Connacht Club Championships 2016

[Cunny Funt]

Totally agree with the sentiments expressed at how ridiculously unfair it was on kilmore.

As a matter of interest why was the county finals so late in counties like roscommon  and cavan ?

Meath and Westmeath as well.

Probably because the provincial games aren't scheduled until October at the earliest and clubs don't want a big gap between a county final and a provincial championship game.

Have the Connacht GAA gave statement of reply to Kilmore club yet or will they remain silent.

[macdanger2]

Inexcusable not to postpone following the death of the club official. They should be held to account for that.

Understandable not to postpone on account of a poorly scheduled county championship. It's as if CBs around the country never consider the possibility of a draw when drawing up the fixtures list.

[Rossfan]

With all due respect to the late Frank ( RIP - one true gentleman) expecting players to play 2 important knock out games within 20 hoursof each iother is pure total abuse and must contravene all sorts of player welfare things .
Of course if we had extra time in all knock out games....

[Owenmoresider]

Should bear in mind when questioning the delay in the Roscommon intermediate final, that Kilmore were playing Oran, who were also in the senior hurling final last Sunday - which also requires a replay to settle it.

[larryin89]

Totally agree with the sentiments expressed at how ridiculously unfair it was on kilmore.

As a matter of interest why was the county finals so late in counties like roscommon  and cavan ?

Meath and Westmeath as well.

Probably because the provincial games aren't scheduled until October at the earliest and clubs don't want a big gap between a county final and a provincial championship game.

Have the Connacht GAA gave statement of reply to Kilmore club yet or will they remain silent.

Still doesnt make sense to me, sure AIF isnt until march . No reason county championship cant be completed by end of august/mid sept if county team has exited since july .

[Rossfan]

Of course no County can make Championship fixtures in July as the County team may be on a run ( and of course the US semi pro circuit)

[larryin89]

Of course no County can make Championship fixtures in July as the County team may be on a run ( and of course the US semi pro circuit)

Dont get it Mayo were in the championship till 1st of october and county final is next week. Roscommon went out in what end of july and county finals only this week. It just doesnt add up or perhaps im missing something?

[From the Bunker]

It's called cutting to the Chase!

[Rossfan]

Of course no County can make Championship fixtures in July as the County team may be on a run ( and of course the US semi pro circuit)

Dont get it Mayo were in the championship till 1st of october and county final is next week. Roscommon went out in what end of july and county finals only this week. It just doesnt add up or perhaps im missing something?

We had 3 rounds of group games to complete in August.
As I sad no Championship games can be scheduled in July in case County are in action.
Mind you we had a leisurely enough knock out series then but Oran doing well in th'oul hurley didn't help.

[PW Nally]

Of course no County can make Championship fixtures in July as the County team may be on a run ( and of course the US semi pro circuit)

Dont get it Mayo were in the championship till 1st of october and county final is next week. Roscommon went out in what end of july and county finals only this week. It just doesnt add up or perhaps im missing something?

We had 3 rounds of group games to complete in August.
As I sad no Championship games can be scheduled in July in case County are in action.
Mind you we had a leisurely enough knock out series then but Oran doing well in th'oul hurley didn't help.

Why did you close the county manager thread?

[Rossfan]

Because silliness about young lads in high spirits 14 years ago was taking over plus the recruitments are all or nearly all completed.

[PW Nally]

Because silliness about young lads in high spirits 14 years ago was taking over plus the recruitments are all or nearly all completed.

Yeah right!!!

Nothing to do with the Rossies having another Mayo man running the show???

[Rossfan]

Why should that matter?
He was half manager last season and was the only candidate standing when the Interviews came around.
Anyway he's living in Ros for many the year, his kids are total Rossies and Syfín loves him so what can possibly go wrong

[Cunny Funt]

The Mayo and Roscommon hurling county finals both finished in draws the replays are due to played this weekend while the Connacht semi final between the Mayo and Roscommon champions was scheduled for bank holiday Monday. Will be interesting to see what the Connacht council do with this situation.

[Maroon Manc]

I'm assuming the replay wasn't played last week because one of the club was involved in a hurling final then? In that case the game against Monivea should have delayed for a week unless Monivea had a valid reason why it couldn't be delayed.

In fairness it makes sense to have club finals this late because the provincial games don't start until late October and clubs wouldn't want to go for a month without a competitive game.