Any reports from first round defeat to Meath Saturday? Couldn't get to it. Sounds like it was a poor game.
Wasn't at either. Word is Laois backs were decent but forwards never got going. Some goal our wing back Kelly scored, you'll see it on TG4 player.
ELECTRIC IRELAND MINOR FOOTBALL QUALIFIERS 2016
Wed. 27th April Netwatch Cullen Pk. 6.45pm
Carlow v Laois
Link for that Kelly goal. https://twitter.com/GAA_2016/status/723484796933029888
Looks better on Tv than it did there but it was some strike to be fair
A couple of injuries for the next game tomorrow night, I hear.
Quote from: Heshs Umpire on April 22, 2016, 10:44:55 PM
Link for that Kelly goal. https://twitter.com/GAA_2016/status/723484796933029888
Reminds me of the runs his cousin Tom Kelly used to make.....This guy has the makings of a top class footballer....
Heard there's a couple of changes for tomorrow night alright. Not great on the names. There's a Comerford lad dropped and Kealy and Byrne out through injury.
Quote from: The Monument Road on April 26, 2016, 06:13:05 PM
Quote from: Heshs Umpire on April 22, 2016, 10:44:55 PM
Link for that Kelly goal. https://twitter.com/GAA_2016/status/723484796933029888
Reminds me of the runs his cousin Tom Kelly used to make.....This guy has the makings of a top class footballer....
We he corner back on the u21 team
Last night was a bit of an non-event in Carlow . Kelly got an early goal for Laois and that was game over . Carlow to put it mildly were woeful . Hard to know where our minor team is at the moment but this extra game will stand to them before the 1/4 final . I have reservations regarding our physicality and size . Anyone' else notice this ?
God I feel for Carlow they really are so bad its not funny.
1-13 to 1-4 was the final score but if we wanted it to be more in the second half it could have been as we eased up and were sloppy in possession...
Diarmuid Whelan kicked few nice points but to be honest the game as a whole was a very very poor standard.
I hope we can improve for the quarter finals!
They are a very small team alright. I hope they avoid Dublin in the quarter final draw. Good display from young Whelan who was non existent against Meath. He's a classy player.
I thought we had Kilkenny next?
Kilkenny pulled out after the hiding they got from Wexford. :o :o
When is draw for q.finals? or dates when they'll be played?
The Quarter Finals take place on 20/21/22nd May 2016. Not sure when the draw takes place...
We drew Louth
Meath V Dublin
Kildare v westmeath
Offaly v Wexford
Full Minor Fixtures:
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Not much reward for Meath beating Laois.
Got lucky with the draw. It's ridiculous that, to this day, Leinster and ulster teams have it so much harder to get to a semi or final in their provincial championships. The likes of Mayo or Galway generally win one, and they're in a final.
We have a great chance of making it to the semi-finals this year, avoid Dublin after that and we could find ourselves in a Leinster final... Great incentive for our lads.
Playing Louth away even though we the draw had them at home!
Meath and Kildare are also at home. The only first named team at home is Offaly.
Laois advance to Semi final while the Dubs were trounced by Meath. This opens up the possibility of an extended run for this year's team.
Was surprised to hear the Meath result. Wasn't alot in it when we played them. When is the semi draw or is there one?
Laois V Offaly
Meath V Kildare.
They have a great opportunity of a Leinster Final appearance now. Reading reports of the Louth game would suggest that they were playing second best when they managed to win the game. Hopefully that will build a bit of confidence and they can use it.
Laois dig deep to edge out Louth
Laois 2-10 Louth 1-12
http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/laois-dig-deep-to-edge-out-louth-34737349.html (http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/laois-dig-deep-to-edge-out-louth-34737349.html)
Minor Semi-Finals
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Quote from: Junior Ex Laoistalk on June 25, 2016, 12:19:51 AM
Minor Semi-Finals
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A bit strange that two first rounds of the local minor championship were played last night with the leinster minor championship seven days later. I hear Darren Rooney is not a happy man as a number of his playing panel had to play.
Mark Rooney. And I've no sympathy. Sick of county teams holding up club football.
Quote from: Heshs Umpire on June 28, 2016, 12:58:06 PM
Mark Rooney. And I've no sympathy. Sick of county teams holding up club football.
I agree. In addition, there is little evidence that keeping lads fresh helps anything. A good hard game a week away might do them a world of good, especially those lads who have been doing the leaving etc. who probably have very little football in recent weeks.
Next Tuesday or Wednesday?!
To be honest I don't understand why it has to be played 7 days out if we copped ourselves on just had a 10 day rule from intercounty matches I don't see why things can't go ahead. To be honest it should be a godsend to a minor manager all his panel getting games in weeks before an intercounty match. Look if we get an injury well thats life unfortunate but we may unearth one or two new player by actually playing goes for all levels all codes. Players at club level did last year play 3 games 1 day after another at different levels.
Hope everyone can get out and support this team TOMORROW night in O'Moore park!
Can't be there this evening but best of luck to the minors. It would be great to have one team in a Leinster final this year. Who are te key players on the minor team this year?
ELECTRIC IRELAND LEINSTER GAA MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
16th April - Meath (0-11) Laois (1-06)
16th April - Westmeath (3-09) Longford (0-12)
16th April - Kildare (2-16) Wicklow (0-07)
16th April - Dublin (2-14) Offaly (1-07)
16th April - Wexford (17-21) Kilkenny (0-01)
16th April - Louth (1-14) Carlow (1-08)
26th April - Offaly (1-11) Longford (0-12)
27th April - Laois (1-13) Carlow (1-04)
4th May - Offaly (1-13) Wicklow (2-09)
21st May - Meath (1-18) Dublin (2-05)
21st May - Kildare (1-16) Westmeath (0-08)
21st May - Laois (2-10) Louth (1-12)
22nd May - Offaly (0-19) Wexford (1-11)
Looking at this we might not be too far off the mark..We only lost to Meath by two they beat Dublin by 10 ..Dublin beat Offaly by 10 I know it doesn't mean much at this level but looking at this there is very little between the four teams that ar left!
Quote from: Unlaoised on July 05, 2016, 10:36:36 AM
ELECTRIC IRELAND LEINSTER GAA MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
16th April - Meath (0-11) Laois (1-06)
16th April - Westmeath (3-09) Longford (0-12)
16th April - Kildare (2-16) Wicklow (0-07)
16th April - Dublin (2-14) Offaly (1-07)
16th April - Wexford (17-21) Kilkenny (0-01)
16th April - Louth (1-14) Carlow (1-08)
26th April - Offaly (1-11) Longford (0-12)
27th April - Laois (1-13) Carlow (1-04)
4th May - Offaly (1-13) Wicklow (2-09)
21st May - Meath (1-18) Dublin (2-05)
21st May - Kildare (1-16) Westmeath (0-08)
21st May - Laois (2-10) Louth (1-12)
22nd May - Offaly (0-19) Wexford (1-11)
Looking at this we might not be too far off the mark..We only lost to Meath by two they beat Dublin by 10 ..Dublin beat Offaly by 10 I know it doesn't mean much at this level but looking at this there is very little between the four teams that ar left!
The word is Kildare are the team to beat at minor level this year. We have to get over Offaly first, that won't be easy.
Quote from: redsetanta on July 05, 2016, 09:45:15 AM
Can't be there this evening but best of luck to the minors. It would be great to have one team in a Leinster final this year. Who are te key players on the minor team this year?
Whelan from Ballyroan is a strong forward. As is Kinsella (the referee's son), Comerford from The Harps (ex Killeen), the 2 Port lads at full back and centre back, Bennett and Byrne.
Big lad from Josephs wing back is very good, is his name Smith?
Quote from: SCFC on July 05, 2016, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: redsetanta on July 05, 2016, 09:45:15 AM
Can't be there this evening but best of luck to the minors. It would be great to have one team in a Leinster final this year. Who are te key players on the minor team this year?
Whelan from Ballyroan is a strong forward. As is Kinsella (the referee's son), Comerford from The Harps (ex Killeen), the 2 Port lads at full back and centre back, Bennett and Byrne.
Big lad from Josephs wing back is very good, is his name Smith?
Johnny Kelly from O'Dempseys too.
Team for tonight, best of luck lads...
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Good win tonight. Great to be back in a Leinster final. Poor first half and 4 points to 3 was about right. Opened up well in the second half. Some good football. Will need to produce a full hour against Meath or Kildare. Impressed with James Kelly, Sean Byrne, Deering in the second half, and O'Connor.
Offaly were dire though.
Well done Laois Minors. Great performance in the second half. Couldn't believe how Offaly fell away, without a fight.
Quote from: SCFC on July 05, 2016, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: redsetanta on July 05, 2016, 09:45:15 AM
Can't be there this evening but best of luck to the minors. It would be great to have one team in a Leinster final this year. Who are te key players on the minor team this year?
Whelan from Ballyroan is a strong forward. As is Kinsella (the referee's son), Comerford from The Harps (ex Killeen), the 2 Port lads at full back and centre back, Bennett and Byrne.
Big lad from Josephs wing back is very good, is his name Smith?
No his name is James Kelly. Off the same block as his first cousin Tom, Stephen & Colm Kelly and is as good if not better then Tom. Defdinatly one to watch. He had an outstanding game tonight
Great to see a decent turn out tonight. Offaly were poor but to get to a leinster final is excellent. Kelly was great at the back but definitely some decent talent coming through if developed correctly.
When was the last time a Laois team contested a Leinster Final without a Portlaoise man on the starting 15? I'd wager it's not been done, but am open to correction.
Great work by all, it's a step back in the right direction. Well done Mark, Billy Tomas and Beano.
Well Done lads a terrific second half performance
Here is my ratings on the lads and how they got on.....
1.Ross Mcgrath 7 .Kick outs were decent did come out rashly for a ball in the first half but to be fair it was brave and if your going to come then better to come showing no fear.Caught a tricky ball under the cross bar in the second half.
2.James Kelly 8 .Looks a great prospect tigerish in the tackle and superb on the ball going forward did make a few slack passes but this seem to a trend just before half time with players from both sides as the game got scrappy.
3.Diarmaid Bennett 8.Fine Full back was strong and held his position well was on a tricky customer and dealt with him well.Did the simple things well which is all you ask.
4.Richard Hitchock 7.The Park man showed great pace and had too dealing with a flier of a corner forward who was replaced with 15 minutes to go which is always a good sign for a corner back.
5.Shane Bolger 8.Was one of Laois's best players in the first half and supported the attack well with driving runs forward never forgot his defensive duties either winning his one to one battle.
6.Sean Byrne 10. Master class display at center back he won nearly every tackle he went for a real strong player who always does the right thing with the ball sometimes the simple pass is the hardest pass he made it look easy his point in the second half was just class and deserved the roar he got for it.
7.James O'Connor 7.Made up a terrific half back line was composed on the ball and was also strong in the tackle the Timahoe can be happy with his nights work.
8.Liam Delaney 7.The Ballyroan man started like a house on fire but found it tough going at times he contested kick outs very well and was strong on the ball he was on a good player so gave a decent account of himself.
9.Max Connolly 7.Again the Ballyfin man found himself on a good player he tracked him everywhere especailly going back off the ball and gave his all.Fouled a little bit too much in the first half but his pass for the goal was sublime and he left everything on the field.
10.Finbar Crowley 7 .Was fortunate not to be booked earlier but the referee was picky in the first half he got a lovely score in the first half and worked so hard which was a feature of all the forwards play.
11.Adam Deering 8.Was guilty of a few bad passes when in two minds and was caught behind his man a few times but he certainly made up for this with two quick fire points at the start of the second half one with the left and one with the right he added two more to cap a fine 20 minute spell which saw Laois go clear.
12 Ciaran Comerford 7.The Harps man worked his socks off and carried the ball well for the Laois team he won a lot of frees and was unlucky on a few occasions not to get his own score he is a strong ball carrier which is rare these days.
13.Johnny Kelly 7 Didn't get on as much ball as he would of liked but his running off the ball was relentless and unselfish to open up space for others.Sometimes this isn't appreciated in the game but I saw it and admired it.
14.Diarmaid Whelan 9 .Looks a fantastic prospect his frees were deadly in the first half apart from the one that looked the easiest(the ones straight in front of goals from 35 plus out are the ones to practice most)He finished with 6 points and it could have been more.Looks so composed on the ball.
15 Alan Kinsella 7.Mixed bag for the Courtwood man showed so well for the ball and caught a few magnificent efforts .Kicked a few into the keepers hands and tried a few impossible passes.Defo a lot of talent there which was shown by his courage to step up and slot the free.He will have better days just needs to steady down a bit more on the ball.
I found it hard to keep track of the subs so apoligies if I get these wrong but John Kavanagh was unlucky to see a black card for the pull down as the Offaly player charged into him.
Evan Lowry looked lively and took his goal very well after a great move from connolly
Mark McDermot showed well for the ball at right half forward and certainly added pace to the Laois attack.
I know Dylan Feane and Caomhan Brennan and I think Conor Brennan all came on as well and none of them did any harm infact the fresh legs only added the the Faithful's woes as Laois ran at them in the second half.
The whole panel not just the unused subs in Darragh Phelan Lir McDonald and Cian Langford deserve a big mention I know there is plenty more involved and they are just as much a part of this success as the 21 that played and the 24 that were named
1-15 is a decent score in football and great to see the forwards and the backs so hungry even in the latter stages to keep Offaly to just 3 second half points.
Well done Mark Rooney Beano Thomas Brett(who is excellent on the line) and Billy delaney.
I can't wait to go to croke Park to follow the boys and I hope they don't let the occasion get to them and play the football they did in the second half last night.
Great to see such a support up there as well it was a throw back to 8-9 years ago and the Laois fans were vocal with subs being applauded off the field etc.
These boys and the senior results have really put a feel good factor in Laois football in last few weeks it was great to see so many of the seniors there last night roaring them on as well.
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Quote from: SCFC on July 05, 2016, 11:19:30 AM
Quote from: redsetanta on July 05, 2016, 09:45:15 AM
Can't be there this evening but best of luck to the minors. It would be great to have one team in a Leinster final this year. Who are te key players on the minor team this year?
Whelan from Ballyroan is a strong forward. As is Kinsella (the referee's son), Comerford from The Harps (ex Killeen), the 2 Port lads at full back and centre back, Bennett and Byrne.
Big lad from Josephs wing back is very good, is his name Smith?
No his name is James Kelly. Off the same block as his first cousin Tom, Stephen & Colm Kelly and is as good if not better then Tom. Defdinatly one to watch. He had an outstanding game tonight
First cousins of the Farrells in Ballylynan also. Their mother is a Kelly. Serious footballing genes in that extended family.
Brilliant win last night. Great interviews with manager Mark Rooney, centre forward Adam Deering and captain Sean Byrne on Midlands this morning: https://soundcloud.com/midlandssport/mark-rooney-adam-deering-and-sean-byrne-post-offaly
Byrne sounds like and plays like someone who really means business.
No sign of the big lad from Camross, is he injured???
Quote from: on the hop on July 06, 2016, 01:37:44 PM
No sign of the big lad from Camross, is he injured???
He had a medical problem and couldn't train for a while. Glad to hear he got the all clear yesterday and will be back on the panel for the final.
Sean Byrne seems like a real talent indeed. Great talent, and you can tell by his interview, great head on his shoulders. Very smart lad and speaks way beyond his years. One to look out for in the coming years. Fair play to the minor management setup - it takes a proactive, modern setup to compete in 2016 and they seem to be on par with the top teams in Leinster regarding preparation. Even Sean Byrne mentioned there that they have been conditioning training and their fitness is superb. Credit to all involved and let's hope we've good support for these lads in the final.
So it's the Lillie's in the final. Extra time win over Meath so very little between them. They seem to have to star men who contributed 15 points between them last night.
It's a final and by the sounds of them young lads they have no fear and will be going for it and beyond.
Looking forward to it.
Kildare are a massive team seen them earlier this year....They have two midfielders one is 6-5 the other 6-2 and all over the field they will be bigger but maybe the open spaces of croker will suit the Laois lads who look fast and very very fit...
I for one can't wait for it!
Fantastic win against Offaly.
2nd half was superb, some wonderful scores and great teamwork.
Brilliant turnout for it as well.
Great to be back in a Leinster final. Kildare will be favourites but we should give it a real go.
I hope they win. It could be so important to have a winning bunch coming through........or maybe not? Should we hope they stay hungry for success rather than be sated by a minor provincial win?
Our well has been running dry, with only the odd player or two coming through. The last minor appearance was in 2007, so this could promise something for the future. Have we fluked a good team here or are are we now doing something right with football?
We had a good minor team last year as well
only beating by a late goal by Killdeer In O' Moore park
so plenty of talent coming thought
all we need Is the right people
to bring them forward in the future.
Would have preferred to play Meath - Kildare are a bit of a bogey team for us at underage recently - they nearly always seem to be a much bigger team than us at underage the last 5-7 years. Still, great to be in a final
Just got me tickets for sunday hopefully this Laois team can lift the spirits of the county!
Never saw a thread so quiet on the eve of a Leinster Final, it's nine years since we were in one so best of luck to all concerned tomorrow.
It just shows how football is going in this county when we can't even get excited when our lads reach a Leinster final..
Best of luck Laois minors. Bring home the cup. ;D
Good luck to the lads today. Great to be heading back to Croker on Leinster final day.
Couldn't make Croker yesterday cos of a long standing family event. Jesus, Jack Nolan and Peter O'Leary are a worse version of Statler and Waldorf.
Sounded like we'd no complaints and could well have been beaten by more.
Physically we were dominated in nearly all sectors of the pitch...
Sean Byrnes early injury didn't help matters he played on with a very badly twisted ankle but was only half the player he can be.
Max Connolly done okay in the middle against two giants that Kildare had.
Laois had a few very nervy performers in Delaney aand Comerford and I'm sure these young lads will have better days.
Whelan at full forward was a standout kicking 6 points 4 from frees.
O'Connor did well and scored a wonder point in the first half from half back.
we needed a goal to see how Kildare would react but it never came.
In truth if Kildare had to have taken their chances in the first half the game would have been over at half time.
I hope the young lads learn from this and put up a good show against Galway in Tullamore on Sat week at 2pm
Quote from: SCFC on July 18, 2016, 08:46:20 AM
Couldn't make Croker yesterday cos of a long standing family event. Jesus, Jack Nolan and Peter O'Leary are a worse version of Statler and Waldorf.
Sounded like we'd no complaints and could well have been beaten by more.
Not sure I'd call them Statler and Waldorf but they do have a right muppet in between them, Craig Rogers!!
Quote from: SCFC on July 18, 2016, 08:46:20 AM
Couldn't make Croker yesterday cos of a long standing family event. Jesus, Jack Nolan and Peter O'Leary are a worse version of Statler and Waldorf ;D ;D 8)
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Jesus it got a bit personal alright....
Both had decent points but really sad to see it being discussed on facebook like that...
Rodgers left the county panel far to early and I thought he could have given more as he was and still is a talented player.
O'Leary was a great servant to the county but I was surprised at hi early retirement last season.
We did look slightly behind Kildare but they have won 3 out of 4 leinsters and hve bigger numbers to pick from.
I wouldn't be as negative as Rodgers yes things need to be changed and stuff needs to be worked on but I still think there is a lot of good work ebing done in the county!
What was going on on Facebook Unloised?
Not sure it was necessary to post up their Facebook photos here, regardless of the debate.
Quote from: Don Draper on July 19, 2016, 02:03:30 PM
Not sure it was necessary to post up their Facebook photos here, regardless of the debate.
Point taken Don, sorry 'bout that.. Removed..
I hear Diarmuid Whelan is out of the Galway game with a broken collarbone. Got the injury playing club hurling I heard. Huge loss.
Editing post as previous poster removed his post. Cheers.
Hard luck yesterday lads...
Tribesmen get the better of Laois to secure All-Ireland minor football last-four spot
Galway 3-10
Laois 0-12
GALWAY ADVANCED TO the semi-finals of the All-Ireland minor football championship by a deceptively-large seven-point margin at O'Connor Park in Tullamore this afternoon — their victory secured by their superior ability to convert goal chances in a wide-open contest.
Five clear-cut chances to raise green flags were created by the young Tribesmen, three of which were finished to the net, while at the other end goalkeeper Cormac Haslam was in inspired form, producing a series of excellent saves.
Laois also pulled three shots wide of the target from inside the penalty area and wasted a late spot-kick, misses which ultimately cost them their chance of pulling off a shock win.
Galway played with the wind in the first half and while they struggled badly at midfield, losing out to the greater fielding power of Max Connolly and Robert Tyrell, they were extremely clinical up front.
Despite not having key wing forward Barry Goldrick available after he suffered a broken leg during the week, they were incredibly sharp, with their inside line duo of Desmond Conneely and Robert Finnerty linking up very well.
Finnerty and Adam Murphy struck for two goals in quick succession around the 22-minute mark to give Galway a 2-6 to 0-2 interval lead and they added a third through Ryan Forde after half time, their lead preserved to the end by the shocking profligacy of the Leinster team.
Scorers for Galway: Evan Murphy & Robert Finnerty (0-1f) 1-3 each, Desmond Conneely 0-4, Ryan Forde 1-0.
Scorers for Laois: Diarmuid Whelan 0-7f, Adam Deering 0-2, Finbarr Crowley, Johnny Kelly & Lee Davis 0-1 each.
Galway
1. Cormac Haslam (Glenamaddy)
2. Eoghan Deeley (Salthill-Knocknacarra)
3. Seán Mulkerrin (Aran Islands)
7. Fionnán Garvey (Monivea-Abbey)
5. Adam Quirke (Annaghdown)
6. Ernán McDonagh (Bearna)
20. Lee Kenny (Monivea-Abbey)
9. Ross Murphy (Bearna)
8. Seán Raftery (Glenamaddy)
14. Finian Ó' Laoi (An Spidéal)
11. Evan Murphy (Salthill-Knocknacarra)
12. Ryan Forde (Annaghdown)
23. Rory Cunningham (St Brendan's)
15. Desmond Conneely (Moycullen)
13. Robert Finnerty (Salthill-Knocknacarra)
Subs
24. John Maher (Salthill-Knocknacarra) for Cunningham (35)
25. Seán Thornton (Killanin) for Kenny (41)
26. Liam Boyle (Kilkerrin-Clonberne) for Deeley (53)
27. Martin Kerrigan (An Fhairche) for Murphy (56)
28. Jack Gavin (St Brendan's) for Ó'Laoi (59)
Laois
1. Ross McGrath (Portarlington)
3. Diarmuid Bennett (Portarlington)
2. James Kelly (St Josephs)
4. Richie Hitchcock (Park-Ratheniska)
5. Shane Bolger (Killeshin)
6. Seán Byrne (Portarlington)
7. James O'Connor (Timahoe)
24. Robert Tyrell (Camross)
9. Max Connolly (Ballyfin)
10. Finbarr Crowley (Emo)
11. Adam Deering (Killeshin)
12. Ciarán Comerford (Harps)
13. Alan Kinsella (Courtwood)
22. John Kavanagh (Portlaoise)
14. Diarmuid Whelan (Ballyroan-Abbey)
Subs
16. Darragh Phelan (Barrowhouse) for McGrath (24 – bc)
15. Johnny Kelly (O'Dempsey's) for Kinsella (ht),
20. Dylan Feane (Portlaoise) for Bolger (43 – bc)
23. Lee Davis for Comerford (43)
21. E Lowry for Kavanagh (43)
Referee: James Bermingham (Cork)
Was over in Tullamore Saturday. No way we should have lost by that margin. Harsh in the extreme.
Kildare would be a way better team than Galway.
Our midfield did well throughout but we again lacked scoring threat up front.
Quote from: SCFC on August 01, 2016, 12:43:39 PM
Was over in Tullamore Saturday. No way we should have lost by that margin. Harsh in the extreme.
Kildare would be a way better team than Galway.
Our midfield did well throughout but we again lacked scoring threat up front.
Think Galway would be a handy team if we could sort out our midfield.
It's the Achilles heel of this team.
Not helped by injuries to 2 of our best players who had been playing in the middle.
Quote from: SCFC on August 01, 2016, 12:43:39 PM
Was over in Tullamore Saturday. No way we should have lost by that margin. Harsh in the extreme.
Kildare would be a way better team than Galway.
Our midfield did well throughout but we again lacked scoring threat up front.
Would agree with this. If the Galway No. 13 has been playing in blue and white, we would have beaten Galway by at least as much as they beat us. He looks a really outstanding player, scored 1-4 or something and was centrally involved in most of the other key scores. We got to grips with him a little better in the second half but he was the key difference. We had plenty of very good ball going into our forwards (our half backs and midfield were very good in this regard) but the scoring threat wasn't really there. Still, I'd say that at least 3 or 4 of these lads will make the step up to senior in time. I thought Tyrell in particular looked a very good footballer - nice to see a big midfielder so comfortable with his foot passing.