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Downer Jim - Why so negative. You want the best for your county yet you don't throw your full support behind the new manager.

All the tripe spouted for weeks and I must say the Co.Board have done the job right this time round.

Good luck to the new management team.

Red Mourne - Surely the simple fact that everyone on here has anonymity defeats your point! I very much doubt all the opinions on here are shared with those who are the brunt of them.

On Poacher - A talented coach but I'm not sure he's the lead figure, could do very well as part of a Down set up.

Championship - Kilcoo streets ahead from the games I've seen.

I think McCrory was the best option at the time (and still is) from the club scene in Down. Whilst he may not have set the world alight in the Championship, to have guided us to Div1 next year is not to be underestimated. We will be playing the league campaign at a higher level which should bring out more of the best in our players - plus another preseason training and developing his style of play. It's also clear those players in the panel rated him very highly indeed.

I don't know the reason behind the decision but there's no malice intended to the other teams fighting for Div1 status. In contrast everyone has an opinion now, no one bothered when Ballyholland called game off at 1730, was I not told 'It's none of your business'. So let's see where the real problems lie within this county and the short term memories.

At this stage id say you know the answer gaaman

I was at the Annaclone v Glenn game and my comments are made up of fact. Take all emotion out of the situation and put down the facts then. If we stick to what was shown on video/ccc hearing are we also saying the Annaclone player did not strike? I doubt it fellas. If you have seen the video you will know the clear facts, however flouting around the fact the ref called it too early tries to indemnify that 2 Glenn managers assaulted and took an Annaclone player to the floor, followed by subs. Why should a ref have to deal with that nonsense? As for the Ballyholland game I was not there not do I care however regardless of the finer detail Glenn were loosing in the last stages and a game was abandoned. It's called a trend! Things happen on the field regularly and that's where it should be left.

I've said before I like what Glenn brought to Div1 last year but this is not creditable.

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Sam5, that short shrift must mean the reason for getting it called off wasn't exactly the real reason, perhaps too many lads not available for another reason? Very late notification as well, maybe you can enlighten everyone.

Longstone have fairly turned things around this last few weeks, good few positive results. No real surprises in league Friday night though. Castlewellan appear to be off form recently too.

No wonder Glenn's players and management have acted in this manner if their supporters are anything to go by, this discussion board is full of Glenn nonsense, side stepping and defending the indefensible! How can anyone escape the fact Glenn have had 2 abandoned games this year: jealous of them, not in the slightest. Jealousy is born from wanting something someone else has, crap facilities, bitter management and a 'one-in all-in we're losing' attitude. If less time was spent on here defending their actions and openness to admit these failings maybe your club would receive more positive comments.

Reference the so called appeal and video - Did you see it? I'm informed the video gets the technicality that the referee abandoned without waiting the correct time, hence the ccc decision. It does show all of Glenn management enter the field and running to the fight, do not make out like it didn't happen you foolish child. Do not let the technicality of the decision reflect the real events. Post a copy of the video on YouTube sure, let others decide but doubt you have enough balls for that!!

Ha, innocent poor little Glenn.

Good man Tommy. Any chance of a translation there? Is English your first language?
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Sams I didn't read the terms and conditions correctly there, missed the part which said all messages had to conform to a certain standard. Good swerve on the content though, does not take away from the fact Glenn players and management are a disgrace to the club and county with their antics this year. County Board made a mess of the whole situation and now are out of options. I wouldn't bring a 7's team to them changing rooms!

Anyone know why Annaclone/Ballyholland called off?

Glenn are getting great coverage on this auld site, what a team doing great things, progressing their football etc. Bans for their management, bans for their players, 2 abandoned games yet they are on here lording the fact they are maintaining Div1! Any many clubs put lots of hard work into developing their underage, how did that stop any club facility progression, don't get me wrong it's not terrible but it's not adequate either. We can't all have the top facilities but Kilcoo at least have decent space for an adult team. I'm not a begrudger of Glenn but facts are facts.

Good call Hedgehunter! But lets pick up the holes in your theory, firstly you must have been on the pitch to hear what he said as there was too much shouting going on from where we were to hear anything audible. Secondly, I've asked twice about the players injury and no crying from the roof tops about a broken jaw, merely a bit of face ache perhaps? - Is this any less of a 'crime' than the previous punches thrown by Glenn players I described earlier - Yet not one of you have the stomach to admit the failings on your own behalf - I have said the Annaclone player was wrong, rash, but struck after that player struck out himself - Whether you fail to believe that I dont really care, he hit out - Ask him to his face!

Now to the case of the abondoned game - How can the referee abondon a game over an alledged assault he didn't see, as pointed out in earlier posts. He's probably still none the wiser, considering the game kept going on the opposite side of the field. The referee called it to a halt once you and your sideline entered the field, ill-discipline throughout your team from start to finish.

At least provide honesty if you want an honest opinion back - Admit the failings. But I guess you'd rather the county focus on one persons actions rather than those of your entire management and team panel - Which are no different.

John Martin, I didn't see it myself but thats the rumour, we were watching the play which wasnt even close. Whats your thoughts on the rest of my comments, how is the player? I pay to see football like most people, not the scenes I seen there.

Remeber each time below where you think im defending the action read this - The actions of the Annaclone player was not acceptable and has no place on the field.

But just to add a bit of information regarding the incident. The Glenn player himself was just in the middle of 'assualting' another Annaclone player himself so lets not make this fella a martyr - He was in the wrong too. 2 wrongs dont make a right. All through the game off the ball incidents from Glenn happened, 6 hit out at 11 in one incident 2/3 times, 5 was involved with 12 a few times - Clearly seen from were we were standing. Part of a culture now to stop players playing. Are these classed as any different in terms of their seriousness or is the end result the determining factor?

The game was adondoned because the Glenn management and bench poured onto the field, the actions of their management in attacking players was also conduct which should not be seen on the GAA circuit. It was only at this point where the referee had no alternative but to call a halt to proceedings. I wonder if the video evidence will be produced as all incidents need dealt with and clubs should both complete whatever necessary steps to discipline those involved.

All in all I do hope the man's injury is not as severe as thought and wish him a speedy recovery, football is played for enjoyment not punishment.