McKenna Cup 2024

[HiMucker]

Let's hope Armagh A squad get a good result v Mayo tonight in Abbotstown.

Whoops. Did I say that out loud?

That challenge I heard was to be played this afternoon in Longford.

I heard it was Longford as well.

I heard the Saudis are offering Armagh big money to host it.

[JoG2]

After 25 minutes it was Derry with 10 of their team that played in the All Ireland semi last summer 0-4 2nd choice Armagh team 1-4. Unbelievable Jeff!

Further proof that Sam is a shoe in for Our Ma this year

Not necessarily, but sure proof that Derry should not rate their chances too highly.

Not too many teams about will rate their chances once McGeeney merges the Armagh A, B and C teams... Scary prospect

[NotedObserver]

Derry defence looked very rusty and not very fit. That game will help us and another game next week will be most welcome.

I would agree with this in comparison to previous seasons where they were at championship pace from day 1. Maybe slightly diff approach this year

[screenexile]

Bar the goals Derry were comfortable for most of that. Would we rather have had a weekends rest before Kerry? Hard to know maybe it is best to keep momentum up.

Cormac Murphy definitely looks like he could make a step up and possible Gilmore so it's been a good McKenna Cup in that regard.

Maybe the A team are the ones who know how to tackle although they haven't shown it this last 10 years!

[tbrick18]

Derry never really got out of 2nd gear, gave away sloppy goals but generally defended well against a 2nd string Armagh.
I thing Armagh are fitter than us ast this stage.
But 7 points over 80 odd minutes is a poor showing.
Derry were generally on top for the whole game and if not for the Armagh keeper playing a blinder, we'd have had about 3 goals too.

Good game for derry, plenty of silly mistakes but able to push on for a comfortable win in the end.
Of the new players, Higgins I thought was very good, Gilmore in spells but gave away possession too often, Murphy not bad either.
Good to get a game into Lynch.
Derry's half back line probably won it for us.
Shane mcguigan still in top form which is good too.

I'd say Armagh will probably be reasonably happy too. They'll have had a good look at younger lads.

[Wildweasel74]

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

[Armagh18]

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

They'll want to hit the ground running as no bad teams in division 1. Definitely won't want to go straight down again after doing so well to get up. Although obviously relegation not the end of the world.

[ONeill]

Thought Armagh did well for the side that was out.

Derry look a bit like Tyrone of old.

[Derryman forever]

Derry look a bit like Tyrone of old.

Care to expand on that a bit?

Genuine question.

[ONeill]

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

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

[AustinPowers]

Derry look a bit like Tyrone of old.

Care to expand on that a bit?

Genuine question.

Did a Derry man get  his hair assaulted?

[Wildweasel74]

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

[ONeill]

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

[Derryman forever]

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

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

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

[Norm-Peterson]

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

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

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