THERE is another busy weekend of club acti0n in Monaghan
MONAGHAN SENIOR FOOTBALLCHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR
GROUP 1
CLONTIBRET V TRUAGH
Saturday, Clontibret, Truagh
TRUAGH are in must-win territory now with two games remaining, but Clontibret look like the only team that can stop Scotstown, and they’ll have their eyes firmly set on topping the group.
Verdict: Clontibret
SCOTSTOWN V CREMARTIN
Saturday, Scotstown, 6pm
CHAMPIONS Scotstown are unbeaten from their first two outings while Cremartin have nothing to show for their efforts. That record is unlikely to change on Saturday afternoon and it should be another win for Scotstown.
Verdict: Scotstown
GROUP 2
MAGHERACLOONE V BALLYBAY
Sunday, Magheracloone, 2pm
BALLYBAY earned a huge two points the last day out against Aughnamullen while Magheracloone have zero points on the board. Another defeat would leave Damien Feeney’s men in huge trouble so they’ll be hungry for a win.
Verdict: Magheracloone
LATTON V INNISKEEN
Sunday, Latton, 5pm
THIS game will more or less decide who finishes top of Group Two so it’s all on the line. The two unbeaten teams will look to extend their record and John McEntee’s Inniskeen may just have the edge.
Verdict: Inniskeen
MONAGHAN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR
GROUP 1
DRUMHOWAN V DOOHAMLET
Sunday, Drumhowan, 2pm
DOOHAMLET earned their first win of the campaign in the last round and will be eager to back it up. Drumhowan have no points on the board at the minute and will be hoping home advantage works in their favour.
Verdict: Doohamlet
CARRICKMACROSS V DONAGHMOYNE
Sunday, Carrickmacross, 5pm
THIS is the meeting of two of the championships big hitters and the winners here will more than likely top the group. Donaghmoyne are just down from senior and that wee bit of experience could stand to them.
Verdict: Donaghmoyne
GROUP 2
MONAGHAN HARPS V KILLANNY
Saturday, Monaghan, 3pm
KILLANNY are still unbeaten in the competition, following a win and a draw, while the Harps head into the game off the back of a defeat. A home win could provide some momentum if they can get over the line.
Verdict: Monaghan Harps
CLONES V CASTLEBLAYNEY
Saturday, Clones, 6pm
CASTLEBLAYNEY are unbeaten after their three championship outings and will hope a win on Saturday will secure top spot. Two draws from two outings sees Clones on two points and they look to be up against it here.
Verdict: Castleblayney
MONAGHAN JUNIOR FOOTBALLCHAMPIONSHIP ROUND FOUR
GROUP 1
EMYVALE V CURRIN
Saturday, Emyvale, 3pm
EMYVALE are the only unbeaten team in Group One and they look like a safe bet this Saturday afternoon. Currin will pose a few questions but the home side should come through.
Verdict: Emyvale
SCOTSTOWN V SEAN MCDERMOTT’S
Sunday, Scotstown, 5pm
THE rest of the teams below Emyvale are all on two points so Sunday’s encounter between these two is of huge importance. Home advantage could just swing a game that will be decided by small margins.
Verdict: Scotstown
GROUP 2
BLACKHILL V AGHABOG
Saturday, Blackhill, 6pm
JUST one point separates theses two teams in the group after the opening two rounds of championship action. There may not be much between the team in the end, with Blackhill just edging it.
Verdict: Blackhill
ROCKCORRY V EIRE OG
Sunday, Rockcorry, 2pm
DESPITE losing the last day out, Eire Og are still top of the pile going into this one. Rockcorry are just one point behind them however and will look to hop over their opponents with a win on Sunday.
Verdict: Rockcorry
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