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have those groups not been infiltrated by the far right and the mcconnel from donegal guy.

Our family rosary used to be infiltrated by the far left - so we all left the Hail Holy Queen to herself.

Isn't praying in public banned in NI

There has to be a protocol about it!

Maybe they are praying for women to be made priests?

I used to think Marty Clarke was very good and I wasn't sure on McConville but I've kind of reversed my opinion now.

Clarke is generally excellent, McConville should not feature when Armagh are playing.

I think Derry are a one trick pony. Donegal will mirror them and it'll come down to who has the better players and that's Donegal.

If any Donegal player/mentor wants to take one for the team and meet Gallagher with a shoulder during one of his sideline fits, he'll be hailed as a hero.

Did a Tyrone player not try that? Worked well.

I'm sure the pitch invasion after beating Dublin in a meaningless league match seems a bit hollow now.

I don't know why other Counties get so perturbed about pitch invasions. . . I think they're great. Young lads and families getting their pictures taken with their favourite players from the County. Why not?

We've had 2 now and I'm full sure there'll be a 3rd one if we beat Donegal I'm all for it!

And especially when you've been starved of success for a while. Fact is the large majority of counties during any given period are not successful. Most of those who are successful are enjoying a generational team before they fade back into the pack for some period. Enjoy it when it comes your way and f**k the begrudgers.

Great post. Agree wholeheartedly.

I was one of the ones who, while praising derry after the tyrone game, wondered if it was a one off or the start of something. Now I know the answer. Fair play to them, hope they win Ulster now. As for Gallagher, isnt that that what you want to see from your manager; passion?

Absolutely, minus the spitting

Absolutely. The negativity re spitting is childlike. Watch the game - just don't fart during it or the 'bad-habit' squad will smell you out!!

Great to back up the Tyrone win with that today. Place in final richly deserved for players, manager and supporters. Played some great football at times against a very seasoned, experienced and talented Monaghan team. Pride in the jersey is fully restored.

Here's to another big performance today! Doire abú!

McKaigue on McManus?

McManus tends to play out a bit these days - McGrogan?

south Derry have a great chance in this match from what I'm hearing and reading.

Are we talking Tobermore or Upperlands? Say what you're hearing.

Jaysus, reading through this has me wondering should I even show up to the game. Sounds like it's completely in Derry's hands whether they win or not, and Monaghan are just a crumbling decrepit team waiting to be put out of their misery.

The prediction thread would suggest otherwise. Any point our bucks turning up should be the cute hooer question surely?

Yeah, prediction thread is around 50/50 I'd say.

The game might be 50/50 or close enough  but Monaghan are ahead in the prediction thread by a double score. 
Doesn't that count for something? surely the GAAboard finest can't all be wrong?

29-17 for Monaghan with about 10 more votes expected.

If this is accurate, Derry can't win!

It could work out well in Monaghan's favour  that we got to see Derry spring that deserved upset before this game.
I'll clutch at any straw.

David Gough is the appointed ref, I guess that rules out a good old fashioned melee.

Probably! His decision making could have a big bearing! Players' discipline with be crucial - any bets on who will get the first yellow?! I'd go for McKinless or younger Hughes. Monaghan have more scoring options that Doire, from Beggan to McCarron. If I was neutral (which I am not!), Monaghan by 3.

You can be a lot of things, but I hope you're not a curse.

I detect a hint of superstition?! Rory Gallagher hasn't planned for that - good move!

It could work out well in Monaghan's favour  that we got to see Derry spring that deserved upset before this game.
I'll clutch at any straw.

David Gough is the appointed ref, I guess that rules out a good old fashioned melee.

Probably! His decision making could have a big bearing! Players' discipline with be crucial - any bets on who will get the first yellow?! I'd go for McKinless or younger Hughes. Monaghan have more scoring options that Doire, from Beggan to McCarron. If I was neutral (which I am not!), Monaghan by 3.

Was Brolly A Tool the last time Monaghan played Derry?

Yes - but no more than Dick Clerkin was.