By Matthew Wilson
Termon senior ladies manager Johnny McCafferty was pleased to have gotten over the line to secure the Division 1 League title against Glenfin on Sunday.
Termon registered a 10-point victory over Glenfin at Pairc Mac Diarmada in Lifford at the weekend, regaining the cup that they lost 12 months ago.
Speaking after the match, McCafferty was content with the victory but insisted that the loss of Yvonne Bonner for Glenfin was a big factor.
“In the end, you’re happy enough with the scoreline but it didn’t go according to how we planned it today.
“When Yvonne Bonner didn’t tog out for Glenfin, it’s a big advantage for us. I think that was a big difference in the game today, she’d have put up big scores for Glenfin over the years and certainly would’ve today again so that was a big one when we saw the team sheet.”
With two points between the sides, the Burn Road side were reduced to 14 players at the 40 minute mark as Jodie McFadden was shown a yellow card.
However, this was when Termon began to push on as they kicked 1-6 without reply to leave themselves in a favourable position.
It was certainly the contest’s turning point and the Termon boss labelled it as a big period in the decider.
“That’s probably when Geraldine (McLaughlin) really came into the game and we discussed at half-time a different type of way to get her into it.
“She took the scores and we won the frees. It was a big period and it left that bit of daylight between us and with the kind of game it was, that’s a big lead against a side like Glenfin.”
It’s been a superb first term in the role for McCafferty to date, with the side earning All-Ireland Gaeltacht and now League success.
They will now prepare for the upcoming championship campaign where they’ll be entering with real momentum behind them.
Speaking to the Donegal News, the Termon manager said the championship is the prize every team is aiming for and despite their success, he insisted his side won’t be looking too far ahead.
“We’re going well and we’ve got a good side there. Last year they were very disappointed, they lost four finals I think. This year, they’ve won them.
“All of these cups are lovely but the big one is the championship. You really want the championship and you set out at the start of the year to win the championship.
“There’s a long way to go yet and anything can happen between injuries, suspensions and other teams coming into form so we’ll not get too ahead of ourselves.”