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Agree with PTC; every good under 20 player in Down will want to be part of that setup.

What a super performance and before supporters as well. Spurs game on 16th December will be enjoyable!

Recovery is not possible when  you are up against a population of 1.2M. The examples quoted refer to reasonably level playing fields where an exceptional group comes to the fore. Unless the rules change I really don't see anyone winning the All Ireland other than Dublin for the rest of my life.

Surely the GFA allows Irish citizens in the North to opt to play for Ireland?
So is today the day that decides our future? Papers saying that Boris always wanted to be the man in the big picture when the crunch came. I'm glad Cummings isn't in his ear at this time and Carrie is a more humane and sensible influence.  But it appears that it's the EU who quite understandably are resolute and Barnier has had a tough challenge negotiating obo 27 countries.  All along I have believed that even the arrogant Tories aren't stupid enough to go for no deal (may have been optimism bias) but as people have warned, no deal could happen by accident if they run out of time.  Johnson is a populist so really doesn't care on the outcome as long as he looks good.  Let's hope Ursula is aware of the high stakes for Ireland, N and S, or a tough few years will become a very tough few years

Time to call it; will there be a deal or not?
I still think there will be. One word answers please; yes or no?

Disappointed would be putting it mildly but glad to see posters aren't getting too personal here.
Every one of those lads did their best for the red and black at a challenging time in all our lives; they aren't paid, there are no supporters, you wouldn't put a dog out in those conditions.
Good luck to Cavan, they're going to need it

A brilliant result for the hurlers yesterday.  While we've had some good managers from the Ards I think we do better with managers from outside the big three. Ronan Sheehan has done an impressive job and great to see so many clubs represented.  Pairc TV coverage was excellent again.
Hopefully the courage shown yesterday will inspire the footballers today; posters are right to question why Down are favourites as realistically how many people would fancy us if we were up against Monaghan today?
We are probably at the same standard as Armagh/Derry/Cavan with a few significant differences; we have a couple of players who can 'show some magic'- thinking Mooney/O'Hagan/J Johnston/Kerr/Quinn- and we have a manager who knows what he's about and who the players trust and respect.  That should get us over the line today.

Hopefully Ward is still involved as Cavan are beatable, would have preferred to face them than Monaghan.
Fermanagh were poor; they have had a difficult preparation and lost key players but Down did well in the second half. Tally got his selection and tactics spot on, as he usually does. Nobody had a bad game and while O'Hagan scored four super points, Mooney was the class act on show. Three critical turnovers in the first half, two great points and a brilliant run for the goal was some return for a man coming back from a fractured skull. While his talent is clear, his reading of the game has improved beyond recognition and Marty Clarke called it right that he thrives when surrounded by good players. He was a worthy captain today in the absence of Darren so well done to all involved.

Biden will win, and Democrats will take control of the Senate. The bookies and polling companies were marginally wrong in 2016 but they are more cautious this time and are building in the 'I'm not going to admit to backing Trump' factor. I am excited by Biden's plans for governing if not by Biden himself, although Kamala Harris may turn out to be the real President.
Trump will not go quietly but the power of the State will ultimately crush him if not his fanatical extremist supporters.

I thought Tony Holohan was excellent on the Late Late last night; informed, realistic but reassuring.  The 26 counties are lucky to have such leadership at this time.

Yes, while it would require Longford to beat Cork, it is possible if Down lose that we will be in a 3 way tie with them and Derry or Offaly.
Cork are up and have nothing to play for so we should go to Drogheda seeking a win or at least avoid defeat

Comghairdeas Sheedy and GRMA Mourne Red and Niall Quinn

Yewtree the reason there's no buzz around the Point or Newry might just be because people have certain other things on their minds.
All the  players and mentors across the four codes have put in tremendous efforts in the most challenging of circumstances to give the people enjoyment and excitement. The county board, referees and all involved with Pairc TV deserve great praise for reminding us what's important during the most difficult of times. You're the sort of boy who loves sitting in the dark complaining rather than turning on the light.

Kilcoo
Saul
St Paul's

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Ballyholland
Kilcoo

IFC

Liaotrim
Annaclone

JFC

St Paul
Finn

SFC Relegation P/O

RGU
Glenn

IFC Relegation P/O

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Next round of predictions (1/4 - Relegation Playoffs) Scores will be updated and posted once this round of predictions is done

SFC

BALLYHOLLAND   vs   LOUGHINISLAND   
ROSTREVOR   vs   KILCOO   
CPN      vs   CLONDUFF
BRYANSFORD   vs   CARRYDUFF   

SFC Relegation P/O

DARRAGH CROSS   vs   RGU
CASTLEWELLAN   vs   GLENN

IFC

ANNACLONE   vs   DROMARA
SAUL      vs   NEWRY SHAMROCKS   
LIATROIM   vs   AN RIOCHT   
CLANN NA BANNA   vs   DRUMGATH

IFC Relegation P/O

ATTICALL   vs   ST JOHN BOSCO GAC   
BRIGHT      vs   TECONNAUGHT

JFC

ARDGLASS   vs   AUGHLISNAFIN
DRUMANESS   vs   KILCLIEF
ST PAUL'S   vs   GLASDRUMMAN
DUNDRUM GAC   vs   MITCHELS
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