Fermanagh Football & Hurling

[sammymaguire]

I assume Donnelly is also on the Canavan ticket?

probably, but could be all codswallop... time will tell.

[QUB GAA Research]

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[ExiledGael]

Very quiet here recently. Everyone trying to keep their hope/optimism/confidence quiet?
Good performance and result today. Encouraging performances all round. Good to see a few newcomers do well, Eoin Donnelly especially in midfield which could be problem area for us. Of newcomers Kane Connor also done well. Don't think we can call Seamie Quigley a newcomer but he was deadly accurate. He could be one of the best forwards in Ulster if he was in shape. His two brothers done well also. Lyons added real strength around middle.
Little and Clucker both looked a class above, rarely wasting a ball and so composed in possession. Good to see all the best players in the county in the panel and rowing together again. Good atmosphere and reception at the match, partly helped by the scuffle which could have gotten really nasty. Must say I enjoyed it.
You can see the goals here, the second was a really well worked move expertly finished.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/northern_ireland/gaelic_games/16463562.stm

[sammymaguire]

Bit too early to get excited or carried away.

Who was boxing?

[ExiledGael]

Quigley chased back to half way and hit a boy a sly dig as he was lying on ground, Mick McCann in particular didn't like it and him and Seamie had a bit of a wrestle. Clucker, Little and lot of others involved. Spilled into the tunnel and dug-out area. Wasn't anything nasty but McCann got booked then booked again within 2 minutes so it cost Antrim dearly. They were going well at that point. Seamie scored 1-3 in the 15 minutes after that.
Obviously the earliest of days but any win has to be welcomed in Fermanagh.

[sammymaguire]

I wasn't going to ask if Seamie was involved but hey ho, the big fella lets the aggro get the better of him again. Needs to cool the head big time if he wants to develop as an inter county player.

Nice to get out of the stalls fast, will be great morale booster for the whole group and even more importantly, Canavan will be pleased and he will need his confidence boosted too

[FermGael]

He was very lucky to stay on the field.
He hit Lyttle some thump after he struck that goal.
Good to see his days playing soccer for Ballinamallard were useful for something.
IMO how Fermanagh progress this year is on Seamie's shoulders.
He has the potential to be the best in Ulster. 

Promising performance but was very disappointed with Antrim.
Tyrone will give us a better idea of where we are at.
But a win is a win at the end of the day.
Good start.

[FermGael]

This was in today's Irish news and http://www.hoganstand.com/fermanagh/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=160161

Owens: problems can't be ignored
11 January 2012


Barry Owens says the bitter dispute that brought Fermanagh football to its knees last year will have to be faced up to by new manager Peter Canavan.

The former All Star full back was one of those who remained loyal to former boss John O'Neill, but 11 decided to walk away, resulting in a turbulent and disastrous year for the Erne County. Since the appointment of Tyrone legend Canavan, the disgruntled players have returned but Owens insists the matter hasn't "gone away".

"Something has to be said. There is no point brushing it under the carpet," last year's captain told the Irish News.

"It's not going to go away. It's always going to be in the back of people's minds. It has to be addressed."

He continued: "There hasn't been an atmosphere yet. It will be a matter of dealing with it whenever that does arise. Peter will take a look at it in the next month or so. He will probably bring us all together and we'll have a chat about it. He hasn't really had time because we've only been out about a week-and-a-half, if even that."

Looks like Barry wants to get a bit of his chest....

[ExiledGael]

Another enjoyable outing, Impartial report up already. Quigley hit some stunning points. Two of the longest frees I've seen, don't think he hit a wide. Some boy if you can get the ball into his hands. Long ball wasn't really working.


Fermanagh 2-13; Queens 0-10

Fermanagh made it two wins out of two under new manager Peter Canavan with a comfortable 2-13 to 0-10 victory over Queens at Brewster Park today in the Power NI Dr. McKenna Cup.

Once again full forward Seamus Quigley provided the bulk of the home side's scores, the Roslea man registering 1-08 for the second successive week, while Paul Ward fired home Fermanagh's second goal of the contest late on.

Canavan made six changes from the side that started against Antrim last Sunday with Chris Breen given the nod in goal while Declan Cassidy, Paul Cosgrove, Daryl Keenan, Liam Lynch and Pat Cadden were also named in the starting line up.

Fermanagh made a bright enough start to the game as they opened up a 0-04 to 0-01 lead after 13 minutes.

Quigley was quickly into his stride as he banged over three of Fermanagh's opening four points with Pat Cadden also clipping over a point.

James Kielt was to land a couple of frees for Queens with Gregory Jordan also chipping in with a point as they cut the gap back to two points, 0-05 to 0-03, but Fermanagh were dominating possession and they went on to push further ahead.

Quigley's exhibition of score taking included a superb point from play from the right as well as a monster free and by the break Fermanagh had forged a four point advantage, 0-09 to 0-05.

Quigley nudged Fermanagh five in front with a close in free in the first minute of the second half. And the full forward then swooped for the opening goal of the game in the 42nd minute.

Ryan McCluskey fed Eoin Donnelly on the left and he fired a ball towards the Queens goal which was latched on to by Quigley who rounded Matthew Jackson in the students net before slotting home.

Donal O'Hare did knock over a free for Queens in response while Fermanagh were then reduced to 14 men when Paul Cosgrove was given his marching orders after picking up a second yellow card from referee Padraig Hughes.

Despite the numerical supremacy, Queens were finding the Fermanagh defence hard to breach while at the other end Fermanagh continued to add to their tally. Substitute Paul Ward made a positive impact on proceedings as he clipped over a point before putting the result beyond doubt when he was put through on goal by the impressive Mark Little to slip his shot past Jackson.

Queens did battle to the end and O'Hare and Derrygonnelly's Ryan Jones lofted over late scores but these were merely consolation scores as Fermanagh move into their final group game against Tyrone on the back of two good results.

Fermanagh
C. Breen; N. Bogue, B. Owens, J. Woods (0-01); C.; Quigley, R. McCluskey, D. Cassidy; E. Donnelly, S. Lyons; P. Cosgrove, D. Keenan (0-01), L. Lynch; P. Cadden (0-02, 1f), Seamus Quigley (1-08, 6f), Sean Quigley.
Subs - B. Mulrone for Cassidy, M. Little for Lynch, P. Ward (1-01) for Cadden, K. Connor for McCluskey, D. Kille for Sean Quigley

Queens
M. Jackson; N. McGovern, S. Warnock, O. Costello; T. Hanna, B. Cox, P. McGuigan; R. Jones (0-02), A. Murnin; M. Sweeney (0-01), J. Kielt (0-02, 1f), G. Jordan (0-01); D. O'Hare (0-04, 3f), E. Clarke, C. Rafferty.
Subs - S. Burke for Clarke, PD Savage for Jordan, C. Fleming for Rafferty, C. Sheerin for Kielt

[Fermanaghandsam]

So what did people think of last nights game?

Some points from last night
1) Is Owens still good/fast enough for full back (Maybe an option at full forward should seamy not be there).
2) Bogue and Woods seem to be going well in the corners
3) Conor Q prob our best player at the minute
4) The other half back spot is still up for grabs
5) Lyons looks good around the middle, another option for full back but
6) D Keenan seems to have started to fulfill his potential
7) Two wing half forward spots still there for the taking
Sean Q seems to be carrying pounds and Ward failed to get out in front often enough
9) Seamy is still the key!!!

All in all very encouraging but.

[ExiledGael]

1) Owens is definitely our best full-back. A sharp Stevie O'Neill will cause anyone bother. Wouldn't write him off.
2) Those two look nailed on and have played every game so far looking solid. Is Niall McGovern a possibility in League?
3) He's certainly one of our best players but needs a bit of experience and cuteness at that level. I would say Clucker or Seamy have been the best so far.
4) Between Tommy McElroy and Damien Kelly.
5) Lyons adds crucial strength to the middle sector but I'd be surprised to see him there come summer.
6) Very clever player and good in possession, should start come summer. Serious engine too.
7) Mark Little is our best creative forward, he'll be one of the wing half-forwards.
Early days for Sean but he's a great prospect and has right attitude. Ward is great in flashes, Canavan should be good for him as year goes on.
9) Agree, he's the focal point of the attack and gives the rest of the side belief.

[wanderer]

1. Hard to say. He has looked off the pace in what I have seen of him, but is it a temporary or permanant problem?
2. Agreed, think they have it nailed down at the minute
3. Think McCluskey as well. Everything he does is effortless and looks easier than someone else doing it
4. Think McElroy might get it, but as is already said either one of kelly or mcelroy could slot in at centre half forward or wing half forward respectively
5. I was impressed with the midfield so far. Lyons & Donnelly have height, but lyons adds the strength which is something we have maybe been missing
6. Didn't see the game last night. Hope he finally fulfills the potential he has
7. Little, Keenan and one from point 4 above
8. There are a few lads with a bit of puppy fat running about, hopefully the conditioning work is going to be extensive! Ward looks either brilliant or poor in club & county games, hard to know what to make of his form so far
9. fingers crossed....... thats all I can say

[haranguerer]

Fitness and strength looked shocking, but at least Canavan is aware of that. Tyrone lads were going the length of the pitch without a hand been laid on them. Its a pity they didnt step up to the plate better in the first half - all it did was signal a reliance on quigley i'm sure canavan had hoped to dispel a bit by not playing him, but then it looked like being such a demoralising hammering he had to.

Egon gives us options at full back if Owens is struggling. I cant see him staying at midfield, but he will be somewhere unless injured of course. Better than Owens at fb? Very possibly. Perhaps its Owens who could go somewhere else (SQ and BO ff line?) but its probably unlikely enough

[FermGael]

Well an encouraging start so far considering the shape some of our fellas are in.

A midfield partner for Sherry is still an issue.  Would think that R Jones would be in with a shout but are him and Sherry too similar to play together??

McElroy should get the nod when fit but i would have reservations about playing D Kelly in the forward line.
IMO he needs to be facing the play.

Quigley is a class act but Canavan stills needs to develop a plan 'B' incase Seamy does a Seamy

Interesting story in todays Irish news about McCabe coming in after the soccer is over.
Any thoughts??