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As an East down man i would like to defend St Patricks park maybe not the most attractive of grounds but lets be honest here the fat cats at the county board haven't exactly been throwing money at it have they? No, they for years have been putting small change into the atmosphereless place called the marches! A more suitable name should be the swamp! This all to suit our southdown counterparts which sickens me most when people like blue islander whose pitch you wouldn put spuds in can criticise. In fairness to there landlords Bryansford i think they have maintained it to the best possible standard ans should be credited fot it, Iknow this sounds strange from a town man but i pass that place most nights and there is always some team training on it or playing matches everynight of the week, there is not another place in the county that could withstand abuse like that!

Well said brick! But the whole thing seems alot of nonsence to me although if this is the case and the two boys are off is there anyone out there good enough to replace them?

The house sounds like the best place!

John Hurley (Dundrum) has been called up to the Down Senior squad by Ross Carr.

Congratulations to John.  Not sure if this is good news or bad news about the state of Down Football though

Who is he and what position does he play?  Judging by the number of players from lower divisions on the county panel it shows that division 1 in down must be poor!

totally agree with alot of the recent posts that there is plenty of talent in the county and that ross and dj should be given a bit of time and space to exercise there skills with the panel. As for the Michael Walsh situation im sure he will be in over time as i hear college commitments are the stumbling block at the minute. Who will replace mickey mcveigh will be a major problem i think

ANY THOUGHTS ON THE POWERTEAM FROM THIS YEARS CHAMPIONSHIP?

was at the ford game the other day in the town and have to agree with spirit it was a very disappointing display and although they are our biggest rivals i for one did not want them relegated as it is the first fixture i look for at the start of every year. Heard from one of the boys that Travers is moving to pastures new i.e Drumgath, he was one of the better players on show with a great save in the second half, Can spirit lighten on this rumour?

Who gives a fcuk! bet it will be a load of shite anyway!

anyone know of any of the new recruits to this years county squad? Heard a few names floating about but im sure someone is taking the piss out of me! 

feel for the stone in the county final on tonights performance they were pure shite against us tonight, they are very average

Was in Newry on Saturday night and thought the game was an absolute treat. 2 teams going really at it some great tackling, great scores and some great saves from both keepers. It was a thorougly entertaining game and it proves to alot of douters out there that there is still alot of talent in Down football.May i also note that the ref played his part aswell thought he was excellent.

alot of people have written the ford off already before a ball has even been kicked i think they will give the bridge there fill of it. We beat the bridge a few weeks back and wasn impressed ford are very nstrong physically and have a lot of proven championship players. Does anyone agree?

7s were just ok the four big teams in Down are still in the club championship which takes alot of gloss of it. Totally agree with cloc mor yer man o'hare is a useless p***k of a refi wouldn even let that tube ref under age football!

to be honest i thought the bridge would win easy enough good side think them and the ford should be a cracker!

any word on tonights game?