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The real Burren is in co Clare, closest Davy Fitz will get 😂

I'd be completely stunned if Mickey Moran re-entered management at any level. Different going to the big games for a bit of extra guile or ideas but not full time. Jim Gavin may be tempted though. Pete, not so sure about that either, didn't go well with his own club although passionate about football.

All semis in Pairc Esler? Dates and times set?

Fully agree, scrap back door. Every game has a meaning and might allow time for replays instead of penalties.

Not sure 'walk away' will be the right terminology, I'd say they'll be pushed. Fair play to CPN, not many (including me) would have thought they had a performance in them. Semi finals this weekend then with a break for finals?

No credible rules could be invoked for that I don't think. I could be wrong, taking the basketball offensive approach, no back pass after opposition 45, teams needing to have a minimum of 3 players in 45etc are options but I don't think would advance our game. I don't see an easy solution.
Player and spectators appetite for a more forward thinking game would be the way to go

Agree with earlier post, both sides benefited from decisions. Commentators spot on though, think each of Clonduff full back lines should have been carded with high hits. But ref let play go, local derby in knock out, thought he done well all in all.
Overall though it was absorbing game to watch, maybe not flowing football but very tactical. Not a fan of pens, replay would be my choice.

No need to insult the lads, I mean, not even close to being a target. Next up will be the photographer or scoreboard person wasnt quick enough.
Game seemed a fairly dull one.

That game I think will be close, couldn't call it. Might depend who turns up best on the day.
Also, not sure Clonduff will be as easy beat this time round. Burren should beat CPN well.

I don't favour back door system. The back door favours the stronger teams, always has. If they have a bad day there's another opportunity.

The real championship starts tonight. No more excuses, win or bust. Expect a few close encounters, I see the bigger games have plenty of referee experience about them, Carryduff Mayobridge tie of the round. Think that could be a very good game, if MB play ball.

100% some clubs want a run in the Championship but staying in the Senior for following year would be a primary objective. Promotion plus staying in Senior champ is a fairly rewarding season in my opinion.

'They just need one big day against the all-Ireland champs'

People having been saying the same time for over a decade. Straight away it's a defeatist attitude. If Burren are that good (which I haven't seen) then they don't need a big day. They need to keep doing what they are doing.

Poor probably isn't a fair assessment, there have been entertaining encounters but when it's not knock out it doesn't have the same meaning. From next week on I'd guess the stakes will be higher and intensity better.

It 100% matters to players, no doubt. Winning is winning. My personal opinion is it diminishes the Championship with so many grades within grades and back doors.

Castlewellan got over line fairly easy blast night going on scoreboard. Thought Glenn would maybe have won that game

Bit harsh, standards have been good in games I've watched so far. Might be different from now on when the pressure cooker is turned up. All 4 senior champ games could go either way I think, maybe CPN have easiest tie. But the rest, I won't be going to paddy power anytime soon.

Liatroim on the big screen again too, hopefully another entertaining game. Previous two have been crackers

Anything can happen now it's knockout. Clonduff haven't inspired very much at all yet and I'm sure Ballyholland will sense that and go for it. I wouldn't be convinced on MB either.
Kilcoo really have taken an extra step from last year, whether that's the extra maturity or not but really are much ahead of anything I've seen.