Messages

Yes Beat Antrim first  off course and that wont be easy but they should do it if they approach it right.

It was very clear. Down need to beat Armagh to compete in Sam this year...

Dissapointing outcome tonight. Is that 12 or 13 finals we have lost at senior level

We could do with more physicality in that squad if we are to compete at higher level. It was a big issue last year in tailteann final, against Armagh in ulster semi final and to some extent tonight. I know its easier said than done to address but that it will stall progress of this team.

Down will be waiting in the long grass in Ulster.  Unbeaten in a highly competitive Div 3, statement win against a decent Clare team and the best score difference across all four divisions. Massive incentive to make an Ulster final to qualify for the AI series.

The supposed easy side of the draw in Ulster will be anything but!

No easy games in Ulster but Jesus if we aren't beating that Down team we're wasting our time.

Interesting viewpoint from Armagh side of the Fence..... off course we are on track to clash in ulster semi final.

Brilliant result for the footballers. The pressure was on and they delivered. They are defintely progressing.
We should win against Antrim in the championship but it wont be easy and if we do  it is likely to set up a clash with Armagh....

Yeah I expect tough game today. The stakes are high for Down football and the lavery project. Defeat today would be a big setback...

Its div 3. All teams are distinctly average some more so than others as shown by the league table positions.

It was was always going to be tough to get the win today but at least we didnt get defeated and so it's down to last day. Clare are coming and have to win in Newry next week so our boys will have to perform to a high level to win this. This is is an important game for Down football as another year in div 2 will be hard pill to swallow.

Is Oran Murdock available for todays game?
Goodluck to the boys in what I expect to be a tough encounter.

Portaferry probably favourites for Div1, East Belfast could be a surprise package in Div2.

That's very interesting, but I meant to say in "Football"!

Div 1 Burren, Carryduff and kilcoo as  it's hard to see any other clubs making a challenge based on last years form

O'hare in goals is doing a good job at the minute so He has to be first choice. I cant believe M clarke would be considered for this role as He is to long out of the game... maybe management see something special from him in the in house games....

Good win over Sligo although Sligo look to be rebuilding and have a bit to do. Our boys done what they had to do today and are now in good position for the tough 2 final games in the group against Westmeath in Mullingar and Clare in Newry.
Next weeks game in Mullingar will need to played at championship pace to get the result as we know from last year sam maguire cup run that westmeath are a good team. Clare in Newry will also be very tough. Let's hope all the lads stay fit to get us over the line.

St Malachys castlewellan had a great win today. The game went to extra time after the Mayo school who were a good team scored 2 late points to level match in normal time. The castlewellan lads showed their quality in extra time to to win by 2 points. There is some good talent in this team and good boost for down football...

Another 2 points tonight. The performance was good, not brilliant but Down were the better team and result is what counts. Nobody was outstanding but Pat havern was probably the most consistent performer tonight.  They will not be happy and the amount conceded which would be costly in a higher division.

2 points against offaly is important if we are to maintain the promotion push. Offaly will be looking to rebound after their sh..t show last week so I expect it wont be straightforward. We will need to be on form and if we are we will win this game and progress on.