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Offaly only drew today with Laois I wasn't expecting that.

Derry beat Donegal 9 pts to 4 in the Minor Semi. 25 minutes before Donegal got their first score.

It's probably not fair to judge whether something is working on just one year. It will be looked at over a 3-5 year period.

Losing 2 games by a point to Tyrone and Donegal is probably considered an improvement at this stage given that Fermanagh completely dominated us in 2021 in Breffni and went on to lose by a cricket score to Tyrone.

I'm not overly worried by the form of the Seniors in the TC yet anyway. They just need to get through these group matches. Constantly playing these lose-lose games can't be easy. Peak for the semi and final

They shouldn't be conceding 2 goals against London. They are putting up decent scores but it's a bad habit of conceding goals. When they reach the knockout stages better teams will punish that.

Down scored 2-18 in Thurles today and just 6pts conceded

About the Down game, i think you can definitely say that they are up for this, but also Tipp are an absolute shambles at the moment. There was only 3 points between them in the league game but Tipp have gone from bad to worse and will probably not be too bothered if they miss out on going any further in this competition. It's been a disastrous year for them.

I would be very concerned about our inability to keep a clean sheet. Am i right that this year only Longford and Offaly have failed to score a goal against us?

Having been at the game, there's no way management or team going through the motions. In fact, it was a more impressive performance than the Laois game (which someone noted above, was riddled with basic handling errors, misplaced passes and walking tempo). The worry was that in taking a high press we were so exposed to long kick passes. London sat deep, were very patient and then broke with pace. I would say the 5 goal chances is stretching it a bit. The one that hit the post from a 45 the ball was already out. I would have 3 goal chances, two taken (second one was taken really well) and two breaks that were well dealt with.

Having said that, if Cavan set up like that against Down (for example) it would be a bloodbath, so one would hope that McVeety is back if we have to play them, as Conor Brady doesn't fill me with confidence as a inter county centre half back. I think he's a fine footballer, and is often the best midfielder at club level but as yet he's not doing enough to make an impression on county matches.

In terms of players coming back from injury, Moynagh was on the match day squad (in place of Gerry Smith) as was Caoihim McGovern (replacing Conor Smith). McKenna, McVeety and Jason all doing gruelling drills before the game. Can't be too far away but no point rushing McVeety until he's 100%. For what it's worth, I don't think Paddy Lynch is 100%.

Is the next game this weekend coming?

Don't think so. Looked like there were cameras the far side of the stand but more for video analysis for teams than TV production. I could be wrong, but didn't see enough equipment for highlights. Wasn't on GAAGO and would imagine the cost of sending cameras etc over wouldn't make sense for a second round Tailteann match.

Copied from the All Ireladn thread.

Tailteann cup venues and throw in times for the round 3 matches.

Saturday 3rd June

Cavan v Offaly - Pearse Park 3pm

Laois v London - Parnell Park 3pm

Meath v Down - Parnell Park 1pm on GAAGO

Tipp v Waterford - Páirc Uí Chaoimh 1pm

Sunday June 4th 

Limerick v Wicklow - O' Moore Park 1pm

Longford v Carlow - O'Moore Park 3pm

Wexford v Leitrim - Parnell Park 3pm 

Fermanagh v Antrim - Athletic Grounds 3pm 

Seemingly so yeah.

He played for his club this evening.

That's not what I heard but i guess we won't get much information from the Cavan camp unless something has changed. He's a top class footballer but I don't think he's been near fit I know he was only coming back through the league but he's been very indifferent this year.

Massive headache for us in what already was a problem area. Since Clarke has gone into the full backs we've struggled to win any breaking ball in there. Who starts a the weekend in there with Gearoid? Donohoe or is McKenna fit? He looked more or less ready in the pre-London game warm ups.

Who is Gaffney?

As soon as we meet a half competent team we will be beat going by last few performances.

That's a good question. He works in the office here with me. I was thinking about how much of a pain he was when writing that post and wrote his name instead of McKenna. 😂