David Clifford

[Syferus]

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If you're on the senior panel you can't play u20

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[Zulu]

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If you're on the senior panel you can't play u20

U21 grade was so popular and enjoyable because the best players played in that competition. U20 will soon lose the interest of the general public if players of the quality of David Clifford aren't allowed to play in it.

So what? We can't complain about burnout and clubs not getting access to their players and keep what wasn't working. This is a long overdue step by the GAA.

[Syferus]

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If you're on the senior panel you can't play u20

U21 grade was so popular and enjoyable because the best players played in that competition. U20 will soon lose the interest of the general public if players of the quality of David Clifford aren't allowed to play in it.

So what? We can't complain about burnout and clubs not getting access to their players and keep what wasn't working. This is a long overdue step by the GAA.

What clubs are looking for U20s in January and February again, Zulu?

This was intended to benefit third level, not clubs.

[Rossfan]

Once it stops burn out of players it's fine with me.
I presume the Hastings will now  be moved from January to April?
As for Clifford - I knew the kutehoors would make sure he'd stay

[Avondhu star]

Once it stops burn out of players it's fine with me.
I presume the Hastings will now  be moved from January to April?
As for Clifford - I knew the kutehoors would make sure he'd stay

And there are plenty boys above in Garvaghy saying " ok Clifford bring it on"
Meanwhile the R.T.E. love in with Kerry will try and make him the next Hooch

[Captain Obvious]

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If you're on the senior panel you can't play u20

U21 grade was so popular and enjoyable because the best players played in that competition. U20 will soon lose the interest of the general public if players of the quality of David Clifford aren't allowed to play in it.

So what? We can't complain about burnout and clubs not getting access to their players and keep what wasn't working. This is a long overdue step by the GAA.

Yes a so what for someone like you who couldn't care less that a very popular and enjoyable grade will be diluted from 2018. A long overdue step i don't think so more of a long term mission by one man to get rid of this grade.

[Rossfan]

30 Inter County U21  Championship games  per annum - total attendances? ? 50K? ?
Not that awful popular.....

[Captain Obvious]

30 Inter County U21  Championship games  per annum - total attendances? ? 50K? ?
Not that awful popular.....

Higher attendances than most senior league and championship qualifier games tells you how popular U21 county was. U20 grade will be played in the height of summer how is that scheduling looking into the interest of clubs?

[Zulu]

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If you're on the senior panel you can't play u20

U21 grade was so popular and enjoyable because the best players played in that competition. U20 will soon lose the interest of the general public if players of the quality of David Clifford aren't allowed to play in it.

So what? We can't complain about burnout and clubs not getting access to their players and keep what wasn't working. This is a long overdue step by the GAA.

What clubs are looking for U20s in January and February again, Zulu?

This was intended to benefit third level, not clubs.

It's not being played in January and February.

[Zulu]

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If you're on the senior panel you can't play u20

U21 grade was so popular and enjoyable because the best players played in that competition. U20 will soon lose the interest of the general public if players of the quality of David Clifford aren't allowed to play in it.

So what? We can't complain about burnout and clubs not getting access to their players and keep what wasn't working. This is a long overdue step by the GAA.

Yes a so what for someone like you who couldn't care less that a very popular and enjoyable grade will be diluted from 2018. A long overdue step i don't think so more of a long term mission by one man to get rid of this grade.

Complete nonsense. Diluted, what the hell does that mean? The GAA are actually making some tough decisions to improve the lot of young talented players and the clubs and anyone with a drop of sense would be supporting it.

[Syferus]

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If you're on the senior panel you can't play u20

U21 grade was so popular and enjoyable because the best players played in that competition. U20 will soon lose the interest of the general public if players of the quality of David Clifford aren't allowed to play in it.

So what? We can't complain about burnout and clubs not getting access to their players and keep what wasn't working. This is a long overdue step by the GAA.

What clubs are looking for U20s in January and February again, Zulu?

This was intended to benefit third level, not clubs.

It's not being played in January and February.

Well done missing the point, Paraic.

[GalwayBayBoy]

Once it stops burn out of players it's fine with me.
I presume the Hastings will now  be moved from January to April?
As for Clifford - I knew the kutehoors would make sure he'd stay

He was never leaving this year. Half way through third level. He might never leave but who knows in a year or two.

[Cunny Funt]

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If you’re on the senior panel you can’t play u20

U21 grade was so popular and enjoyable because the best players played in that competition. U20 will soon lose the interest of the general public if players of the quality of David Clifford aren't allowed to play in it.

So what? We can't complain about burnout and clubs not getting access to their players and keep what wasn't working. This is a long overdue step by the GAA.

Yes a so what for someone like you who couldn't care less that a very popular and enjoyable grade will be diluted from 2018. A long overdue step i don't think so more of a long term mission by one man to get rid of this grade.

Complete nonsense. Diluted, what the hell does that mean? The GAA are actually making some tough decisions to improve the lot of young talented players and the clubs and anyone with a drop of sense would be supporting it.

His view differs from yours makes it complete nonsense does it? The best players not allowed to play in competition will make the U20 championship diluted surely that is easy to understand.  Believe it or not there is still a lot of 18 to 20 year olds at senior level that don't realize they aren't up to it or ready for senior level until they are ruffled up.

U-21 level was fine competition to bridge the gap from minor to senior.  Next year you could have a scenario that David Clifford plays just one NFL game in February and that would rule him out of the U20 grade in June.  U21 Hurling was kept no "tough" decision needed to scrap that. On burn out college football was more responsible for that and strangely remains untouched.

[Ball Hopper]

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If you're on the senior panel you can't play u20

U21 grade was so popular and enjoyable because the best players played in that competition. U20 will soon lose the interest of the general public if players of the quality of David Clifford aren't allowed to play in it.

So what? We can't complain about burnout and clubs not getting access to their players and keep what wasn't working. This is a long overdue step by the GAA.

Yes a so what for someone like you who couldn't care less that a very popular and enjoyable grade will be diluted from 2018. A long overdue step i don't think so more of a long term mission by one man to get rid of this grade.

Complete nonsense. Diluted, what the hell does that mean? The GAA are actually making some tough decisions to improve the lot of young talented players and the clubs and anyone with a drop of sense would be supporting it.

His view differs from yours makes it complete nonsense does it? The best players not allowed to play in competition will make the U20 championship diluted surely that is easy to understand.  Believe it or not there is still a lot of 18 to 20 year olds at senior level that don't realize they aren't up to it or ready for senior level until they are ruffled up.

U-21 level was fine competition to bridge the gap from minor to senior. Next year you could have a scenario that David Clifford plays just one NFL game in February and that would rule him out of the U20 grade in June.  U21 Hurling was kept no "tough" decision needed to scrap that. On burn out college football was more responsible for that and strangely remains untouched.

Not sure if that is  true.  My understanding was if a U20 player is listed on a championship squad of 26, he cannot play U20 that year.  Maybe someone can clarify.

[Kingdom37]

Best forward in the country. Aside from the sending off gave an exhibition of point scoring.