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Down
to take each challenge as it comes - 16/01/03
Down get back to bussiness tonight after
Sunday's McKenna Cup loss to Armagh when they take on University
of Jordanstown in a friendly at Burren. This game will be
followed by a home game with Louth on Sunday, with the venue
yet to be decided.
Further games will follow in the weeks
ahead, as O’Rourke seeks to instil some sharpness in his
side, ahead of the upcoming National League campaign, where
Down will compete in NFL Division 1B. Down will play Fermanagh
(away) in the opening game of the 2003 NFL on Sunday the
2nd February, this will be followed by two home games against
Mayo and Sligo, and after that come clashes with Laois,
Cavan, Kildare and Meath.
The games will come thick and fast when
the league starts, and Down will be hoping to show that
they are good enough to compete with the top teams in the
country. O'Rourke is hoping that he can keep a reasonably
settled team, and retain Down's place in the division for
next year.”
Once the league campaign grinds to a sudden
halt, O’Rourke’s panel will lessen from 36 to 30 players
before the Championship begins in June. With Down awaiting
the winners of Armagh and Monaghan, preparation is of paramount
importance. O’Rourke though, will have his men’s feet firmly
grounded, anticipating the tasks in hand:
For the moment however Down will be taking
each challenge as it comes, but with hard work and commitment,
there hopefully will be good days ahead for this Down team.”
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