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Amazing that TG4 don't show the Cavan U-21 game and yet they show every other final.

So with the new league format this means a total of 18 league games for each club (9 home and away), an increase of 3 on last year when the league didn't finish up until December and was played in fog. Do the county board have no consideration for player welfare with the season now almost having no break (clubs training January-December). So at least 18 league games, minimum 3 championship games and junior games for a lot on top of this. Why not just play each team once in the league, take the pressure of players and get the season finished in a reasonable time frame? We all know that there will be little or no club action between February and April due to the county participating in the National League (despite what the fixture masterplan says!)

On a different note fellas, anyone know the rough dates for club championships this year? Assume its around the middle of July? Just to try and sort out holidays.

Cheers

edit: Just found it here if anyone interested.

http://www.hoganstand.com/Cavan/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=160236

McDermott is finished Col so won't be with DCU

Big win for Ballinagh against the Gaels, leaves a very interesting final game between Ramor and Gaels, I think Ramor could get a draw/win against them. Very poor game with Ramor and Lacken. Lacken were extremely disappointing with Ramor looking to be flying.

Shocking performace. The donegal style of play is absolutely putrid and goes against everything good in the game of football.13 men behind the ball at all times, I feel sorry for the people that paid 27 euro into the stand to watch this game.

As for us, where to start? Dane O'Dowd looked completely out of his depth, as said Mc Brearty destoyed him on his starting debut. Though Carroll did okish on McFadden. Dermot Sheriden always behind his man. Midfield I thought weren't great. The two Donegal men picked up a world of breaking ball and made good use of it.

Jelly could do nothing because of the way Donegal defence (and fowards) set up. Keating puts the head down too much and trys to do too much himself. Lyng I though was terrible. In the first half every ball he gave went backwards, including a number of frees which he directed back towards our defence.

Longford now in the qualifiers and I wouldnt be too hopeful.

Any results from todays games?

Podge went off after 5mins of the gaels game with a knee problem. I assume he will be back on the panel when it's cleared up. As pointed out a very young panel but a clearout was needed.

Interesting to see how the u21's step up in Ulster senior championship

Anyone know if there are any highlights of last nights game available? Can't seem to find any on the net.

Anyone know if there are any highlights of last nights game available? Can't seem to find any on the net.

2 Ulster U-21 finals in a row, looking good on this front at least..Be great to get an Ulster Championship at this level

Are we heading for Division Four?

Its looking that way alright. Sounded like terrible stuff from us again. According to commentators Wexford should have won by 10 points only for they took the foot of the throttle. Things really are bad..

Only been brought in in the last few years though!

And only for Sigerson as far as I know. Freshers can play in Trench and other competitions. On that note I believe it's WIT and St. Pats in Trench decider tomorrow.

And so another round complete and a very poor performance today. Some well taken scores at times but the overall play was of a poor standard. Things are not good when we are struggling to beat Waterford (no disrespect to Waterford) but surely we can play better stuff.

James was solid in goals and a neat save in the dying moments of the game saved our blushes.

Patrick Carroll was not his usual self at full back, head did not seem to be in the game and made a number of silly errors. Thought Stephen Jordan has a particularly good game, was at fault for their goal but overall was a very sticky corner back. Similarly Toastie (Alan Clarke) did quite well.

Half back line were pretty decent with Mc Keever again performing well, he has that bit of quality that stands out. However not sure if Damien O'Reilly is up to the standard.

Midfield again ok, nothing spectacular but I suspect Givney will feature in this area come championship. You really do need big men in this area at inter county level.

Gearoid was quiet enough, made 1 or 2 good passes but quiet by his standards. Fannin scored a good point but faded out of the game and was eventually replaced. Though Flanagan had a poor game, seemed to slow the play up a lot and apart from the frees didn't offer a lot.

Pierson did well when the ball was stuck on his chest, his man however did well on the 50/50 balls. Should be a real threat at championship pace on solid ground.

Jelly was poor and was at his usual giving out when ball wasn't exactly where he wanted. Scored one or two points but would expect better. Mackey did very little and like Flanagan seemed to slow down the game. He is at his best when running at defence's.

Overall not the most enjoyable game but I suppose a wins a win. Extremely poor attendance (probably due to rugby)

Upwards and onwards

Any word lads on who won the Cor na Nog final this morning?