Down v Dublin

celticbest

Down V Dublin - Sunday 18.03.12 - Round 5

Páirc Esler, Newry - Throw in 2:30

Referee: Cormac Reilly

dcr22B

celticbest wrote: »

Referee: Cormac Reilly

Handy for a late free so

blackbelt

Won't be able to make this

Think we should win if we carry on our good form.One would have to compare Down and Armagh and say they are quite closely ranked and matched but this game will be a different prospect.The tighter pitch up in the marshes will make it harder for us to expose the space in the full forward line while the pitch will suit our backs.

Down will also be brimming with confidence after their exploits against a fancied Mayo side.However Rory O Carroll should be able to snuff out Mark Poland with Connolly taking some vital scores alongside Alan Brogan.Dublin by 5.

dubdamo

It will be interesting to see if Dean Rock gets any game time after being brought into the squad. Our options from the dead ball looked limited on Sunday when Cluckston was'nt playing.

Trampas

can't make this one either. hopefully another win and a few fringe players but in a good performance to keep the 1st team on their toes.

I am liking Diaz he appears very calm on the ball

celticbest

Dublin Team for Sunday,

1 . Stephen Cluxton

2. Darren Daly 3. Rory O’ Carroll 4. Johnny Cooper

5. James McCarthy 6. Ger Brennan [Capt] 7.Craig Dias

8. Eamon Fennell 9. Michael Darragh Macauley

10. Paul Brogan 11. Kevin McManamon 12. Paul Flynn

13. Diarmuid Connolly 14. Eoghan O’ Gara 15. Alan Brogan

Great to see Cluxton back, we need him badly for his free taking.....

celticbest

Some info for Sunday..

In relation to Sunday 18th March double bill in Pairc Esler Down v Derry at 12.45pm and Down v Dublin at 2.30pm patrons are reminded of the following.

1. This is not an all ticket fixture.

2. As there are a large number of season ticket holders in both counties patrons are asked to make every effort to get to the ground early. Turn stiles will open at 11.45 am and admission to the stand cannot be guaranteed after 1.30pm.

3. There will be a new entrance open on Sunday for Patrons wishing to use the Terracing. Patrons can now enter from the Rampart Bank to any section of the terracing and we urge you then to avail of City Centre parking and enter the grounds via the Rampart Bank.

4. Admission to the grounds for only U16s' is free of charge.

5. Car parking is not permitted on the central reservation or the hard shoulder of the dual carriage way.

6. We welcome all patrons to Pairc Esler. We hope you have an enjoyable experience and we only ask that you co-operative with the Stewarts and respect the residents of the area.

7. Patrons travelling from Downpatrick and The Ards Peninsula are asked to be mindful that the Jimmy's 10K event takes place in Downpatrick on Sunday 18th March at 12.00pm. Please be mindful that delays are expected.

http://www.downgaa.net/

Drummerboy2

Interesting to see Johnny Cooper selected at corner back. He is a very good attacking half back, perhaps he will be the spare man at the back.

Grudaire

Any updates on this?

Did anyone see the game?

squrm

Cliste wrote: »

Any updates on this?

Did anyone see the game?

Was up at it, Down deserved the win but ref gave Dubs nothing, Dublin have to learn how to deal with short hand passing game

nordydan

After our defeats to Cork & Kerry I thought we were heading for the trapdoor, but we could even sneak the final now! Great result

MickySticks

Great to see Down winning today.

dcr22B

MickySticks wrote: »

Great to see Down winning today.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77658918

Shouldn't you be at the love-in?

DARK-KNIGHT

dcr22B wrote: »

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=77658918

Shouldn't you be at the love-in?

Your point about love in? Your post stinks of bitterness tbh!!

On thread, well done down firstly Dublin are a tough side to beat would be nice to see down possibly making the final!!

Hard luck to the sky blues!!! I'm sure you will bounce back as always

blackbelt

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Your point about love in? Your post stinks of bitterness tbh!!

On thread, well done down firstly Dublin are a tough side to beat would be nice to see down possibly making the final!!

Hard luck to the sky blues!!! I'm sure you will bounce back as always

The thing about Down is that they are notorious for catching teams that are on a good run.Tyrone,Kerry,Kildare,Mayo and now ourselves.

My worry is that complacency may have crept in a little bit but you can't win every single game.The introduction of Cooper to this level and Cahill who is only back in the starting 15 are obvious weaknesses as these players need time to settle in.

O Gara would be a loss given his good form as of late. I don't think Down will be a surprise packet this year.They fail consistently to back up the promise they show after a decent league or Ulster campaign but 2010 aside,they don't sparkle too well in the back door.

DARK-KNIGHT

blackbelt wrote: »

The thing about Down is that they are notorious for catching teams that are on a good run.Tyrone,Kerry,Kildare,Mayo and now ourselves.

My worry is that complacency may have crept in a little bit but you can't win every single game.The introduction of Cooper to this level and Cahill who is only back in the starting 15 are obvious weaknesses as these players need time to settle in.

O Gara would be a loss given his good form as of late. I don't think Down will be a surprise packet this year.They fail consistently to back up the promise they show after a decent league or Ulster campaign but 2010 aside,they don't sparkle too well in the back door.

Down are a very good physical and technical team.. Think they are kings of upsets lol!!

Ogara seems to have found form and will be a big void to fill for the dubs now!!

Dublin seem to be playing well in league can't wait for the next 6 months lol Jesus I hate when championship and league end it's back to fairly soccer!!!

Just heard about a great Dublin footballer passing away big jim stynes god rest your soul jim you were a true ambassador for our country!!!