Derry Club Football & Hurling original

[Champion The Wonder Horse]

Cork and Down (just about) deserve the top 2 places in Division 3.  Those are their most likely finishing positions if all the games had been played.   However given the circumstances in which the last 2 rounds were "played", it would be fair to all counties if the A and B plan was shelved for at least a year.  Restrictions will still be with us well into 2021.

Cork, yes. Down, no. Home advantage and a couple of questionable calls (P Hughes, Armagh) saw them over the line. Gallagher's attire that night was shocking too.

[restorepride]

Cork and Down (just about) deserve the top 2 places in Division 3.  Those are their most likely finishing positions if all the games had been played.   However given the circumstances in which the last 2 rounds were "played", it would be fair to all counties if the A and B plan was shelved for at least a year.  Restrictions will still be with us well into 2021.

Cork, yes. Down, no. Home advantage and a couple of questionable calls (P Hughes, Armagh) saw them over the line. Gallagher's attire that night was shocking too.

Yes, I think we should have got at least a point from the an Dún game which brings the point dropped against Liatroim into sharper focus.   Would Liatroim have taken a point off an Dún?  We will never know and that is why it would be fair to all counties if the A and B plan was shelved for at least a year.   Did we drop points for Gallagher's appearance as well?!

[JoG2]

Cork and Down (just about) deserve the top 2 places in Division 3.  Those are their most likely finishing positions if all the games had been played.   However given the circumstances in which the last 2 rounds were "played", it would be fair to all counties if the A and B plan was shelved for at least a year.  Restrictions will still be with us well into 2021.

Agreed 100%

[Derry Optimist]

 First of all, as I understand it, the GAA hierarchy intend by way of motion to decide the exact format of the revised All Ireland football and hurling championships structures at next year's  Congress in February 2021.There are two major obstacles before it can be implemented. Firstly there may not be a scheduled Congress because  of the acute spreading  of the Coronavirus.Secondly and most importantly because of the ongoing uncertainty of having normal sporting fixtures  for the most  of 2021  any introduction of a Tier I and Tier 2 All Ireland football championship will definitely be postponed until at least 2022 at the earliest. So all of you good Derry supporters need not fear Derry having to play in Tier 2 next year!

[restorepride]

Any thoughts on team announced for tomorrow?  Conor Glass starts at 9, also starting are Conor McCluskey, Pádraig McGrogan and Paul Cassidy.  Emmet Bradley among subs.  A good performance could give a lot of confidence before the Ard Mhacha game.  We have more 'natural' forwards now, imo, although still physically light.  Game management was much better v Longfort, so some consistency on that would also be a plus.  Doire abú!

[theticklemister]

Any thoughts on team announced for tomorrow?  Conor Glass starts at 9, also starting are Conor McCluskey, Pádraig McGrogan and Paul Cassidy.  Emmet Bradley among subs.  A good performance could give a lot of confidence before the Ard Mhacha game.  We have more 'natural' forwards now, imo, although still physically light.  Game management was much better v Longfort, so some consistency on that would also be a plus.  Doire abú!

I always seen Glass more as a number 8

[imtommygunn]

Malachy O'Rourke new glen manager. That's a big one.

[restorepride]

I'd be a bigger fan of a 10 glass.

Glass at 10 could be a good option ok for kickouts - with Lynch's range.  We will just have to wait and see tomorrow.

[JoG2]

I'd be a bigger fan of a 10 glass.

Glass at 10 could be a good option ok for kickouts - with Lynch's range.  We will just have to wait and see tomorrow.

[restorepride]

I'd be a bigger fan of a 10 glass.

Glass at 10 could be a good option ok for kickouts - with Lynch's range.  We will just have to wait and see tomorrow.

I know, but I wasn't wearing glasses at the time and decided to respond to the Division 4 and interm-edjit comments.  Glass is half-full today though!!  Doire abú.

[theticklemister]

I'd be a bigger fan of a 10 glass.

Glass at 10 could be a good option ok for kickouts - with Lynch's range.  We will just have to wait and see tomorrow.

That's where a young tohill started back in 92

[restorepride]

Derry cutting the turf in Bord na Móna Park - very solid first half against breeze, apart from Uíbh Fhaií goal. 1-9/1-1 ahead.  Shane McGuigan superb, Ethan Doherty with the goal.  Ref petty enough at times - must be looking for a championship start!?

[restorepride]

I'd be a bigger fan of a 10 glass.

Glass at 10 could be a good option ok for kickouts - with Lynch's range.  We will just have to wait and see tomorrow.

That's where a young tohill started back in 92

Tohill made first start in 91.

[restorepride]

Job done, good to have McGrogan back.  Conor Glass not up to speed yet at all - which I suppose is to be expected.  Need much more creativity up front if we are going to trouble Ard Mhacha.  McFaul put in a great shift - the most fouled player on the field, 3 yellows off him?   Hopefully we have a big performance in us for next week - we will really need one!   

[JoG2]

Not a great 2nd half. This day week is a big ask but there won't be a kick of a ball in it I think, well I hope.
Hopefully Loughlin is there to lead the line with McGuigan and Glass gets a another good week's training under his belt