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Would like to wish Tullylish well in their game tonight after the loss of their President Pat McFlynn. I am sure it has been a tough time for the club over their club over the last week. Here is too a good sporting game that Pat McFlynn would be proud of.

I think you are wrong, Umpire, with regard to division 2.

The team which finishes top of div 2 wins the league and is promoted. 2nd place is automatically promoted as runners up and 3rd place team plays 3rd bottom team of div 1. The winner of that will gain/retain div 1 status!!

'If Tullylish don't win the Intermediate Football Championship, then the bottom 3 teams of Division one will be relegated!!! I would say that Rostrevor, Warrenpoint, An Riocht and Liatriom are all hoping for Tullylish to win IFC!!!!'

Umpire, how does this work??

Undoubtedly the now 3 division system has fast tracked traditionally Intermediate clubs to the verge of the first division and yes those teams that will get promoted will have a tough season next year. However, regardless whether there are 3 divisons or 4 these clubs have aspirations of playing at the highest level.They have invested in their underage systems which is obviously beggining to pay off. Whichever clubs are promoted out of the second division this year, I believe will fair better next year than what is expected of them. The fact that they will be playing in the top tier of Down football will be of great pride to the respective clubs and I am sure they will tweak the structures within their clubs in order to try and stay there.   

Good luck to those clubs fighting for first division status. They will be promoted because they deserve it and although they may struggle they will cause a few upsets and the experience they will gain can only be of benefit. Charlie, for you to say that these clubs will never contend for a senior championship in the next 20 year is ridiculous! I know for a fact that alot of current intermediate clubs are working very hard at underage level in order to further their clubs for the future.

With 5 games left in the second division it is very tight at the top. Tullylish have a 1 point lead over Glenn, with Clann na Banna a further 3 points back, with a game in hand. It looks like this is going down to the wire and Newry Bosco are certailnly not out of it either. What a prize in place for the top 2, a certain place in next years top table. Tullylish and Glenn in pole postition!! Will they stay there???

I see in The Irish News today that Tullylish are advertising for a new manager. Obviously no one from within the club taking the job. Will be interesting to see who gets the post.

Have to say good luck to Aghaderg on Sunday. Its great for players like Marty Fitzpatrick who have given long service to the club over the years. They have lost a lot of good players over the years and it is great that this group can finally have something to shout about. Really hope they can cause an upset. All the best.

anyone know date time and Venue of junior Final


Newry 4pm on Sunday

Has there been any further repercussions from the Drumgath v Bosco game. I wasn't there but heard plenty of chat about it at yesterday's games. It seems that there were disgraceful scenes. Hopefully those responsible will be severely punished by the County Board.

On yesterday's games, Warrenpoint were far too strong for Tullylish yesterday. A very well drilled outfit. I can't see there being an upset in the final but fair play to Bosco, they have nothing to loose. McGarry looked the pick of the forwards for Warrenpoint. Tullylish's Gareth Johnston was by far the stand out player for them. I really think he could offer something at county level.

The Bridge once again showed their class when it counted. A comprehensive win over Longstone. The Stone can take away good experience from this campaign and perhaps will be stronger next year. A mouthwatering final in prospect. Too close to call??

I see the Match for Michaela was launched in Casement Park yesterday. What a great event this promises to be. I hope they get a great turnout on the night. I will certainly be there. Fair play to Micky Harte and John McAreavey, they truly are an inspiration.

I was at the Darragh Cross v Tullylish match and it wasn't a great game. Both teams were very tentative in the first half which meant the quality was very poor. It seemed Darragh Cross were always trying to slow the game down by continuous fouling in the first half especially, perhaps that was the fact that they were playing against a strong breeze and were trying to keep the score down. Which they did, there was only 1 point in it at half time.

Tullyish were undoubtedly the better in team in the second half. They started to run the ball a bit better, and eventually came out on top by four points.

On in all a poor game not helped by a poor referee. Tullylish will have to do better if they wish to progress any further.

Any predictions for this weekends Championship?

As usual all a bit confusing about how the leagues would be won this year. I was of the opinion that ther would be play off's as were many other people. However I have always believed that if you finish top of league you should be league winners. Fair play to Glassdrumman, worthy winners of the 3rd divison. Tom Potter has done a great job with those boys this year.

Some very interesting match ups in the IFC quarter finals.

Pick of the bunch Drumgath v Annaclone. I still fancy Annaclone though for this tie and for the title. Perhaps even a run in the Ulster Club.

Well done to Bosco, beating the Bann. Sets up an interesting game with Bredagh. One of the unfancied will be in the semi-finals.

Warrenpoint should overcome Ballymartin.

Darragh Cross v Tullylish. A close call on this, could go either way. A 1 point victory for Tullylish in the League over Darragh Cross last week. Darragh Cross were beaten by Drumaness on Friday night. As we know league form means nothing in the championship. Too close to call!