McKenna Cup 2024

[SkillfulBill]

Interesting result tonite it has been a while since Tyrone have been running up tallys like that. I wonder will Mickey be prepared to let the younger lads loose for the league or will he revert to the tried and trusted. I hope i am wrong but i would be surprised if we see anymore than 2-3 of these lads in the summer. PJ Lavery is making a fair bid for the summer.

[never kickt a ball]

Tyrone rout Armagh as Donegal exit despite victory over Queen's

Tyrone set up a Dr McKenna Cup semi-final against Derry at Omagh on Sunday as they hammered Armagh 5-16 to 0-7 in the Section A clash at Healy Park.
Goals from Ciaran McGinley and Matthew Donnelly helped the Red Hands lead 2-10 to 0-4 at half-time.
Two second-half goals by PJ Lavery came either side of a Peter Harte penalty.
Ryan Rafferty scored a hat-trick of goals for Queen's but Michael Murphy, Colm McFadden and Rory Kavanagh netted for Donegal as they won 3-16 to 3-5.
Despite Donegal's win, Monaghan's comprehensive success over Fermanagh means that the Farney County pipped Jim McGuinness's side for the best loser's qualification spot.
Power NI Dr McKenna Cup results
Section A
Tyrone 5-16 0-07 Armagh
Donegal 3-16 3-05 Queen's University
Section B
Fermanagh 0-11 2-20 Monaghan
Derry 1-17 0-14 St Mary's College
Section C
Down 0-10 1-12 Antrim

[sam03/05]

Interesting result tonite it has been a while since Tyrone have been running up tallys like that. I wonder will Mickey be prepared to let the younger lads loose for the league or will he revert to the tried and trusted. I hope i am wrong but i would be surprised if we see anymore than 2-3 of these lads in the summer. PJ Lavery is making a fair bid for the summer.

is it time for Mickey to cull some of the older players, the likes of Colm Cavanagh, Dermot Carlin, Justy McMahon (always injured) and a few others and bring in these new lads. Could also see the likes of Stephen O'Neill and Conor Gormley being last 15 min impact subs this year. These players in McKenna Cup have been excellent so far.
If nothing else there should be fierce competition for places, which is something we have not really had lately.
Even a look at who can play in Full Forward line shows this - Stephen O'Neill, Ronan O'Neill, Kyle Coney, Martin Penrose, Dan McNulty, Conor McAliskey, Darren McCurry - some good competition for places.

[Maguire01]

Congratulations to Paul Finlay on his 500th point for Monaghan tonight. May we see many more!

[never kickt a ball]

UUJ forfeit final McKenna Cup game against Cavan

UUJ have conceded Wednesday's final McKenna Cup game against Cavan due to the unavailability of players.
Exams, injuries and students representing their counties are the reasons given by Jordanstown for pulling out of the Breffni Park match.
UUJ lost their two opening two games, against Down and Antrim, in Section C of the competiton.
The forfeiture of the fixture will re-ignite the county v college Dr McKenna Cup controversy.
Queen's manager Anthony McGrath said earlier this month that universities are being robbed by counties of their star players.
Joe Kernan was appointed to mediate between counties and universities over the availability of players.
Derry boss Brian McIver said on Sunday that university teams are being treated "very poorly" in relation to player availability.
In contrast to Tyrone manager Mickey Harte, McIver added that he has "absolutely no problem with lads playing for the universities".
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We look forward to participating in the McKenna Cup fully again in 2015
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UUJ statement
McIver released squad member Chrissy McKaigue to play for UUJ in Sunday's game against Antrim.
"This decision has not been taken lightly and UUJ have explored all avenues to avoid having to take this course of action," said the university.
"We want to put on record that we do not wish to disrespect our opponents on Wednesday night or indeed the McKenna Cup competition itself.
"The McKenna Cup is a competition which UUJ look forward to each year and which we have derived enormous benefit from participating in.
"We look forward to participating in the McKenna Cup fully again in 2015."
Down play Antrim at Newry in the final Section C match of the competition on Wednesday night.
Meanwhile Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has named a strong side for their Section A game at home to Queen's.
Neil McGee and Neil Gallagher, who both came on in the victory against Armagh on Sunday, will make their first starts of the season.
Nine of the side that started the 2012 All-Ireland final have been named in the team.
Donegal need a win to have any hope of reaching the semi-finals at the weekend.
Fermanagh have been dealt a blow ahead of their clash with Monaghan at Brewster Park as a shoulder injury has ruled out experienced centre-back Barry Mulrone.
Conor McManus could make his first appearance of the season for Monaghan after being named on the bench for the Enniskillen game.
The Devenish clubman broke down 10 minutes into the second half as the Ernesiders lost to Derry at Owenbeg on Sunday.
Tyrone need to avoid defeat against Armagh at Healy Park to guarantee a semi-final spot.
Mickey Harte has made 10 changes from the win over Queen's with Ronan McNamee, Ciaran McGinley, Peter Harte, Conan Grugan and PJ Lavery the players to retain their places.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/northern-ireland/25726979

[ziggysego]

It's only the Dr McKenna Cup, but Jaysus.... Got to love a good Armagh hammering. 

[never kickt a ball]

TYRONE 5-16 ARMAGH 0-7

By Barry O'Donnell

CALCULATORS weren't required to determine final placings in Section A of the McKenna Cup after this mauling by Tyrone at Healy Park on Wednesday night of an out-of sorts Armagh side ensured the hosts passage into the last four. Micky Harte's charges maintained their 100 per cent winning start to the season in facile fashion as they set up a clash with Derry in the semi-finals this coming Sunday. In contrast, based on this sorry evidence, Orchard boss Paul Grimley has a huge amount to contemplate ahead of the National League. The hosts, looking mean, menacing and hungry, scored almost at will as they ran amok against their old Ulster adversaries and the frightening thing from Armagh's perspective is that Tyrone also missed a handful of other scoring opportunities. Despite a promising opening by the visitors, with points by Kyle Carragher and Ethan Rafferty sandwiching a Conan Grugan effort for Tyrone, the pattern for a one-sided first half was quickly set. The Orchard men were pegged back in defence, struggling to stymie the home side who played with real swagger and style on a mild January evening in front of over 2,000 spectators. With captain Mattie Donnelly a menacing presence around the edge of the opposition square, and the Red Hand young guns constructing some dynamic passages of attacking football, a leaden-footed and laboured Armagh unit were struggling to cope. Two brilliant goals slotted away by Ciaran McGinley and Donnelly copper-fastened a vibrant showing by the hosts, with the new midfield partnership of Danny McBride and Conan Grugan forging an encouraging tandem around the centre. Tyrone had eight different scorers during this potent spell, Patrick McNeice and Ronan O'Neill grabbing a brace of points apiece as they provided an effective and mobile foil for their deadly team skipper. At the other end Armagh's own attacking talisman Jamie Clarke endured a rather frustrating first half, starved of any real quality possession, though the tenacious Barry Tierney and Aidan McCrory were sticking diligently to their task in the Tyrone back line. Clarke was only able to show fleeting glimpses of class but with points being slotted over regularly by the rampant Red Hands, their chances of reaching the semi-finals went up in smoke long before the half-time whistle. Tyrone's early wastefulness helped keep the Orchard boys in the hunt but as soon as McGinley hammered a tremendous shot high past keeper Philip McEvoy in the 16th minute the writing was on the wall. And when Donnelly shirked the normally reliable Charlie Vernon out of his path to finish delightfully at the near post soon after, the hosts had leapt out in front 2-5 to 0-2. It remained target practice in the run-up to the interval with Tyrone easing away, the impressive Peter Harte and Shay McGuigan also on the mark. In spite of a fisted Carragher score and Tony Kernan long range free it looked very much a case of damage limitation for Armagh heading into the dressing rooms. (Half-time Tyrone 2-10 Armagh 0-4). There was no let up in the Orchard misery on the resumption as PJ Lavery stabbed home a goal from close range within a minute, and Peter Harte and Peter McKenna tagged on further points. Understandably the intensity and work-rate of Tyrone slackened off somewhat as the second half meandered along, the contest lacking in terms of competitiveness and passion. Peter Harte got in on the goalscoring spree as he swept home a 44th minute penalty after Mattie Donnelly was upended and right at the death Lavery put the seal on some eye-catching approach work with his second goal and Tyrone's fifth of a night that Armagh will want to forget in a hurry.

The Scorers Tyrone PJ Lavery (2-1), Peter Harte (1-2),  Ciaran McGinley (1-0), Mattie Donnelly (1-0), Ronan O'Neill (0-4, 2 frees), Emmett McKenna (0-2), Shay McGuigan (0-2), Patrick McNeice (0-2), Niall Morgan (0-1, free), Conan Grugan, Danny McBride (0-1 each) Armagh Kyle Carragher (0-2), Stefan Campbell, Robbie Tasker (0-1 each), Tony Kernan, Ethan Rafferty, Brian Mallon (0-1 each, frees)

The Teams... Tyrone Niall Morgan, Aidan McCrory, Ronan McNamee, Barry Tierney, Ciaran Mckinley, Peter Harte, Ronan McNabb, Danny McBride, Conan Grugan, Emmett McKenna, Shay McGuigan, PJ Lavery, Patrick McNeice, Mattie Donnelly, Ronan O'Neill. Subs used: Conor Clarke for B Tierney (40 mins), Patrick Quinn for M Donnelly (49), Hugh Gallagher for R McNabb (54), Kevin Campbell for R McNamee (56), Kevin Gallagher for C McGinley (60), Tiernan McCann for C Grugan (62)

Armagh Philip McEvoy, Andy Mallon, Charlie Vernon, Paul Hughes, Mark Shields, Stefan Campbell,, Ciaran Rafferty, Ethan Rafferty, James Lavery, Eugene McVerry, Kyle Carragher, Tony Kernan, Robbie Tasker, Jamie Clarke, Niall McConville. Subs used: Kevin O'Rourke for E McVerry (6 mins), Brian Mallon for M McConville (34), Johnny Hanratty for T Kernan (41), Ciaran MacIomhair for K Carragher (47), Ciaran McCooey for P Hughes (49)

http://ulsterherald.com/2014/01/15/tyrone-sweep-aside-armagh/

[Redhand Santa]

I wouldn't be getting too carried away but I do like the look of some of our new young players . Seems to be plenty of quality and more importantly the confidence and desire to get on the ball. Mcguigan impressed me with his ability to win ball tonight. Pj lavery is also a classy player, only doubt with him is his size. Midfield battled well and I'd definitely like another look at Mcbride there. He can really challenge to start this year some where on the team.

Talk of getting rid of the older players is nonsense. Ideally 2 or 3 players brought in last year will improve with the year behind them and another 2 or 3 new players can make the step up. That combined with our more experienced could provide a very competitive team.

Still not entirely sure about what he can do with the full back line though. Tierney struggled on Clarke tonight as you'd expect but I liked the fact that battled hard and can hopefully learn from it.

[ONeill]

Mattie Donnelly gave Vernon the daddy of all roastings. Surprised it took Grimley a long time to move him off...and onto Ronan O'Neill.

McNabb if he stays fit is some asset to Tyrone.

Armagh were so woeful it is hard to say who played well for Tyrone.....they all did.

Shea McGuigan, despite his youthful greediness is an extremely creative player. McBride saw a lot of ball. Harte's after-burners were in good shape. McNeice, after a few early misses, proved a fine target man. McCrory had an iffy opening but solid thereafter. Tierney did a decent job on Clarke. Campbell had the whitest socks.

Armagh were dire, dire and dire.

[Redhand Santa]

Yeah Donnelly tortured Vernon in the 1st half. I think for the 1st game or 2 in the league a lot of the younger boys will end up getting a chance. Will be interesting to see how they do and if they're still in contention come the end of the league. McGuigan got some possession particularly in the 1st half.

[rrhf]

A new era for Tyrone football beckons. If mic key let's the energy continue to flow through that team they will be a match for most.  Tyrone under the new rules are unstoppable. What a great . Add Joe sean and maybe Connor g and others from the q last few weeks with stevie on the bench. It will be tough on the lads who miss out but the football is certainly back in Tyrone

[orangeman]

It's Mc Kenna cup lads.


No league points won tonight.

[timmyot501]

Wot r the venues for the semi finals then?

[orangeman]

Wot r the venues for the semi finals then?

Brewster and Healy.

[reddgnhand]

Two things that struck me tonight, Tyrone have serious pace throughout the team and defenders are afraid to tackle when their opponent takes them on.