Cork v Donegal 26/08/2012

dazza21ie

Very hard one to call. Both teams are extremely fit and strong. Cork may have stronger squad overall but donegal have options on the bench too and so far have made good use of them.

Have read a few times now that to stop donegal all you need to do is keep Murphy and McFadden quite. That is very naive thinking. This year donegal have really spread the scores about.

Cork are one of the few teams about with a number of forwards that can take scores from distance. It is going to come down to how accurate they are on Sunday+when+shooting+under+pressure+and+from+tighter+angles.

There+is+very+little+between+them.+Have+a+feeling+that+the+hype+about+donegal's+system+might+put+cork+off+their+natural+game+and+give+donegal+that+edge.+

keane2097

Interview with Aaron Kernan here where he has some interesting things to say about the game amongst other things:

http://www.livegaelic.com/features/livegaelic-exclusive-interview-with-aaron-kernan/

Stoner

keane2097 wrote: »

Interview with Aaron Kernan here where he has some interesting things to say about the game amongst other things:

http://www.livegaelic.com/features/livegaelic-exclusive-interview-with-aaron-kernan/

nice piece, I though it was a great move to have him on the TV too, he was able to talk about the games and did not seem to think he had to represent Ulster, he just represented himself. Good to know they analyse for so long before the show, I though it was more off the cuff too.

I though it started off a little old school about "not carrying the ball into the tackle" but his advice to Cork about what they will need to do was very well put, "try and bypass a line nearly every time they kick the ball" simple and to the point, I guess when you understand the game like he does you can do that.

The_Kew_Tour

I think Donegal will beat us.

bad feeling about it.

keane2097

Stoner wrote: »

nice piece, I though it was a great move to have him on the TV too, he was able to talk about the games and did not seem to think he had to represent Ulster, he just represented himself. Good to know they analyse for so long before the show, I though it was more off the cuff too.

I though it started off a little old school about "not carrying the ball into the tackle" but his advice to Cork about what they will need to do was very well put, "try and bypass a line nearly every time they kick the ball" simple and to the point, I guess when you understand the game like he does you can do that.

He's just ridiculously articulate, you could listen to him talk about football all day.

jimbo79

i fancy cork for this game, they have been the best team in the country the last few year and i'd be very surprised if they don't go on and win the all ireland

Sunnyisland

All-Ireland champions Cork sent out a strong statement of intent as they recorded a massive 8-27 to 0-02 victory over Donegal in the TG4 Ladies Football All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final at Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon.


:rolleyes::rolleyes: Now if the women can do it :rolleyes::rolleyes:

ballsymchugh

just for anyone in the UK, bbc 2 norn iron will be showing this live, so if you have sky, you can watch it on tv, or you'll be able to watch the live stream from the bbc NI website

K-9

Well Cork seem to be the overwhelming journalists, analysts and ex players opinion.

RGM

K-9 wrote: »

Well Cork seem to be the overwhelming journalists, analysts and ex players opinion.

Another way of saying all the pressure is on them.

I think Donegal have their heads straight and it'll be a hell of a game.

ShamoBuc

Car is full, colors are on, sandwiches and flask not taken - it's not Thurles!- bets are made and it's off to Croker we go.....COME ON THE REBELS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stoner

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Car is full, colors are on, sandwiches and flask not taken - it's not Thurles!- bets are made and it's off to Croker we go.....COME ON THE REBELS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best of Luck ShamoBuc, I hope its a great game. Remember to behave yourself today put your rubbish in the bin, you are visiting the Capital of your Country after all.:)

coulagh1986

rebels abu

K-9

RGM wrote: »

Another way of saying all the pressure is on them.

I think Donegal have their heads straight and it'll be a hell of a game.

Well that seems to be what everybody is saying yet still tipping Cork barring Brolley and Donegal press!

henke

K-9 wrote: »

RGM wrote: »

Another way of saying all the pressure is on them.

I think Donegal have their heads straight and it'll be a hell of a game.

Well that seems to be what everybody is saying yet still tipping Cork barring Brolley and Donegal press!

Big tree is rocking. About a million donegal fans and 4 cork fans. Cork are hot favourites but i think we will put it up to them and have a chance

Tir chonail abu

homerjay2005

good sign for Donegal today?

its 17 years since the team who knocked Kerry out of the championship didnt reach the All Ireland final (Cork in 95 was that team)

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redandwhite

Hoping for Donegal. Backed them at 10-1.

Reckon Cork will edge it though.

.E_C_K_S.

Really looking forward to this game. Hope it's a great game but UP THE REBELS!!

Sunnyisland

Looking forward to this game myself, dont know why I feel nervous.

Sunnyisland

Going for Cork myself.

JONJO THE MISER

Good match so far.

Prick!

Jesus, talk about ruining the game. The amount of players defending for Donegal. Hope they get thrashed.

Mr.Crinklewood

Decent match so far, Cork fouling a lot though.

Prick!

That was a foul. Donegal getting most of the decisions.

Sunnyisland

Cork a tiny bit getting the upperhand for the moment.

Sunnyisland

Good point Donegal.

Sunnyisland

Evens stevens again.

STB

Cork look very calm. In comparison Donegal seem to be doing a lot of work. Can they keep it up for 70 mins ?

Mr.Crinklewood

Nice point from Cork.

Nonoperational

Surprisingly enjoyable game so far.

Mr.Crinklewood

More negative football from Donegal with their centre half back scoring.

Cork reply with the point of the day.

DDC1990

Exciting game thats lacking quality.

Referee being very one eyed against Cork at the moment.

Cork can't buy a free, whereas Donegal seem to get everything around the scoring zone.
It was the same story against Kerry IMO.

Theres the quality, 3 great scores, first O'Neill then Lacey and now Sheehan.

JONJO THE MISER

Levels ya devils.

Prick!

the amount of foot passes is ****. It should be called handball.

Mr.Crinklewood

If that hand pass stat was the other way around RTE would be looking to ban it.

Prick!

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

If that hand pass stat was the other way around RTE would be looking to ban it.

Not like Cork can do anything else. Donegal have their own 65 cornered off.

JONJO THE MISER

Nice point from Donegal, go on the boys.

The Cool

At least the boys in Cork and Donegal were taught to take turns...!

Prick!

Referee getting in the fcuking way!

Kerrydude1981

Great first half

Sunnyisland

Cheeses you wouldn't know which way this is going to go ?

Mr.Crinklewood

Prick! wrote: »

Not like Cork can do anything else. Donegal have their own 65 cornered off.

Decent passing and movement would negate that. Negative sideways stuff gets nowhere.

Cork seem strong on the bal ( brushed past a good few tackles, and indeed fouls ) Still reckon they'll win it.

cgpg5

What a game. Very intriguing. Who said Donegal are boring Using the ball brilliantly!

Prick!

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

Decent passing and movement would negate that. Negative sideways stuff gets nowhere.

Nah. Donegal would love long passes in, they'd isolate the Cork players then.

RGM

"Well, that was a boring half," said no one.

Cork looked lost on attack at the end there with Donegal taking the initiative. Good for Cork the break came when it did I think.

Prick!

cgpg5 wrote: »

What a game. Very intriguing. Who said Donegal are boring Using the ball brilliantly!

Their plan of getting everyone behind the ball is making the game very boring. Tense game, but boring.

Mr.Crinklewood

Prick! wrote: »

Nah. Donegal would love long passes in, they'd isolate the Cork players then.

Mmm. Only if they were se to eat them up. But, if they could you might be right.

RGM

I stand corrected.

cgpg5

Prick! wrote: »

Their plan of getting everyone behind the ball is making the game very boring. Tense game, but boring.

Not at all boring. game of year imo.

Donegal not using the blanket defence half as much. SHowing they can really play

Hammer Archer

Prick! wrote: »

Their plan of getting everyone behind the ball is making the game very boring. Tense game, but boring.

You seem to be seeing what you want to see. It's a very good game.