Just for completeness' sake
Antrim
Carlow
Laois
Leitrim
Limerick
London
Waterford
Wicklow
Laois and Limerick favourites to go up, with maybe Antrim or Carlow sneaking in should one of those not make it?? Thoughts??
I think Carlow will top it.
Leix second.
Limerick won't be too far away from promotion either while Antrim will probably round up the top 4.
Wicklow could be in contention if John Evans can persuade players to commit. He had a decent league record with Tipperary and Roscommon.
Their result at the weekend would not inspire confidence and they are coming from a position where they were the worst team in the country. There obviously is some footballing talent in the county though but it will take time to get going.
Quote from: Kuwabatake Sanjuro on January 03, 2018, 06:54:31 PM
Their result at the weekend would not inspire confidence and they are coming from a position where they were the worst team in the country. There obviously is some footballing talent in the county though but it will take time to get going.
Leitrim are worse than Wicklow.
Amazing to see Laois so low down. I remember travelling to Portlaoise a few years ago to see them play Mayo.
Laois have Donie Kingston back and the players have bought into Sugrue. They should go back up. Antrim have a kind run of fixtures and could be in promotion spot early before meeting stronger teams. Carlow had a good summer but have two sticky away games to start with which could put them under pressure. I think Limerick are going to be very competitive this year - they got a bad start last year and never recovered. Wicklow will find the going very tough - too much team building ahead for Evans this year. Funny thing about Div 4 this year is London have 7 home games and that will help them get a few wins. Leitrim are young and missing too many first teamers to seriously contend.
Carlow and Laois should be promoted here
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QuoteMERICK FOOTBALL PANEL TO PLAY LAOIS IN LEAGUE OPENER IS ANNOUNCED
Senior Football team Manager Billy Lee and his selectors have announced their panel for the opening game of the Allianz Football League when they play Laois in Portlaoise on Saturday evening at 7pm
1. Donal O'Sullivan Monaleen (Captain)
2. Gareth Noonan Dromcollogher Broadford.
3. Sean O'Dea Kilteely Dromkeen
4. David Connolly Adare
5. Paul White Rathkeale
6. Cillian Fahy Dromcollogher Broadford
7. Jim Liston Gearld Griffins
8. Darragh Treacy St Kieran's
9. Brian Fanning Pallasgreen
10. Daniel Daly Fr Caseys
11. Peter Nash Kildimo Pallaskenry
12. Danny Neville Ballysteen
13. Tony McCarthy Kildimo Pallaskenry
14. Padraig Scanlon Glin
15. Jamie Lee Newcastlewest
16. James Brouder Mountcollins 17. Shane Doherty Adare 18. Edward Sheehy Granagh-Ballingarry 19. Colm McSweeney Gerald Griffins 20. David Ward Fr Caseys 21. Tommy Griffin Gerald Griffins 22. Seamus O'Carroll Castleknock 23. Robbie Bourke Adare 24. Sean McSweeney St Kieran's 25. Pádraig De Brún Firies 26. Kieran Daly Na Piarsaigh
Manager: Billy Lee (Newcastlewest) Trainer: Paudie Kissane (Clyda Rovers) Selectors: Brian Begley (Mungret St Pauls) Ricky Ronayne (Monaleen) Barry Fitzpatrick Seamus O'Donnell
http://limerickgaa.ie/limerick-announce-senior-football-side-to-play-laois-on-saturday/
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Antrim team to play Leitrim - Corrigan Park, Belfast, 28/01/18
1 Chris Kerr (St Gall's)
2 Peter Healy (St Enda's)
3 Patrick Gallagher (Glenavy)
4 Niall Delargy (Portglenone)
5 Kevin O'Boyle (Cargin) (Capt)
6 Mark Sweeney (St Jude's, Dublin)
7 James Laverty (Cargin)
8 Sean Burke (St Gall's)
9 Niall McKeever (Portglenone)
10 Stephen Beatty (O'Donovan Rossa)
11 Conor Murray (Lamh Dhearg)
12 Paddy McBride (St John's)
13 Mathew Fitzpatrick (St John's)
14 Colum Duffin (Moneyglass)
15 Ryan Murray (Lamh Dhearg)
16 Andrew Hasson (Rasharkin)
17 Pat Brannigan (Aghagallon)
18 Paddy McAleer (Ballymena)
19 Connell Lemon (Ballymena)
20 Ruairi McCann (Creggan)
21 Ricky Johnston (Creggan)
22 Michael McCarry (Ballymena)
23 Odhran Eastwood (St Enda's)
24 C J McGourty (St Gall's)
25 Kristan Healy (St Enda's)
London 2-4 Carlow 1-11 at half time. 7 London-born players in the starting 15 for London this afternoon.
London 2-9 Carlow 2-14 FT.
Laois 1-10 Limerick 0-08 65mins.
Laois 2-12 Limerick 0-09 FT.
Looks like a solid result for Laois as Limerick were always tough to beat and frustrating to play against.
Half Time in Belfast - Antrim 0-6 Leitrim 0-4
FT Antrim 0-15 Leitrim 0-05
Leitrim next up for Laois. 5 points for any intercounty team over 70 minutes is very poor. They must have no forwards at all!
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Quote1. Donal O'Sullivan (Capt)
2. Gareth Noonan
3. Sean O'Dea
4. Brian Fanning
5. Daniel Daly.
6. Paul White
7. Jim Liston
8. Darragh Treacy
9. David Ward
10. David Connolly
11. Cillian Fahy
12. Tony McCarthy
13. Peter Nash
14. Danny Neville
15. Jamie Lee
16. James Brouder
17. Shane Doherty
18. Edward Sheehy
19. Colm McSweeney
20. Tommy Griffin
21. Seamus O'Carroll
22. Robbie Bourke
23. Sean McSweeney
24. Pádraig De Brún
25. Kieran Daly
26. Padraig Scanlon
London gave Wickla a thumping today - and have 5 more home games to come. Can they be the surprise packet in the promotion race?
Looks like Antrim, Carlow and Laois with London possibly in the mix too.
No one will fancy their visit to Ruislip. From an Antrim perspective if you offered me a one point win I'd take that.
Laois team named for game against Waterford tomorrow. Ross Munnelly back in the corner. He's an example to all young footballers. Still has the hunger to keep it going.
Laois will be too strong for Waterford and should have a few points to spare over them.
As a Kildare man I'd fear Carlow could pull off an upset in the Leinster championship if they get over Louth in the 1st round. They are looking like they are building on last years good form much to Joe Brolly's dismay. It is good to see.
Leitrim scores remain as rare as hens teeth. FT Carlow 2-11 Leitrim 0-5. Two late sending offs for Leitrim as well. It was 1-5 to 0-4 at HT.
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 10, 2018, 06:37:36 PM
Leitrim scores remain as rare as hens teeth. FT Carlow 2-11 Leitrim 0-5. Two late sending offs for Leitrim as well. It was 1-5 to 0-4 at HT.
Carlow on 6 points with +21 score difference.
Leitrim looking in a world of bother with 3 losses.
Leitrim have played Carlow (on 6 points) and Antrim and Laois (both on 4 points)
Antrim 0:15 Leitrim 0:05
Leitrim 3:10 Laois 3:16
Carlow 2:11 Leitrim 0:05
Some difference between home and away form in the scoring department 2 games on the road they have got 0:5 in both but managed to put 3:10 past Laois's defence at home.
Carlow right in the mix for promotion - their games against Laois and Antrim look like they will be the promotion deciders.
I would say the antrim game will be lucky to be on tomorrow based on the rainfall in belfast.
London are making Ruislip a fortress by the sounds of it! Another point picked up today. And what about Wicklow drawing with Antrim in Belfast??? I couldnt see anyone touching them up there.
Round 4 coming up. You'd have to fancy Antrim to bounce back from dropping a point to Wicklow and now beat London comfortably. They are unlikely to get caught a second time.
Laois have impressed under Sugrue; he has revitalised the older players and brought in hungry younger lads to fight for those starting jerseys. Cannot see Wicklow being within 8-10 points of them even in Aughrim.
Carlow may be sitting on top of the table but who have they beaten?? Leitrim, Limerick and London. nothing to get excited about. Waterford are capable of so much more - a big team with good ball players. That will be tight and I go for Waterford here.
Leitrim and Limerick have nothing but pride to play for and Limerick should prevail.
I fancy Laois to wrap up the division early and blood more players before the championship opener v Wexford. O Carroll and Lowry stood out of rUCD throughout the Sigerson campaign and have really strengthened the forward division.
Quote from: Catch and Kick on February 19, 2018, 07:45:46 PM
Round 4 coming up. You'd have to fancy Antrim to bounce back from dropping a point to Wicklow and now beat London comfortably. They are unlikely to get caught a second time.
Laois have impressed under Sugrue; he has revitalised the older players and brought in hungry younger lads to fight for those starting jerseys. Cannot see Wicklow being within 8-10 points of them even in Aughrim.
Carlow may be sitting on top of the table but who have they beaten?? Leitrim, Limerick and London. nothing to get excited about. Waterford are capable of so much more - a big team with good ball players. That will be tight and I go for Waterford here.
Leitrim and Limerick have nothing but pride to play for and Limerick should prevail.
I fancy Laois to wrap up the division early and blood more players before the championship opener v Wexford. O Carroll and Lowry stood out of rUCD throughout the Sigerson campaign and have really strengthened the forward division.
They beat Leitrim in better fashion than Laois did, beat London comfortably away and beat Limerick in comfortable fashion.
Laois beat Limerick well to be fair but conceded 3-10 against Leitrim and struggled to beat Waterford. There is not much between them and Carlow might be the more tactically astute and better prepared team. I'd expect both to go up tbh.
Quote from: Kuwabatake Sanjuro on February 19, 2018, 09:30:12 PM
Quote from: Catch and Kick on February 19, 2018, 07:45:46 PM
Round 4 coming up. You'd have to fancy Antrim to bounce back from dropping a point to Wicklow and now beat London comfortably. They are unlikely to get caught a second time.
Laois have impressed under Sugrue; he has revitalised the older players and brought in hungry younger lads to fight for those starting jerseys. Cannot see Wicklow being within 8-10 points of them even in Aughrim.
Carlow may be sitting on top of the table but who have they beaten?? Leitrim, Limerick and London. nothing to get excited about. Waterford are capable of so much more - a big team with good ball players. That will be tight and I go for Waterford here.
Leitrim and Limerick have nothing but pride to play for and Limerick should prevail.
I fancy Laois to wrap up the division early and blood more players before the championship opener v Wexford. O Carroll and Lowry stood out of rUCD throughout the Sigerson campaign and have really strengthened the forward division.
They beat Leitrim in better fashion than Laois did, beat London comfortably away and beat Limerick in comfortable fashion.
Laois beat Limerick well to be fair but conceded 3-10 against Leitrim and struggled to beat Waterford. There is not much between them and Carlow might be the more tactically astute and better prepared team. I'd expect both to go up tbh.
Yeah I definitely wouldn't be so sure about Laois going up just yet - a massive red flag for me is that they conceded 3-10 to Leitrim, when Leitrim only managed to score 0-5 in both their other games.
Funny to be asking who Carlow beat when the 3 teams Laois have beat are the 3 teams at the bottom of the table (although 2 of them are teams Carlow beat)
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Quote from: Kuwabatake Sanjuro on February 19, 2018, 09:30:12 PM
Quote from: Catch and Kick on February 19, 2018, 07:45:46 PM
Round 4 coming up. You'd have to fancy Antrim to bounce back from dropping a point to Wicklow and now beat London comfortably. They are unlikely to get caught a second time.
Laois have impressed under Sugrue; he has revitalised the older players and brought in hungry younger lads to fight for those starting jerseys. Cannot see Wicklow being within 8-10 points of them even in Aughrim.
Carlow may be sitting on top of the table but who have they beaten?? Leitrim, Limerick and London. nothing to get excited about. Waterford are capable of so much more - a big team with good ball players. That will be tight and I go for Waterford here.
Leitrim and Limerick have nothing but pride to play for and Limerick should prevail.
I fancy Laois to wrap up the division early and blood more players before the championship opener v Wexford. O Carroll and Lowry stood out of rUCD throughout the Sigerson campaign and have really strengthened the forward division.
Fair point but Laois have been playing with a lot of their expereinced players either resting or dropped to test their commitment. Think they have risen to the challenge and come the end of the league Laois will have their strongest team on the pitch plus a depth to their squad that was missing in the past few years. Lot of quality around that panel.
They beat Leitrim in better fashion than Laois did, beat London comfortably away and beat Limerick in comfortable fashion.
Laois beat Limerick well to be fair but conceded 3-10 against Leitrim and struggled to beat Waterford. There is not much between them and Carlow might be the more tactically astute and better prepared team. I'd expect both to go up tbh.
Yeah I definitely wouldn't be so sure about Laois going up just yet - a massive red flag for me is that they conceded 3-10 to Leitrim, when Leitrim only managed to score 0-5 in both their other games.
Funny to be asking who Carlow beat when the 3 teams Laois have beat are the 3 teams at the bottom of the table (although 2 of them are teams Carlow beat)
Could waterford upset Carlow this weekend I think they can
Waterford 2-9 Carlow 2-12. Thats 4 wins from 4 games for Carlow.
Big result for Carlow. Puts pressure on Antrim and Laois tomorrow. Beginning to look like this division is going down to the wire. League is a great leveller.
Laois and Antrim in round 5 is a huge game. Antrim have had the upper hand on Laois in last few years. If both win tomorrow that will be some clash. Looking forward to it.
Laois 1:16 Wicklow 0:10 FT
London 0-13 Antrim 0-17.
Looks like it's between Antrim, Carlow and Laois at this stage. Laois v Antrim in the next round could sort things out.
Laois played in second gear down in Wicklow and still won I think there is more to come from the O'Moores
Carlow promoted after beating Antrim. Laois just need one win from last two games to join them.
Must be a good few years since Carlow were last promoted?
Quote from: laoislad on March 18, 2018, 03:19:05 PM
Carlow promoted after beating Antrim. Laois just need one win from last two games to join them.
Must be a good few years since Carlow were last promoted?
33 according to someone on another thread
Quote from: Minder on March 18, 2018, 03:23:56 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 18, 2018, 03:19:05 PM
Carlow promoted after beating Antrim. Laois just need one win from last two games to join them.
Must be a good few years since Carlow were last promoted?
33 according to someone on another thread
Yeah just seen that now.
They seem happy... @stpatricksgaa's Tweet: https://twitter.com/stpatricksgaa/status/975382482592976896?s=09
Hope stevecw is still about and is pleased with Carlow's progress so far.
Well done to Carlow good to see they have built on their decent championship last summer.
stephen bambrick
@babsclio
@Carlow_GAA father was 96 when he died, was in Athy in 1944 for the Leinster win , there in the 50s and 60s when they had " the good team " as he called them , envious big time , hopefully our time is near #CarlowRising
Brendan Murphy
@BrendanMurphy17
This is for everyone, our families, friends and the men who soldered for so many years in the Carlow jersey for all the years in the darkness, with no reward, mark my words we are going to enjoy this one, we are Carlow
Turlough O Brien
@TurloughCarlow
Massive thks to all who helped promotion - too numerous to name. Most of all the players past & present who always represented Carlow with pride and commitment on more bad days than good but never faltered. @Carlow_GAA
I hope they go on the beer for the week..Laois need a win against them next weekend.....
Whats happening in Leitrim at present needs to be sorted , they have absolutely no resources nor funds.
Laois promoted after beating Carlow by 1 point.
Laois v Carlow in the final next weekend
Who all in this division next year? never had to check before, Sob sob!!
The remaining Div 4 games that were victims of the weather have been scrapped as the top two places have been decided.
Waterford manager McGlinchy not happy about it.
Talking about disrespect for the weak Counties.
Quote from: Rossfan on March 27, 2018, 07:40:55 PM
Waterford manager McGlinchy not happy about it.
Talking about disrespect for the weak Counties.
Leitrim would of conceded . Weaker counties are a.shambles, its not right.
Quote from: larryin89 on March 27, 2018, 08:27:27 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on March 27, 2018, 07:40:55 PM
Waterford manager McGlinchy not happy about it.
Talking about disrespect for the weak Counties.
Leitrim would of conceded . Weaker counties are a.shambles, its not right.
Leitrim wanted the game played. Had to concede the London game because of the expense of traveling to London twice while they didn't want just 5 league games before the championship especially when they have 3 of their better players have just returned to the panel.
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Quote from: larryin89 on March 27, 2018, 08:27:27 PM
Quote from: Rossfan on March 27, 2018, 07:40:55 PM
Waterford manager McGlinchy not happy about it.
Talking about disrespect for the weak Counties.
Leitrim would of conceded . Weaker counties are a.shambles, its not right.
Leitrim wanted the game played. Had to concede the London game because of the expense of traveling to London twice while they didn't want just 5 league games before the championship especially when they have 3 of their better players have just returned to the panel.
Struggling with costs and according to a player the talk was of conceding beforehand.
Quote from: Rossfan on March 27, 2018, 07:40:55 PM
Waterford manager McGlinchy not happy about it.
Talking about disrespect for the weak Counties.
Sure we should all shove them into a two or three tiered championship. That would get rid of them...
McGlinchy is all for a tiered Championship!!
Their 2 quick mailings in May/early June gets rid of them too.
Quote from: Rossfan on March 28, 2018, 10:06:45 AM
McGlinchy is all for a tiered Championship!!
Their 2 quick mailings in May/early June gets rid of them too.
Not sure he is.. He's a clubmate of mine. In principle he's not against it, but he doesn't think there's any appetite for it and he knows it would be treated like shite.
I read comments of his in the papers saying he's for it. He says the League is their All Ireland as it is.
Connerton of Longford of a similar view while Carlow's O'Brien totally against. Mind you Carlow might be in Tier 1 if they keep progressing like the last 12 months.
As I said on another thread the GPA and indeed CPA were opposed to the "Super 8" but we're totally ignored by the decision makers.
Laois starting well though both teams getting huge numbers behind the ball making for a lot of running with the ball and little kicking. Carlow seem to have no outlet and are struggling to create any scoring opportunities at all. Some great points from Laois all the same.
Laois look the better team with more lads capable of scoring. Ross Munnelly is some man, a great servant to Laois.
Would have to wonder what was going on in this fixture last weekend as Laois only managed to score 7 times (1-6) and won.
Surely it makes more sense to put the crowd facing the tv cameras when its that small, looks like 0 there. Really it should be played elsewhere but I understand the reasoning
Carlow with some shocking wides
Carlow kicking themselves out of this game
Carlow making some awful decisions.
Laois have had a lack of conditioning for about 5 years and it still seems to be there
Quote from: Gmac on March 31, 2018, 04:23:25 PM
Laois have had a lack of conditioning for about 5 years and it still seems to be there
Whereas Carlow have good conditioning but poor football
Jaysus you often here supporters bemoan that their players will make the goalie MOM but it isn't often it actually happens but Jarlath has given him it. Not sure it's deserved but Carlow certainly gave him a heap of ball.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 31, 2018, 04:26:08 PM
Quote from: Gmac on March 31, 2018, 04:23:25 PM
Laois have had a lack of conditioning for about 5 years and it still seems to be there
Whereas Carlow have good conditioning but poor football
yes the Laois mistakes are more from tiredness Carlow are fitter but have been in div 4 for 40 years and will improve as they move up a division,good few of Laois players have played in div 1/2
Neither of them are any great shakes
Enjoyable afternoon. Great to see Laois win. Only unbeaten county in the country in the league.
My young fella loved his first experience of Croke Park.
I hate seeing footballers soccering the ball. Carlow did it a few times and lost the ball. Maybe harsh, but I'd be dropping a few of the Carlow team long before the championship starts.
Quote from: laoislad on March 31, 2018, 05:22:14 PM
Enjoyable afternoon. Great to see Laois win. Only unbeaten county in the country in the league.
My young fella loved his first experience of Croke Park.
Galway haven't lost yet
Laois should be in D2 as well.
Quote from: seafoid on March 31, 2018, 09:03:11 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 31, 2018, 05:22:14 PM
Enjoyable afternoon. Great to see Laois win. Only unbeaten county in the country in the league.
My young fella loved his first experience of Croke Park.
Galway haven't lost yet
Laois should be in D2 as well.
No we shouldn't. We were D4 cos we deserved it.
Ross Munnelly is a legend!😁
Quote from: seafoid on March 31, 2018, 09:03:11 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 31, 2018, 05:22:14 PM
Enjoyable afternoon. Great to see Laois win. Only unbeaten county in the country in the league.
My young fella loved his first experience of Croke Park.
Galway haven't lost yet
Laois should be in D2 as well.
The memory is always the first to go: https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2018/0218/941628-roscommon-claim-fbd-title-with-injury-time-winner/
https://www.laoistoday.ie/2018/04/02/laois-man-the-victim-of-a-serious-assault-in-carlow/
See a Laois player is in hospital after an assault in Carlow on the night of the game.
Not linked I hope.