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Down Championship draws will be announced on 5FM after 8.00 News

AIDAN,

Top class stuff there.

I understand that Meath feel hard done by in 1991, but Down's team was very physical down the middle with Conor Deegan, Barry Breen, Greg Blaney and Peter Withnell. So i thought that on the day that Down deserved to win. I know that 1991 is remembered for 4 games between Meath and Dublin.

Down team of 1968 was very young team and should have won another All Ireland.

Down team of 60 and 61 was beaten by Caven in 1962. Peter Prichard scored 2 goals that day and according to number of Caven supporters, that all he did, never played well  for Caven since.

Aidan
you are top man on this gaaboard.

Not surprised with same selection for Down's game against Wexford, after all they are winning their games. I noticed that the final of Scor is on Sunday meaning lots of Down supporters will not be albe to attend. The match is live on
http://www.southeastradio.ie/listen_live/index.php
Best wishes to Ross and Dj

Nominated for PowerAde

Conor Farrell Newry Shamrocks
Darragh McMeel, Warrenpoint
Benny McArdle, Annaclone
Kevin Quinn, Attical
Colin McCrickard, Liatriom
Paddy Cole, An Riocht
Liam Doyle, Liatriom

All above clubs were knocked out in first round of Powerade Championship.

Dan Gordon Loughinisland
Ryan Srranney Loughinislland
Sean Farrell Rostrevor
Aidan Brannigan Kilcoo
Gerard McAvoy Kilcoo
Gary McAvoy Kilcoo
Kevin Duffin Castlewellan
Fintan McGreevey Castlewellan
Aidan Burns Castlewellan
Rostrevor, Loughinisland, Kilcoo and Castlewellan were knocked out in second round.

I am surprised that players like Adrain Poland, Cormac Poland, John Magee of Longstone was not considered, they all played well in 5 games.
Also Eoghan Woods of Mayobridge.

In my opinion, My best 15 players of Powerade Senior championship 2007
These are based on  championship performances, not the league, does not mean that they are good enough for Down Senior Team.

1 Adrain Poland, Longstone;
2, Gavin Barry, Mayobridge;
3 Brendan Grant, Mayobridge;
4 Cormac Poland, Longstone;
5 Mark Doran, Longstone;
6 Seamus Grant, Mayobridge;
7 Luke Howard, Bryansford;
8 John Magee, Longstone;
9 Eoghan Woods. Mayobridge;
10 Kevin McKernan, Burren;
11 Micheal Walsh, Mayobridge;
12 Barry Doran, Longstone;
13 Adrian Barry, Mayobridge;
14 Ciaran Brannigan Bryansford;
15 Benny Coulter, Mayobridge.

I have left out Ambrose as he had very poor  games in Down final and

Congratulation to BBC for showing all 8 Ulster Senior Chamionship games live this year,this is brilliant news for a number of GAA fans who are unable to travel to games especially the older people.

In 1964, Mayobridge fold with lack of manpower. Tom O'Hare who play his first game for Down in 1962 at Centre Half Forward against Rest of Ulster has join Clonduff in 1965 with Francis Coulter (Benny's father). Francis Gallagher RIP also joined Burren in same year. In 1967, All three came back to Bridge to play in  Intermediate league. At that time Bridge, Burren and Warrenpoint were all in same parish named Clonallen.
In 1965 Down Senior Club final, Castlewelllan beat Clonduff with Tom O'Hare and Francis Coulter. also in that team, Pasty O'Hagan, brilliant young Dalsey Mooney, Stepehn Morgan, Dessie Monaghan and Mickey John McConville. Francis Coulter  was known so scored more goals than points. Benny is not as deadly finisher as his father was!!
In 1966, Burren with Francis Gallagher at midfield won replay wth a low 2.02 against Kilwarlin 0.06.
No way that BIG TOM O'HARE played for Burren.
By the way, Tom display in 1968 All Ireland semi-final against Galway (who have won 3 in a row 64, 65 and 66) was best performance I ever seen
 

A possibility

Down could win both games against UUJ and Donegal and win by more than 4 points in each game, they are through to Semi final!!!!

Can any one confirm that Damian Barton of Derry is Burren's new manager?

Ulster Minor club football championship today's result.
Wins for Errigal and Rostrevor

I would be grateful if someone be able to inform me the names and their club of 1966 Down Minor Team that fail in All Ireland final.

I think that these are the  players but please correct me

John Harte, Drumaness
Lian Sloan, Ballymartin
Brendan Sloan, Attical
Noel Miller, Burren
Peter Turley, Glenn
Colm McAlarney, Liatriom
Dalsey Mooney, Clonduff
Mickey Cole. Rostrevor
John Murphy, Newry Shamrocks
Peter Rooney, Warrrenpoint
John Purdy, Tullylish 

5ive Times- Down goalkeeper in 1960 McKay first name is Eddie, Eamon is Irish name for Eddie

Regarding Down no 1 goalkeeper.
I remember Eddie Mckay playing and he was well protected by fabulous
full back line in George Laverty, Leo Murphy and Pat Rice. Leo was always in around the goalmouth and given great protection to goalie. Leo also took all kickout.
Today goalkeepers can be isolated when the full backs roam outfield.
I still go for Neil Collins for his performances in winning 2 Sam Maguire.

In my earlier post this morning, I have made a mistake by putting in Paddy Murphy instead of great Paddy Doherty.. My apologies

Top Ten players
1.   Sean O'Neill
2.   Tom O'Hare
3.   Colm McAlarnery
4.   Paddy Murphy    Paddy Doherty
5.   James McCartan (sen)
6.   Greg Blaney
7.   Mickey Linden
8.   Leo Murphy
9.   Tommy McGovern
10. Joe Lennon

In my experience following the Down teams from 1960 era , these are my seiection of best players who play for Down Senior Football team.

1. Neil Collins, Carryduff
2. Tommy McGovern, Burren
3. Leo Murphy, Lisnarcree
4. Tom O'Hare, Mayobridge
5. Cathal Digney, Saval
6. Dan McCartan, Glenn
7. Joe Lennon, Aghderg
8. Colm McAlarney, Liatriom
9. Jarlath Carey, Dundrum
10. Greg Blaney, Carryduff
11. James McCartan (sen), Glenn
12. Paddy Doherty, Ballykinlar
13. Mickey Linden, Mayobridge
14. Sean O'Neill, Newry Mitchels
15. Ambrose Rodgers (sen) Longstone

My second selection

1.Micheal McVeigh
2.Brendan Sloan, Attical
3.Conor Deegan, Downpatrick
4. Mark Turley, Glenn
5. Pasty O'Hagan, Clonduff
6. Barry Breen, Downpatrick
7. DJ Kane, Newry Shamrocks
8. Liam Austin, Rostrevor
9. Brendan Toner, Castlewellan
10. Ross Carr, Clonduff
11. Dalsey Mooney, Clonduff
12. James McCartan (jun), Tullylish
13. Peter Rooney, Warrenpoint,
14. John McCartan, Glenn
15. Benny Coulter, Mayobridge.

Others players  who have also played well.
Geogre Lavery, Kilwarlin
Pat Rice, Castlewellan,
Kevin Mussen, Clonduff
Tony Hadden, Newry Shamrocks
Breen Morgan, Annaclone
Willie Doyle, Liatriom
James Milligan, Ardglass
Micheal Cole, Rostrevor
Micheal Cunningham, Bryansford
Cecil Ward, Bryansford
Adrain McAuilfield, St Mitchels
Paddy Kennedy, Glenn
Brendan McGovern, Burren
Jim McCartan, Glenn
Donal Bell, Teconnagh
Brendan Mason, Loughinisland
Paul Higgins, Ballymartin
Paddy O'Rourke, Burren
Gregory McCartan, Ballymartin
Eamon Burns Bryansford.
Gary Mason. Loughinisland
Best match
1994 in Celtic Park Derry, Down v Derry in Ulster Championship

Best individual performance
Tom O'Hare, Mayobridge in 1968 All Ireland Semi-final against great Galway side who have won three in row 64,65 and 66.

Top Ten players
1.   Sean O'Neill
2.   Tom O'Hare
3.   Colm McAlarnery
4.   Paddy Doherty
5.   James McCartan (sen)
6.   Greg Blaney
7.   Mickey Linden
8.   Leo Murphy
9.   Tommy McGovern
10. Joe Lennon

Best Down Club Player
Shorty Treanor Burren,
never made any impact on Down Senior team., should have been good enough for Down on 91 and 94 teams.

In my experience following the Down teams from 1960 era , these are my seiection of best players who play for Down Senior Football team.

1. Neil Collins, Carryduff
2. Tommy McGovern, Burren
3. Leo Murphy, Lisnarcree
4. Tom O'Hare, Mayobridge
5. Cathal Digney, Saval
6. Dan McCartan, Glenn
7. Joe Lennon, Aghderg
8. Colm McAlarney, Liatriom
9. Jarlath Carey, Dundrum
10. Greg Blaney, Carryduff
11. James McCartan (sen), Glenn
12. Paddy Doherty, Ballykinlar
13. Mickey Linden, Mayobridge
14. Sean O'Neill, Newry Mitchels
15. Ambrose Rodgers (sen) Longstone

My second selection

1.Micheal McVeigh
2.Brendan Sloan, Attical
3.Conor Deegan, Downpatrick
4. Mark Turley, Glenn
5. Pasty O'Hagan, Clonduff
6. Barry Breen, Downpatrick
7. DJ Kane, Newry Shamrocks
8. Liam Austin, Rostrevor
9. Brendan Toner, Castlewellan
10. Ross Carr, Clonduff
11. Dalsey Mooney, Clonduff
12. James McCartan (jun), Tullylish
13. Peter Rooney, Warrenpoint,
14. John McCartan, Glenn
15. Benny Coulter, Mayobridge.

Others players  who have also played well.
Geogre Lavery, Kilwarlin
Pat Rice, Castlewellan,
Kevin Mussen, Clonduff
Tony Hadden, Newry Shamrocks
Breen Morgan, Annaclone
Willie Doyle, Liatriom
James Milligan, Ardglass
Micheal Cole, Rostrevor
Micheal Cunningham, Bryansford
Cecil Ward, Bryansford
Adrain McAuilfield, St Mitchels
Paddy Kennedy, Glenn
Brendan McGovern, Burren
Jim McCartan, Glenn
Donal Bell, Teconnagh
Brendan Mason, Loughinisland
Paul Higgins, Ballymartin
Paddy O'Rourke, Burren
Gregory McCartan, Ballymartin
Eamon Burns Bryansford.
Gary Mason. Loughinisland
Best match
1994 in Celtic Park Derry, Down v Derry in Ulster Championship

Best individual performance
Tom O'Hare, Mayobridge in 1968 All Ireland Semi-final against great Galway side who have won three in row 64,65 and 66.

Top Ten players
1.   Sean O'Neill
2.   Tom O'Hare
3.   Colm McAlarnery
4.   Paddy Murphy
5.   James McCartan (sen)
6.   Greg Blaney
7.   Mickey Linden
8.   Leo Murphy
9.   Tommy McGovern
10. Joe Lennon

Best Down Club Player
Shorty Treanor Burren,
never made any impact on Down Senior team., should have been good enough for Down on 91 and 94 teams.