McKenna Cup 2024

[Maguire01]

10 points and it could have been more. Despite letting 4 goals in Keogh actually had a decent enough game - that tells its own story. Monaghan played against a massive wind in the first half and with the sending off just before half time and 6 points down, it was never looking likely. A depressing night, given that the core of our first 15 were out there tonight.

[Main Street]

Sean Kavanagh was Nudie Hughes' choice.


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wow that's some scoreline. Who got all those goals? Was it very open or just we punished the sending off

Obviously the late penalty put a false gloss on the scoreline

Ok take the penalty away, pretend it doesn't count, still 7 pts in a final is healthy hammering.

Really? thanks for the literal explanation,
I never would have worked that one out

[Fuzzman]

Can't find a match report anywhere but just read the scores on twitter there. How did Clarke do? Was he marking McManus

[Maguire01]

Can't find a match report anywhere but just read the scores on twitter there. How did Clarke do? Was he marking McManus

Subbed early on - couldn't handle McManus.

[red hander]

S O'N MOTM -- it's been a while!

Class is permanent, Strabane man, class is permanent... One of the best I've seen, and always a joy to watch in the white/red shirt!

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

S O'N MOTM -- it's been a while!

Class is permanent, Strabane man, class is permanent... One of the best I've seen, and always a joy to watch in the white/red shirt!

Yep, and a great Strabane (suburbs) man he is himself! 

[Fuzzman]

Eh? Are ye gonna claim the Newton and Aghyaran players now as well Fear. What's the story with Freeman this year?

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Eh? Are ye gonna claim the Newton and Aghyaran players now as well Fear. What's the story with Freeman this year?

Was waiting for that! (Only when it suits  ).

[tyroneman]

Think Clarke really needs to settle into 1 position and try to make that his own.

It's not MF as he's just that wee bit too slow. FB seemed to be the place but he really needs another run of games there. Seemed to struggle there tonight 

Thought mcA was excellent. Showed well, took some excellent points. Pick of the forwards (inc SoN)


McBride was also v good. Understated, but did the simple things well and kept the ball moving.

Good performance from Tyrone tonight and with RoN, Coney, mcNabb etc to come back.....things are looking brighter.

MF will still be the problem. Surely Justy must be worth a run there???

[Redhand Santa]

After a disappointing display last week that was pleasing tonight given the amount of new faces involved. We won a lot more breaking ball tonight which was pleasing and a lot of the new boys including McBride and McAliskey showed up well. McAliskey scored a couple of nice points, I'm not convinced he's quite ready yet for county football in terms of ball winning ability but deserves more chances in the league.

Another very impressive display from Cavanagh who got through a lot of work. I personally think if we could get both McMahons fit that one of them should partner him in the middle and the other go to centre half back. Mattie Donnelly also picked up a good bit of ball and Mark Donnelly obviously got the scores. Will leave Harte with a few difficult decisions next week and even more in the weeks ahead if he can get everybody back fit.

[red hander]

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Eh? Are ye gonna claim the Newton and Aghyaran players now as well Fear. What's the story with Freeman this year?

Was waiting for that! (Only when it suits  ).

Jaysus, this east Tyrone boy didnnt mean to start a row with youse westies!!! The guy's a legend east or west!!!!!

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Jaysus, this east Tyrone boy didnnt mean to start a row with youse westies!!! The guy's a legend east or west!!!!!

No worries, Fuzzman well knows that I know that he (and Stevie) are a good mountain or two away from Strabane's river valley! 

[Fuzzman]

 I sure do. Yis kicked him & Dooher enough around  yer valley pitch.  Is Rory McIlroy from the 'head of the town now as well? Lol             

[Fuzzman]

Yeah it all sounds good at the moment with so many 'promising' young lads coming through, Coney & Ronan O'Neill there from last year or two, big Sean & Stevie showing they can still turn it on, Justy & Colm two big men still to come back it all looks very bright. However, the Gaelic instinct in us stops some us getting too carried away. As we saw last year, if you're not strong, super fit and prepared to lay your body on the line for the team then having a bunch of talent won't be enough. Our midfield strategy still seems to be one of forget winning clean ball there and play two guys that can run all day & take scores. Has the defence tightened up or have we just not been really tested so far? We can no longer put Block on people like Gooch and expect miracles but of course I know sweepers & defensive strategies will be used instead which have served us well in the past. In Mickey we trust. I think rebuilding is going well

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

I sure do. Yis kicked him & Dooher enough around  yer valley pitch.  Is Rory McIlroy from the 'head of the town now as well? Lol             

Don't be so ridiculous... everyone knows that Holywood (Co. Down) is Ballycolman, not Head of the Town!   

You grossly underestimate the spread of suburban Strabane (when it suits) Fuzzman.