2016 All Ireland U-21 football championship

[GrandMasterFlash]

Well done Monaghan. I always think at this level you need to get your better players on the ball, and I never head Brennan mentioned much in the first half and McShane, Burns, nor Kavanagh the whole contest.

Sounds like Monaghan did their homework and out thought Tyrone.

Hopefully they go on and beat Mayo now. It is Mayo isn't it?

Badly worded there. Brennan appeared to be kept much quieter in the second half while the other 3 appeared to be quiet all game.

In fairness to Tyrone I think they'd a few players playing through the pain barrier tonight which is a result of the 'harder' half of the draw. That's the way it goes.

Perhaps the protracted warm-up (Tyrone Haka?) even after the 5 min delay took its toll?

[upmonaghansayswe]

Super result for Monaghan last night. A real joy to witness!

I thought the first half somewhat mirrored the start of last weeks game. Well mostly, Armagh didn't do a mini Haka beforehand... Tyrone looked that bit more fluid up front with some fine scores while Monaghan seemed to be hanging on a small bit, not helped by some poor shooting. Brennan and Fox (who should have been booked early on for his efforts at tailing Ryan for every Monaghan attack) looked very sharp and had they have been kept in the game in the second half Tyrone would have been hard stopped. The sideline kick was crazy against a wind that didn't know what way it was blowing. But credit to Monaghan they kept going and went in just one down. The first 15min of the second half won that game. Tackles, turnovers and improved shooting with McCarthy really getting into it, turned the game around and albeit with a bit of clinging on at the end, Monaghan were worthy winners. The free from Meegans pressure off Tyrone's kickout was a real lift for the team. I thought Forde in goal had a shout for MoM. Some inch perfect kickouts in the first half as well as the double save. He seems well capable of playing senior in the years to come.

It was great to see some of the senior panel players playing against their peers as well. People are quick with the 'what's all the fuss about' line when younger fellas are brought on for the seniors, especially with the nature of this year`s league where all games were critical. Watching McGinn, McAnespie, McCarthy as the likes of Ward, Loughran, Meegan performing over the past few games bodes really well for the future as long as they are managed correctly... whatever that means!

Upmonaghansayswe!

[Syferus]

fergal logan showed declan bonner how to behave in defeat

He also showed no one how to behave during victory the last night too.

[trueblue1234]

You're the best example of a sore loser on here Syferus.

[Rossfan]

Well done Monaghan.
Be great if ye could win the thing.

[Hound]

Well done to monaghan a bit of a shook to say the least but I suppose they did win the minor crown so would not have feared Tyrone like senior Monaghan teams do.

Hard to see past the Dubs however who seem to have such a strong panel

Wouldn't be regarded as a strong Dub panel. A couple of strong players, but were underdogs against Kildare, and on another day they could have beaten us. If Kerry win tonight, I think they'll kick on and win overall. But if Cork win, then its completeley wide open and there for any of the semi finalists to go on and win it.

[Syferus]

Well done Monaghan.
Be great if ye could win the thing.

+1. As long as it's not Kerry or Dublin most will be happy.

[The Hill is Blue]

+1. As long as it's not Kerry or Dublin most will be happy.

Same as it ever was.

[blewuporstuffed]

fergal logan showed declan bonner how to behave in defeat

He also showed no one how to behave during victory the last night too.

http://gaeliclife.com/2016/04/24-week-ban-for-bonner/

[Zulu]

Kerry 0-2 Cork 0-0, 2 minutes gone.

http://media.radiokerry.ie/mediamanager/embed/player/

[Syferus]

+1. As long as it's not Kerry or Dublin most will be happy.

Same as it ever was.

In fairness I'd prefer either over Tyrone and their toxicity. Simple fact is the more vibrant the underage is the better the senior grade will be in the years ahead.

[Il Bomber Destro]

+1. As long as it's not Kerry or Dublin most will be happy.

Same as it ever was.

In fairness I'd prefer either over Tyrone and their toxicity. Simple fact is the more vibrant the underage is the better the senior grade will be in the years ahead.

At least you'd have to worry about Tyrone winning one, talk of Roscommon doing something at a national level is fantastical stuff.

[Zulu]

Cork 1-4 Kerry 0-4.

[Zulu]

Cork 2-4 Kerry 0-4, Cork sound like much the better team.

[Captain Obvious]

Cork 1-4 Kerry 0-4.

Another Cork goal they sound well in control of this game. Any response from Kerry?