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Madden will be happy with the HT scoreline but little else, 2nd best but still very much in the game, they are capable of much better and are playing into the shooting goals in 2nd half.

A lot of danger signs for Madden already

Game over with 15 to go

Loughmacrory will be delighted to be only 2 down at HT, they've played none, they look as green as grass. Kilcoo have missed a lot of scoreable chances, could come back to haunt them - but they do look well in control tbh.

Loughmacrory need HT already

3.4 to 0.1 to Belleek, it's not over but 7/2 seemed a mad price.

[Can't see many middleclass voters voting for that]

Those who ignore Reform are in danger of repeating the mistakes of Brexit. UK politics is feral atm. The next election won't be won by any single party, hung parliament way more likely.

https://www.ft.com/content/edd1f2be-db84-4223-a410-fc5771a2dbf1

"Reform would remove the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights, repeal the Human Rights Act and disapply the 1951 Refugee Convention, the UN Convention Against Torture and the Council of Europe Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings"

Can't see many middleclass voters voting for that. Reform is also weak on the economy.. Farage is a one trick pony.

The whole of the moon. Too high too far too soon.

Lol, Never read the UK Telegraph, Mail or Express obviously. The Times is even becoming a bit of a shitbag of a paper.

Those who ignore Reform are in danger of repeating the mistakes of Brexit. UK politics is feral atm. The next election won't be won by any single party, hung parliament way more likely.

[most successful political party for a reason.]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/07/starmer-trails-reform-uk-greens-poll/
Labour has fallen to fourth in a new opinion poll – putting the party on track for its worst election result in more than a century.
Support for Sir Keir Starmer's party in the poll of 2,717 adults has slumped to 15 per cent- behind Reform UK, the Greens and the Conservatives.
It is the latest in a string of polls which have put Labour behind the Greens since Zack Polanski was elected leader of that party in September.
Last week the party overtook Labour for the first time in a survey by the same company which placed them on 17 per cent, a point ahead of Sir Keir and Ms Badenoch's parties which were tied on 16 per cent each.

Polls are pretty meaningless at this stage in the cycle as the next UK General Election is not legally required until August 2029. They'll not go a day before it to give themselves a chance to right the ship - unless events dictate otherwise.

The next UK Election results could be mayhem, I really think the Tories are finished and Reform are peaking too soon - which is why right wing rags/ twitter bots will be doing their utmost to bring Labour down asap. A coalition government of some sort would be very likely imo.

I think the Tories will be just fine next election, most successful political party for a reason. And after Donald's somehow managed to get back into world of politics and the White House wouldn't be surprised if a certain blonde buffoon is back in charge of the Conservatives for the next election.

So were the Liberals at one time, the rise of Labour and WW1 and they were done. History could be about to repeat itself with Reform, the Right is splintered and vulnerable electorally to attacks from the right, middle & left in different areas. Politics has changed.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/07/starmer-trails-reform-uk-greens-poll/
Labour has fallen to fourth in a new opinion poll – putting the party on track for its worst election result in more than a century.
Support for Sir Keir Starmer's party in the poll of 2,717 adults has slumped to 15 per cent- behind Reform UK, the Greens and the Conservatives.
It is the latest in a string of polls which have put Labour behind the Greens since Zack Polanski was elected leader of that party in September.
Last week the party overtook Labour for the first time in a survey by the same company which placed them on 17 per cent, a point ahead of Sir Keir and Ms Badenoch's parties which were tied on 16 per cent each.

Polls are pretty meaningless at this stage in the cycle as the next UK General Election is not legally required until August 2029. They'll not go a day before it to give themselves a chance to right the ship - unless events dictate otherwise.

The next UK Election results could be mayhem, I really think the Tories are finished and Reform are peaking too soon - which is why right wing rags/ twitter bots will be doing their utmost to bring Labour down asap. A coalition government of some sort would be very likely imo.

Really interesting games this weekend.

Kingscourt 2/9  v Erne Gaels 7/2 – 10/1 draw
No idea how good Kingscourt are but Erne Gaels are getting the Fermanagh factor built into that price of 7/2, with a year's experience under their belt, they'll hardly roll over for the Cavan Champs

Scotstown 8/13 v Naomh Conaill 7/4 – 17/2 draw
I put down Scotstown as my tip for Ulster, but I really wouldn't be surprised to see NC beat them on Sunday.

Loughmacrory 13/5 v Kilcoo 4/11 – 17/2 draw
Has to be game of the weekend, great price for a Tyrone team at 'home'.

Madden 7/5 v Newbridge 4/5 – 8/1 draw
Stingy enough with the pricing here, I thought Madden might have been a bigger price for a novice County Champion, but the bookies aren't stupid.  Madden are a seasoned, physical outfit eventho it's their first run in Ulster.  They do have a tendency to shoot a lot of wides IMO, if they start off like that and it gets into their head they'll be beaten, but I think Madden have a great chance.

I could see at least 2 of these games going to extra time.  My double for the weekend Madden v Newbridge to draw and Loughmacrory to win.

Donegal is coming down with them, Silver Strand at Malin beg / Glencolumbcille area had a bit of a wow factor 1st time I went down to it on a beautiful day

The Asset (Danish) on Netflix was pretty good

RIP Nudie,that's sad news. Managed us for a while,a very likeable man.

Entertaining game, so many missed chances. Just need to hold on. A 3rd would be nice as Rangers look like scoring again.

Think the Rangers banter years could be over whatever way this finishes