Back door is the front door

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

as regards winning your province.. it won't be the end of the world, but i still think deep down, he wants to achieve that goal, on his way to retaining sam, with his system in place of course.
getting straight throught to the quarters is the bonus, in my opinion ..... everybody knows the score ... go the scenic route and take your chances...

I agree, he'd love to win the province, but not at the expense of the Big Prize -- no comparison for him now.

It's not like say, 2002, where being beaten in the early stages of the Ulster was a crippling psychological blow (ultimately), rather it's something to be learned from now, and something from which to draw inspiration.

[kickingmule]

the man is a legend .... front door, back door and bejasus even the side door will do me grand!
roll on armagh!!!

[Rossfan]

Is this just a Mickyhartetyrone thread or can we all join in?

[Puckoon]

Leave your mucky shoes at the door and pull up a chair by all means.

[ziggysego]

Hey Mickey you're so fine, you're so fine, you blow my mind.

[balladmaker]

Yes Fear,  I agree that the backdoor was not introduced to raise yearly gate takings, however I feel that due to the increase in takings since the backdoor's inception, it could be a stumbling block to having it removed. 

Unless they can come up with something which will serve just as well from a financial perspective.  Whatever happens, I'd be all for the provincials being detached from the All Ireland, and making the All Ireland an open draw.

[ONeill]

Get rid of the provincials. They make no sense. 12 counties. 9 counties. 6 counties. 5 counties plus 2. Seriously warped system.

[Rossfan]

Get rid of the provincials. They make no sense.

Try telling that to Sligo in 2007;Westmeath in 2004 or Laois in 2003. And what if Fermanagh had won Ulster............