Down Club Hurling & Football

[manwithnoplan]

Doom and gloom merchants seem to be enjoying the chance to put the boot in to the management. A flukey goal, Kerr blazing a goal chance over before half time and some poor decision making by players running in to blind alleys or passing the ball to men under pressure are what lost the game. Credit to Meath for their solid defensive shape and their two big men stepped up to the plate after half time. Not sure why people on here expected an easy win against a Div 2 side who had beaten Down already. Some green shoots of progress were all we wanted this year, and personally I think we got that. Next year is the real test of the management I believe, having had a year with the panel and now a chance to get a good look at other potential players for next year. We do need more of a physical presence, not sure who could be brought in to the team to add that?

[statto]

Meath did very well to restrict down's key players, Kerr got a point which should have been a goal and kicked a good score towards the end but was well marshalled, havern in the first half missed an easy free and a chance immediately after that you would expect him to get, murdock couldn't get up and running and magill wasn't in the game at all. 

For me Charlie Smyth would be a far better option than Kane in goals, Eugene Branagan basic skillset was poor and he probably shouldn't be starting, shealan johnston looked quite lightweigh and recall him being easily muscled off the ball in the first half.  Laverty very loyal to his club mates and could argue for obvious reasons as they have reached pinnacle of club football.  Think he will be a good manager but for him personally he might be better in 7/8 years time when he has less ties to the players. 

[befair]

Marginal progress this year, better atmosphere but few achievemnents apart from the wins over Donegal and Cavan. As I feared, the county level was a step too far for the Kilcoo lads, great club players though they are. But Lavery can only work with what he has got, and untill we can unearth some bigger lads the Tailteann Cup will remain our annual target

[Johnnysboys]

Club games Friday night and Monday - are there any county players still in the country?? I hate that when the county season is done they think they are above playing club football for a few weeks until they are brought back to earth by a voice in the crowd telling them the truth.

[marty34]

Club games Friday night and Monday - are there any county players still in the country?? I hate that when the county season is done they think they are above playing club football for a few weeks until they are brought back to earth by a voice in the crowd telling them the truth.

Do they not need a break for a week or two?

They'll still be in peak fitness in a week or two but just doing a bit of running etc.

[manwithnoplan]

Club games Friday night and Monday - are there any county players still in the country?? I hate that when the county season is done they think they are above playing club football for a few weeks until they are brought back to earth by a voice in the crowd telling them the truth.

What a ridiculous statement. Lads training hard since before Christmas taking a week off is hardly a crime. They don't owe you anything. Unless your club is maybe different and they are professional club players with contractual obligations.

[supersub]

Club games Friday night and Monday - are there any county players still in the country?? I hate that when the county season is done they think they are above playing club football for a few weeks until they are brought back to earth by a voice in the crowd telling them the truth.

Bar stool syndrome well and truly rife now the county season is over.

[Ed Hardy]

Any posters on here from Carryduff? Will James Guinness or Owen McCabe be back from injury in time to play championship this year?

[DuffGael]

Owen McCabe and Tom McCarrol are out for the season, James Guinness should be back soon.

[KeyboardWman]

Are there a few managers who have been told not to come back already this year? Knew O'Neill left the point after the previous management had walked before Christmas. Are there more?

I feel players have too much of a say nowadays with their committees. Although managers taking a lot of money in them wedged brown envelopes all the same and losing games too.

[SamFever]

Are there a few managers who have been told not to come back already this year? Knew O'Neill left the point after the previous management had walked before Christmas. Are there more?

I feel players have too much of a say nowadays with their committees. Although managers taking a lot of money in them wedged brown envelopes all the same and losing games too.

You on the drink?

[Johnnysboys]

Big week ahead for fixtures. Carryduff have to go into the lions den and win tomorrow night to prove they have the mettle to win this league. Kilcoo may be short a few but still won't want to lose at home to a team with genuine championship credentials. Bredagh, bryansford and Longstone have been cut adrift at the bottom so all other teams being safe can focus on championship preparations.

[Truth hurts]

The two rounds of premier reserve football is not working.

[rosskarr]

The two rounds of premier reserve football is not working.

What way?

[Square Ball]

Big week ahead for fixtures. Carryduff have to go into the lions den and win tomorrow night to prove they have the mettle to win this league. Kilcoo may be short a few but still won't want to lose at home to a team with genuine championship credentials. Bredagh, bryansford and Longstone have been cut adrift at the bottom so all other teams being safe can focus on championship preparations.

Staying up is in our own hands, but if other teams play weakened teams there may well be a few odd results to come, we will see. Always thought it would come to the last game of the season for us.