McKenna Cup 2024

[give her dixie]

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[Fuzzman]

Relax I'm only messing - I'llDecide.
I am delighted for Paddy that he is back to full fitness and I wish Eoin the best as well
Of course we're not best of friends with our near neighbours but those are awful injuries for anyone

I hope its a good final. We don't have a great record in such games this time of year
I wonder will Mickey still stick with his experimenting

Great work Give her Dixie
Very handy for us lads with 10 weans living in Dublin

[Any craic]

See Quigley's goal for Fermanagh against Tyrone, courtesy of Ulster GAA - http://youtu.be/kHgyn8GFG2Y

[Any craic]

And here's Mugsy's goal - http://youtu.be/5mrHBnstK9U

[Any craic]

See Ronan O'Neill's goal here - http://youtu.be/JRqzXHCkvLw

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See Conleith Gilligan score Derry's best point today against Down - http://youtu.be/cYJTloviFVE

[Club Rossa]

That wasn't easy looked at today.Wind didn't help matters but both games were awful.

[fan01]

Any word on attendance?

Official Attendance for Power NI McKenna Semi Final Double Header 8806

[Lamh Dhearg Alba]

And here's Mugsy's goal - http://youtu.be/5mrHBnstK9U

Life in the old dog yet . Great work by Penrose initially to win possession.

Would imagine Mickey Harte will be pretty satisfied with how the McKenna Cup has gone. He always likes as many competitive games as possible so reaching the final ensures the full complement. A number of the younger lads have shown up well and it's been good to see the older ones looking hungry early in the season. The league will be another significant step up and will be a bigger test of the new look team, but some positive signs at this stage.

[sandwiches_in_the_boot]

Final is back in Athletic Grounds at 7.30pm on Saturday. Bring your thermals.

Definitely a game of two halves. I would have probably gave MOTM to PJ Quinn or Mugsy. Ronan O'Neill should be good enough for his place in the league now as well.

Seamus Quigley seemed to be carrying an injury, did go down for a time in the first, which is why he maybe didn't have a bigger impact before he went off at half-time. Still managed the goal though, despite 3/4 wayward shots.

Paddy Bradley is a handful. Every ball that went into him, he either took it clean or claimed it after breaking it down. Gilligan always a threat as well.

[Fuzzman]

Anyone at the game wanna give us a wee summary of how everyone did. How was Clarke at full back? What about McKenna and Colm. Great to see Mugsy back getting scores and fighting for his place so early. We often doubt his attitude in the winter months. At the moment are we lookin at Mat Donnelly and RoN the likiest to break into the squad with McCrory and PJ pushing for starting places come summer if they stay fit. Anyone else? So will wee Pete be half back or forward this year.

[emainmacha]

Pics from Tyrone v Fermanagh game, will probably be tomorrow evening before get sorting out the Derry v Down game photos, will post a link when I do

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16144312@N07/sets/72157628987689563/detail/

[emainmacha]

Pics from Derry v Down game

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16144312@N07/sets/72157628994537635/detail/

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Anyone at the game wanna give us a wee summary of how everyone did. How was Clarke at full back? What about McKenna and Colm. Great to see Mugsy back getting scores and fighting for his place so early. We often doubt his attitude in the winter months. At the moment are we lookin at Mat Donnelly and RoN the likiest to break into the squad with McCrory and PJ pushing for starting places come summer if they stay fit. Anyone else? So will wee Pete be half back or forward this year.

The defence, by and large, coped well - Conor Clarke did OK, but was out-muscled by Séamus Quigley for their goal (dropping ball into the edge of the square).

Was impressed with the solild assurance and industry of Ronan O'Neill; Colm Cav caught some great ball, worked hard and only once or twice did I have to shake my head in disgust at his silly loss of possession after some good work (on his behalf), which is a big improvement!; Niall Mc Kenna did OK, if unspectacularly so; Ciaran Girvan is probably not quite the finished Senior article yet, but has potential; Kyle Coney didn't quite find his rhythm.

The forwards were poor enough in the first half, but Penrose's introduction sharpened things, with Mugsy the best forward on show, taking  a cracking goal.

Overall, it was a very positive outing, with plenty for MH to ponder.

[Denn Forever]

The forwards were poor enough in the first half, but Penrose's introduction sharpened things, with Mugsy the best forward on show, taking  a cracking goal.

I thought he was retiring?