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Genuinely thought that after a couple of years out in the cold big packie would get his chance this year. Good to see him down on the bench the other night and in fairness that was a night for a big man like him. I think mccorry needs to try a couple of new combinations in the midfield and full back lines.

Bad bad display tonight. Out classed all over the field, especially in midfield and full forward. Donie shine and Senan Kilbride typified what we need, a quick, strong target man. I was absolutely dumbfounded by either the managements or stevie Kane's decision to continue with long, aim less, kickouts, however mooneys dead leg and mckernans black card were huge turning points. Re assesment is needed

Anyword on the minor panel?

Anyword or Malachy Magee, packie Downey and big Kevy Anderson and the other McKay brother? Were they cut from the panel for the league?

Annoyed at the way people complain about Darren O'Hagan. Many 'fans' complained today about how he never got out in front of big podge fogarty. Darren O'Hagan never gets out infront of his man but it's he doesn't have to. He shadows his man every time perfectly and knows exactly when to dip the hand in and out and stands the man up and keep his mans back away from the posts whilst also carrying the ball out of the back smartly. He also covers back and is seldom turned easily. It also takes a lot of balls to dive full strength for the good of the team. Last year he kept Jamie Clarke completely subduded in armaghs back yard. In my opinion he is the best defender in down , however podge fogarty is probably kildares quickest and best players.

Hard fought victory with a lot of luck involved. Thought the combination of laverty and PD was fantastic and was very pleased with Madine in the middle of the field and O'Hagan and Dee Turley (who was very composed at carrying the ball out of defence). Very surprised that Ryan johnston was substituted at half time however if I can remember he got a knock. Mooney blitzed his marker and ran through the heart of defence however after that he only made 2 touches on the ball as he moved into Half back. Any thoughts on other preformances? Did Malachy magee drop from the panel? Interested to see as he wasn't there whilst baz o'hagan niall Donnelly and o'hanlon all came in.

Division 1 teams to get relegated to 2 :-

16th = Clann Na Banna (without doubt)
15th = Liatroim (without doubt)
14th = Annaclone (pretty certain they will go down)
13th = Ballyholland Harps (50/50)
12th = Rostrevor (will be unlucky if they go down)
11th = Glenn (will probably win play off)

Division 2 teams to get relegated to 3 (not too sure if it's 8 going down) :-

16th = Dromara (without doubt)
15th = Kilclief (without doubt)
14th = Darragh Cross (without doubt)
13th = Drumaness (50/50)
12th = Saul (hard to call)
11th = Drumgath (new manager and players returning from injury so hard to call)
10th = Carryduff (although U21's won b championship they might not do enough to keep afloat)
9th = Bosco (will be unlucky if they are relegated)

What is the deal with relegation and promotion across the 3 leagues? Would also like to know everyone else's opinion on these predictions (just my own opinion based upon current circumstances and last years preformances )

I used to post on here but got bored and stopped. Dip in for the odd nosy, after reading this drivel I just had to open an account again, please explain to me how Rostrevor and Bosco will be unlucky if they are relegated? the league hasnt started man.


What I'm saying is that both teams are strong mid table teams in the respective division, but when push comes to shove this year they could be pipped at the post and relegated only by missing out on a safe spot by maybe a point or 2 or score difference. Neither team should be playing in the league below.

Division 1 teams to get relegated to 2 :-

16th = Clann Na Banna (without doubt)
15th = Liatroim (without doubt)
14th = Annaclone (pretty certain they will go down)
13th = Ballyholland Harps (50/50)
12th = Rostrevor (will be unlucky if they go down)
11th = Glenn (will probably win play off)

Division 2 teams to get relegated to 3 (not too sure if it's 8 going down) :-

16th = Dromara (without doubt)
15th = Kilclief (without doubt)
14th = Darragh Cross (without doubt)
13th = Drumaness (50/50)
12th = Saul (hard to call)
11th = Drumgath (new manager and players returning from injury so hard to call)
10th = Carryduff (although U21's won b championship they might not do enough to keep afloat)
9th = Bosco (will be unlucky if they are relegated)

What is the deal with relegation and promotion across the 3 leagues? Would also like to know everyone else's opinion on these predictions (just my own opinion based upon current circumstances and last years preformances )

Darren O'Hagan picked up MOTM and Jerome Johnston got MOTM in the St Mary's and Armagh game (which they lost)

Radio suggested a lot of ball made its way to Cathal Crilly but he hit a brave few wides. Is this true ?

Sounded like a fantastic game by all accounts. Groups wide open now. Any reports on who played well?

Sounds extremely blustery in clones

Cheers mournerover. Donal O'hare scored a goal in the first minute and packie Downey followed it up with a point

No word on the team yet and it's 2 minutes to throw in. Monaghan have both wylie brothers starting and that's really their only big names.

Mooney lined out at midfield for Jordanstown when the beat Cavan last night, just as discussed a few days ago. UUJ clearly just integrating him back into the game by trying him in different positions.