“Marty wasn’t in the 26 today.” Down manager Conor Laverty has offered a blunt explanation on the Marty Clarke situation as it was widely reported last week that the former county star would return as a goalkeeper. The ex All-Star hasn’t represented his county in 13 years, but with the evolution of the game meaning […]

2 years ago

“People respect honesty.” Down manager Conor Laverty has made the bold decision to allow his players who don’t make the match day squad of 18, to play for their clubs during the week. This isn’t the norm for most county teams who are afraid of their players picking up an injury on club duty and […]

2 years ago

This leaves a lot to be desired. Derry’s rising star Lachlan Murray has become an unfair victim of the ridiculous rule that prohibits players from playing at both u20 level and senior level within seven days. Down beat Derry in the u20 Ulster championship final on Wednesday, but the Oakleaf county were without two of […]

3 years ago

Conor Laverty can restore pride back in the jersey. Make no mistake about it, Down county football is a mess, in fact it’s worse than a mess, it’s a complete shambles. For a county brimming with the top talent at its disposal, the club championship at high quality through all of the divisions, and the […]

3 years ago

Kilcoo 1-18 St Finbarr’s 1-13 St Finbarr’s and Kilcoo were all square, with 1-10 each on the scoreboard, and as the clock ticked into injury time Kilcoo were awarded a free kick. Paul Devlin was in the middle of lining himself up to take what would be the point that sends the Down champions into […]

4 years ago

Kilcoo 3-10 Derrygonelly 0-03 Kilcoo are Ulster champions yet again, as they comfortably cruise past Derrygonnelly in the provincial final. The Down champions were on top from the beginning, with Conor Laverty pulling the strings in the forward line, and Jerome Johnston in particular proving to be the main threat. Just before the half time […]

4 years ago