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stiffbreeze, thats the rule - if county players dont train with the county during the week, they dont get to play for their clubs or else they get a half like rony did for us. not great for clubs and i think they should all bring this up at county board level

the problem is the players want to play for down in the championship and 3 or 4 weeks away they arent likely to rock the boat and find themselves sitting on the sideline or in the stand!

didnt even know a rule like that exised goldenyears! I cant comment wat the rest of the countys in Ireland are like but IMO I think the county are ruining the competitive nature of the leagues right from 1st to third division as all are affected. I accept your point about players wanting to play in the championship and not wanting to rock the boat but surely the panel as a whole should address this issue lead by the more senior players. Starred games are becoming a joke especially for fringe county players, they dont get to play for their club and get maybe 10-15 mins a match for the county. Div1 is especially affected for teams like yourselves, saval, the island, liotrim and the kingdom. The rest of the clubs have stronger panels and more numbers in most cases and therefore dont mind the starred games whereas the smaller clubs seasons fall apart. something should be done to maintain the competitiveness of down football.

rony murtagh wasnt allowed to play the first half as he didnt train with down all week. have to say i think this is a joke an i know the kingdom were made play without j clarke in an earlier match this season....whats this all about!!

couldnt believe what I was reading goldenyears, surely the county cant have any bearing on players playin for their club when the game isnt stared!! There is too much influence from the county team management on how the league is run and who plays. Surely the players should stand up and put their club first instead of bowing to the pressure from down management.

Free pints too, thats just too generous! 

Anyone hear about this wonder kid Saval have?  Faloon.  He is supposed to have scored a real wonder goal against Longstone.  He's supposed to be the real deal.  Is he that good?

Have seen him play underage on a number of occasions , think he is still a minor. He is a very talented footballer no doubt about it. He is in the same cut as hughes was at that age only taller. one of his let downs is that he is very light but he is very quick and therefore gets alot of frees. Has a bit of an attitude but hopoefully as he is with a div1 side that can be stomped out of him. Definately one for the future. from what i ve heard johny hughes and cathal donnelly are playin brilliant stuff this year surely could do with a chance for the county, especially donnelly.

kewell should be paid when he plays. delighted to see the back of him though, wee p***k

didnt take the quiz as I already know Im not gay and dont feel the need for assurance. As for the rest of yous, I agree with minus 15 s mate

Any opinions on the new stadium plans?

Big Crouch was in Banbridge today, nice fellah. Massive, massive crowds out to see him.

what was he doing there?

he was doing his medical at newry city and called in to buy new boots on his way to the airport.

and this coming from a liverpool supporter, your some craic stiffy

we dont stab people . We tend to use lumps of concrete, much more effective

is it that their fans have never gone through a championship or world finals without stabbing some1??

Plans for the new stadium have been approved by the city council

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/7385026.stm

all we need now is some1 to put the money up to build it!!

[10 Noamh Mhuire v Droichead Mhaigh Eo L Morgan]

The Powerade Down Minor Football Championship begins this week with a number of games taking place on Wednesday the 7th May.

Minor Football Preliminary Round Wednesday 7th May at 7-30pm
A Sabhall v Ti Chonnachta L Smyth
B Noamh Seosamh v Noamh Colman's P Brannigan
C Clan Na Banna v Ard Ghlais S Flynn

Minor Football Round One Wednesday 7th May at 7-30pm
1 Cill Darach v Baile Cholmain S Lowey
2 Bredach v Ceathru Aodh Dhuibh G Tumelty
3 Droim Gath v Caislean an Mhuillin M Cranney
4 Sabhall (Na Padriag) v Noamh Eoin Bosco A Grant
5 B v Noamh Eoin OFF
6 Misteiligh an Iuir v An Riocht G Brannigan
7 Loch an Oilean v Cill Chua D Cottor
8 Cill Cliethie v Cluain Diamh M Curran
9 A v Ath Bhriain OFF
10 Noamh Mhuire v Droichead Mhaigh Eo L Morgan
11 Droim an Easa v Baile Ui Mhartin J Killen
12 Eanach Cluana v Rinn Mhic Giolla Rua D Kearns
13 An Cloch Fhada v Boireann N Cousins
14 Ait Ti Chathail v Seamrogai an Iuir M Cole
15 An Ghleann v Caislean Ruairi G Corrigan
16 C v Rgu Dun Padriag OFF

Who is the St. Mary's team the Bridge play?

warrenpoint by any chance. Are they sometimes called st marys?

Karl-Heinz Riedle didnt actually play. he was a sub. think thats the point winglady is making

I just got Karl-Heinz Riedle and was all chuffed with myself only to come back and see its been said!!! FFS

[dirk is a legend]

dirk is a legend. I think he will prove alot of people wrong next season.

This is what you said
It doesnt say anywhere you think he is a legend

WTF ?? do you actually read your posts after you write them. obviously i think he is a legend if i wrote that, some1 then asked if i was taking the p1ss and i said i was hoping more than anything which was in referral to the proving people wrong part. No matter wat happens dirk kuyt will always be a legend IMO

Oh FFS

just to be clear I THINK your an idiot

[dirk is a legend]

dirk is a legend. I think he will prove alot of people wrong next season.

This is what you said
It doesnt say anywhere you think he is a legend

WTF ?? do you actually read your posts after you write them. obviously i think he is a legend if i wrote that, some1 then asked if i was taking the p1ss and i said i was hoping more than anything which was in referral to the proving people wrong part. No matter wat happens dirk kuyt will always be a legend IMO