, 2020, 02:07:42 PM
Where in the town sells tickets anyone ?

Unfortunately nowhere in Armagh does, maddog. Newry or O'Neills in Belfast - otherwise it is online.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on March 11, 2020, 02:38:48 PM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on March 11, 2020, 02:23:33 PM
Quote from: maddog on March 11, 2020, 02:07:42 PM
Where in the town sells tickets anyone ?

Unfortunately nowhere in Armagh does, maddog. Newry or O'Neills in Belfast - otherwise it is online.

Centra in Cross'?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: maddog on March 11, 2020, 02:47:21 PM
I went to order online but there was some notice about being able to print them if ordering from today onwards but that seems to have gone.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 11, 2020, 04:23:42 PM
Quote from: maddog on March 11, 2020, 02:47:21 PM
I went to order online but there was some notice about being able to print them if ordering from today onwards but that seems to have gone.

I ordered min this morning on-line and to be posted out, it didn't say anything to me about printing. It better get to me by Friday :-\
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on March 11, 2020, 04:30:31 PM
Yeah doesn't seem to be a print option.  Might be better to wait and pay on the night just in case of cancelations with this virus.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 11, 2020, 04:45:20 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 11, 2020, 04:30:31 PM
Yeah doesn't seem to be a print option.  Might be better to wait and pay on the night just in case of cancelations with this virus.

It'll only be cancelled if i decide... ;). I thought you'd already ordered yours?

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Armagh18 on March 11, 2020, 05:45:43 PM
Quote from: Rufus T Firefly on March 11, 2020, 02:23:33 PM
Quote from: maddog on March 11, 2020, 02:07:42 PM
Where in the town sells tickets anyone ?

Unfortunately nowhere in Armagh does, maddog. Newry or O'Neills in Belfast - otherwise it is online.
Newry is in Armagh sure ;)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on March 11, 2020, 06:10:22 PM
Quote from: illdecide on March 11, 2020, 04:45:20 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on March 11, 2020, 04:30:31 PM
Yeah doesn't seem to be a print option.  Might be better to wait and pay on the night just in case of cancelations with this virus.

It'll only be cancelled if i decide... ;). I thought you'd already ordered yours?
Nah missed the boat.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ferm_n_aaah on March 12, 2020, 10:28:42 AM
Speaking to someone who knows who was speaking to someone who knows, all options are currently being considered re the running off or NOT of the remaining league fixtures. Options include running the remaining fixtures in the Autumn and not running league fixtures that remain with all 2021 league positions based on starting positions in 2020. Just options though, as proceeding as is until situation deteriorates. Hell that would suit fermanagh nicely that option 2 !
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on March 12, 2020, 11:34:51 AM
I reckon they'll just run the league next year as this year.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on March 12, 2020, 12:39:14 PM
To be fair the league has only two rounds to run. I think it makes more sense to finish the league off rather than starting the Championship.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on March 12, 2020, 12:46:35 PM
They should play Armagh v Rossies behind a limited crowd as it was going to be on TV anyway. All GAAgo be viewed in Ireland for this one.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on March 12, 2020, 12:49:18 PM
Leo's writ doesn't run in the 6 Cos. (yet).
I believe the GAA will soon be issuing a Statenent so we'll see then.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on March 12, 2020, 12:54:35 PM
Only season ticket holders allowed into the stadiums, and must be seated at least a metre from each other ..... that's what I would do :-)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ferm_n_aaah on March 12, 2020, 01:39:38 PM
anyway there may be no club games for foreseeable and championship is in doubt. Do we really want to be in 2 weeks time where Italy is now. Some things ..even div 2 football may not be worth it
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on March 12, 2020, 03:27:40 PM
So a 2 week delay in the league for now, may well extend it (odds would be quite high for that). Dunno where that leaves the people who have booked hotels and match tickets etc for away games, I bought my ticket yesterday but don't car less about £15 but some other people with hotels etc could be out of pocket. I suppose you health is more important than a few quid...things are going to be rough here for 3-4 weeks me thinks
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on March 12, 2020, 03:59:07 PM
Quote from: illdecide on March 12, 2020, 03:27:40 PM
So a 2 week delay in the league for now, may well extend it (odds would be quite high for that). Dunno where that leaves the people who have booked hotels and match tickets etc for away games, I bought my ticket yesterday but don't car less about £15 but some other people with hotels etc could be out of pocket. I suppose you health is more important than a few quid...things are going to be rough here for 3-4 weeks me thinks

It leaves them out of pocket I am afraid, who would refund them?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on March 13, 2020, 12:01:54 AM
Quote from: illdecide on March 12, 2020, 03:27:40 PM
So a 2 week delay in the league for now, may well extend it (odds would be quite high for that). Dunno where that leaves the people who have booked hotels and match tickets etc for away games, I bought my ticket yesterday but don't car less about £15 but some other people with hotels etc could be out of pocket. I suppose you health is more important than a few quid...things are going to be rough here for 3-4 weeks me thinks

A racing certainty that it will be extended I'd say. This won't blow over in just over 2 weeks.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on June 16, 2020, 10:57:18 PM
Guys i dunno about you but recently i've been reading a lot about how Armagh are missing out on top flight football for next season if 2020 league is not finished, quite a few of the players have been saying it in the papers etc. Am i missing something? We have to play Rossies (who were on form and fav for the league) and then go to Clare who need pts to stay in div 2.
Armagh could win the last two games and win div 2 no problem but they could easily lose the last two games as well so where would that leave them? I just think some of the players  are getting carried away a bit and losing the run of themselves. Of course they're in prime position but still no foregone conclusion either.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on June 16, 2020, 11:48:17 PM
I read them as missing out on the chance of division one football
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on June 19, 2020, 11:20:09 AM
I suppose County will take a back seat to let the clubs at it for a while so the thread will still be quiet for while yet. Would you all agree that playing the last two league games would be perfect preparation for the Championship? Or will we simply not have enough weeks left in year to do so?
I read in Irish News earlier in the week that MG of Cavan will not be calling his players for County until club football is finished...Big call that
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: skeog on June 19, 2020, 11:38:00 AM
I suppose Mickey knows it will be 1 outing with a trip to Clones imo.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Taylor on June 19, 2020, 11:54:06 AM
Quote from: illdecide on June 19, 2020, 11:20:09 AM
I suppose County will take a back seat to let the clubs at it for a while so the thread will still be quiet for while yet. Would you all agree that playing the last two league games would be perfect preparation for the Championship? Or will we simply not have enough weeks left in year to do so?
I read in Irish News earlier in the week that MG of Cavan will not be calling his players for County until club football is finished...Big call that

I see a bit of noise online that county players wont be players much at all for your clubs there.

Looks like Geezer is going all in this year
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on June 19, 2020, 12:48:22 PM
Is league going to be finished or not? Has anything been announced? My assumption was that it was cancelled.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Smokin Joe on June 19, 2020, 01:26:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 19, 2020, 11:54:06 AM
Quote from: illdecide on June 19, 2020, 11:20:09 AM
I suppose County will take a back seat to let the clubs at it for a while so the thread will still be quiet for while yet. Would you all agree that playing the last two league games would be perfect preparation for the Championship? Or will we simply not have enough weeks left in year to do so?
I read in Irish News earlier in the week that MG of Cavan will not be calling his players for County until club football is finished...Big call that

I see a bit of noise online that county players wont be players much at all for your clubs there.

Looks like Geezer is going all in this year

In Armagh, senior and intermediate clubs get county players for first 3 league games and the Championship, but not for the last 7 league games which take place after the Championship semi-final.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on June 19, 2020, 01:33:19 PM
Quote from: Itchy on June 19, 2020, 12:48:22 PM
Is league going to be finished or not? Has anything been announced? My assumption was that it was cancelled.

All the whispers and rumours and media hints are that the 2 remaining NFL rounds will be played 17th/24th October.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on June 19, 2020, 02:00:49 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on June 19, 2020, 01:33:19 PM
Quote from: Itchy on June 19, 2020, 12:48:22 PM
Is league going to be finished or not? Has anything been announced? My assumption was that it was cancelled.

All the whispers and rumours and media hints are that the 2 remaining NFL rounds will be played 17th/24th October.

Makes sense TBH, to have two high intensity games right before the championship is ideal for all the Counties
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on June 19, 2020, 02:11:51 PM
True plus about 25 teams have something to play for in the League while in the Championship probably 25 have nothing to play for especially if it's a one strike and you're out.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on June 19, 2020, 03:58:56 PM
Quote from: illdecide on June 19, 2020, 02:00:49 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on June 19, 2020, 01:33:19 PM
Quote from: Itchy on June 19, 2020, 12:48:22 PM
Is league going to be finished or not? Has anything been announced? My assumption was that it was cancelled.

All the whispers and rumours and media hints are that the 2 remaining NFL rounds will be played 17th/24th October.

Makes sense TBH, to have two high intensity games right before the championship is ideal for all the Counties

Would be common sense from the GAA indeed.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on September 29, 2020, 11:08:28 AM
Was looking at the paper yesterday that had the div 2 fixtures in it and with these coming thick and fast soon it's prob time to start our chat again...Not sure what the attendances will be and also i still have the two tickets in the house from the fixture that was postponed v Rossies...Is it safe to assume them tickets are now null and void?. Will be interesting to see how many are let in and who gets in?
On team selections what way are you all fixed? Any bad injuries to report? or retirements?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on September 29, 2020, 11:24:45 AM
I'd say you could nearly toss a coin for these games. No county will be properly prepared. In the case of Cavan (and Monaghan in Div1), important league game on 18th, important league game on 25th and then next weekend Ulster Preliminary round with no back door. And to prepare for this they have what 3 weeks plus the players from Kingscourt and Crosserlough not available as our County Board wouldn't allow extra time. I don't know how any manager could prepare for this eventuality which is surely the worse hand any county has at the moment.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on September 29, 2020, 11:54:33 AM
Fermanagh have been fixed to play Clare in Ennis at 1 p.m on a Sunday.

Assuming that they can't get a coach down to the match and that they can't stay over night
Now that's quite the drive to play a game at 1.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: five points on September 29, 2020, 11:57:19 AM
The league should have been abandoned in March. Farcical to try and finish them now with teams and probably entire counties under all sorts of travel restrictions.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on September 29, 2020, 12:00:42 PM
Quote from: five points on September 29, 2020, 11:57:19 AM
The league should have been abandoned in March. Farcical to try and finish them now with teams and probably entire counties under all sorts of travel restrictions.

It makes more sense to conclude the league than start the Championship.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: five points on September 29, 2020, 12:14:56 PM
Hardly. Teams played the first 5 rounds at full throttle in normal competitive conditions. The last 2 rounds will be played after a delay of 7 months with promotion and relegation at stake for some teams who are forbidden from making anything even approaching normal preparations.  There are likely to be some freak scorelines in the last 2 rounds that would be impossible in a normal competitive league.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Taylor on September 29, 2020, 12:31:59 PM
Quote from: five points on September 29, 2020, 12:14:56 PM
Hardly. Teams played the first 5 rounds at full throttle in normal competitive conditions. The last 2 rounds will be played after a delay of 7 months with promotion and relegation at stake for some teams who are forbidden from making anything even approaching normal preparations.  There are likely to be some freak scorelines in the last 2 rounds that would be impossible in a normal competitive league.

If anything it should level the playing field a bit more if preparation is similar for most teams
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on September 29, 2020, 01:03:17 PM
I had nearly forgotten this still exists. God be with the days when your ve getting excited about the 1st NFL game of  the year.
Armagh v Ros is on RTÉ while I expect the Cavan game will be on some on line thingy.
I don't expect to be at either game in person and not gone on the idea of supporting a team on a screen.
Its like having a favourite team in Aus Rules or other faraway sports.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on September 29, 2020, 01:20:05 PM
Itchy, out of interest how many of the Kingscourt and Crosserlough players are starters or subs for Cavan?

Agree with Angelo and its best to first finish one competition before starting another having the possibility of two unfinished competitions. Players should be fitter and sharper than they were in the spring with a full set of club championships fixtures under their belts, the only pity is little or no fans will be attendance for these matches next month.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: APM on September 29, 2020, 01:34:20 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on September 29, 2020, 01:20:05 PM
Itchy, out of interest how many of the Kingscourt and Crosserlough players are starters or subs for Cavan?

Agree with Angelo and its best to first finish one competition before starting another having the possibility of two unfinished competitions. Players should be fitter and sharper than they were in the spring with a full set of club championships fixtures under their belts, the only pity is little or no fans will be attendance for these matches next month.

Completely - Just a bizarre view. 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on September 29, 2020, 02:02:17 PM
Quote from: FermGael on September 29, 2020, 11:54:33 AM
Fermanagh have been fixed to play Clare in Ennis at 1 p.m on a Sunday.

Assuming that they can't get a coach down to the match and that they can't stay over night
Now that's quite the drive to play a game at 1.

Fixtures between teams with this sort of distance between them should be neutral venues then.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on September 29, 2020, 02:44:22 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on September 29, 2020, 01:20:05 PM
Itchy, out of interest how many of the Kingscourt and Crosserlough players are starters or subs for Cavan?

Agree with Angelo and its best to first finish one competition before starting another having the possibility of two unfinished competitions. Players should be fitter and sharper than they were in the spring with a full set of club championships fixtures under their belts, the only pity is little or no fans will be attendance for these matches next month.

Its a bit hard to say regarding starters or subs but Kingscourt only have Padraig Faulkner on the panel although who knows if some others would be invited in.
Crosserlough have James Smith, Stephen Smith and Pierce Smith. Conor Rehill was in last year but didnt feature in league last year so hard to know and Dara McVitty would obviously be in Cavan panel but he is away travelling.

I dont really know who is in or not in the panel at the moment!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: twohands!!! on September 29, 2020, 04:07:44 PM
Quote from: APM on September 29, 2020, 01:34:20 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on September 29, 2020, 01:20:05 PM
Itchy, out of interest how many of the Kingscourt and Crosserlough players are starters or subs for Cavan?

Agree with Angelo and its best to first finish one competition before starting another having the possibility of two unfinished competitions. Players should be fitter and sharper than they were in the spring with a full set of club championships fixtures under their belts, the only pity is little or no fans will be attendance for these matches next month.

Completely - Just a bizarre view.

If the league wasn't being finished it would be a case of intercounty teams going into the championship pretty much cold.

Club games are hardly ideal preparation for the first round of championship when compared to two league games - plus there's the fact that a fair chunk of some county players would be on teams that were knocked out of the county championship in the first round so wouldn't have any game in a few weeks.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Farrandeelin on September 29, 2020, 04:12:53 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on September 29, 2020, 01:03:17 PM
I had nearly forgotten this still exists. God be with the days when your ve getting excited about the 1st NFL game of  the year.
Armagh v Ros is on RTÉ while I expect the Cavan game will be on some on line thingy.
I don't expect to be at either game in person and not gone on the idea of supporting a team on a screen.
Its like having a favourite team in Aus Rules or other faraway sports.

I'm the same. I can't roar or shout at the tv whenever I can't make games. And I do want to, but shouting "look up" at the screen seems silly, even though I know none of the players ever hear me at a match either, if ya know what I mean.  ;D
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on September 30, 2020, 11:09:24 AM
Jasus I shout at the TV all the time...I know it doesn't make sense and the only people that can hear me are the wife and kids calling me an idiot but I can't help myself. Armagh are back training and as someone stated the players will have had a decent few club games over the summer and it shouldn't take the players too long to get back into County mode, I'd say it'll be easier to get fit now that it would be in January especially knowing your two matches away from knockout Championship and I reckon all teams in all divisions have either promotion or relegation to play for. Maybe with one game to go some teams might already know their fate.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on September 30, 2020, 11:30:06 AM
Quote from: illdecide on September 30, 2020, 11:09:24 AM
Jasus I shout at the TV all the time...I know it doesn't make sense and the only people that can hear me are the wife and kids calling me an idiot but I can't help myself. Armagh are back training and as someone stated the players will have had a decent few club games over the summer and it shouldn't take the players too long to get back into County mode, I'd say it'll be easier to get fit now that it would be in January especially knowing your two matches away from knockout Championship and I reckon all teams in all divisions have either promotion or relegation to play for. Maybe with one game to go some teams might already know their fate.

I have to be on my own with the TV due to fits of anger and joy exploding out of me.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cavan19 on September 30, 2020, 01:26:00 PM
Quote from: Itchy on September 30, 2020, 11:30:06 AM
Quote from: illdecide on September 30, 2020, 11:09:24 AM
Jasus I shout at the TV all the time...I know it doesn't make sense and the only people that can hear me are the wife and kids calling me an idiot but I can't help myself. Armagh are back training and as someone stated the players will have had a decent few club games over the summer and it shouldn't take the players too long to get back into County mode, I'd say it'll be easier to get fit now that it would be in January especially knowing your two matches away from knockout Championship and I reckon all teams in all divisions have either promotion or relegation to play for. Maybe with one game to go some teams might already know their fate.

I have to be on my own with the TV due to fits of anger and joy exploding out of me.

Is it football or porn you be watching?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on September 30, 2020, 03:12:52 PM
Quote from: Cavan19 on September 30, 2020, 01:26:00 PM
Quote from: Itchy on September 30, 2020, 11:30:06 AM
Quote from: illdecide on September 30, 2020, 11:09:24 AM
Jasus I shout at the TV all the time...I know it doesn't make sense and the only people that can hear me are the wife and kids calling me an idiot but I can't help myself. Armagh are back training and as someone stated the players will have had a decent few club games over the summer and it shouldn't take the players too long to get back into County mode, I'd say it'll be easier to get fit now that it would be in January especially knowing your two matches away from knockout Championship and I reckon all teams in all divisions have either promotion or relegation to play for. Maybe with one game to go some teams might already know their fate.

I have to be on my own with the TV due to fits of anger and joy exploding out of me.

Is it football or porn you be watching?

Perhaps Cavan football is porn?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 02, 2020, 02:38:36 PM
Armagh GAA confirm positive Covid-19 results in football squad


A statement from Armagh GAA has confirmed that a number of the county's senior football squad have tested positive for Covid-19.

We are strictly following the GAA and public health advice and as a precautionary measure we have postponed collective training.

"These are difficult times for our communities and Armagh GAA urge all members to follow the public health guidelines."

Armagh are due to face Roscommon in a crucial Allianz League Division 2 clash on Saturday, 17 October, ahead of their final league game away to Clare and their Ulster SFC opener against Derry at Celtic Park on 1 November.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on October 02, 2020, 02:45:25 PM
How frequently are squads tested? Before or after every training session or match?

The whole season will be farcical without the kind of testing that professional sports have.

Genoa have had 14 players test positive since their Serie A game with Napoli last week.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 02, 2020, 03:10:53 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on September 30, 2020, 03:12:52 PM
Quote from: Cavan19 on September 30, 2020, 01:26:00 PM
Quote from: Itchy on September 30, 2020, 11:30:06 AM
Quote from: illdecide on September 30, 2020, 11:09:24 AM
Jasus I shout at the TV all the time...I know it doesn't make sense and the only people that can hear me are the wife and kids calling me an idiot but I can't help myself. Armagh are back training and as someone stated the players will have had a decent few club games over the summer and it shouldn't take the players too long to get back into County mode, I'd say it'll be easier to get fit now that it would be in January especially knowing your two matches away from knockout Championship and I reckon all teams in all divisions have either promotion or relegation to play for. Maybe with one game to go some teams might already know their fate.

I have to be on my own with the TV due to fits of anger and joy exploding out of me.

Is it football or porn you be watching?

Perhaps Cavan football is porn?

It certainly was in the Ulster Semi Final last year thats for sure. The best porn there is.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cavan19 on October 05, 2020, 03:35:04 PM
Looks like we wont have much to talk about for the rest of the year  :'(
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 05, 2020, 04:38:34 PM
Quote from: Cavan19 on October 05, 2020, 03:35:04 PM
Looks like we wont have much to talk about for the rest of the year  :'(

It's looking like level 3 for all of the ROI. Meaning games can go ahead but behind closed doors. Of course the GAA will have to lift their own temporary ban on matches first.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Smokin Joe on October 05, 2020, 04:41:16 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 05, 2020, 04:38:34 PM
Quote from: Cavan19 on October 05, 2020, 03:35:04 PM
Looks like we wont have much to talk about for the rest of the year  :'(

It's looking like level 3 for all of the ROI. Meaning games can go ahead but behind closed doors. Of course the GAA will have to lift their own temporary ban on matches first.

Ban is only on club games.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 05, 2020, 04:43:57 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on October 05, 2020, 04:41:16 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 05, 2020, 04:38:34 PM
Quote from: Cavan19 on October 05, 2020, 03:35:04 PM
Looks like we wont have much to talk about for the rest of the year  :'(

It's looking like level 3 for all of the ROI. Meaning games can go ahead but behind closed doors. Of course the GAA will have to lift their own temporary ban on matches first.

Ban is only on club games.

Some has to finish their club championships before joining up with their inter County panels.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 05, 2020, 06:30:21 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 05, 2020, 04:43:57 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on October 05, 2020, 04:41:16 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 05, 2020, 04:38:34 PM
Quote from: Cavan19 on October 05, 2020, 03:35:04 PM
Looks like we wont have much to talk about for the rest of the year  :'(

It's looking like level 3 for all of the ROI. Meaning games can go ahead but behind closed doors. Of course the GAA will have to lift their own temporary ban on matches first.

Ban is only on club games.

Some has to finish their club championships before joining up with their inter County panels.

Armagh have finished theirs, fire ahead!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 06, 2020, 09:34:24 AM
Fermanagh have suspended training.  Confirmed cases in the panel.
That's Fermanagh and Armagh in division 2 who are not training.

Fermanagh would be better withdrawing from this years league.
They have a long trip to Clare plus Laois at home.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on October 06, 2020, 10:27:01 AM
There is plenty of time to finish off the league if Championship goes ahead.

I think it's improbable that any side outside of Div 1 will win their provincial Championship and be in the last 4 so with only 2 rounds to go I wouldn't panic about the league.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 06, 2020, 11:52:56 AM
Quote from: FermGael on October 06, 2020, 09:34:24 AM
Fermanagh have suspended training.  Confirmed cases in the panel.
That's Fermanagh and Armagh in division 2 who are not training.

Fermanagh would be better withdrawing from this years league.
They have a long trip to Clare plus Laois at home.
If I can't drive a few miles to Co Leitrim or a few more to Co Sligo why will people from Covid ravaged Counties be allowed to travel all over the Country to play amateur sport?
Should abandon Inter County at this stage.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 06, 2020, 12:05:00 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 06, 2020, 11:52:56 AM
Quote from: FermGael on October 06, 2020, 09:34:24 AM
Fermanagh have suspended training.  Confirmed cases in the panel.
That's Fermanagh and Armagh in division 2 who are not training.

Fermanagh would be better withdrawing from this years league.
They have a long trip to Clare plus Laois at home.
If I can't drive a few miles to Co Leitrim or a few more to Co Sligo why will people from Covid ravaged Counties be allowed to travel all over the Country to play amateur sport?
Should abandon Inter County at this stage.

They are not going to close the League of Ireland or stop the soccer internationals, so they have made an exception for "elite" sport. This is not entirely unreasonable as these limited teams can be subject to well regulated arrangements that randomers travelling about would not be subject to.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 06, 2020, 12:36:40 PM
Inter County GAA players are amateurs who live/work full time in a  Community same as you or me.
They can't be all isolated in some "bubble" like full time professional sports people
Possibly half the Ros panel are teachers who are in daily close indoor contact with...how many?? people?
Then you have the type of crap you get in Dungarvan.....

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cavan19 on October 06, 2020, 12:40:17 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on October 05, 2020, 04:41:16 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 05, 2020, 04:38:34 PM
Quote from: Cavan19 on October 05, 2020, 03:35:04 PM
Looks like we wont have much to talk about for the rest of the year  :'(

It's looking like level 3 for all of the ROI. Meaning games can go ahead but behind closed doors. Of course the GAA will have to lift their own temporary ban on matches first.

Ban is only on club games.

For now....
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 06, 2020, 03:37:00 PM
Quote from: Angelo on October 06, 2020, 10:27:01 AM
There is plenty of time to finish off the league if Championship goes ahead.

I think it's improbable that any side outside of Div 1 will win their provincial Championship and be in the last 4 so with only 2 rounds to go I wouldn't panic about the league.

Would be very little appetite to play NFL games directly after getting knocked out of the Championship. If the upcoming NFL games aren't played on the scheduled dates we may have a situation of them rescheduled for next January and in place of pre season competitions.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: smelmoth on October 06, 2020, 04:15:05 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 06, 2020, 03:37:00 PM
Quote from: Angelo on October 06, 2020, 10:27:01 AM
There is plenty of time to finish off the league if Championship goes ahead.

I think it's improbable that any side outside of Div 1 will win their provincial Championship and be in the last 4 so with only 2 rounds to go I wouldn't panic about the league.

Would be very little appetite to play NFL games directly after getting knocked out of the Championship. If the upcoming NFL games aren't played on the scheduled dates we may have a situation of them rescheduled for next January and in place of pre season competitions.

There are no perfect solutions here.

If both teams are available and coming if the back of training I can't see why you would play those games if it was safe to do so
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 07, 2020, 11:45:41 AM
Shutters are down in Fermanagh.
County training at senior and minor level suspended.
https://fermanagh.gaa.ie/statement-from-fermanagh-gaa-in-relation-to-covid-19/   (https://fermanagh.gaa.ie/statement-from-fermanagh-gaa-in-relation-to-covid-19/)

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 07, 2020, 03:34:19 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 07, 2020, 11:45:41 AM
Shutters are down in Fermanagh.
County training at senior and minor level suspended.
https://fermanagh.gaa.ie/statement-from-fermanagh-gaa-in-relation-to-covid-19/   (https://fermanagh.gaa.ie/statement-from-fermanagh-gaa-in-relation-to-covid-19/)

Chances of the NFL restarting on the 17th looks very slim.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 07, 2020, 04:07:56 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on October 07, 2020, 03:34:19 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 07, 2020, 11:45:41 AM
Shutters are down in Fermanagh.
County training at senior and minor level suspended.
https://fermanagh.gaa.ie/statement-from-fermanagh-gaa-in-relation-to-covid-19/   (https://fermanagh.gaa.ie/statement-from-fermanagh-gaa-in-relation-to-covid-19/)

Chances of the NFL restarting on the 17th looks very slim.

Fair play to Fermanagh. Contrast that to Mayo's defence of a challenge with Donegal.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 07, 2020, 04:21:08 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 07, 2020, 04:07:56 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on October 07, 2020, 03:34:19 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 07, 2020, 11:45:41 AM
Shutters are down in Fermanagh.
County training at senior and minor level suspended.
https://fermanagh.gaa.ie/statement-from-fermanagh-gaa-in-relation-to-covid-19/   (https://fermanagh.gaa.ie/statement-from-fermanagh-gaa-in-relation-to-covid-19/)

Chances of the NFL restarting on the 17th looks very slim.

Fair play to Fermanagh. Contrast that to Mayo's defence of a challenge with Donegal.
Have Mayo covid cases now also?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: five points on October 07, 2020, 04:32:54 PM
If the Leagues aren't finished, Fermanagh won't be relegated to Division 3.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 07, 2020, 06:54:32 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on October 07, 2020, 04:21:08 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 07, 2020, 04:07:56 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on October 07, 2020, 03:34:19 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 07, 2020, 11:45:41 AM
Shutters are down in Fermanagh.
County training at senior and minor level suspended.
https://fermanagh.gaa.ie/statement-from-fermanagh-gaa-in-relation-to-covid-19/   (https://fermanagh.gaa.ie/statement-from-fermanagh-gaa-in-relation-to-covid-19/)

Chances of the NFL restarting on the 17th looks very slim.

Fair play to Fermanagh. Contrast that to Mayo's defence of a challenge with Donegal.
Have Mayo covid cases now also?
No, but I never knew challenge matches were elite.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 07, 2020, 08:29:54 PM
10 members of the Fermanagh panel have now tested positive with further members in isolation.

  https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2020/1007/1169979-fermanagh-suspends-activity-after-confirmed-covid-cases/     (https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2020/1007/1169979-fermanagh-suspends-activity-after-confirmed-covid-cases/)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 07, 2020, 08:40:50 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 07, 2020, 08:29:54 PM
10 members of the Fermanagh panel have now tested positive with further members in isolation.

  https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2020/1007/1169979-fermanagh-suspends-activity-after-confirmed-covid-cases/     (https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2020/1007/1169979-fermanagh-suspends-activity-after-confirmed-covid-cases/)

This suggests transmission while at county training or the like, unless most people in Fermanagh have it.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 07, 2020, 08:50:09 PM
Fermanagh would have a lot of students in the panel who would be travelling back from Belfast.
We would also have alot of players working in Belfast as well.
More than likely that's where it have came from.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: skeog on October 07, 2020, 09:39:07 PM
At this rate Fr Darcy be pulled into the panel.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 10, 2020, 11:25:38 AM
So what happens if Fermanagh don't field for the last 2 games ?

I assume that for the integrity of the league you could remove all the results that opposition teams have gotten against Fermanagh .

11 players allowed to train this morning for Fermanagh.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: From the Bunker on October 10, 2020, 11:44:29 AM
Close up this farce!

There is just to much work to this!

More important stuff to sort out.

Forget about 2020 Championship.

Finish up 2020 League games in March with no League games in 2021.

Start Championship earlier, so it it is finished earlier. Start Club Championship earlier!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on October 10, 2020, 11:58:25 AM
Quote from: skeog on October 07, 2020, 09:39:07 PM
At this rate Fr Darcy be pulled into the panel.

And Big Jim McDonald. He'd make a handy goalkeeper, so he would.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 10, 2020, 12:16:38 PM
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 10, 2020, 11:44:29 AM


Forget about 2020 Championship.



There are €17.5 million reasons why the GAA won't do this.

I fear it could end in farce too.
Fermanagh can't play Clare and forfeit the game. Then Fermanagh will be relegated.
But they can't be so the game will have to be refixed before any 2021 League.
Meanwhile neither Donegal, Derry or Tyrone can field in Ulster.....
Then Dublin can't field in a Leinster semi final so the forfeit rule will have to be changed. But 5 Countues may have had to forfeit at that stage.

Or it could all run smoothly ......
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on October 10, 2020, 01:44:08 PM
I just don't see how a Championship is feasible without crowds.

Why are the GAA so intent on running this off?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: An Watcher on October 10, 2020, 01:53:56 PM
It should have been called off months ago instead of players training away all year and possibly for nothing. On a side note if I hear one more time that it's an open draw this year I'll scream. An open draw to me is everyone in the hat and take it from there. This is anything but
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 10, 2020, 04:06:22 PM
Quote from: Angelo on October 10, 2020, 01:44:08 PM
I just don't see how a Championship is feasible without crowds.

Why are the GAA so intent on running this off?

Probably looked at the fact that other sports are going ahead with their competitions with no crowds. It was clear months ago that GAA HQ weren't that intent, since then the majority of players seem keen to play it and the Government gave the GAA money to somewhat cover the loss of no crowds plus they should get some more money from their match day streaming service.

Common sense needs to used if Fermanagh can't field next weekend. They should be allowed to play their game against Clare at a later date, the integrity of this competition will be out the window if not.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: marty34 on October 10, 2020, 04:36:10 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 10, 2020, 04:06:22 PM
Quote from: Angelo on October 10, 2020, 01:44:08 PM
I just don't see how a Championship is feasible without crowds.

Why are the GAA so intent on running this off?

Probably looked at the fact that other sports are going ahead with their competitions with no crowds. It was clear months ago that GAA HQ weren't that intent, since then the majority of players seem keen to play it and the Government gave the GAA money to somewhat cover the loss of no crowds plus they should get some more money from their match day streaming service.

Common sense needs to used if Fermanagh can't field next weekend. They should be allowed to play their game against Clare at a later date, the integrity of this competition will be out the window if not.

Problem is if this case arises in other counties, what happens?

By that reckoning, it'll never get played.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Smokin Joe on October 10, 2020, 06:26:13 PM
If they postpone the Fermanagh game then they'd be safer just scrapping the whole thing.
So on that basis I'd guess Fermanagh will be made field; there's just no room for games being called off or you end up like the Armagh club leagues.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 10, 2020, 06:44:18 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on October 10, 2020, 06:26:13 PM
If they postpone the Fermanagh game then they'd be safer just scrapping the whole thing.
So on that basis I'd guess Fermanagh will be made field; there's just no room for games being called off or you end up like the Armagh club leagues.

I'm pretty sure if Fermanagh cant or wont play they will just be giving the points to their opposition. The GAA have said that is what will happen I think. I am sure they will be very consistent on this message until Kerry or Dublin cannot field at which point the championship will be abandoned.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 10, 2020, 06:52:58 PM
Quote from: Itchy on October 10, 2020, 06:44:18 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on October 10, 2020, 06:26:13 PM
If they postpone the Fermanagh game then they'd be safer just scrapping the whole thing.
So on that basis I'd guess Fermanagh will be made field; there's just no room for games being called off or you end up like the Armagh club leagues.

I'm pretty sure if Fermanagh cant or wont play they will just be giving the points to their opposition. The GAA have said that is what will happen I think. I am sure they will be very consistent on this message until Kerry or Dublin cannot field at which point the championship will be abandoned.

The point is that the likes of Dublin will always be able to field, there will always be 15 players without disease in Dublin, and Kerry isn't far behind. They may not like fielding without certain players, but they should not be indulged in that.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: bannside on October 10, 2020, 07:05:15 PM
Exactly. Any county should be able to tutn up with a panel of 24 players who are not Covid positive.

Any county using that excuse for not fulfilling a fixture should be deducted 2 points at the start of next years league...or some other meaningful deterrent. Imo.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on October 10, 2020, 07:17:36 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 10, 2020, 04:06:22 PM
Quote from: Angelo on October 10, 2020, 01:44:08 PM
I just don't see how a Championship is feasible without crowds.

Why are the GAA so intent on running this off?

Probably looked at the fact that other sports are going ahead with their competitions with no crowds. It was clear months ago that GAA HQ weren't that intent, since then the majority of players seem keen to play it and the Government gave the GAA money to somewhat cover the loss of no crowds plus they should get some more money from their match day streaming service.

Common sense needs to used if Fermanagh can't field next weekend. They should be allowed to play their game against Clare at a later date, the integrity of this competition will be out the window if not.

Are the players that keen though?

I doubt it, plenty of retirements in the last month or so, lots of players pulling out according to reports and others who are still involved going on record saying they'd rather it didn't go ahead this year.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 10, 2020, 07:20:16 PM
Quote from: bannside on October 10, 2020, 07:05:15 PM
Exactly. Any county should be able to tutn up with a panel of 24 players who are not Covid positive.

Any county using that excuse for not fulfilling a fixture should be deducted 2 points at the start of next years league...or some other meaningful deterrent. Imo.

In the current climate ?
You reckon Antrim could round up 24 lads to head to Clare if they had all but 11 of their players available to train?
3 hour journey to Clare to get beat and come straight back up the road with no shower ?

As for taking points of teams for not fielding in the current climate wise up.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 10, 2020, 07:32:24 PM
Dromintee know what to do when fielding is required.
(https://i.ibb.co/VQtX4Tg/Crossv-Dromintee.png)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 10, 2020, 07:53:38 PM
Quote from: Angelo on October 10, 2020, 07:17:36 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 10, 2020, 04:06:22 PM
Quote from: Angelo on October 10, 2020, 01:44:08 PM
I just don't see how a Championship is feasible without crowds.

Why are the GAA so intent on running this off?

Probably looked at the fact that other sports are going ahead with their competitions with no crowds. It was clear months ago that GAA HQ weren't that intent, since then the majority of players seem keen to play it and the Government gave the GAA money to somewhat cover the loss of no crowds plus they should get some more money from their match day streaming service.

Common sense needs to used if Fermanagh can't field next weekend. They should be allowed to play their game against Clare at a later date, the integrity of this competition will be out the window if not.

Are the players that keen though?

I doubt it, plenty of retirements in the last month or so, lots of players pulling out according to reports and others who are still involved going on record saying they'd rather it didn't go ahead this year.

Have you got a link to those reports of lots of players pulling out? In normal circumstances many counties have to deal with plenty of opt outs with players choosing to go travelling than representing their county team.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on October 11, 2020, 08:54:38 AM
Armagh v Roscommon live on RTE next Saturday evening from the Athletic Grounds.  What's the current situation in both panels ... I know Armagh suspended collective training last week ... how's things with Roscommon?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 11, 2020, 10:18:57 AM
All well from a Covid point of view as far as I know.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: The Bearded One on October 11, 2020, 12:42:59 PM
Quote from: bannside on October 10, 2020, 07:05:15 PM
Exactly. Any county should be able to tutn up with a panel of 24 players who are not Covid positive.

Any county using that excuse for not fulfilling a fixture should be deducted 2 points at the start of next years league...or some other meaningful deterrent. Imo.

Bannside I have an awful lot of time for your posts on this forum but I think you are fundamentally wrong on this. Reports suggest Fermanagh have up to 18 players in isolation with half of those reportedly positive Covid cases and the rest isolating due to being close contacts. How can you say they can "turn up" with a panel of 24 to play a game? Do you suggest they bring in a crowd of lads who quit playing club football over a month ago to make up numbers and travel to Ennis? This isn't a Sunday morning pub league game. If we are to believe the seriousness of this cluster within their squad and we've no reason not to, surely someone in the GAA management must see that making them play this game is ludicrous.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: bannside on October 11, 2020, 01:28:31 PM
To be fair Bearded One those are exceptionally high numbers within a squad. Maybe I was a bit rash and let the authorities decide what should happen next when they have all the facts at their disposal!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: marty34 on October 11, 2020, 01:32:42 PM
Quote from: bannside on October 11, 2020, 01:28:31 PM
To be fair Bearded One those are exceptionally high numbers within a squad. Maybe I was a bit rash and let the authorities decide what should happen next when they have all the facts at their disposal!

I'd say the GAA need to make a statement over the next next few days to clarify what will happen with Fermanagh and, if, more likely when, more counties have a similiar problem re: players isolating or testing positive etc.

Otherwise, it'll turn into a real farce.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 11, 2020, 01:52:50 PM
I think forfeiting a game is OK if it doesn't have implications for promotion or relegation, but given the small size of the divisions most games do have implications.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 11, 2020, 02:00:20 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 11, 2020, 01:52:50 PM
I think forfeiting a game is OK if it doesn't have implications for promotion or relegation, but given the small size of the divisions most games do have implications.
Yes I'd agree and in the case of Fermanagh v Clare it's a relegation 4 pointer. Clare said they are fine to play the game midweek if needed.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: The Bearded One on October 11, 2020, 05:13:55 PM
Quote from: bannside on October 11, 2020, 01:28:31 PM
To be fair Bearded One those are exceptionally high numbers within a squad. Maybe I was a bit rash and let the authorities decide what should happen next when they have all the facts at their disposal!

Fair dues, it's a difficult situation for any team to be facing and who knows what's around the corner for anyone else. I wouldn't like to be making a call on how things will proceed, that's for sure!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: smelmoth on October 11, 2020, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 10, 2020, 07:20:16 PM
Quote from: bannside on October 10, 2020, 07:05:15 PM
Exactly. Any county should be able to tutn up with a panel of 24 players who are not Covid positive.

Any county using that excuse for not fulfilling a fixture should be deducted 2 points at the start of next years league...or some other meaningful deterrent. Imo.

In the current climate ?
You reckon Antrim could round up 24 lads to head to Clare if they had all but 11 of their players available to train?
3 hour journey to Clare to get beat and come straight back up the road with no shower ?

As for taking points of teams for not fielding in the current climate wise up.

I agree. Better to try and play the game another day
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 11, 2020, 11:52:21 PM
This is a difficult one...People will say that if the game is played at a later date then they'll know from other results what they have to do themselves (to be fair they both need to win) but surely if it's done fair Fermanagh should not be forced to play the game. They should be given at least one full weeks training from an almost full squad after isolation. The flip side to all this is the actual players who tested positive may be a while before they get back to full fitness as the virus may not have knocked them off their feet but is bound to have still had a minor impact not to mention the two weeks of isolating and doing nothing...be an interesting statement from HQ this week...
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 12, 2020, 12:32:50 AM
Quote from: illdecide on October 11, 2020, 11:52:21 PM
This is a difficult one...People will say that if the game is played at a later date then they'll know from other results what they have to do themselves (to be fair they both need to win) but surely if it's done fair Fermanagh should not be forced to play the game. They should be given at least one full weeks training from an almost full squad after isolation. The flip side to all this is the actual players who tested positive may be a while before they get back to full fitness as the virus may not have knocked them off their feet but is bound to have still had a minor impact not to mention the two weeks of isolating and doing nothing...be an interesting statement from HQ this week...

What's an "almost full" squad, -3, -5, missing their goakeeper?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 12, 2020, 10:21:53 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 12, 2020, 12:32:50 AM
Quote from: illdecide on October 11, 2020, 11:52:21 PM
This is a difficult one...People will say that if the game is played at a later date then they'll know from other results what they have to do themselves (to be fair they both need to win) but surely if it's done fair Fermanagh should not be forced to play the game. They should be given at least one full weeks training from an almost full squad after isolation. The flip side to all this is the actual players who tested positive may be a while before they get back to full fitness as the virus may not have knocked them off their feet but is bound to have still had a minor impact not to mention the two weeks of isolating and doing nothing...be an interesting statement from HQ this week...

What's an "almost full" squad, -3, -5, missing their goakeeper?

I dont think there is space in the schedule to do this. Some counties like Cavan have 2 league games and championship game in 3 weeks. What will happen if Cavan have a few Covid cases? There is no way to fit it in. Maybe they whole thing should just be called off. If you make an exception for Fermanagh it will be the start of a slippery slope cos things are going to get worse before they get better.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: five points on October 12, 2020, 10:31:22 AM
Very simple solution: make a provision that there is to be no promotion or relegation this year because of the unique circumstances.  Of course this would negatively affect Cork so it's a non runner.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on October 12, 2020, 10:53:55 AM
Quote from: five points on October 12, 2020, 10:31:22 AM
Very simple solution: make a provision that there is to be no promotion or relegation this year because of the unique circumstances.  Of course this would negatively affect Cork so it's a non runner.

Or they could just scrap this tier 2 nonsense. Problem solved.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Redhand Santa on October 12, 2020, 10:55:09 AM
Quote from: five points on October 12, 2020, 10:31:22 AM
Very simple solution: make a provision that there is to be no promotion or relegation this year because of the unique circumstances.  Of course this would negatively affect Cork so it's a non runner.

The calendar is going to be messed up anyway so you could have promotion this year and no relegation.

That would leave something like 10 teams in division 1 & 3 next year, and 6 teams in divisions 2 and 4. For divisions 1 & 3 you could split the leagues into 2 groups of 5 (top teams play off in league final). That would mean teams in divisions 1 & 3 having 4 league games next year and divisions 2 and 4 - 5 games. Going to have to shorten the season anyway as it'll be late starting.

If you wanted to fix it for 2022 only then league winners go up next year in divisions 2 & 4 and increased relegation from the other leagues.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Redhand Santa on October 12, 2020, 10:55:59 AM
And based on what I've said yes tier 2 would have to be scrapped for next year given the circumstances. There's enough issues without trying to get it going.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 12, 2020, 11:26:17 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 12, 2020, 10:53:55 AM
Quote from: five points on October 12, 2020, 10:31:22 AM
Very simple solution: make a provision that there is to be no promotion or relegation this year because of the unique circumstances.  Of course this would negatively affect Cork so it's a non runner.

Or they could just scrap this tier 2 nonsense. Problem solved.

Little chance of that happening now after the grey haired men in suits voted it in.

The situation we have right now is that relegation places in division 2 and promotion in 3 will decide who plays in the 2021 Tier 2 championship.


Quote from: Redhand Santa on October 12, 2020, 10:55:59 AM
And based on what I've said yes tier 2 would have to be scrapped for next year given the circumstances. There's enough issues without trying to get it going.

GAA are looking into a regional league for 2021 and then a return to the 4 division NFL in 2022.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on October 12, 2020, 12:17:54 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on October 12, 2020, 11:26:17 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 12, 2020, 10:53:55 AM
Quote from: five points on October 12, 2020, 10:31:22 AM
Very simple solution: make a provision that there is to be no promotion or relegation this year because of the unique circumstances.  Of course this would negatively affect Cork so it's a non runner.

Or they could just scrap this tier 2 nonsense. Problem solved.

Little chance of that happening now after the grey haired men in suits voted it in.

The situation we have right now is that relegation places in division 2 and promotion in 3 will decide who plays in the 2021 Tier 2 championship.


Quote from: Redhand Santa on October 12, 2020, 10:55:59 AM
And based on what I've said yes tier 2 would have to be scrapped for next year given the circumstances. There's enough issues without trying to get it going.

GAA are looking into a regional league for 2021 and then a return to the 4 division NFL in 2022.

Yes, sadly.

If this season has taught us anything, it's that the county season is way too long, and has too many meaningless games. Also, a shorter season for county football could mean more lads might be able to commit. Seen rumours of retirees returning to county squads for the upcoming* championship. In other seasons, they had no chance of committing to a years training.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 13, 2020, 12:15:44 PM
Fermanagh have appealed for a postponement of Sunday's clash with Clare in Ennis. CCC hearing tonight.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 13, 2020, 01:19:40 PM
Should be granted by probably won't as they're not a big County.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: APM on October 13, 2020, 03:16:58 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 12, 2020, 12:17:54 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on October 12, 2020, 11:26:17 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 12, 2020, 10:53:55 AM
Quote from: five points on October 12, 2020, 10:31:22 AM
Very simple solution: make a provision that there is to be no promotion or relegation this year because of the unique circumstances.  Of course this would negatively affect Cork so it's a non runner.

Or they could just scrap this tier 2 nonsense. Problem solved.

Little chance of that happening now after the grey haired men in suits voted it in.

The situation we have right now is that relegation places in division 2 and promotion in 3 will decide who plays in the 2021 Tier 2 championship.


Quote from: Redhand Santa on October 12, 2020, 10:55:59 AM
And based on what I've said yes tier 2 would have to be scrapped for next year given the circumstances. There's enough issues without trying to get it going.

GAA are looking into a regional league for 2021 and then a return to the 4 division NFL in 2022.

Yes, sadly.

If this season has taught us anything, it's that the county season is way too long, and has too many meaningless games. Also, a shorter season for county football could mean more lads might be able to commit. Seen rumours of retirees returning to county squads for the upcoming* championship. In other seasons, they had no chance of committing to a years training.

Same could be said of club season.  Round-robin and group games in club championship just pad out the season.  This year, there was no need for it at all. A simple league and straight knockout is the way forward for both club and county and cut the bullshit.

As it stands, county season doesn't have any need to be anywhere near as long given that each round of the Ulster Championship is played on separate weekends.  The whole thing could be run off on a much tighter basis.

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 13, 2020, 03:51:20 PM
Most sports want loads of games for players.
But some GAA people want competitions "run off".
Get those pesky games out of the way .....for what?
9 months training?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on October 13, 2020, 05:48:43 PM
Quote from: APM on October 13, 2020, 03:16:58 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 12, 2020, 12:17:54 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on October 12, 2020, 11:26:17 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 12, 2020, 10:53:55 AM
Quote from: five points on October 12, 2020, 10:31:22 AM
Very simple solution: make a provision that there is to be no promotion or relegation this year because of the unique circumstances.  Of course this would negatively affect Cork so it's a non runner.

Or they could just scrap this tier 2 nonsense. Problem solved.

Little chance of that happening now after the grey haired men in suits voted it in.

The situation we have right now is that relegation places in division 2 and promotion in 3 will decide who plays in the 2021 Tier 2 championship.


Quote from: Redhand Santa on October 12, 2020, 10:55:59 AM
And based on what I've said yes tier 2 would have to be scrapped for next year given the circumstances. There's enough issues without trying to get it going.

GAA are looking into a regional league for 2021 and then a return to the 4 division NFL in 2022.

Yes, sadly.

If this season has taught us anything, it's that the county season is way too long, and has too many meaningless games. Also, a shorter season for county football could mean more lads might be able to commit. Seen rumours of retirees returning to county squads for the upcoming* championship. In other seasons, they had no chance of committing to a years training.

Same could be said of club season.  Round-robin and group games in club championship just pad out the season.  This year, there was no need for it at all. A simple league and straight knockout is the way forward for both club and county and cut the bullshit.

As it stands, county season doesn't have any need to be anywhere near as long given that each round of the Ulster Championship is played on separate weekends.  The whole thing could be run off on a much tighter basis.

Agree with the first bit.

Ulster championship was played last year in shorter time though.

Straight knockout for club and county is needed, but that won't bring in the dough.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 13, 2020, 11:37:37 PM
Any word on how the teams are faring out training wise?, who's fit and who's not. It's all very hush hush
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: bennydorano on October 14, 2020, 08:58:05 AM
Was wondering that myself, any new additions to the Armagh panel?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 14, 2020, 11:11:38 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 14, 2020, 08:58:05 AM
Was wondering that myself, any new additions to the Armagh panel?

I had heard last week which Armagh players had the virus and i'm assuming they've done their isolation time but whether or not they're fit is another matter. Haven't heard a peep from the Rossie camp...C'mon give us something (even make it up like)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 14, 2020, 11:52:49 AM
Our lads are atin' well.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 14, 2020, 08:26:18 PM
Fermanagh postponement request turned down.

https://www.impartialreporter.com/sport/18795096.gaa-fermanagh-postponement-request-turned/?ref=twtrec
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tintin25 on October 14, 2020, 08:36:28 PM
What an absolute shower the CCCC is
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 14, 2020, 08:54:52 PM
Quote from: tintin25 on October 14, 2020, 08:36:28 PM
What an absolute shower the CCCC is

Especially towards the "lesser" counties. The choices now for the Fermanagh it seems are to forfeit the game or make the trip to Ennis to play the fixture with whoever is available.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 14, 2020, 09:06:48 PM
Fair play to the CCC.
Played an absolute blinder again.
And good to see the GPA putting their foot down again over player welfare.

That's Fermanagh relegated .

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: smelmoth on October 14, 2020, 09:29:03 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 14, 2020, 09:06:48 PM
Fair play to the CCC.
Played an absolute blinder again.
And good to see the GPA putting their foot down again over player welfare.

That's Fermanagh relegated .

What the fine for not fielding for your final 2 games ?

Does this mean if Laois win this weekend they are promoted ?

Was any rationale given?

I can think of 3 reasons why it was turned down
1) CCCC don't believe Fermanagh
2) They believe them but couldn't care less
3) they understand Fermanagh's position but just can't accommodate it


Difficult to think of a 4th rationale

Some explanation should be given
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 14, 2020, 09:36:56 PM
Can Fermanagh head to the the DRA?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 14, 2020, 10:01:27 PM
I'm surprised ye are surprised
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tintin25 on October 14, 2020, 10:24:20 PM
I wouldn't even bother fielding for the remaining NFL games and Ulster Championship...fcuk them
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 15, 2020, 08:22:06 AM
Quote from: FermGael on October 14, 2020, 09:36:56 PM
Can Fermanagh head to the the DRA?

They should try all avenues afforded to them. I'd say they could.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 15, 2020, 08:30:58 AM
Quote from: smelmoth on October 14, 2020, 09:29:03 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 14, 2020, 09:06:48 PM
Fair play to the CCC.
Played an absolute blinder again.
And good to see the GPA putting their foot down again over player welfare.

That's Fermanagh relegated .

What the fine for not fielding for your final 2 games ?

Does this mean if Laois win this weekend they are promoted ?

Was any rationale given?

I can think of 3 reasons why it was turned down
1) CCCC don't believe Fermanagh
2) They believe them but couldn't care less
3) they understand Fermanagh's position but just can't accommodate it


Difficult to think of a 4th rationale

Some explanation should be given

4) Not our problem, piss off
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 15, 2020, 11:20:56 AM
Quote from: smelmoth on October 14, 2020, 09:29:03 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 14, 2020, 09:06:48 PM
Fair play to the CCC.
Played an absolute blinder again.
And good to see the GPA putting their foot down again over player welfare.

That's Fermanagh relegated .

What the fine for not fielding for your final 2 games ?

Does this mean if Laois win this weekend they are promoted ?

Was any rationale given?

I can think of 3 reasons why it was turned down
1) CCCC don't believe Fermanagh
2) They believe them but couldn't care less
3) they understand Fermanagh's position but just can't accommodate it


Difficult to think of a 4th rationale

Some explanation should be given

Option 3 is probably what they told them but they could have made more of an effort to accommodate them.

The ideal time to reschedule the game is after both Fermanagh, Clare are knocked out of the Championship.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on October 15, 2020, 11:26:05 AM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 15, 2020, 11:20:56 AM
Quote from: smelmoth on October 14, 2020, 09:29:03 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 14, 2020, 09:06:48 PM
Fair play to the CCC.
Played an absolute blinder again.
And good to see the GPA putting their foot down again over player welfare.

That's Fermanagh relegated .

What the fine for not fielding for your final 2 games ?

Does this mean if Laois win this weekend they are promoted ?

Was any rationale given?

I can think of 3 reasons why it was turned down
1) CCCC don't believe Fermanagh
2) They believe them but couldn't care less
3) they understand Fermanagh's position but just can't accommodate it


Difficult to think of a 4th rationale

Some explanation should be given

Option 3 is probably what they told them but they could have made more of an effort to accommodate them.

The ideal time to reschedule the game is after both Fermanagh, Clare are knocked out of the Championship.

Yes, I agree.

But what if we have a Fermanagh v Clare All Ireland final? ;)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: macdanger2 on October 15, 2020, 01:55:11 PM
That's a balls for Fermanagh, it'll be interesting to see if this stance is maintained when a bigger county are in a similar position

It presumably will have an effect on the other counties in the bottom half of D2 also since it should be 2 handy points for Clare
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 15, 2020, 02:33:26 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on October 15, 2020, 01:55:11 PM
That's a balls for Fermanagh, it'll be interesting to see if this stance is maintained when a bigger county are in a similar position

It presumably will have an effect on the other counties in the bottom half of D2 also since it should be 2 handy points for Clare

It's a knock on effect for everyone because if Clare lose then they'd be relegated and Armagh could coast it against a team already down. Now Clare need to beat Armagh to be 100% sure of staying up and that's now a problem for Armagh. As you say it effects the teams around the bottom too.

I do feel sorry for Fermanagh and kinda is unfair but it's something they have to either get on with it with what players they do have available or just don't field and waste their time and money travelling to Ennis
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ed Ricketts on October 15, 2020, 03:35:13 PM
This division could well come down to scoring difference when it's done.

Has it been decided what happens if teams don't field? In soccer a 3-0 result is usually declared. Are there precedents for this in the GAA?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 15, 2020, 04:09:48 PM
Stefan Campbell

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkXcS4ZWoAA6S9H?format=jpg&name=900x900)

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: APM on October 15, 2020, 04:48:06 PM
I would agree with Stefan Campbell on this one. 

At least during the first wave, while there was no sport on the telly, there was the opportunity to enjoy the decent weather outside. 
We are in for a long depressing winter.  I'll be glad of being able to take in league and championship games on the telly.  It will be very strange watching games with no crowds, but it's better than nothing on a dark and damp weekend in November. 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Taylor on October 15, 2020, 05:35:10 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on October 15, 2020, 03:35:13 PM
This division could well come down to scoring difference when it's done.

Has it been decided what happens if teams don't field? In soccer a 3-0 result is usually declared. Are there precedents for this in the GAA?

I have seen it before where the scoring for the game with that particular team has been ignored meaning the teams that have not played them yet are not disadvantaged
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ed Ricketts on October 15, 2020, 07:06:01 PM
Quote from: Taylor on October 15, 2020, 05:35:10 PM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on October 15, 2020, 03:35:13 PM
This division could well come down to scoring difference when it's done.

Has it been decided what happens if teams don't field? In soccer a 3-0 result is usually declared. Are there precedents for this in the GAA?

I have seen it before where the scoring for the game with that particular team has been ignored meaning the teams that have not played them yet are not disadvantaged

Tight on Armagh if it goes that way. They are the only side that gave Fermanagh much of a beating - 13 points. Wiping that out would all but eliminate any score difference advantage they had on their promotion rivals. Would be a bit unjust, COVID in Fermanagh has nothing to do with Armagh.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: omochain on October 16, 2020, 05:34:14 AM
This appears to be the game that decides.. Division 2... I am too far away to have any insights on who will win. Anyone with any useful input on the outcome would be much appreciated!!!!!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 16, 2020, 11:06:32 AM
Quote from: omochain on October 16, 2020, 05:34:14 AM
This appears to be the game that decides.. Division 2... I am too far away to have any insights on who will win. Anyone with any useful input on the outcome would be much appreciated!!!!!

I was looking forward to Armagh v Roscommon in March, as Armagh put in a good performance against Fermanagh and were generally doing well . However, who knows how things are now.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 16, 2020, 01:38:21 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 16, 2020, 11:06:32 AM
Quote from: omochain on October 16, 2020, 05:34:14 AM
This appears to be the game that decides.. Division 2... I am too far away to have any insights on who will win. Anyone with any useful input on the outcome would be much appreciated!!!!!

I was looking forward to Armagh v Roscommon in March, as Armagh put in a good performance against Fermanagh and were generally doing well . However, who knows how things are now.

That's it 100%, no one has a clue what to expect from a 6 month sabbatical. Toss of a coin TBH
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 16, 2020, 01:51:50 PM
I suppose we better enjoy the weekend of GAA action as who knows when the next matches will be played?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 16, 2020, 06:36:30 PM
Clare and Fermanagh teams named only 18 available players for the latter.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ekd1vUZXUAQr2JZ?format=jpg&name=large)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ekd1vUiXEAg8x-R?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 16, 2020, 07:39:28 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 16, 2020, 01:38:21 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 16, 2020, 11:06:32 AM
I was looking forward to Armagh v Roscommon in March, as Armagh put in a good performance against Fermanagh and were generally doing well . However, who knows how things are now.

That's it 100%, no one has a clue what to expect from a 6 month sabbatical. Toss of a coin TBH

Knowing our luck Armagh will probably put on a legendary performance, one with hope for the future, and then the championship will be abolished.



Quote from: Blowitupref on October 16, 2020, 06:36:30 PM
Clare and Fermanagh teams named only 18 available players for the latter.

ANd they can't even play the bus driver as there is no bus.

Armagh team, strong forward division
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkeYdudXYAEi5HB?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Oraisteach on October 17, 2020, 01:58:53 AM
Armagniac, any idea where I'll be able to catch the game on the Internet tomorrow? Any help would be appreciated.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 17, 2020, 02:16:21 AM
Quote from: Oraisteach on October 17, 2020, 01:58:53 AM
Armagniac, any idea where I'll be able to catch the game on the Internet tomorrow? Any help would be appreciated.

Its on GAAgo if you are not in Ireland, as I think you are not. In Ireland the RTÉ player should work, to the extent that it ever works, in the 6 counties if you have an IP number that seems to be in Britain then RTE should work on a tablet where it can pick up the location.

GAAgo have every league game, a welcome development, but will not show in Ireland those on TV.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 17, 2020, 07:55:42 AM
Fermanagh are fielding .
Don't agree with the decisions but best of luck to the lads.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Tubberman on October 17, 2020, 08:19:48 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 17, 2020, 02:16:21 AM
Quote from: Oraisteach on October 17, 2020, 01:58:53 AM
Armagniac, any idea where I'll be able to catch the game on the Internet tomorrow? Any help would be appreciated.

Its on GAAgo if you are not in Ireland, as I think you are not. In Ireland the RTÉ player should work, to the extent that it ever works, in the 6 counties if you have an IP number that seems to be in Britain then RTE should work on a tablet where it can pick up the location.

GAAgo have every league game, a welcome development, but will not show in Ireland those on TV.

GAAGO is being made available in Ireland too as far as I know
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: MayoBuck on October 17, 2020, 09:58:56 AM
The non televised games are available on gaa go to people in Ireland. Armagh v Roscommon is on RTE, so in Ireland you'll have to watch on tv or RTE player.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 17, 2020, 10:10:52 AM
Quite, in Ireland you'll not have to pay to watch it, which is hardly bad news.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 17, 2020, 01:52:59 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 17, 2020, 07:55:42 AM
Fermanagh are fielding .
Don't agree with the decisions but best of luck to the lads.

How many of that Fermanagh starting 15 selected are considered first choice players?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 17, 2020, 01:55:59 PM
Of the team that appeared for the program very few.
Maybe 5.
Wouod be the first choice midfield
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 17, 2020, 04:17:00 PM
Westmeath now level on points at the top of the table with Armagh, Roscommon after their 8 point win against Laois.

https://www.laoistoday.ie/2020/10/17/slow-start-costs-laois-as-westmeath-defeat-them-in-mullingar/
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 17, 2020, 04:18:11 PM
Laois now involved in the dogfight
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 17, 2020, 04:34:57 PM
The Roscommon team for tonights 5.30 televised game. No Diarmuid Murtagh, Donie Smith, Ciarán Murtagh, Shane Killoran and Ultan Harney all possible championship starters.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkhdwGdWkAM1Oox?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 17, 2020, 04:47:15 PM
C'mon Ros💛💛💛💙💙
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Oraisteach on October 17, 2020, 05:03:30 PM
Anyone know what radio station is carrying the Armagh match?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 17, 2020, 06:10:52 PM
Very soft penalty for Rossies, Armagh came back well to restore the lead.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 17, 2020, 06:11:16 PM
Half time Armagh 0-8 Roscommon 1-3. Very cagey affair so far.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 06:16:17 PM
Should be more in it. Gave away a needless penalty. The big fella went down easily enough though
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 17, 2020, 06:18:13 PM
Ryan Kennedy could easily have got a 2nd yellow. Some refs would have given a straight red for his first challenge.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Sportacus on October 17, 2020, 06:19:47 PM
Is dropping a knee into the ribs a yellow - good to know.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ed Ricketts on October 17, 2020, 06:20:15 PM
Rossies finding it difficult to stay on their feet anywhere within 5 yards of a tackle. Maybe change the studs at half time. Although Mr Gough seems to have a lot of sympathy for this lack of balance.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Ed Ricketts on October 17, 2020, 06:21:05 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 17, 2020, 06:18:13 PM
Ryan Kennedy could easily have got a 2nd yellow. Some refs would have given a straight red for his first challenge.

Incident at the end on Jamie Clarke levels up things on the knee dropping score.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: omochain on October 17, 2020, 06:44:02 PM
No full back line. Kennedy is the only defender worth his salt.. and he's off. Should be winning this walking out the gate.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on October 17, 2020, 06:53:44 PM
Some joke of a refereeing performance from Gough. His ego is out of control.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 17, 2020, 07:09:40 PM
FT Armagh 0-15 Roscommon 3-10. Enjoyable and much improved 2nd half.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.

We threw it away. And our discipline cost us alright. Very soft first penalty though. For such a big lad yer man went down very easily
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: weareros on October 17, 2020, 07:21:47 PM
Was looking iffy there for awhile but much improved last 30 mins or so. Created plenty of chances and squandered a lot. But overall very composed in the end. Conor's injury a worry but Mulooley back a huge plus. Love what an attacking threat so many of our backs now are.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Westside on October 17, 2020, 07:22:53 PM
Fair play to a game Armagh side for pushing Roscommon all the way.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:26:04 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.

We threw it away. And our discipline cost us alright. Very soft first penalty though. For such a big lad yer man went down very easily

Youse did nothing in the second half only mouth and foul. Never looked like scoring a goal, we should have got 5. The hand for the first penalty was around the neck, after kneeing a player in the back he should have seen red.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:28:56 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:26:04 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.

We threw it away. And our discipline cost us alright. Very soft first penalty though. For such a big lad yer man went down very easily

Youse did nothing in the second half only mouth and foul. Never looked like scoring a goal, we should have got 5. The hand for the first penalty was around the neck, after kneeing a player in the back he should have seen red.

I was agreeing with you. You seem angry though. We beat ourselves. If Morgan didn't have a rush of blood to the head we win the game. And yes. Kennedy was a very lucky boy to only get a yellow. Was a red all day long. No place for that nonsense
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:33:30 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:28:56 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:26:04 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.

We threw it away. And our discipline cost us alright. Very soft first penalty though. For such a big lad yer man went down very easily

Youse did nothing in the second half only mouth and foul. Never looked like scoring a goal, we should have got 5. The hand for the first penalty was around the neck, after kneeing a player in the back he should have seen red.

I was agreeing with you. You seem angry though. We beat ourselves. If Morgan didn't have a rush of blood to the head we win the game. And yes. Kennedy was a very lucky boy to only get a yellow. Was a red all day long. No place for that nonsense

Any how hope Armagh make it up to Div 1, always had decent footballers and supporters, tonight was probably a bit of dirty diesel.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:34:34 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:33:30 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:28:56 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:26:04 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.

We threw it away. And our discipline cost us alright. Very soft first penalty though. For such a big lad yer man went down very easily

Youse did nothing in the second half only mouth and foul. Never looked like scoring a goal, we should have got 5. The hand for the first penalty was around the neck, after kneeing a player in the back he should have seen red.

I was agreeing with you. You seem angry though. We beat ourselves. If Morgan didn't have a rush of blood to the head we win the game. And yes. Kennedy was a very lucky boy to only get a yellow. Was a red all day long. No place for that nonsense

Any how hope Armagh make it up to Div 1, always had decent footballers and supporters, tonight was probably a bit of dirty diesel.

Sadly not mate. It's been our downfall for a few years. Not sure division one would be good for us
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on October 17, 2020, 07:37:19 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.

We threw it away. And our discipline cost us alright. Very soft first penalty though. For such a big lad yer man went down very easily

I don't think we can have any complaints about both penalties
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:39:31 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 17, 2020, 07:37:19 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.

We threw it away. And our discipline cost us alright. Very soft first penalty though. For such a big lad yer man went down very easily

I don't think we can have any complaints about both penalties

It was a penalty alright. I just think the big man went down easy. That said Kennedy shouldn't have been on to give it away
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on October 17, 2020, 07:42:40 PM
Gough absolutely rode Armagh there from what I saw.

Armagh have a discipline problem though, their tackling is really poor and Roscommon focused on their rash tackling but some of the frees Roscommon got were so so soft yet Oisin O'Neill regularly had three or four lads hanging out of him and had nothing given.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 17, 2020, 07:45:27 PM
Well it all turned out right in the end.
We were very poor and pedestrian in the first half.
When we started to move with a bit of pace and drive Armagh were in trouble.
McKeon probably our best player over the whole game.
Mullooly going forward, the Dalys, Lennon and Enda contributed well as did Compton.
We're as good as up but not mathematical yet.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:45:44 PM
Quote from: Angelo on October 17, 2020, 07:42:40 PM
Gough absolutely rode Armagh there from what I saw.

Armagh have a discipline problem though, their tackling is really poor and Roscommon focused on their rash tackling but some of the frees Roscommon got were so so soft yet Oisin O'Neill regularly had three or four lads hanging out of him and had nothing given.

We cost ourselves the game woth our indiscipline mate. Can't blame the ref for that loss
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: omochain on October 17, 2020, 07:46:22 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:34:34 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:33:30 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:28:56 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:26:04 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.

We threw it away. And our discipline cost us alright. Very soft first penalty though. For such a big lad yer man went down very easily

Youse did nothing in the second half only mouth and foul. Never looked like scoring a goal, we should have got 5. The hand for the first penalty was around the neck, after kneeing a player in the back he should have seen red.

I was agreeing with you. You seem angry though. We beat ourselves. If Morgan didn't have a rush of blood to the head we win the game. And yes. Kennedy was a very lucky boy to only get a yellow. Was a red all day long. No place for that nonsense

Any how hope Armagh make it up to Div 1, always had decent footballers and supporters, tonight was probably a bit of dirty diesel.

Sadly not mate. It's been our downfall for a few years. Not sure division one would be good for us

You maybe correct Kemosabe... 1 to 4 we are Division 4, Middling round the middle with a Divison 1 attack.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:48:05 PM
Quote from: omochain on October 17, 2020, 07:46:22 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:34:34 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:33:30 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:28:56 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:26:04 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.

We threw it away. And our discipline cost us alright. Very soft first penalty though. For such a big lad yer man went down very easily

Youse did nothing in the second half only mouth and foul. Never looked like scoring a goal, we should have got 5. The hand for the first penalty was around the neck, after kneeing a player in the back he should have seen red.

I was agreeing with you. You seem angry though. We beat ourselves. If Morgan didn't have a rush of blood to the head we win the game. And yes. Kennedy was a very lucky boy to only get a yellow. Was a red all day long. No place for that nonsense

Any how hope Armagh make it up to Div 1, always had decent footballers and supporters, tonight was probably a bit of dirty diesel.

Sadly not mate. It's been our downfall for a few years. Not sure division one would be good for us

You maybe correct Kemosabe... 1 to 4 we are Division 4, Middling round the middle with a Divison 1 attack.

That's a bit harsh on the keeper
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 17, 2020, 08:10:48 PM
The longer that game went the worse they got the opposite for Roscommon whom finished the game very strongly. Promotion still very much in Armagh hands.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: omochain on October 17, 2020, 08:15:38 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:48:05 PM
Quote from: omochain on October 17, 2020, 07:46:22 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:34:34 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:33:30 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:28:56 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:26:04 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 17, 2020, 07:10:05 PM
Good to get a win should have won by much more against a very ill disciplined side.

We threw it away. And our discipline cost us alright. Very soft first penalty though. For such a big lad yer man went down very easily

Youse did nothing in the second half only mouth and foul. Never looked like scoring a goal, we should have got 5. The hand for the first penalty was around the neck, after kneeing a player in the back he should have seen red.

I was agreeing with you. You seem angry though. We beat ourselves. If Morgan didn't have a rush of blood to the head we win the game. And yes. Kennedy was a very lucky boy to only get a yellow. Was a red all day long. No place for that nonsense

Any how hope Armagh make it up to Div 1, always had decent footballers and supporters, tonight was probably a bit of dirty diesel.

Sadly not mate. It's been our downfall for a few years. Not sure division one would be good for us

You maybe correct Kemosabe... 1 to 4 we are Division 4, Middling round the middle with a Divison 1 attack.

That's a bit harsh on the keeper

I thought I was being kind... But I have reached cranky old man status😜
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Armamike on October 17, 2020, 08:19:13 PM
Roscommon a far better side tonight. Better balanced. Our full back line is poor. Some poor decision making at the back which has been our problem for a long time. A couple of cool heads back there would help. The O'Neills deserved to be on the winning side. It was disappointing to see us collapse after the second penalty. What was Morgan thinking?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 17, 2020, 08:20:25 PM
Rossies deserved their win TBH, their FF line won every single ball that went in to them. Armagh's defence is poor tbh and would be cut to ribbons in Div 1. So where does that leave Armagh now? does a win away to Clare get us up or is up to other results?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 17, 2020, 08:27:17 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 17, 2020, 07:45:44 PM
Quote from: Angelo on October 17, 2020, 07:42:40 PM
Gough absolutely rode Armagh there from what I saw.

Armagh have a discipline problem though, their tackling is really poor and Roscommon focused on their rash tackling but some of the frees Roscommon got were so so soft yet Oisin O'Neill regularly had three or four lads hanging out of him and had nothing given.

We cost ourselves the game woth our indiscipline mate. Can't blame the ref for that loss
I see Angelo's knowledge of football rules matches his virology expertise ;D
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 17, 2020, 09:35:30 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 17, 2020, 08:20:25 PM
Rossies deserved their win TBH, their FF line won every single ball that went in to them. Armagh's defence is poor tbh and would be cut to ribbons in Div 1. So where does that leave Armagh now? does a win away to Clare get us up or is up to other results?

You are relying on other games. If cavan were to win their both games ye wouldn't go up. However judging by all the covid stories I'm hearing that is unlikely
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 17, 2020, 09:45:21 PM
Itchy I have heard them stories as well.
Any truth in them?
Hyland I thought dropped a few hints today in his interview
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 17, 2020, 09:57:54 PM
Good away win for Roscommon against one of the better teams in this division. Looks like a quick return to Div 1 and in truth should never have got relegated.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Westside on October 17, 2020, 10:38:25 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 17, 2020, 09:45:21 PM
Itchy I have heard them stories as well.
Any truth in them?
Hyland I thought dropped a few hints today in his interview

Cavan apparently missing 5/6 starters for tomorrow.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 18, 2020, 10:15:59 AM
For those interested, cavan v kildare is live streamed on TG4 website.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 18, 2020, 10:29:13 AM
Kildare missing Dan Flynn, Niall Kelly and our best player the last 18 months or so Fergal Conway.  Also Peter Kelly has retired and young starlight Jack Robinson is injured. Today is a good day to play Kildare.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rufus T Firefly on October 18, 2020, 10:41:02 AM
The better side won last night, although Armagh still can look back with regret at spurning winning positions. The old failings of indiscipline, especially in the tackle, cost us big time. The reality is though, we are not a top eight side.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 18, 2020, 10:44:50 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 18, 2020, 10:29:13 AM
Kildare missing Dan Flynn, Niall Kelly and our best player the last 18 months or so Fergal Conway.  Also Peter Kelly has retired and young starlight Jack Robinson is injured. Today is a good day to play Kildare.

I believe Kelly is out until 2021? Is Adam Tyrell injured also.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkeVKbKWkAE8_yv?format=png&name=small)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 18, 2020, 01:20:52 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 18, 2020, 10:44:50 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 18, 2020, 10:29:13 AM
Kildare missing Dan Flynn, Niall Kelly and our best player the last 18 months or so Fergal Conway.  Also Peter Kelly has retired and young starlight Jack Robinson is injured. Today is a good day to play Kildare.

I believe Kelly is out until 2021? Is Adam Tyrell injured also.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EkeVKbKWkAE8_yv?format=png&name=small)

Adam is taking a break from the squad.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 18, 2020, 01:46:19 PM
Clare leading Fermanagh by 3 points at half time. I see Fermanagh have 25 players on the program today compared to 18 the other day.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: kerryforsam20 on October 18, 2020, 01:51:25 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on October 18, 2020, 01:46:19 PM
Clare leading Fermanagh by 3 points at half time. I see Fermanagh have 25 players on the program today compared to 18 the other day.

Did fermanagh pull a fast one?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: the goal was on on October 18, 2020, 02:10:32 PM
Looks like Fermanagh over egged their problems and were always heading down to play. Harder for Clare to have prepared all week . Gaa now highly unlikely to offer concessions going forward
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 18, 2020, 02:19:27 PM
Over egged their problem?

Catch yourself on.

Lads playing who actually had covid and symptoms.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 18, 2020, 02:40:50 PM
Clare 1-11 Fermanagh 1-09

Fermanagh relegated .
Poor shooting cost us .
Great effort from everybody considering the circumstances.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 18, 2020, 02:45:48 PM
Cavan really loose at the back. Ros will have a field day. Martin Reilly missed a penalty which we really needed. Ref giving extremely soft frees to both teams which making it look like a challenge game.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 18, 2020, 02:48:46 PM
Cormac Reilly. What's a free for Kildare is not a free for Cavan. What's a free for Cavan is not a free for Kildare. He's awful. No real intensity to the game. It's too nice out there.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 18, 2020, 02:50:19 PM
How us that lad still a referee???
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 18, 2020, 03:04:49 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 18, 2020, 02:48:46 PM
Cormac Reilly. What's a free for Kildare is not a free for Cavan. What's a free for Cavan is not a free for Kildare. He's awful. No real intensity to the game. It's too nice out there.

You can't touch a man, it takes intensity out of it
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Westside on October 18, 2020, 03:13:03 PM
Cavan have no plan at all to break down Kildare here. Flute about with it outside the 45 until we lose it.

This has turned into a hammering and we will be in serious relegation bother now.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 18, 2020, 03:37:38 PM
Leading by 10, looking like winning by 15 then they're one good pass/catch from 100% going on to lose.

f**king Kildare!
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on October 18, 2020, 03:43:45 PM
Kildare win keeps Armagh in second place.  Next Saturday going to be interesting with multiple promotion and relegation combos still in the mix.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 18, 2020, 04:15:35 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/pdHTknf/Screenshot-20201018-161315-2.png) (https://ibb.co/jDCYjHy)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 18, 2020, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 18, 2020, 03:37:38 PM
Leading by 10, looking like winning by 15 then they're one good pass/catch from 100% going on to lose.

f**king Kildare!

That was a serious serious f**k up by Niall Murray to pass up that goal at the end and with it a vital if unlikely point. I think it is very likely that Cavan will go down. Laois will likely beat a Fermanagh team with nothing to play for and possibly no team next weekend. Cavan will get tanked by Roscommon judging by their defensive set up which is as poor as I have ever seen it. Have to say I thought Kildare would win by 20 points the way they were passing up goal chances at one stage so fair play to the few lads who kept working for us. As usual Gearoid and a few others went missing when needed. Nice to see young McGovern come on at the end, a lot of talk about him, he ran direct at the defense and took his scores. Need a few more like him. Depressing weekend for Cavan,
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 18, 2020, 04:52:16 PM
Quote from: Itchy on October 18, 2020, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 18, 2020, 03:37:38 PM
Leading by 10, looking like winning by 15 then they're one good pass/catch from 100% going on to lose.

f**king Kildare!

That was a serious serious f**k up by Niall Murray to pass up that goal at the end and with it a vital if unlikely point. I think it is very likely that Cavan will go down. Laois will likely beat a Fermanagh team with nothing to play for and possibly no team next weekend. Cavan will get tanked by Roscommon judging by their defensive set up which is as poor as I have ever seen it. Have to say I thought Kildare would win by 20 points the way they were passing up goal chances at one stage so fair play to the few lads who kept working for us. As usual Gearoid and a few others went missing when needed. Nice to see young McGovern come on at the end, a lot of talk about him, he ran direct at the defense and took his scores. Need a few more like him. Depressing weekend for Cavan,
What starters from the earlier round NFL games was Cavan missing today?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 18, 2020, 05:01:39 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 18, 2020, 04:52:16 PM
Quote from: Itchy on October 18, 2020, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 18, 2020, 03:37:38 PM
Leading by 10, looking like winning by 15 then they're one good pass/catch from 100% going on to lose.

f**king Kildare!

That was a serious serious f**k up by Niall Murray to pass up that goal at the end and with it a vital if unlikely point. I think it is very likely that Cavan will go down. Laois will likely beat a Fermanagh team with nothing to play for and possibly no team next weekend. Cavan will get tanked by Roscommon judging by their defensive set up which is as poor as I have ever seen it. Have to say I thought Kildare would win by 20 points the way they were passing up goal chances at one stage so fair play to the few lads who kept working for us. As usual Gearoid and a few others went missing when needed. Nice to see young McGovern come on at the end, a lot of talk about him, he ran direct at the defense and took his scores. Need a few more like him. Depressing weekend for Cavan,
What starters from the earlier round NFL games was Cavan missing today?

Not that many as it turns out. Thomas Galligan, Stephen Murray, James Smith and Oisin Pierson probably the most important. Killian Clarke was named to be back to today but wasnt there. Few other lads like paddy mead and stephen smith who started some games not there either. It was a factor I suppose, were kildare missing a few I dont know.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 18, 2020, 08:04:04 PM
Is it safe to assume if Armagh beat Clare next week they get promoted?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 18, 2020, 08:06:59 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 18, 2020, 08:04:04 PM
Is it safe to assume if Armagh beat Clare next week they get promoted?

Unless Westmeath won by 20 odd
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: keeperlit on October 18, 2020, 08:13:46 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 18, 2020, 08:04:04 PM
Is it safe to assume if Armagh beat Clare next week they get promoted?
Never safe to assume anything with Armagh!!🙈🙈
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: weareros on October 18, 2020, 08:16:03 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 18, 2020, 08:06:59 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 18, 2020, 08:04:04 PM
Is it safe to assume if Armagh beat Clare next week they get promoted?

Unless Westmeath won by 20 odd

If Roscommon win, and Armagh and Westmeath are both on 9, then it is head to head, not scoring difference.

Scratch that - they drew, so scoring diff.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Laoiseabu on October 18, 2020, 08:27:37 PM
Don't let that result last night fool anyone , Roscommon are SCUTTER .
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 18, 2020, 08:59:07 PM
Quote from: weareros on October 18, 2020, 08:16:03 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 18, 2020, 08:06:59 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 18, 2020, 08:04:04 PM
Is it safe to assume if Armagh beat Clare next week they get promoted?

Unless Westmeath won by 20 odd

If Roscommon win, and Armagh and Westmeath are both on 9, then it is head to head, not scoring difference.

Scratch that - they drew, so scoring diff.

Yes i know but the drew did they not so goes to pts/goal difference
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 18, 2020, 09:00:10 PM
Quote from: keeperlit on October 18, 2020, 08:13:46 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 18, 2020, 08:04:04 PM
Is it safe to assume if Armagh beat Clare next week they get promoted?
Never safe to assume anything with Armagh!!🙈🙈

lol...I know only to well, been following them long enough to know if there's a hard way of doing something they'll find it
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: weareros on October 18, 2020, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: Laoiseabu on October 18, 2020, 08:27:37 PM
Don't let that result last night fool anyone , Roscommon are SCUTTER .

We know where we stand. We go up to Div 1 and we get sent back down to Div 2. We go back to Div 2 and back up to Div 1 again. Hopefully we stay a few years this time. But I would take another Connacht championship first. Mind you, the Plain of the Yews sent out a big warning today. But we live in hope.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 19, 2020, 12:24:14 AM
Quote from: weareros on October 18, 2020, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: Laoiseabu on October 18, 2020, 08:27:37 PM
Don't let that result last night fool anyone , Roscommon are SCUTTER .

We know where we stand. We go up to Div 1 and we get sent back down to Div 2. We go back to Div 2 and back up to Div 1 again. Hopefully we stay a few years this time. But I would take another Connacht championship first. Mind you, the Plain of the Yews sent out a big warning today. But we live in hope.

Roscommon might be able to stay in Div 1, the likes of Armagh, Cavan, or Westmeath will not realistically be able to do so.
Mayo have certainly come out of the break in good shape.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 19, 2020, 09:42:50 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 19, 2020, 12:24:14 AM
Quote from: weareros on October 18, 2020, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: Laoiseabu on October 18, 2020, 08:27:37 PM
Don't let that result last night fool anyone , Roscommon are SCUTTER .

We know where we stand. We go up to Div 1 and we get sent back down to Div 2. We go back to Div 2 and back up to Div 1 again. Hopefully we stay a few years this time. But I would take another Connacht championship first. Mind you, the Plain of the Yews sent out a big warning today. But we live in hope.

Roscommon might be able to stay in Div 1, the likes of Armagh, Cavan, or Westmeath will not realistically be able to do so.
Mayo have certainly come out of the break in good shape.

Roscommon usually win Connacht after relegation.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 19, 2020, 03:06:07 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 19, 2020, 09:42:50 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on October 19, 2020, 12:24:14 AM
Quote from: weareros on October 18, 2020, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: Laoiseabu on October 18, 2020, 08:27:37 PM
Don't let that result last night fool anyone , Roscommon are SCUTTER .

We know where we stand. We go up to Div 1 and we get sent back down to Div 2. We go back to Div 2 and back up to Div 1 again. Hopefully we stay a few years this time. But I would take another Connacht championship first. Mind you, the Plain of the Yews sent out a big warning today. But we live in hope.

Roscommon might be able to stay in Div 1, the likes of Armagh, Cavan, or Westmeath will not realistically be able to do so.
Mayo have certainly come out of the break in good shape.

Roscommon usually win Connacht after relegation.

Last three Connacht titles were won off the back of league relegations.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 20, 2020, 11:41:42 AM
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-40067703.html
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 20, 2020, 12:55:21 PM
Will Armagh blow their chance this weekend? I'm always the fan of playing at the highest level possible so i want them to get promotion but we need to do something with our defence. Mark tighter and FFS stop fouling. The good thing is everyone has something to play for (except Fermanagh) so games should be competitive. The game for Armagh last week should have brought them on a bit from their few weeks of no preparation due to Covid-19.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 20, 2020, 02:20:21 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 20, 2020, 12:55:21 PM
Will Armagh blow their chance this weekend? I'm always the fan of playing at the highest level possible so i want them to get promotion but we need to do something with our defence. Mark tighter and FFS stop fouling. The good thing is everyone has something to play for (except Fermanagh) so games should be competitive. The game for Armagh last week should have brought them on a bit from their few weeks of no preparation due to Covid-19.

Shouldn't but you never know with Armagh. Tipperary game in 2017 a prime example of the that.

Clare was less than convincing in beating an understrength Fermanagh. As you said that game at the weekend should have brought them on a bit against a side that will be played division 1 football last year and will likely top the division two table.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Armamike on October 20, 2020, 05:14:32 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 20, 2020, 12:55:21 PM
Will Armagh blow their chance this weekend? I'm always the fan of playing at the highest level possible so i want them to get promotion but we need to do something with our defence. Mark tighter and FFS stop fouling. The good thing is everyone has something to play for (except Fermanagh) so games should be competitive. The game for Armagh last week should have brought them on a bit from their few weeks of no preparation due to Covid-19.

How long have we been saying that? :(

Would love to see us get promoted. It's been too long since we've played in div 1.   
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 20, 2020, 06:51:51 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 20, 2020, 12:55:21 PM
Will Armagh blow their chance this weekend? I'm always the fan of playing at the highest level possible so i want them to get promotion but we need to do something with our defence. Mark tighter and FFS stop fouling. The good thing is everyone has something to play for (except Fermanagh) so games should be competitive. The game for Armagh last week should have brought them on a bit from their few weeks of no preparation due to Covid-19.

Experience says we will. Even if we are ten up with a few minutes to go it won't be certain. Hopefully lessons will be learned from last week. Though how long have we been saying that. Anyway, I remain optimistic. Maybe
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: bennydorano on October 21, 2020, 08:56:23 AM
Is the Armagh game available on Gaago or online anywhere on Saturday??
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 21, 2020, 11:39:12 AM
It's classic listening to Armagh fans...we all know the craic. 10pts up with 5 mins to go doesn't guarantee us victory, last min goals and controversy are never far away with us and always a sad story at the end :). Hopefully 2pts on Sat will do us rightly...C'mon Armagh
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 21, 2020, 11:47:07 AM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 21, 2020, 08:56:23 AM
Is the Armagh game available on Gaago or online anywhere on Saturday??

https://www.gaago.ie/fixture/PL5-20-F-W10C
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on October 21, 2020, 02:18:42 PM
The Armagh county board fed the Roscommon team in the stands of the Athletic grounds last Saturday evening, before they travelled home in 2 buses and numerous cars. The previous week the guards broke up their meal after the challenge game in Sligo V Donegal.
Fair play to the Armagh county board.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 21, 2020, 02:37:41 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 21, 2020, 02:18:42 PM
The Armagh county board fed the Roscommon team in the stands of the Athletic grounds last Saturday evening, before they travelled home in 2 buses and numerous cars. The previous week the guards broke up their meal after the challenge game in Sligo V Donegal.
Fair play to the Armagh county board.

It's within the government guidelines that Inter County teams can grab a bite to eat after matches.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 21, 2020, 03:44:52 PM
Just for the record
The Ros team ate a post match meal (Chicken Curry with rice and side salad I believe) at socially distanced tables in a big hall that can hold hundreds in normal circumstances.
A mixture if local busybodies, anti Gahs, and others got excited on social media about the GAA having a "shindig and revelry" in cobteqvention if the guidelines.
Some of them rang the Guards who called to investigate.
When the meal was over the lads all left.

Then the stupid Roscommon Herald put up an online report which was copied by RTÉ and some rubbish tabloids headed "Gardai called to incident in a premises in Boyle" involving the Ros team.
That gave the false impression of being in a pub that should have been closed and that things got out of hand.

Fair play to Armagh CB by the way.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on October 21, 2020, 10:28:27 PM
Rossies gone from 8/13 favs to 13/8 outsiders to beat Cavan in the last hour, looks like they will be missing a good lot of players. Doesn't look great for the overall shape of the championship.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 21, 2020, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 21, 2020, 10:28:27 PM
Rossies gone from 8/13 favs to 13/8 outsiders to beat Cavan in the last hour, looks like they will be missing a good lot of players. Doesn't look great for the overall shape of the championship.
Can see why Cavan are suddenly favourites with the reports tonight.

One Roscommon player tested positive for covid and number of other players have to self isolate as deemed as close contacts.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 21, 2020, 11:02:29 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 21, 2020, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 21, 2020, 10:28:27 PM
Rossies gone from 8/13 favs to 13/8 outsiders to beat Cavan in the last hour, looks like they will be missing a good lot of players. Doesn't look great for the overall shape of the championship.
Can see why Cavan are suddenly favourites with the reports tonight.

One Roscommon player tested positive for covid and number of other players have to self isolate as deemed as close contacts.

Wow, that would be quite a tning
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: oliverkelly on October 21, 2020, 11:11:34 PM
Quote from: Itchy on October 21, 2020, 11:02:29 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 21, 2020, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 21, 2020, 10:28:27 PM
Rossies gone from 8/13 favs to 13/8 outsiders to beat Cavan in the last hour, looks like they will be missing a good lot of players. Doesn't look great for the overall shape of the championship.
Can see why Cavan are suddenly favourites with the reports tonight.

One Roscommon player tested positive for covid and number of other players have to self isolate as deemed as close contacts.

Wow, that would be quite a tning
a player caught it in college .Travelled on one of the two buses to Armagh last weekend. All on bus which includes 13 players and management to self isolate. One selector didnt travel so I presume he will be in charge come the weekend
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Angelo on October 21, 2020, 11:42:50 PM
Quote from: oliverkelly on October 21, 2020, 11:11:34 PM
Quote from: Itchy on October 21, 2020, 11:02:29 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 21, 2020, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 21, 2020, 10:28:27 PM
Rossies gone from 8/13 favs to 13/8 outsiders to beat Cavan in the last hour, looks like they will be missing a good lot of players. Doesn't look great for the overall shape of the championship.
Can see why Cavan are suddenly favourites with the reports tonight.

One Roscommon player tested positive for covid and number of other players have to self isolate as deemed as close contacts.

Wow, that would be quite a tning
a player caught it in college .Travelled on one of the two buses to Armagh last weekend. All on bus which includes 13 players and management to self isolate. One selector didnt travel so I presume he will be in charge come the weekend

I thought players were to make their own ways to games rather than by bus?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 21, 2020, 11:48:20 PM
No allowed 20 on bus so you need two buses. Cavan I know went by car to.kildare to avoid the very thing alleged to have happened to Roscommon.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: oliverkelly on October 21, 2020, 11:55:10 PM
Yeah two buses and some players drove. Think there was 13 players and a few of the management on the bus with the player who has now tested positive. Few big names self isolating we will be well weakened
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 22, 2020, 12:05:03 AM
Quote from: oliverkelly on October 21, 2020, 11:55:10 PM
Yeah two buses and some players drove. Think there was 13 players and a few of the management on the bus with the player who has now tested positive. Few big names self isolating we will be well weakened

Best of luck to that 1 player that got the virus. A lucky break for Cavan as I think they might have been relegated but for this.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Redhand Santa on October 22, 2020, 07:45:36 AM
Quote from: oliverkelly on October 21, 2020, 11:11:34 PM
Quote from: Itchy on October 21, 2020, 11:02:29 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on October 21, 2020, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: Rudi on October 21, 2020, 10:28:27 PM
Rossies gone from 8/13 favs to 13/8 outsiders to beat Cavan in the last hour, looks like they will be missing a good lot of players. Doesn't look great for the overall shape of the championship.
Can see why Cavan are suddenly favourites with the reports tonight.

One Roscommon player tested positive for covid and number of other players have to self isolate as deemed as close contacts.

Wow, that would be quite a tning
a player caught it in college .Travelled on one of the two buses to Armagh last weekend. All on bus which includes 13 players and management to self isolate. One selector didnt travel so I presume he will be in charge come the weekend

I know everyone on the bus will be tested as will the entire panel. But if they come back negative will they still be unavailable? I thought the lower numbers on the bus meant social distancing could be put in place which under the guidance would rule you out as a close contact to self isolate? For example when an Irish soccer player tested positive it was only the people on the plane sitting within 2 metres that were deemed close contacts.

Either way it's risky business taking a bus and I'd imagine come championship with the close distances involved teams will try to avoid it which will reduce significantly chances of it being passed among players.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 09:24:47 AM
Hopefully none of the rest of the panel will get the bloody thing and hope the player who has tested positive will recover quickly and not be subsequently impaired in any way.

Meanwhile I see Waterford have conceded their D4 game to Antrim citing player concerns among other things.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 22, 2020, 09:33:43 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 09:24:47 AM
Hopefully none of the rest of the panel will get the bloody thing and hope the player who has tested positive will recover quickly and not be subsequently impaired in any way.

Meanwhile I see Waterford have conceded their D4 game to Antrim citing player concerns among other things.

So where does that leave the GAA, Antrim promoted based on a thrown game. Messy.

Rossfan - which starters are effected do you know?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 09:47:56 AM
I heard around 7, didn't ask who and even if I did know I wouldn't put it in a public forum.
With 12 or 13 players out we will do well to have 20 players in Breffni.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Westside on October 22, 2020, 09:50:38 AM
Am I right in saying that barring a Westmeath win by 20+ points Roscommon are basically promoted anyway?

Even if you test negative you are still required to isolate so even if nobody else on the bus has it they won't be allowed to play.

Cavan have their own Covid concerns and Roscommon have a good squad. This will give Cavan a boost but doesn't count Roscommon out by any means.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Redhand Santa on October 22, 2020, 09:56:55 AM
Quote from: Westside on October 22, 2020, 09:50:38 AM
Am I right in saying that barring a Westmeath win by 20+ points Roscommon are basically promoted anyway?

Even if you test negative you are still required to isolate so even if nobody else on the bus has it they won't be allowed to play.

Cavan have their own Covid concerns and Roscommon have a good squad. This will give Cavan a boost but doesn't count Roscommon out by any means.

But will everyone on the bus be deemed a close contact or just anyone sitting within 2 metres? It seemed to be 2 metres on the plane that was used for the Ireland soccer players. Hopefully no one else has picked it up - that's obviously the most important thing.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 22, 2020, 10:46:28 AM
There are so many permutations for Sat's games...

Armagh win they go up unless Westmeath win by a cricket score
If Clare beat Armagh and Kildare beat Westmeath, Kildare could go up providing Cavan don't rack up a big score against a weakened Roscommon team
If Clare hammer Armagh and Kildare only win by a point or two if Cavan draw with Rossies then Clare could get promoted this is mad...

relegation...Fermanagh are down so leaves a simple one (I think) If Laois lose they're relegated.
If Laois win and Armegh beat Clare then Clare will be relegated but that will depend on Cavan not getting a heavy defeat to Roscommon or Kildare getting a hammering.

What a division :o
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on October 22, 2020, 10:50:20 AM
What will Donegal do heading to Kerry? Surely the players won't take their own cars? They'd be knackered.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 11:13:36 AM
Quote from: Westside on October 22, 2020, 09:50:38 AM
Am I right in saying that barring a Westmeath win by 20+ points Roscommon are basically promoted anyway?
Not bothered checking the exact figure but we have to lose by 10 or 11 and the Westies have to win by 10 or 11.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: GoldCoastRossie on October 22, 2020, 11:21:19 AM
Would we (Roscommon) not be as well to concede the game and protect the scoring difference ?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 22, 2020, 11:22:43 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2020, 10:50:20 AM
What will Donegal do heading to Kerry? Surely the players won't take their own cars? They'd be knackered.

Fermanagh players took their own cars .
They did manage to get the somewhere to stay though on the Saturday night .
Are hotels in the south open at the minute ?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 22, 2020, 11:28:26 AM
Quote from: GoldCoastRossie on October 22, 2020, 11:21:19 AM
Would we (Roscommon) not be as well to concede the game and protect the scoring difference ?

This is the thing. In every county and tournament I have ever come across, once a team concedes a game then the use of score differences can no longer be used. Not sure how the GAA will work this out if it happens that some team or other will be promoted or relegated if a team doesnt field.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: GoldCoastRossie on October 22, 2020, 11:42:31 AM
If scoring was scraped and it went to the head to heads - Roscommon have beaten both ! or would it be a 3 way play off ...
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 22, 2020, 11:51:54 AM
I dont know, 3 way play off I think but there is no time build into the schedule for that.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 22, 2020, 11:52:51 AM
Quote from: FermGael on October 22, 2020, 11:22:43 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2020, 10:50:20 AM
What will Donegal do heading to Kerry? Surely the players won't take their own cars? They'd be knackered.

Fermanagh players took their own cars .
They did manage to get the somewhere to stay though on the Saturday night .
Are hotels in the south open at the minute ?

Some are. I was reading one hotel cancelled on Fermanagh but another took them in.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 12:09:00 PM
Quote from: GoldCoastRossie on October 22, 2020, 11:21:19 AM
Would we (Roscommon) not be as well to concede the game and protect the scoring difference ?
We've said were fulfilling the fixture anyway.
I may be wrong but if we conceded and Armagh and the Westues won I think only the games the 3 played against each other would be used for scoring difference.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: APM on October 22, 2020, 12:13:03 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 22, 2020, 10:46:28 AM
There are so many permutations for Sat's games...

Armagh win they go up unless Westmeath win by a cricket score
If Clare beat Armagh and Kildare beat Westmeath, Kildare could go up providing Cavan don't rack up a big score against a weakened Roscommon team
If Clare hammer Armagh and Kildare only win by a point or two if Cavan draw with Rossies then Clare could get promoted this is mad...

relegation...Fermanagh are down so leaves a simple one (I think) If Laois lose they're relegated.
If Laois win and Armegh beat Clare then Clare will be relegated but that will depend on Cavan not getting a heavy defeat to Roscommon or Kildare getting a hammering.

What a division :o

I'm not sure that a team has ever been relegated on 7 points, but I think could happen on Saturday if Cavan, Clare and Kildare all win against Roscommon, Armagh and Westmeath, and Laois beat Fermanagh.  One of those teams would end up relegated on score difference.  The score difference is pretty serious.  Armagh I think on +22, Westmeath 0, Laois -16. So Laois in a very precarious position and it's out of their hands. 

Tell me if I'm wrong on this, but if Laois wallop Fermanagh by 10 and if WM lost by 6 or more, WM would go down on score difference.  Again, am I right in thinking it's technically possible for Armagh to go down, if Laois won by about 17pts and Westmeath were beaten by a point and Armagh were beaten by about 24pts?

If Fermanagh choose not to field, Laois are gone, if Kildare and Clare win, as Laois has no opportunity to improve on their score difference against Westmeath or Armagh.

Anyway, given the nature of these fixtures, the unpredictably and the openness and scoring exploits from last weekend, you just wouldn't know what would happen.

So technically, on the last day only Roscommon are safe and only Fermanagh is relegated. No teams are promoted and Laois is the only team apart from Fermanagh that cannot be promoted. The 5 other teams can be both promoted and relegated depending on results and score difference. 
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: macdanger2 on October 22, 2020, 12:13:29 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2020, 10:50:20 AM
What will Donegal do heading to Kerry? Surely the players won't take their own cars? They'd be knackered.

It's a right pain in the hole for Donegal, making that trek a week before championship when there's almost nothing (bar a very very slim chance of topping the table) to play for. Sitting into a car for 5 hours after playing a match won't be great for recovery so I presume they'll stay over somewhere?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: twohands!!! on October 22, 2020, 03:18:42 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on October 22, 2020, 12:13:29 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2020, 10:50:20 AM
What will Donegal do heading to Kerry? Surely the players won't take their own cars? They'd be knackered.

It's a right pain in the hole for Donegal, making that trek a week before championship when there's almost nothing (bar a very very slim chance of topping the table) to play for. Sitting into a car for 5 hours after playing a match won't be great for recovery so I presume they'll stay over somewhere?

Pretty much all hotels are closed so I doubt they would even be able to find any place to stay.
I have heard of one hotel that was open at Level 3 that was putting up a small number of healthcare workers that were working nearby.
Don't know if it's still open after the move to Level 5.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on October 22, 2020, 05:00:24 PM
Surely moves should have been made to play the Kerry v Donegal game at a neutral venue? Somewhere like Limerick Salthill.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 22, 2020, 05:21:36 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2020, 05:00:24 PM
Surely moves should have been made to play the Kerry v Donegal game at a neutral venue? Somewhere like Limerick Salthill.

A number of counties asked for neutral venues but HQ turned it down.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 05:22:51 PM
Rejected a few weeks ago by HQ as it would undermine the integrity if the League.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on October 22, 2020, 05:55:37 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 05:22:51 PM
Rejected a few weeks ago by HQ as it would undermine the integrity if the League.

Feck sake like. The bigger picture and all that.

With no fans allowed anyway, does it really matter? Stupid decision
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: five points on October 22, 2020, 05:59:22 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 22, 2020, 05:55:37 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 05:22:51 PM
Rejected a few weeks ago by HQ as it would undermine the integrity if the League.

Feck sake like. The bigger picture and all that.

With no fans allowed anyway, does it really matter? Stupid decision

The league lacked integrity from the day it was abandoned in March. The only reason it's being played at all is to save Cork from another year in Division 3.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 23, 2020, 12:04:42 AM
Will probably be changes to this team before throw in again.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ek8OjwyUUAAASBS?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on October 23, 2020, 02:20:59 PM
Stefan Campbell seemed to have a heavy limp after the Roscommon game, hopefully he's fit for Saturday.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: naka on October 23, 2020, 04:18:49 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 05:22:51 PM
Rejected a few weeks ago by HQ as it would undermine the integrity if the League.
Total fk up when Antrim have to play Waterford in Dundalk.
The league is a mess
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: smelmoth on October 23, 2020, 04:21:20 PM
We always do this. The team that actually start then becomes the team that gets name but does start the next game. I think it Geezer's tribute to Gerald Wiley.

Fully expect a win in this one.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: smelmoth on October 23, 2020, 04:25:01 PM
Quote from: naka on October 23, 2020, 04:18:49 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 05:22:51 PM
Rejected a few weeks ago by HQ as it would undermine the integrity if the League.
Total fk up when Antrim have to play Waterford in Dundalk.
The league is a mess
This 2020 league is in a precarious state. Same applies to the championship. Not sure that is anyone's fault. The neutral venues issue is however someone's fault. That needs to be reconsidered if bus journeys become unviable
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: oneflewoverthecuckoonest on October 23, 2020, 07:28:43 PM
cavan and Roscommon contrive to a mutually beneficial draw.#
laois hammer Fermanagh by 15 points, the nordies having thrown in the towel before the start.
Kildare scramble a win against Westmeath.
Armagh outclass the limited Clare opponents.

the two diddy teams Fermanagh and clare get relegated.
in 2021 division 2 will be a bloodbath and horrid division with cork, down meath and one other in the stew.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: BennyCake on October 23, 2020, 08:38:19 PM
Quote from: hardstation on October 23, 2020, 07:35:13 PM
Quote from: naka on October 23, 2020, 04:18:49 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 05:22:51 PM
Rejected a few weeks ago by HQ as it would undermine the integrity if the League.
Total fk up when Antrim have to play Waterford in Dundalk.
The league is a mess
They don't have to. They are choosing to.

Makes sense.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: The Boy Wonder on October 23, 2020, 08:42:09 PM
Quote from: oneflewoverthecuckoonest on October 23, 2020, 07:28:43 PM
cavan and Roscommon contrive to a mutually beneficial draw.#
laois hammer Fermanagh by 15 points, the nordies having thrown in the towel before the start.
Kildare scramble a win against Westmeath.
Armagh outclass the limited Clare opponents.

the two diddy teams Fermanagh and clare get relegated.
in 2021 division 2 will be a bloodbath and horrid division with cork, down meath and one other in the stew.

Just look at Clare performances during Colm Collins' reign as manager and you would know they are a very capable, well drilled and organised team - certainly not a limited team.
Laois will be hoping that Armagh can do them a favour by winning. I would fancy Kildare to beat Westmeath and Roscommon may be understrength against Cavan.
Wins for the home teams - Clare, Cavan & Kildare - would send Laois down even if Laois did manage to beat Fermanagh.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 23, 2020, 11:00:20 PM
Allianz Football League Roinn 2

Kildare v Westmeath Home win
Cavan v Roscommon Home win
Clare v Armagh Away win
Fermanagh v Laois Away win
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 23, 2020, 11:25:33 PM
I hear we will be playing with 9 forwards tomorrow and a FFL of
D Murtagh
C Murtagh
D Smith.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 24, 2020, 12:12:25 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 23, 2020, 11:25:33 PM
I hear we will be playing with 9 forwards tomorrow and a FFL of
D Murtagh
C Murtagh
D Smith.

Kevin McStay back managing the team while Anthony Cunningham is self isolating?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 24, 2020, 10:56:22 AM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 23, 2020, 08:38:19 PM
Quote from: hardstation on October 23, 2020, 07:35:13 PM
Quote from: naka on October 23, 2020, 04:18:49 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 22, 2020, 05:22:51 PM
Rejected a few weeks ago by HQ as it would undermine the integrity if the League.
Total fk up when Antrim have to play Waterford in Dundalk.
The league is a mess
They don't have to. They are choosing to.

Makes sense.

Indeed Antrim were very honourable in this sense and Waterford quite pathetic
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Westside on October 24, 2020, 02:22:25 PM
Cagey enough affair in Breffni so far. Cavan exerting a lot more energy by the looks of things. Killian Clarke doesn't look in shape and i'm surprised he started even if he is very experienced.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: omochain on October 24, 2020, 02:28:21 PM
Clare 0-5 Armagh 1-7. Armagh looking good going forward. Always nervous about the defense. Grugan playing very Well
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on October 24, 2020, 02:32:36 PM
Armagh revert to poor tackling giving away easy frees, 4 in it currently.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 02:36:29 PM
Armagh have shit themselves...AGAIN. Last 10 mins Clare have looked the better team.

No Stefan Campbell and a few yellow cards, although Mark Shields has just been subbed off (he was on a yellow)
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: oliverkelly on October 24, 2020, 02:37:21 PM
The cavan free taker is as bad as I have ever seen
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 02:39:44 PM
Foul after foul after foul...unreal. Very hard to watch and so frustrating...HT Armagh lead by 1pt
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on October 24, 2020, 02:40:18 PM
Armagh surrender a 6 point lead to go in just 1 up at half time. Shouldn't be surprised in fairness.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 24, 2020, 02:41:00 PM
Cavan just not good enough, Ros will win at their ease with wind behind them
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 24, 2020, 02:44:31 PM
Quote from: Westside on October 24, 2020, 02:22:25 PM
Cagey enough affair in Breffni so far. Cavan exerting a lot more energy by the looks of things. Killian Clarke doesn't look in shape and i'm surprised he started even if he is very experienced.

Same for Niall Murray. We look all over the place. Need a favour from fermanagh.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: omochain on October 24, 2020, 02:45:22 PM
Always the same story with Armagh.. Just not very good at tackling.. Give away too many soft frees and very poor on restarts... on the positive side they are very fast and accurate when attacking. 1 point in it... All to play for in the second half.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Westside on October 24, 2020, 02:50:01 PM
Yeah Roscommon could kick on here. Just a step above Cavan. Our attack is blunt, doesn't seem to be any real plan for getting scores. Conroy trying frees well outside his range. There's no point in having the likes of Pierson on if we can't have him playing off someone who can win the ball inside.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 24, 2020, 02:51:42 PM
Fermanagh 0-05 Laois 0-03.

Fermanagh should be farther ahead as we have dominated possession.

Hopefully somebody will let the lads know that Cavan need a favour and the lads will respond appropriately ....
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 03:08:38 PM
Goal keeper bomb scare  >:(
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: bennydorano on October 24, 2020, 03:16:21 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 03:08:38 PM
Goal keeper bomb scare  >:(
He's obviously not been the answer for a couple of years now, bound to be someone in the county. Mind you we need a FB & a CHB too.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on October 24, 2020, 03:19:28 PM
Armagh being Armagh at the minute, jeez.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 03:22:25 PM
Level with 10 to go...
7 scores from free's for Clare
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: omochain on October 24, 2020, 03:24:43 PM
Armagh .. you're killing me
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: manfromdelmonte on October 24, 2020, 03:33:55 PM
Cavan need a point
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 24, 2020, 03:34:00 PM
Fermanagh have just threw this game away.
6 up and cruising

Now 2 down
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 24, 2020, 03:34:55 PM
Another goal Laois.
5 down
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 03:36:53 PM
Quote from: FermGael on October 24, 2020, 03:34:55 PM
Another goal Laois.
5 down

Holy Feck...
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 03:37:09 PM
Armagh won by 5
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: balladmaker on October 24, 2020, 03:37:17 PM
Well done Armagh!!!  Closed it out well.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 24, 2020, 03:38:26 PM
Clueless pathetic display, going where we belong to div3
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 03:40:59 PM
Quote from: hardstation on October 24, 2020, 03:37:56 PM
Cavan sunk.

Is that Cavan relegated?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tintin25 on October 24, 2020, 03:41:34 PM
Fermanagh looked comfortable, 5 up in last 10 mins or so and  then Laois score 3-3 without reply.  Only positives to be taken is the introduction of some young players but division 3 is our level unfortunately and to be honest the B championship is too.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: An Watcher on October 24, 2020, 03:42:59 PM
If its scoring difference I think cavan are safe but if its head to head with clare I'm not sure
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: An Watcher on October 24, 2020, 03:44:37 PM
Flip clare beat cavan so if head to head cavan are down
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 24, 2020, 03:45:11 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 03:37:09 PM
Armagh won by 5

Never in doubt haha
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: FermGael on October 24, 2020, 03:46:36 PM
Cavan relegated .
Head to head with Clare.

I have no idea how we threw that away.
Laois were very poor and we controlled the game for 66 minutes.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: An Watcher on October 24, 2020, 03:49:29 PM
Maybe the money was on laois staying up!! Christmas just around the corner
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: weareros on October 24, 2020, 04:00:34 PM
Mad that Cavan got relegated. Back in March it looked a 3 horse race for promotion between ourselves, Armagh and Cavan. Today we were seriously under strength as 13 or so players had to isolate for Covid. At the same time, the likes of the Murtaghs needed game time. We got very messy for the last 15 minutes and fortunate that Donie is on top form as he was for Boyle. It was there for Cavan in the end to at least grab and draw and stay safe, and the two that struck the post were the difference in end, and for second week in a row an easy goal chance missed.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 24, 2020, 04:02:43 PM
Well done Ros. Hopefully there'll be 3 Connacht counties in Division 1 whenever it restarts.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 24, 2020, 04:03:56 PM
Best team won the division 2 title, Roscommon winning today without 8 starters shows the strength in depth they have now. Armagh deserved their promotion also.

Story of the day is Cavan getting relegated to Div 3. Some turnaround by Laois were five points down and down to 14 men with 65 minutes played.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Gael85 on October 24, 2020, 04:13:35 PM
Quote from: The Boy Wonder on October 23, 2020, 08:42:09 PM
Quote from: oneflewoverthecuckoonest on October 23, 2020, 07:28:43 PM
cavan and Roscommon contrive to a mutually beneficial draw.#
laois hammer Fermanagh by 15 points, the nordies having thrown in the towel before the start.
Kildare scramble a win against Westmeath.
Armagh outclass the limited Clare opponents.

the two diddy teams Fermanagh and clare get relegated.
in 2021 division 2 will be a bloodbath and horrid division with cork, down meath and one other in the stew.

Just look at Clare performances during Colm Collins' reign as manager and you would know they are a very capable, well drilled and organised team - certainly not a limited team.
Laois will be hoping that Armagh can do them a favour by winning. I would fancy Kildare to beat Westmeath and Roscommon may be understrength against Cavan.
Wins for the home teams - Clare, Cavan & Kildare - would send Laois down even if Laois did manage to beat Fermanagh.

I dont think that poster knows much about Clare football. 5th year in row playing in D2.  Have a small pool of players and were missing Jamie Malone, Gary Brennan and Aaron Fitzgerald for most of league and also lost Sean O'Donoghue who was developing into a key player emigrated back to America.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Captain Obvious on October 24, 2020, 04:33:27 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 24, 2020, 03:45:11 PM
Quote from: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 03:37:09 PM
Armagh won by 5

Never in doubt haha

Armagh do make it hard for themselves. Back to Division 1 for the first time since 2012? Playing the best teams and players should bring on this group of players.

Cavan? Ah jaysus or maybe they have eyes on winning the Tommy Murphy cup mark 2.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: general_lee on October 24, 2020, 05:29:15 PM
Good result for Armagh, far from convincing but job done. Much to work on especially in defence ahead of championship match. Funny finish to the league
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: twohands!!! on October 24, 2020, 05:40:53 PM

Division 2 should be fun next year

Cork
Down
Westmeath
Kildare
Laois
Clare
Meath
and one from Tyrone/Mayo/Monaghan
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: twohands!!! on October 24, 2020, 06:41:50 PM
Quote from: general_lee on October 24, 2020, 05:29:15 PM
Good result for Armagh, far from convincing but job done. Much to work on especially in defence ahead of championship match. Funny finish to the league

There's very little time for any team to be working on all that much in the way of changes at this stage.
The Derry game is a week away.
Armagh's score difference in the league was +27 which is the 3rd best overall, [This is unlikely to change even with the games left] but this was more driven by the points scored than the points against.
26 of that came in the 2 games against the two relegated sides.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 24, 2020, 07:03:17 PM
Job done.
Won today with a patched up team who did some good and some poor things esp the last 10 to 15 minutes.
A better team than Cavan would have given us a good batin today.
They had around 30 shots only scoring 0-13.
Great to see Donie Smith back in action and the 2 Murtaghs.
No doubt all 3 will see some action v Rhubarbia.
Only 2 goals conceded (both in injury time v bloody Laois) , a swift return to D1 and the cupeen captured as well.

Now for the real thing (2020 version anyway) in 2 weeks against the AI favourites.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Blowitupref on October 24, 2020, 07:59:33 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 24, 2020, 07:03:17 PM
Job done.
Won today with a patched up team who did some good and some poor things esp the last 10 to 15 minutes.
A better team than Cavan would have given us a good batin today.
They had around 30 shots only scoring 0-13.
Great to see Donie Smith back in action and the 2 Murtaghs.
No doubt all 3 will see some action v Rhubarbia.
Only 2 goals conceded (both in injury time v bloody Laois) , a swift return to D1 and the cupeen captured as well.

Now for the real thing (2020 version anyway) in 2 weeks against the AI favourites.

A lot of wild and poor shot selections by Cavan. Apart from a point effort that almost became a lucky goal Cavan struggled to created a goal scoring chance in the game.  Very good win for Roscommon when you consider 5 of the 6 defenders, 1 midfielder and two forwards that started last weekend was missing today.

Few would have predicted Cavan to join Fermanagh in Div 3, that win for Clare over Cavan proved to be key.  Well done Armagh on finally getting back to Division 1 and Laois avoiding the drop.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 08:22:06 PM
Well done Roscommon...best team in the Division and deservedly won it, I think Armagh deserved second place (Just). If we can gather a few more defenders and a goal keeper we'll do rightly but one thing you're guaranteed with Armagh is a Rollercoaster ride. Lets hope the League is with the fans next year when it starts as this is Pish not being able to go and shout "Gwan ref ya bollix ya"...lol. The thought of the Dubs in a full house Athletic Grounds is mouth watering but please virus feck off.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: tonto1888 on October 25, 2020, 07:57:15 AM
Quote from: illdecide on October 24, 2020, 08:22:06 PM
Well done Roscommon...best team in the Division and deservedly won it, I think Armagh deserved second place (Just). If we can gather a few more defenders and a goal keeper we'll do rightly but one thing you're guaranteed with Armagh is a Rollercoaster ride. Lets hope the League is with the fans next year when it starts as this is Pish not being able to go and shout "Gwan ref ya bollix ya"...lol. The thought of the Dubs in a full house Athletic Grounds is mouth watering but please virus feck off.

Even if fans are allowed back for the league, I don't see them allowing enough back for full stadia sadly
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: lurganblue on October 25, 2020, 10:53:38 AM
Armagh defence continues to be a worry.  If they aren't conceding stupid goals then they are conceding fouls.  That wont be good enough against the calibre of division 1.  From midfield onwards though we look a real force and a match for most teams.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: mackers on October 25, 2020, 02:20:41 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 25, 2020, 07:57:15 AM
Even if fans are allowed back for the league, I don't see them allowing enough back for full stadia sadly
If the vaccine gets approval before January and it looked likely that it were to become widely available in the spring time as we're being told I could see the GAA leaving the start of the league until then and run another condensed campaign.  They'll be keen to get as many people through the doors as they can after a year with no attendances. As an Armagh fan if there's a possibility of this I would agree.  The thoughts of the Dubs or Kerry coming to Armagh and not being able to attend would be disappointing.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 02:31:00 PM
Next years D1 (hoping)
Kerry
Dublin
Donegal
Tyrone
Galway
Ros
Armagh
Monaghan.
I presume regionalisation would put thUlsters together?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: seafoid on October 25, 2020, 03:04:15 PM
Ros and Cavan were in sync and followed each other up.and down for a few years
Is the relationship over ?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: marty34 on October 25, 2020, 03:23:58 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 02:31:00 PM
Next years D1 (hoping)
Kerry
Dublin
Donegal
Tyrone
Galway
Ros
Armagh
Monaghan.
I presume regionalisation would put thUlsters together?

Plenty of Ulsteration there.

Ironic then that 2, Cavan & Fermanagh, drop to Div. 3.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Westside on October 25, 2020, 03:40:17 PM
Quote from: seafoid on October 25, 2020, 03:04:15 PM
Ros and Cavan were in sync and followed each other up.and down for a few years
Is the relationship over ?

We just need some time to ourselves. Its been an abusive relationship.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 25, 2020, 04:19:41 PM
Division 2 for next year

Cork
Down
Westmeath
Kildare
Laois
Clare
Meath
Mayo


Mayo and Meath will probably be favourites for promotion.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: macdanger2 on October 25, 2020, 04:32:19 PM
Howya, what's this place like?
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Lar Naparka on October 25, 2020, 05:59:19 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 02:31:00 PM
Next years D1 (hoping)
Kerry
Dublin
Donegal
Tyrone
Galway
Ros
Armagh
Monaghan.
I presume regionalisation would put thUlsters together?

Sincere congrats btw. I used to think the sheepophiles could do nothing else except chasing managers out of the county and fight among themselves as well disputes/accusations over CB money going awol.
Ye seem to have got yer act together in recent times and, with limited resources, you are punching above yer weight.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Cunny Funt on October 25, 2020, 06:26:14 PM
Quote from: Lar Naparka on October 25, 2020, 05:59:19 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 02:31:00 PM
Next years D1 (hoping)
Kerry
Dublin
Donegal
Tyrone
Galway
Ros
Armagh
Monaghan.
I presume regionalisation would put thUlsters together?

Sincere congrats btw. I used to think the sheepophiles could do nothing else except chasing managers out of the county and fight among themselves as well disputes/accusations over CB money going awol.
Ye seem to have got yer act together in recent times and, with limited resources, you are punching above yer weight.

With the players Roscommon currently have available to them division 1 is very much the weight they should be punching in.

What managers was chased out? Maughan, Carr chased many of the better players out of the county teams and then both jumped ship midway through Div 2 campaign. John Evans was replaced after losing to Sligo and Fermanagh in the championship.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: armaghniac on October 25, 2020, 06:57:56 PM
Quote from: mackers on October 25, 2020, 02:20:41 PM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 25, 2020, 07:57:15 AM
Even if fans are allowed back for the league, I don't see them allowing enough back for full stadia sadly
If the vaccine gets approval before January and it looked likely that it were to become widely available in the spring time as we're being told I could see the GAA leaving the start of the league until then and run another condensed campaign.  They'll be keen to get as many people through the doors as they can after a year with no attendances. As an Armagh fan if there's a possibility of this I would agree.  The thoughts of the Dubs or Kerry coming to Armagh and not being able to attend would be disappointing.

I don't believe that there is any chance of large attendances in the Spring. Even if some people are vaccinated, they won't allow large football type crowds until it proved to work and Covid numbers are negligible. It is quite likely that the first vaccine will still allow you get and transmit Covid, but will greatly reduce the extent of your illness. This would be a good thing in terms of keeping people out of hospital but would not lead to an immediate abolition of restrictions. i'd be happy to be proved wrong though.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 07:26:35 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 25, 2020, 06:26:14 PM
Quote from: Lar Naparka on October 25, 2020, 05:59:19 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 02:31:00 PM
Next years D1 (hoping)
Kerry
Dublin
Donegal
Tyrone
Galway
Ros
Armagh
Monaghan.
I presume regionalisation would put thUlsters together?

Sincere congrats btw. I used to think the sheepophiles could do nothing else except chasing managers out of the county and fight among themselves as well disputes/accusations over CB money going awol.
Ye seem to have got yer act together in recent times and, with limited resources, you are punching above yer weight.

With the players Roscommon currently have available to them division 1 is very much the weight they should be punching in.

What managers was chased out? Maughan, Carr chased many of the better players out of the county teams and then both jumped ship midway through Div 2 campaign. John Evans was replaced after losing to Sligo and Fermanagh in the championship.
A back handedish compliment from Lar ::)
Des Newton left after a disastrous one  year.
McStay still lives among us. Like his fellow army men he had a penchant for dumping better players.

God knows whether there will be a full NFL or just some regionalised thing in 2021.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Lar Naparka on October 25, 2020, 08:03:24 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 07:26:35 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on October 25, 2020, 06:26:14 PM
Quote from: Lar Naparka on October 25, 2020, 05:59:19 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 02:31:00 PM
Next years D1 (hoping)
Kerry
Dublin
Donegal
Tyrone
Galway
Ros
Armagh
Monaghan.
I presume regionalisation would put thUlsters together?

Sincere congrats btw. I used to think the sheepophiles could do nothing else except chasing managers out of the county and fight among themselves as well disputes/accusations over CB money going awol.
Ye seem to have got yer act together in recent times and, with limited resources, you are punching above yer weight.

With the players Roscommon currently have available to them division 1 is very much the weight they should be punching in.

What managers was chased out? Maughan, Carr chased many of the better players out of the county teams and then both jumped ship midway through Div 2 campaign. John Evans was replaced after losing to Sligo and Fermanagh in the championship.
A back handedish compliment from Lar ::)
Des Newton left after a disastrous one  year.
McStay still lives among us. Like his fellow army men he had a penchant for dumping better players.

God knows whether there will be a full NFL or just some regionalised thing in 2021.
Maughan, Carr and Newton, that's three for starters. To say Newton was a disaster is being very kind to kim.
That's four and counting....
Fergie was next for the guillotine. He stepped down and brought two of his selectors with him.
I think that's five, would you agree? ;D
To say McStay still lives among you means he's a very brave, or foolish, man.
He got out in time before he was Maughaned outa the county. At least that's what his sidekick told me.
So I think if f**king out  managers out was an olympic sport, Ross would be up to its collective arse in gold medals.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 08:29:15 PM
We're only in the halfpenny place to ye hoors.
Remember Connelly and whoever not to mention Micky Moran, best manager he ever had dumped so JO'M could get elected a TD and lose to Sligo and Longford😂😂

Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Itchy on October 25, 2020, 08:31:44 PM
So long Div2, I wish I could predict a quick return but I really dont think so. We as a county look to have totally squandered our 4 in a row U21 teams and we are now back where we started 10 years ago. Very depressing and the only thing I can predict for Cavan is a heavy defeat next weekend against the old enemy.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 25, 2020, 09:01:02 PM
What's it like in here? :(
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: weareros on October 25, 2020, 09:18:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 08:29:15 PM
We're only in the halfpenny place to ye hoors.
Remember Connelly and whoever not to mention Micky Moran, best manager he ever had dumped so JO'M could get elected a TD and lose to Sligo and Longford😂😂

Don't forget Brian McDonald, pushed after he had the players pushing cars and jumping for imaginary footballs. Was it Anthony Finerty who ran off to the dressing room to get his gloves. And Lar complaining about the treatment of McStay. At least Roscommon gave him the chance to manage and he remains the last Mayonan to train a Connacht final winning team, and he also holds an all-Ireland medal from managing a Roscommon club team. I'd say he has few regrets. Anyway I'd expect Mayo to be right back up. They  are a good bunch of lads in Div 2, passionate about their football - but only Mayo look a cert.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rudi on October 25, 2020, 10:07:41 PM
At least we gave McStay a chance, wasn't considered good enough for Mayo. Brian McDonald was actually a strength and conditioning coach, ahead of his time ;D.

On the topic itself,  Armagh deservedly gone up, although made hard work of Clare. Cavan should have ran us over in the last 15mins, missed some amount of chances, in truth we were very good in the first 50 mins but awful in the last 25. I think Cavan have much more to offer than Laois, Westmeath and Clare, something not right when the best players dont make themselves available,  we've been there. Poor auld Fermanagh gone to.
Mayo will be back up with 1 from Meath or Cork, more than likely Meath.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Aaron Boone on October 25, 2020, 10:12:33 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 25, 2020, 09:01:02 PM
What's it like in here? :(

Feisty.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Lar Naparka on October 25, 2020, 10:31:37 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 08:29:15 PM
We're only in the halfpenny place to ye hoors.
Remember Connelly and whoever not to mention Micky Moran, best manager he ever had dumped so JO'M could get elected a TD and lose to Sligo and Longford😂😂
That, my good friend, is a complete and utter non sequitur!
(A load of bollix to you and me.)
We are talking about Roscommon, the home of sheep and shaggers and not Mayo, home of the free and the land of the brave.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Lar Naparka on October 25, 2020, 10:36:59 PM
Quote from: weareros on October 25, 2020, 09:18:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 08:29:15 PM
We're only in the halfpenny place to ye hoors.
Remember Connelly and whoever not to mention Micky Moran, best manager he ever had dumped so JO'M could get elected a TD and lose to Sligo and Longford😂😂

Don't forget Brian McDonald, pushed after he had the players pushing cars and jumping for imaginary footballs. Was it Anthony Finerty who ran off to the dressing room to get his gloves. And Lar complaining about the treatment of McStay. At least Roscommon gave him the chance to manage and he remains the last Mayonan to train a Connacht final winning team, and he also holds an all-Ireland medal from managing a Roscommon club team. I'd say he has few regrets. Anyway I'd expect Mayo to be right back up. They  are a good bunch of lads in Div 2, passionate about their football - but only Mayo look a cert.
Hint: We are talking about Roscommon; Mayo doesn't come into the discussion.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: weareros on October 26, 2020, 12:13:54 AM
Quote from: Lar Naparka on October 25, 2020, 10:36:59 PM
Quote from: weareros on October 25, 2020, 09:18:50 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 25, 2020, 08:29:15 PM
We're only in the halfpenny place to ye hoors.
Remember Connelly and whoever not to mention Micky Moran, best manager he ever had dumped so JO'M could get elected a TD and lose to Sligo and Longford😂😂

Don't forget Brian McDonald, pushed after he had the players pushing cars and jumping for imaginary footballs. Was it Anthony Finerty who ran off to the dressing room to get his gloves. And Lar complaining about the treatment of McStay. At least Roscommon gave him the chance to manage and he remains the last Mayonan to train a Connacht final winning team, and he also holds an all-Ireland medal from managing a Roscommon club team. I'd say he has few regrets. Anyway I'd expect Mayo to be right back up. They  are a good bunch of lads in Div 2, passionate about their football - but only Mayo look a cert.
Hint: We are talking about Roscommon; Mayo doesn't come into the discussion.

Well, it does if the Mayo Pot calls the Roscommon Kettle black.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Rossfan on October 26, 2020, 12:25:49 AM
Mayo definitely do come into the discussion
Division 2 team Division 2 thread.
Ros now a D1 team.
Title: Re: NFL Division 2 - 2020
Post by: Dinny Breen on October 26, 2020, 09:03:32 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on October 26, 2020, 12:25:49 AM
Mayo definitely do come into the discussion
Division 2 team Division 2 thread.
Ros now a D1 team.

Feck off RF, Division 2 teams only. Welcome back Down and Meath, traditionalists in this Division.