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Heard that a few weeks back and didn’t mention it here after I was caught out by the Killian Clarke to Gaels rumour last year.

Didn’t We Are Cavan mention the possibility of the Gaels previously for him too?

I dunno, Killygarry have 30 to 40 at most underage levels. Sends out the wrong message for a club that big to be entering the transfer market.

I am usually iffy about Cavan being favourites, but we need to be completely focussed. But i think we will. I predict the Holla to have a big game, he's got a lot to prove and the last time we played them it was a horror show for him. With some players coming back to prove, this should be a win for us.

What's the story with tickets for Breffni tomorrow? Can't see them listed anywhere.

It is listed everywhere as a development league so perhaps

U20s win by a point tonight.

Team for Sunday just announced. David Brady at midfield with Clarke. Gerry Smith in for Oisin Kiernan. Other than that, team is unchanged.

Gearoid, James Smith or McLoughlin not in the 26. Jack McKenna is.

It was a horrible evening for football. First half against the breeze we did well and were in control, up 5-2. Then Fermanagh put a serous press and completely dominated our kick outs and led 7-5. Second half we were second best for king spells, and Fermanagh controlled play. They had lots of very fast players and showed better composure.

having said that we showed some serious grit. Tynan kicked a peach from the terrace side, a lovely mark from Kearney and Oran Rehill hit two points- the equaliser was superb. Lovely free from Tynan to win it. Crowe did well at full back and Brady at centre half also.

Longford had a good O Byrne cup campaign but a very poor start to the league. Hardly be as bad again tomorrow after a 2 week break, but Cavan should continue the winning run.

McKenna was injured in the warm up for one of the league games in Breffni last year. I remember him looking absolutely devastated walking off towards the changing rooms. Still there plugging away a year later without gametime, can't but respect that determination.

Local derby tomorrow, heavy pitch, big wind expected, opponents fighting for their lives... Good test for our lads.

Big win for Antrim tonight, they may not be the pushover we thought after the mc kenna cup game... But that's for another day

Win tomorrow be it convincing or a slogfest and we are really in the hunt for promotion

Game felt like a bit of a damp squib, although in my area of the stand people were being very negative.

Longford were poor and both teams made a lot of errors. Our forwards seemed to have problems making the ball stick in the second half.

Conor Madden with 4 points off the bench and Paddy Lynch with 3.

Worrying potential injuries to Oisin Brady and McVeety. I also thought Niall Carolan was hobbling a bit coming off.

Was disappointed with a couple of the subs. Would have liked to have seen McKenna get a few minutes over players we’ve seen plenty of before.

No sign of Gearoid when James Smith & McLoughlin were doing fitness work before the game. He must be a long way off.

No more then Division 4, Division 3 is a hard watch. If Cavan get up to Division 2 they have to stay there for the next number of years. Look at the crowds Armagh and these get in the top Divisions or Cork playing Dublin in Division 2

As expected Longford are rubbish. Offaly, Down and Fermanagh will be stiffer tests. How did David Brady do?

Did well. Better than the last day. Memorably knocked a Longford player off the ball at one stage. Got a score, could have went for goal. He looks like hes playing with safety first in mind but that's true of most of the team. The best option of the new midfielders IMO.

I think it's clear at this stage that we have played the two worst teams in the Division. With 3 of our Ulster comrades in the final 3 games, none of who will give us any respect, a win next week is vital to reduce the chances of the party being spoiled.

Oisin Brady has an ankle issue and will need a scan. Fingers crossed he won't be out long and can continue his breakout season. Lynch can come straight in but we are lacking a left footed freetaker. Oisin covering frees from both sides has been a somewhat overlooked advantage in the last few games.

Brady missed a couple of frees today didn’t he. He skied one in the first half and was it one of his hit the post second half?

Ryan O’Neill will be looking over his shoulder with Madden scoring four and Lynch three off the bench. Brandon Boylan outperformed him today too.

Is it just me or does Cian Madden only shoot when he absolutely has to? I feel he always looks for another pass when a shot is clearly on.