Sigerson Cup 2024

[JoG2]

Ulster University have named a 32 man panel with no Glass and Doherty on it. Mickey Harte not allowing them play or they will wearing numbers 33,34?

I'd say they just decided there was no point jumping on the bandwagon when they haven't been around for UU all year.

Has been said they were not available tonight because were away on a pre-planned/booked holiday with the rest of the Glen players. Remains to be seen will they be togged for the final next week.   

If you were on the UUJ team would you want these boys landing in for the final having not shown the slightest bit of interest before?

As part of their scholarship they have to be at the Uni football, no?

[imtommygunn]

I would imagine it's related to scholarships. Couldn't see any way these boys would jump in on the final. Maybe if it was earlier rounds. Completely different set of players, tactics etc etc. Wouldn't work. Different if they had some games to get a run at it.

[Saffrongael]

As my learned friend MR2 says it's not as if they have been idle. University competions are becoming more squeezed with clubs, counties and U-20 teams all on the go.

Might be an issue with cashing in the scholarships as I thought they have to play a set amount of games

[Goals_Will_Come]

Thought the big midfielder Oisin McCann was very good.The younger canavan doesn't stand out at this level at all,which is strange.

Excellent player, probably due a run with the county, Strange he hasn't already to be honest.

[yellowcard]

Ulster University have named a 32 man panel with no Glass and Doherty on it. Mickey Harte not allowing them play or they will wearing numbers 33,34?

I'd say they just decided there was no point jumping on the bandwagon when they haven't been around for UU all year.

Has been said they were not available tonight because were away on a pre-planned/booked holiday with the rest of the Glen players. Remains to be seen will they be togged for the final next week.   

If you were on the UUJ team would you want these boys landing in for the final having not shown the slightest bit of interest before?

If they were taking my place, no. Otherwise yes, if they improve the teams chance of winning the competition. I would argue that Glass is the most influential player in Ireland outside of Clifford whilst Doherty was last years young player of the year. It's a nice headache for the manager anyway if they make themselves available.

[Captain Obvious]

Can't see Glass and Doherty starting the final however having both on the bench and having the option to spring both from the bench could well be the difference between winning or losing the final next Wednesday.

[Milltown Row2]

There is no football at County level till next weekend and I'm sure the lads would be available for training when they get back from their deserved trip away. Better to have them available to spring from the bench than not.

I'm sure if Clifford was in a similar position to Glass that the college team wouldn't be hesitating on putting him on

[imtommygunn]

Different kind of player though. Bung Clifford in FF line and hit the ball in.

Glass always plays as part of a bigger game plan.

[Blowitupref]

Goal for UU last night has been well debated on twitter.

Right to allow it or should have got disallowed for steps?

https://twitter.com/OrlaghMullan/status/1755689511923626405

[Milltown Row2]

Easy 6 steps , was fouled leading up to that, let on he was about to pull the trigger and delayed it before shooting, if blown there would not be too many complaining about it

[tbrick18]

Easy 6 steps , was fouled leading up to that, let on he was about to pull the trigger and delayed it before shooting, if blown there would not be too many complaining about it

Yeah too many steps, but really good finish.
He was fouled at least once, so maybe advantage?

[tbrick18]

I would imagine it's related to scholarships. Couldn't see any way these boys would jump in on the final. Maybe if it was earlier rounds. Completely different set of players, tactics etc etc. Wouldn't work. Different if they had some games to get a run at it.

Did Glass and Doherty not travel to a game the same week Glen won? I thought I read that somewhere.
Glass was limping heavily after the Tyrone game, but I heard an interview where he said a few of them were heading to the sun for a rest too.

[Derryman forever]

Goal for UU last night has been well debated on twitter.

Right to allow it or should have got disallowed for steps?

https://twitter.com/OrlaghMullan/status/1755689511923626405

He kicked it on the 6th step.
If that were pulled there would be a lot less scoring generally .

[square_ball]

You'd need to watch it again. It was 10 steps before he kicked it into the net.

[Milltown Row2]

You'd need to watch it again. It was 10 steps before he kicked it into the net.

If he had have kicked it when he looked like he was going to I'd have allowed it, but its that delay in shooting (and I'm generous with steps) that I'd have pulled it back for the free.

Old school ref'ing would allow extra steps back in the day when lads were hanging or pulling at ya, the ref would have given ya some extra steps (as an advantage) to shake off the player, but the advantage rule was brought in to do a way with that type of ref'ing and the use of the 'slow' whistle that plenty used

But hey, in the heat of the game sometimes counting steps gets looked over