1st Round
Sunday 15th Oct 2017
Kilcoo (Down) v Slaughtneil (Derry)
Páirc Esler, Newry 2:30 PM
Quarter Finals
Sunday 29th Oct 2017
Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh) v Armagh Harps (Armagh)
Brewster Park 2:30 PM
Cavan Gaels (Cavan) v Lamh Dhéarg (Antrim)
Kingspan Breffni 2:30 PM
Scotstown (Monaghan)v CLG Cill Chartha (Donegal)
Clones 2:30 PM
Omagh v Slaughtneil
TBC 2:30 PM
I'm sure Kilcoo & Slaughtneil, the two favourites, would rather have been kept separate at this early stage.
A very open competition this year with a number of clubs in serious contention.
What way do the semi pairings fall?
Semi-final, November 12
Fermanagh / Armagh v Cavan / Antrim
Monaghan / Donegal v Tyrone / Down / Derry
Best chance the Antrim champions have of getting past the the first game
Slaughtneil would have some run of tough games to try to retain the Ulster title.
Quote from: oakleaflad on October 05, 2017, 12:38:30 PM
Slaughtneil would have some run of tough games to try to retain the Ulster title.
Very lop-sided draw...any one of the Fermanagh, Armagh Cavan and Antrim winners will fancy a run. The other side is a minefield
Derrygonnelly will come through their side
Quote from: general_lee on October 05, 2017, 12:56:42 PM
Quote from: oakleaflad on October 05, 2017, 12:38:30 PM
Slaughtneil would have some run of tough games to try to retain the Ulster title.
Very lop-sided draw...any one of the Fermanagh, Armagh Cavan and Antrim winners will fancy a run. The other side is a minefield
It will make for a better Championship
Though it rarely disappoints anyway
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on October 05, 2017, 02:07:50 PM
Derrygonnelly will come through their side
Think there's a lot more to come from Maghery (unfortunately), whereas if we win Armagh Ulster will be an afterthought.
kilcoo v slaughtneil will be a real battle in newry on sunday, as a Down man i hope kilcoo can do it but i feel they will have to improve from the county final win to knock out the reigning ulster champions. kilcoo's defensive play is very strong but i just fear they may struggle for scores in the forwards. ryan johnson is out injured and his ball carrying from back to front will be a massive miss.
Have to agree with you Sheedy, Kilcoo really have to step it up if they're to trouble Slaughtneil, Johnston out is a big loss but if there's one team that are capable of doing it then its Kilcoo, bookies have Slaughtneil strong favourites @8/11 but I wouldn't back against Kilcoo, should be a good one!!
Note to self - do not leave yourself logged in on work computer!!
Slaughtneil beat Kilcoo
Omagh V Slaughtneil
Kilcar beat Glenties by 07-04 in Donegal final.
A point apiece in the second half. :o
Armagh Harps representing the Orchard.
Quote from: J70 on October 15, 2017, 05:54:03 PM
Kilcar beat Glenties by 07-04 in Donegal final.
A point apiece in the second half. :o
Looks like Ophelia hit Donegal first.
Quote from: bennydorano on October 05, 2017, 06:48:17 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on October 05, 2017, 02:07:50 PM
Derrygonnelly will come through their side
Think there's a lot more to come from Maghery (unfortunately), whereas if we win Armagh Ulster will be an afterthought.
What do you think now Benny? Still an afterthought? Well done today. Well deserved victory...I knew I'd get it right by predicting you would win at some stage😂
Well our captain said we'd give it a lash from the victory pulpit.
Quote from: general_lee on October 05, 2017, 10:55:45 AM
1st Round
Sunday 15th Oct 2017
Kilcoo (Down) v Slaughtneil (Derry)
Páirc Esler, Newry 2:30 PM
Quarter Finals
Sunday 29th Oct 2017
Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh) v Armagh Harps (Armagh)
Brewster Park 2:30 PM
Cavan Gaels (Cavan) v Lamh Dhéarg (Antrim)
Kingspan Breffni 2:30 PM
Scotstown (Monaghan)v CLG Cill Chartha (Donegal)
Clones 2:30 PM
Omagh v Slaughtneil
TBC 2:30 PM
bbc saying its Saturday 28th for the Harps game. Are they wrong?
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 16, 2017, 09:20:01 AM
Quote from: general_lee on October 05, 2017, 10:55:45 AM
1st Round
Sunday 15th Oct 2017
Kilcoo (Down) v Slaughtneil (Derry)
Páirc Esler, Newry 2:30 PM
Quarter Finals
Sunday 29th Oct 2017
Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh) v Armagh Harps (Armagh)
Brewster Park 2:30 PM
Cavan Gaels (Cavan) v Lamh Dhéarg (Antrim)
Kingspan Breffni 2:30 PM
Scotstown (Monaghan)v CLG Cill Chartha (Donegal)
Clones 2:30 PM
Omagh v Slaughtneil
TBC 2:30 PM
bbc saying its Saturday 28th for the Harps game. Are they wrong?
slaughtneil will be at home (owenbeg) as they were away yesterday
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on October 16, 2017, 10:12:04 AM
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 16, 2017, 09:20:01 AM
Quote from: general_lee on October 05, 2017, 10:55:45 AM
1st Round
Sunday 15th Oct 2017
Kilcoo (Down) v Slaughtneil (Derry)
Páirc Esler, Newry 2:30 PM
Quarter Finals
Sunday 29th Oct 2017
Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh) v Armagh Harps (Armagh)
Brewster Park 2:30 PM
Cavan Gaels (Cavan) v Lamh Dhéarg (Antrim)
Kingspan Breffni 2:30 PM
Scotstown (Monaghan)v CLG Cill Chartha (Donegal)
Clones 2:30 PM
Omagh v Slaughtneil
TBC 2:30 PM
bbc saying its Saturday 28th for the Harps game. Are they wrong?
slaughtneil will be at home (owenbeg) as they were away yesterday
Could well be Celtic Park @ this time of the year
Slaughtneil are at home I think.
Most likely to be Celtic Park, dryer reliable pitch and not as wide open to the elements.
Quote from: tonto1888 on October 16, 2017, 09:20:01 AM
Quote from: general_lee on October 05, 2017, 10:55:45 AM
1st Round
Sunday 15th Oct 2017
Kilcoo (Down) v Slaughtneil (Derry)
Páirc Esler, Newry 2:30 PM
Quarter Finals
Sunday 29th Oct 2017
Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh) v Armagh Harps (Armagh)
Brewster Park 2:30 PM
Cavan Gaels (Cavan) v Lamh Dhéarg (Antrim)
Kingspan Breffni 2:30 PM
Scotstown (Monaghan)v CLG Cill Chartha (Donegal)
Clones 2:30 PM
Omagh v Slaughtneil
TBC 2:30 PM
bbc saying its Saturday 28th for the Harps game. Are they wrong?
think they are correct - 2 of the 1/4 finals will be played on 28/10 and 2 on 29/10 - gives supporters a chance to see more than 1 game plus the new EIR channel show games on Saturday evenings so that possibly could be a reason also...
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on October 05, 2017, 02:07:50 PM
Derrygonnelly will come through their side
They won their first game last night I see.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 29, 2017, 01:38:22 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on October 05, 2017, 02:07:50 PM
Derrygonnelly will come through their side
They won their first game last night I see.
That's some turnaround ! Fair play Derrygonnelly, that's a first for them I'd say!
Kilcar 1-10 Scotstown 1-3 HT
McBrearty doing serious damage
So, that's semis of...
Kilcar v Slaughtneil
Cavan Gaels v Derrygonnelly
Fairly big shock in the Kilcar game.
Quote from: BennyCake on October 29, 2017, 04:32:57 PM
So, that's semis of...
Kilcar v Slaughtneil
Cavan Gaels v Derrygonnelly
slaughtneils to lose then. cant see any of the remaining teams beating them.
Quote from: SHEEDY on October 29, 2017, 06:51:57 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 29, 2017, 04:32:57 PM
So, that's semis of...
Kilcar v Slaughtneil
Cavan Gaels v Derrygonnelly
slaughtneils to lose then. cant see any of the remaining teams beating them.
If you saw what I saw today in Clones you wouldn't say that.
Kilcar absolutely dismantled Scotstown, in their own backyard, who managed only 0-3 in the last 45 minutes. Slaughtneil will be favourites & rightly so but Kilcar are not to be lightly dismissed.
Quote from: SHEEDY on October 29, 2017, 06:51:57 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on October 29, 2017, 04:32:57 PM
So, that's semis of...
Kilcar v Slaughtneil
Cavan Gaels v Derrygonnelly
slaughtneils to lose then. cant see any of the remaining teams beating them.
Can't write off any team with Paddy McBrearty in it.
I'm eager to see how Kilcar goes. Seen highlights of their game v St Michael's and their running game destroyed them. McHughs are fliers and McBreaertys to kick the scores. Slaughtneil have yet to face a team like them. Should be an interesting game.
Ryan mchugh is one of the best players in the game too.
I'm eager to see how Kilcar goes. Seen highlights of their game v St Michael's and their running game destroyed them. McHughs are fliers and McBreaertys to kick the scores. Slaughtneil have yet to face a team like them. Should be an interesting game.
Let me fix that for you, Kilcar have yet to face a team like Slaughtneil!!!
Quote from: BennyCake on October 29, 2017, 07:38:06 PM
I'm eager to see how Kilcar goes. Seen highlights of their game v St Michael's and their running game destroyed them. McHughs are fliers and McBreaertys to kick the scores. Slaughtneil have yet to face a team like them. Should be an interesting game.
Kilcar were indeed very impressive in their semi-final win over St. Michaels and then showed in the county final they could play defensively -"This shows people what sort of football we can play. We were criticised in the Donegal final but we just had a job to do that day, and we did it."-as Mark mc Hugh stated after today's win.
As Kilcoo and Omagh can verify-Kilcar have yet to face a TEAM like Slaughtneil
Slaughtneil will eat them
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on October 29, 2017, 08:27:40 PM
Slaughtneil will eat them
Mystic Meg is in the house!!
Seriously though, Slaughtneil are a great team & will rightly be favourites against Kilcar, but as for eating them, I wouldn't put the house on it.
In their last four games Kilcar conceded 0-7 in the county S/F, 0-4 in the county final, 0-1 in their last league game which gave them a league & championship double & 1-6 today.
They are no mugs either in defence or attack & have 6 players in the Donegal senior panel. Like Slaughtneil they are a small club, the smallest population wise in Donegal, with only 900 people in the parish & like Slaughtneil they eat sleep & drink football & bring a big vocal support with them wherever they go.
The semi final between them promises to be a great occasion & which ever way it goes there won't be a lot in it. I see Boylesports have Slaughtneill @ 5/4 to win Ulster with Kilcar @ 11/8.
Hopefully Slaughtneil game v kilcar is in Omagh
Other semi should be in Clones
Quote from: inthrough on October 29, 2017, 08:50:19 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on October 29, 2017, 08:27:40 PM
Slaughtneil will eat them
Mystic Meg is in the house!!
Seriously though, Slaughtneil are a great team & will rightly be favourites against Kilcar, but as for eating them, I wouldn't put the house on it.
In their last four games Kilcar conceded 0-7 in the county S/F, 0-4 in the county final, 0-1 in their last league game which gave them a league & championship double & 1-6 today.
They are no mugs either in defence or attack & have 6 players in the Donegal senior panel. Like Slaughtneil they are a small club, the smallest population wise in Donegal, with only 900 people in the parish & like Slaughtneil they eat sleep & drink football & bring a big vocal support with them wherever they go.
The semi final between them promises to be a great occasion & which ever way it goes there won't be a lot in it. I see Boylesports have Slaughtneill @ 5/4 to win Ulster with Kilcar @ 11/8.
Kilcar 2/1 with PP-Slaughtneil 5/6
Agreed there won't be a lot in it-thats the way slaughtneil progress at this stage of the season
Quote from: Mikhailov on October 29, 2017, 09:07:56 PM
Hopefully Slaughtneil game v kilcar is in Omagh
Other semi should be in Clones
It would want to stay dry if any game is going to be played in Omagh. I would favour Enniskillen for the Sat evening game.
Yes Kilcar haven't met a team like Slaughtneil. But Slaughtneil don't tend to be heavy scorers. Awesome team no doubt, but there's goals in that Kilcar team.
I don't think they are heavy enough scorers to ever win the ai to be honest especially in croke park. Still think kilcar will struggle against them.
Quote from: Mikhailov on October 29, 2017, 09:07:56 PM
Hopefully Slaughtneil game v kilcar is in Omagh
Other semi should be in Clones
Saturday 11 November
Ulster club SFC semi-final
Slaughtneil (Derry) v Kilcar (Donegal), Healy Park, 6.30pm
Sunday 12 November
Ulster club SFC semi-final
Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh) v Cavan Gaels (Cavan), Clones, 2pm
The draw is very lopsided this year. The real Ulster Final is the match between Slaughtneill and Kilcar. The extra weeks rest will help Slaughtneill after a gruelling period for duel players. They are a bit more streetwise and mechanical than Kilcar who probably have more individual talent and flair. Slaughtneill are dogs of war though with an excellent defensive system and they suit winter football. I don't expect a classic match by any means but I would still expect Slaughtneill to edge a tight match. The other match should be a bit more open and it could go either way but I'd marginally favour Cavan Gaels who have a lot of experienced players.
Gaels to win handy, and wont be found wanting in the final
Agree that the draw was top heavy on one side. Effectively I feel the final is Kilcar v Slaughtneill with the winners to be crowned at a later date. Correct in saying also that Cavan Gaels will win the other semi but I wouldn't expect them to come within 5 points of their final opponents.
Intermediate championship looks very close and of course I have an eye on it and junior because there is still Tyrone representation :)
Quote from: yellowcard on November 01, 2017, 01:19:19 PM
The draw is very lopsided this year. The real Ulster Final is the match between Slaughtneill and Kilcar. The extra weeks rest will help Slaughtneill after a gruelling period for duel players. They are a bit more streetwise and mechanical than Kilcar who probably have more individual talent and flair. Slaughtneill are dogs of war though with an excellent defensive system and they suit winter football. I don't expect a classic match by any means but I would still expect Slaughtneill to edge a tight match. The other match should be a bit more open and it could go either way but I'd marginally favour Cavan Gaels who have a lot of experienced players.
This has all the makings of a tight tactical game with both sides very tight defensively.
A lot of the focus on Kilcar is on the scoring exploits of Paddy McBrearty & the McHughs be they are also very tight at the back conceding an average of only 0-5 in the last four games. They are also very adept at closing games out just like Slaughtneil.
Whoever gets a bit of a lead in this game will most likely win it & I don't expect a high scoring affair.
It's Comórtas peile na Gaeltachta. I wonder which team has more Gaelgeoirí.
Quote from: inthrough on November 01, 2017, 07:04:35 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on November 01, 2017, 01:19:19 PM
The draw is very lopsided this year. The real Ulster Final is the match between Slaughtneill and Kilcar. The extra weeks rest will help Slaughtneill after a gruelling period for duel players. They are a bit more streetwise and mechanical than Kilcar who probably have more individual talent and flair. Slaughtneill are dogs of war though with an excellent defensive system and they suit winter football. I don't expect a classic match by any means but I would still expect Slaughtneill to edge a tight match. The other match should be a bit more open and it could go either way but I'd marginally favour Cavan Gaels who have a lot of experienced players.
This has all the makings of a tight tactical game with both sides very tight defensively.
A lot of the focus on Kilcar is on the scoring exploits of Paddy McBrearty & the McHughs be they are also very tight at the back conceding an average of only 0-5 in the last four games. They are also very adept at closing games out just like Slaughtneil.
Whoever gets a bit of a lead in this game will most likely win it & I don't expect a high scoring affair.
You can't equate how these teams will fare based on how they performed in their respective counties... S'neil performed at the highest level Kilcar by all accounts have the making of a great team, certainly their last result would show that but the Ulster competition is completely different!
S'neil will grind out the result I think as that's their style! S'neil by 2
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2017, 08:02:08 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 01, 2017, 07:04:35 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on November 01, 2017, 01:19:19 PM
The draw is very lopsided this year. The real Ulster Final is the match between Slaughtneill and Kilcar. The extra weeks rest will help Slaughtneill after a gruelling period for duel players. They are a bit more streetwise and mechanical than Kilcar who probably have more individual talent and flair. Slaughtneill are dogs of war though with an excellent defensive system and they suit winter football. I don't expect a classic match by any means but I would still expect Slaughtneill to edge a tight match. The other match should be a bit more open and it could go either way but I'd marginally favour Cavan Gaels who have a lot of experienced players.
This has all the makings of a tight tactical game with both sides very tight defensively.
A lot of the focus on Kilcar is on the scoring exploits of Paddy McBrearty & the McHughs be they are also very tight at the back conceding an average of only 0-5 in the last four games. They are also very adept at closing games out just like Slaughtneil.
Whoever gets a bit of a lead in this game will most likely win it & I don't expect a high scoring affair.
You can't equate how these teams will fare based on how they performed in their respective counties... S'neil performed at the highest level Kilcar by all accounts have the making of a great team, certainly their last result would show that but the Ulster competition is completely different!
S'neil will grind out the result I think as that's their style! S'neil by 2
Unless I'm seriously mistaken Kilcar's last result was in Ulster competition or is Ulster only the six counties?
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2017, 08:02:08 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 01, 2017, 07:04:35 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on November 01, 2017, 01:19:19 PM
The draw is very lopsided this year. The real Ulster Final is the match between Slaughtneill and Kilcar. The extra weeks rest will help Slaughtneill after a gruelling period for duel players. They are a bit more streetwise and mechanical than Kilcar who probably have more individual talent and flair. Slaughtneill are dogs of war though with an excellent defensive system and they suit winter football. I don't expect a classic match by any means but I would still expect Slaughtneill to edge a tight match. The other match should be a bit more open and it could go either way but I'd marginally favour Cavan Gaels who have a lot of experienced players.
This has all the makings of a tight tactical game with both sides very tight defensively.
A lot of the focus on Kilcar is on the scoring exploits of Paddy McBrearty & the McHughs be they are also very tight at the back conceding an average of only 0-5 in the last four games. They are also very adept at closing games out just like Slaughtneil.
Whoever gets a bit of a lead in this game will most likely win it & I don't expect a high scoring affair.
You can't equate how these teams will fare based on how they performed in their respective counties... S'neil performed at the highest level Kilcar by all accounts have the making of a great team, certainly their last result would show that but the Ulster competition is completely different!
S'neil will grind out the result I think as that's their style! S'neil by 2
Just like Cross used to do in their prime.
Quote from: inthrough on November 01, 2017, 08:55:00 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2017, 08:02:08 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 01, 2017, 07:04:35 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on November 01, 2017, 01:19:19 PM
The draw is very lopsided this year. The real Ulster Final is the match between Slaughtneill and Kilcar. The extra weeks rest will help Slaughtneill after a gruelling period for duel players. They are a bit more streetwise and mechanical than Kilcar who probably have more individual talent and flair. Slaughtneill are dogs of war though with an excellent defensive system and they suit winter football. I don't expect a classic match by any means but I would still expect Slaughtneill to edge a tight match. The other match should be a bit more open and it could go either way but I'd marginally favour Cavan Gaels who have a lot of experienced players.
This has all the makings of a tight tactical game with both sides very tight defensively.
A lot of the focus on Kilcar is on the scoring exploits of Paddy McBrearty & the McHughs be they are also very tight at the back conceding an average of only 0-5 in the last four games. They are also very adept at closing games out just like Slaughtneil.
Whoever gets a bit of a lead in this game will most likely win it & I don't expect a high scoring affair.
You can't equate how these teams will fare based on how they performed in their respective counties... S'neil performed at the highest level Kilcar by all accounts have the making of a great team, certainly their last result would show that but the Ulster competition is completely different!
S'neil will grind out the result I think as that's their style! S'neil by 2
Unless I'm seriously mistaken Kilcar's last result was in Ulster competition or is Ulster only the six counties?
Unless I'm seriously mistaken I've (in bold) already alluded to that... you do read?
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2017, 09:43:52 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 01, 2017, 08:55:00 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2017, 08:02:08 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 01, 2017, 07:04:35 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on November 01, 2017, 01:19:19 PM
The draw is very lopsided this year. The real Ulster Final is the match between Slaughtneill and Kilcar. The extra weeks rest will help Slaughtneill after a gruelling period for duel players. They are a bit more streetwise and mechanical than Kilcar who probably have more individual talent and flair. Slaughtneill are dogs of war though with an excellent defensive system and they suit winter football. I don't expect a classic match by any means but I would still expect Slaughtneill to edge a tight match. The other match should be a bit more open and it could go either way but I'd marginally favour Cavan Gaels who have a lot of experienced players.
This has all the makings of a tight tactical game with both sides very tight defensively.
A lot of the focus on Kilcar is on the scoring exploits of Paddy McBrearty & the McHughs be they are also very tight at the back conceding an average of only 0-5 in the last four games. They are also very adept at closing games out just like Slaughtneil.
Whoever gets a bit of a lead in this game will most likely win it & I don't expect a high scoring affair.
You can't equate how these teams will fare based on how they performed in their respective counties... S'neil performed at the highest level Kilcar by all accounts have the making of a great team, certainly their last result would show that but the Ulster competition is completely different!
S'neil will grind out the result I think as that's their style! S'neil by 2
Unless I'm seriously mistaken Kilcar's last result was in Ulster competition or is Ulster only the six counties?
Unless I'm seriously mistaken I've (in bold) already alluded to that... you do read?
Have another look milltown, nothing wrong with my reading, your writing on the other hand.....
Look you'll see how they fare on the day, I'd said they had a decent result in Ulster so has Derrygonnelly who have had three goes at it lately and got their noses well in front of a Harps team who were well happy at winning Armagh!
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2017, 09:57:29 PM
Look you'll see how they fare on the day, I'd said they had a decent result in Ulster so has Derrygonnelly who have had three goes at it lately and got their noses well in front of a Harps team who were well happy at winning Armagh!
Agreed. We can all have all the opinions in the world but two excellent teams will battle it out on the day & give us a result.
Really looking forward to it.
Quote from: Aaron Boone on November 01, 2017, 09:32:53 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2017, 08:02:08 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 01, 2017, 07:04:35 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on November 01, 2017, 01:19:19 PM
The draw is very lopsided this year. The real Ulster Final is the match between Slaughtneill and Kilcar. The extra weeks rest will help Slaughtneill after a gruelling period for duel players. They are a bit more streetwise and mechanical than Kilcar who probably have more individual talent and flair. Slaughtneill are dogs of war though with an excellent defensive system and they suit winter football. I don't expect a classic match by any means but I would still expect Slaughtneill to edge a tight match. The other match should be a bit more open and it could go either way but I'd marginally favour Cavan Gaels who have a lot of experienced players.
This has all the makings of a tight tactical game with both sides very tight defensively.
A lot of the focus on Kilcar is on the scoring exploits of Paddy McBrearty & the McHughs be they are also very tight at the back conceding an average of only 0-5 in the last four games. They are also very adept at closing games out just like Slaughtneil.
Whoever gets a bit of a lead in this game will most likely win it & I don't expect a high scoring affair.
You can't equate how these teams will fare based on how they performed in their respective counties... S'neil performed at the highest level Kilcar by all accounts have the making of a great team, certainly their last result would show that but the Ulster competition is completely different!
S'neil will grind out the result I think as that's their style! S'neil by 2
Just like Cross used to do in their prime.
I see people are starting to compare them to us.....hmmmmm not quite there yet.....a bit to go
If Slaughtneill do win the Ulster title this year they will have earned it. They had the draw from hell.
I don't get this 'hard draw' you have to beat what's in front of you to win, the plus side on a 'good' draw would be what? Not knowing how good you are when actually tested? Or the 'draw' being on top form and competitive throughout?
The extra game probably but a team playing hard games for me is better
Quote from: Dire Ear on November 01, 2017, 12:37:32 PM
Saturday 11 November
Ulster club SFC semi-final
Slaughtneil (Derry) v Kilcar (Donegal), Healy Park, 6.30pm
Sunday 12 November
Ulster club SFC semi-final
Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh) v Cavan Gaels (Cavan), Clones, 2pm
Any idea are these televised?
RoI v Denmark on the 11th at 19.45 so the timing is good.
I'd like to book a tv in the local just in case though.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 02, 2017, 01:11:58 PM
I don't get this 'hard draw' you have to beat what's in front of you to win, the plus side on a 'good' draw would be what? Not knowing how good you are when actually tested? Or the 'draw' being on top form and competitive throughout?
The extra game probably but a team playing hard games for me is better
Agreed, in a competition of only 3 or 4 games duration it makes no difference which side of the draw you are on if you are serious about winning. At some stage you have to beat the best, as well to do it early as late.
I dont think Cross ever looked at the draw! their main threat always came from Derry, who have a great tradition at this competition... Love the concept of the club series... Not because of my own club, but what it brings to the regular club palyer or the fringe player on that team, the supporters their parents and the community within the club!
The journey though as a manager must be the worst!!
Quote from: inthrough on November 02, 2017, 01:32:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 02, 2017, 01:11:58 PM
I don't get this 'hard draw' you have to beat what's in front of you to win, the plus side on a 'good' draw would be what? Not knowing how good you are when actually tested? Or the 'draw' being on top form and competitive throughout?
The extra game probably but a team playing hard games for me is better
Agreed, in a competition of only 3 or 4 games duration it makes no difference which side of the draw you are on if you are serious about winning. At some stage you have to beat the best, as well to do it early as late.
I think what was meant by the post is that Slaughtneil would have to beat arguably the other top 3 teams in Ulster just to get to a final.
Storming second quarter from Kilcar after strong Slaughtneil start.
0-6 to 0-1 down after 17 minutes. 0-8 to 0-7 up at half time.
Quote from: J70 on November 11, 2017, 07:05:52 PM
Storming second quarter from Kilcar.
06 to 01 down after 17 minutes. 0-8 to 0-7 up at half time.
HT whistle came at the wrong time for Kilcar.
serious game of football. end to end with no let up. great point kicking too. hope the second half is as good!
I fancy Kilcar to win as they missed a couple of goal chances. Probably showed Slaughtneil a little too much respect at the start. Should be an interesting second half.
what a goal by mc guigan, one of the best u will ever see.
Quote from: southtyronegael on November 11, 2017, 07:31:58 PM
what a goal by mc guigan, one of the best u will ever see.
Fantastic score alright. I was sure when your man hit him cleanly with a shoulder that he'd be sent flying. Just bounced off and clinical finish. Slaughtneil unreal outfit
As someone already pointed out the half time break really came a good time for Slaughtneil. They were able to re calibrate and then take off. Thats a good Kilcar team. Slaughtneil could give the All Ireland series a serious rattle.
sneill are a joy to watch. benchmark for clubs around the province.
Hard to believe kilcar didn't pick up on sneill kickouts on the video anylisis. Even if the read these boards they would have knew about it
Kilcar missed a number of gilt edged goal chances there. Need to be burying those
Slaughtneil 19 scores from 21 attempts some accuracy there! Kilcar left to rue all the goal chances they created and scored none. A much better contest than the recent Dublin senior final i watched.
excellent game. hope sneill will go on a win all ireland now. be hard to watch the ireland game after that.
Slaughtneil are some outfit, really stepped it up in 2nd half. Brillant goal by mcguigan
Great game. McBrearty was on form and on another day with their goal chances they wouldve won. But sneil always find a way
Hard watchin this now
Slaughneil showed why they are the best side in Ulster at the moment.Great advertisement for the club shampionship.Referee should be commended for letting the game flow.
Superb game of football. Kilcar definitely made them work for the win. It's maybe not appreciated on the box, but the amount of selfless running by the Slaughtneil men to create space up the middle is unreal, serious hunger. Again, all the big hitters for the Robbies showed up this evening, leaders in every sector of the pitch. P Cassidy's point and McGuigan's goal were sublime. Sammy is a majestic footballer, always plays the correct ball.
A special mention to McEldowney, he put in a serious shift tonight, epitomised by yet another lung busting run at the very end to turn defence into attack.
Paddy McBrearty is as good a forward as there is in the country, a pleasure to watch.
Great game
Slaughtneil V Kilcar 36 scores in 60 minutes
Ireland V Denmark 0 scores in 90 minutes
Enough said.
With games like this in Club Championship, who needs County teams?
Let's go back to why the GAA was founded for.
Less expenses and no prima-donas.
Quote from: inthrough on November 01, 2017, 10:54:37 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2017, 09:57:29 PM
Look you'll see how they fare on the day, I'd said they had a decent result in Ulster so has Derrygonnelly who have had three goes at it lately and got their noses well in front of a Harps team who were well happy at winning Armagh!
Agreed. We can all have all the opinions in the world but two excellent teams will battle it out on the day & give us a result.
Really looking forward to it.
S'Neil are different gravy, Kilcar need to win Donegal for a few seasons!
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 11, 2017, 10:16:30 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 01, 2017, 10:54:37 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2017, 09:57:29 PM
Look you'll see how they fare on the day, I'd said they had a decent result in Ulster so has Derrygonnelly who have had three goes at it lately and got their noses well in front of a Harps team who were well happy at winning Armagh!
Agreed. We can all have all the opinions in the world but two excellent teams will battle it out on the day & give us a result.
Really looking forward to it.
S'Neil are different gravy, Kilcar need to win Donegal for a few seasons!
I wouldn't disagree with that assesment Milltown. Kilcar had 4 or 5 great goal chances & didn't take them while Slaughtneil had two chances & converted both in what was a great game from two teams who gave everything.
A learning process for our lads but they are very young & have had a great year & will hopefully be back.
As for Slaughtneil, they are a wonderful side & I wish them all the best for the rest of the campaign.
Awesome performance from 'Neil. Totally dominated for 75% of the game - every team gets a good period in any game and Kilcar really capitalised when they had a 15 minute strong period. Slaughneil are best team I have seen at holding possession and waiting on the opportunity to be created. They are so good at it they scored 1.02 from being under pressure inside their own 14 yard line, worked it out patiently and broke at serious pace and scored at the other end. Kilcar were good but just not at the level of Slaughneil yet. Lot of good performances from both teams - McBrearty and McGinley good for Kilcar, whilst 'Neil had Sammy, Chrissy, O'Doherty (until he got injured), Pauric Cassidy all having fine games.
A great advert for football, played in great spirit, was physical but sporting and credit must go to Hurson the Ref who decided to let the two teams 'at it' and this was beneficial to a super game.
Brilliant advert for our game, played the way it should be, ref played his part, far superior spectable to senior inter county.
Quote from: inthrough on November 11, 2017, 10:12:12 PM
Slaughtneil V Kilcar 36 scores in 60 minutes
Ireland V Denmark 0 scores in 90 minutes
Enough said.
what said? It was a good Gaelic football game and a poor soccer game :o
Quote from: longballin on November 11, 2017, 11:14:49 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 11, 2017, 10:12:12 PM
Slaughtneil V Kilcar 36 scores in 60 minutes
Ireland V Denmark 0 scores in 90 minutes
Enough said.
what said? It was a good Gaelic football game and a poor soccer game :o
I'm a Gaelic man first and foremost but this comparison is absolutely pointless. You get rubbish Gaelic matches just as you get rubbish soccer matches.
Quote from: square_ball on November 11, 2017, 11:18:08 PM
Quote from: longballin on November 11, 2017, 11:14:49 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 11, 2017, 10:12:12 PM
Slaughtneil V Kilcar 36 scores in 60 minutes
Ireland V Denmark 0 scores in 90 minutes
Enough said.
what said? It was a good Gaelic football game and a poor soccer game :o
I'm a Gaelic man first and foremost but this comparison is absolutely pointless. You get rubbish Gaelic matches just as you get rubbish soccer matches.
Aye thinking the same...
Great game tonight. Thankfully it had petered out by the time the soccer came on. As someone said earlier who needs the county stuff when the club stuff is like that. Ulster club is one of the best competitions about
I only saw the second half but that was the best sport of the night. McGuigan's goal was something else. Soloing on his right when he took that mighty shoulder, regaining balance and shooting the goal with his right was on a par with Maurice Fitz.
i also want to add how good sean hurson reffed the game. seen him ref a few tyrone championship games and he is as good a ref as ive seen in a long time.
Quote from: longballin on November 11, 2017, 11:20:08 PM
Quote from: square_ball on November 11, 2017, 11:18:08 PM
Quote from: longballin on November 11, 2017, 11:14:49 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 11, 2017, 10:12:12 PM
Slaughtneil V Kilcar 36 scores in 60 minutes
Ireland V Denmark 0 scores in 90 minutes
Enough said.
what said? It was a good Gaelic football game and a poor soccer game :o
I'm a Gaelic man first and foremost but this comparison is absolutely pointless. You get rubbish Gaelic matches just as you get rubbish soccer matches.
Aye thinking the same...
My comparison wasn't between the two codes as such but was more about the courage, imagination, scoretaking, & verve which was on display from fellas who will all have to go to work on Monday morning as opposed to the lack of the above from full time professionals in Denmark. I was at the game in Omagh & watched the soccer when I got home & the difference was night & day. For the record, I also watched the Ireland South Africa rugby match & it was also poor with few moments of genuine excitement.
My own feeling is that modern day professionalism has ruined just about every sport it has touched, soccer, rugby, boxing, the list goes on, while last night in Omagh was simply fabulous on just about every level.
Quote from: An Watcher on November 11, 2017, 11:22:00 PM
Great game tonight. Thankfully it had petered out by the time the soccer came on. As someone said earlier who needs the county stuff when the club stuff is like that. Ulster club is one of the best competitions about
Play for Sam/Liam once every 4 years like an Olympics/World Cup, and do it like a RWC, done and dusted in a matter of 6-8 weeks top to bottom. Other 3 years let the clubs get on with the superior product.
Derrygonnelly up by a point at half time against Cavan Gaels
Extra time
Quote from: inthrough on November 11, 2017, 10:12:12 PM
Slaughtneil V Kilcar 36 scores in 60 minutes
Ireland V Denmark 0 scores in 90 minutes
Enough said.
In one game you're allowed run with the ball in hand and kick or punch it over the bar for scores, in the other you're not.
Aye, and in that game you're even allowed into the opponent's half..
Quote from: inthrough on November 12, 2017, 08:50:32 AM
Quote from: longballin on November 11, 2017, 11:20:08 PM
Quote from: square_ball on November 11, 2017, 11:18:08 PM
Quote from: longballin on November 11, 2017, 11:14:49 PM
Quote from: inthrough on November 11, 2017, 10:12:12 PM
Slaughtneil V Kilcar 36 scores in 60 minutes
Ireland V Denmark 0 scores in 90 minutes
Enough said.
what said? It was a good Gaelic football game and a poor soccer game :o
I'm a Gaelic man first and foremost but this comparison is absolutely pointless. You get rubbish Gaelic matches just as you get rubbish soccer matches.
Aye thinking the same...
My comparison wasn't between the two codes as such but was more about the courage, imagination, scoretaking, & verve which was on display from fellas who will all have to go to work on Monday morning as opposed to the lack of the above from full time professionals in Denmark. I was at the game in Omagh & watched the soccer when I got home & the difference was night & day. For the record, I also watched the Ireland South Africa rugby match & it was also poor with few moments of genuine excitement.
My own feeling is that modern day professionalism has ruined just about every sport it has touched, soccer, rugby, boxing, the list goes on, while last night in Omagh was simply fabulous on just about every level.
Ulster club is great competition but doesn't simply come down to amateur or professional. A lot of GAA football games in recent years have been awful especially at county level.
Quote from: inthrough on November 11, 2017, 10:12:12 PM
Slaughtneil V Kilcar 36 scores in 60 minutes
Ireland V Denmark 0 scores in 90 minutes
Enough said.
I was at a basketball game had twice that amount of scores. Enough said.
Stupid logic.
Agree. What are regarded as the most enthralling 0-0 games ever? 2006 WC semi?
Switzerland V Northern Ireland, 1 score in two games, 180 minutes of play.
Just saying like.
On second thoughts, I'll not baw going Tues night...
Quote from: Ronnie on November 12, 2017, 04:22:27 PM
Aye, and in that game you're even allowed into the opponent's half..
Someone needs to tell Tyrone thaat when they play Dublin.
SFC and IFC Finals confirmed for Athletic Grounds on Sunday 26th November
1pm : Moy v Rostrevor
3pm: Slaughtneil v Derrygonnelly or Cavan Gaels
Not a big drive for the Moy.
Quote from: stew on November 13, 2017, 08:14:38 AM
Quote from: Ronnie on November 12, 2017, 04:22:27 PM
Aye, and in that game you're even allowed into the opponent's half..
Someone needs to tell Tyrone thaat when they play Dublin.
Or Armagh when they play Tyrone.
Cavan Gales 5 up in 2nd half.
4 6 to 2 11 now Gaels
5 7 to 2 14. In injury time
Gaels win 5 7 to 2 15
Cavan football fans from outside Cavan town must have mixed feelings
Quote from: seafoid on November 19, 2017, 03:25:04 PM
Cavan football fans from outside Cavan town must have mixed feelings
No, first Cavan Senior Club in 25 years to make the Ulster Final. Fully behind them.
Quote from: Westside on November 19, 2017, 03:32:52 PM
Quote from: seafoid on November 19, 2017, 03:25:04 PM
Cavan football fans from outside Cavan town must have mixed feelings
No, first Cavan Senior Club in 25 years to make the Ulster Final. Fully behind them.
Was Bailieborough not 1995?
Quote from: mrdeeds on November 19, 2017, 03:57:06 PM
Quote from: Westside on November 19, 2017, 03:32:52 PM
Quote from: seafoid on November 19, 2017, 03:25:04 PM
Cavan football fans from outside Cavan town must have mixed feelings
No, first Cavan Senior Club in 25 years to make the Ulster Final. Fully behind them.
Was Bailieborough not 1995?
I think you're right. 22 it is then!
Quote from: Westside on November 19, 2017, 03:32:52 PM
Quote from: seafoid on November 19, 2017, 03:25:04 PM
Cavan football fans from outside Cavan town must have mixed feelings
No, first Cavan Senior Club in 25 years to make the Ulster Final. Fully behind them.
Was rooting for them today, no ones favourite 2nd club but they are representing cavan now so everyone is behind them.
A whisker away from beating us on a windy rainy shitty day in Cavan, they could have won an All Ireland with that team
It was a fantastic game to watch. Derrygonnelly very unlucky, conceded bad goals at bad times and kept doing so. Tight scoring for winter football!
Quote from: Thastheball on November 20, 2017, 04:04:53 PM
Quote from: Itchy on November 19, 2017, 06:05:41 PM
Quote from: Westside on November 19, 2017, 03:32:52 PM
Quote from: seafoid on November 19, 2017, 03:25:04 PM
Cavan football fans from outside Cavan town must have mixed feelings
No, first Cavan Senior Club in 25 years to make the Ulster Final. Fully behind them.
Was rooting for them today, no ones favourite 2nd club but they are representing cavan now so everyone is behind them.
Thanks lads, after years of trying we have made it to the finally. We have another mountain to climb, slaughtneil will be every bodies favourites. We played them in Owenbeg the year they won the Ulster club against Omagh I think and gave a good account of ourselves, although I felt our team selection costs us that day under Canavan. As they say, we have nothing to loose.
Would I be right in saying every Gaels player (barring perhaps the goalie) has represented Cavan at Minor, U21 or Senior Level in the last 6 years?
They've been on the side of some unfortunate losses so good to see them getting the rub of the green.
Quote from: Westside on November 20, 2017, 09:07:50 PM
Quote from: Thastheball on November 20, 2017, 04:04:53 PM
Quote from: Itchy on November 19, 2017, 06:05:41 PM
Quote from: Westside on November 19, 2017, 03:32:52 PM
Quote from: seafoid on November 19, 2017, 03:25:04 PM
Cavan football fans from outside Cavan town must have mixed feelings
No, first Cavan Senior Club in 25 years to make the Ulster Final. Fully behind them.
Was rooting for them today, no ones favourite 2nd club but they are representing cavan now so everyone is behind them.
Thanks lads, after years of trying we have made it to the finally. We have another mountain to climb, slaughtneil will be every bodies favourites. We played them in Owenbeg the year they won the Ulster club against Omagh I think and gave a good account of ourselves, although I felt our team selection costs us that day under Canavan. As they say, we have nothing to loose.
Would I be right in saying every Gaels player (barring perhaps the goalie) has represented Cavan at Minor, U21 or Senior Level in the last 6 years?
They've been on the side of some unfortunate losses so good to see them getting the rub of the green.
The Goalkeeper Ciaran Flynn was a county minor in 03, played wing forward as far as i can recall.
Slaughtneil will be missing 3 starting forwards as P Bradley, M McGrath and C O'Doherty miss out. I would still expect them to sneak through but that's a serious blow. McGrath especially as he does a serious amount of running.
McGrath a serious player for them. Key part of their kickout strategy. Still fancy Slaughtneil by 5.
Hard to see anything other than a handy Slaughtneil win. I'll likely head over to watch but I'd be more interested in the Intermediate final, has the looks of a potential belter.
Slaughtneil 1-15 Cavan Gaels 0-10 Full Time
This might be the year for Sleacht. Nemo , Corofin and inexperience from Leister. None outstanding
Some unassuming captain Patsy Bradley.If he is up the steps of Croker in March be shortest speech ever lol.Fancy he will be.
Have to say I was expecting a bit more from cavan gaels. So many current and former county men. Still a tremendous achievement from Slaughtneil.
Not the hardest game Slaughtneil have had this year anyway.
Quote from: seafoid on November 26, 2017, 04:26:24 PM
This might be the year for Sleacht. Nemo , Corofin and inexperience from Leister. None outstanding
Yeah I think it's between Corofin and Slaughtneil now and if pressed would fancy Slaughtneil.