The Official Cavan GAA Discussion thread.

Under 20s Ulster championship draw made- looks like a home draw against winners of the preliminary round (Armagh Vs the old enemy). Winner of that game plays winner of Tyrone and Down in the semis.

Thanks was kinda wondering dates of the other 2 away games but no panic yet

Seen the clip but heard no name... Was it one of our lads..

Heard the rumour and don't think it's fair to be speculating on social media. Plus I'd hope there'd be no taunts regardless if true or not.

Back to football talk.

Caoimhin did alright in some of the League games. He picked up the hand injury then for the Tailteann Cup run which was unfortunate timing. Cormac seems to struggle with injuries. He hasn’t even been getting a decent run with Mullahoran of late.

The question you’d have to ask is if the players that are replacing them are better and, from the names I’ve seen, I don’t think they are to be honest.

Agreed he has never shown his potential and there is no point in hanging around the fringes for years might aswell give someone else a go.

I am fairly certain his senior debut was that explosive start against Tipp. I thought he was badly utilised in the league the following year. I used to be tearing my hair out with McGleenan as he always subbed Caoimhin in every game, regardless of performance, he was inevitably the first to get hooked. I know the following year he was mostly injured but i think he came on against Armagh in the replay. I think he refused to go back in for 2020, which is a huge shame for him.

The reality of it is he didn't have much of an impact last year in the league. He started against Sligo and was poor; and barring a cameo against Waterford he didn't reach the heights you would expect of a player of his talent. It is a shame if he's not asked back in/ not going in, as he is a player that i thought would have nailed down a corner forward position for us by now but doesn't look like that is going to happen.

Think those have to be decided yet, I could be wrong, I've not seen those yet. Would have to hope that we get at least one Saturday evening game. Love a match under lights at Breffni (and the chance of post match analysis afterwards!). Am i right in thinking the only evening throw in we got this year was against Waterford (and it was a lovely sunny evening too).

Armagh and Antrim for us in the McKenna cup

Latest WAC pod has an update re the squad. Seems to be a good few gone - those already flagged in Niall Murray, Conroy & Thomas Galligan. Then it’s mainly squad/panel players such as Caoimhin O’Reilly, Cormac Reilly, Benjamin Kelly, Mick Argue, TED and a few others. The most disappointing to see go IMO is Luke Fortune. I can’t understand why he saw so little playing time after 2020.

Conor Smith mentioned as being back in. They are unsure re Paul Smith. Jack McKenna not mentioned. New additions include McCabe, Hoffman & McAvenue from Arva, Rehill, Brandon Boylan & Cooke from Lough, David Brady & Brian O’Rourke from Ballyhaise, Oisin Kiernan from Denn and of course McVeety.

First game vs Armagh is on Wednesday 4th they expect in Athletic Grounds. You’d hope games are streamed like last year.

The initial rumour I heard was he closed the gym and he told players to work on their speed and getting to the ball first but I think that was just pub talk to be honest!

It will be interesting to see what kind of team lines out for these games.

Have found that to be bizarre to be honest. No matter who is the best keeper, what would happen if Ray got injured - sub goalie would be thrown in and no game time under his belt. I think that's a bit wreckless to be honest.

Happy New Year