Official Cavan GAA Thread

[marty34]

Are you from Cavan Gaels?

This is an anti-Gaels thing, isn't it?

I take that's a yes then.

[Itchy]

Are you from Cavan Gaels?

This is an anti-Gaels thing, isn't it?

I take that's a yes then.

It didn't do the gaels much good today, bet out the gate by Ramor.

[Westside]

Gearoid is a player who excels when on top. He has rarely shown the ability to dig in and lead when things aren't going well. Leaving Swad was no different, they were on a poor run and he had no interest in relegation battles and junior football so he left to play Senior Football with a heavyweight senior club, he does not live in the area of that club. His behaviour in his last couple of games for Swad was embarrassing. The transfer is not technically against the rules but that's the only defence that can be mounted for him it seems.

All that being said, I think Swad are much better off. They have an influx of Corlough lads who have livened things up and given them fresh impetus. The looming figure of McKiernan is something they can do without. The Gaels get a generational talent with a renewed vigour for club football. So there's potentially no losers here long term.

[five points]

Are you from Cavan Gaels?

This is an anti-Gaels thing, isn't it?

I take that's a yes then.

You'd take it wrong then.  😁

[mrdeeds]

Kingscourt v Mullahoran
Xlough v Gowna
Castlerahan v Lavey
Ramor v Gaels

[imtommygunn]

https://twitter.com/cavstream/status/1301819112377774081/video/1

[Westside]

Another decent weekend of games. Ballinagh look a cut above the rest in intermediate.

Something really needs to be done in Junior, the Maghera result for the teams that drew them skews the whole table. Swad were hard done by, beat 2 Quarter Finalists and go out, Kildallan beat Redhills and hammered Maghera and go through.

[mrdeeds]

Another decent weekend of games. Ballinagh look a cut above the rest in intermediate.

Something really needs to be done in Junior, the Maghera result for the teams that drew them skews the whole table. Swad were hard done by, beat 2 Quarter Finalists and go out, Kildallan beat Redhills and hammered Maghera and go through.

Maybe Maghera should do what Corlough done and let their players play with Munterconnacht?

[Westside]

Any idea what the numbers are like in Maghera? The decision was more or less forced on Corlough because they weren't going to be able to field and could probably have been made a couple of years earlier.

If they have numbers and want to make a go of it then grand, but the score difference needs to be ignored from these games because it's making a Maghera result into 3 points more or less. Should probably ignore the score difference against the lowest ranked team or something to that effect.

[mrdeeds]

Any idea what the numbers are like in Maghera? The decision was more or less forced on Corlough because they weren't going to be able to field and could probably have been made a couple of years earlier.

If they have numbers and want to make a go of it then grand, but the score difference needs to be ignored from these games because it's making a Maghera result into 3 points more or less. Should probably ignore the score difference against the lowest ranked team or something to that effect.

They toggef 21 out for championship but a lot of them are lads just togging out to make sure they field. If all the players from Maghera togged out for them rather than Ramor they'd have a strong team.

[Itchy]

Kingscourt thump the gaels 2-12 to 0-10 playing more than half the game without Padraig Faulkner. The Gaels will need to spend wisely in next seasons transfer market.

Kingscourt v Crosserlough County final and its on rte live next Saturday evening

[marty34]

Any idea what the numbers are like in Maghera? The decision was more or less forced on Corlough because they weren't going to be able to field and could probably have been made a couple of years earlier.

If they have numbers and want to make a go of it then grand, but the score difference needs to be ignored from these games because it's making a Maghera result into 3 points more or less. Should probably ignore the score difference against the lowest ranked team or something to that effect.

They toggef 21 out for championship but a lot of them are lads just togging out to make sure they field. If all the players from Maghera togged out for them rather than Ramor they'd have a strong team.

Have Corlough folded?

[Look-Up!]

Interesting final in prospect. Great wins for Crosserlough and Kingscourt yesterday.
Very exciting semi final with Castlerahan. Both teams made plenty of mistakes. Crosserlough play nice stuff at times but can look inexperienced and nervous and struggle to capitalize when on top. But they showed plenty of fight too when the BJD outfit had the upper hand. Finally got the momentum with the penalty decision and result never in doubt after that. Plenty for them to improve on too which is no bad way to approach a final. It looked a frustrated Castlerahan side after that and maybe one on the wane. Very sad to see Ronan Flanagan have to be carried off.
Great composed performance from Kingscourt to see off the Gaels. They played some beautiful sweeping first time football at times but were very disciplined and frustrated the Gaels when they had to. All without their two best players too. Barry Reilly is a class act and if there is one man you would want on your team for county final day, it's him. McKiernan looked like he was going to set the house on fire from the off but Alan Clarke put him off his stride. Looked eye catching at times but overall his influence was limited even though he was one of their better performers. Lucky to stay on the pitch too. Plenty of good footballers on that Gaels team but look short of leaders and ideas when plan A doesn't work.
Hard to call a winner for the final. Hope Faulkner is ok to play. I heard a few people already tipping Crosserlough to win but I'm not so sure. They need to improve and they need to show more composure. On balance they might have more good footballers than Kingscourt but if you were to pick the top 3/4 players on show for the final you could argue they're all from East Cavan. Kingscourt can probably mix the game plan up more and have the players to control a game and change the tempo when required. Much like the Gaels, if plan A goes out the window I would worry for Crosserlough. A good start and open game is essential for them. They most certainly don't want to be chasing a lead against a team like Kingscourt.
Great Intermediate final in prospect too. Only saw one of the semi finals yeaterday. Great game of football. Niall McDermott is still a class act.

[rodney trotter]

Crosserlough play a swashbuckling style, but look suspect when teams run at them. The Smiths were very good for Crosserlough. Pierce with a good goal. They did lack composure at times, was one instance where they tried to fist a goal when maybe could have caught the ball.
Mackey would have been a big help for Castlerahan. It was a game like yesterday, where he would shown his cuteness..

Kingscourt deserving winners. Cian Shecelton a player under the radar with a very good performance. He was a Co Minor panelist a few years ago. Barry Reilly would be the best free taker in the County. A shame he can't commit to the County.
Bar G McKiernan the Gaels look a bit limited. Niall Murray missed the whole Championship and would be a big loss,.
But they have a lot of similar type players..  Kingscourt have bigger athletic forwards like Peter Corrigan and Tinnelly who are quality players.

[Denn Forever]

Did the heart good to see that game.  Must have been good crack to hear the boys on Northern Sound.