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Anyone here been to a game in Ruislip before? Thinking of making the trip if I can keep the costs down as it's unlikely we'll have too many games against them in the future

Some people on here would want to wise up a small bit. That game was a team early in their development setting up to exploit a much better team's weaknesses. And they nearly succeeded. Not every game is going to be a classic, there'll be some boring games to watch. We're the only sport in the world where every boring game is met by calls for rule changes. If Tyrone Donegal is brilliant tomorrow, the same people will be on about how much they enjoyed it. Leave the rules alone and let the sport develop ffs.

[Bit late bringing it up now Laverty]

https://www.irishnews.com/gaa/gaelic-football/conor-laverty-down-wanted-ulster-semi-final-in-newry-or-armagh-2QBCPLRMBFGZDHPISRSMYPU26A/

Interesting one. Seems the offer was there for a coin flip for Newry or Armagh was there. Down were up for it but Armagh said no. Bad form from Armagh county board or whoever made that call if so.

Kilcoo cute hoorism. Bit late bringing it up now Laverty. Although Newry or Armagh would have been far handier.

In fairness, from my reading of that, it seems like he was asked about it and gave an answer rather than trying to play mind games or anything.

https://www.irishnews.com/gaa/gaelic-football/conor-laverty-down-wanted-ulster-semi-final-in-newry-or-armagh-2QBCPLRMBFGZDHPISRSMYPU26A/

Interesting one. Seems the offer was there for a coin flip for Newry or Armagh was there. Down were up for it but Armagh said no. Bad form from Armagh county board or whoever made that call if so.

Where is Mark Sidebottom gone; he used to come out with some daft stuff but I used to enjoy him; a likable guy.

He was on commentary for the Down v Kerry hurling game a few weeks ago on the iPlayer. Was thinking the same when I heard him. Niblock was hosting it.

McGovern was unlucky, black card was harsh and stopped him from having a chance to really get into the game.

The second full forward position is defs up for grabs. Savage got a run at the start and then James Guinness but neither really grabbed the jersey. I thought Gilmore or Conor McCrickard would have got more game time but hasn't happened. Not sure how far away Barry O'Hagan is but defs an opportunity for someone to make their mark there so it could still well be McGovern.

Only other potential change I would want is O'Hare hitting 45s! Surely we have an alternative? Missed 3 and one of which was way out in the sideline...should not be taking that shot on, it's such a low percentage shot, if an outfield player took that shot he would probs be whipped straight off yet we allow our keeper to do it (and he ain't exactly Began, Morgan, Cluxton etc from 45s).

In fairness, I think O'Hare has been pretty accurate from 45s this year before Sunday. I wouldn't be rushing to make a change after one bad day. Not sure who else would hit them anyway.

I reckon they expected Smyth back from the States at some stage this year but with the reports saying the three lads are in line for contracts that Clarke is the contingency. I doubt he'll see the pitch unless O'Hare gets injured.

Good to get another win, beat Offaly next week and Div2 will be within touching distance. Took a while to kill of Antrim today but subs worked well. John McGovern in with the squad now, would like to see him give it a real rattle, deadly man if left inside!

Where'd you hear that about McGovern? I haven't heard it reported anywhere else

He was on the pitch with the team warming up before the game on Sunday.

Eagled eyed! Fair play for spotting, interested to see how he gets on

Good to get another win, beat Offaly next week and Div2 will be within touching distance. Took a while to kill of Antrim today but subs worked well. John McGovern in with the squad now, would like to see him give it a real rattle, deadly man if left inside!

Where'd you hear that about McGovern? I haven't heard it reported anywhere else