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White goodman, your right about most fullbacks in the county are at that, that's why there's no good defenders in the County. The point are a bit green but I read today they started with 11 under 21 players from last year so experience will come.being cute is one thing doesn't excuse the Burren number 5 from putting the boot into a man on the ground and the Burren manager swinging elbows
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One day you commented the other day that you seen the point ran Burren close, followed up with asking Elk what he thought of Burren corner back tactics and then above you saying Burren No5 was kicking a man on the ground and that the Burren manager was swinging elbows???

For someone who only seen the result you are doing some slabbering!!!

If Mayobridge never got a free inside the 45 i think it says more about the kilcoo defence  than the referee.
The Bridge scored 5 points in over an hours football, simply not enough.

YEAH, they were lucky Our Ciaran was refereeing!!!!

Has anyone heard a reason for the hold up in announcing the county manager? I though we were in for a decision/announcement at the weekend and then again on Tuesday night.

I think the county board never had any intention of announcing the new manager, they have yet to meet with Dawson or McCorry and whatever camp you are in, it is only right that they give any potential candidates a hearing, on top of the fact that both of these men were/are still involved with their respective clubs, the county board will have to wait until they are out or available to meet.

If there is an announcement this week then it certainly won't be McCorry, as I can't see him allowing a distraction to Kilcoo's preparations.

If a decision is made, only possibility is Tony McEntee!!!!

Here comes the white smoke!!

This is an admiral thread and one that we would all love to back up and say to all those lads who are away from home when we would prefer to have them playing for our clubs or in the red and black.

However I think its unfair to those lads to call them home when there are other mitigating factors.

If they are to come home can we guarantee them work, a solid way of life and in some cases the necessary work experience needed to advance in their jobs.

We will always lose good players for work or travel reasons right back as far as Dalsey Mooney. The secret is to have the systems in place re back up of work, welfare etc to get them to stay at home, if they donkt stay then concentrate on those who stay at home and want to play.

Have to agree with you Brick, Eoin is and always has been a dedicated lad but as you say, injury has deprived him of any type of sustainable training with either club or county.

I would be the first to laud his undoubtedd talent but with a long injury list and a distinct lack of general play time, he should not be on the panel. But he loves his football and given any opportunity to play for Down, he will take it. However we should be looking at other players who can do all the work and both learn and contribute to the future.

There are a lot of lads not getting game time and between general frustratuon and then being pushed out by players who have either not done the work or can't do the work, it is little wonder some. Of these subs are leaving the panel, add into that the fact that the 3 holiday makers will no doubt be in the reckoning for Kildare and there is a distinct possibility other panelists will also opt out.

Positives from yesterday apart from the result and conor laaverty being untouchable were the fact that Donnelly, O'Hagan, Ciaran McCartan and Conor Toner all seen game time, they are all great options for the future and hopefully will create a greater competition for places and therefore better performances all round, beginning with Kildare.

Are the 3 kilcoo boys really missing Sundays game???

Just seen back of Irish News, shocking that 3 lads who have featured in Down's previous games see fit to leave panel behind to go on holiday!!

That's some kick in the balls for Jerome Snr, what are they thinking when they would leave him in lurch or is the bigger question, how or why is Jerome Snr letting them go.

Regardless of reasoning, that has to be them off the panel for the duration of this season and hopefully a run in the qualifiers.

People talk about James building a team around youth and giving youth a chance, why would he when their allegiance lies with sunning themselve rather than putting in the hard yards with Down.

Are under 16's allowed to be on the under 17 development squad? I hear at least 1 was at u17's on Thursday night. Surely he should be with u16's and give under 17's a fair chance. If on the other hand it's open to any age then why have seperate squads. Time to check dates of birth Conor!!!

During an exam break for U.16 and Minor player meaning no mid week games, they then put on a Thursday night training session, are they for real?
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Agree with you there line ball, if its a break - its a break. I am sure the clubs would be keeping Minors who are working or in apprenticeships ticking over this week. Can see any constructive gain in training a county development team when I am sure at least half are away.

With regard to having U16 with U17 squad, I would think if the player in question is a dominant player at U16 then he will benefit more from going to next level up and having toexert himself more, rather than getting it easy or easier at his own level. This in the longterm should make him a better player.

I heard a rumour today that a ref was assaulted in a reserve final. Sad day and I hope the culprit is banned heavily.
We are in dire straits at the minute in Burren. The confidence is lost  but with our full squad back we can still compete with the best.

Reserve Final?? Bit early for that...

Felix Darby?

WGM that's harsh, but definitely some questionable decisions made along line but that also happened in the championship final last year too.

Truth is Burren are still missing Cathal Murdock, Gerard McCartan, Declan Rooney, Anton McArdle and Shay McArdle, add in Kevin, Donal, Dan and its a big loss.

However we were still winning tonight a relinquished a 3 or 4 point lead, we lacked fight and belief in key areas.

The management must now sort out the players that are there and ensure they are playing for the jersey and playing for their places.

Too many boys in cruise control and badly in need of a rocket.

Its upto Paddy Carr and Gavin Murdock to ensure that everyone is pushed to the limit to get things back on track and moving forward.

That will tell whether they can emulate Frank or Mickey or Jimmy as you put it.

Can't really count Rooney he doesn't play for Burren sure! Are the likes of Sean Murdock, James McGovern, Conor Toner, Eamon Toner etc playing?

Ok Rooney has transferrred but on top of those mentioned James McGovern is in australia, Eamonn McGovern suffered a horrific knee injury and is out, Alan Higgins who was our immediate cover in midfield is also in america.

Its a real test for the remaining players and a bigger test for the management to get them winning again and doing anything of note this year.

Thankfully our county players and panellists should be back in the fold now.

WGM that's harsh, but definitely some questionable decisions made along line but that also happened in the championship final last year too.

Truth is Burren are still missing Cathal Murdock, Gerard McCartan, Declan Rooney, Anton McArdle and Shay McArdle, add in Kevin, Donal, Dan and its a big loss.

However we were still winning tonight a relinquished a 3 or 4 point lead, we lacked fight and belief in key areas.

The management must now sort out the players that are there and ensure they are playing for the jersey and playing for their places.

Too many boys in cruise control and badly in need of a rocket.

Its upto Paddy Carr and Gavin Murdock to ensure that everyone is pushed to the limit to get things back on track and moving forward.

That will tell whether they can emulate Frank or Mickey or Jimmy as you put it.

Great win for Leitrim in Burren tonight.

Have to say they were well worth their win, they worked hard and whilst I would say they are still heavily reliant on Doyle and O'Prey who both played well, they all tackled and harried Burren into coughing up position and then coverted it into attack.

I for one am worried that Burren have not only been weakened by a number of injuries and departures but they seem to be lacking belief or purpose at the minute.

We need all our available players playing regularly and with the exception of Kevin, Donal and Dan, hopefully they all will get behind the wheel. Definitely a period of transition but where is the players from the u21 teams that played so well.

Long year ahead and definitley wonkt be troubling anybody in terms of silverware this year.

Well done Leitrim tonight.

Well folks just looking at results tonight, no game for Saval and Leitrim. Anyone know why this wasn't down to be played?

Bryansford setting the standard well and Mayobridge off to a great start.

The loss of some major players for Burren plus the county contingent gonna make this year a rebuilding process and getting some more of the previous under 21players and a few of our minors through.

Can anyone shed light on why Leitrim and Saval didn't play??

Hope this is right

Burren - Paddy Carr
Mayobridge - Michael Walsh & Eoghan Woods
Kilcoo - Jim McCorry
Bryansford - Frank Dawson
Castlewellan - John "Shorty" Treanor
Downpatrick - DJ Kane
Loughinisland - Kyran Smith
Rostrevor - Gerard Colgan
Saval - Darren Quinn
Longstone - PJ Magee
Glenn - John Kennedy & Tony Bagnall
Tullylish - Francie Poland & Mark McAvoy
Leitrim - Paddy O'Higgins
Annaclone - John Morgan
Ballyholland - Stevie Poucher
Clonduff - unnamed

An Riocht' appointing of Ross is a real statement of intent to go straight back up. He will bring a new impoteus and maybe this will stop anymore overseas departures.

Surely them and CPN favourites to return.

Word that Cathal Murray has returned to Saul, he done a great job with them and they will now be a serious threat in the second.

Well fellas, has anyone else seen or heard anything regarding reported disappearance of Seamus O'Hanlon from Kilcoo. Word on facebook and destination Newry that he has been reported missing since last night and his family are very worried.

last seen in a Red Citroën Berlingo VBZ 6007. Possibly last seen in Newry/border area this morning at 12.30am.

Just highlighting it to put word out

Didn't get Irish News today folks, can anyone enlighten us as to the Pete story???