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He wrote an article the week before the league final saying it would be a success if Derry get within 6 points of this amazing Dublin team. Since then he's made a few comments that it's only the league. Then on his podcast last week he said he'll support those Derry lads no matter what as they are giving everything for the jersey, it's just Mickey Harte he doesn't like, but a few months ago he was saying no Derry player is good enough to start the Dublin team. The quality just isn't there and processed football can only get you so far.

From a football point of view he wants nothing more than Dublin to hammer everyone and he can then somehow link it to Pat Gilroy.

As a Dungiven man I find it very hard to listen to him these days. He is a walking contradiction. He's not stupid and I suppose he is staying relevant as we are talking about him so he's probably achieving what he set out to do.

I struggle to listen to Brolly anymore too. Used to enjoy him but he comes across now as slightly unhinged. Uses his platforms to target those who he hates incl Derry players and strikes me as a man who is content when Derry lose, he's not a real supporter. It's pretty clear to me of those who he targets have all one thing in common, he's highly jealous of them. He only ever has one objective and that is to make everything about him!!

The expenses he ran up watching films in hotel room was strange behaviour

Always wondered why that story never got more scrutiny. A certain type of movie can be expensive.

Fair play to Jackman and U20s. Still a loss but after last week credit where credit is due.
The deep issues have not gone away but last night they can walk with their heads held high.

When does Derry club leagues start?

So does everyone who thinks that Gallagher, who has never been convicted, should be run out of the GAA also think the same should apply to Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes, who was convicted today?

Hayes had a row in a nightclub with a fella I don't think it's comparable to what Gallagher was accused of.

If RG punched your brother and punched your mother would you see these as equal?
Any many who beats up a woman is the scum of the earth in my book.

This group have definitely had their share of hammerings over the years, and that being the case we are all to blame. Let's not put this at the door of the management or even the players, they're out there doing their best.

Here's the ironic thing...and it's only my opinion....we could get 4 or 5 county seniors from this squad. I've seen some year groups we get a lot less than that.

Potentially Manus McCrossan and Niall Hynds would be midfield (in this team) and two Cargin seniors Conan and Conchuir Johnston were also missing yesterday.Cargins Big Charley McCann will turn into a baller before hes finished.

Tiernan McCormick has a massive future in Saffron if he can develop a bit more end product to match the flying runs.

I'm not deliberately cherry picking here, yesterday was hard to watch, but there's a batch here that need our support  not our derision.

Wise words Bannside.
The McRory Cup debate is a nonsense. Plenty of counties have very few players if any playing McRory Cup yet they compete at the top level. The issue starts and finishes with the clubs. Not enough quality players being produced. The easy answer doesn't exist. Its a numbers game along with old fashioned graft and hard work by good coaches who are in it for the long game.

Any news on Shea Downey playing for Antrim? Seen Oran Downey regularly on Antrim bench, and was wondering would his Downey brethren be playin for the saffron yellow this year? Obviously not getting a look in under Mickey, and with him playing club football in Beal Feirste at Musgrave, wouldn't it a be a no-brainer to transfer over? Food for thought lads? Only a newbie here 

Dumping his own club for another was bad enough without dumping his county too! LOL
He's on the Derry bench, he has won 2 Ulster Cships and Derry are now genuine All-Ireland contenders. Where on earth would he be going!

Would Derry have taken him back if this happened earlier?

Yes I would think they would as they seemed desperate to hold on to him despite the public allegations.

I think the comparison with Paddy Jackson is bang on. RG had his own court case albeit more private and the outcome was inconclusive as his wife didn't turn up which left RG off the hook. I think most clubs and counties wouldn't touch him now but there will be a few who will, no doubt.

Anyone in Sligo?

Imagine if Peter Quinn agreed with most gaels at the time and decided that Croke Park just needed some updating and no need for a full new stadium then where would we be today?. He had a greater vision and we are all thankful for it now.

Same with Casement. A 35,000 seater is appropriate for Ulster finals and showcase matches in Belfast/Antrim and our games should become mainstream as part of big package weekends. It then also becomes Antrims home ground, and rightly so. It will boost GAA in the county and give a focal point for future generations.

I don't see the Norn Iron crew wanting to play there too often, if ever. It could host World Cup Rugby games, which would be great too. Concerts, events, exhibitions as well as everything Antrim GAA, on a big or small scale.

Yes it has been handled badly from the outset, in fact it has been a complete shambles. But now is not the time to start settling for 2nd best!

A very poor performance. A lucky early goal kept the scoreline respectable. I thought it was far too defensive when we had the wind. 15 behind the ball with no really attacking intent.

Is Glass doing a bona fide degree or is he another perennial student like Jim McGuinness who had more degrees than a compass.

McGuinness has 1 degree only. He did lesser qualifications in Tralee then got his degree at UU and did a masters in Liverpool which he didnt finish. Best to stick to the facts instead of cheap headlines.

The final on Wednesday night and number of players to play for their county teams on Saturday is far from great scheduling either.

The whole thing needs an overhaul. Currently not fair on players. County manager rule the GAA and continue to do so and the GAA sit on their hands. Sigerson simply needs to move before xmas and counties need leave the players to it.

Big chance for UUJ to finally deliver. Though you'd make UCD favourites having beaten them comfortably enough in Round 2A

UU didnt have the Canavans against UCD. Surely that puts them as favs. How many college teams have 2 of the best forwards in the country.

16 Team Div 1 passed

Big step in the wrong direction. Silly move. Would love to hear the justification for this. It will simply demean the league even further.