Re: Dr McKenna Cup - second most important trophy?

**scoopmine** Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:54 pm

Its a sale everything must go!

**Grenvile** Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:00 am

scoopmine wrote:Keep the faith jayo!
True but id say he was only in the team cause of all the injuries same with butsy..
Backs always a concern dont see any real solution pity about rory dunne out for the year...

Dunne is out for the year!? That is certainly bad news. Of all the young players in Cavan he seems to be the best candidate to be moulded into a full back. There are Senior fullbacks who have got worse roasting from Michael Murphy than he did in the U-21 final last year. I'd like to see Darragh Tighe get a run soon, he looked good last year, tenacious and very composed in possession.

**scoopmine** Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:05 am

Hes after getting a groin op Jonsmith
I rate him quite highly he will be a big player for the u21s this...
Thats what i was told about dunne he did as well as anyone on murphy was considering he was left one on one with him..

**Grenvile** Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:36 am

How bad does fog have to be before a game will be cancelled because of it? I was in Breffni last night at the 3G pitch, I was standing at the barrier, 2 metres from the sideline, just below midfield, I could barely make out the goalpost on the far side and any action on the far wing was completely lost..

**mugsys_barber** Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:09 pm

Derry seem to be responding well to Mr Brennan anyway with some impressive performances, Antrim are also in the semi final with the assistance ofOmagh's Dean O Neill. I'd expect us to beat the swampies in Brewster tomorrow evening and top the group with either Donegal or Cavan claiming the fourth semi final spot.

**Loyal2TheRoyal** Wed Jan 26, 2011 12:00 am

mugsys_barber wrote:Derry seem to be responding well to Mr Brennan anyway with some impressive performances, Antrim are also in the semi final with the assistance ofOmagh's Dean O Neill. I'd expect us to beat the swampies in Brewster tomorrow evening and top the group with either Donegal or Cavan claiming the fourth semi final spot.

If Derry win any trophies this year, I'll give up following the game. The annual Bradley farewell party must be on the horizon, although maybe the attempted unloading of Ballinderry (the best club in the county) to Tyrone will transpire first. I see there were some fractious remark made the departing hurling manager about the county last week too.

**bocerty** Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:10 pm

Loyal2TheRoyal wrote:
mugsys_barber wrote:Derry seem to be responding well to Mr Brennan anyway with some impressive performances, Antrim are also in the semi final with the assistance ofOmagh's Dean O Neill. I'd expect us to beat the swampies in Brewster tomorrow evening and top the group with either Donegal or Cavan claiming the fourth semi final spot.

If Derry win any trophies this year, I'll give up following the game. The annual Bradley farewell party must be on the horizon, although maybe the attempted unloading of Ballinderry (the best club in the county) to Tyrone will transpire first. I see there were some fractious remark made the departing hurling manager about the county last week too.

i think Derry will be a different proposition this year Loyal (much as that pains me to say) Brennan wont tolerate any crap from the Bradleys or any other man for that matter so the fact that they are still on the panel even at this early stage would suggest they are behaving themselves. Though there are no guarantees it will stay like that, they will be more of a 'team' this year than previous years and could be a real threat, whilst the All-Ireland is beyond them this year Ulster is not out of the question. And even if they dont annex the Anglo Celt i would still fancy them to be in competitive action at the business end of the season.

Of course i could be completely wrong..............

**Grenvile** Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:29 pm

So after a right thumping from Offaly at the weekend Cavan come up against Tyrone tomorrow night in Brewster. Andrews and Hyland will no doubt be desperate for a victory to make up for what was apparently a shambles in Tullamore.

1. J Reilly
2.A Clarke
3.P. Carroll
4.S Jordan
5. M McKever
6. J McCutheon
7. D O'Reilly
8. R Cullivan
9. P Reilly
10. K Fannin
11. S Murray
12. R Flanagan
13. S Johnston
14. G Pierson
15. Bud Fitzpatrick

The team shows 5 changes from the weekend, good to see Pierson back in, he has experience and it appears the return of Andrews has kept him interested and motivated, so far, he's played well in his few appearances from the bench, lets hope he can make it through a full game.

Tyrone will be a massive challenge and I can't see a Cavan team with 4 newcomers to Intercounty football providing too stern a test. They should be out to prove themselves and hopefully the reshuffle will make things tighter at the back, Cullivan will be a good addition to midfield and won't be afraid to throw himself around. It will be interesting to see how Murray (U-21 player) gets on at centre forward, big things expected from him but he'e being thrown in at the deep end here for his County debut.
Any news on the Tyrone team?

**Boxtyeater** Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:46 pm

bocerty wrote:[i think Derry will be a different proposition this year Loyal (much as that pains me to say) Brennan wont tolerate any crap from the Bradleys or any other man for that matter so the fact that they are still on the panel even at this early stage would suggest they are behaving themselves. ........

I met a fellow yesterday called Sean Madden. He's a native of Bellaghy and is currently coaching some club called Lissen.
Lissen is right, he could talk for Ireland, praised a fellow called Jud Donnelly and is related to the Brownes of Bellaghy....I shook him off after 10 mins and thought myself lucky. He's promised to see me again... affraid

**Grenvile** Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:08 pm

Cavan lost the Semi Final by 3 points to Tyrone. Winning 10 points to 6 at halftime and Tyrone had already called on O'Neill and Ricey at that stage. Things inevitably went downhill in the second half, had a man sent off and conceded 2 goals. It's a shame as a win here could have given them a great boost. Still though, a more encouraging performance by all accounts..

**Jayo Cluxton** Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:54 pm

Boxtyeater wrote:I met a fellow yesterday called Sean Madden. He's a native of Bellaghy and is currently coaching some club called Lissen.
Lissen is right, he could talk for Ireland, praised a fellow called Jud Donnelly and is related to the Brownes of Bellaghy....I shook him off after 10 mins and thought myself lucky. He's promised to see me again...

I'd say Madden is in the local tonight recounting the encounter ... only the other way round ... Laughing

**Boxtyeater** Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:30 am

**mugsys_barber** Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:13 pm

Tonights McKenna cup final beteen tyrone and Derry has been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Mickey Harte's brother after a long illness. May he rest in peace.

**bocerty** Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:21 pm

mugsys_barber wrote:Tonights McKenna cup final beteen tyrone and Derry has been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Mickey Harte's brother after a long illness. May he rest in peace.

RIP - Mickey is having a tough time of it lately with deaths - thats 2 brothers a mother-in-law and a daughter all in a very short space of time - the man must be wondering what he has done

**RMDrive** Sat Feb 12, 2011 3:59 pm

RIP indeed. Tough times for that family.

**Jayo Cluxton** Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:33 pm

RIP indeed. Some people seem to get more than their fair share.

**Boxtyeater** Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:06 am

That's un-real news....How much can anyone family take?..The light of heaven to him.

**redhandman** Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:11 am

bocerty wrote:
mugsys_barber wrote:Tonights McKenna cup final beteen tyrone and Derry has been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Mickey Harte's brother after a long illness. May he rest in peace.

RIP - Mickey is having a tough time of it lately with deaths - thats 2 brothers a mother-in-law and a daughter all in a very short space of time - the man must be wondering what he has done

i happened to be in the auld fellas home on sat morn and lifted the irish news, mickey had his column in it and spoke eloqulently about michaela life death and the out pouring of grief and letters that they have recieved since her untimely passing. the man must have the most unshakeable faith, he mentioned time and again about gods will , i know that his brother had been extremely ill for the last few months and that this was not an unexpeceted passing but the grief that has been put upon this family these last 5-6 months is unimaginable.

i happen to look at the posts on other websites regarding football and my appetite to argue the point about whos legs have gone and who should play where and the need for a scoring forward or freetaker have been diminsihed, what ever comes of the next 10 1/2 months of 2011 it will pale in signficance to what has happened in the first 6 weeks. i hope for mickeys sake that god's will has some sort of happy ending to the year for the man.

i had the experience of listening to MH talk about life and death and the passing of a team mate a few years back albeit due to tragic circumstances within the club, he talked bout not making the season a crusade becasue what if you dont win all in front of you have you not honoured their memory. he said we should be the best we can be in everything and i just hope that those players will be the best they can be for MH.

**Real Kerry Fan** Mon Feb 14, 2011 1:52 pm

Was in Croke Park on Saturday night when I heard the news. God can Micky suffer anymore hammerblows. Hope he keeps on the sideline as it hopefully will bring him through. Life does not seem fair.

**mugsys_barber** Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:19 pm

The Final has now been re-fixed for Saturday 5th March 2011 in Armagh, I hope for the sake of Tyrone football or any county for that matter that no games will have to be postponed due to these circumstances for a long, long time. Mickey and his family have had a tough few months.

**Loyal2TheRoyal** Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:08 am

As the power surge sways south towards Leinster, I'd say this particular final has lost some of it's prestige. Not that there's any love lost between Derry and Tyrone so even if the recognition of being crowned Ulster's best is not what it was, I'm sure one will take a win over the other.

It'd be nice to see Tyrone get back to winning ways after the tragedy in January. Despite what the locals might say, I'm quite content to trust Mickey Harte's judgement on this one, got to be a massive winning kick left in this group of Tyrone players - even if it's not witnessed tonight.

**North Side Gael** Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:12 am

Loyal2TheRoyal wrote:As the power surge sways south towards Leinster, I'd say this particular final has lost some of it's prestige. Not that there's any love lost between Derry and Tyrone so even if the recognition of being crowned Ulster's best is not what it was, I'm sure one will take a win over the other.

It'd be nice to see Tyrone get back to winning ways after the tragedy in January. Despite what the locals might say, I'm quite content to trust Mickey Harte's judgement on this one, got to be a massive winning kick left in this group of Tyrone players - even if it's not witnessed tonight.

Loyal that must be the first time ive read one of your posts and thought f**k thats bang on the money, totally agree with ya ther!

**Loyal2TheRoyal** Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:15 am

North Side Gael wrote:
Loyal2TheRoyal wrote:As the power surge sways south towards Leinster, I'd say this particular final has lost some of it's prestige. Not that there's any love lost between Derry and Tyrone so even if the recognition of being crowned Ulster's best is not what it was, I'm sure one will take a win over the other.

It'd be nice to see Tyrone get back to winning ways after the tragedy in January. Despite what the locals might say, I'm quite content to trust Mickey Harte's judgement on this one, got to be a massive winning kick left in this group of Tyrone players - even if it's not witnessed tonight.

Loyal that must be the first time ive read one of your posts and thought f**k thats bang on the money, totally agree with ya ther!

You should read more of my posts.

**Jayo Cluxton** Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:32 pm

Derry hold off Tyrone fightback

Derry won their first McKenna Cup in 12 years after seeing off a spirited Tyrone fightback at the Athletic Grounds.

Despite a late Stephen O’Neill goal for Mickey Harte’s men, the Oak Leaf County hung on to win 2-12 to 2-11 in the much delayed competition.

Derry, who suffered a heavy beating at the hands of Laois in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League, bounced back in convincing fashion, led by the Bradley brothers, Paddy and Eoin.

Points by both in the dying minutes ensured Derry hung on but they had led 1-7 to 0-2 at the break, thanks chiefly to Enda Muldoon’s 35th minute goal.

Sean Cavanagh fired Tyrone up with an early second-half goal and they battled back to within touching distance on a number of occasions but John Brennan’s team would not be denied and they take home the first piece of Ulster silverware in 2011.
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I'd say Loyal is celebrating tonight .....

**Loyal2TheRoyal** Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:45 pm

If we can take this result as official confirmation of Ulster football's demise, then I suppose some from within the twelve counties of Leinster will celebrate. Not me however.

Tyrone, of course, might roar again later this year but Derry's victory in this tournament less than a week on from a home hammering by Leinster minnows Laois endorses the belief that a major power shifting is taking place on the GAA landscape.

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