Month: September 2021

Donegal boss optimistic about growing injury list as he targets returns for Mayo clash

WHILE DONEGAL MANAGER Declan Bonner was reluctant to talk about injuries after his side’s thrilling Super 8s draw with Kerry yesterday, it was something that couldn’t be ignored. The back-to-back Ulster champions were dealt a hammer blow last week when star defender Eoghan Bán Gallagher suffered a broken ankle in training.  There was further worrying…

By HearthstoneYarns September 19, 2021 0

‘The neutral games in Croke Park aren’t working’ – Room for improvement in football Super 8s

WITH THE CROKE Park round of Super 8s fixtures done and dusted after double-headers on Saturday and Sunday, there were plenty of talking points afterwards. Just 36,530 watched on on Saturday evening as four in-a-row All-Ireland champions Dublin outclassed Roscommon, and Tyrone were three-point winners over Cork. Yesterday, an attendance of 48,723 was announced for…

By HearthstoneYarns September 19, 2021 0