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Apologies 5 SAMS, I'm a man and cant do 2 things at once, it was RODDERS88.

I must have another look at the rules again - on the pitch at every opportunity, running up and down his own line like a maniac, running 50 yards into opposition umpire to give him a mouthful (yes the umpire was most definitely wrong), taking balls off young fellas behind the goals to the dugout so time could be wasted at a score or wide. My understanding is that the actual rules are in place for county football at dedicated breaks in play where Jerome overdoes it and our county bring these rules in for our club championship matches and that's it. A man like that running about the pitch like that will only lead to confrontation in league matches. I am commenting on what I seen. I do agree that a lot of side line managements behaviour leaves a lot to be desired but I think this mans behaviour takes the biscuit. And 5 SAMS if a lot of people are getting wee digs in at him then there must be a reason for it. I don't see too many other people receiving those digs.

Was at the game in Hilltown last night and it was hard to watch. The score was 0-6 to 0-6 with about 5 mins remaining. It was a dire affair with Ballyholland playing with 14 men in their own half and Clonduff countlessly unable to penetrate it. Now off course Ballyholland will say they got their win which is what they wanted but from a supporters point off view it is horrible to watch. Down and Derry showed how it should be played. Would much rather see teams go toe to toe and give an honest account of themselves. On another note I think some referees are just not fit for senior football and this was very evident last night. He totally lost control of the game. And then we had your man who trains Ballyholland, he spent more time running about on the pitch than some of the players. I really do think his antics are an embarrassment to any team he is with. All in all it was a poor game played by 2 poor teams.

Damien Cassidy apparently appointed last night in Burren

I would be surprised if Burren went for O'Rourke tbh, he hasn't exactly covered himself with managerial success in the last 10 years. Ward would def be an option tho I don't know if he is experienced enough to take on that role on his own. I agree Burren have a good squad but I dont think they are that far ahead of other teams in the county. I think Frank will be badly missed and it could be to Burrens detriment in the long run.

With Frank Dawsons appointment as Antrim manager this will leave a hard act to follow in Burren. Two championships in three years and sitting top of the league this year is an impressive record by any standards. Burren will feel that they should be in the final again this year but thats whats great about the knockout stages of championship, you have to perform every minute of the game. Who will take on the reins there now??