Tyrone vs Donegal NFL

[tyroneman]

I know Tyrone fans have a rep as being fickle (from where this comes I'd love to know) but theres absolutley no need to panic at this stage. If we look at our Blackwater neigh bours - did they not get relegated the year they won the AI? (or close to?)

Anyhow. I think the time is right now to keep the young players in the panel and ditch the deadwood.

To my mind a team lined out of:

McConnell

Ricey - McMahon - McGee

Harte - Gormley - Jordan

Cavanagh - Hughes

Dooher - McGuigan - Cavlan

Enda - SON - Mugsy

with the genuine options of Mulgrew, McCarron, McMahon, Rouse, McCullogh, Holmes and Cavanagh Jnr to spring from the bench we would have little to fear from any team.

The bigger issue is whether the heads are right.

I have heard alot of talk about things not being right in the camp, as far back as 2005 between MH and the players.

Hopefully this is all talk but there is some serious soul searching to be done.

[realredhandfan]

I know nothing about internal politics,nor do I give a fook,  but I do believe that more youth is needed here. 
McConnell

Ricey has not been working well this year- McMahon untried in nearly 2 years in this position and even then only played 3 games in it - McGee not good enough

Harte - Gormley - Jordan excellent half back line worth a point or 2

Cavanagh (2 points)Tyrones MVP and best footballer in Ireland - Hughes we are basing form on Sept 4 years ago because I havent seen him perform since.  

Dooher needs a full recovery (1 point0- McGuigan needs a full recovery (1 point)  - Cavlan ( I would stick by cavo ) (2 points)

Enda (dont see it yet this year midfield option not cf. - SON(playing poorly will come good) (5 points) - Mugsy playing poorly(odd goal mostly 2 points)
Lets get one thing straight whilst the older lads were suspended and injured this year.  It was a young fearless fresh Tyrone team that stormed the Mc Kenna cup.  I believe many of the older guys have returned too early and are now stale.  Sean C is the biggest worry although if he makes a full recovery the rest will do him no harm.. To say this team is our best team you are taking a risk as many of them are currently injured or out of form..  I think Cathal Mc Carron has played better than all 3 of your f/f line this season and has been doing the business. I think we owe these guys everything, and every chance to get back to the level, but are we gonna keep playing them for nostalgia reasons?    I agree with Mc Cullough on the bench, he will win some games and will be entirely snuffed out on others. 

[tyroneman]

RRF - you say youth is required here but what options do you suggest?

Many of these players are tried and tested. Many (all bar Cavo?) of them are also the right side of 30.

you seem quick to discard players like Ricey who has been a star for the past number of years but don;t offer much of a solution re: replacement.

Put yr money where yr mouth is and give us a team you woulod rely on to start the Championship in the summer.

[Over the Bar]

Although MCConnel has the greater physical presence, he tends to bomb-scare.  I'd opt for the steadier and more experienced John Devine anyday.

[nrico2006]

I'd opt for the steadier and more experienced John Devine anyday.

Hardly more experienced, and hes as safe as David James under the high ball!

[Johnnygall13]

Does anybody know where you watch the highlights from that match,think it was on sentanta

[Over the Bar]

Hardly more experienced

How many Ulster Club medals does McConnel have?