It's that time of year again.....When our most promising players are playing in the most uncompromising conditions.
A cold, miserable night awaits our men of the future and you can't but wonder why young lads drift away from the game.
We just don't make it easy on them. do we?
However, no matter the timing and conditions of the competition, the cream always rises to the top and the final pairing of Geraldines and St Brides shows that.
Commitment is often understated and at this grade it makes you successful. To get to an Under 21 final you need it more than anything. So full credit to both sides involved.
The game itself promises to warm the supporters that do go, with an array of class players on show.
5 of this seasons Louth Leinster under finalist squad will feature tonight and 4 were on the starting team in the final.
Paddy Reilly from the Brides and rest Geraldines men. Tiernan Hand, Shane O’Hanlon, Barry Hamilton and Stephen Reidy.
Ironically the player most used to Floodlight action might have a huge bearing on the game, Johnny Breen, off season Dundalk FC player came off the bench in previous rounds for the Haggardstown men and is a very talented player by all accounts. he could be the deciding factor.
The Brides also have a mercurial talent themselves, Cathal McKenna, name sound familar? it is should do...he gave the most outstanding display of the whole 2011 season scoring 10 points in the minor final.
Who did they beat that day? The Geraldines!
So tonight's game has all the factors to make a great spectacle of football. Regardless of the under 21 competition being a super competition full of high octane open football anyway.
There is history between the two sides, class players on show and usually finals bring the out even more drama.
"Clear eyes, full hearts...Can't lose."
Best of Luck to both sides.
Kick off 8PM, CoE Darver
I'll definitely have half time, full time Updates @LouthProud
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