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Armagh looked a very strong and impressive team against Fermanagh. Down have looked the opposite recently. It's hard task ahead here for lavery and meenagh

McGeeneys mighty men will be expected to thump us

In the same way they did last year you mean?

I would expect that we have learned  bit and that we simply cant let happen again what happened last year from our biggest rivals. IF Armagh get over Fermanagh today then bring it on...

McGeeneys mighty men will be expected to thump us

That game was hard to watch. You would expect the mighty Armagh to win tomorrow and trot through to the final

Ballyholland were convincing winners over (what I assume is) a patchwork Burren side.

Those above pondering why Conor Laverty is making exceptions for John McGovern, would have had their eyes opened on a few occasions last night. Two teams bedecked with recent county minors and u20s, but it was easy to pick out the outstanding athlete on show.


Yes I have heard john is an exciting talent and athlete and genuinely hope he demonstrates this  in the upcoming USFC

Hurling would be more than 20% in Derry. Probably 25 to 30%. Lavey, ballnascreen, dungiven, banagher, slaughtneil has generally been strong in these clubs

Yes Beat Antrim first  off course and that wont be easy but they should do it if they approach it right.

It was very clear. Down need to beat Armagh to compete in Sam this year...

Dissapointing outcome tonight. Is that 12 or 13 finals we have lost at senior level

We could do with more physicality in that squad if we are to compete at higher level. It was a big issue last year in tailteann final, against Armagh in ulster semi final and to some extent tonight. I know its easier said than done to address but that it will stall progress of this team.

Down will be waiting in the long grass in Ulster.  Unbeaten in a highly competitive Div 3, statement win against a decent Clare team and the best score difference across all four divisions. Massive incentive to make an Ulster final to qualify for the AI series.

The supposed easy side of the draw in Ulster will be anything but!

No easy games in Ulster but Jesus if we aren't beating that Down team we're wasting our time.

Interesting viewpoint from Armagh side of the Fence..... off course we are on track to clash in ulster semi final.

Brilliant result for the footballers. The pressure was on and they delivered. They are defintely progressing.
We should win against Antrim in the championship but it wont be easy and if we do  it is likely to set up a clash with Armagh....

Yeah I expect tough game today. The stakes are high for Down football and the lavery project. Defeat today would be a big setback...

Its div 3. All teams are distinctly average some more so than others as shown by the league table positions.

It was was always going to be tough to get the win today but at least we didnt get defeated and so it's down to last day. Clare are coming and have to win in Newry next week so our boys will have to perform to a high level to win this. This is is an important game for Down football as another year in div 2 will be hard pill to swallow.

Is Oran Murdock available for todays game?
Goodluck to the boys in what I expect to be a tough encounter.