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Cargin fall well short of Tyrone champions Errigal Ciaran

AIB Ulster Club Senior Football Championship, quarter-final

Cargin 0-9 Errigal Ciarán 0-17

Tyrone champions Errigal Ciaran proved just too good for a disappointing Cargin side at Corrigan Park on Sunday, the Tyrone champions winning with ease to set up an Ulster semi-final meeting with Armagh’s Clann Eireann, who beat Derry champions Newbridge at Celtic Park later in the day.

Four weeks out from their Antrim county final win over Portglenone the Toome men simply could not get to the pace of the game, while Errigal Ciaran, who won the Tyrone title just eight days ago, were sharp from the start. The were 0-3 to 0-0 ahead early in the game, and though Cargin appeared to be back in the game when they closed the gap to 0-4 to 0-3 with twenty minutes gone, the Tyrone men found their second wind as they outscored Cargin by 0-07 to 0-01 over the last ten minutes of the opening half and as the team’s headed in at half time with the scoreboard reading 10-4 you felt all was missing from the were the words ‘Over and Out’

 If the Antrim side were to get back into the game they needed a strong start to the second half, but that never happened and Errigal’s ability to win practically every kick-out put Cargin on the back foot. Half way through that second period the Errigal management men were emptying their bench to give players a ‘run out’, and though Cargin did keep battling on against the odds it was clear that Errigal’s path to the semi-final was secured.

Cargin captain James Laverty in action during Sunday’s Ulster quarter final against Errigal Ciaran

The Tyrone champions went ahead with two pointed frees from Thomas Canavan, both awarded for incidents well away from the play, something that was going on all over the field to be honest but the Erins’s Own men never seemed to benefit from any of them. Ruairi Canavan stretched the lead to three with the first score from play and it was clear that Cargin were in trouble. However the Errigal scoring dried up as they shot a series of bad wides, and there was a sense of relief when Cargin netminder McNabb fired over his team’s first score of the game on sixteen minutes. When Tomás McCann and Sean O’Neill added two more for Cargin there was suddenly a bit of optimism among the Toome fans, but those hopes didn’t last long as Errigan reset their ‘radar’ hitting the next six points wihoout reply to open the gap to six by the time Monaghan referee Martin McNally sounded the half time whistle.

The Tyrone side, managed by former Antrim boss Enda McGinley who is a brother-in-law of the McCann clan from Cargin, had clearly done their homework and despite being on a hectic run of games that included a preliminary round win last week, they had more energy from the start and set a bar Cargin couldn’t reach.

Even though shooting would prevent Errigal from moving out of sight in the first half, they still held a six-point gap at the short whistle and were able to manage it in the second period.

Over the hour, Enda McGinley’s men had 10 different scorers and this epitomised a team effort as they limited Cargin to just three points from play and they will be delighted with their day’s work.

“We didn’t turn up at all,” conceded Cargin manager, Ronan Devlin.

“We didn’t compete, do the basic stuff, got cleaned out on the break balls, made mistakes and gave the ball away. After a bad start, we worked our way into it but then just silly mistakes let them chop away – it was a bad day all round.

“It was just so flat, dead – just not good enough. We’ve nobody to blame this time but ourselves.”

Errigal had the first two scores through Thomas Canavan frees, both awarded for holding off the ball as referee Martin McNally set out to lay down a marker.

Ruairi Canavan grabbed their first from play as David Johnston went into the book for a foul in the build-up and the Tyrone champions were flying as their pace of attack left Cargin chasing shadows.

However, their shooting began to let them down with five straight wides, yet Cargin were still having no joy getting anything going in the opening period and it took goalkeeper John McNabb to finally get them off the mark with 16 gone.

The Antrim champions enjoyed a mini spell as Tomás McCann and Sean O’Neill replied to one from Ben McDonnell, but the Tyrone side reasserted themselves over the final 10 minutes of the opening half with six of the last seven scores as Joe Oguz, Tiernan Colhoun and Peter Og McCartan assisted the Canavans, Darragh (two) and Ruairi as they took a deserved 0-10 to 0-4 lead into the break.

Errigal’s Ciaran McGinley had the gap out to seven soon after the restart, and though Tomas McCann pulled one back from a free, midfielder Joe Oguz and corner forward Ruairi Canavan put more daylight between the sides.

Tomas Mccann was keeping the scoreboard ticking over from frees, but though there were a couple of half chances for the goal they needed to ignite a comeback, the Errigal defence were always in control.

A disappointing day for a team that have given so much over the past decade, and they will be glad of the break to recharge the batteries. Elligal manager Enda McGinley, a former Antrim manager and brother in law to the three McCann brothers, will now lead his team into a semi-final meeting with Armagh champions Clann Eireann. That will be a tougher test for the Tyrone champions, who are seeking their first Ulster title since 2002, but Sunday’s showing by his team should give him a good deal of confidence

Don’t look back in anger! Cargin’s Michael McCann is greeted by his brother in law Enda McGinley after the game

Scorers for Cargin: T McCann 0-6 (5f, 1 45), J McNabb 0-1, S O’Neill 0-1, R Gribbin 0-1.

Scorers for Errigal Ciaran: R Canavan 0-4 (3f), D Canavan 0-2, T Canavan 0-2 (2f), J Oguz 0-2, C McGinley 0-2, P Og McCartan 0-1, T Colhoun 0-1, M Kavanagh 0-1, R McRory 0-1.

CARGIN: John McNabb; Kevin O’Boyle, Kevin McShane, Ronan Gribbin; Justin Crozier, Sean O’Neill, Jamie Gribbin; Michael McCann, John Carron; David Johnston, Tomás McCann, James Laverty; Conhuir Johnston, Eunan Quinn, Pat Shivers.

Subs: Paul McCann for D Johnston (HT), Benen Kelly for J Crozier (HT), Conan Johnston for E Quinn (37), Ronan Devlin for B Kelly (46), Tom Shivers for Conhuir Johnston (51)

ERRIGAL CIARÁN: Darragh McAnenly; Cormac Quinn, Aidan McCrory, Thomas Canavan; Peter Og McCartan, Niall Kelly, Tiarnan Colhoun; Ben McDonnell, Joe Oguz; Pauric Traynor, Peter Harte, Ciaran McGinley; Ruairi Canavan, Darragh Canavan, Odhran Robinson.

Subs: Mark Kavanagh for P Traynor (46), Ciaran Quinn for T Colhoun (46), Padraig McGirr for O Robinson (51), Eoin Kelly for T Canavan (51), Ronan McRory for D Canavan (57)

REFEREE: Martin McNally (Monaghan)

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Penalty heartbreak for All Saints

Ulster Intermediate Football Intermediate Football Championship at Toome

Derrylaughan 3-21 All Saints 6-12 AET (Derrylaughan won 5-4 on penalties

It was penalty heartbreak for All Saints Ballymena on Saturday in Toome after they bowed out of Ulster at the hands of Tyrone champions Derrylaughan.

All Saints led both at the end of normal and extra time only for points from James Donnelly giving Kevin Niblock’s side a lifeline.

Conor Stewart looked to have won the game at the end of extra-time only for Tyrone star Brian Kennedy to win possession before setting up Donnelly for the equaliser.

In the shootout, it was Derrylaughan ‘keeper James Kennedy who denied Peter McReynolds with Ballymena’s second kick. After conceding five goals in normal time and one more in extra time Kennedy became the unlikely hero of the hour as he got down to his left to keep McReynolds well hit shot out

Sean McVeigh punches the airwith delight after scoring his team’s second goal

With both teams on target for the rest of the shoot-out, Brendan McDonnell nailed Ballymena’s pressure fifth kick before Com O’Hagan sent Derrylaughan through with the final kick of the afternoon.

It was cruel on the Ballymena men who worked themselves into a three point lead with a second goal from star man Paddy McAleer early in the second half.

Derrylaughan plonked Brian Kennedy at the edge of the square where he scored two goals to give them a lifeline back into the game.

It was a classic game and one that will be talked about in years to come. It was just a pity there had to be a loser.

The fact both sets of fans applauded the Ballymena players off at the end of the game spoke volumes for the level of respect at the end of a clean, sporting but high-octane game.

After all talk of playing rules, this is a game the Football Review Committee could take a lot from.

Derrylaughan had the wind in the opening moments but it was Ballymena who had the ball in the net. A direct ball to Sean McVeigh created havoc before McAleer punched to the net.

It was the perfect start but Ballymena struggled with their own kick-out as Derrylaughan settled with a point from James Donnelly.

Sean McVeigh repeated the dose with a second Ballymena goal for a 2-0 to 0-1 lead before Donnelly added a second.

After trailing by seven points against Termon in the preliminary round, Derrylaughan don’t make a habit of panicking and three points from Tomas Carney helped them back within a point after 23 minutes, 2-1 to 0-6.

When All Saints needed a response, it was McAleer who fired over to continue a fine performance. With Emmett Killough and Conor Stewart at midfield, it gave Liam ‘Baker’ Bradley the luxury of playing with McAleer and McVeigh in attack.

At the other end Peter McNicholl played as the sweeper to limit the Derrylaughan path to goal.

There was another boost for All Saints before half time when Ronan McKillop’s kick went all the way to the Derrylaughan net after being missed by everyone and the Antrim champions led 3-3 to 0-8 ahead at the break.

The Tyrone net was bulging again as early as 23 seconds of the second half. It was a direct move and involved three key All Saints players.

Stewart played the ball forward, McVeigh won it in the air and Paddy McAleer finished to the net to open a seven-point lead.

With nothing to lose, Derrylaughan moved the towering Brian Kennedy to the edge of the square.

When Shane Scullion’s diagonal ball was plucked by Kennedy, he turned to hammer to the back of the net. It was just what his side needed, cutting the cap to three points, 4-4 to 1-10.

Derrylaughan keeper James Kennedy is beaten again as a long delivery from Ronan McKillop (out of picture) drops in at the far post

Like they did all afternoon, there was a response from Ballymena with pacey wing back Patrick Ferris at the heart of the counter-attack before Stewart squeezed a low shot past Kennedy in the Derrylaughan net and into what appeared to be a commanding lead. However All Saints began to drop deep and it invited a green wave on to them.

When Kennedy’s low shot squirmed under goalkeeper Stewart there was one minute left to play and the sides were level, 5-4 to 2-13.

Connell Lemon and Liam Cushnahan exchanged points before Conor Stewart’s 62nd minute score looked to have won the game. There was time for one more attack and when Derrylaughan were awarded a questionable free, Donnelly took the game to extra-time.

Within 10 seconds of the restart, Brian Kennedy had the ball over the bar but All-Saints response with their sixth goal. McAleer was involved and the move was finished by Brenndan McDonnell.

Home and hosed? Not yet. Ciaran Gervin hit 1-1 for Derrylaughan in as many minutes and the Tyrone champions led 3-17 to 6-7 half time into extra time.

There were no more goals but there was plenty of drama. When Michael McCarry’s free levelled matters, All Saints found another gear and three more points gave them a two-point lead.

Two Carney frees had the sides level again with penalties looming. But not yet. Conor Stewart looked like he had won the game before the final throw of the dice and a high ball tossed in on top of Kennedy. was held firm before playing James Donnelly in on his left foot and he saved the day for Derrylaughan.

Now it was down to penalties with goalkeeper Kennedy’s save from Peter McReynolds, it was the final action in an afternoon of inches, millimetres and drama.

What a game. Both sides deserve immense credit but it was Derrylaughan who advanced. All Saints players will play this game over and over again in their heads in the years to come. They were every bit as good as their opponents but cruelly pipped at the post.

Conor Stewart shows his delight after hitting a superb point late in extra time, but cruelly it was not to be as Derrylaughan hit a late equaliser to take the game to penalties

 Derrylaughan: James Kennedy; Colm O’Hagan (0-1), Ciaran O’Hagan, Liam Cushnahan (0-1); Liam Gervin, Conor Kennedy, Sean Robinson; Brian Kennedy (2-1), Shane Scullion; Conor Hughes, Fergal McAliskey (0-2), Danny Ball; James Donnelly (0-5, 1f), Tomas Carney (0-9, 84, 1 45), Ciaran Quinn
Subs: Ciaran Gervin (1-1) for Quinn (38), Caoilean Hughes for Ball (43), Darragh Carney (0-1) for McAliskey (54), Mark Robinson for Cushnahan (60), McAliskey for C Carney (78)

All Saints: Ryan Stewart, Michael Read, Kavan Keenan (0-1), Cal O’Brien; Peter McNicholl; James McDonnell (0-1), Shaun O’Callaghan (0-1), Patrick Ferris; Conor Stewart (1-2), Emmett Killough; Connel Lemon (0-1), Ronan McKillop (1-0), Ciaran Campbell; Sean McVeigh (1-0), Paddy McAleer (2-4, 1f)
Subs: Brendan McDonnell (1-1) for Campbell (47), Michael McCarry (0-1f) for McKillop (53), Joe Rafferty for Ferris (60+2), Peter McReynolds for Killough (80+1)

Referee: Diarmuid Boylan (Monaghan)

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U21 Football Finals on Sunday

The U21 A & B Football finals are down for decision this Sunday with Con Magee Gaels meeting St. Galls in the A final in Poretglenone at 12-00pm and Dunloy and Creggan facing each other in the B decider in Ballymena at the same time.

Good crowds have attended the earlier round of the competition but these could be affected on Sunday with Cargin Ulster clash with Errigal Ciaran fixed for 1-00pm at Corrigan Park.

Manus McCrossan, (St.Gall’s)

U21A final

Con Magee Gaels v St. Gall’s

Portglenone 12-00pm

Both sides have impressed on their way to Sunday’s final with Con Magee Gaels pulling out all the stops to defeat Cargin at Fr. Maginn Park in the quarter-final and St. Gall’s recording a big win over neighbours St. Gall’s at Milltown.

Con Magee Gael began their campaign with a preliminary round win over St. Ergnat’s Moneyglass before getting over the line in this tough quarter-final win over Cargin at Fr. Maginn Park.

They looked in a bit of bother after a final furlong flourish from rivals Cargin when they tagged on four unanswered points in the final five minutes to draw level but then yielded two scoreable frees in added time which the home team converted.

Daire Higgins was the Glenravel hero with those two late conversions and it put the Gaels through to a semi-final meeting with Aghagallon with the Glens men again enjoying home advantage.

St. Mary’s had earned their place in the semi-final after a good 1-13 to 1-9 home win over a fancied St. Brigid’s in the quarter-final and travelled to Glenravel to meet the home side in the semi-final.

Once again the Gaels produced the goods to run out 0-14 to 2-4 winners. In the end, Glenravel’s sharpshooters at the top end of the pitch made the telling difference as they had that little bit more composure in front of the sticks when it mattered most.

F Hodgson (0-01), F Donaghy (0-02,) S O’Broin (0-04,) C Ward (0-01;) C McKeown (0-02,) P McDonell, D Higgins (0-03) were the Glenravel marksmen after a polished performance.

St. Gall’s have had an easier route to Sunday’s final after All Saints withdrew from the competition to hand them passage to the semi-final and a meeting with a St. John’s side who had impressed in their quarter-final win over St. Paul’s.

Manus McCrossan was excellent at mid-field for the Milltown Road men with goals from Niall Fallon, Daniel Quinn and Padraig Murray paving the way for a 3-14 to 0-5 win.

With three win s in the competition already behind them Con Magee Gaels will fancy their chances of adding this year’s U21A title to the B title they collected last year but they face a good St. Gall’s side and this one could go either way with the Gaels getting a tentative nod.

Aidan McGarry (Dunloy)
Fintan Close (Creggan)

U21B Final

Dunloy v Creggan

Ballymena 12-00pm

Dunloy will start this one as favourites after recording good away wins over Sarsfields at the Bear Pit on day one while Creggan were recording an opening day win on the adjacent pitch when they finished strongly to defeat Rossa by five points.

Dunloy were on the road again in the semi-final when they travelled to Whitehill and proved too good for Tir na nOg.

Daire McMullan hit 2-2 as the visitors ran out 2-10 to 1-3 winners while Padraig Martin, Thomas McFerran, Aodhan McGarry and Eoin McFerran impressed in a good all round Cuchullian’s side.

At the same time over on the Staffordstown Road Creggan were made to work hard before overcoming the challenge of visitors Lamh Dhearg in the other semi-final.

The Kickham’s led 1-4 to 0-5 at the halfway stage but were reeled in early in the second half with half time substitute, Patrick Tumelty kicking two early points to close the gap to the minimum.

Creggan rallied though to dominate the final quarter and finish 1-13 to 1-7 ahead with Odhran Hampsey, Sean McAuley, Tristan McCann, Fintan Close, Sean Duffin, Shea McCann and Conor Johnston seeing them comfortably over the line.

This could be another close encounter but Dunloy might just have enough to see them home but there is not likely to be a lot between these two South West rivals.

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Clinical Garron Tower power home in the second half

Danske Bank Mageean Cup, Quarter-final

St. Killan’s 5-20-1-10 St. Mary’s CBGS

Kevin Herron reports from Ahoghill

ALREADY 1-12-1-05 ahead at the break, holders St Killian’s turned on the style in the second period and cruised into the semi-final of the Danske Bank Mageean Cup with a 5-20-1-10 victory over St. Mary’s at Ahoghill on Thursday afternoon.

The holders settled into the quarter-final clash nicely with Thomas McLaughlin converting an early free and Calum McIlwaine and Callagh Mooney adding points from play.

Sean Og McLaren landed St. Mary’s first point from a converted angled free and a close-range effort from the placed ball moments later was rifled to the net to give his side the lead for the only time in the game.

It was short-lived however when Aodhan Campbell floated in a shot that sailed high into the top corner to give St Killian’s a 1-03-1-01 lead by the 10th minute.

McIlwaine and McLaren (free) traded points before Garron Tower hit seven unanswered points to take firm control.

Nicholas McLaughlin started the spree and added would add another in-between three successive points from Thomas- who would claim four in total with Canice McIntosh also finding range in the dominant period.

St. Mary’s would rally as the half drew to its conclusion as Sean Og McLaren landed another two frees and midfielder Darren Delander pulled off a magnificent long-range point, with Callagh Mooney doubling his account between times to ensure that Killian’s led 1-12-1-05 at the break.

Thomas McLaughlin clipped over his sixth point of the afternoon to extend his sides lead shortly after the break and things soon got better when Joe McKay’s shot was parried by Eoghan Millar and Nicholas McLaughlin scrambled home at the rebound to make it 2-13-1-05.

McLaren (free) and Darren Delander hit back with successive scores, but Charlie McAuley landed a free from range and Canice McIntosh swung over his second point from play.

The wind was taken out of St. Mary’s sails on the 43rd minute as Nicholas McLaughlin’s low shot crashed off the post and Calum McIlwaine reacted quickest to divert the ball to the net and open up a 3-15-1-07 advantage.

Substitute Dylan McNaughton made an immediate impact with a point upon his introduction with Sean Og McLaren sending over his seventh point from the placed ball for the afternoon.

Two-goals in the space of two minutes placed further daylight between the sides with Thomas McLaughlin claiming his first major and Joe McKay lashing home another.

St. Mary’s may have added a second goal late-on, but Caolan Wilson saw his 21-yard free flash past the post in what would have been scant consolation.

Garron Tower talisman McLaughlin provided another two scores and Calum McIlwaine popped over his third of the afternoon with substitute Oisin Boyle pointing for St. Mary’s before the afternoon was out.

In the end, the Champions powerfully swotted off the Glen Road outfits challenge and advanced to the last four to keep their hopes of retaining the Mageean Cup alive and well.

St Killian’s Callagh Mooney in action during his team’s Mageean Cup quarter final win over St Mary’s in Ahoghill. Pic by John McIlwaine

St Killian’s: B Duncan,C McNaughton, C Ward, C McCann, D Higgins, C McAuley (0-1f), J Scullion, A Campbell (1-0), C Mooney (0-2), M Furey, C McIlwaine (1-3), C McIntosh (0-2), O Gillan, T McLaughlin (1-8, 2f), N McLaughlin (1-2). Subs: C Leech for M Furey (HT), J McKay (1-0) for O Gillan (HT), J Kearney for A Campbell (41), D McLaughlin for N McLaughlin (44), O McCambridge (0-1) for C McNaughton (46).

St. Mary’s CBGS: E Millar, E Kearney, M Marlow, F McKinney, C Short, E Walsh, C O’Neill, C Wilson, D Delander (0-2), S Cunningham, C Walsh, S Og McLaren (1-7f), J Gault, S Burns, M Murray. Subs: N May for J Gault (42), D Jemfrey for M Murray (42), O Boyle (0-1) for S Cunningham (45), C McCann for S Burns (55), K Grieves for S Og McLaren (55).

Referee: Vincent Boyle (Dunloy)

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A family affair but there could be divided loyalties

Above – Errigal Ciaran’s manager Enda McGinley (left) will be in opposition with his three brother in laws, Michael, Paul and Tomas McCann in Sunday’s Ulster Club Championship quarter final at Corrigan Park

Ulster SFC club quarter-final –

1-00pm Sunday Corrigan Park

Erin’s own Cargin v Errigan Ciaran (Tyrone)

There are likely to be divided loyalties in the opposing camps when Erin’s Own Cargin take on the considerable challenge posed by Tyrone Champions, Errigal Ciaran at Corrigan Park this Sunday.

Errigal Ciaran, managed by former Antrim manger, Enda McGinley retained the Tyrone championship last Monday night with a win over Trillick in a replay but had no time to celebrate before they were back in action.

They returned to Omagh for an Ulster preliminary round win over St. Eunan’s Letterkenny and on Sunday they travel to Corrigan Park where the Toome side are their opponents in a mouth-watering quarter final.

McGinley had a successful run in charge of the Saffrons and led them to promotion from division 4 in his first season in charge and the Antrim team at the time contained quite a number of Cargin players including Michael and Tomas McCann.

The former All Ireland winner with Tyrone is married to the McCann’s sister, Geraldine and faced the McCann’s in the 2009 Ulster final and will cross swords with Michael, Tomas and their brother Paul this Sunday with family loyalties divided, at least until after 2-15 on Sunday.

Cargin have been the outstanding side in Antrim over the past decade but have found Ulster a tough nut to crack despite some strong performances that have included defeats in the last two years to Watty Graham’s, Maghera who went on to claim the All Ireland title last year.

There wasn’t too much between the sides in those two games however with Cargin beaten narrowly in 2022 and then losing again to the Derry champions last year at Celtic Park.

The harsh dismissal of Tomas McCann in the first half of that game certainly didn’t help the Antrim champions cause and there was a strong feeling that Cargin would have overturned that 2022 defeat if he had remained on board.

Sunday’s opponents Errigal Ciaran look just as formidable after Cargin completed a three in a row by defeating neighbours Portglenone in the Antrim final and they will cherish the opportunity to take on Errigal and the ‘brother in law’ on Sunday.

Former trainer Ronan Devlin took over the managerial reigns from Damien Cassidy a couple of years ago and brought in Fabian Muldoon from his own club Ballinderry and there is a feeling within Antrim that this could be their year.

John McNabb remains one of the best keepers around and his ability from frees and his outfield excursions have been a feature of the Cargin play with the Erin’s Own net minder weighing in with vital scores throughout the season.

References have been made about an ageing Cargin team in some quarters but this is very much a myth and while the Toome side still depend heavily on the likes of the McCann’s, Kevin O’Boyle and James Laverty there have been an exciting bunch of young players who have come through to complement that experience in recent years.

Ronan Gribbin, Sean Og O’Neill, Benen Kelly, Tom Shivers and Conor Johnston are amongst the new breed while Pat Shivers, Jimmy Gribbin and Conan Johnston are others who will have plenty to offer on Sunday.

Cargin players and young fans celebrate with the trophy after their win over Portglenone in last month’s Antrim Senior Football final at Corrigan Park, Belfast. Pic by John McIlwaine

Errigal Ciaran certainly didn’t get it all their own way against either Trillick or St. Eunan’s and are unlikely to get anything easy out of the Antrim champions.

They have relied heavily on the Canavan brothers throughout this campaign but have plenty of others who can be match winners on their day and have a strong vein of experience within their own ranks.

Peter Harte has featured regularly for Tyrone for the last decade and Joe Oguz has emerged as another impressive member of the Red Hands in the recent past while Ben McDonnell kicked three late points to see Errigal over the line against St. Eunan’s last day out.

The Tyrone champions will probably start Sunday’s game as favourites but if Cargin are at their best I believe they have the ability and knowhow to emerge victorious.

Pat Shivers