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#1
General discussion / Re: China Coronavirus
January 06, 2021, 01:21:38 PM
If construction ceases's in the south what will happen in the North, the sites are not safe at the minute? I was on a site yesterday with one toilet for 20 of us tradesmen!
#2
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
December 09, 2020, 11:46:56 AM
who are the remaining IFC winners? who is favourite for the job. If Walsh is going for it I think he would be a good choice. Laverty would be another man I would like to see in there but he could be tied up with Banty. Neil Coulter has done excellent work at underage in Burren and is doing good work with Killeavy.
Niall Mc would be another good option and its great to see some good names around which bodes well for the future.
Someone like this should get it and that is no disrespect to the older guys but a fresh face would be good.
We should be able to compete at u20s and hopefully win silverware for the next few seasons so its a big appointment.
#3
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
December 04, 2020, 04:32:45 PM
Years ago we used to have top managers who managed teams to play the right way and to win, Ray Morgan being the cream of the crop. A proven winner.
Now we have managers/coaches/gurus, strength and conditioning etc on the circuit with no record of success but still being hired by clubs.
There are managers doing the rounds for the guts of 15 years who have not won a thing. I am at a loss how there are boys on the gravy train making a killing because they can take a good session or the players love him. People need to wake up and smell the coffee. Show me your medals please, that is all that matters.
#4
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
November 30, 2020, 04:02:22 PM
Next years u20s should be good with loads of players getting action in the SFC this year for the top teams which is an encouraging sign.
#5
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
November 30, 2020, 08:50:57 AM
Niall and Barney be a good fit for the u20s?
#6
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
November 18, 2020, 08:54:13 AM
Big coup for Hilltown who have got Niall and Barney on board.
#7
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
November 17, 2020, 01:50:45 PM
If we can unearth midfielders of the calibre of Ambrose and Dan then I definitely think we could win at least an Ulster title in the next few years. Kilcoo have been the benchmark fr a number of years now but they never seem to have the same midfield pairing. They rarely play two traditional midfielders in the sense. Paul Murphy is near 40 and still a good club midfielder. I thought Owen Mccabe would push on but I was disappointed in his performances in the championship.
#8
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
November 17, 2020, 09:12:00 AM
I agree Wobbler, we were very unlucky not to win but this young side should learn. Some people need to realise that we were not leaving the Gooch and Maurice Fitzergald on the bench.

But a petition for Liatroim  :o They are in division 3 and leagues do not lie but young Middelton has something but is raw.
#9
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
November 16, 2020, 09:01:37 AM
Can someone explain what happened in training during the week instead of talking in riddles ?

The first half we were excellent but had chances to kill the game off but did not and Cavan were buoyed by a few early scores.We were devoid of leaders to grab the game by the scruff of the neckin the second period.

We have the basis of a good team and if we can strengthen in a few areas, we could improve. We need to improve in nets and I do think Niall Kane would be a better option here especially from the kick out. Murdock got a cleaning in the second half but he will learn from it and he is the best full-back in the county. We are badly stuck for tall athletic midfielders and to be honest there was not much on show in the club championships. Middleton from Liatriom and Charlie Smyth from the Bridge have potential but physically would not be strong enough yet. It will be a few years to Oran Murdock is ready but he is a hell of a player. Forwards wise we have so many talented fast speedy players but we finally missed the raw strength of Harrsion who gives you the option of kicking it long.
In a strange season we cant judge Tally and the players on one freak 30 minutes, our aim this season was to go up and we done that. The pick of Cavan, Down and Armagh would not beat Donegal anyway so maybe we are better off away from the final.
Lets build for next years league and to try and cement a place in the division.
#10
General discussion / Re: China Coronavirus
November 13, 2020, 02:41:46 PM
why are Armaghs number so high today??
#11
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
November 13, 2020, 10:53:46 AM
Would anyone have an up to date managerial appointments for 2021 please for all four divisions?
#12
Tyrone / Re: Tyrone County Football and Hurling
November 13, 2020, 08:54:39 AM
Quote from: omagh_gael on November 12, 2020, 10:41:48 PM
Fair points Trileacman. I agree that any new manager wont radically change our style. What it will do will give him a clear slate with all players in the county. As we all know there are fellas knocking about that wont make themselves available whilst Harte is in charge. A fresh voice will at least bring a different dynamic. I also echo O'Neill's point in that no manager has had the honour of managing our county in over 18 years. Mickey's legacy will be legend in our county, but there is an element of obtusness that could tinge that legacy and also damage the county as a whole if this turns messy.

Hi Omagh gael, can you name the players who won't make themselves available because MH is in charge? And would they make a difference to the team as I would likely say they would not?
Mickey Harte is the best about men, A change in coaching with introduce ideas but you had plenty of chances to win that game v Donegal and Mickey were not kicking for scores.
#13
General discussion / Re: Android Boxes
November 12, 2020, 12:04:02 PM
what sort of money is this?
#14
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
November 10, 2020, 11:27:54 AM
Quote from: Lloyd p on November 09, 2020, 05:36:42 PM
Quote from: downjim on November 09, 2020, 08:49:22 AM
A great second half performance yesterday and the subs made a big impact. We need to sort out midfield as this is were Cavan beat Monaghan and their midfield is not bad. I would start Ryan Johnston as he is a better footballer than both midfielders who played yesterday.
Impressed with Fegan , Laverty and Guinness in defence and with Murdock looking solid at 3 there is something to build on there. Up front  we definitely have some classy players who when given room can hurt teams. Interesting use of Kerr and Quinn who are in my opinion in the top 6 forwards in the county but coming on to a tired defence caused a lot of problems and Down were dominant from then on.
The only Branaigan who would get near that team would be Dabs. The gulf between club and county is fierce.

So downjim do you think that the likes of pierce laverty (who played well yesterday no doubt) playing his club football in division 2 is fit for county football but not aaron branagan whose been a standout performer for kilcoo senior championship winning teams every year for the last number of years?? Seems a strange assessment.

Not a strange assessment I am just giving my opinion, the 5 lads have been excellent stalwarts for their club throughout the years and I commend their efforts. But players who excel at club level do not necessarily excel at county level. Aaron a few years ago would have been good enough for the squad  and Choc was around the squad for a few years but could never cement a consistent place in the first 15. But what a club player and that is not being patronising IMA.

There are countless throughout Down and the rest of the country .

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/darragh-%C3%B3-s%C3%A9-lundy-latest-to-see-gulf-between-club-and-county-1.2251717
#15
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
November 09, 2020, 08:49:22 AM
A great second half performance yesterday and the subs made a big impact. We need to sort out midfield as this is were Cavan beat Monaghan and their midfield is not bad. I would start Ryan Johnston as he is a better footballer than both midfielders who played yesterday.
Impressed with Fegan , Laverty and Guinness in defence and with Murdock looking solid at 3 there is something to build on there. Up front  we definitely have some classy players who when given room can hurt teams. Interesting use of Kerr and Quinn who are in my opinion in the top 6 forwards in the county but coming on to a tired defence caused a lot of problems and Down were dominant from then on.
The only Branaigan who would get near that team would be Dabs. The gulf between club and county is fierce.
I am hopeful for next week but it will be won with our match ups and line up. Its a massive opportunity to get to an Ulster final . But the pace we possess is frightening and if we can utilize it then we will cause plenty of teams problems.