Down Club Hurling & Football

[downjim]

Madness that the county board fix premier reserve and reserve championship fixtures two days before the minor championship. So much for player welfare!

[Brick Tamlin]

Surely the mighty Burren could handle this Jim with the vast array of talent at their disposal.
Didnt think this would be an issue for them.

[extra time]

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.

[Brick Tamlin]

Forgive my ignorance but surely its up to the player and his family when and where he gets treatment etc.
How can the Co Minor management be involved in this especially since they technically dont exist or function at the minute, their season is over.
How can they 'send' a player for an operation. What business is it of theirs.

[extra time]

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.

[Brick Tamlin]

Why wasnt this sorted through his club and the insurance there, rather than the actual county.

[extra time]

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.

[Line Ball]

1994 final on TG4 now

[5 Sams]

1994 final on TG4 now

Masterclass by Mickey.

[Line Ball]

Why wasnt this sorted through his club and the insurance there, rather than the actual county.

If the lad was hurt playing for the County then fair play to them for looking after him.  I'm sure people would be giving out if they didn't ensure he was treated properly or left it up to his club to sort it out.

The timing probably is the issue here and if the lad agreed to letting the County sort it out then he probably had little say in the arrangements.

[johnneycool]

1994 final on TG4 now

Masterclass by Mickey.

Stumbled on that last night myself, some good point taking throughout from both teams, Conor Deegans aside  , but that wasn't his game in fairness.
You forget just how good this team was, Higgins was as good a corner back going in his day and Greg McCartans handling in the wet was unreal, can't remember him dropping a ball, Barry Breen et all were very good and probably underrated when all the talk is about the stars of the team.
Hard to beat the shiny read and black tracksuits as well.

[Down Mad]

With 5 games left in the second division it is very tight at the top. Tullylish have a 1 point lead over Glenn, with Clann na Banna a further 3 points back, with a game in hand. It looks like this is going down to the wire and Newry Bosco are certailnly not out of it either. What a prize in place for the top 2, a certain place in next years top table. Tullylish and Glenn in pole postition!! Will they stay there???

[snoopdog]

Could anyone post all the current league tables. Im not living in the county unfortunately so would like to keep up to date with the current standings. Especially interested with Div 3.
Cheers

[Mourne Rover]

Snoopdog, go to <www.downgaa.net>, click on results, follow the links and you will get all the latest scores and tables. It is usually updated less than half an hour after the games finish in the main divisions, so it is an excellent service.

[The Raven]

Whats the story with the championship prediction thread being locked