Tyrone v Kerry Semifinal 2025

[Captain Obvious]

The 2 football semi-finals ovr the week-end were very disappointing.

I expected a lot more from Tyrone than Meath but both were poor, especially in the 2nd half.

Tyrone, after a bright start, fizzled away badly. Missed chances early on Seemed to suck the life out of them. Hard to know what went wrong.

I suppose Meath, Tyrone and Derry will be bursting to get out of Div. 2 next season. One will lose out you'd think. 

I didn't expect a lot more from Tyrone they were less than great against fading force Dublin in error ridden match. Armagh weren't close to last years form and struggled to adjusted the new rules. Armagh bet Tyrone by one point and Kerry beat both by 6 and 8 points.  In hindsight that was where they were and weren't really All Ireland contenders this year.

Meath rabbit caught in the headlights stuff and bad news for them they met a Donegal side that didn't ease off and subs brought on had a point to prove.


On the league


2023 Armagh,Donegal relegated, 2024 both promoted back to Division 1

2024 Roscommon,Monaghan relegated, 2025 both promoted back to Division 1


The same will likely happen next year with Tyrone,Derry bouncing straight back. 

[An Watcher]

Think it was touched on here before.  Was looking for analysis from the Saturday game but can't get it on rte player.  Don't think it was mentioned on the Sunday game either?

[blanketattack]

Heard a videographer called Mark Forde captured a great video of Cliffords 2 pointer. Anyone see it?

[DaleCooper]

Morgan apparently taking time to think about his future. Id guess he'll stay but a serious gap is going to open in a major position.

 Another reason why anyone counting All Irelands from the very good underage talent is a fool.

[twohands!!!]

Morgan apparently taking time to think about his future. Id guess he'll stay but a serious gap is going to open in a major position.

 Another reason why anyone counting All Irelands from the very good underage talent is a fool.

Turns 34 today - you'd wonder if he might go for a reduced role next season if he does stay on - maybe sit out some of the games in the league and give a chance to some of the other goalie options to get some game time - he's still a teacher so championship would be less of a commitment issue. Anyone know what the options are like in terms of his potential replacements ?

[RedHand88]

Morgan apparently taking time to think about his future. Id guess he'll stay but a serious gap is going to open in a major position.

 Another reason why anyone counting All Irelands from the very good underage talent is a fool.

Turns 34 today - you'd wonder if he might go for a reduced role next season if he does stay on - maybe sit out some of the games in the league and give a chance to some of the other goalie options to get some game time - he's still a teacher so championship would be less of a commitment issue. Anyone know what the options are like in terms of his potential replacements ?

The loughmacrory lad looks like an absolute unit. Haven't seen him play at club level so don't know what he's like, but he looks alot more physical than Morgan.

[Truthsayer]

I don't know why they changed the age from U21 to U20 and minors down a year. U21 was better.. another big year in a young players development and a better gauge whether they can make it through to senior county football.

[marty34]

Morgan apparently taking time to think about his future. Id guess he'll stay but a serious gap is going to open in a major position.

 Another reason why anyone counting All Irelands from the very good underage talent is a fool.

Turns 34 today - you'd wonder if he might go for a reduced role next season if he does stay on - maybe sit out some of the games in the league and give a chance to some of the other goalie options to get some game time - he's still a teacher so championship would be less of a commitment issue. Anyone know what the options are like in terms of his potential replacements ?

I can't see Morgan retiring to be honest.

[Dun Eile]

I don't know why they changed the age from U21 to U20 and minors down a year. U21 was better.. another big year in a young players development and a better gauge whether they can make it through to senior county football.

Committees set up and make changes to justify themselves. Joke as big gap from 20 to senior.

[twohands!!!]

Morgan apparently taking time to think about his future. Id guess he'll stay but a serious gap is going to open in a major position.

 Another reason why anyone counting All Irelands from the very good underage talent is a fool.

Turns 34 today - you'd wonder if he might go for a reduced role next season if he does stay on - maybe sit out some of the games in the league and give a chance to some of the other goalie options to get some game time - he's still a teacher so championship would be less of a commitment issue. Anyone know what the options are like in terms of his potential replacements ?

I can't see Morgan retiring to be honest.

Yeah if I had to bet I'd be backing him to stay on for a year or two more.

However once a player goes over the thirty mark it's only a matter of time before things come to an end.

[marty34]

Morgan apparently taking time to think about his future. Id guess he'll stay but a serious gap is going to open in a major position.

 Another reason why anyone counting All Irelands from the very good underage talent is a fool.

Turns 34 today - you'd wonder if he might go for a reduced role next season if he does stay on - maybe sit out some of the games in the league and give a chance to some of the other goalie options to get some game time - he's still a teacher so championship would be less of a commitment issue. Anyone know what the options are like in terms of his potential replacements ?

I can't see Morgan retiring to be honest.

Yeah if I had to bet I'd be backing him to stay on for a year or two more.

However once a player goes over the thirty mark it's only a matter of time before things come to an end.

A goalkeeper is different to an outfield player.

[Armagh18]

Morgan apparently taking time to think about his future. Id guess he'll stay but a serious gap is going to open in a major position.

 Another reason why anyone counting All Irelands from the very good underage talent is a fool.

Turns 34 today - you'd wonder if he might go for a reduced role next season if he does stay on - maybe sit out some of the games in the league and give a chance to some of the other goalie options to get some game time - he's still a teacher so championship would be less of a commitment issue. Anyone know what the options are like in terms of his potential replacements ?

I can't see Morgan retiring to be honest.

Yeah if I had to bet I'd be backing him to stay on for a year or two more.

However once a player goes over the thirty mark it's only a matter of time before things come to an end.

A goalkeeper is different to an outfield player.

Keepers cover some ground these days though.

[clonian]

Morgan apparently taking time to think about his future. Id guess he'll stay but a serious gap is going to open in a major position.

 Another reason why anyone counting All Irelands from the very good underage talent is a fool.

Turns 34 today - you'd wonder if he might go for a reduced role next season if he does stay on - maybe sit out some of the games in the league and give a chance to some of the other goalie options to get some game time - he's still a teacher so championship would be less of a commitment issue. Anyone know what the options are like in terms of his potential replacements ?

I can't see Morgan retiring to be honest.

Yeah if I had to bet I'd be backing him to stay on for a year or two more.

However once a player goes over the thirty mark it's only a matter of time before things come to an end.

A goalkeeper is different to an outfield player.

Keepers cover some ground these days though.

He didn't have to cover as much ground this year and with Tyrone having a new stream of graduates coming through he could just be a keeper for a few years. He's still one of the best about if you're honest about it, shot stopping, command of the square and kicking, both dead and from the hand.

He's probably thinking will he still be at the top level by the time Tyrone break through and win their next AI. It might not be that far away but there's no guarantees.

[Armagh18]

Morgan apparently taking time to think about his future. Id guess he'll stay but a serious gap is going to open in a major position.

 Another reason why anyone counting All Irelands from the very good underage talent is a fool.

Turns 34 today - you'd wonder if he might go for a reduced role next season if he does stay on - maybe sit out some of the games in the league and give a chance to some of the other goalie options to get some game time - he's still a teacher so championship would be less of a commitment issue. Anyone know what the options are like in terms of his potential replacements ?

I can't see Morgan retiring to be honest.

Yeah if I had to bet I'd be backing him to stay on for a year or two more.

However once a player goes over the thirty mark it's only a matter of time before things come to an end.

A goalkeeper is different to an outfield player.

Keepers cover some ground these days though.

He didn't have to cover as much ground this year and with Tyrone having a new stream of graduates coming through he could just be a keeper for a few years. He's still one of the best about if you're honest about it, shot stopping, command of the square and kicking, both dead and from the hand.

He's probably thinking will he still be at the top level by the time Tyrone break through and win their next AI. It might not be that far away but there's no guarantees.

yeah he's still top class and definitely has more years to give.