Down Club Hurling & Football

Cuan12 · April 21, 2019, 08:41:46 AM

Always an excuse for the Point , missing players, ref decisions, you name them Smurfs used them!!!

Smurfy123 · April 21, 2019, 09:22:10 AM

No excuse yesterday beaten by a seasoned team who will always be knocking on the door. Only stating we are missing up to 10 players whom all could potentially start for us.

Cuan12 · April 21, 2019, 04:05:42 PM

Every club for every game is always missing players, going by your reasoning we should be playing 20 a side, taking your defeat no excuses , use your available players and respect them

Smurfy123 · April 21, 2019, 06:36:23 PM

Kilcoo money being well spent. 1.05 some scoring. Mickey the hero

Lotto · April 21, 2019, 07:08:36 PM

Very disappointing finish to the Minor game yesterday. Up by 4 points going into the last 10 minutes and ended up being beaten by 3. Some outstanding talent in the Down squad and with a star studded management team, we really should have been getting over the line against Monaghan. Also very disappointing that they couldn't even send a representative to the official launch of the Minor Championship during the week where every other county apart from Down had someone there. Poor form.

befair · April 21, 2019, 08:22:10 PM

Quote from: Smurfy123 on April 21, 2019, 06:36:23 PM
Kilcoo money being well spent. 1.05 some scoring. Mickey the hero

V cynical targeting of Sean Parr by Kilcoo; he was on a yellow (correctly), was impeded by a Kilcoo player and the ref fell for it.

terrifictommy · April 23, 2019, 08:19:32 AM

Quote from: Smurfy123 on April 21, 2019, 06:36:23 PM
Kilcoo money being well spent. 1.05 some scoring. Mickey the hero

I must have read the website wrong, it says Kilcoo won by 2 points. 6 scores each, not a massive return but it's 2pts nevertheless. If they win the league, who will remember what they scored.

Square Ball · April 23, 2019, 10:34:02 AM

Great to get our first win of the season, heavy scoring for the Duff last night v Saval.

Godsown · April 23, 2019, 10:49:43 AM

Quote from: Square Ball on April 23, 2019, 10:34:02 AM
Great to get our first win of the season, heavy scoring for the Duff last night v Saval.

Definite statement of intent early doors by Carryduff. A club finally looking like they are heading in right direction after years of producing teams with potential at underage. Loads of development happening at " the roundabout "

snoopdog · April 23, 2019, 02:28:02 PM

Quote from: Lotto on April 21, 2019, 07:08:36 PM
Very disappointing finish to the Minor game yesterday. Up by 4 points going into the last 10 minutes and ended up being beaten by 3. Some outstanding talent in the Down squad and with a star studded management team, we really should have been getting over the line against Monaghan. Also very disappointing that they couldn't even send a representative to the official launch of the Minor Championship during the week where every other county apart from Down had someone there. Poor form.

So called star studded managerial team have failed for a few years. It's no shock anymore . Defeat is the Down way. At all levels by the looks of it.

Too many steps · April 23, 2019, 06:10:02 PM

Quote from: snoopdog on April 23, 2019, 02:28:02 PM
Quote from: Lotto on April 21, 2019, 07:08:36 PM
Very disappointing finish to the Minor game yesterday. Up by 4 points going into the last 10 minutes and ended up being beaten by 3. Some outstanding talent in the Down squad and with a star studded management team, we really should have been getting over the line against Monaghan. Also very disappointing that they couldn't even send a representative to the official launch of the Minor Championship during the week where every other county apart from Down had someone there. Poor form.
So called star studded managerial team have failed for a few years. It's no shock anymore . Defeat is the Down way. At all levels by the looks of it.

A bit harsh.

Monaghan got to All Ireland semi last year - still have some players from that team. One of the favourites for this year's Ulster Minor Champs.

Beat Down by 9 in league few weeks back. Down did well to live with them on Saturday.

Yes - on another day Down could have won, but to be fair, Monaghan looked a strong side.

Ed Hardy · April 23, 2019, 09:38:49 PM

Anyone in Carryduff this evening? What sort team did Down line out with?

Mourne Rover · April 23, 2019, 09:54:22 PM

There was obviously no programme and plenty of changes made in the course of a low key friendly. Down largely went man to man defensively, with Wells and Collins fairly comfortable in the full back line, McKernan placed as an orthodox centre half and Francis overlapping beside him. The midfield was Flynn and Mallon, who were reasonable without noticeably improving on the league partnerships. Maginn looked the part at centre forward, and scored an early goal, with Guinness and McGrady showing up well alongside him. Havern won every ball at full forward with Devlin and McCabe providing support. There was no sign of either O'Hagan or O'Hare, while Harrison is injured, and Mooney came off the bench. Davidson was another sub who saw plenty of the ball but may still be short on fitness. The game was divided into three periods, and Down were three up going into the third one.

banker · April 24, 2019, 09:41:14 AM

What would they have learned from a friendly against an Antrim team that Down beat in 3rd gear in last years championship? Down play Donegal next weekend in Tullylish..Would say this will be their last run out before the championship.

DuffGael · April 24, 2019, 10:19:18 AM

They were able to give a game of inter country football to lads who have been playing club for the last few weeks, fellas need to get up to that pace again. They seemed to be playing a different style so that needs time to get players used to it. In fairness Antrim had some very good players on show and I'm sure Tally was pleased with the run out