Really great game today, played in good conditions with high standard of football from both teams.
Down players deserve a lot of credit, they shipped a lot of abuse after Armagh game, but showed today they have the abilty to compete at a high level. Far and away better team on the day and fully deserved their win.
Credit has to go to management team as well, the players are clearly well coached and are committed to the cause.
After watching Cavan beat Down 4 times on trot when we could or should have won 2 of those games it was great to see us finally get over the line today.
Thought the defence were excellent, special mentions for Mason, Magill, and Guinness. Also have a real abilty as a team to counter at pace, Armagh dealt effectively with that threat by constantly fouling in the Down half, Cavan thankfully didn't follow their example.
One concern would still be kickout, if Cavan had pushed up from outset then might have been different outcome, they will probably regret that in hindsight. Also wonder how this team would deal against a team which doesn't allow them space they had today.
Lastly very strange to hear boos from albeit minority of Cavan fans at both the Down team and the officials, disappointing to say the least.
Down players deserve a lot of credit, they shipped a lot of abuse after Armagh game, but showed today they have the abilty to compete at a high level. Far and away better team on the day and fully deserved their win.
Credit has to go to management team as well, the players are clearly well coached and are committed to the cause.
After watching Cavan beat Down 4 times on trot when we could or should have won 2 of those games it was great to see us finally get over the line today.
Thought the defence were excellent, special mentions for Mason, Magill, and Guinness. Also have a real abilty as a team to counter at pace, Armagh dealt effectively with that threat by constantly fouling in the Down half, Cavan thankfully didn't follow their example.
One concern would still be kickout, if Cavan had pushed up from outset then might have been different outcome, they will probably regret that in hindsight. Also wonder how this team would deal against a team which doesn't allow them space they had today.
Lastly very strange to hear boos from albeit minority of Cavan fans at both the Down team and the officials, disappointing to say the least.