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The fact that we're adding a right back in now on a loan deal until the end of the season says to me that Lennon is seeing this season out along with Cancer Lawwell.

Neil Lennon has made it clear in a BBC interview he has no intention of following Lawell in leaving this summer.

"Why would it be my intention to go?" he stated.

Elsewhere Pat Bonner on a radio interview this evening quoted Jesse Marsch as  an ideal candidate to take the club forward.

I can't see his posts but when someone quotes his then i see it. Thought you'd know that but maybe you haven't blocked anyone yet. If he ever wants to call around for a cup of tea he'd be more than welcome

Good man, So you block someone so as not to read their input yet read it in following quotes ....I'll never understand these Armagh people

As an aside, Michael o Neill must surely be on the wanted list for the Parkhead hot seat..... vast experience in Scottish football, successful in turning round an international minnow and currently not only staving off relegation but pressing for the play-offs at Stoke....the only problem being was he not born in Armagh?

So it's an Armagh thing?🙈
What control have I got over someone else quoting Angela's post? The next thing you'll be saying if you don't wanna read his posts then leave the gaa board🤔

By blocking someone is  failing to engage with them thus acknowledging inability to debate...much easier to disregard than to block... but maybe thats an Armagh thing  ...

I can't see his posts but when someone quotes his then i see it. Thought you'd know that but maybe you haven't blocked anyone yet. If he ever wants to call around for a cup of tea he'd be more than welcome

Good man, So you block someone so as not to read their input yet read it in following quotes ....I'll never understand these Armagh people

As an aside, Michael o Neill must surely be on the wanted list for the Parkhead hot seat..... vast experience in Scottish football, successful in turning round an international minnow and currently not only staving off relegation but pressing for the play-offs at Stoke....the only problem being was he not born in Armagh?

[just a post like thatsecond or third time Angela has posted it which is the]

See that's exactly the thing there that irks me and i'm not backing Neil Lennon up BTW but it's just a post like thatsecond or third time Angela has posted it which is the about someone and it's all pure fabrication and bull shit, he doesn't know one thing about the setup, the training, what they eat, what analysis they do or don't do and what work or lack of work anyone puts in but still makes it up. Ohh wait he read it somewhere because someone said it in a news paper or read it on-line...Jesus wept.
It sounds like i'm backing up NL here which i'm not, i'm pointing out how someone can just spout whatever crap he feels like it in the public and get away with it.

Did you not already state that you blocked the tyrone trouble-maker .....therefore how can you comment on something you can't see.....it seems you can't heed a word from these armagh people 

Rodgers left for a club that spent £100 million on training facilities...after Celtic failed to up their measly bid for John Mc Ginn amongst other things...poor management at all levels now showing in results

I'm thinking that Donegal have cottoned onto what Dublin / Gavin have largely mastered over the past few years.

The key to coaching a team in attacking football, isn't about percentages. It isn't about trying to get the players to make a preprogrammed decision based on an algorithm that derives from where they are on the field, and how they rank in terms of creativity among the team. It's about coaching players to move in such a way as to continually present options to the ball carrier, and then allowing him to make up his own mind. Then, when he makes up his mind, to do it with absolute conviction.

Whereas the key to defensive play isn't about setting up intricate systems and rules. It's first and foremost about winning your own personal battle, then looking for a bit of help when it's not possible to do so.

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This isn't to say that Dublin and now Donegal don't have tactics or a style of football. But both play a remarkably simple game of football. Run into positions where you create an advantage to your team, then demand the ball. If you don't get it, repeat.

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With the point being that Armagh, while not as slavishly bound to a system as Tyrone, Monaghan or Kerry have shown this year, don't play like this. Their defenders don't take personal responsibility. Their midfielders want to catch first, ensure possession second. Their forwards are talented, but not in terms of interplay. Donegal are pretty much the opposite.

Remarkable the similarities of todays Donegal performance with what we've come accustomed to see from Dublin.13 scorers in a game against a team recently promoted to Div.1 and after being level after almost 10 minutes they proceeded to close out Armagh for the next 20 minutes which determined the final result.

After seeing Aidan Forker's performances in the Armagh Club  Championship this year is it not a little  surprising to see him in a role as a man marker thus negating his obvious offensive ability?

a well-coached team against one without any identity or impetus

as seen at set pieces

For Goldsons first goal Duffy actually played him onside leaving a non defender to stop his run

Meanwhile when Celtic had a set-piece and invariably targetted Duffy in the opposing penalty area Goldson was there to  stop the target and thus defy the threat

TBH i haven't been impressed with Duffy...

No harm to you Ill'decide but this is a poor reflection on the manager/coach NOT the player who was signed by the management

a well-coached team against one without any identity or impetus

as seen at set pieces

For Goldsons first goal Duffy actually played him onside leaving a non defender to stop his run

Meanwhile when Celtic had a set-piece and invariably targetted Duffy in the opposing penalty area Goldson was there to  stop the target and thus defy the threat

Obviously time for Wee Gordon Strachan to step in...

Marty Lundy RIP-lead singer with Kathmandu,entertained a generation in dark days....cupids newry

So am I the only one thinks Mannus is a bit of a Cnut?

There was a piece in the BELFAST telegraph on it, but it didn't say why he did it. All very strange.

This is his explanation:


https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/im-so-devastated-that-this-happened-shamrock-rovers-hero-alan-mannus-explains-irish-flag-move-38662304.html

Anyone else think the referee has been brutal? Doesn't play advantage when he should and calling ghost fouls on players. Must be trying to get his name out there. Could be the difference at the end of the game

Without doubt -Hurson the difference in a 1 point game

What would Glenn be like in intermediate. Evens against a very good kinawely team tomorrow

Kinawley were 2/1 a couple of days ago-now best priced Evens

Is Cross v Clontibret being televised?

BBCNI showing it live online

Preceding game gone to extra time-throw in for senior game delayed

Congrats to kilcoo unbelievable year to go unbeaten in the minors and premier reserves and also win the senior league and championship

Add to that The Ulster League and the club championship seems a little more inviting with the demise of Slaughtneil and their replacement entering these stages for the first time .... in quite a while