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[Magherafelt]

That time of year again, I'll make a stab at my predictions for this weeks round 1 games.

Magherafelt --- v --- The Loup
Banagher --- v --- Swatragh
Dungiven --- v --- Kilrea
Eoghan Rua --- v --- Ballinascreen
John Mitchel's GAC, Claudy --- v --- Glen
Bellaghy --- v --- Lavey
Sean O'Leary GAC Newbridge --- v --- Ballinderry Draw
Slaughtneil --- v --- Steelstown Brian Og's

What has McKaigues man scored off him in the championship so far out of interest?

Only man that got anything off him was Darren McCurry (2pts from play)

[Does McCloskey have a bit more pace than McGrogan?]

Rodgers will play midfield, McKinless stay no.6, Chrissy pick up Comer, who match up on Walsh I don't know, likely would been McGrogan (as he picked up McManus in Monaghan game) but he got it tight in the Clare game.

I'd tend to agree with that.  Does McCloskey have a bit more pace than McGrogan?   I know McGrogan has been a more preferred match up but after struggling with Cleary it isn't ideal going into a contest against Walsh!

Serious? lol Clucky is an absolute rocket

[The only thing about the League game was this]

Who saying Derry raging favourites? Nobody on here. Would had Galway favourites on past meetings alone

He's trying to build a siege mentality. Betting on the game is essentially 50/50, which given galway are the only team to beat Derry this year (and by 11pts at home) represents brilliant value on Galway.
The Galway team of 98 - 01 played 4 all Ireland finals and after 98 weren't undervalued by anyone. They were favourites against Meath in 01 too and clear favs against Derry that day.

Might have been favourites against Derry but certainly weren't against Meath

Definitely were not favs against Meath.
This semi final is so hard to call.
The league game is irrelevant imo.
Derry are massively improved over the summer. Would like to think we have improved also.
Maybe I'm wrong but Derry seem to have a more defensive system in place now?
Hungover head on me that day in Owenbeg so maybe I'm mis-remembering but I can't recall Derry setting up overly defensive in the first half when it was still a contest.

The only thing about the League game was this
RTE
"Galway were able to press the Derry kick-out in numbers, forcing turnovers and sowing doubt in the home defence."
The result was a load of goals.
Derry have had it their own way so far in the championship.

Yeah, you just forgot to add Derry played into a gale force breeze that you had to be there to believe...Galway are favourites, they have came through the other side of a tough battle with Armagh and their record against Derry in championship football is 100%.

Will we hear the results of the CCCC today?

I know, Murphy, McBearty, Brennan and Langan are no good, tuh tuh. Or Mohan, McManus, McCarron either

Throw in Darren McCurry, Conor McKenna, Darragh Canavan, Cathal McShane....all no good 

Will Derry revert to their home jersey for this game? They've played all their games this championship season in the alternative red top

Not sure if this is right but if someone can confirm. Is the U17 final, Tailteann Cup Final & Clare/Derry v Armagh/Galway Semi Final all a Triple header in Croke Park on Saturday 9th July??

Be some scrap for tickets if so. Armagh would bring a serious crowd to a semi final if we get there as would Derry.

I don't think they are having Minor games along with Senior games this year.

Unbelievable that these young lads won't get the opportunity to play an All Ireland Final in Croke Park if thats the case. Farce to be honest

Not sure if this is right but if someone can confirm. Is the U17 final, Tailteann Cup Final & Clare/Derry v Armagh/Galway Semi Final all a Triple header in Croke Park on Saturday 9th July??

Will Clones be close to 30k for the final?

With Derry involved, probably not. Donegal are well used to Ulster finals now and there won't be an especial buzz there either.

This feels very different for Derry. 10 years since being in a final and no wins since 98 and going in with a very strong chance of winning it. I'd expect them to bring there largest crowd to a match in a very long time.

Agree, having been at the Monaghan game I've never heard that Derry support for 20 years nearly! Expect a huge Derry following next Sunday

[MR2 watch todays game back and explain that 21 yard free you gave to Creggan for the fair shoulder.]

Portglenone won't appeal anything, they will take their defeat on the chin and not look for loopholes as that's how we roll down around these parts. MR2 watch todays game back and explain that 21 yard free you gave to Creggan for the fair shoulder. You talk enough on here about all sorts of stuff you can talk about that. Scandalous. Good thing it's on social media for all to see

Sorry if I've missed it but did we ever get an explanation for this refereeing decision from the referee?

Absolutely perfect shoulder & well within the rules. However, Creggan no9 McCann? Hit Kevin O'Boyle with similar shoulder in the first half, and was blown for it. Obviously these were at two different stages of the game but at least he was consistent.

Went to the minor (u17) final last night in the Loup. The quality of the match was excellent. Magherafelt completely controlled the 2nd half with a superb performance.

Both Magherafelt & Lavey will get a right few senior footballers from what was on show.

History would tell us that it never really works that way.

I think from Rossas last county minor title in 2010 at least 10 are still involved.

[The Loup]

Predictions for this weeks games? My stab below

The Loup --- v --- Ballinascreen
Ballinderry --- v --- Sean O'Leary GAC Newbridge
Banagher --- v --- Eoghan Rua
Slaughtneil --- v --- John Mitchel's GAC, Claudy
Dungiven --- v --- O'Brien's G.F.C Foreglen
Lavey --- v --- Swatragh
Glen --- v --- Bellaghy
O'Donovan Rossa GAC --- v --- Kilrea


Drumsurn --- v --- Na Piarsaigh Doire Trasna C.LG
Ballymaguigan --- v --- Limavady Wolfhounds
Glenullin --- v --- St Marys Slaughtmanus GAC
St Malachy's Castledawson --- v --- Faughanvale
St Oliver Plunkett's GAC, Greenlough --- v --- Glack
Steelstown Brian Og's --- v --- St Michael's GAC Lissan


Desertmartin --- v --- Doire Colmcille
Magilligan --- v --- Craigbane
Sean Dolans --- v --- Drum