Official Cavan GAA Thread

[cavan4sam]

I know only 1 game went ahead in Division 1 Castlerahan 0-10 Gowna 0-6

[Western Blue]

Congrats.to all involved with the Cavan U.21 team . A lot of good preparation and a wee bit of good fortune on Wednesday night will go along way in getting us past what appears to be a strong Donegal team. Hopefully our Capt. Rory Dunne will play his part in keep Michael Murphy quite on the night.
Who are Terry Hyland's ( Manager) co. selectors . By any chance is Martin McHugh working with the team in the background?

[Lawrence of Knockbride]

Anthony Forde and Ronan Carolan are involved in some capacity. Is it definitely confirmed for Enniskillen at 8 o'clock?

[Western Blue]

What is the position regarding Eugene Keating? I was of the impression that he was dropped from that panel in Feb and then there was some mention later of him been injured. The couple of times last year I saw him in action for the Senior team I thought he played OK/fair. Any news on him?

[cavanforever]

yeah i believe he was injured! thought he was back for the monaghhan game but must not have been eady

[Denn Forever]

Final in Brewster Park at 8.00 Referee Gavin Corrigan according to the Ulster GAA fixtures list on their website

http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures/

It'll be a tough nut to crack with Murphy (geez hes big) at FF.  If the Cavan defense can be disciplined we have a hope. 

The Donegal team were not afraid to hold the ball even crossing the field (back and forth) with short passes until an opening presented itself. The No 7 was good and mobile  and will have to be watched but hopefully he'll be too busy with the speed merchant wing forwards to do any damage.

Hope we have the same support as Saturday.  Come on Cavan.

[Dougal]

donegal are a typical donegal team.quick,close range handpassing until theres space to carry the ball,not great to watch but effective when done right.where does keating play for club?and where would he play for the u21's,if he was to be fit for tomorrow or before the end of our campaign?

[Western Blue]

Keating plays for Mullagh/Cross....position Midfield or Centre Half Back

[Dougal]

i know who he plays for just havent seen much of them over the years,thanks anyway,was never sure where cuchullains was.i thought he might be CHB alright,would be a good addition there for the u21's,james mac is a good player,but i feel he lacks a bit of speed which keating has.

i think it's giving for a good day tomorrow,but after the rain last night i doubt the pitch will be too dry.

[handballer09]

See www.anglocelt.ie for previews, updates on the Cavan team when it is announced and video coverage after the match.
Donegal team to be announced this evening, corner-forward Peter McGee is definitely out after receiving a straight red against Derry.

[Celt_Man]

Best of luck to the lads. Anyone know if Northern Sound are covering it?

[Homer]

All the best to the lads tonight. Lord knows it's badly needed.

[Celt_Man]

Hyland cautiously confident

07 April 2010

Cavan bid for their third ever Ulster Under 21FC crown tonight when they make the short trip to Enniskillen to take on Donegal at Brewster Park (throw-in 8.00pm).

Despite the anticipation and excitement in the Breffni County, team manager Terry Hyland has been quick to play down the hype after his side's last-gasp win over Monaghan on Saturday.

"Being starved of success, people get caught up in it a little bit and that maybe leads to a bit of unnecessary hype sometimes," said the Lacken man.

The Cavan boss also knows that with players like Michael Murphy and Leo McLoone in their ranks Donegal will provide stern opposition, but is confident that the likes of David Givney and Declan McKiernan can lead them to provincial success.

"I didn't get watching them but anybody who looked at them said they're a very strong, physical team, who play a typical Donegal style of football, retaining the ball," he said.

"Someone said to me at times they had 15 behind the ball! The only way you can break that down is make sure your forwards get tackling."

[BallyhaiseMan]

This whole wednesday night set up really does not suit anyone who is based outside the county.
Hopefully N2 Ashbourne/Derry road is fairly clear this evening.
If not il hardly make it down in time.

[Lawrence of Knockbride]

Well stay clear of the M4 as it's closed due a big pile-up. I couldn't sleep last night with the excitement. We really are starved of success.