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Whatever about McCain he was always going to find it tough. Most Americans gave the Republicans a chance with Bush (Due to the Democratic candidate having no charisma whatsoever) and he dropped them in the shit so they can't see McCain reversing this.

Add to this O'Bama's charisma, the fact he's an ethnic minority and the fact that Palin is probably the worst choice as a VP candidate in history and you have the reasons why McCain won't get in.

in my honest opinion the American presidential election is sadly not based on policies and who is best for the country. It is who looks and feels like they will run the country better. O'Bama has that confidence and charisma which McCain doesn't so he will get in. He has a tough job on his hands though and if the Republicans can get their act together they will have a good shot at regaining the whitehouse in 4 years time.

I must be getting old.  Total spidefest put me right off.  Never seen so many spides congregating in one place in my life.

Oasis sounded good but looked as if they couldn't be arsed being there.

Seen them 10 times now.  I think that'll be my last.

I came on here to put my appraisal of the gi up and Gs man hit the nail completely on the head... fcukin spide central last night. Smoking away and doing coke like mad inside the place. "Aye Oasis fuckin' lefal mate" Were they hell... awful performance neither of them barely broke breath to the crowd and look like a band going through the motions, I would have had just as much enjoyment watching familiar to millions at home and at least there was a bit of personality to them then.

I was thinking of heading to Slane but I'm put right off that idea now. They need to put some effort into the thing rather than churning out the same thing every night.

Have to say I am a follower of Arsenal (Blacburn supporter) and I do admire the quality of player they have and the way they play football but I seriously think Wenger has lost the plot.

Silvestre is a liability at the back as well as Gallas not to mention Clichy (although a fabulous player btw) who is always liable to make mistakes in big games that cost results. Allied to that the lack of a proper Captain, Fabregas was mooted previously but he gve the ball away with a minute left last night when he should have played keep ball in the corner. Then you have the lack of a proper holding midfielder and Arsenal are just going to haemorrhage goals for the season. In fairness people have been waiting for Wenger to get the blend right for almost 4 years now and somebody needs to have a word in his ear. Arsenal will not win anything the way things are going!!

Yeah AFAIK Celtic Park will not be available for games this year so they may want to rethink our fixture list with our Home Games on a Sunday.

D McBride is from Derry, Ballinascreem to be exact. 7 Derry players? Queen's can go far!;)

Which corner back was good? Was it McBride from Derry?

[What other County Board could go and develop a ground (that will never be filled) right at the start of a recession:]

What other County Board could go and develop a ground (that will never be filled) right at the start of a recession:

'Mayo News'

County Board 'very strapped for cash'
Tuesday, 28 October 2008

Treasurer admits Mayo GAA Board is 'very strapped for cash' right now


Daniel Carey

TREASURER JP Lambe told last Tuesday's meeting in the Welcome Inn Hotel that Mayo GAA Board is 'very strapped for cash'.

"The end of October is the end of the financial year, and hopefully we'll be in credit," said the Garrymore clubman, who said 'a long dragged-out campaign' had been necessary to get cheques off some clubs this year. "No club took up the offer to pay their levy early, so you'll be hit with the full levy next March. Everyone is looking for money up front nowadays, and the County Board is very strapped for cash because of the McHale Park redevelopment."
As a result, Lambe warned, the Board 'won't be in a position to pay levies for clubs', as they did in some cases this year. He said there was a loan of €9 million for McHale Park, and that there 'may be an increase' in the amount being sought from the Mayo GAA Development Draw.
"We're financially strong at the moment but, like our government, there's rough times ahead," Lambe concluded.
McHale Park

County Board Chairman James Waldron told the meeting that naming rights would be up for grabs in a sponsorship package which the McHale Park Finance Committee are currently putting together. The committee met on Monday of last week and the package will be announced shortly.
"Everything is going according to schedule," the Chairman said of the McHale Park redevelopment. "When it's completed, it's something everyone in the county will be proud of. It'll be one of the finest stadiums in the country outside of Croke Park."

Work may need to be completed 'a few weeks early', as Mayo hope to host Leitrim or Roscommon in mid-June, provided they beat New York in the championship opener. No more games will be played at the county ground this year.

Step right up Derry County board!!!!

Celtic park is being redeveloped as we speak!

http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/1026/9news_av.html?2441001,null,230

[there were some great passages of play]

No, why would you? Both teams are playing football are they not and there were some great passages of play though over all it was a fairly average sporting occasion.

Where?

Cavanagh's goal? Donaghy's mark? The Aussie who nalied 2 great scores from out wide either side in the 2nd quarter (I think)?

All great passages of play from what I could see!

Thoroughly enjoyable quarter there. THe Aussies seem to have gotten their act together. Gallagher made a great save to deny the Aussies a goal and McDonnell got completely wrapped up when it looked like he was straight in for a goal.... I hope we get more of the same for the 2nd half very competitive, some great scores and also very sporting!

Agree with that Glynn has been excellent. Can anyone tell me what the Aussie keeper was trying to do though?

They've improved this half... Gallagher has been safe as houses so far hasn't put a foot wrong!

No fecking Ireland's call?! Feck this I'm not watching anymore... where's the recognition for the Unionists?

Insofar as I have slated our CB for their handling of different things this loast while such as Discipline (See P Bradley last year and the County Final debacle this year), their appointment of Paddy Crozier and their great idea of building a 40,000 capacity Celtic Park (Sean Kelly actually had to have a word at a fundraising function a while ago after seeing the plans!) I would have to say that we do do some things well. Owenbeg was the first of it's kind in the North (I think but don't quote me on it it has been there for a long time though) and is expanding to be an even greater facility, our coaching structures are fantastic, and our website is also fantastic while Celtic Park when finished will be a very good ground and I believe the CB made the right choice in management this year so it's not all bad.

The Donegal scenario is absolutely appaling and is really showing the whole county up in a very bad light. I would have them then us then Antrim for CBs!

It's not exactly Ulster's first choice team either KM but I think that Ulster have ye boys number now (except in the egg chasin but then we won that well back before the Munster bandwagon rolled in).

I think it's a pity also about this as I'd be fairly interested in watching this game had it been on anywhere reasonable. The idea of staging it on St. Paddy's as a double header with the Club finals is a great one I think and something that should definitely be looked at!