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#16
GAA Discussion / GAA crowds
April 08, 2024, 09:14:38 AM
One thing that struck me yesterday was the low attendance at the games. How can we get the people back? The prices are far too high.
#17
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 29, 2024, 10:20:59 AM
Are the finals on Saturday not something we should be yelling about on social media?
#18
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 25, 2024, 03:52:01 PM
A senior and minor league final, promotion to division 2, and a draw in the u20 versus Tyrone are all huge boosts for Down football. The last time a minor team made a final of any description was in 2009.
#19
General discussion / Re: extortion
March 22, 2024, 10:04:30 AM
Beer companies, kegs put up every year, twice sometimes
#20
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 21, 2024, 08:35:25 AM
A good point for the u20s.Clare women travel to Teconnaught on Sunday at 2 pm. Clare men travel to Newry on Sunday at 2 pm. Why can't this be a doubleheader?

#21
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 19, 2024, 04:26:02 PM
Quote from: manwithnoplan on March 19, 2024, 02:55:00 PM
Quote from: Truth hurts on March 19, 2024, 02:23:11 PM
Quote from: manwithnoplan on March 19, 2024, 10:58:07 AM
Quote from: Truth hurts on March 19, 2024, 10:35:40 AMTo guarantee that there is a sizable turnout in Newry on Sunday, the county board ought to be exerting a great deal of effort this week. Is there any possibility of a doubleheader with the Down ladies? In the hopes that a parent will take them to the game, we should distribute tickets to every P7 student. We've never had a bigger game at home in years, and we need everyone behind the team on Sunday because we cannot fail.

I see there are reserve league fixtures for 11am on Sunday morning, with a few teams having to travel a fair distance for away games. That may impact attendance a little (or lead to several reserve teams not fielding).

Why any reserve player would want to travel an hour for a friendly football game defies me.

Why wouldn't they? Sure you could say that about most teams in the county playing any game then, as only a couple of teams are ever in contention for winning the SFC. Football is a hobby for the majority of players.

To put it another way, there should be less travel involved, which increases the likelihood that a reserve game will be played.
#22
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 19, 2024, 02:23:11 PM
Quote from: manwithnoplan on March 19, 2024, 10:58:07 AM
Quote from: Truth hurts on March 19, 2024, 10:35:40 AMTo guarantee that there is a sizable turnout in Newry on Sunday, the county board ought to be exerting a great deal of effort this week. Is there any possibility of a doubleheader with the Down ladies? In the hopes that a parent will take them to the game, we should distribute tickets to every P7 student. We've never had a bigger game at home in years, and we need everyone behind the team on Sunday because we cannot fail.

I see there are reserve league fixtures for 11am on Sunday morning, with a few teams having to travel a fair distance for away games. That may impact attendance a little (or lead to several reserve teams not fielding).

Why any reserve player would want to travel an hour for a friendly football game defies me.
#23
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 19, 2024, 10:35:40 AM
To guarantee that there is a sizable turnout in Newry on Sunday, the county board ought to be exerting a great deal of effort this week. Is there any possibility of a doubleheader with the Down ladies? In the hopes that a parent will take them to the game, we should distribute tickets to every P7 student. We've never had a bigger game at home in years, and we need everyone behind the team on Sunday because we cannot fail.
#24
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 15, 2024, 10:36:22 AM
Would it not make sense to postpone the reserve games this weekend due to the recent rain and the forecast for tomorrow?
#25
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 04, 2024, 01:08:35 PM
I see the first round of the u20 championship is on Saturday, have we a chance? Who are the stars to look out for?
#26
GAA Discussion / Re: RG at arms length
March 04, 2024, 08:50:31 AM
RG is training a Down team by all accounts
#27
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 04, 2024, 08:49:38 AM
Rest in peace Dan, a legend
#28
GAA Discussion / Re: RG at arms length
February 28, 2024, 04:32:00 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 28, 2024, 04:06:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 28, 2024, 01:12:00 PMBe a brave team takes him on tbh ..

Would say more about that club or county team if they appoint him as their manager in the future.

What has be proven guilty of?
#29
GAA Discussion / Re: RG at arms length
February 28, 2024, 03:49:04 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on February 28, 2024, 01:12:00 PMBe a brave team takes him on tbh ..

Teams will be queueing up for him
#30
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
February 26, 2024, 08:58:15 AM
Our defence is a major worry at the minute