McKenna Cup 2024

[never kickt a ball]

Highlights of Tyrone V Derry game

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/gaelic-games/25804268

[cornerback]

Does this photo really show Peter Harte "stealing"a few feet for a penalty??



How can you possibly get away with that?

[blewuporstuffed]

Very frustrated with the refereeing in Omagh today.No physical contact allowed at all.Both teams on the receiving end of some awful decisions.

I agree, anyone who thinks taking the physicallity out of the game makes it better to watch is badly mistaken.
I dont think its specifically the new rules either (although they dont help) it has been going this way now for a number of years

[Sleater]

Monaghan were deservedly beaten by a better Cavan team. In the end Monaghan looked tired in the second half which was no surprise given the midweek game against Fermanagh. Cavan's phsyicality in build also paid off. Monaghan's small forward line just couldn't make in roads.

Overall the McKenna cup showed up some promising players for Monaghan in the NFL campaign. Ryan Wylie looks set for a corner back slot after impressing in each of the games he played. Jack McCarron will make a few starts too. A pity that Paudie McKenna couldn't have been involved more due to Truagh preparing for the All Ireland intermediate club football semi final. He looked the part against Derry. Defensively Monaghan looks to have a good few new options in attack in defence.

Stength in depth at midfield is the biggest worry for Monaghan. Without Lennon or Darren Hughes, Monaghan look very vunerable. Dick is in his last season and can only be expected for the odd perfomance of the bench. Gavin Doogan just isn't up to the standard of this level as a midfielder. Neil McAdam who is a viable option at midfield is in Oz. It's not looking good.

I expect Cavan to beat Tyrone as I feel Cavan want will want it badly.

[Fuzzman]

Just watched that little sketch on BBC of the highlights and yes it's amazing cornerback that the ref or none of the Derry players didn't make Harte move the ball back to the spot. It's nearly a yard ahead of it. At first I thought you were messing but you can see it on the video too.
Was glad to see Derry giving them a good game and brought both players and fans back to earth a bit I'd say. I'd say we'll see a different Derry performance in 2 weeks time in Celtic Park.

It's nice to see us putting up big scores though and ask Mattie said on teamtalk a few weeks ago there seems to me more of a focus on scoring goals this year which is no harm I think.
How did Grugan & Mckenna do at MF? Which is better? Will either force their way in to the team.
What about the young Emmet McKenna perform? Is he only 18 or 19?

I'd say Mickey will find it hard to cut the squad for the league with so many players doing well. Would it be daunting for some of the older guys looking on, wondering will they just walk straight back into the team.
Are we still not playing any sweepers or was there bodies dropping back?

Some other counties fans may still argue Harte is out of line not buying into the spirit of the McKenna cup but as a Tyrone fan it's hard not to agree that he's created great competition between  these young players and there's excellent team spirit among those young lads now that they can come in and replace their older established players and still win games. Had these lads been playing for their colleges their wouldn't be that same team spirit amongst them nor would they be feeling so confident of getting their place for the league. Even players like McAliskey and McCurry who did well last year know they need to step up again as their place will be under threat for the league if they don't perform this early on.

[God14]

Its set up nicely for the NFL game in a fortnights time. Derry will fancy their chances id imagine as they had the upper hand in the second half
Could any Derry wans advise me please, with the subs that Brian McIvor made, would the side that played the second half be pretty much the same side as we will face on Feb 1st?

[nrico2006]

Good to see another Tyrone win, especially as players who starred on Wednesday night were dropped for yesterdays game.  Lots of players getting games.  Very young squad been used in the competition this year and a lot of the players don't look out of place.

[orangeman]

Its set up nicely for the NFL game in a fortnights time. Derry will fancy their chances id imagine as they had the upper hand in the second half
Could any Derry wans advise me please, with the subs that Brian McIvor made, would the side that played the second half be pretty much the same side as we will face on Feb 1st?

College men to come back in.

[theticklemister]

Its set up nicely for the NFL game in a fortnights time. Derry will fancy their chances id imagine as they had the upper hand in the second half
Could any Derry wans advise me please, with the subs that Brian McIvor made, would the side that played the second half be pretty much the same side as we will face on Feb 1st?

College men to come back in.

God is correct. Derry men don't have many men in uni anymore; we are not as smart as we use to be

[God14]

Yeah but looking at the team towards the end of yesterdays game, I couldnt see too many who would be missing? When Derry were chasing the game they rolled out some of the bigger names - James Kielt, Mark Lynch, Patsy Bradley et al

Chrissy McKaigue would be one player that would stand out & obviously they were missing the ballinderry contingent. But in terms of the game in a fortnights time would McKaigue be the only addition?

[shawshank]

Thought Mc Kenna at MF was absent after the first three minutes, can't recall him on the ball at all.

Mc Kaigue, Boyle, Lynn are the three obvious players not involved yesterday

[Under Lights]

Emmet McKenna is about 25 or 26. He's older than his brother Ryan who played corner back.

[God14]

Are Eglish's Conor, Ryan & Emmet McKenna any relation to the McKennas of Augher? (Dessie, Wille, Eugene etc)

[ONeill]

Great to see the KcKennas taking the McKenna Cup seriously.

[smort]

Are Eglish's Conor, Ryan & Emmet McKenna any relation to the McKennas of Augher? (Dessie, Wille, Eugene etc)

nope, i don't think they are

mccurry seems to be going well so far this season. I hope him, donnelly, skeet, mcnulty can really provide an inside threat this year which has been lacking this past few seasons