Donegal GAA Discussion Thread

doc_17

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Brian Roper involved too!

Don’t think so.

Redsoxfan

doc_17 wrote:

Don’t think so.

Was mentioned in the initial reports. Pity if not true!

Murphy14

Abbey hotel announced has tier 2 sponsors Mcr have withdrew sponsorship

doc_17

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Was mentioned in the initial reports. Pity if not true!

I think he is employed as a coach working in primary schools. As such he isn’t allowed to work with development squads.

Redsoxfan

doc_17 wrote:

I think he is employed as a coach working in primary schools. As such he isn’t allowed to work with development squads.

Right? Bias or what is the reason?

doc_17

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Right? Bias or what is the reason?

Think it’s because it will prevent coaches being forced to take development squads. I’d imagine some unscrupulous county boards might see it as a cost saving measure. And also because the coaches might do less in primary schools.

Nidgeweasel

My understanding is that Roper is involved.

Will have to wait and see. McDaid is a good appointment I hope.

Seadin

overshoot wrote: »

A rare club ulster title won! Naomh Colmcille Junior Champs. Matty Crossans goal seemed to have given them the space to see it out. Congrats to all involved!

Is it Dunedin you play next?

Nidgeweasel

Seadin wrote: »

Is it Dunedin you play next?

They beat Dunedin today. Dunedin not at the levels they have been at so would have been a huge shock if they won.

AI SF next up.

Redsoxfan

More abuse of social meeja at the County Convention. Can't figure out if this is unique to Donegal or if certain people are just making more of it.

Nidgeweasel

Redsoxfan wrote: »

More abuse of social meeja at the County Convention. Can't figure out if this is unique to Donegal or if certain people are just making more of it.

It’s pathetic from the county board.

They need to wise up and get on with it.

henke

New jersey launched.

Don2012

henke wrote: »

New jersey launched.

I like it alot better than the previous one that is for sure! The away jersey will be nice to if it is white and green. Wish KN Group didn't sponsor us anymore though.

henke

Don2012 wrote: »

I like it alot better than the previous one that is for sure! The away jersey will be nice to if it is white and green. Wish KN Group didn't sponsor us anymore though.

I agree. Better than previous effort but as long as we have KN using a blue logo it is always going to spoil the jersey to a degree. The Abbey logo in matching green isn't nearly as bad.

Redsoxfan

It's better than last years. Still think I prefer the 2014 version. Or better still the 1992-2000 versions. 2001-2002 were pretty good too.

http://www.prideinthejersey.com/donegal.html

The 'away' jersey should go back to the green with gold hoops. IMHO.

squareball1988

Redsoxfan wrote:

The 'away' jersey should go back to the green with gold hoops. IMHO.

We could wear them in Letterkenny and Ballyshannon.

Redsoxfan

squareball1988 wrote: »

We could wear them in Letterkenny and Ballyshannon.

Mark Anthony has had a pop at the Ballyshannon pitch.

The beginning of the end hopefully.

Wait, who is County Chairman now?

statto25

What does the symbol on top of the Abbey sponsor signify?

Steve The Barman

statto25 wrote: »

What does the symbol on top of the Abbey sponsor signify?

fertility

Nidgeweasel

statto25 wrote: »

What does the symbol on top of the Abbey sponsor signify?

Vodka Red Bull €10

Redsoxfan

Nathan Mullins and Odhran MacNiallais featured in a challenge match against Roscommon according to Highland Radio.

Redsoxfan

For what it's worth, at this stage...courtesy of Donegal News

Mark Anthony McGinley
Paul Brennan
Eamonn Doherty
Stephen McMenamin
Eoghan Ban Gallagher
Tony McClenaghan,
Caolan Ward
Nathan Mullins
Hugh McFadden
Kevin McBrearty
Odhrán Mac Niallais
Michael Carroll
Cian Mulligan
Jigger
Jamie Brennan

Subs. used
Peter Boyle
Stephen McBrearty
Gary Merritt
Alan Lyons
Enda McCormick
Peadar Mogan
Niall O'Donnell
Marty O'Reilly

No wile surprises at all. Lot of Declan's Minor/U21 players. Am sure most of those will stick. Will be interesting to see if the likes of Mullins, Lyons and Merritt are there past the League.

Redsoxfan

So, no Neil McGee, Frank McGlynn or Michael Murphy for the opening 3 league matches. Added to the absence of Paddy McGrath. The games against Kerry and Dublin were always likely to be write offs, but Galway at home a good opportunity for 2 points. Will be tougher going now.

I see Luke Keaney has taken over as manager of Naomh Ultan - good luck to him.

doc_17

We could lose all 7 games games in Division 1 next year.

Redsoxfan

doc_17 wrote:

We could lose all 7 games games in Division 1 next year.

And I thought I was optimistic!

doc_17

Redsoxfan wrote: »

And I thought I was optimistic!

If you go through the fixtures I think we are up against it. I wonder whether those 3 players are being tested for the first part of the year. I hope not.

Nidgeweasel

doc_17 wrote: »

We could lose all 7 games games in Division 1 next year.

Merry Christmas to you to.

Solomon Pleasant

League is only a trial run, the team needs to peak in the summer.

That being said, a good league run helps.

jjdonegal

doc_17 wrote: »

We could lose all 7 games games in Division 1 next year.

We thought this last year too!!! Year ahead - be delighted if we somehow make super8. We need to be there to from the outset. I think can forget about trophies for awhile :-(

squareball1988

doc_17 wrote:

We could lose all 7 games games in Division 1 next year.

We absolutely could. Was a tough prospect stay up before we got the fixture list, before we lost the 3 men (plus Paddy McGrath). But Tyrone, Galway and Kildare all beatable. But also, so are we.

Noticed the Donegal Team Bus in Athletic Grounds Armagh today too. Must be a challenge fight today.