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Serious questions for this mamagement team. No plan for kickouts and in two games now the subs at the and of games just look like panic moves that cause confusion. Subbing the subs in two games shows desperation and a serious lack of faith and loyality. I can't see either of those lads committing again for next year and who could blame them. No serious management team is at that sort of stuff. Good luck to trying to get lads to commit to that then get hung out to dry.

I thought Baker would have been a reasonable option off the bench and that was a good enough call by management at half time, on paper.
But are you really suggesting he shouldn't have been took off yesterday? I think the way things were going the only complaint to management is they left him on too long.

Its a massive call and it will test any players mentality and commitment but based on yesterdays performance it was the correct call.

If that was the case about being on too long there should have been a lad off after 10 minutes who was roasted 3 or 4 times. I wouldnt advise any fella to go anywhere need this county set up. No loyalty except to the big names and not a clue what they are doing.

Serious questions for this mamagement team. No plan for kickouts and in two games now the subs at the and of games just look like panic moves that cause confusion. Subbing the subs in two games shows desperation and a serious lack of faith and loyality. I can't see either of those lads committing again for next year and who could blame them. No serious management team is at that sort of stuff. Good luck to trying to get lads to commit to that then get hung out to dry.

The players really need to stand up now. The last few years they have wanted RG or Meenagh back. Some need to show some real leadership. Armagh didnt get out of 2nd gear but neither did we. The shooting was abysmal. Some easy easy scores passed up. Loughlin and McGuigan in the first 10 minutes passed up 1-1 between them and we got zero from those attacks. Kick outs were poor and we barely got any away clean the whole game.

Some real questions need asked now. What do we want to be? The 2020's nearly men who threw it all away or is there something in this team that when it clicks we can be one of the top teams in the country. Confidence looks shot again. Time for Meenagh to really show what's the about.

Yeah they can't blame the management again. Although you'd have to question the authority Meenagh has when you see  the performances of some. Also the distactions of the nonsense social media stuff players have been putting up the last while. You can't see the Donegal or Armagh management tolerating it in a run up to a big game. Derry have become a laughing stock in those counties.

Seen this mentioned before whats the social media stuff and who you on about? Hopefully you dont mean lads promoting their business ventures?

No not that. Fellas have a right to earn a living. Other shite.

The players really need to stand up now. The last few years they have wanted RG or Meenagh back. Some need to show some real leadership. Armagh didnt get out of 2nd gear but neither did we. The shooting was abysmal. Some easy easy scores passed up. Loughlin and McGuigan in the first 10 minutes passed up 1-1 between them and we got zero from those attacks. Kick outs were poor and we barely got any away clean the whole game.

Some real questions need asked now. What do we want to be? The 2020's nearly men who threw it all away or is there something in this team that when it clicks we can be one of the top teams in the country. Confidence looks shot again. Time for Meenagh to really show what's the about.

Yeah they can't blame the management again. Although you'd have to question the authority Meenagh has when you see  the performances of some. Also the distactions of the nonsense social media stuff players have been putting up the last while. You can't see the Donegal or Armagh management tolerating it in a run up to a big game. Derry have become a laughing stock in those counties. 

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Downeys are back anyway, hard to justify but I'm still hoping to be proved wrong.
Jack Doherty is great to see and Sean Kearney on the bench.

And the best of all Mc Kinless at 6. Hard work to get back to there. Hopefully he has a good year.

How is it? Shea a good player with a couple of Ulster medals, Matthew had had ongoing injury problems that have cleare, so hopefully get a injury free run. In saying that I would have preferred Jack at chf

There is absolutley no basis for the selection of the Downeys. Shea was lucky to be involved when he was first in the panel. He didn't stand out at all. What have either done since. A kick in the teeth to those dropped or others who are actually playing in Derry who were not called in.

You might be better sitting this one out with your track record on who is and isn't good enough to play for Derry. As evidence I present this classic. I rest my case.

January 22, 2021, 10:59:51 PM
Bit of a joke McKinless back. A man who has shown next to no commitment when he's been in squads the last few times he's be invloved. Disruptive influence - Won't be long before he falls out with Gallagher.

Must be a busy man. We'll see over the next few weeks if they offer anything.

[hard to justify]

Downeys are back anyway, hard to justify but I'm still hoping to be proved wrong.
Jack Doherty is great to see and Sean Kearney on the bench.

And the best of all Mc Kinless at 6. Hard work to get back to there. Hopefully he has a good year.

How is it? Shea a good player with a couple of Ulster medals, Matthew had had ongoing injury problems that have cleare, so hopefully get a injury free run. In saying that I would have preferred Jack at chf

There is absolutley no basis for the selection of the Downeys. Shea was lucky to be involved when he was first in the panel. He didn't stand out at all. What have either done since. A kick in the teeth to those dropped or others who are actually playing in Derry who were not called in. 

Outclassed by good bit as expected.

How difficult is it for officials to control the number of balls on field?

Every time a ball is kicked into the terrace, the keeper picks up another one to attempt a quick restart.

How you'd expect the officials to control when and where that ball is returned, I'm not sure.

Ball catchers would prevent 90% of that. Don't know why they aren't in place in Omagh. Definitely hampered their own County champions in this case. They were looking to get the ball away quick most of the time but couldn't.

A few lads are not included in the Senior panel this year from last years squad. A couple of those left out make no sense. It will be real kick in the teeth for anyone who has committed or for those with hopes of breaking through if two men playing Antrim and have done nothing to deserve places come in.

So, you think Meenagh won't be picking the strongest possible panel available to him? Strange strange take considering they haven't had a collective training session yet. Why would he or any other manager with set targets do this?

The squad apart those still playing are back in the gym at least 2 weeks. How do 2 fellas that have done nothing in Antrim and very little when they were there add to the panel ? Sure we can wait to see when the full squad is listed to see who is there. Not usually done by Derry but maybe this year.

A few lads are not included in the Senior panel this year from last years squad. A couple of those left out make no sense. It will be real kick in the teeth for anyone who has committed or for those with hopes of breaking through if two men playing Antrim and have done nothing to deserve places come in.

Hardly surprising referees and players can't make the reserve games mid week. Those scheduling must think people don't work. If you had to travel any distance you'd have to take time off.

Two dropped out of the planel already. Declan Cassidy and Mark Doherty. Not good when it's a time to pull together as a squad.

One thing he def not is a man marker, city man or not, am only now starting to appreciate how good Chrissy was at this.

Really? Chrissy was the best man marker in the game. An unbelievable man on man marker. Baker is a decent defender. The worst corner back seen in a Derry jersey. I mean that's just a ridiculous statement.

This bucko is better not engaged with.

Mc Nicholl decision making is absolutely shocking, he can't see the kick out quick enough nevermind be able to implement it. Numerous opportunities to get short direct quick ball to Ethan and Ciaran on particular and he delayed too long until Donegal had it covered. For a member of backroom team to have to go and give him a hat to keep the sun out of his eyes 20mins into 1st half shows the level of goalkeeper preparation he's doing. Sick of hearing, he's not a keeper its not his fault.

Baker 1v1 is a poor of corner back as I've seen in Derry jersey niggling, pulling and dragging then when matters he's caught to far off then can't his feet sorted to actually track a man.

You would love to know what the thinking was taking off Niall Toner for Cahir Mc Monagle right when he was about to take a free. Also he was one of our only hopes in picking up breaking ball around the middle?
Paul Cassidy looks like the player we always though he was a club level, Scoring seems to be least of his worries, actually getting himself wound up long enough to get a shot away is the first hurdle.

And just for another point, Donegal were there for the taking today, we missed about 2-3 in first half and at least 6-8 points in 2nd half.

You really seem to have an issue with City players. What's wrong, no Ben McCarron to ridicule this week so it's Baker now instead. He is a decent defender but not top class. Far from hopeless as you make out though.

This bucko is better not engaged with. Seems to take delight in calling out certain players after games. Obviously hasn't a clue. Donegal were attacking Derry all day due to not winning kickouts but picks out the defenders who are left one on one with some of the best forwards in the country.

The biggest problem was in midfield. Brian Kennedy had a great game and nobody got near him.

Some selections that are living off their fathers names. There's absolutely no way the Downeys deserve to be involved and Tohill might have the physical attributes but football wise is severely lacking

Disgraceful comment on a public board. Its a wonder any young player bothers to give their time and energy to a team with such supporters.

Ah get away out of that. It's a discussion forum. The one thing that will impact commitment of lads is seeing people involved who are not there on merit. As someone said is there no opportunity for lads from Intermediate or Junior clubs to get a chance. People are talking about players who don't even play in Derry ! That's a real kick in the teeth for anyone who thinks there is a chance of selection.

Some selections that are living off their fathers names. There's absolutely no way the Downeys deserve to be involved and Tohill might have the physical attributes but football wise is severely lacking. Derry selections as usual are just about keeping certain clubs happy for a new management team.