Offaly v Down 19/20 July

[Down Gael]

The draw could have been much worse, we should be happy enough with Offaly just hope we pack our shooting boots for the journey south.

[orangeman]

Dwon should have too much for Offaly.

[Pangurban]

Best draw we could have hoped for, but, they still have to be beat

[dodgy umpire]

offaly is not the easiest place to go to, though would be confident of  a win

[ONeill]

Definitely a tricky one for Offaly as they'll be thinking they'll take you.

What ye think of McHugh's comments that Down are too proud to play in the qualifiers and need to come down a peg or two. He seemed to be fairly venomous about it.

[dodgy umpire]

usual aul muck from wee mc hugh. was at the game so didnt hear what they were saying, anything else?

[ONeill]

He said Down had the worst full back line in Ulster and Clarke proffered from it. Also mumbled something about stoops and messing up the '98 rebellion.

[dodgy umpire]

cheers. as for his comments at this stage i couldnt even be bothered pickin holes in them

[Pangurban]

Mc Hugh has gone from being a reasonably respected analyst, to now being a sad parody of himself. Think Jarlath Burns is frequently embarrassed to be sitting alongside him

[ONeill]

In all seriousness, he did seem to lose the run of himself a wee bit during those 30 seconds when he claimed Down were too proud for the qualifiers. Wide eyes et al. Twas like some hangover from the early 90s.

[bridgegael]

did mchugh call down fans a disgace for supporting their team!!  complete bullshit on his behalf!!!!

[bcarrier]

Mc Hugh has now reached the stage where post addressed to Da Bollix, Donegal will get to him.

[amallon]

Not a bad draw for Down.   Its not easy by any stretch but its winable if Down have the right attitude going into the game.

[Goats Do Shave]

Not a bad draw for Down.   Its not easy by any stretch but its winable if Down have the right attitude going into the game.

They'll still have to watch McNamee...

It'll be tougher than expected, & wouldn't be too surprised if this was a draw / close win for Offally.

[amallon]

Is Ciaran McManus still playing with Offaly?