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Post by Mickmack on Feb 24, 2022 21:03:17 GMT
This is how close Monaghan came to beating Tyrone last year
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Post by horsebox77 on Feb 25, 2022 10:41:10 GMT
McManus has had his Red Card overturned as expected, it was extremely harsh to be fair, I don't know what Cassidy's umpires saw.
I'm half glad, as you want to be playing quality opposition at full strenght.
McManus will test Foley or Donoghue.. we'll learn more by he lining out.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 10:48:52 GMT
McManus has had his Red Card overturned as expected, it was extremely harsh to be fair, I don't know what Cassidy's umpires saw. I'm half glad, as you want to be playing quality opposition at full strenght. McManus will test Foley or Donoghue.. we'll learn more by he lining out. I'm delighted for McManus, he's a fantastic player and like you say he'll be a big challenge for the defence.
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Post by Mickmack on Feb 25, 2022 12:01:55 GMT
McManus has had his Red Card overturned as expected, it was extremely harsh to be fair, I don't know what Cassidy's umpires saw. I'm half glad, as you want to be playing quality opposition at full strenght. McManus will test Foley or Donoghue.. we'll learn more by he lining out. I'm delighted for McManus, he's a fantastic player and like you say he'll be a big challenge for the defence. It is right and proper that it was over turned. Its never the wrong time to do the right thing as they say.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 25, 2022 12:34:59 GMT
I wonder will he even start on Sunday.
But I agree let's see how the lads fair against him.
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Post by thehermit on Feb 25, 2022 13:40:17 GMT
Hopefully he will, its not often we get to see him in the flesh.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Feb 25, 2022 15:12:20 GMT
Hopefully he will, its not often we get to see him in the flesh. He has a unique way about him alright, as all players do I suppose and he webs seamlessly into the play - it will be interesting to see how our younger bucks seek to nullify him and which would have been more damage limitation in his prime. He'd warrant mention in the discussion in another thread about the best player from each county and the records show he clocked up 1-9 (0-5f) in our drawn 2019 Super 8s encounter in Clones on a very hot Sunday afternoon. Monaghan are hardy bucks and Donie will have 'em well prepared, he certainly has 'em more effective in their 'tackling without fouling' and so channelling their aggression to maximum effect. Population wise they may be one of the smallest - 40% of ours, but they are competing with the best out there. Not that they are any way sensitive but home advantage will have them believe they can take a scalp here and what better that a Kerry one to give 'em bragging rights in Ulster.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 15:17:47 GMT
I wonder will he even start on Sunday. But I agree let's see how the lads fair against him. I think he started against Armagh royal, but maybe banty was planning without him incase his red wasn't over turned.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 15:19:21 GMT
Hopefully he will, its not often we get to see him in the flesh. He has a unique way about him alright, as all players do I suppose and he webs seamlessly into the play - it will be interesting to see how our younger bucks seek to nullify him and which would have been more damage limitation in his prime. He'd warrant mention in the discussion in another thread about the best player from each county and the records show he clocked up 1-9 (0-5f) in our drawn 2019 Super 8s encounter in Clones on a very hot Sunday afternoon. Monaghan are hardy bucks and Donie will have 'em well prepared, he certainly has 'em more effective in their 'tackling without fouling' and so channelling their aggression to maximum effect. Population wise they may be one of the smallest - 40% of ours, but they are competing with the best out there. Not that they are any way sensitive but home advantage will have them believe they can take a scalp here and what better that a Kerry one to give 'em bragging rights in Ulster. didn't he start his inter-county career as a wingback bally? Or am I raving. Some player.
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Post by Mickmack on Feb 25, 2022 15:37:04 GMT
Was Conor McManus ever an All Star...if not, then he must be the greatest player never to get one.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 25, 2022 16:21:04 GMT
Listening to Dick Clerkin during the week they appear to be struggling for scores so he may gave to start. But like Murphy in Donegal the team is still so reliant on him they have to keep him minded.
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Post by Whosinmidfield on Feb 25, 2022 16:32:32 GMT
Was Conor McManus ever an All Star...if not, then he must be the greatest player never to get one. He has 3. Won them in 13, 15 and 18.
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Post by dc84 on Feb 25, 2022 19:49:35 GMT
Was Conor McManus ever an All Star...if not, then he must be the greatest player never to get one. He has 3. Won them in 13, 15 and 18. Well deserved too fantastic player even at this stage of his career will test whoever is on him. This will be a right battle monaghan will be right up for this as a loss would put them in huge danger of the drop. They have a lad called Mohan in ff line who will be a handful big strong lad mullet and all a right throwback!
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Post by mike70 on Feb 25, 2022 20:03:53 GMT
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Post by mike70 on Feb 25, 2022 20:06:23 GMT
Balanced amount of changes to the side, good to see 2 changes in defence just to ensure guys get game time, Casey will be under pressure, but it’s always nice to get debut away from home, less pressure. As I mentioned in previous post, be interesting to see how we manage Mon midfield.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 25, 2022 20:22:26 GMT
Casey in,
Absolutely delighted for the lad he deserves it.
Regardless of how it goes it's a great honour for the lad.
Fair play Jack making the changes we all wanted.
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Post by Premier on Feb 25, 2022 20:28:51 GMT
We wouldn’t want any injuries at midfield, we’re fairly threadbare
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Post by hatchetman on Feb 25, 2022 20:48:08 GMT
Casey in, Absolutely delighted for the lad he deserves it. Regardless of how it goes it's a great honour for the lad. Fair play Jack making the changes we all wanted. I know for a fact that Jack is a regular on here looking for tips!
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 25, 2022 20:56:39 GMT
Casey in, Absolutely delighted for the lad he deserves it. Regardless of how it goes it's a great honour for the lad. Fair play Jack making the changes we all wanted. I know for a fact that Jack is a regular on here looking for tips! No doubt lad
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Post by Ballyfireside on Feb 25, 2022 21:01:19 GMT
He has a unique way about him alright, as all players do I suppose and he webs seamlessly into the play - it will be interesting to see how our younger bucks seek to nullify him and which would have been more damage limitation in his prime. He'd warrant mention in the discussion in another thread about the best player from each county and the records show he clocked up 1-9 (0-5f) in our drawn 2019 Super 8s encounter in Clones on a very hot Sunday afternoon. Monaghan are hardy bucks and Donie will have 'em well prepared, he certainly has 'em more effective in their 'tackling without fouling' and so channelling their aggression to maximum effect. Population wise they may be one of the smallest - 40% of ours, but they are competing with the best out there. Not that they are any way sensitive but home advantage will have them believe they can take a scalp here and what better that a Kerry one to give 'em bragging rights in Ulster. didn't he start his inter-county career as a wingback bally? Or am I raving. Some player. No idea but it reminds of Ballydonoghes's Eddie Dowling solving a trivia of a few pinters of a night as we all knew what made Tadhgeen Kennelly stand out but coudldn't quiet put our finger on it, ye know the crack, and of course the beer had us even more sure we knew what we were talking about but less sure we were making sense - men's egos, etc - we're all the same! 'A dandy footballer' announced standing consultant Mr Dowling as he walked past in a hurry to get stocks in. i.e. Tadhgeen could play in any position, and Conor is a dandy footballer for sure - beautiful movement, wins ball, interlinks and finishes, magic dead ball touch - has he got it all? They say there is no such thing as the complete footballer - what hasn't he got I wonder? He is a perfect build too, and hard as rock - worth the admission money on his own. Is David Clifford a complete footballer - if not what could he be missing? Mce Fitz? The late Dermot Earley Snr? Is it that having missed live games we now appear to more appreciate what we have? Ballythefireside Quote of the day - It is one thing to have what we want, but it more important to appreciate what we already have - then again, too much is never enoughBTW From that 2019 Clones encounter I can still picture Gavin White rocketing up the field, almost defined pace - a great quality to have if it is harnessed. Some will recall our own ice maiden Sinead Kissane headlining the Sindo that morning 'asking' Éamonn to resign - she had previously asked Eddie O'Sullivan no less than 40 times to do the same. We heading to play Monaghan in their back garden and wan of our own thinks this is a good idea - that's trolling to me! In a not unrelated instance I am aware of a local magazine publication in North Kerry and where the passing of the wrong person was announced at Christmas - no resignations though, and what is worse is the real editor isn't even listed, i.e. concealed and for obvious reasons, no less than condemning our emigrants in the US when they were targeted by terrorists in 9/11. Our 'silent editor' is such a jackass, no offense to the honourable donkey and who is also a victim of this false pretences setup. Anyway hopefully the Sindo will at least give fair comment to our boys this time and with that interesting panel we just might shade it, it will be well earned - I fell in with a few local veteran types next to me in 2019 and what amazing company, one of those memorable days that only an auld GAA match can throw up, we joked, slagged off and laughed and made up, and then the last kick goal! - a complete day it was, as good a day as I ever had since I arrived on this planet. Ballythefireside Quote of the, evening - The longest tooth be in the toothless head
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 21:23:11 GMT
didn't he start his inter-county career as a wingback bally? Or am I raving. Some player. No idea but it reminds of Ballydonoghes's Eddie Dowling solving a trivia of a few pinters of a night as we all knew what made Tadhgeen Kennelly stand out but coudldn't quiet put our finger on it, ye know the crack, and of course the beer had us even more sure we knew what we were talking about but less sure we were making sense - men's egos, etc - we're all the same! 'A dandy footballer' announced standing consultant Mr Dowling as he walked past in a hurry to get stocks in. i.e. He could play in any position, and Conor is a dandy footballer for sure - beautiful movement, wins ball, inter links and finishes, magic dead ball touch - has he got it all? They say there is no such thing as the complete footballer - what hasn't he got I wonder? He is a perfect build too, and he is hard as rock - worth the admission money on his own. Is David Clifford a complete footballer - if not what is he missing? Is it that having missed live games we now appear to more appreciate what we have? Ballythefireside Quote of the day - It is one thing to have what you want, but is it more important to appreciate what you already have?well bally I'm always of the view that half a loaf is better than no bread, if you get my meaning. A complete footballer is the unicorn of the football world, you could pick holes in any players performances and big em up just as easy. For me, of the last 25 years, I'd say Maurice Fitz, Gooch and Clifford for us. McManus for definite. Michael Murphy absolutely. No one else really pops out at me.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 21:29:36 GMT
still a very strong looking side even with all the changes. I hope Dylan Casey does well, will the put him on the McManus I wonder. A baptism of fire if ever there was 1. I feel sorry for Dan as he has done nothing wrong in the games that he's played. As some1 else mentioned, midfield looks weak.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Feb 25, 2022 21:35:21 GMT
No idea but it reminds of Ballydonoghes's Eddie Dowling solving a trivia of a few pinters of a night as we all knew what made Tadhgeen Kennelly stand out but coudldn't quiet put our finger on it, ye know the crack, and of course the beer had us even more sure we knew what we were talking about but less sure we were making sense - men's egos, etc - we're all the same! 'A dandy footballer' announced standing consultant Mr Dowling as he walked past in a hurry to get stocks in. i.e. He could play in any position, and Conor is a dandy footballer for sure - beautiful movement, wins ball, inter links and finishes, magic dead ball touch - has he got it all? They say there is no such thing as the complete footballer - what hasn't he got I wonder? He is a perfect build too, and he is hard as rock - worth the admission money on his own. Is David Clifford a complete footballer - if not what is he missing? Is it that having missed live games we now appear to more appreciate what we have? Ballythefireside Quote of the day - It is one thing to have what you want, but is it more important to appreciate what you already have?well bally I'm always of the view that half a loaf is better than no bread, if you get my meaning. A complete footballer is the unicorn of the football world, you could pick holes in any players performances and big em up just as easy. For me, of the last 25 years, I'd say Maurice Fitz, Gooch and Clifford for us. McManus for definite. Michael Murphy absolutely. No one else really pops out at me. Lee Keegan ticks a lot of boxes, and an amazing spirit too? It would also be interesting to hear what veteran had to say about the late Dermot Earley Snr, many across all eras would have Dermot as the ultimate player who never won a Celtic Cross - he was head of The Irish Army and the leadership was always evident on the field, I always thought he would make a great President, Aras or GAA, of the world - in one particular picture of him you would be forgiven for thinking he wasn't so big, it is that his hands are so big you think his torso is, well, not so big - and army laddos do PE for work so yes, jam on jam there, RIP Dermot and thanks for the memories! Re selection, remember that the ending 15 might be as important as the starting 15.
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Post by horsebox77 on Feb 25, 2022 21:39:28 GMT
K’boy, I wouldn’t feel sorry for Dan Donoghue, he has done nothing wrong and as forced his way in no uncertain terms in to the reckoning with regard to a starting berth, Casey will know get his turn, it will suit the rookie as there will no home crowd eyes fixated on him or no live camera recording every move and turn,
Also he will get a very stiff test which is exactly what we want, the more options the better. Like I alluded to a good few posts back, we are light on midfield options bar Horan in mid field and we are against a very physical and formidable home paring.
This will be a serious test for us and we will do well to come out of Monaghan with one or two points, again though, fair play to Jack he is throwing the eyes over other players who are impressing at local club level
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Post by dc84 on Feb 25, 2022 21:43:25 GMT
Yeah Dan did well in his 2 auditions its now Dylan's turn hopefully he gives Jack a selection headache for the next one!
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Post by mike70 on Feb 25, 2022 21:53:11 GMT
Dan has no issues, he has put himself in line for a starting berth in the backs, I can understand Jack resting him instead of the likes of Tom Sullivan, it maintains the balance of the team, having 2 novices in the Monaghan cauldron would not be too smart, good decision by Jack n his team.
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Post by royalkerryfan on Feb 25, 2022 21:57:07 GMT
Dan has no issues, he has put himself in line for a starting berth in the backs, I can understand Jack resting him instead of the likes of Tom Sullivan, it maintains the balance of the team, having 2 novices in the Monaghan cauldron would not be too smart, good decision by Jack n his team. Good point Mike
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Post by givehimaball on Feb 25, 2022 22:40:33 GMT
I think this is likely to be an absolute dogfight and in a way I'm delighted given the paucity of the competition in the last two games.
Kerry are sitting comfortable on 5 points but from what I've seen it's a fortunate enough 5 points from 6 given how awful some of the opposition has been. Dublin were very poor and Donegal were rancid. Kildare showed good spirit and I don't think Kerry could have any complaints if they had taken the two points given how bad Kerry were in the 2nd half. However the fact that they lost to Donegal by 5 points and the fact that a suspension depleted Tyrone beat them, makes it very hard to see them avoiding relegation. Would anyone be surprised if the point they got in the Kerry game is the only point they pick up in Division 1?
Monaghan by comparison are on 2 points after 3 tough games - 2 draws and a two point loss to Mayo. Being a Division 1 team is massive for Monaghan and they are right in the relegation battle so I think Kerry are going to have to be loaded for bear in this situation.
I will be especially interested to see how Kerry cope with Beggan and Monaghan's use of him.
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Post by fitz on Feb 25, 2022 22:50:42 GMT
McManus undoubted class act, massive boot from crazy angles. He’s on the wane though at 34
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2022 23:34:41 GMT
well bally I'm always of the view that half a loaf is better than no bread, if you get my meaning. A complete footballer is the unicorn of the football world, you could pick holes in any players performances and big em up just as easy. For me, of the last 25 years, I'd say Maurice Fitz, Gooch and Clifford for us. McManus for definite. Michael Murphy absolutely. No one else really pops out at me. Lee Keegan ticks a lot of boxes, and an amazing spirit too? It would also be interesting to hear what veteran had to say about the late Dermot Earley Snr, many across all eras would have Dermot as the ultimate player who never won a Celtic Cross - he was head of The Irish Army and the leadership was always evident on the field, I always thought he would make a great President, Aras or GAA, of the world - in one particular picture of him you would be forgiven for thinking he wasn't so big, it is that his hands are so big you think his torso is, well, not so big - and army laddos do PE for work so yes, jam on jam there, RIP Dermot and thanks for the memories! Re selection, remember that the ending 15 might be as important as the starting 15. Ya you're spot on, keegan would probably fit the bill. Never saw Dermot senior unfortunately.
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