Down Club Hurling & Football

[Truth hurts]

There seems to be no bullshitters in this squad and it is full of hard workers.
This squad is likeable so fair play to the lads for assembling the squad and building a work ethic.
Granted it was a poor Donegal side but there are signs that we are going places. The competition for places for the league will be intense.
That forward line yesterday was full and pace with Kerr and Havern brilliant. Brannigan and Fitzpatrick for new boys do not look out of place in a Down shirt.

[ardtole]

I'd say Havern, Kerr & O'Hagan are nailed on to start v Tipp in the league this month. Gilmore and McAleenan are doing their chances no harm either.

Would Murdock and McEvoy compliment each other in midfield?. Donnelly worth a shout there too. Serious amount of competition for half back slots, Annett, McCormack, McPartland, Francis, Rooney have all impressed.

Looking forward to see who we get on Sunday, we definitely have a spring in our step which is good to see.

[Smurfy123]

Truth you are right they seem a really likeable bunch of players
Watching them yesterday. Working hard and no bullshit along the way
The bad eggs in the squad have been finally routed out
The management team deserve huge credit for that
The last few years boys thought they were doing Down GAA a favour by playing. Not anymore. I would say the same boys now want back into the squad
Kerr Havern O Hagan Gilmore to start v Tipp
Donnelly Murdock Mid
McEvoy McParland in defence
O Hare Kane nets
That leaves 6-7 positions up for grabs

[Truth hurts]

Truth you are right they seem a really likeable bunch of players
Watching them yesterday. Working hard and no bullshit along the way
The bad eggs in the squad have been finally routed out
The management team deserve huge credit for that
The last few years boys thought they were doing Down GAA a favour by playing. Not anymore. I would say the same boys now want back into the squad
Kerr Havern O Hagan Gilmore to start v Tipp
Donnelly Murdock Mid
McEvoy McParland in defence
O Hare Kane nets
That leaves 6-7 positions up for grabs

Team for Tipp

O'Hare
Fegan
McEvoy
Francis
Annett
McParland
Francis
Donnelly
Murdock
Docherty
McAleenan
O'Hagan
Kerr
Havern
Gilmore

Great options on the bench too

[ardtole]

You are expecting a lot from Francis.

[Smurfy123]

Strong team. You have Francis in twice. I would like to see Kane in for the semi final to see how he goes. O Hare has been brilliant so far but Kane is really good too. He needs game time before the league starts. Ryan Magill should start to

[Truth hurts]

Strong team. You have Francis in twice. I would like to see Kane in for the semi final to see how he goes. O Hare has been brilliant so far but Kane is really good too. He needs game time before the league starts. Ryan Magill should start to

sorry Magill in at 7 for me

[Hard2Listen2]

You are expecting a lot from Francis.

No that's his dad Simon in corner back.

Wee but wicked!

😉

[Truth hurts]

Any white smoke from Kilcoo?

[RadioGAAGAA]

Any white smoke from Kilcoo?

Bit too damp for burning whins this weather.

[Granto]

Any white smoke from Kilcoo?

Bit too damp for burning whins this weather.

You could always throw some Petrol on them 

[johnnycool]

Any white smoke from Kilcoo?

Bit too damp for burning whins this weather.

You could always throw some Petrol on them 

Petrol doesn't burn for long enough on the whins.

A tyre in the middle of them and some red diesel is your only man for the whins.

[Sandstorm]

No white smoke from tyres.

[Truth hurts]

I would like to see a new Down website this year. It looks a bit dated but still provides a good service. A very small gripe I might add.

[Truth hurts]

What's your thoughts on reserve teams entering division 4, the weak get weaker and the strong get stronger. It will be great more morale in  Ardlass, Glassdrumman St Michael's etc when Burren or Kilcoo seconds beat them by a cricket score.

The clubs in Down need to be stronger than this and we can't let the big clubs continually walk over us.