Recent content by Hurricane Fly

I think if the game has to be played to a finish, and there is a draw at the end of extra time, then they should start another period of extra time with next score the winner. The ball is thrown up at midfield as usual and it's 50/50 who wins the ball. Winning possession doesn't guarantee the...

I agree with your points. Ofcourse being in division 1 is more beneficial than not. But I feel people are making out that staying in division 1 was a massive achievement. In the grand scheme of things how big is it? Maybe it will stand by us next year. But Championship success is and always will...

It's time this team started making an impact in Ulster. Not too many people would be unhappy to be in Derry's position with an Ulster title and all Ireland semi final, yet playing division 2 football next year. Galway played division 2 football this year. Dublin will be playing there next year...

Too much emphasis being placed on division 1 football in my opinion. Playing division 1 football is only a good thing if it translates to championship success. This team have consistently failed to produce in Ulster, despite playing in division 1. Derry failed to get out of division 2, yet beat...

Can't argue with anything u have said above and this is my predicament now. Have teams now found out cross by putting emphasis on the youth and matched them that way? Was cross' team simply a generational team that will never be matched? Has the overall standard dropped, or is it just that we...

Fantastic achievement for CE and a great win. They made a commitment to youth about a decade ago and their foresight has rewarded them with a SFC. Some say it's great for the county. While I can't argue that it gives many teams encouragement for the year ahead, does it show that the standard in...