Down Club Hurling & Football

[Ed Hardy]

Did S Johnson play for Kilcoo on Friday? I wonder could he included in the 26 for next Sunday. I'd love to see him and Kerr on the same team breaking forward, be seriously hard to stop. Anyone care to hazard a guess at the starting 15?

[Sheedy]

Did S Johnson play for Kilcoo on Friday? I wonder could he included in the 26 for next Sunday. I'd love to see him and Kerr on the same team breaking forward, be seriously hard to stop. Anyone care to hazard a guess at the starting 15?

I'll take a stab at 15 being;

Niall Kane

Peter fegan
Ryan McEvoy
Pierce Laverty
Miceal Rooney
Niall mcparland
Gerard Collins

Anthony Doherty
Odhran Murdock

Ryan Johnson
Eugene brannigan
Danny magill
Liam kerr
Pat havern
Rory mason

Donnacha mcaleenan, Connor Francis, Ceilum Doherty and Jerome Johnson are other options to start but that's team I'd go with, probably somebody else I've forgotten though.

[ardtole]

I was at the Offaly game in Tullamore and it was probably Downs best performance in the league this year. Docherty was named in midfield and played full back, and McEvoy played midfield. Both played very well particularly McEvoy, and I think him and Murdock would be an excellent midfield partnership going forward.

Will Laverty start Murdock if it effects his eligibility for the u20s?

Danny Magill was also very impressive v Offaly and Eugene Brannigan played in the full forward line, weighed in with 2 or 3 points but was very effective when Offaly had the ball, putting pressure on defenders etc.

I cant see Laverty leaving both McAleenan and Celium Doherty on the bench,  Gilmore is another option but seems to be more effective coming on as sub.

I'd be happy with any of the 3 keepers  starting but have a feeling he will start with Kane. I really think Donegal are there for the taking, there has been a cracking atmosphere at all the games in Newry this year and the u20s have given the county a huge boost too.

[ardtole]

I'd go with
Kane

Fegan
A Docherty
Laverty

Francis
McPartland
Rooney

McEvoy
Murdock (possibly Donnelly if fit, and Murdock is saved for u20's)

Ryan Johnson
C Doherty
L Kerr

E Brannigan
Havern
McAleenan

[Truth hurts]

The minors are lacking in quality and will struggle once more on Sunday. The game against Fermanagh will be a lot more equal. I hope they can put in a performance with a big home crowd behind them.

My team for Sunday (Let Murdock play u20)

Kane

Fegan
A Docherty
Laverty

Francis
C Doherty
Rooney

McEvoy
Annett

Ryan Johnson
McAleenan
L Kerr

E Brannigan
Havern
Gilmore


Anyone at any league matches, I was shocked at the Longstone victory. Castlewellan and Downpatrick will fancy themselves to come back up.

[SamFever]

The minors are lacking in quality and will struggle once more on Sunday. The game against Fermanagh will be a lot more equal. I hope they can put in a performance with a big home crowd behind them.

My team for Sunday (Let Murdock play u20)

Kane

Fegan
A Docherty
Laverty

Francis
C Doherty
Rooney

McEvoy
Annett

Ryan Johnson
McAleenan
L Kerr

E Brannigan
Havern
Gilmore


Anyone at any league matches, I was shocked at the Longstone victory. Castlewellan and Downpatrick will fancy themselves to come back up.

There is no one on here that attended League matches on Friday night.Sweet mother of Jesus-what a daft question.

[Truth hurts]

The minors are lacking in quality and will struggle once more on Sunday. The game against Fermanagh will be a lot more equal. I hope they can put in a performance with a big home crowd behind them.

My team for Sunday (Let Murdock play u20)

Kane

Fegan
A Docherty
Laverty

Francis
C Doherty
Rooney

McEvoy
Annett

Ryan Johnson
McAleenan
L Kerr

E Brannigan
Havern
Gilmore


Anyone at any league matches, I was shocked at the Longstone victory. Castlewellan and Downpatrick will fancy themselves to come back up.

There is no one on here that attended League matches on Friday night.Sweet mother of Jesus-what a daft question.

Ok did you attend the hammering by Castlewellan on Friday past? Do you think they will get another hiding in Ballyholland? Do you think they will stay in division 2?

Are those questions better?

[SamFever]

The minors are lacking in quality and will struggle once more on Sunday. The game against Fermanagh will be a lot more equal. I hope they can put in a performance with a big home crowd behind them.

My team for Sunday (Let Murdock play u20)

Kane

Fegan
A Docherty
Laverty

Francis
C Doherty
Rooney

McEvoy
Annett

Ryan Johnson
McAleenan
L Kerr

E Brannigan
Havern
Gilmore


Anyone at any league matches, I was shocked at the Longstone victory. Castlewellan and Downpatrick will fancy themselves to come back up.

There is no one on here that attended League matches on Friday night.Sweet mother of Jesus-what a daft question.

Ok did you attend the hammering by Castlewellan on Friday past? Do you think they will get another hiding in Ballyholland? Do you think they will stay in division 2?

Are those questions better?

Better questions alright but you'll be getting no answers from me until you say what Club you're from.

[urbangael]

Anyone trying to predict a starting 15 for Sunday would be safer picking the lotto numbers. No team used more players than Down throughout thr league. I still don't think Lav knows his best 15. Really only 5 certain starters IMO... Mcevoy Lavery Murdock (if allowed) Kerr and Havern. I think he'll also go with Ryan J Miceal Rooney bobo and Doc from his own club.

[Johnnysboys]

Anyone trying to predict a starting 15 for Sunday would be safer picking the lotto numbers. No team used more players than Down throughout thr league. I still don't think Lav knows his best 15. Really only 5 certain starters IMO... Mcevoy Lavery Murdock (if allowed) Kerr and Havern. I think he'll also go with Ryan J Miceal Rooney bobo and Doc from his own club.

I agree here. Plus he will name a team and that won't be what takes the pitch on Sunday. Surely he will allow the u20s to play at their own level as it's a final. They should have enough on the panel not to need these young lads. Running with 40 odd all year - time for these lads to step up and play and leave the u20s.
Are Donegal coming into this game in the perfect position? Everything and everyone has them written off due to off pitch antics/relegation/manager leaving - will there be a sting in the tail from them or can we set up a possible mouthwatering semi final v Armagh in a few weeks (should they beat Cavan)

[Blackandblue2]

Donegal slight bookies favourite and i think this is a fair reflection. Even game, who ever plays well on the day will take the win. 2 evenly matched teams with Mc Bearty missing. Regardless of who wins the semi final is next weekend. 8 day turn around for Armagh/Cavan and 7 days for Donegal/Down. Im going for Armagh vs Down semi final. Fingers crossed.

[roger99]

A massive 2 weeks in store for Conor Laverty. Could make or break his managerial career! He will soon learn he cant manage every team in Down at the one time! If plays murdock in senior game u20s will lose. if no murdock in senior game, donegal will run riot.

[Truth hurts]

A massive 2 weeks in store for Conor Laverty. Could make or break his managerial career! He will soon learn he cant manage every team in Down at the one time! If plays murdock in senior game u20s will lose. if no murdock in senior game, donegal will run riot.

Jesus Christ , can people get behind all our teams going forward. The begrudgery out there waiting on Conor and Benny to fail, so they can stick the knife in is pathetic.

[Sandstorm]

Big decision tonight on the crazy 7 day rule by the DRA.

[Sandstorm]

7 day rule only applies to 'A'  grade competitions. A  Down hurler could have played for the U20 team last Saturday and in the the Joe McDonagh cup on Sunday. Crazy situation. How does the GAA get themselves in such a mess.