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any news of a senior challenge tomorrow?

Good luck to wee James and Down today,Derry will pose a tough examination-but sof ar so good.

Noticed in the McKenna cup match programme that Ros Treabhir has replaced the former Caislan Ruairi as Rostrevor players. Is this a new Irish language description or an older version resurrected or something else?............just for conversation and explanation-thanks   

more info sthdwn Mark was thrown into a tough position when lining out at CHF last week and this would not suit a player of his build despite  his ability,brought on early last night and struggled to get up to the pace right away-but did settle and play his part,think he will be more effective in one of the four wide positions up -front in the league and c'ship,has a terrific scoring record at club level and will prove his worth on the drier pitches ahead

Yes started the first game against Queens and introduced as a sub early last night

Back from the match in Newry and a second win for Down,this time on a 0:19 to 1:11 against Antrim.Championship level it sure is not but you have to respect the enthusiasm,team effort and committment of the Down players on view.A great dominant first half with Fitzpatrick,Colgan,Hughes,Clarke,Coulter,Carr and after an uncertain start Laverty all playing well Down lost their way for a period in the second half.The new instructions to referees about the 'fisted' pass cost Down good possession and a poor delivery from a free led to Antrim scores which left the crowd on edge.A couple of changes notably the introduction of Ambrose Rodgers steadied the nerves and Down ran out deserved winners.Congratulations.

think the final score was 1:17 to 0:08,goal from penalty from Marty Clarke after sub Laverty had been fouled.Worthwhile run-out and a good crowd to see the first competitive fixture under the new management,one little gripe the £9 entrance fee a tad mutch-although the match programme with every squad in the McKenna cup listed and fixtures at £1 was very reasonable

for your list of so called 'managers' delete this description and replace it with -MERCENERIES

yeah,and last year when he wasn't there to train the team he got his da in and he got paid as well!!

Then the co.board can use score difference/ score average/who won by the bigest margin in the league matches between the teams,mini leagues,round robin competitions(with or without extra-time) replays or just about whatever they like to make sure ,it continues into november,and the only thing they won't use will be common sense-you have been warned!!

The other team not quoted last year for the c'ship was the mighty Antrim- hope springs eternal!!

makes a change from last year when we were'nt even quoted for the Ulster c'ship!!

I have supported this idea even from when it was suggested a few years ago and welcome the debate as long as it gives the fellas who may never play senior c'ship football the chance to so do.Also if it generates further interest for the clubs themselves-i.e many clubs lose players from the ages of 17-20 and never see them again then this could be a welcome development and as far as i know amongst the rest of the counties in Ulster could be a groundbreaking move.If then this has a knock-on effect of unearthing some players that could be devloped into county footballers then it can only do good--oh and one more thing look out Kilcoo and the rest- WE ARE COMING TO GET YOU!!   

Let me first say that i wish the new co.chairman and his committee the best of luck for the immediate and long term in their quest to bring the glory years back to Down,but pardon me if i'm wrong but didn't a South Down weekly that ive just read tonight have at least two blasts at the new man at the top.Not to rake over old ground but the author may just still be carrying someof the   baggage he loosely mentions   himself ? (OUCH!!)

Did a well timed rumour(Down gaa related) before convention began on Sunday help scupper the hopes of a certain candidate getting one of the top posts on the CB?