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SFC Semi-Final this weekend. Can anyone see any other result than the big 2 in the final?

Glenn unlikely to trouble a very strong Burren side this year. But if the can reproduce their form against mayobridge they could make a game of it for 30 mins or so.

Other semi final is more interesting, Clonduff have been quietly looking good although havent really been tested. Kilcoo on the other hand have had stronger opposition but haven't looked themselves. Ill go for Clonduff vs Burren final.

Great game last night. Glenn were the better team from start to end. Great flowing football and championship intensity. Thought the ref added to the game. Kilcoo Burren final looking on the cards this year again. Hopefully it isnt a cagey affair.

I think a bonus to this year's panel has been the versatility of players and the strength of the panel. Players all playing a part in the panel and boys sticking around all year even with minimal playing time. Mooney, Mc Parland, O Hagan, and Donnelly are good to have within the panel for experience. Some games will suit/need players of different sorts. If that panel could stay together and add a few of the 20 stars, we could challenge for something in the next couple of years.

A great win, and a brilliant performance to go along with it. A balanced team that works hard and a few players capable of moments of magic. Wide open spaces of Croke Park should suit this team. 2 matches away from silverware. Would be a good end to a bumpy season.

A win tomorrow, however that be, would show clear signs of progress. Alot of players got lost in the championship pace agaisnt armagh. First proper knockout game for the team and some players to redeem themsleves. Hope we can get over the line, if so a day out in croke park and a real chance to get into a final.

What is our thoughts on the weekend? Tough trip away to Tipp.

I wonder what sort of team will be put out by Laverty. Thought Brown, Carr and Fitzpatrick had a good game last weekend. Carr beaten for pace on the goal but lack of cover. Be intresting to see, I imagine Laverty is looking to find his strongest team for the latter stages. Anyone willing to take a guess at the team?

Symth

Laverty
Mc Evoy
Mc Ilroy

Rooney
Guniess
Annett

Murdock
Carr

Kerr
S. Johnstone
R. Johnstone

Brown
Havern
Gilmore

Dust has settled. Be a huge learning curve for the team. Some positives with Laverty and Mc Parland did great jobs on Turbit and O'Neil, Mc Evoy lost his battle with Murnin and forker caused problems as the free man, cant let someone with that ability kick balls into forwards unchallenged. Forwards looked nervous and shot choices were poor. The big day will be good experience for the team. Lets hope for a good run in the T cup, its exactly our level right now.

What game were you watching?? McParland was roasted by O'Neil.  Did you miss his goal!  O'Neil actually named on GAA team on the week.

Did you watch the game? O neill touched the ball 2 times in the first half, 2 handpasses. Second half he had 2 shots (1 short and wide) 1 kick pass and then the goal which was well taken when Down had pushed up. 0 kickouts and 3/4 long balls broke away from him. Doesnt matter in the long run because Down were well beat but he gets special treatment. 5 or 6 Armagh players better on the day than him.

What do we think of Downs group? Good chance to progress. I notice alot more comments this week after the loss than last week after the win. Would seem some people are happier to complain than give any sort of praise

Dust has settled. Be a huge learning curve for the team. Some positives with Laverty and Mc Parland did great jobs on Turbit and O'Neil, Mc Evoy lost his battle with Murnin and forker caused problems as the free man, cant let someone with that ability kick balls into forwards unchallenged. Forwards looked nervous and shot choices were poor. The big day will be good experience for the team. Lets hope for a good run in the T cup, its exactly our level right now.

Great results last night. Promising times ahead with that group of players.  Well done to all involved.

Agree with it being a step up and all players neededing to play to their best to beat a strong Armagh side. We dealt well with Donegls kickouts very well, but would worry about the size of Armagh and their kickouts seem to go long alot of the time
Mc Parland intercepted the long ball and flicked it passed the Donegal player, It bounced off the full backs knee and he lost his footing. Mix up but unlucky bounce of the ball. He saved a certain goal when Donegal had a open net so more than made up for it.
I wonder who Armagh will deploy to mark Kerr/ Johnstone/ Pat. Huge match ups if we can win them.

Great win yesterday. Credit to the team and managment. Far from perfect, but a group of lads that are willing to work hard for the Down jersey. Tackled in numbers and attacked at pace when the chance was there. Unlucky with the early goal, bouncing of Docherty's knee and into the forwards path. Past Down teams might of struggled to get back into the game but they showed great composure. Sunday will be a different test, and maybe to big of a step up. But a great test and hopefully we can make a game of it. Kerr, Magill, Doc, Havern, Rooney, Guiness players capable of hurting any team.

Donegal slight bookies favourite and i think this is a fair reflection. Even game, who ever plays well on the day will take the win. 2 evenly matched teams with Mc Bearty missing. Regardless of who wins the semi final is next weekend. 8 day turn around for Armagh/Cavan and 7 days for Donegal/Down. Im going for Armagh vs Down semi final. Fingers crossed.

Id say your an enjoybale person to be around R&B. You'll be a happy man if Down are turnt over in 4 weeks time. Laverty will be in the job next year regardless, another year of pain for yourself. We've taken a step forward this year, regardless off what happens from this point onwards.

''Hes like a man with a fork, in a world full of soup''.

Great result yesterday, with a good performance. Players who started all gave a good account of themselves, but would be a few changes come championship but would like to see the bulk of them boys starting. Looked alot better defensively yesterday and Magill really added something going forward.

No hes still with them, slight injury last weekend i heard but nothing serious.