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I fancy us to beat monaghan, we improved as the league went on, expectations are low, there is usually at least one shock in ulster. Maybe im clutching at straws or the annual championship optimism is slowly kicking in.

I am on the same boat as yourself ardtole. I have a feeling we may come away with something from this game, whether it will be a win or if the boys give a good account of themselves I am unsure but I don't think the summer will be short as most people expect!

It was confirmed. Mccartan is the new Minor manager. Read up lads instead of constantly speculating

http://www.hoganstand.com/Down/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=245617

Is the u21 club competition still going to be played this year? and is it infact going to be u21/u20s? Anyone have an idea when it is due to begin?

Downpatrick playing a very weakened team as well with the amount of boys they have missing. They can only play what is in front of them

Starters from the minors in 2012 not even in the panel are Miceal O'Hare, Darren Doyle, Daniel Mc Carthy, Ronan Mc Alinden, Jack Haughey, Tom Grimley and I am sure there are other lads who were in this panel who have made good progress since. What point is Dawson trying to prove here, that he knows Down players better than any trials will prove?  His arrogance has always gotten the better of him and I guarantee that some of the names listed above will be in his panel come championship time.

From what I've heard Conal Gallagher is injured, and daniel mccarthy is only coming back from injury so i would imagine they will be brought into the setup when they are fit. Ronan McAlinden and Declan Doyle apparently can't commit and they other boys I would assume didn't make the trials. in fairness Miceal O'Hare is one of the best defenders in the county never mind at u21 level so he should have been a cert!

Anybody heard much about this years minor panel?