Roscommon v Tyrone AI Round 2 Qualifier

[Fuzzman]

It would be nice alright if we had the luxury of doing that O'Neill but not even sure who would be close to getting a game.
Won't be surprised to see Brian McGuigan get a starting slot this time out
Who else in the forward line is pushing for a place?
Does Mickey not rate Lafferty or why hasnt he got his chance?
He looked great in the league did he not?

Mugsy got my hopes up the start of this year as I'd heard he was really upping the ante and looking very sharp during the early league games.
I think he really struggles with the packed defences to make space for himself but maybe a game like this might suit him more.

Cassidy needs to get a wee run of good games again as we know he has the potential to me a top midfielder. I think Longford were expecting to be on top there last year and Cassidy totally ran the show.

I noticed in the Irish News after the Donegal it had Stevie named at CHF. Did he play there for was he not at FF for most of the game?

[omagh_gael]

Who do you think he'll fire in if he was to go down that road O'Neill?

My guess would be:

Packie
McCrory
Clarke
Carlin
McCarron
Gormley
O'Neill
Colm Cav
Joe McM
McNabb
Mark Donnelly
P Harte
Mattie Donnelly
SON
Penrose

I really can't see SON being dropped and if anyone is going to be under pressure in the front 6 it will be Mugsy and Mattie Donnelly. Mark Donnelly, Penrose, P Harte and Mc Nabb (if fit) are essential for their hard running and tracking back to allow players 2-8 to bomb forward. I'm sure Paddy McNeice, Gervin and Lafferty have been chomping at the bit to get a go in the 1st team, will any of these guys get a go on Saturday? Brian Mc could get a starting jersey, he looked good on Saturday. Justy must be near ready to go so he could well figure somewhere in the back six, personally I would love to see him get a go further out the field.

Who will pick up the Rossie danger men? Gormley on Kilbride and Clarke on Donie Shine? McCarron (is he fit?) on Gregg?

[neilthemac]

Who do you think he'll fire in if he was to go down that road O'Neill?

My guess would be:

Packie
McCrory
Clarke
Carlin
McCarron
Gormley
O'Neill
Colm Cav
Joe McM
McNabb
Mark Donnelly
P Harte
Mattie Donnelly
SON
Penrose

I really can't see SON being dropped and if anyone is going to be under pressure in the front 6 it will be Mugsy and Mattie Donnelly. Mark Donnelly, Penrose, P Harte and Mc Nabb (if fit) are essential for their hard running and tracking back to allow players 2-8 to bomb forward. I'm sure Paddy McNeice, Gervin and Lafferty have been chomping at the bit to get a go in the 1st team, will any of these guys get a go on Saturday? Brian Mc could get a starting jersey, he looked good on Saturday. Justy must be near ready to go so he could well figure somewhere in the back six, personally I would love to see him get a go further out the field.

Who will pick up the Rossie danger men? Gormley on Kilbride and Clarke on Donie Shine? McCarron (is he fit?) on Gregg?

who's this Gregg fella?

[omagh_gael]

Cathal Gregg? Half forward? My knowledge of Rossie player names isn't tara!

[Rossfan]

Cathal Cregg is his correct name.
Hopefully ye'll know all about him to ye're regret after Saturday.

[ONeill]

I'm sure Paddy McNeice, Gervin and Lafferty have been chomping at the bit to get a go in the 1st team, will any of these guys get a go on Saturday? Brian Mc could get a starting jersey

Those are the players I was thinking of. If Tyrone were to progress further you might need those lads with a game or two under their belt, given O'Neill's susceptibility to injury. I'm sure Mickey's not thinking down the line though. Roscommon could do a Nordie double.

What are Cavanagh or Coney's chances of seeing football if Tyrone are still involved late summer?

[antoinse]

Just had a quick look at the PP website and it's saying the match is televised. Does anyone know which channel it's on?

TV Rosco as no one else will want to watch the massacre

[omagh_gael]

It's a real balancing act between getting those guys game time, getting guys like Mattie a proper run of games and reintroducing proven game changers like B McGuigan. Any chance of making it 17 a side? In relation to the injury front, Sean is definitely a write off this year, however, somebody mentioned on another thread that Kyle could be fit for football in August if we were still about. This wasnt confirmed though, perhaps the Ardboe men could enlighten us?

[Syferus]

As for what they think on Sheepstealers, i wouldn't take much notice of what a lot of the clowns on there think.....Too many 'yes men' on it afraid to give their own opinions and opting instead to run with the crowd.

Yes men to whom or for whom? who are "the crowd" ?
Loads of different opinions there ranging from totally silly to very sensible and then there's Syferus.
The more sensible posters on Stolensheep ( not sheepstealers  ) are exasperated with some of the nonsense Syfer came out with in this thread.

Anyway what about next Saturday?
Will the 2nd half v Armagh Ros team and tactics,attitude , spirit etc turn up or will it be back to the Galway/1st half of Armagh nonsense?
Hopefully the former and tear rightly into Tyrone who may be fulfilling a fixture wondering who they'll get in Round 3.
Galway hurlers yesterday will have given hope to outsiders everywhere ... but that only works if teams  are prepared and ready physically, mentally and tactically.
I'm not without hope but really will be pleasantly surprised if we are in the 3rd Round draw.

No need to blow a gasket because everyone else doesn't ascribe to your opinions of people and teams.

Got some growing up to do, ladeen! 

[Rossfan]

Got some growing up to do, ladeen! 

For fcuk sake ... from the lad who turned 10 in March 

[Norf Tyrone]

Anyone know what games are on the TV this weekend?

[Captain Obvious]

Anyone know what games are on the TV this weekend?

Just Limerick v Clare in Hurling on Saturday and the two finals on Sunday.

[Pharoch Phantom]

Am I hearing that Dr Hyde Park might not be available on Saturday due to the weather and the Connacht final which is fixed for the following day?  Is there a plan B?

[EC Unique]

Am I hearing that Dr Hyde Park might not be available on Saturday due to the weather and the Connacht final which is fixed for the following day?  Is there a plan B?

Omagh

[Syferus]

Am I hearing that Dr Hyde Park might not be available on Saturday due to the weather and the Connacht final which is fixed for the following day?  Is there a plan B?

Omagh

We'll get back to you after a week-long consultation with the Connacht Council. Then a careful study of the capacity of possible grounds. Then maybe a decision, but we'll get some good expenses out of it at least.