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I posted on the main board after yesterday's draw to suggest Down had been given away games in the preliminary round/quarter final of the USC for nine consecutive seasons. Having checked, it is actually ten consecutive seasons - 2005 to 2014. The odds against that are apparently 1024 to one, so we must be certainties for the Anglo Celt next summer.

Monaghan 2008 Newry?

No idea. The young fella was probably flattered by the attention from the 'county' and never consulted the club. Still the date was a complete surprise to him.

Player was told by present management setup that he needed an op and would he be willing to have it. He agreed, without discussing dates, and was told a week later that flights for him and his mother were booked for 29th July. He is still underage for next year. Don't doubt this, it is true whether they are in place for next year or not.

Even worse when the co minors send a player for an operation in England the day before his club,s first championship game. The op is needed but he is able to play, and has been playing in the league since the Tyrone defeat. The operation would keep til the close season.

prob got an all star for some brill performances agst the likes of Kerry and Cork in 2010 amongst many others, but what the f'''k would i know. Short memories or what!!

kickouts were varied all game between short, medium to the wings and long down the middle. the kickout count shows that Down won 15 out of 25 of their own kickouts. In the 2nd half they won 9 out of 13 of their own kickouts. It was obvious that there was a system being used and it took Dublin a while to catch on in the 1st half. Short or quick kickouts is a two way thing between the keeper and the outfield players, with the onus being on the runners making space for the kick. One player making a run does not work. Some posters on here use this critisism every game, without really looking closely into what is happening out the field. Players walking back out after the ball has gone dead, not interested in the next ball, or pulling markers into the space that has been left for runners to go into. Most County teams have natural ball winners all over the pitch and kickouts are straightforward for these teams, but we dont have these type of players which is why the break ball is so important for us.

Thought the ref let Cork away with cynical fouling from the start, and they went about it Donegal style the whole game. Very poor performance by Deegan in a time when these tactics are being discussed so much. Not the reason for that unlucky defeat though. That was down to individual errors for their 3 goals.

Dry your eyes

thats what happens when you disrespect your neighbours in alocal derby. You get shafted!!!!!!!

MOTM a toss up between Dan and Ambrose, with young O,hagen not far behind. Well done lads.

tight call for goalkeeper!!! whats that all about. you,ve been knocking Brendy Mac on this board for a couple of years now, so wise up man and take your glassdrummond glasses off. Btw when did you figure out young Shane had a longer clearance than Brendy. He,ll get his chance, but will have to bide his time.

does anyone know if the clann na banna v kilclief game is on tonight.

brendy mac reserve keeper 2003

who the feck is lavery?

Thanks Golden Years