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Thought the Point v Clonduff was great game. Point started very well and ran riot first 20 mins then Clonduff took over.
Great score taking from both sides and the two second half goals from Clonduff looked like it was going to be good enough.
For the Point to be that far ahead in a game and then fall behind so badly in the second half - well takes a wee bit of belief to get back up there but extra man maybe helped.
Unseemly brawl a the end was uncalled for - Clonduff need to look at themselves. Could see them also trying to disrupt the momentum of the Point in the final 10 mins too.

+1 blue island

Agree also with Blue Island - great to see Dan playing so well and this for now is Loughinisland's level. Next year will be contesting at Senior and it can be a big jump - for now though this is where they are at and will need all the support they can get at the end on the month in Owen Beg.

I see Tirnan Rushe has signed for Warrenpoint Town meaning his commitment for the county u21's will take its toll, whereas Ryan JOhnston has started playing hurling for Castlewellan? I think this is very strange coming from a top football player in the county.

Life goes on,plenty of other good forwards available at U21  - Havern,Mc Aleenan,Quinn etc.

This is obviously a joke elk, use your head... You seem to be fond of commenting on Rushe, 3 or 4 times now you've gotten stuck into him on this, has he done anything to you in the past?

If posters mention individuals by name on a forum you will draw attention to them and people will post their opinions (negative or positive ) as they're entitled to do so. Rushe is a decent young player but he is only one off a few decent young forwards within the county at the moment.

Judging by recent results think Warrenpoint Town could do with all the help they can get 😀
Am sure there is a balance somewhere if this is the case.

I heard Kilcoo all went out last night after their defeat

Rightly so I'm sure they deserved it after a long hard season.

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Why wouldn't they - yes disappointing but guys will need a break now - couldn't begrudge them a bit of chill out time 👍

Great to see an appointment made - needs to hit the ground running though as McKenna cup January - only 7 weeks - less Christmas so say 5 weeks to get prepared. Am sure he will too. Down fans need to get behind him - no doubt the County has talent - need all to support him.

good luck to Eamonn in his new role-UP DOWN!!

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Get behind Eamonn now - any word yet on a back room team yet? Maybe missed it as have been way past few weeks?

From Gaelic Life Twitter;;;;
GAELIC Life understands that Jim McCorry is to consider his position as manager of the Down senior football team.

The county executive met with the Mourne boss this week, and McCorry had hoped that a number of his doubts would be allayed. It seems, however, that issues still remain in place.

It is believed that McCorry requested the meeting four weeks ago, and the delay in scheduling it has not helped the siutation.

He is now likely to discuss the matter with his management team and advisors. It is understood that the Down players are very keen on him to remain in charge.

Despite a disappointing championship campaign, including a qualifier defeat to Wexford, McCorry appeared to be on solid ground due to it being his first year in charge, and also, due to the fact that he guided the team into division one.

That belief, however, fell apart when the county management recommended that he be removed from his post last month on a 7-6 score after they held a vote.

In the subsequent county board meeting, the clubs and board voted 23-13 in his favour. The seven who voted against him in the management committee then cast another seven votes against him to bring it to an overall 22-20 figure, ensuring he was retained as manager.

As for now, McCorry remains in charge and he was present at a number of club championship matches in recent weeks as he tries to spot new talent. Dan Gordon and Martin Clarke are expected to return to the county scene for the 2016 season.

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Saw that - know his comments after qualifier defeat didn't endear him among the Down support, and am still unsure. Claiming promotion to Div 1 was unexpected but they'll be under pressure to stay there, even with Dan and Marty back on board.
Am sure supporters are looking at Fermanagh and thinking there's a Down manager with a good record and yet he's in Fermanagh. Dunno what the County Board have against Pete but Down's loss looks like Fermanagh's gain.
If Sean Ward continues with the good work at Burren might be an option in another year or two but he would need to carry on with good work being done at present.
Can't see Armagh not reappointing Geezer.
What's the craic in Derry - Baker not considered? Barton? Or are they def looking outside the county - think last non Derry manager was Mullins?

Baker... God no!

Barton... Has a terrible record and there's probably not enough money in it for him!

So in spite of the poor record - and it is poor - still gonna fire money at it - heard he was around midfield for most of Kilreas match last week - will have to wind that in!!

Kilrea may be happy enough - seems Clubs do ok after he leaves!
Good luck with it - think you'll need it!!

I do not have all night to go through what all these changes should be, but  I have noticed our under teams form has dipped considerably since they have been trained and set up so defensively . This is not what Down football is about , it's about attacking football with a certain amount of freedom to express ourselves on the field. That's what has made us different to every other county in Ulster through the years and it is on these core values that down teams should be coached.

This style of play has not garnered success in the recent past - Donegal, Tyrone (as someone says are reaching last 4 / 8 reg), even Dublin and Kerry today rely to some degree on the sweeper / defensive formation.
Have all the attacking free flowing football you want but in the current climate it will win nothing.

Disappointed in CPN performance- expected more but then as someone says their line out looked rather strange.
Kilcoo squeezed past Burren and looks like it's theirs to lose. Mayobridge as expected eased through and would take Ballyholland to make up the semi finalists.
Be good if Kilcoo and Mayobridge are kept apart as see that as the better final from the 4 teams left.

Any word on fixtures, dates and venues for championship next weekend?

Double header at Newry on Saturday - should be good evening's entertainment - CPN v Castlewellan and Burren v Kilcoo - hard to call but would take the Point and Kilcoo to come through. Ballyholland and Mayobridge to come through in other two. If so hope Mayobridge and Kilcoo kept apart in semis

Why would you take Kilcoo to beat Burren, when Burren have pretty much swept everyone aside this year so far? I know league and championship are very different but Burren look pretty impressive so far.

I'd say probably based on the fact a 14 man kilcoo took them to extra time in the first round and only for a lucky goal by McKernan should have beat them.

I think this one will go to extra time again. Really have no idea who will win it. Burren maybe have a slight edge knowing they've already beat them

My thoughts are that Burren and Kilcoo will put up a big battle - unlikely to stay at 15 against 15 for a full game - if Kilcoo can get a lead and can keep their discipline will be hard to beat. Both teams have quality players throughout their squads - just feel that the previous defeat will spur Kilcoo on. Don't think you could say Burren "swept Kilcoo aside" in 1st match 😀

Any word on fixtures, dates and venues for championship next weekend?

Double header at Newry on Saturday - should be good evening's entertainment - CPN v Castlewellan and Burren v Kilcoo - hard to call but would take the Point and Kilcoo to come through. Ballyholland and Mayobridge to come through in other two. If so hope Mayobridge and Kilcoo kept apart in semis

Benny made a couple of appearances as Down sub a couple of years ago - still think there could be a reason for keeping him in reserve for Down - class player - right attitude and undoubted ability to get important scores. Would give all a lift when introduced as well.

Yes it would appear that the rule has been broken - assuming this is the team list has been submitted pre 9.00am on Thursday. This is not an issue for Mayo however. Most definitely a rule for Croke Park to judge on. Galway forfeited a place in an All Ireland Ladies U14 final this year due to a technicality - not an appeal by the team they beat in the semi final but a breach picked up on by the overseeing body.
Having said that I can't see and don't expect any movement from Croke Park on this.

I saw the DRA wording. The process didnt allow connolly to prepare his defence. Nothing about keane coc or mcmahon. And it smells like bullshit.

I believe he requested information he was entitled to know at the first stage and which wasn't provided.

Then why was this not provided? And what was this? Surely the procedure is the referee submits his report and suspensions / decisions are made based on this?
I understand that video evidence may be introduced (if allowed? - is it?) in the process of appeal - so what level of info did he request and be denied? Whole thing stinks!!

I don't have detailed information as people are preparing for a match.

Basically CCCC presents a charge with a disciplinary report. Arising out of that the person charged with the offence is entitled to certain information ahead of his hearing and I believe this information was not provided and as such he was not afforded a proper defence at CHC and CAC level.

Right decision.

So CCCC have not supplied the information he was entitled to - the question regarding the quashing of the suspension now falls at their door.

I personally have a difficulty with apparent ducking and diving to avoid the disciplinary measures imposed and as someone mentioned previously this is wholly the wrong decision for attracting and retaining youth to GAA activity.
The blame is not with Dublin - the blame is firmly at the door of the authorities who have set the system up and then, if this is correct, have not followed procedure to ensure their suspensions are watertight.

On another issue see Brendan Rice was refereeing the AI Ladies Intermediate Semi Final - thought he did well and based on that would expect to see him getting more games at this level.