Official Cavan GAA Thread

anglocelt39 · July 05, 2009, 08:56:17 PM

Wicklow, I suppose they have seen off Fermanagh which is as much as we have done. I think we played them in Aughrim a few years ago during McIlkennon's spell in charge, possibly the year we lost to Waterford on the last day. On that day they struck me as a big crowd of mullockers with not a huge amount of skill, We ran them off the park, let them back into it as per usual and ended up lucky enough to get away with a win. Seem to remember Eugene Kiernan of Ballymachugh coming on as a sub that day, fumbling one or two balls and being replaced himself ten minutes after coming on by Larry Reilly, I joke you not. Eugene has not been back near the panel since, can't blame him really.

this is a bit test of Carrs year as far as I'm concerned, if players roll the sleeves up and put in a solid performance I think we can take some heart over the year as a whole.

boojangles · July 05, 2009, 09:13:43 PM

Quote from: anglocelt39 on July 05, 2009, 08:56:17 PM
Wicklow, I suppose they have seen off Fermanagh which is as much as we have done. I think we played them in Aughrim a few years ago during McIlkennon's spell in charge, possibly the year we lost to Waterford on the last day. On that day they struck me as a big crowd of mullockers with not a huge amount of skill, We ran them off the park, let them back into it as per usual and ended up lucky enough to get away with a win. Seem to remember Eugene Kiernan of Ballymachugh coming on as a sub that day, fumbling one or two balls and being replaced himself ten minutes after coming on by Larry Reilly, I joke you not. Eugene has not been back near the panel since, can't blame him really.

this is a bit test of Carrs year as far as I'm concerned, if players roll the sleeves up and put in a solid performance I think we can take some heart over the year as a whole.

James Kiernan-thats right,was an awful thing to do to a young lad who was only in on the panel. Like a lot of good footballers who got one or 2 chances to prove himself and wasnt perservered with.While others find it harder to make their way OFF the County set-up.

Denn Forever · July 05, 2009, 10:01:20 PM

Great draw but its a pity its not at home.

Actually, thinking about it, It is better. No pressure on the lads and Wicklow under Micko play football. It will be an ideal test of how the players react. And TC will relish the battle.

Homer · July 06, 2009, 10:22:56 AM

FYI venue is not Aughrim yet, there's a coin toss later today to decide home advantage.

Shocking collapse by Ballinagh yesterday, actually led by 7 points at one stage. Would agree with Boojangles other comments.

cavan4ever · July 06, 2009, 10:26:48 AM

Quote from: Homer on July 06, 2009, 10:22:56 AM
FYI venue is not Aughrim yet, there's a coin toss later today to decide home advantage.

Shocking collapse by Ballinagh yesterday, actually led by 7 points at one stage. Would agree with Boojangles other comments.

Thats what it said in yesterdays sunday world but all other reports would say otherwise.

mylestheslasher · July 06, 2009, 10:45:14 AM

Quote from: Homer on July 06, 2009, 10:22:56 AM
FYI venue is not Aughrim yet, there's a coin toss later today to decide home advantage.

Shocking collapse by Ballinagh yesterday, actually led by 7 points at one stage. Would agree with Boojangles other comments.

I doubt that is correct. Sure they went to all the bother of saying 1st out of the pot gets home advantage and to try and make sure this was done fairly they drew the two teams out, put them in a 3rd bowl and took out the 1st team from there. It has to be in Wicklow, unless of course they are expecting 10k to travel from Cavan!

Hollow Man · July 06, 2009, 10:47:32 AM

I'm surprised at you Homer, you are usually not a complete halfwit.
Cavan "I hate Ciaran Galligan/Cavan are useless" 4ever usually is so I disregard what he says.

From RTE.ie:

The draw for the second round of the All-Ireland SFC qualifiers has pitted Ulster rivals Monaghan and Derry against each other.

The two sides have already clashed in the Ulster Championship in a game that received much bad press for what was perceived as violent play.

Derry were subsequently dumped out of the province by Tyrone at the semi-final stage, while Monaghan got through the first round of the qualifiers by overcoming Armagh after extra-time at Clones last night.

The other big tie of the round sees Leinster neighbours Meath and Westmeath drawn together, with the latter having home advantage.

Both sides were put out of Leinster by Dublin, with the Lakesmen on the end of a 27-point annihilation.

Longford will host Kerry, with the Midlanders looking for revenge for the qualifier defeat they suffered at the hands of the Kingdom in Killarney in 2006.

Wicklow have been rewarded for their win over Fermanagh in Aughrim with a home tie against Tommy Carr's Cavan, while Donegal continue their rehabilitation with a home game against Clare.

The other games will see Down host Laois, Wexford entertain Roscommon and Sligo travel to Tipperary.

All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers Round Two

Down v Laois

Monaghan v Derry

Longford v Kerry

Wexford v Roscommon

Tipperary v Sligo

Donegal v Clare

Westmeath v Meath

Wicklow v Cavan

(Games to be played on Saturday, 11 July)

cavan4ever · July 06, 2009, 10:55:28 AM

Good morning Hollow Man

For the record i dont hate Ciarain Galligan, i just dont rate him.

Should i pretend that Cavan are magic ?

Homer · July 06, 2009, 01:35:17 PM

Quote from: Hollow Man on July 06, 2009, 10:47:32 AM
I'm surprised at you Homer, you are usually not a complete halfwit.

Wouldn't have expected anything less from you HollowMan.

It looks like my information is probably wrong, but I'm just telling you what one of the players told me yesterday.

cavanmaniac · July 06, 2009, 02:00:33 PM

Wicklow will be delighted to have drawn us based on our efforts against Antrim. There's very little between the sides but as the poster above says, if we have any designs on building something decent, we simply have to win this match.

If we're sufficiently stung by the criticism after the Antrim debacle and go out like men possessed like we should, then I think we can win it but if we go out half cocked, a very plucky, well organised and fit Wicklow playing at home will do us by a few points for sure. They look a fairly limited side and again you would think we have the better class of players in this particular match up, but after Antrim, we have no reasons to be certain of winning.

put-it-up · July 06, 2009, 02:31:02 PM

also heard Killygarry won the u14 All-Ireland Feile...Good to see a club doing something right at underage level. Red n Black, would be interested to know what exactly the club is putting in their water?

Only joking, the coaches must be doing something right up there.

Congratulations lads

North Longford · July 06, 2009, 03:31:03 PM

Was speaking to a fella today who has a bit of insider knowledge on the squad and he was told it has gone a bit down hill since the Antrim game. Fellas not turning up for training etc etc.......

Mr. Pain · July 06, 2009, 03:35:00 PM

Next Saturday is a severe test of the character of the current crop of players. At this stage one would hope that the cockiness of each individual has subsided and they realise that they are not the superstars they thought they were. Well, hopefully. They will have to be humble if they are to overcome a Wicklow side that will have the support of most of the country due to their rags to, eh, small profit story. It is the only way they will progress. Cavan are not great, let's be honest. However in this Pain dude's opinion they are not as bad as the display they gave against Antrim. There will be no prediction made before this game. Rant over!

Denn Forever · July 06, 2009, 03:56:14 PM

Quote from: North Longford on July 06, 2009, 03:31:03 PM
Was speaking to a fella today who has a bit of insider knowledge on the squad and he was told it has gone a bit down hill since the Antrim game. Fellas not turning up for training etc etc.......

I suppose the performance on Saturday will show the validity of the above comment.

IF it is true, Hopefully the lads on the field will give it everything they've got.

BallyhaiseMan · July 06, 2009, 03:58:57 PM

Quote from: put-it-up on July 06, 2009, 02:31:02 PM
also heard Killygarry won the u14 All-Ireland Feile...Good to see a club doing something right at underage level. Red n Black, would be interested to know what exactly the club is putting in their water? Only joking, the coaches must be doing something right up there.

Congratulations lads

Congratulations to RednBlack and Killygarry,Its a terrific achievement to win an All Ireland title.
at the recent Coaching Conference Killygarry had an army of volunteers/coaches there compared to other clubs,They are certainly putting the work in underage.

I know the Gaels won their division about 10 years ago down in waterford
and Baileborough have competed well in recent times. They won one and lost two narrowly in this years.