FRANK MCGLYNN SAYS that Donegal’s performances over the last two weekends against Monaghan have answered some of their critics’ questions.
McGlynn scored a point late in the first half and was purring throughout the 0-17 to 2-10 win in last night’s semi-final replay at Kingspan Breffni Park.
Rory Kavanagh was sent off for Donegal, who endured a nerve-jangling finish with Monaghan right in it until Maurice Deegan eventually called a halt.
Conor McCarthy hit the crossbar and Monaghan will have left cursing some poor shot selection, although it was a game that stayed alive due largely to two mistakes by Donegal that allowed the Farney in for first-half goals.
“Relief is probably the overriding feeling we have,” McGlynn said.
“It looked very good in the middle of the second half. These games to and fro. Monaghan came back very strong at us.
“We went down to 14 men and there were a lot of ups and downs. We’re just glad to get over the line.
[adrotate group=”76″]“There was a wee bit of luck on our side. Monaghan weren’t taking the free chances and then the ball that came off the crossbar.
“The same questions were asked before the Fermanagh game, but we’ve responded in good fashion. A lot of hard questions have been asked, but this showed the hunger for another Ulster title.”
McGlynn is seen as one of Donegal’s elder statesmen. The 30-year-old Glenfin man, an All-Star in 2012, added: It’s a good time of year to be coming fit and fresh. A lot of people are saying we’re over the hill, but you can see men really stepping up there.
[adrotate group=”53″]“The young lads have the legs to finish the job. It’s fantastic for them, but they’re not new to the game. They’ve had big days before and these games will bring them on even more.”
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