Down Club Hurling & Football

Truth hurts · January 08, 2026, 08:44:35 AM

That was disappointing last night

5times5times · January 08, 2026, 09:49:20 AM

Where was half the team? All out before doing sprints ffs... Does mgt not know we've only 1 more game before the league starts??

DuffGael · January 08, 2026, 05:20:00 PM

Quote from: 5times5times on January 08, 2026, 09:49:20 AMWhere was half the team? All out before doing sprints ffs... Does mgt not know we've only 1 more game before the league starts??

No 3rd level players allowed to play midweek and players only allowed to play 1 game in competition so he had to balance his team.

5times5times · January 08, 2026, 06:01:35 PM

Quote from: DuffGael on January 08, 2026, 05:20:00 PM
Quote from: 5times5times on January 08, 2026, 09:49:20 AMWhere was half the team? All out before doing sprints ffs... Does mgt not know we've only 1 more game before the league starts??
No 3rd level players allowed to play midweek and players only allowed to play 1 game in competition so he had to balance his team.

Armagh had players who played vs Tyrone, and played Sigerson on Tues? $:-\$

DuffGael · January 08, 2026, 10:48:02 PM

Quote from: 5times5times on January 08, 2026, 06:01:35 PM
Quote from: DuffGael on January 08, 2026, 05:20:00 PM
Quote from: 5times5times on January 08, 2026, 09:49:20 AMWhere was half the team? All out before doing sprints ffs... Does mgt not know we've only 1 more game before the league starts??
No 3rd level players allowed to play midweek and players only allowed to play 1 game in competition so he had to balance his team.

Armagh had players who played vs Tyrone, and played Sigerson on Tues? $:-\$

Aye. That game wasn't held midweek. It was on at the weekend. 😂

LosDodgers · January 09, 2026, 04:23:22 PM

Idea of McKenna Cup is to balance getting players ready for the league and trying to source new players for the league & Championship.

I would say Lav has a pretty decent idea of what his starting XV will be vs Clare and the lads will be ready to go.

I wouldn't discount anyone based on that performance but I don't think anyone really stood up and made a case for breaking into the expected team anyway. Thought Crimmins put in a good shift, McPolin & Brooks have potential but didn't convince me they're ready starters.

Wanna see more of Loughrin & Brown in FF line. Loughrin started brightly with 2 moves scores but hardly touched ball after.

LosDodgers · January 09, 2026, 04:28:20 PM

Take back everything I just said...what a win, great performance all round!!

📣Bank Of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup update📣

Following a meeting of Ulster CCC, reported breaches of Pre Season 3rd Level Policy & Regulations were reviewed, and the following decisions taken in relation to the fielding of ineligible players:

The Fermanagh v Cavan game is null and void and no team is awarded the points.

The Armagh v Down game is awarded to Down.

Updated group tables and fixture info at ulster.gaa.ie/boimckennacup

#BOIMcKennaCup26

downtothecore · January 09, 2026, 04:34:29 PM

Quote from: LosDodgers on January 09, 2026, 04:28:20 PMTake back everything I just said...what a win, great performance all round!!

📣Bank Of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup update📣

Following a meeting of Ulster CCC, reported breaches of Pre Season 3rd Level Policy & Regulations were reviewed, and the following decisions taken in relation to the fielding of ineligible players:

The Fermanagh v Cavan game is null and void and no team is awarded the points.

The Armagh v Down game is awarded to Down.

Updated group tables and fixture info at ulster.gaa.ie/boimckennacup

#BOIMcKennaCup26

We will take victory whichever way ig comes...Bragging rights for Down

RadioGAAGAA · January 09, 2026, 05:08:26 PM

Durty cheatin' armagh tramps... ye'd expect no less

Splash · January 10, 2026, 01:24:51 PM

Quote from: LosDodgers on January 09, 2026, 04:23:22 PMIdea of McKenna Cup is to balance getting players ready for the league and trying to source new players for the league & Championship.

I would say Lav has a pretty decent idea of what his starting XV will be vs Clare and the lads will be ready to go.

I wouldn't discount anyone based on that performance but I don't think anyone really stood up and made a case for breaking into the expected team anyway. Thought Crimmins put in a good shift, McPolin & Brooks have potential but didn't convince me they're ready starters.

Wanna see more of Loughrin & Brown in FF line. Loughrin started brightly with 2 moves scores but hardly touched ball after.

Think Brooks is probably deserving of starting in the league at least.

Would be good to see Loughran starting this year.