USFC Final 2010, Clones, Sunday 18th July: Tír Eoghain vs Muineachán

[mylestheslasher]

I am expecting a real dirty filthy game and Monaghan to win it - God help us all!

[Maguire01]

Monaghan team named:

Darren Hughes
Dermot McArdle
John Paul Mone
Colin Walshe
Damien Freeman
Vincent Corey
Gary McQuaid
Dick Clerkin
Owen Lennon
Stephen Gollogly
Paul Finlay
Kieran Hughes
Ciaran Hanratty
Conor McManus
Tommy Freeman

So, according to that, no changes from the last day, but if you're to believe the rumours coming from the Monaghan camp there could be a couple of changes.

I'm disappointed that Hughes is in goals again. We could really have done with him out-field. Have the subs been listed? Is McBennett in there? Is Duffy there?

I'd also like to see Hugh McElroy given some proper game time, although it's good to have the likes of McElroy and Woods on the bench - I expect to see both at some stage, Woods more than likely after 20-25 minutes.

[ONeill]

I must be the only Tyronnie who has gone from thinking we'll prob lose this to being more confident about winning. Monaghan offer no surprises to this Tyrone outfit and the team Mickey has chosen are man for man a better outfit on form. Very solid. You also now have Harte and Ricey with something to prove as a couple of very talented lads are breathing down their necks. I've only seen McCarron a few times but always impressed me. Carlin has been good on the eye this year but I'd still have my doubts against a quality forward. I'd worry slightly about Colm as he's due a stinker but there are options there if that's the case.

Draw. 1-11 to 0-14.

[Schkite]

Monaghan team named:

Darren Hughes
Dermot McArdle
John Paul Mone
Colin Walshe
Damien Freeman
Vincent Corey
Gary McQuaid
Dick Clerkin
Owen Lennon
Stephen Gollogly
Paul Finlay
Kieran Hughes
Ciaran Hanratty
Conor McManus
Tommy Freeman

So, according to that, no changes from the last day, but if you're to believe the rumours coming from the Monaghan camp there could be a couple of changes.

I'm disappointed that Hughes is in goals again. We could really have done with him out-field. Have the subs been listed? Is McBennett in there? Is Duffy there?

I'd also like to see Hugh McElroy given some proper game time, although it's good to have the likes of McElroy and Woods on the bench - I expect to see both at some stage, Woods more than likely after 20-25 minutes.

No subs listed yet so don't know about Duffy or McBennett. Of course there could be surprises yet but it seems to me Hughes will continue in goal. Is it true that McBennett has been back training or was that just a rumour? Maybe McBennett is there(if he is there!), it's in the case of Vinny being injured and Hughes going out to CHB and Butsy in goals. At this stage if everyone is fit I'd expect that team to start tbh. But if there's early problems you can be sure changes will be forthcoming. It's true we need our best players out the field and Hughes is definately one of them, but Banty might feel he doesn't want to change a winning team, the fact all 6 backs have done well too doesn't help Hughes in that regard.

[omagh_gael]

Been very impressed with young Colin Walshe, has been very steady and has shown he has plenty to offer going forward.

[thebandit]

Been very impressed with young Colin Walshe, has been very steady and has shown he has plenty to offer going forward.

What else did black child tell you to say!!!

[charlie stubbs]

if anyone has a spare ticket 4 the hill could they pm me?cheers

[tyroneboi]

if anyone has a spare ticket 4 the hill could they pm me?cheers

They were still for sale on ticketmaster earlier this evening.

[donelli]

Monaghan's listings 1-30 for Sunday:
1 Darren Hughes
Dermot McArdle
John Paul Mone
Colin Walshe
Damien Freeman
Vincent Corey
Gary McQuaid
Dick Clerkin
Owen Lennon
Stephen Gollogly
Paul Finlay
Kieran Hughes
Ciarán Hanratty
Conor McManus
Tomás Freeman
16 Shane Duffy
Francis Caulfield
Martin McElroy
Dessie Mone
Neil McAdam
Hugh McElroy
Rory Woods
Colm Greenan
Gavin Doogan
Gavin Flanagan
Brendan McKenna
Kieran Duffy
Dermot Malone
Dean McDermott
30 Padraig McBennett

I would be surprised if Hughes starts in goal. McBennet to come in. 

[Maguire01]

I'd be surprised too - especially with 2 keepers listed in the 30. Banty might have another £3k in his back pocket to pay for a number change on Sunday afternoon.

[donelli]

3 keepers in the 30 listed..
young malone listed too. good to see him back in as he impressed during the league...prob wont be near match fitness to feature in this one though

[omagh_gael]

Been very impressed with young Colin Walshe, has been very steady and has shown he has plenty to offer going forward.

What else did black child tell you to say!!!

That Banty should recall Stephen Mc Ginity

[Maguire01]

3 keepers in the 30 listed..

I wasn't counting Hughes!

[The Konica]

'IF' that's the line up for Monaghan, I'd be looking at both corner backs as weak points and at Hanratty.
I'd expect 1, if not 2 of those off by 45 mins or half time.

Other than that it's a very strong Monaghan team, but I still don't think you can beat a team like Tyrone with possibly your best attacking runner or one of Ulsters top 5 defenders in goals. I don't think Monaghan can afford that luxury.

It will come down to how badly Tyrone want it.
We know how bad Monaghan will.

[Maguire01]

'IF' that's the line up for Monaghan, I'd be looking at both corner backs as weak points and at Hanratty.

Whatever about Hanratty (and there are numerous options up front if needed), I wouldn't be at all concerned about McArdle or Walshe - both are playing very well. There's always Dessie Mone on the bench if needed, but McArdle and Walshe deserve their starting place, in my opinion.