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I'm sure it doesn't MDG, as memory serves me right, yourselves and the Bridge have dominated this level of football for the past number of years with Countless league and championships between them.
Plus I also think they have a 3rds team in ACPRL 2 as well, which is very impressive.

They are probably trying to get as many players football as possible at this moment in time. I pass through it everyday and there field was covered for 3 and a half weeks in March with the Snow. In fairness, I would love to see all the Div 1's club top 13 list for the craic.

Not sure downjim, but I understand that the yellas couldn't field a team for their Premier Reserve game on Sunday past I hear, which is probably due to the fact their 10k fun run was on.

Its very difficult to be positive after last nights performance against a weakened Dublin side. Tore us to shreds for long periods In the second half.
Continued with kick outs to the middle of the park even though we were being totally cleaned out, instead of going short which would have worked well in the big open spaces of Croke Park.
We are more or less relegated after today's results as our score diff -19 while Mayo are -2 and Donegal are even. We need a Miracle.

"Refereed"

A brilliant game of football in Kilcoo this morning! It was every bit a senior Div 1 game! Final score was 3-11 each with pluggy Barry and young Martin Devlin, excellent for both sides. Also very well referred by Ciaran Brannigan of Bryansford. I hear Down lost again. Any reports?

+1 Pangurban

Congrats to the ford on their great victory. However it could have been a whole different as I remember a depleted Kilcoo side should have beaten the ford in a windy night before Xmas in Newcastle. The game finished a draw that night with the magpies missing O'Hanlon, R Johnston, D Branagan, J Johnston and J McClean due to their seniors participation in the Ulster Championship. I would have loved to see them full out as I went to the game that night expecting a full quota of players for the magpies.
In saying this, a lot of up and coming talent in the ford such as young Wells & co. Can they convert this to senior success???

Thanks for clearing that up for me Wildrover, I didn't know he was up onto the Under 21 panel this year. That will be good experience for him.
I couldn't blame Kevin for stepping away from the County scene as he has been been through a lot with the set up over recent years, where it was affecting his club football as well. A good player who could still offer a lot in the future.
Aidy Burns will find it difficult to establish himself as a first team player. Unfortunately it is still the other end of the field where our problems lye. Wildrover... Get the boots on! :-)!

I heard at the weekend that Harrison is  going to give all his time to the Soccer at the moment with Banbridge FC. I'd say he wasn't too happy with the Cavan episode.

Apologies folks, I forgot to add that I don't understand how Cathal Magee also didn't get a run in the McKenna Cup? In acknowledge that he has past County experience under Ross & DJ but I feel he deserved another look at, as he was easily in top three forwards in Down/Div1 this year, racking up big tallies in every game. Plus he has got a bit of cut into his game and it definetly helps him. What's your thoughts on this and my previous post?

Can someone enlighten me to why Rory Burns is on our McKenna Cup panel? I don't think he has even played a full Div 1 game for Castlewellan. Plus he is also the Reserve keeper... Whts is going on like???
Also where has Kevin Duffin gone? Thought he'd want all the footy he could get in the lead up to the National League.

Fair analysis NP 76. I didnt get to the game but I hear it was a great run out for the younger members of our potential McKenna Cup squad. Glad to hear Danny Savage had a good game. Great talent and a great prospect for us in the future!
Looking forward to a positive McKenna Cup with the Bridge and "hopefully"
Magpie lads coming in to strengthen a depleted squad.
Brady and Quinn are a certain with O'Hanlon, Johnstons Bros & Paul Devlin could feature also to improve our McKenna Cup options. Also Stevey Kane should def get a shout for goals as he's a great talent who should get his chance before being snapped up from the Irish league like Niall Morgan and Johnny Curran in Tyrone. Although young Harrison is also a great talent!
Fingers crossed we give as Many opportunities as possible to new players In the McKenna Cup as possible!

True LeoMc, Apologies, I forgot about Peter Harte. He has been excellent for Errigaland surely he will get the No 6: position.
Will be tight for No 1 position. It will probably take this weekends game to separate the best two that I've seen this year although Paul Herty missed the Semi Final due to illness.

On the midfield positions, what are your thoughts? Two McGinleys from Errigal? McKenna of Cross? Rory Kavanagh of St Eunans???

Haven't heard too many opinions on the forward lines?

Im only going by what I have saw from the games I attended. Aidan McCrory was excellent in the Tyrone final and I couldnt think of another Centre Half Back (apart from possibly Sean Kelly of St. Galls or Sean O'Hanlon of Kilcoo)

These are only my opinions so please don't be getting up on my grill, especially as its a disscussion Board.