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Has Meenagh left his job with Down?

Who could come in to strengthen the squad next year? I'm not opposed to bringing back a limited few previous players It would be good to see a committed Liam Kerr and Shealan Johnstone, and maybe I wouldn't mind seeing Ryan Johnstone back (not maybe for full games but perhaps as a controlling influence to help us close games out).

But I was wondering what do people who see more club games, and know the underage setup, think about who could improve the squad, or push into the match day team from the current squad? The obvious one is Finn Murdock from Rostrevor getting game time. But just wondering who might supplement Rua

Who could come in to strengthen the squad next year? I'm not opposed to bringing back a limited few previous players It would be good to see a committed Liam Kerr and Shealan Johnstone, and maybe I wouldn't mind seeing Ryan Johnstone back (not maybe for full games but perhaps as a controlling influence to help us close games out).

But I was wondering what do people who see more club games, and know the underage setup, think about who could improve the squad, or push into the match day team from the current squad? The obvious one is Finn Murdock from Rostrevor getting game time. But just wondering who might supplement the current team?

Ruairi O Hare, Owen McCabe and Eamon Brown mightnt be far away if they can stay injury free and willing to commit. Certainly would add strength and size to the squad. Donal Scullion and Oisin Savage should both benefit from another years county training and hopefully be physically able to deal with intercounty game better. Tom McCarroll from Carryduff maybe worth a look also?

Why was there so many empty seats in the stand when it was apparently sold out, looking across from the terrace the far right section was empty, it filled up when they let the crowd in at half time.

I presumed them seats where left for all the kids and their parents that played in the half time games.

Anybody know if any more players been called into the panel for the group games? Thought maybe they would be tempted to bring Sheelan Johnson back after coming home from Oz. 

Seamus and Sean Quigley were two big lads!

I noticed the extended panel was named in the programme on Sunday, seen Owen McCabe and Ruairi O Hare both in it, any word on their fitness? Would be two decent additions to the subs bench,especially with our lack off size and ability to win kick outs.

Ronan Burns, Paddy McCarthy, Peter Fegan, Ceilum Doherty, Ryan McGill, Pierce Laverty, Micéal Rooney, Daniel Guinness, Ryan McEvoy, Danny McGill, Odhrán Murdock, Eugene Branagan, James Guinness, Pat Havern, Conor McCrickard


Subs: John O'Hare, Ruairi McCormick, Aaron McClements, Donal Scullion, Shay Millar, Adam Crimmins, Finn McElroy, Caolan Mooney, Gareth McKibben, Patrick Brooks, John McGeough

Anyone at the u20s game in Newry? Who played well?

Under 20s 1st game tonight against Tyrone, any idea of the squad? Whos the players to watch out for?

No word of the team yet?

Any word on Ryan Johnson this year? Is he out injured?

Is Donal Scullion or Jack McCartan involved with the county this year?

Down conceded 2 dreadful goals in 1st half that ultimately killed them.
Roscommon are a good team. There was a performance from Down. I went to the Hyde expecting to lose but expected Down to sit back like they did against Armagh but they surprised me and better defending could've got a result.
Where were the johnsons today? 
Sheelan is away to Australia, and Jerome isnt on the panel (same as last year). Only leaves Ryan.

Any word on the Down football panel for national league? Roscommon away on Sunday week is very difficult start, a draw would be a good result.

Why has McGovern gone? He was given plenty of oppurtunity last year to get up to speed. Pity if he jas walked away.
Would Mooney be an option as one of the 3 left up?
I think Doherty is too important to leave up there. The lad covers some amount of ground.
Looking fwd to going to the Hyde. Roscommon a decent team and would expect them to win but we need to get to the level of div2 quickly as we only have 1 home game remaining after game 3.

I presume he wont be playing, because of the soccer. Pity because he's very talented