Official Cavan GAA Thread

[BallyhaiseMan]

Happy Christmas to ye all lads

[Homer]

Happy new year lads! I'm buried here with work so only have time for a rushed post.

Cavan u21s had a challenge at the weekend, I've no time for a report but heres the team and some comments.

1. Coleman (Lavey) - Decent kick-outs, could not do much about either goal.
2. Damien Reilly (Belturbet)
3. Rory Dunne (Redhills) - played quite well despite his man scoring 2-1
4.Sean McCormack (Ballyhaise)
5. Tomas Reilly (Killeshandra)
6. Dane O'Dowd (Drumlane)
7. Barry Watters (Drung) - good game
8. Givney/Gibney ?? (Munterconnaught)
9. Raymond Galligan (Lacken)
10. Pauric Smith (Castlerahen)
11. Austin Fitzpatrick (Killeshandra) - very quiet
12. Colm Smith (Cootehill)
13. ??
14. Enda McHugh (Shannon Gaels) - snuffed out of everything
15. Martin Dunne (Cavan Gaels) - didn't want to know

The seniors also had a friendly against Fermanagh, didn't hear much from it but apparently they played 2 halves but played their subs in the second half. Cavan won the first half well but got hammered in the second. Didn't hear the exact team but..

Pierson started but was taken off after one minute, apparently for the lazy manner in which he ran after the first ball in.
Podge was CHB and McKeever CHF
James Clarke (Killinkere) started!
Mad Eddie started
Walsh played midfield and was sent off for punching (well he wasn't sent off a such but the referee had him substituted).

Oh and he didn't play but Johnstone is back in, yet no sign of a re-call for Martin Cahill.

[mylestheslasher]

I heard they were playing. The U21 game was against Ballinagh wasn't it? What was the final score? Pierson took off after 1 minute!! I am surprised he is on the panel at all but maybe that won't last too long, his attitude really stinks by all accounts. James Clarke, the speed demon with no steering wheel! Maybe they can get a bit on intelligence into his game and he might be a dangerous player. Anyone heading to Breffni next w'end against Monaghan in Mckenna cup. I see queens beat them last w'end by a point in Clones. Might make the trip myself and see who is playing.

[Homer]

I heard they were playing. The U21 game was against Ballinagh wasn't it? What was the final score?

Was going to keep the opposition quiet but yes it was Ballinagh, the match finished 3-11 to 1-10 to Ballinagh after a very poor performance from the u21s albeit without their best players Cullivan, Flanagan, Finbar Jordan and Martin Reilly.

Pierson took off after 1 minute!! I am surprised he is on the panel at all but maybe that won't last too long, his attitude really stinks by all accounts. James Clarke, the speed demon with no steering wheel! Maybe they can get a bit on intelligence into his game and he might be a dangerous player. Anyone heading to Breffni next w'end against Monaghan in Mckenna cup. I see queens beat them last w'end by a point in Clones. Might make the trip myself and see who is playing.

I really don't see any hope in Clarke he's just a headless chicken that doesn't even do the business for Killenkere these days.

As for the match this weekend, yeah I'll be there but I've mixed hopes for Cavan.

[Cavanfan]

Just wondering can the college lads play this weekend for Cavan? I don't think their game is until midweek so this is probably a yes. If not then they are missing a few lads, Flanagan, Lyng, Sherdian, Johnston, Hannon etc.....

Can't believe the new season is upon us already......

[Mr. Pain]

Hello to all. I am Mr. Pain. Here is my rant. The turkey is only being recycled now and it's time for more football. It's great but I'm not looking forward to the heavy winter training sessions. But as i say myself; no Pain no gain. Has anyone seen the Nicholas Walsh interview on Hoganstand? Talk about a space filler! Is he not supposed to be out teaching kangaroos how to play the spoons? If not then it was worthwhile him starting a diary in the Cavan Post. Is he supposed to be the football guru of Cavan? Discuss

[mylestheslasher]

Hello to all. I am Mr. Pain. Here is my rant. The turkey is only being recycled now and it's time for more football. It's great but I'm not looking forward to the heavy winter training sessions. But as i say myself; no Pain no gain. Has anyone seen the Nicholas Walsh interview on Hoganstand? Talk about a space filler! Is he not supposed to be out teaching kangaroos how to play the spoons? If not then it was worthwhile him starting a diary in the Cavan Post. Is he supposed to be the football guru of Cavan? Discuss

Welcome Mr Pain. You sound like BA from the A team. Anyway, that truly was a load of shite on Walsh. The amount of adjectives used to describe him was ridiculous and also mostly inaccurate. I suppose it is silly season and no one has much to say until the games start again.

[cavanmaniac]

ridiculous and also mostly inaccurate.

Well if they'd included those two anywhere along the line they'd have been off to a good start.

[Homer]

ridiculous and also mostly inaccurate.

Well if they'd included those two anywhere along the line they'd have been off to a good start.

And I agree, absolute drivel!

[LackenLegend]

Anyone know the who is managing the Gaels next year? Any new appointments lately?

[Cavanfan]

Rumour on the Hoganstand message board says it's Joe Kernan. It's not the first time I have heard it either. 

[BallyhaiseMan]

Happy new year lads! I'm buried here with work so only have time for a rushed post.

Cavan u21s had a challenge at the weekend, I've no time for a report but heres the team and some comments.

1. Coleman (Lavey) - Decent kick-outs, could not do much about either goal.
2. Damien Reilly (Belturbet)
3. Rory Dunne (Redhills) - played quite well despite his man scoring 2-1
4.Sean McCormack (Ballyhaise)
5. Tomas Reilly (Killeshandra)
6. Dane O'Dowd (Drumlane)
7. Barry Watters (Drung) - good game
8. Givney/Gibney ?? (Munterconnaught)
9. Raymond Galligan (Lacken)
10. Pauric Smith (Castlerahen)
11. Austin Fitzpatrick (Killeshandra) - very quiet
12. Colm Smith (Cootehill)
13. ??
14. Enda McHugh (Shannon Gaels) - snuffed out of everything
15. Martin Dunne (Cavan Gaels) - didn't want to know

The seniors also had a friendly against Fermanagh, didn't hear much from it but apparently they played 2 halves but played their subs in the second half. Cavan won the first half well but got hammered in the second. Didn't hear the exact team but..

Pierson started but was taken off after one minute, apparently for the lazy manner in which he ran after the first ball in.
Podge was CHB and McKeever CHF
James Clarke (Killinkere) started!
Mad Eddie started
Walsh played midfield and was sent off for punching (well he wasn't sent off a such but the referee had him substituted).

Oh and he didn't play but Johnstone is back in, yet no sign of a re-call for Martin Cahill.

heard Forde was jawing at the referee and was taken off before he was sent off aswell)when will they ever learn,
Pierson taken off after 1 minute   , anyone else find that hilarious,that must be some sort of record for quick substitution with no injury involved.
Podge should be either centre half or full back on that team,with Gaynor if he can control himself,at the other central position in defence.
Heard Declan Gaffney the towering Crosserlough midfielder played quite well,Not very mobile,but huge with good hands.

as for the under 21's
As homer said its only a shadow team compared to what it will be in a month or two.

[Homer]

I believe this was the team that started against Fermanagh the last day.

1 James Reilly
2 Michael Brides
3 John Clarke
4 Keith Fannin
5 Martin Reilly
6 Padraic O'Reilly
7 John McCutcheon
8 Nicolas Walsh
9 Declan Gaffney
10 James Clarke
11 Mark McKeever
12 Anthony Forde
13 Eddie Reilly
14 Gerald Pierson
15 Jason Reilly

Clarke at full-back and young McCutcheon are suppose to have played well.
I've also heard that Johnny Crowe is not in this year but I don't know has he opted out or been dropped.

BallyhaiseMan how is Cullivans recovery coming along? Is he hoping to be fit for the u21 Championship?

[BallyhaiseMan]

hes back running and hes been lifting weights in The Gym for the last couple of months
Dont think he will be cleared to play Football for a few months yet though.
Under 21 championship would be touch and go id say..but nothing would suprise me,Hes an absolute animal.

John Clarke has probably been one of the best full backs in senior championship for past 3/4 years,shame they have left it until hes around the 30 mark to bring him in.
McCutcheon i dont know,ive seen the best and worst of him.
Gary Fernacombe of Drumalee or Declan McCabe of C'Lough or Alan Clarke of kingscourt id have before him at wing half back.
As you said i cant see James Clarke making it.

Hows Ballinaghs preparations for the all ireland going homer?

[Homer]

hes back running and hes been lifting weights in The Gym for the last couple of months
Dont think he will be cleared to play Football for a few months yet though.
Under 21 championship would be touch and go id say..but nothing would suprise me,Hes an absolute animal.

John Clarke has probably been one of the best full backs in senior championship for past 3/4 years,shame they have left it until hes around the 30 mark to bring him in.
McCutcheon i dont know,ive seen the best and worst of him.
Gary Fernacombe of Drumalee or Declan McCabe of C'Lough or Alan Clarke of kingscourt id have before him at wing half back.
As you said i cant see James Clarke making it.

Hows Ballinaghs preparations for the all ireland going homer?

Well it must be said they're training hard but its difficult to know how the momentum will hold up over the break.

Fingal Ravens are suppose to be a serious outfit who, like ourselves, have been knocking on the door of an intermediate championship for a few years. Although one could presume a marginally better standard in Dublin.