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I think he would be able to cope with that, but atm Rodgers and Gordan are injured, whys colgan not startin now, or even on thepanel?

Now if you had stopped there, you would have opened up a good discussion and many posters would have contributed, but....

Its a fukin joke, thats what our county set-up is?

with that comment you cannot be taken seriously on this board, unfortunately

Well put.

Yeah good win indeed. Anyone know who did the scoring?

Great to see McGeady back, and with a goal. According to the radio Boruc was awful again, he needs to sort himself asap.

[Ive seen Benny out in far worse states]

Ok the fella enjoys a night out with his mates  who the f**k doesnt! Ive seen Benny out in far worse states than Ive ever seen Murtagh. Yes Benny delivers at County but if nights out effect Ronny then they must effect Benny too.

he must have cut them out , looks far leaner, can any bridge men shed light on the new look?

Yeah i was thinking that myself on sunday, he looked to be in great shape!

I'm thinking of going back to play football (only reserves) for the first time in years, i intend to train with the club and do some work on my own to get my fitness up and lose some weight. 

either;

going to spinning class at the gym

or go running the roads.

Which would benefit  me more?  a lad I know said it would be better to run 2-3 miles at a good pace, rather than slog over 6 or more??

Watched the first part of the new 'Che' movie recently. Soderbergh gives a masterclass in movie making with Benicio Del Toro's understated portrayal of Guevara very compelling. The two combine to produce as good a film as you'll watch all year. If it were any other subject matter the Oscars would be raining down on it, but I suspect not.

Yeah i watched it on saturday, great film! Del Toro was excellent in it.

So the Milkman, GAAHEAD 2008 and Open Yer Eyes Man have got pissed off with Hoganstand.com and have arrived on the board in the past 5 minutes making definitive statements about one of Down's most consistent performers over the last 7 or 8 years.....dont forget that Down have been pure dung over that period and he was one of the few that has performed consistently then. Murtagh will be back in a month...the lad has been knocking his pan in for Down over the last 10 years to the detriment of his social life, family life and career...he has a good good business going and is in the middle of making it even better ....so butt out and leave him alone....he'll be starting against Fermanagh in May...mark my words.

5 sams are you Ronan?

Obviously he has given great service to Down football over the years, I just think its time to change things about, having virtually the same panel for so long simple cant be good (unless you are winning)

and not once have I mentioned about a players personal life, dont think that it has any relevance and shouldn't be brought up here.

Down's second hanlf improvement came when the negative across field play (evidenced by Boyle and others) was replaced with strong delivery to teh forwards who then had a field day against a poor St Mary's defence.

Rafferty & Davey surprised me with good contributions, Lynch was abysmal and Hughes both good and bad. Saw enough of Sloan to say he should be given an extended run - clearly not fit by county standards but this will improve.

Always liked Murtagh but have come to the view that there is no future for the team with players like him who just are not smart enough at this level.

Yeah i thought Davey looked good, he hit some good passes while under pressure!  sloan, m magee looked good and should improve when they are fully fit. big cathal magee caught a few great catches and tooks his goals well.

less said about big jack the better

Them celebrity's talk some keek about themselves!

rough hit!

Them celebrity's talk some keek about themselves!

I like Coolio.

On the other hand I ope this doesn't spark a wave of people saying 'coolio' as a wacky aternativative to the word cool.... Hate that

Im thinking Coolio to win.

Now now what has been happening to ye all over the Christmas period - Ronan Murtagh has not got the time at the minute regarding work etc and given the current economic climate and forecasts he may make his hay as best he can.The guy has been a great servant to Down and hopefully before this season is out he will be back playing for Down - he is a terrific fella strong athletic and positive.
Talking about Eoin McCartan as i said before good to have him injury free but with a full panel to pick from he  is merely a squad player and useful the odd time to bring on.Eoin McCartan is no addition to Down other than as a half decent squad man!






                                                   the gael takes no prisoners!

You are being extremely harsh on Eoin, if he stays injury free and gets a run of games to prove himself I fully expect him to start. And you can be guaranteed 100% effort also.

BBC NI headline...

"Hurling stick gang steal car"

Maybe it's just me but not sure why they have highlighted the fact that there's a hurling stick involved. I'd have thought the main story was the car theft.

I agree, i doubt they would have a headline saying " Hockey stick gang steal car"

Lovely with a pint of newcastle brown ale!

il text her and ask her then pm. you when i find out.