An Lú vs Tír Eoghain 19/07/2008

tyrone86 · July 19, 2008, 11:50:42 PM

Where in the hell did they get Hoey as MOTM from?

As for the game, I've nothing much to add - O'Neill more or less was spot on.

reddgnhand · July 19, 2008, 11:52:53 PM

Tyrone did just enough to see them through tonight. They werent really tested at all tonight. There was some good and some bad points about their performance. Ryan Mellon was superb in the middle alongside Enda McGinley. Some nice fielding from the pair of them. Back line was solid with the exception of D Harte either gave the ball away or ran into trouble. P jordan, C Gormley(makes it look easy) PJ Quinn were fantastic. They seem to have that hunger back.
Forwards were good and bad if that makes any sense. Wasted a lot of clear cut goal chances. Six in all if i remember right. Dooher was brilliant and seems to be getting his sharpness back, scored a great point in the 1st half. Brian just dosent seem to be fully fit at the moment he gave away a lot of ball but still showed glimpses of his old self at times. Tommy done very well and showed great vision at times. Big Sean once again was wasted at FF and only really came into the game when moved out the field. Tyrone seem to be getting a bit better with each game.

Fuzzman · July 19, 2008, 11:59:59 PM

Yeah agree with most of that and thought Mellon did great with his fielding getting some HUGE jumps but his passes were poor quite often.

Thought Penrose was poor and often not out in front. Brian Mac was poor but suppose ye have to be patient.

Ricey ran and shoved yer man in order to break it up but it made it look terrible as he fell.

All in all they played ok against a very poor team but loads to work on but we've hope now

reddgnhand · July 20, 2008, 12:07:56 AM

Does anyone know what the penalty was for?

ONeill · July 20, 2008, 12:10:27 AM

A foot block. Apparently Jordan's hands are his feet.

ONeill · July 20, 2008, 12:20:14 AM

Quote from: Fuzzman on July 19, 2008, 11:59:59 PM
Yeah agree with most of that and thought Mellon did great with his fielding getting some HUGE jumps but his passes were poor quite often.

Thought Penrose was poor and often not out in front. Brian Mac was poor but suppose ye have to be patient.

Ricey ran and shoved yer man in order to break it up but it made it look terrible as he fell.

All in all they played ok against a very poor team but loads to work on but we've hope now

Jays I think you're being a bit harsh on Brian McGuigan. He saw a lot of the ball today and although misplaced a few passes, he was involved in most of what was good today for Tyrone, including the goal.

Rois · July 20, 2008, 12:21:10 AM

That penalty decision was laughable. As was the sight of the ref on his rear in the first half, got a cheer from the crowd anyway.

I thought Justin McMahon had a bad game and against tougher tests would have been caught wanting a lot more. Why oh why won't Mickey play the other McMahon in that position?

I liked Mellon's style in the middle of the field - think he should be left there for the next time.

If the contest was closer I would like to think that Gormley wouldn't have been on as long as he was.

Brian Dooher was excellent and could be counted on to drive the ball forward. Great point too. And to think there were doubts over his fitness.

ziggysego · July 20, 2008, 12:25:25 AM

Quote from: Rois on July 20, 2008, 12:21:10 AM
Brian Dooher was excellent and could be counted on to drive the ball forward. Great point too. And to think there were doubts over his fitness.

Ah sure Rois, the Dooher's are brilliant.

Rois · July 20, 2008, 12:26:54 AM

Glad you agree Ziggy

reddgnhand · July 20, 2008, 12:34:38 AM

Quote from: Rois on July 20, 2008, 12:21:10 AM
That penalty decision was laughable. As was the sight of the ref on his rear in the first half, got a cheer from the crowd anyway.

I thought Justin McMahon had a bad game and against tougher tests would have been caught wanting a lot more. Why oh why won't Mickey play the other McMahon in that position?

I liked Mellon's style in the middle of the field - think he should be left there for the next time.

If the contest was closer I would like to think that Gormley wouldn't have been on as long as he was.

Brian Dooher was excellent and could be counted on to drive the ball forward. Great point too. And to think there were doubts over his fitness.

Are you serious. Gormley strolled through that game. In the 1st half he was a joy to watch not as good in the second but the game was over at that stage. I dont think there were doubts about Dooohers fitness, I had doubts about the fitness of the team as a whole but they seemed a lot sharper tonight. Maybe they are peaking at the right time.

Tyrone Dreamer · July 20, 2008, 12:42:38 AM

I also thought Gormley had a good game particularly in the 1st half were he turned over possesion on numerous occasions. It was a decent performance and will hopefully bring the team on. Harte will have a bit of thinking to do if everyone is fit for next week. I agree about Cavanagh being wasted for periods of the game but would be slow to break up the new midfield partnership after tonight. Justy looked dodgy enough at times but PJ Quinn had a great game. Id go with this if everyone was fit:
Devine
Ricey
Joe McMahon
PJ Quinn
Justy McMahon
Gormley
Jordan
McGinley
Mellon
Dooher
Brian McGuigan
Sean Cavanagh
McCullagh
Tommy McGuigan (Colm Cavanagh would be close)
Mugsy

Aaron Boone · July 20, 2008, 12:57:01 AM

Thought Drogheda was ok as a ground, bit old-fashioned but no slumming it. Lots of strong performances by Tyrone, McCullagh was my man-of-the-match as he kept the scoreboard ticking over all through the game. Thought Tyrone played too much low ball into the full-forward line and seemed to forget Sean Cavanagh was there for the odd high ball in. Louth's shooting was poor in the 1st half but was better when they were aiming for the Drogheda United side of the ground. Never seen as many home fans leave a ground early.

reddgnhand · July 20, 2008, 01:04:28 AM

Quote from: Aaron Boone on July 20, 2008, 12:57:01 AM
Thought Drogheda was ok as a ground, bit old-fashioned but no slumming it. Lots of strong performances by Tyrone, McCullagh was my man-of-the-match as he kept the scoreboard ticking over all through the game. Thought Tyrone played too much low ball into the full-forward line and seemed to forget Sean Cavanagh was there for the odd high ball in. Louth's shooting was poor in the 1st half but was better when they were aiming for the Drogheda United side of the ground. Never seen as many home fans leave a ground early.

They have an early start in the morning sure Armagh's playing

ONeill · July 20, 2008, 01:05:43 AM

Not sure about having Tommy so close in. Much of his excellent work tonight was carried out between midfield and the half forwards. Evasive and inventive, a bit like the brother, he now appears to be a more-rounded option than Mulgrew for 12. I thought Justin tired late on but was adequate with any balls turfed in before that.

Aaron Boone · July 20, 2008, 01:13:49 AM

Quote from: ONeill on July 20, 2008, 01:05:43 AM
Not sure about having Tommy so close in. Much of his excellent work tonight was carried out between midfield and the half forwards. Evasive and inventive, a bit like the brother, he now appears to be a more-rounded option than Mulgrew for 12. I thought Justin tired late on but was adequate with any balls turfed in before that.

Justin badly missed the ball for the Louth goal. Luckily it served as a wake-up call for Tyrone. I'd still have him (or his bro) in there next Sat.