Replying To Bumblebee123:  "Why would we do that? Far better to play 8 games in 9 weeks without knowing if they are on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. That way we can make sure players have no social engagements getting in the way of what really matters in life, league football!

As for the Warm Up Leagues, I think they should be groups of 10 rather than 6. Just play a full preliminary league before the league. It's what the people want."

Replying To johncreilly:  "Yes. Something in that Wexford side I think. Here's hoping we get a day in Croke Park. As good a shot as most in my opinion. It would really stamp McEntee's tenure as a success if we could make another final."

Replying To eoinog:  "On paper it's a good draw but games aren't won on paper. It's imperative that we win or first game or else we are under serious pressure. I haven't heard anything about the team since the Galway game. Any updates on the injuries? Spillane or Lavin. I know Towey is out"

Replying To johncreilly:  "I hear your frustration. It was the same when I was playing. Getting notice a week in advance (if you were lucky) of when you were playing. I know some of our lads are going away for 4 weeks from middle of June and missing 4 games. Meanhwhile they have been flat out for months and playing nothing. I always liked the idea of the split season but starting the league so late and not leaving gap weeks is a mistake in itself. A bad fortnight of weather and there'll be serious congestion. We always had back weeks. As for the spring league, it used to be smaller groups and was a better competition. Can't understand the thinking behind the groups of 6. Our seconds are in a group where only 2 of the 9 games have not been conceded by someone. That says enough in itself about how these competitions should not be structured."