Sigerson Cup

[Syferus]

Does anyone really care aboutt the Sigerson anymore (apart from those playing in it).  County teams the half of them it would seem.

You make out like this level of outside 'caring' has changed. When was it any different? It is what it is. Do you think many turn up for Junior B club matches? Should they be chopped because of that too?

[Kickham csc]

Does anyone really care about the Sigerson anymore (apart from those playing in it).  County teams the half of them it would seem.

You make out like this level of outside 'caring' has changed. When was it any different? It is what it is. Do you think many turn up for Junior B club matches? Should they be chopped because of that too?

Exactly, spot on. The players care and that's all that matters.

You have 4 years to win the Sigerson, playing with mates from different clubs, counties, provinces.

That limited time frame results in each Sigerson weekend bringing it's own special pressure / tension / excitement etc.

The Sigerson weekend is truly a great weekend, for players and supporters.

[general_lee]

Does anyone really care aboutt the Sigerson anymore (apart from those playing in it).  County teams the half of them it would seem.

You make out like this level of outside 'caring' has changed. When was it any different? It is what it is. Do you think many turn up for Junior B club matches? Should they be chopped because of that too?

I think the point being made is that counties are being deprived of players playing in a competition that no longer holds the same prestige considering the attitude of some of the teams competing. Sigerson hasn't been interesting in about ten years.

[TF15]

Jerome/any craic any chance of extended highlights of today's UUJ St Mary's game being uploaded? Even one of them first/second half hilties videos would be great. Should be a great game today with the calibre of players on both sides added to it being a derby.

[shark]

Does anyone really care aboutt the Sigerson anymore (apart from those playing in it).  County teams the half of them it would seem.

You make out like this level of outside 'caring' has changed. When was it any different? It is what it is. Do you think many turn up for Junior B club matches? Should they be chopped because of that too?

I think the point being made is that counties are being deprived of players playing in a competition that no longer holds the same prestige considering the attitude of some of the teams competing. Sigerson hasn't been interesting in about ten years.

Some would argue that the counties have them for too long anyway. Sigerson is an easy target in the absolute mess that is the GAA calendar. If we were judging relevance of competitions based on outside interest in games then senior club football in many counties should be scrapped too.

[general_lee]

Does anyone really care aboutt the Sigerson anymore (apart from those playing in it).  County teams the half of them it would seem.

You make out like this level of outside 'caring' has changed. When was it any different? It is what it is. Do you think many turn up for Junior B club matches? Should they be chopped because of that too?

I think the point being made is that counties are being deprived of players playing in a competition that no longer holds the same prestige considering the attitude of some of the teams competing. Sigerson hasn't been interesting in about ten years.

Some would argue that the counties have them for too long anyway. Sigerson is an easy target in the absolute mess that is the GAA calendar. If we were judging relevance of competitions based on outside interest in games then senior club football in many counties should be scrapped too.

It's just my opinion - Sigerson obviously is still held in very high regard. Jesus I don't care for it and even ill be checking results and watch the finals. In terms of administration however it needs a complete rethink

[Syferus]

Does anyone really care aboutt the Sigerson anymore (apart from those playing in it).  County teams the half of them it would seem.

You make out like this level of outside 'caring' has changed. When was it any different? It is what it is. Do you think many turn up for Junior B club matches? Should they be chopped because of that too?

I think the point being made is that counties are being deprived of players playing in a competition that no longer holds the same prestige considering the attitude of some of the teams competing. Sigerson hasn't been interesting in about ten years.

The prestige of the Sigerson is exactly the same as it's always been, though.

[Denn Forever]

Does anyone really care aboutt the Sigerson anymore (apart from those playing in it).  County teams the half of them it would seem.

You make out like this level of outside 'caring' has changed. When was it any different? It is what it is. Do you think many turn up for Junior B club matches? Should they be chopped because of that too?

No, it shouldn't be scrapped it's in just the appearance of high level county player the teams.  Maybe  it should be that players can play with one college i.e. if they go  to a different college to do a course and played sigeorson with the first college, they shouldnt play for the new college,

[drici]

http://www.irishnews.com/sport/gaafootball/2016/02/10/news/live-coverage-sigerson-cup---ulster-university-v-st-mary-s-414871/

Ethan Rafferty and Patrick McBrearty the scorers so far.

[Any craic]

See video from the game at Jordanstown this afternoon. Jerome Johnston livened the game up with a cracking goal and then UU finished well..
https://www.facebook.com/HigherEdGAA/videos/915674278500653/

[theticklemister]

UUJ: S Fox (Tyrone); R Johnston (Antrim), R McNamee 0-1 (Tyrone), K Clarke (Cavan); R McHugh (Donegal), F Burns 0-2 (Tyrone), S Sheridan (Armagh); N McKeever (Antrim), M Argue (Cavan); C Grugan 0-1 (Tyrone), E Rafferty 0-1 ('45') (Armagh), R McAnespie 0-1 (Monaghan); P McBrearty 0-5 (4f) (Donegal), K Hughes 0-1 (Monaghan), E Regan (Mayo)

Subs: R Donnelly 0-2 (Tyrone) for Rafferty (15), M Johnston (Antrim) for McKeever (BC, 23), D Savage (Down) for Argue (52), S Heavron (Derry) for Regan (55), G McKinless (Derry) for Burns (BC, 59)

St Mary's: R Burns (Down); A McKay (Armagh), D McBride (Tyrone), P McAleer (Antrim); H Loughran (Tyrone), N McParland (Down); C Byrne (Tyrone); P Carragher (Armagh), K McKernan 0-2 (Down); A Nugent (Armagh), K McGeary (Tyrone), C Meyler (Tyrone); P McBride (Antrim), M Fitzpatrick (Antrim), R O'Neill 0-2 (2f) (Tyrone)

Subs: C McCann (Tyrone) for Nugent (20), J Johnston 1-2 (Down) for Fitzpatrick (HT), R Johnston (Down) for McKay (BC, 35), N Toner (Derry) for Byrne (42), D Cavanagh (Tyrone) for O'Neill (52)

I always love seeing where the boys are from!!!!!!!

Anyways, how old is Danny McBride

[Throw ball]

Bad day for Armagh with Ethan Rafferty suffering an early hamstring injury.

[Il Bomber Destro]

Frank Burns seems to be going well.

Mickey was in attendance today, wonder if he might be having a look at Grugan or Burns to bring in at a later stage?

[Tommo2]

Is Rory beggan injured?

[Mid Down Gael]

With Paddy Tally in charge at the Ranch they will never get no where. A team full of attacking class and he parks the bus once again! Serious negative approach when the forward talent is there. Baffling.