U17 Football Championship

[giveballaghback]

Big day getting near for these young lads, got my ticket today after a lot of phone calls and really looking forward to all 3 games.

Out of interest what type of ticket did you get, upper or lower seat or standing in the Nally or Hill 16?

Got a lower hogan from a dub would you believe, Ill have to stay silent for senior game.

[Rossfan]

Best of luck tomorra lads.
Time to head for the oul' leaba now, early start for th'oul MF tomorrow....

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Roscommon TOTALLY outclassed.

[Stall the Bailer]

Looking like the first title is heading to Tyrone. 

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

Mini Canavan is a Major talent!

[Zulu]

What's the score? Can't access Tg4.

[Stall the Bailer]

0-13 0-8 43mins

[imtommygunn]

Different game now. Still five in it mind.

[Stall the Bailer]

Wee god, some finish

[Stall the Bailer]

2-18 0-15 last minute

[Substandard]

Well done to the Tyrone lads, blitzed us for 20 minutes in first half.  I feared for a complete annihilation in second half, but the Rossies stuck to the task admirably, and Tyrone kicked a good few wides as Ros were clawing it back.  It never looked like we could manufacture a goal, however, whereas it looked like it was coming for a while for Tyrone.  Plenty to be optimistic about- with the proper supports and coaching, hopefully a few of these lads will be able to step up to senior level.

[mrhardyannual]

Hard luck Ros. It would have been nice to see a western win. On the wider point I doubt if this grade of football will be much of a guide to future senior success. Minor to senior is difficult enough to predict.

[Rossfan]

We were blown away for that 20 minutes before ht.
We were 2nd in every aspect of the game.
At least we restored some pride with a spirited 2nd half.
I could criticise lads but they're only 16/17 year olds trying to do their best so leave them alone.
Well done Tyrone but 9 points a bit harsh on our buckeens..

[Cunny Funt]

Hard luck Ros. It would have been nice to see a western win. On the wider point I doubt if this grade of football will be much of a guide to future senior success. Minor to senior is difficult enough to predict.

I'd say the objective for Roscommon with that group of U17s is to get as many of them as possible to play U20 level over the next 3 years and win a provincial title or two.senior and who makes the step up comes after that.

Tyrone very impressive they punished every mistake Roscommon made and were determined not to concede a goal. It was easy to see why they beat a decent Meath team by 7 points in semi final held them to a mere 0-10.

[omagh_gael]

That was some goal from wee God. He can carry the ball at pace faster than most sprinting alongside him!