It had always been my assumption that Cork were holding something back, ready to peak on the big occasion like they did last season when destroying Donegal and Tyrone but on all known evidence neither Down nor Kildare will fear the rebels in the final.
Kildare's workrate this season has been nothing short of amazing as they have taken Kieran McGeeney's Ulster way to heart with high tempo, quick passing and smothering tactic football. They got to this stage with a gutsy win last time out against Meath but I can't get the last time these two sides met in the league out of my head when Down humped Kildare by 9 points in Newbridge. Yes the old adage of "what’s league form worth?" may come into one's head but the manner of the defeat shows that Down relish Kildare's tactics, which may force Kildare to try and change and go into the unknown.
Down had a fantastic victory against Kerry but the bookies have not taken it at face value, regarding it as a defeat of an ageing side on the way out. Down had some tragic news recently when 17 year old, Patrick Dinsmore, died while playing for his local club. Sometime
s a tragedy like this can bring a community together and wouldn't it be fitting if they won it for the people of Warrenpoint.Kildare have not won the All Ireland since 1928 and I feel they may have to wait awhile longer. The inclusion of Dermot Earley looks like a desperate gamble while it looks likely that Down's Ambrose Rogers will spring from the bench if need be . I also feel men like Marty Clarke and Benny Coulter relish finding space against a hunt packing team like Kildare, and at odds against should be the bet of the weekend.
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In the Minors we expect our lads to come through at a nice price of 6/4
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