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Similar to rugby, Caolan, as the tackler, has a responsibility to his opponent when tackling. He's coming in too quick from the front. You can come in that quick from the side but not the front in todays game with referees now looking for dangerous play around the head. Mooney seemed to know straight away he was in bother.

Mooney's tackle was reckless and dangerous; O'Neill's was a tap and not dangerous. Fair play to Down though, battled like dogs!

Bundy Mason with Bredagh!

I'd rather they joined up with a team who have not dominated this group in the way up through underage. Yes the lads are doing nothing wrong but join in with Downpatrick or Darragh Cross.

I'd like to think that any right minded Saul man would sooner easy his spleen than join forces with RGU.

Re Darragh. Here's the problem with u21 championship. It's a high standard, it's expansive to enter. Entering a team for the sake of it is a waste of everyone's time.

Was worthwhile venture for Darragh! Got 4 weeks training, a challenge game and two hard games. Will bring few more through to our senior panel which is what we need. Minors got introduced to a higher standard of physical football. We've consistently entered U21s over last few years to compete and it's had positive impact on senior team and the battle with dropout!
U21s is an excellent bridge from minor to senior!

Liam Hardy left Darragh Cross year ago...
Donnie Brennan at Saul?
Dougherty manager of the Duff?
To name a few...

Are Carryduff amalgamating at u21 again??

Carryduff very strong at u21 on yesterday's evidence. Why they take players in from other clubs I will never know!

Instead of the headline 'The article every parent should read'
it should have read 'The article every juvenile official should read',
but that wouldn't fit Kimmage's agenda.

Loughinisland v Darragh Cross off tonight.

Any reason why these games are on a Tuesday?

I personally wouldn't be taking money off my own club if I was senior manager. If I was managing another club I would never do it for nothing.

Ryan McCloskey must be 35/36 at this stage. He's been around since I was young. Which was long ago.

Was chatting to Ronan Murtagh last week in Ballyholland and it would seem that of the Down All Ireland minor team of 99, he's the only one still playing club football still, though Benny the legend has the occasional stab at it between injuries.

A young man's game.

Wobbler, Liam Doyle still playing well for Liatroim, as is John Clarke for his new club St Johns! I'm not sure if there's any others still playing.

Can't believe that county board statement. They go to lengths to explain why and how Mallon and McMahon left, yet give no explanation about Damien Turley (half a sentence) who obviously left in a less favourable fashion that they don't want to talk about. 

Had parent meetings yesterday. One couple who came in were both teachers themselves. Two fkn eijits spent the whole time trying to catch me out with their 'knowledge'; werent interested in hearing about Wee Johnny!

Wrong score line on Down website for Darragh Cross v St Johns. It ended a draw but ref has St Johns won by two.

Final score:

Darragh Cross 1-12 St Johns 0-15

Our club is looking an u16 challenge game on Saturday before heading onto Newry for Down v Dublin. PM me if you can help/interested. Our 16s are pretty good.