Predictions below
1. Tyrone
2. Meath
3. Derry
4. Cork
5. Kildare
6. Louth
7. Cavan
8. Offaly
1. Tyrone
2. Derry
3. Meath
4. Louth
5. Cork
6. Kildare
7. Offaly
8. Cavan
Opening round fixtures
Saturday 24th January
Meath v Derry, Croke Park, 3pm
Tyrone v Kildare,Healy Park, 6pm
Sunday 25th January
Cork v Cavan,Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 1.30pm
Offaly v Louth, O'Connor Park, 2pm
Odds to be promoted
Tyrone 4/9
Derry 4/7
Meath 21/10
Cork 3/1
Kildare 7/2
Louth 15/2
Cavan 13/1
Offaly 19/1
To be relegated
Offaly 1/7
Cavan 5/6
Louth 7/5
Kildare 10/3
Meath 13/2
Cork 7/1
Derry 19/1
Tyrone 33/1
Will be a big surprise if Tyrone don't win the Div 2 title they are probably still left wondering how they got relegated on 7 points last year.
Will be interesting to see how Meath do this year after All Ireland Semi final appearance last summer. They failed to get promoted from a promising position last spring and all their home games will be in Croke Park with Navan out of operation.
Can Cork finally rise from the ashes? They haven't played Division 1 football since 2016, truly remarkable for a county of their size and tradition. Steven Sherlock back is a big boost for them.
Tyrone the obvious heavy favourite for a quick return to Division 1. Should have too much about them for the rest of the Division - although away to Derry won't be straight forward.
I would expect Derry to beat Meath to the other promotion slot.
Kildare and Cavan to be relegated for me.
Will be interesting with Tyrone having to face 3 other managers from Tyrone.
Derry, Louth and Offaly.
Cork ten years away from Division 1? That's mad!
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 14, 2026, 06:17:15 PMCork ten years away from Division 1? That's mad!
And probably another 10 until they will be back
1. Tyrone
2. Derry
3. Louth
4. Cork
5. Meath
6. Offaly
7. Kildare
8. Cavan
Quote from: Goals_Will_Come on January 15, 2026, 09:40:51 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on January 14, 2026, 06:17:15 PMCork ten years away from Division 1? That's mad!
And probably another 10 until they will be back
Case study needed for Cork footballers?
2010–2012 they won three consecutive Division 1 titles and in 2015 they topped the Division 1 table losing to Dublin in the final.
Since their relegation only Offaly,Louth in Division 2 haven't played in Division 1. In the last ten years Monaghan have spent just one year outside Division 1 and Roscommon have played in Division 1 more often than Armagh the last decade.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 15, 2026, 01:45:20 PMQuote from: Goals_Will_Come on January 15, 2026, 09:40:51 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on January 14, 2026, 06:17:15 PMCork ten years away from Division 1? That's mad!
And probably another 10 until they will be back
Case study needed for Cork footballers?
2010–2012 they won three consecutive Division 1 titles and in 2015 they topped the Division 1 table losing to Dublin in the final.
Since their relegation only Offaly,Louth in Division 2 haven't played in Division 1. In the last ten years Monaghan have spent just one year outside Division 1 and Roscommon have played in Division 1 more often than Armagh the last decade.
Not a case study but several volumes of PhDs could be written on that topic!
But to be brief, standards dropped massively. Management and coaching standards dropped (e.g having a "coach that attends 1 session a week), player standards dropped, preparation standards dropped (e.g doing a lot of pre season running on a 4G pitch leading to massive volume of injuries) etc etc.
Cork should be a football powerhouse but isn't. It wouldn't take a huge amount to get them back to the top table but part of the reason they might not is that there are forces within the county actively working against football development also.
Quote from: Ciarrai_thuaidh on January 16, 2026, 02:03:07 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on January 15, 2026, 01:45:20 PMQuote from: Goals_Will_Come on January 15, 2026, 09:40:51 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on January 14, 2026, 06:17:15 PMCork ten years away from Division 1? That's mad!
And probably another 10 until they will be back
Case study needed for Cork footballers?
2010–2012 they won three consecutive Division 1 titles and in 2015 they topped the Division 1 table losing to Dublin in the final.
Since their relegation only Offaly,Louth in Division 2 haven't played in Division 1. In the last ten years Monaghan have spent just one year outside Division 1 and Roscommon have played in Division 1 more often than Armagh the last decade.
Not a case study but several volumes of PhDs could be written on that topic!
But to be brief, standards dropped massively. Management and coaching standards dropped (e.g having a "coach that attends 1 session a week), player standards dropped, preparation standards dropped (e.g doing a lot of pre season running on a 4G pitch leading to massive volume of injuries) etc etc.
Cork should be a football powerhouse but isn't. It wouldn't take a huge amount to get them back to the top table but part of the reason they might not is that there are forces within the county actively working against football development also.
From what I saw of them against us down there in 2024 plus what they show against Kerry when they can be arsed theres obviously enough there that should have them competing at the top table. You feel they need their own Jimmy McGuinness/Joyce/McGeeney strong leader to come in and galvanise everything.
Hurley stuff no.1 in Cork.
Cork County Senior football team about no.8 or 10.
Quote from: Rossfan on January 16, 2026, 09:33:24 AMHurley stuff no.1 in Cork.
Cork County Senior football team about no.8 or 10.
Thought I read somewhere that they have more football clubs than hurling though.
They probably have the most players to select from outside of Dublin. They should be competing at the top table every yerar.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 16, 2026, 07:18:10 AMQuote from: Ciarrai_thuaidh on January 16, 2026, 02:03:07 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on January 15, 2026, 01:45:20 PMQuote from: Goals_Will_Come on January 15, 2026, 09:40:51 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on January 14, 2026, 06:17:15 PMCork ten years away from Division 1? That's mad!
And probably another 10 until they will be back
Case study needed for Cork footballers?
2010–2012 they won three consecutive Division 1 titles and in 2015 they topped the Division 1 table losing to Dublin in the final.
Since their relegation only Offaly,Louth in Division 2 haven't played in Division 1. In the last ten years Monaghan have spent just one year outside Division 1 and Roscommon have played in Division 1 more often than Armagh the last decade.
Not a case study but several volumes of PhDs could be written on that topic!
But to be brief, standards dropped massively. Management and coaching standards dropped (e.g having a "coach that attends 1 session a week), player standards dropped, preparation standards dropped (e.g doing a lot of pre season running on a 4G pitch leading to massive volume of injuries) etc etc.
Cork should be a football powerhouse but isn't. It wouldn't take a huge amount to get them back to the top table but part of the reason they might not is that there are forces within the county actively working against football development also.
From what I saw of them against us down there in 2024 plus what they show against Kerry when they can be arsed theres obviously enough there that should have them competing at the top table. You feel they need their own Jimmy McGuinness/Joyce/McGeeney strong leader to come in and galvanise everything.
Have they any options of this mould?
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on January 16, 2026, 09:44:25 AMQuote from: Rossfan on January 16, 2026, 09:33:24 AMHurley stuff no.1 in Cork.
Cork County Senior football team about no.8 or 10.
Thought I read somewhere that they have more football clubs than hurling though.
What size and where are most of the football clubs?
Nearly being trampled on by 90% of the crowd leaving after HL match v Kilkenny as I made my way into De Páirc for Cork v Ros last March showed the lack of interest in football.
Half the Cork ones who stayed left by half time, probably waiting till the traffic cleared!
Quote from: Rossfan on January 16, 2026, 11:22:50 AMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on January 16, 2026, 09:44:25 AMQuote from: Rossfan on January 16, 2026, 09:33:24 AMHurley stuff no.1 in Cork.
Cork County Senior football team about no.8 or 10.
Thought I read somewhere that they have more football clubs than hurling though.
What size and where are most of the football clubs?
Nearly being trampled on by 90% of the crowd leaving after HL match v Kilkenny as I made my way into De Páirc for Cork v Ros last March showed the lack of interest in football.
Half the Cork ones who stayed left by half time, probably waiting till the traffic cleared!
I know what you mean the majority are in West Cork.
Still some strong clubs in the city though and in some of the bigger towns in the County.
Whilst not as respected as Hurling they should be doing an awful lot better.
Quote from: Rossfan on January 16, 2026, 09:33:24 AMHurley stuff no.1 in Cork.
Cork County Senior football team about no.8 or 10.
Looking at the odds for the All-Ireland and various ranking tables Cork senior football team would be no 11 to 13 at the moment. No.8 to 10 would be a bit of progress for them.
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 16, 2026, 05:09:06 PMQuote from: Rossfan on January 16, 2026, 09:33:24 AMHurley stuff no.1 in Cork.
Cork County Senior football team about no.8 or 10.
Looking at the odds for the All-Ireland and various ranking tables Cork senior football team would be no 11 to 13 at the moment. No.8 to 10 would be a bit of progress for them.
8 D1 teams, Meath, Tyrone, Derry ahead of them?
Would say Cork capable of pushing most of those teams above them to the wire on their day
I know, I know and I know it's O'Byrne but it was worrying tonight for Kildare.
We don't pressure the kicker - its hardly a surprise to see Luke Loughlin scoring from distance.
And then after early success the forward play and shooting was woeful. Silly snapshots and stupid stuff.
Tyrone by a lot next week...
Ahh sure it's great to be back.
Honestly from a Meath perspective the goal has to be promotion and probably winning it as a cherry on top.
That been said nothing is that easy in the league. Should have been promoted last year and missed out. Playing in croke park will help further down the line. The big names are all giving it another bash and the amount of lads wanting to play for Meath has been unbelievable. Biggest ever panel is what we heard heading into the O'Byrne players returning from abroad and more importantly injuries ie Conlon and Kinsella will be huge. I believe we will beat Derry first game out but that is with everyone fit and going well. What would normally be our season (league football) is now seen as preparation for a Leinster and all Ireland challenge. So after the huge strides made last year we need to keep head firmly screwed on and focus on the job in hand. Promotion is what is needed.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on January 18, 2026, 08:37:58 PMAhh sure it's great to be back.
Honestly from a Meath perspective the goal has to be promotion and probably winning it as a cherry on top.
That been said nothing is that easy in the league. Should have been promoted last year and missed out. Playing in croke park will help further down the line. The big names are all giving it another bash and the amount of lads wanting to play for Meath has been unbelievable. Biggest ever panel is what we heard heading into the O'Byrne players returning from abroad and more importantly injuries ie Conlon and Kinsella will be huge. I believe we will beat Derry first game out but that is with everyone fit and going well. What would normally be our season (league football) is now seen as preparation for a Leinster and all Ireland challenge. So after the huge strides made last year we need to keep head firmly screwed on and focus on the job in hand. Promotion is what is needed.
A great feeling 🏐
Can see Cavan struggling badly and reckon Cork might give us the run around first day out.
Is there a schedule of which games are being shown live on TV?
Quote from: tyrone08 on January 19, 2026, 10:21:12 AMIs there a schedule of which games are being shown live on TV?
You can normally work it out with fixture times, going by previous years.
Saturday 7:00pm - live on RTE
Sunday 1:45pm - live on TG4
Sunday 3:45pm - live on TG4
What bbc show seems to be the one that's completely random. They do a lot of Division 2 and Antrim Hurling typically. Hoping they have Meath v Derry or Tyrone v Kildare this week
Quote from: ClubScene13 on January 19, 2026, 10:50:40 AMQuote from: tyrone08 on January 19, 2026, 10:21:12 AMIs there a schedule of which games are being shown live on TV?
You can normally work it out with fixture times, going by previous years.
Saturday 7:00pm - live on RTE
Sunday 1:45pm - live on TG4
Sunday 3:45pm - live on TG4
What bbc show seems to be the one that's completely random. They do a lot of Division 2 and Antrim Hurling typically. Hoping they have Meath v Derry or Tyrone v Kildare this week
Thanks.
Monaghan v Armagh is on BBC iplayer on Sunday
I watched Cork v Kerry in the McGrath Cup and even though Cork got the win I was unimpressed with them and I'd be thinking the league will be about avoiding relegation as opposed to challenging for promotion. My impression is that Cork just don't have the quality of players to challenge for promotion (based on this game they looked like they would be ate alive in Division 1)
Kerry weren't much better - pretty much all their best performers were their established players Sean O'Shea, Joe O'Connor and Tony Brosnan did a lot of heavy lifting (and O'Shea and O'Connor going off really left Cork back into it) Clifford looked to be rusty enough and had very little affect on matters. None of the younger Kerry lads made any notable impression although they did have a big lad at full forward Kennedy who may come good down the line (although I think he has been linked with the Aussies) Kerry do seem to have a fair few injuries and were missing the lads in club action and I wouldn't be surprised to see them struggle a bit in the early rounds of the league, especially given how poor they looked in the second half.
My main takeaway was that the game was ruined in the second half by a constant stream of subs - seemed like every stoppage a sub was brought on which completely wrecked the flow of the game. I really don't know why in games like this where unlimited subs are allowed that the number of substitution windows isn't limited to 2 or 3 in the second half. I've seen this used in a couple of challenge games and it seems to work far better at keeping the game going instead of petering out into a disjointed stop-start affair.
Niblock said BBC iplayer have Tyrone v Kildare this Saturday as well.
Don't see Meath v Derry down for any coverage, even though TG4 are showing the Dublin-Donegal game which follows it in Croker
GAA+ also have Kidlare v Tyrone. I'd rather we were not shown to be honest...
How are Tyrone fixed for the first one up?
Quote from: inroundthesquare on January 19, 2026, 01:26:36 PMNiblock said BBC iplayer have Tyrone v Kildare this Saturday as well.
Don't see Meath v Derry down for any coverage, even though TG4 are showing the Dublin-Donegal game which follows it in Croker
Meath v Derry be a great game too.
Lots of cracking games to look forward to this weekend.
Doubt Derry vs Meath will be televised
Quote from: jb77 on January 19, 2026, 06:43:18 PMDoubt Derry vs Meath will be televised
What's the point of GAA Go if the only games it's showing are games available for free on television?
Quote from: p3427977 on January 19, 2026, 08:45:34 PMQuote from: jb77 on January 19, 2026, 06:43:18 PMDoubt Derry vs Meath will be televised
What's the point of GAA Go if the only games it's showing are games available for free on television?
Odd, it'll be recorded anyway for the Sunday game, I'd buy them even without commentary if need be
GAA go is no good until championship.
Quote from: jb77 on January 19, 2026, 06:43:18 PMDoubt Derry vs Meath will be televised
Derry v meath is being shown on the tg4 player. The big problem with that is people in Derry or the North wont be able to watch it as its only for viewers in the republic. A VPN might get you round that.
I watch tg4 player games a lot in the north.
I do have bother if I'm using mobile data mind you but I think if you've location on on your device you should be grand to watch it.
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 20, 2026, 11:51:32 AMI watch tg4 player games a lot in the north.
I do have bother if I'm using mobile data mind you but I think if you've location on on your device you should be grand to watch it.
I've watched games before on it I'm nearly certain
It's definitely available. The kid generally takes over the tv and I watch the game on the tg4 player on the ipad.
Genuinely looks more interesting than Div 1
TG4 relased their scheudle of live matches for this league campaign. Lot more Div 2 games than what were shown last year. Cavan for example have 3 of their matches being shown live which seems excessive. Know last year the schedule was heavily lopsided towards Division 1 games so maybe they changing tact this year.
January 24
Allianz Football League D1 R1: Dublin v Donegal, Croke Park, 5pm (Live on TG4)
January 25
AFL D1 R1: Galway v Mayo, Pearse Stadium, 1.45pm (Live on TG4)
Allianz Hurling League D1A R1: Cork v Waterford, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3.45pm (Live on TG4)
AFL D1 R1: Kerry v Roscommon, Fitzgerald Stadium, 2pm (Live on TG4 Player / App & Deferred on TG4 5.30pm)
January 31
AHL D1A R1: Galway v Cork, Pearse Stadium, 7pm (Live on TG4)
February 1
AFL D1 R2: Donegal v Kerry, Páirc an Athar Uí Thiarnaigh, 1.30pm (Live on TG4)
AFL D2 R2: Cavan v Meath, Kingspan Breffni, 3.45pm (Live on TG4)
AHL D1A R2: Waterford v Limerick, Azzurri Walsh Park, 2pm (Live on TG4 Player / App & Deferred on TG4 5.30pm)
February 7
AHL D1B R3: Wexford v Carlow, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 5.15pm (Live on TG4)
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February 8
AHL D1A R3: Waterford v Offaly, Azzurri Walsh Park, 1.45pm (Live on TG4)
AHL D1A R3: Limerick v Kilkenny, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 3.45pm (Live on TG4)
AHL D1B R3: Kildare v Antrim, Cedral St Conleth's Park, 2pm (Live on TG4 Player / App & Deferred on TG4 5.30pm)
February 14
AFL D1 R3: Dublin v Monaghan, Croke Park, 7pm (Live on TG4)
February 15
AFL D1 R3: Donegal v Mayo, O'Donnell Park, 1.45pm (Live on TG4)
AFL D2 R3: Tyrone v Cavan, Healy Park, Omagh, 3.45pm (Live on TG4)
AFL D1 R3: Roscommon v Armagh, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2pm (Live on TG4 Player / App & Deferred on TG4 5.30pm)
February 21
AFL D1 R4: Dublin v Kerry, Croke Park, 7pm (Live on TG4)
February 22
Fixture TBC (Live on TG4)
AFL D1 R4: Armagh v Donegal, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 3.45pm (Live on TG4)
Fixture TBC (Live on TG4 Player / App & Deferred on TG4)
February 28
AFL D2 R5: Cavan v Louth, Kingspan Breffni, 5.15pm (Live on TG4)
March 1
AFL D1 R5: TBC (Live on TG4)
AHL D1A R5: Kilkenny v Cork, UPMC Nowlan Park, 3.15pm (Live on TG4)
Fixture TBC (Live on TG4 Player / App & Deferred on TG4)
March 7
Fixture TBC (Live on TG4)
March 8
AHL D1A R6: Clare v Wexford, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Uí Chíosóg, 1.15pm (Live on TG4)
AHL D1B R6: Waterford v Tipperary, Azzurri Walsh Park, 3.15pm (Live on TG4)
AHL D1B R6: Kildare v Carlow, Cedral St Conleth's Park, 2pm (Live on TG4 Player / App & Deferred on TG4 5.30pm)
March 14
AFL D1 R6: Dublin v Armagh, Croke Park, 7pm (Live on TG4)
March 15
AFL D1 R6: Roscommon v Donegal, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 1.30pm (Live on TG4)
AFL D1 R6: Monaghan v Galway, Páirc Grattan, Inniskeen, 3.45pm (Live on TG4)
Fixture TBC (Live on TG4 Player / App & Deferred on TG4)
March 21
Fixture TBC (Live on TG4)
March 22
Fixture TBC (Live on TG4)
Fixture TBC (Live on TG4)
Fixture TBC (Live on TG4 Player / App & Deferred on TG4)
March 28
AFL D4: League Final (Live on TG4)
AFL D3: League Final (Live on TG4)
March 29
AFL D2: League Final (Live on TG4)
AFL D1: League Final (Live on TG4)
April 5
AHL D1: League Final (Live on TG4)
Not at all upset to Cavan roundly written off - we need every advantage we can get - and while nobody in the county is predicting glory I do think we'll stay up. We've done all our best work in league in recent seasons and with a new manager you'd have to expect enough of a bounce to keep us afloat. A lot of departures from the panel by all accounts (the local media is receiving very little information) but a good few were reaching the end of the road anyway and the whole thing needed shaking up for sure.
1. Tyrone
2. Derry
3. Meath
4. Louth
5. Cork
6. Cavan
7. Kildare
8. Offaly
Rte Div 2 Predicted Table:
1. Tyrone
2. Meath
3. Cork
4. Derry
5. Louth
6. Kildare
7. Offaly
8. Cavan
Quote from: Estimator on January 20, 2026, 07:35:35 PMRte Div 2 Predicted Table:
1. Tyrone
2. Meath
3. Cork
4. Derry
5. Louth
6. Kildare
7. Offaly
8. Cavan
I think there'll be a kick in Derry. Very interesting league though, Cork and Meath both capable of beating Tyrone and Derry on their day.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 20, 2026, 08:45:32 PMQuote from: Estimator on January 20, 2026, 07:35:35 PMRte Div 2 Predicted Table:
1. Tyrone
2. Meath
3. Cork
4. Derry
5. Louth
6. Kildare
7. Offaly
8. Cavan
I think there'll be a kick in Derry. Very interesting league though, Cork and Meath both capable of beating Tyrone and Derry on their day.
It will be very tight I'd be delighted if RTE are right but to finish top will not be easy with teams playing for Sam Maguire status there will be more edgy games I believe the last time Derry and Armagh were down they both got past Louth with the bare minimum and Louth lost a lot of games narrowly only staying up at the bitter end. The fixtures have been kind to us the furthest game away is Meath in Croke Park. Cork and Meath are two teams who on their day could beat anyone never mind us or Derry. The bare minimum to secure promotion would be to win 5 draw 1 and lose 1 I think it would be hard to win 7 out of 7.
1.Tyrone
2.Derry
3.Meath
4.Kildare
5.Cork
6.Louth
7.Offaly
8.Cavan
Quote from: Boghopper on January 20, 2026, 09:08:54 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 20, 2026, 08:45:32 PMQuote from: Estimator on January 20, 2026, 07:35:35 PMRte Div 2 Predicted Table:
1. Tyrone
2. Meath
3. Cork
4. Derry
5. Louth
6. Kildare
7. Offaly
8. Cavan
I think there'll be a kick in Derry. Very interesting league though, Cork and Meath both capable of beating Tyrone and Derry on their day.
It will be very tight I'd be delighted if RTE are right but to finish top will not be easy with teams playing for Sam Maguire status there will be more edgy games I believe the last time Derry and Armagh were down they both got past Louth with the bare minimum and Louth lost a lot of games narrowly only staying up at the bitter end. The fixtures have been kind to us the furthest game away is Meath in Croke Park. Cork and Meath are two teams who on their day could beat anyone never mind us or Derry. The bare minimum to secure promotion would be to win 5 draw 1 and lose 1 I think it would be hard to win 7 out of 7.
Yeah Louth a dogged physical team with some very good players, I think we only beat them by a point in 2024 and Mulroy missed a free or a 45 that would have drawn in late on.
Div 2 is competitive with plenty of banana skin games for the perceived favourites in the division. Louth, for example, could beat anyone but they don't seem to be predicted to be in the mix for promotion.
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 21, 2026, 10:16:35 AMDiv 2 is competitive with plenty of banana skin games for the perceived favourites in the division. Louth, for example, could beat anyone but they don't seem to be predicted to be in the mix for promotion.
Louth are a funny one, could beat anyone in that league but I also wouldn't be that surprised if they were relegated.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 21, 2026, 10:21:11 AMQuote from: tbrick18 on January 21, 2026, 10:16:35 AMDiv 2 is competitive with plenty of banana skin games for the perceived favourites in the division. Louth, for example, could beat anyone but they don't seem to be predicted to be in the mix for promotion.
Louth are a funny one, could beat anyone in that league but I also wouldn't be that surprised if they were relegated.
Could say the same thing about any of the teams in Div 2 actually. Even Derry!
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 21, 2026, 11:35:16 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 21, 2026, 10:21:11 AMQuote from: tbrick18 on January 21, 2026, 10:16:35 AMDiv 2 is competitive with plenty of banana skin games for the perceived favourites in the division. Louth, for example, could beat anyone but they don't seem to be predicted to be in the mix for promotion.
Louth are a funny one, could beat anyone in that league but I also wouldn't be that surprised if they were relegated.
Could say the same thing about any of the teams in Div 2 actually. Even Derry!
Think Derry will kick on this year- pile of talent there and would say they'll be in that bunch chasing Kerry along with Dublin, Armagh, Tyrone, Donegal and the big 2 Connacht counties.
Kildare really left the Leinster SFC game v Louth behind them that day and I really think they could fall of badly this year. Winning Leinster and then losing Ger Brennan might just mean a natural end of the road.
The thing is in Division 2 if any team was that good they wouldn't be there, and most of the teams have the ability to play class one day and be utterly useless the next day.
You have no clue if Cork will fly or crash and burn for example. Kidlare are missing up to 8 lads from the Tailtenn Cup final team, so I can see a long hard evening on Saturday. We need to focus on Offaly, Louth and Cavan really.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 21, 2026, 11:51:47 AMQuote from: tbrick18 on January 21, 2026, 11:35:16 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 21, 2026, 10:21:11 AMQuote from: tbrick18 on January 21, 2026, 10:16:35 AMDiv 2 is competitive with plenty of banana skin games for the perceived favourites in the division. Louth, for example, could beat anyone but they don't seem to be predicted to be in the mix for promotion.
Louth are a funny one, could beat anyone in that league but I also wouldn't be that surprised if they were relegated.
Could say the same thing about any of the teams in Div 2 actually. Even Derry!
Think Derry will kick on this year- pile of talent there and would say they'll be in that bunch chasing Kerry along with Dublin, Armagh, Tyrone, Donegal and the big 2 Connacht counties.
Derry are certainly in a better place this year in terms of injuries (so far). Last year we were missing half the team for most of the year through injury. Most are back - remains to be seen if we can get back to the level we were at 2 years ago. But I agree, we should do better than last year but there's not one match up there where I'd be going into it thinking we are guaranteed a win.
Quote from: Estimator on January 20, 2026, 07:35:35 PMRte Div 2 Predicted Table:
1. Tyrone
2. Meath
3. Cork
4. Derry
5. Louth
6. Kildare
7. Offaly
8. Cavan
Interesting they have Derry 4th when most will have them 2nd at least then again under new and returning manager Ciarán Meenagh they have to build up a bit of confidence after a 2025 campaign of played 11 Won 0 Drew 2 and lost 9.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 21, 2026, 02:49:41 PMQuote from: Estimator on January 20, 2026, 07:35:35 PMRte Div 2 Predicted Table:
1. Tyrone
2. Meath
3. Cork
4. Derry
5. Louth
6. Kildare
7. Offaly
8. Cavan
Interesting they have Derry 4th when most will have them 2nd at least then again under new and returning manager Ciarán Meenagh they have to build up a bit of confidence after a 2025 campaign of played 11 Won 0 Drew 2 and lost 9.
It's interesting we're as high as 4th with those stats
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Quote from: JoG2 on January 21, 2026, 06:16:28 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on January 21, 2026, 02:49:41 PMQuote from: Estimator on January 20, 2026, 07:35:35 PMRte Div 2 Predicted Table:
1. Tyrone
2. Meath
3. Cork
4. Derry
5. Louth
6. Kildare
7. Offaly
8. Cavan
Interesting they have Derry 4th when most will have them 2nd at least then again under new and returning manager Ciarán Meenagh they have to build up a bit of confidence after a 2025 campaign of played 11 Won 0 Drew 2 and lost 9.
It's interesting we're as high as 4th with those stats
Derry's opening two fixtures are tricky though I see our visit to Celtic Park as very difficult. Saturday's game will hopefully show the direction of travel for Derry or Meath, I would hope we can get over Kildare but they will not be push overs having won promotion from Division 3. I fancy Cork to get two points from a Cavan side who I think will struggle this year.
This weekends predictions
Meath v Derry - Meath by 2
Tyrone v Kildare - Tyrone by 7
Cork v Cavan - Cork by 9
Offaly v Louth - Louth by 5
This weekends predictions
Meath v Derry - Meath by 4
Tyrone v Kildare - Tyrone by 10
Cork v Cavan - Cork by 4
Offaly v Louth - Louth by 3
This weekends predictions
Meath v Derry - Draw
Tyrone v Kildare - Tyrone by 3
Cork v Cavan - Cork by 3
Offaly v Louth - Louth by 7
Meath v Derry - Derry by 3
Tyrone v Kildare - Tyrone by 6
Cork v Cavan - Cork by 2
Offaly v Louth - Louth by 4
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on January 23, 2026, 10:22:29 AMThis weekends predictions
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on January 23, 2026, 10:22:29 AMThis weekends predictions
Meath v Derry - Derry by 1
Tyrone v Kildare - Tyrone by 6
Cork v Cavan - Cork by 7
Offaly v Louth - Louth by 6
Meath v Derry - Derry by 2
Tyrone v Kildare - Tyrone by 11
Cork v Cavan - Cork by 6
Offaly v Louth Offaly by 2
Meath v Derry - Draw
Tyrone v Kildare - Tyrone by 7
Cork v Cavan - Cork by 8
Offaly v Louth Louth by 3
Forgot the Meath Derry game was in Croker, not sure how much of an impact that will have.
Meath v Derry - Meath by 2
Tyrone v Kildare - Tyrone by 2
Cork v Cavan - Cork by 4
Offaly v Louth Louth by 4
A massive one for us tomorrow - will show us where we are in the greater scheme of things.
I'm not convinced about all the noise around us; I don't think we'll get promoted but the minimum is that we guarantee participation in Sam this year. Ideal is top two but top four is acceotable.
Anyhow, see you all in Croke park tomorrow.
Meath v Derry - Goood guys by 4
Tyrone v Kildare - Tyrone by 5
Cork v Cavan - Cork by 6
Offaly v Louth - largely irrelevant, Mickey can sort that one out. Draw.
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Still no Tyrone squad list released. Can anyone tell me what the reason for this is? I was 50/50 on going last night and bringing Da for his first Tyrone game since before covid depending on who was playing but woke up this morning to see still isn't released yet. Other plans for the day in at this stage so will be watching it at home. Just not sure what the thought process is
Ball just kicked four times by outfield players in the opening ten minutes of this Derry v Meath match.
Awful goal, poor shot from Cassidy and nightmare from keeper Derry well on top.
Quote from: thebigfullforward on January 24, 2026, 10:39:13 AMStill no Tyrone squad list released. Can anyone tell me what the reason for this is? I was 50/50 on going last night and bringing Da for his first Tyrone game since before covid depending on who was playing but woke up this morning to see still isn't released yet. Other plans for the day in at this stage so will be watching it at home. Just not sure what the thought process is
It is very frustrating in this age how you have to constantly go looking about these things from papers /social media.
Why not have an email setup exclusively for team/panel news?
You have a direct link to supporters without middle men
Quote from: statto on January 24, 2026, 03:17:47 PMAwful goal, poor shot from Cassidy and nightmare from keeper Derry well on top.
Ball like a wet bar of soap might be the excuse used by the keeper. Meath looking flat so far.
1-4 to 0-2 after 20 minutes.
Meath right back in it with a silly Derry breach. 1-5 to 0-5. Keeper makes up for his error with that two pointer free, another point follows and Meath lead 0-9 to 1-5 after 30 mins.
This ref is very poor to Derry!!
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 24, 2026, 03:21:35 PMQuote from: statto on January 24, 2026, 03:17:47 PMAwful goal, poor shot from Cassidy and nightmare from keeper Derry well on top.
Ball like a wet bar of soap might be the excuse used by the keeper. Meath looking flat so far.
1-4 to 0-2 after 20 minutes.
Meath right back in it with a silly Derry breach. 1-5 to 0-5. Keeper makes up for his error with that two pointer free, another point follows and Meath lead 0-9 to 1-5 after 30 mins.
Regardless of the conditions it's a mishit shot for a point dropped short a keeper at that level should be saving that. Redeemed himself to an extent with great two pointer. Meath continuing last year's proficiency with two pointers could be the difference.
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 24, 2026, 03:21:35 PMQuote from: statto on January 24, 2026, 03:17:47 PMAwful goal, poor shot from Cassidy and nightmare from keeper Derry well on top.
Ball like a wet bar of soap might be the excuse used by the keeper. Meath looking flat so far.
1-4 to 0-2 after 20 minutes.
Meath right back in it with a silly Derry breach. 1-5 to 0-5. Keeper makes up for his error with that two pointer free, another point follows and Meath lead 0-9 to 1-5 after 30 mins.
Pure dirt from the Meath midfielder, how that wasnt picked up is shocking
Half time Derry 1-5 Meath 0-11
The hooter rule is a definite improvement blowing right on 35 minutes rather than allowing a team to hold the ball 2 or 3 minutes in advance.
WTF was Shane McGuigan at with that free on 33 minutes?
Meath was rubbish for the opening 20 minutes yet thanks to three two pointers and one a pure gift from Derry they find themselves three points ahead at half time.
Worrying start, looked like deer in the headlights but adapted well and looking good now. Need to keep the work rate up for the second half.
The optimism around a Derry revival could get quickly sucked away especially with how fickle our support is, very poor showing so far
Quote from: Brendan on January 24, 2026, 04:00:32 PMThe optimism around a Derry revival could get quickly sucked away especially with how fickle our support is, very poor showing so far
We don't look fit.
After 48 minutes Meath 0-14 Derry 1-10
With 15 minutes to play Meath's 5 two pointers the difference as they lead 0-16 to 1-10
Simplicity at its finest there for Meath kickout long catch in middle, Derry giveaway free two pointer for Flynn.
Quote from: statto on January 24, 2026, 04:15:17 PMSimplicity at its finest there for Meath kickout long catch in middle, Derry giveaway free two pointer for Flynn.
Meath have been very efficient. Derry have been the opposite.
Should that not have been a stone wall black card for an off the ball cynical tackle there by Glass???
A derry win would be big enough but hard to see, they didnt capitalise on the spell they har. Meath do bare minimum then pop up with two pointer.
10 mins to play Meath 0-18 Derry 1-12
Paudie McGrogan too experienced to do something so silly, couldnt complain if he seen red there
Derry have been very poor and don't deserve to win this game but the referee has been absolutely horrendous!!!
Quote from: screenexile on January 24, 2026, 04:31:56 PMDerry have been very poor and don't deserve to win this game but the referee has been absolutely horrendous!!!
Aye, its hard to know how chaps like that get games like this.
Not sure what happened there for the ref to change his mind on bringing the ball up 40 yards.
Result Meath 0-19 Derry 1-13.
McGuigan is an awful greedy huar
Shane was awful in that game. Can't understand why he played the full 70.
Quote from: OakLeaf on January 24, 2026, 04:37:59 PMShane was awful in that game. Can't understand why he played the full 70.
All about him.. never passed a ball in his life
Quote from: ElJeffe on January 24, 2026, 04:37:50 PMMcGuigan is an awful greedy huar
Seems to want to take the shot himself every time even with a man in a better position. On a side note can we get rid of the hooter. Club games were far more enjoyable with the ref keeping time.
Derry a team who has forgotten how to win. League and championship record the last year. Played 12 Won 0 Drew 2 and lost 10.
Was the TG4 App showing it? Couldn't find it all on it
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 24, 2026, 04:42:38 PMDerry a team who has forgotten how to win. League and championship record the last year. Played 12 Won 0 Drew 2 and lost 10.
I think well be decent come Championship time, but there'll be a few ups and downs before then.
Quote from: Spiderlegs on January 24, 2026, 04:43:43 PMWas the TG4 App showing it? Couldn't find it all on it
TG4 Player. You'd need the VPN if you're in the North.
Quote from: Spiderlegs on January 24, 2026, 04:43:43 PMWas the TG4 App showing it? Couldn't find it all on it
Yeah it was, only caught the last couple of minutes.
Quote from: OakLeaf on January 24, 2026, 04:45:58 PMQuote from: Spiderlegs on January 24, 2026, 04:43:43 PMWas the TG4 App showing it? Couldn't find it all on it
TG4 Player. You'd need the VPN if you're in the North.
Worked fine for me and no VPN.
Quote from: DaleCooper on January 24, 2026, 03:21:30 PMQuote from: thebigfullforward on January 24, 2026, 10:39:13 AMStill no Tyrone squad list released. Can anyone tell me what the reason for this is? I was 50/50 on going last night and bringing Da for his first Tyrone game since before covid depending on who was playing but woke up this morning to see still isn't released yet. Other plans for the day in at this stage so will be watching it at home. Just not sure what the thought process is
It is very frustrating in this age how you have to constantly go looking about these things from papers /social media.
Why not have an email setup exclusively for team/panel news?
You have a direct link to supporters without middle men
I tbink some county's have an app with all info. on it.
Maybe 0ffaly??
If u watch a match without any skin in the game you generally find the Ref's are perfectly fine for both sides - most of the time. He was fine today. Derry lost it in the middle 8 imo.
Derry very poor. Too many mistakes that you'd get at U16 level. Meath got the 2 pointers and deserved to win. Simple as.
Shane Mc Guigan needs to off-load the ball or needs to know when to lay it off. Bring others into play.
Tyrone up next for Derry. Need to win that.
Gives you a great boost to win your first league fixture. Meath will be happy with that. They should build on that now.
A lot of things wrong there but th main thing for me is that the hand passing and recycling game isn't going to work anymore.
Meath weren't the much better but they were direct and took a few chances but we persisted with the old style which isn't going to work against the better teams. I think we'll struggle to get promoted now even with the injuries back.
Quote from: bennydorano on January 24, 2026, 04:56:45 PMIf u watch a match without any skin in the game you generally find the Ref's are perfectly fine for both sides - most of the time. He was fine today. Derry lost it in the middle 8 imo.
Few bad decisions in a row against Derry in the first half, but after that very poor for both teams.
Quote from: screenexile on January 24, 2026, 05:08:53 PMA lot of things wrong there but th main thing for me is that the hand passing and recycling game isn't going to work anymore.
Meath weren't the much better but they were direct and took a few chances but we persisted with the old style which isn't going to work against the better teams. I think we'll struggle to get promoted now even with the injuries back.
I wouldn't be overly concerned with getting promoted but what I am concerned with is zero progress we seem to have made. We are far too slow and laborious in our play. That all starts with the kickout. On a wet day we persisted kicking it long and Meath won a lot of that ball. This team needs to start winning games to get out of the cycle we are in. Mentally if nothing else. Hard to see that happening next week.
Quote from: bennydorano on January 24, 2026, 04:56:45 PMIf u watch a match without any skin in the game you generally find the Ref's are perfectly fine for both sides - most of the time. He was fine today. Derry lost it in the middle 8 imo.
I'd agree, both teams had purple patches re kickouts, but Meath seemed to turn the screw in the last quater and we had no real reply. Cobwebs blown off for Rd 2
Is Conn Kilpatrick waving to someone in the crowd?
Happy enough with that. A bit rusty. Kinsella, Flynn and Conlon been back the huge points from today. And of course the win, I'm not been snide here but if we have anything about us re Leinster and all Ireland ambitions we had to be beating a team who hasn't won a game in over a year. And I mean no disrespect to Derry in that . But in last year we've beat Dublin Kerry and Galway. So needed to win this one.
The howler for the goal made the game closer than should have been. All in all happy enough
Not often you would see Tyrone lose as many kickouts
Half time Tyrone 0-8 Kildare 1-8
May be biased but feel like that's a very soft free
Jesus, Morgan has been poor.
Jordan has been excellent
Am I being stupid here or is that screen now allowed? Have seen refs call it as a foul previously
Kildare 1-19 Tyrone 2-16. Good result for Kildare when you consider they played with 14 men from the 44th minute.
Good result for Kildare, looks like a real minefield of a division!
Kildare were impressive. Tyrone were terrible bar 10/15 minutes at the start of the 2nd half.
The Derry men couldn't wait to get Tally out and go back to the handpassing ways of the Gallagher Era. The game has moved on Kicking and good forwards is wins games. Derry lack both.
The 2 promotion places not so certain now!
Leinster will be an interesting championship with Louth, Kildare, Meath & Dublin all thinking they can win
I was not expecting that and even less so when we went a man down. Morgan was fairly erratic to say the least, but Kildare's big men in the middle stood up.
For all the edge of the seat fun that McElhone and Canavan bring they do lack an edge sometimes. Really happy to come away with a point and Tyrone will be getting stronger week on week so they will take points of others.
Kildare v Offaly will be a good local derby and hopefully we can build on it. Hard to know how many points would be needed to stay up.
Quote from: Quarterbackk on January 24, 2026, 07:40:26 PMThe Derry men couldn't wait to get Tally out and go back to the handpassing ways of the Gallagher Era. The game has moved on Kicking and good forwards is wins games. Derry lack both.
Getting rid of Harte after one year was the first error Derry made the 2nd was appointing a coach in Tally as his replacement.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on January 24, 2026, 08:04:45 PMI was not expecting that and even less so when we went a man down. Morgan was fairly erratic to say the least, but Kildare's big men in the middle stood up.
For all the edge of the seat fun that McElhone and Canavan bring they do lack an edge sometimes. Really happy to come away with a point and Tyrone will be getting stronger week on week so they will take points of others.
Kildare v Offaly will be a good local derby and hopefully we can build on it. Hard to know how many points would be needed to stay up.
Didn't see the game but happy for Kildare. Wide open division.
First thing Malachy needs to do is tell Morgan to stay in his square and focus on being a keeper. That ball he gave away in 2nd half was criminal, he had Daly in 30 yards of space right beside him and decided to go for ego instead of simplicity and fucked it up.
The new rules negate any benefit of fly keepers and he needs to wind the neck in and stay in his own house.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 24, 2026, 08:19:53 PMQuote from: Quarterbackk on January 24, 2026, 07:40:26 PMThe Derry men couldn't wait to get Tally out and go back to the handpassing ways of the Gallagher Era. The game has moved on Kicking and good forwards is wins games. Derry lack both.
Getting rid of Harte after one year was the first error Derry made the 2nd was appointing a coach in Tally as his replacement.
Men, thank you very much for the concern in January, means alot 🙏..dont use it all up, and we may need some more
Quote from: omagh_gael on January 24, 2026, 08:59:04 PMFirst thing Malachy needs to do is tell Morgan to stay in his square and focus on being a keeper. That ball he gave away in 2nd half was criminal, he had Daly in 30 yards of space right beside him and decided to go for ego instead of simplicity and fucked it up.
The new rules negate any benefit of fly keepers and he needs to wind the neck in and stay in his own house.
💪🏻👏🏻👍👍
Said it a while back on here somewhere that I thought Meath could have a good year.
I still think thats the case, their 2 pointers are top drawer and they have the physicality to compete with anyone. I like their direct style of play.
better team today and the fluke goal made it closer than it actually was.
Tyrone are not as good as people were giving them credit and koldare are better than they were getting credit for.
div2 is wide open, for me Meath are the most likely to top the group, after that its a lottery.
Tyrone were very rusty today, but to put it into context we only had 4 starters on today's team that lined out v Kerry in the AI semi last year. Meath looked good today but if they only had 4 men from their semi v Donegal out today they would have struggled big time.
Tyrone will improve over the coming weeks with more game time for our u20s recently integrated and experienced men coming back into the fold.
Just watched back there now. Poor for the opening 27 minutes really. Didn't really dominate the game at any stage in the second half, just got scores at key moments but we gave the ball away far too often.
Outside of Flynns kicks off the ground, which were great, he was as guilty as anyone for giving away possession.
Weather didn't help but we were still second best to a lot of loose ball I thought.
Costello did very little from play. Needs to improve.
Defensively did well in keeping Derry out but guilty of getting caught in possession more than you would like at that end of the field.
Second best in midfield on kick outs as well. McBride did well, seems to have bulked up a fair bit too. Conlon did well too when he came on.
Overall good that we got the scores when we did but not an all conquering performance by any means. But they have time to tighten up a bit. Getting another 2 points in Cavan will be a big boost.
Yup knew last year Meath wont be a flash in the pan. They have the men to take adv of the rules.
I do have a bit of faith Tyrone will try and be more adventurous this year.
Letting a few lads try and work a two point shot is bound to save energy, would be interesting to see the stat/risk profile numbers of it all.
Havent watched the game back, but i thought Derry were poor on the kickouts, maybe we picked up more breaks.
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 24, 2026, 09:47:21 PMSaid it a while back on here somewhere that I thought Meath could have a good year.
I still think thats the case, their 2 pointers are top drawer and they have the physicality to compete with anyone. I like their direct style of play.
better team today and the fluke goal made it closer than it actually was.
Tyrone are not as good as people were giving them credit and koldare are better than they were getting credit for.
div2 is wide open, for me Meath are the most likely to top the group, after that its a lottery.
Kildare deserve serious credit they stuck to their task throughout and we were lucky to get a point at the end positives are O'Neill Jordan Bogue Joey Clarke and Donaghy had never played for Tyrone Seniors outside the McKenna cup before. I could be wrong but Kildare weren't of their best 15 nor were Derry or Meath. We will struggle against Derry next week.The positive is we will find more players capable of doing a job but promotion is far from certain.
Quote from: thejuice on January 24, 2026, 10:49:01 PMJust watched back there now. Poor for the opening 27 minutes really. Didn't really dominate the game at any stage in the second half, just got scores at key moments but we gave the ball away far too often.
Outside of Flynns kicks off the ground, which were great, he was as guilty as anyone for giving away possession.
Weather didn't help but we were still second best to a lot of loose ball I thought.
Costello did very little from play. Needs to improve.
Defensively did well in keeping Derry out but guilty of getting caught in possession more than you would like at that end of the field.
Second best in midfield on kick outs as well. McBride did well, seems to have bulked up a fair bit too. Conlon did well too when he came on.
Overall good that we got the scores when we did but not an all conquering performance by any means. But they have time to tighten up a bit. Getting another 2 points in Cavan will be a big boost.
Link to where I can watch it back ?
Could be wrong but I think Kildare had 7 league debutants.
Lads have stepped away but lots of injuries.
It's faur to say Div 2 is the best craic.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 24, 2026, 10:57:57 PMHavent watched the game back, but i thought Derry were poor on the kickouts, maybe we picked up more breaks.
Looking at the match stats was 40 kick outs and Derry won 21 and lost 19.
Quote from: Quarterbackk on January 24, 2026, 07:40:26 PMThe Derry men couldn't wait to get Tally out and go back to the handpassing ways of the Gallagher Era. The game has moved on Kicking and good forwards is wins games. Derry lack both.
Are you serious???
Tally is the king of risk averse play. If you had the audacity to kick the ball under his watch and possession was lost, you were immediately hooked.
Unfortunately, Meenagh has the same mindset and isn't prepared to adapt.
Cavan lose by a point to Cork, having lead by seven at one stage in the second half. It seems McCabe's Westmeath habit of building a lead before losing games narrowly at the death is a perfect marriage with his native county, so often found wanting when things get truly down to brass tacks. Still feel Cavan could prove better than the minimum of two other counties in this division and stay up, but taking nothing from today is a massive opportunity left behind.
Looks like Cavan may be a tough game next week
Cork in Week 1, Louth, Offaly and Kildare would be/would've been Cavan's best prospects for points this campaign. Wouldn't budget for us getting anything against Meath at all although the derby factor might keep it close until we accept our fate late on again.
Quote from: Silver hill on January 25, 2026, 11:54:40 AMQuote from: Quarterbackk on January 24, 2026, 07:40:26 PMThe Derry men couldn't wait to get Tally out and go back to the handpassing ways of the Gallagher Era. The game has moved on Kicking and good forwards is wins games. Derry lack both.
Are you serious???
Tally is the king of risk averse play. If you had the audacity to kick the ball under his watch and possession was lost, you were immediately hooked.
Unfortunately, Meenagh has the same mindset and isn't prepared to adapt.
He won't be happy with Mayo performance so!
If any team was truly top class they wouldn't be down here in the first place, so there are always going to be ups and downs in Div 2 with some teams on the way up.
The point in Tyrone for Kildare was massive. On the flip Cavan blowing that lead and losing is a big dent in their confidence. Even this early it can set the tone.
Of course Kildare being Kildare, we could be muck against Offaly, but our fitness has come on a lot and even with lads stepping away we have a lot of quality and experience working back to fitness.
I'd fancy us the next day, but not by much and then it's all set up for scraping a few more points to safety.
How many points will keep you up this year do ye reckon?
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on January 26, 2026, 11:20:53 AMIf any team was truly top class they wouldn't be down here in the first place, so there are always going to be ups and downs in Div 2 with some teams on the way up.
The point in Tyrone for Kildare was massive. On the flip Cavan blowing that lead and losing is a big dent in their confidence. Even this early it can set the tone.
Of course Kildare being Kildare, we could be muck against Offaly, but our fitness has come on a lot and even with lads stepping away we have a lot of quality and experience working back to fitness.
I'd fancy us the next day, but not by much and then it's all set up for scraping a few more points to safety.
How many points will keep you up this year do ye reckon?
I don't agree here at all. Cork at one point were 1/9 for that game. 6 point favourites for the game. Cavan bucked that massively. Should have won, only for the legs went and couldn't buy a decision last 10 minutes. If anything, they know they're way way closer than anyone gave credit for here. A few soft free decisions and Cavan got a win away on a long trip. Not far away and can take a lot from this for their long term confidence, as sickening as the end was yesterday
Only saw the highlights of Cork/Cavan - looked a decent game.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on January 26, 2026, 11:20:53 AMIf any team was truly top class they wouldn't be down here in the first place, so there are always going to be ups and downs in Div 2 with some teams on the way up.
The point in Tyrone for Kildare was massive. On the flip Cavan blowing that lead and losing is a big dent in their confidence. Even this early it can set the tone.
Of course Kildare being Kildare, we could be muck against Offaly, but our fitness has come on a lot and even with lads stepping away we have a lot of quality and experience working back to fitness.
I'd fancy us the next day, but not by much and then it's all set up for scraping a few more points to safety.
How many points will keep you up this year do ye reckon?
Cork's win/Cavan's loss could be big in terms of momentum for both teams. Real gut-punch of a way to lose for Cavan and a massive boost for Cork to get the 2 points in terms of avoiding relegation.
I have half a notion I heard a year or two back that 6 points keeps sides up like 90%/95% plus of the time.
I know on occasion a few sides have survived on 5 points but it's rare enough.
A draw in a 7 game league is closer to a point dropped compared to a point win as the majority of the time the single point doesn't tend to be of much value in terms of competing against the other 6 teams. It's also rare enough that a team will get a 2nd draw in the 7 games so while Kildare will be pleased enough given how the game went, they'll know the single point is unlikely to be of much benefit. Tyrone will know the same.
Big kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
Good question why is a grown man on tiktok?
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
There was a message going around of a shall we say descriptive voice message he sent to a young girl about what activities he wanted to partake in with her.
:D
Quote from: Cavan19 on January 26, 2026, 01:08:48 PMQuote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
Good question why is a grown man on tiktok?
Worth it for Garron Noone. I make no apologies for using TikTok.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 01:13:47 PMQuote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
There was a message going around of a shall we say descriptive voice message he sent to a young girl about what activities he wanted to partake in with her.
:D
Ah - Thuigim.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 01:13:47 PMQuote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
There was a message going around of a shall we say descriptive voice message he sent to a young girl about what activities he wanted to partake in with her.
:D
Is there any truth to her being younger?
Heard and seen the videos myself and thought it was nothing that hasnt been said before, whole load of nonsense over nothing
Quote from: tits for tatts on January 26, 2026, 02:55:04 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 01:13:47 PMQuote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
There was a message going around of a shall we say descriptive voice message he sent to a young girl about what activities he wanted to partake in with her.
:D
Is there any truth to her being younger?
Heard and seen the videos myself and thought it was nothing that hasnt been said before, whole load of nonsense over nothing
Had heard she was 17 but could be only rumour. Sneaky act by her sending that to anyone, I'm sure her voice message wasn't innocent that we don't hear. What age is the player?
Nothing too bad in fairness but obviously not stuff you'd want your granny hearing!
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 03:35:42 PMQuote from: tits for tatts on January 26, 2026, 02:55:04 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 01:13:47 PMQuote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
There was a message going around of a shall we say descriptive voice message he sent to a young girl about what activities he wanted to partake in with her.
:D
Is there any truth to her being younger?
Heard and seen the videos myself and thought it was nothing that hasnt been said before, whole load of nonsense over nothing
Had heard she was 17 but could be only rumour. Sneaky act by her sending that to anyone, I'm sure her voice message wasn't innocent that we don't hear. What age is the player?
Nothing too bad in fairness but obviously not stuff you'd want your granny hearing!
Hes 26, 9 years a bit ropey in fairness especially with her being underage. Can only imagine what was said by herself in the buildup
Quote from: tits for tatts on January 26, 2026, 03:59:23 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 03:35:42 PMQuote from: tits for tatts on January 26, 2026, 02:55:04 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 01:13:47 PMQuote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
There was a message going around of a shall we say descriptive voice message he sent to a young girl about what activities he wanted to partake in with her.
:D
Is there any truth to her being younger?
Heard and seen the videos myself and thought it was nothing that hasnt been said before, whole load of nonsense over nothing
Had heard she was 17 but could be only rumour. Sneaky act by her sending that to anyone, I'm sure her voice message wasn't innocent that we don't hear. What age is the player?
Nothing too bad in fairness but obviously not stuff you'd want your granny hearing!
Hes 26, 9 years a bit ropey in fairness especially with her being underage. Can only imagine what was said by herself in the buildup
Not great, actually thought he was younger. But very possible she isn't 17 I don't know.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 01:13:47 PMQuote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
There was a message going around of a shall we say descriptive voice message he sent to a young girl about what activities he wanted to partake in with her.
:D
Did you not see the video? I thought I'd seen it all but nope ;D
Quote from: p3427977 on January 26, 2026, 10:02:13 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 01:13:47 PMQuote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
There was a message going around of a shall we say descriptive voice message he sent to a young girl about what activities he wanted to partake in with her.
:D
Did you not see the video? I thought I'd seen it all but nope ;D
Video? Jaysus no not sure I want to, that voice message was plenty lol
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 10:05:55 PMQuote from: p3427977 on January 26, 2026, 10:02:13 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 01:13:47 PMQuote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
There was a message going around of a shall we say descriptive voice message he sent to a young girl about what activities he wanted to partake in with her.
:D
Did you not see the video? I thought I'd seen it all but nope ;D
Video? Jaysus no not sure I want to, that voice message was plenty lol
Surely the video was fake though was it not?
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on January 26, 2026, 11:21:21 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 10:05:55 PMQuote from: p3427977 on January 26, 2026, 10:02:13 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on January 26, 2026, 01:13:47 PMQuote from: Shamrock Shore on January 26, 2026, 01:03:28 PMBig kick in the balls for Cavan.Seems like defeat from jaws of victory.
BTW - why am I seeing things on Tik Tok over one of their players?
There was a message going around of a shall we say descriptive voice message he sent to a young girl about what activities he wanted to partake in with her.
:D
Did you not see the video? I thought I'd seen it all but nope ;D
Video? Jaysus no not sure I want to, that voice message was plenty lol
Surely the video was fake though was it not?
Not sure it's fake but there's also a rumour it's nothing to do with the player and voice note.
I feel like I'm oblivious to a story everyone else knows about! ;D
You are better off! But for younger posters it's feckin all over social media.
Feel very sorry for him but the Gen Z age crew have zero cop when it comes to sending stuff around. The fella will be in bits and it's hardly ideal for a squad to have all this bs swilling around.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on January 27, 2026, 12:00:56 PMYou are better off! But for younger posters it's feckin all over social media.
Feel very sorry for him but the Gen Z age crew have zero cop when it comes to sending stuff around. The fella will be in bits and it's hardly ideal for a squad to have all this bs swilling around.
Kids learn a lesson. Stop videoing shit.
Round 2 predictions
Derry v Tyrone - draw
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 3
Louth v Cork - draw
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 3
Three derbies means there will be draws this weekend, possibly as much due to even-upper refs as anything else!
Derry v Tyrone - Tyrone by 2
Cavan v Meath - Don't ask me why, or where I got this newfound faith in Cavan, but I think this will be one of the draws
Louth v Cork - Cork by 3+, with the usual health warnings on "enigmatic" Cork
Kildare v Offaly - Draw
Round 2 predictions
Derry v Tyrone - Derry by 3
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 6
Louth v Cork - Louth by 1
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 5
Derry v Tyrone - Tryone by 2 I think that Kildare match will waken them up
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 6 Derby and all Meath should have too much
Louth v Cork - Louth by 3 Honestly depending on what Cork show up...
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 4+ Newbridhe is proving a difference for us
If we get to Monday with Offaly and Cavan on zero points I'd be happy from a Kildare standpoint. Offaly at home and Cavan away are must wins in reality to stay up.
Derry, like Tyrone game, is a free hit and then we should have lads back from injury by the time Meath come to town. That will show us how we are really fixed.
Quote from: tbrick18 on January 28, 2026, 10:19:46 AMRound 2 predictions
Derry v Tyrone - Derry by 3
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 6
Louth v Cork - Louth by 1
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 5
I suppose if you are to win your first league or championship game in 13 attempts then doing it against Tyrone is best.
Round 2 predictions
Derry v Tyrone - draw
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 4
Louth v Cork - cork by 1
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 2
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 28, 2026, 04:04:35 PMQuote from: tbrick18 on January 28, 2026, 10:19:46 AMRound 2 predictions
Derry v Tyrone - Derry by 3
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 6
Louth v Cork - Louth by 1
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 5
I suppose if you are to win your first league or championship game in 13 attempts then doing it against Tyrone is best.
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Derry v Tyrone - Tyrone by 2
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 2
Louth v Cork - Cork by 6
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 8
Derry v Tyrone - Tyrone by 1
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 6
Louth v Cork - Cork by 4
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 7
Derry v Tyrone - Tyrone by 5
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 8
Louth v Cork - Louth by 1
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 4
Derry v Tyrone - Derry by 2
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 5
Louth v Cork - Louth by 1
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 4
Meath should get promoted. Let's hope for footballs sake that they do. Watching Conor Glass repeatedly jogging a few yards sideways then handpassing to a teammate during the Meath game only highlighted how pointless the Derry style of play is. What was the point of Glass being on the field at all?
Quote from: JPO on January 29, 2026, 07:26:45 PMMeath should get promoted. Let's hope for footballs sake that they do. Watching Conor Glass repeatedly jogging a few yards sideways then handpassing to a teammate during the Meath game only highlighted how pointless the Derry style of play is. What was the point of Glass being on the field at all?
Derry's style of play created more scoring opportunities than Meath's (24 shots to 21). Does that mean it is more effective and attacking or pointless? Whilst stats can be used selectively to support most arguments, the point of keeping the ball is self evident.
Attacking at speed yes but not labouring and endless slow recycling of the ball. Here's a stat for you: Derry got relegated playing that rubbish. Stats are a great thing when people are getting get well paid for producing them in county setups. Useless all the same. Armagh won one all Ireland They were great at keeping the ball. Galway won none. They were great at keeping possession too. With excellent players on both teams what would they have one if only their managers had allowed the players hem to kick more the ball more?
Fun stat: Meath haven't won in Breffini since the 60's.
Quote from: JPO on January 29, 2026, 08:58:48 PMAttacking at speed yes but not labouring and endless slow recycling of the ball. Here's a stat for you: Derry got relegated playing that rubbish. Stats are a great thing when people are getting get well paid for producing them in county setups. Useless all the same. Armagh won one all Ireland They were great at keeping the ball. Galway won none. They were great at keeping possession too. With excellent players on both teams what would they have one if only their managers had allowed the players hem to kick more the ball more?
I recall Derry getting relegated last year. I do not recall them playing in the same style as they did on Saturday against Meath.
And if they did endlessly recycle the ball, they still managed to outscore table toppers Mayo in the league.
If a style of play creates more chances, as in the game against Meath, and results in more points scored over 7 games than the top team in the country at that time, it can hardly be described as 'pointless'.
If you do not like the style of play, then simply say that. I for one don't see it going away as teams are reluctant to tackle close to the 2 point arc so attackers will move the ball around and recycle in the hope of creating space or a shooting opportunity.
With Galway and Armagh you can speculate that they may have done better by kicking the ball more but since no one can prove it, it is as valid an argument as saying they would have won more by kicking less.
Quote from: GTP on January 30, 2026, 09:05:07 AMQuote from: JPO on January 29, 2026, 08:58:48 PMAttacking at speed yes but not labouring and endless slow recycling of the ball. Here's a stat for you: Derry got relegated playing that rubbish. Stats are a great thing when people are getting get well paid for producing them in county setups. Useless all the same. Armagh won one all Ireland They were great at keeping the ball. Galway won none. They were great at keeping possession too. With excellent players on both teams what would they have one if only their managers had allowed the players hem to kick more the ball more?
I recall Derry getting relegated last year. I do not recall them playing in the same style as they did on Saturday against Meath.
And if they did endlessly recycle the ball, they still managed to outscore table toppers Mayo in the league.
If a style of play creates more chances, as in the game against Meath, and results in more points scored over 7 games than the top team in the country at that time, it can hardly be described as 'pointless'.
If you do not like the style of play, then simply say that. I for one don't see it going away as teams are reluctant to tackle close to the 2 point arc so attackers will move the ball around and recycle in the hope of creating space or a shooting opportunity.
With Galway and Armagh you can speculate that they may have done better by kicking the ball more but since no one can prove it, it is as valid an argument as saying they would have won more by kicking less.
Why would Armagh/Galway have kicked the ball in 2024 unless it was on? Galway were a very good defensive side, kicking the ball would have been suicidal, unless it was on. If I remember rightly the difference making score that day game from a kick pass to Soupy who passed the ball across for McKay's goal, probably the score of the day came from a kickpass to Grimley.
If it's on Armagh will definitely try to kick the ball, but kicking into a packed defence is idiotic.
Quote from: Armagh18 on January 30, 2026, 10:07:05 AMQuote from: GTP on January 30, 2026, 09:05:07 AMQuote from: JPO on January 29, 2026, 08:58:48 PMAttacking at speed yes but not labouring and endless slow recycling of the ball. Here's a stat for you: Derry got relegated playing that rubbish. Stats are a great thing when people are getting get well paid for producing them in county setups. Useless all the same. Armagh won one all Ireland They were great at keeping the ball. Galway won none. They were great at keeping possession too. With excellent players on both teams what would they have one if only their managers had allowed the players hem to kick more the ball more?
I recall Derry getting relegated last year. I do not recall them playing in the same style as they did on Saturday against Meath.
And if they did endlessly recycle the ball, they still managed to outscore table toppers Mayo in the league.
If a style of play creates more chances, as in the game against Meath, and results in more points scored over 7 games than the top team in the country at that time, it can hardly be described as 'pointless'.
If you do not like the style of play, then simply say that. I for one don't see it going away as teams are reluctant to tackle close to the 2 point arc so attackers will move the ball around and recycle in the hope of creating space or a shooting opportunity.
With Galway and Armagh you can speculate that they may have done better by kicking the ball more but since no one can prove it, it is as valid an argument as saying they would have won more by kicking less.
Why would Armagh/Galway have kicked the ball in 2024 unless it was on? Galway were a very good defensive side, kicking the ball would have been suicidal, unless it was on. If I remember rightly the difference making score that day game from a kick pass to Soupy who passed the ball across for McKay's goal, probably the score of the day came from a kickpass to Grimley.
If it's on Armagh will definitely try to kick the ball, but kicking into a packed defence is idiotic.
Could be the chicken and the egg situation. Is the kick not on or is no one running to show for the kick. Comes down to what the team system is. Players wont make a run for a kick in if its not their gameplan.
Kildare team...missing a lot and an injury setback in Sigerson for some.
Our full forward line is very lightweight at this level.
1. Cian Burke – Clane
2. Harry O'Neill – Clane
3. Padraic Spillane – Athy
4. Ryan Burke – Caragh
5. James Harris – Castlemitchell
6. Eoin Lawlor – Naas
7. Brian Byrne – Naas
8. Kevin Feely © – Athy
9. Brendan Gibbons – Kilcock
10. Brian McLoughlin – Clane
11. Alex Beirne – Naas
12. Callum Bolton – Sarsfields
13. Ben Loakman – Sarsfields
14. Darragh Swords – Caragh
15. Eoin Cully – Carbury
16. Didier Cordonier – Two Mile House
17. Liam Kelly – Milltown
18. Mark Dempsey – Moorefield
19. Michael Spillane – Athy
20. Dara Crowley – Raheens
21. Daragh Managan – Sallins
22. Niall Dolan – Raheens
23. Luke Killian – Sallins
24. Colm Moran – Athy
25. Dan Lynam – Caragh
26. Sam Doran – Johnstownbridge
Quote from: thejuice on January 30, 2026, 07:17:10 AMFun stat: Meath haven't won in Breffini since the 60's.
Yeah seen that stat on the Anglo Celt. Just 4 Cavan v Meath matches in Breffni Park since then.
QuoteMeath have not beaten Cavan in Breffni Park since a 2-9 to 1-6 NFL Div 2 win on Valentine's Day 1965
Of those four games played in Breffni Park between the two counties since 1965, Cavan won three of them, securing wins in October 1972, in 2003 and in 2018 when the Breffni boys won promotion to Div 1, while in 2024 Meath earned a 0-11 each draw with their hosts to secure their first point in the ground in 59 years.
That was a disgrace! Murray gets punched in the head and gets a black card for his trouble!
Conn was v lucky boy too.
I like how they are setup, Oneills excellent two pointer and Jordans quick free for goal was inspired.
1-08 Tyrone 1-07 Derry HT in a January league game. What more do you want?
Quote from: screenexile on January 31, 2026, 06:38:23 PMThat was a disgrace! Murray gets punched in the head and gets a black card for his trouble!
What did he do to deserve the punch. Hes hardly innocent
Entertaining game I felt Derry have left behind us and should be 4/5 ahead.
Plenty going on off the ball
Trying to walk ball into net like last week. Take your points.
Quote from: tyrone08 on January 31, 2026, 06:42:46 PMQuote from: screenexile on January 31, 2026, 06:38:23 PMThat was a disgrace! Murray gets punched in the head and gets a black card for his trouble!
What did he do to deserve the punch. Hes hardly innocent
He ran 10 yards out of his way to hit Murray after he passed the ball off!
Derry going for goals when a tap over the bar is there. Tyrone dont seem to have got started but somehow find themselves ahead
That's an incredible waste from mcguigan.
That should have been one pointer
"That was going to the net that shot"
Sure it moved about an inch off Murray's foot ;D
Derry so so wasteful here
Tyrone subs important. McElholm did well after being kept quiet all night
Someone would need ti have a word with McGuigan, wasteful and selfish last week and took it to another level tonight
Quote from: markl121 on January 31, 2026, 07:11:12 PMDerry so so wasteful here
McGuigan is muck
Tyrone will have a late rally but currently on the ropes
Barely a shot fired from Tyrone there. Awful down the stretch.
They've an awful lot of lads come through the last two or three years who you'd not be too sure about in the latter stages of an AI.
Yasss. Unreal in midfield and defence. Forwards for derry kept tyrone in the game
Tyrone flattered to only lose by 3
FT Derry 1-15 Tyrone 1-12. Paudie McGrogan block to deny a Tyrone goal late on played its part in a long awaited league or championship win for Derry
Another result Kildare: 3-17 Offaly: 0-17
Great to end the drought by beating the savages.
I thought that we were easily the better team but the lack of winning definitely played mind games for us a few times. All the main men stood up bar maybe Shane but he never stopped working.
Hopefully that performance sets us back on the road I was very happy that we put some early ball in at times too.
Really enjoyed that but thought Tyrone were very poor.
Glass said it all there when he said, that wasn't just about 2 points for Derry. That's a massive confidence boost. We actually looked much fitter. Maybe it was more a lack of confidence in the last couple of games, rather than fitness. If we'd taken better decisions at times, I think we'd have won that game more comfortably.
Good oul game of football there baiis but no doubt some will disagree
Honn derry
Can we play you every week?
I had a feeling we would beat Offaly well, but the score flattered them.
We butchered a few goal chances and hit some bad wides.
The lads we are missing are not being badly missed so far...
Tyrone got 3 scores in second half after a promising first half display.
With new rules youd have to blame MOR rather than Derry being that good.
Couldnt win ball for large period. What Mattie is doing starting Ive no idea. Zero impact from bench tonight.
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 08:10:48 PMQuote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 31, 2026, 07:58:22 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 07:51:25 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 07:50:13 PMCan we play you every week?
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Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 07:50:13 PMCan we play you every week?
Usual Derry hype in January. The underachievers..
Caught an early one there Champion 😆
I was hoping for reasoned debate.
He's messed up the quote thing too.
As did you 🤣
Derry end their winless league/championship run.
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And do it by beating Tyrone
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McGeeney had some interview meltdown.. f***ing and blinding! Pressure on Geezer :)
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 08:35:03 PMMcGeeney had some interview meltdown.. f***ing and blinding! Pressure on Geezer :)
Kieran knows Division 2 is the real action anyway.
Quote from: Aaron Boone on January 31, 2026, 08:51:34 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 08:35:03 PMMcGeeney had some interview meltdown.. f***ing and blinding! Pressure on Geezer :)
Kieran knows Division 2 is the real action anyway.
The real action is the championship ✨️
Derry well worth their win. Could have won by 7 or 8pts. I'm glad seeing them trying to work the goal chances, although missing them. Shows a bit of ruthlessness.
Everybody played well and worked really hard. Different players, at different times, stood up in the game and delivered when needed. That game will stand to them. Div. 2 is a tight division.
Tyrone worked their goal right on half-time very well. Quick thinking and a good finish Always think there should be more set piece scores in football. Especially just from outside the arc. A quick run and return would bring it in 15 yards, closer to the goals for a handier shot. Seems to be just hit it and it's a 50/50 shot.
A good game but Tony Scullion goes a bit overboard at times. Hard to listen to. Myler's, as I predicted, media input got him on the co-coms.
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 08:35:03 PMMcGeeney had some interview meltdown.. f***ing and blinding! Pressure on Geezer :)
Mc Guinness was a bit tetchy when Cathair O'Kane asked him a question last week. Went off on one.
Word on the street is that the Fermanagh man and the second most expensive management team ever assembled are running out of road. Maybe we dodged a bullet?
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:05:40 PMWord on the street is that the Fermanagh man and the second most expensive management team ever assembled are running out of road. Maybe we dodged a bullet?
:D first win in 582 days.. Derry running out of Tyrone managers 😂🤣
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:14:05 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:05:40 PMWord on the street is that the Fermanagh man and the second most expensive management team ever assembled are running out of road. Maybe we dodged a bullet?
:D first win in 582 days.. Derry running out of Tyrone managers 😂🤣
Tyrone should hae got the points last week and Mc Grogan's block at the death nearly got them an undeserved point tonight.
I donXt think they'll be panicking. They're not far away.
Derry, Meath, Tyrone and Kildare all well in the mix. Plenty of league football to be played yet.
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:14:05 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:05:40 PMWord on the street is that the Fermanagh man and the second most expensive management team ever assembled are running out of road. Maybe we dodged a bullet?
:D first win in 582 days.. Derry running out of Tyrone managers 😂🤣
Yes, but he's guaranteed himself a decent run at things.
Will Malachy still be there come championship?
I know the bottom two drop into the Tailteann, but I hope that rule is relaxed this year if Tyrone end up up in that position.
It wouldn't sit well provincially, or indeed nationally, if Tyrone weren't in their rightful place fighting for Sam Maguire.
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:21:25 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:14:05 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:05:40 PMWord on the street is that the Fermanagh man and the second most expensive management team ever assembled are running out of road. Maybe we dodged a bullet?
:D first win in 582 days.. Derry running out of Tyrone managers 😂🤣
Yes, but he's guaranteed himself a decent run at things.
Will Malachy still be there come championship?
Considering he got them to the All Ireland semi-final last year.. what do you think? 😊
You don't have to get a new manager every year!
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:58:30 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:21:25 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:14:05 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:05:40 PMWord on the street is that the Fermanagh man and the second most expensive management team ever assembled are running out of road. Maybe we dodged a bullet?
:D first win in 582 days.. Derry running out of Tyrone managers 😂🤣
Yes, but he's guaranteed himself a decent run at things.
Will Malachy still be there come championship?
Considering he got them to the All Ireland semi-final last year.. what do you think? 😊
You don't have to get a new manager every year!
Honestly, I just listen to the Tyrone men in work. You stitched up two bona fide Tyrone legends, even before the championship had begun.
As good a footballer as Mattie Donnelly was, his time up, Hes the same age as P Conroy and C McKeigue, and hes gone 2yrs.
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 10:10:05 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:58:30 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:21:25 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:14:05 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:05:40 PMWord on the street is that the Fermanagh man and the second most expensive management team ever assembled are running out of road. Maybe we dodged a bullet?
:D first win in 582 days.. Derry running out of Tyrone managers 😂🤣
Yes, but he's guaranteed himself a decent run at things.
Will Malachy still be there come championship?
Considering he got them to the All Ireland semi-final last year.. what do you think? 😊
You don't have to get a new manager every year!
Honestly, I just listen to the Tyrone men in work. You stitched up two bona fide Tyrone legends, even before the championship had begun.
Stitched up! 😂 Plated him up for yisins! Congratulations tonite. Open top bus! 🎉
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 31, 2026, 10:19:31 PMAs good a footballer as Mattie Donnelly was, his time up, Hes the same age as P Conroy and C McKeigue, and hes gone 2yrs.
He would be slightly younger than those two Donnelly a minor in 2008 Conroy and McKaigue 2007
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 28, 2026, 04:04:35 PMQuote from: tbrick18 on January 28, 2026, 10:19:46 AMRound 2 predictions
Derry v Tyrone - Derry by 3
Cavan v Meath - Meath by 6
Louth v Cork - Louth by 1
Kildare v Offaly - Kildare by 5
I suppose if you are to win your first league or championship game in 13 attempts then doing it against Tyrone is best.
;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Aaron Boone on January 31, 2026, 09:43:26 PMI know the bottom two drop into the Tailteann, but I hope that rule is relaxed this year if Tyrone end up up in that position.
It wouldn't sit well provincially, or indeed nationally, if Tyrone weren't in their rightful place fighting for Sam Maguire.
Good call, except it's not the bottom two, it usually ends up being the bottom 3 at the very least and very possibly the bottom 4.
With Kilpatrick living in Newbridge, am suprised he doesnt transfer to them, especially as county champions, giving its a spin to Edendork.
Quote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:58:30 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:21:25 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:14:05 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:05:40 PMWord on the street is that the Fermanagh man and the second most expensive management team ever assembled are running out of road. Maybe we dodged a bullet?
:D first win in 582 days.. Derry running out of Tyrone managers 😂🤣
Yes, but he's guaranteed himself a decent run at things.
Will Malachy still be there come championship?
Considering he got them to the All Ireland semi-final last year.. what do you think? 😊
You don't have to get a new manager every year!
I wonder how much longer MOR can dine out on QF win over the worst Dublin team of the last 20 years.
I would say that going to Ballybofey and winning last year was his biggest result.
Tyrone lads, if you're down in the dumps today, just remember you've Cavan coming to Omagh soon, to no doubt roll over passively and dutifully provide a morale-boosting win! 😉
Tyrone have been v poor the first two games, so if Cavan step up and offer the two points then it will be hugely appreciated by the Healy Park fan base.
Quote from: trileacman on February 01, 2026, 02:28:46 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:58:30 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:21:25 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on January 31, 2026, 09:14:05 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on January 31, 2026, 09:05:40 PMWord on the street is that the Fermanagh man and the second most expensive management team ever assembled are running out of road. Maybe we dodged a bullet?
:D first win in 582 days.. Derry running out of Tyrone managers 😂🤣
Yes, but he's guaranteed himself a decent run at things.
Will Malachy still be there come championship?
Considering he got them to the All Ireland semi-final last year.. what do you think? 😊
You don't have to get a new manager every year!
I wonder how much longer MOR can dine out on QF win over the worst Dublin team of the last 20 years.
Trillick man lands in at half two in the morning to slate O'Rourke :)
You mean beat the 2024 Leinster champions on their own ground and last year's Ulster champions Donegal (later All Ireland finalists) on their home ground. Championship is the test not a cold night in January.
You don't like O'Rourke 😂🤣 Year II slagging him off.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on February 01, 2026, 02:23:15 AMWith Kilpatrick living in Newbridge, am suprised he doesnt transfer to them, esoecially as county champions, giving its a spin to Edendork.
Was said on commentary that he owns/runs a coffee shop in Magherafelt. Which one is that?
Coffee shops must be the way to go. Seems a good few GAA players in that line of business. Fair play to them.
Quote from: marty34 on February 01, 2026, 12:48:21 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on February 01, 2026, 02:23:15 AMWith Kilpatrick living in Newbridge, am suprised he doesnt transfer to them, esoecially as county champions, giving its a spin to Edendork.
Was said on commentary that he owns/runs a coffee shop in Magherafelt. Which one is that?
Coffee shops must be the way to go. Seems a good few GAA players in that line of business. Fair play to them.
Its cafe Mamo on Broad street
Anyone know average age of Derry team that started?
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 01, 2026, 12:54:42 PMQuote from: marty34 on February 01, 2026, 12:48:21 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on February 01, 2026, 02:23:15 AMWith Kilpatrick living in Newbridge, am suprised he doesnt transfer to them, esoecially as county champions, giving its a spin to Edendork.
Was said on commentary that he owns/runs a coffee shop in Magherafelt. Which one is that?
Coffee shops must be the way to go. Seems a good few GAA players in that line of business. Fair play to them.
Its cafe Mamo on Broad street
Good stuff. Next time I'm in, I'll drop in and give him a bit of business.
Quote from: DaleCooper on February 01, 2026, 01:04:14 PMAnyone know average age of Derry team that started?
25/26
Quote from: Aaron Boone on January 31, 2026, 09:43:26 PMI know the bottom two drop into the Tailteann, but I hope that rule is relaxed this year if Tyrone end up up in that position.
It wouldn't sit well provincially, or indeed nationally, if Tyrone weren't in their rightful place fighting for Sam Maguire.
If a team gets relegated to Div 3, they are exactly where they deserve to be...that's some real Animal Farm stuff there
Tyrone are in trouble when Donnelly retires...at his age still one of the very best in the game
Quote from: marty34 on February 01, 2026, 01:08:01 PMQuote from: Newbridge Exile on February 01, 2026, 12:54:42 PMQuote from: marty34 on February 01, 2026, 12:48:21 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on February 01, 2026, 02:23:15 AMWith Kilpatrick living in Newbridge, am suprised he doesnt transfer to them, esoecially as county champions, giving its a spin to Edendork.
Was said on commentary that he owns/runs a coffee shop in Magherafelt. Which one is that?
Coffee shops must be the way to go. Seems a good few GAA players in that line of business. Fair play to them.
Its cafe Mamo on Broad street
Good stuff. Next time I'm in, I'll drop in and give him a bit of business.
If he's anything like Glass, don't upset him by looking to buy a fry.
Cavan level at half-time despite steadfastly refusing to tackle any Meath player for most of the game and attacking at a speed that suggests they were running through treacle in wellies. Meath playing with more pace, strength and incision, but if Cavan pick things up like they were starting to do approaching the short whistle, they might make a game of it.
Quote from: cavanmaniac on February 01, 2026, 04:26:35 PMCavan level at half-time despite steadfastly refusing to tackle any Meath player for most of the game and attacking at a speed that suggests they were running through treacle in wellies. Meath playing with more pace, strength and incision, but if Cavan pick things up like they were starting to do approaching the short whistle, they might make a game of it.
Maybe just a lack of belief. Meath have left some amount of scores out there. Cavan still in it though.
Quote from: OakLeaf on February 01, 2026, 04:29:34 PMMaybe just a lack of belief. Meath have left some amount of scores out there. Cavan still in it though.
Cavan teams over the years would have been a much different proposition with their heads right, but we've rarely managed it.
Perfect peno
Entertaining game!
Quote from: screenexile on February 01, 2026, 05:11:42 PMEntertaining game!
Yes very much so
Love games like this when it's not your own or your enemy and you don't give a f**k who wins.
Cavan didnt push out to the Arc at all there, cost them.
Fortune favours the brave...huge / brave kick to win it
Meath finally win in Cavan, but narrow margins.
Great end. Bad result for Tyrone
Top 2 in this division will have earned it !!
Wouldn't like to call it.
When do Meath and Tyrone play?
Kind of fitting that the stand-offish preference to mark space that characterised Cavan's play most of the day was what done for them in the end with that 2-pointer there. Good effort by the home team, plenty of hard work, but to be honest, Meath left a lot of scores behind them too. You never, ever fancy Cavan to see it home in a tight finish anyway, they just don't have the stuff.
Great game
The two pointers to win it are great craic
Cavan going down to Div 3. Place for them. Never met supporters to have such a high opinion of their county and where they should be...
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on February 01, 2026, 05:22:47 PMWhen do Meath and Tyrone play?
14th March in Healy Park. 2nd last game for Tyrone so will be important. Pitch hopefully not a swamp at that stage
Quote from: ElJeffe on February 01, 2026, 05:26:43 PMCavan going down to Div 3. Place for them. Never met supporters to have such a high opinion of their county and where they should be...
Nonsense, most Cavan fans know exactly where we are at.
In fairness, Cavan could be on 4pts after 2 games.
Cork just edged them by 1 pt last week and lost by a big 2 ptr at the death today. Small margains and all that.
It's a very tight division. Loads of points still to be played for. Entertaining stuff.
Yep, there's a lot of wild predictions here every week of Cavan losing by 8 and what have you. We're not great, but Jesus we're not THAT bad, like. That said, we'll be going to Omagh with huge pressure on, on top of the baggage and scar tissue we usually carry, so it'll be another bad day at the office next time out too I'm afraid.
Super game, Breffni Pk is a great venue
Blessed to get the win in the end but thought we made it hard for ourselves. Fair play to Cavan they pushed us all the way even when it looked like we were gaining momentum they pulled it back a few times.
Some stones on Flynn to nail the 2 points at the end.
Quote from: mrdeeds on February 01, 2026, 05:32:54 PMQuote from: ElJeffe on February 01, 2026, 05:26:43 PMCavan going down to Div 3. Place for them. Never met supporters to have such a high opinion of their county and where they should be...
Nonsense, most Cavan fans know exactly where we are at.
You should get out more. Most of them think they are a step above Monaghan even though Monaghan have been top 8 team for 12 years.
Quote from: ElJeffe on February 01, 2026, 06:27:20 PMYou should get out more. Most of them think they are a step above Monaghan even though Monaghan have been top 8 team for 12 years.
Congratulations on winning the "Top 8 team for 12 Years" trophy, then, I guess? With love and respect from Cavan.
Quote from: ElJeffe on February 01, 2026, 06:27:20 PMQuote from: mrdeeds on February 01, 2026, 05:32:54 PMQuote from: ElJeffe on February 01, 2026, 05:26:43 PMCavan going down to Div 3. Place for them. Never met supporters to have such a high opinion of their county and where they should be...
Nonsense, most Cavan fans know exactly where we are at.
You should get out more. Most of them think they are a step above Monaghan even though Monaghan have been top 8 team for 12 years.
Neighbour slagging, who'd have thought it.
Quote from: JoG2 on February 01, 2026, 05:20:15 PMFortune favours the brave...huge / brave kick to win it
Massive. Tough result for Cavan but credit Meath with that response.
That's two gut punches for Cavan.
From a Kildare POV I'm happy as it suits us with a win and 2 teams on 0 points.
Tyrone cant really slip up again or else they will be down here for another year.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 01, 2026, 07:14:41 PMThat's two gut punches for Cavan.
From a Kildare POV I'm happy as it suits us with a win and 2 teams on 0 points.
Tyrone cant really slip up again or else they will be down here for another year.
Cork and Meath going well so far. The only gimme for Tyrone is playing Offaly in Dungannon. Based on results so far all the other games for Tyrone are 50/50. Imagine having to beat Louth and/or Cavan to stay out of the Tailtean cup!
Some catastrophizing going on with section of Tyrone supporters. Is no middle ground.. result to result, either we'll win Sam or it's the end of the world.
Will beat most of those Div 2 teams handy enough. The Leinster teams are very poor. Maybe Cork be better than them. Will easily make the Sam Maguire Cup competition. Let there be no panic 8)
Quote from: Truthsayer on February 01, 2026, 09:27:16 PMSome catastrophizing going on with section of Tyrone supporters. Is no middle ground.. result to result, either we'll win Sam or it's the end of the world.
Will beat most of those Div 2 teams handy enough. The Leinster teams are very poor. Maybe Cork be better than them. Will easily make the Sam Maguire Cup competition. Let there be no panic 8)
Not sure about that. Could have easily lost to Kildare, should have been beaten by far more by derry. Meath or cork won't be easy either.
Quote from: tyrone08 on February 01, 2026, 09:42:24 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 01, 2026, 09:27:16 PMSome catastrophizing going on with section of Tyrone supporters. Is no middle ground.. result to result, either we'll win Sam or it's the end of the world.
Will beat most of those Div 2 teams handy enough. The Leinster teams are very poor. Maybe Cork be better than them. Will easily make the Sam Maguire Cup competition. Let there be no panic 8)
Not sure about that. Could have easily lost to Kildare, should have been beaten by far more by derry. Meath or cork won't be easy either.
Meath are terrible. I agree Cork could be more difficult, the rest are very poor
Quote from: JPO on January 29, 2026, 07:26:45 PMMeath should get promoted. Let's hope for footballs sake that they do. Watching Conor Glass repeatedly jogging a few yards sideways then handpassing to a teammate during the Meath game only highlighted how pointless the Derry style of play is. What was the point of Glass being on the field at all?
*Bump*
Quote from: tyroneStatto on February 01, 2026, 08:34:33 PMQuote from: Captain Scarlet on February 01, 2026, 07:14:41 PMThat's two gut punches for Cavan.
From a Kildare POV I'm happy as it suits us with a win and 2 teams on 0 points.
Tyrone cant really slip up again or else they will be down here for another year.
Cork and Meath going well so far. The only gimme for Tyrone is playing Offaly in Dungannon. Based on results so far all the other games for Tyrone are 50/50. Imagine having to beat Louth and/or Cavan to stay out of the Tailtean cup!
Well they've a fair chance of getting to an Ulster final.
Quote from: OakLeaf on February 01, 2026, 06:49:32 PMQuote from: JoG2 on February 01, 2026, 05:20:15 PMFortune favours the brave...huge / brave kick to win it
Massive. Tough result for Cavan but credit Meath with that response.
Tough surely, but when McKernan popped over the handiest of points when a player was out to his right bearing down on goal,I wondered should they not have went for the jugular and would it come back to bite them (alot of football played after that of course)
Quote from: onefineday on February 01, 2026, 01:14:02 AMQuote from: Aaron Boone on January 31, 2026, 09:43:26 PMI know the bottom two drop into the Tailteann, but I hope that rule is relaxed this year if Tyrone end up up in that position.
It wouldn't sit well provincially, or indeed nationally, if Tyrone weren't in their rightful place fighting for Sam Maguire.
Good call, except it's not the bottom two, it usually ends up being the bottom 3 at the very least and very possibly the bottom 4.
Actually for once it seems the 16 will be the Top 14 of the top 2 divisions, and the 2 promoted teams (provided Kildare stay in Division 2) as the provincial draws see practically no route for any Division 3 or 4 teams to make a final. So for once since this system, It'll highly likely be the top 14 and 2 promoted teams who make it
Quote from: DaleCooper on February 01, 2026, 05:32:29 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on February 01, 2026, 05:22:47 PMWhen do Meath and Tyrone play?
14th March in Healy Park. 2nd last game for Tyrone so will be important. Pitch hopefully not a swamp at that stage
Meath v Tyrone is in Croker
Tyrone next 3 are Cavan (h), Louth (a) & Offaly (h)
3 wins required, would set it up well for a Meath tussle
Quote from: ElJeffe on February 01, 2026, 05:26:43 PMCavan going down to Div 3. Place for them. Never met supporters to have such a high opinion of their county and where they should be...
What sort of nonsense is this? What do you mean exactly and show where?
How would it work if Kildare (as Tailteann Cup champions) were to be relegated from D2? Would the team in 6th miss out on the AI?
Quote from: gallsman on February 02, 2026, 09:24:09 AMHow would it work if Kildare (as Tailteann Cup champions) were to be relegated from D2? Would the team in 6th miss out on the AI?
If Kildare do, It would be the Division 3 final runners up as they're the 16th ranked team in League at that point. 6th are 14th ranked
First off great win at the death. Some balls from Flynn to go for that score , up until last year the lack of confidence would have made no one want to take it. That been said for me the score of the game was Kinsella looking up seeing keeper out and lobbing him for the goal. Some nordie on sg saying it was fortuitous (bs) he went for it, if that had been Clifford or con they'd be praising it for weeks.
Anyway we nearly left it behind us , some shocking wides . Cavan in fairness gave it everything, and the ref in fairness tried his best for them too. But it wasn't to be. I've a funny feeling they will stay up. On the other games Derry winning wasn't a real shock think Tyrone are in a bit of disarray between the old established players and blending in the new lads, a hard act to juggle in such a competitive division.
Our bogey team is next up, the dreaded Louth on Valentine's Day. Terrible record against them over last couple of years, that been said a small bit of revenge will I believe happen.
Looking further ahead while not getting carried away I think promotion is definitely on, Kildare are going very well and the players seem to be playing for their management which they weren't previously (bit like ourselves) and we could have a double Leinster promotion, cork as always are a enigma , but I just think we can beat them. But everything said it's division 2 anything can and could happen.
Hon the royal
Quote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 09:34:27 AMQuote from: gallsman on February 02, 2026, 09:24:09 AMHow would it work if Kildare (as Tailteann Cup champions) were to be relegated from D2? Would the team in 6th miss out on the AI?
If Kildare do, It would be the Division 3 final runners up as they're the 16th ranked team in League at that point. 6th are 14th ranked
Ok so they get promoted but miss out. No issue with it either way.
Apologies..mixed up with Offaly game week before. That could be another interesting fixture
Quote from: Truthsayer on February 01, 2026, 09:48:59 PMQuote from: tyrone08 on February 01, 2026, 09:42:24 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 01, 2026, 09:27:16 PMSome catastrophizing going on with section of Tyrone supporters. Is no middle ground.. result to result, either we'll win Sam or it's the end of the world.
Will beat most of those Div 2 teams handy enough. The Leinster teams are very poor. Maybe Cork be better than them. Will easily make the Sam Maguire Cup competition. Let there be no panic 8)
Not sure about that. Could have easily lost to Kildare, should have been beaten by far more by derry. Meath or cork won't be easy either.
Meath are terrible. I agree Cork could be more difficult, the rest are very poor
I've only seen Meath against Derry - and I think they are strong and have improved since last year.
They could beat anyone in Div 2 and for me are strong contenders for promotion.
Cork/Kildare are a little bit behind them imo, but not much and could beat anyone on their day.
Derry could beat anyone - and could get beat by anyone, but the only thing I'd say is that the improvement between the Meath and Tyrone games was massive. If they can continue on that trajectory they'll finish top half of the table.
Tyrone I think have been very poor so far. Kildare should have beat them, and if it wasn't for Derry's lack of confidence up front, there was 10 points of a difference between the two - but it was a great game all the same.
Cavan and Offaly look the most likely to go down from Div2, but I wouldn't rule out a sting in the tail from either of them so you just never know.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 09:47:49 AMFirst off great win at the death. Some balls from Flynn to go for that score , up until last year the lack of confidence would have made no one want to take it. That been said for me the score of the game was Kinsella looking up seeing keeper out and lobbing him for the goal. Some nordie on sg saying it was fortuitous (bs) he went for it, if that had been Clifford or con they'd be praising it for weeks.
Anyway we nearly left it behind us , some shocking wides . Cavan in fairness gave it everything, and the ref in fairness tried his best for them too. But it wasn't to be. I've a funny feeling they will stay up. On the other games Derry winning wasn't a real shock think Tyrone are in a bit of disarray between the old established players and blending in the new lads, a hard act to juggle in such a competitive division.
Our bogey team is next up, the dreaded Louth on Valentine's Day. Terrible record against them over last couple of years, that been said a small bit of revenge will I believe happen.
Looking further ahead while not getting carried away I think promotion is definitely on, Kildare are going very well and the players seem to be playing for their management which they weren't previously (bit like ourselves) and we could have a double Leinster promotion, cork as always are a enigma , but I just think we can beat them. But everything said it's division 2 anything can and could happen.
Hon the royal
Ref tried his best? Ah now, he was fairly level and let the game go.
Quote from: gallsman on February 02, 2026, 09:48:56 AMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 09:34:27 AMQuote from: gallsman on February 02, 2026, 09:24:09 AMHow would it work if Kildare (as Tailteann Cup champions) were to be relegated from D2? Would the team in 6th miss out on the AI?
If Kildare do, It would be the Division 3 final runners up as they're the 16th ranked team in League at that point. 6th are 14th ranked
Ok so they get promoted but miss out. No issue with it either way.
Essentially yes. No Div 3 final loser has ever got in as of yet, but may well this year. Indeed we've had years when the winner missed out too.
Quote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 10:13:28 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 09:47:49 AMFirst off great win at the death. Some balls from Flynn to go for that score , up until last year the lack of confidence would have made no one want to take it. That been said for me the score of the game was Kinsella looking up seeing keeper out and lobbing him for the goal. Some nordie on sg saying it was fortuitous (bs) he went for it, if that had been Clifford or con they'd be praising it for weeks.
Anyway we nearly left it behind us , some shocking wides . Cavan in fairness gave it everything, and the ref in fairness tried his best for them too. But it wasn't to be. I've a funny feeling they will stay up. On the other games Derry winning wasn't a real shock think Tyrone are in a bit of disarray between the old established players and blending in the new lads, a hard act to juggle in such a competitive division.
Our bogey team is next up, the dreaded Louth on Valentine's Day. Terrible record against them over last couple of years, that been said a small bit of revenge will I believe happen.
Looking further ahead while not getting carried away I think promotion is definitely on, Kildare are going very well and the players seem to be playing for their management which they weren't previously (bit like ourselves) and we could have a double Leinster promotion, cork as always are a enigma , but I just think we can beat them. But everything said it's division 2 anything can and could happen.
Hon the royal
Ref tried his best? Ah now, he was fairly level and let the game go.
Ahh he gave Cavan some very easy frees same thing happened to a Meath player he waved play on unless it's was blatant.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 12:54:57 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 10:13:28 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 09:47:49 AMFirst off great win at the death. Some balls from Flynn to go for that score , up until last year the lack of confidence would have made no one want to take it. That been said for me the score of the game was Kinsella looking up seeing keeper out and lobbing him for the goal. Some nordie on sg saying it was fortuitous (bs) he went for it, if that had been Clifford or con they'd be praising it for weeks.
Anyway we nearly left it behind us , some shocking wides . Cavan in fairness gave it everything, and the ref in fairness tried his best for them too. But it wasn't to be. I've a funny feeling they will stay up. On the other games Derry winning wasn't a real shock think Tyrone are in a bit of disarray between the old established players and blending in the new lads, a hard act to juggle in such a competitive division.
Our bogey team is next up, the dreaded Louth on Valentine's Day. Terrible record against them over last couple of years, that been said a small bit of revenge will I believe happen.
Looking further ahead while not getting carried away I think promotion is definitely on, Kildare are going very well and the players seem to be playing for their management which they weren't previously (bit like ourselves) and we could have a double Leinster promotion, cork as always are a enigma , but I just think we can beat them. But everything said it's division 2 anything can and could happen.
Hon the royal
Ref tried his best? Ah now, he was fairly level and let the game go.
Ahh he gave Cavan some very easy frees same thing happened to a Meath player he waved play on unless it's was blatant.
Ah come on now he didn't, watched it back and he was very even in interpretation to both sides
To be promoted
Meath 8/13
Derry 8/11
Tyrone 10/11
Cork 23/10
Kildare 4/1
Louth 10/1
Cavan 33/1
Offaly 50/1
To be relegated
Offaly 1/18
Cavan 8/11
Louth 21/10
Kildare 5/1
Cork 11/1
Derry 17/1
Tyrone 22/1
Meath 22/1
Not a second of Kildare v Offaly or Louth v Cork on League Sunday...
Like I got used to being ignored in Div 3, but it's Div 2, so presumed all games would get something.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 02, 2026, 01:49:02 PMNot a second of Kildare v Offaly or Louth v Cork on League Sunday...
Like I got used to being ignored in Div 3, but it's Div 2, so presumed all games would get something.
Its the age old problem - RTE trying to fit games from 2 different sports into 1 show.
Quote from: square_ball on February 02, 2026, 02:08:35 PMQuote from: Captain Scarlet on February 02, 2026, 01:49:02 PMNot a second of Kildare v Offaly or Louth v Cork on League Sunday...
Like I got used to being ignored in Div 3, but it's Div 2, so presumed all games would get something.
Its the age old problem - RTE trying to fit games from 2 different sports into 1 show.
Yep should have two different shows for each code.
Quote from: inroundthesquare on February 02, 2026, 08:57:13 AMQuote from: DaleCooper on February 01, 2026, 05:32:29 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on February 01, 2026, 05:22:47 PMWhen do Meath and Tyrone play?
14th March in Healy Park. 2nd last game for Tyrone so will be important. Pitch hopefully not a swamp at that stage
Meath v Tyrone is in Croker
Tyrone next 3 are Cavan (h), Louth (a) & Offaly (h)
3 wins required, would set it up well for a Meath tussle
5pm and 7pm double header with Dublin v Armagh, Paddy's weekend
As well as Ireland v Scotland in last round of Six Nations in Aviva at 2pm, France v England 8pm, not that I would be a huge fan of the egg ball.
Pints o'clock regardless
Quote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 01:03:28 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 12:54:57 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 10:13:28 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 09:47:49 AMFirst off great win at the death. Some balls from Flynn to go for that score , up until last year the lack of confidence would have made no one want to take it. That been said for me the score of the game was Kinsella looking up seeing keeper out and lobbing him for the goal. Some nordie on sg saying it was fortuitous (bs) he went for it, if that had been Clifford or con they'd be praising it for weeks.
Anyway we nearly left it behind us , some shocking wides . Cavan in fairness gave it everything, and the ref in fairness tried his best for them too. But it wasn't to be. I've a funny feeling they will stay up. On the other games Derry winning wasn't a real shock think Tyrone are in a bit of disarray between the old established players and blending in the new lads, a hard act to juggle in such a competitive division.
Our bogey team is next up, the dreaded Louth on Valentine's Day. Terrible record against them over last couple of years, that been said a small bit of revenge will I believe happen.
Looking further ahead while not getting carried away I think promotion is definitely on, Kildare are going very well and the players seem to be playing for their management which they weren't previously (bit like ourselves) and we could have a double Leinster promotion, cork as always are a enigma , but I just think we can beat them. But everything said it's division 2 anything can and could happen.
Hon the royal
Ref tried his best? Ah now, he was fairly level and let the game go.
Ahh he gave Cavan some very easy frees same thing happened to a Meath player he waved play on unless it's was blatant.
Ah come on now he didn't, watched it back and he was very even in interpretation to both sides
.
I'll give you one example. Late on in game Cavan player (name escapes me ) put his fist up for an advance mark ref blew whistle so he saw it. Player just passed ball without taking the mark Cavan got a point. By any reading of the rules that was wrong and should have been a throw ball at least
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 03:35:06 PMI'll give you one example. Late on in game Cavan player (name escapes me ) put his fist up for an advance mark ref blew whistle so he saw it. Player just passed ball without taking the mark Cavan got a point. By any reading of the rules that was wrong and should have been a throw ball at least
You've missed the addition of the advantage clause to the advanced mark rule. You can now call the mark and play on. If you miss, it comes back for the mark.
Quote from: OakLeaf on February 02, 2026, 03:51:09 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 03:35:06 PMI'll give you one example. Late on in game Cavan player (name escapes me ) put his fist up for an advance mark ref blew whistle so he saw it. Player just passed ball without taking the mark Cavan got a point. By any reading of the rules that was wrong and should have been a throw ball at least
You've missed the addition of the advantage clause to the advanced mark rule. You can now call the mark and play on. If you miss, it comes back for the mark.
Must have missed that. As imo once you call it you take it. But what is the advantage for ? A foul ? As none was committed
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 03:35:06 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 01:03:28 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 12:54:57 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 10:13:28 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 09:47:49 AMFirst off great win at the death. Some balls from Flynn to go for that score , up until last year the lack of confidence would have made no one want to take it. That been said for me the score of the game was Kinsella looking up seeing keeper out and lobbing him for the goal. Some nordie on sg saying it was fortuitous (bs) he went for it, if that had been Clifford or con they'd be praising it for weeks.
Anyway we nearly left it behind us , some shocking wides . Cavan in fairness gave it everything, and the ref in fairness tried his best for them too. But it wasn't to be. I've a funny feeling they will stay up. On the other games Derry winning wasn't a real shock think Tyrone are in a bit of disarray between the old established players and blending in the new lads, a hard act to juggle in such a competitive division.
Our bogey team is next up, the dreaded Louth on Valentine's Day. Terrible record against them over last couple of years, that been said a small bit of revenge will I believe happen.
Looking further ahead while not getting carried away I think promotion is definitely on, Kildare are going very well and the players seem to be playing for their management which they weren't previously (bit like ourselves) and we could have a double Leinster promotion, cork as always are a enigma , but I just think we can beat them. But everything said it's division 2 anything can and could happen.
Hon the royal
Ref tried his best? Ah now, he was fairly level and let the game go.
Ahh he gave Cavan some very easy frees same thing happened to a Meath player he waved play on unless it's was blatant.
Ah come on now he didn't, watched it back and he was very even in interpretation to both sides
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I'll give you one example. Late on in game Cavan player (name escapes me ) put his fist up for an advance mark ref blew whistle so he saw it. Player just passed ball without taking the mark Cavan got a point. By any reading of the rules that was wrong and should have been a throw ball at least
If you go by the correct rules (never mind any other reading) then you are wrong. Player can call advance mark, still play on, then called back if no advantage obtained.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 03:35:06 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 01:03:28 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 12:54:57 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 10:13:28 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 09:47:49 AMFirst off great win at the death. Some balls from Flynn to go for that score , up until last year the lack of confidence would have made no one want to take it. That been said for me the score of the game was Kinsella looking up seeing keeper out and lobbing him for the goal. Some nordie on sg saying it was fortuitous (bs) he went for it, if that had been Clifford or con they'd be praising it for weeks.
Anyway we nearly left it behind us , some shocking wides . Cavan in fairness gave it everything, and the ref in fairness tried his best for them too. But it wasn't to be. I've a funny feeling they will stay up. On the other games Derry winning wasn't a real shock think Tyrone are in a bit of disarray between the old established players and blending in the new lads, a hard act to juggle in such a competitive division.
Our bogey team is next up, the dreaded Louth on Valentine's Day. Terrible record against them over last couple of years, that been said a small bit of revenge will I believe happen.
Looking further ahead while not getting carried away I think promotion is definitely on, Kildare are going very well and the players seem to be playing for their management which they weren't previously (bit like ourselves) and we could have a double Leinster promotion, cork as always are a enigma , but I just think we can beat them. But everything said it's division 2 anything can and could happen.
Hon the royal
Ref tried his best? Ah now, he was fairly level and let the game go.
Ahh he gave Cavan some very easy frees same thing happened to a Meath player he waved play on unless it's was blatant.
Ah come on now he didn't, watched it back and he was very even in interpretation to both sides
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I'll give you one example. Late on in game Cavan player (name escapes me ) put his fist up for an advance mark ref blew whistle so he saw it. Player just passed ball without taking the mark Cavan got a point. By any reading of the rules that was wrong and should have been a throw ball at least
That's the best example you got? Ah here, he can do that. Either way a gimme point, that's hardly an example
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 04:40:40 PMQuote from: OakLeaf on February 02, 2026, 03:51:09 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 03:35:06 PMI'll give you one example. Late on in game Cavan player (name escapes me ) put his fist up for an advance mark ref blew whistle so he saw it. Player just passed ball without taking the mark Cavan got a point. By any reading of the rules that was wrong and should have been a throw ball at least
You've missed the addition of the advantage clause to the advanced mark rule. You can now call the mark and play on. If you miss, it comes back for the mark.
Must have missed that. As imo once you call it you take it. But what is the advantage for ? A foul ? As none was committed
The rule change was to allow the catcher calling the mark not to stop like we used to see, let him take it on but get the mark should it come to nothing. Meant to promote more goals etc rather than stopping for a tap over point
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 02, 2026, 01:49:02 PMNot a second of Kildare v Offaly or Louth v Cork on League Sunday...
Like I got used to being ignored in Div 3, but it's Div 2, so presumed all games would get something.
Was some decent highlights of Louth v Cork and Kildare v Offaly on TG4 tonight
Thanks for the heads up.
Quote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 04:45:39 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 03:35:06 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 01:03:28 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 12:54:57 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 10:13:28 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 09:47:49 AMFirst off great win at the death. Some balls from Flynn to go for that score , up until last year the lack of confidence would have made no one want to take it. That been said for me the score of the game was Kinsella looking up seeing keeper out and lobbing him for the goal. Some nordie on sg saying it was fortuitous (bs) he went for it, if that had been Clifford or con they'd be praising it for weeks.
Anyway we nearly left it behind us , some shocking wides . Cavan in fairness gave it everything, and the ref in fairness tried his best for them too. But it wasn't to be. I've a funny feeling they will stay up. On the other games Derry winning wasn't a real shock think Tyrone are in a bit of disarray between the old established players and blending in the new lads, a hard act to juggle in such a competitive division.
Our bogey team is next up, the dreaded Louth on Valentine's Day. Terrible record against them over last couple of years, that been said a small bit of revenge will I believe happen.
Looking further ahead while not getting carried away I think promotion is definitely on, Kildare are going very well and the players seem to be playing for their management which they weren't previously (bit like ourselves) and we could have a double Leinster promotion, cork as always are a enigma , but I just think we can beat them. But everything said it's division 2 anything can and could happen.
Hon the royal
Ref tried his best? Ah now, he was fairly level and let the game go.
Ahh he gave Cavan some very easy frees same thing happened to a Meath player he waved play on unless it's was blatant.
Ah come on now he didn't, watched it back and he was very even in interpretation to both sides
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I'll give you one example. Late on in game Cavan player (name escapes me ) put his fist up for an advance mark ref blew whistle so he saw it. Player just passed ball without taking the mark Cavan got a point. By any reading of the rules that was wrong and should have been a throw ball at least
That's the best example you got? Ah here, he can do that. Either way a gimme point, that's hardly an example
Not best , but one.
May I add that every interview after the match highlighted that Cavan got handy fress . But sure they all wrong too.
I'll leave you at it
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 09:56:46 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 04:45:39 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 03:35:06 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 01:03:28 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 12:54:57 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on February 02, 2026, 10:13:28 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 02, 2026, 09:47:49 AMFirst off great win at the death. Some balls from Flynn to go for that score , up until last year the lack of confidence would have made no one want to take it. That been said for me the score of the game was Kinsella looking up seeing keeper out and lobbing him for the goal. Some nordie on sg saying it was fortuitous (bs) he went for it, if that had been Clifford or con they'd be praising it for weeks.
Anyway we nearly left it behind us , some shocking wides . Cavan in fairness gave it everything, and the ref in fairness tried his best for them too. But it wasn't to be. I've a funny feeling they will stay up. On the other games Derry winning wasn't a real shock think Tyrone are in a bit of disarray between the old established players and blending in the new lads, a hard act to juggle in such a competitive division.
Our bogey team is next up, the dreaded Louth on Valentine's Day. Terrible record against them over last couple of years, that been said a small bit of revenge will I believe happen.
Looking further ahead while not getting carried away I think promotion is definitely on, Kildare are going very well and the players seem to be playing for their management which they weren't previously (bit like ourselves) and we could have a double Leinster promotion, cork as always are a enigma , but I just think we can beat them. But everything said it's division 2 anything can and could happen.
Hon the royal
Ref tried his best? Ah now, he was fairly level and let the game go.
Ahh he gave Cavan some very easy frees same thing happened to a Meath player he waved play on unless it's was blatant.
Ah come on now he didn't, watched it back and he was very even in interpretation to both sides
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I'll give you one example. Late on in game Cavan player (name escapes me ) put his fist up for an advance mark ref blew whistle so he saw it. Player just passed ball without taking the mark Cavan got a point. By any reading of the rules that was wrong and should have been a throw ball at least
That's the best example you got? Ah here, he can do that. Either way a gimme point, that's hardly an example
Not best , but one.
May I add that every interview after the match highlighted that Cavan got handy fress . But sure they all wrong too.
I'll leave you at it
Leave me at what? You came with this, showed a bad example, and now you've no more examples? Not really proving your point is it?
Rooting for Meath,Derry,Cork to fight it out for the promotion spots as it would be hilarious if Tyrone had to stay in Division two for another year.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 03, 2026, 01:46:36 PMRooting for Meath,Derry,Cork to fight it out for the promotion spots as it would be hilarious if Tyrone had to stay in Division two for another year.
Distinct possibility
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 03, 2026, 01:46:36 PMRooting for Meath,Derry,Cork to fight it out for the promotion spots as it would be hilarious if Tyrone had to stay in Division two for another year.
If Tyrone get a decent championship run I don't think we'd be too bothered what Division we're in. After Meath's performance in last year's All Ireland semi-final you might be best concentrating on your own county :) blitzed 🔥
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 03, 2026, 01:46:36 PMRooting for Meath,Derry,Cork to fight it out for the promotion spots as it would be hilarious if Tyrone had to stay in Division two for another year.
As long as we don't drift down to division 3 like some teams have in the recent past ;)
Could be the first ever meeting of London v Tyrone in the Tailteann later this season.
That would make iit an interesting year for the GAA statistician community in Tyrone.
Quote from: Aaron Boone on February 03, 2026, 10:48:02 PMCould be the first ever meeting of London v Tyrone in the Tailteann later this season.
That would make iit an interesting year for the GAA statistician community in Tyrone.
Pretty sure Cavan haven't beaten Tyrone in the league since 1997. Was at that game in O'Neill Park, Cavan got a late winner and went on to win the Ulster Championship. If Cavan somehow manage a win this time around then Tyrone v London could not be subsequently ruled out.
Quote from: tyroneStatto on February 03, 2026, 11:54:45 PMQuote from: Aaron Boone on February 03, 2026, 10:48:02 PMCould be the first ever meeting of London v Tyrone in the Tailteann later this season.
That would make iit an interesting year for the GAA statistician community in Tyrone.
Pretty sure Cavan haven't beaten Tyrone in the league since 1997. Was at that game in O'Neill Park, Cavan got a late winner and went on to win the Ulster Championship. If Cavan somehow manage a win this time around then Tyrone v London could not be subsequently ruled out.
Is that like the Meath/Cavan Breffni Park stat?? Meath hadn't beaten Cavan in Breffni since 1965.. in reality they only played in Breffni four times since '65 and one of them was a draw.
Quote from: Estimator on February 04, 2026, 09:44:27 AMQuote from: tyroneStatto on February 03, 2026, 11:54:45 PMQuote from: Aaron Boone on February 03, 2026, 10:48:02 PMCould be the first ever meeting of London v Tyrone in the Tailteann later this season.
That would make iit an interesting year for the GAA statistician community in Tyrone.
Pretty sure Cavan haven't beaten Tyrone in the league since 1997. Was at that game in O'Neill Park, Cavan got a late winner and went on to win the Ulster Championship. If Cavan somehow manage a win this time around then Tyrone v London could not be subsequently ruled out.
Is that like the Meath/Cavan Breffni Park stat?? Meath hadn't beaten Cavan in Breffni since 1965.. in reality they only played in Breffni four times since '65 and one of them was a draw.
Haven't beat them much in any competition in recent years have they?
Quote from: Estimator on February 04, 2026, 09:44:27 AMIs that like the Meath/Cavan Breffni Park stat?? Meath hadn't beaten Cavan in Breffni since 1965.. in reality they only played in Breffni four times since '65 and one of them was a draw.
Unfortunately, that 1997 win is the last time Cavan beat Tyrone at senior level in league or championship, and we've suffered plenty of humiliations a long the way too, despite beating some teams that themselves could beat Tyrone regularly in the same era. The Cavan mental baggage when facing Tyrone is bordering on the farcical at this stage, in the modern era when there's all sorts of gurus and psychologists it really (pardon the pun) boggles the mind how we routinely get our arses red-handed to us. Our inability to press on and deliver a knockout blow in championship Breffni a few years back, after clawing back a huge deficit against one of the worst-prepared Tyrone championship sides in living memory, is exhibit A here - when the winning line beckoned, Cavan froze.
Do Cavan take any solace in pushin Cork and Meath so close or, as I'd see it, it's a total sickener.
Offaly fairly gave up against Kildare and have lost too many bodies and I think they will drop. They have to play Derry, Tyrone and Meath yet!
I just can't see Tyrone not getting their act together. Then Cavan, Kildare and Louth can go either way in terms of table position.
Derry will beat Kildare and I worry about our midfield mobility in that one. But we are much fitter than we've been in years and we are still missing a lot of lads.
I think Cavan will be sickened surely, yes, but not half enough - the other thing is there'll be too much solace also taken. Sure didn't we do well, weren't we competitive, with a bit more luck we'd have won, the ref was against us...we have no shortage of moral victories and excuses down the decades and plenty of security blankets to fall back on. That's why we struggle to truly move the needle despite having resources much better than many other counties.
Our level of performance has probably been a little better than Tyrone going into the next game so ordinarily you'd have to say we've a chance, but it's still too early in McCabe's resign for him to have addressed the above issues. You don't clean that stuff up overnight.
Quote from: Armagh18 on February 04, 2026, 10:46:44 AMQuote from: Estimator on February 04, 2026, 09:44:27 AMQuote from: tyroneStatto on February 03, 2026, 11:54:45 PMQuote from: Aaron Boone on February 03, 2026, 10:48:02 PMCould be the first ever meeting of London v Tyrone in the Tailteann later this season.
That would make iit an interesting year for the GAA statistician community in Tyrone.
Pretty sure Cavan haven't beaten Tyrone in the league since 1997. Was at that game in O'Neill Park, Cavan got a late winner and went on to win the Ulster Championship. If Cavan somehow manage a win this time around then Tyrone v London could not be subsequently ruled out.
Is that like the Meath/Cavan Breffni Park stat?? Meath hadn't beaten Cavan in Breffni since 1965.. in reality they only played in Breffni four times since '65 and one of them was a draw.
Haven't beat them much in any competition in recent years have they?
Won a McKenna Cup game vs them in 2017 I think? But yeah no League or Championship since 1997 (few draws though).
Quote from: Dreadnought on February 04, 2026, 12:11:55 PMQuote from: Armagh18 on February 04, 2026, 10:46:44 AMQuote from: Estimator on February 04, 2026, 09:44:27 AMQuote from: tyroneStatto on February 03, 2026, 11:54:45 PMQuote from: Aaron Boone on February 03, 2026, 10:48:02 PMCould be the first ever meeting of London v Tyrone in the Tailteann later this season.
That would make iit an interesting year for the GAA statistician community in Tyrone.
Pretty sure Cavan haven't beaten Tyrone in the league since 1997. Was at that game in O'Neill Park, Cavan got a late winner and went on to win the Ulster Championship. If Cavan somehow manage a win this time around then Tyrone v London could not be subsequently ruled out.
Is that like the Meath/Cavan Breffni Park stat?? Meath hadn't beaten Cavan in Breffni since 1965.. in reality they only played in Breffni four times since '65 and one of them was a draw.
Haven't beat them much in any competition in recent years have they?
Won a McKenna Cup game vs them in 2017 I think? But yeah no League or Championship since 1997 (few draws though).
According to Google (might not be accurate) it's 18 games.
Won 0
Draw 3
Lost 15
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 04, 2026, 11:24:01 AMDo Cavan take any solace in pushin Cork and Meath so close or, as I'd see it, it's a total sickener.
Offaly fairly gave up against Kildare and have lost too many bodies and I think they will drop. They have to play Derry, Tyrone and Meath yet!
I just can't see Tyrone not getting their act together. Then Cavan, Kildare and Louth can go either way in terms of table position.
Derry will beat Kildare and I worry about our midfield mobility in that one. But we are much fitter than we've been in years and we are still missing a lot of lads.
So far In this year's league 8 by my count (Harry O'Neill,Ryan Burke,James Harris,Ryan Sinkey,Callum Bolton,Eoin Cully,Brendan Gibbons,Darragh Swords) U20 All-Ireland winners or runners up in 2022/23 has featured. Another two are injured currently Colm Dalton and James Mcgrath
Then add in Jack Robinson , Jimmy Hyland , Darragh Kirwan, Neil Flynn, Ben McCormack have to return it's a good panel getting built, should fitness and organisation be done right and it should be under manager Brian Flanagan and coaches Aidan O'Rourke,Davy Burke then no reason why Kildare in years can't become more consistent move upwards.
Will be between Meath and Kildare for Leinster. Both are excellent odds.
Leinster Football Championship 2026 Outright
Meath 15/8
Kildare 10/1
Meath V Louth : Meath by 6
Kildare V Derry : Derry by 2
Offaly V Cork : Cork by 5
Tyrone V Cavan : Tyrone by 7
Meath V Louth : Meath by 8
Kildare V Derry : Derry by 4
Offaly V Cork : Cork by 6
Tyrone V Cavan : Tyrone by 3
Meath V Louth : Meath by 6
Kildare V Derry : Derry by 4
Offaly V Cork : Cork by 8
Tyrone V Cavan : Tyrone by 4
I mentioned elsewhere that I don't see us coping if Derry's midfield and half backs get moving. We have very big men in the middle but would not have the mobility of Derry's pair.
I'll be curious to see who amongst the walking wounded are back, as there could be a couple of massive boosts. This is a free hit, same as Tyrone, for Kildare but don't see us doing the job.
Malachy O'Rourke will surely lift the lads and they will get things moving this weekend. Cavan and Offaly will continue to be in bother.
Iv
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 09, 2026, 11:00:56 AMMeath V Louth : Meath by 6
Kildare V Derry : Derry by 4
Offaly V Cork : Cork by 8
Tyrone V Cavan : Tyrone by 4
I mentioned elsewhere that I don't see us coping if Derry's midfield and half backs get moving. We have very big men in the middle but would not have the mobility of Derry's pair.
I'll be curious to see who amongst the walking wounded are back, as there could be a couple of massive boosts. This is a free hit, same as Tyrone, for Kildare but don't see us doing the job.
Malachy O'Rourke will surely lift the lads and they will get things moving this weekend. Cavan and Offaly will continue to be in bother.
I've picked Derry to win, but they are still in a precarious position confidence wise.
Meath actually hammered them in every way except the scoreboard. They performed better against Tyrone but still made a huge amount of mistakes. They might have turned a corner, but I reckon Kildare will be a real challenge.
Tyrone, as I've said before on here, are not as good as they are getting credit for. They are certainly in transition - and a bit like Derry I think could beat anyone but also get beat by anyone. Cavan haven't been far away in their games so far, and maybe this is the game they take a big scalp.
Quote from: tbrick18 on February 09, 2026, 12:08:13 PMIv
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 09, 2026, 11:00:56 AMMeath V Louth : Meath by 6
Kildare V Derry : Derry by 4
Offaly V Cork : Cork by 8
Tyrone V Cavan : Tyrone by 4
I mentioned elsewhere that I don't see us coping if Derry's midfield and half backs get moving. We have very big men in the middle but would not have the mobility of Derry's pair.
I'll be curious to see who amongst the walking wounded are back, as there could be a couple of massive boosts. This is a free hit, same as Tyrone, for Kildare but don't see us doing the job.
Malachy O'Rourke will surely lift the lads and they will get things moving this weekend. Cavan and Offaly will continue to be in bother.
I've picked Derry to win, but they are still in a precarious position confidence wise.
Meath actually hammered them in every way except the scoreboard. They performed better against Tyrone but still made a huge amount of mistakes. They might have turned a corner, but I reckon Kildare will be a real challenge.
Tyrone, as I've said before on here, are not as good as they are getting credit for. They are certainly in transition - and a bit like Derry I think could beat anyone but also get beat by anyone. Cavan haven't been far away in their games so far, and maybe this is the game they take a big scalp.
Had a look at the match stats to see how accurate that statement was.
Total shots. Derry 24 Meath 21
Shots from play. Derry 19 Meath 16
Meath kick outs
Won 11 lost 11
Derry kick outs
Won 10 lost 8
Turnovers 22 each.
Conclusion the mind can play tricks.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 09, 2026, 12:23:08 PMQuote from: tbrick18 on February 09, 2026, 12:08:13 PMIv
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 09, 2026, 11:00:56 AMMeath V Louth : Meath by 6
Kildare V Derry : Derry by 4
Offaly V Cork : Cork by 8
Tyrone V Cavan : Tyrone by 4
I mentioned elsewhere that I don't see us coping if Derry's midfield and half backs get moving. We have very big men in the middle but would not have the mobility of Derry's pair.
I'll be curious to see who amongst the walking wounded are back, as there could be a couple of massive boosts. This is a free hit, same as Tyrone, for Kildare but don't see us doing the job.
Malachy O'Rourke will surely lift the lads and they will get things moving this weekend. Cavan and Offaly will continue to be in bother.
I've picked Derry to win, but they are still in a precarious position confidence wise.
Meath actually hammered them in every way except the scoreboard. They performed better against Tyrone but still made a huge amount of mistakes. They might have turned a corner, but I reckon Kildare will be a real challenge.
Tyrone, as I've said before on here, are not as good as they are getting credit for. They are certainly in transition - and a bit like Derry I think could beat anyone but also get beat by anyone. Cavan haven't been far away in their games so far, and maybe this is the game they take a big scalp.
Had a look at the match stats to see how accurate that statement was.
Total shots. Derry 24 Meath 21
Shots from play. Derry 19 Meath 16
Meath kick outs
Won 11 lost 11
Derry kick outs
Won 10 lost 8
Turnovers 22 each.
Conclusion the mind can play tricks.
I'm genuinely surprised at the stats.
I was at the game and it felt like Meath were entirely on top for the majority of the game!
Derry were 1.05 to 0.02 against the wind (which all over the place) and lost there way once Meath got on a run on them. I be hopeful once we bck to full strenght we a good year ahead.
Meath V Louth : Meath by 5+
Kildare V Derry : Draw
Offaly V Cork : Cork by 5+
Tyrone V Cavan : Tyrone by 3+
Both Cavan and Tyrone will know they're in the last chance saloon this weekend and have had two weeks to gird their loins for this one. On that basis Cavan will battle, huff and puff and push Tyrone quite hard for a good bit of the game I reckon, but if it's a tight finish (and it might not be) they simply won't have the balls to see it home. That would be true of Cavan at any time vs Tyrone but even more so now with a few rookies on board.
Can see Tyrone walloping Cavan, desperately need to win and will play full strength from whats available.
It is amazing how intense interest is in the league though. Changed times
Quote from: DaleCooper on February 10, 2026, 12:12:54 PMCan see Tyrone walloping Cavan, desperately need to win and will play full strength from whats available.
It is amazing how intense interest is in the league though. Changed times
Congested nature of the inter county season nowadays. If some consistent/decent form isn't seen during the league it's unlikely to suddenly improve with the championship around the corner.
In the past with the big break between the end of the league and start of the championship many teams chose to step on training and prep during that break.
I know we use the word congested but every league in most sports is congested with a game or two every week. Players want to play games and fans want to watch games, but I do think it puts more pressure on managers to think on their feet.
It's very hard to turn things round if it goes badly early on, but it also exposes the rot before the championship.
Division 2 is the best there is, as teams can fall off or catch fire game on game. Cavan and Offaly will be in deep trouble come Sunday evening with 0 points.
I reckon Derry will beat us, but then again I'm hoping we might rattle them as the week goes on.
Ever since the league moved from starting in september to the new year the deman has been much greater. Even the mckenna cup had a load of interest.
Plus in reality the championship will be won by at most a handful of teams. The league will have teams competing against comparable other teams.
Quote from: Cunny Funt on February 10, 2026, 01:47:11 PMQuote from: DaleCooper on February 10, 2026, 12:12:54 PMCan see Tyrone walloping Cavan, desperately need to win and will play full strength from whats available.
It is amazing how intense interest is in the league though. Changed times
Congested nature of the inter county season nowadays. If some consistent/decent form isn't seen during the league it's unlikely to suddenly improve with the championship around the corner.
In the past with the big break between the end of the league and start of the championship many teams chose to step on training and prep during that break.
Meath didn't get out of D2 last year and got to an AI semi, Tyrone got relegated and did the same. Derry won D1 in 2024 and had a disastrous championship.
Personally I like the league because there are always good games and you have been starved of intercounty football for 6+ months before it.
Quote from: imtommygunn on February 10, 2026, 04:17:48 PMEver since the league moved from starting in september to the new year the deman has been much greater. Even the mckenna cup had a load of interest.
Plus in reality the championship will be won by at most a handful of teams. The league will have teams competing against comparable other teams.
Generally the McKenna cup always had load of interest in but this year probably had a lower attendance figures than previous years.
Bringing back the O'Byrne,McGrath cups and FBD league didn't deliver a sudden up turn in interest.
What helps with the interest in the NFL is its connection to the championship with seeding. It's format is arguably the best the GAA have and for lots of teams probably their most important competition as they look to build and improve for the years ahead.
Quote from: Mario on February 10, 2026, 06:24:53 PMQuote from: Cunny Funt on February 10, 2026, 01:47:11 PMQuote from: DaleCooper on February 10, 2026, 12:12:54 PMCan see Tyrone walloping Cavan, desperately need to win and will play full strength from whats available.
It is amazing how intense interest is in the league though. Changed times
Congested nature of the inter county season nowadays. If some consistent/decent form isn't seen during the league it's unlikely to suddenly improve with the championship around the corner.
In the past with the big break between the end of the league and start of the championship many teams chose to step on training and prep during that break.
Meath didn't get out of D2 last year and got to an AI semi, Tyrone got relegated and did the same. Derry won D1 in 2024 and had a disastrous championship.
Personally I like the league because there are always good games and you have been starved of intercounty football for 6+ months before it.
Meath were hot favourites for promotion with 2 games to play last year and ended up losing to Monaghan at home and Louth away and ended up missing out on promotion by 1 point. Be interesting to see will they learn from that this year.
Tyrone were relegated on 7 points on scoring difference which is unheard of. Wasn't surprised Tyrone beat Dublin in the last 8 after watching the struggle Dublin had to overcome Cork the previous week.
As for Derry in 2024 they won the Division 1 title and reached the last 8 of the championship, lots of counties would be delighted with that years work but Derry was seen as Aĺl Ireland contenders at the time and whatever happened in that training camp away didn't help.
I've always liked the league and that's going back to the time of watching round 1 and 2 in November.
What's the craic with pitches? Any word on pitch inspections around the Division.
The freeze coming tonight could have some places like a rock. The stand side in Conleth's might not fully thaw at all.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 13, 2026, 05:40:58 PMWhat's the craic with pitches? Any word on pitch inspections around the Division.
The freeze coming tonight could have some places like a rock. The stand side in Conleth's might not fully thaw at all.
Was just thinking the same. Would seem like a fair few games are likely to be in danger.
Meath V Louth : Meath by 6
Kildare V Derry Kildare by 4
Offaly V Cork : Cork by 12
Tyrone V Cavan : Tyrone by 8
Healy Park and a bad weather forecast are not a good combination.
Only two changes to the Meath starting 15 from the Leinster final last year. Louth with 6 changes.
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Fitting with their history that they meet on Valentine's evening.
Four black cards in the opening seconds.
Sam Mulroy and Ciarán Downey for Louth, Seán Rafferty and Séamus Lavin for Meath.
Half time Meath 1-15 Louth 0-7
Jack Flynn with another buzzer beater.
Some outrageous finishes to games so far this league.
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on February 14, 2026, 06:45:01 PMJack Flynn with another buzzer beater.
Some outrageous finishes to games so far this league.
2nd game in a row Jack Flynn has done that. FT Meath 1-20 Louth 0-22
According to the radio, a lot of off the ball needle in Kildare - Derry
Red card for Glass, Laughlin on a black card .,,
Down at it, its a clean game, just too much pulling and hauling, Derry Keeper too small. Extra man was killing them. Glass was supposed send off for a strike but i didnt see anything, but u man went down yelling, then got up again. Too much crying to the ref and just need play the ball.
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 14, 2026, 06:49:30 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on February 14, 2026, 06:45:01 PMJack Flynn with another buzzer beater.
Some outrageous finishes to games so far this league.
2nd game in a row Jack Flynn has done that. FT Meath 1-20 Louth 0-22
Disappointing to give up an 11 point lead at half time. Once a few lads went off like Costello we looked a bit lost which is a worry. Took the foot off the gas a bit which we definitely should know better but to Louths credit they get their teeth into us and had us hanging on to the end. Sam Mulroy is some player it has to be said. Something like 4 2-pointers in a row in the second half.
And what can you say about Jack Flynn. Only for him we'd be in the relegation battle.
Jesus Christ KFM radio is by far the worst bit of commentary I've ever heard in my life!
Thank f**k we bate them if that's the way they get on. By all accounts a character building performance with plenty of quality in the second half! 2 wins in 18 months hopefully the run keeps going next week!
Local radio is meant by definition to be biased ;)
Quote from: Rossfan on February 14, 2026, 10:01:02 PMLocal radio is meant by definition to be biased ;)
William Hegarty one of the all time greats.
As long as yer not too interested in the match......
I am quite happy with today's result. And performance.
Quote from: Rossfan on February 14, 2026, 10:15:26 PMAs long as yer not too interested in the match......
Hahaha a gas man.
Just listened to Ciaran Meenaghs interview with Colm Parkinson after the game.
Comes across as a very likeable chap, a guy you'd love to play for.
Quote from: screenexile on February 14, 2026, 08:35:08 PMJesus Christ KFM radio is by far the worst bit of commentary I've ever heard in my life!
Thank f**k we bate them if that's the way they get on. By all accounts a character building performance with plenty of quality in the second half! 2 wins in 18 months hopefully the run keeps going next week!
Ye and ye're two All Irelands.
The most bitter supporters in Ireland. I was up there back the noughties. Horrible experience. Enjoy the win.
Quote from: mup on February 14, 2026, 11:01:58 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 14, 2026, 08:35:08 PMJesus Christ KFM radio is by far the worst bit of commentary I've ever heard in my life!
Thank f**k we bate them if that's the way they get on. By all accounts a character building performance with plenty of quality in the second half! 2 wins in 18 months hopefully the run keeps going next week!
Ye and ye're two All Irelands.
The most bitter supporters in Ireland. I was up there back the noughties. Horrible experience. Enjoy the win.
;D
Quote from: mup on February 14, 2026, 11:01:58 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 14, 2026, 08:35:08 PMJesus Christ KFM radio is by far the worst bit of commentary I've ever heard in my life!
Thank f**k we bate them if that's the way they get on. By all accounts a character building performance with plenty of quality in the second half! 2 wins in 18 months hopefully the run keeps going next week!
Ye and ye're two All Irelands.
The most bitter supporters in Ireland. I was up there back the noughties. Horrible experience. Enjoy the win.
Was it a game in ballinascreen? That was fun.
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on February 14, 2026, 11:16:27 PMQuote from: mup on February 14, 2026, 11:01:58 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 14, 2026, 08:35:08 PMJesus Christ KFM radio is by far the worst bit of commentary I've ever heard in my life!
Thank f**k we bate them if that's the way they get on. By all accounts a character building performance with plenty of quality in the second half! 2 wins in 18 months hopefully the run keeps going next week!
Ye and ye're two All Irelands.
The most bitter supporters in Ireland. I was up there back the noughties. Horrible experience. Enjoy the win.
Was it a game in ballinascreen? That was fun.
No. In Celtic Park. Never forget it. They were bitter out.
Where am I going with two AIs. They have one. 🤣
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on February 14, 2026, 11:16:27 PMQuote from: mup on February 14, 2026, 11:01:58 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 14, 2026, 08:35:08 PMJesus Christ KFM radio is by far the worst bit of commentary I've ever heard in my life!
Thank f**k we bate them if that's the way they get on. By all accounts a character building performance with plenty of quality in the second half! 2 wins in 18 months hopefully the run keeps going next week!
Ye and ye're two All Irelands.
The most bitter supporters in Ireland. I was up there back the noughties. Horrible experience. Enjoy the win.
Was it a game in ballinascreen? That was fun.
I remember that game.
gary Coleman had his leg stamped on and needed his calf stitched due to a deep gash.
twas a dirty dig.
Quote from: mup on February 14, 2026, 11:20:43 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on February 14, 2026, 11:16:27 PMQuote from: mup on February 14, 2026, 11:01:58 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 14, 2026, 08:35:08 PMJesus Christ KFM radio is by far the worst bit of commentary I've ever heard in my life!
Thank f**k we bate them if that's the way they get on. By all accounts a character building performance with plenty of quality in the second half! 2 wins in 18 months hopefully the run keeps going next week!
Ye and ye're two All Irelands.
The most bitter supporters in Ireland. I was up there back the noughties. Horrible experience. Enjoy the win.
Was it a game in ballinascreen? That was fun.
No. In Celtic Park. Never forget it. They were bitter out.
Where am I going with two AIs. They have one. 🤣
Yip, just the one. Doesn't compete with your 98 year wait for another one, where you needed a Derry man to win it for you. And we're behind you with Tailteann cup wins too.
But we're still the good guys.
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on February 14, 2026, 11:31:42 PMQuote from: tbrick18 on February 14, 2026, 11:24:42 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on February 14, 2026, 11:16:27 PMQuote from: mup on February 14, 2026, 11:01:58 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 14, 2026, 08:35:08 PMJesus Christ KFM radio is by far the worst bit of commentary I've ever heard in my life!
Thank f**k we bate them if that's the way they get on. By all accounts a character building performance with plenty of quality in the second half! 2 wins in 18 months hopefully the run keeps going next week!
Ye and ye're two All Irelands.
The most bitter supporters in Ireland. I was up there back the noughties. Horrible experience. Enjoy the win.
Was it a game in ballinascreen? That was fun.
I remember that game.
gary Coleman had his leg stamped on and needed his calf stitched due to a deep gash.
twas a dirty dig.
That was a great occasion; an incredible level of bitterness. We lost a lot by moving games away from screen.
Quote from: mup on February 14, 2026, 11:01:58 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 14, 2026, 08:35:08 PMJesus Christ KFM radio is by far the worst bit of commentary I've ever heard in my life!
Thank f**k we bate them if that's the way they get on. By all accounts a character building performance with plenty of quality in the second half! 2 wins in 18 months hopefully the run keeps going next week!
Ye and ye're two All Irelands.
The most bitter supporters in Ireland. I was up there back the noughties. Horrible experience. Enjoy the win.
One, but sure we'll take another if you're handing them out.😊
"Up there", "bitter", lovely phrasing.
Quite the undercurrent to some of the things being said in the stands tonight.
Jeez I thought Derry were supposed to be the most respectful bunch of the Northern counties when it came to football.
This slander from Kildare is interesting.
Crying more like
When Derry actually played feckin football in the 2nd half they blew us away.
Prior to that too many lads trying to even out numbers and get in Gough's ear.
The keeper definitely lost his head chatting shite which I'd argue led to the goal.
In fact the Kildare fans and players were riled up by it and it was only when Derry played more controlled football that we couldn't live with it.
I know Derry fans will say lads played up for the red, but ye also have to admit some of the flopping on your own side too.
That's a good solid outing in poxy weather where both sides end up slightly hating the other at the end.
The 2nd Derry goal was awesome by the way!
Meath fans with Division 2 and Leinster in the bag can they beat kerry when it matters?
Quote from: moonster on February 15, 2026, 02:29:40 AMMeath fans with Division 2 and Leinster in the bag can they beat kerry when it matters?
Hard to know with Meath. On one hand they've won 3 in a row but on the other they beat a Derry team that weren't at races first day out and only for Flynn they could be in a relegation battle.
They still to play Tyrone Cork and Kildare who most would class as the top 5 in the division.
Quote from: Mario on February 15, 2026, 07:50:14 AMQuote from: moonster on February 15, 2026, 02:29:40 AMMeath fans with Division 2 and Leinster in the bag can they beat kerry when it matters?
Hard to know with Meath. On one hand they've won 3 in a row but on the other they beat a Derry team that weren't at races first day out and only for Flynn they could be in a relegation battle.
They still to play Tyrone Cork and Kildare who most would class as the top 5 in the division.
Opposite to Cavan. Could have 4pts on board now but 2 very narrow defeats to Cork and Meath.
First off jack flynn. Mr clutch. Secondly even against the wind (makes Flynns score more impressive) we should not be giving up a 11 point lead , after halftime tbh I think the players felt job done just control it hit on brake and win by 4/5, that's a bloody dangerous game particularly with 2 pointers. And dare I say foolish and naive add to that a few injuries and replacements and you have disaster looming. Also to give Louth credit mulroy would walk onto any team in country I include Kerry and Dublin in that. In my opinion one of the top 5 forwards in the country.
Now I'm probably going to get another ahh the ref was even handed malarkey here. But by jasus the standard of refs is getting worse by the game. The 4 black cards ? Rafferty wasn't even involved and tried to brake it up , there was no fists , pushing and dragging yes. A couple of yellow cards would have been sufficient. 4 black cards was nonsensical. Also late in the game ref pulled for a breach. There was non certainly not interfering with play. Louth get a 2pt from it. Honestly this may pass in division 2 but what happens when it's championship. They'll be all out war if it was Kerry.
Moving on Meath on 6pts now and should fingers crossed get promoted. Cork in cork. That will be fun.
Jesus lads where have Tyrone's supporters gone?? I keep hearing about these huge crowds at Club league games but there's a very poor turnout for this Cavan game.
Quote from: screenexile on February 15, 2026, 04:08:51 PMJesus lads where have Tyrone's supporters gone?? I keep hearing about these huge crowds at Club league games but there's a very poor turnout for this Cavan game.
Whoever did go will be hoping for this ref every week
Quote from: screenexile on February 15, 2026, 04:08:51 PMJesus lads where have Tyrone's supporters gone?? I keep hearing about these huge crowds at Club league games but there's a very poor turnout for this Cavan game.
Went to Tyrone-Cavan in the championship there last year. Mind numbing. Cavan are atrocitious. Spent the second half in the club drinking coffee and watching it on the big screen. Would have went home only had
someone with me.
Is also the Omagh factor. Is a cold soulless kip. Dungannon would get bigger crowds.
Yeah, stand only half full. Weather not too bad.
Tyrone are for the taking here if Cavan show a bit more belief.
Never heard a whistle more in my life. Serious frees and calls in cavans favour.
Quote from: tyrone08 on February 15, 2026, 04:18:34 PMNever heard a whistle more in my life. Serious frees and calls in cavans favour.
Stop fouling ffs!
I'd posted on Div 1 thread earlier lol
Forgot
Quote from: tyrone08 on February 15, 2026, 04:18:34 PMNever heard a whistle more in my life. Serious frees and calls in cavans favour.
I'd have said he favouring Tyrone.
Quote from: mrdeeds on February 15, 2026, 04:20:43 PMQuote from: tyrone08 on February 15, 2026, 04:18:34 PMNever heard a whistle more in my life. Serious frees and calls in cavans favour.
I'd have said he favouring Tyrone.
There was some very soft frees for tyrone but the whistle is never out of his kiu
Decent enough game, Tyrone finding some rhythym. Canavan doing a lot of heavy lifting, lovely pass at one stage.
Jesus ref, put the whistle away. Tyrone will still be in same division next year.
yeah I thought the ref was very good to tyrone there.
cavan played the majority of football but not getting the scores, whereas tyrone have scored 2 good goals against the run of play.
cavan could win here if they start taking their scores.
Quote from: DaleCooper on February 15, 2026, 04:25:13 PMDecent enough game, Tyrone finding some rhythym. Canavan doing a lot of heavy lifting, lovely pass at one stage.
Could have had another 1 or 2 shots at a score from around 25/30m out. Came off the shoulder a few times and was ignored, ball went out to the wing instead
Quote from: tbrick18 on February 15, 2026, 04:27:22 PMyeah I thought the ref was very good to tyrone there.
cavan played the majority of football but not getting the scores, whereas tyrone have scored 2 good goals against the run of play.
cavan could win here if they start taking their scores.
One awful decision resulted in Tyrone goal. One of worst refs I've ever seen.
Why was that a free brought back for Cavan out on the sideline when they kicked it away? Nobody from Tyrone impeded that kick
Canavan a joy to watch here
Great move there. Canavan channeling God
A free for Tyrone there for who knows what???
Speaking as a wee man, Canavan has conditioned himself well for this level
Worst miss ever
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 15, 2026, 05:08:37 PMSpeaking as a wee man, Canavan has conditioned himself well for this level
Worst miss ever
Incredible....
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 15, 2026, 05:08:37 PMSpeaking as a wee man, Canavan has conditioned himself well for this level
Worst miss ever
No harm to him but I think Daly is the only player that could miss that and I wouldn't be shocked about it
Who the feck is this ref??
cavan have been poor this 2nd half. Needed to man mark canavan for a start, buy defensively very poor.
And they need to find a few forwards
Only tuned in for most of the second half, but as was widely anticipated by many, yet another ritual humiliation for Cavan at the hands of Tyrone, the game ending in familiar style with most of the players chasing shadows, having largely thrown in the towel. Cavan fans have seen this movie too many times before.
I can't speak to what happened in the first half, all I know is that practically all Tyrone scores I witnessed arrived after long enough sequences of play where not one single Cavan player laid a hand on an opponent, much less a tackle. Contrast that with Tyrone immediately having two hungry men on top of any Cavan player in possession, quite rightly getting hands on him, jostling, dunting, buffeting them. Watching Cavan's defending, you'd think they were playing tag rugby or something. Lamentably bad.
Whatever the new manager bounce may have been, it's gone now. Offaly, Kildare, Louth are all must-win games under extreme pressure, and if I could be so bold as to offer a radical suggestion to Cavan, it would be to at least make some effort to interrupt or even try to irritate your opponent somewhat when he's touring the entire pitch free as a bird, manufacturing and taking scores. I dunno, maybe it'd help?
Can't believe Cavan gave Darragh Canavan the amount of space they did.
Quote from: cavanmaniac on February 15, 2026, 05:37:34 PMOnly tuned in for most of the second half, but as was widely anticipated by many, yet another ritual humiliation for Cavan at the hands of Tyrone, the game ending in familiar style with most of the players chasing shadows, having largely thrown in the towel. Cavan fans have seen this movie too many times before.
I can't speak to what happened in the first half, all I know is that practically all Tyrone scores I witnessed arrived after long enough sequences of play where not one single Cavan player laid a hand on an opponent, much less a tackle. Contrast that with Tyrone immediately having two hungry men on top of any Cavan player in possession, quite rightly getting hands on him, jostling, dunting, buffeting them. Watching Cavan's defending, you'd think they were playing tag rugby or something. Lamentably bad.
Whatever the new manager bounce may have been, it's gone now. Offaly, Kildare, Louth are all must-win games under extreme pressure, and if I could be so bold as to offer a radical suggestion to Cavan, it would be to at least make some effort to interrupt or even try to irritate your opponent somewhat when he's touring the entire pitch free as a bird, manufacturing and taking scores. I dunno, maybe it'd help?
There was no new manager bounce. 2 defeats in the McKenna Cup and the first 2 League games before today. Cork and Meath should have been well ahead in both first halfs against Cavan. Brutal wides kept Cavan in it .
Cavan started off ok today like they did in the past against Tyrone for the first 20 minutes but just wilted after the second goal.
Quote from: marty34 on February 15, 2026, 04:14:59 PMYeah, stand only half full. Weather not too bad.
You are generous. Stand only 1/3 full. Was on opposite side freezing. Bad atmosphere, bad venue, bad opponents - sums up today.
There will be a bigger crowd at most league games in round 1 of the ACL when it kicks off in May time. Honestly much better supported at club level
Quote from: tyroneStatto on February 15, 2026, 05:48:12 PMCan't believe Cavan gave Darragh Canavan the amount of space they did.
I think it Was a bad sign how Cavan let Tyrone take over down the stretch, and especially widen the gap on the scoreboard. With 2 losses already I would have thought Cavan would have worked far harder to at least try to keep the losing margin down. The fact that Tyrone outscored them 8 points to 1 in the final quarter and so many of the Tyrone scores came after weak lazy Cavan defending is not a good sign for their survival prospects. Themselves and Offaly both with 3 losses now and score differences of -15 (Cavan) and -19 (Offaly) are in serious relegation trouble.
Quote from: twohands!!! on February 15, 2026, 06:06:44 PMQuote from: tyroneStatto on February 15, 2026, 05:48:12 PMCan't believe Cavan gave Darragh Canavan the amount of space they did.
I think it Was a bad sign how Cavan let Tyrone take over down the stretch, and especially widen the gap on the scoreboard. With 2 losses already I would have thought Cavan would have worked far harder to at least try to keep the losing margin down. The fact that Tyrone outscored them 8 points to 1 in the final quarter and so many of the Tyrone scores came after weak lazy Cavan defending is not a good sign for their survival prospects. Themselves and Offaly both with 3 losses now and score differences of -15 (Cavan) and -19 (Offaly) are in serious relegation trouble.
Cavan are useless. Seen Tyrone hammer them in championship in Omagh last year and when they met later Cavan cynically targeted Michael McKernan. Not unheard of for Cavan down the years but have no football to back it up.
Quote from: twohands!!! on February 15, 2026, 06:06:44 PMI think it Was a bad sign how Cavan let Tyrone take over down the stretch, and especially widen the gap on the scoreboard. With 2 losses already I would have thought Cavan would have worked far harder to at least try to keep the losing margin down. The fact that Tyrone outscored them 8 points to 1 in the final quarter and so many of the Tyrone scores came after weak lazy Cavan defending is not a good sign for their survival prospects. Themselves and Offaly both with 3 losses now and score differences of -15 (Cavan) and -19 (Offaly) are in serious relegation trouble.
In my innocence and eternal hope of things never being
quite as bad as I dare to imagine, I thought Cavan might at least manage to replicate the competitiveness of the Cork and Meath games. But no, once confronted with boogeyman Tyrone (whether a good Tyrone team or a bad one, it makes no odds to Cavan) we throw shapes for a while and then squeal like mice when they turn the screw even a little. All the endemic frailties, vulnerabilities and shortcomings that have dogged us for years were laid bare yet again today. Mentality is square one, team sport 101 stuff, and for us to show so little sign of addressing this massive elephant in the room bodes very, very ill for McCabe's reign and the years ahead in general. We embarrass ourselves repeatedly with this sort of nonsense.
Quote from: Mario on February 15, 2026, 07:50:14 AMQuote from: moonster on February 15, 2026, 02:29:40 AMMeath fans with Division 2 and Leinster in the bag can they beat kerry when it matters?
Hard to know with Meath. On one hand they've won 3 in a row but on the other they beat a Derry team that weren't at races first day out and only for Flynn they could be in a relegation battle.
They still to play Tyrone Cork and Kildare who most would class as the top 5 in the division.
Yeah, we're only a few kicks of a ball from being on 0 points. We've been far from flawless despite the wins and the second half yesterday was particularly bad.
We're putting out our championship team at this point, no experimenting at all going on really bar one or two getting a run. Cork and Tyrone are going to take a full 70 minutes to get something from those games. Kildare too.
Darragh Canavan going to Australia for a month will weaken Tyrone for rest of the league.
Cavan and Offaly look down and out but momentum can swing very easily in this division. Teams would want to get to 6 points ASAP so they can look up rather than down.
Quote from: Truthsayer on February 15, 2026, 06:28:12 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on February 15, 2026, 06:06:44 PMQuote from: tyroneStatto on February 15, 2026, 05:48:12 PMCan't believe Cavan gave Darragh Canavan the amount of space they did.
I think it Was a bad sign how Cavan let Tyrone take over down the stretch, and especially widen the gap on the scoreboard. With 2 losses already I would have thought Cavan would have worked far harder to at least try to keep the losing margin down. The fact that Tyrone outscored them 8 points to 1 in the final quarter and so many of the Tyrone scores came after weak lazy Cavan defending is not a good sign for their survival prospects. Themselves and Offaly both with 3 losses now and score differences of -15 (Cavan) and -19 (Offaly) are in serious relegation trouble.
Cavan are useless. Seen Tyrone hammer them in championship in Omagh last year and when they met later Cavan cynically targeted Michael McKernan. Not unheard of for Cavan down the years but have no football to back it up.
Real classy post there, I'd say all the Division 1 teams along with some Division 2 teams would say Tyrone are useless too. It's all relative I guess, plus McKernan no angel himself.
Quote from: GTP on February 15, 2026, 08:17:37 PMDarragh Canavan going to Australia for a month will weaken Tyrone for rest of the league.
Cavan and Offaly look down and out but momentum can swing very easily in this division. Teams would want to get to 6 points ASAP so they can look up rather than down.
It does weaken Tyrone, but Ethan Jordan didn't get much game time today. Darren Mccurry and Ruairi Canavan are both close to returning. Should be fine.
Quote from: tyroneStatto on February 15, 2026, 08:23:52 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 15, 2026, 06:28:12 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on February 15, 2026, 06:06:44 PMQuote from: tyroneStatto on February 15, 2026, 05:48:12 PMCan't believe Cavan gave Darragh Canavan the amount of space they did.
I think it Was a bad sign how Cavan let Tyrone take over down the stretch, and especially widen the gap on the scoreboard. With 2 losses already I would have thought Cavan would have worked far harder to at least try to keep the losing margin down. The fact that Tyrone outscored them 8 points to 1 in the final quarter and so many of the Tyrone scores came after weak lazy Cavan defending is not a good sign for their survival prospects. Themselves and Offaly both with 3 losses now and score differences of -15 (Cavan) and -19 (Offaly) are in serious relegation trouble.
Cavan are useless. Seen Tyrone hammer them in championship in Omagh last year and when they met later Cavan cynically targeted Michael McKernan. Not unheard of for Cavan down the years but have no football to back it up.
Real classy post there, I'd say all the Division 1 teams along with some Division 2 teams would say Tyrone are useless too. It's all relative I guess, plus McKernan no angel himself.
He was targetted, wrecked after 4 minutes and off to hospital. Needed an operation on that shoulder since.
Considering Tyrone got to the All Ireland semi-final last year can't think who'd say they're useless... maybe Kerry though they beat everyone handy enough.
Borh red cards in the Derry game poor decisions. Certainly didn't look like Glass struck anyone. Alex Beirne was shoved in the back and turned around and got sent off for it. Derry man did a Neymar.
Conor Doherty picked up one of the most moronic black cards you'll ever see.
Neither of those were red cards in the Derry Kildare game both men went down very easily!
Quote from: screenexile on February 15, 2026, 10:57:14 PMNeither of those were red cards in the Derry Kildare game both men went down very easily!
Only one of them was literally rolling on the ground and smacking his hands off it. Mortifying stuff.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 15, 2026, 08:53:15 AMFirst off jack flynn. Mr clutch. Secondly even against the wind (makes Flynns score more impressive) we should not be giving up a 11 point lead , after halftime tbh I think the players felt job done just control it hit on brake and win by 4/5, that's a bloody dangerous game particularly with 2 pointers. And dare I say foolish and naive add to that a few injuries and replacements and you have disaster. Also to give Louth credit mulroy would walk onto any team in country I include Kerry and Dublin in that. In my opinion one of the top 5 forwards in the country.
Now I'm probably going to get another ahh the ref was even handed malarkey here. But by jasus the standard of refs is getting worse by the game. The 4 black cards ? Rafferty wasn't even involved and tried to brake it up , there was no fists , pushing and dragging yes. A couple of yellow cards would have been sufficient. 4 black cards was nonsensical. Also late in the game ref pulled for a breach. There was non certainly not interfering with play. Louth get a 2pt from it. Honestly this may pass in division 2 but what happens when it's championship. They'll be all out war if it was Kerry.
Moving on Meath on 6pts now and should fingers crossed get promoted. Cork in cork. That will be fun.
Really? He scored 0-9 all from frees, something I have always thought is a regular occurrence with Mulroy. Really good player but he does 90% of his damage from the dead ball. Darragh Canavan kicked 0-9 today with only 1 free. I don't think mulroy could lace the boots of Canavan, Conaty, McGuigan, Finnerty, Walsh, Clifford x2, Con, Morris etc. then you can debate the likes of enda smith, Sean O'Shea, McCurry, Ryan odonoghue, Luke Loughlin
Only an opinion but it's something I noticed a few years ago and look out for with Mulroy all the time, you'd be surprised how little he gets from play
I'm glad it was highlighted and more should be done to call it out.
There were a couple more over the terrace side guilty of flops too.
Talk Mulroy down if u want. I still have that freetaking capability in our team, we got nothing for consistant right footed frees.
Quote from: ClubScene13 on February 15, 2026, 10:59:36 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 15, 2026, 08:53:15 AMFirst off jack flynn. Mr clutch. Secondly even against the wind (makes Flynns score more impressive) we should not be giving up a 11 point lead , after halftime tbh I think the players felt job done just control it hit on brake and win by 4/5, that's a bloody dangerous game particularly with 2 pointers. And dare I say foolish and naive add to that a few injuries and replacements and you have disaster. Also to give Louth credit mulroy would walk onto any team in country I include Kerry and Dublin in that. In my opinion one of the top 5 forwards in the country.
Now I'm probably going to get another ahh the ref was even handed malarkey here. But by jasus the standard of refs is getting worse by the game. The 4 black cards ? Rafferty wasn't even involved and tried to brake it up , there was no fists , pushing and dragging yes. A couple of yellow cards would have been sufficient. 4 black cards was nonsensical. Also late in the game ref pulled for a breach. There was non certainly not interfering with play. Louth get a 2pt from it. Honestly this may pass in division 2 but what happens when it's championship. They'll be all out war if it was Kerry.
Moving on Meath on 6pts now and should fingers crossed get promoted. Cork in cork. That will be fun.
Really? He scored 0-9 all from frees, something I have always thought is a regular occurrence with Mulroy. Really good player but he does 90% of his damage from the dead ball. Darragh Canavan kicked 0-9 today with only 1 free. I don't think mulroy could lace the boots of Canavan, Conaty, McGuigan, Finnerty, Walsh, Clifford x2, Con, Morris etc. then you can debate the likes of enda smith, Sean O'Shea, McCurry, Ryan odonoghue, Luke Loughlin
Only an opinion but it's something I noticed a few years ago and look out for with Mulroy all the time, you'd be surprised how little he gets from play
Where would Louth be without Mulroy?
How would Mulroy perform playing with Galway , Kerry ...?
He's an elite footballer
Quote from: JoG2 on February 15, 2026, 11:16:47 PMQuote from: ClubScene13 on February 15, 2026, 10:59:36 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 15, 2026, 08:53:15 AMFirst off jack flynn. Mr clutch. Secondly even against the wind (makes Flynns score more impressive) we should not be giving up a 11 point lead , after halftime tbh I think the players felt job done just control it hit on brake and win by 4/5, that's a bloody dangerous game particularly with 2 pointers. And dare I say foolish and naive add to that a few injuries and replacements and you have disaster. Also to give Louth credit mulroy would walk onto any team in country I include Kerry and Dublin in that. In my opinion one of the top 5 forwards in the country.
Now I'm probably going to get another ahh the ref was even handed malarkey here. But by jasus the standard of refs is getting worse by the game. The 4 black cards ? Rafferty wasn't even involved and tried to brake it up , there was no fists , pushing and dragging yes. A couple of yellow cards would have been sufficient. 4 black cards was nonsensical. Also late in the game ref pulled for a breach. There was non certainly not interfering with play. Louth get a 2pt from it. Honestly this may pass in division 2 but what happens when it's championship. They'll be all out war if it was Kerry.
Moving on Meath on 6pts now and should fingers crossed get promoted. Cork in cork. That will be fun.
Really? He scored 0-9 all from frees, something I have always thought is a regular occurrence with Mulroy. Really good player but he does 90% of his damage from the dead ball. Darragh Canavan kicked 0-9 today with only 1 free. I don't think mulroy could lace the boots of Canavan, Conaty, McGuigan, Finnerty, Walsh, Clifford x2, Con, Morris etc. then you can debate the likes of enda smith, Sean O'Shea, McCurry, Ryan odonoghue, Luke Loughlin
Only an opinion but it's something I noticed a few years ago and look out for with Mulroy all the time, you'd be surprised how little he gets from play
Where would Louth be without Mulroy?
How would Mulroy perform playing with Galway , Kerry ...?
He's an elite footballer
I agree with that, he does get in any team in the country too, I just think top 5 in the game is too much
Quote from: ClubScene13 on February 16, 2026, 12:11:35 AMQuote from: JoG2 on February 15, 2026, 11:16:47 PMQuote from: ClubScene13 on February 15, 2026, 10:59:36 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 15, 2026, 08:53:15 AMFirst off jack flynn. Mr clutch. Secondly even against the wind (makes Flynns score more impressive) we should not be giving up a 11 point lead , after halftime tbh I think the players felt job done just control it hit on brake and win by 4/5, that's a bloody dangerous game particularly with 2 pointers. And dare I say foolish and naive add to that a few injuries and replacements and you have disaster. Also to give Louth credit mulroy would walk onto any team in country I include Kerry and Dublin in that. In my opinion one of the top 5 forwards in the country.
Now I'm probably going to get another ahh the ref was even handed malarkey here. But by jasus the standard of refs is getting worse by the game. The 4 black cards ? Rafferty wasn't even involved and tried to brake it up , there was no fists , pushing and dragging yes. A couple of yellow cards would have been sufficient. 4 black cards was nonsensical. Also late in the game ref pulled for a breach. There was non certainly not interfering with play. Louth get a 2pt from it. Honestly this may pass in division 2 but what happens when it's championship. They'll be all out war if it was Kerry.
Moving on Meath on 6pts now and should fingers crossed get promoted. Cork in cork. That will be fun.
Really? He scored 0-9 all from frees, something I have always thought is a regular occurrence with Mulroy. Really good player but he does 90% of his damage from the dead ball. Darragh Canavan kicked 0-9 today with only 1 free. I don't think mulroy could lace the boots of Canavan, Conaty, McGuigan, Finnerty, Walsh, Clifford x2, Con, Morris etc. then you can debate the likes of enda smith, Sean O'Shea, McCurry, Ryan odonoghue, Luke Loughlin
Only an opinion but it's something I noticed a few years ago and look out for with Mulroy all the time, you'd be surprised how little he gets from play
Where would Louth be without Mulroy?
How would Mulroy perform playing with Galway , Kerry ...?
He's an elite footballer
I agree with that, he does get in any team in the country too, I just think top 5 in the game is too much
I did say forwards. For me it would be con , Clifford , walsh , Morris and mulroy.
But that's just my opinion, there is others who would have serious claims to be in it. But if I was to pick a fantasy team I'd have them 5 plus one in my forward set up
Quote from: cavanmaniac on February 15, 2026, 06:44:12 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on February 15, 2026, 06:06:44 PMI think it Was a bad sign how Cavan let Tyrone take over down the stretch, and especially widen the gap on the scoreboard. With 2 losses already I would have thought Cavan would have worked far harder to at least try to keep the losing margin down. The fact that Tyrone outscored them 8 points to 1 in the final quarter and so many of the Tyrone scores came after weak lazy Cavan defending is not a good sign for their survival prospects. Themselves and Offaly both with 3 losses now and score differences of -15 (Cavan) and -19 (Offaly) are in serious relegation trouble.
In my innocence and eternal hope of things never being quite as bad as I dare to imagine, I thought Cavan might at least manage to replicate the competitiveness of the Cork and Meath games. But no, once confronted with boogeyman Tyrone (whether a good Tyrone team or a bad one, it makes no odds to Cavan) we throw shapes for a while and then squeal like mice when they turn the screw even a little. All the endemic frailties, vulnerabilities and shortcomings that have dogged us for years were laid bare yet again today. Mentality is square one, team sport 101 stuff, and for us to show so little sign of addressing this massive elephant in the room bodes very, very ill for McCabe's reign and the years ahead in general. We embarrass ourselves repeatedly with this sort of nonsense.
Yeah it was the lack of effort and lack of fight in the last quarter that had me thinking "Cavan look like a side who are going to get relegated" The Cavan and Offaly score difference of -15 and -19 means that the gap to Louth (with a score difference of -1 ) looks a bit more than 2 points already.
Quote from: gallsman on February 15, 2026, 10:54:23 PMBorh red cards in the Derry game poor decisions. Certainly didn't look like Glass struck anyone. Alex Beirne was shoved in the back and turned around and got sent off for it. Derry man did a Neymar.
Conor Doherty picked up one of the most moronic black cards you'll ever see.
Gareth McKinless strikes again
Quote from: ClubScene13 on February 15, 2026, 10:59:36 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 15, 2026, 08:53:15 AMFirst off jack flynn. Mr clutch. Secondly even against the wind (makes Flynns score more impressive) we should not be giving up a 11 point lead , after halftime tbh I think the players felt job done just control it hit on brake and win by 4/5, that's a bloody dangerous game particularly with 2 pointers. And dare I say foolish and naive add to that a few injuries and replacements and you have disaster. Also to give Louth credit mulroy would walk onto any team in country I include Kerry and Dublin in that. In my opinion one of the top 5 forwards in the country.
Now I'm probably going to get another ahh the ref was even handed malarkey here. But by jasus the standard of refs is getting worse by the game. The 4 black cards ? Rafferty wasn't even involved and tried to brake it up , there was no fists , pushing and dragging yes. A couple of yellow cards would have been sufficient. 4 black cards was nonsensical. Also late in the game ref pulled for a breach. There was non certainly not interfering with play. Louth get a 2pt from it. Honestly this may pass in division 2 but what happens when it's championship. They'll be all out war if it was Kerry.
Moving on Meath on 6pts now and should fingers crossed get promoted. Cork in cork. That will be fun.
Really? He scored 0-9 all from frees, something I have always thought is a regular occurrence with Mulroy. Really good player but he does 90% of his damage from the dead ball. Darragh Canavan kicked 0-9 today with only 1 free. I don't think mulroy could lace the boots of Canavan, Conaty, McGuigan, Finnerty, Walsh, Clifford x2, Con, Morris etc. then you can debate the likes of enda smith, Sean O'Shea, McCurry, Ryan odonoghue, Luke Loughlin
Only an opinion but it's something I noticed a few years ago and look out for with Mulroy all the time, you'd be surprised how little he gets from play
Are you underestimating the importance of a good consistent placed kicker? They are worth their weight in gold especially now with two pointers.
Quote from: twohands!!! on February 15, 2026, 06:06:44 PMYeah it was the lack of effort and lack of fight in the last quarter that had me thinking "Cavan look like a side who are going to get relegated" The Cavan and Offaly score difference of -15 and -19 means that the gap to Louth (with a score difference of -1 ) looks a bit more than 2 points already.
They had the look of lads dialling it in at the arse end of an outgoing manager's reign, not a newly-assembled squad in just their third competitive game under a new voice, tactics, backroom team and supposedly a fresh start? Oisín Reilly's lazy black card foul on Canavan near the end spoke volumes, in my opinion - it's worryingly early into a new leaf for that sort of mental checkout/I don't want to be here/I wanna go home. It didn't take long for us to revert to type. Most of us assume county footballers will play with heart and a bit of defiance, but Cavan (after the Meath manager referred to as much in his post-match interview) gave Tyrone absolute freedom to dance around unimpeded, and then threw in the towel once the scores inevitably flowed. There's an awful stink off the whole thing already.
It would be head to head against Louth. Cavan beat Louth twice under Ray Galligan. The Louth game could define McCabes reign. He was bullish when he took over but Cavan are already out of the promotion race. They were at least challenging promotion under galligan without Lynch for the whole league last year.
If there isn't a massive improvement from here on, the McCabe project will be dead before it takes a proper breath at all. Amid all the negativity, though, the only comfort is that maybe Offaly and Louth are slightly worse but they could improve and will be rightly lining us up for two points just as much as we are them.
Monaghan must be dying to get at us in the championship!
Quote from: cavanmaniac on February 16, 2026, 05:04:40 PMIf there isn't a massive improvement from here on, the McCabe project will be dead before it takes a proper breath at all. Amid all the negativity, though, the only comfort is that maybe Offaly and Louth are slightly worse but they could improve and will be rightly lining us up for two points just as much as we are them.
Monaghan must be dying to get at us in the championship!
Having played both Cavan and Louth and seen both first hand. Louth have a little more about them. That doesn't mean Cavan won't or can't beat them. Just an observation. Meath took the foot off the pedal big time against Louth. If Cavan don't give everything they could be gone
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 17, 2026, 07:15:01 AMHaving played both Cavan and Louth and seen both first hand. Louth have a little more about them. That doesn't mean Cavan won't or can't beat them. Just an observation. Meath took the foot off the pedal big time against Louth. If Cavan don't give everything they could be gone
Yep, especially after the final quarter on Sunday past, Cavan have surrendered any right to even a modicum of self confidence.
Some tasty games this weekend. Can't understand how Meath and cork isn't been shown anywhere. But sure they're you go
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 18, 2026, 08:11:49 PMSome tasty games this weekend. Can't understand how Meath and cork isn't been shown anywhere. But sure they're you go
The winner of that game would be well on the way for promotion . Cork have been a long time in Division 2. They struggle against Tyrone and Derry and have both of them away.
IF Kildare can win on Sunday that's just a massive boost with so many lads missing still. It also allows give more game time to lads who will be starters come championship.
Alex Beirne's appeal is this evening, so that could have a big say on things. But you would imagine they wouldn't be disputing it if they weren't confident.
Cavan have been shocking unlucky in 2 of the 3 games, so it's hard to call above in Breffni.
Whatever Cavan have in the locker, you'll see it this weekend. What that will actually look like - backs to the wall and fighting for their lives - or whether it will even be good enough, is anyone's guess. This is one of the games they've a realistic chance of winning and if they don't do so, well then f**k it, they deserve to be in Division 3 and that's the end of it.
Alex Beirne suspended. That leaves us missing a lot up top.
A couple of lads only coming back from injury might need to step it up.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on February 18, 2026, 08:11:49 PMSome tasty games this weekend. Can't understand how Meath and cork isn't been shown anywhere. But sure they're you go
Even people in Cork would not watch Cork.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on February 19, 2026, 09:19:41 PMAlex Beirne suspended. That leaves us missing a lot up top.
A couple of lads only coming back from injury might need to step it up.
Jimmy Hyland was a good prospect a few years ago. Is he still on the panel? Jack Robinson was a good underage forward too.
Jimmy is a great lad but he is riddled with hamstring injuries and other tweaks.
He is a great club man and will always tog out, even if he isn't right so he never gets 100%.
He is on the panel but being minded. Robinson was in the States, played for New York and is in there too, due back at some stage.
Kildare have some amount of lads due back still.
Quote from: armaghniac on February 19, 2026, 09:23:29 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 18, 2026, 08:11:49 PMSome tasty games this weekend. Can't understand how Meath and cork isn't been shown anywhere. But sure they're you go
Even people in Cork would not watch Cork.
Some soccer manager said of some opposition team if they were playing in his back garden, he'd close the curtains.
A huge chunk of Cork GAA hurling folk think like this about their footballers.
The hurling bandwagon has a tonne of momentum at the moment in Cork which never helps.
In my experience and from what I've heard from people I think Cork is the county with the strongest divide between hurling and football, which is mad given how much the county goes on about being a dual-county.
The hordes leaving after the hurling before the Cork/Ros football was something else last March.
Half of those who stayed back had gone by half time, presumably were only waiting for the traffic to clear!
Quote from: Rossfan on February 20, 2026, 03:39:16 PMThe hordes leaving after the hurling before the Cork/Ros football was something else last March.
Half of those who stayed back had gone by half time, presumably were only waiting for the traffic to clear!
Desperate that. Stuff like that made Tipp embarrassing them last year all the sweeter.
What's ardee pitch ground lik? Have they much of a stand and what's the view like elsewhere?
Quote from: twohands!!! on February 20, 2026, 11:34:11 AMQuote from: armaghniac on February 19, 2026, 09:23:29 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 18, 2026, 08:11:49 PMSome tasty games this weekend. Can't understand how Meath and cork isn't been shown anywhere. But sure they're you go
Even people in Cork would not watch Cork.
Some soccer manager said of some opposition team if they were playing in his back garden, he'd close the curtains.
A huge chunk of Cork GAA hurling folk think like this about their footballers.
The hurling bandwagon has a tonne of momentum at the moment in Cork which never helps.
In my experience and from what I've heard from people I think Cork is the county with the strongest divide between hurling and football, which is mad given how much the county goes on about being a dual-county.
It is mad actually. Look at Donal og is distaste for football is palpable
Quote from: Armagh18 on February 20, 2026, 05:05:22 PMQuote from: Rossfan on February 20, 2026, 03:39:16 PMThe hordes leaving after the hurling before the Cork/Ros football was something else last March.
Half of those who stayed back had gone by half time, presumably were only waiting for the traffic to clear!
Desperate that. Stuff like that made Tipp embarrassing them last year all the sweeter.
Agree with you on that
Quote from: twohands!!! on February 20, 2026, 11:34:11 AMQuote from: armaghniac on February 19, 2026, 09:23:29 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 18, 2026, 08:11:49 PMSome tasty games this weekend. Can't understand how Meath and cork isn't been shown anywhere. But sure they're you go
Even people in Cork would not watch Cork.
Some soccer manager said of some opposition team if they were playing in his back garden, he'd close the curtains.
A huge chunk of Cork GAA hurling folk think like this about their footballers.
The hurling bandwagon has a tonne of momentum at the moment in Cork which never helps.
In my experience and from what I've heard from people I think Cork is the county with the strongest divide between hurling and football, which is mad given how much the county goes on about being a dual-county.
The East Cork crowd are total hurling nazis and actively sh*t all over football at every turn. Football is outright banned in some clubs. Same attitude with some in the city, although most clubs in city have a decent football cohort. But even then they wouldn't kill themselves supporting Cork footballers or football in general. This encompasses most of the hurling bandwagon by and large. And many of the county board officers come from this cohort, hence the lack of giving a tuppence about football.
The footballers support would come in large parts from West Cork, Duhallow (near Kerry border) and a few scattered ones from the city, mid Cork around Macroom. But the Cork footballers are hands down the worst supported county team.
Quote from: Ciarrai_thuaidh on February 20, 2026, 10:39:47 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on February 20, 2026, 11:34:11 AMQuote from: armaghniac on February 19, 2026, 09:23:29 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on February 18, 2026, 08:11:49 PMSome tasty games this weekend. Can't understand how Meath and cork isn't been shown anywhere. But sure they're you go
Even people in Cork would not watch Cork.
Some soccer manager said of some opposition team if they were playing in his back garden, he'd close the curtains.
A huge chunk of Cork GAA hurling folk think like this about their footballers.
The hurling bandwagon has a tonne of momentum at the moment in Cork which never helps.
In my experience and from what I've heard from people I think Cork is the county with the strongest divide between hurling and football, which is mad given how much the county goes on about being a dual-county.
The East Cork crowd are total hurling nazis and actively sh*t all over football at every turn. Football is outright banned in some clubs. Same attitude with some in the city, although most clubs in city have a decent football cohort. But even then they wouldn't kill themselves supporting Cork footballers or football in general. This encompasses most of the hurling bandwagon by and large. And many of the county board officers come from this cohort, hence the lack of giving a tuppence about football.
The footballers support would come in large parts from West Cork, Duhallow (near Kerry border) and a few scattered ones from the city, mid Cork around Macroom. But the Cork footballers are hands down the worst supported county team.
From a neutral perspective it's a real shame- so much talent there.
Derry 2-17 Offaly 0-03 half time , Derry had wind and advantage in first half
Some very poor Leinster teams in that division. The naysayers from Tyrone who suggested Tyrone could get relegated ffs!..
Finish 2-25 to 0-08 at Celtic park
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on February 21, 2026, 07:36:31 PMFinish 2-25 to 0-08 at Celtic park
Been a while since a team in Division 2 had a 23 point win I'd imagine.
Can't imagine what the bus trip home will be like for Offaly
Derry right in the promotion mix after this.
Derry just stopped 10mins into the 2nd half!
Meath get a win tomorrow and themselves and Derry are in a great place.
Anything for Kildare secures Div 2.
It'll be tight from the bottom 2 up no matter.
One extravagant gravy train permanently ended tonight.
Good to see the Tyrone gravy train in Derry reaching new heights.
Can see the Tyrone gravy train in Louth getting a bit more mileage tomorrow.
They love gravy.
Quote from: Olly on February 22, 2026, 12:30:37 AMGood to see the Tyrone gravy train in Derry reaching new heights.
Can see the Tyrone gravy train in Louth getting a bit more mileage tomorrow.
They love gravy.
The Clare hurling gravy train getting good mileage about Antrim 8) sort that stadium out at least! :D
Match day 3 and 4 usually sort out here teams are at. Derry on an upward curve. A good feel factor about Derry now. The game V Cork will tell a lot - depends how Cork do today. Promotion might come down to head-to-head.
Offaly are dropping off badly. A lot of injuries. All the good work of last year undone unfortunately for them. Meath on the way back again. They've come a long way since Colm O'Rourke was in charge. Like Derry, the buzz is back in Meath.
Meath will give Cork a good trimming.
Quote from: moonster on February 22, 2026, 12:11:14 PMMeath will give Cork a good trimming.
Based on? They only beat Louth and Cavan with the last kick of the game
There are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Quote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Word I'd use is inconsistent than poor. Meath was a prime example of that last year with wins against Dublin,Kerry,Galway then losing the Leinster final and not performing at all in the All-Ireland semi-final.
A actual Poor Louth team played in Division 3,4 a few years ago.
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 22, 2026, 01:41:31 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Word I'd use is inconsistent than poor. Meath was a prime example of that last year with wins against Dublin,Kerry,Galway then losing the Leinster final and not performing at all in the All-Ireland semi-final.
A actual Poor Louth team played in Division 3,4 a few years ago.
Dublin are poor. Do you really believe Meath would have beaten Kerry or Galway or indeed Dublin in a must win game where loser exits the whole All Ireland competition?
20 points in an All Ireland semi-final is quite a tanking.
Quote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:59:04 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on February 22, 2026, 01:41:31 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Word I'd use is inconsistent than poor. Meath was a prime example of that last year with wins against Dublin,Kerry,Galway then losing the Leinster final and not performing at all in the All-Ireland semi-final.
A actual Poor Louth team played in Division 3,4 a few years ago.
Dublin are poor. Do you really believe Meath would have beaten Kerry or Galway or indeed Dublin in a must win game where loser exits the whole All Ireland competition?
20 points in an All Ireland semi-final is quite a tanking.
Galway game was All-Ireland Quarter-final where they made their exit. Don't perform in a semi you'll receive a tanking.
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 22, 2026, 02:29:39 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:59:04 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on February 22, 2026, 01:41:31 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Word I'd use is inconsistent than poor. Meath was a prime example of that last year with wins against Dublin,Kerry,Galway then losing the Leinster final and not performing at all in the All-Ireland semi-final.
A actual Poor Louth team played in Division 3,4 a few years ago.
Dublin are poor. Do you really believe Meath would have beaten Kerry or Galway or indeed Dublin in a must win game where loser exits the whole All Ireland competition?
20 points in an All Ireland semi-final is quite a tanking.
Galway game was All-Ireland Quarter-final where they made their exit. Don't perform in a semi you'll receive a tanking.
I stand corrected on Galway game. That's poor show! Anyway I still don't rate Meath at all. Leinster not great these days.
Louth 3 up at half time, early goal the difference. Tyrone playing against a really strong wind in first half. Bit of a dust up going off the field at the short whistle.
Meath down by 7 at HT, were they playing against the wind?
1-12 to 0-12 for Louth now.
Sounds like another shocking performance from Tyrone...still down by 3 with 10 to play. Missing simple chances and playing with a huge breeze. Don't deserve promotion at this stage
Quote from: omagh_gael on February 22, 2026, 03:31:47 PMSounds like another shocking performance from Tyrone...still down by 3 with 10 to play. Missing simple chances and playing with a huge breeze. Don't deserve promotion at this stage
2 in it now
Result Cork 1-23 Meath 1-21
Div 3 not out of realms of possibility.
Big win for Louth, far from poor as labelled earlier today on this thread. FT Louth 1-15 Tyrone 0-13
Yeah I had fancied Louth to take Meath. On their day a tough team & had Gavin Devlin riling them up
Quote from: Truthsayer on February 21, 2026, 06:58:16 PMSome very poor Leinster teams in that division. The naysayers from Tyrone who suggested Tyrone could get relegated ffs!..
You were saying.
Quote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Ooopps, you might want to re-visit that statement.
Quote from: marty34 on February 22, 2026, 03:51:24 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Ooopps, you might want to re-visit that statement.
I'll revisit it during the summer.. that result is poor but be long forgotten by championship time.. the real money.
Good oul Division 2 for putting cats among pigeons.
Quote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 03:53:00 PMQuote from: marty34 on February 22, 2026, 03:51:24 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Ooopps, you might want to re-visit that statement.
I'll revisit it during the summer.. that result is poor but be long forgotten by championship time.. the real money.
Revisit it next year in the Tailtean
Quote from: Mario on February 22, 2026, 03:58:57 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 03:53:00 PMQuote from: marty34 on February 22, 2026, 03:51:24 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Ooopps, you might want to re-visit that statement.
I'll revisit it during the summer.. that result is poor but be long forgotten by championship time.. the real money.
Revisit it next year in the Tailtean
They'll be in the Tailteann... hysteria!
We'll bate Offaly and Harte out the gate next day
Tyrone do realise they need beat Cork and Meath to stay outta the bottom 3 encase Division 3 teams make it to Munster, Connacht finals, lucky last yr winner playing in Division 2 so it might not catch the No.5 team in the Division.
Quote from: moonster on February 22, 2026, 12:11:14 PMMeath will give Cork a good trimming.
Yourself and Truthsayer post some awful nonsense on this thread.
Much improved performance from Cavan by the sounds of it.
If Kildare don't get the 2 points here promotion looks like the longest of long shots.
Cavan still have Offaly to play so they might yet have a hope of avoiding relegation if they can hang on for the win here.
3 upsets in Division 2 this weekend!
Quote from: screenexile on February 22, 2026, 04:41:55 PM3 upsets in Division 2 this weekend!
Consistently inconsistent is the basis of Division 2.
Kildare promotion pretty much dead and Cavan have some hope of survival now.
Real gritty from Cavan down the stretch to hold off Kildare which was a world away from the Tyrone game where they completely threw in the towel.
Kildare sounded a bit complacent from the bits of the match I heard.
Canavan factor notwithstanding, Louth sticking it to Tyrone today really exposes Cavan's sheer heartlessness last week, and deep-seated neurosis regarding the Red Hand ...but at least beating Kildare shows we still have a pulse in this Division 2. It was a mucky day for football by all accounts, a must-win game and a tight finish, and we saw it over the line. Can't ask for much more really.
Quote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 03:53:00 PMQuote from: marty34 on February 22, 2026, 03:51:24 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Ooopps, you might want to re-visit that statement.
I'll revisit it during the summer.. that result is poor but be long forgotten by championship time.. the real money.
Correct me if I'm wrong but we might not even end up in the same championship as most of the teams you've named
Quote from: thebigfullforward on February 22, 2026, 04:48:40 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 03:53:00 PMQuote from: marty34 on February 22, 2026, 03:51:24 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Ooopps, you might want to re-visit that statement.
I'll revisit it during the summer.. that result is poor but be long forgotten by championship time.. the real money.
Correct me if I'm wrong but we might not even end up in the same championship as most of the teams you've named
True two of them will be in the Tailteann Cup...
And if Sligo make a connacht final.and Tipp beat Cork in Munster, what then?
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on February 22, 2026, 05:05:32 PMAnd if Sligo make a connacht final.and Tipp beat Cork in Munster, what then?
Then we bring it to the High Court to say the rule is not workable.
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RTE has derry in 2nd on score difference.
Which is right?
Meath on head to head
Quote from: twohands!!! on February 22, 2026, 04:45:28 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 22, 2026, 04:41:55 PM3 upsets in Division 2 this weekend!
Consistently inconsistent is the basis of Division 2.
Kildare promotion pretty much dead and Cavan have some hope of survival now.
Real gritty from Cavan down the stretch to hold off Kildare which was a world away from the Tyrone game where they completely threw in the towel.
Kildare sounded a bit complacent from the bits of the match I heard.
Kildare just looked like a poor team.
Quote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 03:53:00 PMQuote from: marty34 on February 22, 2026, 03:51:24 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on February 22, 2026, 01:26:16 PMThere are a number of teams in that division are very poor including Meath, Offaly, Louth, Cavan...
Meath lost All Ireland semi-final to Donegal by 20 points last year and Leinster final to a poor Louth team albeit was a great occasion but dreadful standard of football.
Ooopps, you might want to re-visit that statement.
I'll revisit it during the summer.. that result is poor but be long forgotten by championship time.. the real money.
The signs aren't good no matter what way you want to dress it up. It's not like we are playing in D1. we are playing terrible football in D2. Hoping things change like a light witch in the summer is optimistic at best.
Meath second best all day today. Lost midfield. Menton hasn't got 70 minutes in him yet stayed on and we lost McBride to a head injury.
It was close enough coming up to half time but Cork got 1-4 is a couple of minutes and we couldn't close the gap. The red card to Maguire made for a close finish but I think the lack of depth in the squad is starting to tell a bit.
Big game next week and against Tyrone after but at the same time we need to rest some of the lads.
Tyrone could end up in Division 3 next year
Quote from: greatpoint on February 22, 2026, 08:02:15 PMTyrone could end up in Division 3 next year
Catch yourself on!
Would be some craic if Hartes Offaly beat Tyrone all the same
Down got relegated last year with 6 points and Tyrone 7 from Division 1. Nothing certain in this Division until the final hooter goes. I think Offaly being so bad makes it easier to slip down unexpectedly.
Are the matches cheaper in the Tailteann?
Not sure on cost, but the Tailteann Cup threads on here have been dynamic with strong user interaction. It sounds like a soft landing going in there.
Quote from: DaleCooper on February 22, 2026, 09:51:15 PMWould be some craic if Hartes Offaly beat Tyrone all the same
A decent club team would beat Offaly... zero points -42 pt difference.
Tyrone at home will bate Harte out the gates up the Ballygawley roundabout
Great to see Cork getting a big result like that would love to see them back in division 1.
For a team that has little following their social media posts get serious reaction maybe the most in the country
Have they alot of armchair supporters?
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on February 22, 2026, 11:18:05 PMGreat to see Cork getting a big result like that would love to see them back in division 1.
For a team that has little following their social media posts get serious reaction maybe the most in the country
Have they alot of armchair supporters?
Hurling county, lot of them would want nothing to do with the big ball
Did I watch the entire Sunday game and manage to miss the Tyrone Highlights/lowlights?
Quote from: Grace Murphy on February 22, 2026, 11:32:36 PMDid I watch the entire Sunday game and manage to miss the Tyrone Highlights/lowlights?
Louth scores on their twitter
Quote from: Derry Man on February 22, 2026, 11:28:24 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on February 22, 2026, 11:18:05 PMGreat to see Cork getting a big result like that would love to see them back in division 1.
For a team that has little following their social media posts get serious reaction maybe the most in the country
Have they alot of armchair supporters?
Hurling county, lot of them would want nothing to do with the big ball
Seem to get a lot of support on social media despite the hurling dominance is my point though.
Wasn't a red card for Ian Maguire. Not even a yellow. They just tangled a bit. Black card for O'Neill for stopping his run perhaps.
Jack O'Connors point was clearly outside the arc so balances it out. However Meath were only a kick of a ball away from more last minute heroics but ultimately didn't deserve it.
I wasn't confident of Kildare (I never am!) going to Cavan but then Beirne and Feely are out and that's the brawn and the brains gone.
Cavan will beat Offaly and then Kildare need a win to stay up, and I just don't see them coming. Maybe Louth at home if they are already safe...
I could take losing by 3 to Derry in a serious content in the snow, but that sounded like the classic 'two bad teams' on Sunday...
Three of the four div 2 games live on television on Saturday, but strangely not Derry vs Cork. Wee bit surprised that two relegation four-pointers and the Kildare Meath game got priority.
Cork are a good side - that's a real good match up I think. Cork pretty adept at the 2 pointers. They also looked quite fired up for that Meath game which isn't something that I have seen out of cork footballers for a long time.
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on February 24, 2026, 11:55:12 AMThree of the four div 2 games live on television on Saturday, but strangely not Derry vs Cork. Wee bit surprised that two relegation four-pointers and the Kildare Meath game got priority.
I wonder if TV are staying away from Derry home games due to the anti allianz protests. There was a half time march on the field during the Offaly match and a lot of Palestine flags on the stand behind the goals. Surely this game would be picked for TV otherwise, whoever wins it will almost certainly get promoted.
Quote from: imtommygunn on February 24, 2026, 11:57:43 AMCork are a good side - that's a real good match up I think. Cork pretty adept at the 2 pointers. They also looked quite fired up for that Meath game which isn't something that I have seen out of cork footballers for a long time.
If Derry can maintain momentum and keep their key players on the pitch, this has the makings of being a very good game. This game is likely the one that puts Derry in/out of the promotion spots at the end of the league.
The TV schedules were selected before a ball was kicked. The TV companies wouldnt have knew at that stage which matches were relegation battles, promotion battles and inbetween
Id hazzard a guess that BBC NI wanted the Tyrone Offaly game due to Mickey Harte returning home to take on Tyrone. Its also Tyrones first game back in Dungannon in 20+ years
Quote from: Mario on February 24, 2026, 11:59:42 AMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on February 24, 2026, 11:55:12 AMThree of the four div 2 games live on television on Saturday, but strangely not Derry vs Cork. Wee bit surprised that two relegation four-pointers and the Kildare Meath game got priority.
I wonder if TV are staying away from Derry home games due to the anti allianz protests. There was a half time march on the field during the Offaly match and a lot of Palestine flags on the stand behind the goals. Surely this game would be picked for TV otherwise, whoever wins it will almost certainly get promoted.
Excellent point! Should be interesting if any Derry home games appear in the championship.
Politics should be separate from sport, however fans are entitled to express themselves, within reason. It isn't every day we live through a holocaust that the news chooses to cover up.
Yet authority should never play politics with sports - like Russia missing another Olympics. Or, perhaps, teams not given coverage based on their fans support for "inappropriate" causes.
Curious to know if these protests happen at any other grounds and during halftime on the pitch?
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on February 24, 2026, 12:44:29 PMCurious to know if these protests happen at any other grounds and during halftime on the pitch?
Down have been doing abit outside the grounds I think, seen a photo on facebook of outside the Athletic Grounds on Sunday as well but I was in a different way so didnt actually see the protest.
There have been lads handing out flyers in Newbridge this year, and since St Conleth's re-opened there are Palestine/ Ceasfire Now flags at the back of the Kilcullen End terrace at a good few matches.
Quote from: 93-DY-SAM on February 24, 2026, 12:44:29 PMCurious to know if these protests happen at any other grounds and during halftime on the pitch?
Was a good crowd protesting outside Pearse Stadium Saturday.
Healy park have some protests
Quote from: NotedObserver on February 24, 2026, 05:50:06 PMHealy park have some protests
Aye but thats at the state of the football :D
Cork footballers fly out to Portugal next Tuesday for four-day training camp.
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 25, 2026, 02:44:56 PMCork footballers fly out to Portugal next Tuesday for four-day training camp.
Ah well, that's their good run ended. Doomed to 18 months without a win if turns out like Derry's trip!!
Quote from: thejuice on February 23, 2026, 07:36:05 AMWasn't a red card for Ian Maguire. Not even a yellow. They just tangled a bit. Black card for O'Neill for stopping his run perhaps.
Jack O'Connors point was clearly outside the arc so balances it out. However Meath were only a kick of a ball away from more last minute heroics but ultimately didn't deserve it.
His standing foot was outside, I'd say contact between the ball and his kicking foot was inside - what does the rulebook say?
Standing foot on or behind the line
Need to bounce back after last week's lacklustre performance. Away to Kildare never easy. Kildare always play their best game against us. So hopefully a few injuries have cleared up.
Beirne is back anyway after suspension, but not sure re Feely. He went over to the sideline in the Derry match to tell them about his hamstring, but he didn't do the classic pull on the run. I'd hope he is right after missing Offaly.
The pitch is in bits to be honest, so it's hard to know how much of an issue it will be.
But as always with Kildare we never dictate the rules of engagement, so it depend on how Meath play. To be honest the older heads are the ones most guilty of silly mistakes.
Strongest bench all year for Kildare. So a lot more options.
It gives me a bit more hope, but only a bit...
Cavan v Louth...Cavan by the minimum in this relegation 4-pointer, but I say that in hope more than expectation. Louth bound to be riding high after beating Tyrone and on that basis are in better form.
Tyrone v Offaly...A nice convalescent encounter for Tyrone who will win handsomely here.
Kildare v Meath...Another blockbuster with both sides going all out in a local derby. I'll call it a draw because I always do that with at least one prediction, and like a broken clock I'm going to be right eventually.
Derry v Cork...Cork by a hair. They seem to have knuckled down properly after years of wishy-washy meandering, and have plenty of big men for a dogfight, with a sprinkling of skill.
Louth started all guns blazing and Cavan probaly fortunate to only be 7 points down after 15 minutes down.
Cavan 0-2 Louth 0-9
Cavan struggling to get on any ball and get in the game.
Louth playing some great stuff. Fast direct attacking football.
Doesn't look like much if any of a breeze.
Whos the lad on here thought Sam Mulroy wasnt a top forward?
Some good passes on that Louth goal and Mulroy follows up with a two-pointer from play, 1-14 to 0-4 they lead
Half time Cavan 0-6 Louth 1-16
Can Cavan not do the basics here and mark their men tight.
Cavan 0-6 Louth 1-16 HT
Cavan did manage to get into the game a bit more but struggling to get much of a reward on the scoreboard.
Got on more ball, created more chances but shooting was poor between wides and dropped into the Louth keepers hands
Louth wasn't as impressive as the first 15 minutes but still were very very good. Got a great goal with three long kick passes the length of the field. They got 4 2 pointers in the half but some of the marking by Cavan for these was criminal.
Loving the high up television angle from behing the posts, especially for the kickouts.
Really give good views for the kickouts.
Would love to see it in more grounds.
A long long way back for Cavan if they hope to get anything in the second half.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on February 28, 2026, 05:47:02 PMWhos the lad on here thought Sam Mulroy wasnt a top forward?
Yeah he had a huge half -the two pointer he kicked after being on the ground was as good a score as you'd see anywhere. [Even if the marking was just tragic]
Can see how Louth beat Tyrone, there a big improvement in them from even last yrs Leinster win. But Cavan are Tragic,they be going down with Offaly.
Cavan are Kat
This looks close to a repeat of the Tyrone game for Cavan where players looked like they were going through the motions just waiting for the final whistle.
Tis sad bad stuff from Cavan.
Louth surely have major regrets about the Meath result because that and the Cork game made promotion a long shot.
Tyrone doing a good impression of a Division 3 side
I actually thought Cavan would win this. Louth have been impressive, but Cavan have been awful.
FT Cavan 1-12 Louth 1-22. Any consolation on Cavan winning the 2nd half 1-6 to 0-6? Probably not.
That's another atrocious stain on Cavan football, the stink of which will be hard removed. Bleak times ahead. McCabe has some job of work ahead of him, and what's really worrying is that if he can't even coach basics like tight marking and playing to the final whistle with a semblance of pride, fight and a bit of heart, then he won't be up to it, and in a few years Cavan will still be drifting and casting around for the latest magic manager to "get us back where we belong", which is the massive pile of self-soothing shite we've been feeding ourselves for generations.
Every time I've seen Cavan this year there have been gaps the size of canyons all over the defence despite some very seasoned operators in there like Brady from Arva, Gerry Smith, Jason McLoughlin etc., and yet from game to game it never improved in the slightest, so what in the hell is McCabe and his backroom team (no doubt "highly rated" and assembled at some cost) seeing on the field and doing in training?
Yeah but wheres player responsibility? The basis for a defender is to mark tight, midfield/ forwards work up and down the field, and most of all you gonna try to compete to the end. even if the games gone.
Much better from Tyrone in second half. Mattie and Dazzler still class acts.
Result Tyrone 0-28 Offaly 2-13.
Half-time Kildare 0-5 Meath 1-9
Kildare poor. 3 scores in a half. Meath could have been more ruthless but lads being a bit reluctant against the wind. Hope we don't throw it away like we did against Louth.
All too easy for Meath, zero kick in Kildare playing at home against their neighbours. Kildare 0-10 Meath 1-21.
Offaly are more or less gone, and although Cavan's pitifully weak mentality means they'll be hugely uncomfortable as favourites/playing under expectation with something big at stake, we should beat them, although nobody would be surprised if we dropped a bollock, let's be honest. That would leave Kildare needing a win either away to Cork or home to Louth to stay up, and send Cavan down. You can immediately write off the possibility of us doing anything against Derry in our final game, save bowing down meekly and rolling over for a beating. It might be better for us if we did go down? A few more older heads will leave after this season so another Division 2 campaign next year wouldn't be much more fun than this one, and ritual humiliations in the Sam Maguire championship won't do anyone any good either.
If Derry can squeeze past Cork, then they will be in a strong position, both owing to score difference but also a useful head to head against another promotion contender, Cork might easily slip up against Tyrone on the last day but Derry will beat Cavan. But if Cork win then they will likely be promoted.
Funny feeling cork will beat Derry. I hope not but cork look decent from what I have seen.
Kildare easily beat. Good bounce back after the Cork game. Good rest now to get some bodies back for the Tyrone game. I can see us having a really good chance of winning that but it'll be a right battle.
Caulfield was my MOTM today. If he could take on a few scores he'd be one of the top half backs in the country. Passed up a at least 3 very scorable opportunities today to teammates which I'd prefer if he took them on as he'd got himself into good positions.
Quote from: thejuice on February 28, 2026, 09:33:27 PMKildare easily beat. Good bounce back after the Cork game. Good rest now to get some bodies back for the Tyrone game. I can see us having a really good chance of winning that but it'll be a right battle.
Caulfield was my MOTM today. If he could take on a few scores he'd be one of the top half backs in the country. Passed up a at least 3 very scorable opportunities today to teammates which I'd prefer if he took them on as he'd got himself into good positions.
Yeah, Caufield is nearly too selfish. Should have had a few scores of his own.
Kildare were very disappointing. I thought, after they run Derry close, that they were on the upward curve but were very poor today, especially in first half.
Cavan are up and down. Could have won first 2 games - just edged out but were V poor V Tyrone and again today, V Louth.
Watched back the game there. When Meath brake the pace is unreal. I can't see many been able to stop them in remaining matches. A good Score difference last evening will set us up well hopefully in the end. As I expect Derry (who we go ahead of on head to head ) and cork could be level on points with us.
Just get the win v Tyrone and then we really have to put up a big score in tullamore
Kidlare should have lost by more and Meath kinda shot on sight a bit more in the second half and missed a fair bit. There were also a few overloads they didn't use that could have ended in a goal.
A trend in Kildare is that our defenders are on the front foot and are being caught the wrong side on breaks and teams are streaming through.
Our half forwards are the same and Meath made hay, as did Derry. Meath are a different level to us and Kildare are going to go through a lot more pain before the end of the season.
To be honest we have some of the most low football IQ players in the country and fans will blame manager after manager for lads who can't or simply won't do the grunt work.
It was summed up when Rafferty blasted through Kirwan in the second half when the Kildare man was clearly in front. Kildare got a free but even with my biased eyes I could see it was just a hardy hoor wanting it more. His club is right on the border near the home place and I hear nothing only good things him as a sound lad. It was just one moment but I was annoyed to see the free as it feckin gave a pass on our lad.
Kildare are fecked and the worst thing is that the 'experienced' lads are the ones who drag down the standard.
Quote from: imtommygunn on February 28, 2026, 09:26:14 PMFunny feeling cork will beat Derry. I hope not but cork look decent from what I have seen.
Currently looking quite far off the mark with that prediction but glad to be wrong ;D
Kerry are in no trouble in Munster!!
Some scoring from Derry.
That's probably the best Derry have played in 2 years but couldn't believe how poor Cork are. Hard to believe they travelled all this way to play like that.
That lad Sherlock a great player, has everthing but speed, some difference to have on a team come the dry weather! Derry starting to show bit strength in depth.
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2026, 02:50:59 PMThat's probably the best Derry have played in 2 years but couldn't believe how poor Cork are. Hard to believe they travelled all this way to play like that.
Cork are always like that. They invariably give us a very tough game in Cork, but look like they crawled out of the hotel bar when they take the field in Ballybofey or Ballyshannon.
Quote from: J70 on March 01, 2026, 03:12:16 PMQuote from: screenexile on March 01, 2026, 02:50:59 PMThat's probably the best Derry have played in 2 years but couldn't believe how poor Cork are. Hard to believe they travelled all this way to play like that.
Cork are always like that. They invariably give us a very tough game in Cork, but look like they crawled out of the hotel bar when they take the field in Ballybofey or Ballyshannon.
If you bet against Cork in away games, you'd come out ahead.
Quote from: J70 on March 01, 2026, 03:12:16 PMQuote from: screenexile on March 01, 2026, 02:50:59 PMThat's probably the best Derry have played in 2 years but couldn't believe how poor Cork are. Hard to believe they travelled all this way to play like that.
Cork are always like that. They invariably give us a very tough game in Cork, but look like they crawled out of the hotel bar when they take the field in Ballybofey or Ballyshannon.
Jackson's is a good spot to be fair. Can you blame them.
Some performance from Derry after a shaky enough first 15 mins when kickouts were not going our way. when we got on top Derry were in complete control.
Some serious scoring. Murray and Loughlin in particular were unplayable, cassidy, mcguigan and ethan doherty had some shift too.
Big number 8 for cork was lucky to finish the game in my opinion. The tackle on Mcguigan was a borderline red, and the the tackle on conor doherty was definitely a yellow.
Derry strong contenders for promotion now, head to head with cork and score difference. Louth could be tough enough but if we play like today I'd expect Derry to beat both Louth and Cavan.
Starting to shape up rightly and the bench seems to be getting stronger too.
Cavan won't be fit to keep it kicked out to Derry.
Quote from: cavanmaniac on February 28, 2026, 08:52:07 PMOffaly are more or less gone, and although Cavan's pitifully weak mentality means they'll be hugely uncomfortable as favourites/playing under expectation with something big at stake, we should beat them, although nobody would be surprised if we dropped a bollock, let's be honest. That would leave Kildare needing a win either away to Cork or home to Louth to stay up, and send Cavan down. You can immediately write off the possibility of us doing anything against Derry in our final game, save bowing down meekly and rolling over for a beating. It might be better for us if we did go down? A few more older heads will leave after this season so another Division 2 campaign next year wouldn't be much more fun than this one, and ritual humiliations in the Sam Maguire championship won't do anyone any good either.
Monaghan and maybe Armagh going down from Division 1. Down going up from Divison 3. Tyrone will likely miss out on promotion. It could have a lot of Ulster teams in 27 but Cavan are lucky Kildare are so poor that they could still stay up. Mickey Harte won't want Offaly going winless so wouldn't bank on Cavan beating them.
What were Offaly like v Tyrone?
Would they have any hope v Cavan?
Kildare will lose by 6+ in the last two games. Rumours doing the rounds that Alex Beirne is gone for the rest of the league.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on March 01, 2026, 07:32:02 PMWhat were Offaly like v Tyrone?
Would they have any hope v Cavan?
Kildare will lose by 6+ in the last two games. Rumours doing the rounds that Alex Beirne is gone for the rest of the league.
Offaly were decent against tyrone and probably should have been. ahead at half time.
but they didn't show up in the 2nd half and when tyrone brought on mccurry it just got away from them.
But they had improved a lot from the Derry game I thought, much more direct. But seem very low on confidence.
Tyrone are poor at the minute though, so its hard to be sure.
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 01, 2026, 07:35:15 PMQuote from: Captain Scarlet on March 01, 2026, 07:32:02 PMWhat were Offaly like v Tyrone?
Would they have any hope v Cavan?
Kildare will lose by 6+ in the last two games. Rumours doing the rounds that Alex Beirne is gone for the rest of the league.
Offaly were decent against tyrone and probably should have been. ahead at half time.
but they didn't show up in the 2nd half and when tyrone brought on mccurry it just got away from them.
But they had improved a lot from the Derry game I thought, much more direct. But seem very low on confidence.
Tyrone are poor at the minute though, so its hard to be sure.
Offaly won and held onto the ball well in the first half against the wind and got a few nice scores running at Tyrone. Tyrone a bit nervous at the moment and things not happening freely but a lot of young players playing.
Tyrone upped the tempo in the second half and dominated the ball and the kick out and moved it at pace. Cavan would be a better side imo
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2026, 02:34:13 PMKerry are in no trouble in Munster!!
Kerry b & c team are second and third best team in munster. Cork is all hurling now.
Can we start a petition to tell RTE to stop sandwiching hurling in betweeen football the pricks??!!
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2026, 10:42:12 PMCan we start a petition to tell RTE to stop sandwiching hurling in betweeen football the pricks??!!
Even a strongly worded email would be a start.
They'll wrap div 2 up in less than five minutes.
Quote from: screenexile on March 01, 2026, 10:42:12 PMCan we start a petition to tell RTE to stop sandwiching hurling in betweeen football the pricks??!!
Pain in the hole.
Quote from: onefineday on February 26, 2026, 01:32:18 AMQuote from: Blowitupref on February 25, 2026, 02:44:56 PMCork footballers fly out to Portugal next Tuesday for four-day training camp.
Ah well, that's their good run ended. Doomed to 18 months without a win if turns out like Derry's trip!!
A good run that ended with a bang. looking at the match stats Derry 30 scores from 42 shots and a high volume of shots thanks to winning 20 of Cork's kick outs.
Derry slumber well and throughly over now, last two Ulster titles won and All-Ireland semi-final appearances came from playing their spring football in Division two so I can imagine players,management and supporters will be confident of repeating that this year.
On trips away Donegal are flying out to Portugal on Good Friday, April 3, while Kerry's trip begins three days later. Whatever about Cork,Derry neither of those are unlikely to allow themselves to collapse after a training weekend away.
Can see Derry hitting 0-40 soon.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on February 28, 2026, 05:47:02 PMWhos the lad on here thought Sam Mulroy wasnt a top forward?
A late response but that was me Weasel. And I did not say that, I was responding to someone who said top 5 in the country, which he isn't
Also said he gets into any team in the country FYI - just not top 5
If we have a look at the national league here, he has 1 score from play last 3 games? 1-4 in total including a 2 pointer across the campaign
The man's a great player and an elite free taker but I don't know what to tell you, best forwards in the game I'd want more from play in this era of space and open attacking football. In my humble opinion
Quote from: ClubScene13 on March 08, 2026, 05:16:37 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on February 28, 2026, 05:47:02 PMWhos the lad on here thought Sam Mulroy wasnt a top forward?
A late response but that was me Weasel. And I did not say that, I was responding to someone who said top 5 in the country, which he isn't
Also said he gets into any team in the country FYI - just not top 5
If we have a look at the national league here, he has 1 score from play last 3 games? 1-4 in total including a 2 pointer across the campaign
The man's a great player and an elite free taker but I don't know what to tell you, best forwards in the game I'd want more from play in this era of space and open attacking football. In my humble opinion
Top 5 in country- whos ahead of him? Cliffords, O'Shea, Con, Morris, Conaty, R O'D, Walsh, McGuigan?
can't really count Rian at the min,
Hard to believe that Tyrone are out of the running with a couple of games to go. Derry and Meath look well placed to go up, with favourable games at home on the last day. Wouldn't be surprised if Tyrone end up winning the last two games to put them in good shape going into Ulster championship. Big weekend for Cork to see how they respond to the hammering up in Derry.
So can we make any calls this weekend?
Louth v Derry
Meath v Tyrone
Cork v Kildare
Offaly v Cavan
From a Kildare point of view I don't see us getting anything in Cork and Cavan will beat Offaly. Meath will win, but not 100% still on Derry but it'd be better for us if they won and Louth were out of the promotion hunt coming to Newbridge.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on March 10, 2026, 05:33:59 PMSo can we make any calls this weekend?
Louth v Derry
Meath v Tyrone
Cork v Kildare
Offaly v Cavan
From a Kildare point of view I don't see us getting anything in Cork and Cavan will beat Offaly. Meath will win, but not 100% still on Derry but it'd be better for us if they won and Louth were out of the promotion hunt coming to Newbridge.
Tyrone will beat Meath.
Quote from: Goals_Will_Come on March 11, 2026, 02:03:06 PMQuote from: Captain Scarlet on March 10, 2026, 05:33:59 PMSo can we make any calls this weekend?
Louth v Derry
Meath v Tyrone
Cork v Kildare
Offaly v Cavan
From a Kildare point of view I don't see us getting anything in Cork and Cavan will beat Offaly. Meath will win, but not 100% still on Derry but it'd be better for us if they won and Louth were out of the promotion hunt coming to Newbridge.
Tyrone will beat Meath.
Wouldn't be too sure about that. I think Tyrone have had a player drop off the panel this week and Canavan is on his travels.
Meath will be strong in Croker and will run at Tyrone - I can see them scoring plenty. It could be a high scoring game, but I give a tentative nod to Meath based.
Louth v Derry is coin toss. If Derry can hit the heights they did against Cork, I'll go with them.
Cork will probably have too much for Kildare, they are at home and I think I read they have some injured players back.
Cavan will beat Offaly.
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 11, 2026, 05:06:47 PMQuote from: Goals_Will_Come on March 11, 2026, 02:03:06 PMQuote from: Captain Scarlet on March 10, 2026, 05:33:59 PMSo can we make any calls this weekend?
Louth v Derry
Meath v Tyrone
Cork v Kildare
Offaly v Cavan
From a Kildare point of view I don't see us getting anything in Cork and Cavan will beat Offaly. Meath will win, but not 100% still on Derry but it'd be better for us if they won and Louth were out of the promotion hunt coming to Newbridge.
Tyrone will beat Meath.
Wouldn't be too sure about that. I think Tyrone have had a player drop off the panel this week and Canavan is on his travels.
Meath will be strong in Croker and will run at Tyrone - I can see them scoring plenty. It could be a high scoring game, but I give a tentative nod to Meath based.
Louth v Derry is coin toss. If Derry can hit the heights they did against Cork, I'll go with them.
Cork will probably have too much for Kildare, they are at home and I think I read they have some injured players back.
Cavan will beat Offaly.
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 11, 2026, 05:06:47 PMQuote from: Goals_Will_Come on March 11, 2026, 02:03:06 PMQuote from: Captain Scarlet on March 10, 2026, 05:33:59 PMSo can we make any calls this weekend?
Louth v Derry
Meath v Tyrone
Cork v Kildare
Offaly v Cavan
From a Kildare point of view I don't see us getting anything in Cork and Cavan will beat Offaly. Meath will win, but not 100% still on Derry but it'd be better for us if they won and Louth were out of the promotion hunt coming to Newbridge.
Tyrone will beat Meath.
Wouldn't be too sure about that. I think Tyrone have had a player drop off the panel this week and Canavan is on his travels.
Meath will be strong in Croker and will run at Tyrone - I can see them scoring plenty. It could be a high scoring game, but I give a tentative nod to Meath based.
Louth v Derry is coin toss. If Derry can hit the heights they did against Cork, I'll go with them.
Cork will probably have too much for Kildare, they are at home and I think I read they have some injured players back.
Cavan will beat Offaly.
How was the player?
Quote from: tyrone08 on March 11, 2026, 05:13:54 PMQuote from: tbrick18 on March 11, 2026, 05:06:47 PMQuote from: Goals_Will_Come on March 11, 2026, 02:03:06 PMQuote from: Captain Scarlet on March 10, 2026, 05:33:59 PMSo can we make any calls this weekend?
Louth v Derry
Meath v Tyrone
Cork v Kildare
Offaly v Cavan
From a Kildare point of view I don't see us getting anything in Cork and Cavan will beat Offaly. Meath will win, but not 100% still on Derry but it'd be better for us if they won and Louth were out of the promotion hunt coming to Newbridge.
Tyrone will beat Meath.
Wouldn't be too sure about that. I think Tyrone have had a player drop off the panel this week and Canavan is on his travels.
Meath will be strong in Croker and will run at Tyrone - I can see them scoring plenty. It could be a high scoring game, but I give a tentative nod to Meath based.
Louth v Derry is coin toss. If Derry can hit the heights they did against Cork, I'll go with them.
Cork will probably have too much for Kildare, they are at home and I think I read they have some injured players back.
Cavan will beat Offaly.
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 11, 2026, 05:06:47 PMQuote from: Goals_Will_Come on March 11, 2026, 02:03:06 PMQuote from: Captain Scarlet on March 10, 2026, 05:33:59 PMSo can we make any calls this weekend?
Louth v Derry
Meath v Tyrone
Cork v Kildare
Offaly v Cavan
From a Kildare point of view I don't see us getting anything in Cork and Cavan will beat Offaly. Meath will win, but not 100% still on Derry but it'd be better for us if they won and Louth were out of the promotion hunt coming to Newbridge.
Tyrone will beat Meath.
Wouldn't be too sure about that. I think Tyrone have had a player drop off the panel this week and Canavan is on his travels.
Meath will be strong in Croker and will run at Tyrone - I can see them scoring plenty. It could be a high scoring game, but I give a tentative nod to Meath based.
Louth v Derry is coin toss. If Derry can hit the heights they did against Cork, I'll go with them.
Cork will probably have too much for Kildare, they are at home and I think I read they have some injured players back.
Cavan will beat Offaly.
How was the player?
Rory Brennan
Meath should beat Tyrone. I feel we a bit further on than them and have used our underage success better than they have so far.
Wouldn't be overly confident of Cavan beating Offaly. Under heavy pressure for points, and widely expected to win at the same time, is precisely the wrong sort of psychological cocktail for these fainthearts, especially as Offaly are at home with nothing to lose and a desperate need to inject something ahead of the championship. None of the three possible results from this game would surprise me, put it that way.
Quote from: cavanmaniac on March 11, 2026, 09:48:01 PMWouldn't be overly confident of Cavan beating Offaly. Under heavy pressure for points, and widely expected to win at the same time, is precisely the wrong sort of psychological cocktail for these fainthearts, especially as Offaly are at home with nothing to lose and a desperate need to inject something ahead of the championship. None of the three possible results from this game would surprise me, put it that way.
From the team I saw against Derry I would say Offaly are a low Div 3 side. Yes they did well last year and they are missing a lot of men but their current level would have them relegated in Division 3 in my opinion.
Tyrone are not doing well and will be down Canavan too against a Meath team who will be on form. I'd definitely give them the nod.
Cavan would need an implosion to lose, but Offaly would surely have one kick at home. Really hoping they can do us a favour.
A surprise half time score. Louth 1-8
Derry 0-4
Quote from: Blowitupref on March 14, 2026, 03:42:37 PMA surprise half time score. Louth 1-8
Derry 0-4
It seems a very stiff breeze but Derry have definitely been poor that half!
Quote from: screenexile on March 14, 2026, 03:43:22 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on March 14, 2026, 03:42:37 PMA surprise half time score. Louth 1-8
Derry 0-4
It seems a very stiff breeze but Derry have definitely been poor that half!
No space at all in a tight pitch. In fairness Louth have been very good defensively. Id say the wind is worth 5 points anyway.
Quote from: Mario on March 14, 2026, 03:45:36 PMQuote from: screenexile on March 14, 2026, 03:43:22 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on March 14, 2026, 03:42:37 PMA surprise half time score. Louth 1-8
Derry 0-4
It seems a very stiff breeze but Derry have definitely been poor that half!
No space at all in a tight pitch. In fairness Louth have been very good defensively. Id say the wind is worth 5 points anyway.
Would have taken conceding 1-08 against the breeze before throw in, but Derry wasteful and too methodical in front of goal. Stewards has to step in for an argument in the stand.
Mulroy giving McKinless his fill of it here.
Louth 1-12 Derry 0-9 with 15 minutes to play.
Derry worse with the wind
Sounds similar to Tyrone's match in Ardee
I'm as biased as they come but that is never a penalty!
Quote from: screenexile on March 14, 2026, 04:31:30 PMI'm as biased as they come but that is never a penalty!
+1 proper laughed it was such a bad decision
Derry penalty saved. Louth 1-14 Derry 0-12 the latest.
When McGuigan has a poor day its really poor, penalty miss and a 20 yard free in the first half :-X
5 mins to play Louth 1-18 Derry 0-15.
Derry very badly off it today Louth full value for their win hopefully it's a good kick before championship!
FT Louth 1-19 Derry 0-18
Jack O'Connor scoring 2 pointers at will here in Croker. Sides level
Quote from: thejuice on March 14, 2026, 05:23:15 PMJack O'Connor scoring 2 pointers at will here in Croker. Sides level
Hes getting some amount of space. Criminal by tyrone
They're watching our more recognized threats I think and he's exploiting the space.
He had a field day against Kildare too. Although that seems to be a theme...
Didn't travel to Cork so cant give any insight other than we are bad.
Half-times
Meath 2-12 Tyrone 1-11
Cork 1-22 Kildare 1-6
Meath up by 12. Dominating it. 2 pointers so crucial
2 pointers
Meath 7
Tyrone 1
Tells its own story
Darragh Canavan on was the trip away all made up?
Tyrone have a lifeline now. Need to up the intensity again.
Goal for Tyrone, Meath lead cut by 5 points.
Meath have run out of steam. Expect Tyrone now to win.
4 minutes left. Meath 3-21 Tyrone 2-20. McCurry black card.
Two pointer for Tyrone. 3-21 to 2-22. Point for Meath they lead by 3.
Meath 3-24 Tyrone 2-22 result.
Quote from: tyroneStatto on March 14, 2026, 06:20:43 PMMeath have run out of steam. Expect Tyrone now to win.
Or maybe not.
Will Tyrone fans stay on and cheer for Armagh?
Quote from: AustinPowers on March 14, 2026, 06:42:30 PMWill Tyrone fans stay on and cheer for Armagh?
There are so few here would anyone notice?
Managed it well to close the game out but felt it shouldn't have been so close in the end. Happy with the win but need to sharpen up in a few areas.
Quote from: statto on March 14, 2026, 06:09:15 PMDarragh Canavan on was the trip away all made up?
Donald and his mates dropping a few bombs in Iran put paid to that.
Division two will have a real Ulster feel to it with Armagh,Monaghan,Derry,Down,Tyrone in it next year.
Well that was closer than it should have been. Honestly apart from the first 15 minutes we were by far the better team. And then totally took our eye off the ball after blitzing Tyrone to go 12 ahead. And then fell asleep. Reminded me of the Louth game. That needs to be sorted asap. Once is a mistake, twice is not forgivable at this level.
Anyway that's my only gripe and in fairness when they were on form they were Eletric , Morris delivery to lynch was sublime. We played some of the best football I have seen in a long time. Tyrone tied up Morris and Flynn but in doing so let jack O'Connor the run of croke park then when they got to grips with him kinsella ignited. Thats the thing with this Meath team it's not just one or two players that will hurt you. 1.8 in 35 minutes is some return.
Promotion is now guaranteed barring an implosion v Offaly. So we will be back to where these players deserve to be.
Once we got back to level terms after their first goal I had a strong feeling we'd win it.
Quote from: thejuice on March 14, 2026, 10:47:05 PMOnce we got back to level terms after their first goal I had a strong feeling we'd win it.
Yeah I was of the same feeling. When is the last time Meath beat 3 Ulster sides in one campaign 2 of them heavily fancied
Quote from: Captain Obvious on March 14, 2026, 07:47:56 PMDivision two will have a real Ulster feel to it with Armagh,Monaghan,Derry,Down,Tyrone in it next year.
If Cavan can win today they are also likely to stay up given Kildare's form.
Armagh not relegated yet. Home game vs Kerry next day and will be buoyed up with the win last night.
Quote from: grounded on March 15, 2026, 09:10:45 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on March 14, 2026, 07:47:56 PMDivision two will have a real Ulster feel to it with Armagh,Monaghan,Derry,Down,Tyrone in it next year.
If Cavan can win today they are also likely to stay up given Kildare's form.
Armagh not relegated yet. Home game vs Kerry next day and will be buoyed up with the win last night.
Yes forgot about Cavan. My post was at half time in the Dublin v Armagh game, that comeback win could well be enough to stay up on it's own now as Galway should be good enough to beat and relegated Dublin to Division two.
Did Cork use 6 subs yesterday? Surely kildare appeal that?
Scorers for Cork: C Óg Jones (1-9, 2tp); S Sherlock (0-10, 2tps, tp free, 0-1 '45); M Cronin (0-4, tp); L Fahy (tp), D Sheedy (tp, 0-3 each); T Walsh, P Walsh (0-1 each).
Scorers for Kildare: B McCormack (0-4, 2tps); J Robinson (1-1, 0-1 free); A Beirne (tp, 0-1 free), D Kirwan (0-3 each); B Gibbons (1-0); B Loakman (tp), C Dalton C Moran (0-2 each); B McLoughlin (free), C Bolton (0-1 each).
CORK: P Doyle; M Shanley, D O'Mahony, S Brady; B O'Driscoll, T Walsh, L Fahy; C O'Callaghan, I Maguire; P Walsh, D Sheedy, S McDonnell; M Cronin, C Óg Jones, S Sherlock.
SUBS: R Deane for McDonnell, S Walsh for P Walsh (52); M Taylor for T Walsh (56); R Maguire for P Doyle (66); MA Martin for Sheedy (58); D Cashman for Taylor (60, inj).
KILDARE: C Burke; H O'Neill, B Byrne, R Burke; L Kelly, P Spillane, E Lawlor; C Bolton, D Kirwan; S Doran, K Feely, C Dalton; C Moran, B McLoughlin, B Loakman.
SUBS: B Gibbons for Feely (10 mins, inj); A Beirne for Doran, B McCormack for Kelly (both HT); J Robinson for Moran (46); E Cully for Loakman (64).
I'd say Kildare like 99.99% of the country know the craic with temp blood / concussion subs
Cavan trail by two in Tullamore at half time, against a very strong wind, so notwithstanding the fact that Cavan are Cavan, you'd have to think Cavan can see this one home now.
55 minutes 2.12 apiece. Cavan striving manfully to find a way to lose it although we've just closed a five point gap with a rapid fire 1-2.
Surely cavan can't lose this so late again...
We're doing our best! We truly are shambles. An Offaly team that couldn't buy a point all year are (as I feared) giving it a real lash at home and if this game is close and comes down to who wants it more or has the bigger set of cojones, it's hard to see it being Cavan.
A worldie 2-pointer from about 60m in the final minute from Ryan Donohoe put Cavan one in front and then we won the crucial resulting kickout and added an insurance score. Surprised me with the gumption we showed to be honest, particularly after leaking a goal.
Quote from: cavanmaniac on March 15, 2026, 03:40:54 PMA worldie 2-pointer from about 60m in the final minute from Ryan Donohoe put Cavan one in front and then we won the crucial resulting kickout and added an insurance score. Surprised me with the gumption we showed to be honest, particularly after leaking a goal.
I was at the game and it was clearly wide ,whatever the ref and umpires were seeing. But got the win. The 2 cavan goals were fortunate, dropped shots which the offaly keeper should have done better.
Hard to know, depending on so many of the old guard as we continue to do, further exposure to high level league and championship football is good for this squad but I suppose you'd have to feel if they are to have any chance of developing, decent opposition will bring you on more. That's on the field, off it I don't know if we have the right people and attitude to progress.
Promotion almost guaranteed now. So some might say job done. But a little bit of silverware always helps build confidence. So while one ey rightly will now turn to winning Leinster and a serious assault on the all Ireland, i would still put out best players in a league final. But who will that be against? Looking like cork at this stage
Goodbye Division 2 - we hardly knew ya! The Cavan game killed Kildares season.
Louth will be going full throttle so that's it.
Quote from: cavanmaniac on March 15, 2026, 04:31:01 PMHard to know, depending on so many of the old guard as we continue to do, further exposure to high level league and championship football is good for this squad but I suppose you'd have to feel if they are to have any chance of developing, decent opposition will bring you on more. That's on the field, off it I don't know if we have the right people and attitude to progress.
Cavan could lose 5 games and stay up. 4pts wouldn't usually keep you up but kildare being so poor gives them that chance. I don't see cavan getting anything in derry. Kildare are playing at home ,but Louth with momentum should win.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on March 15, 2026, 05:28:05 PMGoodbye Division 2 - we hardly knew ya! The Cavan game killed Kildares season.
Louth will be going full throttle so that's it.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on March 15, 2026, 05:28:05 PMGoodbye Division 2 - we hardly knew ya! The Cavan game killed Kildares season.
Louth will be going full throttle so that's it.
Kildare will beat Louth next week.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on March 15, 2026, 05:28:05 PMGoodbye Division 2 - we hardly knew ya! The Cavan game killed Kildares season.
Louth will be going full throttle so that's it.
Losing to a very vulnerable Cavan team will be a big regret for Kildare for a while, yep. I felt at the start of the season that there ought to be at least one team in the division, along with Offaly, who'd be that little bit worse than ourselves given the number of old hands we have on board. If we stay up though it seems more like a stay of execution because we look set to get considerably worse before getting better, whereas Kildare have a good shout at coming back up out of Division 3 quickly, Cavan might be making their home there for a while if/when we do go down.
Good job there's a Tyrone man managing Derry... many of us would be of a mind that staying in Div 2 next year would be a price worth paying to watch Tyrone in the Tailteann!
Quote from: rodney trotter on March 15, 2026, 04:25:27 PMQuote from: cavanmaniac on March 15, 2026, 03:40:54 PMA worldie 2-pointer from about 60m in the final minute from Ryan Donohoe put Cavan one in front and then we won the crucial resulting kickout and added an insurance score. Surprised me with the gumption we showed to be honest, particularly after leaking a goal.
I was at the game and it was clearly wide ,whatever the ref and umpires were seeing. But got the win. The 2 cavan goals were fortunate, dropped shots which the offaly keeper should have done better.
Wouldn't say clearly wide. It was tight, was very high and travelling fast and looks to have been OK from where it hit the net behind. Linesman gave it and he was on line, my view just a bit further up was that it was tight and if given wide I'd have accepted it. But not clearly wide, a tough call
Fair play to you Cavan supporters that continue to travel and follow the team. These days, it might well be getting harder and harder to justify the time and expense involved.
Quote from: Dreadnought on March 16, 2026, 12:37:55 AMQuote from: rodney trotter on March 15, 2026, 04:25:27 PMQuote from: cavanmaniac on March 15, 2026, 03:40:54 PMA worldie 2-pointer from about 60m in the final minute from Ryan Donohoe put Cavan one in front and then we won the crucial resulting kickout and added an insurance score. Surprised me with the gumption we showed to be honest, particularly after leaking a goal.
I was at the game and it was clearly wide ,whatever the ref and umpires were seeing. But got the win. The 2 cavan goals were fortunate, dropped shots which the offaly keeper should have done better.
Wouldn't say clearly wide. It was tight, was very high and travelling fast and looks to have been OK from where it hit the net behind. Linesman gave it and he was on line, my view just a bit further up was that it was tight and if given wide I'd have accepted it. But not clearly wide, a tough call
I was in stand. To me it looked wide.
Quote from: mrdeeds on March 16, 2026, 11:15:22 AMQuote from: Dreadnought on March 16, 2026, 12:37:55 AMQuote from: rodney trotter on March 15, 2026, 04:25:27 PMQuote from: cavanmaniac on March 15, 2026, 03:40:54 PMA worldie 2-pointer from about 60m in the final minute from Ryan Donohoe put Cavan one in front and then we won the crucial resulting kickout and added an insurance score. Surprised me with the gumption we showed to be honest, particularly after leaking a goal.
I was at the game and it was clearly wide ,whatever the ref and umpires were seeing. But got the win. The 2 cavan goals were fortunate, dropped shots which the offaly keeper should have done better.
Wouldn't say clearly wide. It was tight, was very high and travelling fast and looks to have been OK from where it hit the net behind. Linesman gave it and he was on line, my view just a bit further up was that it was tight and if given wide I'd have accepted it. But not clearly wide, a tough call
I was in stand. To me it looked wide.
Same, was in the stand. Just saying I don't think it was clearly wide by how high it was. If waved wide I'd have accepted it, think linesman best view. Just hard to say one way or the other
I'll stand by the clear wide. But just opinion. Offaly made a complaint afterwards. There was just one poor camera angle of it on Sunday game
What date is league finals ?
Quote from: cavanmaniac on March 16, 2026, 10:51:19 AMFair play to you Cavan supporters that continue to travel and follow the team. These days, it might well be getting harder and harder to justify the time and expense involved.
A little over 600 was the reported attendance the type of attendance one would expect for a Division 4 game.
I remember a Derry v London game in Division 4, double header with the hurling in Ballinascreen, there wasnt 300 at it!!
Tullamore wil be packed this Sunday as the royals watch the team rightly take their place at the top table. I encourage as many people to go as possible. Remember this won't last forever. I was around in the 80s & 90s and tbh took things for granted. We have had so many lows. The humiliation of been in the tailtenn cup. The absolutely horrible 2 years under orurke , where his tenure threatened the very existence of Meath football. So enjoy this. You never know what comes next
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 17, 2026, 05:57:24 PMTullamore wil be packed this Sunday as the royals watch the team rightly take their place at the top table. I encourage as many people to go as possible. Remember this won't last forever. I was around in the 80s & 90s and tbh took things for granted. We have had so many lows. The humiliation of been in the tailtenn cup. The absolutely horrible 2 years under orurke , where his tenure threatened the very existence of Meath football. So enjoy this. You never know what comes next
Great to see Meath back where they belong.
Quote from: APM on March 17, 2026, 10:45:11 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 17, 2026, 05:57:24 PMTullamore wil be packed this Sunday as the royals watch the team rightly take their place at the top table. I encourage as many people to go as possible. Remember this won't last forever. I was around in the 80s & 90s and tbh took things for granted. We have had so many lows. The humiliation of been in the tailtenn cup. The absolutely horrible 2 years under orurke , where his tenure threatened the very existence of Meath football. So enjoy this. You never know what comes next
Great to see Meath back where they belong.
Yep. A strong Meath is good for the GAA.
Now if Cork can get the finger out we might have 4 competitive provinces!
I thought Cork looked like they were getting the finger out then Derry gave them that awful hammering.
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 18, 2026, 08:54:08 AMI thought Cork looked like they were getting the finger out then Derry gave them that awful hammering.
Definitely the potential there as usual- in their own hands to go up and if they can't beat a Tyrone team with nothing to play for then they don't deserve promotion. Funny old team.
Quote from: Armagh18 on March 18, 2026, 09:42:59 AMQuote from: imtommygunn on March 18, 2026, 08:54:08 AMI thought Cork looked like they were getting the finger out then Derry gave them that awful hammering.
Definitely the potential there as usual- in their own hands to go up and if they can't beat a Tyrone team with nothing to play for then they don't deserve promotion. Funny old team.
Surely Tyrone don't want to play Tailteann? Lose and they rely on other results
Quote from: JoG2 on March 18, 2026, 09:51:18 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on March 18, 2026, 09:42:59 AMQuote from: imtommygunn on March 18, 2026, 08:54:08 AMI thought Cork looked like they were getting the finger out then Derry gave them that awful hammering.
Definitely the potential there as usual- in their own hands to go up and if they can't beat a Tyrone team with nothing to play for then they don't deserve promotion. Funny old team.
Surely Tyrone don't want to play Tailteann? Lose and they rely on other results
My mistake, hadn't realised they could still go down which would be fair funny.
Unlikely that Kildare and Cavan both win obviously but always a chance. Cork don't seem to travel north too well though!
Quote from: Armagh18 on March 18, 2026, 10:02:58 AMQuote from: JoG2 on March 18, 2026, 09:51:18 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on March 18, 2026, 09:42:59 AMQuote from: imtommygunn on March 18, 2026, 08:54:08 AMI thought Cork looked like they were getting the finger out then Derry gave them that awful hammering.
Definitely the potential there as usual- in their own hands to go up and if they can't beat a Tyrone team with nothing to play for then they don't deserve promotion. Funny old team.
Surely Tyrone don't want to play Tailteann? Lose and they rely on other results
My mistake, hadn't realised they could still go down which would be fair funny.
Unlikely that Kildare and Cavan both win obviously but always a chance. Cork don't seem to travel north too well though!
Kildare don't have to win. They are playing Sam regardless of where they end up.
Quote from: JoG2 on March 18, 2026, 10:09:33 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on March 18, 2026, 10:02:58 AMQuote from: JoG2 on March 18, 2026, 09:51:18 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on March 18, 2026, 09:42:59 AMQuote from: imtommygunn on March 18, 2026, 08:54:08 AMI thought Cork looked like they were getting the finger out then Derry gave them that awful hammering.
Definitely the potential there as usual- in their own hands to go up and if they can't beat a Tyrone team with nothing to play for then they don't deserve promotion. Funny old team.
Surely Tyrone don't want to play Tailteann? Lose and they rely on other results
My mistake, hadn't realised they could still go down which would be fair funny.
Unlikely that Kildare and Cavan both win obviously but always a chance. Cork don't seem to travel north too well though!
Kildare don't have to win. They are playing Sam regardless of where they end up.
But they could relegate Tyrone which would be hilarious :D. Can Tyrone end up in the TC without getting relegated?
👍..third bottom if Kildare go down . So we have to do our neighbours a favour and vice versa, start the healing process I suppose. Could be the start of something beautiful
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on March 16, 2026, 10:15:10 PMI remember a Derry v London game in Division 4, double header with the hurling in Ballinascreen, there wasnt 300 at it!!
I have a friend from the Loup who went to this game, he always talked about it after and how a club league game would have more people than "that time we played London in screen"
All depends if lower teams get to a connacht or Munster final.
It's very tight for Tyrone. With Kildare guaranteed of been in all ire.
Likely Meath Dublin Louth Leinster final, so they all above Tyrone (but shocks happen) I haven't looked at other provinces draws. But have any an odd draw ? As in cork and Kerry on same side ? Ie a Clare or limerick in final ? Or in Connacht is there a Ros, mayo Galway on one side ?
Cork and Kerry can't meet until the final. Mayo will likely face Roscommon in the Connacht semi
Semi-finals
London/Mayo v New York/Roscommon
Sligo/Leitrim v Galway
Quote from: rodney trotter on March 18, 2026, 10:37:49 PMCork and Kerry can't meet until the final. Mayo will likely face Roscommon in the Connacht semi
Semi-finals
London/Mayo v New York/Roscommon
Sligo/Leitrim v Galway
In that scenario then it would be highly unlikely that Tyrone won't be playing for Sam. The only way would be if an Ulster team reached the final below them. Down ?
If they win the division 3 final I think they are in the sam maguire anyway? (Not impossible they lose but I would say unlikely)
Down are decent and will probably take a few scalps in the championship (assuming they get there) but I don't think they're Donegal decent (who they play in the first round).
Yeah it would depend on Down winning the league final. Westmeath beat them in the Division 3 final in 24.
Wexford Westmeath could be an interesting last game in 3. Westmeath will probably win but Wexford have improved a lot. Could be a surprise there.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on March 16, 2026, 09:59:05 PMQuote from: cavanmaniac on March 16, 2026, 10:51:19 AMFair play to you Cavan supporters that continue to travel and follow the team. These days, it might well be getting harder and harder to justify the time and expense involved.
A little over 600 was the reported attendance the type of attendance one would expect for a Division 4 game.
Jesus, that's poor when you contrast it with the bandwagon clamouring behind Offaly underage teams of recent memory. You'd think a few more diehards would be hanging on a bit more. Cavan fans, meanwhile, have long since lost faith in the team and general setup as they can see it's being very poorly governed and guided.
Biffos only turn out when in numbers they have a winning team to follow be it u17, u20,hurling or football.
Quote from: cavanmaniac on March 19, 2026, 09:06:07 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on March 16, 2026, 09:59:05 PMQuote from: cavanmaniac on March 16, 2026, 10:51:19 AMFair play to you Cavan supporters that continue to travel and follow the team. These days, it might well be getting harder and harder to justify the time and expense involved.
A little over 600 was the reported attendance the type of attendance one would expect for a Division 4 game.
Jesus, that's poor when you contrast it with the bandwagon clamouring behind Offaly underage teams of recent memory. You'd think a few more diehards would be hanging on a bit more. Cavan fans, meanwhile, have long since lost faith in the team and general setup as they can see it's being very poorly governed and guided.
Yes I recall the Offaly 2021 U20 All-Ireland winning team bringing big support to games, most that attended those games have no interest in a lot of the same players playing with Offaly Seniors now. The difference between a winning and losing team.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 19, 2026, 08:03:28 AMQuote from: rodney trotter on March 18, 2026, 10:37:49 PMCork and Kerry can't meet until the final. Mayo will likely face Roscommon in the Connacht semi
Semi-finals
London/Mayo v New York/Roscommon
Sligo/Leitrim v Galway
In that scenario then it would be highly unlikely that Tyrone won't be playing for Sam. The only way would be if an Ulster team reached the final below them. Down ?
Even with that, it would be the Division 3 winners who would lose out, and that could be Down so as it looks like, 6th in Division 2 will be enough to stay up. Kildare being relegated and being in Sam on their TC win last year puts the Division 3 final losers out.
Quote from: Dreadnought on March 19, 2026, 03:02:46 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 19, 2026, 08:03:28 AMQuote from: rodney trotter on March 18, 2026, 10:37:49 PMCork and Kerry can't meet until the final. Mayo will likely face Roscommon in the Connacht semi
Semi-finals
London/Mayo v New York/Roscommon
Sligo/Leitrim v Galway
In that scenario then it would be highly unlikely that Tyrone won't be playing for Sam. The only way would be if an Ulster team reached the final below them. Down ?
Even with that, it would be the Division 3 winners who would lose out, and that could be Down so as it looks like, 6th in Division 2 will be enough to stay up. Kildare being relegated and being in Sam on their TC win last year puts the Division 3 final losers out.
Yeah looks that way. Highly unlikely that Tyrone end up playing TC. Only if down or Fermanagh reached the Ulster final.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 19, 2026, 08:04:08 PMQuote from: Dreadnought on March 19, 2026, 03:02:46 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 19, 2026, 08:03:28 AMQuote from: rodney trotter on March 18, 2026, 10:37:49 PMCork and Kerry can't meet until the final. Mayo will likely face Roscommon in the Connacht semi
Semi-finals
London/Mayo v New York/Roscommon
Sligo/Leitrim v Galway
In that scenario then it would be highly unlikely that Tyrone won't be playing for Sam. The only way would be if an Ulster team reached the final below them. Down ?
Even with that, it would be the Division 3 winners who would lose out, and that could be Down so as it looks like, 6th in Division 2 will be enough to stay up. Kildare being relegated and being in Sam on their TC win last year puts the Division 3 final losers out.
Yeah looks that way. Highly unlikely that Tyrone end up playing TC. Only if down or Fermanagh reached the Ulster final.
Down reaching the Ulster final is not totally improbable, but Fermanagh are unlikely to do so.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 19, 2026, 08:03:28 AMQuote from: rodney trotter on March 18, 2026, 10:37:49 PMCork and Kerry can't meet until the final. Mayo will likely face Roscommon in the Connacht semi
Semi-finals
London/Mayo v New York/Roscommon
Sligo/Leitrim v Galway
In that scenario then it would be highly unlikely that Tyrone won't be playing for Sam. The only way would be if an Ulster team reached the final below them. Down ?
Sligo had galway beat 2 years ago until walsh saved them with a last minute goal.
Is it beyond the realms of possibility that cork stumble in munster once again?
If derry hear cork are winning, they could lose focus and nothing to say cavan wouldn't take advantage. I fancy Kildare to turn over louth regardless, so a Tyrone loss has the potential to turn into all sorts of problems. You'd strongly fancy them to win the TC all the same, if they can keep their players around!
With the potential for TC looming, coupled with this being their last game pre-championship and starting spots on the line, it's unlikely they won't be going all out for the win here.
Quote from: onefineday on March 20, 2026, 01:37:18 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 19, 2026, 08:03:28 AMQuote from: rodney trotter on March 18, 2026, 10:37:49 PMCork and Kerry can't meet until the final. Mayo will likely face Roscommon in the Connacht semi
Semi-finals
London/Mayo v New York/Roscommon
Sligo/Leitrim v Galway
In that scenario then it would be highly unlikely that Tyrone won't be playing for Sam. The only way would be if an Ulster team reached the final below them. Down ?
Sligo had galway beat 2 years ago until walsh saved them with a last minute goal.
Is it beyond the realms of possibility that cork stumble in munster once again?
If derry hear cork are winning, they could lose focus and nothing to say cavan wouldn't take advantage. I fancy Kildare to turn over louth regardless, so a Tyrone loss has the potential to turn into all sorts of problems. You'd strongly fancy them to win the TC all the same, if they can keep their players around!
With the potential for TC looming, coupled with this being their last game pre-championship and starting spots on the line, it's unlikely they won't be going all out for the win here.
Some very valid points.
Kildare won't beat Louth. Kildare are very poor, whereas Louth have shown they have not lost their appetite for success this year and are still in with a shout for promotion.
Derry will beat Cavan and Meath will go all out against Offaly to nail down their promotion chances.
Tyrone vs Cork is the only real uncertainty. All depends on what form either team shows up in. If Cork play like they did vs Meath, they'll win. If they play like they did vs Derry, won't go well. As for what form / hunger is there in Tyrone is anyone's guess.
I've a feeling Tyrone will have a pre-championship bounce especially after the poor showing in Croke Park last week. But no guarantees either way
Never thought I'd find myself saying this but.....COME ON TYRONE!
;D ;D
After having to support England against France in the rugby too been a tough year there ;D
Must be very frustrating for Derry fans trying to decide which is better getting to a Div 2 final or helping putting Tyrone in grave danger of Tailteann Cup football.
With a Tyrone manager at the helm and them depending on us beating Cork it sure does lead to an entertaining day on Sunday.
One question I have though. If Tyrone should finish 6th & Kildare 7th, do the winners of Div 3 final then go into that 7th position or does Tyrone slip to 7th (as Kildare qualify) and Div 2 winners into 8th for the purpose of the All Ireland?
I presume not.
Will be tough on Down if they go through the whole league unbeaten. Lose the Div 3 final and miss out on the All Ireland
Would rather stay in Division Two than be cheering for Tyrone.
Quote from: Fuzzman on March 20, 2026, 02:40:43 PMMust be very frustrating for Derry fans trying to decide which is better getting to a Div 2 final or helping putting Tyrone in grave danger of Tailteann Cup football.
With a Tyrone manager at the helm and them depending on us beating Cork it sure does lead to an entertaining day on Sunday.
One question I have though. If Tyrone should finish 6th & Kildare 7th, do the winners of Div 3 final then go into that 7th position or does Tyrone slip to 7th (as Kildare qualify) and Div 2 winners into 8th for the purpose of the All Ireland?
I presume not.
Will be tough on Down if they go through the whole league unbeaten. Lose the Div 3 final and miss out on the All Ireland
The rankings as far as who goes into all Ireland are the 8 provincial finalists followed by Kildare and the 7 highest ranked teams not already qualified.
It goes in Order to determine the highest ranked top 7 teams not otherwise qualified.
1-6 Division 1 top 6 not otherwise qualified.
7. Division 2 winners
8. Division 2 runners up
9. 7th place in Division 1
10. 8th place in Division 1
11- 14 3rd - 6th Division 2
15 - Division 3 winners (maximum place it will go to unless Kildare make Leinster final)
16 - Division 3 runners up (Tailtean cup unless Kildare make Leinster final and all other provincial finalists are higher ranked)
17 on. All other teams
How far it goes will go down will depend on who makes provincial finals. The fewer Div 3 or 4 teams that make it the further it
Derry fans don't have to support Tyrone as it is irrelevant to the outcome of the match. If you must choose a side, think of it as wanting Cork to lose and it is more palatable.
On form Tyrone should lose and unfortunately for Derry's promotion chances there is little to suggest they are going to find something this weekend. Best chance is the Cork side Derry beat turns up, should be a good weekend of football.
Quote from: GTP on March 20, 2026, 06:50:32 PMDerry fans don't have to support Tyrone as it is irrelevant to the outcome of the match. If you must choose a side, think of it as wanting Cork to lose and it is more palatable.
On form Tyrone should lose and unfortunately for Derry's promotion chances there is little to suggest they are going to find something this weekend. Best chance is the Cork side Derry beat turns up, should be a good weekend of football.
Derry have got no credit for beating Cork by 20 points, maybe because it wasn't on TV. They were brilliant that day but all I've heard everywhere is about how poor Cork were. It will be a travesty if a team we beat by that margin gets promoted ahead of us.
The chance of Cork winning in Omagh is slim imo
Cork good chance of winning, Tyrone as bad as i seen them for many a yr!
Quote from: Fuzzman on March 20, 2026, 02:40:43 PMMust be very frustrating for Derry fans trying to decide which is better getting to a Div 2 final or helping putting Tyrone in grave danger of Tailteann Cup football.
With a Tyrone manager at the helm and them depending on us beating Cork it sure does lead to an entertaining day on Sunday.
One question I have though. If Tyrone should finish 6th & Kildare 7th, do the winners of Div 3 final then go into that 7th position or does Tyrone slip to 7th (as Kildare qualify) and Div 2 winners into 8th for the purpose of the All Ireland?
I presume not.
Will be tough on Down if they go through the whole league unbeaten. Lose the Div 3 final and miss out on the All Ireland
Best case scenario, Tyrone and Derry win and we go up.
Most other scenarios, we're starting div 2 next year with two guaranteed points.
You lot are so irrelevant now it's actually a bit sad. Must remind you of your days in the college in the 90s.
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on March 20, 2026, 10:33:55 PMQuote from: Fuzzman on March 20, 2026, 02:40:43 PMMust be very frustrating for Derry fans trying to decide which is better getting to a Div 2 final or helping putting Tyrone in grave danger of Tailteann Cup football.
With a Tyrone manager at the helm and them depending on us beating Cork it sure does lead to an entertaining day on Sunday.
One question I have though. If Tyrone should finish 6th & Kildare 7th, do the winners of Div 3 final then go into that 7th position or does Tyrone slip to 7th (as Kildare qualify) and Div 2 winners into 8th for the purpose of the All Ireland?
I presume not.
Will be tough on Down if they go through the whole league unbeaten. Lose the Div 3 final and miss out on the All Ireland
Best case scenario, Tyrone and Derry win and we go up.
Most other scenarios, we're starting div 2 next year with two guaranteed points.
You lot are so irrelevant now it's actually a bit sad. Must remind you of your days in the college in the 90s.
Those power rankings mush have really hurt.
Huge Meath crowd to descend upon tullamore tomorrow is what I'm hearing
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 21, 2026, 10:45:50 AMHuge Meath crowd to descend upon tullamore tomorrow is what I'm hearing
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Quote from: armaghniac on March 21, 2026, 12:40:44 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 21, 2026, 10:45:50 AMHuge Meath crowd to descend upon tullamore tomorrow is what I'm hearing
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Haha 😝. That's it
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on March 20, 2026, 10:33:55 PMQuote from: Fuzzman on March 20, 2026, 02:40:43 PMMust be very frustrating for Derry fans trying to decide which is better getting to a Div 2 final or helping putting Tyrone in grave danger of Tailteann Cup football.
With a Tyrone manager at the helm and them depending on us beating Cork it sure does lead to an entertaining day on Sunday.
One question I have though. If Tyrone should finish 6th & Kildare 7th, do the winners of Div 3 final then go into that 7th position or does Tyrone slip to 7th (as Kildare qualify) and Div 2 winners into 8th for the purpose of the All Ireland?
I presume not.
Will be tough on Down if they go through the whole league unbeaten. Lose the Div 3 final and miss out on the All Ireland
Best case scenario, Tyrone and Derry win and we go up.
Most other scenarios, we're starting div 2 next year with two guaranteed points.
You lot are so irrelevant now it's actually a bit sad. Must remind you of your days in the college in the 90s.
Oh my. Why do Tyrone live rent free in Derry heads? I honestly couldn't care less if Derry go up, down or stay in division 2.
Is it because yous are 21 years and counting behind us in the hunt for Sams?
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 21, 2026, 10:45:50 AMHuge Meath crowd to descend upon tullamore tomorrow is what I'm hearing
Promotion party in Tullamore, fair play
Quote from: RedHand88 on March 21, 2026, 01:21:25 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on March 20, 2026, 10:33:55 PMQuote from: Fuzzman on March 20, 2026, 02:40:43 PMMust be very frustrating for Derry fans trying to decide which is better getting to a Div 2 final or helping putting Tyrone in grave danger of Tailteann Cup football.
With a Tyrone manager at the helm and them depending on us beating Cork it sure does lead to an entertaining day on Sunday.
One question I have though. If Tyrone should finish 6th & Kildare 7th, do the winners of Div 3 final then go into that 7th position or does Tyrone slip to 7th (as Kildare qualify) and Div 2 winners into 8th for the purpose of the All Ireland?
I presume not.
Will be tough on Down if they go through the whole league unbeaten. Lose the Div 3 final and miss out on the All Ireland
Best case scenario, Tyrone and Derry win and we go up.
Most other scenarios, we're starting div 2 next year with two guaranteed points.
You lot are so irrelevant now it's actually a bit sad. Must remind you of your days in the college in the 90s.
Oh my. Why do Tyrone live rent free in Derry heads? I honestly couldn't care less if Derry go up, down or stay in division 2.
Is it because yous are 21 years and counting behind us in the hunt for Sams?
Away out of here with that. Tyronies have spend the last 3 years throwing stones at Derry and taking great pleasure out of the situation they found themselves in esp. with the appointment of MoR. Chickens come home to roost now and Tyrone can't wait to get rid of him.
Quote from: RedHand88 on March 21, 2026, 01:21:25 PMQuote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on March 20, 2026, 10:33:55 PMQuote from: Fuzzman on March 20, 2026, 02:40:43 PMMust be very frustrating for Derry fans trying to decide which is better getting to a Div 2 final or helping putting Tyrone in grave danger of Tailteann Cup football.
With a Tyrone manager at the helm and them depending on us beating Cork it sure does lead to an entertaining day on Sunday.
One question I have though. If Tyrone should finish 6th & Kildare 7th, do the winners of Div 3 final then go into that 7th position or does Tyrone slip to 7th (as Kildare qualify) and Div 2 winners into 8th for the purpose of the All Ireland?
I presume not.
Will be tough on Down if they go through the whole league unbeaten. Lose the Div 3 final and miss out on the All Ireland
Best case scenario, Tyrone and Derry win and we go up.
Most other scenarios, we're starting div 2 next year with two guaranteed points.
You lot are so irrelevant now it's actually a bit sad. Must remind you of your days in the college in the 90s.
Oh my. Why do Tyrone live rent free in Derry heads? I honestly couldn't care less if Derry go up, down or stay in division 2.
Is it because yous are 21 years and counting behind us in the hunt for Sams?
Medals in the back pocket was omitted there, yellow card 🟨
Cork look much bigger physically than Tyrone.
Derry and Cavan both very poor so far.
Is there a wind in Omagh?
They wouldn't win the Tailteann atm, look woeful and playing with the wind by looks of it. 6.3 to cork
DC taking on 2 pt effort on his left a bit silly. Kennedy with speculative effort. Sideline flags show little wind.
Derry coming to life now after a poor start
Quote from: Brendan on March 22, 2026, 01:42:15 PMDerry coming to life now after a poor start
Still not great.
Tyrone have missed a lot with the wind. Only 1 x 2 pointer I think scored.
Tyrone look in trouble, 9.8 down having played with a stiff breeze (& missed at least 7/8 2pt attempts). Couldn't be any worse into the wind tho.
Tyrones shooting v poor , lashing at shots and havent been able to deal with crosswind it seems.
Canavan and Jordan[x2] have missed scoreable 2 pointers. At least they are going for them
Half time
Kildare 0-10 Louth 0-17
Tyrone 0-8 Cork 0-9
Derry 1-9 Cavan 0-9
Offaly 0-9 Meath 2-9
Quote from: p3427977 on March 22, 2026, 01:48:02 PMQuote from: Brendan on March 22, 2026, 01:42:15 PMDerry coming to life now after a poor start
Still not great.
Poor. Work rate is not good. Cavan still well in it.
Cavan much improved here, by simple dint of attacking at pace and also, at last, putting some heat on the opponent when defending instead of trotting alongside them like dressage horses, a metre off their man, like they've done every other time I've seen them (still quite loose, but Derry are too). Dominated possession, seem to be getting the kickouts working and only an opportunistic, well-taken goal prevents us from going in level. Derry getting their scores easier off less possession. Hope it remains as close in the second half.
Edit: Forgot to ask, what's up McVeety's arse today? He's all snark and niggle and will see red if he's not careful.
CD is a big miss for Derry just haven't been at the level of intensity this past few weeks that we saw after the Meath game.
Should have enough to beat Cavan their no 6 and big Gearoid up front are keeping them in it.
Would be amazed if 14 stays on the pitch he's firing sly digs all over the place!
McVeety should be away already. Derry playing poor again. Would need Rodgers at Midfield but been down half u starting bcks they put Rodgers into Corner back on Lynch !
Cavan should probably be ahead given the amount of the ball they've had. Have noticed they haven't hit many (if any) 2 point shots into what would usually be described as the scoring end.
Not sure what's up with McVeety but he's lucky to still be on.
Quote from: cavanmaniac on March 22, 2026, 02:02:33 PMCavan much improved here, by simple dint of attacking at pace and also, at last, putting some heat on the opponent when defending instead of trotting alongside them like dressage horses, a metre off their man, like they've done every other time I've seen them (still quite loose, but Derry are too). Dominated possession, seem to be getting the kickouts working and only an opportunistic, well-taken goal prevents us from going in level. Derry getting their scores easier off less possession. Hope it remains as close in the second half.
Edit: Forgot to ask, what's up McVeety's arse today? He's all snark and niggle and will see red if he's not careful.
He same in every game ever. Same in Offaly.
Is that not illegal what sam mulroy did there?
Throwball?
Ethan Jordan get injured?
Cork are going to kick this game away. Couple of unforgivable misses there
Derry ever gonna go up a gear, just look as if they didnt care!
Worst Tyrone team I've seen for years; stupid passes, carrying into trouble, constantly giving the ball away
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on March 22, 2026, 02:47:19 PMDerry ever gonna go up a gear, just look as if they didnt care!
Whats the panic, doing all they can do (win) everything else is out of their control
Cork always seem to get one over on Tyrone, though thats not a huge task atm
Quote from: befair on March 22, 2026, 02:48:28 PMWorst Tyrone team I've seen for years; stupid passes, carrying into trouble, constantly giving the ball away
Easily the worst tyrone team in last 15 years
Will they take Mickey back?
Derry look pretty poor tbh.
Disappointing from Derry. Didn't seem up for the game at all.
Deserved win for Derry there overall, despite not being great they broke the back of a gamey enough Cavan challenge (in the context of how we've played in prior games) with a necklace of scores without reply in the third quarter. Cavan clung to life with a few two-pointers but any chance at a result was gone when McKiernan of all people butchered a great opening and possible goal chance with a few minutes to go. Thought we'd see more of him, Paddy Lynch and McVeety for two-pointers in the second half. Not bad from us overall I suppose, I thought we'd get hammered.
Cork finally make their return to Division 1, heavy defeat to Derry was all for nothing in the end.
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Quote from: tyrone08 on March 22, 2026, 02:52:49 PMQuote from: befair on March 22, 2026, 02:48:28 PMWorst Tyrone team I've seen for years; stupid passes, carrying into trouble, constantly giving the ball away
Easily the worst tyrone team in last 15 years
They were never as bad as this 15 years ago !
Derry were very poor. Done enough, but Cavan had chances. Ciaran Brady with a good goal chances, Oisin Brady was Cavans best player in the league. He would get on most teams.
Tyrone lucky not to be in Division 3
Be a stronger two next year with down in it who are decent.
Massive win for Wexford to get into two. Fair play to them.
Quote from: imtommygunn on March 22, 2026, 03:48:43 PMBe a stronger two next year with down in it who are decent.
Massive win for Wexford to get into two. Fair play to them.
I think Wexford don't get into All Ireland as Kildare are in it due to winning the Tailtean last year
Was like a home game for Meath today. 90% was easily Meath supporters. Offaly put up token resistance today but were playing like they were already beaten in the second half.
Hopefully we give a better account of ourselves next week vs Cork.
Quote from: Jim Bob on March 22, 2026, 03:20:41 PMQuote from: tyrone08 on March 22, 2026, 02:52:49 PMQuote from: befair on March 22, 2026, 02:48:28 PMWorst Tyrone team I've seen for years; stupid passes, carrying into trouble, constantly giving the ball away
Easily the worst tyrone team in last 15 years
They were never as bad as this 15 years ago !
Been supporting Tyrone since 1984 and the lowest point for me was the Division 3 defeat to Antrim at Coalisland in November 1993. We aren't at that stage yet but worringly we are now closer to that level than being a decent Division 1 team again.
Quote from: tyroneStatto on March 22, 2026, 04:53:15 PMQuote from: Jim Bob on March 22, 2026, 03:20:41 PMQuote from: tyrone08 on March 22, 2026, 02:52:49 PMQuote from: befair on March 22, 2026, 02:48:28 PMWorst Tyrone team I've seen for years; stupid passes, carrying into trouble, constantly giving the ball away
Easily the worst tyrone team in last 15 years
They were never as bad as this 15 years ago !
Been supporting Tyrone since 1984 and the lowest point for me was the Division 3 defeat to Antrim at Coalisland in November 1993. We aren't at that stage yet but worringly we are now closer to that level than being a decent Division 1 team again.
Not sure you are correct on that. No way were Tyrone playing Division 3 in 1993 if they were in the national league division 1 final in 1992 v Derry.
Back then was it not 1A & 1B as Division 1 and the top 2 in each section played the NFL semi final. Antrim were possibly in 1B but I stand corrected but definitely sure Tyrone were not in Div 3
Well job done. No real surprises apart from it was probably Meaths worst overall performance of the campaign .
And won't be near good enough v cork next week. Now I think there was a lot of nerves , + 10 on handicap. And trying to be too clever and too fancy at times.
That been said an easy victory and no injuries that I saw .
I do have a few observations on the campaign overall.
1, on what basis was Tyrone and to a lesser degree Derry so prominent in everyone's opinion of running away with the league? Neither team finished in the top 3 never mind get promoted, Derry hadn't won a game in almost a year, Tyrone while getting into semis last year were relegated beforehand and always looked a little suspect. And Tyrone can count themselves lucky that there wasn't a stronger team than Offaly in the division.
2, and this is a general point. The standard of referees in division 2 is abysmal, I mean it's gone beyond a joke , today for instance long ball into Offaly player, clear advance mark if he put his hand up, he didn't, he continues and puts ball wide. Ref calls advance mark anyway while Meath players try to tell him he didn't call it, eventually linesman informs ref that he is wrong, as Offaly player has ball to kick point he tells player to give him the ball and hands it to sean Brennan.
That is just one of many I could point out.
If we don't have a basic standard of officiating at games it makes a mockery of the games. I pity teams in division 3 and 4 if this is what is best available for div 2.
Anyway that's my ranting over. I've said it a hundred times, these Meath lads need silverware to push them to the next level , so that's what we need next weekend.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 22, 2026, 07:51:10 PMWell job done. No real surprises apart from it was probably Meaths worst overall performance of the campaign .
And won't be near good enough v cork next week. Now I think there was a lot of nerves , + 10 on handicap. And trying to be too clever and too fancy at times.
That been said an easy victory and no injuries that I saw .
I do have a few observations on the campaign overall.
1, on what basis was Tyrone and to a lesser degree Derry so prominent in everyone's opinion of running away with the league? Neither team finished in the top 3 never mind get promoted, Derry hadn't won a game in almost a year, Tyrone while getting into semis last year were relegated beforehand and always looked a little suspect. And Tyrone can count themselves lucky that there wasn't a stronger team than Offaly in the division.
2, and this is a general point. The standard of referees in division 2 is abysmal, I mean it's gone beyond a joke , today for instance long ball into Offaly player, clear advance mark if he put his hand up, he didn't, he continues and puts ball wide. Ref calls advance mark anyway while Meath players try to tell him he didn't call it, eventually linesman informs ref that he is wrong, as Offaly player has ball to kick point he tells player to give him the ball and hands it to sean Brennan.
That is just one of many I could point out.
If we don't have a basic standard of officiating at games it makes a mockery of the games. I pity teams in division 3 and 4 if this is what is best available for div 2.
Anyway that's my ranting over. I've said it a hundred times, these Meath lads need silverware to push them to the next level , so that's what we need next weekend.
I thought you could either claim the mark in which case you got a free or you didn't claim the mark and could play on and the referee would play on to see if an advantage accrued. If it didn't then the referee would award the mark?
Quote from: David McKeown on March 22, 2026, 08:44:13 PMI thought you could either claim the mark in which case you got a free or you didn't claim the mark and could play on and the referee would play on to see if an advantage accrued. If it didn't then the referee would award the mark?
Yes this is correct. Sounds like the referee made the right call in the Meath game. The issue is the linesman not knowing the rule if he was trying to overrule the referee. Dunneroyal also need a wee refresher before the championship as well.
Doesn't have to claim advance mark, the ref will allow play to continue, if no advantage then free given at place of catch/mark
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 22, 2026, 07:51:10 PMWell job done. No real surprises apart from it was probably Meaths worst overall performance of the campaign .
And won't be near good enough v cork next week. Now I think there was a lot of nerves , + 10 on handicap. And trying to be too clever and too fancy at times.
That been said an easy victory and no injuries that I saw .
I do have a few observations on the campaign overall.
1, on what basis was Tyrone and to a lesser degree Derry so prominent in everyone's opinion of running away with the league? Neither team finished in the top 3 never mind get promoted, Derry hadn't won a game in almost a year, Tyrone while getting into semis last year were relegated beforehand and always looked a little suspect. And Tyrone can count themselves lucky that there wasn't a stronger team than Offaly in the division.
2, and this is a general point. The standard of referees in division 2 is abysmal, I mean it's gone beyond a joke , today for instance long ball into Offaly player, clear advance mark if he put his hand up, he didn't, he continues and puts ball wide. Ref calls advance mark anyway while Meath players try to tell him he didn't call it, eventually linesman informs ref that he is wrong, as Offaly player has ball to kick point he tells player to give him the ball and hands it to sean Brennan.
That is just one of many I could point out.
If we don't have a basic standard of officiating at games it makes a mockery of the games. I pity teams in division 3 and 4 if this is what is best available for div 2.
Anyway that's my ranting over. I've said it a hundred times, these Meath lads need silverware to push them to the next level , so that's what we need next weekend.
Why were Derry and Tyrone favourites? Probably because Meath were beat by 20 points in their last competitive game before the league started and were beat by Louth in a Leinster final. They were an improving team but weren't trusted. Cork have been in division 2 for 10 years so why would you back them. Tyrone were expected to kick on after a decent 2025. Derry didn't win a game but they came close a lot and all their games were against better opposition than you'd face in D2 and they won D1 the year before when they'd less injuries. I don't think having them both as favourites was a ridiculous call in January.
I still think Derry are a better team than Cork, one bad day in Ardee meant Derry went from 1st to 4th.
Bye everyone! Kildare needed that Cavan win but there ya go...
Div 2 is going to be some craic next year with the Dubs, Derry and Tyrone in the mix. Louth have also kept it all going and Down coming up.
A sickener for Derry who probably couldn't see anything but promotion after hammering Cork. Big and costly slip up against Louth and you can't be left to rely on Tyrone for any favour ever.
Hard to believe a county of Cork's size and tradition needed 11 years to make a return to Division 1, meanwhile Meath look more capable of holding their own in Division 1 this time.
The Dubs for company next year, they are in deep transition and Division 2 could be their home for a few years.
Advance mark- if you get one play on a go for goal as worst case you get brought back for a free if you miss.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 22, 2026, 07:51:10 PMWell job done. No real surprises apart from it was probably Meaths worst overall performance of the campaign .
And won't be near good enough v cork next week. Now I think there was a lot of nerves , + 10 on handicap. And trying to be too clever and too fancy at times.
That been said an easy victory and no injuries that I saw .
I do have a few observations on the campaign overall.
1, on what basis was Tyrone and to a lesser degree Derry so prominent in everyone's opinion of running away with the league? Neither team finished in the top 3 never mind get promoted, Derry hadn't won a game in almost a year, Tyrone while getting into semis last year were relegated beforehand and always looked a little suspect. And Tyrone can count themselves lucky that there wasn't a stronger team than Offaly in the division.
2, and this is a general point. The standard of referees in division 2 is abysmal, I mean it's gone beyond a joke , today for instance long ball into Offaly player, clear advance mark if he put his hand up, he didn't, he continues and puts ball wide. Ref calls advance mark anyway while Meath players try to tell him he didn't call it, eventually linesman informs ref that he is wrong, as Offaly player has ball to kick point he tells player to give him the ball and hands it to sean Brennan.
That is just one of many I could point out.
If we don't have a basic standard of officiating at games it makes a mockery of the games. I pity teams in division 3 and 4 if this is what is best available for div 2.
Anyway that's my ranting over. I've said it a hundred times, these Meath lads need silverware to push them to the next level , so that's what we need next weekend.
Division 2 is never easy, fair play to Meath and Cork on getting promoted. While Derry finished 4th they finished fourth with 10 points. This is only the fourth time a team has not been promoted on 10 points. Ironically, previous to that it was Derry in 2011 and 2022 and Tyrone. Whilst Tyrone only finished 1 league position lower than Derry they finished on 5 points.There is a huge gap between those two teams. Derry had a poor run last year due to injuries and management woes ongoing from 2023 - they never became a bad team overnight.
Quote from: Mario on March 22, 2026, 09:15:46 PMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 22, 2026, 07:51:10 PMWell job done. No real surprises apart from it was probably Meaths worst overall performance of the campaign .
And won't be near good enough v cork next week. Now I think there was a lot of nerves , + 10 on handicap. And trying to be too clever and too fancy at times.
That been said an easy victory and no injuries that I saw .
I do have a few observations on the campaign overall.
1, on what basis was Tyrone and to a lesser degree Derry so prominent in everyone's opinion of running away with the league? Neither team finished in the top 3 never mind get promoted, Derry hadn't won a game in almost a year, Tyrone while getting into semis last year were relegated beforehand and always looked a little suspect. And Tyrone can count themselves lucky that there wasn't a stronger team than Offaly in the division.
2, and this is a general point. The standard of referees in division 2 is abysmal, I mean it's gone beyond a joke , today for instance long ball into Offaly player, clear advance mark if he put his hand up, he didn't, he continues and puts ball wide. Ref calls advance mark anyway while Meath players try to tell him he didn't call it, eventually linesman informs ref that he is wrong, as Offaly player has ball to kick point he tells player to give him the ball and hands it to sean Brennan.
That is just one of many I could point out.
If we don't have a basic standard of officiating at games it makes a mockery of the games. I pity teams in division 3 and 4 if this is what is best available for div 2.
Anyway that's my ranting over. I've said it a hundred times, these Meath lads need silverware to push them to the next level , so that's what we need next weekend.
Why were Derry and Tyrone favourites? Probably because Meath were beat by 20 points in their last competitive game before the league started and were beat by Louth in a Leinster final. They were an improving team but weren't trusted. Cork have been in division 2 for 10 years so why would you back them. Tyrone were expected to kick on after a decent 2025. Derry didn't win a game but they came close a lot and all their games were against better opposition than you'd face in D2 and they won D1 the year before when they'd less injuries. I don't think having them both as favourites was a ridiculous call in January.
I still think Derry are a better team than Cork, one bad day in Ardee meant Derry went from 1st to 4th.
I think Meath got very nervous in the game v Donegal. But they had hammered Dublin, and Kerry (only team to beat them last year) Kerry were missing players. So was Meath and beat Galway too. Did they come unstuck v Donegal absolutely. As for loosing to Louth so have Derry and Tyrone. Louth ain't a bad team. And the Leinster final this year will likely be Meath v Louth again. And I'd say Louth will make quarters this year too.
At beginning of year I actually said Meath and one other. For me that was 4 way toss up between cork louth Derry and Tyrone, thought Kildare would stay up and Cavan and Offaly down. But Meath were off form in first game but after 15 minutes had Derry well and truly under control, same with Tyrone (who I'd rate below Derry, actually I think both Louth and Cavan gave us a harder match than either Tyrone or Derry.
But it's over now all apart from winning in croke park next week. The goal has been achieved, and I don't see us returning to div 2 in the near future.
Dunneroyal,read up on the rules before crying,forward doesnt have to put his hand up anymore.
Very disappointing for Derry to finish 4th. Slipped up badly V Louth in Ardee and it's cost them. Next years Div. 2 will be tougher.
You can lose one but not two games. Just relying on other teams after that is no good.
Although Div. 2 is no bad place. Good teams in it.
Next year:
Dublin
Wexford
Louth
Cavan
Monaghan
Tyrone
Derry
Down
Nightmare of a Division.
Expect Down to be well fit for it. Wexford will be most vulnerable. Monaghan with return to form perhaps. Louth might continue to improve. The Dubs might get their act together.
Quote from: APM on March 22, 2026, 11:24:12 PMNext year:
Dublin
Wexford
Louth
Cavan
Monaghan
Tyrone
Derry
Down
Nightmare of a Division.
Expect Down to be well fit for it. Wexford will be most vulnerable. Monaghan with return to form perhaps. Louth might continue to improve. The Dubs might get their act together.
6 Ulster counties Wexford and Dublin
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on March 22, 2026, 11:59:25 PMQuote from: APM on March 22, 2026, 11:24:12 PMNext year:
Dublin
Wexford
Louth
Cavan
Monaghan
Tyrone
Derry
Down
Nightmare of a Division.
Expect Down to be well fit for it. Wexford will be most vulnerable. Monaghan with return to form perhaps. Louth might continue to improve. The Dubs might get their act together.
6 Ulster counties Wexford and Dublin
When did Louth become Ulster?
Meath and Louth in Leinster final this with Meath to gain revenge. Its Meath to lose now.
Quote from: Blowitupref on March 23, 2026, 12:25:26 AMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on March 22, 2026, 11:59:25 PMQuote from: APM on March 22, 2026, 11:24:12 PMNext year:
Dublin
Wexford
Louth
Cavan
Monaghan
Tyrone
Derry
Down
Nightmare of a Division.
Expect Down to be well fit for it. Wexford will be most vulnerable. Monaghan with return to form perhaps. Louth might continue to improve. The Dubs might get their act together.
6 Ulster counties Wexford and Dublin
When did Louth become Ulster?
We'll take them. You can have Donegal no one likes Donegal :D
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on March 22, 2026, 09:42:41 PMDunneroyal,read up on the rules before crying,forward doesnt have to put his hand up anymore.
So then the ref made the wrong call ?
Proving my point emphatically.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 22, 2026, 07:51:10 PMWell job done. No real surprises apart from it was probably Meaths worst overall performance of the campaign .
And won't be near good enough v cork next week. Now I think there was a lot of nerves , + 10 on handicap. And trying to be too clever and too fancy at times.
That been said an easy victory and no injuries that I saw .
I do have a few observations on the campaign overall.
1, on what basis was Tyrone and to a lesser degree Derry so prominent in everyone's opinion of running away with the league? Neither team finished in the top 3 never mind get promoted, Derry hadn't won a game in almost a year, Tyrone while getting into semis last year were relegated beforehand and always looked a little suspect. And Tyrone can count themselves lucky that there wasn't a stronger team than Offaly in the division.
2, and this is a general point. The standard of referees in division 2 is abysmal, I mean it's gone beyond a joke , today for instance long ball into Offaly player, clear advance mark if he put his hand up, he didn't, he continues and puts ball wide. Ref calls advance mark anyway while Meath players try to tell him he didn't call it, eventually linesman informs ref that he is wrong, as Offaly player has ball to kick point he tells player to give him the ball and hands it to sean Brennan.
That is just one of many I could point out.
If we don't have a basic standard of officiating at games it makes a mockery of the games. I pity teams in division 3 and 4 if this is what is best available for div 2.
Anyway that's my ranting over. I've said it a hundred times, these Meath lads need silverware to push them to the next level , so that's what we need next weekend.
Offaly player should still have mark with advantage rule.
Was watching the highlights of the Tyrone Cork game, there was a few scores for Tyrone where they gave up opportunities to kick two pointers, only a few steps inside the arc and mixing a one pointer.
I don't understand this at all. 2 points is a big deal in tight games like that. Kicking from that distance shouldn't be that much of an issue for lads at that level. Don't know how managers aren't all over it.
Quote from: APM on March 22, 2026, 11:24:12 PMNext year:
Dublin
Wexford
Louth
Cavan
Monaghan
Tyrone
Derry
Down
Nightmare of a Division.
Expect Down to be well fit for it. Wexford will be most vulnerable. Monaghan with return to form perhaps. Louth might continue to improve. The Dubs might get their act together.
Tough div 2 next year surely. Hoping for a Sat night tie v Dublin at Celtic Pk. Always a brilliant occasion
After week 1 matches where I watched Meath completely outplay Derry, I said I thought they were in for a good year. For me, the strongest team in Div 2 and best placed to challenge the likes of Kerry. Physicality, dynamic, and potent when it comes to 2 pointers. Deserved promotion and I think will have a long summer.
After that, nothing between Cork, Derry and Louth. Derry didn't do enough to earn promotion so can have no complaints, but I also don't think it'll do Derry development any harm to be in Div 2. We're bringing in younger players and expanding the panel, whilst still being competitive in matches - for me that's really good prep for championship.
Cork with consistency could be good - we'll have to see how they go. The 20-odd point hammering by a Derry side that went out tamely to Meath and Louth raises an eyebrow on Cork.
Louth seem to be improving game-to-game and from what I understand have players to come back in. You'd wonder if they are dependant too much on Mulroy though, but he's an awesome baller. Leinster I think is tee'd up to be a really good provincial championship this year.
Offaly and Kildare can't have too many complaints I think.
Tyrone have been awful and I don't see much improvement over the league. There doesn't seem to be much quality coming through and Matty Donnelly is their only stand out player at the minute. Defensively shocking. On current evidence, it's going to be a poor season for them. And if the likes of Donnelly retires after this year, they could struggle to remain in Div 2 next season. It really is at that level right now I feel.
Someone mentioned the quality of referee's in Div 2 - I have to say that at least it was consistent. And leave it at that.
Quote from: thejuice on March 23, 2026, 10:29:17 AMWas watching the highlights of the Tyrone Cork game, there was a few scores for Tyrone where they gave up opportunities to kick two pointers, only a few steps inside the arc and mixing a one pointer.
I don't understand this at all. 2 points is a big deal in tight games like that. Kicking from that distance shouldn't be that much of an issue for lads at that level. Don't know how managers aren't all over it.
For Tyrones last point, Conn Kilpatrick was in acres of space, collected the ball on the line of the arc, took a bounce and a few steps and put it over the bar with yards to spare. At that stage Tyrone were 3 down bang on 69 minutes. He should have been going for the 2 pointer and made it a 1 point game with the last kick out to come.
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 23, 2026, 11:05:12 AMAfter week 1 matches where I watched Meath completely outplay Derry, I said I thought they were in for a good year. For me, the strongest team in Div 2 and best placed to challenge the likes of Kerry. Physicality, dynamic, and potent when it comes to 2 pointers. Deserved promotion and I think will have a long summer.
After that, nothing between Cork, Derry and Louth. Derry didn't do enough to earn promotion so can have no complaints, but I also don't think it'll do Derry development any harm to be in Div 2. We're bringing in younger players and expanding the panel, whilst still being competitive in matches - for me that's really good prep for championship.
Cork with consistency could be good - we'll have to see how they go. The 20-odd point hammering by a Derry side that went out tamely to Meath and Louth raises an eyebrow on Cork.
Louth seem to be improving game-to-game and from what I understand have players to come back in. You'd wonder if they are dependant too much on Mulroy though, but he's an awesome baller. Leinster I think is tee'd up to be a really good provincial championship this year.
Offaly and Kildare can't have too many complaints I think.
Tyrone have been awful and I don't see much improvement over the league. There doesn't seem to be much quality coming through and Matty Donnelly is their only stand out player at the minute. Defensively shocking. On current evidence, it's going to be a poor season for them. And if the likes of Donnelly retires after this year, they could struggle to remain in Div 2 next season. It really is at that level right now I feel.
Someone mentioned the quality of referee's in Div 2 - I have to say that at least it was consistent. And leave it at that.
Surely this year will do Donnelly?
They'll surely get a few of those u20's in the next few years and be ok?
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 23, 2026, 11:05:12 AMTyrone have been awful and I don't see much improvement over the league. There doesn't seem to be much quality coming through and Matty Donnelly is their only stand out player at the minute. Defensively shocking. On current evidence, it's going to be a poor season for them. And if the likes of Donnelly retires after this year, they could struggle to remain in Div 2 next season. It really is at that level right now I feel.
I don't disagree with what you said about Tyrone in the games we have seen so far. They don't look to be well coached either defensively or in attack. The Morgan sideshow is a distraction and players leaving the squad is never a good sign.
They won't get relegated to division 3 next season though.
The slide will stop at some stage. Wouldn't want it to keep going and end up in Division 4, now that would be embarrassing for a so called football county
Quote from: JoG2 on March 23, 2026, 10:35:37 AMQuote from: APM on March 22, 2026, 11:24:12 PMNext year:
Dublin
Wexford
Louth
Cavan
Monaghan
Tyrone
Derry
Down
Nightmare of a Division.
Expect Down to be well fit for it. Wexford will be most vulnerable. Monaghan with return to form perhaps. Louth might continue to improve. The Dubs might get their act together.
Tough div 2 next year surely. Hoping for a Sat night tie v Dublin at Celtic Pk. Always a brilliant occasion
Me too, lol
Quote from: tbrick18 on March 23, 2026, 11:05:12 AMAfter week 1 matches where I watched Meath completely outplay Derry, I said I thought they were in for a good year. For me, the strongest team in Div 2 and best placed to challenge the likes of Kerry. Physicality, dynamic, and potent when it comes to 2 pointers. Deserved promotion and I think will have a long summer.
After that, nothing between Cork, Derry and Louth. Derry didn't do enough to earn promotion so can have no complaints, but I also don't think it'll do Derry development any harm to be in Div 2. We're bringing in younger players and expanding the panel, whilst still being competitive in matches - for me that's really good prep for championship.
Cork with consistency could be good - we'll have to see how they go. The 20-odd point hammering by a Derry side that went out tamely to Meath and Louth raises an eyebrow on Cork.
Louth seem to be improving game-to-game and from what I understand have players to come back in. You'd wonder if they are dependant too much on Mulroy though, but he's an awesome baller. Leinster I think is tee'd up to be a really good provincial championship this year.
Offaly and Kildare can't have too many complaints I think.
Tyrone have been awful and I don't see much improvement over the league. There doesn't seem to be much quality coming through and Matty Donnelly is their only stand out player at the minute. Defensively shocking. On current evidence, it's going to be a poor season for them. And if the likes of Donnelly retires after this year, they could struggle to remain in Div 2 next season. It really is at that level right now I feel.
Someone mentioned the quality of referee's in Div 2 - I have to say that at least it was consistent. And leave it at that.i
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I am in complete agreement with you. And looking at div 2 next year it will be as competitive as div 1 and will do any of the teams in there no harm, particularly Derry.
And the last line ? Yes 100
Quote from: mrdeeds on March 23, 2026, 09:48:52 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 22, 2026, 07:51:10 PMWell job done. No real surprises apart from it was probably Meaths worst overall performance of the campaign .
And won't be near good enough v cork next week. Now I think there was a lot of nerves , + 10 on handicap. And trying to be too clever and too fancy at times.
That been said an easy victory and no injuries that I saw .
I do have a few observations on the campaign overall.
1, on what basis was Tyrone and to a lesser degree Derry so prominent in everyone's opinion of running away with the league? Neither team finished in the top 3 never mind get promoted, Derry hadn't won a game in almost a year, Tyrone while getting into semis last year were relegated beforehand and always looked a little suspect. And Tyrone can count themselves lucky that there wasn't a stronger team than Offaly in the division.
2, and this is a general point. The standard of referees in division 2 is abysmal, I mean it's gone beyond a joke , today for instance long ball into Offaly player, clear advance mark if he put his hand up, he didn't, he continues and puts ball wide. Ref calls advance mark anyway while Meath players try to tell him he didn't call it, eventually linesman informs ref that he is wrong, as Offaly player has ball to kick point he tells player to give him the ball and hands it to sean Brennan.
That is just one of many I could point out.
If we don't have a basic standard of officiating at games it makes a mockery of the games. I pity teams in division 3 and 4 if this is what is best available for div 2.
Anyway that's my ranting over. I've said it a hundred times, these Meath lads need silverware to push them to the next level , so that's what we need next weekend.
Offaly player should still have mark with advantage rule.
So why then did the ref allow the linesman to say no ? And give the ball to Brennan ? After awarding then taking away the mark. My point is about the standard of refs. Which is worse I have ever seen this year.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 23, 2026, 03:57:47 PMQuote from: mrdeeds on March 23, 2026, 09:48:52 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 22, 2026, 07:51:10 PMWell job done. No real surprises apart from it was probably Meaths worst overall performance of the campaign .
And won't be near good enough v cork next week. Now I think there was a lot of nerves , + 10 on handicap. And trying to be too clever and too fancy at times.
That been said an easy victory and no injuries that I saw .
I do have a few observations on the campaign overall.
1, on what basis was Tyrone and to a lesser degree Derry so prominent in everyone's opinion of running away with the league? Neither team finished in the top 3 never mind get promoted, Derry hadn't won a game in almost a year, Tyrone while getting into semis last year were relegated beforehand and always looked a little suspect. And Tyrone can count themselves lucky that there wasn't a stronger team than Offaly in the division.
2, and this is a general point. The standard of referees in division 2 is abysmal, I mean it's gone beyond a joke , today for instance long ball into Offaly player, clear advance mark if he put his hand up, he didn't, he continues and puts ball wide. Ref calls advance mark anyway while Meath players try to tell him he didn't call it, eventually linesman informs ref that he is wrong, as Offaly player has ball to kick point he tells player to give him the ball and hands it to sean Brennan.
That is just one of many I could point out.
If we don't have a basic standard of officiating at games it makes a mockery of the games. I pity teams in division 3 and 4 if this is what is best available for div 2.
Anyway that's my ranting over. I've said it a hundred times, these Meath lads need silverware to push them to the next level , so that's what we need next weekend.
Offaly player should still have mark with advantage rule.
So why then did the ref allow the linesman to say no ? And give the ball to Brennan ? After awarding then taking away the mark. My point is about the standard of refs. Which is worse I have ever seen this year.
Yeah ref was wrong there. Have some sympathy though. They are enforcing too many rules at once. Count steps, bounces, players in half and see where a player is kicking a ball from all at once.
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on March 22, 2026, 11:59:25 PMQuote from: APM on March 22, 2026, 11:24:12 PMNext year:
Dublin
Wexford
Louth
Cavan
Monaghan
Tyrone
Derry
Down
Nightmare of a Division.
Expect Down to be well fit for it. Wexford will be most vulnerable. Monaghan with return to form perhaps. Louth might continue to improve. The Dubs might get their act together.
6 Ulster counties Wexford and Dublin
Tongue in cheek. They are very Ulster like in most things they do. Speak with Border accents for the large part and are managed by an Ulster man 😅
Quote from: square_ball on March 23, 2026, 11:11:46 AMQuote from: thejuice on March 23, 2026, 10:29:17 AMWas watching the highlights of the Tyrone Cork game, there was a few scores for Tyrone where they gave up opportunities to kick two pointers, only a few steps inside the arc and mixing a one pointer.
I don't understand this at all. 2 points is a big deal in tight games like that. Kicking from that distance shouldn't be that much of an issue for lads at that level. Don't know how managers aren't all over it.
For Tyrones last point, Conn Kilpatrick was in acres of space, collected the ball on the line of the arc, took a bounce and a few steps and put it over the bar with yards to spare. At that stage Tyrone were 3 down bang on 69 minutes. He should have been going for the 2 pointer and made it a 1 point game with the last kick out to come.
It just shows that they're not really thinking about it and that means management aren't really either. But as I'm not a Tyrone man, long may it continue. ;)
Quote from: square_ball on March 23, 2026, 11:11:46 AMQuote from: thejuice on March 23, 2026, 10:29:17 AMWas watching the highlights of the Tyrone Cork game, there was a few scores for Tyrone where they gave up opportunities to kick two pointers, only a few steps inside the arc and mixing a one pointer.
I don't understand this at all. 2 points is a big deal in tight games like that. Kicking from that distance shouldn't be that much of an issue for lads at that level. Don't know how managers aren't all over it.
For Tyrones last point, Conn Kilpatrick was in acres of space, collected the ball on the line of the arc, took a bounce and a few steps and put it over the bar with yards to spare. At that stage Tyrone were 3 down bang on 69 minutes. He should have been going for the 2 pointer and made it a 1 point game with the last kick out to come.
Spot on. I couldnt believe it when he didn't go for the 2 pointer it was a shot to nothing as a pointer was no good given the time that was left. Its almost like we are stuck in the old rules mind set and that we don't realise the game is over as soon as it hits the 70th minute.
Quote from: thejuice on March 25, 2026, 03:29:56 PMQuote from: square_ball on March 23, 2026, 11:11:46 AMQuote from: thejuice on March 23, 2026, 10:29:17 AMWas watching the highlights of the Tyrone Cork game, there was a few scores for Tyrone where they gave up opportunities to kick two pointers, only a few steps inside the arc and mixing a one pointer.
I don't understand this at all. 2 points is a big deal in tight games like that. Kicking from that distance shouldn't be that much of an issue for lads at that level. Don't know how managers aren't all over it.
For Tyrones last point, Conn Kilpatrick was in acres of space, collected the ball on the line of the arc, took a bounce and a few steps and put it over the bar with yards to spare. At that stage Tyrone were 3 down bang on 69 minutes. He should have been going for the 2 pointer and made it a 1 point game with the last kick out to come.
It just shows that they're not really thinking about it and that means management aren't really either. But as I'm not a Tyrone man, long may it continue. ;)
Crazy considering Malachy O'Rourke was part of the committee for the rule changes.
Thoughts on final ?
I'm biased of course but Meath by 4
Should be a good game, both sides capable of hitting very high levels, plenty of quality attackers and big strong lads that can win ball.
Will go for Meath by 3, probably have that slight bit more consistency and the Croker experience might give them that extra small boost.
Cork dominated midfield last time and only for the sending off we would have lost by a fair bit more I think.
Not sure why so many pundits are tipping us to be honest. But I expect we'll do better this time round but not sure it'll be enough.
Only heard from a person who was down in Cork that Meath were very vert flat and were eaten alive around the middle - in the air on on breaks.
Raffety wasn't on the job in the earlier game and that's a big boost.
Should be a good game as both teams will want to keep momentum going - Meath by 3 or 4....
Would expect Meath to win this and overturn result from corresponding game in league stages.
Kinsella some lad
Lively opening 15 minutes Meath 0-5 Cork 0-5
So far so good. We're a bit open at the back at times but playing smart football all the same. Just need to stop forcing shots
Cork more efficient
Sherlock on form. Our midfield struggling again
Two big goal chances kicked wide by Cork.
Half-time Cork 0-12 Meath 0-10
Cork should be out of sight
Half time came at the right time. We're struggling with their physicality.
Only for Morris and Kinsella no one else wanting to try and create something just recycling the ball over and over. Cork running at us hard and taking shots.
Meath 7 scores from 15 shots
Cork 11 scores from 16 shots
Cork finally converted a goal chance.
Goal for Meath, 1-13 each.
Cracking Meath goal.
We need to stop them from picking off scores. Almost scoring at will.
ET for 3rd final in a row?
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on March 29, 2026, 03:01:42 PMET for 3rd final in a row?
It's a possibility. 1-16 each after 52 minutes.
How are we ahead. My god
Quote from: thejuice on March 29, 2026, 03:07:55 PMHow are we ahead. My god
Improvement on turnovers which are key in today's games under these rules. A big impact off the bench especially Conlon.
Meath 5 ahead with 9 minutes left.
Goal for Cork. With 5 minutes left. 1-22 to 2-17
FT Meath 1-22 Cork 2-17.
What were Cork thinking, just need a point then contest the kickout. Messed about 2 and a half minutes trying to get a 2pter That 3 man tackle was a foul. Seriously need look at the end of the matches. Every one a fouling match last minute.
Cork fucked up there when in possession. But lads the hooter has to go. Meath just keep the ball for 2/3 minutes then kick the ball out and foul continuously so that there's no time left. If the referee was keeping time he could allow more time on for cynical play. Seriously the championship will be a shitshow if this is allowed to continue.
Agree on the hooter. Has to go
Who's the tithead wanting a selfie with Meath captain on the steps? Must be in his 50's. I thought only teenagers do selfies?
Quote from: Tribesmen on March 29, 2026, 03:29:18 PMCork fucked up there when in possession. But lads the hooter has to go. Meath just keep the ball for 2/3 minutes then kick the ball out and foul continuously so that there's no time left. If the referee was keeping time he could allow more time on for cynical play. Seriously the championship will be a shitshow if this is allowed to continue.
Bin the hooter and leave time keeping to the ref is the only way forward.
Thought Meath got handier decisions from the ref. He was quick to stick the arm up for advantages that Cork weren't getting.
Cork keeper didn't cover himself in glory for the Meath goal, ducked under it and Cork should've taken a point and go again with their last attack.
The hooter rule needs looked at again. Teams can foul the bit out in the last 60 seconds to end the game. Meath lad going off laughing on a black card because he's killed about 10secs, and which was immediately followed by another foul from another Meath lad.
Yeah. Maybe cynical play like that results in a free being brought into scoring range or something like that.
Still that's for another day. We weathered the storm today when it looked like we were getting overran. The bench made an impact. Conlon especially. Thought we would struggle without McBride but started winning midfield after he went off.
Jack O'Connor came alive in the second half when we needed someone other than Morris to create something.
Meath are back. Their Leinster title to lose now. Will have gained confidence from winning trophy today.
Dublin win Leinster, Cork should had 4 goals, The Meath defence was too loose on the other teams counter attack!
Good win. Silverware (of importance ) will do the young team a lot of good. Meath did what they had to do at end of game. not many people complained about Louth doing exactly same last year. So they shouldn't get grief when they do it. Loved Conlon's smile at end. He's been through a lot. And might just have taken the no 15 back after that performance for the Leinster.
Hon the royal.
Well done Meath. Just a great side for neutrals, Cork put it up to them but they have too much threat. Hopefully have a good run for Sam this year.
Won't be tipping us for Leinster yet. Our defense was very porous at times today. Sherlock was scoring at will at times too.
Lavin struggled in the corner. Brennan had an off day with kickouts and frees. Rafferty had a tough day too.
Louth and Dublin will fancy their chances at the title too.
Meath Kerry Mayp and Roscommon are the only teams worth watching. Great to watch while the rest are really not worth looking at. Such is the awful state of our game.
Say we would be 3rd in a tight race for Leinster. Would have dubs and Louth very slightly ahead. But honestly nothing between the 3 team. Meath front 6 players plus Conlon and Costello to come in will give any team nightmares.
However midfield still needs work. And defensively we are not there yet by any imagination. Lavin had his worst game in a Meath shirt , Rafferty I am not too worried about as even an all star can have a so so game, keoghan works his socks off, but you do wonder in championship football will a yard of pace catch him out, coffee didn't have a great game either but wasn't too bad
Caulfield just about did enough but last year he was the link man . Brennan was off today, be it with saves , closing down players , kick outs and shots on goal. I'd say billy is a happy man tonight with a medal in his pocket and looking likely to be the no 1 in first round of Leinster.
So plenty done right. Lot of work to do in other areas
No point having good forwards, if u gonna give up more, going the other way!
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 29, 2026, 09:47:33 PMSay we would be 3rd in a tight race for Leinster. Would have dubs and Louth very slightly ahead. But honestly nothing between the 3 team. Meath front 6 players plus Conlon and Costello to come in will give any team nightmares.
However midfield still needs work. And defensively we are not there yet by any imagination. Lavin had his worst game in a Meath shirt , Rafferty I am not too worried about as even an all star can have a so so game, keoghan works his socks off, but you do wonder in championship football will a yard of pace catch him out, coffee didn't have a great game either but wasn't too bad
Caulfield just about did enough but last year he was the link man . Brennan was off today, be it with saves , closing down players , kick outs and shots on goal. I'd say billy is a happy man tonight with a medal in his pocket and looking likely to be the no 1 in first round of Leinster.
So plenty done right. Lot of work to do in other areas
No you won't see Hogan in goals I don't think. One poor game won't shift Brennan out of the starting lineup. Brennan is better on frees and accuracy overall.
Even in the early games in Leinster, Robbie will put out the strongest side to start. That seems to be his approach and starting spaces have to be earned.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 29, 2026, 09:47:33 PMSay we would be 3rd in a tight race for Leinster. Would have dubs and Louth very slightly ahead. But honestly nothing between the 3 team. Meath front 6 players plus Conlon and Costello to come in will give any team nightmares.
However midfield still needs work. And defensively we are not there yet by any imagination. Lavin had his worst game in a Meath shirt , Rafferty I am not too worried about as even an all star can have a so so game, keoghan works his socks off, but you do wonder in championship football will a yard of pace catch him out, coffee didn't have a great game either but wasn't too bad
Caulfield just about did enough but last year he was the link man . Brennan was off today, be it with saves , closing down players , kick outs and shots on goal. I'd say billy is a happy man tonight with a medal in his pocket and looking likely to be the no 1 in first round of Leinster.
So plenty done right. Lot of work to do in other areas
Were you up in Cross over the weekend by any chance, that's some cute hoorism there ;)
Quote from: thejuice on March 30, 2026, 09:05:16 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 29, 2026, 09:47:33 PMSay we would be 3rd in a tight race for Leinster. Would have dubs and Louth very slightly ahead. But honestly nothing between the 3 team. Meath front 6 players plus Conlon and Costello to come in will give any team nightmares.
However midfield still needs work. And defensively we are not there yet by any imagination. Lavin had his worst game in a Meath shirt , Rafferty I am not too worried about as even an all star can have a so so game, keoghan works his socks off, but you do wonder in championship football will a yard of pace catch him out, coffee didn't have a great game either but wasn't too bad
Caulfield just about did enough but last year he was the link man . Brennan was off today, be it with saves , closing down players , kick outs and shots on goal. I'd say billy is a happy man tonight with a medal in his pocket and looking likely to be the no 1 in first round of Leinster.
So plenty done right. Lot of work to do in other areas
No you won't see Hogan in goals I don't think. One poor game won't shift Brennan out of the starting lineup. Brennan is better on frees and accuracy overall.
Even in the early games in Leinster, Robbie will put out the strongest side to start. That seems to be his approach and starting spaces have to be earned.
You may have a point. But Shane supple might think a change would work. Be interesting. I'd say GK, and righ & left back are positions that may be up for grabs next few weeks, and also the lynch/Conlon debate. Fascinating to see who they go with. The rest are nailed on starters and honestly even the ones I said could all start. Jones been fit could throw up a solid half back too.
Quote from: Armagh18 on March 30, 2026, 09:18:18 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 29, 2026, 09:47:33 PMSay we would be 3rd in a tight race for Leinster. Would have dubs and Louth very slightly ahead. But honestly nothing between the 3 team. Meath front 6 players plus Conlon and Costello to come in will give any team nightmares.
However midfield still needs work. And defensively we are not there yet by any imagination. Lavin had his worst game in a Meath shirt , Rafferty I am not too worried about as even an all star can have a so so game, keoghan works his socks off, but you do wonder in championship football will a yard of pace catch him out, coffee didn't have a great game either but wasn't too bad
Caulfield just about did enough but last year he was the link man . Brennan was off today, be it with saves , closing down players , kick outs and shots on goal. I'd say billy is a happy man tonight with a medal in his pocket and looking likely to be the no 1 in first round of Leinster.
So plenty done right. Lot of work to do in other areas
Were you up in Cross over the weekend by any chance, that's some cute hoorism there ;)
Haha. Not at all. Louth have proven to be the form team and defending champions, Dublin are Dublin.
Quote from: Dunneroyal on March 30, 2026, 09:27:13 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on March 30, 2026, 09:18:18 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 29, 2026, 09:47:33 PMSay we would be 3rd in a tight race for Leinster. Would have dubs and Louth very slightly ahead. But honestly nothing between the 3 team. Meath front 6 players plus Conlon and Costello to come in will give any team nightmares.
However midfield still needs work. And defensively we are not there yet by any imagination. Lavin had his worst game in a Meath shirt , Rafferty I am not too worried about as even an all star can have a so so game, keoghan works his socks off, but you do wonder in championship football will a yard of pace catch him out, coffee didn't have a great game either but wasn't too bad
Caulfield just about did enough but last year he was the link man . Brennan was off today, be it with saves , closing down players , kick outs and shots on goal. I'd say billy is a happy man tonight with a medal in his pocket and looking likely to be the no 1 in first round of Leinster.
So plenty done right. Lot of work to do in other areas
Were you up in Cross over the weekend by any chance, that's some cute hoorism there ;)
Haha. Not at all. Louth have proven to be the form team and defending champions, Dublin are Dublin.
Either way Leinster should be a brilliant competition this year. Hopefully Cork can make Munster interesting, Connacht should be decent with the big 3 all going fairly well at different points in the league.
Donegal could turn Ulster into the new Leinster though the way they're looking ;)
Quote from: Armagh18 on March 30, 2026, 09:34:42 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 30, 2026, 09:27:13 AMQuote from: Armagh18 on March 30, 2026, 09:18:18 AMQuote from: Dunneroyal on March 29, 2026, 09:47:33 PMSay we would be 3rd in a tight race for Leinster. Would have dubs and Louth very slightly ahead. But honestly nothing between the 3 team. Meath front 6 players plus Conlon and Costello to come in will give any team nightmares.
However midfield still needs work. And defensively we are not there yet by any imagination. Lavin had his worst game in a Meath shirt , Rafferty I am not too worried about as even an all star can have a so so game, keoghan works his socks off, but you do wonder in championship football will a yard of pace catch him out, coffee didn't have a great game either but wasn't too bad
Caulfield just about did enough but last year he was the link man . Brennan was off today, be it with saves , closing down players , kick outs and shots on goal. I'd say billy is a happy man tonight with a medal in his pocket and looking likely to be the no 1 in first round of Leinster.
So plenty done right. Lot of work to do in other areas
Were you up in Cross over the weekend by any chance, that's some cute hoorism there ;)
Haha. Not at all. Louth have proven to be the form team and defending champions, Dublin are Dublin.
Either way Leinster should be a brilliant competition this year. Hopefully Cork can make Munster interesting, Connacht should be decent with the big 3 all going fairly well at different points in the league.
Donegal could turn Ulster into the new Leinster though the way they're looking ;)
Now who's been a cute hoor ? :-*
Quote from: Tribesmen on March 29, 2026, 03:29:18 PMCork fucked up there when in possession. But lads the hooter has to go. Meath just keep the ball for 2/3 minutes then kick the ball out and foul continuously so that there's no time left. If the referee was keeping time he could allow more time on for cynical play. Seriously the championship will be a shitshow if this is allowed to continue.
Was this foul not a delay meaning it should have been a 50m bring forward, making a 2 pointer free attempt which can be kicked after the hooter? Refs need to realise this