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Wasn't there but if the BBC report is accurate, the form of Colgan and the scores from Downey and Boyle justify the decision of Ross and DJ to take a different path to Mickey Harte.Colgan could be the man ifor CHB or midfield as long as he's not expected to keep UUJ, An Riocht and Down together - he is still 19 after all.

I think it is better for all concerned that the colleges are in and think Mickey Harte is wrong on this one. However, there are too many demands on this age-group and I suggest getting rid of the under 21s -what is the point ?This is the age group who can be faced with Club Senior and Under 21, County Senior and under 21,Colleges(Sigerson and sometimes freshers) ( and in some cases province or even country).And they wonder why there's burn-out. Let the lads at college get to play with lads from other counties- those friendships have lasted, in my case, for over 20 years.The lads not at college still can get plenty of football.

No, wasn't there but your score tallies with BBC. Not a lot of odds mind you. Still, RC and DJ are right.Scunder,mind you.

Did Down have a point taken off them ?

Don't like black toast anyway. Over and out.

The number 5 in sport is very significant.Apart from Arsenal's tally tonight. Lough Derg if we equalise.

At least Cliftonville have won at the Oval.

F this for a game of golf.There's only the Mc Kenna Cup to look forward to now.

Always said he was a good keeper !

The commitment to play Dudek in the cup games is a bit silly- his confidence was low after saturday and tonight will hardly be the making of him.Raffa is a man of principle but pragmatism is sometimes a better option.

Disaster.Confidence is low. Barcelona looks a little daunting.

Doyler is the obvious man for the 45s if he hasn't got repetitive starin injury. It was a good score from mc Greevy mind you.

Think the Rover got it right. Also, seven quid was bit steep to wade in muck with NO protection. Fair play to Ross, DJ and the players.One point in the bag , UUJ are poor and we clinch the semi-final place by bringing on Liam Doyle in Ballybofey to exorcise the demons and score the winning 45.

Down and Antrim drew in wet,windy and mucky Pairc Ruisseal. Neither  team impressed with Antrim probably the better side.Quinn, Close and Brady showed their experience to steady a young team although Quinn was lucky to stay on the field after hitting Turley right in front of the referee. Down paraded a real team of rookies and there were some encouraging signs but don't book the Burlington yet.Stephen Kearney suffered a serious leg injury and was removed to hospital. A day for the fire !

The Rover is the only man talking sense on this site. He is also the only man driven from the turkey to take refuge in a computer who is sober enough to remember the all-star count in 91 and 94.