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Wild Thing on fire.

Bet he hits an 80 tomorrow.

Clarke bombs. 77.

I think that's the first time I've been on OWC in two years - in order to read the thread on Kielty - and it had me in absolute stitches for an hour or so. Lads, you should read it, especially when it gets to the stage when they discover the IFA have advertised the show on their website. Priceless stuff. I posted the link to a Premier League forum and they're in bits.

Jones should make a play based on that thread. A cyber-night in August.

Having seen both sides develop at close quarters in recent years, this match is a toss-up. There are NO 'levels' between them. Derry could teach Dublin a thing or two about intensity and physicality. On the other hand, the Jackeens have a wider spread of flair in attack and, if Derry allow it, can cut loose for 15 minute spells. Crozier and Lockhart are too long-in-the-tooth to allow that to happen.

The Dubs have a horrendous record in recent years against 'six-county' teams in Croker.

Do you not think that's a fairly low percentage for provincial champions? Not far off being 'less likely' to progress.

I think the time gap may be more of an issue (esp for provincial winners). What colour do Kerry play in again?

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Derry v Tyrone           Saturday 3:00 RTE2

Yes!! I knew Fergal Logan would do it!!

Were they swallowed up by St Galls?

Maybe if Down stopped worrying about if they're 'unloved', they might get somewhere soon.....

And what had Canavan got to do with the two matches against Dublin in 2005 - the two games that turned Tyrone's season around? Lazy cliched analysis. You're obviously not a follower of the game if you didn't think that 2005 brought enjoyment and fun. Some of the games then, especially the final, were of the highest quality in years.

Goals v Glens:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ogxNDrvWWm0

Glentoran fans singing 'ole' 'ole' as their players tease Utd. There it is...4-3 Glentoran.

Dunfermline 4 Utd 3
Glentoran 3 Utd 3

Was heading off on holiday when I read his comments on Fermanagh people - something like 'they don't like people but don't know why'. This week he claims the majority of Dub fans don't know their football. Could get the knuckles reddened by the editor if sales drop in certain areas as thick skins are on the wane around the country. Hard to beat thick skins. Not enough of them.

v Dunferm

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2pugw_manchester-united-dunfermline-1-0-c_sport

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2pukn_manchester-united-dunfermline-2-0-r_sport

Peter's pub talk. Mark 2:

He also maintains the mental attitude of Derry and Monaghan will dictate their fortunes this weekend. Be prepared to win at all costs - don't just play well and compete. Derry's defence can curtail Dublin's attack. McCloy can handle Keaney and Lockhart should shadow Brogan. Dubs are strong in the tackle and hunt in packs. If Derry trail by 1-2 points with 10 mins left, they'll take it.

FFS yz Oak Leaf illegitimates, I know yz ken play dorty. 'Member Johnny? I fcukin do. All I'm sayin is this. The only way te bate the cocky Liffey boys is te ram it up them from the start. 'Member Mayo and the Hill? Do anything. Win at all costs. In their faces. Play nice and they'll pish all over ye. Rile Whelan. Wind up Vaughan. They'll crack like they always do.

[FFS, the cocky bastards got what they deserved. They only know success. I was bred on skelps and whallops from the dirtiest hoors in the country whilst losing and learned how to win the hard way. Fcukers needed a good batin.]

Hard to bate a big boul of lumpy custard on its own.

I think if Peter was in the pub his words wouldn't be as restricted as in the paper.

Peter's pub translation:

1 - Going by the first 20 mins, the supporters' over-confidence of beating Meath seemed to have rubbed off on the players.
FFS, the cocky bastards got what they deserved. They only know success. I was bred on skelps and whallops from the dirtiest hoors in the country whilst losing and learned how to win the hard way. Fcukers needed a good batin.

2 - Tyrone either underestimated Meath or paid them too much respect
FFS, see above

3 - Very disheartening to see Tyrone not as fired up as they should have been, showing less hunger than Meath, esp after '96.
FFS Mickey, instil a bit a fight in them. No fcukin fire in the bellies.

4 - More than 11 player played below their full potential
FFS, what's been going on in training since the Ulster final - twas the same then.

5 - Tyrone finally nailed the Meath attack with 15 mins left but poor decision making cost them as well as erratic shooting
FFS lads, have you learned nothing from me.

6 - Dooher's leadership was badly missed towards the end. His presence would have ensured no-one panicked and not went for goals.
FFS, see above

7 - To win Sam again, Tyrone need all the injured men fit and Mickey Harte at the helm.
Gizza Job.