Down Club Hurling & Football

snoopdog · April 20, 2024, 08:30:41 PM

Quote from: Godsown on April 20, 2024, 06:27:47 PMAnother defeat for the Minors. How does that leave them from here?

When did Down last win a game at Minor level?? It's a long time ago.

downtothecore · April 20, 2024, 08:49:59 PM

Down minors competed strongly in league this year and lost out to Derry in the league final by 5 points. They just havent went up a level for the championship. But yes ....It has been sometime since we won a game in the minor championship.

ardtole · April 20, 2024, 09:15:41 PM

I wonder if Laverty is on the phone to Bobo after the Derry v Donegal game

downtothecore · April 20, 2024, 10:07:26 PM

Quote from: ardtole on April 20, 2024, 09:15:41 PMI wonder if Laverty is on the phone to Bobo after the Derry v Donegal game

yes bobo maybe a better option after that show from Derry this evening but o hare has done well so maybe just be a bit more cautious with using o hare out the field

ardtole · April 21, 2024, 06:40:37 AM

I was only joking. I think O'Hare has been OK this year, but I'd be happy enough if he stuck to his main job in the nets.

downtothecore · April 21, 2024, 09:13:40 AM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68835472

Great story for us Down gaels

marty34 · April 21, 2024, 09:41:25 AM

Quote from: downtothecore on April 21, 2024, 09:13:40 AMhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68835472

Great story for us Down gaels

Was reading that. Super story.

Great work by Donal.

Aristo 60 · April 21, 2024, 10:23:19 AM

So Sam really does come home when he visits County Down!

Sheedy · April 21, 2024, 01:33:49 PM

Great win for the hurlers yesterday, hopefully can get good run in the McDonagh cup

Truth hurts · April 22, 2024, 09:24:06 AM

Should clubs who routinely choose not to field at reserve level face harsher penalties? Every year, the same crap happens.

johnnycool · April 22, 2024, 10:37:02 AM

Quote from: Truth hurts on April 22, 2024, 09:24:06 AMShould clubs who routinely choose not to field at reserve level face harsher penalties? Every year, the same crap happens.

Is there not a £300 fine for not fielding?

Blackandblue2 · April 22, 2024, 10:37:57 AM

So whats the chances this weekend? Anyone giving us a punchers chance?

I see the game isn't being televised? On BBc or Rte?
Has this every happened for a Ulster semi final before, why would all games including prelim be on and not the Semi final?

Is it expected to be 1 sided and not worth the viewing?

johnnycool · April 22, 2024, 10:52:58 AM

Quote from: Blackandblue2 on April 22, 2024, 10:37:57 AMSo whats the chances this weekend? Anyone giving us a punchers chance?

I see the game isn't being televised? On BBc or Rte?
Has this every happened for a Ulster semi final before, why would all games including prelim be on and not the Semi final?

Is it expected to be 1 sided and not worth the viewing?

GAAGO are showing it

thewobbler · April 22, 2024, 12:01:01 PM

Quote from: Truth hurts on April 22, 2024, 09:24:06 AMShould clubs who routinely choose not to field at reserve level face harsher penalties? Every year, the same crap happens.

In a nutshell, no.

The most sure fire method we could every conceive of to reduce adult player numbers, and to place a giant wall between juvenile and adult playing days, is to make the cost of fielding reserve football teams prohibitive.

That said, development leagues - like reserve football, minor b teams, under 14b teams etc - have no need to be played on an all county basis.

statto · April 22, 2024, 12:20:55 PM

Quote from: johnnycool on April 22, 2024, 10:52:58 AM
Quote from: Blackandblue2 on April 22, 2024, 10:37:57 AMSo whats the chances this weekend? Anyone giving us a punchers chance?

I see the game isn't being televised? On BBc or Rte?
Has this every happened for a Ulster semi final before, why would all games including prelim be on and not the Semi final?

Is it expected to be 1 sided and not worth the viewing?

GAAGO are showing it

Where would you pick up the game in Belfast City Centre?