McKenna Cup 2026

[Walter Cronc]

. Derry were the better team today and the attitude they had pleased me a great deal. Tyrone were lucky to snath the win today.   

Would have to disagree.

Fairly 50/50 except Tyrone had 3 goal chances and took 1 compared to Derry's one chance, which they missed.

So overall Tyrones better approach play slightly edged out Derry's superior MF but really little in it.

McCurry, (Ronan) O'Neill and Coney will be some forward unit though, if they can all get fit and stay fit......

Can only hope players like Harry Og or Grugan will develop into decent midfielders as we still seem to struggle.....

Stretching it a bit with that full forward line as none have really done anything at senior level. All exciting prospects however and will be interesting to see how they develop. Did Conlon even make the senior squad this year?

[theticklemister]

Thats the problem with derry; they rule mf for much of the time over the years, but fail to convert this to scores. Look at the mf throughout the last 15 years.... Tohill, mcgilligan, doherty, friel, patsy bradley, diver, muldoon and then pj today. We cant capitalise on this dominance and it doesnt matter who we play.

Ah come on tyrone man, ye not admit that derry were the better team??

[Walter Cronc]

Thats the problem with derry; they rule mf for much of the time over the years, but fail to convert this to scores. Look at the mf throughout the last 15 years.... Tohill, mcgilligan, doherty, friel, patsy bradley, diver, muldoon and then pj today. We cant capitalise on this dominance and it doesnt matter who we play.

Ah come on tyrone man, ye not admit that derry were the better team??

Derry were only better the first 15 of the 2nd half tickle when they pushed up negating the short kickout. Other than that it was nip and tuck with the dominance switching continually. A draw probably would have been a fair result! However I'm more pleased with the performance than anything.

[Glensman]

The Antrim game was a one sided affair according to the wife's brother who is an Antrim supporter. Fair play to uuj lads who battled away without their county lads. They may have been better taking a stand against the ulster council and walking instead of doing what they were told.
Antrim a real force this year under Dawson lads? The noises are good. They were flying today by all accounts. Pity the st galls lads would sign up

Antrim comfortable enough but as ever didn't kill them off and it was down to three points. Not sure about real force as not much can be taken from today but good to start with a win and more  players to come in. Some decent scores taken with some direct running from Murray and Niblock...when we run at teams we're dangerous...when we stop, dilly dally, turn back on ourselves we're dung. As regards "flying" again time will tell but as you said good noises through the press.

Dung is also a good description of your final sentence. Lynch, Niblock and Pollock playing. Heard that McClean was coming back. Not sure about McGourtys but Gallagher I thought had confirmed he wasn't playing. Not sure whether Kelly was approached but would still slot in at wing half back.

[imtommygunn]

It was ridiculous that just Harte was booked from the incident. I'm not sure if he reacted but he was taken to the ground by a headlock as he tried to make a run as Tyrone were on the attack. Bradley had a bit of a go at Gormley near the end to, Gormley didn't even appear to do to much to get a reaction.

It would be a rare day if gormley didn't do much...

Glensman who's lynch? Kelly's not playing as far as i know but was approached. Mclean will be back. Couple of antrim scorers for jordanstown too.

[never kickt a ball]

Mickey Harte's verdict:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/northern-ireland/20928381

Brian McIver's verdict

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/northern-ireland/20929277

[Glensman]

It was ridiculous that just Harte was booked from the incident. I'm not sure if he reacted but he was taken to the ground by a headlock as he tried to make a run as Tyrone were on the attack. Bradley had a bit of a go at Gormley near the end to, Gormley didn't even appear to do to much to get a reaction.

It would be a rare day if gormley didn't do much...

Glensman who's lynch? Kelly's not playing as far as i know but was approached. Mclean will be back. Couple of antrim scorers for jordanstown too.

Lamh Dhearg...normally plays CHB for them but looked lively and two good finishes for goals. I hadn't realised he got them both!

[Glensman]

Not sure if mentioned earlier and have actually not harped on about this in the past but £9 for McKenna cup is atrocious.

Should be £5 and publicised widely.

[never kickt a ball]

Not sure if mentioned earlier and have actually not harped on about this in the past but £9 for McKenna cup is atrocious.

Should be £5 and publicised widely.

Following the tremendous success of the inaugural Power NI Dr McKenna Cup Competition Tickets in 2012, Ulster GAA are once again offering supporters the chance to make huge savings in 2013.

Limited Edition Competition Tickets are priced at £20/€25 and will permit you access to Round 1, Round 2 & Round 3 Games involving your team, ALL Semi Finals and the Final in the 2013 Power NI Dr McKenna Cup... that's a potential saving of over 60%!

[Throw ball]

Not sure if mentioned earlier and have actually not harped on about this in the past but £9 for McKenna cup is atrocious.

Should be £5 and publicised widely.

Think it was £8 last year. Season ticket is a good idea if you can get to all the games. Got one last year. As Queens ran away this year did not think it was worthwhile for an Armagh man this year, especially as I cannot make the semis anyway.

[Sleater]

Monaghan were very comfortable against St. Marys which was to be expected. A raft of subs diluted the game in the second half and some late scores for St Mary's put some respectibility on the scoreline. Jerome Johnston and Niall Sludden put up a good fight for the students, both working very hard. But they were clearly under strenght and it showed.

Monaghan will be happy enough. Of the debutants, Paul McArdle and Stephen Smith will be happy enough with their showings. Smith was lively and worked hard and earned his point. McArdle showed some nice tocuhes and quick thinking especially for the pass for the goal. Plus his physical power is a big asset. Donaghy while getting the goal was near anonymous. For me the jury is still out for Kelly at FB. He's worth another game there.

Dermot Malone was hugely impressive at wing forward. He'll be a nailed on starter for that position this year. He was a big loss to Monaghan last year so great to have him back. Also impressive was Marti McElroy at wing back. He was alert, read the play superbly, linked the play well and took his score expertly. Mansy was superb at FF, while Mcadam got through a huge amount of work in the middle.

I also seen Jack McCarron scored 1-2 for DCU against Wicklow, while Pete Dooney also started that game. Unfortunately Colin Walsh got a straight red for DIT against Wexford.

[antrimlad]

Not sure if mentioned earlier and have actually not harped on about this in the past but £9 for McKenna cup is atrocious.

Should be £5 and publicised widely.

Came on to post this. Didn't head to the match as I seen the price was so dear, Championship games are only £3 dearer 

Pretty disgraceful price for a fixture just after the turn of the year where the vast majority of teams are experimental. The season ticket would have been a good idea for the league bit alone if we didnt have a weekday game up in Derry

£5 would have been a good price as said above.

[ck]

£9/10euro is hefty. I had 2 people with me yesterday and that was 30euro for a team playing a college team. The GAA would need to wise up in recessionary times

[Onion Bag]

£9 is a disgrace for what most teams and people refer to as warm up matches for blowing the cob webs out,

As someone has said the GAA/Ulster Council would seriously need to wise up

How much was it into around the rest of the provinces?

[theticklemister]

The ulster council didnt want the money in omagh yesterday, they only had two turnstiles open for a lon while!!!

no signs were put up to state the entrance fee yesterday for either normal, oap or student.