McKenna Cup 2024

[never kickt a ball]

McKenna Cup: Derry 1-13 0-6 UUJ

Brian McIver clinched his first win as Derry manager with a 1-13 to 0-6 McKenna Cup Section C success over UUJ at Celtic Park on Saturday night.

The teams traded points early on but Derry led 1-6 to 0-3 at the break thanks to a goal by debutant Ciaran McFaul on the stroke of half-time.

The Oak Leafers extended their lead in the second half with substitute Lee Kennedy among the point scorers.

Enda Lynn and McFaul were also to the fore as Derry ran out 10-point winners.

Eoin Bradley scored the first point of the match, but UUJ replied soon after and an Aaron Devlin point on 19 minutes made it 0-2 apiece.

A Conor McAtamney point edged the home side in front again and further points from Bradley and James Kielt (2) ensured that Derry took control.

Kennedy made an impact after replacing Bradley at the interval.

Derry started the second half brightly and were 1-10 to 0-4 ahead after 46 minutes.

UUJ, who have lost both of their fixtures, face a daunting trip to Healy Park to play Tyrone on Wednesday night, while Derry entertain Antrim.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/northern-ireland/20998908?print=true

[Throw ball]

Cavan win 3-09 to 1-11.

Didn't think we played that well and our goals were more bad defending than great forward play but still going to Armagh with such a young inexperienced team and winning should be a boost to our lads heading to the national league.

Enjoyable game Cavan corner forward ( the flame haired guy) was pick of the pkayers on show,
Armagh kickouts very poor as was the defending but all in all some decent performances ,
Both forkers played well, Harold was decent enough/ won't be two despondent .

Yeah Martin Dunne, seems to be in good form. Someone mentioned Stefan Forker made his first appearance since 2010 , thats obviously in the McKenna Cup as he was playing Championship last year and the year before aswell. Very good player.

How many lads were Cross missing besides the Cross players?

Stefan Forker left the Armagh panel in 2010. Not sure if he has even played championship football for Armagh. His brother Aidan played last year.

[Itchy]

Cavan win 3-09 to 1-11.

Didn't think we played that well and our goals were more bad defending than great forward play but still going to Armagh with such a young inexperienced team and winning should be a boost to our lads heading to the national league.

Enjoyable game Cavan corner forward ( the flame haired guy) was pick of the pkayers on show,
Armagh kickouts very poor as was the defending but all in all some decent performances ,
Both forkers played well, Harold was decent enough/ won't be two despondent .

Yeah Martin Dunne, seems to be in good form. Someone mentioned Stefan Forker made his first appearance since 2010 , thats obviously in the McKenna Cup as he was playing Championship last year and the year before aswell. Very good player.

How many lads were Cross missing besides the Cross players?

Did he not mean Mackey, wearing 13 but not playing there? I thought he was man of match for us with Gearoid for the 4 "McCabe-like" points

[rodney trotter]

Cavan win 3-09 to 1-11.

Didn't think we played that well and our goals were more bad defending than great forward play but still going to Armagh with such a young inexperienced team and winning should be a boost to our lads heading to the national league.

Enjoyable game Cavan corner forward ( the flame haired guy) was pick of the pkayers on show,
Armagh kickouts very poor as was the defending but all in all some decent performances ,
Both forkers played well, Harold was decent enough/ won't be two despondent .

Yeah Martin Dunne, seems to be in good form. Someone mentioned Stefan Forker made his first appearance since 2010 , thats obviously in the McKenna Cup as he was playing Championship last year and the year before aswell. Very good player.

How many lads were Cross missing besides the Cross players?

Did he not mean Mackey, wearing 13 but not playing there? I thought he was man of match for us with Gearoid for the 4 "McCabe-like" points

Yeah flame hair does sound like Mackey alright. Good to see him back on the panel, he was excellent a couple of years in the league and was Cavans top scorer. The year Johnston broke his wrist with DCU.

I only saw 10 seconds when the of the gam,e so was just having a guess at Dunne, screen was no good for me. kept shutting off.

[rodney trotter]

Someone mentioned Stefan Forker made his first appearance since 2010 , thats obviously in the McKenna Cup as he was playing Championship last year and the year before aswell.

Was he?

How many lads were Cross missing besides the Cross players?

Cross put up a good performance in the Internet commentary.

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Good stuff, sure maybe leave them on commentary when Cavan play Armagh in the Championship.

[omagh_gael]

Looking forward to see how young McCurry and McAliskey get on today alongside SoN. If they can get a good run going and with Ronan O'Neill and Coney to come back in we could have the makings of a very exciting forward line.

[The Brick]

Looking forward to see how young McCurry and McAliskey get on today alongside SoN. If they can get a good run going and with Ronan O'Neill and Coney to come back in we could have the makings of a very exciting forward line.

Will this be the new era to challenge for starting positions with the likes of O'Neill and Penrose? Classy looking players and will keep an eye on them

[naka]

Cavan player was no13 Mackey, as I said great wee player.

[ck]

Mackey is a fine player. I remember seeing him at u.16 level and knew he would progress to senior. With u.21s over the last few years going well. Prospects in Cavan have to be very positive indeed

[Aaron Boone]

This just might be Cavan's year to go all the way.

[theticklemister]

This just might be Cavan's year to go all the way.

yip, the mckenna cup has there name on it.

[omagh_gael]

Could someone stick up regular scores from Tyrone game if they get a chance?

[give her dixie]

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[omagh_gael]

Cheers GHD.

[Rois]

Tyrone 2-03 Antrim 1-04 at half hr mark.