Down Club Hurling & Football

[Mourne Rover]

Jerome Johnston is a quality forward who made no impact in the first half, got a decent goal against a tight defence and then added 1-2 in the last five minutes as the Bridge disintegrated to 14 and eventually 11 men. Shane Harrison is obviously playing at a lower level but was the dominant influence in his match from start to finish.

[whitegoodman]

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.

Agreed.  He should be the first name on the down full forward line next year ahead of both Laverty and O hare.  Ryan is very frustrating though.  Such an athlete and such ability but only comes into games here and there.

Kilcoo have beaten the second and third best team in Down playing well for 20 mins on both occasions.  Says a lot about both Kilcoo and the current standard in Down.

[qubdub]

Think it shows how psychologically superior kilcoo are. It's a telling sign that Mayobridge had to resort to fighting and a sign of a good team that kilcoo held their discipline despite this provocation. Things seemed to fall apart for the bridge after they got their goal whereas it seemed to kickstart Kilcoo's resurgence as they took a firm grip of the game. They seem to tease teams by giving them a head start before knuckling down and grinding out the win.

[EIREANNACH]

Jerome Johnston is a quality forward who made no impact in the first half, got a decent goal against a tight defence and then added 1-2 in the last five minutes as the Bridge disintegrated to 14 and eventually 11 men. Shane Harrison is obviously playing at a lower level but was the dominant influence in his match from start to finish.

the number 15 Connaire Harrison was the main influence when it came to getting the scores

coulter should have been lined earlier and garvey should have followed with a black card instead of a yellow

kilcoo won the game playing football in the end......as most good teams do

[Jofus]

Are we going to have the same situation as Derry where somebody comes out of the blue for the County job?  I would never have linked Barton for a County job after the time he had with Burren which didn't cover either with glory. Only Deegan and Dawson have shown an interest publicly but that doesn't say we won't have some other candidates from both inside and outside the county. Surely we should have some news soon?

[NP 76]

With the goings on this year with Glenn,Annaclone and Ballyholland all getting big fines and suspensions over a free for all it will be interesting to see how the County Board handle last nights brawl. If it's good for the goose it's good for the gander is it not.

[Jofus]

Was the game videoed to catch all the action?  Tonight ArmaghTv broadcast the minor final and the Cross game for a few pound, Down used to do this but stopped for some reason and probably money related. What is wrong with streaming games particularly for exiles as I have quite a few friends abroad who used to love the Destination Newry stuff. Are we missing a trick here or does the County Board feel it is hitting them too much in the pocket to stream them live?

[charlieTully]

With the goings on this year with Glenn,Annaclone and Ballyholland all getting big fines and suspensions over a free for all it will be interesting to see how the County Board handle last nights brawl. If it's good for the goose it's good for the gander is it not.

Excellent point. But you can guarantee not another word will be said about it.

[pauly2]

Great performance and result tonight.. Cagey enough first half but showed our class in the second with Kevin Duffin giving an exhibition when moved out of full back to his more accustomed number 6 berth.. Will be an exciting build up now to the final with the noisy neighbours and has the makings of a good game.. First priority is survival next weekend in the league and then go for it.. #UTT

[5 Sams]

No complaints. Best team won. Good luck to the town in the final.

[Gaa for life]

great win for the town last night. great second half performance albeit against 14men. a long over due return to the senior final. kilcoo will obviously be red hot favourites but with the added spice of a local derby you just never know!!!!!!!

[clowry13]

would be great to see Castlewellan winning the championship. Kilcoo, Mayobridge, and Burren have been ruling Down football the past 10/12 years and would be good to get another name on the frank O'Hare. Castlewellan will be in with a shout if they can keep the two Johnson brothers quite.

[charlieTully]

would be great to see Castlewellan winning the championship. Kilcoo, Mayobridge, and Burren have been ruling Down football the past 10/12 years and would be good to get another name on the frank O'Hare. Castlewellan will be in with a shout if they can keep the two Johnson brothers quite.

Kilcoo could rest the Johnston brothers and still beat them pulling up.

[islandchampions08]

would be great to see Castlewellan winning the championship. Kilcoo, Mayobridge, and Burren have been ruling Down football the past 10/12 years and would be good to get another name on the frank O'Hare. Castlewellan will be in with a shout if they can keep the two Johnson brothers quite.

Kilcoo could rest the Johnston brothers and still beat them pulling up.

Don't put to much on that Charlie kilcoo will need a full team and play well to win,
Castlewellan have a decent team and on their day can beat anyone, don't think they will win but thinking they will get stream rolled IMO is foolish ! Time will tell

[charlieTully]

would be great to see Castlewellan winning the championship. Kilcoo, Mayobridge, and Burren have been ruling Down football the past 10/12 years and would be good to get another name on the frank O'Hare. Castlewellan will be in with a shout if they can keep the two Johnson brothers quite.

Kilcoo could rest the Johnston brothers and still beat them pulling up.

Don't put to much on that Charlie kilcoo will need a full team and play well to win,
Castlewellan have a decent team and on their day can beat anyone, don't think they will win but thinking they will get stream rolled IMO is foolish ! Time will tell

the odds would beg to differ kilcoo 1/6 favs and -5 is only 11/10.