Down Club Hurling & Football

[johnnycool]

Senior semi-finals are probably going to be home games for Ballycran (guaranteed at this stage) and more than likely Portaferry, the Liatroim game vrs us will decide who plays who.

Ironically enough I'd say we'd prefer to face Ballycran in Ballycran than Portaferry in Portaferry so that would mean coming fourth and losing to Liatroim to do that but I don't get that mindset, go out and win every game is always good for morale in the camp.
I get the resting players bit as we've a small core group of key players we need to keep fit, we've a two week break now before we face Portaferry at home, win that and we'd be looking at a home semi-final depending on the Liatroim game the week after.

As for the Pearse Óg McCrickard comments, the key word is potentially, he still has to prove it at a high level and that's more than Div1 hurling in Down on a consistent basis.

[Splash]

Personally always found Ballycran a harder place to go and get a result, but the reality is there's no game coming easy once you get to the semi final.

Hard to choose a winner between Liatroim and Ballygalget. Should be a great game.

Ballygalget more than capable of getting a win over Portaferry, which keeps everything interesting.

In regards to McCrickard, yes, he still has a lot to prove, but he was instrumental to keeping Down in the Joe McDonagh this year. Had an absolutely great game against Kildare when it was needed, and was a constant in a year that Down would maybe like to forget. Hard to gauge where players are on the broader scale when they don't get the chance to perform outside of Division 2A and the Joe McDonagh, but McCrickard really has been on top form.

But as you say, there is more to hurling than Down Div 1. All the same, I don't think he'd be too far out of his depth in the Antrim leagues.

[harryR]

There is a few hurlers in Ulster, that if they played in say Antrim or played hurling as main sport, that would be up there as well. Men like Brendan Rodgers, Sean Leo mcgoldrick, Danny Cullen etc

[Truth hurts]

Should teams in the division 3 minor championship be permitted to be destroyed by a club the magnitude of Newry Shamrocks?

[ardtole]

Yes

[Truth hurts]

Has anyone heard the rumour of the Killyleagh Wolfe Tones are reforming ? The parishes of Killyleagh, Comber, Killinchy, and Tullnakill have some catchment area. I really hope it works the them.

[County Star]

Has anyone heard the rumour of the Killyleagh Wolfe Tones are reforming ? The parishes of Killyleagh, Comber, Killinchy, and Tullnakill have some catchment area. I really hope it works the them.

Yea this is true

[Green+Gold]

The County Board are a disgrace charging £6 for over 12s into SFC games this weekend. All kids should be free and they have the cheek to charge £2 for babies up to 12 year old. £30 for a family with a 3 teenagers to watch a first round game is pure greed.

[5times5times]

The County Board are a disgrace charging £6 for over 12s into SFC games this weekend. All kids should be free and they have the cheek to charge £2 for babies up to 12 year old. £30 for a family with a 3 teenagers to watch a first round game is pure greed.

Not this sh1t again... Sponsor not enough to pay the extortionate bill for Laverty & co.. ticket sales is the only option

[Green+Gold]

No issue with the £6 for adults but charging the same price for 12 year olds and £2 for toddlers is taking the piss.

[Gaelforce123]

No issue with the £6 for adults but charging the same price for 12 year olds and £2 for toddlers is taking the piss.

So would it be ok if it was £10 for adults and £6 for 12-18? Just so
It is not the same? Same crying match every year over prices, its £4/£5 into a league game all year the extra £1 for championship early rounds is fair. Ok £2 for u12 isn't ideal but if you were to take an u12 to a game in other local sports or indeed Croke Park it costs alot more. Its £13 for an Irish League game and £10 for Rugby, £6 good value or just watch on down tv. £30 to get the whole family out to watch my club in the championship for an evening is well worth it. Same who complain probably no issue paying £5 for pint

[Taylor]

No issue with the £6 for adults but charging the same price for 12 year olds and £2 for toddlers is taking the piss.

So would it be ok if it was £10 for adults and £6 for 12-18? Just so
It is not the same? Same crying match every year over prices, its £4/£5 into a league game all year the extra £1 for championship early rounds is fair. Ok £2 for u12 isn't ideal but if you were to take an u12 to a game in other local sports or indeed Croke Park it costs alot more. Its £13 for an Irish League game and £10 for Rugby, £6 good value or just watch on down tv. £30 to get the whole family out to watch my club in the championship for an evening is well worth it. Same who complain probably no issue paying £5 for pint

Isnt ideal is an understatement - its scandalous as is having to pay £6 for a 13 year old.

Are you comparing club grounds to Croke Park? 

[ardtole]

The County Board are a disgrace charging £6 for over 12s into SFC games this weekend. All kids should be free and they have the cheek to charge £2 for babies up to 12 year old. £30 for a family with a 3 teenagers to watch a first round game is pure greed.

Not this sh1t again... Sponsor not enough to pay the extortionate bill for Laverty & co.. ticket sales is the only option

I'd reckon the increased gates at the national league and championship matches, means Laverty is covering his costs.

[Godsown]

No issue with the £6 for adults but charging the same price for 12 year olds and £2 for toddlers is taking the piss.

So would it be ok if it was £10 for adults and £6 for 12-18? Just so
It is not the same? Same crying match every year over prices, its £4/£5 into a league game all year the extra £1 for championship early rounds is fair. Ok £2 for u12 isn't ideal but if you were to take an u12 to a game in other local sports or indeed Croke Park it costs alot more. Its £13 for an Irish League game and £10 for Rugby, £6 good value or just watch on down tv. £30 to get the whole family out to watch my club in the championship for an evening is well worth it. Same who complain probably no issue paying £5 for pint

Think you have nailed it Gaelforce. Some guys just love to moan and gurn. It's good value all round especially compared to other counties

[supersub]

No issue with the £6 for adults but charging the same price for 12 year olds and £2 for toddlers is taking the piss.

So would it be ok if it was £10 for adults and £6 for 12-18? Just so
It is not the same? Same crying match every year over prices, its £4/£5 into a league game all year the extra £1 for championship early rounds is fair. Ok £2 for u12 isn't ideal but if you were to take an u12 to a game in other local sports or indeed Croke Park it costs alot more. Its £13 for an Irish League game and £10 for Rugby, £6 good value or just watch on down tv. £30 to get the whole family out to watch my club in the championship for an evening is well worth it. Same who complain probably no issue paying £5 for pint

Think you have nailed it Gaelforce. Some guys just love to moan and gurn. It's good value all round especially compared to other counties

Here here. Absolute drivel. Complaining at every opportunity, nearly just to include the words 'County Board' in the complaint. Good value given adult reductions from previous years. As stated last year, better or similar to other counties. Armagh aren't charging u16 'for the round Robbin' - you can bet there will be a charge thereafter. Just have to accept some people will never be happy.