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With Paddy Tally in charge at the Ranch they will never get no where. A team full of attacking class and he parks the bus once again! Serious negative approach when the forward talent is there. Baffling.

It's reasonable to expect some firm criticism after a very disappointing start to the league but naming individuals who are allegedly overweight, lack commitment and take a drink crosses a line. Those comments are essentially personal abuse and should be deleted by either the original poster or the moderators.

Well said Mourne Rover.

Is that the full squad? Is Cathal Doyle supposed to be Conor Doyle?

Laverty won't be about AFAIK.

It's Cathal Doyle from Ballymartin. Conor Doyle not on panel. This squad only reflects the fit players at present, while there are a number of other panelists with the university's.

Thanks

Will the cross v scotstown game be shown live saying it's now a 3.30pm throw in? Or are they shown nemo game first after hurling?

Not much credit on here for the magpies unsurprisingly. People can throw what they like at us but the quality and spirit we have always comes to the fore. What a team. The pursuit for excellence won't let up. #UTM #14times #4inarow #5in7

Are ya wise man Jerome Johnston kicked 2-3 from play in a senior championship semi final against a packed bridge defence. A brilliant forward.

2nd Round Prediction League
From Thursday 20th August to Sunday 23rd August. good luck!!

SFC
Group A
Burren
Clonduff
Warrenpoint
Mayobridge

Group B
Bryansford
Ballyholland
Longstone
Kilcoo

IFC
Group A
Loughinisland
Saul
St John's
An Riocht

Group B
Tullylish
Newry Shamrocks
Carryduff
St John Bosco


JFC

Bright
St Paul's
Dundrum

[Liatriom]

SFC 1st Round

Annaclone v Liatriom
Bryansford v Clonduff
Glenn v Longstone
Ballyholland v CPN
Clann Na Banna v Castlewellan
Saval v Mayobridge
Burren v Kilcoo
Rostrevor v Downpatrick

IFC

Newry Shamrocks v Drumaness
St John's v Atticall
Tullylish v An Riocht
Bosco v Loughinisland
Darragh Cross v Kilclief
Dromara v Bredagh
Saul v Drumgath
Ballymartin v Carryduff

JFC  Round 1

Teconnaught v Killyleagh
Aughlisnafin v Mitchels
Aghaderg v Ardglass
Glasdrumman v Dundrum

Jes if you were at the Kilcoo match tonight ya would be looking for a refund 

Quite literally unbelievable!! Ud need more than a refund!

Burren were scary last night. Granted we gifted them easy goals but all over they were as good a team I have seen in a while.

Championship looks to be in the bag.

Complete nonsense this debate wheather McKernan should play tomorrow or not. There is only one answer, he should play. Knowing kevin he will avoid another black, he's one of most intelligent players about and will know not to put himself at risk.
Do you think if we beat Derry and Kevin gets black then people will say don't play him in ulster semi final cause he may miss the final? Will they hell.
For anyone to say he shouldn't play in a national final is deluded. You never no what's round the corner in life and in football so you take things as they come.
Best of luck to the lads tomorrow, I think it's vital that cup comes up the road. Been too long since a national title has resided in the mournes.

Against Tyrone in omagh and in replay in Newry last year Dan Mccartan, Dan Gordon, Liam Doyle, Brendan Coulter, Ambrose Rogers and another player not mentioned in yesterday's paper, Decky Rooney are all gone! That's over a third of a team and players which great experience. Add Martin Clarke to this list that also won't committ to a rigorous regime and Down are without some great players going into 2014.
What also would concern me is that two of the top 3 clubs in Down are only represented by 3 players, 2 Burren & 1 Bridge, Kevin Mckernan, Donal Ohare from the former & Conor Garvey from the  latter.
Jim McGuinress Came into Donegal a few years back, and while he asked for serious dedication, the first thing be done was put the arm round the top players in Donegal and got them to play for him.
Also contrary to irish news yesterday, none of the  Branagan brothers from Kilcoo are involved. In a county short of tight marking defenders surely either of these 3 brothers would have been good additions.

The worrying thing for a Down perspective is that it will probably not be the only retirement for us this season. The demands of inter county football don't lend themselves to over 30s anymore. I honestly think we will struggle in the league and won't beat Derry in the championship. Jim has a tough job on his hands as I really can't see where he is going to get the players from.

100 % right lad. I wouldn't be convinced with what's happening thus far in terms of personell selected either. A deal should have been struck to allow Benny some leeway and have his experience about the place! Downs defence will be no better this year than it has been & we are not blessed with loads of midfielders. This won't be an easy year for down football.

Keeper is Colum lyncheaun