Down Club Hurling & Football

[One life one club]

To be honest some of the stuff kilcoo are being blamed on is laughable. Chinese whispers with a little extra added each time. As for the ref situation. Some weren't happy with PF being appointed to referee the final, he hasn't refereed a senior championship game this year (so I've been told by a different ref) The man has obvious history with kilcoo so surly you can't blame him stepping down or blame kilcoo objecting in the first place. The appeals procedure is there for a reason. Brian Higgins did a great job, he let the game play. Now this man is getting abuse from all angles. Everyone is quick to give out about kilcoo bullying cb etc when yous are doing just that. If only the cb supported kilcoo has much as the rest of the county thinks they do

[PTC]

Word now circulating that a number of clubs in the county are considering pulling their County players from the panel. County Manager clearly involved to some extent whether directly or as part of Kilcoo player group.
This is sending a rot throughout the county.

Yes this is true, heard drumgath are going to pull all there players from the county, it will be devastating

[Caitlin]

It's an unfortunate turn of affairs but I think a lot of people 'piling on' here don't have even half the story and some are just deliberately creating division. I have no connection with any of the clubs involved but, reading the statement today, it appears the County board were in a no-win situation. I know this is a discussion board but when tensions are high it is best to stick to facts and opinions rather than speculation/half-truths/ 'I hear that...'. There are individuals here who give their best for their clubs and county; they don't need the abuse that some have fired ( especially on X/twitter).
Anyway, the county board and stewards/volunteers did a great job in hosting the three football finals, as did Down GAA TV, apart from not enough introduction time for the JFC final. Pairc Esler was in some condition, the programme was excellent and the commitment from all six teams was serious. I thought all the referees, linesmen and umpires did well too, which has got lost in the noise since. It was good to see the successful ladies team honoured and I wish Drumaness, Liatraoim and Kilcoo success in Ulster ( even though I disagree with Kilcoo's decision to go to the DRA over a referee appointment).

[Mourne Red]

It's getting into 🎠 merry-go-round time.
Any management changes been made or are imminent?

I'd expect at least a couple following the weekend results.

Most junior teams look to be looking new management going by Facebook. Then have heard Saul, Bryansford, Castlewellan and the point all looking managers. Talk of McAleenan going to Burren but that's just rumours nothing concrete

[Targetman]

Michael Walsh back managing the Bridge

[Sandstorm]

Them so and so in Kilcoo, bad enough starting a war in the middle east, now they have started storm Babet. What will they get up to next. Probably CL's fault.

[MATTSARACEN]

Michael Walsh back managing the Bridge

No he's not

[ck]

Michael Walsh back managing the Bridge

No he's not

Poacher sacked?

[Applesisapples]

His point is that clubs can't do it.
Players have to want to do it.

Yes and No, if a club suspends or expels a county player and doesn't register him for 2024 then he can't play county unless another club would take him. Improbable I would say though.

[Taylor]

His point is that clubs can't do it.
Players have to want to do it.

Yes and No, if a club suspends or expels a county player and doesn't register him for 2024 then he can't play county unless another club would take him. Improbable I would say though.

Seriously?
Why would a club ever suspend or expel one of their own players?
So to get at the Down Senior team a club team would expel their own player meaning the player cant play for the club either?

Im not sure I have ever read such a load of nonsense in my life

[SticksandStones]

His point is that clubs can't do it.
Players have to want to do it.

Yes and No, if a club suspends or expels a county player and doesn't register him for 2024 then he can't play county unless another club would take him. Improbable I would say though.

Seriously?
Why would a club ever suspend or expel one of their own players?
So to get at the Down Senior team a club team would expel their own player meaning the player cant play for the club either?

Im not sure I have ever read such a load of nonsense in my life

I believe what Mr. Apples is saying that technically its possible. Not that anyone would do it

[Taylor]

His point is that clubs can't do it.
Players have to want to do it.

Yes and No, if a club suspends or expels a county player and doesn't register him for 2024 then he can't play county unless another club would take him. Improbable I would say though.

Seriously?
Why would a club ever suspend or expel one of their own players?
So to get at the Down Senior team a club team would expel their own player meaning the player cant play for the club either?

Im not sure I have ever read such a load of nonsense in my life

I believe what Mr. Apples is saying that technically its possible. Not that anyone would do it

So if no one would do it then it means clubs would not pull their players from the county set up.
Only players can do that

[Square Ball]

Michael Walsh back managing the Bridge

No he's not

Poacher sacked?

is he now with Saval?

[Applesisapples]

His point is that clubs can't do it.
Players have to want to do it.

Yes and No, if a club suspends or expels a county player and doesn't register him for 2024 then he can't play county unless another club would take him. Improbable I would say though, depends on the strength of feeling though does not?

Seriously?
Why would a club ever suspend or expel one of their own players?
So to get at the Down Senior team a club team would expel their own player meaning the player cant play for the club either?

Im not sure I have ever read such a load of nonsense in my life

I believe what Mr. Apples is saying that technically its possible. Not that anyone would do it

Exactly, if the club decided to boycott the county and the players decided not to comply the could technically do so....I did say improbable, ie I don't think any club would do so.

[Truth hurts]

Never in my life have I heard so much nonsense said. Questions need to be answered quickly. We are a laughing stock.