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Word reaches me that my namesake made a complete eejit of himself tonight
at the county Board meeting.. To quote,as it was said to me "there is wiser locked up"

A laughing stock by all accounts. A decision was made a few weeks back, three years was enough for his management team. the sooner this man accepts this decision the better, he seems to be holding a grudge against several senior members of the board. he has now rallied round old foe to gain support - last night was the icing on the cake.

Why has this committee been put in place, are they actively looking for a new management team?

I hope these men arent fooled by Carrs B*llsh*t. Change is needed - to re-appoint them would be a step even further back for Down. These men will promise alot on paper, but as we've seen in the last three years - delivering on this is a different story.

Shamrocks players on County panel
1. Damian Rafferty
2. Martin Rafferty
3. Kevin McGuigan
4. Hugh Davey
5 Brendan Loughran
6.?
7.?
Fill in the blanks?

A Carr has been tried at full back, half back, left half back, chf - He has had plently of opportunitys, alot more than others on the panel. the damage his man usually does over rules his free taking conversions. whilst he has the potential to be a good club player, i doubt his abilty at inter county level.

Liam coulter did get a couple of 'powerade' all stars...he must have done something right..

I would nt read too much into those powerade all star's, sure isnt one of the judges from the Bridge!

Burren were very unlucky not to win tonight.

For me the bridges big weakness is the back line and goalie, liam coulter just isnt up to scratch, but i do think that young fella strain will make it. a few more games at top level and he wont be far away.
in the meantime, what happened to feathestone, he was some keeper and a big loss to the bridge. he had a great kick out!

14 til 12... poor performance

how mant wides is that from the Dubs?

17wides, it was like watching paint dry!

Kilcoo V Burren:Mid Down Gael - what sort of game was it?

On another note, Unfortunately the down management are still in place despite an overwhelming vote of No Confidence at thursday night's meeting. Bell decided to over rule the democratic decision of giving them the boot!!

At the players meeting wednesday night, the management team heard a few home truth's. The players are now conferring with each other and it's now a situation of the 'management' V 'some of the players'. Complete lack of trust in the management team at present and the only way for progress will be under new leadership. Irrespective of who will get the job in 2010 they couldnt be much worse than what's already there.

Last Sunday cost the board approximately £10,000 between fines, travel expenses and food! the classic lifted £12,000. It's an absolute disgrace but the saga continues. As a geniune gael, im completely frustrated. I contribute to the supporter's club funds, as well as the new club down initiative and my hard earned cash is being used to cover the cost of certain people behaving very irresponsibly!! It pains me to say but our county board are letting them away with it so I guess they deserve everything they get, it's a political minefield!!

its good to have you back 'thegael'

benny will feature on sunday, carr is doing what is does best. talking S~~~!

the lads will beat fermanagh, with or without benny!

Yesterday was one of the worst days of being a down supporter, I was one of the few who travelled to watch the game and it was nothing short of an embarassment. I know it was a division 3 final and it doesnt compare to championship, but it was our last competitive game before fermanagh .....we need to be getting the small things right so the big things can happen on the big day!!

Tipperary...famous for hurling played as well as they could but Down just didnt seem to have a clue. No sign of a game plan and certainly no sign of team play. It's unfair to criticise individual peopl but as an honest fan - hughes needs to recognise he's not on his own playing footbal there are others around to help!!
there were several lads who tried hard, but to be honest when one man on the line is shouting one thing and his sidekick is shouting the opposite it's hard for the players to know who to listen to.
carr continues to hit all the free;s which says nothing for the 6 forwards that we have, who each convert frees to scores for their club.
Along with each game there is always controversy and yesterdays chat in the stand was the noteable absence of damien rafferty. he appears to have fallen out of favour in recent weeks and has been shafted from the captains role to make room for the managers son.

Hopefully gordon & co will make speedy recover's for the big clash in 3 weeks: They are badly needed!!

I have read recent posts regarding the players who are absent, Clarke & Walsh noteably - In my opinion each have played well for Down: Clarks league performance last year was incredible and Walsh put in an excellent season in 2006 collecting man of the match V Cavan & having trials with Ireland for Aussie Rules. These two players would be a welcome addition to any county team but as long as Dumb N Dumber AKA Ross N DJ are in the driving seat they shall remain out in the cold.

Depending on how the U21's do on wednesday in the ulster final, the first games of the league may be starred......

the leagues will begin next week as planned.

Cavan performed well today-doing down a favour.
we need at least a draw on easter sunday!
can anyone post Div 3 table

Can anyone confirm the rumour that Cole has been dropped from the county?
Any super reds shed any light?

hard luck to cross, it was there's for the taking. they gave a huge effort in the second half - big donal mustve blew his top at half time!!
thought aaron kernan tried hard, oisin's first point was unbelievable!
i have no doubt the cross lads will be back next year, with even more grit and determination!!