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Did wee John play a bit of football for you? didn't know that. I presume that's who it is, not big plebs McGrath... 

Prenter as much as he lives over here is officially a RGU player sanctioned to play hurling for us. I don't think he played any football this year, certainly not championship.
We'd two lads playing for Saul as well, don't think they did last year though.

Jordy Doran, some boy!  Haven't seen McGrath in a long time.

Would there be any love for football In Ards?

Think it was said here that Ballycran used to be competitive in Division 3 and the IFC. Know there's a few lads who come across the water to play football.

Personally think that the Ards teams look very fit, strong etc.- and I would imagine that could be enough competitive in Div 4/JFC level.

In my opinion, every club should be a dual club, and every child should have a chance to play both.

We had a couple of Ards men lining out in the football for us this regularly this season.  The boys who traditionally came over were either over just to keep a bit of fitness up or had fallen out with someone in their home club!  Any of the serious hurlers wouldn't even think about it.

JC's clubmate and Down hurling captain played one game for us in Div 4 this season was the outstanding player on the pitch.  Based on the 40 minutes he was on the pitch I reckon he could play Div 1 club football easily.  Might get a few red cards tho!

The Galgets have had a couple in the last few years with the O'Reilly's and Prenter I think?  JC can correct me if I'm wrong.

Kilclief no match at all for Swatragh. Tough draw for them. Interesting to see how Kilclief get on next year in Intermediate. A lot of lads heading away travelling so the story goes?

Swatragh should not be in the JHC by their own admission!

We have one player leaving for Oz this week and maybe a couple of retirements.  Very small squad all year and the JHC win probably reflects the weakness of the competition more than anything.

There are probably 5 or 6 of our strongest dual players currently working abroad or away travelling.  For a dual club with a limited catchment area it puts real pressure on us to field in either code, never mind be competitive.

There are so many opportunities for young fellas and GAA seems to be down the priority list, just the way of the world now!  I wouldn't fault any of them for choosing to go.

It's maybe easier to persuade fellas to stay if a club is successful on a continuous basis?

There is fantastic work going on at juvenile level and our facilities are excellent so hopefully better days are ahead!

Greg Taylor isn't up to it in the SPL never mind Champions League.  Scales has improved so much.  Decent result, just ran out of steam.

Can't make my mind up about Maeda.  Phenomenal workrate but he does some really stupid stuff!

JHC Final postponed until 1:30pm Sunday.

Strange starting line up.  Lots of new players to bed in.  Not a good performance.

Very like a Sporting top. Another year and no season ticket. Waiting list must be massive.

Top two teams in groups into quarter final. 3rd place in group 1 into quarter final.  3rd place teams in group 2 and 3 have a play off game to see who gets into quarter final.  Quarter finals pencilled in for September 16th.  We have a small panel and most of our boys play hurling and soccer.  In my opinion it's too much.  Teams in Div 4 will be sick of the sight of each other.

The group nature of the JFC is an absolute farce.  Whoever came up with the format needs a boot in the hole.  Straight knockout would have been fine.  Could be playing until October.

Can anyone tell me what happens in Div 4 after tonight's fixtures?  I believe the league splits into top six and bottom six.  Does that mean each club then has 5 more league fixtures or 10?  Or does the split have some relevance to the JFC?

Yes, I have asked our committee and I'm none the wiser!!

Looks like Brendan Rodgers.  I'd take that but a lot of boys won't be happy!

Aidan O'Rourke is the greatest charlatan GAA coaching has ever produced.  Money for old rope.  Great win for Down today, think we'll take Armagh in the long grass next day out.

Disgraceful stunt or not, he has been the one constant in over 20 years of under achievement both on and off the pitch.  A great win today and looking forward to next day out against the Orange hoors!

Probably should have suggested it within your own club then shouldn't you?

Hi Folks!!

It has been no secret that Newry Mitchels have been struggling in recent years, but we continue to try field a competitive team in Division 4. Every passing year this is becoming more and more challenging without a stream of underage players coming into the senior setup.

We would like to encourage anyone interesting in playing football this year to come along on Wednesday evening at the Abbey Grammar School @7pm. Whether you haven't played before, or have been away from the game for a long time and want to get back involved we would love to see you!!

We would be grateful if you could spread this message to anyone you think might be interested, this is going to be a pivotal year in the survival of the club.

We are also looking for people to help with the off field administration, please PM if you have any questions.

Mitchels gone from Div 4 already.