Just read there that last years draw was made on October 9th. Haven't heard anything about this year's draw. Anybody know when it is?
Down v Armagh Ulster Prelim @ the Marshes.
Quote from: Elias on October 05, 2009, 11:37:17 AM
Down v Armagh Ulster Prelim @ the Marshe.
easy easy easy
Is it not the case that the last time Armagh played Down in the first round of Ulster in the Marshes that Paddy O'Rourke's team won the AI?
Quote from: Elias on October 05, 2009, 11:37:17 AM
Down v Armagh Ulster Prelim @ the Marshes.
Would you not prefer to meet in the final? (Assuming Down can get past Cavan and Antrim)
Quote from: Orior on October 05, 2009, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: Elias on October 05, 2009, 11:37:17 AM
Down v Armagh Ulster Prelim @ the Marshes.
Would you not prefer to meet in the final? (Assuming Down can get past Cavan and Antrim)
Beating them anytime would do!
Quote from: Orior on October 05, 2009, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: Elias on October 05, 2009, 11:37:17 AM
Down v Armagh Ulster Prelim @ the Marshes.
Would you not prefer to meet in the final? (Assuming Down can get past Cavan and Antrim)
I was playing Devil's Advocate given the comments on the other thread. I couldn't care if/when Armagh played Down.
Quote from: Elias on October 05, 2009, 02:32:44 PM
Quote from: Orior on October 05, 2009, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: Elias on October 05, 2009, 11:37:17 AM
Down v Armagh Ulster Prelim @ the Marshes.
Would you not prefer to meet in the final? (Assuming Down can get past Cavan and Antrim)
I was playing Devil's Advocate given the comments on the other thread. I couldn't care if/when Armagh played Down.
Bring it on that would be great, we don't actually refer to the ground as the Marshes anymore but may have to make an exception on that particular day for all us Down folk pissing ourselves laughing.
QuoteDown folk pissing ourselves
That would be Marshes alright.
Quote from: armaghniac on October 05, 2009, 02:49:30 PM
QuoteDown folk pissing ourselves
That would be Marshes alright.
Apologies, I seemed to have hit a nerve with Alan Titchmarsh here.
Seriously though - how have Down managed to decline so much since 1994 ?
Quote from: haveaharp on October 05, 2009, 03:08:16 PM
Seriously though - how have Down managed to decline so much since 1994 ?
We got Paddy O'Rourke to manage us!
Quote from: Joe Umbrella (hey) on October 05, 2009, 03:15:23 PM
Quote from: haveaharp on October 05, 2009, 03:08:16 PM
Seriously though - how have Down managed to decline so much since 1994 ?
We got Paddy O'Rourke to manage us!
In fairness to Paddy he might do a better job with some talent to work with.
Quote from: haveaharp on October 05, 2009, 03:16:21 PM
Quote from: Joe Umbrella (hey) on October 05, 2009, 03:15:23 PM
Quote from: haveaharp on October 05, 2009, 03:08:16 PM
Seriously though - how have Down managed to decline so much since 1994 ?
We got Paddy O'Rourke to manage us!
In fairness to Paddy he might do a better job with some talent to work with.
Your absolutley right there, I bet he's gutted he missed out on being Banty's right hand man cos those Monaghan boys have some potential. For now though he's stuck with Armagh and things arent looking good. Its back to the dark old days:
Crossmaglen are no longer winning county never mind All Ireland titles, the Athletic Grounds have been re-installed as the home venue, their neighbours are laughing at them all again, theres a recession, the star players have all retired - leaving a buch of average Joes's to wear the Orange jersey.
Quote from: Joe Umbrella (hey) on October 05, 2009, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: haveaharp on October 05, 2009, 03:16:21 PM
Quote from: Joe Umbrella (hey) on October 05, 2009, 03:15:23 PM
Quote from: haveaharp on October 05, 2009, 03:08:16 PM
Seriously though - how have Down managed to decline so much since 1994 ?
We got Paddy O'Rourke to manage us!
In fairness to Paddy he might do a better job with some talent to work with.
Your absolutley right there, I bet he's gutted he missed out on being Banty's right hand man cos those Monaghan boys have some potential. For now though he's stuck with Armagh and things arent looking good. Its back to the dark old days:
Crossmaglen are no longer winning county never mind All Ireland titles, the Athletic Grounds have been re-installed as the home venue, their neighbours are laughing at them all again, theres a recession, the star players have all retired - leaving a buch of average Joes's to wear the Orange jersey.
Average yes indeed, i'd still back them to beat Down out the gate. No truer saying that there is always someone worse off than yourself.
You are starting to talk jibberish now boy. Have you had a harp?
Anyways this is a tread for discussion about the provincial draws, you might want to post further replys to an Armagh related thread or since you have now admitted it - you could start a thread called: Armagh - average indeed.
Quote from: Joe Umbrella (hey) on October 05, 2009, 04:54:59 PM
You are starting to talk jibberish now boy. Have you had a harp?
Anyways this is a tread for discussion about the provincial draws, you might want to post further replys to an Armagh related thread or since you have now admitted it - you could start a thread called: Armagh - average indeed.
Would you put your house on Down to beat Armagh if they met in the championship? I hear theres a great sale on tents at Milletts in Newry.
Championship draws won't be televised
06 October 2009
The draws for the 2010 football and hurling championships won't be televised by RTE.
The draws, which will take place next Tuesday in Croke Park, will not be shown by the national broadcaster due to pressure of dates, but they are expected to be broadcast live on RTE radio.
The Irish Times reports that the GAA have been caught for schedule times because of a combination of factors. Firstly, the draws couldn't be made until after next weekend's Special Congress in City West, which will be considering the motions on the structure of the next year's hurling championship.
Once that has been concluded, it was simply a matter of trying to get the soonest date on which all of the provincial officers could assemble to carry out the draw, which is needed quickly to facilitate the setting of dates and venues for the fixtures.
RTE have traditionally televised the draws, but on this occasion, are unable to tie in with the GAA's date.
The draws take place on the same evening as the official launch of the 125 anniversary publication, 'The GAA - A People's History', which will be performed by GAA president Christy Cooney.
http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=118740
Quote from: Maguire01 on October 06, 2009, 06:24:26 PM
Championship draws won't be televised
06 October 2009
The draws for the 2010 football and hurling championships won't be televised by RTE.
The draws, which will take place next Tuesday in Croke Park, will not be shown by the national broadcaster due to pressure of dates, but they are expected to be broadcast live on RTE radio.
The Irish Times reports that the GAA have been caught for schedule times because of a combination of factors. Firstly, the draws couldn't be made until after next weekend's Special Congress in City West, which will be considering the motions on the structure of the next year's hurling championship.
Once that has been concluded, it was simply a matter of trying to get the soonest date on which all of the provincial officers could assemble to carry out the draw, which is needed quickly to facilitate the setting of dates and venues for the fixtures.
RTE have traditionally televised the draws, but on this occasion, are unable to tie in with the GAA's date.
The draws take place on the same evening as the official launch of the 125 anniversary publication, 'The GAA - A People's History', which will be performed by GAA president Christy Cooney.
http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=118740
Down SUCK!!!!!!!!!!
POR will do well for us with a good support team.
Quote from: Joe Umbrella (hey) on October 05, 2009, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: haveaharp on October 05, 2009, 03:16:21 PM
Quote from: Joe Umbrella (hey) on October 05, 2009, 03:15:23 PM
Quote from: haveaharp on October 05, 2009, 03:08:16 PM
Seriously though - how have Down managed to decline so much since 1994 ?
We got Paddy O'Rourke to manage us!
In fairness to Paddy he might do a better job with some talent to work with.
Your absolutley right there, I bet he's gutted he missed out on being Banty's right hand man cos those Monaghan boys have some potential. For now though he's stuck with Armagh and things arent looking good. Its back to the dark old days:
Crossmaglen are no longer winning county never mind All Ireland titles, the Athletic Grounds have been re-installed as the home venue, their neighbours are laughing at them all again, theres a recession, the star players have all retired - leaving a buch of average Joes's to wear the Orange jersey.
Average Joe's are winners too, just ask anyone connected with Dodgeball. ;)
We have recently won an AI U21 title, we just won the minor and there are some fantastic prospects there, we also have some young players on the current panel that are coming into their own and we have Clarke, who on his day is as good as anyone in the country and sure he is only 26 or so.
Down have Benny and a couple of decent youngsters, their seniors have won feck all in ages and are beginning to look like the sligo of the north.
QuoteDown have Benny and a couple of decent youngsters, their seniors have won feck all in ages and are beginning to look like the sligo of the north.
Hardly the Sligo of the North, in this century Sligo have beaten Tyrone, won a provincial championship, beaten traditional counties......
It is a pity the draw won't be on TV, the GAA should see exposure for these things. Why not have the hurling draw at a different time and get two sets of media attention?
All Cavan can hope for is a home draw and to avoid the dreaded preliminary round. After that every team in Ulster will be hoping to draw us.
Seen as there are 3 other provinces, I'd like to get Roscommon again, just to see Rossfan typing out his usual guffaw about Ballagh etc... Sligo would be nice as well to see Sligonian harp on about Tom Parsons and he hates him in a Mayo jersey, therefore leading him on to saying he hates EVERYTHING in Mayo. Oh the hilarity of both. :D
watch out for this Down team this year under James McCartan and think they could beat armagh no problem
i see he is taking a fresh approach and searching for more talent around the county
believe it or not the talent is actually there in the Down team they just need the right men to run the team and they have that in wee james, mc ilver and tally
Stew, Sligo Senior Footballers, won Connacht 2007, All Ireland QTR finalists in 2002 and 2007. Decent record in the qualifiers. Got to a NFL semi and Qtr final. Spent 5 yrs concectuively in Div 1 of the NFL. Beaten Derry, Loais, Down etc... in th NFL. Also special mention to our wins Kerry and Dublin in 98 in NFL.
Weve beaten Mayo, Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim x2 in this decade, also beat Down, Tyrone, drew with Armagh, beaten Tipp, Kildarex2, Carlow, Longford, Clare all in championship. Got few hammerings and ran a few of the other heavyweights close aswell.
Not bad at all. Might not give up Football after all with our 24 clubs. What county are you Stew?
Farrandeelin the hilarity of both indeed, I suppose the hilarious part is ye making up rules to make it legal..
I hope we get a bye into the Connacht Semi and play Leitrim or Roscommon. I sure they feel the same, goes without saying. Would be great for our Minors to play Leitrim in semi and then into final where we would be guarnteed a AI qtr.
Quote from: banker on October 06, 2009, 10:33:29 PM
watch out for this Down team this year under James McCartan and think they could beat armagh no problem
i see he is taking a fresh approach and searching for more talent around the county
believe it or not the talent is actually there in the Down team they just need the right men to run the team and they have that in wee james, mc ilver and tally
Down would be lucky to beat anyone.
Quote from: haveaharp on October 07, 2009, 09:37:00 AM
Quote from: banker on October 06, 2009, 10:33:29 PM
watch out for this Down team this year under James McCartan and think they could beat armagh no problem
i see he is taking a fresh approach and searching for more talent around the county
believe it or not the talent is actually there in the Down team they just need the right men to run the team and they have that in wee james, mc ilver and tally
Down would be lucky to beat anyone.
put a bet on Down for ulster
depends which way the draw goes. Can see a Down v Derry final
Down to beat Armagh by 5 or 6 in the marshes
I think we'd want to avoid Tyrone and probably Donegal after this year but I'd fancy our chances against any of the other counties especially first day out. We'll be without Niall McKeever next year but if CJ would come back on Baker's terms and maybe Sean Kelly back in the fold we have the makings of a decent squad.
Quote from: A Quinn Martin Production on October 07, 2009, 05:34:50 PM
I think we'd want to avoid Tyrone and probably Donegal after this year but I'd fancy our chances against any of the other counties especially first day out. We'll be without Niall McKeever next year but if CJ would come back on Baker's terms and maybe Sean Kelly back in the fold we have the makings of a decent squad.
Do you think Sean Kelly would consider coming back?
From the Irish Times:
GAA draws to be shown live on RTÉ
GAA: The GAA today confirmed the draw for the 2010 All-Ireland football and hurling championships will take place live on RTÉ Two on Thursday, October 22nd
The draw for the two senior championships will take place at Croke Park and will also be streamed live on the RTÉ website.
"We're delighted that the draws for our inter-county championship competitions will be broadcast live on RTÉ Television," said GAA President Christy Cooney after a schedule was agreed with the four provincial councils.
"The draws generate huge interest amongst our members and followers of our games and it is always our intention to bring them to the widest audience possible."
Quote from: banker on October 06, 2009, 10:33:29 PM
watch out for this Down team this year under James McCartan and think they could beat armagh no problem
i see he is taking a fresh approach and searching for more talent around the county
believe it or not the talent is actually there in the Down team they just need the right men to run the team and they have that in wee james, mc ilver and tally
Its just that nobody has seen this talent yet outside of Down. Downs performances in the last 7 or 8 years in the championship have been dismal to put it mildly. It wasn't just the teams that beat them but the manner of their defeats against teams like Meath, Fermanagh, Sligo, Wicklow that proved what a mediocre team Down really are.
A lot of blind optimism in Down is due to the fact that Martin Clarke has returned to be their saviour. However to pile the pressure on a player yet to kick a ball in anger at senior level is grossly unfair. The reality is that Down still have a poor defence, still rely on Gordon to carry midfield and Coulter is now past his best. Yet the delusions of grandeur amongst Down fans is unbelievable.
That draw effort thing is on the night.
Quote from: yellowcard on October 12, 2009, 04:16:17 PM
Quote from: banker on October 06, 2009, 10:33:29 PM
watch out for this Down team this year under James McCartan and think they could beat armagh no problem
i see he is taking a fresh approach and searching for more talent around the county
believe it or not the talent is actually there in the Down team they just need the right men to run the team and they have that in wee james, mc ilver and tally
Its just that nobody has seen this talent yet outside of Down. Downs performances in the last 7 or 8 years in the championship have been dismal to put it mildly. It wasn't just the teams that beat them but the manner of their defeats against teams like Meath, Fermanagh, Sligo, Wicklow that proved what a mediocre team Down really are.
A lot of blind optimism in Down is due to the fact that Martin Clarke has returned to be their saviour. However to pile the pressure on a player yet to kick a ball in anger at senior level is grossly unfair. The reality is that Down still have a poor defence, still rely on Gordon to carry midfield and Coulter is now past his best. Yet the delusions of grandeur amongst Down fans is unbelievable.
If antrim can get to the ulster final- so can down. All that talent going to waste.
Quote from: drici on October 22, 2009, 09:40:53 AM
That draw effort thing is on the night.
What time is it at?
8-25pm to 9-00pm on RTÉ2 though it won't really be on that long as there will be advertisements on before the show at 9-00pm in which a family is attacked by someone using grenades.
Quote from: INDIANA on October 22, 2009, 09:49:50 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on October 12, 2009, 04:16:17 PM
Quote from: banker on October 06, 2009, 10:33:29 PM
watch out for this Down team this year under James McCartan and think they could beat armagh no problem
i see he is taking a fresh approach and searching for more talent around the county
believe it or not the talent is actually there in the Down team they just need the right men to run the team and they have that in wee james, mc ilver and tally
Its just that nobody has seen this talent yet outside of Down. Downs performances in the last 7 or 8 years in the championship have been dismal to put it mildly. It wasn't just the teams that beat them but the manner of their defeats against teams like Meath, Fermanagh, Sligo, Wicklow that proved what a mediocre team Down really are.
A lot of blind optimism in Down is due to the fact that Martin Clarke has returned to be their saviour. However to pile the pressure on a player yet to kick a ball in anger at senior level is grossly unfair. The reality is that Down still have a poor defence, still rely on Gordon to carry midfield and Coulter is now past his best. Yet the delusions of grandeur amongst Down fans is unbelievable.
If antrim can get to the ulster final- so can down. All that talent going to waste.
Very true, Down should play some of their U-21 team that beat us in Longford this year in next year's championship. Down always seem to come out of nowher to win AIs, might just happen in a few years time as well.
Down could surprise a few people despending on the draw.
As for ourselves, it'll be tough to reach the highs of last year. Want to avoid Tyrone and Donegal in Ulster, but every game will be tough. As someone said, we'll be missing Niall Mckeever in the midfield area, we don't have a lot of other options there. We may have to move Michael McCann out. Tomas McCann could also be away depending on how his trial goes.
Don't think CJ will have a huge impact if he comes back. Its shown before him and Cunningham struggle to play on the same team, they can't win their own ball. Kelly would be a great addition to an already strong half-back line though, or another option in half-forward.
QuoteDown always seem to come out of nowher to win AIs,
Well they have successfully positioned themselves at nowhere, all they have to do now is come.
Will there be anyone else in the draw apart from effin Down? >:( :D
Do ye play NY or London this year Rossfan?
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 22, 2009, 06:56:46 PM
Do ye play NY or London this year Rossfan?
We're playing NY.
Munster football:
Limerick v Clare or Waterford
Cork v Kerry or Tipperary
Long scenic route through the back door for Kerry again. ;)
Connacht football:
A NY v Galway
B London v Roscommon
----------------------
C Sligo v Mayo
D Leitrim bye
C v A
B v D
What was the Nickey Rackard Cup draw
Nice Ulster draw ;)
Quote from: ONeill on October 22, 2009, 08:47:54 PM
Connacht football:
A NY v Galway
B London v Roscommon
----------------------
C Sligo v Mayo
D Leitrim bye
C v A
B v D
Is Tuam back up and running or will ye brig us all the way to Salthill for the semi?
Derry v Armagh, winners play Monaghan
Antrim v Tyrone
Donegal v Down
Fermanagh v Cavan
Is that Derry, Armagh, Mon, Tyrone and Antrim in one half?
No, Derry/Armagh/Monaghan with Ferm and Cav
Derry / Armagh v Monaghan
Fermanagh v Cavan
Antrim v Tyrone
Donegal v Down
Not a bad draw alright.
I think everyone was expecting Armagh v Down. A nice weekend in Donegal will do nicely.
Dublin championship:
Louth/Longford v Kildare
Wicklow/Carlow v Westmeath
Meath/Offaly v Laois
Other quarter - Dublin v Wexford
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 22, 2009, 08:55:01 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 22, 2009, 08:47:54 PM
Connacht football:
A NY v Galway
B London v Roscommon
----------------------
C Sligo v Mayo
D Leitrim bye
C v A
B v D
Is Tuam back up and running or will ye brig us all the way to Salthill for the semi?
I don't think they'll have to worry about that somehow.
Quote from: ONeill on October 22, 2009, 08:55:26 PM
Derry v Armagh, winners play Monaghan
Antrim v Tyrone
Donegal v Down
Fermanagh v Cavan
Looks like another early exit for Derry >:( >:(
Quote from: jodyb on October 22, 2009, 09:10:56 PM
Quote from: ONeill on October 22, 2009, 08:55:26 PM
Derry v Armagh, winners play Monaghan
Antrim v Tyrone
Donegal v Down
Fermanagh v Cavan
Looks like another early exit for Derry >:( >:(
They should be ok against Monaghan. ;)
Doesn't matter.
May as we be Louth as anyone else.
North Pole would put it up to us the way things are at the moment :-[
Is Derry at home against Monaghan if they beat Armagh?
Leinster hurling draw?
Football
MUNSTER FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINALS
Clare v Waterford
Kerry v Tipperary
MUNSTER FOOTBALL SEMI-FINALS
Limerick v Clare/Waterford
Cork v Kerry/Tipperary
CONNACHT FOOTBALL PRELIMINARY ROUND
New York v Galway A
London v Roscommon B
Sligo v Mayo C
Leitrim D
CONNACHT FOOTBALL SEMI-FINALS
Sligo/Mayo v New York/Galway
Leitrim v London/Roscommon
ULSTER FOOTBALL PRELIMINARY ROUND
Derry v Armagh
ULSTER FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINALS
Monaghan v Derry/Armagh
Antrim v Tyrone
Donegal v Down
Cavan v Fermanagh
LEINSTER FOOTBALL FIRST ROUND
Louth v Longford
Wicklow v Carlow
Meath v Offaly
LEINSTER FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINALS
Louth/Longford v Kildare
Wicklow/Carlow v Westmeath
Meath/Offaly v Laois
Wexford v Dublin
Early exit for Laois..no harm I couldn't care a toss about the footballers the way some of them acted the p***k last year...
Will have to change their attitude for me start to care about them
Westmeath have a great Draw....
If we get back to anywhere near the levels we did in 2008 we'll get to the Leinster Final..
Iarmhi Abu
Quote from: southderry on October 22, 2009, 09:28:16 PM
Is Derry at home against Monaghan if they beat Armagh?
hope we go to clones, sure we beat them by about 10 there last season as opposed to the 3 we beat them by in celtic park - i think pb has scored something like 3.18 in 2 games v monaghan in clones :D
Would imagine Kildare will be favourites to come out of their half, interesting to see if Wicklow progress from this year..
Quote from: hardstation on October 22, 2009, 10:03:00 PM
Pre-match pints anyone? Name your venue.
Cassidy's Bar, Antrim Road. Then off to Casement.
Quote from: Bogball XV on October 22, 2009, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: southderry on October 22, 2009, 09:28:16 PM
Is Derry at home against Monaghan if they beat Armagh?
hope we go to clones, sure we beat them by about 10 there last season as opposed to the 3 we beat them by in celtic park - i think pb has scored something like 3.18 in 2 games v monaghan in clones :D
Nothing like a bit of cockiness anyway, hope ye beat Armagh lads! ;) Though that would also be good craic with Grimley on our side!
What did Tipperary do to the gods to get the draw we got. In order to get to the Munster Final for the first time since 2002, we "only" have to beat Kerry and Cork. :( :( :(. Looks like Limerick are as good as in the Munster Final already. Luck of the draw how are you.
Quote from: Onlooker on October 22, 2009, 11:44:40 PM
What did Tipperary do to the gods to get the draw we got. In order to get to the Munster Final for the first time since 2002, we "only" have to beat Kerry and Cork. :( :( :(. Looks like Limerick are as good as in the Munster Final already. Luck of the draw how are you.
What is most shocking is that we have a Tipp football man on this board!
Good draw for Monaghan.
Home game against Derry or Armagh.
Banty and Grimley are doing high fives.
Can't wait, the beautiful game will bloom once again.
Great draw for us in Carlow. Wicklow is exactly who we'd want to be playing in 1st round. As the whole Thomas Walsh affair has created a real hatred between both counties. And the fact that Walsh has left Wicklow to return and play for his native Carlow in 2010 just adds to it.
Amazing that his 1st championship game for Carlow will be v his teammates from last couple of years :D
With him and Bren Murphy back from Sydney Swans at midfield Carlow will be a different side. We could easily win that one, if for once we actually can get all or at least most of the best players in the county to play for the county team.
Never seems to happen tho :(
Ara - Kavanagh wasn't so hot in Drogheda last year in the league in a day best forgotten for both sides, but at least ye boys won.
Shure, it's a day out for us all, prob in Navan. I remember the drawn game in 2001 as I was on call for the birth of me first one. We beat Louth 1-11 to 1-09 and then losing to Dubs in Croke Park 2-19 to 1-13. Pogie Davis caught the Dubs napping on a 21 yd free for our consolation goal.
In 2002 we were way ahead at half time but a stirring Louth second half saw a draw at the end (Louth 1-14 Longford 2-11) and we were rogered in the replay by 3-17 to 1-12.
Quote from: Main Street on October 23, 2009, 12:09:47 AM
Good draw for Monaghan.
Home game against Derry or Armagh.
Banty and Grimley are doing high fives.
Can't wait, the beautiful game will bloom once again.
tis a conspiracy just like the qualifiers draw last year, basically the big boys in ulster and centrally don't like these 3 teams and will do anything to make sure only one of them can progress!
Quote from: ONeill on October 22, 2009, 08:57:19 PM
No, Derry/Armagh/Monaghan with Ferm and Cav
r u sure irish news has down/donegal same side as armagh
From Ulster Council website
Ulster Senior Football Championship 2010:
Preliminary Round:
Derry v Armagh
Quarter Finals:
Antrim v Tyrone
Donegal v Down
Cavan v Fermanagh
Monaghan v Derry / Armagh
Semi Finals:
Antrim / Tyrone v Donegal / Down
Cavan / Fermanagh v Monaghan / Derry / Armagh
Antrim v Tyrone @ Casement.
Up and coming young turks against a once great team on the wane. Perfect for an ambush.
Hardstation, who do ye fancy in the semis, Donegal or Down...I reckon we could hammer both of them ;)
Quote from: Maroon Heaven on October 22, 2009, 10:16:20 PM
Westmeath have a great Draw....
If we get back to anywhere near the levels we did in 2008 we'll get to the Leinster Final..
Iarmhi Abu
Jaysus I don't know about that but the draw could have been worse I suppose. Need to get over Carlow/Wicklow (made very hard work of Wicklow this year) and then probably put it up to Kildare who have improved year on year under McGeeney. Before all that though we have the anxious wait to see who turns out under the new management and if we can find any form at all...
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 22, 2009, 10:32:09 PM
Would imagine Kildare will be favourites to come out of their half, interesting to see if Wicklow progress from this year..
It looks a good draw for us on paper alright Dinny. Nobody there that we should fear at all but a lot can happen between now and May. If we can keep Dermot and JD fit and find another two or three players during the NFL we should be in good shape.
Quote from: SambaSaffron on October 22, 2009, 01:58:45 PM
Down could surprise a few people despending on the draw.
As for ourselves, it'll be tough to reach the highs of last year. Want to avoid Tyrone and Donegal in Ulster, but every game will be tough. As someone said, we'll be missing Niall Mckeever in the midfield area, we don't have a lot of other options there. We may have to move Michael McCann out. Tomas McCann could also be away depending on how his trial goes.
Don't think CJ will have a huge impact if he comes back. Its shown before him and Cunningham struggle to play on the same team, they can't win their own ball. Kelly would be a great addition to an already strong half-back line though, or another option in half-forward.
Unlucky Samba. ;)
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on October 23, 2009, 02:42:46 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on October 22, 2009, 10:32:09 PM
Would imagine Kildare will be favourites to come out of their half, interesting to see if Wicklow progress from this year..
It looks a good draw for us on paper alright Dinny. Nobody there that we should fear at all but a lot can happen between now and May. If we can keep Dermot and JD fit and find another two or three players during the NFL we should be in good shape.
I'm sure every team is happy with the draw on our side but under McGeeney we definitely have lost the preceived soft under-belly, I lot can happen as you say but I'd be pretty confident, if Longford win that will be an interesting tie
Wouldn't mind getting Louth after the beating they gave us in Newbridge a few years ago. As long as we don't end up playing them in Drogheda - the memories of Stefan White in 1991 are still painful!
Quote from: Bogball XV on October 22, 2009, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: southderry on October 22, 2009, 09:28:16 PM
Is Derry at home against Monaghan if they beat Armagh?
hope we go to clones, sure we beat them by about 10 there last season as opposed to the 3 we beat them by in celtic park - i think pb has scored something like 3.18 in 2 games v monaghan in clones :D
About 10? Try 5.
Anyway, bring it on. Often better to be the team trying to make amends for the last game - no shortage of motivation. Monaghan would be well up for another game with Derry. Wouldn't mind Armagh either.
There's no easy draw in Ulster, but Monaghan should really be aiming for an Ulster Final this year.
Would make it much more interesting if they combined the Munster and Connacht championships. As it is there are 2 exciting draws and 2 pretty dull one's. Would produce great ties like Mayo v Kerry,Cork v Galway and increase anticipation of the champiosnhips.