Poll
Question:
Who'll be claiming Owen B in 2009?
Option 1: Eastern Harps
Option 2: Coolera/Strandhill
Option 3: St. Molaise Gaels
Option 4: Ballymote
Option 5: Calry/St. Joseph's
Option 6: Tourlestrane
Option 7: St. Mary's
Option 8: St. Farnan's
Option 9: St. John's
A bit early to start this thread, or a bit late in comparison to other counties on the Board, but might as well do it now. What's the feelings about the year ahead at club level? There are considerable changes as regards team management, with a host of senior clubs seeking new bosses for 2007, indeed Coolera and St. Mary's still appear to have vacancies.
Of the known changes, Harps "welcome" back Denis Johnson to the helm, six years after his rather successful first stint ended. Tourlestrane replaced Frank Noone with an inside man as expected, but not the man I'd expected. Michael Henry (Co. minor boss 2003-04) defeated Neil Egan narrowly after a vote. Wouldn't surprise me if there is a degree of infighting in that corner this year. Tubbercurry, as previously stated here, have appointed one of Tourlestrane's better management graduates, Anthony Brennan, to the job, and they may well be ones to watch. Word is that Richard Brennan is back over the Bunnies again also. Not sure how Easkey and Castleconnor are fixed, and I imagine Jose Kearney will stay on at Curry. One club who are in a bit of bother are Ballymote, who are stuck for options. Apparently they sought our incumbent for the position, but he's sticking with us.
As regards how the competitions will go, Curry would naturally be one of the leading challengers, and it gives me no joy to say that. Will be hard to beat, though it is 18 years since Owen B was retained (then by St. Pat's, changed times now!). Tubber will be on an upward curve, though they may have to bide their time, aside from that the usual suspects (Tour, Harps, Mary's) will be there or thereabouts, and Coolera may bounce back after a difficult year gone, the Bunnies and Easkey will be hopeful of consolidating their place in 1A, if not more, and should be difficult opposition for all comers. For the 2005 1A intake, it may be farewell. Castleconnor have been surviving narrowly and will need to get the finger out this time (not to mention performing come C'ship). But if they're iffy, Ballymote are rightly fecked. No Munds for the year, no McTernan for some of it at least, and no manager yet. Nailed-on for league relegation, and if they're not careful they might slip out of the Championship too.
For 1B, Coolera and Tubber will be favourites to go up, hard to see who'll challenge them consistently. Shams gave a masterclass in inconsistentcy last year, while Farnan's and Enniscrone don't have enough. The North triumvirate of Calry, John's and Drumcliffe will make for interesting meetings, they may be relegation battles though. Enniscrone may fall here, with one of the town sides probably.
2A is of particular interest to OMS and co., as we continue our upward curve, though it may even out here. Will be hoping to stay in it at least, and not get scotched by any of the teams. Grange should go back up, and will be probable Intermediate frontrunners also(they have some Tyrone fella in charge this year), but Mullinabreena may struggle to return, their weekly cruciate patient list from autumn will take time to sort itself out. Still with all on board they'll be challengers. Harps will be there, but are in transition. One team who will be likely to go up are Geevagh, and probably will. May be a different story in the Championship though. Pat's, Michael's, Coolera and ourselves will likely be in the bottom half, Coolera may fall, and the other spot could be tight. Michael's have Clancy back over them this time so they will surely improve. All to play for here.
2B - With the greatest respect, who cares? Cloonacool may rise above the rest and bounce back, if Curry bother to field they'll be decent, Mary's may get over the line this time though. Farnan's and Ballisodare will be competitive, or the latter at least should be. It's not a league that would enthuse though. Have to stay out of it!
Hurling.....we'll get to that some other time.
Opinions?
As usual a good summation and starting point OMS. Looking forward to the draws for the championship which should take place soon. From my own club's point of view we are still smarting from our worst senior championship performance since 1999 and hoping to come back strong this year. We should make a strong push for promotion in the league. Personnel wise we should be better equipped anyway and I'm glad to say our managerial vacancy has been filled. After our gut wrenching relegation from intermediate last year we will be gung ho for a crack at the JFC as well. League survival for our second team is the target and will be tough but the extra bodies about the place may stand us in good stead.
Not going to talk too much about the other clubs but it will be interesting to see how Anthony Brennan gets on in Tubbercurry. They have a good bit of talent there alright.
As for predictions I'll only do one - St. Molaise Gaels to win the Intermediate Football Championship.
It will be an interesting year and I reckon a lot of shock could be in store.
D Johnstons appointment at Harps looks the best appointment I've heard to date on the club scene and surely Harps will be very competitive at Championship time. Curry will obviously go close again and the confidence building exercise that 1B should be for both Coolera and Tubber will see them hitting the championship full of confidence. As ever Tourlestrane will be very competitive and can't see the winner coming from outside those 5 this year. Can't see the Bunnies going as close again and think Marys are in transition. Imagine Ballymote will be relegated from 1A and the west Sligo duo of Farnans and eniiscrone from 1B. Geevagh and Grange are deserved favourites for promotion from 2A though losing the county guys will stretch Geevagh in the league. Can't see Harps 2nd team being as competitive as surely a new senior manager will cast the net a bit wider in year 1. Cant see both ourselves and Coolera surviving but a good start is key here. in 2B Marys will surely be promoted and in my opinion 2nd place depends on regrades ( Curry ), soccer( Ballisodare) and ambition ( Cloonacool) . OMS -- Are Michaels taking their rightful place in this league this year ?? As seanie pointed out, Grange are favourites for Intermediate Championship but surely the higher division of football has to help Farnans / Enniscrone some year soon. Coolaney at full strength would win this championship but OMS has pointed out they have serious problems at the moment. Finally hard to look past Coolera in Junior !!
Seanie....agreed on SMG winning Intermediate. Too many question marks hanging over other challengers. Like Teeling said, ye'll be in a strong position for Junior, should keep it in the town area. ;D
Teeling.....Michael's will be in 2A, don't see why they wouldn't be. And they should be in better shape this time around. Hard to see who else could fall, unless Harps seriously regress, Mullinabreena fall asunder or Pat's really have a bad league run (that's possible though). We have our work cut out.
OMS-- Referring to St Michaels I was actually referring to their second team taking their place in 2B after winning Division 3 last year .
QuoteReferring to St Michaels I was actually referring to their second team taking their place in 2B after winning Division 3 last year
That would fairly tighten them!
Good to see a Sligo thread on this board again.
It should be a very open senior championship this year with many clubs of the same standard. With regard to my own club anything is better than the shambles of last year. Noone didn't have the respect of players, training was poor and disorganised, playing lads out of their normal position and gameplan was foreign to Tourlestranes normal style of play.
Bit surprised with the choice of the new manager. My choice would have been Anthony Brennan but he pulled out when he knew he had little support (He will do a great job with Tubber if of course they can tolerate the abuse been hurled at them from someone from their fiercest rivals.) Haven't heard of any infighting with regard to the managerial decision. We are likely to be missing a few players from last year-young Neary has done his cruciate, King is out of the country and Matt Walsh likely to retire.
Find it hard to look past Curry unfortunately especially if Kearney stays in charge-they won last year without 2 of their best forwards Colleary and McDonagh. With them back playing no doubt they will be looking to win the all-Ireland club next year!!
QuoteHaven't heard of any infighting with regard to the managerial decision.
Was kinda speculating on the possibility of division there mano, when I heard Egan was taking the U-20's I guessed he might have been making his pitch for a return to the senior job, was sure he'd get it. Henry fecked up with the minors, losing two games which easily could have been won. Still we'll have to see. Reckon the wrong man was chosen, but that will only be known come winter.
QuoteWith them back playing no doubt they will be looking to win the all-Ireland club next year!!
Wouldn't surprise me at all. No doubt they felt they should have won Connacht, having narrowly lost to Brigid's. Like Caltra in '03, the defeat was self-inflicted. Perhaps they might take their eye off the ball a la 2004 in the SFC and get caught. Here's hoping!
Regarding managerial "musical chairs", Coolera looke to have Kelly taking the helm again, good call. Ballymote look to be going to a former boss to rekindle the glory days of '03, a tall order in any case.
Fixtures are out. St. Michael's will have two teams in 2A/2B alright. Will post up later. No Championship draws or firm dates yet. Obviously we're planning on still being involved in the Tomy Murp...........sorry Championship come August.
I hear we got 4 extra players for our Div 2A squad because of an incompetent motion from OMS' favourite club. Nice one!
QuoteI hear we got 4 extra players for our Div 2A squad because of an incompetent motion from OMS' favourite club. Nice one!
:D
And you know things aren't quite right when ye are backing up yer own nearest and dearest!!!
Makes sense though. Division 3 (5 in reality) will be a shambles in any case, should be on Friday or the weekend itself (tight for ye though). Looks like another year of Wednesdays and withdrawals before it is sorted out.
I think you'll find it was our "nearest and dearest" that seconded our motion or else I've been fed some porky pies! It was tight for us last year but we still fielded in four Division 3 games (and received a walkover in our first game) but the fact that we lost 3 of them meant we were effectively out of it. The playing field has been levelled a bit. If Division 3 was played at the weekend it would have to be on weekends where there was no Div 2. That's what's done in well organised counties.
And I agree - its about time the leagues were called Div 1 to 5.
Maybe it was, think the initial dissenying view was from them though, and ye put it up thereafter. Either way it's sorted out. 18 was excessive for other clubs (such as the neighbours) but it does ye no harm for our league.
Mullinabreena away for us in Round One, starting March 24th. Warm-ups begin in two weeks time, us, ye, Mullinabreena and Harps in one group in the Benson Cup.
We will be well and truly sick of the sight of each other after this year with a guaranteed 3 more games against each other. 2A is going to be a hard league to stay in. Never played in the Benson cup before!
Quote from: magpie seanie on February 07, 2007, 12:54:31 PM
We will be well and truly sick of the sight of each other after this year with a guaranteed 3 more games against each other. 2A is going to be a hard league to stay in. Never played in the Benson cup before!
Oh, but you did. Remember Duck Park 2003? That was Benson Cup, we got a trimming (7-19 we shipped IIRC) off Mary's that time as well.
It's a good thing ye ain't in the Championship, we'd probably draw ye in that too!
I stand corrected - how could I forget that glorious occasion!
Sligo League Fixtures 2007
Division 1A
Round 1: Mar 24
Tourlestrane 0-7 Curry 0-7
Eastern Harps 2-12 Bunninadden 1-8
Ballymote 1-11 St. Mary's 0-5
Easkey 0-10 Castleconnor 2-13
Round 2: Apr 15
Curry v Ballymote
Eastern Harps v Easkey
Tourlestrane v St. Mary's
Bunninadden v Castleconnor
Round 3: Apr 22
Bunninadden v Tourlestrane
Castleconnor v Ballymote
Curry v Eastern Harps
St. Mary's v Easkey
Round 4: Apr 29
Ballymote v Tourlestrane
Easkey v Bunninadden
St. Mary's v Eastern Harps
Castleconnor v Curry
Round 5: May 6
Bunninadden v Ballymote
Tourlestrane v Easkey
Curry v St. Mary's
Eastern Harps v Castleconnor
Round 6: May 20
Eastern Harps v Tourlestrane
Curry v Bunninadden
Easkey v Ballymote
St. Mary's v Castleconnor
Round 7: May 27
Castleconnor v Tourlestrane
St. Mary's v Bunninadden
Ballymote v Eastern Harps
Easkey v Curry
Round 8: June 3
Round 9: June 10
Round 10: June 23
Round 11: July 1
Round 12: July 15
Round 13: July 22
Round 14: TBA
Division 1B
Round 1: Mar 24
St. John's 0-9 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 3-7
St. Farnan's 0-5 Tubbercurry 2-9
Enniscrone 1-8 Calry/St. Joseph's 1-14
Coolera/Strandhill v Shamrock Gaels
Round 2: Apr 15
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Enniscrone
St. Farnan's v Coolera/Strandhill
St. John's v Calry/St. Joseph's
Tubbercurry v Shamrock Gaels
Round 3: Apr 22
Tubbercurry v St. John's
Shamrock Gaels v Enniscrone
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v St. Farnan's
Calry/St. Joseph's v Coolera/Strandhill
Round 4: Apr 29
Enniscrone v St. John's
Coolera/Strandhill v Tubbercurry
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Farnan's
Shamrock Gaels v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Round 5: May 6
Tubbercurry v Enniscrone
St. John's v Coolera/Strandhill
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. Farnan's v Shamrock Gaels
Round 6: May 20
St. Farnan's v St. John's
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Tubbercurry
Coolera/Strandhill v Enniscrone
Calry/St. Joseph's v Shamrock Gaels
Round 7: May 27
Shamrock Gaels v St. John's
Calry/St. Joseph's v Tubbercurry
Enniscrone v St. Farnan's
Coolera/Strandhill v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Round 8: June 3
Round 9: June 10
Round 10: June 23
Round 11: July 1
Round 12: July 15
Round 13: July 22
Round 14: TBA
Division 2A
Round 1: Mar 24
St. Michael's 0-6 St. Molaise Gaels 2-9
Geevagh 0-17 Coolera/Strandhill 0-3
Eastern Harps 1-10 St. Pat's 1-5
Coolera/Mullinabreena v Owenmore Gaels
Round 2: Apr 15
Owenmore Gaels v St. Michael's
St. Pat's v Geevagh
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v St. Molaise Gaels
Eastern Harps v Coolera/Strandhill
Round 3: Apr 22
Coolera/Strandhill v St. Michael's
St. Molaise Gaels v Geevagh
Owenmore Gaels v Eastern Harps
St. Pat's v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Round 4: Apr 29
Eastern Harps v St. Molaise Gaels
Owenmore Gaels v Geevagh
St. Pat's v St. Michael's
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Coolera/Strandhill
Round 5: May 6
Geevagh v Eastern Harps
St. Molaise Gaels v Owenmore Gaels
Coolera/Strandhill v St. Pat's
St. Michael's v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Round 6: May 20
St. Michael's v Geevagh
Eastern Harps v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Coolera/Strandhill v St. Molaise Gaels
Owenmore Gaels v St. Pat's
Round 7: May 27
St. Michael's v Eastern Harps
St. Molaise Gaels v St. Pat's
Geevagh v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Coolera/Strandhill v Owenmore Gaels
Round 8: June 3
Round 9: June 10
Round 10: June 23
Round 11: July 1
Round 12: July 15
Round 13: July 22
Round 14: TBA
Division 2B
Round 1: Mar 24
St. Mary's 2-5 St. Farnan's 1-11
Curry 2-10 Cloonacool 2-4
Calry/St. Joseph's 1-4 Easkey 2-8
Ballisodare 1-14 St. Michael's 2-11
Round 2: Apr 15
St. Farnan's v Calry/St. Joseph's
Curry v Ballisodare
St. Mary's v Easkey
Cloonacool v St. Michael's
Round 3: Apr 22
Cloonacool v St. Mary's
St. Michael's v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. Farnan's v Curry
Easkey v Ballisodare
Round 4: Apr 29
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Mary's
Ballisodare v Cloonacool
Easkey v Curry
St. Michael's v St. Farnan's
Round 5: May 6
Cloonacool v Calry/ St. Joseph's
St. Mary's v Ballisodare
St. Farnan's v Easkey
Curry v St. Michael's
Round 6: May 20
Curry v St. Mary's
St. Farnan's v Cloonacool
Ballisodare v Calry/St. Joseph's
Easkey v St. Michael's
Round 7: May 27
St. Michael's v St. Mary's
Easkey v Cloonacool
Calry/St. Joseph's v Curry
Ballisodare v St. Farnan's
Round 8: June 3
Round 9: June 10
Round 10: June 23
Round 11: July 1
Round 12: July 15
Round 13: July 22
Round 14: TBA
Division 3 (Section A)
Round 1: May 6
Tourlestrane v St. Patrick's
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v St. Molaise Gaels
Round 2:
Castleconnor v St. Molaise Gaels
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Tourlestrane
Round 3:
St. Molaise Gaels v Tourlestrane
St. Patrick's v Castleconnor
Round 4:
St. Molaise Gaels v St. Patrick's
Castleconnor v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Round 5:
Tourlestrane v Castleconnor
St. Patrick's v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Division 3 (Section B)
Round 1: May 6
Shamrock Gaels v Owenmore Gaels
Ballymote v Bunninadden
Round 2:
St. John's v Bunninadden
Ballymote v Shamrock Gaels
Round 3:
Bunninadden v Shamrock Gaels
Owenmore Gaels v St. John's
Round 4:
Bunninadden v Owenmore Gaels
St. John's v Ballymote
Round 5:
Shamrock Gaels v St. John's
Owenmore Gaels v Ballymote
Pick and Choose League
Group A
Round 1: Feb 24
Easkey 2-6 Tourlestrane 1-4
Eastern Harps 1-12 Bunninadden 0-8
Round 2: Mar 4
Easkey 1-9 Eastern Harps 1-6
Tourlestrane 0-12 Bunninadden 1-9
Round 3: Mar 11
Bunninadden 3-6 Easkey 1-9
Tourlestrane 2-10 Eastern Harps 1-7
Group B
Round 1: Feb 24
Castleconnor 2-5 Curry 2-12
Ballymote 0-7 St. Mary's 2-4
Round 2: Mar 4
Castleconnor 1-12 Ballymote 0-8 (18 Mar)
Curry 0-6 St. Mary's 0-6
Round 3: Mar 11
St. Mary's 1-7 Castleconnor 1-8
Curry 4-12 Ballymote 1-5
Final: Apr 9
Curry v Easkey
Kiernan Cup
Group A
Round 1: Feb 24
St. John's 0-7 Tubbercurry 0-11
Shamrock Gaels 1-10 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 0-7
Round 2: Mar 4
St. John's v Shamrock Gaels (19 Mar)
Tubbercurry 3-7 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 0-5
Round 3: Mar 11
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 1-8 St. John's 1-12
Tubbercurry 3-8 Shamrock Gaels 0-11
Group B
Round 1: Feb 24
Enniscrone 0-8 Coolera/Strandhill 0-8
St. Farnan's 1-4 Calry/St. Joseph's 0-6
Round 2: Mar 4
Enniscrone 1-7 St. Farnan's 1-7
Coolera/Strandhill 1-6 Calry/St. Joseph's 2-4 (18 Mar)
Round 3: Mar 11
Calry/St. Joseph's 0-9 Enniscrone 2-10
Coolera/Strandhill 1-10 St. Farnan's 2-11
Final: Apr 9
Tubbercurry v St. Farnan's
Benson Cup
Group A
Round 1: Feb 24
Owenmore Gaels 0-9 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-5
Eastern Harps 3-16 Coolera/Stramdhill 1-13
Round 2: Mar 4
Owenmore Gaels 2-2 Eastern Harps 1-9
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-10 Coolera/Strandhill 0-11
Round 3: Mar 11
Coolera/Strandhill 0-8 Owenmore Gaels 1-6
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-8 Eastern Harps 1-11
Group B
Round 1: Feb 24
St. Michael's 1-8 St. Molaise Gaels 0-16
Geevagh v St. Pat's (18 Mar)
Round 2: Mar 4
St. Michael's v Geevagh (19 Mar)
St. Molaise Gaels 2-5 St. Pat's 0-6 (19 Mar)
Round 3: Mar 11
St. Pat's 2-8 St. Michael's 0-11
St. Molaise Gaels 3-13 Geevagh 1-11
Final: Apr 9
Eastern Harps v St. Molaise Gaels
2B Preliminary Competition
Group A
Round 1: Feb 24
St. Michael's v Curry (18 Mar)
St. Mary's 0-14 Easkey 2-0
Round 2: Mar 4
St. Michael's 1-7 St. Mary's 0-10
Curry v Easkey (19 Mar)
Round 3: Mar 11
Easkey 1-13 St. Michael's 1-5
Curry v St. Mary's
Group B
Round 1: Feb 24
Calry/St. Joseph's v Cloonacool (19 Mar)
St. Farnan's 0-13 Ballisodare 3-5
Round 2: Mar 4
Calry/St. Joseph's w/o St. Farnan's scr.
Cloonacool v Ballisodare
Round 3: Mar 11
Ballisodare 3-11 Calry/St. Joseph's 2-7
Cloonacool 1-6 St. Farnan's 2-5
Final: Apr 9
thats great to have OMS. When exactly is Benson cup starting and whose first up for us ???
I hope that they can let you know the exact day and time of your game a bit earlier than in previous years. Would make an awful difference. Tough start to the league for my team, away 3 out of 4 games.
Pick and Choose League
Group A
Round 1: Feb 24
Easkey 2-6 Tourlestrane 1-4
Eastern Harps 1-12 Bunninadden 0-8
Round 2: Mar 4
Easkey 1-9 Eastern Harps 1-6
Tourlestrane 0-12 Bunninadden 1-9
Round 3: Mar 11
Bunninadden v Easkey
Tourlestrane v Eastern Harps
Group B
Round 1: Feb 24
Castleconnor 2-5 Curry 2-12
Ballymote 0-7 St. Mary's 2-4
Round 2: Mar 4
Castleconnor v Ballymote
Curry 0-6 St. Mary's 0-6
Round 3: Mar 11
St. Mary's v Castleconnor
Curry v Ballymote
Final: Apr 9
Kiernan Cup
Group A
Round 1: Feb 24
St. John's 0-7 Tubbercurry 0-11
Shamrock Gaels 1-10 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 0-7
Round 2: Mar 4
St. John's v Shamrock Gaels
Tubbercurry 3-7 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 0-5
Round 3: Mar 11
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v St. John's
Tubbercurry v Shamrock Gaels
Group B
Round 1: Feb 24
Enniscrone 0-8 Coolera/Strandhill 0-8
St. Farnan's 1-4 Calry/St. Joseph's 0-6
Round 2: Mar 4
Enniscrone 1-7 St. Farnan's 1-7
Coolera/Strandhill v Calry/St. Joseph's
Round 3: Mar 11
Calry/St. Joseph's v Enniscrone
Coolera/Strandhill v St. Farnan's
Final: Apr 9
Benson Cup
Group A
Round 1: Feb 24
Owenmore Gaels 0-9 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-5
Eastern Harps 3-16 Coolera/Stramdhill 1-13
Round 2: Mar 4
Owenmore Gaels 2-2 Eastern Harps 1-9
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-10 Coolera/Strandhill 0-11
Round 3: Mar 11
Coolera/Strandhill v Owenmore Gaels
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Eastern Harps
Group B
Round 1: Feb 24
St. Michael's 1-8 St. Molaise Gaels 0-16
Geevagh PvP St. Pat's
Round 2: Mar 4
St. Michael's v Geevagh
St. Molaise Gaels v St. Pat's
Round 3: Mar 11
St. Pat's v St. Michael's
St. Molaise Gaels v Geevagh
Final: Apr 9
2B Preliminary Competition (Still without a name!!!)
Group A
Round 1: Feb 24
St. Michael's PvP Curry
St. Mary's 0-14 Easkey 2-0
Round 2: Mar 4
St. Michael's v St. Mary's
Curry v Easkey
Round 3: Mar 11
Easkey v St. Michael's
Curry v St. Mary's
Group B
Round 1: Feb 24
Calry/St. Joseph's PvP Cloonacool
St. Farnan's 0-13 Ballisodare 3-5
Round 2: Mar 4
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Farnan's
Cloonacool v Ballisodare
Round 3: Mar 11
Ballisodare v Calry/St. Joseph's
Cloonacool v St. Farnan's
Final: Apr 9
The draws for the Senior/Intermediate Championships are taking place on Friday night in Tubbercurry. Will post them up over the weekend.
A group with Ballisodare and Tourlestrane will do nicely. ;D
ST MOLAISE GAELS WILL WALK THE INTERMEDIATE THIS YEAR. ;D Unfortunetly poor management in the past has cost us dear. But with an outside manager no internal politics and player fighting for places and alot of underage talent coming through. Were a match for any club at underage and this year we will walk intermmediate and will be hard beat in senior next year. No doubt. 25 players going training 3 nights a week whereas in the past players wouldnt train.
Hi there
I was wondering if anyone has any contact details for Markievicz Park, Sligo. I am heading to a game there on Sunday afternoon and want to know what the disabled facilities are like. I have looked everywhere on-line, but cannot find information.
Hopefully someone here can help me out.
Thanks
Owenmoresider...any word on the draw for the championship yet??
I only know one of the groups, which is: Curry, Coolera, Ballymote and Tubbercurry...
Anyone hear what the other groups are???
Senior Football Championship 2007:
Group A: Eastern Harps, St. Mary's, St. John's, Castleconnor.
Group B: Ballymote, Coolera/Strandhill, Tubbercurry, Curry.
Group C: Geevagh, Shamrock Gaels, Easkey, Drumcliffe/Rosses Point.
Group D: Calry/St. Joseph's, Bunninadden, Tourlestrane.
Quarters:
1 - A1 v. B2
2 - A2 v. B1
3 - C1 v. D2
4 - C2 v. D1
Semis:
1 v. 3
2 v. 4.
A handy walk to the semis for Tourlestrane. A & B very tough groups. From my own point of view I'm reasonably happy even though group B looks like a tough group to advance from. If you are going to do anything in the championship you need to be able to beat everyone anyway. Last year we had a supposedly "straight forward" group and came unstuck. There will be no lack of focus this time.
Geevagh vs. Shamrock Gaels... hmmmm
Long time now since they actually had to play each other competitively at 'senior' level, late 80s I'd say.
There was bitter rivallry then and many examples of blades set low, and I'm not talking about the yokes on the sole of the boots!!
Nice little diversion
The Interediate Championship draw, for those who care (Seanie obviously not being one of them :P):
A (the reserves group) - Eastern Harps, Curry, Tourlestrane, Ballisodare
B - St. Farnan's, St. Pat's, Drumcliffe
C - Cloonacool, St. Michael's, St. Molaise Gaels
D - Owenmore Gaels :), Enniscrone :(, St. Mary's :-\, Coolaney/Mullinabreena :o.
Group D the hardest called there, hard one for us to emerge from. Plus the favourites await the likely group runners-up, could have been better.
Predictions:
SFC Group A - Eastern Harps and St. Mary's (assuming John's honour their feeder club commitments).
B - Curry and Coolera/Strandhill
C - Easkey and Geevagh (wide open though).
D - Tourlestrane and Bunninadden.
IFC Group A - Eastern Harps and Curry.
B - Farnan's and Pat's.
C - Grange and Michael's.
D - Mullinabreena and Enniscrone (obviously hoping otherwise).
Paddy - I noted that one with a smile myself. If only we could promote St. Michaels for a season and add them in to that group we'd be elected!
OMS - couldn't remember the Inter draw. Don't have the same interest (sadly) as in the last couple of years. Unfortunately for mise it's the junior championship. Hopefully the North Div board don't make a hames of it but it sounds like they are trying to.
There's the very real prospect of clippin' in that Farnan's v Pat's game too...
Seanie, indeed. Nostalgia is a dangerous thing and all that but I recall playing a Junior championship match for Gaels against Michaels in Coola (i you're lucky you never experienced it!) in their first year of their existence, 1983. The split was barely open, much less healed, and emotions were running high as they say. It was raw stuff, reffed by a well known Ballymote National School teacher who was scared out of his wits. It felt like thee were thousands there and that the crowd was on top of the pitch - in reality they were probably on it. I think we lost and I don't recall any lasting damage, but it was no friendly. I could stand corrected on this but I think the last time that Geevagh beat SG in championship, was the IFC final of '84 when we conceded something like 5-2 and lost by a point or two. My 16 year old brother was brought on a sub goalie after the fourth goal... and never played another intermediate or senior championship game again! ah memories...
Our first team got a slightly lucky draw on Saturday away in Enniscrone but we were seriously depleted. The west Sligo lads missed 3 or 4 goal chances and had they taken one of them it would have secured victory for them. Our second team had an interesting and high scoring outing against Eastern Harps, eventually getting well beaten as age (and fitness) began to tell in the second half! I was the youngest of 8 over 30's on the team!
Elsewhere Easkey beating Tourlestrane was noteworthy, or as noteworthy as anything can be this time of year.
Glad to see that fixtures are now out two weeks before matches which is a great aid to organising ones life around GAA matches. Hope it continues.
Had a look at the newly revamped sligogaa.ie site and to be honest whilst its an improvement and has the fixture list and results up to date , there is vast parts of it way out of date or not completed (a complete turn off for a website ) and to my eyes it isn't the most user friendly.
On to the actual football. Slightly offended Seanie that you didn't classify our result as noteworthy!!! Apart from beating Ballisodare , it was our first competitive win against another clubs first team since August 99 !!! Coolaney have obviously injuries but as most of them are relatively long term I cant see them winning promotion in the league. As we may be going to Coolera on Saturday week looking for a result in possibbly a dead fixture for the home team , it may be for selfish reasons that OMS and myself will leap to the defence of Cooleras finest on the Sligeach vrs An Mhi thread !!!
The results that stood out for me were Easkeys win over Tourlestrane , the comprehensiveness of Harps win in Pick n Choose. Shamrock Gaels easy win over Drumcliff and Enniscrones draw with Coolera in Kiernan cup. St Mholaises Gaels seemed to signal their intent in Benson cup scoring 16 points againsy Michaels.
Teeling - I expect your lads to kick on from last year so you should take it as a compliment that I didn't raise my eyebrows too much at your win!
good luck to the St Farnan's boys and all the templeboy and aughris crew!
Results from the weekend, given that the county site appears to be down or something like that:
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Doesn't include the 2B results, all two of them, Mary's beat Easkey 0-14 to 2-0 (IIRC) and Ballisodare beat Farnan's 3-5 to 0-13. That league possibly won't go the distance.
Added results for the weekend's fixtures, what results there are. Seems a good few games didn't go ahead. Pity ours did! :o
Not that its of any note but we actually only got beaten by a point (we scored 0-12 but the ref forgot to write one of our points down). All in all it was a brutal display - not being able to defeat a team who had only 13 men for the last quarter. Ridiculous. Means our Sunday outing next weekend is probably of no importance as I cannot see Harps slipping up to C/M.
We gave Harps a 10 point start at half time before we got remotely into the game. The "14 man first team Rule" gives them a very strong spine and as ever they will be very competitive in 2A. Like Seanie I feel its unlikely that C/M will beat them on Saturday but surely pride most be hurting in Achonry and they may surprise them.Surely the 2 group matches should have been on at the one time ?? A Harps win makes our match meaningless on Sunday and theres nothing worse than playing a meaningless match on a wet pitch at the start of the year
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League Round 1 down for decision this weekend. All games down for Saturday to enable the hordes that will no doubt ;) travel to Wexford on Sunday. The way the weather is going it will suit the webbed footed player!
Our first team are home against Shamrock Gaels without our county players of course. Wouldn't be so bad if we were playing Tubber. Second team will be expected to be the sacrificial lamb on the altar of Geevagh's pitch opening celebrations. A tough assignement, especially with lads being held over for later in the day to make up for the absences of the county men and others.
All league games off due to Sligo's minors playing on Saturday, U-21's the following week and the seniors playing Sunday. We would have been down 6 or 7 players (co senior and minor) on top of a good few injuries which would have meant a serious hammering or not fielding for our seconds followed by a probable defeat for our first team.
Well Seanie
Are all league games 100% officially off then?? Just want to be sure so I dont waste my time driving home this evening. Thats a pain in the hole if they are off, I know they have to be called off if both the county minors and seniors are playing this wkend but surely the county board could have given the clubs more notice. Have they not known for a while now that both the minors and Seniors were playing this weekend?? I know a couple of lads who gave up tickets for the soccer international tomorrow because we had a game arranged...they're gonna be raging now!! I dont think the county board realize the sacrifices ordinary club players have to make i.e. travelling, cancelling plans, staying off the beer etc. to play at home, if they dont show them more respect more and more club players just wont bother with it anymore, thats the way I feel anyway.... : ???
all games called off players told at training last night. we had 13 players out 6 with county under 21,s and then injuries and us up against curry
For what its worth, I share the view that this is a crazy decision.
1. No adult match should ever be called off to faciliate an underage fixture. If a club is relying on minors to play then they shouldnt be in the competition
2. Senior match is a red herring as obviously these players were never going to be playing this weekend or indeed many weekends in the next 2 months.
3. The U21 match was scheduled months ago. Either the U21 management attention to detail isn't up to it or else they weren't asked their view prior to the club fixtures being announced. Dont know which is worse. As ever all this does is heap the pressure on the 21's in a winnable match next weekend and Sligo teams and pressure dont mix very well. What if they win ?? Presumably if one follows the logic through , there wont be any adult match in Sligo until they are beaten.
Few if any countys win All Irelands with their players coming from a poor club scene and all this decision does is disenfranchises the club player as Stagmeister so articulately put it. A poor club scene makes is harder to unearth potential county players and even worse makes current county players with their extra fitness and sharpness stand out and leaves them sitting in the comfortzone.
The weekend's results from R1 of the league:
Tourlestrane 0-7 Curry 0-7
Eastern Harps 2-12 Bunninadden 1-8
Ballymote 1-11 St. Mary's 0-5
Easkey 0-10 Castleconnor 2-13
St. John's 0-9 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 3-7
St. Farnan's 0-5 Tubbercurry 2-9
Enniscrone 1-8 Calry/St. Joseph's 1-14
Coolera/Strandhill v Shamrock Gaels
St. Michael's 0-6 St. Molaise Gaels 2-9
Geevagh 0-17 Coolera/Strandhill 0-3
Eastern Harps 1-10 St. Pat's 1-5
Coolera/Mullinabreena v Owenmore Gaels
St. Mary's 2-5 St. Farnan's 1-11
Curry 2-10 Cloonacool 2-4
Calry/St. Joseph's 1-4 Easkey 2-8
Ballisodare 1-14 St. Michael's 2-11
V disappointed with the result of our game v. Geevagh. They are pretty good to be fair but we had a strong outfit and should have performed better. With 2 first team fixtures next weekend our second side could be quite weak. Sure we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
Big beating for St Mary's there. :o
In reference to AllStars post on the Sligo/Wickla thread:
I'd say you are going along the right lines of what needs to be done in Sligo except I think county players should play 100% of club league games in the county. We need to split the leagues into 3 divisions of 11 or 12 (if a fourth division is needed then great). Then the 10 or 11 league games can easily be scheduled to be played with county players. Outside of these weekends there should be plenty of football for the ordinary club players including seven a sides and the Pick 'n' Choose, Kiernan & Benson Cups (these should not be used as warm-up competitions - I'd suggest that a divisional based competition could fill that role).
Since the league has become less meaningful the standard of football within the county has fallen a good bit. When I first played senior football league games were treated as a big deal but its not the same any more.
Anyhow, that should get the juices flowing.
This weekend is a busy one for the good ship Coolera/Strandhill. Shams come to Ransboro tonight and we're off to Templeboy on Sunday with our first team. The second team travel to play Harps seconds on Monday night.
We have the lovely st. Marys coming to the field of dreams this weekend its always great to get the townies up for the day hopefully we will put in a good performance.
The Senior A league was well run last in certain areas last year, from memory we played at one stage 8 league games in a row (tough on the social life) but they were competitive games and you knew what you had come championship .
By the time the league final came around you had absolutely no interest in playing even though it was against your nearest and most hated rivals.
The county Board must address this fact and try and get the league final over before the championship starts if at all possible. I know there could be a contradiction in my reasoning in that I was arguing before that county players should play in the league but some new structure has to be introduced. League games on a Friday night (with county players) and then let the same play county football on a Sunday. (taking this year there should be eight weeks now to the ross game were county players should be playing) forget about resting players for new york.
County players in sligo need to playing more club football to lift the standard of football in the county and give it an extra edge.
When is last time a club player broke on to the county team in Sligo that had not played minor or u-21 for the county. It happens regularly in other counties.
I am on a roll also you should only be allowed to play senior championship if you are in Division A (that would mean two groups of four) giving each club team three real competitive championship games top two in each group meet in the final end of story.
Over the last number of years the championship group system has proved a waist of time and needs to be reformed. If the above system was introduced then you would have a competitive league because regulation would mean something and not at present spending a year travelling to far flung places with poor quality pitches and sub standard referees.
Enjoy the weekend all
Mixed fortunes for us over the weekend. We somehow contrived to throw away a 9 point lead with 14 minutes to go on Friday night to lose out to Shamrock Gaels by a point. One or two switches made by a couple of Paddy's old team mates were important but our lads faded badly. For lads who know the club scene I'd just like to report that Gary O'Connor at midfield for Shams was simply outstanding. He's a huge talent.
On Sunday we travelled to Templeboy and got the required result winning by 7. It was a patchy enough performance though and it looks like we lost one of the lads who is playing very well to the well known "Templeboy ankle" injury. Hope he's not out for too long.
Second team heading to Keash tonight for a Div 2A game. Points will be hard got out there.
Elsewhere I heard the terribly sad news that Tony Taylor suffered a serious knee injury over the weekend. The lad was really beginning to show his stuff at county level and is a big loss for the championship. I wish him a speedy and full recovery.
Seanie - interesting weekend for S Gaels by the look of it. I suspect the Riverstown version odf the 'dual player effect' was telling on Sunday.
Ref O'Connor, my sources - the most meaningful of which you would know well on a daily basis - acknowledge him as a talent but would have concrens about his eh... application, in every sense of the word.
Sounds tough on Taylor. Let's wish him the best and hope that he can stay positive and keen through his recovery.
Thats tough on Tony Taylor. However big a loss for Sligo , his ability and size in particuliar makes him a massive loss to Harps. Templeboy is undoubtedly a poor surface !!! Gary O Connor was a standout minor about 4 yeras ago but paddy's synopsis of him sounds very accurate.
Agree with the previous posts that for the good of football in Sligo we need a strong club scene and in essence that requires the county players playing. Impossible for them to play 14 games so I believe a 11 team one round league is the answer.( I am a firm believer in an uneven team league as ordinary club players genuinely need to have weekends off over the season). 7 teams in 2 round Dvision 2 and 9 in again a 2 round Division 3. The 14 player rule should be dramactically increased and this would leave only Harps Marys and Coolera capable of fielding in essence a separate second team panel. All other teams should be encouraged to field second teams and each second team should be in the same equivalent division as their first team with corresponding fixtures and matches played directly after their first team. I'd scrap league finals and force the second placed team to playoff with the second from bottom team in the higher division to stop this yoyo effect .Also agree that championship status should depend on league position rather that the hideous relegation playoffs where the luck of the draw means inferior teams can stay up.
Harps seem to be going well in 1A with Castleconnor following up a good win last week with a big defeat this week. Marys seem to be struggling. Be interested in how Johns are shaping up in 1B as they definitely have the players. Imagine that Farnans and Enniscrone will continue to struggle in that division. Either Molaises Gaels aren't quite as superior to all other teams in 2A or Coolaneys returning players have made them very competitive but that draw looks an interesting result. Geevaghs form looks excellent though I suspect soccer committments didn't help Pats. Owenmore Gaels put in their best league performance in my memory against Michaels and hopefully will go on from there. In 2B Curry have started well and like any ambitious club the smell of success should keep them interested all summer.
Round Two:
Curry 0-10 Ballymote 0-8
Eastern Harps 1-13 Easkey 1-11
Tourlestrane 0-10 St. Mary's 0-6
Bunninadden 0-14 Castleconnor 0-6
Coolera/Strandhill 1-12 Shamrock Gaels 2-10
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 3-6 Enniscrone 0-6
St. Farnan's 2-6 Coolera/Strandhill 2-13
St. John's 2-11 Calry/St. Joseph's 1-9
Tubbercurry 0-10 Shamrock Gaels 0-4
Owenmore Gaels 4-9 St. Michael's 0-2
St. Pat's 0-8 Geevagh 2-14
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 2-6 St. Molaise Gaels 1-9
Eastern Harps v Coolera/Strandhill
St. Farnan's w/o Calry/St. Joseph's
Curry 1-10 Ballisodare 1-9
St. Mary's v Easkey
Cloonacool 2-6 St. Michael's 0-12
Teeling Gaels - wouldn't agree at all with the proposal to increase the 14 players and have a seperate "reserve" league. It simply wouldn't work. It was tried before and was a spectacular failure. Club should be encouraged to have as many teams as possible. There are some clubs with 3 or 4 soccer clubs in their area fielding only one mens football team which is not good. Also championship and league should be kept seperate. Winning 3 or 4 games in April shouldn't be enough to guarantee a clubs championship status. Championship is championship and league is league. I would hope that the fiasco that was the intermediate relegation last year is not revisited though.
Would agree with the rest of your proposals though.
From experience Geevagh are quite good though we were missing probably our 2 best players against them and they would make a huge difference to our team. They are very fast and fit and strong round the middle. Accurate shooter too.
Seanie -- Naturally didn't expect you to agree somehow !! My basic principle here is that having players eligible to play in 2 separate leagues is basically unfair. League matches can be determined by factors outside of that league.For example in say a tight 2 A division whereby Harps have injuries/suspensions /holidays/county players unavailable in their first team in round 12 of the league and therefore have a weak 2nd team that round. In round 13 they are at full strength. A completely different quality of team and this could decide promotion and relegation for 2 other teams. Surely thats wrong ?? ( and just as asking senior club teams to play league matches with their county players is wrong)
Secondly and looking at the current scenario scentifically and consider St Michaels. They have to be considered amongst the favourites to be relegated to 2B where they be scheduled to play their 2nd team. Headwrecking stuff !!. Its also possible that their second team is promoted and their first team relegated. Would make the leagues unworkable. Farnans are top of 2B today and top of 1B . Again they could meet in 2A next year !! To me both these quite possible scenarios would make a complete laughing stock of the 14 man rule.
Showing my out of touchedness here but '14 man rule'? Is it that yoiu have to nominate 14 for the first team that can only play with that team with all the rest available for the next level down? Where there are three teams in a club is it the first 28?
If a club were to have 3 teams the third outfit wouldn't be able to use 14 + 10 = 24 players. We have enough players in our club to field 3 teams but the fact that ALL mens football games will be at weekends this year would mean that we'd have 3 games on a lot of weekends. We just wouldn't be able to cope.
Seanie -Were ye playing harps last night ??? and if so how did it go ??
I was at home recently and had a look at the pitch in Templeboy and I have to admit that it is a thundering disgrace. Unfortunately the powers that be in the club did not have the foresight to do something about this years ago. Although a little late it seems the club have secured a long term lease on an adjoining property which will allow the redevelopment of the current pitch. Having seen the proposed plans for the redevelopment of the clubhouse also it will be a nice facility when its complete.
Nonetheless, that doesn't take away from the stupidity of allowing things to deteriorate to the current state of affairs. In terms of the pitch, it has been a source of injury for alot of Farnans players over the last number of years too.
Baoithe - I'm quite sure several of your players have suffered due to that pitch over the year. I'm delighted to hear that progress is being made and that the facilities are going to be upgraded. From my involvement with my own club I can tell you that these things are not all that straightforward - there's very little that makes people act funnier than land.
TG - yeah, we were out in Keash last night and after a decent first 40 minutes ended up getting well beaten. At least we fought a bit harder and despite having a considerably weaker team than for our first game the performance level was better. Harps had the luxury of introducing good subs late on when we were goosed so the scoreline looks a lot worse than it was (3-11 to 0-7). Big game for us on Saturday at home to St. Michaels. With memories of the battle of Ballitogher in the intermediate relegation still fresh there's sure to be a bit of craic. Our first team playing on Sunday will not help matters though.
Thats a massive match for both yourselves and Michaels alright Seanie. Obviously Molaises , Harps , Geevagh or Coolaney are unlikely to be in a relegation battle so matches between the rest take on an added importance.
The playing of the first teams match on Sundays is obviously the wrong way round for clubs with two teams. In fact from a social perspective , it would be better for the majority that more matches would be on Saturday night than Sunday afternoon but I presume that its the training schedule of the county team that dictates this ??
Another good win for us at the weekend, beating Harps 2-7 to 2-5. Harps may have been missing a few, but nonetheless we were on top from the start, though a bit sloppy in the second half (how ten players can let a shot past them is a mystery) but held out in the end. Two wins on the board and shaping up nicely, three/four more would probably leave us safe in the division.
No word of other results, website on the blink too it seems.
We got hockeyed by Michaels. Fair play to Owenmore Gaels for firing them up! We were missing quite a few but like the Geevagh game should have at least been in contention. We should have a few of our key men back soon but hopefully too much damage won't have been done by then. That was a great result for Owenmore Gaels again.
Our seniors won by 2 against Calry. A decent enough performance though we would have lost but for an outstanding performance by Karol O'Neill. He was simply awesome. I know he's a clubmate and I'll be accused of bias but I firmly believe that at present there is no better wing back in the county. This win sets up a huge tie next weekend against Tubber who have a 100% record after beating John's.
OMS -- Yeah it was another good win alright. Harps admittedly were missing a few but I suppose so were we. Like yourself , I'm still thinking of avoiding relegation but there is no reason we shouldn't push on from that. 10 men on the line may be a small exagaration but the blame squarely lies between a combination of our full back and our captain.
Frustrating alrite to see the website on the blink and for those of us who rely on Aertel on a sunday evening for results even more so. In fairness the website has been kept up to date but the Aertel is very hit and miss . Like yesterday whereby 80% of other counties results are up on it, the blame must lie within the county.
Have not seen this 5 year development plan that was launched last week. Has any contributor here seen it ?? In principle though , its good to see effectively a business plan been put in place for the next five years and that people are thinking in the medium/longterm.
I saw the plan and its a good effort. As was said at the launch its all about people supporting it and working to achieve its goals now. I believe it is very achievable and will greatly improve the situation in the short to medium term. The biggest obstacle is, as always in Sligo, the defeatist attictude that is all pervasive and the parochial "looking out for my own club" mantra that is all too evident as well.
Disappointed with the website and Aertel issues this weekend too.
QuoteKarol O'Neill. He was simply awesome. I know he's a clubmate and I'll be accused of bias but I firmly believe that at present there is no better wing back in the county
I would agree to an extent-he has been injury plagued for much of his career. If he can stay injury free i would have him on starting 15.
Results are on the indo. Tourlestrane beat Bunniadden 1-6 to 0-11, Curry beat Harps, Ballymote hammered Castlconnor, Easkey beat Marys.
Intersting picture emerging in Div 1a. Mary's for the drop? The Curry juggernaut rolls on. Tourlestrane tipping away nicely. I hear they are training very well and are going to be seriously fit this year.
Was talking to one of the lads a few weeks ago and training is going very well. More with the ball unlike last years expensive mistake. Still a few lads to come back in from Australia and England but tipping along nicely so far.
Round 3 Results in full:
Bunninadden 1-6 Tourlestrane 0-11
Castleconnor 0-8 Ballymote 1-17
Curry 2-7 Eastern Harps 1-6
St. Mary's 0-3 Easkey 2-13
Tubbercurry 2-7 St. John's 0-9
Shamrock Gaels 0-10 Enniscrone 0-5
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 1-9 St. Farnan's 0-12
Calry/St. Joseph's 1-8 Coolera/Strandhill 1-10
Coolera/Strandhill 0-4 St. Michael's 2-15
St. Molaise Gaels 2-11 Geevagh 3-8
Owenmore Gaels 2-7 Eastern Harps 2-5
St. Pat's 2-8 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-11
Cloonacool 2-12 St. Mary's 1-2
St. Michael's w/o Calry/St. Joseph's
St. Farnan's 2-6 Curry 0-12
Easkey 4-7 Ballisodare 0-8
Mary's look fecked, Ballymote doing OK, Tubber on a roll, Enniscrone heading down, 2A is wide open, Pat's got a good point, looking bleak for Coolera, one faller in 2B and Ballisodare? The heart bleeds.
The leagues as they stand at present:
Div 1A:T'strane 5, Curry 5, Ballymote 4, Harps 4, Easkey 2, Bunnies 2, C'connor 2, Mary's 0.
Div 1B:Tubber 6, Drumcliffe 5, Coolera 4, ShamGls 4, Calry 2, John's 2, Farnan's 1, E'crone 0.
Div 2A:Geevagh 5, OmoreGls 4, Harps 4, StMolG 4, M'breena 4, Michael's 2, Pat's 1, Coolera 0.
Div 2B:Curry 5, Farnan's 5, Easkey 4, Michael's 4, Cloonacool 3, Ballisodare 1, Mary's 0, Calry 0.
Stop Division 2A now....
Ocean FM had the fixtures up for the Leo Kenny Cup, four Sligo clubs taking part, Seanie ye should beat Glenfarne/Kilty surely?
CONNACHT SENIOR CLUB FOOTBALL COMPETITION 2007
LEO KENNY MEMORIAL CUP.
* No postponements allowed. If unable to play game is forfeited. All
games played on Tuesdays at 7.30pm.
* First named team has Home venue. They may take up a gate and are
requested to provide refreshments for travelling team.
* If game is drawn Extra time ( 10 minutes per half). If game is still
level toss for choice of ends and first to score wins the game.
ROUND 1. TUESDAY 24th April 2007.
Referee.
Salthill/Knocknacarra(G) v Ballinrobe(M) F Kinneen
An Cheathru Rua(G) v Louisburgh(M) M O Corrain
Castlerea ® v Mountbellew/Moylough(G) V Hardiman
St Mary's(L) v Roscommon Gaels ® P Carney
St Aidan's ® v Mohill(L) H Beirne
Glenfarne/Kilty(L) v Coolera/Strandhill(S) M Leyden
Ballinaglera(L) v Annaduff(L) E Stenson
Ballina Stephenites(M) v Castleconnor(S) V Neary
Geevagh(S) v Claremorris(M) S Regan
Clann na nGael ® v Knockmore(M) D Hunt
The Following received a bye to Round 2.
Padraig Pearses (R ), Curry(S),Westport (M), Allen Gaels (L),Charlestown (M)
Its all about who you have available but we'd be hopeful alright. Without our county boys though we're a lot weaker than you'd think (and I don't think it likely we'd have them for this!).
We used to go out to Glenfarne's tournament regularly there for a good few years. After the match it was back for sambos (loads of them), pints, darts and cards before the windy road back! One place you extra extra never want to be a sub as the midges would ate you.
Won by 5 in the end in against Glenfarne/Kilty. Both sides missing many regulars but a good run out nonetheless.
Claremorris couldn't raise a team for the Geevagh match - they had to ate the wimmin's sangwidges themselves
Strange situation in Geevagh / St Molaises Gaels match at weekend were all official results calling the game a draw yet St Molaises Gaels describing a memorable 1 point victory in their club notes and Geevagh club notes barely mentioning the match at all.
Picked this up from Oceanfm's website. Tasty tie for us in the round 3! Are you there Stephenite?!!
Leo Kenny Cup - Round 1 Results and Rounds 2 and 3 Fixtures
Salthill/Knocknacarra(G) 0-7 v Ballinrobe (M) 1-4
(Salthill win on Toss)
An Cheathru Rua(G) 1-8 v Louisburgh(M) 0-12
Castlerea(R)Scr v Mountbellew/MLough(G) w/o
St Mary's(L)w/o v Roscommon Gls (R) Scr
St Aidan's (R) 3-10 v Mohill(L) 1-10
Glenfarne(L) 0-8 v Coolera/Strandhill(S) 2-7
Ballinaglera(L) 0-2 v Annaduff(L) 2-9
Ballina(M)w/o v Castleconnor(S) Scr
Geevagh(S)w/o v Claremorris(M) Scr
Clan na Gael(R) 1-7 v Knockmore(M) 1-7 (4-3 Penalties)
ROUND 2. TUESDAY 1st May 2007.
Referee.
A: Moy Davitts v Easkey
B: Charlestown v Western Gaels
ROUND 3. TUESDAY 8th May 2007.
Louisburgh(M) v Salthill/Knocknacarra (G)
Padraig Pearses v Mountbellew/MLough(G)
St Mary's(L) v Curry(S)
Allen Gaels(L) v St Aidan's (R )
Ballina (M) v Coolera/Strandhill(S)
Geevagh(S) v Annaduff(L)
Clan na Gael(R) v Winners B
Westport (M) v Winners A
QUARTER FINALS: TUESDAY 15th MAY
SEMI-FINALS: TUESDAY 22nd MAY
And this weekend's offerings went as follows:
Ballymote 0-7 Tourlestrane 3-12
Easkey 2-8 Bunninadden 2-6
St. Mary's 0-3 Eastern Harps 4-12
Castleconnor 0-7 Curry 2-9
Enniscrone PvP St. John's
Coolera/Strandhill 1-14 Tubbercurry 0-9
Calry/St. Joseph's 1-7 St. Farnan's 0-10
Shamrock Gaels 2-8 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 1-11
Eastern Harps v St. Molaise Gaels (no result yet)
Owenmore Gaels PvP Geevagh
St. Pat's 1-9 St. Michael's 1-11
Coolaney/Mullinabreena w/o Coolera/Strandhill
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Mary's
Ballisodare v Cloonacool
Easkey 1-6 Curry 1-11
St. Michael's 0-16 St. Farnan's 1-6
The decline of two once-great clubs continues, Mary's suffer another rout at home, and are certainties to go down in 1A, while Pat's are losing ground in 2A after losing to Michael's, and need to get results soon. The 'big three' are clear in 1A, and it's tight in 1B, Drumcliffe, Coolera and Tubber on 6 points, with Shams just behind on 5.
RTE.ie's report on the Hurling Division 3 final, hard luck to them, they were leading for a good while but the Rossies came through narrowly. Should put up a strong challenge in the Rackard Cup though.
Roscommon 1-13 Sligo 0-15
Sunday, 29 April 2007 22:59
A 58th minute goal from Colm Kelly proved crucial as Roscommon claimed a 1-13 to 0-15 victory over Sligo in today's NHL Division Three final at Breffni Park.
In what their first senior final since 1997, the Rossies triumphed despite having David Loughnane sent off for a straight red card offence in the ninth-minute.
Sligo sharpshooter Keith Raymond hit seven of his side's eight first half points, but Roscommon only trailed by the minimum at half-time thanks to free-taker Shane Sweeney.
Three Sweeney frees helped the Rossies go ahead, Kelly's goal followed and although Paul Seevers kept Sligo competitive, time ran out on the 2004 winners.
Given that twelve months ago, Roscommon were struggling to fulfil their league fixtures and Anthony Flaherty, a 47-year-old selector, was forced to line out in the starting team at one stage, today's win marks a remarkable turnaround in the county's small-ball fortunes.
Since David McConn's appointment last year, the Rossies have worked themselves into shape and proved more than a match for a Sligo side that were competing in their third Division Three final in five years.
Sligo went in front thanks to a early free from Seevers and stil led 0-4 to 0-3, midway through the first half. Roscommon were seeing plenty of ball and were unfortunate not to chalk up a goal when Sweeney kicked the sliotar wide from close range.
Raymond, who hails from Calry-St Joseph's club and also plays Under-21 football for the county, then took control, landing seven excellent points to stamp his authority all over the game.
He helped wind-backed Sligo into a four-point lead but McConn's charges never wilted with Sweeney proving an effective scorer from frees.
A trio of Sweeney frees, who brought his tally to 0-8, allied to a Tom Redmond point, sent the Rossies into a 0-11 to 0-9 lead, ten minutes into the second half.
Goal scorer Kelly, a former Sigerson Cup winner with UCC, struck a point before Raymond (0-2) and Morgan Fitzsimons bisected the Roscommon posts.
With the game ebbing and flowing, it was always likely that a goal would make the difference and so it proved as the 6ft 6in Kelly took down a high ball into the danger area before turning and firing to the Sligo net.
Kelly moved his side 1-13 to 0-12 ahead with a further point and despite a late rally from the Yeats men - Michael Gilmartin, Fitzsimons and Seevers sent over a trio of unanswered points - Roscommon held on to continue their encouraging revival under McConn.
And one other result of note - Sligo ladies won their Connacht Championship opener against Roscommon, 3-13 to 1-10.
A welcome return to form by our senior footballers. Tubber were missing a good few though. Still, I'm encouraged.
Disgusted with the pulling of county players over the weekend. At this time of year with exams approaching its very tight for fielding a second team and it caused us to not be able to field a second team. The rules set out are quite clear for county players - can't play for their club 13 days or less prior to a championship match. If Tommy Breheny wants to change that I suggest he tables a motion through his club next year to do so. Another example of clubs being shit on from a height and a further undermining of the leagues.
Very hard luck to the hurlers. They have made great strides and should be contenders for the Rackard Cup this summer.
A good result too for the women. Hopefully if we get NY out of the way the men can do likewise.
Minors playing next weekend - any word of venue/time?
The Park on Saturday AFAIK. Rossies only drew with Leitrim so the pressure is on for them.
continues our losing streak in Div 2A last night - this time going down to St. Pats 0-6 to 2-9. Actually score does not do us justice for a decent performance with a really threadbare team. At one point in the second half we worked a goal opportunity which was somehow saved and they went straight down and got a goal. Anyhow - we need to up it considerably after the NY break. Groud is shocking hard, can hardly walk today.
Big one for us tomorrow Easkey at home at 4 it will be a hot one on all fronts. there's no love lost between us and easkey and this is the first time in a while we had a chance to host them so I would excpet sparks to fly. Played Ballymote last week think they were missing a couple but were poor.
I am not a big fan of Marys always like beating them, but for the future of football in sligo/town you can't afford to have a weak st. Marys team.
Good man all star (easier name to quote that the last one). I will be over to see ye in action tomorrow. Easkey will hardly bring the 'rent a mob' to an away game. There should be no lack of motivation to put one over on them.
QuoteEaskey will hardly bring the 'rent a mob' to an away game.
The ould random breath testing has these bucks fecked for going to away matches. Would you give them a lift?!!
On the Mary's issue they are fecked cos they haven't had any signings in recent year and in fact the two Rooneys and Heavin have gone back to where they came from. Their underage system was non-existant for years (to be fair they have now rectified this admirably) so they really are short of good players. I still wouldn't be surprised if they avoided relegation but the morale there isn't good from what I hear. They need a win soon.
In terms of Sligo town St. John's have a way bigger population to pick from and they were in Div 3 (or 2A as it is called) last year.
Seanie, what were Pats like last night?
To be honest and this doesn't reflect too well on us but I thought Pats were pretty poor. I know a lot of their players and there is more in them but they just don't seem to be going great at present. I think they have a major problem scoring - no really accurate forwards. All that said Pats tend to get things going for the championship and should be a tough test in the intermediate. Are not short of big strong lads and love the physical stuff. They have a couple of lads missing at the moment too who will add to things.
That's it really. Spent most of the first half in the jetwash of a speedster so missed a lot of what was going on around me. Had a more sedately paced opponent in the second period which suited me grand.
Connacht Minor Football Championship, Round Robin played in Markievicz Park last night.........
ROSCOMMON 1-13, SLIGO 0-8. Donal Shine didn't play for Ros, still carrying an injury.
Ros through to semi's to play Galway or Mayo.....
Were Sligo any good Shrewdness? Were 9-1 down at HT I believe.
At least the Juniors beat the Ros on Friday evening anyway (what is it with Sligo v Ros this year?), 1-17 to 1-15 AET.
Team/panel was:
Darren Kearns, Conor Carroll, Thomas Gormley, Eoin McHugh, Cathal Sheridan, David McDonagh, Dermot Walsh, Peter Wilson, Shane Stenson, Francis Quinn, Mark Gordon, Peter Lyons, Stephen Coen, Kevin Langan, John Scanlon Subs used :- Michael Gormely for Quinn, Neil Ewing for Conor Carroll, Liam Og Gormley for Langan -- Glen McCormick, Mark McGrath, Jason Farrell and Caolan O'Grady.
Final against Mayo is on before the Galway/Mayo game in Salthill.
Also should mention, albeit belatedly, the death of former Sligo captain Pat Dockry of Ballymote. Played around the late 80's/early 90's, captained the team in '89 IIRC. From Duffy's piece in the Champion:
Sligo G.A.A. followers were shocked and saddened at the weekend to learn of the untimely death of Pat. Dockery in Cork. Pat was an outstanding footballer with his native Ballymote and played for Sligo at all levels. He was a great leader on the field and was honoured with the captain's role on the team in the early 90's.Indeed his late father Padraic had also played for Sligo in the 1950's .Pat was a great sportsman and a very versatile performer. He will be sadly missed. On behalf of all Sligo G.A.A. followers I extend sincere sympathy to his wife and family in Cork and his family in Ballymote. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam
The weekend's fare so far. Once again Aertel ignores the fact that there are four divisions, so no 2B results yet. Website is back up but not in full action, speaking of which we are looking to find our third Assistant Secretary in the one year, Henry resigned recently. We got a proper trimming from the St. Molaise Gaels club, an amalgamation of the clubs formerly known as Grange, Northern Gaels (Cliffoney) and Benbulben Rangers (Maugherow), at the weekend, and another coming from Geevagh tomorrow I fear.
Bunninadden 1-8 Ballymote 1-10
Tourlestrane 2-10 Easkey 3-5
Curry 3-15 St. Mary's 0-7
Eastern Harps 2-13 Castleconnor 0-6
Tubbercurry 2-5 Enniscrone 2-5
St. John's 0-8 Coolera/Strandhill 0-12
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 1-9 Calry/St. Joseph's 1-9
St. Farnan's 1-13 Shamrock Gaels 2-9
Geevagh v Eastern Harps
St. Molaise Gaels 1-19 Owenmore Gaels 0-6
Coolera/Strandhill 0-6 St. Pat's 2-9
St. Michael's 2-17 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 3-9
Cloonacool v Calry/ St. Joseph's
St. Mary's v Ballisodare
St. Farnan's v Easkey
Curry v St. Michael's
Correction - in Div 1B we beat St. John's 0-12 to 0-8, not the way they had it on Aertel.
Yee got hocked by St Molaise Gaels not Grange. Jinksy made a few good saves. Whats up with him not being able to take kickouts. Ye are a poor side but we have a huge catchment area, not too impressed by our manager though so far though.
Any of yee at the minor game? We were crap. Jees standard of our football was atrocious...future is bleak...
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 08, 2007, 01:20:27 PM
Yee got hocked by St Molaise Gaels not Grange. Jinksy made a few good saves. Whats up with him not being able to take kickouts. Ye are a poor side but we have a huge catchment area, not too impressed by our manager though so far though.
I edited that, hope that is satisfactory!
Jinks has had trouble with his knee for ages, so doesn't take the kickouts. We had Farrell absent due to county duty for the two games which was a big loss, though Jinks is a good shot-stopper too. We had a very bad day on Saturday, made lots of simple mistakes, but we also were without our regular midfield and CHF, so were bare enough. Ye aren't bad, and should go back up, but not unbeatable all the same.
Lost again to Geevagh, 2-8 to 1-4. Better display given the pressure the backs were under. Forwards were shocking bad, couldn't win ball at all. Need to win the next two, against Pat's and Coolera, or we could be in bother. Another good win for Michael's too.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 08, 2007, 11:43:50 AM
Correction - in Div 1B we beat St. John's 0-12 to 0-8, not the way they had it on Aertel.
Should have known better than to trust Aertel!
Attended the Easkey Tourlestrane match at the weekend. Easkey were impressive in first half but rely too heavily on Sloyane for scores.
Second half belonged to Tourlestrane where they dominated midfield. Gary Gaughan is a great talent and one to look out for over the coming years-he contributed a point and set up a goal. Only flashpoint was Easkey midfielder elbowing Gaughan off the ball which resulted in a small fracas-the culprit only receiving a yellow.
Overall Tourlestrane have a very young team and have good strength in depth. Substitutes brought in all made good contributions and changed the game. With county lads to come back in, a few injuries to clear up with one or 2 coming back from sojourns abroad Tourlestrane will be in with a good shout to regain Owen B this year imo.
I had heard earlier in the year that Tourlestrane were going well and they'd be the team I'd rate as favourites. Obviously Curry and Harps will be there or thereabouts too. I'd be hopeful we could return to the business end of things too but we need to continue our improvement of the last few weeks and need one or two crucial players to return. Tubber with everyone fit and available will be tough too but if you scratch beneath the surface the backup is quite weak.
RE Pat Dockery - I was on the panel when he was captain. Not the most skilled but god was he HARD - the original 'put his head where others wouldn't put their feet' man. My lasting memory was him poleaxing Dermot Flanagan in the Park in the '88 championship. They would have been in UCD around the same time and there was no love last - the Mayoman not being reknowed for acknowledging the right of players from the weaker neighbouring counties to be spoken of in the same air as his gracious self. He had serious trouble getting any air after Pat introduced the left and right of his rib cage to each other. Although he had moved down South for work anyway, Pat left Sligo football under a bit of a cloud after an incident in a match in Easkey which ended in a civil case that cost him money. Had heard he was very ill of late. It's a bit scary to think of someone that strong and full of life being taken down by illness - leaves a wife and four kids too - we have a lot to be thankful for.
Well Lads
Anyone know why the club games were called off this weekend??
Will next weekends games be going ahead as scheduled???
Games called off because of the junior championship I don't even though who they are playing.
Once again club football in Sligo is placed at the bottom of the pile it a f**king joke.
The county Board should not let this happen for a junior championship game.
Did a bit of research today on near by counties, Mayo have senior championship match's next week baring a draw of course on Sunday. Donegal played some of their first round games last weekend.
It would have been nice to have the county players back for at least one league game this weekend they probably won't be allowed to play next weekend.
Anyway we have the joys of playing our annual challenge game against knockmore which means two thing a good fight, and not being able to move on the Sunday.
I suppose the old saying goes you can't complain unless you vote will have to try and get this mind set changed in Sligo with fixtures.
Junior football is it a good idea ?
What are the predictions for this weekend, i was looking at the table there and i see marys are really struggling i thought ballymote were "nailed on" for relegation this year according to certain posters on here.
Ballymote are not out of the woods yet but 3 more wins would be enough to guarantee Div 1A status for 2008. That would be a fair achievement as I hear that thay are without several of their better players due to injury and unavailability.
Mary's are in a hole and will do well to get out of it. You'd feel they need to pick up 2 wins in the next couple of weeks (2 home games) to get themselves back on track. Anything less will have them really staring Div 1B in the face.
The top 3 - Harps, Curry and Tourlestrane will fight it out for eventual league honours. They have far greater depth than any of the other clubs in the county. Again they will be the teams to beat come championship.
For the heck of it i'll make a couple of predictions of the Div1A games for the weekend:
Mary's to beat Castleconnor (cos they have to); Home advantage to swing it for Easkey against Ballymote; Curry to beat Bunninadden; Harps to edge Tourlestrane.
I wouldn't be surprised if I only got 1 out of 4 there.
Magpie as far as i am aware they are only missing Munds who went travelling apart from that they may have a few lads doing exams at the minute but they will be back on board now, so relegation shouldnt be a worry for them. Did they not win a few county u-21's in the last 4\5 years surely they should be bringing through a few of them now?
Yeah, I know they have a decent talent pool there but was under the impression that they were more short than that. I wouldn't be surprised if my impression was incorrect though and will happily bow to your better judgement on that. I'm sure Owenmoresider will discuss this with you in greater detail. ;)
Also missing Nigel Clancy for possibly the rest of the season and may be missing Dermot McTiernan for the next few league games but after that he'll be available for selection...couldnt understand how anyone would think we were 'nailed on' for relegation this yr...obviously I'm a bit biased but if you look at the league standings from the last couple of yrs we finished 4th or 5th both yrs and were never really in too much danger of going down + we are only missing one player from last yr although he is prob our most important player.
Will be hard to see us beating Easkey this wkend without Dermy + Sean Stagg who is suspended but we should give it a good shot but even if we lose we've def put ourselves in an excellent postion to stay up after our jammy win against the bunnies. 6 pts out of ten so far and 3 of our most crucial games ( Castleconnor, Bunnies and Easkey ) all at home in the 2nd round of league fixtures.
A fair few of the U-21 lads have come through to the seniors but just dont know if its enough to compete with the big 3 of Tourlestrane, Curry and Harps. Hopefully we should give the championship a good run this yr...realistically its ourselves, Coolera and Tubber vying for the 2nd qualifying spot along with Curry. So if we can get out of that group you'd never know what would happen...sure if Coolera/Strandhill can win a county title anyone can!!! ;D
Quoterealistically its ourselves, Coolera and Tubber vying for the 2nd qualifying spot along with Curry.
You've got to get that idea out of your head for a start. The way I look at it any of the four teams could top the group and I can tell you we'll be looking/expecting to top it. Curry are very beatable as we proved (twice) in 2005. There has been little betwen ourselves and Tubber in league and c'ship over the last couple of years. We haven't met Ballymote too often in championship in recent times but are very familiar with their threat. None of the games should be anythnig other than tight.
Quotesure if Coolera/Strandhill can win a county title anyone can!!!
I know you are only joking but we were knocking on the door for a while to be fair. Should have had 2 in the bag before 2005.
Yeah your right...I derfinitely think Curry are beatable, I just think over the 3 games they will definitely pick up enough pts to finish in the top 2. We drew with Harps last yr and lost to Tourlestrane by 2 pts the year before so we know we can beat anyone on our day...we've also lost championship games we felt we should be winning so we've definitely gained some valuable experience over the last couple of yrs as we have a young team and now know exactly what to expect from every championship game regardless of who you are playing...
Ya was only jokin bout the county title comment...I know you should also have had one in the bag when the bunnies robbed ye in extra time can't remember the other one though...
I dunno lads its hard to break into that top trio of Curry\Tourlestrane\Harps, but keep trying!!
Sure thats Sligo football for yeah...prob one of the toughest club scenes in the country!!!
Ballymote drew with Easkey ( 0 - 12 to 1 - 9)
Bunnies beat Curry
Tourlestrane beat Harps
Marys beat Castleconnor
So as I feared I only got 1 out of 4!
Our first teams game v. Enniscrone was called off due to a bereavament in the Enniscrone club. Our seconds lost by 5 to St. Molaise despite being 2-3 to 0-0 down after 10 minutes playing with the wind!
Could have sworn I saw the Sligo GAA results on Aertel last night but they don't seem to be there now.
I think I remember most of them anyway. On top the results posted above in 1B Farnan's beat St. John's, Tubber beat Drumcliffe and Shamrock Gaels beat Calry by a goal. In 2A Geevagh beat local rivals St. Michaels, Harps hammered Coolaney/Mullinabreena and Pats beat Owenmore Gaels by 2. In 2B Curry and michaels received walkovers from Mary's and Easkey respectively. Ballisodare also won but can't remember who won between Farnan's and Cloonacool.
In the North Div JFC Molaise Gaels beat Mary's by a point and John's beat Calry by 2 points. The North semis take place on Friday night and are as follows: Molaise v. Drumcliffe; John's v. Coolera. Final is down for June 9th in Markievicz Park (allegedly!).
How are the junior c'ships progressing in other divisions?
Results were definitely up on Aertel last night. Cloonacool beat Farnans 0-13 to 2-5 I think, in that remaining match. 2b has turned into a joke and relegation into it is totally unpalatable and this joke of a division were there is only at best 5 committed teams cannot be allowed continue. We are struggling now and lost what I can only describe as the worst match I ever played in on Saturday night to an equally poor St Pats.Thankfully no one had to pay in !! Hopefully we can turn a corner in the next 3 crucial matches for us but with 0-6 , 1-4 and 0-6 been our last 3 scores its easy to see where our problems lie. Geevagh , harps and Grange are fighting it out for promotion and everyone else is fighting for survival in 2A. Countywide the standout result for me was Farnans thrashing of Johns. Surely Johns had their county players available. Can't help you Seanie on other junior championships as they seem even more low proflie than ever. Finally the fixtures committee / website seem to be reeling from Fergal Henrys resignation with results / fixtures no longer consistently on it. You are better off with no website than an out of date one and commercially the website should be a valuable source of revenue with advertising but sadly that seems a million years away.
Easy knowing we lost at the weekend isn't it !!!
Div 2B wasn't a joke last year because the two of us were in it and Mary's were also decent. Things seem to have imploded there a bit this season so far.
Staying in 2A is still possible for us but we've a huge mountain to climb. Really we need to get some points on the board asap but with our fixtures piling up it's not great. If we win on Friday night we will have two weekends in a row of 3 fixtures for the club with a senior game this Wednesday to boot. All this in prime Leaving Cert season (we will not have 1 minor playing any of these games for us).
Fergal Henry's loss is huge. None of the rest have email!
Our seniors beat Enniscrone 0-15 to 0-10 last night to reclaim top spot in 1B. Made to work all the way by a committed Enniscrone with Mark Gordon taking some ridiculous points. They are the only team bar ourselves to take points off Tubber yet they are rock bottom of the table. In that division we have Drumcliffe/Rosses Point on Saturday and we will be without our county players so that will be pretty tough.
A busy weekend starts for us with the Divisional Junior c'ship semi final on Firday night v. St. John's. We should have a decent outfit but there's nothing they love more than beating us. In 2B we play Owenmore Gaels (I think on Monday) and the two sides must be getting sick of the sight of each other. We badly need some points soon to have any hope of avoiding the drop but our opponents also need the points to ease their own worries. Could be another good game. We've developed a nasty habit of losing important games to Owenmore Gaels by a point or two. I suppose how we come through the Friday game will tell a lot for us for Monday.
Hard to see your Intermediate team avoiding relegation Seanie if ye dont beat us on Monday ( 6pm ??) as i reckon you would need minimun 10 points to avoid relegation in that division. In fairness despite all our meetings, there hasn't developed any animosity between the teams and it should be an open game. Best of luck on Friday night against Johns. Ye deserve it after the major injustice of last years intermediate championship but with a combination of regrading and senior players been away or injured in previous summer there always is some club waiting in the long grass in the junior championship.
Have the senior county players been given the go ahead to play club football this weekend ??
Yeah, both our teams are footballing team so that's probably the reason that there's no bad blood. Both teams try to play football and don't really have any hatchet men. The games are usually open and good to watch too. Agree that 10 points is probably required and if we lose on Monday (6pm - yes, that's what I hear too) that tally would be hard to achieve. Still, from now on we should be a bit stronger with 3rd level finished so I'd expect us to pick up points in 2nd half of league. We haven't had our main forward (Fenton) for any league game so far for a variety of reasons and that should change too. We have not really used any minors this year either as the club minor squad is quite tight and couldn't afford injuries. The minors are going well in the league and given our lack of success at this grade over the years relegation to 2B would be a small price to pay for a minor league or championship title.
My understanding is that the county players are not available this weekend. That is consistent with what Breheny usually asks for and gets.
Last years intermediate relegation was a really tough one to take but its no guarantee of success at Junior. Technically, Michael McNamara could tog out against us tomorrow night :o.
Seen Fenton at a tag rugby event last Thursday night and he still looks in good shape though. The couple of minors ye had last year made a big difference to your intermediate team so they are undoubted losses. How is C brennans injury ??
You have confirmed what I suspected about county players. From my calculations they will be absent for minimum 5 out of the next 6 rounds of the league. Dont know if 1 competitive match with your club in the six weeks between Connaught Championship matches is adequate.
Mc Garty due to his travels has often been eligible for Junior and has played , so T Brehony is the only man who guarantees you Mc Namaras absence !!
Well if McNamara plays against us on Friday then our county lads should play for us on the Saturday. Reckon he won't be seen there though.
Fenton has been training away and has actually played a few senior games as sub - its just that he's been away on holidays and with work commitments and has missed all the league games.
C. Brenan's injury woes continue. It's unlikely he'll be fully fit for the minor championship though fingers crossed. Some of the others have been involved with the county minors (3 and a 4th on and off the panel) so with the leaving cert on top of that you have to be careful not to ask them to do too much.
Lads, I was in Markievicz Park yesterday and several of the Sligo lads I spoke to said that it is rarely opened up for anything other than county games and adult club championship finals, and that no underage finals are held there? Is this the case? If so it seems to be a bit of a waste of a good ground - in saying that, the pitch was in great condition.
Tourlestrane and Harps are continuing to set the pace in 1A. On paper anyhow the result against Curry looked comfortable for Tourlestrane and they are motoring along very nicely. Despite Marys horrific start to the season , they can still avoid relegation.
Coolera look good in 1B where the big story is Johns collapse. After losing their manager last week , they get another thrashing this week and look to be staring relegation in the face. Enniscrone are also struggling badly and the run of defeats seem to be hitting morale as its seldom one sees senior teams giving walkovers. In lots of ways relegation may do them no harm as in 2A next year a run of wins could turn the team around.
The big 3 of harps , Mholaises and Geevagh continue to blaze a trail in 2A. Coolera need to win at least 4 out of their 6 remaining games and whilst judging their performmance against us on bank holiday Monday its possible, the distraction of the Junior will count against them. We had a good win against Coolaney yesterday who have some of the best players in the division but the stength of the overall panel is letting them down. Tactically some of the positioning of their stronger players is to say the least confusing.
Cloonacool and Curry look to be going straight back to 2A with surprise package St Michaels their closest rivals. From reading their club notes recently some of Michaels better intermediate players seem to be double jobbing but each club to their own. Ballisodare are very disappointing all year and after last seasons promise seem to have gone backwards whilst the demise of St Marys was totally unexpected
QuoteLads, I was in Markievicz Park yesterday and several of the Sligo lads I spoke to said that it is rarely opened up for anything other than county games and adult club championship finals, and that no underage finals are held there? Is this the case? If so it seems to be a bit of a waste of a good ground - in saying that, the pitch was in great condition.
Fionntamhnach - yes, very much the case. They protect that place like a virgins honour! It is a shame alright but the pitch is always immaculate. Still, there'd be something wrong if it wasn't in tip top shape.
Tourlestrane are mowing down all before them alright. I think Mary's will escape relegation alright. Don't think they have ever been relegated in their history.
Our 1B game was called of due to a death in Shamrock Gaels country. Our squad is well stretched at present and we are doing well to be top.
In 2A we were left with nothing in the tank from the night before but put up a decent showing against Geevagh despite what the scoreline might say. Their 2 first half goals should clearly have been disallowed (and we told Eugene too!) but again our lack of scoring power was a huge factor. Geevagh will struggle in the SFC for sure. We look doomed to relegation and the fixture pile up isn't helping in this regard.
Michaels have almost the same team in 2A and 2B. A bit bizarre. Mary's slippage would be directly a result of their problems at senior level. Cloonacool and Curry going back up is no surprise.
As for the JFC well we took the North Division title in dramatic style with a late scoring burst after a poor second half performance. We were 0-7 to 1-2 up at half time playing quite well (should really have been much farther ahead) but the wheels came off in the second half and we trailed 0-7 to 1-5 with 5 minutes left. Eventually we woke up and took a few scores to get home on a scoreline of 1-9 to 1-6. Despite our club winning this cup on numerous occasions (I would guess about 8/9 times in the last 16 years) it is my first time to win it on the field. Don't know who we play in the county semi but we're hoping to go all the way. Anyone know how the other divisions went?
What irks me greatly about the St Michaels situation is that they are encouraged by the county board. look at next weekend fixtures for example. How come Coolera , Marys , Curry , Easkey , Farnans and Harps second teams are playing before their first team which naturally enough will stretch the 2nd team considerably yet Michaels is the other way around ???
I think we all know the answer to the question.
BTW - our 2A game for next weekend now takes place on tomorrow night v. Eastern Harps. We had plans made for the "free" weekend and have to get the games changed now. A lot of other clubs in the same boat I think. The whole thing is a shambles.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on June 11, 2007, 10:32:50 AM
Tourlestrane and Harps are continuing to set the pace in 1A. On paper anyhow the result against Curry looked comfortable for Tourlestrane and they are motoring along very nicely. Despite Marys horrific start to the season , they can still avoid relegation.
Did Marys draw with ballymote yesterday?
Yes, game was a draw according to the results and league tables I saw on www.sligogaa.ie.
how did your match with Harps in 2A go last night Seanie ??
It went as expected Teeling! We lost 1-3 to 2-16. To be fair they were very strong last night (24 players togged out including some lads who will play in the SFC) and we were down a few as usual. That brings to an end a run of 4 games in 8 days for our second string. It's a good job we're all such great athletes! I had young Rafferty for company last night and it was not great fun.
Back to club matters this weekend and it seems Sunday is kept free for those travelling to see the minors (and St. Michaels second team!). Anyone know why the JFC semis have been moved a week? I am under the impression that the 4 semi finalists are now known. Correct or not?
Big game for us tonight against Shamrock Gaels. Win that one and we're in a very strong position for a return to 1A to continue our yo-yo-ing of the last couple of years.
The East Division final between Ballymote and Michaels has yet to be played I think. Enniscrone seems to have won West against Castleconnor which to me is a surprise. Cant understand how Farnans didn't win this -- infact it appears they didn't even enter it. No idea on who won South ( if played yet ?? ) but obviously it was either Bunninadden or Tubbercurry. Who are ye playing in Semis Seanie ??
On yo-yoing teams , I think I am correct in saying that the 6 teams relegated last season are currently all in the promotion positions back up again which surely is a bad sign of the league structure. I'd scrape league finals (obviously the team that tops the league will get the cup) and introduce a play off between the second from bottom team and the second from top team in lower division.
Any word on availability of county players this weekend ?? Your second team has a most win game Saturday against Michaels. Realistically anything less than a win and ye are relegated. With some of Michaels players busy schedule at the moment perhaps they may be fatigued !!!
I heard Tubber won the south. Like yourself am surprised Enniscrone won the West. Was so sure Castleconnor would win/had won I read the result information wrong on sligogaa.ie. No idea who we are playing in the semis. Sunday 1st at 6pm it now appears.
Would doubt county players would be available until after the Connacht final.
The whole league structure needs to be changed. 8 teams is too few in each league and 14 league games is too many for our county. Should be 10-12 at most with county players guaranteed except for one or two rounds. Other competitions can be devised to fill the gaps if people want the extra football but anything that effects a clubs standing should not be played without their full compliment.
As for our second team we're not giving up but its a seriously tall order. Would love to beat Michaels for the sake of beating them after last year but with our seniors out later that day we'll be stretched. Hopefully the East final in on Friday night to tire them out a bit!
When a referee* finally arrived (about 35 minutes late) we beat Shamrock Gaels in Div 1B last night 1-11 to 0-7 in Coola in a terrible game illuminated by Karol O'Neill's brilliance. Unfortunately he went over heavily on his ankle 5 minutes from the end and was stretchered off and is now a major doubt for the Connacht final. He is extremely unfortunate with injuries but here's hoping its not as bad a first feared.
* - referee was Whitey as again the CCC made a balls of appointing a ref for one of our rearranged matches. Twice in a week.
Your return to 1A is looking fairly certain now. Were any of the other county panellist allowed play ??
Dont know anything about Fergal Henrys replacement but to have had a Fixtures committee working without email for 2 months of the season is laughable these days and of course "glitches" will happen.
Headin down to watch the wee bro' in the feile next weekend.they're being hosted by the st johns club.where abouts are they based?whats sligo like at the w'ends?
QuoteWere any of the other county panellist allowed play ??
No. Karol was only allowed to play because he had not played last Sunday.
QuoteDont know anything about Fergal Henrys replacement
He is a very good guy and knows there is a mountain to climb. I don't expect things to improve much in the short term but I'd be optimistic for next year. Fingers crossed.
QuoteHeadin down to watch the wee bro' in the feile next weekend.they're being hosted by the st johns club.where abouts are they based?whats sligo like at the w'ends?
St. John's are based in Cuilbeg, Carraroe about 3 miles from the city centre. Their catchment area takes in a fair bit of the town. Keep an eye out for Shane Filan's (Westlife) mansion on your way to the ground. Sligo town is grand too at the weekends. Depends what you're into but you certainly could have been located in worse spots. My own club are a neighbouring club. Enjoy the weekend. We're hosting a boys team from Westmeath (St Lomans) and a girls team from Armagh (St. Peters).
cheers seanie..reckon we'll be lookin for a few pints in a gaa bar then a durty disco later on ;D should be a good w'end alright.Tyrone hosted the feile a few years ago and there was a great atmosphere about the place-it'll be made all the better for me if Tyrone can win an all ireland title a few months early ;) :D
GAA bars around Sligo town and environs are few and far between but like everywhere the durty disco is to be found. The 3 main disco's in the town rank from the Velvet Room (top place but won't get in wearing combats etc) to Toff's (grand middle of the road alternative) to Equinox (been so long but young, very young!). Velvet only open on Saturday night. Your hosts will no doubt direct ye well. Enjoy it anyway. Up in Omagh and on to Lusty Beg for a wedding that weekend so will miss all unfortuntely.
Stuck to the bollix this weekend for numbers. We have 8 players out through involvement with the county (3 seniors, 3 minors and 2 Hurlers) and the regular injuries and unavailability mean we are down about 15 players who play regularly. Add to that the seniors playing after the second team on the same day and it all adds up to bad news for our Div 2A team. Hopefully Michaels will be stretched after their East Div junior final the night before but we really look to be up against it. Our first team is pretty decimated too and will do well to take Calry who are on a good run. I fell pretty frustrated with the whole thing. As games between the two sides show we're near enough the same ability as Owenmore Gaels yet they have 8 points and are almost safe while we have only 1 point and are virtually doomed. All last years hard work looks to be going up in smoke but I suppose if we can get our act together for the JFC it will be a price worth paying.
To add to your woes Seanie, according to the champion, the east division final was on Wednesday night so Michaels should be well rested !! ( No idea of the result though). Its having the second team play before the first is the real killer on weekends like this. Meant to ask you since our match will the prodigal son fresh from his Coolera Rovers exploits committ to playing with your seniors this summer or is he concentrating on intermediates/ juniors ?? Agree that when ye are at full strength ye would have been competitive in this division ands on a par with the likes of Owenmore Gaels. With a junior semifinal next weekend can't see ye been in any better shape then either so that would be curtains. Have a funny feeling though that if the right team doesn't get relegated with ye, I can't see Pats , Coolaney or Michaels ( be some game between their 1st and 2nd team all the same !!) not using their powers to get 2A and 2B redrawn in 2008.
On an aside I see the minor team named on a recently much improved sligogaa.ie. To be honest have only seen J Keaney and K Cawley at first hand. Our guy must be one of the smallest no. 6' s to play at this level for Sligo but he is a top quality footballer. Presumably Cawley is one of the stars of this team based on anything I've seen. The striking thing I notice is that St Pats have 3 starters and 6 on the panel which is some achievement for a club that hasn't been competitive at even grade B for the last few years at minor. Hopefully its the start of a resurguence in Skreen/Dromard adult football . The other striking thing is that from reputations Gilsenan from Grange , Clarke from enniscrone and particuliarily Maye from Marys and Harris from Johns were marque players at the start of the year and all have to settle for places on the bench. For all I know these guys could be recovering from injuries etc but at least it appears that the outside manager seems to have started with a blank sheet of paper and that can only be good for Sligo football.
Yeah, noticed that since I was on. Ballymote are down to face Tubber in the junior semi so they must have won that (expected - they will be good). We are down to play Enniscrone in "neutral" Easkey. We should be strong for this game and we'll need to be out there. I get the feeling we're not supposed to win this JFC but sure we'll keep on trying regardless.
Not sure about Georgie's plans. He hasn't returned to the senior fold as yet anyway. He was really good in the North Div junior final.
I noticed that about Pat's myself and checked the minor league tables and they seem to be doing ok, albeit in a weaker section that our lads are in. Haven't seen the minors in action but looking forward to Sunday. Keelan is a fine player alright and his younger brother is no flat either and will probably be introduced at some stage. Some of the lads you mention that were touted strongly on Hogan Stand and I wouldn't blame the lads themselves for that. I've seen young Maye a couple of times and he didn't stand out. Needs to fill out a bit. Don't know anything about the others. I genuinely think that Moyles has done a good and fair job. Would have liked to see Conor O'Mahoney playing out the field but it was his own choice I think.
Delighted there to see some clarity on the fixtures for the club championship on sligogaa.ie. It all makes perfect sense. My only quibble is starting the championship at all before the leagues are over. At this stage the leagues would be over by end of July if given a clear run at them and 11 august is plenty of time to start the championship. Of course the agrument against this, is that if you dont have a round of the championship in July then if Sligo win an All Ireland quarter final then the championship would be in chaos but that would be a small price to pay for such glory !!!
Would be slightly wary of your semi final alright Seanie. West Sligo teams have a great tradition in recent years in the junior and when they smell the sweet smell of success they pull out all the stops. Still if ye are at full strength, helped by the county minors losing, I'd expect ye to win. I expect Ballymote to win the other semifinal.
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 22, 2007, 11:51:12 AM
Yeah, noticed that since I was on. Ballymote are down to face Tubber in the junior semi so they must have won that
Yeah Ballymote won wednesday night, Didnt hear too much about it other than it was a poor game played in bad conditions.
Quote from: laceer on June 20, 2007, 10:41:35 AM
Headin down to watch the wee bro' in the feile next weekend.they're being hosted by the st johns club.where abouts are they based?whats sligo like at the w'ends?
speaking of the feile, who are the top U14 teams in Sligo, I am assuming that they didnt have to qualify, just wondering ?? its a great competition
Quotespeaking of the feile, who are the top U14 teams in Sligo, I am assuming that they didnt have to qualify, just wondering ??
According to the league tables it would be St. John's, Calry/St. Joseph's and Shamrock Gaels though I'm not too well up on things at that age group.
At the weekend couldn't field for second team game but our well deplated seniors continued the unbeaten run to close in on promotion with a 0-11 to 0-6 win over Calry/St. Joseph's. Also in 1B Tubber only drew with St. John's, Enniscrone got their first win by beating Shamrock Gaels and Drumcliffe beat Farnans to keep their promotion hopes alive. In 1A Mary's lost a crucial game to Easkey by a point and coupled with Castleconnor's win over Ballymote it leaves the town team in grave danger of their first ever relegation. Curry gave Harps a bit of a thumping while Tourlestrane kept their impressive run going. The other 2A games saw Geevagh get the edge over Molaise Gales in a promtion battle and Pat's winning well against Coolaney in a relegation tie. Owenmore Gaels were a tad unlucky against Harps from what I hear and need to pick up a few more points to be safe.
Funny I thought we were relatively well beaten against Harps but quite a few of our guys thought we were unlucky. My understanding Seanie was that there was a 2 walkover and you are out rule. Am I mistaken ?? What this weekend tells me is that second teams isn't working and needs to be changed ASAP. It is obvious that clubs are using the same pool of players for their second team and for first team panel. Is it of benefit to Sligo football that this weekend our two weakest Clubs Ballisodare and Cloonacool have no game , that next week they could be playing a team half of whom had a warm up the night before and the previous weekend playing Senior football ??? Some footballers from Coolera , Harps, Curry, Michaels and Farnans have played over 20 adult games this year and yet a committed footballer from Cloonacool Has barely played 10 !!! For all we know the footballer who might in time make the difference to Sligo actually winning something is playing U12 in Ballisodare or Cloonacool. If this continues then sure as anything he'll be playing soccer when he's 18 and could you blame him ???
We couldn't field the second team this weekend because among other things we had 8 lads on county duty (3 senior, 3 minor and 2 hurling). We had about 9 or 10 others injured or unavailable. For most of the season most of our "second team" have been playing in Div 1B, propping up the first team. Its up to clubs to sort their own houses out. The second team is working for my club (if we didn't have it we would have lost lads and not been able to field in Div 1B this year and certainly not win). It's definitely working for Harps. It's working for Curry. I'd be dubious about Farnans and Michaels as it seems to me theres a lot of double jobbing going on there. However, it's up to the clubs in those divisions to marshall that as the CCC sure as hell won't. Things are loaded against clubs second teams from what I can see.
As for the two walkovers and you're out - well several clubs have given more than two already this year and are continuing on. I think being asked to play a second team game before a first team game when you have 8 lads representing Sligo is a bit rich. The two days we couldn't field have been the exact same. If that's reason to fire us out of the league then go ahead but it don't sit well with my version of fair play. We've been treated like muck all year and have performed heroics to field as often as we have (the second team alone played 5 games in 11 days recently, no wonder we have injuries).
You have launched a stoic defence of your club, Seanie ,as I would expect, but I didn't intend my comments as a personal attack on Coolera. On a few substantive points we have very diverse viewpoints here.
In reality it's 2 matches on one day in that sequence that caused your walkover not the 6 county players (you have fielded teams without your 6 county players in practically every other round). What I agree with you on is that once you have been accepted into the competition it is unfair to ask a second team to play before a first team particularly when that first team isn't allowed all its players due to county commitments.
I agree that there should be a competition whereby big successful clubs can enter a second team to give guys football who are simply not good enough, no longer good enough or who can't give the commitment for senior football and also to introduce young players to adult football away from the pressures of senior football. I disagree on the way this is done. I believe in a reserve league played after each senior match in a double header. You tell me that historically doesn't work. You believe in the current system. I contend that this isn't working witness the walkovers and also the integrity of the league when teams like Coolera/Harps have wildly different quality of teams out depending on external circumstance outside of that league.
You contend that it is not within your notion of fair play if you were disqualified from
2A for giving 2 walkovers (if indeed such a rule exists??). I contend that unless rules are enforced you have anarchy. (We lost 2 points over not playing a match because of a death within our club and that certainly wasn't fair play).
I disagree with your view that it is up to weaker clubs themselves to sort themselves out. The county board has to create an environment in which these clubs can improve. An environment whereby a Coolera player can play over 20 competitive matches to date and a Cloonacool player half that is not that environment. Owenmore Gaels were the weakest club in Sligo (Ireland ??) and indeed a laughing stock in the 90's. In my view the county board should have appointed outside liaison officers , whatever it took to help turn the club around. On the Sligo minor team of 1993 amongst O Hara, Taylor , Clancy ,Sloyane, Carew to name but few was an Owenmore Gaels player who didn't look out of place in that company. As Owenmore Gaels drifted into a deep dark hole, that player walked away from football. We all walked out of Navan after the Armagh game in 2003 and wondered who or what might have given us the edge. Now I am not naive enough to say it was that Owenmore Gaels player but if the county board had looked after the weakest club in the 90's, maybe, just maybe he might have had a chance to make it like his peers. In a long winded way, what I am saying is that the strong clubs will look after themselves and that it is partly the function of the county board to help the weaker clubs and I don't think the current league system is doing that.
Sadly I better go and do some work here. Unless you call be a boll*x , I wouldn't be able to reply until tomorrow !!!!
A lot of what you say I agree with. However I cannot countenance a return to the "reserve game after first team game". It didn't work before and I couldn't see it working now. The county board should be doing more to support the weaker clubs alright.
The whole system in Sligo has to be restructured. Why do we have to play 5 full divisions of the league every weekend we have league on? Surely we should have a weekend on/weekend off thing with Div 1 & 2 (1A and 1B if you like) on one weekend and Div 3 & 4 on the next weekend? That's what happens in other counties, Longford for one. Also, leagues need to be restructured to contain about 11 or 12 at most per division. Play 10 or 11 league games and treat it very seriously. County players available for all but 2 or 3 rounds. If there are not enough games for the "ordinary club player" then expand the Pick "n" Choose type comps and play them at times the county team are in action (May/June/July) or better still - revive the old 7 a side competitions (Owenmore Gaels would be hand at that). There are loads of possibilities but one thing is certain - things have to change.
QuoteWe lost 2 points over not playing a match because of a death within our club and that certainly wasn't fair play
That is a disgrace and a direct consequence of the crazy postponement policy we have from the CCC. Clubs that do that will get no luck from it. They get their payback eventually. It's disgusting.
Is John Casey still involved with Easkey? I think it was Easkey he started training at the beginning of the year.
I saw that he came on for charlestown last week in a league game so how does he juggle both.
A few notable results this weekend with the most being the now all but mathematical certainty that Marys will be relegated for the first time in their history. Coolera despite a loss this weekend are equally likely to be promoted. Johns revival continues with them getting close to farnans in the league table and that will come down to the wire . Eastern Harps are all but promoted in 2A and that in itself is a fantastic achievement. In a horrific weekend for us , we were well beaten in Geevagh and Pats lost to Michaels. The now practically certain promotion of Harps and Geevagh also wont help our cause in the last few games or either will Michaels now been safe. I suuppose though you have to earn it yourself and we need to lift it in the next few weeks. Very disappointed with the playing surface in Geevaghs "new" pitch though they weren't working with the best surface to begin with. Have to say they are impressive off the pitch. Mini football for small children at half time followed by tea and sandwiches after the match in their impressive clubhouse. Coupled with 3 players on the panel next weekend and they are definitely a club going the right direction. Congrats to Coolera on their junior semi final win over Enniscrone and they now play relatively surprise package Tubbercurry in next weeks final .
Sligo Park Hotel - League Division 1A
Round No. 11
Curry 1-11 Castleconnor 1-7
Easkey 2-11 Bunninadden 1-12
Eastern Harps 3-12 St Marys 0-12
Tourlestrane 1-9 Ballymote 1-11
EJ Menswear - League Division 1B
Round No. 11
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 0-9 Shamrock Gaels 0-13
St Farnans 0-10 Calry/St Josephs 0-10
St Johns 3-15 Enniscrone 0-4
Tubbercurry 1-12 Coolera/Strandhill 2-5
Leonard Building Supplies - League Division 2A
Round No. 11
Geevagh 3-12 Owenmore Gaels 0-6
St Michaels 1-7 St Patricks 1-6
St Molaise Gaels 0-14 Eastern Harps 1-12
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 2B
Round No. 11
Cloonacool 2-8 Ballisodare 1-9
The start of a magnificent weekend for myself was us capturing the JFC for the fourth time and the first time since 1971. The 3 previous times we won it with our first team so its just a great moment for our club. Tubber had a very good young team and fought tooth and nail all the way but we just held on.
Senior and Intermediate c'ship next weekend. Very hard opener for our lads against a setlled Ballymote side. Johnny Mac falling off the presentation stand yesterday was something we could have done without but I think he might be ok.
Hard to believe after last weekend that the club championship is upon us. Part of me felt they should have just continued with the league but if Sligo progress from 1/4 final there would be a fixtures pile up in the club championship. In fairness it must be very hard for the county guys to go from the celebratory few days they are having, to the club championship, especially with one eye on Croke Park.
Tubber vrs Curry is undoubtedly the big match of the weekend in easily the most competitive group. Just about think Curry will win. Coolera vrs Ballymote should be an intriguing match with Ballymote mixing some excellent performances with some poor ones all year. Coolera have to step it from playing 1B teams but if their county guys heads are at all right , you would expect them to win. Harps should beat Marys whilst Johns unpredictability means its very hard to predict the outcome of their game with Castleconnor. Think Castleconnor might just have the edge. Bunninadden should beat Calry though Calry are improving as the year progresses . I expect Geevagh to beat Shamrock Gaels in a tasty looking local derby and Easkey should have enough for Drumcliff in the other match here.
In the Intermediate Harps will beat Tourlestrane and Curry should beat Ballisodare though both should be slightly weaker than in the league because of the 14 man league rule . Mholaises will beat Cloonacool and in one of the games of the whole weekend I expect the very unpredictable St Pats to beat Farnans in tight tense match.I wouldn't however rule Farnans out of winning the whole Championship. Expect Coolaney to beat Marys who I'd imagine will be using some of their better intermediates from last year for senior duty but with Marys its always hard to know. Incidentially this would be Coolaneys first win since March but if thet got on a run they will be competitive in this championship. Despite our recent habit of starting Championships well , enniscrone will fancy their chances against us . In fairness in the latter group you could make a case for each team to win or come bottom.
On paper , Id expect Tourlestrane , Curry , Harps and Coolera to be the main contenders in the senior with Tourlestrane getting my vote . The intermediate should be between Farnans , Harps , Mholaise and Pats with a reluctant vote here for St Mholaises.
Johnny Mac is out for Saturday and Karol O'Neill is doubtful for our weekend game with Ballymote. Such a crucial game for both clubs. I expect a dogfight with a point or two in it either way. I just hope we can swing it.
Some great ties elsewhere and Curry v. Tubber is the pick I'd say. Geevagh v. Shamrock Gaels will also be very tasty as will the intermediate tie between Farnans and Pats. Predictions below:
INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Curry V Ballisodare - Curry for me in this one but not by a huge amount.
Tourlestrane V Eastern Harps - Harps will win this handy.
St Patricks V St Farnans - Should be Farnans but have they the wherewithal for championship battle? You'd think they have to come good sooner or later. Wouldn't put very much on it but will go for Pats in a tight one.
Cloonacool V St Molaise Gaels - After a good start to the season Molaise have wobbled a bit recently. Will have too much for Cloonacool though.
Owenmore Gaels V Enniscrone - Have the Owenmore lads got someone to hold Mark Gordon? I think they don't and that will be crucial. Sorry to my friends on here but Enniscrone by 4 or 5.
St Marys V Coolaney/Mullinabreena - Despite a second successive "annus horribilus" the 2005 Intermedaite champions to record a win here.
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
St Johns V Castleconnor - John's have serious talent but venue (Enniscrone) will hardly suit them. Castleconnor have to win this or pack up the tent and their opening championship foray in recent years would have you worried for them. Still, think "home" advantage and more settled team will see them edge it.
Eastern Harps V St Mary's - Has to be Harps by about 5 or 6.
Ballymote V Coolera/Strandhill - See above.
Tubbercurry V Curry - Going to go out on a limb and call this one for Tubbercurry. They seem to be coming right at the right time.
Geevagh V Shamrock Gaels - Geevagh by 2 and 4 sent off.
Easkey V Drumcliffe Rosses Point - Easkey's experience to get them through by 4.
Calry/St Josephs V Bunninadden - Bunnies to win by 5 and get a dose of earache.
Meant to reply regarding the Championship before now but neglected to do so. Anyway the games this evening went as expected, barring the draw with Geevagh and Shamrock Gaels, with not a red card in sight much to one's disappointment. Coolera stumbled but got over Ballymote's challenge eventually, five points in it at the finish. Harps gave Mary's a hiding, Curry sneaked past Tubber to start their title defence also. In the Intermediate St. Molaise Gaels brushed aside Cloonacool with ease. No word from the North v West confrontations yet.
As to tomorrow, hard to know how our game will go. Enniscrone have been brutal in the league, but then so have all four teams in the group. We could do it but I'd be doubtful until the end of injury time in Tourlestrane. Elsewhere Mullinabreena, Harps, Curry, Farnan's to win, and the Bunnies to win in Senior, though Calry won't make it too easy for them.
For the groups overall, bearing in mind that the SFC won't resume until next month:
A - Harps and who knows. Mary's are not going well and may not get out of it. If John's won tonight, and then don't bend over humbly when meeting their neighbours then they could get through.
B - Curry and Coolera (tonight's results did give a better position to call this though)
C - Easkey and Geevagh (Drumcliffe game critical for them and Shams)
D - Tourlestrane and Bunnies
Intermediate (only one game played yet, and a no-brainer at that):
A - Harps and Curry
B - Farnan's and Pat's
C - SMG and St. Michael's
D - Mullinabreena and Enniscrone, sure we're glad just to be in it etc. etc. ;)
The results from Round One, all the surprises saved for Sunday's action:
McCormack Fuels - Intermediate Championship
Group A Round 1
Curry 3-11 Ballisodare 1-6
Tourlestrane 0-9 Eastern Harps 0-4
Group B Round 1
St Patricks 1-10 St Farnans 2-12
Group C Round 1
Cloonacool 1-9 St Molaise Gaels 1-18
Group D Round 1
Owenmore Gaels 1-9 Enniscrone 1-9
St Marys 3-11 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-11
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship
Group A Round 1
Eastern Harps 1-14 St Marys 0-8
St Johns 0-14 Castleconnor 0-6
Group B Round 1
Ballymote 0-9 Coolera/Strandhill 1-11
Tubbercurry 0-9 Curry 0-11
Group C Round 1
Easkey 2-7 Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 0-13
Geevagh 0-11 Shamrock Gaels 0-11
Group D Round 1
Calry/St Josephs 2-9 Bunninadden 0-11
Pretty bizarre game in Tourlestrane today. Enniscrone, not noted as the dirtiest side (at least not by the high Western standards ;D), managed to reach half-time with 13 against our 15, after a stupid kick out at our man by their wing-forward, and then a one-man verbal assault on the ref, which went on repeatedly (booking already got) until the obligatory red was brandished, head-the-ball stuff. To make matters worse we led 0-4 to 0-1, but Enniscrone then got control to go in front, as we made a hames of the extra men situation. A fortunate goal put them back ahead, and then they got a "point" (blatant wide to all bar the Enniscrone umpire) to go four clear near the end. We got it back to three before our Connacht medallist went on a charge in injury time, ending up burying the ball to the net, agus sin é.
A point won, but one lost at the same time. They aren't hectic and their infighting is remarkable, taking off your leading forward when two men down isn't nominally advisable, even though they were better as time wore on. Won't win nothing, and neither will we, but a QF place is very much up for grabs now. A big surprise in the other game - Mullinabreena's year goes from bad to worse, beaten by Mary's. Harps' loss to Tourlestrane is a puzzler too. And Farnan's might come good yet, beating Pat's in their local derby.
In Senior, Bunninadden are on the way to another handy group muck-up, losing to Calry. Elsewhere yesterday John's beat C'connor well, look good for the QF's after that. Two draws in Group C, Easkey and Drumcliffe ending level also.
Contrary to speculation, it's league fare for all sides next weekend. Round 13 to be played on the 28th/29th also. Championship on the backburner.
Sligo Park Hotel - League Division 1A
Round No. 12
Ballymote V Bunninadden Sat 21-Jul-07 7:30 PM Michael Duffy
Castleconnor V Eastern Harps Sat 21-Jul-07 7:30 PM Dermot Mullaney
Easkey V Tourlestrane Sat 21-Jul-07 7:30 PM TJ Keavney
St Marys V Curry Sat 21-Jul-07 7:30 PM Marty Duffy
EJ Menswear - League Division 1B
Round No. 12
Calry/St Josephs V Drumcliffe Rosses Pt Sat 21-Jul-07 7:30 PM Tomas Walsh
Coolera/Strandhill V St Johns Sat 21-Jul-07 7:30 PM Ciaran O'Donnell
Enniscrone V Tubbercurry Sat 21-Jul-07 7:30 PM Trevor Feeney
Shamrock Gaels V St Farnans Sat 21-Jul-07 7:30 PM Des Henry
Leonard Building Supplies - League Division 2A
Round No. 12
Coolaney/Mullinabreena V St Michaels Sat 21-Jul-07 7:30 PM Seán Rooney
Eastern Harps V Geevagh Sun 22-Jul-07 12:00PM John Niland
Owenmore Gaels V St Molaise Gaels Sat 21-Jul-07 7:30 PM Dan McKeon
St Patricks V Coolera/Strandhill Fri 20-Jul-07 8:00 PM Pat McDermott
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 2B
Round No. 12
Ballisodare V St Marys Sun 22-Jul-07 12:00PM Declan O'Boyle
Calry/St Josephs V Cloonacool Fri 20-Jul-07 8:00 PM Michael Harte
St Michaels V Curry Sun 22-Jul-07 12:00PM Eugene McHale
Looking at the tables, a defeat for Mary's next weekend means the end of their top-flight status, first time to happen them, and I'm sure the regulars here have plenty of sympathy for their fall. Coolera and Tubber could/will be promoted from 1B, Enniscrone to go down from it, Harps can go up from 2A, and Coolera drop down, and Curry and Cloonacool can go up in 2B. A tough task for us, with Pat's seeking a probable win, and Mullinabreena trying to avoid capping off a nightmare year - they might save that for the next round of Championship!
Senior League Division 1A - Sponsored by Sligo Park Hotel
Team Played Won Drawn Lost G F P F G A P A Points
Tourlestrane 11 9 1 1 11 102 6 80 19
Curry 11 8 1 2 13 98 5 70 17
Eastern Harps 11 8 0 3 15 117 7 90 16
Ballymote 11 4 2 5 4 107 11 95 10
Easkey 11 4 1 6 12 97 12 108 9
Bunninadden 11 4 0 7 9 110 9 105 8
Castleconnor 11 3 0 8 9 85 11 121 6
St Marys 11 1 1 9 4 74 16 121 3
Senior League Division 1B - Sponsored by E.J's Menswear
Team Played Won Drawn Lost G F P F G A P A Points
Coolera/Strandhill 11 9 0 2 11 122 7 92 18
Tubbercurry 11 7 2 2 15 98 10 84 16
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 11 5 3 3 15 95 9 97 13
Calry/St Josephs 11 4 3 4 5 100 7 97 11
Shamrock Gaels 11 5 1 5 12 96 8 107 11
St Farnans 11 3 3 5 11 102 16 98 9
St Johns 11 3 1 7 11 93 14 100 7
Enniscronne 11 1 1 9 6 69 15 100 3
Intermediate League Division 2A - Sponsored by Leonard Building Supplies
Team Played Won Drawn Lost G F P F G A P A Points
Eastern Harps 11 10 0 1 15 133 7 78 20
Geevagh 10 8 0 2 16 108 5 66 16
St Molaise Gaels 11 7 1 3 9 111 9 71 15
St Michaels 11 5 1 5 6 94 15 81 11
Owenmore Gaels 11 3 2 6 9 78 12 89 8
St Pats 11 3 1 7 12 78 7 123 7
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 9 2 2 5 8 56 11 83 6
Coolera/Strandhill 10 0 1 9 6 39 15 106 1
Intermediate League Division 2B - Sponsored by Murphy & Son's Auctioneers
Team Played Won Drawn Lost G F P F G A P A Points
Cloonacool 11 9 1 1 11 87 8 67 19
Curry 10 8 1 1 7 75 8 49 17
St Michaels 11 6 2 3 10 92 7 83 14
St Farnans 11 5 2 4 13 81 12 82 12
Calry/St Josephs 11 2 2 7 10 76 19 80 6
Ballisodare 10 2 2 6 12 93 16 96 6
St Marys 10 1 2 7 12 42 11 68 4
Easkey 8 2 0 6 10 30 4 51 4
Glad I'm not betting on cub fixtures! Would have been carnage!
Nice to see that we're been given every chance to resurrect our Div 2A fortunes. FFS.
Dont fully understand your last comment there Seanie and likewise better stick to the day job regarding predictions.
In the Senior Chmapionship Harps had their expected win over Marys whilst Johns give further evidence that there is nothing better than losing a manager mid season to arouse a bit of interest. On current form Johns will beat Marys too. Coolera and Curry had excellent wins in their group but you'd imagine Tubber will be up for it against Coolera so nothing can be taken for granted in that group. Calry shocked Bunninadden who now have to beat Tourlestane to make the 1/4 finals. 2 draws in the remaining group means that anything can happen.
In the intermediate the main talking point has to be the performance of the 2nd Teams with Tourlestrane beating Harps a huge shock. 2 things that spring to mind here are Harps league team is backboned by a few young players who mustn't be eligible for this championship and secondly the fact that Tourlestranes 1st team weren't playing presumably meant a few guys who will play senior football in the next round are still eligible.Ballisodare got a bad beating from Curry. Farnans got the monkey of Pats of their back and could push on from here. On league form they are favourites for this championship. Mholaises had their expected win over Cloonacool. In our group the continued demise of Coolaney is incredible but Marys are a good championship side with presumably Paul Newton doing his annual party piece. OMS accurately summed up our game . Afraid we were totally unable to cope with a numerical advantage after dominating early on and this coupled with 90% of frees going to Enniscrone in the second half in a traditional referees effort to balance things up meant we were very lucky to escape with a draw. Unlike OMS I was relatively impressed with Enniscrone and if they get their act together regarding discipline then I think they will be competitive in this championship.
Sorry TG - modified my comment there. Having our game v. Pats fixed for Friday evening is a bit weird isn't it?
Sorry Seanie, I should have copped that. Its very weird in a weekend where the Sunday is free !!
Sligo Senior Hurling Championship Round 1 Fixtures:
Sunday July 22nd:
12noon: Tourlestrane v Western Gaels Ref: Pat Maguire
3pm: Tubbercurry (holders) v Coolera/Strandhill Ref: Malachy Maher
6pm: Calry/St. Joseph's v Naomh Eoin Ref: Ciaran O'Donnell.
First named teams at home.
Saw that earlier on sligogaa.ie and it explains why Sunday was left free. We have a very young hurling team and all but 3 or 4 of them play football regularly too.
A few quick things:
-Harps lost their best 7/8 players to the seniors, that's them fucked altogether now. T'strane had no senior game so they won't feel the squeeze yet.
-Newton was the showstopper, scored a goal but caused all sorts of trouble for C/MB.
-And finally:
QuoteTubbercurry (holders) v Coolera/Strandhill Ref: Malachy Maher
Calry/St. Joseph's v Naomh Eoin Ref: Ciaran O'Donnell
Jaysus, do they want lads killed or what?
OMS in particuliar : Do you know the fixtures for round 2 of the championship (who's playing who) ???
QuoteHarps lost their best 7/8 players to the seniors, that's them fucked altogether now.
They should still be good unless a lot of Harps first team of last year are not making it now and were not regraded.
QuoteNewton was the showstopper, scored a goal but caused all sorts of trouble for C/MB.
Would have thought they defo have one person (McHugh I think it is) who would work Nuisance. Morale must be savage low in their camp.
That's a huge win for Farnans this weekend. That team have bottled games hitherto against a Pats team who are, in fairness, inferior to Farnans in terms of footballing ability. We've all been recently reminded of the importance of self belief. It'll be interesting to see what these lads can do now.
As an aside, due to work commitments I have not had much opportunity to comment on the amazing experience that was the Connacht final. The analyses have been done to death so I won't be contributing much more to that debate. However, I am a little irked at the language employed by the pundits in the national media to explain Sligo's victory. The general consensus seems to be that the Connacht final was won by a 'hungrier' team who were 'courageous' or 'brave' and who 'raised' their game for the occasion.
Firstly, I will concede that we may not have the best footballers in the country but we have some damn fine ones and our current central diamond - as we all predicted before the league when we saw the panel - will compete with the best of them. Our defence are athletic, skilled footballers and an amazingly well organised machine. That said, I was worried about Jonny Daveys defending last Sunday but thankfully Peter Fords tactical nous saw him move Joyce in the corner on a classy corner back who ate him. Far from raising their game I think that last Sunday was the first championship game in recent years where a Sligo team in defensive terms have gone out and done their job for the entire 70 minutes. Even the 'big' victories in Croke Park were patchy - we were 7 points down to Tyrone. Against Roscommon we were 6 points down at one stage whilst enjoying the lions share of possession.
To be honest I do not think the crazy situation we had with free kicks in the second half will happen again. I think each of those kickers had to cope with the stress of the moment magnified exponentially by knowing we were within touching distance of ending 32 years of anguish. That said, as I watched Sean Davey step up two possible outcomes sprang to mind: one was that he'd score and the other was to the contrary with the ball landing somewhere between Collooney and Templeboy! He narrowly missed but you get my drift.
For the next day the forwards have to be more clinical. I know that this team are drilled to hold onto possession for as long as it takes for an opening to present itself but the problem is that there were openings presenting themselves last week and yet time and again the man in possession looked to offload. From a defensive point of view its just a matter of playing to their potential for the entire 70 minutes. This nonsense of over achieving is pure and utter shite. The fact is that whilst the team is not laced with individual stars, collectively their work ethic and (hopefully)belief garnered from a Connacht title will make them a match for most.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on July 16, 2007, 03:07:27 PM
OMS in particuliar : Do you know the fixtures for round 2 of the championship (who's playing who) ???
We're knocking Mullinabreena out in Round 2 (hopefully!). Mary's then in Round 3. McHugh was said to have had a 'mare on Newton, it was actually 3-7 to 1-11 too, not what was stated earlier, nonetheless a huge blow to C/MB and Michael's could land a bigger blow yet. Failed to mention that the JPF got their campaign off to its usual start.
Supposedly Drumcliffe's second team have pulled out of the IFC. This means Farnan's win gives them top spot, and Pat's go through by virtue of losing their only game! Stupid that they even entered if that's what was going to happen. At least we know that this year's Junior Champions won't be following that lead.
Also the Bunnies defeat leaves a great opportunity for Calry or the Group C winners to make a rare foray to the last four. Wouldn't be a new thing for Easkey, but no guarantee it will be them either. Either way Harps/Group B RU will win that one if it goes to form. About time Harps put all into the Senior team, the Intermediate team will keep going anyway.
I don't think its a case of Harps not putting it all into the senior team - just they have a large number of players of similar ability. Having to decide well in advance who will be with which squad leaves them hostages to form of players at a given time.
Fair enough, but their Intermediate team has been strong for some time now, and a few of those players certainly appeared capable of getting into the senior team, which hasn't really changed in the last few years, and could do with a shake-up IMO. Fell to Coolera (twice) and Bunninadden in recent years, and were lethargic in doing so (except the second half in '05), particularly in last year's semi. The players moving up are (AFAIK), Danny Grady, Raffertys X2, Cryans X2, Candon and someone else whose name escapes me. As you can see that makes a big change to the Intermediate team's prospects. Will have to wait for the Champion to see just what they lined out in each game though.
Thats very frustrating with Drumcliff intermediates. Presumably after last years fiasco with Easkey this means Drumcliff are automatically relegated ?? At least Farnans and Pats would make the 1/4 finals regardless of their group . What if the group included the likes of Ballisodare ??
Whats the story with relegation out of senior and intermediate this year ? How many teams are going down ?
Surprised that Mc Hugh struggled so much with Newton. You would imagine he was nearly the perfect fullback for marking Newton. Confidence must be very low at the moment and the match this weekend against Michaels is vital. I wonder if the county panelists ( as opposed to team) willl be available this weekend ??
When Drumcliff beat us (our 3rd team!) in the North Division junior final last year it was virtually their senior team. I knew this would happen when they got into the intermediate championship. Lets just say I'd be a tad more annoyed if we hadn't won the JFC recently.
OMS - those lads going up will mean they are screwed for the IFC. All good footballers. Had the "pleasure" of a roasting from one of the Rafferty's a few weeks ago and not that I'm any great barometer but the lad defo will cause trouble to senior defences. Imagine him being introduced for the last fifteeen and just running, running, running...He'd break anyones heart.
Relegation - I think 2 go down from SFC and 3 go from IFC. I did some quick maths on it and I think that means a huge cull in 2008 (or was the restructuring period extended?). I thought 5 relegated from IFC but maybe its 6? I expect OMS has the correct figures.
16-07-2007
9.25pm
sligogaa.ie can confirm that Sligo will play their quarter final match in Croke Park at 2pm on Saturday 4th of August.
We cannot meet Galway again at this stage per the official rule book.
[Riail 120 T.O. 2007 Each of the four Provincial Champions shall play one of the four winners from Round 3, subject to the respective Provincial Champions not meeting the defeated Finalists from their own Province in this Round, a draw shall be made to determine the pairings.]
The Draw for the Quarter-Finals will take place on 29th July 2007.
Nice to see the game confirmed for Croke Park...
Suppose it doesn't really matter who we get at this stage of the competition but I'd like to see us get a crack at Donegal if they can get through the last round of qualifiers...
League again this weekend. Tomorrow night we travel to Dromard to attempt to keep our chances of survival in Div 2A mathematically alive. With seniors being held for the day after and minors being held for the league final on Monday this is a real test of our depth but I think we will actually have a decent team out. Don't be surprised if we put it up to them or even sneak it. I'm sure the Owenmore Gaels contingent on here would cheer such a result.
Seniors v. John's will be interesting too. They are worse hit by county so I think we have a good chance of sealing our promotion at home on Sunday.
First ever senior hurling championship tie for our club on Sunday. Will have it all to do against long time kingpins Tubbercurry but in itself it is a milestone.
Any help in beating Pats would be greatly appreciated Seanie. And while ye are at , when is your back game against Coolaney fixed ;) ?? Think Johns may be relatively difficult to beat this weekend as they are in a relegation dogfight and the the lose of their manager recently seems to have woken them up to that fact. This weekend potentially will see Harps 2nd team ( a misnomer) , Coolera , Cloonacool , Curry 2nd team promoted and Marys relegated. Genuinely dont think Harps were up to anything in the grading of players but funny to see their senior championship midfield last weekend both being 2nd team players !!
Delighted also to see that we are starting to give hurling some much warranted comments. To me the arrival of Coolera and western Gaels into this years championship is a tremondous boost irrespective of how they get on and also the openness of this years championship can only be good for Sligo hurling.
Quotewhen is your back game against Coolaney fixed
Game was never originally fixed. No word on when it will be played. No doubt if its of any consequence to us it'll be played on the weekend of a SFC match. All I hope is that its a meaningful game. In that case we'll play it any time.
Harps missing the two Taylors was a huge blow for them and they had to find the bodies elsewhere. What now for the dropped players?
Ballymote shag goats
Sligo Park Hotel - League Division 1A
Round No. 12
Ballymote 0-11 Bunninadden 0-5
Castleconnor 0-9 Eastern Harps 0-15
Easkey 0-12 Tourlestrane 2-7
St Marys 1-8 Curry 2-9
EJ Menswear - League Division 1B
Round No. 12
Calry/St Josephs 1-12 Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 1-9
Coolera/Strandhill 0-7 St Johns 0-7
Enniscrone 1-7 Tubbercurry 1-9
Shamrock Gaels 2-4 St Farnans 0-12
Leonard Building Supplies - League Division 2A
Round No. 12
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-9 St Michaels 0-12
Owenmore Gaels 0-3 St Molaise Gaels 3-12
St Patricks 1-16 Coolera/Strandhill 1-6
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 2B
Round No. 12
Calry/St Josephs 0-8 Cloonacool 2-14
Mary's relegated for the first time. Ourselves and Tubber going back up to replace them and one other. John's point against us keeps their survival hopes alive and to be honest if they played all year like they did in the last couple of weeks they wouldn't be in any bother at all. Our second team's relegation is confirmed after a terribly disappointing display against St. Pats. Had a decent team out but bar 10 minutes in the second half never raised a gallop. Got it back to 3 at one stage but missed a host of chances and then conceded a messy goal and had a man sent off. Game over.
We were totally inept on Saturday night ourselves and had a performance level back to where we were 4 years ago. Fortunately Michaels bet Coolaney and I think Geevagh beating Harps was also a good result for us. If we can match Coolaney against Coolera then they have to beat Geevagh or Harps to force a playoff. Of course a win against Pats next Saturday would put relegation to bed as well. Johns might have left it too late in 2A to survive though Farnans win also means a couple of teams that looked safe previously are now slightly anxious. Bunninadden could yet find themselves in trouble in 1A though Castleconnor are still favourites for relegation. Like Coolera 2 years ago , relegation in itself may not be the end of the world for Marys and it gives them a chance to put a winning run together in 2008.
QuoteLike Coolera 2 years ago , relegation in itself may not be the end of the world for Marys and it gives them a chance to put a winning run together in 2008.
The more I think about it relegation might actually be great for St. Mary's. Over the next few years they have underage talent to bring in and it always helps if a lad is coming into a winning team.
The weekend's fare. Not a bad one for us without having played, beat Pat's on Wednesday and we'll be all but safe. Mullinabreena have it all to do, must beat Geevagh at least once. The 1A relegation battle is now between Bunninadden and Castleconnor, 1B's second drop-out is unclear still, John's not finished just yet, and Harps will return to 1B also. The race for the top two in 1A goes to the wire, one point seperating the trio of Harps, Curry and Tourlestrane. Whenever the final round is played (don't hold your breath) the odds would suggest Castleconnor will fall to 1B, with wins likely for the top three, sending Curry and Tourlestrane through to the final.
Sligo Park Hotel - League Division 1A
Round No. 13
Ballymote 1-9 Easkey 1-10
Bunninadden 0-6 Curry 0-15
Castleconnor 1-10 St Marys 0-5
Tourlestrane 1-9 Eastern Harps 1-10
EJ Menswear - League Division 1B
Round No. 13
Enniscrone 2-9 Coolera/Strandhill 2-10
Shamrock Gaels 0-12 Calry/St Josephs 0-9
St Johns 0-0 St Farnans 0-0 (game postponed)
Tubbercurry 1-11 Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 1-3
Leonard Building Supplies - League Division 2A
Round No. 13
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-6 Eastern Harps 3-14
Geevagh 2-9 St Michaels 1-5
St Molaise Gaels 4-12 Coolera/Strandhill 1-7
St Pat V Owenmore Gaels - to be played on 1st August
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 2B
Round No. 13
Calry/St Josephs 0-8 Ballisodare 3-13
Cloonacool 0-0 St Farnans 0-0 (walkover for Cloonacool)
St Marys 2-8 Curry 2-11
Played against Molaise out there on Friday evening with a very weak outfit. Had only 13 for the first 15 and only had the full compliment for the second half. Gifted them 3 goals in the first half too with defensive mistakes (one rebound off a post from a free and two intercepted hand passes) so that tells you a lot about their performance. Cannot see how they would win the Intermediate but maybe a crap performance like that will make them up it a good bit. Was disappointed to hear that one of their players (very young too) was goading one of ours throughout the game. He wasn't as smart when we beat them in the North Div junior final thats for sure. The little pup.
Elsewhere Harps win over Tourlestrane will probably be in vain but the big 3 really have the depth and that's why they're head and shoulders above all others. Agree that Castleconnor's Div 1A status looks precarious. In 1B John's hopes hang by a thread. They must beat Farnans and hope Enniscrone do likewise in the final round where they will also need to win against Shamrock Gaels. Could see them doing their own bit but Farnans still escaping.
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 30, 2007, 12:52:55 PM
Was disappointed to hear that one of their players (very young too) was goading one of ours throughout the game. He wasn't as smart when we beat them in the North Div junior final thats for sure. The little pup.
Hardly the same w**ker who was being smart at our recent meeting, standing up and passing the ball on, as if showboating. A real mouthy crowd it seems, just a shame that they haven't got an awful lot to be mouthy about. If we had the size of area they have I'd like to think we wouldn't be struggling to get to Senior and not staying there. Maybe they could go and swallow Drumcliffe up and they might be second tier standard then.
I think its the same lad. His achievements in the game to date would definitely not warrant such arrogance and I'd wager if he continues in this vein he'll get sparked out very shortly. We had a lad playing the last day (quite a calm guy who has never been sent off in his long career) who walked over to their manager and said - "this is only my second game this year, I've no problem getting 6 months for doing him".
Seanie/OMS , had a similiar experience of Mholaises last weekend. In fairness and firstly they were way more superior than us in footballing terms . I can actually cope with guys showboating when winning - someday they'll get such a thumping from someone that that will be knocked out of them. However goading/sledging of opposition when the game is long since won is a different matter. Their worst offender was quite vocal about telling some of our guys how bad we were etc until a couple of our older more sarcastic players reminded him that they were going to be still in this division next year and for guys so good how they had lost to Harps reserves 3 times this year. Like all bullies he soon shut up . Heard reports that Harps themselves didn't think much of Mholaises recently when for obvious reasons there was little vocals but there was physical tactics taken straight from the land of their employee. Think they can win the intermediate championship though but their results when under pressure against Harps and Geevagh suggests that they may struggle in a tight match.
Coolaney are beginning to run out of games to catch us and Pats, having effectively to beat Geevagh in one of their two matches . Shamrock gaels had a good win againsy Calry over the weekend which takes Johns chance of staying up out of their hands and relying on Enniscrone to win a dead match against near neighbours Farnans. What did you think of Enniscrone Seanie ?? After a pretty poor performance against us in the Intermediate Championship they have put up 2 highly respectable performances against ye and Tubber. If they keep that up they will be at the business end of intermediate championship.
Wasn't at the Enniscrone game but we were very depleted and played poorly by all accounts. It was a dead game for us and a few lads were given a game to up the fitness levels. Cannot really comment on how good/bad Enniscrone were as I wasn't there and if you don't see it yourself its hard to tell.
Club Fixtures for 11th and 12th of August
McCormack Fuels - Intermediate Championship
Group A Round 2
Eastern Harps V Ballisodare Sat 11-Aug-07 5:00 PM Michael Duffy
Tourlestrane V Curry Sat 11-Aug-07 5:00 PM Seán Rooney
Group B Round 2
St Farnans V Drumcliffe Rosses Pt Sat 11-Aug-07 5:00 PM Pat McGrath
Group C Round 2
St Molaise Gaels V St Michaels Sat 11-Aug-07 6:45 PM Michael Harte
Group D Round 2
Enniscrone V St Marys Sat 11-Aug-07 6:45 PM John Niland
Owenmore Gaels V Coolaney/Mullinabreena Sat 11-Aug-07 6:45 PM TJ Keavney
(Venues and linesmen for Intermediate Championship matches will be published later this week)
Sligo Park Hotel - League Division 1A
Round No. 14
Bunninadden V St Marys Sun 12-Aug-07 12:00PM Anthony McGowan
Curry V Easkey Sun 12-Aug-07 12:00PM Pat McDermott
Eastern Harps V Ballymote Sun 12-Aug-07 12:00PM Des Henry
Tourlestrane V Castleconnor Sun 12-Aug-07 12:00PM Malachy Maher
Sligo Estates - League Division 3
Group A Round 5
Tourlestrane V Castleconnor Sun 12-Aug-07 6:00 PM Dan McKeon
Group B Round 5
Owenmore Gaels V Ballymote Sun 12-Aug-07 6:00 PM Declan O'Boyle
Shamrock Gaels V St Johns Sun 12-Aug-07 6:00 PM John Griffin
So does this mean there's definitely no Senior championship games on the weekend of Aug 11th/12th?? Or could this fixtures be updated if Sligo lose on Sunday??
Can't understand the fixtures committees thinking on this at the moment. My main concern is when the finishing round of the league will be fitted in and I fear that it wouldn't be played now until mid to late September. With Geevagh in 2A playing senior and Enniscrone/Farnans in 1B playing intermediate then the last round of these divisiion can only be played on a weekend when there is no scheduled championship matches at either level. Logically I would have finished all leagues the weekend after next and been done with it. The intermediate final isn't scheduled to 13 October so whats the rush ??
Finally I dont expect that even if Sligo lose , there will be any senior championship fixtures next weekend. In fairness to the county men and their clubs, a fortnights break is needed to reintegrate the county men with their club panels and also to let the county guys let their hair down for a couple of nights without having championship action only days away.
howya lads. How are plans going for Saturday? Is there Senior Championship fixed for weekend of 12th August?
Any chance someone can post the league tables
In answer to question one - see the above post, i.e. NO.
Question two - they are up on www.sligogaa.ie. Don't know the club in question, but ye are probably struggling anyway. :P
Lads - has our county website died? I suppose senior championship will be on the weekend of Aug 18/19?
On a personal note I'm looking forward to the couple of league games I've yet to play in Div 2a which will no doubt take place in October.
Its back up today...
Theres no fixtures up for the weekend of Aug 18/19 yet but senior champ must be on that weekend.
Also. just in case anyone didn't know there is a notice up outlining the fact that there will be no play offs in the championship this yr in the event of teams finishing level on points:
No Play Offs In Club Competitions
Consult this year's Fixture Booklet '07 pages 69/70-Following a decision of Congress 2006, no play offs are allowed in Club Competitions Where teams finished with equal points for qualification for the concluding stages,the tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified subject to (a) below :-
(1) Scoring difference (subtracting total Scores Against from total Scores For)
(2) Higest total Score For.
(3) Where 2 (two) teams are only involved in the tie - the outcome of the meeting of the previous game in the competition.
Clause (a) If disqualifications, Retirements or Walkovers materially affect the outcome of the Points Total (Scores) in the League Stage of a Championship,there shall be Play Offs to determine qualification for the concluding stages of the Championship
Seanie -- as I said in another post , its looking like league football in October unless they decide to play the final round of the league not alone at different times but at different months which of course would be a travesty of justice particuliarily where there are relegation/ Promotion issues at stake. Can't understand for the life of me why they just didn't finish all leagues this weekend and be done with it.
They can't play the final rounds of the leagues until all back games are played (seems our famous 10 day rule has a few loop holes for those close to the regime, or closer than us anyway). I'm dying for a game now that our management team have found a place in the forwards for me (life is MUCH easier up there!).
Intermediate Championship back on this weekend with probably our match against Coolaney the pick of the matches. A defeat for Coolaney would leave them out of the championship so that in itself should focus them . With Kivlehan back from County duties and former county player T Mc Guinn returning recently from injury Coolaney should be at their strongest all year however its very hard to break a losing run ( a 1 point defeat of Coolera back in March in Benson cup their last win) so can't see more than a score in it. Intrigued here by Enniscrone who put in a Jekkl and Hyde type performance against us in the 1st round. They have followed that up by narrow losses to the leading teams in the 1B league. Could be dark horses to win it out and I expect them to beat championship specialists Marys.
Before one can comment on section 1 or as OMS calls it the reserve section , I have to say that for various reasons I think the CCC have fairly dramactically taken their eye of the ball in recent months. As Seanie pointed out, the application of the 10 day rule, refs not turning up for matches, the crazy decision to play a round of intermediate championship this weekend with only one round of the league left that now can't be played until Sept/ Oct , the failure to ever schedule Coolera intermediates and Coolaney, the decision to award points to Coolaney in a match against Owemore Gaels which goes against the total ethos of GAA, the shambles that is 2B -- if there is a walkover rule, it should be enforced , and in relation to the intermediate championship having Tourlestrane play 2 intermediate games before their seniors kick a ball leaving 5/6 of their seniors eligible for enough of the championship to make the 1/4 finals and indeed relegate a team to junior who will be a better team than the Tourlestrane team that will be left after Tourlestrane seniors enter the senior championship. ( this is not an attack on Tourlestrane by the way!!) .
Ok to the reserve section. Tentative votes for Harps and Tourlestane but simply impossible to predict depending on the various players who are eligible.Michaels vrs Mholaises is an interesting game with Michaels on a good run at the moment with in my opinion the best midfield in the championship. However Mholaises should win. Will Drumcliffe show up ? I'm told that thay will only field to prevent any sanctions against the club in general ( they have little to worry about) and Farnans wouldn't be known for their mercy so they will win by however much they want too.
In the senior league , expect to see Castleconnor joining Marys in 1B for 2008.
No results to be found anywhere (a lot of games washed out I think) and no website in operation. Are we playing SFC next week and if so will we be told in time so we can get there?
Apologies for the rant and things have been better this year but this is the critical time of the year and its a bad time for things to go belly up. Does anyone know any details?
Senior Championship is on this weekend and next weekend alright, I dont have any fixture details however except for our own - Ballymote v Curry Sat 5:00 p.m in Tubbercurry.
As regards the following weekend I know they want to have all the Senior Championship on the Saturday but these fixtures haven't been set yet.
We lost by 3 points to Harps in a poor enough game on the weekend...thats the only result I have.
We are playing Tubber at 5pm in Ballymote on Saturday evening. Crunch tie for both clubs. The winner will probably go through, loser looks like they will be in relegation playoffs. The same situation arose last year and we went down meekly to them. Karol O'Neill is out through injury and he is a huge loss to us. People round the county don't appreciate it but he is probably our best player. Overall though I think we're better than 12 months ago though I'm sure the same is true of Tubber.
Obviously with all games on Saturday evening I'll only get to see our game and whatever tie follows it. I doubt it will be Johns v. Marys but that will be some game alright.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 14, 2007, 09:14:11 AM
Overall though I think we're better than 12 months ago though I'm sure the same is true of Tubber.
Tubber are much better than last year-Anthony Brennan has them flying fit. There were unlucky against Curry-they were ahead for most of the game until Curry brought on a few experienced subs and Curry got the vital scores in the end. Curran, Kelly and a lad called Dermot Walshe are big players for them in forwards. Mark Boland formerly of Pats plays at centre forward. The Walshe lad was very impressive against Curry and i'm sure the watching Tommy Brehony was also impressed. It will be a tough game for ye.
I see LoneShark has the odds up for the Sligo SFC. I've added my own comments beside all:
Sligo
Curry 7/4 - Justifiably favourites but beatable. Will gain lots of possession but don't score very freely
Tourlestrane 3/1 - Lots of top players but like most and the county lack that free scoring forward. Strong.
Eastern Harps 4/1 - Will be there or thereabout. If they get the right mix of players can go all the way.
Coolera/Strandhill 7/1 - Saturday will tell a lot. Cannot be objective!
St. Mary's 8/1 - Cannot see them winning it and it would be a mild surprise if they make quarters
Easkey 10/1 - Just a few players short to go all the way. Could make semis.
Bunninadden 10/1 - As good as out.
Calry/St. Joseph's 12/1 - Have improved greatly and are in with a chance of making the semis
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 14/1 - Seems things aren't great out there. Liable for anything, last 4 at best
St. John's 16/1 - Saturday is a big day. Bags of talent. Should win a championship soon but not this year.
Tubbercurry 18/1 - Loss to Curry has odds out to 18/1. If they beat us they are back on track. Value bet.
Ballymote 33/1 - Hard to see them coming up with the goods this weekend.
Geevagh 33/1 - 5 or 6 really good lads but weak around edges. Will do well to retain senior status
Shamrock Gaels 33/1 - Will battle hard and could make quarters or struggle against relegation.
Castleconnor 50/1 - practically out but should be good enough to stay up.
Mano - saw a bit of Dermot Walsh this year and he is bloody good alright. Whoever wins this game on Saturday could go far. obviously hope its us but under no illusions about the task in front of our lads.
Re the odds - swap Tubber and the Bunnies and it's not too far wrong. Losing the first game didn't stop Tubber getting through last year and it may not do this time either.
As for this weekend, after the washout of the weekend, Round 2 resumes, Tourlestrane having beaten Curry in the IFC on Saturday.
In the Intermediate action:
Our game is too hard to call, they are in freefall, but we have embarked on a brutal run ourselves, and we aren't blessed with too many scoring options. C/M are back to full strength it would appear. Here's hoping but I'm not too confident. Would be nice to send them packing though.
Michael's v Molaises - Grange to win, and Michael's to get verbals in abundance.
Harps v Ballisodare - Harps have been plundered by their seniors. Doesn't mean they won't win this one. Ballisodare shuffle off the stage without anyone noticing.
Enniscrone v Mary's - Mary's seem to be getting a more competitive run these days, unfortunately for them so have Enniscrone, and that against rather better opposition. The beachboys from the eventual concrete jungle to succeed. Would be good for us too.
Farnan's v Drumcliffe - Drumcliffe get a local venue, presumably to entice them to turn up. If they do the outcome will be the same.
And in Senior:
Strandhill/Coolera v Tubber - very hard called. Coolera can certainly improve on the Ballymote display, and will need to to win here. A tentative vote for Coolera.
Mary's v John's - Again, hard to know. John's are on the up (despite their league position) and Mary's are on the slide. Will this game confirm that? Maybe. A narrow John's win.
Harps v C'connor - Harps to win.
Ballymote v Curry - Ballymote will put it up to Curry, but don't have enough to undo the champions. Curry to advance.
Shams v Easkey - Easkey to win this tie, as they always do. Venue is no harm to them either, funny what happens when you lose that bit of pull eh?
Geevagh v Drumcliffe - Geevagh will not go down too easy, but Drumcliffe have gained a decent record in recent C'ships, and should build on this, with a few points to spare.
Tourlestrane v Bunnies - Last year's finalists bid farewell, as Tour win.
One thing of note for Mullinabreena - they have had it bad over the last 18 months since the IFC win, but ironically so have the team that knocked them out of Connacht. Boyle were relegated from Ros Senior last year, and are now battling to stay in Intermediate, having lost to their near less-successful neighbours (Cootehall) at the weekend. An omen perhaps?
At last the championship really kicked off in earnest this weekend. Johns defeat of Marys is the big result in seniors knocking Marys out. By all accounts a tight match where M Brehony wasn't as accurate as normal from frees. Harps had their expected win over Castleconnor who could struggle in relegation playoffs. Bunninaddens horrible championship was completed as Tourlestane roasted them. Can't really read much into that result for Tourlestane yet. Easkey and Drumcliffe again had their expected wins over Shamrock Gaels and Geevagh though Geevagh could class themselves as unlucky. Gaels could beat Drumcliff next weekend but not by the 6/7 points required. In the toughest group Ballymote put it up to Curry but fell short. Tubber and Coolera played out a draw which in my view forces Coolera to get something against Curry next weekend as surely Tubber will beat an uninterested Ballymote to move past Coolera in points difference otherwise. I know we cover this on an annual basis but the quality of the coverage on ocean Fm is abysmal. The presenter was talking about Tourle Strain and by virtue of the fact they were playing Drumcliff I deduce Geevagh but it sure as hell didnt sound like it. In fairness they have a couple of ok reporters but I genuinely think one of them was never at a GAA match before.
In the intermediate Tourlestrane bet Curry by a point and Harps thrashed Ballisodare. Ballisodare in fairness have been improving in recent weeks but until they move to a pitch that is a decent size they will go nowhere as all their current pitch does is mask their complete lack of fitness. Less said about Drumcliff vrs Farnans the better. Games like this put Sligo football into disrepute. I always believed in the decision to relegate alot of teams from intermediate and have a decent Junior championship but i'm not sure anymore. Teams will end up been relegated and staying down their as one season wonders like Drumcliff use the system for one season with half of their senior team to win it and then cant field a team at intermediate the next year. Michaels pulled of a major shock over Mholaises who in recent months have shown an inability to win tight games. Amazingly for a pretty harmless club and therefore universally liked up to this year , the new regime down in Grange meant that this result was greeted with delight around the county ( well in Collooney anyhow !!).
In easily the closest fought group of either championship, Enniscrone defeated Marys by a point and Coolaney us by 2. Personally felt our game was a top class game but OMS would have a better viewing point than me. A goal from a ball hitting the post was the turning point but a couple of Coolaneys big players hitting form ultimately made the difference. At the end of the day all 4 teams can still qualify so its all to play for next weekend.
A good summary Teeling Gael. Will only add a bit from the games I was at myself.
Our lads really should have seen it out and clinched the win against Tubber (though to be honest we could have lost it late on too). We played the better football for most of the game and were in a strong position in the final quarter but the draw leaves us in a tricky spot for next weekend. We cannot afford to lose but to be honest if you have designs on winning or going far in the championship you shouldn't be contemplating defeat. Fingers crossed from our point of view. I expect Tubber to beat Ballymote by 7 to 10 points so we need a draw at worst.
Caught the second half of the Drumcliffe/Geevagh game. Drumcliff started the second half well but seemed to go to sleep after establishing a 6 point lead. Geevagh kept grinding and reduced the gap to the minimum late on. They then fluffed a few chances to equalise and the north Sligo lads made them pay by knocking over two late scores to tie it up. Geevagh were without Pat Cawley for some reason. Drumcliff have some talent alright but played in fits and starts.
That's it so. Some big games next weekend as we head for the crunch.
Just read on sligogaa.ie the fixtures plan for remainder of season and am totally bemused here.
Its particuliarily cheeky of the committee to talk about Division 1A finals and Division 2B finals and not mention the scheduling remaining fixtures in 1B or 2A. By my calculations and certainly the case in 2A , it will be close to November before the league will be finished. Coolera could be at least 10 weeks without football ( its a good job they have nothing to play for but that should be incidental)
Why is there a Senior Shield and no Intermediate Shield ?? ( shouldn't be either but its blatant discrimination to have one and not the other )
Something in relegation playoffs doesn't sit right with me. In a championship no matter what people think, the best team wins it. Surely in relegation playoffs, the worst teams should be relegated ?? By splitting sections into 2 , this isn't guaranteed to happen. Blatantly didn't happen last year in intermediate and wont happen this year either with the current draw. I believe, the best and most logical solution, is that the teams in the relegation playoffs should simply be the 4 teams that finish bottom of their section and then they all play each other. This automatically brings a spark to Round 3 championship games that are currently meaningless ( Castleconnor/ Marys) and even Tubber / Ballymote would have more meaning.
Why was this draw made last night before the final round of matches ?? For example Ballisodare in the intermediate are effectively guaranteed safety if they lose to Torlestrane in their last championship match as they are then in a section with Drumcliff who i don't believe will even field in playoffs, but if Ballisodare win they are likely to be relegated !!!!! This completely and utterly compromises the whole championship.
The joys of this website is that there is a tracking of ones postings so you can see that throughout the year I've been consistent in my views of the CCC/Activities committee. Perhaps a blatantly reprehensible decision they made against my club early this year may have coloured my view but I honestly think that the Activities committee have seriously taken their eye of the ball in 2007 after an excellent 2006.
TG - your first couple of points hold some weight but I wouldn't be hugely concerned about the lack of a schedule for the finishing of 1B and 2A in the current circumstances. The way things are at present I'd say they'll hope things fall right for them to be able to clear the back games in Sept and have final round on Oct 21st with finals the week after? Shouldn't have come to this though.
Agree there should be no "reserve" or whatever the hell it is but if in senior why not in inter?
There is no denying that the relegation system is wrong and a total disgrace. You are 100% correct on this. We got stung by it last year but we never did anything about it. Now its seems that Ballisodare will again escape at the expense of another better team. IMO they'd be better to go down and build (or better still, go back to the fold) cos there's no hope of them surviving in 2008.
The final round of the group stages of the championship is almost upon us. Some interesting ties coming up in the next few days:
SENIOR
Johns v. Harps - you'd have to give Harps the nod but it will be interesting to see John's attitude. My spies tell me some of them were seen drinking champagne on Saturday night in town. I hope for their sake that that's only a bit of immature townie bravado cos there's more in them than the odd win against a wounded big gun.
Mary's v. Castleconnor - The prize for the winners is an easier looking group in the relegation playoffs. Mary's to capitalise.
Curry v. Coolera/Strandhill - A huge game for our lads. I think we can get the required result but will need to play more consistently than in our previous two outings in this competition. Curry are bloody hard to beat.
Tubbercurry v. Ballymote - unfortunately from our point of view the new rules (coupled with the stupid relegation groups draw) mean Ballymote have nothing to play for. Tubber need to win and win well and I expect them to do so.
Easkey v. Geevagh - Easkey's greater know how should see them through as group winners.
Shamrock Gaels v. Drumcliffe - I fancy that Shamrock Gaels might win this battle but lose the war so to speak.
Tourlestrane v. Calry/St. Josephs - Tourlestrane will win.
INTERMEDIATE
Cloonacool V St Michaels - Michaels to win to top group.
Enniscrone V Coolaney/Mullinabreena - You'd expect Enniscrone to come through but don't be surprised if it's a draw.
St Marys V Owenmore Gaels - I think Owenmore Gaels might just sneak this one if they can avoid the concession of a goal or goals and get back to their old habit of nicking one the far end.
St Patricks V Drumcliffe Rosses Pt - Pats by a big score but not as big as the week before.
Tourlestrane V Ballisodare - Despite eventually losing a few players Tourlestrane to win comfortably and advance.
Curry V Eastern Harps - Harps title of undisputed best club second team in the county is under severe threat and will go if they lose here. I think the fightback will start here with a narrow win.
That would leave QF's as follows:
Tourlestrane v. St. Pats;
St. Farnan's v. Eastern Harps;
St. Michaels v. Owenmore Gaels or Coolaney/Mullinabreena;
St. Molaise Gaels v. Enniscorne.
Sadly Seanie, Owenmore Gaels old habit of scoring goals is literally an old habit. We have scored something like four goals from play in 13 matches which is horrific. If we can keep Marys down to a single goal , I think we can win. Its a massive match for us as i cant see some of our lads, after our recent run, being too motivated for relegation playoffs yet a 3 point win is likely to have us in a local derby against Michaels for a place in the semis. The joys of Championship !!
After, so to speak , ridden both horses running in the other match, I expect Coolaney to win.
Pats will obviously beat Drumcliff and if the semi final draw is the same as in senior (winners A vrs C and B vrs D) then a path is opening up nicely for them to reach final. Tourlestrane will beat Ballisodare and think I just about fancy Curry against Harps. Michaels should beat Cloonacool but Michaels have a habit of shooting themselves in the foot and Cloonacool are on a winning run so there wouldn't be much in it.
Whoever cares the most will win between Castleconnor and Marys. Harps to beat Johns -- Harps must have the most impressive looking backline assembled in the county in awhile. Easkey will beat Geevagh . Drumcliff to beat Shamrock Gaels as I think simply because I can't see some of the Gaels lads believing they can win by 6 points. Tourlestrane will beat Calry and obviously as talked about earlier in the week Tubber will beat Ballymote. In the big match of the weekend , I think Curry will just about beat Coolera ( Dont overly like the look of your forward line Seanie that started against Tubber though a fit K o Neill would make a huge difference) though as a draw suits both teams , i wouldn't be surprsied if it ended up that way.
Regarding the relegation groups, Ballisodare get lucky again, and we could be in serious bother should we go out. One decent team to fall there. The big guns may surivive in Senior playoffs though.
The weekend fixtures, with Tourlestrane/Calry postponed, may go as:
Senior - Harps, Mary's, Tubber, Curry (just), Easkey (bit to spare), Drumcliffe.
Intermediate - Curry (in a close one), Tourlestrane (is it still on?), Pat's (ref should bring two notebooks)l, Michael's, Enniscrone (in a close call), and ourselves, but you wouldn't know what we could do. All will be known by two on Sunday.
I see the website is down since yesterday evening. Has anyone got a rundown of results?
Hugely disappointed here this morning after our 1 point defeat yesterday to Marys. Spent a period yesterday bemoaning 4 clearcut missed goal opportunities, balls rebounding of forwards and going over the bar for Marys and most of all a dreadful referee who in fairness gave us everything in a league match against Coolaney in June but nothing yesterday. However now I am more thoughtful about it and realise that you make your own luck and having only 10/12 guys at training isn't good enough and 16 togging at championship matches forcing unfit players to play isn't good enough. Good luck to Marys who have a genuine second team that play well together and to the best of their ability. We will struggle to stay up now I think with a mounting injury list but maybe, just maybe you are better in a championship you can win . Will Drumcliffs predicted walkover yesterday force the CCC into changing the "draw" for relegation playoffs which would be the fair and common sense thing to do ?? Coolaney thrashed enniscrone and with a full compliment of players back wouldn't be far away from another title. Michaels were lucky to draw with Cloonacool but its enough to have 2 very lobsided halves in the competition. Harps lose half an intermediate team and replace it with a competitive outfit that in all likelihood will lose to Farnans though in 1/4's.
In senior , the only interesting game of the day really was Curry vrs Coolera whereby Curry laid down a marker in the second half. As I alluded to last week Seanie , I'd question whether a couple of the guys ye were playing, were good enough to repeat 2005 and Saturdays result suggest they weren't. Castleconnor look in trouble and as expected Easkey and Drumcliffe came through their group.
Baoithe
To summarise : Curry beat Coolera by approx 8 points , Tubber beat Ballymote by 12 , Easkey beat Geevagh by 2 and Drumcliff and Shamrock Gaels drew. Harps thrashed Johns and Marys thrashed Castleconnor. In Intermediate : The only match I didn't mention above was Tourlestranes win over Ballisodare.
The website has an unhappy knack of being down most Mondays recently. In fairness its been kept well up to date all summer. A commercially oriented person would have plenty of banner advertising on it which would at least pay for an upgrade if presumably thats the problem.
Desperately upset about Saturdays result. Its a long time since we took a trimming like that in the championship (1998 I think) and its a humbling experience. From what I hear the turning point was the ridiculous award of a goal against us in the first half (umpire signalled it but ref overruled him from 60 yards away) when we were perfoming quite well. That said our lads supposedly never turned up for the second half. My sources tell me that the scoreline was a bit harsh but losing is losing. No time for feeling sorry for ourselves though. Gotta get this relegation thing done and worry about rebuilding some time after. Not sure who we have for definite but you need 2 wins outta 3 to be safe now. The system is a joke but it is what it is. Our minors are in a league final and championship semi final so after a barren few years the production line is starting up again. All is not lost.
Elsewhere results were largely as expected in the senior. The margin of Harps beating of John's suggests to me that they are the ones to watch but winning margins can be misleading. Cannot see the winner being outside of Harps, Curry or Tourlestrane.
I intermediate Coolaney/Mullinabreena's hammering of Enniscrone and Michaels only drawing with Cloonacool (who were obliterated by Molaise) caused my eyebrows to raise a bit. The depth of resources available to Eastern Harps was confirmed. Hard luck to our Owenmore Gaels contingent. A draw and two narrow defeats could easily have been 3 wins. The relegation thing should be redrawn and Drumcliffe fired down to junior. I would make sure that your clubs reps get onto this immediately and contact the C.C.C. about it. Not fielding in championship is the lowest of the low. The same club did the same in the minor "A" championship a few weeks ago and were immediately thrown out.
Hope the website is back up soon.
Very disappointing result for us at the weekend, missed three sitters of goal chances (one particularly brutal miss near the end), and as Teeling Gaels said, rode by a ref who one would have thought would not have been one for doing the fairies any favours. They go through in second, and I suspect Michael's will beat them. Indeed Michael's could end up in the final yet. Surprised somewhat that Harps won, but they'll exit in the Quarters. Looking like Farnan's v Mullinabreena/Molaise (could be a close one yet) and Michael's/Pat's in the semis. A handy Championship for the winners, possibly the last of such for a while.
In Senior, things went as expected. Harps and Curry giving warnings of their intentions for the rest of the Championship. Tourlestrane should beat Calry to tidy up matters, leaving the QF's now at: Harps v Tubber, Curry v John's, Easkey v Calry, and Tourlestrane v Drumcliffe, with the first named winning in all probability. Tubber could be the best chance of an upset.
Meantime the relegation playoff groups have sorted themselves out, much to our detriment. In Senior, Coolera, Castleconnor, Ballymote and Shams are in one group, with Mary's, Geevagh and Bunninadden in the other. Castleconnor and Geevagh may be taking the fall, with Ballymote and Bunninadden the likely alternatives.
Intermediate: Us, Curry and Enniscrone in one, Ballisodare, Cloonacool and Drumcliffe the other. That second group probably won't be needed now, meaning Ballisodare survive by virtue of not winning any game for two years running. In our group, we're playing against the wind here I'm afraid, but it's not beyond us at the same time.
Website is as reliable as Castleconnor's league form, so no sign of next weekend's fixtures yet.
Seanie, thanks for your advise on contacting CCC. Afraid it done absolutely no good . Various excuses include the fairness to Ballisodare and Cloonacool ( vrs the integrity of football in Sligo ? ) and no word from Drumcliffe on whether they were officially withdrawing from the competition ( surely they should have been thrown out with a maximum fine possible to boot ). I'll accept these as excuses, I dont agree with them but I'll accept them.However what I can't accept is how looking at the draws for the relegation playoffs Cloonacool were due to play Drumcliff on Saturday yet the game scheduled now is Ballisodare vrs Cloonacool. Not only is the CCC doing nothing , they are complicit in covering up the embarrassment of no games going ahead in this relegation section by rearranging the fixtures !!!!
See you can dust down the boots on Saturday Seanie also. Thought they would have played the Geevagh and Coolaney backmatch first seeing it was from an earlier round of the league.
QuoteVarious excuses include the fairness to Ballisodare and Cloonacool ( vrs the integrity of football in Sligo ? ) and no word from Drumcliffe on whether they were officially withdrawing from the competition ( surely they should have been thrown out with a maximum fine possible to boot )
What about fairness to Owenmore Gaels and Enniscrone (won't bother saying Curry as club second teams are looked on as dirt?). There is no integrity in this system where Ballisodare will stay up 2 years in a row without winning a game. We won 2, drew one, lost one by a point and another by 3 points last year and went down (got tanked in last game granted). Drumcliffe should be thrown out immediately the did not field. its a joke. Must look up the official guide to see.
Anyway - all that said ye can still do it. One thing ye are is unpredictable and if this injustice can be used to fire your boys up then it may be the silver lining to the cloud.
Yeah - just heard we are in action Saturday evenig against a resurgent Coolaney/Mullinabreena. Obviously our priority is Sunday morning so we'll most likely have a shook enough outfit for the second team game.
No elaborations on the weekend's action, in summary:
Senior - Tourlestrane beat Calry, goals crucial, though they seemed to have it tough. In the relegation playoffs, Ballymote got their break to beat Shams, but Castleconnor's defeat of Coolera throws that group wide open. Ballymote should secure safety next week while the losers of Coolera/Shams are in big trouble, provided the rulebook isn't brandished to desired effect. Mary's won against the Bunnies, close enough.
Intermediate - Cloonacool beat Ballisodare as expected, not that it matters anyway. We were dire v Enniscrone, though injuries picked up did us no favours at all. Enniscrone were no good either, but had it easy in the end. Win or bust against Curry now, but Junior looks to be on the horizon. If only we could take Ballisodare with us.
Fixtures for the QF's up, no senior double-headers this time, and suddenly Tubber is good enough for them after all. Tourlestrane and John's get what are effectively home ties.
Hello all. Often read the posts but have never bothered myself until now. Just wanted to pull you up there Owenmoresider on this "We were dire v Enniscrone, though injuries picked up did us no favours at all. Enniscrone were no good either, but had it easy in the end"
I was playing for Enniscrone and I thought we ate you in every single position but just kicked a lot of wides, which i'd put down mostly to the greasy slippy conditions. We were in for a couple of goals too which we missed. Don't think it is fair for you to say we are no good either. As for injuries. We were missing one midfielder (Kevin Carden), Ctr Forward (Donal Kavanagh), Full Forward (Mark Gordon) and wing forward (Steven Kavanagh). Were missing a good few other peripheral players too and indeed only had one sub at the match. What we can't believe is that we didn't beat ye in the championship proper, although we played essentially the whole game with 13 men versus your 15. We were confident we could win the intermediate and were gutted the last day out when beaten. Normally when we play we have to beat the opposition and the ref. We've had extremely harsh sendings of against Owenmore gls and St Marys very early in the match. Against m'breena we got absolutely nothing from the ref who gave critical decisions against us when we had almost brough the game back after being 10 down at half time. There are a number of theories around our club as to why this bias in refs is against us. Some think it is cos we are out in the west with no county board representation worth a damn but personally I think it is because we have a couple of roaring idiot fans that turn refs against the team. A long season is over and ends in dissapointment again - maybe next yr.
Welcome to the board EScroneman. The more the merrier particuliarily on the club scene where there aren't many regular posters.
I too was "playing" on Saturday evening and have a couple of quick comments on both yours and OMS posts. Firstly Enniscrone were by a mile the better team on Saturday in all facets of play. Our intercounty goalie made some super saves to keep the scoreline respectable. However to only score 4 points in the first half does cause question marks over your attacking quality after your complete dominance of the half and perhaps this is what OMS is referring too.
In respect of our championship meeting earlier , both your players deservedly saw red. - One for kicking out and the other for a complete and total lack of discipline. I would have felt that the ref favoured us in the first half and Enniscrone in the second half. I would have felt that we were well on top in first half and Ye in second half so a draw was a fair result. I'd also respectfully suggest that in naming the players you were missing , you named the guy who was sent off against us for a total lack of discipline and you are much better without that sort. Your perceived lack of support from referees may indeed be related to this disciplinary issue. Both ourselves and Marys had genuine grievances about the validity of crucial points ye got against us so refereeing issues normally balance out. I dont think it is fair to link it with county board representation and you wont win anything unless you forget about that notion.
Dont think your relegation will do ye any harm. In fact a winning run in 2A next season could give your young players the confidence boost needed to win the intermediate next year. Finally your centre back on Saturday , was the best centre back I seen this year ( perhaps could even be yourself !! ) and ye should build your team around him. Keep posting !!
EScroneman - a good first post and I look forward to further contributions from you. I expected ye to do better in the Championship this year cos I'm well aware of some of the talent ye have at yer disposal. It will come right if you keep at it. As for the refs - its easy to develop that feeling. Whether its true or not its something you have to get over and not waste energy on something you have no power over.
Now - to my own depressing weekend. Was looking forward to a game (despite a probable hammering) on Saturday evening but unfortunately only 9 others felt the same way. I can't understand it but that's me. Some say its understandable cos we're down already. Should have been out of the way before this. Don't fancy our chances of getting a team out for the last game either.
Then came Sunday. The most abject, gutless display I've ever seen from a Coolera side and I've seen a few. Credit to Castleconnor - they battled and tried but to be honest they are not good. That tells you how bad we were and how much we need to improve to avoid the appaling vista of two teams in the intermediate championship next year. Getting relegated 2 years after winning a county title could nearly be a record. I'm not optimistic at all about us turning it round. We have to at least win one of the next two games against teams that are better than Castleconnor to force a playoff at worst.
We'll have to agree to disagree on some of those decisions. We got a dodgy point against Marys but jesus christ we didn't get a free from the 1st minute in that game till the end and we were subject to some serious abuse (probably due to our perceived dodgy temperment). Same player (ctr forward) got sent off in that game for a trip with a straight red and no one could believe it at the time. Agree that said Ctr Forward was rightfully sent off against ye for mounthing but I thought the kicking out sending off was a bit harsh on the other player - indeed the ref told him he was sorry for sending him off after the game!! Our ctr back is Declan Cawley, his brother Liam is corner back. He is a class footballer but has suffered with injury over the years and is pushing on a little in age (if he reads this he'll not be impressed) - what I mean is I don't know how much longer he'll be around for. Mark Gordon is a player with so much talent it isn't funny, he has that ability to kick points from anywhere when he is on form . Sometimes he lets a mistake or two drop his head and that is his biggest weakness. 1st day out against ye he had his worst game of the year, but he is only 21 and he'll be a county man if he can get mentally strong.
Agree about Mark Gordon. He is seriously talented. We're crying out for decent forwards for the county team and he certainly is one that has the raw materials to be a serious player at county level.
Escroneman , if Declan Cawley is pushing on a bit in age , I wouldn't like to hear you describe myself and Seanie !! Is he even 30 ?? Was extremely disappointed with Mark Gordon in our match in championship but common consensus was that he just had one of those games. Needs a run with seniors next spring ( at least 3 games in a row ) and that would tell a tale. Will ye have much of a team out for the Curry match next Saturday to cement your place in intermediate ??
Haven't read you as depressed in a long time Seanie. Would have expected ye to beat Shamrock Gaels at weekend but by the sounds of it morale has taken a bit of a hammering in recent weeks. Funny I notice with relegation playoffs , teams that are out of contention for 1/4 finals before last round seem to have an ability to regroup better than teams who go down to the wire.
Quote from: EScroneman on September 03, 2007, 10:41:06 AM
Hello all. Often read the posts but have never bothered myself until now. Just wanted to pull you up there Owenmoresider on this "We were dire v Enniscrone, though injuries picked up did us no favours at all. Enniscrone were no good either, but had it easy in the end"
I was playing for Enniscrone and I thought we ate you in every single position but just kicked a lot of wides, which i'd put down mostly to the greasy slippy conditions. We were in for a couple of goals too which we missed. Don't think it is fair for you to say we are no good either. As for injuries. We were missing one midfielder (Kevin Carden), Ctr Forward (Donal Kavanagh), Full Forward (Mark Gordon) and wing forward (Steven Kavanagh). Were missing a good few other peripheral players too and indeed only had one sub at the match. What we can't believe is that we didn't beat ye in the championship proper, although we played essentially the whole game with 13 men versus your 15. We were confident we could win the intermediate and were gutted the last day out when beaten. Normally when we play we have to beat the opposition and the ref. We've had extremely harsh sendings of against Owenmore gls and St Marys very early in the match. Against m'breena we got absolutely nothing from the ref who gave critical decisions against us when we had almost brough the game back after being 10 down at half time. There are a number of theories around our club as to why this bias in refs is against us. Some think it is cos we are out in the west with no county board representation worth a damn but personally I think it is because we have a couple of roaring idiot fans that turn refs against the team. A long season is over and ends in dissapointment again - maybe next yr.
Think TG has been proficient in the hitting-nails-on-heads business re your points (as well as the wide-ball 'points') EScroneman. Really ye should have beat us out the gate by far more, we were terrible. No good was harsh I suppose, but for a team like yerselves ye really shouldn't be in the relegation playoffs. Strange because ye always seem to have better underage teams compared to Easkey or Castleconnor.
As regards the double sending-offs, the second fella deserved it, and arguably the first fella could maybe have got yellow. What you need in those situations is someone on the line who is prepared to shout loudly "you dirty (insert description of indivdual here)" when the incident takes place, just in case the ref doesn't see it clearly!
And as regards CB representation, well not all of us had a clubman in the chair for a decade, but there you go. One thing worth noting is that ye never seem to get as many of yer games played out west compared to your neighbours, Easkey and particularly Castleconnor get a lot of games at Quigabar/Easkey, which is certainly no hindrance. Maybe Joe was busy looking after the votes, sorry I mean neighbours. Certainly Castleconnor would have been ran out of town now if they came looking to be allowed stay in Senior, like they did back then.
Anyway, back to matters at hand. Quarter-finals this weekend. In short:
Senior - Tourlestrane, Easkey (not by a lot), Curry and Harps in a tight one. Fourth QF now, Tubber can't be the coming team forever.
Intermediate - Michael's, Farnan's, Pat's and maybe St. Molaise Gaels, but a Mullinabreena win wouldn't be a huge surprise. The value of the sterling will be clearer by Sunday anyway.
Relegation - Ballymote, maybe Shams (a question of morale as much as anything), Enniscrone and I think Cloonacool might win the other tie. >:(
It's great to see another addition to the board who can formulate some well informed posts with respect to club football in the county. It makes interesting reading for those of us somewhat detached from our clubs at home. To top it off EScroneman you have doubled the West contingent on the board!
Now my question is, can anyone tell me what the state of play is with regard to the semi-finals pairings? Are Pats and ourselves kept apart from here on in other than, should the situation arise, that we both reach the final?
My calls this weekend:
SFC:
Quarters:
Tourlestrane will thump Drumcliffe by 10+.
Curry to take Johns by between 3 and 5 points.
Harps will take Tubber by about 6.
I have a sneaking feeling for Calry in the last game. Maybe they'll sneak it by a point.
Relegation:
Ballymote to beat Castleconnor, Mary's to beat Geevagh and maybe, just maybe, we'll get our act together and take Shamrock Gaels.
IFC:
Quarters:
Wins for Pats, Michaels and Farnans expected. Mullinabreena v. Molaise will be close, possibly a draw.
Relegation:
Enniscrone should take Curry and Cloonacool will be lucky to have a team to play against. If 15 red and blacks do turn out they will be hammered by a lot more than their seniors.
Agree with all off Seanies predictions and even winning margin predictions with a couple of exceptions . I expect Easkey to beat Calry in senior , Marys actually to beat Michaels in intermediate and in the close one in the intermediates , Mholaises to beat Coolaney in a now or never match for the Grange lads ( Coolaney seem to be ruling out Kivlehan for this match and indeed rest of championship).
I had thought I was unique in expecting Harps to beat Tubber relatively handy but Seanie obviously thinks so too. Personally think Tubbers strengths and weaknesses suit the setup of Harps perfectly
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship
Quarter finals
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 0-4 Tourlestrane 1-15
Easkey 0-11 Calry/St Josephs 0-9
Eastern Harps 0-13 Tubbercurry 1-5
St Johns 0-10 Curry 0-10
McCormack Fuels - Intermediate Championship
Quarter finals
Eastern Harps 0-11 St Farnans 1-12
St Michaels 0-15 St Marys 1-8
St Molaise Gaels 0-11 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-5
Tourlestrane 1-7 St Patricks 1-10
McCormack Fuels - Intermediate Championship Relegation
Group: A
Curry 0-6 Enniscrone 0-4
Group: B
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt V Cloonacool (walkover for Cloonacool)
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship Relegation
Group: A
Castleconnor 0-11 Ballymote 0-10
Coolera/Strandhill 3-9 Shamrock Gaels 0-9
Group: B
St Marys 2-8 Geevagh 1-11
The above sentiments on Tubber were correct. Could have caused problems for Harps but the shooting was awful. Harps were impressive in parts, but a better team would have punished them with those chances. Still they should handle Easkey in the semi-final. Calry came close, apparently hitting the post in injury time. Close was something that couldn't be said for Tourlestrane/Drumcliffe - Drumcliffe are poor at best and it showed. Curry and John's drew - and it appears that John's had the chances to win it. May be left behind now, but at least they appeared for Curry this time.
In the relegation playoffs, Coolera got it together to put serious pressure on Shams - failure to beat Castleconnor and they'll have to resort to the rulebook, otherwise they are down. Castleconnor pulled off another surprise win, this time over Ballymote. Geevagh and Mary's drew, leaving the Bunnies having to beat Geevagh to stay up. Who would have thought it?
In Intermediate, all went as expected. Molaise Gaels edged out Mullinabreena, and three penalties were missed - two for Grange and a last-minute one for Mullinabreena to win it. And both teams that emerged from the 'group of death' went out, as Michael's beat Mary's. By four points, not one as Ocean kept saying. Missing one point is forgiveable, but three points smacks of incompetence, or cynically trying to dress it up - either way Michael's are on course for the final. Pat's beat Tourlestrane, not much in it, and Farnan's showed that they might have something to back it up this year, beating Harps in the other QF. Farnan's-Michael's final in prospect IMO.
In the Intermediate relegation, Enniscrone lost to Curry, which was all we needed. A 5+ win required or else it's a return to Junior again. Drumcliffe will be going there anyway, as they didn't turn up, much as we expected. Disgraceful.
OMS , in regards to our situation , if we were to beat Curry in that relegation match , my understanding was that it would be another 3 way playoff as points difference is irrelevant for relegation ??
Almost correct TG - you cannot get relegated on scoring difference. However, the team with the best scoring difference would be safe with the other two playing off (this is what happened to us last year if you remember). So if you win your last game you are at worst in a playoff.
A crazy sequence of events involving a surprise trip to Dublin and car trouble meant I missed our lads game against Shamrock Gaels. Apparently it followed the theme of our most recent meeting in the championship - we hammer them and Tuohy goes down whining like a bitch and gets Carew sent off. From what I hear Carew may actually have done something this time after severe provocation. Unfortunately, Shams are not gone yet as a ridiculous situation is being allowed to happen with their last game. I'm told it will now take place on the Friday to facilitate several of their players who are going to the Rugby World Cup. Generous folk that they are, Castleconnor have agreed to play without their 5 Dublin players. I would have thought that final group games should take place at the same time? If lads want to go to the RWC rather han try and save their clubs senior status then they deserve to go to intermediate. Its a complete joke and the CCC should not allow it.
Anyway, eventually got back to Sligo and attended the St. John's v. Curry game. John's were extremely unfortunate to not win and may rue the chances they missed. Conventional wisdom may dictate that they've lost their chance but as long as they don't believe that I think they could actually do it the next day. I've had my doubts about Curry for a while and even though they may get over the next hurdle I'd be surprised to see them win it. It's Harps for me. Did anyone hear about O'Hara's antics in the Tour v. Drumcliff game? I hear he got another double yellow - are there implications for him from this?
Intermediate went along expected lines with Molaise Gaels win being the only minor surprise to myself.
Seanie, regarding last years intermediate playoff , are you sure the 3 teams weren't involved the second time ? Remember Curry beating Michaels by a couple of points , then ye thrashing Curry and then losing to Michaels by a point. Ye definitely would have best point difference out of those 3 matches. In playoff , did Michaels not beat Curry and ye then lost to Curry in "final". Obviously you were involved so I'll bow to your superior knowledge if the above doesn't seem right to you.
Regardless of world cups and guys in Dublin , I'd fully expect Gaels to beat Castleconnor as simply they have way more to play for. Hence the losers of yourselves and Ballymote are in a losers take all relegation playoff. The above scenario encapulsates more of whats wrong with the relegation system than anything else we wrote.
I heard that the positions were to be decided by score difference this year and there were to be no play off's. This is a link I found to the PRO column on the Sligo GAA page - see end of 1st paragraph. If this is the case then we are safe due to our scoring difference no matter who wins between owenmore and curry. We were very poor in the forwards against Curry and are depressed at the moment - this season can't end quickly enough for me.
http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:9RgtgWMPSEkJ:www.sligogaa.ie/PROItem.aspx%3F%3D80+sligo+gaa+%2B+points+difference&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=ie
No TG - it went like this:
Round 1 - we hammered Calry by about 15 and Curry beat Michaels by 2 or 3;
Round 2 - Curry beat Calry by 4 or 5, Michaels beat us by 3 in "Battle of Ballintogher";
Round 3 - We beat Curry by 5; Michaels hammered already relegated Calry by a few points more than required to pass us out (20+)
So ourselves, Michaels and Curry all had 4 points, Calry had zero and were gone. Michaels had best points diff so were safe and we played off v. Curry and got a bit of a lesson.
Gaels have lost by 7 and 9 points to the two teams that have lost to Castleconnor yet we expect them to beat C/connor. Something is wrong.
To answer EScroneman's point - it was also confirmed on the website that you couldn't be relegated on scoring difference before the relegation process started.
Thanks Seanie. Had clean forgotten about Calry and couldn't understand how ye weren't top on scoring averages. We simply have to beat Curry to get a second game against them. (realistically we wouldn't beat them by the 15 points needed !!) Sadly with injuries mounting and apathy building( my overriding emotion when I heard Curry result was that a playoff would mean extra games and thats a sure sign that its time for a break) , I am not overconfident.Fair play EScroneman for posting today , at least you are not a sunshine poster !!
Had forgotten that the scoring difference didn't come into it, which makes it all the better - we only have to beat Curry twice. Great.
Curry-John's replay on tomorrow, I'm going for Curry to get through, by a few points but no hiding. Hopefully Geevagh keep at it and do us one of two big favours too.
Curry will probably scrape by but if John's have real belief in themselves they can still do it. Being brutally honest the Curry team lacks pace and they cannot improve that in a week. John's tactics were right the last day and hard to counter. Curry are not great at carrying the ball from the HB line but will need to do so to win.
It's hard to see how Coolaney/Mullinabreena would beat Geevagh - especially as the latter still have to win those games to be sure of 1B next year.
Despite some jiggery pokery our game v. Ballymote is on the weekend after next (22nd/23rd). Loser likely to have another go at Shams.
I think Geevagh are up as it stands - St. Molaise Gaels can't catch them IIRC. In any case a league final, and a do-or-die (or draw, in their case) playoff with the Bunnies should keep them going for another while. But these playoffs are dragging things out, not to mention the "best loser" final after it.
Edit - I see they can be caught, but Geevagh do have the game in hand.
OMS -- Think Geevagh have to win one of the 2 matches to be sure of promotion so fully expect them to win tomorrow. Its the return match when Coolaney have everything to play for and Geevagh nothing is the match I'd worry about. Seanie , did you think ye'll be in a position to field against us or the gap between games to greatto arouse any interest ??
Unlikely we will be able to field. We told the CCC when we failed to field the last day that we would most likely not be able to muster up the troops for the final round. I'd love a game (I'd play 2 games a week if I got them - its training I have issues with!) and we'll try to get a team out but I'd be surprised if we got a team and stunned if we threatened taking the points.
I was at the Curry johns replay on sat nite.. absolutely great stuff to watch.. great intensity and end to end football. Both clubs are a credit to Sligo football. Harris will star of the future, 6ft plus and great left foot and only 17. Harrison was very good and mcgarty too. Mcnamara was quiet until ET. Marren looked very sharp and did well as did davey. But teams had unknown players(to me anyway) play well. Johns might sneak replay but it being in tubber is advantage to curry. I think the manager stenson might cost St john , he started mcgarty corner forward and mcnamara wing forward both werent involved in the first half and johns got cleaned at midfield. If he starts them midfield I think theyll win.
I also was at Curry St molaise gaels u16 A semi and was very impressed. Jonny kelly for us is star of the future if he keeps developing. Great balance, left foot and vision. St Johns have a forward called Dylan Healy I think. He is without doubt best young forward I have ever seen. Great pace and unbelieavble strike at pace with his right boot. There must some talent in Sligo when I heard that Johns team were beat in the final on Sat. The have great team..
Sligo has great players at u16 level from what I can see. Its about getting the right manager in to nurture this talent.
Be slightly nervous about building up young U16s as stars of the future yet Sligonian.
Is it just me or could someone explain the logic in having a 1/4 final replay in Tubber at 2.00 with a significant possiblity of extra time and a semifinal in the park at 4.00. Surely both should have been in the Park with the semi final on first to accomodate potential extra time ??
TG - a funny decision surely. And they wonder why people are not going to club games these days? There would be plenty of non GAA folk (Sligo town and environs based) who would tip along to the second replay if it were at a town venue.
We have to go to Curry to play Ballymote!
The scheduling of games, time and venue, is getting worse by the year. And I woudn't mind but they were mad for having all games in the Park, regardless of whether it was a all-South or East v South affair, Curry v Tourlestrane, Harps v Tubber etc., and now when it makes sense to do so, they go and move the replay to Tubber! And using Curry and Grange for fixtures is laughable, hugely awkward to find two teams where they would suit. Coolera/Ballymote and Ballisodare/Drumcliffe are certainly unsuitable, though if it was in Oxfield, it still wouldn't help the latter to be played.
Curry are having trouble disposing of John's, who certainly have come on a lot, but they should get through in the end. Harps will win the first semi, an Easkey win would be quite a surprise. I see Tourlestrane didn't turn up for the Division 3 final, probably thought it beneath themselves to play it. And Geevagh obliged too, and in all likelihood will finsh the job in the final round, whenever that's played. In the meantime we'll be demoted in the Championship, are up against it on Saturday. Coolera to secure their safety in the SFC playoff.
Big day for our club on Saturday. Home semi final in the minor "A" championship against Tourlestrane at 3pm despite our opponents persistant objections as to the suitability of our pitch. ???
Then its up to Curry for the relegation playoff against Ballymote. A draw is the ideal result as it will save us having to play in the final of the reserve championship and the possible dubious honour of a 2 in a row. Hopefully last weekend's workout will have boosted the sharpness of a few of our lads and we'll have enough to get a result and end this saga. That would open up the door to play our league final against Tubber. Possible a lot of football to be played yet.
Magpie Seanie and Stagmeister ye should have a little chat about the game saturday, a draw perfect for both of ye!!
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 19, 2007, 09:23:35 AM
Big day for our club on Saturday. Home semi final in the minor "A" championship against Tourlestrane at 3pm despite our opponents persistant objections as to the suitability of our pitch. ???
I never personally had a problem with the Coolera pitch. Why though is a county semi-final been played in one of the participating teams pitches-surely there are enough neutral venues around the county.
I don't think our minor team is as good as previous years and we have had enough painful memories of losing minor finals over last few years so i would prefer to lose the semi than get betaen by John's again in the final
QuoteI never personally had a problem with the Coolera pitch.
I know Mano, I was surprised to hear it myself, especially as I've never seen it in better shape than this year.
QuoteWhy though is a county semi-final been played in one of the participating teams pitches-surely there are enough neutral venues around the county.
Being truthful, I know that the minor board are and have had difficulty getting neutral venues throughout the year so they decided that all semis would be at the home venue of the team that qualified in the higher position. I believe that meant the Minor Board chairmans own club had to travel to Templeboy (the worst pitch in the county in my view) so it has been applied across the board.
QuoteI don't think our minor team is as good as previous years and we have had enough painful memories of losing minor finals over last few years so i would prefer to lose the semi than get betaen by John's again in the final
Ye are in the top 4 and anything can happen. John's won't have it all their own way with Curry in the other semi final. I think any of the 4 can win it. Obviously I'm hopeful for our guys and if they can get through on Saturday it would be our first final since 2000 and only our 3rd "A" final since 1981! Tourlestrane really have had terrible misfortune in minor finals over recent years. Still, its good to be getting there but you'll forgive me for hoping ye don't make this one.
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 19, 2007, 04:08:48 PM
Tourlestrane really have had terrible misfortune in minor finals over recent years. Still, its good to be getting there but you'll forgive me for hoping ye don't make this one.
Not just at minor level at all levels-unfortunately we always have some exceelent individual players but have to down in age to fill the wings.
I lost 3 county finals underage-2 to your club, the other to Carraroe. These areas have huge advantage at underage level because of the their large population base. Fortunately we make up for our lack of success in underage county finals at senior level!
Yeah, Mano. Clubs like yours are more successful at "keeping them at it" and that tells in the end. The community spirit and strength of support in every household for the GAA is a huge help to that and other ends as well. We'd be missing that too. Having a big population isn't the massive advantage its cracked up to be. There are several ingredients to a good cake. Feck, I'm starting to sound like Jose Mourinho!
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship
Q/F 2nd Replay
Curry 0-7 St Johns 4-15
Semi Final
Easkey 0-10 Eastern Harps 0-10
McCormack Fuels - Intermediate Championship Relegation
Group: A
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt v Ballisodare (Walkover for Ballisodare)
Group: B
Curry 0-9 Owenmore Gaels 1-11
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship Relegation
Group: A
Coolera/Strandhill 3-9 Ballymote 4-6
Group: B
Geevagh 2-3 Bunninadden 1-14
P W D L For Against Points
Senior Championship Relegation
Group A
Castleconnor 2 2 0 0 24 19 4
Ballymote 3 1 1 1 50 44 3
Coolera/Strandhill 3 1 1 1 45 40 3
Shamrock Gaels 2 0 0 2 24 40 0
Group B
St Marys 2 1 1 0 29 27 3
Bunninadden 2 1 0 1 30 24 2
Geevagh 2 0 1 1 23 31 1
Intermediate Championship Relegation
Group A
Enniscrone 2 1 0 1 16 10 2
Owenmore Gaels 2 1 0 1 18 21 2
Curry 2 1 0 1 15 18 2
Group B
Cloonacool 2 2 0 0 15 9 4
Ballisodare 2 1 0 1 9 15 2
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 2 0 0 2 0 0 0
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship
Semi final
Teams: Tourlestrane V St Johns
Date: Sun 30-Sep-07
Venue: Tubbercurry
Time: 2:30 PM
Referee: Marty Duffy
Linesmen: Pat McGrath and John Niland
Semi final replay
Teams: Eastern Harps V Easkey
Date: Sun 30-Sep-07
Venue: Tubbercurry
Time: 4:00 PM
Referee: TJ Keavney
Linesmen: Anthony McGowan and David Dillon
McCormack Fuels - Intermediate Championship
Semi Finals
Teams: St Michaels V St Patricks
Date: Sun 30-Sep-07
Venue: Markievicz Park
Time: 2:30 PM
Referee: Michael Duffy
Linesmen: Pat McDermott and Gerry Higgins
Teams: St Molaise Gaels V St Farnans
Date: Sun 30-Sep-07
Venue: Markievicz Park
Time: 4:15 PM
Referee: Dermot Mullaney
Linesmen: Declan O'Boyle and Ciaran O'Donnell
Reserve Championship Final
Teams: Castleconnor V St Marys
Date: Sat 29-Sep-07
Venue: Curry
Time: 5:00 PM
Referee: Anthony McGowan
Linesmen: John Niland and Sean Lynch
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 2B Final
Teams: Cloonacool V Curry
Date: Sat 29-Sep-07
Venue: Bunninnadden
Time: 5:00 PM
Referee: Dan McKeon
Linesmen: Seán Durkin and Keith Henry
Just to repeat that first score for everybody's benefit, in particular the gutted Tourlestrane contingent :P, lest one thinks it's a misprint:
Curry 0-7 St. John's 4-15
You could imagine John's winning the game, having showed their ability to mix it with the now ex-champions over the previous two games, but by twenty points??? Missed the majority of the first half, so can't comment on Adrian Marren's sending-off, but the word was it was for an altercation with the ref (the lesser Duffy), so it could be a tight spot for him to get out of. John's led 1-7 to 0-2, and seemed to be well on top, stretched it out to 1-10 before Curry had a brief spell, to pull it back to 1-11 to 0-6, and then the screw was fairly well turned on them. John's got two more points before they got their second goal, Scanlon getting it. After that it developed into a turkey-shoot, with John's winning every break and pretty much nailing every chance, and Curry imploding quicker than a Mayo team an AIF day. McNamara got their third goal with himself and Harrison cutting through, and then the other corner-forward, McDaid, capped it off with the fourth before the finish. An amazing result, but full credit to John's, at least they have shown that they are serious about taking on the top sides, and not just winning local squabbles. As for Curry? Well something can't be quite right there, I've never seen a team who were defending a title fall so pathethically (though I have seen holders lose to John's before ;D), and they threw in the towel from a long way out. Taxi for Mr. Kearney perhaps.
Tourlestrane will be an entirely different proposition now though, it will be a test for John's. Was this their county final? Will four weeks on the trot be too much for them? Conversely will Tourlestrane's layoff work against them, and will the lack of a serious challenge to date hinder them? Remains to be seen, but I still reckon Tourlestrane will win, and probably Owen B thereafter.
The first semi was played too, and Easkey went close to pulling off another shock, but Harps levelled it late in the day. Donovan's sending-off was a turning point, as Easkey took over for the remainder, and could have had more. At the same time Harps missed some decent chances, particularly to level it. Sloyane was causing problems for Harps after the red card, and McGuire was commanding affairs further out, Eugene Mullen came in too and did well for them also. The sending off was also the first decision that Sloyane got off Des Henry all day, having been almost decapitated in the first half and all, it was a shocking refereeing display all round. Harps were stuttering once again, can mix the sublime with the lethargic, and did so again today. Still for all Easkey's efforts, this might have been their chance. Harps for the replay.
Elsewhere the East's senior representation has been reduced by two, after the Denmark-Sweden result, and the Bunnies finally getting it together at the last. Shamrock Gaels in Intermediate will be interesting from a number of viewpoints, not least ours and Coolera's! There's also the distinct possibility of Michael's going up to senior, and therfore replacing their two much-loved neighbours. Will be celebrated in Kelly's not doubt, and won't go down too well in Riverstown or Geevagh either. ;D
And us? Well we're still Intermediate for another day at least, after a good second half display got us out of trouble, winning quite reasonably in the end, best we've played for a while. No reason why we can't win the playoff now, but who knows with us. Semis on next weekend, helpfully at the same time as the senior ones. Michael's winning would be nice, but a Farnan's-Pat's final, well that one would have a slight edge to proceedings!
Oh and the Minor final is Coolera v Curry, after they both won at the weekend.
Great post Owenmoresider.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on September 23, 2007, 10:44:22 PM
Just to repeat that first score for everybody's benefit, in particular the gutted Tourlestrane contingent :P, lest one thinks it's a misprint:
Wouldn't be too disappointed from a Tourlestrane viewpoint however i think Curry have had a few problems over the last few weekends and were there for the taking really and i'd say our boys would have liked the opportunity to take care of them in the semi.
Danger now is Tourlestrane have been focussing on meeting Curry in the semi final and will have have to re-focus for the challenge of John's. Johns have built up a huge momentum also over last 3 weekends while Tourlestrane have been sitting idle and have not had a competitive championship game thus far. Having said that the 3 week break has helped a few of the injured lads recover so its a double edged sword.
A lot of Tour lads have been beaten in minor county finals by Johns so hopefully that will be motivation enough to see them through
Saturday turned out to be a good day for us as our minors did the business to advance to the minor final (seems to be every 7 years in recent times). Hopefully this crop can reverse the results of 1993 and 2000. Curry are a very good side (we drew with them in the league final in a cracking game) so wel will be up against it as we try to win it for the first time since 1964.
Our seniors retained senior status with a draw against Ballymote. We played some great stuff in the first half scoring 4 goals and having another one disallowed. we had a 7 point lead at one stage but 'mote pegged it back in the second half and when they stuck their second penalty we trailed by two. Johnny Mac converted two late frees to grab a draw and a result that meant all left happy.
The John's v. Tour semi will be very interesting. I think John's will be playing a team whose style will not suit them as well as Curry's did but I've no doubt John's will have improved for the 3 games. There are a lot of factors that could influence an argument either way. John's - battle hardened or war weary? Tour - fresh or untested? It remains to be seen.
These are the Connacht Club fixtures from the website. See that same shite exists where we have no rep in the Junior, a ridiculous rule really. I'm sure Seanie et al would have loved a crack at a Mayo team! Tough task for the winners of the preliminary in Senior, and it's away for the Sligo team too.
AIB CONNACHT CLUB SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Pre-Lim 14th /21st October
A: St Mary's v Sligo
Semi- Finals Sunday 11th November Replay 17th November
A v Ballina/Charlestown
Galway v St Brigid's/St Faithleachs
Final: Sunday 25th November Replay 2nd December
CONNACHT CLUB INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Pre Lim. Dates TBC
A: Kiltimagh/Ballintubber(M) v Drumreilly (L)
Semi-Finals
Galway v Michael Glaveyys/St Dominics(R )
Sligo v A
CONNACHT CLUB JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Semi-Final DATES TBC
A: Galway v Roscommon
Final
Mayo v A
AIB CONNACHT CLUB HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
13th/14th October Pre-Lim
Sligo v Roscommon
Leitrim v Ballina/Ballyhaunis
Monday 29th October Semi-Final.
Final.18th November
Galway v Semi-Final Winners Athleague
QuoteI'm sure Seanie et al would have loved a crack at a Mayo team!
3 months on from that final and losing about 4 or 5 of the team - we'd struggle to keep it kicked out!
heard eamon o hara was out on the rip before the game against cork
Aye, he was. An awful man for the sauce is Eamonn. I was pint for pint with him for the first 20 but I faded after that.
Massive weekend in Sligo Club championships with 4 tight games in prospect. Harps should beat Easkey in their replay but as the championship progresses the loss of Tony Taylor around midfield could yet be their achilles heel. I expect Tourlestrane to beat Johns though as the lads have said earlier here , are tourlestrane game hardened ? , are Johns tired ?? . Still expect Tourlestrane to win.
In the intermediate , there is 2 even harder matches to call. I'd just about fancy Farnans to beat Mholaises though Mholaises loss to Michaels in the league stage seems to have focused their mind somewhat. Both teams are capable of imploding but think Farnans have that bit more firepower. I expect Pats will beat Michaels. Pats are probably the freshest team in the county at the moment having effectively only started playing seriously in about late May and this coupled with 1 championship win getting them straight to semis. If they have got some key men in shape over the last month then they have too much strength in depth for Michaels. Michaels have the best midfield in the competition and a couple of classy forwards but if they can be negated then Pats superior panel will win through.
Very disappointed to see Geevagh relegated back to intermediate. Possibly just a little too inexperienced yet but I'd imagine the next time they go up they will stay up. Shamrock Gaels to me have plenty of talented footballer with unfortunately some of the better ones having committment issues. Genuinely think a year or 2 at intermediate wont do them any harm and in fact a winning run could energise the club way more than constant relegation battles in senior.
TG - when is your relegation final going to be played?
I'd go along with your calls on the four big games with less confidence in the intermediate as you say. In the game no-one wants to play in I reckon C'connor will just about win it to make up for the hurt of defeat in last years decider! Joking aside, I just think the west Sligo lads apathy levels will be marginally less than Mary's and that should see them through. In truth though, who cares?
Geevagh have a lot of good players alright and they are young so should come back better. It is a disappointment for them and how they deal with it will set the tone for the next 10 years in that club. Shamrock Gaels will go nowhere until their better players give a reasonable committment. You'd hope for their sake that relegation would galvanise the troops but I wouldn't put a lot of money on it.
I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome to todays games - a convincing win for Farnans and Pats knocked out.
;D ;D ;D ;D
Was in Tubber yesterday for the county semi-finals. The fare on show wasn't great with the dearth of scoring forwards in the county clearly evident.
Tourlestrane V Johns game was a good tough encounter with the spoils deservedly going to Tourlestrane. If Tour had taken their scoring chances earlier they would not have had the nervy last 5 minutes until the 1-1 at the death. John's had 2 excellent free takers in Scanlon and Rooney but they only scored twice from play (Scanlon though showed flashes of talent and should be in county squad next year). On our side we had to dig very deep-unfortunately we have got a lot of injuries at the wrong time-O'Hara and John Marren were ruled out, Stephen Henry and David Durcan carried injuries into the game. Unfortunately they had to come off with those injuries along with Stephen Leonard and all 4 are major doubts for next weekend with O'Hara a definate absentee. On the plus side the rest of team raised their game-full back line were excellent and Adrian McIntyre was outstanding at centre back.
Harps, Easkey was over as a contest from early on. Easkey weren't helped by a number of injuries to Dessie and Eamon Sweeney.
Harps play a very defensive game and Tourlestrane have a good backline so i predict a low scoring county final.
Travelled myself to Tubber for the senior semis and overall you'd have to say the standard wasn't hectic. In the first game I thought Tourlestrane were superior in terms of tactical approach and this really won the day for them. John's persisted with trying to play intricate passes down one wing of their attack especially in the first half which invariably ended up with the spare defender sweeping all up. Tourlestrane carried at times and also hit diagonal ball, which was easier for their forwards to control in the slippy conditions. Defensively John's gave way too much space to Gerry McGowan and tackled naively at times too whereas Tourlestrane were set up nicely to negate the scoring threat of Scanlon and the ability of Harrison the start attacks. In the second half John's got their act together after the introduction of talented minor Brian Harris but the fact that they were held scoreless from play until the 50th minute tells its own tale. The game should probably have been level before the slightly fortuitous goal sealed it for Tourlestrane but a draw was never going to happen yesterday was it.
Harps started off the second game brightly but after forcing two saves from the Easkey keeper they actually went behind to a Sloyan point. That was as good as it got for the West Sligo lads and by the time Sloyan left the fray after about 20 minutes the game was all but over. Some things about Harps impressed me but overall I'd say I was a bit disappointed in them. Their defence is tight and their forwards, though light, are quite quick and dangerous.
The final will be a clash in styles and as Mano said probably low scoring and very close. Injuries are hurting both camps significantly. Something tells me that Tourlestrane will lead at half time but Harps will take the title by a point or two. I wouldn't be all that confident about that prediction though. Tourlestrane certainly have the edge in terms of experience. Looking forward to the day especially with our minors going for our first title since 1964 beforehand.
In the intermediate Michaels produced a mild surprise by taking Pats and Farnans produced a savage second half to avoid another implosion. Farnans should take the crown but it could be a good match.
Castleconnor, as predicted, were more motivated than Mary's to take the Senior B championship (calling it a "Reserve" championship is just stupid). I see Curry won the Div 2B title, managing to turn up for the final this time being a big help.
Round 14 of the leagues in 1B and 2A next weekend. ??? Doubt I'll be playing in Collooney at noon with our minors in county final at 1.45pm.
Senior semis probably went as one would expect with Sloyanes injury ending any hopes of a Easkey shock. Harps mean defense on paper is performing on pitch as well by the looks of it. Johns put it up to Tourlestrane and 2007 should give them the knowledge that there is a county championship there for them particuliarily with the assembly line of talent coming through. It will take plenty of hard work though and Division 3 football in 2008 wont help. Tourlestranes injury crisis will have a major infuence on how the final will go.
Farnans after a poor start beat Mholaise very easily and presumably thats the end of the Northern influence in Grange in what turned into a very disappointing year for them. Michaels hard games stood to them against a rusty St Pats. Michaels have done extremely well to get to the final (with the returning Alan Taafe from 2 crutiate ops the catayst ). I'd imagine that Farnans will win the final but Michaels are strong where Farnans are weak so you never know.
See the final round of league matches are scheduled for weekend with as far as I can see only relegation issues to be decided. Farnans will beat Enniscrone so that relegates Johns. Presumably with a senior match Saturday , Seanie and the small matter of a minor final 2 hours later , ye will struggle to field against us ?? ( have sensitive negotiations to enter into as away at a wedding at weekend so if ye are fielding Seanie , i'd personally appreciate an early decision !! ) Coolaney who are out of football for about 3 weeks since a 15 point defeat by Geevagh so they will hardly turn it around in the other crucial match particuliarily with Geevagh stung from their Senior championship relegation and a league final against Harps 1.5 team impending. However I'd always be nervous when one team has nothing to play for playing a team with everything to play for.
Well lads St Molaise gaels my club some collapse. I woke up a very confused man this morning. What happened yday was shocking. We were in total control. Winning midfield with a passenger there. We were 0-4 up and then missed a peno. 5 mins into 2nd half we were 7 - 2 up and then for the remaining 30 mins farnans out scored us 2-10 to 0-1 and no wind.. We have this over weight guy playing midfield and its embarrasing. He cant run and does nothing only fumble the ball etc.. They got on top and destroyed us. We are young side with good footballers but mentally weak. Got no ball to feeney in 2nd half. I blame the management, our club is great a ruining underage talent. Several players none commital because of the rubbish managers.. no clue. Nonsensical selection and tactics. Peter Wilson playing corner forward 6.3 ft plus... Very frustrating.
I hear the county final is on TG4 deffered coverage this sunday. Should be a good one. Is O Hara injured? Hope they represent the county well in the connaght club championship. I was never as embarrassed as coolera v kiltubrid watching that a few yrs back. Seanie you'll be delighted to hear me say that. ;D
Not a lot to be impressed with from yesterday's fare. Harps made light work of Easkey in the end, though they weren't all that impressive, and do have problems in midfield, but Sloyane's withdrawal ensured any hope for Easkey was gone, Harps missed (or rather pointed) another penalty as well. Tourlestrane will be mightily relieved to have seen off John's, it wasn't looking too good as the clock ticked down and the gap narrowed, but Harrison's chance was the one for John's, it wasn't taken and the goal followed after that, Marty playing his part. Tough on John's, but i'm sure they will come back the better for it. Can't be simply relying on freetakers, even though they have a few options in that regard.
The final - Thought Tourlestrane before the semis, but I suspect Harps will come through, the injuries for Tour may be their undoing. A somewhat rare visit to the East for Owen B awaits.
Intermediate - delighted with both outcomes (sorry Sligonian, but humility in victory was lacking in our experiences), some turnaround by Farnan's, 2-10 in 30 minutes is some tally for this stage of any Championship. They will be undoubted favourites, but Michael's will not go down too easily, and have plenty of good players. The all-West affair will not be a runner now though. One thing is sure - if Michael's win, Ballygawley will be party central, and Kelly's should be able to pay off a few year's worth of overheads for that week's trading!
Sorry Sligonian. I find your last post crossed a line of decency and reflects very poorly on yourself. How an anonymous poster can come online and abuse in theory a clubmate who evidently is putting way more time and effort into Grange GAA than a "supporter" like you is totally reprehensible and beyound any true GAA supporters comprehension.
I agree with Teeling Gaels. You have a serious cheek to make comments like that. As for your snide comment about my club if you knew the first thing about what you were talking about I'd argue with you but there's zero point. You're a bit sad.
Well LADS... it is the truth.. I blame the management for picking him. not the man himself. the man cant run yet hes picked midfield.. it is embarrasing.. Ive given plenty of years service to my club ST MOLAISES not grange gaa over the years only for my career to make it impossible to commit when living in Dublin. The thing here is yes we are anoynomous but thats assumes i dont say it to these things to the people concerned. Well I did in a more tactful way. Alot of supporters say the same. Id way rather be out on the field than have to watch from the sidelines so dont give me that supporter player rubbish. The players give the effort of there own free will and enjoyment and passion. Im no different its just I couldnt commit even if I wanted to and I do.
In fairness Seanie if you could argue about that great reprensentation your club did, you would with what ammunicition??. get a grip, truth hurts.
Id like to wish both teams on sunday well and hope it is an entertaining final and that either or go to win the connaght club championship.
You're just a mouthpiece. Prepared to talk shite all day but you know very little of what you're on about. You think you know because you've watched from outside the wire a few days and you listen to rumours. Sad really. Keep on talking - its all you're good for.
You have gone too far this time Sligonian-you have been on the edge all year with some of your comments but the latest 2 posts you have inserted on this thread go way overboard.
You have been highly critical of certain county players all year and you have been proved wrong every time which shows how out of touch you are (T Taylor, Quinn, McNamara). McNamara has since got an all-star nomination and Quinn very unlucky not to be recognised also.
Then to criticise one of your own clubmates on an internet site and name his position to make identification easier is cowardly. This lad has been training all year to play in a county semi final and you are hiding behind your keyboard slating him. He is making more of an effort for his club than you are. If you love your club so much-get home every weekend and make the team.I made the trip home from Dublin for 7 years training with the county lads in Dublin winning 3 county titles in the process.
Your attack on Coolera also shows how warped you are. Everybody knows that a team can have off days and i think in fairness to Coolera their focus was on winning a county title their first since..well it was a long time.
Cop on lad and think before you start typing those letters on the keyboard. If you do the same in your working environment your career won't go too far.
So who are the likely winners of the final then lads? Would be interested in the views of some longer term Sligo posters on here
From a Tourlestrane viewpoint i would be very confident going into the game next Sunday but for a spate of injuries over the last forthnight. O'Hara is out with a broken thumb, David Durkin and midfielder are also out with another lad unlikely to start. Fortunately enough we have a strong panel however you cannot replace the experience and class of those injured. Having watched Eastern Harps last week they are very beatable-they have a young mobile team and also have a few injuries themselves.
Its a tough one to call but i still think our lads can win it.
Ye were fortunate to win last week yourselves Stephenite from what i read and heard. Is there another Connaught title in your team?
I find the final tough to call as well. I think both camps have reason for optimism. Would expect Tourlestrane to have the greater of the possession and that could be telling. However, Harps backs are good and its hard to see Gerry McGowan getting the same latitude he got the last day from the John's defence from Ross Donovan. Gerry is actually playing really well - the best I've seen him in a long time but Donovan is awesome. Tour can score outside of Gerry though and any frees will be potted too. At the other end Harps forwards are a bit light overall and might struggle early on against a pretty experienced back line. Maybe when to game opens out the pace of young Rafferty and skills of O'Grady will shine - its hard to know. A dry ish day would help those lads too.
So two good teams - both shorn of some key talents - will bid for the Owen B Hunt Cup. To me it looked like these two would get there from early in the season and so it has proved. I voted for Harps to win the c'ship on this thread way back so I'll tentatively stay with that. Either crew would be worthy champions and a tough assignment for wohever they meet, especially if they get some of their wounded back on board.
Just a mention about the minor final. We go to battle with Curry looking to end a 33 year drought. The sides drew in the league final (yet to be replayed) earlier in the year so that's an indication of how close it will be. The last time we played in a Minor "A" final as curtain raiser to the senior final was in '93. Hopefully the minor game will go a bit better for us but no doubt Mano remembers that day fondly. I remember Tony Carty and Anthony Brennan playing puck against the Tubber defence.
Based in Sydney so not exactly well placed to comment on the team unfortunately, they did seem fortunate but there are a couple of things in our favour I feel. The current team is vastly experienced, most of the players have at least 3 Mayo senior medals and that is fair going in an era where I feel Mayo club football has been up there with the best of them. Players like McGarrity, Pat Harte, DB, Ger B are the marquee names obviously, but the team has a solid look to it, Eanna Casey appeared to have played a mighty game in the semi, and while he didn't seem to reach the same heights in the final, there were others that stood up. It's been a hallmark of this team over the last 5 years.
It's probably a concern that we seem to be reliant on the route 1 into Brady, but with injuries and other factors Ballina only had the full hand to choose from for the semi final so in a sense they might still be gelling.
I wouldn't say that there is definitely a Connacht title in them, but previous years tells me that when these lads get a bit of momentum behind them and can hopefully keep the big names injury free, well I wouldn't bet against them either at this stage. There was a huge lesson learned against Curry a few years back - so they won't be complacent about any opponents.
Would be interesting to see Toulestrane against the Stephenites, Harte and O'Hara are first cousins as far as I'm aware and would probably mark each other if ye make it that far
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 05, 2007, 11:22:56 AM
A dry ish day would help those lads too.
We play the bal out of defense with short passing so we would like a dry day also. We will have to vary our tactics slightly i think on Sunday as Harps get bodies behind the ball quickly so an option to hit an early pass in occasionally would be agood option.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 05, 2007, 11:22:56 AM
Hopefully the minor game will go a bit better for us but no doubt Mano remembers that day fondly. I remember Tony Carty and Anthony Brennan playing puck against the Tubber defence.
I don't actually we weren't in senior final that year-it was Harps and Tubber-Tubber beat us well in the semi final. 94 was our year-maybe you are getting years a bit mixed up there.
Quote from: stephenite on October 05, 2007, 11:30:34 AM
Would be interesting to see Toulestrane against the Stephenites, Harte and O'Hara are first cousins as far as I'm aware and would probably mark each other if ye make it that far
They are first cousins and Harte was a neighbour of Eamon O Hara and our full back Eamon Hara in Cloongoonagh, Tourlestrane until a young age and then unfortunately for Tourlestrane and Sligo football his family moved to Ballina. He still very often goes to Tourlestrane matches
Mano - you are right. That's twice in as many days I've been badly wrong in my recollection about things around that time. It must have been your semi that was on after us in '93. Maybe ye started well and ended up getting well beaten? I probably was back in Coolera House shortly after half time now that I think of it!
A dry day would suit all - definitely. Just think maybe Tourlestrane would be able to cope better with wet conditions than Harps light forwards.
Seanie - the U21 final was on before the 94 final. Not sure re 1993, expect our minors played (and lost) their final prior to the Intermediate final - a double whammy of bad results!
On the final, even though Tour are weakened by those injuries, it will be a close one nonetheless, but I do think Harps will win in the end. Re a Tour-Ballina semi, the winners hav to get by St. Mary's Carrick in Carrick first in any case, helpfully being played on Sunday week (despite all of the following three Sundays being clear to play). O'Hara has strong links with Knockmore too IIRC, wasn't his uncle manager of them before?
BTW Don't know how reliable this may be, but I see on HS that someone's mentioned Shams winning their appeal on the relegation points issue, if true it throws all up in the air, gives Shams hope of catching Ballymote, and Castleconnor won a trophy they may not be entitled to!
do sligo play hurlin, they must be sh*t
Well congratulations to Tourlestrane on winning their 8th title, a close call in the end but they were never headed for the whole game, and the great start they got set them up for victory. Strange cos Harps looked good to take it when they brought it back to one in the second half, but they wasted chances and gave the ball away cheaply at times, some of their leading forwards didn't stand out as much as they had in earlier rounds, unlike McGowan and Marren at the other end, who made the most of what came their way, Donovan got a runaround from Gerry, which was not on the cards at all. Harps' midfield problems did them no favours, though they were winning a fair lot of breaks in the first half. Phillips had a good game for them, and Danny O'Grady performed well also, though a bit casual at times in the second half. Eamon Haran was the MOTM recipient, not sure about it but he did well in fairness. Carrick next Sunday for them, hard to know how that will go but one would like to think they can win it.
Curry won the minor also by three, missed a fair bit of it but from what I seen Coolera were well on top but couldn't take their chances at all, shades of Senior finals gone by. A double for the South on the day.
In the league - Mullinabreena fell on their sword, and are 2B bound for 2007, and we survive for another year. Sometimes you reap what you sow.
Sligonian - didn't comment on your earlier comments but re Coolera and their Connacht defeat, you could compare it to Sligo this year, because we won't be recalling the memories of the Cork game over the winter, and likewise for Coolera the Co. Final was the insurmountable hurdle that they finally cleared, and the one game that mattered most, therefore there was a massive desire to win it, which in all probability was hard to replicate for Kiltubrid, but injuries were a hindrance too. Also bear in mind that Kiltubrid went on to take the present Connacht champions to a replay after that, and also Harps (twice) and Tourlestrane both fell to Leitrim opposition in the 90's, in Harps' case heavily. Mary's were taken to a replay too in '01, so the gap in club football between the two isn't all that huge. How Leitrim can run Junior A, B and C Championships, when we can barely run one, would make you wonder too.
Congrats to Tourlestrane - well done - commiserations to losers.
First Sligo club game I've seen this year, from the comfort of the sofa in Dublin 5 - a rare treat - even if it was hard to explain to a 5 and a 3 year old about the commentary - that's wimmin fer ye as Albert Reynolds used say!!
I'd agree OMS's take.
I thought that the football in the first 20 - 25 was as good as you'd see but it deteriorated badly. So descent displays all round but as lads get tired they start to hold the ball and then it gets sloppy. Expected Egan to have a bigger influenceMcGowan really was buzzing and did Donovan not get booked twice? Great to see Mattie Walsh coming into steady the ship, Paddy Henry was just about keeping himself in check by that stage (by the way, someone buy him a new jumper or onbe of them snazzy TG4 jackets).
Was watching out for young Henry and McIntyre as I've heard much but the lad that caught my eye, funny enough was the EH wing back, (Kevin?) Gallagher... but then am I right in saying that he played in the infamous inaugural Tommy Murphy Cup final against Clare in '04?? It's not the weakest area of the county setup and the quality of forward play today didn't offer much in the way of new forward talent, but he'd be worth getting tested at the higher level IMO.
Was at a wedding last Friday so didn't get to post my prediction but it would have been that Harps would win as Ross Donovan would eat Gerry Mc Gowan !!! Congrats to Mano in particuliar and hopefully they will do well in Connaught next weekend. Tony Talyors loss was always going to be hard for Harps to overcome as its the weakest area of their panel.
No tears in Collooney for Coolaney going down to the dreaded Division 4 but with their relegation and the likely relegation of Johnsto Division 3, perhaps there will be moves to redraw the divisions. Definitely think there are areas that can be improved but more of that later in the year.
Seanie asked a week ago about our Relegation playoff but it appears that we are safe. Curry go down on points scored !! To be honest, if they had got a late point in our match to have put them ahead of us on points difference , I would have encouraged us to go down the DRA route as its written in black and white on Sligo gaa website that there would be relegation playoffs in event of teams been equal on points. Presumably for Curry its not as big a deal. Intertested to hear Paddy's rumours on Shmarock gaels appeal. That could yet end up very nasty if true .
Another day leaving Markievicz on county final day with a sick feeling in my stomach. Bottom line is we didn't perform to anything like our ability in the minor final. That said we still had the chances to at least get another go at it. Very hard when you're swimming up stream all game but I guess we're used to it at this stage. If these boys come through to senior in the next couple of years as we hope then hopefully they will have a better day in the Park some time. I'm gutted for them because they really gave great commitment all year and just failed to perform at the worst possible time. Congrats to Curry. An amazing year at underage for them. League final replay is on next weekend and while it's a chance for our lads to get back on the bike even a convincing win would be not much consolation.
Well done to Tourlestrane also. Have been the most consistent team in Sligo all year and saw it through to the end yesterday. I went for Harps early in the year and was still fairly confident in my prediction for most of yesterday. However the early sloppy goal left them too much to do in the final analysis. They were chasing the game all day and every time the got a bit of momentum Tourlestrane had the reinforcements to bring in to swing the balance again. Huge credit to Gerry McGowan who was my man of the match. I've been a big critic of him at times over the year but his display yesterday was one I though we'd never see from him again. He made Ross Donovan look very ordinary and that takes doing. Harps did themselves no favours when giving away good possession cheaply and to their credit Tourlestrane didn't do this as often. So best of luck to the green and gold against Carrick.
The word on the aftermath of Shamrock Gaels' appeal is that no-one will go down at all this year. I would expect that would also be the case in intermediate. A big boo boo by the CCC.
I see the U-20 championship has reverted to a knockout basis. Down to commence on October 28th. We have Molaise Gaels in the Prelim round. Third year in a row to play them - lets hope its third time lucky.
Under 20 Competition
A Competition
Preliminary Round Sunday 28th of October @ 2pm
A - Shamrock Gaels V Tubbercurry
B - Coolera/Strandhill V St Molaise Gaels
Quarter finals
1. Tourlestrane V Calry St Josephs
2. Curry V St Johns
3. St Marys V winners of A
4. Eastern Harps V Winners of B
Semi finals
1 V 3
2 v 4
B Competition
Preliminary round Sunday 28th of October @ 2pm
1. St Farnan's V Bunninnadden
2. Geevagh V St Patricks
3. Easkey V Owenmore Gaels
4. St Michaels a bye
Semi finals
1 V 3
2 V 4
Thats interesting on the relegation Seanie. Not a year to remember for CCC though they will point to all club competition been finished by mid October in their defence. The relegation been the biggest issue but also the cancellation of the 10 day rule , their failure to schedule the last round of the leagues until the championship been over which could have had a catastrophic effect on promotion/ relegation, Their decision on O Gaels postponement withCoolaney , pitch choices for championship matches, calling off matches for intercounty minor matches and the making of relegation draws before the last round of league stage of championship rendering some teams better off losing matches are all issues that I felt were incorrectly handled by CCC.
In my view there are 2 many league matches and not enough championship matches in Sligo Adult Football and a root and branch review of all club fixtures is needed.
U20 - not the worst draw, although Farnan's will be tough, and may be on a roll if they win on Sunday. Still this team can repeat the Minor success if they don't f**k it up like what happened last year.
Re the leagues - IMO when it goes back to 12-12-whatever (and it's going to be some cull next year), they should do the same with the league, and tie the two together. None of this 'league and c'ship are seperate' horseshit, if John's and Mullinabreena can't stay up in the league it's their problem, but scrape a win in c'ship every year and they would be sound. Ridiculous.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on October 08, 2007, 02:13:48 PM
In my view there are 2 many league matches and not enough championship matches in Sligo Adult Football and a root and branch review of all club fixtures is needed.
This is a good point, i couldnt believe that in the sligo league teams play each other home and away, i play in mayo and we would never fit all these games in at all.
Teeling, I'm completely out of touch with current SG goings on so can't comment one way or t'other on relegation / appeals or anything else. My only take on their year based on a very short conversation a few weeks back is that it hasn't been a good one... by any measure, and they couldn't wait for it to be over.
The latest I've heard is that the "points carrying" rule was not even argued. The CCC hadn't sought or been granted permission to relegate more than one team from the SFC as is required by rule so Shamrock Gaels saved themselves and Geevagh! Unsure what the situation is in relation to the IFC. Quite possible we were relegated in the wrong last year but winning the JFC this year made up for that.
Firstly thanks for the messages on here-i think we just about deserved it. There were some nervous moments near the end but our experience brought us through.
We have a fortunate habit of winning county finals at senior level. Thats 7 victories in the last 8 county finals we have contested which is some record. The only blip when Harps were on a mission in 98. Unfortunately that record is reversed at underage level.
I was surprised to see Durkin and Henry starting as news from the camp wasn't positive early last week. It may have taken the Harps by surprise also as they started very slowly and were playing catchup for the rest of the game. We played brillant football for the first 15 minutes but only played in patches for the rest of the game with Harps dominant for the 20 minutes either side of half time. Matt Walsh made a huge difference when he came in as he is a big game player and at 41 years of age is still a tremendous athlete with an exquisite laft foot. He was talking retirement after the game so he has gone out on a high and has been a legend for Tourlestrane for over 20 years.
Celebrations were relatively low key with one eye on Carrick next week (why was the Connaught game brought forward with 3 free weekends afterwards). It will be a tough ask to raise the game again next week-but at least we go into the game with momentum wheras St Marys haven't played in 5 weeks. We will have to improve again especially in the forwards-you don't expect to win games scoring only 1-2 from play.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on January 17, 2007, 12:57:47 AM
One club who are in a bit of bother are Ballymote, who are stuck for options. Apparently they sought our incumbent for the position, but he's sticking with us.
Ballymote are rightly fecked. No Munds for the year, no McTernan for some of it at least, and no manager yet. Nailed-on for league relegation, and if they're not careful they might slip out of the Championship too.
They didnt do to bad for a team
nailed-on for relegation
Quote from: Davitt Man on October 09, 2007, 11:04:20 AM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on January 17, 2007, 12:57:47 AM
One club who are in a bit of bother are Ballymote, who are stuck for options. Apparently they sought our incumbent for the position, but he's sticking with us.
Ballymote are rightly fecked. No Munds for the year, no McTernan for some of it at least, and no manager yet. Nailed-on for league relegation, and if they're not careful they might slip out of the Championship too.
They didnt do to bad for a team nailed-on for relegation
Well we all get things wrong sometimes. And some outcomes can be quite unexpected - never imagined that Mullinabreena would end up below us and 2B-bound for instance. Worth reminding you that when that post was made, Ballymote's situation was uncertain, no manager, few additional underage players coming through (had got what they could out of the Minor/U21 teams) and their two county men of recent times were likely to be away, one for definite. As it turned out they coaxed Barnes back to take the reigns, and in fairness to him he has done a reasonable job, and McTernan was available more often than I had expected. Finished up fourth in 1A, which is about as much as you could ask, given that the top three in 1A resembles the top four in the Premiership - well ahead of the rest, and only a question of in which order. Didn't do too well in the Championship though, a difficult group withstanding. They will probably be ok for the next few years, but there's not a lot between quite a few teams there and any slippage could be costly indeed - ask St. Mary's.
Mano - never thought about that fact, it's a remarkable record.
And finally - any ideas on a new manager?
Edit - looking back at the initial post, if I got Ballymote's prediction wrong, then I did a real Liam Hayes job on Tourlestrane! ;D
And speaking of Hayesian-type predictions:
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 14, 2007, 04:45:07 PM
ST MOLAISE GAELS WILL WALK THE INTERMEDIATE THIS YEAR. ;D Unfortunetly poor management in the past has cost us dear. But with an outside manager no internal politics and player fighting for places and alot of underage talent coming through. Were a match for any club at underage and this year we will walk intermmediate and will be hard beat in senior next year. No doubt. 25 players going training 3 nights a week whereas in the past players wouldnt train.
Just a pity baoithe didn't pass word on of the inevitable outcome to his clubmen eh?
WOO HOO! What a day! While the rest of the parishes of Templeboy and Dromore-west are celebrating I am back in Dublin for work tomorrow. Nonetheless nothing can wipe the smille from my face tonight. A great display by the lads collectively and some outstanding individual performances, in particular from James Hynes.
Anyway, I'm off to have my own mini celebration by way of a couple of bottles of beer.
Well done baoithe, good to see ye finally delivered on the promise shown, and when it mattered most, in the semi and the final. Sad for Michael's though, but they were simply outclassed all over the field. 2-19 to 0-7 the score btw.
Elsewhere Connacht club duty began for Tourlestrane, and they won 0-12 to 1-4, the Mary's goal came late. Ballina on the 11th November for them now. I can only assume it's Ballintubber to play Farnan's, an altogether different prospect from their opposition in our grade.
Geevagh won Diviison 2A also, beating Harps 0-15 to 0-12. And Shamrock Gaels lost their fifth minor final out of the last six years.
Congrats to Farnans on their intermediate win and esp to Baoithe. I'm sure a few pints were had in the Beach Bar since Sunday and no finer spot to have them!
Our minors suffered another agonising defeat to Curry in the league final, this time by a point. The were unbeaten all year and then lost 2 games in 6 days to end up with nothing. Hard on them but hopefully plenty of them will come through and have success in the adult ranks.
Impressive win for Tourlestrane. If they have O'Hara back and I think they will then they should cause Ballina plenty of trouble.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 16, 2007, 09:57:17 AM
Impressive win for Tourlestrane. If they have O'Hara back and I think they will then they should cause Ballina plenty of trouble.
They'll cause us lots of trouble even O'Hara doesn't make it to be honest Seanie - nobody in Ballina would be too confident for this one
They'll cause us lots of trouble even O'Hara doesn't make it to be honest Seanie - nobody in Ballina would be too confident for this one
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There is never a shortage of confidence in Mayo when a Mayo and Sligo teams are playing.
Having said that we have a momentum behind us at the moment wheras by the time the game comes around Ballina will have been idle in championship action for 6 weeks. The guys played well last weekend and would have won by a lot more but for a bad referring decision at the end of the first half which deprived us of a goal and Marys scoring their goal late on.
Mary's were awful though-lacking some of the basic skills (maybe they were rusty after their layoff). After a nervous opening to both halfs we dominated possession. Doubtful we will have as much possession with McGarrity, Harte and Brady around.
It will be interesting to see the first cousins Harte and O'Hara match up against each other (if O'Hara starts that is). We haven't done too badly te last 3 weekends without him.
Quote from: Mano on October 16, 2007, 12:00:08 PM
There is never a shortage of confidence in Mayo when a Mayo and Sligo teams are playing.
Short memory there Mano - in 2004 Ballina went up to Sligo to take on Curry in the Connacht Club Championship and ended up on the wrong end of an almighty beating - 10 points in the end I think it was. Think there might only be one player (O'Mahoney) on the Stephenites starting 15 from the County final this year that wasn't involved that day. There will be no over-confidence in Ballina and that is about the only thing I'm willing to predict about this match.
Quote from: stephenite on October 16, 2007, 12:19:21 PM
Short memory there Mano - in 2004 Ballina went up to Sligo to take on Curry in the Connacht Club Championship and ended up on the wrong end of an almighty beating - 10 points in the end I think it was.
I remember that but Mayo always have a superiority complex when it comes to playing Sligo teams
This |Ballina team are still haunted by that loss to Curry. They had high hopes that year and know that complacency cost them that day. Since the County Final i have heard the curry game mentioned a lot. I wonder where this game will be played? I know Ballina have a home draw for the next game if they get that far but not sure about this one.
Quote from: Mano on October 16, 2007, 01:32:52 PM
Quote from: stephenite on October 16, 2007, 12:19:21 PM
Short memory there Mano - in 2004 Ballina went up to Sligo to take on Curry in the Connacht Club Championship and ended up on the wrong end of an almighty beating - 10 points in the end I think it was.
I remember that but Mayo always have a superiority complex when it comes to playing Sligo teams
That sounds like an inferiority complex ;)
QuoteThat sounds like an inferiority complex
No such thing in Tourlestrane nor should there be.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 17, 2007, 09:20:41 AM
QuoteThat sounds like an inferiority complex
No such thing in Tourlestrane nor should there be.
Completley agree - thus the ;)
Thanks Owenmoresider re my quote predicting the rise of my club st molaise gaels this yr. Unfortunetly as the yr went on my optimism diminished seeing the new manager in action. Ah well I hope the same doesnt happen with my beloved Sligo. I wont beat myself up to much at least I speak from the heart and dont sit on the fence. Making predications always leaves you open to ridicule. We have the best team on paper but thet counts for nothing and the players did show commitment to cause so thus my optimism. We are young and talented just need right manager. Im not pyschic and Im human.
Toulestrane really impressed me this yr and will defintly give ballina a run for there money. Although having seen ballina in all ireland club final. It was to this day best club game I was ever at 2-7 2-8 they beat portlaoise. Best of luck toulestrane.
I read in the Sligo Champion this week that RTE's only Outside broadcast unit for the all stars tonight is in Gurteen. It certainly increased my optimism for Ross Donavans chance of an all Star. Fingers crossed !!
According to Buckass that aint gonna happen TG.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 19, 2007, 12:19:16 PM
According to Buckass that aint gonna happen TG.
Shame - his performance in the Connacht final alone was awesome. Was hoping he'd have picked up a gong in recognition of what Sligo acheived
Our lads took a little bit of consolation from the season and snapped our run of losing finals in consecutive weekends (minor c'ship and league) in taking the league 1B title for the second time in 3 seasons. We actually played really well and man of the match was probably minor Keelan Cawley who scored 1-1 from wing back. Fair play to him after the disappointment of the previous couple of weeks. We had a fairly full outfit and dominated around the middle throughout. Tubber were missing Brian Curran and a couple of others.
Curry beat Tourlestrane who fielded full strength I believe to win Div 1A. We now meet them in the Super League final.
U-20 competitions starts next weekend. I see from the website that the games are set for neutral venues which is good to see except when the neutral venue for our lads v. Molaise Gaels is Dromard!
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 22, 2007, 12:20:43 PM
U-20 competitions starts next weekend. I see from the website that the games are set for neutral venues which is good to see except when the neutral venue for our lads v. Molaise Gaels is Dromard!
Indeed well done on another 1B title, and Curry winning 1A. Will they turn up for the Super League final this year? In fairness it's a pointless exercise, the two leagues aren't comparable.
As regards venues, our crew have to travel through Easkey to play Easkey - in Enniscrone. Marvellous. Yer one takes some beating all the same!
And St. John's were relegated to 2A after Farnan's won at the weekend.
Hurling final on Saturday - Calry v Tubber, now that the usual suspects were taken care of. Calry to win I assume? Tubber can't keep going forever. Winners play Pearse's or Athleague on the BH Monday, they replay at the weekend, with the winners up against James Stephens (Ballina) the following weekend. The prize for the winners is to play Portumna, which resembles more of a punishment, going on last Sunday!
Agree that the Super League final is a pointless exercise. Should be done away with really.
Sligo's League fixtures for 2008:
Date Time Team Team Venue Referee
02-02-08 7:00 PM Down V Sligo AN other
17-02-08 2:30 PM Sligo V Wexford AN other
02-03-08 2:30 PM Sligo V Limerick AN other
16-03-08 2:30 PM Leitrim V Sligo AN other
30-03-08 2:30 PM Sligo V Fermanagh AN other
13-04-08 2:30 PM Longford V Sligo AN other
The website forgot Louth, which is on the 6th April and is an away fixture.
Down and Louth are nasty trips to make, won't be easy to get anything there. At least it's Newry and not Newcastle that it'll be played in. Could win the latter four quite possibly, although there's nothing overwhelming about any team in the division, though I'd expect Louth to top the pile at any rate. As long as Longford isn't a relegation decider it'll be OK.
Results
U-20 A Championship
Shamrock Gaels V Tubbercurry (walkover for Tubbercurry)
Tourlestrane V Calry/St Josephs (walkover for Tourlestrane)
Coolera/Strandhill V St Molaise Gaels – due to be played 29th Oct at 2pm
U-20 B Championship
Easkey 3-9 Owenmore Gaels 1-9
Geevagh 2-4 St Patricks 2-10
St Farnans V Bunninadden (walkover for Bunninnadden)
Two other results - St. Molaise Gaels beat Coolera 2-10 to 0-3 in the A competition, while Calry regained the hurling title after extra-time. A fairly high-scoring affair.
A strange collection of results. Three walkovers is strange and worrying. None of the likely winners in the B won, our result was a disaster, if not a disgrace. Easkey are no power at under-age, but perhaps they cared something about the game. In any case this shouldn't be played at this time of the year, few teams (not least ours) care at this stage of the year and the idea that it will make any difference to the selection of the U21 panel is laughable, as if anyone would have been out watching our game yesterday (and of course, when there's no manager it's hard to do that anyway!). Back to Spring and Under-21 it should be.
The fixtures for next weekend, and the choice of venues are getting more incredulous by the week:
U-20 B Championship Semi-finals
Teams: St Michaels V St Patricks
Date: Sun 04-Nov-07
Venue: Grange
Time: 2:30 PM
Referee: Seán Rooney
Teams: Bunninadden V Easkey
Date: Sun 04-Nov-07
Venue: Tourlestrane
Time: 2:30 PM
Referee: Michael Harte
U-20 A Championship Quarter-finals
Teams: Eastern Harps V St Molaise Gaels
Date: Sun 04-Nov-07
Venue: Bunninnadden
Time: 2:30 PM
Referee: John Griffin
Teams: St Marys V Tubbercurry
Date: Sun 04-Nov-07
Venue: Curry
Time: 2:30 PM
Referee: TJ Keavney
Teams: Curry V St Johns
Date: Sun 04-Nov-07
Venue: Tubbercurry
Time: 2:30 PM
Referee: Derek Gormley
We ended up only having the bare 15 and were missing 4 or 5 lads who would have made a huge difference. Only a point in it at half time but we faded badly thereafter. Molaise are ok but will not win it out. Deserved their win yesterday and the game should stand them in good stead for next weekend.
The interest factor is pretty low though.
Could there be white smoke on the managerial front:
http://www.oceanfm.ie/onair/sligoleitrimsport.php?articleid=000001717 (http://www.oceanfm.ie/onair/sligoleitrimsport.php?articleid=000001717)
Also, Marren lost his appeal, at least you can't accuse the CB of backing down to a county player here:
Adrian Marren's appeal fails Nov 01, 2:56 am
Sligo footballer Adrian Marren is considering his options after his appeal to have his 48-week ban reduced was thrown out by the Sligo county board's Hearings Committee.
Marren, who was top scorer in this year's Sligo senior football championship and saw action as a substitute in the Yeats County's historic Connacht final win over Galway in July, received the year-long suspension for committing a category five offence, which involved alleged interference with a referee. The incident took place during the Sligo SFC quarter-final between Marren's club Curry and Sligo town outfit St. John's.
In his report, referee Michael Duffy - whose brother Marty took charge of this year's Munster final and was linesman for the All-Ireland final - claimed that he had been handled by Marren and another Curry player, John Feeney, who was also hit with a 48-week ban.
It is understood that Marren, who faces the prospect of being out of action until next August, is now considering appealing the suspension to the Connacht Council.
In the U20 Harps and Curry won tight encounters, Curry's defeat of John's being noteworthy, while Tubber gave Mary's a tanking (2-16 to 0-2). In the B there were two one-sided semis, Pat's beating Michael's and Bunnies trimming Easkey, just to rub it in on us. Pat's should win the final, probably on next weekend.
Elsewhere Farnan's lost to Ballintubber in Connacht, not disgracing themselves, but it appears 'Tubber were missing Alan Dillon amongst others. Tourlestrane's turn comes this Sunday, a four-week wait for reasons only Connacht Council know.
And as may have been seen on the website, the relegations of this year are postponed, and the whole restructuring looks to be held up by another year. Cull the lot next year and get it over with, if this year's Intermediate final was bad, next year's could be even worse yet.
The super league final is down for decision on Saturday at 2.30pm in Ballymote. Whoopeeedoooo.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 06, 2007, 10:52:43 AM
The super league final is down for decision on Saturday at 2.30pm in Ballymote. Whoopeeedoooo.
If Curry decide to turn up :P
A brief summary:
Curry did indeed turn up, as Coolera's defenders will testify! 4-11 to 1-14, a goal spree by Curry in the second half proving the difference.
St. Pat's won the U20 B final as expected, doesn't say for the rest of us (not least us) that Bunninadden got to the final. Could this give hope for a revival (to some degree) in the fortunes of that once mighty club?
And Tourlestrane lost, and again it was a game they could have won. The lack of scoring forwards, amongst other things, proved their downfall.
QuoteCurry did indeed turn up, as Coolera's defenders will testify!
A pity a few of our defenders didn't turn up!
Entertaining game for the time of year. One we should have been able to see out after going into a 6 point lead with less than 20 minutes left but the wheels came off a bit.
See St Johns attempt to avoid 3rd Tier football in Sligo was rejected. Had to be really otherwise complete anarchy would have broken out with Marys and Coolaney having similiar cases. Johns primary reason they were relegated was the complete breakdown between their appointed manager and the non county players who had other priorities.
However I would feel that there needs to be a radical overhaul of Club football in Sligo as clubs are genuinely been penalised for producing players for the county. Simply when there are 14 league matches to be played primarily in April / May and June as there is in Sligo, it is impossible to get the county players playing regularily for the clubs. I would return to single round league with uneven number of teams in most divisions ( to ensure each club has a designated weekend off) something like 9 , 9 ,9 and 7 in each of the respective leagues. I would not start club football in late February as its way too early but start it no early than Patricks day. I would also move at least some rounds of the Benson cup etc into the summer so ensure football even on championship weekends. This would give each club 8 league matches , 3 benson cup matches and the current 4 guaranteed Championship matches. As at least 2 of the guaranteed championship matches would be played after Sligo are eliminated from Championship ( say on average 1 August) one only needs to fit in 10 clubs matches for the county players from Patricks Day to end of July ( ignoring Benson Cup) , which by my calculations is approx 10 matches in 19 weekends. If 15 matches isn't enough for the ordinary club player then a couple of 9 a side blitzs could be organised to cater for these players. I genuinely think though that having to Committ for 22 matches a summer is actually driving players away from club football in Sligo , just look at the age profile of most club sides.
Agree with the general thrust of what you are saying. I'd be more inclined to go for 3x11 team leagues with Div 4 for the rest. County players would have to be available for all 10 league games and 4+ championship games. In a county our size that is surely not too much to ask. The prestige of the leagues has to be restored. Do away with ridiculous things like naming leagues 1A, 1B etc and super cup finals. 7 a side blitz comps are going to have to be a feature for club players too (especially at lower grades). The success of tag rugby and astro soccer is largely due to changes in society. People want to play the game but in a more fun environment and the GAA will have to face this sooner or later.
Just got a list sent to me of motions put forward for convention. Ballisodare want rid of us pesky second teams from intermediate championship. I personally think they should be more concerned with getting their own house in order. Western Gaels seem to be continuing their struggle against the hurling board. I strongly agree with one CCC for hurling and football. List below:
Rúin (Motions)
Finance
1 That the County Finance Committee review the admission charges for County Finals and that the County Committee consider their recommendations in advance of the dates set for the finals. (Clairsigh an Oirthir).
2 That all grants and monies come through the County Treasurer and be distributed by him and full accountability. (Gaeil an Iarthar).
Rules and Administration
3 That the County Hurling sub-committee be chaired by an officer of the County Committee. Rule 62(i), Treorai Oifigiuil 2007, Cuid 1. (Gaeil an Iarthar).
4 That all transfers within Connacht be posted on website or on the County Committee minutes. (Gaeil an Oarthar).
5 That there be one CCC in the county to deal with hurling and football. (Gaeil an Iarthar).
Club Competitions
6 That all inter-county players be made available to their clubs for Division 1 and Division 2 league games except where prior agreement has been reached with the clubs concerned. (St. John's).
7 Introduction of Senior (B) football championship. Senior second teams to play in this championship. (Ballysadare).
8 Only one game against each opposing team in football League, as opposed to home and away fixtures. (Ballysadare).
9 That clubs that have a small panel of players at U-12 and U-14 be allowed to play girls on boys' teams. Such girls would have to play as per boys' rules. (Naomh Padraig).
Not a lot up for debate then. Ballisodare seem to specialise in stupid motions, won't make any difference as they are still the worst first team in it. The CCC thing is probably a sensible idea, but it might be better coming from another club, WG aren't the most diplomatic bunch!
Regarding restructuring - I still think the league should be 12-12 for D1 and D2, tied in with the SFC and IFC, and an end to the safety of relegation playoffs for the usual suspects. D3 can have 10, maybe 12 if clubs got serious about making an effort with second teams, and even perhaps a smaller D4 if there were enough, maybe for midweek. The JFC would probably but all as one. U20 should be done away with - nonsense that it makes any difference to the final panel. Play it as U21, either in Spring, or perhaps like Mayo, midweek during the summer?
Also, the CB nominations, deckchairs in reshuffle:
Ainmniúcháin 2008
Pátrún:
S.S. Uas. O hUigínn
John Higgins
(Outgoing).
Cathaoirleach:
Seán Uas. Ó Murchu
John Murphy
(Outgoing).
Leas-Chathaoirleach:
Coireall Uas. Ó Ficheallaigh
Cyril Feehily
(Outgoing).
Runaí
Padraic Uas. Ó Dubhthaigh
Elaine Ni Mhuirneacháin
Dáibhí Uas. Ó hOsaidhe
Gearoid Uas. Ó Conchúr
Padraic Duffy,
Elaine Gordon,
David Hosey
Gerry O'Connor
Leas-Runaí
Dáibhí Uas. Ó hOsaidhe
Brian Uas. Mac Einri
David Hosey
Brian Henry
(Outgoing).
Cisteoir:
Hilary Uas. Ó Liathain
Hilary Lyons
Cisteoir Cúnta:
Seamus Uas. Ó Croinin
Padraic Uas. Ó Dubhthaigh
Eamonn Uas. Mac Munna
Seamus Cronin
Padraic Duffy
Eamonn McMunn
Oifigeach Forbartha
Sean Uas. Ó Clumhain
John Clifford
(Outgoing).
Oifigeach Oiliúna:
Brian Uas. Mac Einri
Brian Henry
(Outgoing).
Oifigeach Cultúra Gaeilge:
Mairéad Ní Ghonlaigh
Mairéad Gonley
(Outgoing).
Oifigeach Óige:
Tadhg Mac Craith
Tadhg Ó hEidhin
Peadar Mac Aodha
Timmy McGrath
Tim Hynes
Peter McHugh
(Outgoing).
Oifigeach Caidrimh Poiblí:
Ruairi Uas. Ó Broin
Rory O'Beirne
Comhairle Connachta (2):
Eamonn Uas. Ó Maoláin
Seosamh Uas. Ó Taift
Eamonn Mullen
Joe Taaffe
(Outgoing).
(Outgoing)
Árd-Chomhairle:
Ciaran Uas. MacDiarmada
Kieran McDermott
(Outgoing)
Delegates to Connacht Convention (4):
Seamus Uas. Mac Amhlaidh
Padraic Uas. Ó Dubhthaigh
T. Uas. Mac Giolla Chadhain
Ualtar Uas. Ó Cibhleathain
Seamus Cawley
Padraic Duffy
Tommy Kilcoyne
Walter Kivlehan
Delegates to Congress. (3 including Cathaoirleach and Runai):
P. Uas. Ó Dubhthaigh
C. Uas. Ó Ficheallaigh
T. Uas. Ó hEidhin
T. Mac Giolla Chadhain
E. Uas. Ó Maoláin
S. Uas. Ó Murchu
Padraic Duffy
Cyril Feehily
Tim Hynes
Tommy Kilcoyne
Eamonn Mullen
John Murphy
Not much change in the offing it would appear.
I'm reliably informed that at least half the listed nominees for Secretary and Asst Secretary will not be standing. Will be interesting who will take Chairman of Minor Board. I hear Timmy is thinking of stepping down. The whole area needs a major overhaul in my view and change of the Chairman on its own will not achieve it. Tommy Kilcoyne must be taking a well deserved break. I'd say Duffy will take over and he'll do a good job.
OMS - I think under rule that league and championship are supposed to be seperate and I haven't heard one decent reason why we should revert to the old way anyway. We won the Owen B Hunt from effectively Div 2 so that shows that what league you're in has little bearing on championship preparations (note St. John's this year as well). Its a seperate competition and should be left as so. Championship is so much different. That is the stage for players to perform. Losing a few games in the muck in March/April shouldn't mean you might get relegated in championship.
With Seanie in this one OMS and dont think its right to marry league and championship and as far as i Know its not allowed ( though these things didn't stop the ccc in recent years). Any word yet on how many teams will be relegated in Senior/ intermediate championship in 2008 ??
Slightly disappointed in nominees for county board in that there doesn't seem to be much new blood coming through and as OMS says its a reshuffle of the deckchairs . Tommy Kilcoyne has given incredible service to Sligo football and I think its will be the first time in something like 70 years that a Kilcoyne wont be secretary of Sligo GAA. I know Croke park are talking about each county having one , but certainly in Sligo we are crying out for a Commercial Manager who I'd be certain would more than repay their salary.
Convention on Tuesday, looking like a coronation for the Secretary's job, doubt it'll resemble a contest in any event. Same goes for other positions, O'Beirne isn't going for PRO it seems, so that won't be filled, and the Treasurer's post is not a done deal either AFAIK.
Also last weekend Tubber (with some token Cloonacool reps) flaked Curry 2-19 to 2-4 in the U20 final. That quietened some of the talk on Hoganshite for sure!
I note John Murphys address to the convention last night is on sligogaa.ie . In fairness its very well written and he covers alot of points.
Any word on the filling of other posts apart from Secretary ?? Didn't realise that Clifford and Hosey were also stepping down along with the tresurers.
Sadly Murphy addresses the breakdown of negotiations in buying a combined facility with Owenmore Gaels. Its as bigger blow to us than to the county board I feel but hopefully the groundwork is now done for a move in the future either in partnership with County Board or on our own.
Intrigued by the CCC draft fixtures plan been launched last night. again to be commended in principle but is there any details available yet. Did I pick up that Round 5 of the league will be completed by March ??
Its a sad state of affairs when a man plans a February wedding to facilitate his interest in gaelic football only for the fixtures committee to schedule league matches when he'll be away on honeymoon!
All joking aside I see it as a further blow to the prestige of the league. Maybe we should play it in the intercounty off season if its that much of an impediment.
2008 Senior Championship Draws
Bunninadden
Coolera/Strandhill
Eastern Harps
Easkey
St. Mary's
Curry
Calry/St. Joseph's
Tubbercurry
Drumcliffe
Castleconnor
St. Farnan's
St. John's
Ballymote
Tourlestrane
Geevagh
Shamrock Gaels
Quarter finals :
1 - Winner in Group A plays Runner-up in Group C
2 - Runner-up in Group A plays Winner in Group C
3 - Winner in Group B plays Runner-up in Group D
4 - Runner-up in Group B plays Winner in Group D
Semi finals:
1 V 3 and 2 V 4
2008 Intermediate Championship Draw
Curry
Coolera/Strandhill
Ballisodare
Mullinabreena
Cloonacool
Enniscrone
St. Mary's
Tourlestrane
Eastern Harps
Owenmore Gaels
St. Molaise Gaels
St. Michael's
St. Pat's
Quarter finals :
1 - Winner in Group A plays Runner-up in Group C
2 - Runner-up in Group A plays Winner in Group C
3 - Winner in Group B plays Runner-up in Group D
4 - Runner-up in Group B plays Winner in Group D
Semi finals:
1 V 3 and 2 V 4
an article with your new manager lads can't find a county thread to put in in to
www.mayonews.ie/index.php? if you click on sport and then onto in the spotlight at the bottom of the page, i can't paste the fecking thing
Here it is:
In the spotlight
Tommy Jordan may have left Crossmolina to take over the Sligo footballers but his heart remains firmly in North Mayo
THERE are probably quite a few things you don't know about Tommy Jordan so here's a few pointers to get you started. He is currently recuperating from a broken leg, sustained ten weeks ago while playing soccer at lunch-time with his work mates. When he recovers he will begin making the 100-mile round-trip again to Castlerea Prison where he and his wife Mary both work as Prison Officers. "If you want to be technical about it you could say we met in jail," he chuckles.
Jordan is 48 years of age, plays a bit of golf, and is not a huge fan of pubs and clubs. He also just happened to manage Crossmolina to three county championships, two Connacht titles, and an All-Ireland. And since last month he is the brand spanking new manager of Sligo, Connacht champions 2007.
Meet Thomas Jordan. Born, bred and reared in Crossmolina. A one club man who has taken over a county team across the border. And unless London stun Sligo in Ruislip next May, a man who will be preparing a team to beat Mayo in the Connacht Championship next summer.
MF How did you become Sligo manager?
TJ I got a call to see if I'd be interested in taking it on, I gave it a bit of consideration, and told them I'd be interested in talking to them. Fortunately, we agreed that there was enough there in common to make it work but time will tell whether it will or not.
What tempted me into it was that at one stage, after finishing up with the club, Eugene Ivers asked me if I'd be interested in getting involved with the Mayo minors. At that time I didn't feel that I'd be able to give the time and commitment but it was only a couple of weeks after I said no that I regretted it. So when the chance came along with Sligo I said I'd take it and have no regrets.
You have to decide if you want to do the job, if you'd be comfortable doing it. I feel I'm capable of doing it and once I was happy with that I was happy to go with it.
MF Is it a risk taking Sligo over when they're Connacht champions?
TJ There's always a risk when you're doing something in football, in sport. There's no such thing as a safe bet and you have to live with the consequences whatever happens. What we have to do is prepare the team as best we can and get them to perform as best we can.
MF Why do you think Sligo approached you?
TJ You'd have to ask them but I'd assume it was because we enjoyed success here at the club on a number of occasions over a period of time. They're hoping that I've learnt from my time here and that I can bring my experience to bear on Sligo.
Football is a fairly simple game when it's played properly. I'd like to think that our players in Crossmolina played football the way you'd like to see it played, but that's for others to judge. Sligo are Connacht champions and you don't do that by being bad footballers. I'd like to think I can move things on a bit in Sligo.
Personally, I like to see nice, attacking football. While you must be defensively-minded, and you can't be naïve, you play to your strengths going forward, moving the ball quickly. You need players to be confident, to believe in their own ability, and take scores when the chances arrive, not to be moving it on to somebody else.
How you manage people individually is what's important. You can't have perceptions based on what people tell you or what you read. You have to treat people as you find them.
WE talk for nearly two hours and by the time we go our separate ways one thing is certain; you can take the man out of Crossmolina but you can't take Crossmolina out of the man. Tommy Jordan may be about to embark on the biggest challenge of his sporting life as the manager of the Sligo senior football team but his heart is in Crossmolina. Always was. Always will be.
You can sense it from the way he admires the magnificent picture of the All-Ireland club championship winning panel of 2001 that hangs proudly in the Jordan hallway. You can see it in his eyes when he explains what it was like to manage a team of champions. And you can hear it in his voice when he gives you the guided tour of Crossmolina's facilities at St Tiernan's Park.
Home is where Tommy Jordan's heart is.
MF Will you miss Crossmolina?
TJ I'll miss it because I got on well... But the difficulty I felt was that I was around a long time with the same bunch of players. There's only so many times you can listen to the same voice and I felt it was time for a freshness, time for a change.
There's still a fine side there, as we showed by winning the league title, and I just think we need somebody new there, somebody fresh to get that little bit more out of them. I thought I didn't have that anymore because I'd been with them for so long.
I had my mind made up though at the beginning of last year that it was going to be my last year.
MF Did you think you'd bow out on a high?
TJ If you're being realistic you can't be too sure about anything, you have to take what comes. I'd have liked if that was the case but going out winning the league title, the way that we won it, wasn't bad either.
MF What was it like commanding that Crossmolina dressing-room?
TJ It's difficult to put into words... You're tapped into a huge emotion in a championship dressing-room. Fellas are uptight, tense, nervous and you're trying to keep everything balanced. You're trying to bring the fella that's over-hyped back down a bit, the fella that you feel should be more 'up for it' needs to be put into the frame a bit more.
Personally, the day of a final, you have a job to do so you can't really get too involved in the emotion that's part of county final day or championship dressing-rooms. As a manager you can't allow yourself get tied up in the emotion of it because if you do you take your eye off the ball. You have to take a step back from it.
MF Was it a privilege to manage that group of players?
TJ It was as good as it will get. Regardless of everything else, when you win an All-Ireland with your club team... It doesn't get any better than that. But, even if you didn't, to win a county title with your club is a fantastic achievement. They're an exceptional bunch of players. Those kind of players only come along once or twice in a lifetime and for me it was a privilege to manage them.
MF I presume winning the All-Ireland was the pinnacle?
TJ It was, but everything we've done since, every county title we've won since, has meant as much. You don't win them every year and we had to go back to 1949 before we won one in 1995. I grew up not winning championship games. If we won a game when I was playing it was nearly like winning an All-Ireland. I remember saying at the time that we probably wouldn't appreciate what we'd done for ten years. It's not until time passes that you appreciate the magnitude of what was achieved.
The players won that All-Ireland. They made the decisions. I played a part. There's an awful lot of emphasis being put on what managers do, and while they have a role to play, it's not as big as it's being pumped up to be. That's my own opinion. Players win games. We were lucky that we had the commodity that you need — good footballers. If you don't have them, you have nothing. You won't win, no matter how good you are, if you don't have the players.
MF How would you sum up that group?
TJ They were very dedicated and very talented. You weren't begging fellas to come to training, to play football. They wanted to and that was the difference. When we trained you had everyone and if somebody wasn't there you got a call to say why. They believed in their own ability too and that was something that was instilled in them all the way up by their coaches in Bord na nOg.
IT'S somewhat ironic that as the most successful manager in the illustrious history of Crossmolina GAA club steps down, his old job still remains vacant at St Tiernan's Park.
The club are still searching for a successor to Jordan but the hunt is unlikely to last too long. Crossmolina have always survived, even back in the dark days that stretched for almost 50 years without a senior title.
Tommy Jordan sips his tea and laughs out loud as he recalls his own playing days as a 'limited' corner-forward. He was working locally as a carpenter in 1980 when the club brought an Intermediate Championship title back to the town. He enjoyed his football but work was scarce for 'chippys' and a chance meeting with a local man saw his career path swerve off in a different direction.
He left Crossmolina and went to work in Limerick for fourteen years as a Prison Officer. He met Mary there, commuted home for a while to play football, but eventually settled with a junior team in the city and the visits home became less frequent once he became a father.
But the lure of Crossmolina was always strong and the opening of Castlerea Prison provided the Jordan family with an avenue to come home. The Prison brought jobs and so another chapter began. Once Tommy Jordan settled back in it wasn't long before the GAA club came calling. "I got involved as a selector in 1998 with John Joe McLoughlin, stepped into the hotseat myself in 1999, and the rest is history," he smiles contentedly.
MF How would you describe working in a prison?
TJ It was most enjoyable up until about ten weeks ago. You got to play football every day at dinner time and pretend you were in Old Trafford. And you had 10 or 12 lads in the same frame of mind as you. It was the same as going to school and playing in the yard.
I didn't even have the satisfaction of having my leg broken by a bad tackle, I just twisted on it. I knew something was seriously wrong but I had a fella sitting on a ball one side of me wondering if I'd be okay to play in goal!
MF What was it like to manage Ciaran McDonald?
TJ Ciaran is an unreal talent, an exceptional talent. It's only really when you see him on the training field, when you see what he's doing, that you begin to realise it. He's a natural footballer, it's pure instinct. He has raw talent and he works hard at it.
In terms of the club, I've seen Ciaran coming down in his wet gear on evenings setting up lights for us before training. It was a privilege to have been close to him for much of his career and when you have a player like Ciaran at your disposal, it makes life easier.
MF Is it daunting to think you might have to stop him as manager of Sligo?
TJ The best you can do with Ciaran is curtail him, you won't stop him. He's very gifted. I don't know if he'll be being playing football this year, that's up to him, but it would be very sad if he didn't.
MF Have you thought about playing Mayo next summer?
TJ Big matches are where the work you've done is tested. You do the work and the preparation with a view to winning championship matches, no matter who you're playing. Our first championship match is London and we'll have to be prepared properly to win that.
I've been to Castlebar many times with teams so it won't be a big change going there for a game. Mayo makes no difference to me. Whoever comes before you, comes before you. The draw suggests it will be Mayo but it makes no difference to me.
MF What would be a good year in Sligo?
TJ I haven't given it any consideration. If the team performed to its ability and retained Connacht it would be an achievement. I haven't set goals.
Sligo League Fixtures 2008 (Provisional)
Division 1
Round 1: Feb 24
Tubbercurry v Eastern Harps
Easkey v Curry
Coolera/Strandhill v Tourlestrane
Ballymote v Bunninadden
Round 2: Mar 9
Curry v Tubbercurry
Eastern Harps v Easkey
Bunninadden v Coolera/Strandhill
Tourlestrane v Ballymote
Round 3: Mar 15/16
Tubbercurry v Tourlestrane
Coolera/Strandhill v Eastern Harps
Ballymote v Curry
Easkey v Bunninadden
Round 4: Mar 23
Tourlestrane v Easkey
Curry v Coolera/Strandhill
Eastern Harps v Ballymote
Bunninadden v Tubbercurry
Round 5: Mar 29/30
Tubbercurry v Coolera/Strandhill
Tourlestrane v Eastern Harps
Easkey v Ballymote
Curry v Bunninadden
Round 6: Apr 12/13
Ballymote v Tubbercurry
Bunninadden v Eastern Harps
Coolera/Strandhill v Easkey
Tourlestrane v Curry
Round 7: Apr 20
Easkey v Tubbercurry
Eastern Harps v Curry
Coolera/Strandhill v Ballymote
Bunninadden v Tourlestrane
Round 8: Apr 27
Eastern Harps v Tubbercurry
Curry v Easkey
Tourlestrane v Coolera/Strandhill
Bunninadden v Ballymote
Round 9: May 3
Tubbercurry v Curry
Easkey v Eastern Harps
Coolera/Strandhill v Bunninadden
Ballymote v Tourlestrane
Round 10: May 11
Easkey v Tourlestrane
Coolera/Strandhill v Curry
Ballymote v Eastern Harps
Tubbercurry v Bunninadden
Round 11: Jun 15
Easkey v Tourlestrane
Coolera/Strandhill v Curry
Ballymote v Eastern Harps
Tubbercurry v Bunninadden
Round 12: Jun 29
Coolera/Strandhill v Tubbercurry
Eastern Harps v Tourlestrane
Ballymote v Easkey
Bunninadden v Curry
Round 13: Jul 6
Tubbercurry v Ballymote
Eastern Harps v Bunninadden
Easkey v Coolera/Strandhill
Curry v Tourlestrane
Round 14: Jul 13
Tubbercurry v Easkey
Curry v Eastern Harps
Ballymote v Coolera/Strandhill
Tourlestrane v Bunninadden
Final: Jul 20
Division 2
Round 1: Feb 24
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Eastern Harps
Shamrock Gaels v St. Mary's
Geevagh v Castleconnor
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Farnan's
Round 2: Mar 9
St. Mary's v Eastern Harps
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Shamrock Gaels
St. Farnan's v Geevagh
Castleconnor v Calry/St. Joseph's
Round 3: Mar 15/16
Eastern Harps v Castleconnor
Geevagh v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Mary's
Shamrock Gaels v St. Farnan's
Round 4: Mar 23
Castleconnor v Shamrock Gaels
St. Mary's v Geevagh
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. Farnan's v Eastern Harps
Round 5: Mar 29/30
Eastern Harps v Geevagh
Castleconnor v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Shamrock Gaels v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. Mary's v St. Farnan's
Round 6: Apr 12/13
Calry/St. Joseph's v Eastern Harps
St. Farnan's v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Geevagh v Shamrock Gaels
Castleconnor v St. Mary's
Round 7: Apr 20
Shamrock Gaels v Eastern Harps
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v St. Mary's
Geevagh v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. Farnan's v Castleconnor
Round 8: Apr 27
Eastern Harps v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
St. Mary's v Shamrock Gaels
Castleconnor v Geevagh
St. Farnan's v Calry/St. Joseph's
Round 9: May 3
Eastern Harps v St. Mary's
Shamrock Gaels v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Geevagh v St. Farnan's
Calry/St. Joseph's v Castleconnor
Round 10: May 11
Castleconnor v Eastern Harps
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Geevagh
St. Mary's v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. Farnan's v Shamrock Gaels
Round 11: Jun 15
Shamrock Gaels v Castleconnor
Geevagh v St. Mary's
Calry/St. Joseph's v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Eastern Harps v St. Farnan's
Round 12: Jun 29
Geevagh v Eastern Harps
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Castleconnor
Calry/St. Joseph's v Shamrock Gaels
St. Farnan's v St. Mary's
Round 13: Jul 6
Eastern Harps v Calry/St. Joseph's
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v St. Farnan's
Shamrock Gaels v Geevagh
St. Mary's v Castleconnor
Round 14: Jul 13
Eastern Harps v Shamrock Gaels
St. Mary's v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Calry/St. Joseph's v Geevagh
Castleconnor v St. Farnan's
Final: Jul 20
Division 3
Round 1: Feb 24
St. Molaise Gaels v Cloonacool
Owenmore Gaels v Enniscrone
St. Michael's v St. John's
St. Patrick's v Curry
Round 2: Mar 9
Enniscrone v Cloonacool
St. Molaise Gaels v Owenmore Gaels
St. John's v St. Patrick's
Curry v St. Michael's
Round 3: Mar 15/16
Cloonacool v Curry
St. Patrick's v St. Molaise Gaels
St. Michael's v Enniscrone
Owenmore Gaels v St. John's
Round 4: Mar 23
Curry v Owenmore Gaels
Enniscrone v St. Patrick's
St. Molaise Gaels v St. Michael's
St. John's v Cloonacool
Round 5: Mar 29/30
Cloonacool v St. Patrick's
Curry v St. Molaise Gaels
Owenmore Gaels v St. Michael's
Enniscrone v St. John's
Round 6: Apr 12/13
St. Michael's v Cloonacool
St. John's v St. Molaise Gaels
St. Patrick's v Owenmore Gaels
Curry v Enniscrone
Round 7: Apr 20
Owenmore Gaels v Cloonacool
St. Molaise Gaels v Enniscrone
St. Patrick's v St. Michael's
St. John's v Curry
Round 8: Apr 27
Cloonacool v St. Molaise Gaels
Enniscrone v Owenmore Gaels
Curry v St. Patrick's
St. John's v St. Michael's
Round 9: May 3
Cloonacool v Enniscrone
Owenmore Gaels v St. Molaise Gaels
St. Patrick's v St. John's
St. Michael's v Curry
Round 10: May 11
Curry v Cloonacool
St. Molaise Gaels v St. Patrick's
Enniscrone v St. Michael's
St. John's v Owenmore Gaels
Round 11: Jun 15
Owenmore Gaels v Curry
St. Patrick's v Enniscrone
St. Michael's v St. Molaise Gaels
Cloonacool v St. John's
Round 12: Jun 29
St. Patrick's v Cloonacool
St. Molaise Gaels v Curry
St. Michael's v Owenmore Gaels
St. John's v Enniscrone
Round 13: Jul 6
Cloonacool v St. Michael's
St. Molaise Gaels v St. John's
Owenmore Gaels v St. Patrick's
Enniscrone v Curry
Round 14: Jul 13
Cloonacool v Owenmore Gaels
Enniscrone v St. Molaise Gaels
St. Michael's v St. Patrick's
Curry v St. John's
Final: Jul 20
Division 4
Round 1: Feb 24
St. Mary's v St. Michael's
Ballisodare v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
St. Molaise Gaels v Coolera/Strandhill
St. Farnan's v Calry/St. Joseph's
Round 2: Mar 9
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v St. Mary's
St. Michael's v Ballisodare
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Molaise Gaels
Coolera/Strandhill v St. Farnan's
Round 3: Mar 15/16
St. Mary's v Coolera/Strandhill
St. Molaise Gaels v St. Michael's
St. Farnan's v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Ballisodare v Calry/St. Joseph's
Round 4: Mar 23
Coolera/Strandhill v Ballisodare
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v St. Molaise Gaels
St. Michael's v St. Farnan's
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Mary's
Round 5: Mar 29/30
St. Mary's v St. Molaise Gaels
Coolera/Strandhill v St. Michael's
Ballisodare v St. Farnan's
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Calry/St. Joseph's
Round 6: Apr 12/13
St. Farnan's v St. Mary's
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Michael's
St. Molaise Gaels v Ballisodare
Coolera/Strandhill v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Round 7: Apr 20
Ballisodare v St. Mary's
St. Michael's v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
St. Molaise Gaels v St. Farnan's
Calry/St. Joseph's v Coolera/Strandhill
Round 8: Apr 27
St. Michael's v St. Mary's
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Ballisodare
Coolera/Strandhill v St. Molaise Gaels
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Farnan's
Round 9: May 3
St. Mary's v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Ballisodare v St. Michael's
St. Molaise Gaels v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. Farnan's v Coolera/Strandhill
Round 10: May 11
Coolera/Strandhill v St. Mary's
St. Michael's v St. Molaise Gaels
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v St. Farnan's
Calry/St. Joseph's v Ballisodare
Round 11: Jun 15
Ballisodare v Coolera/Strandhill
St. Molaise Gaels v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
St. Farnan's v St. Michael's
St. Mary's v Calry/St. Joseph's
Round 12: Jun 29
St. Molaise Gaels v St. Mary's
St. Michael's v Coolera/Strandhill
St. Farnan's v Ballisodare
Calry/St. Joseph's v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Round 13: Jul 6
St. Mary's v St. Farnan's
St. Michael's v Calry/St. Joseph's
Ballisodare v St. Molaise Gaels
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Coolera/Strandhill
Round 14: Jul 13
St. Mary's v Ballisodare
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v St. Michael's
St. Farnan's v St. Molaise Gaels
Coolera/Strandhill v Calry/St. Joseph's
Final: Jul 20
Pick and Choose League
Group A
Round 1: Feb 17
Tourlestrane v Coolera/Strandhill
Tubbercurry v Bunninadden
Round 2: Mar 2
Bunninadden v Tourlestrane
Coolera/Strandhill v Tubbercurry
Round 3: Apr 5
Tubbercurry v Tourlestrane
Bunninadden v Coolera/Strandhill
Group B
Round 1: Feb 17
Easkey v Eastern Harps
Curry v Ballymote
Round 2: Mar 2
Ballymote v Easkey
Curry v Eastern Harps
Round 3: Apr 5
Eastern Harps v Ballymote
Easkey v Curry
Final: May 5
Kiernan Cup
Group A
Round 1: Feb 17
Geevagh v Shamrock Gaels
St. Farnan's v St. Mary's
Round 2: Mar 2
St. Mary's v Geevagh
Shamrock Gaels v St. Farnan's
Round 3: Apr 5
Geevagh v St. Farnan's
Shamrock Gaels v St. Mary's
Group B
Round 1: Feb 17
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Calry/St. Joseph's
Castleconnor v Eastern Harps
Round 2: Mar 2
Calry/St. Joseph's v Castleconnor
Eastern Harps v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Round 3: Apr 5
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Castleconnor
Calry/St. Joseph's v Eastern Harps
Final: May 5
Benson Cup
Group A
Round 1: Feb 17
Owenmore Gaels v St. Patrick's
St. Molaise Gaels v Enniscrone
Round 2: Mar 2
St. Patrick's v St. Molaise Gaels
Enniscrone v Owenmore Gaels
Round 3: Apr 5
Owenmore Gaels v St. Molaise Gaels
Enniscrone v St. Patrick's
Group B
Round 1: Feb 17
St. Michael's v St. John's
Curry v Cloonacool
Round 2: Mar 2
St. Michael's v Cloonacool
St. John's v Curry
Round 3: Apr 5
Curry v St. Michael's
St. John's v Cloonacool
Final: May 5
Abbott Cup
Group A
Round 1: Feb 17
Ballisodare v St. Michael's
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v St. Mary's
Round 2: Mar 2
St. Mary's v Ballisodare
St. Michael's v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Round 3: Apr 5
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Ballisodare
St. Mary's v St. Michael's
Group B
Round 1: Feb 17
Calry/St. Joseph's v St. Farnan's
Coolera/Strandhill v St. Molaise Gaels
Round 2: Mar 2
St. Molaise Gaels v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. Farnan's v Coolera/Strandhill
Round 3: Apr 5
Calry/St. Joseph's v Coolera/Strandhill
St. Molaise Gaels v St. Farnan's
Final: May 5
Set up the poll for 2008, but omitted Curry, corrected that now.
Fixtures for the next fortnight, as the club action gets under way:
Matches on 16th and 17th of February 2008
Margaret Toolan - Benson Cup
Round 1
Curry V Cloonacool Sun 17-Feb-08 12:00PM Dermot Mullaney
Owenmore Gaels V St Patricks Sat 16-Feb-08 4:00 PM John Niland
St Michaels V St Johns Sun 17-Feb-08 12:00PM Pat McDermott
St Molaise Gaels V Enniscrone Sat 16-Feb-08 4:00 PM John Griffin
McCarrick Garages - Kiernan Cup
Round 1
Castleconnor V Eastern Harps Sat 16-Feb-08 4:00 PM Derek Gormley
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt V Calry/St Josephs Sat 16-Feb-08 4:00 PM Michael Harte
Geevagh V Shamrock Gaels Sat 16-Feb-08 4:00 PM Pat McGrath
St Farnans V St Marys Sat 16-Feb-08 4:00 PM TJ Keavney
Sligo Estates - Pick N Choose
Round 1
Curry V Ballymote Sat 16-Feb-08 4:00 PM Seán Rooney
Easkey V Eastern Harps Sat 16-Feb-08 2:00 PM Trevor Feeney
Tourlestrane V Coolera/Strandhill Sat 16-Feb-08 4:00 PM Anthony McGowan
Tubbercurry V Bunninadden Sat 16-Feb-08 4:00 PM Des Henry
Abbott Ireland - Abbott Cup
Round 1
Ballisodare V St Michaels Sat 16-Feb-08 4:00 PM Eugene McHale
Calry/St Josephs V St Farnans Sun 17-Feb-08 12:00PM Ciaran ODonnell
Coolaney/Mullinabreena V St Marys Sun 17-Feb-08 12:00PM Malachy Maher
Coolera/Strandhill V St Molaise Gaels Sun 17-Feb-08 12:00PM Declan OBoyle
Matches on 23rd and 24th of February 2008
Sligo Park Hotel - League Division 1
Round 1
Ballymote V Bunninadden Sun 24-Feb-08 2:30 PM TJ Keavney
Coolera/Strandhill V Tourlestrane Sun 24-Feb-08 2:30 PM John Niland
Easkey V Curry Sun 24-Feb-08 2:30 PM Dermot Mullaney
Tubbercurry V Eastern Harps Sun 24-Feb-08 2:30 PM Pat McGrath
EJ Menswear - League Division 2
Round 1
Calry/St Josephs V St Farnans Sun 24-Feb-08 2:30 PM Seán Rooney
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt V Eastern Harps Sat 23-Feb-08 4:00 PM Marty Duffy
Geevagh V Castleconnor Sun 24-Feb-08 2:30 PM Des Henry
Shamrock Gaels V St Marys Sun 24-Feb-08 2:30 PM Anthony McGowan
Leonard Building Supplies - League Division 3
Round 1
Owenmore Gaels V Enniscrone Sun 24-Feb-08 2:30 PM Pat McDermott
St Michaels V St Johns Sun 24-Feb-08 2:30 PM Michael Harte
St Molaise Gaels V Cloonacool Sun 24-Feb-08 2:30 PM John Griffin
St Patricks V Curry Sat 23-Feb-08 4:00 PM Eugene McHale
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 4
Round 1
Ballisodare V Coolaney/Mullinabreena Sun 24-Feb-08 12:00PM Malachy Maher
St Farnans V Calry/St Josephs Sat 23-Feb-08 4:00 PM Ciaran ODonnell
St Marys V St Michaels Sat 23-Feb-08 4:00 PM Derek Gormley
St Molaise Gaels V Coolera/Strandhill Sat 23-Feb-08 4:00 PM Declan OBoyle
Happy New Year !!
To be honest am finding it extremely hard to work up much enthiusiasm for Club football in February with 3 weeks off in May and another 3 in late July !! Our chairmans address urging people to play their football in Spring and Summer doesnt quite ring through with gaps like those in peak footballing months. Also find it hard to reconcile county board asking foir more and more monety from clubs with forcing every club to be forking out considerable expense in lighting / hiring of all weather for training in January when they will have to be arranging challenge matches in May and July. On the positive side , the decision to finish the league including the finals before start of championship is undoubtedly positive as is continued excellence of the sligogaa site. Best wishes to Mark Boland and Eamomn Mc Munn on their recent appointments to County Board, both are young and have alot to offer. Finally on a small point , nice to see the leagues called Divisions 1 , 2 ,3 ,4 rather than the ridulous 1A and 1B etc.
Far too early to be thinking of championship but I would fancy Curry and Tourlestrane again to be at the top of Division 1 with Easkey and Bunninadden struggling. Would expect Marys and Calry to be up there in a very balanced looking division 2 with Harps and Farnans struggling. Johns, Molaises Gaels and Pats I think will be at the top of division 3 with O Gaels , Cloonacool and Curry struggling . Coolaney should be the banker bet of the season to win division 4 with Coolera just ahead of the rest in again a very balanced looking division where the usual "regradings" of players making a difference.
I've added a new Live Scores feature to GAA Radio. If you're at any Sligo club games it'd be good if you could text score updates to 447624804328. This service is free for everyone to view at http://www.gaaradio.com/scores/liveScores.jsp . Thanks.
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Go on, don't be shy.... :P
In other news, looks like our game won't be on tomorrow. Will get around to it sometime I'm sure.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on February 13, 2008, 12:30:32 PM
To be honest am finding it extremely hard to work up much enthiusiasm for Club football in February with 3 weeks off in May and another 3 in late July !! Our chairmans address urging people to play their football in Spring and Summer doesnt quite ring through with gaps like those in peak footballing months. Also find it hard to reconcile county board asking foir more and more monety from clubs with forcing every club to be forking out considerable expense in lighting / hiring of all weather for training in January when they will have to be arranging challenge matches in May and July. On the positive side , the decision to finish the league including the finals before start of championship is undoubtedly positive as is continued excellence of the sligogaa site. Best wishes to Mark Boland and Eamomn Mc Munn on their recent appointments to County Board, both are young and have alot to offer. Finally on a small point , nice to see the leagues called Divisions 1 , 2 ,3 ,4 rather than the ridulous 1A and 1B etc.
Far too early to be thinking of championship but I would fancy Curry and Tourlestrane again to be at the top of Division 1 with Easkey and Bunninadden struggling. Would expect Marys and Calry to be up there in a very balanced looking division 2 with Harps and Farnans struggling. Johns, Molaises Gaels and Pats I think will be at the top of division 3 with O Gaels , Cloonacool and Curry struggling . Coolaney should be the banker bet of the season to win division 4 with Coolera just ahead of the rest in again a very balanced looking division where the usual "regradings" of players making a difference.
They have left things clear for county matters, plus any games that have been left to be played. No doubt there will be a few of those, a whole round maybe if the weather turns again. The comments on playing in spring/summer don't tally with playing the U-20 in the depths of November, when noone can be bothered. In the past the club scene overran into that period which made it OK, but now it's getting finished up earlier so the gap doesn't help things. The aim to finish the league early is good, either have a few rounds on after the C'ship or none at all, but leaving one round that mainly will go unplayed is no good to anyone. The change to Divs 1-5 makes sense, and embarrasses Mullinabreena, so it's all good. ;)
Can't see much changing in D1, Curry, T'strane and Harps leading the pack again. Interesting to see how Coolera and Tubber fare this time. Surely both ccan't continue the yo-yo ways, and they will be better this year I'd expect. Not good news for the other teams. Ballymote were 'best of the rest' last time, can't afford to slip in any way. If McTernan/McGowan/Lyons are absent often it will hurt them, though Munds is back into the fold. Bunnies may be in trouble, need to seriously improve on last year, hard to see how they can. Easkey will have it tough, again not much coming through like Ballymote and Bunninadden. Agree that it could be Easkey and Bunninadden to go.
D2 - if Mary's have any self-respect they'll be out of this division in no time. They should have enough to go up. Difficult to know who else will go up. Castleconnor are gone back a bit, Shams are drifting along aimlessly, and Drumcliffe faded badly last year. Calry might come through but they aren't great shakes either, and would come straight back down. Geevagh will show well enough, might do enough to survive. Harps, weakened on the older version, should go down, hard to know who else will do.
D3 - John's will go up if they treat the league with any respect, rather than playing the victim. Were never up to much in the league bar 2006, so they can't be complaining. Enniscrone will be in contention with the North Sligo combination close by. Pat's will be improved to some degree, but Kilgallen has transferred I believe, will be a big loss. Michael's could struggle, a few lads gone on their travels, and a hangover from last year (or last weekend even). Us? Who knows what we will do. 6th position will do fine. Curry could be competitive enough, but Cloonacool will be up against it.
D4 - Mullinabreena might win a league game this time (none since June 06!), even maybe a few. Will stroll through it. Coolera will aim to get back it up. With a settled lineup they could. Difficult to know what the other second strings will be like, Mary's may improve a bti. Ballisodare will be their usual useless selves. One to go down here, St. Molaise Gaels probably.
OMS is it Trevor Kilgallen that's transferred? Where to? I know he's a prison officer now.
Quote from: baoithe on February 16, 2008, 05:32:55 PM
OMS is it Trevor Kilgallen that's transferred? Where to? I know he's a prison officer now.
Celbridge in Kildare, according to the GAA website. Lists the cross-county transfers on the site FWIW.
Opening games in the warm-up comps today. Ours was off:
Margaret Toolan - Benson Cup
Group: Group A
Round 1
Owenmore Gaels 0-0 St Patricks 0-0 (game off)
St Molaise Gaels 3-11 Enniscrone 0-8
Group: Group B
Round 1
Curry 0-0 Cloonacool 0-0
St Michaels 0-0 St Johns 0-0
McCarrick Garages - Kiernan Cup
Group: Group A
Round 1
Geevagh 1-9 Shamrock Gaels 0-10
St Farnans 1-4 St Marys 2-10
Group: Group B
Round 1
Castleconnor 2-17 Eastern Harps 2-1
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 0-10 Calry/St Josephs 1-10
Sligo Estates - Pick N Choose
Group: Group A
Round 1
Tourlestrane 0-8 Coolera/Strandhill 2-11
Tubbercurry 2-10 Bunninadden 1-10
Group: Group B
Round 1
Curry 4-10 Ballymote 2-7
Easkey 1-5 Eastern Harps 0-8
Abbott Ireland - Abbott Cup
Group: Group A
Round 1
Ballisodare 0-0 St Michaels 0-0
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-0 St Marys 0-0
Group: Group B
Round 1
Calry/St Josephs 0-0 St Farnans 0-0 (game off)
Coolera/Strandhill 0-0 St Molaise Gaels 0-0
Margaret Toolan - Benson Cup
Group: Group B
Round 1
Curry 1-6 Cloonacool 2-10
St Michaels 0-5 St Johns 3-12
Abbott Ireland - Abbott Cup
Group: Group A
Round 1
Ballisodare 0-2 St Michaels 2-8
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-7 St Marys 1-4
Group: Group B
Round 1
Calry/St Josephs 0-0 St Farnans 0-0 (game off)
Coolera/Strandhill 1-3 St Molaise Gaels 1-12
I see Farnan's second string have pulled out of D4. Surprised at that tbh. What's not surprising is that tourlestrane have taken their place - and that ain't good news for us either.
Weekend results, opening round of league action in the 4 divisions:
Sligo Park Hotel - League Division 1
Round 1
Ballymote 1-11 Bunninadden 1-8
Coolera/Strandhill 0-6 Tourlestrane 1-12
Easkey 0-0 Curry 0-0
Tubbercurry 1-10 Eastern Harps 0-5
EJ Menswear - League Division 2
Round 1
Calry/St Josephs 3-7 St Farnans 0-7
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 1-4 Eastern Harps 4-12
Geevagh 1-11 Castleconnor 1-9
Shamrock Gaels 0-11 St Marys 1-8
Leonard Building Supplies - League Division 3
Round 1
Owenmore Gaels 1-6 Enniscrone 0-6
St Michaels 0-5 St Johns 2-5
St Molaise Gaels 0-11 Cloonacool 0-6
St Patricks 1-13 Curry 1-8
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 4
Round 1
Ballisodare 0-2 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 4-16
St Marys 0-10 St Michaels 2-10
St Molaise Gaels 1-7 Coolera/Strandhill 0-6
Tourlestrane 0-0 Calry/St Josephs 0-0
Huge result for us in beatng Enniscrone, were 0-6 to 0-4 down with a few minutes left, never looked to have any scores in us, but a snap goal and a few points were tagged on after, to give us the points. Vital cos it will be difficult for us this year. They are a fierce dirty shower too, and discipline is non-existent, had a mdifielder sent off in the first half, and lost the heads on more than one occasion. Can't see them getting promoted unless they sort it out, but they are ordinary enough footballers too.
Elsewhere bad defeats in D1 for Coolera and Harps, Tubber could be coming good. Ballymote got a good result too. Good results in D2 for Geevagh and Shams, Drumcliffe must be going back to the old ways going on that scoreline. Michael's supposedly got a hiding off John's, not that result, makes a mockery of things that. Grange and Pat's won as expected. And Ballisodare got slaughtered, now Mullinabreena are clearly above that standard but nonetheless it doesn't excuse getting just two points. Lay off the auld soccer shite is the message, we should heed it too, can't get away with that all spring.
Div 4 result - Tourlestrane 3-8 Calry 2-8
We had a good win alright. To be honest we will play an awful lot better and lose this year but its a crucial win. Enniscrone have probably some of the best footballers in the division but there lack of discipline is awful and likely cost them a win yesterday. If what OMS is saying is right abour Johns / Michaels match its a disgrace particuliarily in leagues where scoring difference actually could have meaning. Standout positive results were Tubber , Geevagh , Shamrock Gaels with standout results in a negative sense from Farnans , Drumcliffe and Ballisodare. Its a long year ahead though !!!
Our Abbott Cup game is moved to tonight under lights in Tourlestrane at 8pm while our Pick n choose game is now on Sunday at 12 noon against Tubbercurry. Weather/pitches permitting.
Weather kicking in - our senior game switched to Tubber at noon on Sunday.
Margaret Toolan - Benson Cup
Group A
Round 2
Enniscrone 1-10 Owenmore Gaels 1-3
St Patricks V St Molaise Gaels Abandoned at half time
Group B
Round 2
St Johns 3-19 Curry 0-8
St Michaels OFF Cloonacool
McCarrick Garages - Kiernan Cup
Group A
Round 2
Shamrock Gaels 0-9 St Farnans 2-6
St Marys 0-5 Geevagh 1-8
Group B
Round 2
Calry/St Josephs 0-10 Castleconnor 1-5
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 0-5 Eastern Harps 0-8
Sligo Estates - Pick N Choose
Group A
Round 2
Coolera/Strandhill 0-8 Tubbercurry 1-3
Tourlestrane 1-4 Bunninadden 1-8
Group B
Round 2
Ballymote 1-11 Easkey 0-4
Curry 0-5 Eastern Harps 1-10
Abbott Ireland - Abbott Cup
Group A
Round 2
St Marys 0-11 Ballisodare 0-8
St Michaels 3-5 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-10
Group B
Round 2
St Molaise Gaels 1-11 Calry/St Josephs 0-4
Sligo Park Hotel Division 1
Curry 0-8 Easkey 0-5
Sligo GAA League Tables
Played Wins Draws Losses For Against Points
Benson Cup
Group A
St Molaise Gaels 1 1 0 0 20 8 2
St Patricks 1 1 0 0 0 0 2
Enniscrone 2 1 0 1 21 26 2
Owenmore Gaels 2 0 0 2 6 13 0
Group B
St Johns 2 2 0 0 49 13 4
Cloonacool 1 1 0 0 16 9 2
St Michaels 1 0 0 1 5 21 0
Curry 2 0 0 2 17 44 0
Kiernan Cup
Group A
Geevagh 2 2 0 0 23 15 4
St Marys 2 1 0 1 21 18 2
St Farnans 2 1 0 1 19 25 2
Shamrock Gaels 2 0 0 2 19 24 0
Group B
Calry/St Josephs 2 2 0 0 23 18 4
Castleconnor 2 1 0 1 31 17 2
Eastern Harps 2 1 0 1 15 28 2
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 2 0 0 2 15 21 0
Pick N Choose
Group A
Coolera/Strandhill 2 2 0 0 25 14 4
Tubbercurry 2 1 0 1 22 21 2
Bunninadden 2 1 0 1 24 23 2
Tourlestrane 2 0 0 2 15 28 0
Group B
Eastern Harps 2 1 1 0 21 13 3
Ballymote 2 1 0 1 27 26 2
Curry 2 1 0 1 27 26 2
Easkey 2 0 1 1 12 22 1
Abbott Cup
Group A
St Michaels 2 2 0 0 28 15 4
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 2 1 0 1 23 21 2
St Marys 2 1 0 1 18 18 2
Ballisodare 2 0 0 2 10 25 0
Group B
St Molaise Gaels 2 2 0 0 29 10 4
Tourlestrane 1 1 0 0 18 4 2
Calry/St Josephs 1 0 0 1 4 14 0
Coolera/Strandhill 2 0 0 2 10 33 0
Saturday 08-March 2008
EJ Menswear - League Division 2
Round 2
St Marys V Eastern Harps (Des Henry) 5:00 PM
Leonard Building Supplies - League Division 3
Round 2
Curry V St Michaels (Derek Gormley) 5:00 PM
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 4
Round 2
Calry/St Josephs V St Molaise Gaels (Anthony McGowan) 5:00 PM
Coolera/Strandhill V Tourlestrane (Gerry Healy) 5:00 PM
Sunday 09-March 2008
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 4
Round 2
St Michaels V Ballisodare (Declan O'Boyle) 12:00PM
EJ Menswear - League Division 2
Round 2
Castleconnor V Calry/St Josephs (TJ Keavney) 2:00 PM
Sligo Park Hotel - League Division 1
Round 2
Bunninadden V Coolera/Strandhill (Marty Duffy) 3:00 PM
Curry V Tubbercurry (Dermot Mullaney) 3:00 PM
Eastern Harps V Easkey (John Niland) 3:00 PM
Tourlestrane V Ballymote (John Griffin) 3:00 PM
EJ Menswear - League Division 2
Round 2
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt V Shamrock Gaels (Eugene McHale) 3:00 PM
St Farnans V Geevagh (Michael Duffy) 3:00 PM
Leonard Building Supplies - League Division 3
Round 2
Enniscrone V Cloonacool (Ciaran O'Donnell) 3:00 PM
St Johns V St Patricks (Pat McDermott) 3:00 PM
St Molaise Gaels V Owenmore Gaels (Michael Harte) 3:00 PM
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 4
Round 2
Coolaney/Mullinabreena V St Marys (Malachy Maher) 3:00 PM
One result not there was my personal seasonal debut for our second team in the Abbott Cup. We lost 0-6 to 2-9 (not 0-4 to 2-12 as reported, not that it matters much...) in a reasonably good game. They had a strongish outfit and we have a bit of work to do on the fitness etc but overall an enjoyable game despite the result.
Didn't see our seniors win against Tubber but the reports back centre on two things - 1. Karol O'Neill gave an exhibition and people cannot understand how he is not in the top 24 players in the county & 2. How were Tubber so bad after truoncing Harps the week before.
Looking forward to next weekend. Two home games for us (Bunnies game switched as their pitch is out of commission) and points required by both sides.
Joe Trautmann made his comeback to Gaeilic Football on Saturday evening when he was introduced for the last 10 minutes of Ballymotes convincing win over Easkey. WATCH THIS SPACE
Quote from: Stagmeister on March 03, 2008, 03:43:56 PM
Joe Trautmann made his comeback to Gaeilic Football on Saturday evening when he was introduced for the last 10 minutes of Ballymotes convincing win over Easkey. WATCH THIS SPACE
Is he german??
Sligo Park Hotel - League Division 1
Round 2
Coolera/Strandhill 1-10 Bunninadden 1-5
Curry 0-9 Tubbercurry 0-6
Eastern Harps OFF Easkey OFF
Tourlestrane 0-10 Ballymote 1-8
EJ Menswear - League Division 2
Round 2
Castleconnor 1-11 Calry/St Josephs 1-4
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt 0-9 Shamrock Gaels 0-6
St Farnans 0-12 Geevagh 2-7
St Marys 2-14 Eastern Harps 0-5
Leonard Building Supplies - League Division 3
Round 2
Curry 0-2 St Michaels 1-13
Enniscrone 1-7 Cloonacool 1-7
St Johns 3-16 St Patricks 1-9
St Molaise Gaels OFF Owenmore Gaels OFF
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 4
Round 2
Calry/St Josephs 0-4 St Molaise Gaels 1-7
Coolaney/Mullinabree 0-11 St Marys 1-8
Coolera/Strandhill OFF Tourlestrane OFF
St Michaels 4-10 Ballisodare 0-4
Good win for our lads against Bunninadden. Big game next Saturday at home to Harps. Curry would have been expected to take Tubber but a big result for Ballymote.
In Div 2 Geevagh keep up the momentum with a win away against Farnans. I'd say Templeboy was in pristine condition last weekend! Momentous turnaround in fortunes for Drumcliffe! Good home wins for Mary's and Castleconnor to stady their ships after blips in the opening round.
John's are rightly mowing through Div 3. Good away draw for Cloonacool out west and Michaels gave Currys second team a fair pasting.
Standout Div 4 result is Mullinabreena's inability to beat Mary's seconds. Some 40 somethings running the show for the townies I hear! Michaels showed no mercy on Ballisodare and Molaise's young guns clocked up another win. Our game fell foul to the weather and is refixed for Good Friday. People seem to forget that its actually a working day but we'll work around it somehow.
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 10, 2008, 04:46:42 PM
In Div 2 Geevagh keep up the momentum with a win away against Farnans. I'd say Templeboy was in pristine condition last weekend! Momentous turnaround in fortunes for Drumcliffe! Good home wins for Mary's and Castleconnor to stady their ships after blips in the opening round.
;D
The formguide n D2 is bizarre thus far. Harps hammer Drumcliffe, and in turn get hammered by Mary's, who drew with Shams, who then lost to Drumcliffe! Geevagh off to a good start. Ominous start for Farnan's possibly. Ballymote and Curry going well in D1, John's motoring, to our misfortune I'd suspect, Enniscrone floundering, and Mullinabreena and Ballisodare - :D.
Pitches looking dodgy for the weekend. Can't see our senior game going ahead. What are other pitches like about the place?
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Sligo Park Hotel - League Division 1
Round 2
Eastern Harps V Easkey Fri 21-Mar-08 5:30 PM John Niland
Round 4
Bunninadden V Tubbercurry Sun 23-Mar- 3:00 PM Michael Duffy
Curry V Coolera/Strandhill Sun 23-Mar- 3:00 PM Marty Duffy
Eastern Harps V Ballymote Sun 23-Mar- 3:00 PM Tomas Walsh
Tourlestrane V Easkey Sun 23-Mar- 3:00 PM John Niland
EJ Menswear - League Division 2
Round 4
Castleconnor V Shamrock Gaels Sun 23-Mar- 3:00 PM Gerry Healy
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt V Calry/St Josephs Sun 23-Mar- 3:00 PM Anthony McGowan
St Farnans V Eastern Harps Sat 22-Mar-08 5:30 PM John Kilgannon
St Marys V Geevagh Sun 23-Mar- 3:00 PM Eugene McHale
Leonard Building Supplies - League Division 3
Round 2
St Molaise Gaels V Owenmore Gaels Fri 21-Mar-08 5:30 PM Michael Harte
Round 4
Curry V Owenmore Gaels Sat 22-Mar-08 5:30 PM Pat McGrath
Enniscrone V St Patricks Sun 23-Mar- 3:00 PM Malachy Maher
St Johns V Cloonacool Sun 23-Mar- 3:00 PM Ciaran O'Donnel
St Molaise Gaels V St Michaels Sun 23-Mar- 3:00 PM Des Henry
Murphy & Sons Auctioneers - League Division 4
Round 2
Coolera/Strandhill V Tourlestrane Fri 21-Mar-08 5:30 PM Gerry Healy
Round 4
Calry/St Josephs V St Marys Sat 22-Mar-08 5:30 PM Charlie Jordan
Coolaney/Mullinabreena V St Molaise Gaels Sat 22-Mar-08 5:30 PM Pat McDermott
Coolera/Strandhill V Ballisodare Sat 22-Mar-08 5:30 PM Declan O'Boyle
St Michaels V Tourlestrane Sat 22-Mar-08 5:15 PM Michael Harte
- League Division 5
round 1
Ballymote V Bunninadden Fri 21-Mar-08 5:30 PM Anthony McGowan
Castleconnor V Enniscrone Fri 21-Mar-08 5:30 PM TJ Keavney
Geevagh V Easkey Sat 22-Mar-08 5:30 PM Tomas Walsh
Shamrock Gaels V St Johns Fri 21-Mar-08 5:30 PM John Griffin
Margaret Toolan - Benson Cup
Round 2
St Michaels V Cloonacool Fri 21-Mar-08 5:30 PM Pat McDermott
Two games in 24 hours for us. And obviously we don't want to be going to see the Under-21's, what with a clubman involved and all. Could Easter Monday not be used instead?
In the same boat myself. Its a good job I am a finely tuned athlete!
Was at the st molaise gaels v owenmore gaels game today. We were ahead by only a point at HT with a strong breeze at our backs. Got a lucky goal from 45 thanks to poor GK. Owenmore in fairness played all the football and are young team. In 2nd owenmore kicked game away, lacked composure shooting with wind even from frees. Lucky for us we won by 2pts. Our club is a shambles of a management team. Hope a new set up in place next year. We are playing with 3 passengers at present, at no9,11 and 15.. not good enough even for junior. Quinn, mchugh and wilson obviously big loss..What position were you playing Owenmoresider ;)?....only joking..
Looking back on the leitrim game and our lack of scoring forwards youd wonder how MARTIN FEENEY was or is not ever being given a chance with county. He isnt the most phyiscal but has a lethal left foot. He is miles better than sean flannery who I see is back. That to me is a joke and confirms to me why a county like sligo has to wait 32 yrs for a connaght title. Funny thing too is wilson playing for county seniors at midfield now, at minor he was disgracefully dropped by kilcoyne off the panel before the championship 2yrs ago.
Sligo u21s play tomorrow, Ill be there but im not looking forward to it. Corcoran reffing it and will know doubt ruin the gameas a spectle. I wish them well but they were very poor a few weeks back against fermanagh so Im not expecting much...
The body is still in rag order after the 2 games in 24 hours. In both games we were chasing the game on a heavy pitch after facing the breeze in the first half and unfortunately it told in the last ten minutes on Saturday when we were unable to finish off Ballisodare. So after a great result on Friday it has to be looked on as a point dropped on Saturday. B'dare had a strongish outfit, no soccer this weekend and no game the day before and they were well up for it. Certainly if they played every day like they did against us their results would be a lot better. Elsewhere in Division 4 you had an interesting result with Calry drawing with Mary's. I think its going to be quite a good division with teams taking points off each other all the time.
Great win for our seniors on Sunday away to Curry. Granted Curry were missing quite a few but not many go up there and get anything. A late goal followed by a winning point from Karol O'Neill meant we sort of nicked it at the end but in truth we were worthy of at least a draw. That ended Curry's 100% start and elsewhere Harps stopped Ballymotes winning streak. Easkey picked up a good point away to Tourlestrane and Bunninadden beat a weakened Tubber (whose manager packed it in I believe after the game). So everyone has either 2, 3 or 4 points in Div 1. Geevagh's good run continued with a good point away to Mary's and Drumcliffes revival continued with a 6 point win over Calry. Farnans got off the mark with a draw against Harps 2nds and Castleconnors hopes of a return to Div 1 suffered another setback with a 2 point defeat to Shamrock Gaels. Molaise Gaels had a good weekend in Div 3 - sneaking a win on Friday against Owenmore Gaels but thumping Michaels on Sunday. Owemore Gaels recovered to earn two points against Curry with a 1 point win but I hear that co u21 'keeper Jason Farrell played and got injured putting him in doubt for next weekend. John's racked up another win and Enniscrone won the Tireragh derby against Pats.
Next weekend the warm up comps are on instead of the league. Our seniors need a draw against Bunninadden to get to the final of the Pick n Choose while our intermediates are out of the Abbott Cup already so will play a dead rubber against Calry.
Overall the league look tight but maybe is the time of year and heavy pitches being a great leveller. Time will tell.
Ya we hammered Michaels 2-13 to 4pts so was a good weekend and our minors had comfortable win over toulestrane this evening. Played alot better against michaels and everything just clicked 1 to 15.
So Brennan is gone from Tubber, i honestly thought he would have won somethin with them apart from the kernan cup of course. Yeah Curry lost their 100% record, was talkin to a coolera player and he said Curry were missin their keeper and sub keeper whick would have made the diference. Apparently Davey was kickin some fine scores. Harps are coming alomg nicely but i think it will be tourlestranes year. They seem confident.
I was in the stands for the U21 game and thoght it was excellent. They showed hunger that some of our seniors could look at, Gilmartin was excellent as was Henry. Farells saves were vital and he should be back at the weekend, only slight injury. Coen held his nerve for the free kicks, and noel Gaughan shoes a maturity well beyond his years. His Brother was excellent. Credit should be given to John Murphy for finally giving the U21 job to a seperate manager, im sure Jordan has enogh on his plate anyway!! Are many going to Roscommon? Is Scanlon back??
Im going and am looking forward to it. Was fierce impressed with our performance level the last day. There is a u21 thread on the other county board so will give my hopefully happy review on that. Roscommon are hastings cup winners and its the all ireland minor team so a huge task for us.
Ive also heard that O Hara appeal on sending off was successful which makes him eligible for fermanagh. Need to get this confirmed as its only a rumour at the min. But a welcome one if true.
Did anyone see the fixtures for next weekend? Are they for real? Still haven't managed the art of bilocation so I could have trouble this weekend.
Think their has to be a mistake on your intermediate one Seanie. Worried and all as I am about your ability to bilocate, I think ST Michaels who effectively have the very same team playing ye in Division 4 and us in division 3 at the one time will struggle even more !!
Credit to sligogaa.ie for a very up to date website but am finding the new fixtures/ results section hard to follow. Is it just me ??
I think its improving all the time but it still has a few gremlins. Overall though its progress.
Dont particuliarily want to a have a very specific Sligo U21 chat on the national page so if can indulge me on local forum making a couple of points about our U21's.
Obviously its extremely disappointing to lose a match when 5 points up at half time, a wind in your backs and a man up. Roscommon obviously improved but we froze fairly dramactically.
When the margin between victory and defeat is so narrow , one tries to look at what could have bridged the gap. . Every club and county team has players who cant or wont committ but for a small county like Sligo to see players of Adrian Mc Intyre, Pat Cawley and Jason Marrens abilities not involved hurts Sligo much more than the bigger counties.
No nothing of Keith Raymond apart from he is an outstanding sportsman. Again perhaps he isnt good enough ( he played midfield for U21s last year though) , perhaps he simply is in the bracket mentioned above(in that he simply didnt want to be involved) but I hope he wasnt involved because he was a dual player and couldnt give the necessary committment. Dual players are rare and obviously particuliarily so in Sligo and if this was the case , then surely some kind of accomodation could have been reached. As I say , I know nothing of the guy or why he wasnt involved but again like the 3 mentioned above, its a shame he wasnt involved.
My biggest gripe though is the age old battle in Sligo with soccer. Gary Curran is probably (one of)the best player(s) at U21 level in Sligo and he is now lucky to make the bench for Sligo Rovers. For Sligo GAA to advance , we cant afford to be losing battles for players like Gary Curran with the Rovers. There surely is enough finances involved with patrons of Sligo GAA that players like Gary Curran are so well looked (decent job , college scholarship etc) than actual money with Rovers isnt enough to entice him out of Sligo GAA. The margin between victory and defeat is that small.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on March 31, 2008, 10:41:44 AM
Every club and county team has players who cant or wont committ but for a small county like Sligo to see players of Adrian Mc Intyre, Pat Cawley and Jason Marrens abilities not involved hurts Sligo much more than the bigger counties.
As far as i'm aware Adrian McIntyre was on the panel. Why he wasn't selected to start or even come on when they were in trouble in the second half is anyones guess. He is a much better player than his clubmate in midfield
I have to say i am suprised at lack of debate from the Sligo lads about last weekend. Unless Im wrong there are 9/10 sligo lads using this message board.
I was at all Both the u21 and NFL game and caught the last 15mins of CML game. To say it was depressing is an understatement. I have lost complete confidence in management of seniors. Can anyone justify naughton at FB and Mcnamara at CHB? It is beyond stupid. Louth will hammer us. Bringing in Sean Flannery is another joke and I know kent is behind that. No pace and not even close to county level.
Also our u21 match was lost on the line. Gaughan was getting roasted by kenny who played as 3rd midfielder, ross just kept feeding him with ball and our dumb dahs just watched on and made other changes.
There is a reason we only win connaght so little and why we never do at underage. Our men selected over teams havnt a clue what there at. Like con o meara for example selector on u21 team that man had no football in him. Hes big and tall and had the physic but no brains. He was the man running up the line last sat. A joke. Game was lost on the line.
With all due respect teeling gael, I see this often where lads talk about curran, leave him with rovers. I mean all my life I see these guys with physics to play county and the talent but no heart or commitment. Im sure yee see it in yer clubs. Take Eoin Mchugh in my club his Dad is minor board chairman so he gets selected at county u16, minor now u21. Is he good enough no. [Edited by Mod3]
I've tried to not respond to this idiot but I can't hold back any longer. I know its April fools day but I don't think that post was meant to be a joke.
The reason why there's no Sligo discussion here any more is because of you and your idiotic posts. You insult people for no good reason and you regularly display that you have no idea what you're talking about. People are tired of argiung against your schoolkid type logic. I take grave exception at what you said about Con. Con O'Meara has 3 senior county medals (which is incidentally three more than the combined total from Hughes bridge to Kinlough) and is one of the most dedicated players I've ever met. As for brains - its quite obvious that you are talking through your hole as usual with that comment. Your comments are completely inaccurate, unwarranted and downright disgraceful. You should be ashamed of yourself.
Please go back to Hoganstand where the idiots there think you are great.
Sligonian, I have edited your post above which contained over the top personal insults towards a certain player. You cannot know what someones motivations are for playing football for Sligo. I have left in your comments about their ability, as you are entitled to your opinion, obviously, but please do not cross the line into downright insulting comments about a person's character. There is absolutely no need for it.
The men selected over the teams haven't a clue what they're at?The U-21 team managed to pick a team and motivate them well enough to beat a much vaunted Galway side(who you dismissed as being the worst Galway underage side for years...Sean Og de Paor,the Galway selector,probably wouldn't know much) and to put a side in place that produced one of the best displays by a Sligo side since the heady days of 2002 in 1st half vs. Ros.In 2nd half a Ros side tipped as major contenders for the All-Ireland,dominated all over the field.The free man being played as a sweeper in the backs is common practice for a side with a healthy lead.Gaughan is a direct player who wreaked havoc in 1st half and he doesn't deserve to be singled out in what is a team game.Different switches could have been made,and all opinions are valid, but men who gave of their time to attend trainings and games would know the players at their disposal.
On that,your singling out of a selector from the management team reads a bit funny.I don't think he kicked any ball on the pith last Sat. What you think of a player/ex-player or his ability is your opinion but as most of your posts illustrate that isn't worth anything in any currency Gaels like to deal in.Your comment on your own club man and the inference of nepotism in his selection is scandalous.What the moderator had to remove abou your own clubman was utterly outrageous.You obviously have no appreciation of the dedication, time & effort he puts in to football.He had a good game against Galway and was brave to score the goal against Ros.He was subbed on Sat in 2nd half.Your comments display as much loyalty as knowledge.It's astounding that an untapped talent such as yours isn't sought after in his own club never mind at county level?
I'd just like to associate myself with the two above posts, an utterly ridiculous and unwarranted attack on two individuals who have proudly worn the black and white, and deserve more respect than that. To think one of them is your own clubman makes it all the worse. Granted I didn't think he had a good day on Saturday, can't comment on Galway, and he's not senior standard, but that was indeed below the belt. The other suggestion re the senior players may be probably correct in one or two cases, but no need for specifics. As for Con, well as Seanie said he has the medals to show for his efforts.
Grow up FFS. you've pissed off most or all of the Sligo posters by now, as well as Down and Rossies recently. And your AFR thread was pure beal bocht stuff, remember one reply was from a Carlow man, we could be worse off. As Pet Rabbit would say - you're an invertarite attention-seeker.
Sligonian. Jesus man, you are losing the run of yourself. I know we are all pissed off with the way things are going at the moment, but to make comments like that about one of your own is in my opinion the most cowardly act. Would you say this to him face to face if you met him. From what I hear he is one of the more dedicated trainers on the Sligo Senior Panel. Everyone is entitled to their opinion as long as it is a reasoned one. I feel you should retract those disgraceful comments about E.McHugh. I am disgusted.
Getting back to the u-21 game. It was a serious Jekyl and Hyde performance. In the first half our midfield were outstanding and working in tandem with one another. One stayed put and minded the middle whilst the other broke forward and vice -versa. Henry was superb in the that 1st half. Super ball being deliverd into the full forward line. One criticism I would have is I thought Kelly could have got a few more scores. If only he had the conviction to put the ball over when he steals the half yard on his man. Coen did nt have to think twice about it.
As always seems to be the case the game changed when they went down to 14. They seemed to flood the defence and play a running game supporting their men before letting the ball in quick once they crossed the half way line. The Sligo management tried deploying Ewing in front of the full back line but he didnt really influence matters. I cant remenber us winning primary possesion too often in the second half. Look ross built up a serious head of steam, but I would like to see how many kickable frees that Sligo conceded to Shine in the 2nd half. I would guess that if we had cut out some ot those frees we would have held on. Its all ifs and buts now.
Yet again Sligonian I think you should retract those comments.
As for Con, well as Seanie said he has the medals to show for his efforts, and if your clubmen had half the commitment then maybe ye wouldn't be such a useless shower for an amalgamation of that size.
Granted the comments re the much travelled Con were also despicable. However, OMS, I don't think you are in a position to throw around comments about St.Molaise Gaels and their commitment. What do you know of the levels of commitment shown by players from this club. Are you there at 8 O'Clock in the morning keeping a watching eye when these lads are pounding the beach in Mullaghmore? I am sure you play football yourself and you will know that playing club football at even Intermediate level requires a serious level of of dedication. So to condemn Sligonian (rightly) for his comments and simultaneously insult his club smacks of double standards.
Quote from: jjjshabadoojnr on April 01, 2008, 05:28:21 PM
As for Con, well as Seanie said he has the medals to show for his efforts, and if your clubmen had half the commitment then maybe ye wouldn't be such a useless shower for an amalgamation of that size.
Granted the comments re the much travelled Con were also despicable. However, OMS, I don't think you are in a position to throw around comments about St.Molaise Gaels and their commitment. What do you know of the levels of commitment shown by players from this club. Are you there at 8 O'Clock in the morning keeping a watching eye when these lads are pounding the beach in Mullaghmore? I am sure you play football yourself and you will know that playing club football at even Intermediate level requires a serious level of of dedication. So to condemn Sligonian (rightly) for his comments and simultaneously insult his club smacks of double standards.
Thinking about it, it was probably a bit harsh alright, so i'll happily retract that. The commitment aspect (certainly of those who do play) was not what I wanted to get at. Do feel however that for an area covering three former clubs, that they should be much better than struggling to get back up to Senior, especially when you see how Castleconnor, Bunninadden, Geevagh etc. have done. The attitude towards us in the league last year doesn't help either.
One thing re SMG, this wasn't the first time sligonian slated one of his own here, slagged off their midfielder after last year's semi, seen him playing aganst us the other week, while he's not the greatest, and there are a few of his vintage playing, I wouldn't mind if we had a few of that either, certainly for experience, strength etc. We lost a whole group of players for various reasons, and the result is a small, not terribly physical panel and a team basically of U-25's. Pat's tossed us around two years ago and not a whole pile has changed in the intervening period. It could be our undoing later in the year.
Right so I read everything and here goes for what its worth, I apologise to all of yee including player involved, completely lost the run of myself. No excuse, even if I believed to be true I should keep it to myself.
I know most of yee Ive pissed off at this stage. I feel same. That is fairly obvious that Im not on here to make friends, I really dont know Im on here actually since as seanie says I am so loved on hoganstand and I know most of yee feel superior to that board. So in that I may, do everyone including myself a favour and delete myself from this board. I will consider over the next few days.
Few things I want to say first, Ive been called an idiot, atteantion seeker, school kid type logic, Of course I disagree and think there harsh words and insulting.
Seanie I gues I'll start with you, I stand by what I said about C o meara, as GAAMOD3 didnt find anything wrong or insulting neither do I. It is purely based on football context. From the day i rightly criticised Quinn youve been on my case. If it was any other clubmen I am quite sure you wouldnt get so ryled. You are human so I wont hold against you.
Buckass- It was in my opinion the worst underage team Galway side ive seen for many a day. I made no reference to sean og or any Galway management so I dont get that you mentioned that. Other thing is it a team sport but players are only too quick to get SINGLED out when they play well. Players have to be able to take criticism. On the u21 game and the many sligo people Ive spoken too all were one in that we lost it on the line. Ask even ros or go on to the u21 thread. Your are right I have NO appreciation for the time and effort put in by players. It is NO SACRIFICE. Players love the game or get something out of it way more than they put in. Read oisin mcconvilles book. At least they can play. Even supporting I expect no pat on the back for going to games. I give up my time and spend money following Sligo. It is the least I can do. So no I dont buy that.
I want you to explain to me what you meant by this, "it is astounding that an untapped talent such as yours isnt sought after in his own club" Do you know me personnally and my life circumstances. I dont come on here slagging any of yee for going to the odd sligo game. We all have lives to live and some just cant go or just can be bothered to go the odd time. I was asked by my club becuase Im so well resepected to train my local national school one year when I could do it and we got to the final for first time ever 2yr ago. That is only the begining I plan to give my club lots more commitment playing and coaching wise when my life situation allows me in future.
Owenmoresider- Respect is earned and I clearly dont have yours. I think I can live without it. You seem an expert on our club. I could go into for ya if your that interested somethings tell me not. Dont know what atitude we have towards your club either i know one of your clubmen really well. Soundest man you could meet so. Calling me an attention seeker is false and insulting. I know yourself and seanie go on how imature I am but not a very mature reaction in yer case so it goes two ways. Slagging off my AFR thread does genuinely disappoint me considering what I said and how open I was and does not reflect well on you(i got that saying from the rest of yee). It is irrelvant also to this thread.
JJJ- just because anyone has medals doesnt neccessarly mean there good players. There is no one rule in football, like just because players was good doesnt mean he'll be good coach, if a player doesnt reach the heights for whatever reason doesnt mean he wont be good coach. You either have football brain or not simple. Some players get carried on there size thats my point. If he was 5-5 would he played county. Jack o connor played only vocational school for kerry, in his book his size 5-7 always went against him but he had the brain. Ive had similiar experience with sligo. God help yee if in 15yrs time I manage me county. It would b a dream. I have the ruthless streak too. ;)
Its just ridiculus the amount of times Ive come on here and have to defend myself. It is pointless that it descends to this always. This isnt uncommon and but this time I have brought it on. One thing I think some of yee are deluded with, is I only represent myself and yee only represent yereselves adn that is a fact. None of us can speak for anyone else. God help our county if SOME yer views are to taken seriously in a footballing context. ::). That is probably why I can leave here peacefully.
Fortunately I missed the initial comment by the poster and by what's left, I can't even imagine what was said. Didn't think he could get worse than the libellous attack on T Brehony, his attack on his clubmate last year as detailed by OMS and now again a clubmate who represents the county that our poster alleges he is so passionate about (no true Sligo Gael would attack this man and his father who put so much time into their county as personally).
One only needs to reread his attack on Con to see how bizarre his logic is. Buckass tore this apart much better than I possibly could. Again his regular self praise for attending county matches etc is particularly grating. I only know the identity of Mano, OMS, Paddyp and Seanie of the regulars here and I know that each of them have put more time into Sligo GAA at grassroots level than the poster will by attending Sligo matches for the rest of his life and I have never heard them boast once about their dedication to Sligo GAA. Then that's what true Sligo Gaels do.
On a lighter note, I have to take issue with Seanie on his detailing of Cons CV. Surely you should have said 3 county medals
and a Benson cup medal A unique combination but sadly the neglected Benson cup medal is the centrepiece of Teeling Gaels medal collection !!
I see that as I type, the poster has announced he is leaving to board to manage Sligo after been rejected as a player for been too small.In an emotional good bye he forgives Seanie, as he is only human. Sadly OMS and himself seem to have parted on bad terms and I don't even merit a mention. There is only quote that summarise the departing poster and should be his Gaaboard epitaph
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on April 01, 2008, 07:45:32 PM
God help yee if in 15yrs time I manage me county.
The plot thickens and my suspicions are confirmed, teeling gael, OMS, Seanie, Mano and PaddyP all know each other. It makes perfect sense to me now why yee never disagree. Like when someone said a few weeks ago K O NEILL a definate starter for the county. That shocked me especially well all the buddies came in and agreed wholeheartly based on SCHOOL KID LOGIC actually there is no logic to that based on the last 6yrs. Anyway teeling gael thanks a mill for that. That has made my year. ;D
JJJ - just a word of advice do not say anything negative about coolera strandhill. Definitly do not say K quinn is slow or oneill never did anything at county level only flatter to decieve. Definitly dont say the TRUTH because these guys cant handle the truth. An attack they call it. Define what that means if you will. They talk of my attack on brehony, I just heard something and posted it here which I shouldnt have even if my source was right. My other attack ::) was on certain midfielder at our club who I dont think is worth his place especially in that position in footballing terms but I blame management fo selecting him.
And just a word of note a couple a months back a thread was created on who is the most annoying poster on this GAABOARD. Remind me seanie how many times was your name mentioned. I guess you not well liked outside your click.
Thank you so much Teeling Gael... ;) It all makes sense at last. Yer opinions are worthless to me now that I know that. AT LEAST I HAVE A MIND OF MY OWN. No wonder yee always put me down. Ye were always more focused on that than talking SLIGO FOOTBALL.
PS lads yee great sligo gaels as teeling gael says, Enjoy the synopsis of the LOUTH game, Im sure ye'll all be there. ;D
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on April 01, 2008, 11:55:22 PM
The plot thickens and my suspicions are confirmed, teeling gael, OMS, Seanie, Mano and PaddyP all know each other.
Sligonian just to confirm that i don't know any of the above posters personally-i know Seanie's name as a clubmate who knows i contribute to this board told me his name and from his intelligent but few posts of late i'm 90% sure i know who Paddyp is.
I missed your initial rant on your clubmate but from the reaction of all the other posters and the action of the moderator it must have been disgraceful. I had a go a you last year over your disgraceful comments you made regarding another clubmate of yours late year.
We were all dissappointed with the results at the weekend in particular the under 21 result when we seemed to be in an unassailable position and we all have our own opinions on how we threw it away but personal criticism is no way to . I was particularly annoyed by the failure of a clubmate of mine McIntyre not getting a run but i didn't castigate either O'Meara or O'Flaherty as they are the managers and nobody knows what goes on behind the scenes.
Just a final point on O'Meara-he won 2 county medals with myself at Tourlestrane (not his home club). His committment and passion were a credit despite suffering many serious injuries during that time. An indiction of his desire was county final 97 where he got a belt to the 'groin area' in first half which resulted in a bad gash but he would not come off at half time despite hospital medical staff in dressing room trying to take him to ambulance. He came out for second half and was best player on the pitch. He may not have been very skilful but what he lacked in skill he made up in physicality and desire. But for injuries he sustained in both county finals we may have done more in Connaught as he freed O'Hara to a more forward role and a battler is needed in the midfield excahnges at Connaught level. You attack on him is unwarrented and a disgrace and i think you should retract it immediately.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on April 01, 2008, 11:55:22 PM
The plot thickens and my suspicions are confirmed, teeling gael, OMS, Seanie, Mano and PaddyP all know each other. It makes perfect sense to me now why yee never disagree.
Yeah, we're all best buddies. Off to Toffs every weekend for a big drinking session, have a secret handshake too.
Seriously what are you on about? A poster may be able to figure out others, it's not too hard sometimes. Like for example I think I may have a clue to your identity now. And we aren't close.
QuoteAnd just a word of note a couple a months back a thread was created on who is the most annoying poster on this GAABOARD. Remind me seanie how many times was your name mentioned. I guess you not well liked outside your click.
You'd get all the Sligo nominations now for sure, but we wouldn't bother with that. Some Down posters may opt for you too. BTW you remember how that thread panned out, with certain posters threatening others to 'take this outside'? You should be wary of that.
QuotePS lads yee great sligo gaels as teeling gael says, Enjoy the synopsis of the LOUTH game, Im sure ye'll all be there. ;D
Well I do expect to be there anyway, but sure I only speak for myself. Was only going because I was told that the CB were offering a gold medal for attending it, but I was disappointed to learn that you had to be from the Grange area and support Leeds to get it. "34 years, f*** all" is the winning code apparently.
QuoteSlagging off my AFR thread does genuinely disappoint me considering what I said and how open I was and does not reflect well on you(i got that saying from the rest of yee). It is irrelvant also to this thread.
Not relevant too here, to it is to your overall manner. We would accept it if you could only avoid criticising people in the manner you of Brehony, O'Meara and your won clubmates.But obviously you haven't learned anything. Incidentallly if you are so keen to emphasise that your 'life difficulties' think you are above other posters or supporters, then why not spit it out? Or is it a "would ya hit me and the baby in me arms' kind of thing? Perhaps this video sums up your attitude to criticism of you.www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHmvkRoEowc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHmvkRoEowc)
BTW TG - quality post.
Found it hard to believe that if McIntyre was on the panel Mano , that he wasnt on the pitch. Hence my assumption the other day that he mustn't be on the panel. Based on club championship last year , he certainly was amongst the best U21's in the county. Personally not a great believer in trials and certainly not at U21 level and hopefully a management team will be in place for 2009 before this years club championship thus letting the managemnt analyse the players in the white heat of championship rather than in trials in November.
Anyone with half a brain and some knowledge of club football with the county would know the identity of Seanie , Mano and Paddyp. The low key profile of Owenmore Gaels and lack of clues in our usernames would help anomity of myself and OMS. Much as I would like too , cant say I am friends with any of the posters on the board though often toyed with idea of a meet up at Xmas somewhere.
See with the postponement of Round 7 of the national leagues next weekend , it will mean another weekend without the county players for the clubs. Feel with all the breaks for "warm up competitions" and poor weather , it has slightly dilluted the leagues somewhat this year and yet we are only 5 rounds away from a 5 week break for the leagues. Cant help but wonder should the warm ups be all played mid week . Appreciate that with county players unavailable and with players away working and in college it may not be feasible but it would certainly concentrate the season way better. I imagine Owenmore Gaels are unique from a demographics point of view in that mid week actually propably would suit our panel better than weekends.
Where should I start? I think its all been said. Far from being "buddy, buddy" I'd be regularly challenged and disagreed with by all the Sligo posters here and that is good and healthy. I have my views like everyone else but I accept I can be wrong sometimes. Criticism only bothers me if it doesn't come from airheads and thankfully crticism of that type has been infrequent. Sligonian hasn't been ganged up on unfairly despite his wounded martyr act. There's nothing more to say.
Back to the real issues - obviously we all know how good McIntyre was in the club championship last year and the rich potential he has. He's young yet and hopefully we will get to see the best of him in the Sligo shirt in the not too distant future.
On the leagues thing - I'd assume county players would now be made available for the weekend of April 13th thus cancelling out their unavailability on the weekend of the 20th. I know from our clubs point of view that midweek games would present huge difficulties pre-June. I even had to play in the Connacht Kenny Cup last year for our seniors! We have games next Tues (senior) and Wed (inter) and it will be a job to get players out for both. I still think the solution is 10 game leagues with a further 10 games in a secondary competition - some of the games in which could be played midweek in the summer, without county players.
Even though I would like less league matches myself , I dont expect the model to change soon and in fairness there are worse things wrong in Sligo football. I just look at the 3 week gap in may and 4 week gap in July and query why are we playing football in February. To me the logical solution is start the league later and run the so called "warm up matches" midweek in June and July when college students etc are more available and when there is gaps in the schedule for county matches , league finals etc as there is this year. Owing to the importance of the Benson cup in my medal collection maybe I am biased but to call these once important competitions warm ups is slightly demeaning.
Dont know Seanie with the Sligo match on the 20th going to be a winner takes all game , whether the county players will be released for the club matches on the 13th.
While I'd be prepared to do away with the warm-up comps if need be, perhaps the league could be changed. Prefer the old 12-team Div 1 myself, could do the same for Div 2 and leave Div 3 at 8-10, depending on likelihood of competing properly (and to be fair, the early signs from D4 this year are more encouraging). Can't see it changing for a while yet though.
Important game tomorrow - the neighbours arrive in a bad run of form, they may be fighting to stay up this time, especially if they lose (and we tanked them at this stage last year). Conversely a win for us would leave us in a rather secure position in the Division, maybe even - whisper it quietly - tilting at a promotion challenge....
Quotethe neighbours arrive in a bad run of form
Maybe playing two games a weekend is catching up with them. Sure if their first team gets relegated then their "second team" might replace them in Div 3 next year!
Nursing a few bumps and bruises from a physical enough encounter but the win eases the pain. Several fellas let us down badly meaning we had a weak enough outfit but we battled and ended St. Michaels 100% Div 4 record. Not so good for the seniors who were deservedly beaten by Tubber, though the scoreline flatters them a bit. They were hanging on for dear life at the end and when our final attack broke down they went to the other end and got a goal. Elsewhere in Div 1 Harps and Tourlestrane drew, Ballymote made it 3 wins out of 4 away to Easkey and Bunninadden hammered Curry which was an eyebrow raiser.
Sunday 06th April 2008
Abbott Cup Group 2
St Molaise Gaels 1-4 3-9 Tourlestrane St Molaise Gaels Round 3
Benson Cup Group 2
St Johns 0-9 0-5 Cloonacool St Johns Round 3
League Division 4
Coolera-Strandhill 1-9 1-7 St Michaels Coolera Round 5
Saturday 05th April 2008
League Division 1
Tubbercurry 2-7 0-9 Coolera-Strandhill Tubbercurry Round 5
Easkey 0-4 1-5 Ballymote Easkey Round 5
Curry 0-6 1-12 Bunninadden Curry Round 5
League Division 2
Castleconnor 0-8 1-2 Drumcliffe Rosses Point Castleconnor Round 5
Shamrock Gaels 1-11 0-11 Calry/St Josephs Shamrock Gaels Round 5
Eastern Harps 0-3 0-5 Geevagh Eastern Harps Round 5
St Marys 2-7 0-3 St Farnans St Marys Round 5
League Division 3
Cloonacool 1-0 1-9 St Patricks Cloonacool Round 5
Owenmore Gaels 1-8 0-14 St Michaels Owenmore Gaels Round 5
Enniscrone/Kilglass 0-7 1-7 St Johns Enniscrone Round 5
Curry 0-3 1-7 St Molaise Gaels Curry Round 5
League Division 4
St Marys 0-1 2-8 St Molaise Gaels St Marys Round 5
Ballisodare 1-4 1-12 Tourlestrane Ballisodare Round 5
Friday 04th April 2008
League Division 1
Tourlestrane 0-8 1-5 Eastern Harps Tourlestrane Round 5
League table for League Division 1
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
Ballymote 4 3 1 0 40 36 6
Tourlestrane 4 1 1 2 44 36 4
Bunninadden 4 2 2 0 43 36 4
Tubbercurry 4 2 2 0 35 32 4
Curry 4 2 2 0 39 43 4
Coolera-Strandhill 4 2 2 0 45 52 4
Easkey 4 1 2 1 31 35 3
Eastern Harps 4 1 2 1 32 39 3
League table for League Division 2
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
Geevagh 4 3 0 1 44 39 7
St Marys 4 2 0 2 56 31 6
Shamrock Gaels 4 2 1 1 40 38 5
Castleconnor 4 2 2 0 41 35 4
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 4 2 2 0 42 53 4
Eastern Harps 4 1 2 1 45 45 3
Calry/St Josephs 4 1 3 0 51 55 2
St Farnans 4 0 3 1 34 57 1
League table for League Division 3
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
St Johns 4 4 0 0 62 32 8
St Molaise Gaels 4 4 0 0 54 25 8
Owenmore Gaels 4 2 2 0 42 43 4
St Michaels 4 2 2 0 39 43 4
St Patricks 4 2 2 0 45 51 4
Enniscrone/Kilglass 4 1 2 1 35 34 3
Cloonacool 4 0 3 1 27 49 1
Curry 4 0 4 0 25 52 0
League table for League Division 4
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
St Michaels 4 3 1 0 60 33 6
St Molaise Gaels 4 3 1 0 39 26 6
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 3 2 0 1 54 18 5
Coolera-Strandhill 4 2 1 1 41 40 5
Tourlestrane 4 2 2 0 48 45 4
St Marys 4 0 2 2 37 56 2
Calry/St Josephs 3 0 2 1 33 42 1
Ballisodare 4 0 3 1 24 76 1
Curious game at our haunt on Saturday, shocking first half display left us 10-0 down at half-time, somewhat fortunate to not ship 2-3 goals with that and also lucky to get 0-0! Within a few mins we had 1-2 back and were on their tails. Remained on top and got to within a point, 0-12 to 1-8, but that was as good as it got. A disappointing result, not least cos it gives them a boost, but at least we showed that we can play good stuff like we did after the break. A difficult trip to Pat's next weekend, with a rubber Benson Cup tie on Tuesday evening as well.
Ballymote top of Division 1.... :o But going well it must be said. Curry flopped again, Tubber bounce back, and last year's finalists share the spoils. Calry and Farnan's not looking great in D2. Geevagh still going well and Mary's picking up the necessary wins. John's and Grange United leading the way in D3, finding it hard to believe they will be caught, if the latter can keep up this form then it is very unlikely, given the inconsistency of the chasing pack. Curry looking doomed and Cloonacool have more league points than they managed in their weekend tie! Open enough in D4 so far, Coolera back in contention after their win. Ballisodare occupy their usual slot. :D
"John's and Grange United leading the way in D3" ::) Childish owenmoresider but I wouldnt expect anything less.
This for the attention of mainly seanie, and the sligo posters on here. I have been asking GAAMOD for advice regarding my war of words with seanie and owenmoresider and the rest to a lessor extent. Ive genuinely asked him how I can change this. I know sometimes I come out with comments that yee take offence too and I will try my best to not have a personal go at players or management. I know yee see me that way even though I have alot of good to say aswell which is sometimes not picked up on. I also i have acknowleged ive oversteeped the mark a few times and my intention is not to do that. I wll in future try to focus on field events or events relating to that. I apologise once again for last weeks comment on eoin.
I seem to have this ruthless and brutally honest streak when it comes to sligo football. If there was a part of me I would love to change that I be more diplomatic. I am definitly not peacekeeping negotiating material.
Also lads I have taken alot of personals too on this board. I not trying to play the victim here as I know I give it too but plenty of times I could of reported lads here aswell for defamatory remarks, like idiot, attention seeking, etc all of which are against the rules. So im NOT fiercly sensitive as suggested on other thread but there is a line too.
So anyway thats my view and accept responsibility for my wrongdoing. I have written this on the advice of GAAMOD3 before i get called attention seeker again.
Is there any Club fixtures up for this weekend? Please post if you know thanks
On a much more lighter topic !!
One of the most fascinating parts of Sligo GAA is the club notes in the Champion. All the papers in the county can have all the news they like but if there is no club notes than they are not worth reading. Does anyone else head straight past the diminishing property pages and mart ads straight to the club notes? Is it just me or can you gleam all the knowledge you want about a club by just reading their notes. For example you can see the vibrancy of Geevagh from their notes and the professionalism of Mary's in the best possible sense of that word.
I don't mind admitting it but my views of clubs are coloured by their writing in the their notes. For the best part of the 90's, I couldn't stand Coolera simply because of their note writer. Bad refs, bad pitches, injuries, holidays, horrific misses were all blamed for defeats without ever acknowledging the opponents. In fairness this has dramatically changed in recent years. My utmost respect for Harps emanates from their notes. Well written, they are always dignified and gracious and therefore these are all the things I associate most with Harps. I mentioned Geevagh previously and their quality but my pet hate at the moment is their constant referral to first names in their notes " Kevin passed to Darren and he kicked a point". Brilliantly parochial but first names don't seem right when reporting on an adult match. Pats normally just put in the score and the team and in some ways what more can you want. Michaels put in everything but the teams for an obvious reason (or should that read "team"). Ballisodare only put in notes after a relatively glorious defeat or a rare win. Farnans seem to have only Ladies and Bord Na Nog anymore. Bunninadden and St Mholaises are both excellent reads. Can't wait till tomorrow!! Am I sad or what??
TG - Well, not neccessarily... :P
No harm that the property is receding in size, was taking over the entire back part for a year or so (with the same estate in Coolaney on the back page the whole time). At least we are back to some normality there. Scan over most of them myself, read ours as well as seeing what the neighbours are up to. What do you make of ours? They were scant in olden times (the Ballisodare influence perhaps), and the Collooney area notes nearly did the job better!
I noticed one of the superclubs in sligo havnet bothered to put notes in the champion!
Well lads, on what you have seen who do we think are going to be crowned champions? Ballymote are top but not for long, some clubs need to look at themselves, I can see Tourlestrane walking it this year and thats no exaggeration. Harps will provide there only challenge. Tubber are in bits and as for curry? Slow, Slugish and clueless. Really look bad. Go on the Bunnies, theyre doing alright! Beat curry well, i think they will be near or around.
Opinions people?
On a side note and i know i will get in trouble for this Sligonian, [edit]. Doubt you ever played a high standard of football. [edit]
Hi Supermanscat. I know you have indicated you are deleting your account, so this is probably worthless. That was a real drive by job, but I've edited the abuse. If you do come back, please refrain from the personal attacks, you don't need them to get your point across.
Cheers
Supermanscat I guess lucky for me I didnt see your comments. I played as high a standard of football as Jack O Connor did for kerry ;). I have to refrain myself from rambling into ego fuelling stuff on my GAA career so far. I'll say this its not as bad as you think and yes I have medals to show for it but I have achieved more in soccer.
Would be an avid reader of the club notes whenever I do get my hands on the Champion. TG - it only became clear in later years to us why we were disliked so much for a club that was to our mind fairly innocuos and certainly not a threat in terms of winning trophies. The legacy of the Communist era in Coolera is still with us and is hard to shake! However, we did make a bit of history this last week when for the first time in 122 years of GAA activity in our peninsula our players partook in gaelic games on GAA owned ground. Progress can be slow in the GAA but this was a nice milestone for us and a hint (after much frustration) of better times ahead.
Not sure yee know this but RETROGAA.ie has the replica SLIGO 1975 jersey for sale. I got meself and Dad one and its great quality aswell. Great present.
Owenmore gaels beat us well tonight by 7pts and it could of been worse my clubmates tell me. I was at the league game a few weeks and they played all the football so im not suprised we had this coming. We have no excuse either full team to chose from beside M Quinn who is away travelling. I probably didnt do our lads any favours antagonising owenmoresider, you probably had game of your life tonight fuelled by your anger towards me and my club. I hope it was just on off day for our lads but my expectations arent high with current management set up in place and I know the players arent jumping from the rooftops with joy at the current set up either.
Congrats anyway, owemoresider and teeling gael.
Yeah had a surprising comfortable win last night 1-8 to 4 points. Obviously St Mholaises were missing their 2 county players but on the flip side , we gave debuts to 3 young lads. They are still favourites for promotion and should be there or thereabouts in championship but totally agree that the spark seems to be gone from St Mholaises this year and something doesnt seem quite right.
Our seniors had a really disappointing defeat by Bunninadden last night. Despite being tight enough numbers wise we had a decent team out but never got going in the first half and it was damage limitation thereafter. So its Bunnindden v. Eastern Harps in the Pick n choose final after Harps disposed of Ballymote.
Anyone else think its a bit ridiculous the rush to get these games out of the way? There'll be plenty of weekends when pitches are better and evenings are longer (and students are home) where a cup game would be ideal.
Interesting to see that the club "hosting" the GAA congress were unable to field a team tonight. They must all be in the Radisson putting out the chairs ;D
Met 3 guys from same said club in Dublin recently and enquiried how they were strugglin to field teams at times last season. Without a hint of sarcasm , they discussed amongst themselves it was the fact that the brighest in the county live in their catchment area and hence are working in so many high powered jobs in Dublin and are at various colleges around the country that has them particuliarily struggling midweek.
And poor old us practically at full strength midweek apart from a few guys working night shift in local factories !!!!
I was at St Johns V St Molaise Gaels game today. Final score 1-8 to 0-6 a win to Johns.
This was one of the worst standards of football ive seen for many a day, both sides couldnt pass. It was just unbeliable how many times the ball was giving so cheaply away. It made me think are these lads doing drills on underpressure foot passing. Johns were minus harrison, mcnamara and greene but we brought on eoin mchugh and peter wilson at HT. Both played poorly and again reinforced my previous reservations on there footballing creditionals.
I happened to be in the toilet at HT beside our dressing room, I heard our manager roaring that some of our supporters wanted us to lose. This was his team talk to fire up the players. I thought they were disgraceful comments. We are mess and we have a few lads who just play poorly consistently and those who excell. Gavin Gilsenan was FB for our minors last yr and is a million miles ahead of eoin and peter so should make county. I spoke to a few of our club lads after and all were of similar opinion. Just dont have 15 intermediate standard players and it costs us against tough oposition.
I'm picturing Sligonian crouched in the jacks, listening through a crack in the wall to the team talk going on. :D
Sorry for the non-Sligo interruption. :D
Good one :D :D :D. I can assure you I was standing up if you know what I mean and didnt really hear what he was saying except "supporters being mentioned". I asked one of the club players what he was on about and he told me. Story gets alot worse when If i could say what supporters our manager was on about but I cant. Politics politics
A good win but not a great performance from our seniors yesterday. Still - we'll take the 2 points and move on. Sadly we've lost Con O'Meara with a broken arm. I won't make any further comment on that at the moment other than to say it was more than bad luck that did it. Hope he recovers quickly.
Another game postponed for our intermediates. No doubt we'll have a run of 3 games in 6 days shortly instead of leaving over a back game to midweek in the summer...
The 43-year-old Connacht rugby supporter who is in a critical condition after being brutally attacked in Belfast at the weekend is a member of a well-known Roscommon GAA family, hoganstand.com has learned.
Paul Newton was severely beaten outside his hotel in Bradbury Place at 3.30am on Saturday, having attended the Magner's League clash between Ulster and Connacht at Ravenhill only a few hours earlier. He suffered serious head and facial injuries and has been placed on a life support machine in the intensive care unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, where his family are maintaining a bedside vigil.
News of the attack has shocked GAA supporters in both Roscommon and Sligo, where Paul has lived for the past number of years. A native of Croghan in north Co. Roscommon, Paul was a noted footballer with Shannon Gaels before going on to win a Sligo senior championship medal with St. Mary's. Indeed, he has remained an active member of the Sligo town club.
He is also an accomplished basketball player and had lined out for the Sligo All-Stars recently.
The Newton family name is synonymous with the GAA in Roscommon. Paul's brother John was midfield on the Roscommon team that won the Connacht football championship in 1991, while another brother Des won an All-Ireland under 21 medal with the Rossies in 1978 and later played for both Donegal and Ulster
Very sad news just breaking. Got this off Hoganstand. Hope he pulls through. I pray for him and his young family.
Already a thread on it across on the General forum, but i'm sure all here wish him well in hopefully a full recovery.
Regarding the weekend's fare, a decent result for us, considering it was away, and we were short a few. But throwing it away at the death does rankle a bit. We could, with luck, have won 8-9/10 points so far, but at least we can banish any prospect of relegation with a win this weekend. John's march on, Enniscrone get back on track too. In D1 Ballymote still top after drawing with Tubber, Harps edge out the Bunnies in their local squabble. Coolera did the needful v Easkey, and Tourlestrane consign Curry into the bottom two - who would have thought it?
Geevagh looking very good for D1 now after the derby win over Shams, Mary's get a bit of a hiding from Castleconnor, who are back in the running. Other two must have been off. And Grange seconds keep on going in D4, wouldn't it be gas if they and Michael's went up, and the two first teams already there? Mullinabreena will have a lot to say on that though, provided they don't implode again.
Was at Tourlestrane Curry match at the weekend where a late rally by Tour beat our nearest and dearest rivals. With 15 minutes remaining we were 6 points down but we decided to put the ball quickly into the inside forwards saved the game for us.
Stephen Henry gave an exhibition of high fielding in midfield and has improved immensely since last year. He is under 21 again next year and is a serious prospect. He needs to work on his decision making and workrate but that will come. McIntyre alongside was not as spectacular but broke the ball well and had great workrate throughout the pitch.
any word on ohara or is he injured? any other injury worries 4 da weekend? awful hard to know wat the starting team might be with a few of the younger lads commin on nd doin ok against louth. heard tony taylor played bit for harps at da weekend, good to see him back. could really do with him and egan back. egan gives a great physical and aggressive presence at centre back. i think mcnamara lacks that but is prob better on the ball. i reckon egan would be better at stopping the runs through the middle, very important if we struggling at midfield
Welcome burgh, I agree with everything you said, there is thread on longford game already on page 2 of the GAA discussion. Ohara is fit im sure he'll start.
A tough evening for us last night. Injuries, illness, lads based in Dublin, impact of county players getting held all hit us hard. Upshot was we just scraped 15 bodies together to go to Achonry to take on Mullinabreena. We were slow to start and went a few behind but just as we were raising a gallop we lost our centre back through injury. So 40 miutes with 14 men faced us. We put up a good fight for most of the second half but a fluke goal was followed by a three or four points in the last 5 minutes to make it look a bigger hammering than it was. Body is very sore today and another outing awaits tomorrow. The joys of a Div 4 footballer.
Our seniors had a good win tonight against Ballymote. We got a fortunate goal in the first half to set us on our way. The concession of a late penalty made for a tense end but we held out to go second in Division 1. Next weekend we travel to Tourlestrane for a top of the table clash which should be interesting.
Elsewhere in Div 1 Tourlestrane had a good away win against Bunninadden. Tubbercurry added to Easkeys woes and on Friday night Harps return to good form continued with a comfortable win over injury ravaged Curry.
After conceding 2 goals in 5 matches , we went and conceded 3 in th efirst 10 minutes against Cloonacool in an abject performance which seriously undermines our chances of staying in Division 3. Hopefully with a few guys back, we can pick it up and there isnt much between any team in this division bar Johns obviously. Pats seem to be struggling fairly badly too but this isnt that unusual at this time of the year.
Geevagh are the team of the year in Sligo at this stage. To be top of their division missing 2 county players is a great achievemnet and is testiment to the hard work going on in Geevagh.
Coolera seem to be getting their act together in Division 1 and whilst they have traditionally over the last few years had a solid defence, their attack is looking more potent this year. A fit John Mac and they will be approaching the championship with confidence. Currys poor year is probably the biggest shock in this division.
See the fixtures are on website for the weekend. Am I alone in thinking that 4pm matches on a Saturday afternoon in late April arent right. Appreciate county minors are playing but whats wrong with Sunday ??
Sunday morning brought an early rise and a series of one way attempted phone calls and texts >:(. Eventually took to the field in Calry with the required number but proceeded to produce a disgraceful performance. An opportunist goal just before half time hauled us back into the game but in truth Calry wanted to win more than we did and held out for a 2 point win (1-9 to 1-7 - the score is slightly wrong on sligogaa.ie). With the team we had out we should have been able to take the spoils but Carly had greater hunger, teamwork and did the simple things better overall. So our Div 4 prospects took a serious hammering over the weekend. Coolaney/Mullinabreena and our next opponents, St Molaise Gaels, lead the way. We'll need to take points next weekend or this league is over for us.
Just some comments on TG's post - I don't know if those fixtures for next weekend are definite until the refs names are inserted. Also, on Curry - they have a huge number of injuries which largely explains their current plight. Trouble for them is time is getting short to fix them up - less than 6 weeks to championship. Geevagh are doing tremendously well and fair credit to them.
Edit - Referees added so times and dates seem to be correct.
Was at the St molaise gaels v enniscrone. Highly controversial game. My Dad scored the game 9-8 victory to st molaises. Only to be told later that ref scored it a draw. Then we got phonecall from a supporter saying the ref admitted at HT that he messed up the score and hadnt a clue what it was so he asked Gaels management team what score was, they said we were up a 1pt, then he asked enniscrone and they said they were up 1pt. Score was infact 4-4 each but instead of spliting the score down the middle on what both managers said he took enniscrones word over ours for no reason. Sums up the GAA for me. Clueless. I wont even go on at how overly physical enniscone are and how the ref let them away it a few clotheslines and closed fist tackles. Fair play to our lads for holding there heads.
Bloody Fixtures are a disaster! Games near and around the two bank Holidays so no beer them weelends? Arent players allowed to enjoy a drink?
Oh and another thing, i was playing a game in recent weeks and i just wish that the two Duffys would find a medicinal cure for that God Syndrome that has infected the two of them! They think they now everything and while i admit that refs have to be confident and thick skinned they can't be ignorant!
Welcome to the board Sligoper.
Not playing at too high a level myself but if the game is on Saturday then no issues - just stay in Friday. If game on Sunday then a few in the evening and away home early and you'll be right as rain for Monday morning. On this bank holiday weekend I'd say the only games on the Monday will be the cup finals so that should not impinge too much on most players social lives. Anyway - its 5 weeks to championship this weekend - shouldn't we all be off the beer? ;D
Seriously though setting fixtures and games administration is a tough job and by and large the CCC get it right. I think we could have some sort of cup competitions for midweek summer evenings, especially in the July period where there is a big gap with no games. Still, with depending on weather its not an exact science.
For all the annoyances associated with the Duffys most days I'm thankful to see them rather than one of their peers. They always have complete control of the games they referee.
Thanx for the welcome
Have one won a fair bit an my time and now that i'm a working professional with internet access i can have the best of noth worlds ;D
Oh yes yes ill agree with that but iwith championship games after the bank holiday weekends, it does minimise any fun time ;D! Ah yes i know what you mean in that sense but god almighty they are insufferable fella's at times!
Well personally i think the championship is wide open more than any year! Tourlestane, Harps and Curry all look dodgy! And theyare the big three! Curry having an absolute stinker! Also i think that Johns and Tubber will be the big challengers! Just on a note about the Big three, when was the last time none were in a county final?
2007 T'Strane beat Harps
2006 Curry win
2005 Coolera beat Curry
2004 T'Strane win
2003 Curry beat Harps
I'm stuck after this!
Answer is 2000. I'll complete that list:
2002 - Harps beat Coolera in replay (what were you saying about the Duffys again??!!!!)
2001 - Marys beat Curry
2000 - Bunninadden beat Coolera >:(
Curry going very badly but they are badly hit by injuries and unavailability of Feeney & Marren. When they get a few ack they will be a major force again. Harps after a slow start look to be hitting their stride. Tourlestrane have some power too. I agree that Johns and Tubber will be strong contenders too. I think the championship is quite open but it would still be a major surprise if Tour, Curry or Harps don't ke the final.
Tourlestrane bombed our seniors out of the way on Saturday evening. First half was not too bad. Our lads played some good football but rode our luck once or twice. We went in a goal behind but the second half was carnage. Yourlestrane did up it but our response was pathetic. I think they were only missing Gerry McGowan and at times I was very impressed with the system they were playing. They're going to be fierce hard to beat. We were down quite a few lads but its still no excuse for the performance, especially in the second half. Hopefully the lads can use this reverse to get them going cos repeat performances are not on.
Played out a good draw with St Molaise Gaels today in Div 4. Could have won but could have lost too. Their equaliser was a fantastic score from a man the Owenmore Gaels lads would be very familiar with. Still a damn handy operator at this level. They are going quite well in that league so not a bad result overall but as with the last few weeks with the injuries throughout the club - fielding was a victory in itself.
Another mighty weekend for us, well beaten and only made it look slightly better near the end. And two defeats to John's to come as well. Looking like the Curry and Cloonacool rematches will be critical for us, but we have rarely got out a full team, and that's particularly evident lately. elsewhere in D3 John's march on, Pat's and SMG winning too. Rest being left behind.
In D1, a few odd results, Coolera's as Seanie stated being one, Tubber only managing 0-2 v Harps, and Ballymote giving the Bunnies a bit of a drubbing to continue their lofty position. Appears that McGuire got hurt in the Easkey game, a huge blow if the case. D2 saw Geevagh and C'connor draw, and Mary's hockeying Shams, so it's still that trio out in front. Mullinabreena going strong in D4, while their victims of the weekend continue to remind us that things could always be worse!
we are struggling badly at moment with numbers , attitude etc. For som eodd reason we seem to start the year well and be monumentally poor in late april, may each year. At least this year we can be poor aginst the good teams rather than the bad teams but unless we turn it around we are in trouble. Impressed by Enniscrone and have noticed their improvement in form in last few weeks. Will be in contention with Mholaises Gaels and in my view if they can keep their heads will be favourites for intermediate.
In fairness , Eugene played football at a level few in the county could aspire too, and is cute enough to boot so not surprised that he is still a mtach winner in Division 4.
Big draw for Geevagh out west which keeps them on track nicely. How did Egan and Henry play Seanie ??Tubbercurry got a bad beating with in theory 3 county starters available. Any word on McGuires injury and its likely duration ? Big blow especially with lack of depth in full back line.
We just about fielded as well Seanie, Our 15th Man took to the pitch 10 minute in almost under the radar of Cathal O'Donnell. Draw a fair result I think. Good Battle.
Tubber got hammered! Can't beleive in an hour of football they scored two points? Shocking stuff. Obviously a blip for a team i predict to do well! Tourlestrane look well! Ballymote still there but not for long, curry finally get a win to end a crappy few weeks and easkey lose mcguire to an elbow injury. Cmon the Marys, hammerin the shams!!
Was talkin to one of the boys there yesterday, apparently the county panel is about to be cut! Although he's well in it so no worries for him! London in four weeks! Cmon!
Egan and Henry both played well for Tourlestrane but its hard to judge because we were extremely poor, especially in the second half.
jjjshabadoojnr - Yeah, noticed the 15th man trotting on late. I think it did ye no harm anyway - dont think anyone had scored at that point. And shame on you for mixing up Cathal O'Donnell and the great Deccie O'Boyle! Deccie is a gas man. Not everyones cup of tea but for ould games in Div 4 he's grand. It was a grand game alright. Some lads not too good, some lads not too fit but both teams tried hard and thats what its all about at that level.
Ya MS, how did i get them mixed up!!! He makes some strange decisions, but i never seen anyone get too thick with him! He usually ends up balancing out the decisions by the end of the game. How many more years has red left in him? Himself and McHale must be having some kind of competition!! Seamus Hoey seems to be getting in on the act now as well. Really enjoying the division this year. Its a dream playin with some of our younger lads. Hopefully in 2-3 years time we will be on the up.
Red is some man alright. If I'm able to walk properly at his age I'll be happy never mind play football! They're dead right though. It'll be a sad day when you can't play any more so keep on going. Ye have some good young lads and more on the way from what I hear.
Sligo beat Cavan in challenge game at the weekend, farrell was in goals, E mchugh Hb and phillips CHB, Egans back at midfield, Gaughan HF, ,wasnt at the game but you'll see full team in the papers.
Also hear that N McGuire sustained a serious injury which makes him a doubt for the CSFC. Dislocated elbow I think. Hope its not too serious and that he makes a quick recovery. Massive blow if he doesnt make it.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on April 28, 2008, 06:04:25 PM
Sligo beat Cavan in challenge game at the weekend, farrell was in goals, E mchugh Hb and phillips CHB, Egans back at midfield, Gaughan HF, ,wasnt at the game but you'll see full team in the papers.
Also hear that N McGuire sustained a serious injury which makes him a doubt for the CSFC. Dislocated elbow I think. Hope its not too serious and that he makes a quick recovery. Massive blow if he doesnt make it.
Just seen this on SLIGOGAA.ie, better news :) Thank God
GOOD WISHES
From all Gaels in the county and beyond,to our Senior Football Captain Easkey's Noel McGuire on a quick return to full fitness from his recent injury, fortunately it is not as serious as was first thought and we expect to see him back wearing the Black and White very shortly It is also with much relief that we hear of the great progress, St Mary's Paul Newton is making and looking forward to seeing him out and about with his Club soon
Glad to see a few players getting a run at the weekend. Its important that Jordan tries a few players out. The panel was cut yesterday apparently but i havnt heard any names. Anyone know anyone who was dropped?
Sligo are playing Dublin in a challenge game in St. Margarets GAA Club Kilreesk (near the airport) on Saturday May 17th
Championship dates and venues up for the first two rounds. Good to see the practice of Coolera going west to play South opposition is being maintained. ???
2008 Senior FC Group A
Bunninadden - - Coolera-Strandhill Enniscrone 31/05/2008 18:00 Round 1
Eastern Harps - - Easkey Enniscrone 31/05/2008 19:30 Round 1
Coolera-Strandhill - - Easkey Ballymote 07/06/2008 19:30 Round 2
Bunninadden - - Eastern Harps Markievicz Park 08/06/2008 14:00 Round 2
2008 Senior FC Group B
Calry/St Josephs - - Tubbercurry Ballymote 31/05/2008 18:00
St Marys - - Curry Ballymote 31/05/2008 19:30
St Marys - - Calry/St Josephs Tubbercurry 08/06/2008 13:30
Curry - - Tubbercurry Markievicz Park 08/06/2008 15:45
2008 Senior FC Group C
Drumcliffe Rosses Point - - Castleconnor Markievicz Park 31/05/2008 17:45 Round 1
St Farnans - - St Johns Markievicz Park 31/05/2008 19:30 Round 1
Castleconnor - - St Johns Enniscrone 07/06/2008 18:00 Round 2
Drumcliffe Rosses Point - - St Farnans Enniscrone 07/06/2008 19:30 Round 2
2008 Senior FC Group D
Ballymote - - Tourlestrane Tubbercurry 31/05/2008 18:00 Round 1
Geevagh - - Shamrock Gaels Tubbercurry 31/05/2008 19:30 Round 1
Tourlestrane - - Shamrock Gaels Ballymote 07/06/2008 18:00 Round 1
Ballymote - - Geevagh Tourlestrane 08/06/2008 12:00 Round 1
2008 Intermediate FC Group A
Ballisodare - - Coolaney/Mullinabreena Tubbercurry 01/06/2008 14:00 Round 1
Curry - - Coolera-Strandhill Tubbercurry 01/06/2008 15:30 Round 1
Curry - - Ballisodare Bunninadden 07/06/2008 19:30 Round 2
Coolera-Strandhill - - Coolaney/Mullinabreena St Marys 08/06/2008 12:00 Round 2
2008 Intermediate FC Group B
Cloonacool - - Enniscrone/Kilglass Tourlestrane 01/06/2008 14:00 Round 1
Cloonacool - - St Marys Tubbercurry 07/06/2008 18:00 Round 2
2008 Intermediate FC Group C
Tourlestrane - - Eastern Harps Ballymote 01/06/2008 15:30 Round 1
Tourlestrane - - Owenmore Gaels Tubbercurry 08/06/2008 12:00 Round 2
2008 Intermediate FC Group D
St Molaise Gaels - - St Michaels Ballymote 01/06/2008 14:00 Round 1
St Molaise Gaels - - St Patricks Tubbercurry 07/06/2008 19:30 Round 2
Actually looking at those a bit more, the choice of venues for some games is odd to say the least. In Round 2, they put Bunnies v Harps - a tie for Ballymote surely - into the Park, and drag Curry and Tubber together up the N17 to there too, and the town duo Mary's and Calry go the opposite way to play in Tubber! And Ballymote v Geevagh in Tourlestrane - other side of the county, completely out of their ways, why not Coola? That's before you mention Harps, John's, and Drumcliffe all having to travel through their opponent's areas to the venue where they meet them. Admittedly John's effectively have a home game in the first one. And SMG have to play Pat's in Tubber too. And they wonder why the gates aren't good? Mayo, Ros and Donegal all have a home and away system in place so it could be looked at, rather than this kind of thing happening.
There is no talkin to the fixtures commitee especially Richie Brennan. Some odd ones surely, I know Curry Tubbercurry should be played in Tourlestrane but a double header in the park along with the bunnnies and Harps will be a great evenings football.
Our game against St Pats in tubber, its only a hour and 15mins from my house ::). Defies logic. Fixtures commitee have obviously lost the run of themselves.
Only 1 game fixed for Kent park. These have to be mistakes, as OMS said already other comical venues.
Was at the St molasie gaels V Owenmore Gaels game tonight. We won 4-19 to 1-5 againt an extremely understrangth OM GLS. They were missing 10 regurlar players. Reason we were told that alot of there players won a Club raffle for tickets to Man Utd v West ham.
Yeah, I heard they were down 10 lads alright. As TG says its amazing how they seem to start the season well and then when you expect them to kick on (with the soccer over etc) they seem to go back at a rate of knots.
Our seniors had a good win tonight away to Bunninadden. We had a full side out for the first time this year and it was encouraging. Certainly a million miles away from the rubbish second half the week before. Those interested from a county team point of view I can tell you Kieran Quinn and John McPartland both played the full game and looked good as did Karol O'Neill, the forgotten man. Great result for Ballymote at Tourlestrane. 4 weeks to championship.
Had a busy day today but I love it. Went to the Benson cup final in Grange. Turned out to be a real cracker. Some lovely football from both sides, level at FT on 2-7 to 1-10 with alan caraway getting the equaliser for us in the dying seconds great score.
Onto ET now and we went 2 pts up , Johns came back well in 2nd half to go 1pt up and then alan caraway got anther unbelievale score to level. We were pushing hard when one of our subs made fatal mistakes twice in positions to score passed to a free man but behind him. St johns down the field twice 2 scores to win by 2 in the end.
John scanlon showed well for johns, must of ended up with 1-7 i think. They had mcgarty and harrison but no mcnamara or fizzy.
We had some good performaces, with aaron mchugh playing well and alan caraway probabaly our best players 0-3 from HB. Wison and eoin mchugh played and wilson played well all the game but eoin faded 2nd and ET when brought out to midfield.
In normal time we probably should of won it, we dominated possesion last 20mins but failed to convert but fair play to johns traveling to our home venue in front of decent crowd to win a tight encounter.
Was at SLIGO minor game aswell and we won so day ended well ;D.
Yeah, was chatting to your former chairman Johnny Watters at the Sligo minor game and he told me it was a good game alright. Ye are seeming to be getting the act together after some unimpressive early season results (mind you they were mostly wins).
Jesus things have gone awful quiet here?
Well work is boring my balls of so i'll start convo. Is the senior panel cut yet? I here Bree, K Langan and D O'Grady have all left the panel? Surely it's time to start cutting it properly with the championship coming up?
Yeah, sure it's only a fortnight away now. Didn't hear of who got cut, but one or two of the cuts would be expected IMO.
Many here heading across btw?
Also, the CCC came up a quitr popular rescheduling for the warm-up senior final. Can see some players hoping it'll be changed:
The CCC have refixed the Kiernan Cup & pick n'choose League Finals as follows.
Sligo Estates Pick n'choose League Final
Eastern Harps V Bunninadden
Wednesday 21st May at 8.00pm in Tourlestrane
McCarricks Garage Kiernan Cup Final
St.Mary's V Calry/St.Josephs
Friday 23rd May at 8.00pm in Grange
Well I'm not heading across! Work commitments! Yeah some of them cuts are expected. A very good friend of mine is on the panel and he says they are still keeping lads on and not telling them whether they are dropped or not! Here's my crack at the panel
Greene
Farrell
Doherty
Harrison
Ewing
McGuire
Naughtan / Murphy
Donovan
O'Neill
Phillips
Davey
McNamara
McGovern
B Kivlehan
E McHugh
Quinn
O'Hara
Gilmartin
Henry
Curran
Egan
S Davey
Gaughan
Kelly
Brehony
Sweeney
McPartland
Flannery
G McGowan
S Coen
Any opinions? I know i'm missing someone but can't think who.
We should probably start a Sligo v. London thread on the main board, think I will unless one of ye beat me to it.
On the club scene tonight in Gurteen our seniors take on Eastern Harps in what promises to be a good match. After a slow start, Harps now seem to be motoring. With the exception of our two humblings at the hands of the county champions (we has weak sides out both days) our league form has been good. Our record in Gurteen is terrible though so we'll be hoping for an improvement tongiht. Throw in at 7.45pm.
On Sunday at 1pm we play Mary's in Div 4. Should be lively enough too and I'd expect both sides to have strong lineups. Neither of us will get promoted but with c'ship only 3 weeks away teams should be strengthening. Mary's have been very competitive in the intermediate championship in recent years and even though they'll be without big Paul they'll be handy again this year.
There is a lack of posters, pity there isnt more sligofans willing to give there opinions. When you look at the amount of views there is only a small nr posting. Like Sligoper I be bored and need some good debate to pass the day.
Was at the North divison junior championship match between Calry and St Molaises. We won by a 1pt in last min of Extra time. Strange game. The first half the standard was atrocious but as the game wore on it got better. Calry should of won it in normal time. We scored 3 goals which got us back in the game at various stages. Although our lads showed character. Highlight of the match was diarmuid feeneys point. He got the ball about 25 yrds out in front of the goals. Stopped thought the ref gave him a free so everyone else stopped aswell. everyone looked at the ref. He says I didnt blow the whistle play on. Feeney just kicks it over after having the ball way too long. Ref said he didnt move so therefore could stand there and not do anything so it was ok. Not sure he knows the rules :D but it was funny. Mchale got our winning score from free. Benny o reilly manager of calry juniors. Fair play to him at such a young age.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 09, 2008, 11:37:28 PM
There is a lack of posters, pity there isnt more sligofans willing to give there opinions. When you look at the amount of views there is only a small nr posting. Like Sligoper I be bored and need some good debate to pass the day.
Was at the North divison junior championship match between Calry and St Molaises. We won by a 1pt in last min of Extra time. Strange game. The first half the standard was atrocious but as the game wore on it got better. Calry should of won it in normal time. We scored 3 goals which got us back in the game at various stages. Although our lads showed character. Highlight of the match was diarmuid feeneys point. He got the ball about 25 yrds out in front of the goals. Stopped thought the ref gave him a free so everyone else stopped aswell. everyone looked at the ref. He says I didnt blow the whistle play on. Feeney just kicks it over after having the ball way too long. Ref said he didnt move so therefore could stand there and not do anything so it was ok. Not sure he knows the rules :D but it was funny. Mchale got our winning score from free. Benny o reilly manager of calry juniors. Fair play to him at such a young age.
The ref was wrong. It is 4 steps or if standing still the time taken to take 4 steps.
Ya I know he was wrong but I wasnt complaining :). Was comical though seeing him stand there look back at the ref then after ref looks at him and shouts I didnt blow whislte. Turns without soloing and kicks it over. Defo had in hand way too long. Ref in fairness was good throughout and probably was his only error.
Our seniors were beaten by 4 by Harps out in Gurteen on Friday. Didn't make it myself but heard that Harps are going well and it took us a fair while to adjust to the pace they were operating at. Our second half was apparently encouraging but a lot of work to do. Elsewhere in Div 1 Curry have at last showed signs of life with a comprehensive beating of Ballymote. Tourlestrane are top after a narrow win over Tubber and Easkey's woes continued when they were beaten by Bunninadden. Easkey look doomed but everything else is still to play for. Harps should beat Easkey tomorrow night in the only back game and go top.
In Div 4 we scored a good win over our nearest and dearest neighbours. Struggled to get a team out but the lads that eventually arrived played some nice football in the end and despite a late rally from the visitors we held on to win by 2. Coolaney/Mull continued their winning run but have been getting it tight of late. Ballisodare got their first win of the season too - how many get relegated out of Div 4? I think its one so they may survive again.
Division 2 saw a good week for Calry ended with a draw against Mary's. Geevagh continue to blaze a trail and Castleconnor stayed in the promotion race with a win over a struggling Harps second team while Farnans gave themselves a much needed boost with a narrow win over Shamrock Gaels.
John's 100% record in Div 3 continued with a big win over Owenmore Gaels. St. Molaise scored a narrow win over an improving St Pats to keep their promotion charge going and another improving west division side, Enniscrone, had a 4 point win over St Michaels.
So things are beginning to hot up with less that 3 weeks to championship. Looking forward to it.
Ironic that I was happy to see the c'ship start brought forward to this time, and now it couldn't be worse for us the way we are going. Another hiding at the weekend, even with John's missing a lot including Harrison and Greene, we've now shipped 10-64 in our last 4 games, and to cap it off the splitters go and win in their division. Will take a lot to turn things around, but we can still avoid the drop.
Div 1 beginning to take its natural shape again, Tour and Harps in front, but Ballymote are stll there, but a bad loss to Curry on Sunday. Easkey are doomed and the Bunnies are battling to survive. Geevagh going up, the other spot still open, Mary's slipped up. Harps returning to D3 again. John's up to D2, SMG and Enniscrone for the other spot, Curry look gone to D4 and the other spot is probably ours debatable. Mullinabreena bouncing back from D4, but making tough work of it all the same.
Lads, is it Saturday or Sunday the challenge game in St. Margaret's is?
Saturday and I think its 4pm. Hoping to be there.
Thanks Seanie for that. Saturday suits me perfect. It'll be good to watch irrespective of whether its a challenge or not. Plus it will give us some modicum of an idea as to how we are shaping up for the championship.
It'll be interesting to see the team selections with only a week to go til london....havnt heard any word on coen or mcnamara for a while. Are they injured? Hope Dublin play a full strength team.
Anyway lads fair play for going to game, look forward to yer reports. I'll be at the minors game later that evening.
Would prefer to be back home in Sligo and heading to minor game Saturday (and playing my own club game earlier) but just have to be in Dublin this weekend. Should be interesting alright.
Good result for our seniors stopping the Harps juggernaut in its tracks. Karol O'Neill apparently got a peach of a goal to haul us back into contention after a poorish start and the lads dug out a win in a tight encounter. Both teams were missing a good few. Elsewhere Ballymote stole a draw from an improving Curry. Bottom two Easkey and Bunninadden also drew and Tourlestrane went top of Div 1 with a 2 point win over Tubber.
Div 2 will be the most talked about following the abandonment of the Calry v. Mary's game. Can't remember this happening before in adult football in Sligo (OMS - set us straight). Crazy carry on 2 weeks before championship. Apparently Mary's were a point up and less than a minute remained. Castleconnor had an 8 point victory over Harps second team and thier tie against the town side in round 13 looks like a winner takes all game. Geevagh continued their push to Div 1 with a win over Drumcliffe and are nearly promoted - a serious achievement for such a small club. Farnan's rally continued with a point away to Shamrock Gaels - another escape on the cards?
John's made it 10 out of 10 in Div 3 but look like they were made to work a good bit harder than last week by Owenmore Gaels. Enniscrone's defeat by Michaels and Molaise Gaels win over Pats means the possibility of two North Sligo outfits gaining promotion from this Division becomes more a likelyhood. Curry got off the mark with a draw against Cloonacool but they look doomed. The battle to avoid relegation between four other clubs looks like it will go to the wire.
Coolaney's winning run in Div 4 continued, Tourlestrane the latest victims. Michaels beat Molaise Gaels and Ballisodares winning streak ??? continued as they completed the double over Calry.
So with the leagues poised for the final few rounds, championship takes centre stage the weekend after next. Added spice to SFC group B following the Calry/Marys row at the weekend and the same sides meet this Friday in the Kiernan Cup final! Summer is here!
Anyone now going to the game on Friday?
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 19, 2008, 01:40:36 PM
Farnan's rally continued with a point away to Shamrock Gaels - another escape on the cards?
The start of the league for Farnans was a disaster between injuries, defections and losing Eamonn to the county team together with young McGowan to the U-21s. Farnans cannot take those sort of hits so it was always going to be an uphill struggle. To compound this there has also been a change in management. So they're still up against it for the remaining games.
Unfortunately I dont have a life at the moment what with career responsibilities so I have only managed to see Farnans once this year which was against Calry a few weeks ago in Templeboy. The lads destroyed Calry in the first half (1-9 to 4 at half time I think) and then inexplicably capitulated in the second. I thought we played with much more verve and generally looked far better footballers - took some fantastic scores - but for some reason things went south in the second half. Apart from having about 17 players who are up to this standard we are probably a bit light in the midfield sector. But Michael McGowan can be the one who steps up to the plate in this area come the championship - if he can be motivated to do so. He's a class act and is county standard - we just need to get it out of him on a regular basis.
QuoteAnyone now going to the game on Friday?
They'll be parking cars at Gilroy Tiling and walking in the rest of the way!
Might make it over from the west for that one alright. Lot of history there. It was always crazy having 2 rounds of the league with the same fixtures. It was going to lead to trouble.
Between that and the parish rule issue, the next county board meeting could be interesting. I am for parish rule in case you are asking
Whats the parish rule about??
Parish rule -simply - you play for the club whose parish boundary you reside in till the age of 18.
Sligoper - don't mention the war.... :D
Speaking of wars, surprised at the shenanigans between Calry and Mary's, but that means a curious wander up to Grange on Friday evening is in order. Can't say when it happened before Seanie. Mind you if Cloonacool and Curry had rowed on Friday there would have been some craic, what with them meeting again the next day!
An encouraging result on Sunday, played well enough but the outcome still was as expected. Still gives more hope for the Championship and following survival battle. Enniscrone have blown it, Farnan's rallyin while Harps fall away. Geevagh good as up too. D1 went as expected, though Ballymote got a good result off Curry.
Lost a Div 4 tie against St Marys on Saturday evening. Very disappointed to lose but we missed too many chances including a penalty. So championship next weekend. Our seniors face a tough opener against Bunninadden with a injury crisis hitting at just the wrong time. In intermediate we face another tough game against Curry and we'll only know how we're fixed for that after Saturday night and the knock on effects of the seniors injuries.
The weekend's fare in the Championship. Will post more on it later on.
2008 Senior FC Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment
Bunninadden Coolera-Strandhill Enniscrone 31/05/2008 18:00 TBC Round 1
Eastern Harps Easkey Enniscrone 31/05/2008 19:30 TBC Round 1
2008 Senior FC Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment
Calry/St Josephs Tubbercurry Ballymote 31/05/2008 18:00 TBC
St Marys Curry Ballymote 31/05/2008 19:30 TBC
2008 Senior FC Group C
Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment
Drumcliffe Rosses Point Castleconnor Markievicz Park 31/05/2008 17:45 TBC Round 1
St Farnans St Johns Markievicz Park 31/05/2008 19:30 TBC Round 1
2008 Senior FC Group D
Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment
Ballymote Tourlestrane Tubbercurry 31/05/2008 18:00 TBC Round 1
Geevagh Shamrock Gaels Tubbercurry 31/05/2008 19:30 TBC Round 1
2008 Intermediate FC Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment
Ballisodare Coolaney/Mullinabreena Tubbercurry 01/06/2008 14:00 TBC Round 1
Curry Coolera-Strandhill Tubbercurry 01/06/2008 15:30 TBC Round 1
2008 Intermediate FC Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment
Cloonacool Enniscrone/Kilglass Tourlestrane 01/06/2008 14:00 TBC Round 1
2008 Intermediate FC Group C
Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment
Tourlestrane Eastern Harps Ballymote 01/06/2008 15:30 TBC Round 1
2008 Intermediate FC Group D
Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment
St Molaise Gaels St Michaels Ballymote 01/06/2008 14:00 TBC Round 1
Time to put the head on the block with a few predictions:
SFC
Group A:
Bunninadden v. Coolera/Strandhill - Bunninadden's form has benn pretty mixed in the league with ours marginally better. Injuries are crucifying us though and I'm not giving it the poor mouth. 6 definite starters are out and a few others are struggling. Bunninadden are not hitting the form of a couple of years ago but are in decent shape and will be tough opponents for anyone. I'm really worried from our point of view but will give our lads a tentative vote to secure a 2 point win.
Eastern Harps v. Easkey - Harps have been going pretty well and are obvious favourites for not just the group but maybe the championship outright. Tony Taylor is back and I hear there's life in his brother yet too. Some of their younger guns like Danny O'Grady and John Rafferty will improve with the experience gained last year. Easkey have had a tough time but are reknowned battlers and are improving all the time. This will be a bridge too far I think. Harps by 6.
Group B
Calry/St. Joseph's v. Tubbercurry - 1991 is a long time ago and the hunger is fierce for the Tubber men to reach to top again. They have a fairly young team with some pacy forwards and are fairly driven to succeed. Calry have a good bit of quality too and have performed well in championship in recent years. This could be a spicy encounter but I expect the south Sligo men to prevail by 4 points.
St. Mary's v. Curry - Neither team has set the world alight in the league though Mary's are winning more games, albeit it Div 2. That said, Curry appear to be emerging from their injury woes and have hit a patch of form recently. The suspension of Feeney and Marren has upset them but Paul Durcan could use this to their advantage. Hard to know where Mary's are. Coen is a good young talent and with the likes of Breheny, Martyn and Davey they should be tough opponents. I'm going to go for Curry to win this though, by 3 points.
Group C
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v. Castleconnor - Castleconnor have largely disappointed in championship relative to some expectations but I get a feeling that this year that trend may reverse. Not burderned with the constant struggle to grind out leage results in a tough Div 1 they seem to have rolled along nicely, despite a reverse last weekend. Drumcliffe's recent junior North Division win is good preparation for them and they need to lift it a peg or two to make an impression in this group. Castleconnor by 5.
St. Farnans v. St. John's - A big year for John's as expectations will be high for them. With the talent at their disposal they should go close to matching those expectations. Farnan's, after their great success last year, will struggle to survive in SFC - especially after losing a player or two. Survival will be thier goal and they'll only get experience in this tie. John's by 10.
Group D
Ballymote v. Tourlestrane - Ballymote have done quite well in this years league and have plenty of pace and scoring power in their forward line. Recent years have seen them produce a lot of "nearly" stories so now may be the time for them to have a strong campaign. Last years champions are always contenders and this year will be no different. They have pace and power all over the field and even though I hear rumours of an injury crisis I pick them to win here, by 6 points.
Geevagh v. Shamrock Gaels - A clash of local rivals which ended in a draw last year (I think). Since then Geevagh have had a marvellous run in 2008 in Div 2 and appear to be a team and a club on the rise. Shamrock Gaels appear to be floting about at the same level as they have for the last couple of years. Geevagh's improvement leads me to fancy them to win by 3.
IFC
Group A
Curry v. Coolera/Strandhill - I'm not sure what we will be like as a result of injuries to our seniors and i'm less in a position to know how Curry are fixed. I suspect a tight, low scoring game with a point or two in it either way. I'll go for a draw but hope for better.
Ballisodare v. Coolaney/Mullinabreena - Coolaney have clocked up the wins in Division 4 and are in good spirits. Ballisodare have strung a couple of reasonable results together and seem fairly committed. They might not have enough for this one. Coolaney by 4.
Group B
Cloonacool v. Enniscrone/Kilglass - Enniscrone should have too much. Them by 6.
Group C
Tourlestrane v. Eastern Harps - Harps seconds are not as strong as in previous years but should have enough for a young Tourlestrane side. Harps by 6.
Group D
St Molaise Gaels v. St Michaels. Tie of the round in the IFC. The north Sligo lads will have a bit of pressure on themselves after failure to deliver at this level in recent years. St. Michaels are a tough opponent in this championship and a real test of Molaise Gaels credentials. I think the Gaels will come through by 4 points and should go close to winning this competition.
Thats an impressive summary of the club championship 1st rd. You have alot of knowledge there seanie.
I can only speak about st molaises. We have some great players who are still young and a few more to come through. We are the best team on paper in intermediate but that counts for feck all. Last yr michaels beat us in the group stages and our 2nd half collapse against farnans defo shocked me.
Looking forward to seeing Eoin McHugh, and hopefully see him put in a top quality performance in a tight game for the club. Honestly want to see the lad do well for both club and county. Peter wilson is a doubt with a shoulder injury.
We dont have the greatest manager in charge but he is a good coach. Lets himself down on players position, team selection and gameplan but does very good training and drills.
Id expect a similiar margin of victory as stated by seanie and would hope we show our potential this yr. Our club has consistently underachived and is running at 50% of its potential at intermediate level last few yrs for various reasons.
Enjoy the games whichever yer at or playing. Hope all the county players come through them unscathed and that bit fitter.
QuoteThats an impressive summary of the club championship 1st rd. You have alot of knowledge there seanie.
We'll see on Monday how much I know!
Ah no, I fully expect I'd be out on some of them but sure you'd have to have a go. Will be at my clubs own two games and should get to see Harps/Easkey in SFC and some of Ballisodare/Coolaney in IFC.
Jesus I hope John's don't beat is by 10!!
I'd be happy to be wrong in that one Baoithe.
Have heard already the county Board thinking of calling off next weekends round 2 of championship any truth in this.
Tourlestrane have a couple of injuries but its a first time in a while the players are talking about the opposition in a first round game. they have beaten us twince already this year and if rumours are to be believed they have been living and sleeping for this game all year. The clash between their management and a number of our players in recent games will bring an extra edge and I would say the first ten minutes of this game is a most see ........ hopefully have a good refree in place as it will be needed.
Its great to be back here again and with o hara fit again and up for this game like no other roll on saturday evening... one point victory will do....
On the big picture , I expect the Harps and Tourlestarne to be main contenders. The quality of S Henry and G Gaughan has came to the limelight in the last few months and obviously at their age they have to be improving from last year. Combined with O Hara and Egan and a multitude of other talented young players and veterans like Haran , Mc Gowan and D Durkin Tourlestrane will be hard bet. Have felt over the last few years the reason Harps havent made the breakthrough has been their dearth of natural midfielders. They always have good forwards and with their 3 county men at the back combined with the like of Rafferty they will never be far away. Howver T Taylors injury meant they were relatively weak in midfield last year so with his return along with that of P O Grady and with the hunger of losing last years final , I expect them to shade Tourlestrane. Coolera to me are the next most likely winners though any team in a section with shock specialists Bunninadden andEaskey need to be very wary. Dont think Curry will win it this year but will be very competitive. Tubber and Johns were fancied as the breakthrogh teams this year but dont think Tubber have prpgressed as expected and the depths of divison 3 football will be a major drawback for Johns. Hardto raise your game from playing Owenmore Gaels to one of the aforementioned teams in a 1/4 final. Ballymote need to make 1/4 finals at this stage and despite a few local derbies think they will. Marys will be competitive without threatening to win it and presume Castleconnor will come out of their section. Perhaps Calry may shock Tubber at weekend and Marys / Curry looks like a draw to me but over all agree with Seanie on the rest of them.
Softest intermediate in memory with the winners having one season at senior. Thought Enniscrone would win it a few weeks ago but their mental fragility showed last time out vrs Michaels. St Mholaises have recovered from an early season blip and are deserved favourites. Seem to have set out to make themselves more likeable this year and its their best chance in years to win it. Pat who are championship specialists , Michaels if they avoid injury to key players ( hard with the 2 matches a weekend) , Harps ( if they avoid injuries in the senior team) and Coolaney all harbour hope of winning championship. If there were an all Star team of intermediate players , Coolaney would have most representatives but their achilles heel is the weakness of theirfringe players. If playing Division 4 has brought them on , then I expect Coolaney to go very close to winning it.
QuoteHave heard already the county Board thinking of calling off next weekends round 2 of championship any truth in this
Heard that rumour but cannot believe they would cancel round 2 at this stage. It would be a complete and utter joke to do so. Mayo have a full round of club championship that weekend too so I don't see the problem. Lads could get injured in training or challenge games as much as club games.
Quote from: all star on May 29, 2008, 10:17:28 AM
The clash between their management and a number of our players in recent games will bring an extra edge and I would say the first ten minutes of this game is a most see
What happened there all star? Was Barnes and Eamon involved? Fortunately there is a strong panel there to cover for any injuries.
I'd say the clash between McTiernan and Neary will be vital-if McTiernan is kept quiet ye should take it.
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A bit late in posting back here, here's how I'd see it, group by group:
Senior Championship 2008
Group A
Bunninadden were finalists in 2006, and then nearly got relegated last year! The display v Tourlestrane last year was one of the worst I've ever seen in the SFC. Their league form hasn't been terribly encouraging, plus they are missing McHugh and Shane Gormley too. Will give Harps and Coolera a tough time but are probably heading for relegation playoffs barring a surprise.
Easkey were in the semis last year, but will do well to get to the last 8 this time. A tough group, injuries and an aging team, doomed in D1 and will have a job to get out of the group. Should avoid relegation OK though.
Coolera have shown good form in D1, and are avoidnig the yo-yo effect this time around. As Seanie says, they have injuries, but I'd expect them to have enough to claim second spot, indeed if the wounded clear up by the Harps game, then top spot is possible. Will be in the last eight anyway.
Harps could have won the title last time, midfield issues didn't do them any favours, if Taylor is back then that will help them immensely. With little other changes from last I'd expect them to finish top, fending off Coolera, and are going to go close again for the big one.
Prediction: Eastern Harps and Coolera/Strandhill.
Group B
Curry had an awful start to the league with injuries and suspensions, but have came back into from recently. The early start probably doesn't help them, but they should have enough to get out of the group, albeit made to work for it. Other years they would be certs for top spot. Won't win it out I suspect.
Tubbercurry would be likely favourites for second, but it's hard to know going on their league form how good they are. Not to mention the managerial upheaval earlier on, might work out in their favour though. The Curry and Mary's games will be tight. I'll tentatively give them second spot, but to fall on the rock of their neighbours in the QF's.
Mary's are in the strange position of not being in the top division, but it has allowed them to get a good run together. Tougher opposition await here though. A full team will be hard beaten, and it's between them and Tubber for second. May just fall short.
Calry really are up against it. The tie would Mary's could be interesting on many levels. Relegation battle awaits, and they will be up against it.
Prediction: Curry and Tubber.
Group C
The winner won't come from this group anyway. John's should have too much for the others, but haven't been well tested for this through the league. Will be an interesting QF with Harps or Coolera though. Could reach semis with some luck, but probably the last eight for the town crew.
Castleconnor have done well in D2 thus far, and might be in better shape for a c'ship assault, especially they have been given a favourable group for the first time in a while. The western battles could work in their favour, and the Drumcliffe game is crucial. A tentative vote for second to the Tireragh men.
Drumcliffe have been a dogged c'ship outfit, often belieing their poor league form. Again the league isn't great so far, but they have a decent chance in this group. Might be edged out by CC though.
Farnan's are up against it big time. Big step up from the likes of Harps seconds and Michael's to be fair. Poor in the league but got some return from the Shams fixtures. A battle to avoid relegation, probably a losing one too.
Prediction: John's and Castleconnor.
Group D
Tourlestrane won't be far away from retaining Owen B, but the previous 18 attempts have failed.....should top group and get to the semis, hard to know then. Still have too much for all bar 3-4 teams in the SFC. Ballymote will be a big opening test though.
Ballymote - if not now, when? The first favourable group they have had since returning to senior, but Geevagh are ready to catch them out though. A good display v the holders will give them confidence for the two eastern battles. Should take second.
Geevagh have been flying in D2, but face a tough task, with the easier tie being a local affair and all that goes with that. Should win that, but possibly falling to Ballymote. Should survive the relegation dogfight this time.
Shamrock Gaels have been fierce inconsistent once again, and are the outsiders here. The relegation battle will be tough for them, if they fall this time there will be no escape however.
All in all it's between Harps, T'strane and Coolera for the title, with Curry the next best. Would be very surprised if anyone else takes it.
Intermediate Championship 2008
Group A
Mullinabreena and the best organised of Curry or Coolera. I'll go with the former, just.
Group B
Enniscrone and Cloonacool just edging out Mary's.
Group C
Hard to know this. We should do it, but we're capable of anything. I'll give it to us and Harps, hopefully.
Group D
The toughest one by far. SMG should top it, with the Pat's-Michael's tie critical. Pat's possibly this time around.
SMG or Mullinabreena for the prize, with Enniscrone dark horses. As usual.
Quote from: all star on May 29, 2008, 10:17:28 AM
Have heard already the county Board thinking of calling off next weekends round 2 of championship any truth in this.
Tourlestrane have a couple of injuries but its a first time in a while the players are talking about the opposition in a first round game. they have beaten us twince already this year and if rumours are to be believed they have been living and sleeping for this game all year. The clash between their management and a number of our players in recent games will bring an extra edge and I would say the first ten minutes of this game is a most see ........ hopefully have a good refree in place as it will be needed.
Its great to be back here again and with o hara fit again and up for this game like no other roll on saturday evening... one point victory will do....
In fairness ye are one of the best if not the best team in the county, but we live and sleep championship football not games against tourlestrane...it doesn't matter who we are playing tomorrow, your actually flattering yourselves to think we have been waiting all year to play ye...there are 3 games in the group and each game is worth 2 points for a win so therefore they are all equally important.
that quote about the referee is priceless...def gonna tell the lads to wear bullet proof vests after that...
Anyway, in my memory, and I am only a young fella, games between Tourlestrane and Ballymote have always been good footballing games and good to watch...with little or no dirty play involved and despite what you have said I'm sure today (including the 1st 10 mins) will be no different, and hopefully the best team will win...I'm just praying it will be us...
St molaise gaels 0-9 st michaels 1-12
Shocking result for us. We started well went into 5 to 1 up and then michaels got a foothaold on the game at midfield. Then everything that could go wrong went wrong. FB aaron mchugh got injured, remember we started the game minus mark quinn, peter wilson and cathal burns.
Eoin mchugh started midfield and is in unbelivable shape. Whatever condintioning goes on at county it really has the players in top class physic. But he goes missing when opposition are on top, is still erratic on the ball and does daft things. As I said before very raw but has the talent but sorry not county standard YET, maybe 2 or 3yrs.
It doesnt help eoin having shane feeny midfield, just playing with 14 men we are. No 30 for michaels had the freedom of the park. If Management continue to select him there we will never fulfill our potential as a club. We wont win intermediate this yr with him in that postion. OMS ye can have him ;) well you rate him. Only when Gavin gilsenan went midfield towards the end to give eoin a hand did we dominate again. Its not fair on the good players we have to be carrying others. There is no defense for him anymore. My comments are heavily critical but football related and trust me Im holding back ;). Also it should be said majority of fans and players are of a similiar opinion maybe not JJJ.
No 14 showed well for michaels who got all the 50/50 decisions and ref was absymal towards us. Made a few points of a difference. Michaels rallied just before HT and got goal to level scores. They went 3 pts up early in 2nd half and our lads did fight back.
Despite all that was against us we had 4 CLEARCUT goal chances at various stages in 2nd half. Keeper made last ditch saves and 1 clear off the line. One time keeper was rooted to his line and our player straight through kicked it straight at him.
Sickened and now we are in big trouble. with all the injuries and players away we lose martin feeney and dara currid who are away for pats game. I hope for our sake its called off. No club can lose 7 of its best players and we were down 3 or 4 today.
Great result for our boys today considering the number of important players we had missing. As I have said previously the size of our pool of players dictates that we cannot ship losses of so many key personnel. Todays result then is all the more sweeter and a credit to the lads.
I'd like to premise this footnote by stating that almost without exception I have little regard for conspiracy theories of any sort. Therefore I have always considered the long held view in our club that we have been discriminated against within the county set up in respect of player selection to be a little bitter. In the past our club have had some serious players but dedication or lack thereof was arguably at the root of their demise at intercounty level. However a few years ago I had a shift in my opinion when a fantastic minor from our club who had played all the way through the minor league was dropped from the match day panel altogether for the first (and only) game of the championship. Eamonn Cawleys performance for St Farnans today make his exclusion last weekend in London all the more remarkable. He is a rarity amongst Sligo forwards in that he can actually put the ball over the f*cking bar. I'm not saying he should be playing in the first fifteen but in my opinion he is the best of whatever substitutes are there for the full forward line. In fact I'd have him any day in front of McNamara who never been the great footballer many believe him to be. He simply doesn't put the work in and suffers from lapses in concentration far too often.
Anyway, maybe I'm biased but the simple fact of the matter is that he stood out today and was the best player on view.
Firstly - apologies to Baoithe and the Farnans lads. I didn't see that coming at all. Well done on a great result. I'd have a lot of time for Eamonn Cawley as a player. A lot of people give him a rough time and I think its because when he was younger he used to hold on to the ball too much and eventually lose it. He's eradicated that from his game a long time ago though. Defo a valuable member of the Sligo squad.
Onto my clubs game. On Saturday our seniors had a good win against Bunninadden. Scored a goal from the throw in and although Bunninadden fought back well in the second half we saw it through. A couple of late scores possibly made the final score look a bit unfair on Bunninadden. Absolutely delighted to get over this game with so many injuries. Might have one or two back for next week against Easkey.
Curry beat us well in intermediate. We're very disappointed but can have no complaints. We made so many basic errors which let Curry in for scores it was unreal. Several lads didn't perform and the heads went down late on. Curry are quite good and it will take a good team to beat them on this form.
Good result for Ballymote, drawing with Tourlestrane. They are developing into quite a good outfit. Have very fast, dangerous forwards. Calry getting a draw against Tubber is a great result for Calry who have a decent championship record in recent years.
Farnans deserve pride of place this morning after a tremendous win over Johns. As said previously , didnt think Johns were going past the 1/4 finals this year but certainly expected them to beat Farnans. Strangley might do Johns the world of good and knock some of the complacency that is very apperant in their recent games out of them. Farnans are now looking at Drumcliff and Castleconnor as winnable games and a place in 1/4 finals is achievable. Ballymote showed their league form was a true reflection but Geevaghs succession of narrow wins in league matches caught up with them against a focused Shamrock Gaels team. Calrys recent improvement continued against Tubber and there is still nothing between both of those and Marys for the final spot. Harps and Coolera justified their favourism badges in the other section.
Both of the pre competition favourites in the intermediates are now in knock out games next weekend. If, as Sligonian has said that Martin feeney is away is correct and I have no reason to doubt it , then they are under serious pressure to beat Pats next weekend. Have said before that I dont agree with naming individual club intermediate players on websites and continue to believe that Sligonian. Would say however that in the last couple of years where St Mholaises have had excellent underage teams, that the profile of some players on their first team looks odd to me and that doesnt simply mean midfield either. No shame in being 2nd fiddle to Michaels midfield as they are particuliarily strong and judging on weekend will now fear no one in this competition. Enniscroine showed their fragility again on Sunday and with a few contentious matches over the last few years between themselves and Marys , there is no guarantee they wont be out of championship on Sunday evening next. Harps overwhelmed a very depleted Tourlestrane and must be beginning to see this competition open up for them. Coolaney had a facile win and if Curry beat Ballisodare on Sunday then the Ballisodare season is over before it has even started. With 3 teams rightly coming down , every team left in this competition sees it as their last chance for glory for many a long year so am expecting an unpredictable but exciting intermediate championship.
Didn't see the Farnans result coming either, I have to say but fair play to them.
Marys have a lot to do to get out of their group now I think though I was suprised they got so close to Curry. Good result from Ballymote but they need to carry it on, I have seen them give one good performance and then appear happy with that.
Harps had a bigger than expected win but Easkey were hit by injurie. Good result from our boys in the Park on Saturday.
Markievicz looked stunning on Sat.
What happened to Enniscrone on Sunday. Thought this year was going to be different myself also, despite what they say every year. Remember 3 teams are coming down from senior this year.
The most crazy thing is this - it is 12 weeks to the 3rd round of the championship!!!
Quote from: Teeling Gael on June 03, 2008, 12:39:13 PM
Farnans deserve pride of place this morning after a tremendous win over Johns. As said previously , didnt think Johns were going past the 1/4 finals this year but certainly expected them to beat Farnans. Strangley might do Johns the world of good and knock some of the complacency that is very apperant in their recent games out of them. Farnans are now looking at Drumcliff and Castleconnor as winnable games and a place in 1/4 finals is achievable. Ballymote showed their league form was a true reflection but Geevaghs succession of narrow wins in league matches caught up with them against a focused Shamrock Gaels team. Calrys recent improvement continued against Tubber and there is still nothing between both of those and Marys for the final spot. Harps and Coolera justified their favourism badges in the other section.
Both of the pre competition favourites in the intermediates are now in knock out games next weekend. If, as Sligonian has said that Martin feeney is away is correct and I have no reason to doubt it , then they are under serious pressure to beat Pats next weekend. Have said before that I dont agree with naming individual club intermediate players on websites and continue to believe that Sligonian. Would say however that in the last couple of years where St Mholaises have had excellent underage teams, that the profile of some players on their first team looks odd to me and that doesnt simply mean midfield either. No shame in being 2nd fiddle to Michaels midfield as they are particuliarily strong and judging on weekend will now fear no one in this competition. Enniscroine showed their fragility again on Sunday and with a few contentious matches over the last few years between themselves and Marys , there is no guarantee they wont be out of championship on Sunday evening next. Harps overwhelmed a very depleted Tourlestrane and must be beginning to see this competition open up for them. Coolaney had a facile win and if Curry beat Ballisodare on Sunday then the Ballisodare season is over before it has even started. With 3 teams rightly coming down , every team left in this competition sees it as their last chance for glory for many a long year so am expecting an unpredictable but exciting intermediate championship.
On martin feeney, hes a huge loss, am only going on what I was told by other club players and they should know, but hope his trip can be delayed because we need him badly. We are in serious trouble for the pats game...
Will go along with much of what's been said. Kudos to Farnan's, Cloonacool and Michael's on their wins, all upsets to some degree. Shamrock Gaels did well against a poor Geevagh side, Shams have decent footballers to be fair, but are still outsiders to get through. Ballymote had Tour' beat until the sending-off disrupted all, how Haran only got two yellows for clocking three different players I do not know. As for O'Hara - disgraceful and doing his team no favours, a ref with some element of cojones would have shown red without question. Still fair play to the holders for salvaging a draw, will probably top the group still now. Calry got a good draw too, but tougher ties ahead. Tourlestrane's second string did something that even we in our darkest days didn't manage - fail to score! Harps will pose problems for the pack though, not too many to lose to senior, unlike other second teams (such as Tour did). Surely we must be able to get the necessary win off Tourlestrane this weekend, and thus avoid relegation into the bargain. A nice thought on an otherwise dark day for GAA in the county.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on June 03, 2008, 11:54:18 PM
A nice thought on an otherwise dark day for GAA in the county.
Owenmoresider what do you mean by this comment?
Quote from: Westie on June 03, 2008, 01:02:16 PM
The most crazy thing is this - it is 12 weeks to the 3rd round of the championship!!!
Is the 3rd round not provisionally fixed for Aug 10th?
Div 4 result from last Night. St.Michaels 2-17, St.Molaise Gaels 1-7.
St Michaels very strong with many of their Intermediate team playing.
We struggled to field (our intermediate manager made it known that anyone who was togged on sunday for Inter champ aginst St.Michaeals was to be at training last night and not go to the game - by the look of that result its more games and not training thats needed)and brought on a lad in the second half for his debut in a pair of tracksuit bottoms!!
Quote from: stevo-08 on June 04, 2008, 09:21:31 AM
Quote from: Westie on June 03, 2008, 01:02:16 PM
The most crazy thing is this - it is 12 weeks to the 3rd round of the championship!!!
Is the 3rd round not provisionally fixed for Aug 10th?
Spot on.
Mano - check your PM.
Good Day people! Well here how i think things are going to go!
Senior:
Group A
Harps to beat Bunnies by 6 in the park! Bunnies are in disarray and championship is over for them.
Coolera to ease past Easkey to by 3 points, Easkey have McGuire back but that will not be enough.
Group B
Marys to make up for last week by beating Calry, but just about.
Curry to beat Tubber in the Park. Curry don't seem to lose these types of games and like to lose to more unlikely opposotion.
Group C
Johns will have to much for this Castleconnor team.
St Farnans buoyed by last weekends success to beat Drumcliffe, just.
Group D
Tourlestrane to make no mistake against the Shams
Ballymote to beat a tough Geevagh side, by the minimal.
Intermediate
Group A
Curry to sweep aside Ballisadare
Coolaney to knock aside Coolera
Group B
Cloonacool to beat Marys
Group C
Owenmore Gaels to anihalite a woeful Tourlestrane side
Group D
A tough one, especially with Maoilse missing feeney i think but i'll go with them to beat Pats, just.
If my predictions do come true heres how things would look:
Group A
pts
Harps 4
Coolera 4
Easkey 0
Bunnies 0
Group B
Curry 4
Marys 2
Tubber 1
Calry 0
Group C
St Farnans 4
CastleConnor 2
St Johns 2
Drumcliffe 0
Group D
Tourlestrane 3
Ballymote 3
Shams 2
Geevagh 0
Intermediate
Group A
Curry 4
Coolaney 4
Coolera 0
Ballysadare 0
Group B
Cloonacool 4
Enniscrone 0
Marys 0
Group C
Harps 2
Owenmr 2
Tour 0
Group D
Micheals 2
Maloise 2
Pats 0
In the senior competitions, Group A would be done and dusted, Group B Curry and one other out of Tubber and Marys which would make a great final game by the way. Group C would be Farnans which would be fantastic and prob Johns! Group D will be tight aswell with Tour, and Ballymote to escape/
In the Intermediate competitions, Group A Curry and Coolaney home and dry, Group B Cloonacool and Enniscrone to advance, Group C Harps and Owenmore Gaels and Group D, Well it could end all even so i really dont know! Ill say Micheals and Maolise Gaels!
Sligoper, i'd gladly take a narrow win over tour, never mind an annihilation. Just get the result, into the quarters and avoid the relegation scrap. Can worry about harps when the time comes.
My tips for the weekend: similiar really to yours, but i wouldn't be too sure about either of the senior group c games, could go the other way in both.
Ya Group C could go any way now. Also Calry could cause an upset against Marys, maybe a draw! . In any event the Tubber Marys match will be a clincher with scoring average likely to come into play. Apart from that I reckon the rest will go to form this evening.
Harps 2.21 bunninadden 1.4
Bunninadden will be relegated, you can write it down.
Tourlestrane hanging on by their finger nails. Lost to Gaels tonight. Gaels now through and if Ballymote beat Geevagh they will almost definitely go through with Gaels. What happened i wonder?
Marys 1-13 Calry 1-8 - puts marys and Tubber in a winner takes all last match of the group.
A good win for Castleconor 0-12 to 0-9 St Johns puts them through in Group C - proabably the end of Johns for this year.
Coolera 14 Easkey 1-7 puts Harps and Coolera through. This group went with League form. Will the draw semi final be made before next match or do we know the format. Harps and Coolera seem to have pick the short road this year.
St Molaises Gaels 4-9 St Pats 1-5.
We were missing a few but not as many as feared, Martin feeney delayed his trip to turn out for us fair play to him. Peter wilson also played through the pain barrier (shoulder injury) too and put in huge performance for us. Worked his socks off. Martin was quiet on scores but was instrumental from play and showed a more unsellfish side to his game which was good to see.
The 2 gilsenans were awesome. Rememeber darren is captain of the sligo minors and got 2 great goals in the first half. Gavin is outstanding reader of the game and distribution is spot on. Albeit young this lads show tremedous leadership something our experianced players could do with.
Eoin mchugh was quiet today but put his body on the line and got stuck in. Shipped some heavy hits. Colm feeney and alan caraway very impressive in defence bombing forward aswell. Aaron mchugh played and did well but was a doubtful so fair play again.
Pats were very poor, far too reliant on there county minors and in fairness too much too expect but are young and will no doubt improve in coming yrs.
Happily relieved and now we should make a good fist of the intermediate with mark quinn and few others back.
Was at the curtain raiser of St Marys 1-13 calry st joesphs 1-8.
Good news is j davey and mark brehony are on fire. Brehony has toughened up and very accurate and in good form and johnny is in super shape. This was tight enough game with marys 8-2 up early on and calry cameback well to get within a point early in 2nd half. Alot of close misses duly followed but marys pulled away near the end.
This was my first time to see benny o reilly. Looks good, fine left foot, accurate but lacks variation in his runs, runs down to corner turns back on to his left. Has good pace and not afraid of physical side of games. Maybe not quite good enough for county but not far away. Id rate martin feeney (players who maybe deserve a chance with county category) ahead of him but cant judge on one game either so would like to see more of him.
Coen played corner forward for marys, superfast and accurate, all left foot, not quite ruthless enough yet , missed a few goal chances but he was brilliant for the u21s and has a bright future. Keep him away from soccer though(seen him in line up for abbey recently in papers).
Sligonian - reckon you will meet Michaels again somewhere along the line. Good result tonight for you means no worries about scores the next day. On Brehony - I seen him recently and he is surely alot tougher and standing his ground at the tackles, letting fellas bounce off him, and then ready for more. Will be vital for us against Mayo.
Quote from: The Stand Side on June 07, 2008, 11:34:38 PM
Sligonian - reckon you will meet Michaels again somewhere along the line. Good result tonight for you means no worries about scores the next day. On Brehony - I seen him recently and he is surely alot tougher and standing his ground at the tackles, letting fellas bounce off him, and then ready for more. Will be vital for us against Mayo.
I hope your right, the stand side. I think we cant meet again till final.
On brehony its great to see a lad that was clearly honest with himself knew his weaknesses, worked on building himeself up and now will reap the benefits of putting in big performances.
Toulestrane are faltering badly this yr. What going on with them?
Good win for my boys from way out west. Despite losing Langan very early on, we dug in and showed real heart when only holding a 1 point lead with 11 mins (+ 5 of inj time, which was warranted). Was disappointed with Scanlon. Thought when Stenson put over 2 monster points we were gone but our half back line was immense and how Rory Healy or Kevin Langan are not county standard amazes me. The run by Langan in the last few mins from inside his own 50 to the opposition 14 was stunning, going by 6 Johns players.
Farnans deservedly won the other game in Quigabar (good crowd too). Like Castleconnor it was put up to them when playing against the wind. Showed way more hunger and heart compared to Drum. who appear totally dis-interested.
Not many would have predicted the 2 teams from the West going through.
Tourlestrane appear to be gone if Ballymote keep their heads on. Great result for the Gaels. Tour can't claim complacency as that should have been shook out of them the previous week.
Seems like the Bunnies are in awful shape. That will really hurt, losing to Harps like that.
Is division 2 the stronger division? I don't think so but it seems to give better preparation for the championship.
Mholaise had a very good victory. Marys giving Cloonacool a hammering puts Enniscrone in serious bother. Owenmore Gaels let Tourlestrane score 4 but at least no relegation playoff.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 08, 2008, 03:07:14 PM
Toulestrane are faltering badly this yr. What going on with them?
The wheels have come off in the last forthnight alright. From what i'm hearing (maybe All Star can confirm) a few injuries were picked up in recent weeks and to compound matters our former all-star and current Sligo midfielder failed to turn up for the game citing work committments.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 07, 2008, 11:22:20 PM
St Molaises Gaels 4-9 St Pats 1-5.
By the way Sligoniian how did your teammate who you heavily criticised last week perform at the weekend?
Our seniors did the business on Saturday evening against Easkey to clinch a quarter final spot against one of the west Sligo sides. We played good stuff in patches but a lot of work to be done if we're to progress.
Intermediate was again disappointing. We've developed a very bad penchant for conceding ridiculous goals in the last few weeks which really puts you in trouble. Lads battled well throughout besides. Coolaney/Mull are a good side for this levle but are not without their weaknesses. Some bloody quick forwards though!
Quote from: Mano on June 09, 2008, 09:57:37 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 07, 2008, 11:22:20 PM
St Molaises Gaels 4-9 St Pats 1-5.
By the way Sligoniian how did your teammate who you heavily criticised last week perform at the weekend?
Performed a little better, but I still dont rate him. I see him every week and one decent game after 10 terrible performances hardly warrants praise. In tight games he always goes missing for us. But he does his best so I blame the management.
What did you think mano, you were obviously there?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 09, 2008, 12:42:02 PM
What did you think mano, you were obviously there?
No i wasn't at it. After taking him to the cleaners last week i would have thought you could give him some credit for at least an improved performance on Saturday.
Ballymote's recent good form continues with a 2 point victory over Geevagh, leaving Tourlestrane all but out of the competiton - a point against Gaels will now see Ballymote through to the quarters. The worrying fact for me about recent games is Ballymote's tendency to sit back with fifteen men behind the ball for the last ten minutes - it cost them against Tourlestrane, and indeed nearly did the same thing against a battling Geevagh side who might feel slightly aggrieved. Had they not missed an open goal in the first half, things may have been very different.
Two great first half goals from McTiernan and McGowan had Ballymote leading at the interval - 2-06 to 0-8 points. However, a poor return of only four points in the second half let Geevagh back into the game, but Ballymote hung on to claim a 2-10 to 0-14 victory on the day - their first Championship win in 11 games... or five years. Perhaps this win will encourage the side to take games by the throat and finish off teams - rather than sitting back and letting them back into it.
Another interesting note was a minor fracas in the closing stages that nearly escalated into an all out brawl when a supporter from the Geevagh side became involved - throwing punches at one of the Ballymote lads. There was absolutely no need for this, and the referee dealt with it quite well, booking the two initial players - and throwing the supporter out.
Quote from: Westie on June 09, 2008, 07:55:14 AM
Good win for my boys from way out west. Despite losing Langan very early on, we dug in and showed real heart when only holding a 1 point lead with 11 mins (+ 5 of inj time, which was warranted). Was disappointed with Scanlon. Thought when Stenson put over 2 monster points we were gone but our half back line was immense and how Rory Healy or Kevin Langan are not county standard amazes me. The run by Langan in the last few mins from inside his own 50 to the opposition 14 was stunning, going by 6 Johns players.
Farnans deservedly won the other game in Quigabar (good crowd too). Like Castleconnor it was put up to them when playing against the wind. Showed way more hunger and heart compared to Drum. who appear totally dis-interested.
Not many would have predicted the 2 teams from the West going through.
Tourlestrane appear to be gone if Ballymote keep their heads on. Great result for the Gaels. Tour can't claim complacency as that should have been shook out of them the previous week.
Seems like the Bunnies are in awful shape. That will really hurt, losing to Harps like that.
Is division 2 the stronger division? I don't think so but it seems to give better preparation for the championship.
Mholaise had a very good victory. Marys giving Cloonacool a hammering puts Enniscrone in serious bother. Owenmore Gaels let Tourlestrane score 4 but at least no relegation playoff.
Why do you say that? I think there's only been 3 games where Div 1 & Div 2 teams played against each other and it's been fairly level so far - Calry & Tubber draw, Curry beat Marys, Sh.Gaels beat Tourlestrane. And I'd expect alot of the Div 1 teams to win the last group games.
That said, a good run in the league, no matter what the division, will always help preparation for championship.
Quote from: Mano on June 09, 2008, 01:54:24 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 09, 2008, 12:42:02 PM
What did you think mano, you were obviously there?
No i wasn't at it. After taking him to the cleaners last week i would have thought you could give him some credit for at least an improved performance on Saturday.
How did you know it was an improved performance so? It couldnt of been worse that what I witnessed in last week against michaels so improvement wasnt hard earned. I give credit when its earned. The man is guarnteed his place no matter how he performs which is poor management. Honestly Its hard for me to give him credit when you see so many terrible performances and then one decent one against a poor side. It had more to do with that than his value to our team. Harsh but true.
Pride of place to Shamrock Gaels this week who 10 days ago were odds on for relegation and now with a 1/4 final to look forward too. Excellent post there xwave and the stark reality of Ballymotes championship form as detailed is interesting reading. Expect Ballymote to beat Gaels in the last match and send Tourlestane to the B Championship. Feel a certain amount of sympathy for O Hara in that a married guy in his 30's may very well not be available every weekend either for work or personal reasons and O Hara would be entitled to think Tourlestrane would beat Shamrock Gaels in his absence. Harps and Coolera coasted through their section and my reading of the draw suggests that a defeat may even give a slightlier easier path to final in the last game. Fair play to Farnans who beat a Drumcliff side that looks on the way to Intermediate. For a club that looked as if it would take over Sligo football 10/15 years ago , its been a very disappointing few years for Drumcliff. Castleconnor win over Johns must have them thinking of glory and whilst they will be a match for most teams I cant see them winning it. Johns sojourn in division 3 has cost them dear. Marys/ Tubber is the only interesting match in the last round with the winner again likely to be fancying their chances of a run to final in a half including Coolera , Ballymote and Castleconnor which would give all side a fighting chance of making it to final with probably Harps, Curry and(if at all)Tourlestrane on the other side of the draw.
St Mholaise had an excellent win against Pats and may well kick on from there.Desparately disappointing performance from Pats who need a 10 point victory against Michaels to avoid relegation play offs. Ballisodare will probably draw Tourlestarne and survive but another very poor performance from them. Afraid Coolera look in trouble too unless they draw the aformentioned 2 teams. Rumour has it they have a very impressive young manager so hopefully the poor championship run wont effect his confidence. Marys had an excellent win over Cloonacool which signals that they are as competitive as ever at this level. We had an easy win over a very poor Tourlestrane team which to me proves that there must be serious injuries/unavailability in their 1st team as whats left about 2 of them would make our 1st team let alone Tourlestranes !! Half expected to see you back on duty Mano !!
There has been some criticism of CCC on this board re championship scheduling and the big gap now ahead. In fairness I feel they had no option and congratulate them on getting championship commenced in eraly June rather than squashing in into 6 weeks in August/Sept. Can only be of benefit to county lads as well to have such competitive games in advance of Mayo ( touchwood dont think there was any injuries). My only criticism of CCC is the 1 game in 7 weeks from 13 July to end of August in the heart of the summer (bar those teams fortunate enough for league finals). Cant reconcile that with matches starting in mid February and surely at the very leastthey should play the "pre season" competitions at that juncture and shorten the length of the season and thereby reduce the expense of training under lights and damage to pitches of playing games in mid February.
Kevin Langan just isn't good enough and to be honest from all reports the lad was dire in county trainin and i have a very very strong source.
Who's going to win?
I think its Harps to throw away with Coolera to play them in the final!
Stevo - It looks like there is a good chance of 4 teams from both div 1 and 2 in the quarters. Barring Farnans all those teams are in the top half of their division. They get a winning mentality. And in fairness to Farnans they had turned it around a good bit in the 2-3 games prior to championship.
I know from our experience we were always under severe pressure to try and stay up and with a small panel we seemed to peak aqt the wrong time as all games were championship. In the last few years some team from div 2 always makes a good run of it, Bunnies and Coolera.
Sligoper - I know I will see him through biased vision and from what I heard he was going badly in training but since he pulled out he has been unbelieveable for us, 7 points at the weekend , 4 from play and responsible for getting 3 of our scored frees is a great return.
Quote from: Mano on June 09, 2008, 09:57:37 AM
By the way Sligoniian how did your teammate who you heavily criticised last week perform at the weekend?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 09, 2008, 12:42:02 PM
Performed a little better
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 09, 2008, 03:35:45 PM
How did you know it was an improved performance so? It couldnt of been worse that what I witnessed in last week against michaels so improvement wasnt hard earned. I give credit when its earned.
That would be how i know-i asked you and you replied and from your answer i surmise it was an improved performance.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on June 09, 2008, 05:25:35 PM
We had an easy win over a very poor Tourlestrane team which to me proves that there must be serious injuries/unavailability in their 1st team as whats left about 2 of them would make our 1st team let alone Tourlestranes !! Half expected to see you back on duty Mano !!
Ha ha. If i was home the weekend no doubt i would have been collared to play. On the last 2 occasions i went to watch them in action i ended up playing-one of the games was an intermediate quarter final against Mary's
Quote from: Westie on June 10, 2008, 08:10:17 AM
Stevo - It looks like there is a good chance of 4 teams from both div 1 and 2 in the quarters. Barring Farnans all those teams are in the top half of their division. They get a winning mentality. And in fairness to Farnans they had turned it around a good bit in the 2-3 games prior to championship.
I know from our experience we were always under severe pressure to try and stay up and with a small panel we seemed to peak aqt the wrong time as all games were championship. In the last few years some team from div 2 always makes a good run of it, Bunnies and Coolera.
fair points westie. but it could also be 5 teams from div 1 and 3 teams from div 2 if Tubber come good. And before a ball was kicked, div 2 were guaranteed to have 2 teams in q-finals anyway, so it may turn out that Gaels are the only team to cause any real upset (granted Farnans beating Johns was a shock also). agree about teams getting a winning mentality in division 2, when you're involved in a relegation battle in div 1 sometimes it seems impossible to get a win.
According to the SLIGO WEEKENDER Sligo play Roscommon in a challenege match in Boyle on June 12th Thursday at 8.00.
I think teeling gael makes some good points about playing 2 rounds of club championship will help the county team in terms of match fitness and hopefully we will reap the benefit come june22nd.
Interestingly according to Sligo weekender team sheets Noel McGuire played for Easkey which is great news but no sign of michael mcnamara for johns.
Im so bored without championship!! I realy dont like this long break! 8 to 9 weels is daft, and teams who have a bit of momentum behind them will be annoyed, especially smaller teams like shams and ballymote who will find their form very precious. Also Curry to some extent because they are starting to get a good run behind them but now there is a break. I really thinks Harps will walk this one and to be honest i didnt think the standard has been great so far!
I understand what you are saying and it is a bit of a pain but overall I think its good. Clubs knew when championship was to be played this year for the first time in ages and that's welcome. The leagues will be finished before championship starts again so will not need to be played out in late October/November which is also good. As TG highlighted, the lack of games in late July/early August is regrettable although that's the price we pay in the GAA for the over emphasis on county teams.
So on balance I'd compliment the CCC on their scheduling - a really hard job done as well as possible.
Curry coming to Ransboro on Saturday evening for a Div 1 tie. No county players might hamper us a bit more than them but it should be a great contest with both clubs eager for the points. A late rally enabled us to bring home the 2 points earlier in the year and Curry will be out to rectify that.
Quote from: Sligoper on June 11, 2008, 12:24:33 PM
Im so bored without championship!! I realy dont like this long break! 8 to 9 weels is daft, and teams who have a bit of momentum behind them will be annoyed, especially smaller teams like shams and ballymote who will find their form very precious. Also Curry to some extent because they are starting to get a good run behind them but now there is a break. I really thinks Harps will walk this one and to be honest i didnt think the standard has been great so far!
I think there's a game in Castlebar coming up which might be worth a look. ;)
Quote from: stevo-08 on June 11, 2008, 04:01:58 PM
Quote from: Sligoper on June 11, 2008, 12:24:33 PM
Im so bored without championship!! I realy dont like this long break! 8 to 9 weels is daft, and teams who have a bit of momentum behind them will be annoyed, especially smaller teams like shams and ballymote who will find their form very precious. Also Curry to some extent because they are starting to get a good run behind them but now there is a break. I really thinks Harps will walk this one and to be honest i didnt think the standard has been great so far!
I think there's a game in Castlebar coming up which might be worth a look. ;)
Dont forget the Connaght final after that and then all ireland qtr and who knows... ;).. obviously the CCC are planning for a great yr with the county. I always like an optimistic approach and its realisitic IMO.
Quote from: xwave7000 on June 09, 2008, 03:00:14 PM
Ballymote's recent good form continues with a 2 point victory over Geevagh, leaving Tourlestrane all but out of the competiton - a point against Gaels will now see Ballymote through to the quarters. The worrying fact for me about recent games is Ballymote's tendency to sit back with fifteen men behind the ball for the last ten minutes - it cost them against Tourlestrane, and indeed nearly did the same thing against a battling Geevagh side who might feel slightly aggrieved. Had they not missed an open goal in the first half, things may have been very different.
Two great first half goals from McTiernan and McGowan had Ballymote leading at the interval - 2-06 to 0-8 points. However, a poor return of only four points in the second half let Geevagh back into the game, but Ballymote hung on to claim a 2-10 to 0-14 victory on the day - their first Championship win in 11 games... or five years. Perhaps this win will encourage the side to take games by the throat and finish off teams - rather than sitting back and letting them back into it.
Another interesting note was a minor fracas in the closing stages that nearly escalated into an all out brawl when a supporter from the Geevagh side became involved - throwing punches at one of the Ballymote lads. There was absolutely no need for this, and the referee dealt with it quite well, booking the two initial players - and throwing the supporter out.
Well said Xwave. I too was at the game. Good keenly contested game with Ballymote getting a deserved victory. Serious contenders for Owen B, mark my words. I thought the incident with a Geevagh supporter making his way onto the field and striking a Ballymote player repeatidly was disgraceful. This had the potential to escalate the situation into the stands as supporters from Ballymote became aggravated and rightly so. The situation was made all the more regrettable because of the extremely tight pair of white jeans the Geevagh supporter in question was sporting.
Quote from: mumeister on June 12, 2008, 12:09:39 AM
Quote from: xwave7000 on June 09, 2008, 03:00:14 PM
Ballymote's recent good form continues with a 2 point victory over Geevagh, leaving Tourlestrane all but out of the competiton - a point against Gaels will now see Ballymote through to the quarters. The worrying fact for me about recent games is Ballymote's tendency to sit back with fifteen men behind the ball for the last ten minutes - it cost them against Tourlestrane, and indeed nearly did the same thing against a battling Geevagh side who might feel slightly aggrieved. Had they not missed an open goal in the first half, things may have been very different.
Two great first half goals from McTiernan and McGowan had Ballymote leading at the interval - 2-06 to 0-8 points. However, a poor return of only four points in the second half let Geevagh back into the game, but Ballymote hung on to claim a 2-10 to 0-14 victory on the day - their first Championship win in 11 games... or five years. Perhaps this win will encourage the side to take games by the throat and finish off teams - rather than sitting back and letting them back into it.
Another interesting note was a minor fracas in the closing stages that nearly escalated into an all out brawl when a supporter from the Geevagh side became involved - throwing punches at one of the Ballymote lads. There was absolutely no need for this, and the referee dealt with it quite well, booking the two initial players - and throwing the supporter out.
Well said Xwave. I too was at the game. Good keenly contested game with Ballymote getting a deserved victory. Serious contenders for Owen B, mark my words. I thought the incident with a Geevagh supporter making his way onto the field and striking a Ballymote player repeatidly was disgraceful. This had the potential to escalate the situation into the stands as supporters from Ballymote became aggravated and rightly so. The situation was made all the more regrettable because of the extremely tight pair of white jeans the Geevagh supporter in question was sporting.
Mumeister is there any truth in the rumour that The Stagmesiter a.k.a Jim Stagg is being flown home from Mexico for the must not lose game against Sham Gaels. He would be a great addition at right half back, add some muscle and physique to the small ballymote half back line
Can anyone confirm if the Sligo Mayo game is live on T.V as im afraid im out of the country and wont make it back for McHale Park. I have heard conflicting stories that it may be shown on RTE2.
Quote from: xwave7000 on June 14, 2008, 07:10:07 PM
Can anyone confirm if the Sligo Mayo game is live on T.V as im afraid im out of the country and wont make it back for McHale Park. I have heard conflicting stories that it may be shown on RTE2.
Well its not on TV3 or RTE schedule of games. I emailed TV3 about it and they said they had choice on it but decided to show laois v wexford instead. Clowns.
Your only hope is RTE showing it on the net like down tyrone tonight. Try ocean fm online as a last resort.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 14, 2008, 07:53:05 PM
Quote from: xwave7000 on June 14, 2008, 07:10:07 PM
Can anyone confirm if the Sligo Mayo game is live on T.V as im afraid im out of the country and wont make it back for McHale Park. I have heard conflicting stories that it may be shown on RTE2.
Well its not on TV3 or RTE schedule of games. I emailed TV3 about it and they said they had choice on it but decided to show laois v wexford instead. Clowns.
Your only hope is RTE showing it on the net like down tyrone tonight. Try ocean fm online as a last resort.
The only problem with that is you can only watch games on www.rte.ie if you are in Ireland, you can't access them from abroad...which is a bit annoying to say the least. You can't even watch the Sunday game on rte.ie until the following wednesday if you are accessing the site from outside Ireland.
A good enough draw for our seniors against Curry on Saturday night keeps us in the hunt for Division 1. We were missing quite a few starters and played well in the first half with the breeze. Curry upped it in the second half but were very wasteful. Eventually the scores came and in the end we were hanging on a bit but that point could be vital.
Less said about our Div 4 "efforts" the better. Absolutely disgraceful stuff. We were very short, kicked about 20 wides and a crazy decision by the ref (influenced by some eejits yahooing and acting the pr**k on the sideline) reduced us to 14 after about 15 minutes but even still the performance was abject. Disgusted.
Elsewhere - the wheels seem to have come off completely for Johns. Talking about county finals v. Tourlestrane one week and losing to Cloonacool the next.
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 16, 2008, 10:05:57 AM
A good enough draw for our seniors against Curry on Saturday night keeps us in the hunt for Division 1. We were missing quite a few starters and played well in the first half with the breeze. Curry upped it in the second half but were very wasteful. Eventually the scores came and in the end we were hanging on a bit but that point could be vital.
Less said about our Div 4 "efforts" the better. Absolutely disgraceful stuff. We were very short, kicked about 20 wides and a crazy decision by the ref (influenced by some eejits yahooing and acting the pr**k on the sideline) reduced us to 14 after about 15 minutes but even still the performance was abject. Disgusted.
Elsewhere - the wheels seem to have come off completely for Johns. Talking about county finals v. Tourlestrane one week and losing to Cloonacool the next.
Have Ballisodare improved much since the soccer season has ended Seanie? Where are there best players positioned?
We got beat by Mullinabreena in a game where if we had a bit more composure from our forwards we could easily have won. They have a few very nippy forwards, seem to concentrate a lot on goals. I still cant see them going too far in the Inter champ. I think they are over reliant on Shane o brien who was class act for them yesterday around the half forward line. O Donnell of the high shorts made a few riculous calls in this game - no change there.
Looks like it could be a very tight end to the season in the chase for second place. We have lost some momentum, with the emphasis on the inter champ. Marys and Tour seem to be coming strong. Could get interesting, I would nt like to call it.
QuoteHave Ballisodare improved much since the soccer season has ended Seanie? Where are there best players positioned?
I think they have improved a wee bit alright but it has to be remembered that we were chronic. The Fallon bros are good players (midfield and centre forward - the guy in midfield really cleaned up) and one or two other lads kicked some great scores with the aid of the breeze in the first half. We have shipped 13 goals in 3 games now. Brutal.
QuoteO Donnell of the high shorts
;D
Was our junior championship match this evening, st molaises 1-11 st michaels 1-3..comfortable win in wet conditions.....
On the sligo mayo match, The weather will have a big bearing on the game tomorrow. Its going to be low scoring id say. Im unusually calm tonight before a big CSFC game. Best of luck tomorrow to Sligo. Sligeach abu.
Elsewhere in the JFC, Pat's, Farnan's, Drumcliffe, Tubber all won, and Geevagh and Harps drew. The local media would make you think the competition never existed, but at least the restructuring will give it a bit more credibility. Ballymote will be consigned to Junior B in 2009 I see, maybe our neighbours to the north will be Junior A yet. SMG have much chance of winning it out Sligonian? Hard to know with the Junior really, but playing in Div 4 can't do ye any harm.
I just hope it doesn't harm us next year, unless things improve for us quickly. :(
St molaise gaels 0-13 St Michaels 1-7 was at the game in ballintogher this evening, both teams missing a few, we were missing martin feeney, eoin mchugh, mark quinn and cathal burns and shane feeney. It was our best performance of the year and got some good scores. We were driven by outstanding midfield of dara currid and peter wilson. Hope our management have learned there lesson now. A certain persons unavailibilty was a blessing.
I think we are promoted now in the league. So congrats to the lads.
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
St Johns 11 10 1 0 185 99 20
St Molaise Gaels 11 9 1 1 150 93 19
Enniscrone/Kilglass 11 5 4 2 122 107 12
St Patricks 11 4 6 1 127 134 9
St Michaels 10 4 5 1 120 128 9
Cloonacool 10 3 5 2 105 109 8
Owenmore Gaels 11 2 8 1 102 174 5
Curry 11 1 8 2 93 160 4
Updated: 26 June 2008
Indeed you are, was always likely anyway. At the other end though... :-\
Quote from: Owenmoresider on June 26, 2008, 06:40:19 PM
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
St Johns 11 10 1 0 185 99 20
St Molaise Gaels 11 9 1 1 150 93 19
Enniscrone/Kilglass 11 5 4 2 122 107 12
St Patricks 11 4 6 1 127 134 9
St Michaels 10 4 5 1 120 128 9
Cloonacool 10 3 5 2 105 109 8
Owenmore Gaels 11 2 8 1 102 174 5
Curry 11 1 8 2 93 160 4
Updated: 26 June 2008
Indeed you are, was always likely anyway. At the other end though... :-\
OMS i seen ye in grange and ye ran our fellas close but ye should of won and I was impressed by ye, thought ye played all the football that evening so how are yee struggling so bad. Inconsistentcy or players unavailability? Like i mean if ye played like that evening against us ye beat most teams.
Sligonian/OMS - did teams play 13 a side in the JFC? I know it was passed at county board but surely someone realised that under rule you cannot play less than 15 in championship? Makes a complete joke of it if you have to play 13 a side.
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 27, 2008, 05:13:19 PM
Sligonian/OMS - did teams play 13 a side in the JFC? I know it was passed at county board but surely someone realised that under rule you cannot play less than 15 in championship? Makes a complete joke of it if you have to play 13 a side.
Ourselves and michaels played 15 a side in last weeks JFC. Not aware of any rule, only seen 13 a side when opposition have only 13 and we agree to play them with 13. It be shocking if it happened for championship.
League Division 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Eastern Harps 3-15 1-8 Tourlestrane Eastern Harps Round 12
Ballymote 2-18 1-4 Easkey Ballymote Round 12
Bunninadden 2-11 1-8 Curry Bunninadden Round 12
League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Calry/St Josephs 1-13 2-13 Shamrock Gaels Calry/St Josephs Round 12
League Division 3
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Patricks 1-9 2-9 Cloonacool St Patricks Round 12
St Johns 1-14 2-8 Enniscrone/Kilglass St Johns Round 12
League Division 4
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Molaise Gaels 0-8 0-4 St Marys St Molaise Gaels Round 12
Saturday 28th June 2008
Junior Football Championship
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Enniscrone/Kilglass 1-2 2-8 Bunninadden Curry
League Division 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Coolera-Strandhill 0-14 0-11 Tubbercurry Coolera Round 12
League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Geevagh 1-13 1-6 Eastern Harps Geevagh Round 12
St Farnans 2-13 1-5 St Marys St Farnans Round 12
League Division 4
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Tourlestrane 1-10 4-5 Ballisodare Tourlestrane Round 12
Calry/St Josephs 0-1 3-14 Coolaney/Mullinabreena Calry/St Josephs Round 12
Friday 27th June 2008
Junior Football Championship
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Shamrock Gaels 1-14 0-9 St Johns Markievicz Park
Geevagh 2-7 1-16 Eastern Harps Shamrock Gaels replay
Under 16 A Championship Group 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Johns 4-11 0-6 Calry/St Josephs St Johns Round 1
Under 16 A Championship Group 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Coolera-Strandhill 4-13 0-6 Tourlestrane Coolera Round 1
Under 16 B Championship Group 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Ballymote 0-6 5-9 Castleconnor Ballymote
Under 16 B Championship Group 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Enniscrone/Kilglass 6-12 2-7 Geevagh Enniscrone Round 1
Under 16 B Championship Group 3
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden - - Owenmore Gaels Bunninadden Conceded by Owenmore Gaels
Under 16 B Championship Group 4
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 3-8 2-11 Shamrock Gaels Coolaney/Mullinabreena Round 1
League Division 3
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Molaise Gaels 0-9 1-9 Curry St Molaise Gaels Round 12
St Michaels 2-13 1-9 Cloonacool St Michaels Not Played
The weekend's results thus far, our game isn't there but we beat Michael's 3-6 to 0-11. Good win but again results elsewhere have left us in a tight spot. Have to win the last two games to survive. In D1 Ballymote had a good win, still in there for a final spot but stilll the outsiders as things stand. Tourlestrane have fallen off altogether, some beating by Harps. Easkey relegated to D2, Harps to D3 and Calry gone from D4.
Well us boys in the West were abysmal on Sunday. We were level at half time and I don't know how. Nobody seems to want to get promoted with us Calry and Marys losing. We have Marys next weekend. Hard to see us doing anything after Sunday.
The last relegation spot in Div 1 and 2 is fierce competitve. As a regular in that position, it was obvious in our game that Drumcliffe paid more heed to the game then we did. If the Gaels showed the same fight the previous week we were there for the taking. Farnans having been there before have the advantage at this stage I believe
The Bunnies pulled back Curry into the fight in 1. Both have to play Harps so that will be interesting
Looking forward to TM, anyone?? doubt there will bemuch love for it.
Was at the ballymote game on sunday - and I have to say that I've never witnessed a poorer display than Easkey's in all my time of watching football. Ballymote were at nowhere near full strength - with several prominent players rested, and could have easily won by more than the cricket score this contest was.
Within ten - twenty seconds of the throw-in, Ballymote were a goal up, shambolic defending resulting in Peter Lyons fisting the ball into the back of the net. Easkey failed to even mount an attack until the twenty minute mark, where they registered one of only five scores they got all match. Before that, poor finishing was the only thing that kept this tie respectable within that time - with the team determined to score goals instead of taking their points. Fergal Sexton, playing in a full forward role in a strange move, was then brought down in the box for a penalty - although its possible he had crossed the line before he was brought down. Derek Tighe converted the penalty afterwards - and Ballymote never looked back from there on.
The second half was quite a tedious affair, with torrential rain coming down constantly, but Ballymote continued in similar fashion, winning by a comfortable scoreline of 2-18 to 1-4. I don't think that Easkey even registered a single point in the second half.
Less than six weeks to a must-win game against Gaels in the Championship, and this performance, although a stroll in the park - can do wonders for the confidence of the team - which had seemed to be lacking against Harps two weeks ago.
On another note, it seems Tourlestrane have given up the ghost entirely - with several of their key players now in Boston for six weeks to two months... a battering by Harps will certainly not help things. I believe however, that seven of the first team were missing, and a certain former All-Star turned up twenty minutes after the game had got underway. Its a pity, after showing such promising signs early on in this campaign.
Why did Barnes Murphy turn up 20 mins late to the game? Silly silly Barnes
Barnes was not even at the Ballymote game actually, I believe he was on holiday in Spain this week.
I was jokin. I was insuating that Barnes Murphy was the all star that turned up for tourlestrane late!!
Beaten last night in Division 4 by a Paul McTiernan inspired Michaels "second" team who are in line for promotion to join their "first" team next year. They are some club if McTiernan is not in their top 14 players! We had a weak enough outfit out and blew it, missing a penalty and many, many other chances en route to a 4 point defeat. That completes a horrible season away from home for us - 7 defeats, lost to everyone. Our unbeaten home record will be tested this weekend against table toppers Coolaney/Mullinabreena. Still, we'll give it a lash.
Beat Marys in the league on Saturday evening. Our lads were back on track after a few dodgy weeks. Sligonian was saying that Brehony had added a physical edge to his game, he has but still an awful cry baby. At least Johnny Davey never stopped going or didn't hide when the chips were down (and after a bad collision with his own man) unlike Mark. Promotion is in our own hands. Does anyone know how it is decided if ourselves and Calry are on the same points.
Farnans travel to us on Saturday. Big loss for them on Saturday. Drumcliffe seemed to have taken the finger out in the last few weeks.
The Bunnies seem to be gone from the top as well. Harps are really sickening them this year.
Owenmore Gaels got effectively relegated on Saturday night thanks to a major refereeing error whereby a 1 point victory to us by everyone present was marked a draw by the "referee". In fairness it was a excellent game with 29 scores with about 10 booking of which 5 were even questionable frees and 3 more more should have been red cards but it didnt play as a rough game. Queried a technical rule with ref during game and he patently doesnt know the rules, and we wonder about the future of Sligo football. Refs department have a hard job and I suppose it is up to us to provide better refs etc but it was the only game in our division that had any significant meaning on Saturday so felt they could have assigned a high grade ref. Thats football though and whilst its very hard to keep at it, the best response is to continue our recent good form into championship but I fear it will completely demotivate our young panel. To be honest dont particuliarily care about other matches over the weekend at the moment !!
Disastrous result for us at the weekend. Westie we'll have it tight to beat ye next week but it's looking like we'll have if we want to stay up. I'd be sickened if we went down.
Our U-14s have had a good week of it and although I havent heard any first hand reports I see they made the final of their division in Feile. Can anyone tell how these divisions are graded? Is it based on each county's performance at the previous Feile?
Westie - scoring difference will decide. Its up on Sligogaa.ie how teams level on points will be seperated. That win puts ye in a strong position.
Our senior lads took a trip out west on Saturday and produced a fairly poor though winning performance against Easkey. The happiness over the win was tempered shortly afterwards when we heard of Tourlestrane's late heroics to grab a vital point against Curry. That leaves us hoping for Bunninadden to get something off the county champions (unlikely) while we must beat Ballymote on their own patch (not easy either) as our points difference is very bad. Still - its our highest league finish (2nd, 3rd or 4th) in many years so we can take something from that.
Got another mauling from Coolaney/Mullinabreena on Sunday when our victory was getting a team out and avoiding a €500 fine. Sunday mornings do not really suit some of our second teamers to put it mildly. At least when you'd have a few drinks the night before a game ten years ago you'd have the decency to turn up and pretend you hadn't been drinking! Our forward line had an average age of 40 and that was with a 19 year old centre forward! Its nice to be a young lad on the team! Hard to see us mounting any sort of a fight to stay in intermediate with the carry on since the first two rounds of the championship.
Difficult to know what to say about the gentleman who officiated at our game, only to say that it's a shame that such incompetence can cost any team so badly. A simple win to stay up is now a win plus massacre, and even that mightn't do it. Time will tell.
The leagues as we head into the last round, irrelevant for some, and impossible for others:
League table for League Division 1
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
Eastern Harps 13 9 3 1 180 130 19
Tourlestrane 13 7 3 3 170 152 17
Coolera-Strandhill 13 8 4 1 159 164 17
Ballymote 13 6 4 3 170 156 15
Tubbercurry 13 5 6 2 135 136 12
Curry 13 4 6 3 139 145 11
Bunninadden 13 4 8 1 148 168 9
Easkey 13 1 10 2 123 173 4
Tubbercurry - - Easkey Tubbercurry 12/07/2008 19:30 Round 14
Curry - - Eastern Harps Curry 12/07/2008 19:30 Round 14
Ballymote - - Coolera-Strandhill Ballymote 12/07/2008 19:30 Round 14
Tourlestrane - - Bunninadden Tourlestrane 12/07/2008 19:30 Round 14
League table for League Division 2
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
Geevagh 13 10 1 2 174 135 22
Castleconnor 13 8 4 1 167 129 17
Calry/St Josephs 13 7 5 1 196 172 15
St Marys 13 5 5 3 161 133 13
Shamrock Gaels 13 5 5 3 150 157 13
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 13 5 7 1 132 173 11
St Farnans 13 4 7 2 160 168 10
Eastern Harps 13 1 11 1 124 197 3
Calry/St Josephs - - Geevagh Calry/St Josephs 13/07/2008 18:00 Round 14
Castleconnor - - St Farnans Castleconnor 13/07/2008 18:00 Round 14
St Marys - - Drumcliffe Rosses Point St Marys 13/07/2008 18:00 Round 14
Eastern Harps - - Shamrock Gaels Eastern Harps 13/07/2008 18:00 Round 14
League table for League Division 3
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
St Johns 13 11 2 0 210 127 22
St Molaise Gaels 13 10 2 1 173 113 21
Enniscrone/Kilglass 13 6 5 2 159 133 14
St Michaels 13 6 6 1 166 160 13
St Patricks 13 4 7 2 156 166 10
Cloonacool 13 4 7 2 137 156 10
Owenmore Gaels 13 3 8 2 134 202 8
Curry 13 2 9 2 114 192 6
Cloonacool - - Owenmore Gaels Cloonacool 12/07/2008 19:30 Round 14
Enniscrone/Kilglass - - St Molaise Gaels Enniscrone 12/07/2008 19:30 Round 14
St Michaels - - St Patricks St Michaels 12/07/2008 19:30 Round 14
Curry - - St Johns Curry 12/07/2008 19:30 Round 14
League table for League Division 4
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 13 12 0 1 232 96 25
St Michaels 13 9 4 0 197 141 18
St Molaise Gaels 13 8 4 1 133 124 17
St Marys 13 6 5 2 155 149 14
Tourlestrane 13 5 8 0 155 164 10
Ballisodare 13 4 8 1 155 207 9
Coolera-Strandhill 13 3 8 2 117 183 8
Calry/St Josephs 13 1 11 1 124 204 3
Coolera-Strandhill - - Calry/St Josephs Coolera 11/07/2008 20:00 Round 14
St Marys - - Ballisodare St Marys 12/07/2008 19:30 Round 14
Coolaney/Mullinabreena - - St Michaels Coolaney/Mullinabreena 13/07/2008 11:00 Round 14
Tourlestrane - - St Molaise Gaels Tourlestrane 13/07/2008 11:00 Round 14
League table for League Division 5
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
Ballymote 7 6 1 0 124 86 12
Easkey 7 5 1 1 112 81 11
St Johns 7 4 2 1 96 80 9
Bunninadden 7 3 2 2 117 88 8
Enniscrone/Kilglass 7 3 3 1 101 108 7
Shamrock Gaels 7 2 4 1 95 100 5
Castleconnor 7 1 6 0 72 119 2
Geevagh 7 1 6 0 65 120 2
Can see Tourlestrane making the D1 final if they are bothered with it. Hard to know how the other will go, but Ballymote drawing has left them with a lot to do. Bunnies look doomed now. Castleconnor should get promotion from D2 but Calry have put in a serious run late on and could snatch it if things go right for them. Mary's moored in D2 for another term. Farnan's maybe in bother again, Drumcliffe are a jammy shower, although their C'ship luck may have ran out. D3 - that table should be different, but we need a win either way. It just leaves us needing to do an awful lot more than just win. And the propect of two Michael's teams in one division is still live, but based on the fixtures maybe not going to happen. SMG to relieve a major headache for the CCC it would seem.
Was at our junior championship match this evening. We robbed eastern harps scoring 2-2 in last 5 mins to snatch a 2 pt win after being down by 5. FT score harps 1-5 SMG 2-4. Poor stuff for most but entertaining belive it or not all the way through. Both teams gave exhibition on how not to feed supply to your forwards with huffing in skyscrapers the main theme from the game. Well done to our lads on never giving up. Into a semi now.
Heard on of the funniest one liners i ever heard from a well know witty ex chairman of ours, ye all know. After a bad decision goes against us "Ref would you take the hair out of your eyes" and him bald as the day he was born :D.
Was away most of the weekend but heard our lads fell to a petty good Ballymote team to kill our slim league final hopes. As it happens Tourlestrane won anyway so we finished 4th - our best league position for years. Word on Ballymote is that they are much improved, highly motivated and will take some stopping.
Finished out our division 4 campaign with a win against Calry. A lot of old men reeling back the years! Its an awful shame from a personal point of view that we only have a couple of game left for the year. Now is the time lads want to be playing ball. Its difficult for all concerned I agree.
So a 4 week break for mosr untile the championship resumes. Tommy Murphy next weekend and most likely the weekend after at least.
Delighted with our great escape and delighted that this group have been rewarded for the effort they've put in all year. I was surprised Drumcliffe fell so heavily to St Mary's and I suspect that our next meeting with Castleconner will be a different game. We wanted this game called off due to the double bereavements over the weekend of two great local gaels. Tommy Scott was an integral part of our club and for fellas of my age Tommy would have been involved in every team we played in. He was great with children and was an absolute gentleman to boot. He was respected throughout the county and this was reflected in the huge attendance at his funeral. He'll be sadly missed.
From Sligogaa.ie
Sligo Under 16s progressed to the Final of the Fr. Manning Cup Competition which will take place in Longford Slashersclub grounds on Wednesday, July 16th at 8p.m. Sligo will face Roscommon in this encounter. We would urge everyone to go ahead and support our young players onWednesday evening in Longford. Coiste na nOg congratulates the players and management on reaching the final and wish them well on Wednesday evening.
Results from the preliminary rounds today were:
R1 Roscommon 1-11 to Sligo 0-7
R2 Leitrim 2-05 to Sligo 2-09
R3 Longford 0-04 to Sligo 1-07
I wont be getting carried away. Fair play and best of luck to the lads in the final. Underage is roscommon is really strong at the minute. If they keep this up theyll have a good senior side soon.
Yeah - good luck to the U-16's tonight and in the upcoming Webb Cup. I know there has been a lot of work put into this group and the development squads in general. The way these tournaments are now being run is a big step forward. I remember in the past you'd have weeks with lads playing Wed and Fri for the county and probably club minor on the Monday which was not good.
League table for League Division 1
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
Eastern Harps 14 9 4 1 187 151 19
Tourlestrane 14 8 3 3 188 167 19
Ballymote 14 7 4 3 186 165 17
Coolera-Strandhill 14 8 5 1 168 180 17
Tubbercurry 14 6 6 2 161 155 14
Curry 14 5 6 3 160 152 13
Bunninadden 14 4 9 1 163 186 9
Easkey 14 1 11 2 142 199 4
League table for League Division 2
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
Geevagh 14 10 2 2 190 153 22
Castleconnor 14 8 5 1 177 144 17
Calry/St Josephs 14 8 5 1 214 188 17
St Marys 14 6 5 3 176 138 15
Shamrock Gaels 14 5 5 4 164 171 14
St Farnans 14 5 7 2 175 178 12
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 14 5 8 1 137 188 11
Eastern Harps 14 1 11 2 138 211 4
League table for League Division 3
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
St Johns 14 12 2 0 230 142 24
St Molaise Gaels 13 10 2 1 173 113 21
St Michaels 14 7 6 1 187 170 15
Enniscrone/Kilglass 13 6 5 2 159 133 14
Cloonacool 14 5 7 2 156 167 12
St Patricks 14 4 8 2 166 187 10
Owenmore Gaels 14 3 9 2 145 221 8
Curry 14 2 10 2 129 212 6
League table for League Division 4
Team P W L D P+ P- Pts
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 14 13 0 1 246 102 27
St Molaise Gaels 14 9 4 1 148 132 19
St Michaels 14 9 5 0 203 155 18
St Marys 14 7 5 2 173 155 16
Tourlestrane 14 5 9 0 163 179 10
Coolera-Strandhill 14 4 8 2 138 195 10
Ballisodare 14 4 9 1 161 225 9
Calry/St Josephs 14 1 12 1 136 225 3
That's how it all finished. Disastrous for us, but we ultimately got what we deserved I guess. At least O'Boyle didn't end up sending us down. D4 could be hard to get back out of, though Mullinabreena made light work of it. I'd expect Harps to win the D1 and Mullinabreena the D4 finals, and while Geevagh and John's would be favourites on league form in the other two, I wouldn't rule out Castleconnor or SMG winning, have been in better form recently. Tubber beat Drumcliffe well in the JFC last night, so that's them and SMG in the JFC A next year at worst.
So is there many more games left in the championship? If a team is knocked out does that mean that there is no more games left for the players involved or are there any tournaments l(ike the O'Mara Cup etc in Mayo) to keep players going for an extended spell if their team is knocked out early in c'ship?
One more round of the group stage in c'ship, followed by the Quarters, relegation playoffs and, in Senior, that nonsense "Reserve" championship for teams who weren't good enough to get through or shite enough to finish bottom (3rd place in other words). So at least two more games for all teams there, plus the Junior is at the semi stage now. Our warm-up competition was played at the start of the year, done by the league divisions unlike Mayo, IMO it wouldn't do any harm to change that, familiarity and so on, between all competitions we end up playing some teams 3-4 times (and 2 years ago could have played one team five times!). Also maybe mix it during the year, rather than cramming all the league games in such a confined period.
One thing Farrandeelin, how does yer U21 championship fare out with it being played midweek in these months? Or are teams able to get away with it , e.g. not too many of them playing on the senior team? We have played ours in the depths of November and it does nothing for interest in it, especially when a lot of teams will now have a two-month gap without football. A few walkovers given last year, and our minor title-winning lot imploded as well.
League Division 4 Final
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-8 2-4 St Molaise Gaels Ballymote
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Quote from: Owenmoresider on July 20, 2008, 11:50:43 PM
League Division 4 Final
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-8 2-4 St Molaise Gaels Ballymote
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:D :D :D ;D ;D ;DJust in the door from celebrating a great win by our juniors over coolaney. Absolutely delighted. The 2 gilsenans were outstanding, as was johnny kelly. These guys are certs for county seniors in 5or 6 yrs times. Blair foley hit a coolaney forward with one of the best connected shoulders ive ever seen. Nearly knocked him into the next century. we have so many good young players coming through and they are as tough as anything. McCaffrey worked hard in midfield and defence was outstanding with my bro having another stormer along with killian sheerin and mark leonard who got 2 vital scores uncharacteristically it must be said.
Well done to all involved. Great win. A few yrs into the future our club will be very close to the owen b for sure with a decent manager in charge ;).
St Molaise Gaels abu.
We had a massive struggle with your juniors last year in the JFC (divisional final) en route to winning it out. Ye are getting your act together and strong underage teams of the last few years should mean a much better future.
Great win for Bundoran over Coolaney ;D ;D
Quote from: Sligoper on July 21, 2008, 11:29:37 AM
Great win for Bundoran over Coolaney ;D ;D
Dont really get that to be honest. The lads go to school in bundoran :o, funny how there not defecting to donegal like parsons defecting to mayo. We should all be delighted that SMG underage are developing so well because sligo will reap the benefits in yrs to come. We have a massive area but its takes alot effort to keep a hold of good players especially when they are not from GAA Families (that is the key to keeping lads interested). Our u16a champions 2 yrs ago have lost 5 or 6 due to non interest and soccer. It breaks my heart to hear that but we are doing our best and we cant force them to play. A bit of credit wouldnt go a miss, only seanie appears to have to grace to grant us that at least that. We seem just to be a laughing stock to rest of yee, or wind ups.
Relax i was messing! I'll be honest fair play to any team that has a good underage structure because we need somethin to look forward too! SMG are doing very well and so they should with their crowd size! Its a massive shame Sligo are out and as i sit here in work these jibes from mayo and Galway men are depressing!!
Shit i meant to say a big well done yesterday to Karol O'Neill, Stephen Gilmartin, Shane Stenson and Brendan Doherty who all started for NUIG yesterday in the galway club championship. One of the lads was talkin to one of them yesterday and was meant to have been a great game! Good to see Sligo talent on show in other counties! I'll take any posititives out of Sligo football i can ;D we need them ;D
Was at the junior league final in ballymote last night - featuring Ballymote and Easkey. A good standard of football throughout, though I must say the amount of senior players on the teams was a little strange. Easkey looked like they would win by a cricket score after the first fifteen minutes, amassing a huge nine point lead of 3-5 to 0-5. Ballymote suddenly came into the game at this point, however - and by half time the deficit was down to just two points, thanks in part to a goal from Marty Underwood. The half time score was Easkey 3-5, Ballymote 1-9.
Ballymote made a few changes at half time, introducing the young Colin Byrne into the fray, and immediately took the game to their opponents, dominating them for most of the proceedings. Byrne added a second goal and three excellent frees taken from the ground, and Ballymote soon raced into a six point lead. A setback came at this stage, when Easkey scored their fourth goal of the game, and only their second score of the second half to reduce the deficit to three points. Ballymote soon took control again, scoring another two points before the game drew to a close, the final score Ballymote 2-17, Easkey 4-6.
Was at the junior semi tonight with SMG and bunnues. Ft score bunnies 1-14 SMG 3-3. Our lads fought hard and becasue of club politics only had our strongest available team out with last 15mins which we were on top.
Id love to know the rules regarding players in junior championship. Bunnies had county minors out tonight. Did they not play in senior championship with bunnies this yr? Are bunnies seniors that good that they couldnt make it? Clarification please, this is not sour grapes. I am little suspicious about the bunnies team ;). Better team won though just like to know if it was there seniors we were beat by or there juniors.
St Molaise Gaels 1-10 St Johns 0-10 ft. Congrats to our lads. Game played in great conditions with markievicz looking fantastic. We were on top for most of the game and made hard work of it. St johns had harrison sent off in late 1st half which helped us.
We were lucky to hold on as st johns missed a peno last kick of the game hit the post with keeper beat. Division 3 and 4 champions. Hopefully our lads will go the whole way in the intermediate now. We have by far the best team on paper but we need to deliver on the field.
Eoin mchugh was outstanding for us, his best game for the club and really showed his potential today. Fair play to him. Now to me his place on county team is well justified whereas before i would of questioned it. He is a class act and is developing well. He has the talent to cement a place in the county set up. I wish him well.
I dont like this lull in the season. Its very boring...really am opposed to such a big break again in the championship!
On that note, what were people's opinions on the fixture commitee this year? Some odd venues for the championship i feel.
Quote from: Sligoper on July 28, 2008, 02:48:05 PM
I dont like this lull in the season. Its very boring...really am opposed to such a big break again in the championship!
On that note, what were people's opinions on the fixture commitee this year? Some odd venues for the championship i feel.
Ya Sligoper the fixtures commitee are a joke. 2 examples last weekend, im not from a rich family, my Dads car is on its last legs 96 astra 115,000miles and we have to travel 50 mins from Cliffoney to Tubbercurry to watch our juniors lose to bunninaden, Someone tell me how far is buninaden from tubbercurry??? Is that fair venue choice? With petrol prices the way they are would kent park, mark park, coolera, be fairer choice.
Secondly yesterdays game was fixed originally for 6pm and changed to 3pm ensuring we would miss all the GAA on tv. Now people wil say who cares but as GAA fan I would loved to have watched fermanagh win ulster, i know it didnt happen but either way I would miss it along with 2 cracking hurling matches.
Seemingly the league final is now fixed for Tomorrow night Tuesday in Ballymote, will hopefully be a good game Tourlestrane missing some regulars, s henry, g gaughan, b kennedy, s king and a few more but harps are the team to beat I am afraid.
Harps won the Division 1 final, 0-13 to 0-9. Poor conditions ruined the game as a spectacle, but neither side looked like title-winning material. And guess who got himself sent off, again? ::) Oh and Egan got the line at the end too, a few scrapes with Donovan did for him.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on July 29, 2008, 11:53:14 PM
Harps won the Division 1 final, 0-13 to 0-9. Poor conditions ruined the game as a spectacle, but neither side looked like title-winning material. And guess who got himself sent off, again? ::) Oh and Egan got the line at the end too, a few scrapes with Donovan did for him.
So O'Hara and Egan got sent off. Was it for 2 yellows or for straight red? If the latter we are in huge danger on been in the relegation play offs
Quote from: Mano on July 30, 2008, 09:03:49 AM
So O'Hara and Egan got sent off. Was it for 2 yellows or for straight red? If the latter we are in huge danger on been in the relegation play offs
He must be very frustrating for ye at times Mano.
Did any of ye read the Friends of Sligo Football News for this week on Sligogaa.ie? Who is their PRO?
QuoteDid any of ye read the Friends of Sligo Football News for this week on Sligogaa.ie? Who is their PRO?
Don't you mean the Friends of
South Sligo football? Don't get me started on those clowns! I read it every week for the comedy value. Absolutely hilarious some of it. This week - Unless you are on the county board or training with the senior team you must keep your mouth shut (except if you organise a few fundraisers and then you can say what you like).
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 30, 2008, 09:34:37 AM
QuoteDid any of ye read the Friends of Sligo Football News for this week on Sligogaa.ie? Who is their PRO?
Don't you mean the Friends of South Sligo football? Don't get me started on those clowns! I read it every week for the comedy value. Absolutely hilarious some of it. This week - Unless you are on the county board or training with the senior team you must keep your mouth shut (except if you organise a few fundraisers and then you can say what you like).
Exactly Seanie. Jesus I nearly died laughing at it. It's worse this week than it has been in a long time. Is it me or does it looks like some of these guys are reading our contributions? I think I might go to their next AGM for the craic.
He must be very frustrating for ye at times Mano.
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Very frustrating. When i played in 90's and early 2000's before every championship game in dressing room he was told to keep it zipped. On field players would try to keep him away from any flashpoints. However as you get older you should be getting more sense but he has seemed to have got worse.
A lot of referees in the county turn against a team if a player is hounding them looking for decisions and i think his injury was an advantage during our championship win last year as we got a fair crack from referees. He is becoming a bit of a liability to be honest.
You'd bettter be careful Mano or the Friends of south Sligo thought police will be knocking at your door for criticising Eamon!
Come to think of it - aren't they having a pop at the county chairman too who also criticised O'Hara's decision not to play for the county ("sad and disappointing" I believe were his words)?
Some people get too excited about folk expressing a few differing opinions. Maybe they should go and live in Zimbabwe or something!
I agree with what's bein said here - I may get slated for this, but in my opinion O Hara needs to get over himself - he is CLEARLY not the player he once was. The way he tries to influence games by practically screaming at the referee is a disgrace, and I'm glad it's finally becoming an issue.
How do you manage someone like O Hara? Especially when you need him and he takes advantage of knowing that? Has he ever gone to a sport pyschologist? Do people ever look at themselves and try to change...
In fairness this is long standing issue with ohara. In the 1st half against Mayo ohara got a yellow early on but in fairness the ref did hand mayo 1-2 in that half that shouldnt of been so I can understand his frustrations get the better of him but if he went to sports pyshologists he could learn loads of ways of dealing with refs better, call them by first name, ask him why he gave a particular decision in a calm manner etc... all helps get refs on side when you show respect. And we all know in the NFL hes got several reds over last few yrs.
As for friends of sligo football, i was living in dublin a while back and wanted to go to sligo dublin challenge, i contacted a friend of mine who knew one of the selectors on team from south sligo. So i got the selectors contact details and asked where and what time the game was at, he asked before he answered was I friends of sligo football dublin and I said no and he wouldnt tell me then. True story.
I feel myself as big a part of sligo gaa as anyone who plays or is involved in county set up. I pay my money through the gate. To me that gives me the right to criticise or praise anything to do with the game, mostly praise. If someone doesnt give 100% why shouldnt we say it, if someone acts the idiot and get sent off should he be bell rubbed ::).
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 30, 2008, 01:35:28 PM
As for friends of sligo football, i was living in dublin a while back and wanted to go to sligo dublin challenge, i contacted a friend of mine who knew one of the selectors on team from south sligo. So i got the selectors contact details and asked where and what time the game was at, he asked before he answered was I friends of sligo football dublin and I said no and he wouldnt tell me then. True story.
I can't for the life of me understand the rationale for not telling you the time and venue for that challenge. I mean it was all over the papers at home that it was on. God things are deteriorating at an awful rate. Three year plan? Three years to wipe out any progress thats been made since 1996.
Both Egan and O'Hara were sent off for two yellows, O'Hara was booked for verbals and then as the referee was running past him he uttered a comment and the ref stopped and scrambled for his notebook to give him a second yellow and red this was five minutes before half time, Egan got a yellow in the first half, he was having a stormer in the second half and got blindsided with a hit from Donovan, it was only a question of time then before he was going to get him back and he got a second yellow for a hit on donovan only 2 minutes from full time. If Tourlestrane had two scoring forwards they would have won it.
Quote from: baoithe on July 30, 2008, 01:45:29 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 30, 2008, 01:35:28 PM
As for friends of sligo football, i was living in dublin a while back and wanted to go to sligo dublin challenge, i contacted a friend of mine who knew one of the selectors on team from south sligo. So i got the selectors contact details and asked where and what time the game was at, he asked before he answered was I friends of sligo football dublin and I said no and he wouldnt tell me then. True story.
I can't for the life of me understand the rationale for not telling you the time and venue for that challenge. I mean it was all over the papers at home that it was on. God things are deteriorating at an awful rate. Three year plan? Three years to wipe out any progress thats been made since 1996.
It wasnt the Dublin challenge this yr im on about just to clarify, it was 2yrs ago in dublin. I was just showing the how differently you may get treated by being a member and not in my case.
It was a wierd conversation, he said it was behind closed doors friendly but if I was member of friends of sligo football hed tell me, I should of just said yes but he caught me on the hop. I obviously didnt get to the game but loads of people were at it. He also asked me who gave me his number. I'll put it this way it wasnt the friendliest conversation ive ever had. Looking back it was sad but being part of that clique seemed important to this south sligo selector and i wasnt so tough shite. I think he asked me what club i was from aswell which probably didnt aid my cause.
I hear Geevagh won their objection to Connacht council about the system used by Coiste na n-óg to seperate teams on the same points in the league. We had a similar situation in U-16 where we got through (it looks now wrongly) at the expense of Curry.
With growing discontent within the county specifically in respect of the County Board Chairman, the county board have issued the following statement:
'Centre of excellence' to go ahead
Sligo County Board will be going ahead with their plans to construct a new centre of excellence in the county, despite the current economic downturn in the country.
The development will include two three full size pitches, dressing rooms, medical rooms, meeting rooms and a host of training facilities, all due to amount to a cost of four million euro.
While sufficient funds may not be available from the government for a few years, the Sligo County Board will be hoping to secure grants from the National Lottery as well as Croke Park.
County Board chairman John Murphy has stressed that the Board are adamant to start the project as soon as possible and that the disappointing years the senior footballers have had will not effect the plans whatsoever.
"We remain very positive about the future of Sligo football and our determination to pursue the provision of a centre of excellence is an indication of our ambition," said Murphy.
It is understood that the board are also looking to construct the project within a close radius of Sligo town.
Yeah that'll appease us John for another year.
Jesus they must think we are all morons: No confirmation of funding and merely 'hoping' to receive funding from Croke Park. To top it all off it appears they don't even have a specific site now. I'm surprised they dont want to build it out in Tubber although I bet it was proposed by the clique. This statement is complete pie in the sky sh*te.
Seánie, is the planned co-operation with your club dead in the water altogether?
For various reasons Baoithe, proposed deals with Coolera and Owenmore Gaels have both fallen away. Only thing I'd say is that €4 million was a multiple ofthe figure that they felt they could contribute 12 months ago. Would question the strategic wisdom of talking about €4 million when they have ads in local paper looking for land.Smacks of soundbytes rather than strategic thinking.
Funny over the last few years , I have grown very uneasy about the exalted position "Friend of Sligo Football" have got within the County Board structure and from recent posts I dont appear to be alone. From the last PRO piece and it was no once off , they feel that their position in raising some money for the County Board gives them the right to talk down to gaels throughout the county who contribute time and effort in clubs and in the words of Sligonian , pay through the gate to watch Sligo teams. Friend of Sligo football was a very worthwhile committee certainly 5-10 years ago but in my mind has become way too politically involved in Sligo football and needs to take a hard look at itself and its purpose.
Fair play to CCC in finishing league on time but personally feel they need to take a look at fixture list of one game in 7 weeks in the middle of summer for most clubs. Indeed for a lot of teams that game is meaningless and its extremely hard to survive on a diet of challenge matches in the middle of the summer. Our chairmans address at county agm last year advising us to play our games in the summer rather than in the winter is getting more and more ironic by the week. Having 6 matches by Patricks day and 1 in 7 weeks in the middle of summer is not developing Sligo football only turning people away from GAA and causing undue stress financially for clubs and players ( lights , training , ground maintenance in the depths of winter). In fairness to CCC they have improved year on year and I hope this scheduling wont be repeated next year.
Club of the month is St Mholaises winning 2 leagues and having minor and U16 captains. Urge slight caution to Sligonian in his dreams of county domination within a few years. They wouldnt have to look too far away for a club who dominated underage football for approx 7 years in the not too dstant past and then never even threatened at senior level. But obviously they are doing huge work underage producing high quality footballers and that can only bode well for them and Sligo football.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on August 01, 2008, 03:23:51 PM
For various reasons Baoithe, proposed deals with Coolera and Owenmore Gaels have both fallen away. Only thing I'd say is that €4 million was a multiple ofthe figure that they felt they could contribute 12 months ago. Would question the strategic wisdom of talking about €4 million when they have ads in local paper looking for land.Smacks of soundbytes rather than strategic thinking.
That's my point TG - this is just a release aimed at appeasing the growing unease at the way Sligo GAA is progressing under the stewardship of the chairman and his crew. The press release is essentially an anouncement that nothing is happening but we are 'adamant' it will happen. Holy mother of god they must think we're all complete gombeens.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on August 01, 2008, 03:23:51 PM
Funny over the last few years , I have grown very uneasy about the exalted position "Friend of Sligo Football" have got within the County Board structure and from recent posts I dont appear to be alone. From the last PRO piece and it was no once off , they feel that their position in raising some money for the County Board gives them the right to talk down to gaels throughout the county who contribute time and effort in clubs and in the words of Sligonian , pay through the gate to watch Sligo teams. Friend of Sligo football was a very worthwhile committee certainly 5-10 years ago but in my mind has become way too politically involved in Sligo football and needs to take a hard look at itself and its purpose.
Friends of Sligo Football was, as you say, a great organisation a number of years but fell away since circa 2003. Subsequent to John Murphy taking the hotseat it would seem that FOSF was rejuvenated (presumably it's
raison d'etre was to raise funds) and ever since we have had to endure the weekly condescending/farcical/comical weekly propaganda statements on behalf of the clique. Give me strength.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on August 01, 2008, 03:23:51 PM
For various reasons Baoithe, proposed deals with Coolera and Owenmore Gaels have both fallen away. Only thing I'd say is that €4 million was a multiple ofthe figure that they felt they could contribute 12 months ago. Would question the strategic wisdom of talking about €4 million when they have ads in local paper looking for land.Smacks of soundbytes rather than strategic thinking.
Funny over the last few years , I have grown very uneasy about the exalted position "Friend of Sligo Football" have got within the County Board structure and from recent posts I dont appear to be alone. From the last PRO piece and it was no once off , they feel that their position in raising some money for the County Board gives them the right to talk down to gaels throughout the county who contribute time and effort in clubs and in the words of Sligonian , pay through the gate to watch Sligo teams. Friend of Sligo football was a very worthwhile committee certainly 5-10 years ago but in my mind has become way too politically involved in Sligo football and needs to take a hard look at itself and its purpose.
Fair play to CCC in finishing league on time but personally feel they need to take a look at fixture list of one game in 7 weeks in the middle of summer for most clubs. Indeed for a lot of teams that game is meaningless and its extremely hard to survive on a diet of challenge matches in the middle of the summer. Our chairmans address at county agm last year advising us to play our games in the summer rather than in the winter is getting more and more ironic by the week. Having 6 matches by Patricks day and 1 in 7 weeks in the middle of summer is not developing Sligo football only turning people away from GAA and causing undue stress financially for clubs and players ( lights , training , ground maintenance in the depths of winter). In fairness to CCC they have improved year on year and I hope this scheduling wont be repeated next year.
Club of the month is St Mholaises winning 2 leagues and having minor and U16 captains. Urge slight caution to Sligonian in his dreams of county domination within a few years. They wouldnt have to look too far away for a club who dominated underage football for approx 7 years in the not too dstant past and then never even threatened at senior level. But obviously they are doing huge work underage producing high quality footballers and that can only bode well for them and Sligo football.
You know I have to say something about our underage system at present. Every saturday the young kids of 8,9,10 are trained every sat morning along with our u12 team. I was told by the manager of the u12 team that if you volunteer for getting involved with a team you wont be turned away. Actually there is a lack always of people over teams which is good news for me wanting to get involved but it'll be a few yrs yet before i can. He also said to me that there is work being done to facilitate all the talent coming through but our underage structure is nothing special in fact its ordinary and basic like with any club. Lads the bottom line is we just have the talent coming through. We havnt waged a magic wand that our underage system is turning mediocre players to good ones. All we are doing is keeping players with talent on the right track. Which is probably the main point im making. Fair play to those involved in looking after the lads coming through. We are NOT producing high quality footballers there that already to be honest we are just facilitating there continued development and keeping them focused on the right track. I will say aswell there are alot of honest hard working individuals working in our club and long may it continue and thanks and also there are few out for the own interests and politicially motivated but as long as there in the minority we wont lose much of the talent coming through. Thanks TG for your kind words aswell.
Hard to know what to say about the FOSF lecture, and the CB statement. It's all very odd really.
Bunninadden won the JFC final last night, beat Shams 1-10 to 0-5. Don't be surprised Sligonian.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on August 03, 2008, 03:32:29 PM
Hard to know what to say about the FOSF lecture, and the CB statement. It's all very odd really.
Bunninadden won the JFC final last night, beat Shams 1-10 to 0-5. Don't be surprised Sligonian.
Not suprised at all, they were the best team in junior id seen all year by some distance which made me a little suspicious. We struggled to keep in touch with them in our semi. Congrats to them.
Our Intermediates had a great win today against St Marys seniors in grange today. In the annual cup compeitition both teams fielded strong teams with us missing m feeney, quinn, eoin mchugh and aaron mchugh and them only missing the 2 martyn brothers. It was a game of 2 halfs with marys leading 2-5 to 3 at ht playing with a strong breeze but we fought back with 2 outstanding goals from darren gilsenan. One of which was last kick of the game to win it by a point for us. Congrats to the lads. It kinda confirms to me that we wouldnt be out of place in senior level in sligo. We have the players and only poor management can stop us winning the intermediate championship IMO.
Any word on the tedd webb cup? I know its on today in ballyhaunis, Sligo beat Mayo and leitrim to qualify for the semis against GalwayCity. Liam kennedy who captained the lads to manning cup success is out injured with broken wrist which is a big loss.
QuoteLiam kennedy who captained the lads to manning cup success is out injured with broken wrist which is a big loss.
Yeah, heard that and the Kelly twins from our neck of the woods are away too. Barry O'Mahony who is talented but raw was drafted into the panel. Will be interesting to see how things went.
I see Tubber and Calry got their games changed as a result of the hurling. We lose a lad too but I suppose our match isn't a do or die game. Delighted that our intermediate game is switched to Markievicz. I love playing there and doubt I'll have all that many more outings on it!
2008 Senior FC Group A
Coolera-Strandhill Eastern Harps Markievicz Park 09/08/2008 19:15 TBC Round 3
Bunninadden Easkey Tubbercurry 10/08/2008 13:30 TBC Round 3
2008 Senior FC Group B
St Marys Tubbercurry Enniscrone 10/08/2008 18:00 TBC Round 3
Curry Calry/St Josephs Ballymote 10/08/2008 18:00 TBC Round 3
2008 Senior FC Group C
Drumcliffe Rosses Point St Johns St Marys 09/08/2008 17:30 TBC Round 3
Castleconnor St Farnans Enniscrone 09/08/2008 17:30 TBC Round 3
2008 Senior FC Group D
Ballymote Shamrock Gaels Tubbercurry 09/08/2008 17:30 TBC Round 3
Tourlestrane Geevagh Markievicz Park 09/08/2008 17:30 TBC Round 3
2008 Intermediate FC Group A
Curry Coolaney/Mullinabreena Tourlestrane 09/08/2008 19:00 TBC Round 3
Coolera-Strandhill Ballisodare Markievicz Park 10/08/2008 12:00 TBC Round 3
2008 Intermediate FC Group B
Enniscrone/Kilglass St Marys Tubbercurry 09/08/2008 19:00 TBC Round 3
2008 Intermediate FC Group C
Eastern Harps Owenmore Gaels Ballymote 10/08/2008 12:00 TBC Round 3
2008 Intermediate FC Group D
St Michaels St Patricks St Marys 09/08/2008 19:00 TBC Round 3
Coolera/Harps is very difficult to call, two strong sides who may well be meeting at this venue again later in the year. Don't know how Coolera are on the injury front, but if they have a full strength team then I could see them winning this one, Harps would need to improve on the League final display, but they are capable of doing that. Harps, just. Bunnies will possibly consign Easkey to the relegation battle. I'd go with Curry and Tubber in Group B, John's and narrowly Castleconnor in C, and D? Hard to know with the Ballymote/Shams tie, Ballymote aren't quite through so their need is greater. Shams can secure top spot if they avoid defeat. Ballymote's league form has been much better, and at the higher level too. I'll go with them to win and top Group D. Tourlestrane will in all probability beat Geevagh, but it may be academic, since their fate is out of their hands. But if they manage to implode, then Geevagh might cause an upset.
Intermediate: Mullinabreena to edge out Curry, and the JPF might claim a rare c'ship win over their neighbours in A. Enniscrone to take Mary's after a battle in B, Michael's to see Pat's to the relegation scrap in D. Us and Harps? They looked decent in heir opener, though it was against the worst c'ship team I've seen since, well ours in the nadir times. Don't seem set to lose too many to the seniors, bar Shane Gallagher the talented ones have been promoted already. We could do anything, and making a mess of it is not beyond us at all. I'll suggest a Harps win by a few points.
Sligo lost the ted webb cup final according to stolen sheep. We did fierce well considering we had a few injuries. Roscommon won it. Its in a blitz format with 20mins a half games. I would say manning cup is more important tournament to win based on that statistic. Didnt hear the score.
Well Thank f**k championship is starting again becuase so far football wise my summer has been boring! At least something to look at now!!
Can't see any shocks really, althought i do think Tubber will beat Marys. I honestly can't see why people write them off!
Harps look to be still going strong and i think Curry are their nearest rivals.
I'd like to see this site become more popular beacuse god knows the Hoganstand is dead at the minute!
Glad championship is back too. It sees like an age since the first two rounds.
My take on this weekends fixtures:
SFC - In group A our lads take on Harps. We are going to be missing one or two and reportedly so will Harps. Even though the outcome doesn't particualarly matter I'd say both sides will be going for the win and it could be decent viewing. I'd go for Bunninadden to take Easkey in the other game. Group B sees the tie of the day with an eliminator between Mary's and Tubber. I take Tubber to win this one. Curry should take Calry in the other one to set them up for the return of Feeney and Marren for the quarter final. Drumcliffe and John's will be very interesting and I was thinking a surprise could be on the cards here until I heard Drumcliffe will be missing a few. Still - I might put my neck on the block and go for them to complete a miserable group stage for last years semi finalists. Hard to call the other game between the western sides, a draw perhaps. I think Ballymote will beat Shamrock Gaels though a draw wouldn't surprise me. Tourlestrane are missing a good few including a suspended O'Hara and could be vulnerable but I think they'll pull through.
IFC - Mullinabreena and ourselves to win in group A. Enniscrone, Harps and Michaels in the other ties I think.
Ballymote qualified for the quarter finals yesterday with a 2-09 to 0-09 points victory against Shamrock Gaels in Tubber. It was a lacklustre game, hampered by torrential rain in which neither side set the world alight. The six point margin is slightly flattering, as it was a closely contested match throughout. Ballymote's superior scoring ability was the main difference between the teams, and had Joe Quinn converted a penalty with five minutes to go instead of blazing it over the bar for a point when the sides were only seperated by four points, the outcome may have been very different.
Ballymote raced into a six point lead at the start of the game, Dermot McTiernan scoring a goal to make the score 1-03 to 0-0. Gaels never really threatened to come into the game until the second half, with most of their scores coming from the accurate boot of Quinn through frees. In fact, Gaels inability to score from play was probably the determining factor, with Ballymote taking all but one of their chances in the first half.
The major talking poitn of the game came five minutes from the end, when Nigel Clancy was deemed to have footblocked a scoring attempt inside the square - from my angle I was unable to see whether it was or not, but the general feeling in the stands was that it was a harsh decision. Clancy was booked for the challenge, and Quinn began his run up for the penalty... before balzing it over for a point. I have to say I was in utter shock when the ball went over the bar, whether he meant to take the point or if he misjudged the kick is still unclear.
Clancy was dismissed for a second yellow a few moments later after a tussle with Quinn, and as always seems to be the case the team with fourteen men rallied and broke through on goal, the young Colin Byrne laying a deft pass into the path of Michael Sweeney, who converted a goal to end Gaels challenge.
Ultimately, this performance was quite a poor one by both teams standards, and improvement is greatly needed before the quarter finals if they want to mount a challenge for the Owen B this year.
Sunday 10th August 2008
2008 Senior FC Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden 0-7 0-8 Easkey Tubbercurry Round 3
2008 Senior FC Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Marys 0-6 1-6 Tubbercurry Enniscrone Round 3
Curry 0-9 1-8 Calry/St Josephs Ballymote Round 3
2008 Intermediate FC Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Coolera-Strandhill 0-7 1-7 Ballisodare Markievicz Park Round 3
Saturday 09th August 2008
2008 Senior FC Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Coolera-Strandhill 1-7 1-10 Eastern Harps Markievicz Park Round 3
2008 Senior FC Group C
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 1-3 0-13 St Johns St Marys Round 3
Castleconnor 1-7 1-7 St Farnans Enniscrone Round 3
2008 Senior FC Group D
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Ballymote 2-9 0-9 Shamrock Gaels Tubbercurry Round 3
Tourlestrane 1-13 1-12 Geevagh Markievicz Park Round 3
2008 Intermediate FC Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Curry 3-7 2-10 Coolaney/Mullinabreena Tourlestrane Round 3
2008 Intermediate FC Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Enniscrone/Kilglass 1-9 0-5 St Marys Tubbercurry Round 3
2008 Intermediate FC Group D
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Michaels 3-6 2-10 St Patricks St Marys Round 3
Well we topped the group with a very lack lustre and disappointing performance. Where as Magpie Seanie was bemoaning their injuries earlier in the year we are now like that. Since the Johns game the spine on that game have not all played together. Langan, Naughton and the Tuffys played bits of games since and it certainly showed.
How Eamon Cawley did not make the Sligo team this year baffles me. His freetaking is sublime and his ability to find a pass also. I'm afraid both teams will struggle in the quarters but one thing is they will fight to the end and neither will be afraid of the bigger names.
Sligonian , I am delighted that ye are going well. Half my football life ended with finals or semis against Grange but for the greater good of Sligo football I think it is wrong that there is only two teams north of Sligo town. I have played against Northern Gaels (Cliffoney) Maugherow and Grange in my career and I think for the betterment of the county they should all still be that way( as I do for a few other clubs, Harps anyone!). The more clubs, the more footballers around and I don't buy into the story that an exclusive club junior/intermediate player can't make the step up, if you're good enough you will make it.. It happens in Mayo all the time
Relegations playoffs will be tough and I would not be brave enough to pick the 1 from 4 to survive
3 weeks to wait for the quarters but at least we don't have that reserve championship tripe this year for a change.
A disappointing weekend all round for our lads. A spluttering performance for our seniors against Harps who were probably not at their best either. We were good in patches but overall probably didn't deserve any more than we got. Lots of improvement needed if we are to progress past the next round. To me the senior championship looks really open. Any of the teams left could beat any of the others on a given day. Whoever can string the 3 wins together gets the pot of gold.
Got beaten 1-7 to 0-7 by Ballisodare in a dead rubber in the IFC. Probably had more of the possession but wasted too many chances. We have to improve quite a bit if we are to save our skins. We got a tough draw in the relegation playoffs. Have to beat Pats and Ballisodare to survive. Cloonacool have a penalty kick to survive, facing Tourlestrane's threadbare second unit.
Result of the week was Calry beating Curry to save them from the relegation mire and almost clinch a quarter final spot. Relegation from senior looks tight. Only one of Geevagh, Drumcliffe/Rosses Point or recent finalists Bunninadden (2006) and Mary's (2004) will survive. Drumcliffe look doomed but I wouldn't write off any of the other 3. It will be interesting.
Business end of the championship! I have to say the standard of football is something horrific. I mean not only on the intercounty scene but also on the club scene. Ive watched one good game all year, Galway Kerry. Thats it.
Anyway, like i said business end of championship. I thinks it's harps to throw away. But not cause they are playing well, but everyone else is playing shite!
Curry have the two lads coming back but they look a shadow of the ruthless team they used to be.
Tubber will be tough stopped, i guarentee that!
Coolera will be there or there abouts.
Ballymote, Gaels, Castleconnor, Farnans will be too far away.
Thoughts opinions?
Quote from: Sligoper on August 11, 2008, 06:47:20 PM
Business end of the championship! I have to say the standard of football is something horrific. I mean not only on the intercounty scene but also on the club scene. Ive watched one good game all year, Galway Kerry. Thats it.
Anyway, like i said business end of championship. I thinks it's harps to throw away. But not cause they are playing well, but everyone else is playing shite!
Curry have the two lads coming back but they look a shadow of the ruthless team they used to be.
Tubber will be tough stopped, i guarentee that!
Coolera will be there or there abouts.
Ballymote, Gaels, Castleconnor, Farnans will be too far away.
Thoughts opinions?
I know there all there on merit but that has to be the worst standard of line up of teams for qtr finals ive ever seen in Sligo. Those 4 wouldnt be intermediate in some counites.
Westie- This talk of eamonn cawley "it being unbelievable hes not made the sligo side", he got loads of chances this yr in the fbd nfl and didnt even come close to delivering, the more i seen him this yr the slower he got. No matter what he does for club he is the past now for the county. Massive difference too with club and county.
I agree about the St Molaise Gaels being separated out. I played for Cliffoney alot at underage level, we hammered Grange every year and ourselves and maugherow were close even with them playing a few illegals. Our club is still divided especially where Grange is concerned in that alot of favouritism exists towards Grange players. A tipp man who runs our u12s could tell some shocking stories about the Grange men. Getting back to Cliffoney, we had some class players who are now mostly gone from the game with the amalgamtion of the club, practiacally a whole team. Alot wouldnt play with any players from Grange, the rivalry is huge and is still bitter to this day. When you go to games you'll still here the Grange ones call the club Grange whereas we call St Molaise Gaels because half of the panel is made up of Cliffoney players.
Big win for our minors last night out in Tourlestrane. Never an easy spot to get a result and especially when you lost all your league games but apparently our lads raised their game quite well and the result gives us a good chance of making the "A" semi finals. We've had awful trouble getting a full side out all year and even last night we were missing 2 key players so a great result.
A big weekend for a few prominent clubs next weekend, Mary's and Bunninadden meet with one to go, and the other isn't guaranteed survival either. Would be some shock to see the old emperors mingling amongst us mere peasants in Intermediate, but they have been on the slide for a few years now, the glories of the 70's and 80's just a memory. Just as well then that Bunninadden are having an awful year, that Junior win aside, and looking at the backline from the last day, it's hardly a surprise. Mary's to complete a sharp fall from grace for the Bunnies. One thing worth noting is that with at least one of them going down, and both due to have an Intermediate team next year - Mary's will and are proven at the level - what happens in that situation? Ye might be saved yet Seanie!
Geeavagh play Drumcliffe in the other tie. Drumcliffe's tallies of 1-5, 2-3 and 1-3 in their games tells its own story. Drumcliffe to lose their long battle against the dying of the light, after 15 years in Senior, and at least one of the Northern sides in Intermediate next year. Geevagh will hang on for another week, and could stay up altogether, were somewhat unlucky in their group.
Intermediate - Coolera to make it a brief stay, and Pat's will send Ballisodare down too after that, but what happens with the above situation may alter that. Cloonacool get lucky, and possibly deserve that luck.
As for the Quarters, Harps, Coolera and Curry will win theirs, though Coolera may struggle to put CC away as they have similiarly struggled in the past. Ballymote-Tubber is hard to call, Ballymote have the edge but Tubber can't be dismissed lightly, it'll not be anything like last year's result anyway. In Intermediate, we'll get torn a new one by Mullinabreena if we play like we did the last day, Harps were very comfortable winners, and we couldn't put a foot right. Unlikely to win it, but Harps will have a good battle with Curry and either will be tricky opponents in the semis. SMG should beat Mary's but not by a whole lot, and are good to make the final. Enniscrone-Michael's is a tough one, either side would have hopes of winning it but neither are very convincing, and fierce inconsistent. Enniscrone were making ground as the league went on, and if they keep their heads can get through. Them v Mullinabreena is anyone's guess.
Quote from: Sligoper on August 11, 2008, 06:47:20 PM
Business end of the championship! I have to say the standard of football is something horrific. I mean not only on the intercounty scene but also on the club scene. Ive watched one good game all year, Galway Kerry. Thats it.
Anyway, like i said business end of championship. I thinks it's harps to throw away. But not cause they are playing well, but everyone else is playing shite!
Curry have the two lads coming back but they look a shadow of the ruthless team they used to be.
Tubber will be tough stopped, i guarentee that!
Coolera will be there or there abouts.
Ballymote, Gaels, Castleconnor, Farnans will be too far away.
Thoughts opinions?
I think you're dismissing the four teams you mentioned rather easily - with the exception of Gaels, the other three are unbeaten in the Championship thus far, and I'm sure have the hunger and desire to progress - I predict a shock in the quarters, not quite sure who but I can't see everything going as planned.. If you pushed me I would fancy Gaels to upset Curry - but thats a big call. As for the other three matches, Ballymote/Tubber is the undoubted tie of the round - I don't know how to call it!
Yeah i can see why you say that but i just feel they're lacking somethin, to be honest, castleconnors and Farnan's gropu wasn't that strong was it?
Tubber will beat Ballymote, they've more skill and class, kelly, mcgee, curran, gilmartin, murphy all good players
Harps will win easily enough, Donovan, McGover, O Grady taylorx2,. They look very good.
Curry will beat gaels, they prob lost the last day because they were already thru and def top. wouldn read into it. Marren and Feeney back too.
Coolera will beat castleconnor but only just.
Curry vs Coolera,
Tubber vs Harps,
With Marren and Feeney added to an everstrong cury team, and Harps looking unstopable coupled with Tubber inexperience i'll say it's a Harps Curry final!
Quote from: Sligoper on August 13, 2008, 06:31:18 PM
Yeah i can see why you say that but i just feel they're lacking somethin, to be honest, castleconnors and Farnan's gropu wasn't that strong was it?
Tubber will beat Ballymote, they've more skill and class, kelly, mcgee, curran, gilmartin, murphy all good players
Harps will win easily enough, Donovan, McGover, O Grady taylorx2,. They look very good.
Curry will beat gaels, they prob lost the last day because they were already thru and def top. wouldn read into it. Marren and Feeney back too.
Coolera will beat castleconnor but only just.
Curry vs Coolera,
Tubber vs Harps,
With Marren and Feeney added to an everstrong cury team, and Harps looking unstopable coupled with Tubber inexperience i'll say it's a Harps Curry final!
well that cant happen anyway, seeing as the semis are drawn as follows: Harps/Farnans v Curry/Gaels, Coolera/C'Connor v Tubber/Ballymote
Quote from: Sligoper on August 13, 2008, 06:31:18 PM
Yeah i can see why you say that but i just feel they're lacking somethin, to be honest, castleconnors and Farnan's gropu wasn't that strong was it?
Tubber will beat Ballymote, they've more skill and class, kelly, mcgee, curran, gilmartin, murphy all good players
Harps will win easily enough, Donovan, McGover, O Grady taylorx2,. They look very good.
Curry will beat gaels, they prob lost the last day because they were already thru and def top. wouldn read into it. Marren and Feeney back too.
Coolera will beat castleconnor but only just.
Curry vs Coolera,
Tubber vs Harps,
With Marren and Feeney added to an everstrong cury team, and Harps looking unstopable coupled with Tubber inexperience i'll say it's a Harps Curry final!
As already pointed out, Harps and Curry will face each other in the semis - if they both win. I know it's just your opinion, but I wouldn't write off any team left in the Championship, as the poll above proves with apparent favorites Tourlestrane crashing out. It's football and anything can happen.
With regards to Tubber and Ballymote, Tubber may possess some great players but so do Ballymote, with McTiernan, Doddy, Munds, Clancy, Lyons - not forgetting that the teams drew both of their previous league encounters... I know League form means nothing but I am anticipating this match with huge interest, it'll be a cracker!
Tubber v Balymote will definitly be the most tightly fought qtr final, football has its shocks and its hard not to write off farnans, castleconnor and shamrock gaels. If any of those 3 win is it purely down to curry, coolera or harps not being well prepared and not at there best or complacent? Especially at club level in the bigger names seem to not be at there best. Curry, harps, coolera and tourlestrane are so strong it is quite shocking seeing some of the results. In a way clubs like farnans should be applauded for closing the gap but im skeptical at this stage to give too much credit as i have a suspicion the big clubs mentioned arent at there best in alot of ways.
Id expect a Eastern Harps v Curry, Tubber v Coolera/Strandhill semi line up.
What are dates, time and venues for the qtrs?
I don't think any venues are announced yet, I'd expect them to be posted by next week though. I'm not so sure that there is a dominance in Sligo football - aside from Harps, most teams are very beatable this year - which is why I expect we may see a shock or two in the quarters.
Sorry about that, got the draw wrong! Well if this is the case then i think the championships will come from the Harps/Curry Semi final.
It's not of ignorance that im didmissing these teams but like you said opinion. Your right about the whole tourlestrane thing too.
Point noted on ballymote lads too.
In people's opinion what has been the game of the championship so far??
And also people's opionion on the following:
Best player so far:
Best Team:
Best Ref:
Who you think will win:
Outside Bet:
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 13, 2008, 07:28:39 PM
What are dates, time and venues for the qtrs?
Aug 30/31st for the qtrs. Not sure why the 3 week break between last round of groups & qtrs though.
Quote from: stevo-08 on August 13, 2008, 09:14:52 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 13, 2008, 07:28:39 PM
What are dates, time and venues for the qtrs?
Aug 30/31st for the qtrs. Not sure why the 3 week break between last round of groups & qtrs though.
Thanks Stevo for above info, heres more from sligogaa.ie, have to say im glad the qtrs arent clashing so i can go to both intermediate and senior club games. Hopefully see some good football.
Intermediate Championship
Quarterfinals to be played weekend of 23/24 August. Times,Dates & Venues to be confirmed on Friday 15th.
Semi Finals weekend 13/14th September
Final Sunday October 5th
Senior Championship
Quarterfinals to be played weekend of 30/31 August. Times, Dates & venues to be confirmed next week.
Semi Finals weekend 13/14th September
Final Sunday September 28th
We could do with a county manager in place to watch a few of these games also
I read on one of the local papers that Chairman Murphy has no selection commitee even in place at this stage. That means we arent even close to getting a new manager. CB seem in no rush. The new manager if from outside will have feck all to go by if hired in November, trials is about the height of it. I want change and big change to the squad is what im talking about, i want the lads who lost focus and hunger to be kindly got rid of and guys who will give every commitment asked and the talent to stay or be selected.
But also i read somewhere the County PRO saying hed prefer someone should be put in place sooner rather later to see later club games. Which is obviously everyone on heres sentiment.
Anyways I'll be taking notes at these club games and wil pass on my expertise to the new manager :D so it'll be fine.
Saturday 23rd August 2008
Intermediate Football Championship
Enniscrone/Kilglass v St Michaels Tubbercurry 15:00
Curry v Eastern Harps Tubbercurry 16:30
Sunday 24th August 2008
Intermediate Football Championship
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Owenmore Gaels Markievicz Park 12:00
St Marys v St Molaise Gaels Markievicz Park 13:45
OMS what position do you play for OMG? Just want to cheer you on in the curtain raiser ;).
Very sad to hear about what happened out in Geevagh to their pitch and centre as a result of the recent weather. I can only imagine how pissed off they must be and don't even want to think what I'd be like if it happened to my club. They are a club on the rise with good community spirit so hopefully they can get it sorted asap. Really hope they can stay up senior to give themselves an added boost.
Kilcoyne Park is also flooded but I don't think its near as bad. The good old Irish summer.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 15, 2008, 09:12:35 PM
Very sad to hear about what happened out in Geevagh to their pitch and centre as a result of the recent weather. I can only imagine how pissed off they must be and don't even want to think what I'd be like if it happened to my club. They are a club on the rise with good community spirit so hopefully they can get it sorted asap. Really hope they can stay up senior to give themselves an added boost.
Kilcoyne Park is also flooded but I don't think its near as bad. The good old Irish summer.
I second that, fierce disheartening after raiseing 1million to delevelop the pitch last year only for this to happen. It looks disastrous in the pictures in the paper. Hope they can comeback and maybe they need flood defences to stop the river doing that again. Hopefully the sligo county council will help them out. I wish them well in coming back from this.
So sadly its back to junior for us after losing 0-10 to 2-10 to St. Pats. We put up a good fight and the difference between the sides was they took their goal chances and we didn't. With 3 going down out of 13 it was always going to be tough for us after coming up from junior but if one or two things had gone for us then we could have achieved it. Have to try and win the junior again next year. By the looks of things our 5 opponents in that comp next year will be Shamrock Gaels, Tubbercurry, St. Molaise Gaels, Tourlestrane and Ballisodare.
Thats it for me for the year. Better find the old astro boots for the soccer now.
Hard luck Seanie.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 17, 2008, 12:09:05 PM
Thats it for me for the year.
A simple old statement but effective. Would hate to be gone at this stage. I'm Still involved in three teams chasing championship medals.
Still say Harps to lose.
So to this weekend, intermediate quarter finals top the bill I suppose.
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v. Owenmore Gaels - I expect this to be tight. Gaels usually rise to the occasion against their neighbours and on their good days are not a bad outfit at all. Have no idea how things are going for them but the deafening silence from our regular contributers here could possibly be a hint. C-Mull would be a lot of peoples favourites to win the intermediate and have about 4 or 5 really good players. The sensible thing would be to side with them here but if Gaels can give this 100% they can take this.
Molaise Gaels v. Marys - Only one winner here. Mary's have great experience in their ranks but aren't the force at this level that they werew when they had Newton at FF. Molaise Gaels have the potential to go all the way but will need to answer several stiff questions on the way. They won't get too many of them this weekend though and should progress with a bit to spare.
Harps v. Curry - Despite a poor looking result against Ballisodare, Curry have really impressed in the championship thus far. There is a deep pool of talent at that club now and its growing. Harps are more established contenders at this level and that could stand to them. However if Curry have one of their good days an upset could be on the cards. I might go for them to sneak it.
Enniscrone v. Michaels - Very up and down form for both these teams makes this one a lottery to call. Michaels use of their "second team" may be backfiring on them as I hear injuries are mounting and playing so many games can't be good for you either. A very tentative nod to Enniscrone.
Relegation:
Senior - I reckon Mary's v. Bunninadden could be a great game to watch. Mary's would appear to be slightly stronger on paper but Bunninadden have nothing if not great heart and that could be enough. Geevagh should take care of Drumcliffe in the other game. In the IFC relegation Pats and Cloonacool to hold onto their status comfortably.
As for the reverse, or reserve competition - no-one really cares.
Im glad i didnt make any predictions, our lads won today 1-11 to 0-4. It was an absymal performance by our lads. It was 3-2 at ht and only that marys ran out of ideas and steam it opened up for us to pick of scores and got goal last kick of the game. Our juniors beat this marys team earlier with a few of there seniors playing in a league game a while back. They are poor. We made hard work of it. Our management and tactics mainly to blame. We keep persisting playing a extra man in the backs even in games we are totally on top in and even when the oppostion forwards are no threat. Leaving our forwards light on nrs and support. It is clueless and could cost us against more physical sides which we struggle against. Also must be added that a certain player was taken off at HT for 2nd game running too late, after another atrocious performance. I have even said what i say here to there faces and they just being stubborn about it now. If it costs us an intermediate i will be raging.
The reality is i wont blame the players if we dont win the intermediate. I will blame our stupid management. We have by far the best players on paper in intermediate. Tactics and team selections are costing us week in week out. Against better oppostion we will not be so lucky. Another interesting note on politics in my club, darren gilsenan was not allowed play today because the club minor manager said for him not too. This to me is joke. He is young fit and an asset to our intermediates. Isnt the intermediate the most important level for our club until we get to senior and our underage supposed to feed that team.
Was looking out for you there today but couldn't make out who you were in the massive crowd!
Your assessment of the game was spot on though you'd have to give some credit for the bit of urgency at the start of the second half and the surgery carried out to the team. I was astounded by how bad this game was and in particular St Molaise Gaels who were my main reason for going in today. This display would be very worrying for their supporters. The only thing is if they do get their act together tactically they do have enough quality but some of it was so headless you'd have to wonder. Young Gilsenan was virtually redundant as the smallest man on the field was left on his own to win a heap of possession in the first half. Playing with a 2 man FF line in the first half they persisted in hitting the man who would not score. He won a pile of ball alright but nowt came off it. Meanwhile the guy who can score was living off scraps. Several times I saw him free looking for the ball and he didn't get it. Two years ago this team were very unlucky not to beat us in the SFC and we were defending champions. They have added some young talent and have gone back a lot. It makes no sense. Mary's tried hard but are limited enough but tactically way ahead of their opponents. If they could have scrambled a goal at almost and stage it would have been interesting.
Quotedarren gilsenan was not allowed play today because the club minor manager said for him not too. This to me is joke. He is young fit and an asset to our intermediates. Isnt the intermediate the most important level for our club until we get to senior and our underage supposed to feed that team.
BTW I'd say the right call was made about Darren Gilsenan. For a minor the minor championship has to take precendence. He'd be irreplaceable on that team whereas you could play someone not much worse on the intermediate team.
Mullinabreena eventually put away Owenmore Gaels but again didn't impress me. Very limited apart from O'Brien (who I thought ran the show and was the best player on the field) and Finan to an extent but you'd have to think they'll meet someone who will tame those two. If that happened theywould be in serious trouble. Gaels are short a few backs and a couple of big ball winners around the middle which is a shame as they have some good exciting forwards. At times they tried to play long passes which is not their natural game either and it backfired with them losing hard earned possession too easily.
As always making predictions is a mugs game though I was only way out on one I think.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 24, 2008, 09:14:30 PM
Was looking out for you there today but couldn't make out who you were in the massive crowd!
Your assessment of the game was spot on though you'd have to give some credit for the bit of urgency at the start of the second half and the surgery carried out to the team. I was astounded by how bad this game was and in particular St Molaise Gaels who were my main reason for going in today. This display would be very worrying for their supporters. The only thing is if they do get their act together tactically they do have enough quality but some of it was so headless you'd have to wonder. Young Gilsenan was virtually redundant as the smallest man on the field was left on his own to win a heap of possession in the first half. Playing with a 2 man FF line in the first half they persisted in hitting the man who would not score. He won a pile of ball alright but nowt came off it. Meanwhile the guy who can score was living off scraps. Several times I saw him free looking for the ball and he didn't get it. Two years ago this team were very unlucky not to beat us in the SFC and we were defending champions. They have added some young talent and have gone back a lot. It makes no sense. Mary's tried hard but are limited enough but tactically way ahead of their opponents. If they could have scrambled a goal at almost and stage it would have been interesting.
Quotedarren gilsenan was not allowed play today because the club minor manager said for him not too. This to me is joke. He is young fit and an asset to our intermediates. Isnt the intermediate the most important level for our club until we get to senior and our underage supposed to feed that team.
BTW I'd say the right call was made about Darren Gilsenan. For a minor the minor championship has to take precendence. He'd be irreplaceable on that team whereas you could play someone not much worse on the intermediate team.
Mullinabreena eventually put away Owenmore Gaels but again didn't impress me. Very limited apart from O'Brien (who I thought ran the show and was the best player on the field) and Finan to an extent but you'd have to think they'll meet someone who will tame those two. If that happened theywould be in serious trouble. Gaels are short a few backs and a couple of big ball winners around the middle which is a shame as they have some good exciting forwards. At times they tried to play long passes which is not their natural game either and it backfired with them losing hard earned possession too easily.
As always making predictions is a mugs game though I was only way out on one I think.
Big crowd alright, and we were rewarded by some entertainment. I take your point on darren but he is irreplaceable for our intermediates aswell, 2-2 against pats, etc... itd make a big difference playing him and dropping the lad at ff yday if ya know what i mean. Both him and j kelly started last championship game and div3 final and excelled. I know johnnys carrying an injury at the min and is a doubt for minors. I hope we pull off the double to round off a great yr. But the management wil get little credit from me even if we do. It was plain to see yday how they are disabling our players and team performance with mistakes on the line.
Our minors had a 3-6 to 1-5 win away to Tubber to book out spot in the semi finals of the A championship last night. A decent hardworking performance by our young team but big improvement needed if we are to go any further. We play Calry in the semi who had a surprising and comprehensive win over St. Molaise Gaels (Sligonian will not be happy - what happened?). This is the first time this team have played A championship as there are very few full age lads for this age group (only 4 on last nights starting 15).
Interesting to see (according to sligogaa.ie) that Tourlestrane minors got a scoreless draw for not turning up to play Curry (meaning if we had failed to beat Tubber we were out on scoring difference). You wouldn't want to be paranoid would you...
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 26, 2008, 11:33:53 AM
Our minors had a 3-6 to 1-5 win away to Tubber to book out spot in the semi finals of the A championship last night. A decent hardworking performance by our young team but big improvement needed if we are to go any further. We play Calry in the semi who had a surprising and comprehensive win over St. Molaise Gaels (Sligonian will not be happy - what happened?). This is the first time this team have played A championship as there are very few full age lads for this age group (only 4 on last nights starting 15).
Interesting to see (according to sligogaa.ie) that Tourlestrane minors got a scoreless draw for not turning up to play Curry (meaning if we had failed to beat Tubber we were out on scoring difference). You wouldn't want to be paranoid would you...
Strange result for us last night 4-10 to 1-5, after beating johns and harps. We play curry in the other semi who coasted through the group. Johnny kelly not at FB makes that line very weak. With him back it will hopefully improve. Curry are the favourites. We were poor, i wasnt at it as I was away but Dad said we just didnt anything right. Too many high balls into our forwards. To be honest we dont have great forwards so we need to keep games low scoring. Young kennedy was missing aswell. And our best forward at u16 mark ohare doesnt play for our minors. We arent as strong as when we beat curry at u16 2 yrs ago. My club is usually consistently good but a freak result always seems to happen every now and again. I expect our lads to put it up to curry albeit it wont be easy. Looking forward to it all the same.
A bad outing for us on Sunday, but really it was probably to be expected, we haven't played well for some time, even last year we were reasonable despite not getting out of the group, this time we couldn't possibly have not got through with Tourlestrane for company. The same problems remain - lack of strength (and some who have it unwilling to utilise it), no cohesion or structure, and a backline that can imitate the parting of the Red Sea at times. If we could have held Finan things might have gone better, but he got plenty of opportunities to do us damage and did so. Mullinabreena are perhaps not as good as they were in 05, but could still win it, but the semi wth Michael's will be hard to call. Michael's won despite a weakened lineup which surprised me. Harps and Curry was a close call and a draw came out of it, either wouldn't mind a crack at SMG judging on Sunday. SMG won at ease, but were poor to say the least. Will need to improve for the semi and get the shooting sorted out otherwise it could be a difficult semi for them.
Mary's and the Bunnies get another chance to escape the trapdoor, with Drumcliffe's luck finally running out. Have a slight fancy for Mary's to get the last chance to stay up against Geevagh, and the 2000 winners to finish the decade in Intermediate. In the QF's. the nonsense of fixing games in West Sligo sees Coolera making a half-hour plus journey to face Castleconnor's five-minute walk, and worse still Ballymote and Tubber are dragged out there as well. And both double-headers are on at the same time. And they'll give out about people not going to the games then. QF predictions - Coolera narrowly, Harps, Curry to emerge, with Ballymote fending off Tubber in the other.
And one last thing from the weekend, we'll have representation in the Connacht Junior Club in 2009 for the first time since our drubbing from Tulsk, now the neighbours and former colleagues have bowed to the inevitable. The heart bleeds for them, it really does. :D
Havent posted for awhile for various reasons so want to cover a few different things.
Owenmore Gaels got what they deserved on Sunday and no complaints here. Afraid very worried about next few years with a major attitude change amongst players a prerequisite for any turnaround. Sadly it would appear being the 10th best minor team in Sligo for a couple of years a few years ago is the highlight of the ambition of that generation and with one of the worst underage record of any club in the county this year at boys (but one of best at girls) a major shakeup is required. Coolaney can beat a injury ravaged Michaels and historically have always played well against Mholaises so there must be a pep in the step in Achonry training these nights. Undeniably they are much weaker than 3 years ago but their potential success this year is a byproduct of the lack of relegation from senior in the intervening period.
Watched the 2nd game as well and extremely disappointed by Mholaises also. Tactically they make no sense and to me it looks like paralysis by analysis. Choice of full forward was bizarre particullarily with no one running of him. Carraway and No. 6 impressed me way more than your county guys, Sligonian. Mc Hugh looks like a footballer but he should be trying to dominate these games rather than appearing to saunder about as if he is a proven inter county star. Excellent kicker of ball from hands but technically a horrifically poor free taker from ground. The dominanation of a 40 year old soccer player at midfield against Wilson and his lack of general involvement in this game is at odds with your hope Sligonian that he will be a mainstay of Sligos midfield next year but perhaps its unfair of me to judge him on one game. St Mholaisses have definitely the best players but as Sligonion has been saying all year perhaps its their tactics that may cost them rather than anything else this year.
Very disappointed for Geevagh and their landslide. They had a fantastic clubhouse but to be honest a very diappointing pitch . Surely now they have to think about moving grounds altogether but that writes off the value of their excellent clubhouse. It seems in hindsight a strange decision to put all that money into the sight of a previous landslide particuliarily when the surface is so poor on the actual pitch.
Expect Harps , Curry to win but both in slightly tighter matches than generally expected. Coolera would be raging hot favorites against Castleconnor anywhere but Enniscrone but they should just about come through still. Expect Ballymote to beat Tubber in other match but againwont be much in it. In fairness there is a lack of grounds in the center of the county capable of holding Championship semis but surely the Curry and Coolera matches in Ballymote and the Farnans and Ballymote matches in the park would have been a more reasonable scheduling. As OMS says there isnt much point complaining about attendances with scheduling like it is at moment.
I would agree with the opinions above said by other posters. Peter wilson was disappointing, infact he was outshone by Mark Quinn who I thought did well. Caraway is having a good year, hes a very agressive attacking wing back but sometimes fouls too easy and is over agressive in the tackle. Eoin was poor the last day, to be honest he was consistently like that for his club until recently which as yee know earlier in the yr i questioned his county creditionals. Now maybe ye can understand me questioning that. I thought he turned a corner recently though with alot of impressive performances for the club, finally i thought hes delivering for the club. Whilst i wont revert back to my negative ways, i still see serious potential in Eoin and he just needs to get more consistent and he'll do fine. On peter he needs to learn to influence games more. Looked rusty on the ball and that should not be the case. Anyway i wouldnt judge any of our players on that game.
There is a big performance in our team and hopefully I'll see a few of them. Last weekends performance was not in line with the last 4 or 5 very good team performances against far better teams so maybe it was just a blip and in fairness it was the right game to have one.
Agree about Mark Quinn. I always rated him very highly. A couple of years ago he was as good as any midfielder in the county and he looked like he was returning to somethnig approaching that form last weekend.
Tis though on Geevagh all right. Hope they can get over this as there club football is on the upward curve.
Will go for a Harps, Curry, Coolera and Ballymote for the semis. I would have liked to go to all semis but have now to choose one venue. Think I will get the pony and trap out on Saturday morning and head for Enniscrone. Poor choice venue for county semi finals and why are they on same times?
Does this piss anyone else off? Look at the venue..shouldnt it be markievicz, glad its a double header on sept 6th.
U18 A semi finals
Calry/St Josephs - - Coolera-Strandhill Tubbercurry
St Molaise Gaels - - Curry Tubbercurry
Senior Championship results
Farnans 0-2 Harps 2-19
Shamrock 0-10 Curry 0-13
No shocks so far. Didnt hear the other 2 results yet. At ht it was tubber 1-5 balymote 0-5.
So it's Coolera v Tubber and Harps v Curry in the semis, not all that surprising in the end. Harps destroyed Farnan's, won't do them a lot of good when Curry get stuck into them, Curry have ground out the results (bar Calry, which didn't affect them) and did so again yesterday, whereas Harps have only really got a run from Coolera, who have to improve if they are to win it out, but they have got to the semis without playing that well, and had it tough with Castleconnor, who had many chances which were wasted, and also hit the bar. Ballymote-Tubber was a fairly good game, Tubber got off to a flyer in both halves, Ballymote did come back into it well each time, but they were badly exposed for the Tubber goal, and couldn't handle McGee throughout, who looked more of a county player on yesterday's evidence then Kelly did, though the latter isn't a CHF. A few mistakes made by Ballymote could have changed things, but Tubber deserved the win, their first time in the semis since 1999, when it used to be quite a regular event. And around that time a new challenger was on the verge of great things...
...and today Bunninadden were relegated from senior and deservedly so, they have had it coming for a while the way they have been going, and Mary's won easily. They meet Geevagh now to seek to avert the unthinkable. Harps seconds beat Curry well and will give SMG a tough game in the semis.
Very exciting semi final line up. Harps v Curry will be a cracker. Coolera v tubber will just as tight with coolera for me the favourites. Hope there played as a double header in markievicz. Ive backed harps all yr and its hard to see anyone stopping them but curry wont be a pushover. And curry having a tough qtr which was 11-10 at one stage will have learned alot more than harps in there qtr. Should be interesting.
Following a meeting of the CCC the fixtures for the Semi Finals of the Senior & Intermediate Championship have been announced along with the Final of the Senior Championship Relegation.
Saturday 13-September-08
McCormack Fuels - Intermediate Championship
semi Final
Coolaney/Mullinabreena V St Michaels Markievicz Park 4:30 PM
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship
Semi Final
Curry V Eastern Harps Markievicz Park 6:00 PM
Sunday 14-September-08
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship Relegation
Final
Geevagh V St Marys Tubbercurry 12:00PM
McCormack Fuels - Intermediate Championship
Semi Final
Eastern Harps V St Molaise Gaels Markievicz Park 2:30 PM
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship
Semi Final
Coolera/Strandhill V Tubbercurry Markievicz Park 4:00 PM
Sligo U18 A semi final results
Calry st joesphs 2-14 Coolera strandhill 1-7
Curry 1-16 St Molaise Gaels 3-7
Was in tubber this evening in great conditions for football, a bit of a breeze but sunny. Caught the 2nd half of carlys win and they were well in control being 2-8 to 2 up at ht against the breeze. However from what i saw 2nd half coolera played with alot of pride and passion being led by the 2 misfielders started to get alot of possession into there forwards. Coolera did miss a goal or 2 2nd half which could of made things tighter. Main reason i saw for losing was the coolera gk is a good shot stopper but his kickouts were dire, no variation and no real length and no gameplan, the other reason was the intensity of calry forwards, the running off the ball picking off scores came alot easier.,
The 2nd game between my club St Molaise Gaels and curry was a repeat of the u16a 2yrs ago. This game was outstanding, it was pulstaing 2nd half especially. I am so proud of our lads. Since the u16 weve lost 5 of that team already so we were a bit abrehandsive going into today especially with johnny kelly and keelan watters carrying injuries and the sligo manning cup winning captain also injured liam kennedy. Both teams started brightly with niall keegan corner back outstanding in the first half for us. We got a peno which was dispatched by darren gilsenan who had a quiet 1st half. We held the lead for a while and curry tagged on a few late scores. Personnally thought 2 of currys first 5 pts were dodgy being wide IMO, im certain on 1. We also hit the underside of the crossbar in the 1st from excellent effort from our 22. An attack which yielded nothing. At HT it was 10 to 1-2 in currys favour with us against the wind. 2nd half curry blitzed with 4 unanawered scores with david maye and no 8 pulling the strings.
Then an almighty fightback, we started to cut loose got an goal from a gret direct trademark run from gilsenan who passed to no22...we started to get more possession around the with james brennan playing well. We tagged on a few points and then another goal to leave it 3-6 to 16 pts with 10 mins left. During our dominace period we didnt miss a huge pile but our direct running opened up several goal chances which werent clincally taken and soft efforts into the gk instead.
Tension was rising, there was an altercation on the sideline which really angered me, the ball went out of play and our selector picked it up as the curry selector was beside him and the ball was dropped but the curry and our selector were side to side (shoulder to shoulder) and the curry fella gave our buck a wee tip of shoulder and our selector replied with a tip of a shoulder back, the curry selector fell to grd holding his face >:(, and shouted CALL THE GUARDS ::), this enraged me and all our support who were no more than 7yards directly behind the incident, our selector was sent off. Then cute curry f*cker then held his nose for what i do not know. This was similar to aidan o mahony incindent except worse. It was a sneeze of shoulder our selector gave him, his hands were both down by his side and it had little or no force behind it. I was in rage and i roared abuse at the curry selector who went a bit red in the face i might add. f*cking diving b*stard. Great role model for his young team.
The main other negative which pissed me off was I counted nine times in the 2nd half alone the physio came on to tend to curry players who werent injured. it was clearly a tacticall ploy and the gobshite of a ref hadnt the brains to cop it even though our selector let him know. Michael duffy is a useless ref.
So with 10 mins the game was anyones and we were attacking at pace and j kelly gave a vital pass which started a move for curry which ended up in our net sadly. We got a late free and bombarded there goal but curry held on. We probably deserved a draw considering the amount of openings we created but just wasnt to be. Great game full of positves except for the above 2 negatives.
I wish calry the best of luck in the final ;). North Sligo abu.
Was hoping to meet you there yesterday but circumstances prevented me from arriving. There was a big upset in our camp before the game (to do with jersies) so I had to turn back and ended up arriving late to the game. I think that partially explains our dire first half display. Also, some changes to our team due to lads playing other games that morning hurt us. Glad we played with a bit of pride in the second half but first half was chronic. It was a typical case of the wind ruining a teams approach. The lads completely went away from their normal style of play (shot from too far out, bombed high ball into FF line) and it was only in the second half they played their normal stuff. Our team is very young so hope for the next couple of years. I think you're a bit harsh on our keeper. He's still u-16 and no matter where he kicked it at times we were losing it (I thought he did vary it a bit though late on most kicks ended up under the stand). The wind was tough in the second half for him but he's a good lad and will end up being a top 'keeper.
I had to head off straight after our game so didn't see any of the Curry/Molaise game. From a friend of mine who was there he reckoned it was a much higher standard game with Molaise a little unlucky. He also said that the antics of the Curry manager (originally from Laneboro I believe) were an thundering disgrace. The incident was described to me exactly as Sligonian put it and this eejit went round holding his chin for the rest of the game. From playing against and watching the Molaise Gaels selector involved over the years I'd vouch for the fact that he's a very nice fella and good football man. Sounds like Michael Duffy had a poor hour though to be honest I rate him the best in the county.
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 07, 2008, 01:41:32 PM
Was hoping to meet you there yesterday but circumstances prevented me from arriving. There was a big upset in our camp before the game (to do with jersies) so I had to turn back and ended up arriving late to the game. I think that partially explains our dire first half display. Also, some changes to our team due to lads playing other games that morning hurt us. Glad we played with a bit of pride in the second half but first half was chronic. It was a typical case of the wind ruining a teams approach. The lads completely went away from their normal style of play (shot from too far out, bombed high ball into FF line) and it was only in the second half they played their normal stuff. Our team is very young so hope for the next couple of years. I think you're a bit harsh on our keeper. He's still u-16 and no matter where he kicked it at times we were losing it (I thought he did vary it a bit though late on most kicks ended up under the stand). The wind was tough in the second half for him but he's a good lad and will end up being a top 'keeper.
I had to head off straight after our game so didn't see any of the Curry/Molaise game. From a friend of mine who was there he reckoned it was a much higher standard game with Molaise a little unlucky. He also said that the antics of the Curry manager (originally from Laneboro I believe) were an thundering disgrace. The incident was described to me exactly as Sligonian put it and this eejit went round holding his chin for the rest of the game. From playing against and watching the Molaise Gaels selector involved over the years I'd vouch for the fact that he's a very nice fella and good football man. Sounds like Michael Duffy had a poor hour though to be honest I rate him the best in the county.
Ya when myself and Dad arrived i found it strange that ye were wearing black and white jerseys, i was expecting red as there is no colour clash with calry. What were lads playing other sports on the morning of county semi, that is awful disappointing to hear. Ya with underage teams its hard to instill tactics and make them work the ball in even with a wind behind you. That happens alot where the FF is barely used at all and midfield and HF shooting on sight from 35+ out and missing with wind behind them. Maybe im am being a bit harsh but to be honest i wasnt blaming him totally, i was sitting in the car for the 2nd half about 10 yrds behind yer goal and he was looking for guidance which never came, and too many times messed up short kickouts and nearly everyone ended up under the stand with a calry man sitting underneath because thats where the wind was blowing. Good shot stopper but in fairness you have to have a plan with kickouts especially if keeper hasnt the longest drive and that responsibilty is yer management. I just could see ye can improve alot in that area where i saw no evidence of any gameplan being done thats all. He showed courage with point blank saves and he showed he cared on many occasions too which are good signs but he needs guidance on kickouts.
You know the incident with the curry manager was a disgrace, but the thing that scares me is deviousness of him to shout call the guards. He was doing his best to turn a nothing situation into a monster by falling to ground. He really angered me seeing his antics. I also felt extremely sorry for our selector who merely stood his ground and brush his shoulder and got sent off. In fairness to duffy he didnt see through alot of people but seen yer man collapse and probably assumed he decked him. Our selector went on to the pitch and the end of the game and shook hands with curry fella in front of the ref. Hopefuly that will put an end to it. Personnally our selector showed great restraint and dignity not further fuelling the anger and disappointment at the end. I would of decked properly at the end so he is a bigger man than me. Lets hope this guy doenst get near any other gaa teams in our county, not a great role model.
On a sidenote is there anything a ref can do with players getting treatment after every foul as a tactical ploy, like when it happens over 12 times in a match. Duffy did nothing all day even when our selector went on and told him ffs. It was so blantant.
QuoteOn a sidenote is there anything a ref can do with players getting treatment after every foul as a tactical ploy, like when it happens over 12 times in a match. Duffy did nothing all day even when our selector went on and told him ffs. It was so blantant.
It is terrible and I've often been frustrated by it but also I'll admit I've seen teams I as supporting do it. To me there is only one solution - ref allows play to continue but one or two deginated "medical" personnel per team are allowed enter the field at any time to tend to a player. If play continued only the really injured guys would stay down. For obvious serious injuries stop play - that goes without saying.
QuoteOur selector went on to the pitch and the end of the game and shook hands with curry fella in front of the ref.
I wouldn't have done that in the same circumstances. "Call the guards" - that was a real sc**bag act. Don't think he'll ever get any job in the county - lads in his own club will be embarrassed with that carry on.
You know lads, watching KK today was an honour and it just got me thinking whats there secret etc..how do they do it?
I think this is as close to the answer as I'll ever get. I went to the Munster hurling final this yr in limerick with aTipp man living in St Molaise gaels area who co manages our u12s. He said they were struggling to get 15 young fellas to turn out for us. He said to me he a brother in law involved with a club the same size as ours in KK and they have over 90 kids at u12 turning up every sat and 6 teams which play each other as training, they have our 20 people involved in u12 for a club the same size as my own. He said to me that even in his native tipp you were a nobody if werent involved in the GAA, an out cast... one thing i took home from the munster hurling final was how early the tipp fans were in for the minor match. Nearly all tipp fans were there early for that game. My tipp friend said you most of them would be asked that evening in the pub to talk about the minor match aswell and youd get castigated for not knowing.
Main reason i say this weve 5 or 6 good players from u16 to u18 due to none interest and these are good players. More we will lose. All the kids that keep at it are from GAA families. There is the answer the amount of GAA families in other counties makes it near impossible for us. Having 90 kids with 6 odd teams is like a county nearly in itself. Your going to produce great players. Its just about facilitating that.
In sligo like look at what seanie said some players played on the morning of county semi final. You be shot for that in other counties but we cant afford to. It just doesnt mean enough etc...
Maybe the starting point is go to door to door and get more families involved. It has huge long term benefits in terms of staying away from negative aspects of life.. Are our clubs selling the ethos of GAA enough. Is it possible to get more youngsters playing GAA. Why cant a club as big as mine not get loads of kids out for u12s?
Are the GAA summer camps enough? Once a yr and from what i saw the FAI camps looked more impressive.. Do clubs bring youngsters up to croker every yr for a day out and all ireland semi? I was clare 95 semi against Galway...which made a lasting impression, but i was already hooked. Ive spoke to plenty of young lads who may head the soccer route and I always say this its either croke park or showgrounds and i know which id chose..
But its not just about the Kids is about the parents aswell i just think we Sligo forget that maybe well in my club we do. Theres a whole other essay on schools aswell and ive rambled on enough but it does piss me off hearing how alot of other counties are just so far ahead in numbers of kids playing and thats how you create conveyor belts of talent.
Sligonian - just on the players receiving treatment in the second half its worth bearing in mind that Curry are quite a young team with several U-16's on it. They had played a tough county U-16 final in Markievicz on the Thursday night where they drew with St. Johns (and one of them ended up in hospital I think). So possibly there was a good bit of tiredness in their legs and maybe not so much faking?
Again - isn't it crazy that a club had to play an U-16 county final on a Thursday and a county minor semi final less than 48 hours later?
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 08, 2008, 10:44:41 AM
Sligonian - just on the players receiving treatment in the second half its worth bearing in mind that Curry are quite a young team with several U-16's on it. They had played a tough county U-16 final in Markievicz on the Thursday night where they drew with St. Johns (and one of them ended up in hospital I think). So possibly there was a good bit of tiredness in their legs and maybe not so much faking?
Again - isn't it crazy that a club had to play an U-16 county final on a Thursday and a county minor semi final less than 48 hours later?
Fair point and something i didnt think of. Thanks and i take it back. Our CCC have made some very poor decisions this yr and some very unfair on teams.
I forgot about it myself and it just occurred to me when I looked at sligogaa.ie's results section this morning.
So a big weekend coming. Senior semis should both be tight affairs. Harps blowout of Farnans and their imperious progression so far suggest their favouritism is justified for the title. Curry though are a very good side and while they haven't fired fully this season their best performance in the league came against Harps in one of the latter rounds. Marren back is a big addition but I expected them to spark a bit better than they have. Still, they will give Harps a tougher examination than to date as its do or die and if they can disrupt Harps' rhythm they have a chance. They may just do it. I'm not fond of talking too much about my own team so I'll keep it brief. We need to improve considerably from the semi but I'm hopeful we will. Tubber are much improved from even last year when we drew with them. They have great pace all round the field and thats a vital asset in Markievicz. I'm hopeful but keenly aware of the toughness of the task facing us. We can do it but need to really up our game.
Intermediate semis will be equally tight in my eyes. I take Michaels to beat Coolaney/Mullinabreena as they have enough good players to negate the leading lights on their opponents team. As for the other one - well we all know St. Molaise Gaels should win but will they sort themselves out? I haven't seen Harps this year but judging by their results they are pretty good. I'll give a tentative vote to Molaise Gaels.
The senior relegation final is an interesting one. Mary's bill it as the most important game in their history in their notes this week and there's a strong argument for that point of view. Geevagh have been good this year and will relish the chance to send Mary's into intermediate. I think there's not much between the sides in terms of talent but I just think the townies have greater experience and know how and it will probably get them through.
What do the rest of ye think?
Really looking forward to these games. Should all be tight affairs. Harps v Curry for me is the game of the weekend, 2 sligo giants. Harps have been consistent all yr and are a well oiled machine. They have a stronger bench so i give them the nod but i expect a strong curry performance. Marren being back is a huge boost to them.
Coolera v tubber is a tough call. I think cooleras experience of winning a few yrs will carry them through. Are both teams at full strength wil be a deciding factor. The added strength of alan costello is a massive boost with him scoring freely in the qtr for coolera. Tubber have some pace with kelly and mcdonagh up front and will cause coolera plenty of problems. With pat kilcoyne being tubbercurry stalwart it adds a bit of spice to proceedings.
Geevagh v Marys is also another potential cracker with 2 evenly matched teams. To be honest IMO both shouldnt be here but tough group draws has them here in a relegation battle. 2 good sides. Its a tough call i give geevagh the nod just. Winning div2 and they seem to have had a good yr so i think will continue that vein whereas marys have been inconsistent.
The intermediate semis Michaels scraped past enniscrone in a poor game, seem to have gone backwards since beating us with losing to pats aswell. Coolaney were beaten by our juniors in the div4 final. Very physical side but not great footballers. I think Michaels will come through with a few to spare. The bigger pitch will suit them. I remeber last yr too michaels had massive support, the guts of 5 or 600 and if they get that backing again it will help there cause.
I expect our lads St Molaise Gaels to win this sunday. Our team is extremely young with average age 22 but we have serious quality there too. Im expecting big games from Martin feeney, mark quinn, eoin mchugh, peter wilson, darren gilsenan, gavin gilsenan, aaron mchugh all players who have county experience at various levels. On paper counts for nothing though and we have been grossly inconsistent with a run of 5 good performances followed by 1 atrocious one. Lets hope the 1 was marys qtr.
I think harps will tough opposition, they beat us in Grange in the league but we werent at full strength. We are now, and expect us to come through despite being disabled by poor managemnet tactics and team selection.
Lets hope these games are very entertaining and best of luck to all especially St Molaise Gaels. We have to get up this yr with the bunnies farnans and marys or geevagh coming down.
What happened Ballymote, i was hearing alot about them this year. I heard they could have been dark horse for Owen B but tubber snuffed them out of it. Id say the injury to young clarke had an effect on them.
Interesting stuff there Seanie and Sligonian on the minor semis. Is there any truth in the rumour ye are putting your names forward as joint managers of minor team for 2009 ? :D On a more serious point , feel that while the adult CCC are improving year on year , the underage CCC seems all over the place with scheduling of competitions that does nothing for development of Sligo football.
Expect Harps to beat Curry. Alot of people are expecting Currry to come good at weekend but their form all summer has just been average and I dont believe you can simply turn it on. Tony Taylors return has greatly improved harps and has made their weakest part of team last year competitive again. This coupled with a much bigger half forward line than in previous years gives them greater ball winning abilities which I felt was their achilles heel in last few years. With a frightenly strong bench also , I am expecting a Harps win by 4 points plus.
Hasnt been much between Tubber and Coolera in last few years and expect likewise at weekend. INteresting clash between Gilmartin and Quinn at midfield but perhaps the battle between Niall Quinn and Brian Murphy will be more important. How tubber deal with Costello will be critical . Just actually fancy Tubber to win simply because of their harder last 2 matches since the season recommenced. Coolera had a nothing match against Harps and a 1/4 against an average Castleconnor whilst Tubber had a must win match over Marys and a titanic battle against Ballymote. In a match where there will be little in it , the sharpness accrued by Tubber is what I expect to be the difference.
Expect Mholaisses to beat Harps. In fairness Sligonian , the harps team that beat ye 3 times last season is a much different team that this year. Think Mholaisses will win comfortably.
Coolaney are greatly inconvenienced by a very easy group , flattering 1/4 final win ( their opposition was deceptively poor) and a year in division 4 against reserve teams and this would be the crucial difference in a close match against a more battle hardened Michaels. That said if Michaels are missing a few , this disadvantage is negated and Coolaney can win. Expect Michaels though to be near full strength and win.
Geevaghs easy win 4 weeks ago against Drumcliffe vrs Marys harder game and more frequently games against the bunnies tips the balance towards Marys in relegation final. The "most crucial game in their history" tab in my view is ill conceived and heaps pressure on Marys and whilst saying that in dressing room is fine, publicising it could easily backfire in a tight game.
Looking forward to the weekend matches. Feel Harps will be too strong for an improving Curry. Other one is a close call, Coolera didn't sparkle against Castleconor (Costelloe apart) and Tubber looked very pacey at times against Ballymote. Coolera will need a bigger contribution from forwards but feel they can just about squeeze it, maybe even a draw first time out!
On the future of underage, I find that kids and families in general just have so many things happening that the dedication to Gaa alone is just not there any more. Most kids have the option to participate in anything they wish from ballet to Super Nario Kart. Kids turn their backs and quit at the drop of a hat now. I feel Clubs have to work alot harder to keep kids up through the age levels and to a large extent their is the volinteers there to do the work, but the backup and support from the GAA needs to be looked at.
Quote from: The Stand Side on September 11, 2008, 10:07:42 PM
Looking forward to the weekend matches. Feel Harps will be too strong for an improving Curry. Other one is a close call, Coolera didn't sparkle against Castleconor (Costelloe apart) and Tubber looked very pacey at times against Ballymote. Coolera will need a bigger contribution from forwards but feel they can just about squeeze it, maybe even a draw first time out!
On the future of underage, I find that kids and families in general just have so many things happening that the dedication to Gaa alone is just not there any more. Most kids have the option to participate in anything they wish from ballet to Super Nario Kart. Kids turn their backs and quit at the drop of a hat now. I feel Clubs have to work alot harder to keep kids up through the age levels and to a large extent their is the volinteers there to do the work, but the backup and support from the GAA needs to be looked at.
Indeed, but is that the case across the country, or is it worse here? Certainly we have problems in our own club, bot too many willing helpers either it must be said, but the underage was shocking bad this year.
As for the weekend fare, Harps to win in a closer call than may be expected, likewise Coolera to just about see off Tubber, but a repeat of the last day's display could see them lose out. Mary's to avoid the drop, but Geevagh could have as easily topped their group as finished bottom, so one hopes they don't lose out altogether. SMG should see off Harps if they improve considerably on the last day and play to their strengths, though Harps will take more a bit more watching than Mary's did. The other is a toss-up, Michael's might shade it.
From my experience living in Dublin and working in Meath there seems to be similiar problems across the board. There are Clubs rich in GAA people with a culture developed over the years where the whole parish revolves around the GAA club and events. Where is born, baptised, starts school, has first holy and then plays for the under 12 for four years. Unfortunately it is not possible to impose this on most areas, there is a tipping point in a community where it becomes OK to opt out, OK to turn your back on your community because they feel they have or can acquire all they need for a happy successful life. Do we try and spot the good player at under 10 or 12, or the once in ten year group of lads that come along that might bring a club silverware or do you promote a policy of participation, fun for all, crave success less and work more on skill and fun. In the long term the over emphasis on ths success, be it of the county or club team has a negative effect . Maybe that is not exactly right, but take a club like Johns who have a good under 14/16 team every other year, with success, but when the going get though and matches are lost, success disappears, and so do the players. If these players played not only for success, but for the fun, the enjoyment, the laugh and the respect then I feel they would stay around longer. Do you know a good ould recession/depression might get them all down to the local Gaa club looking for soup and the cheapest entertainment for the kids available.
Curry to bring the game down to an absolute battle and their classy forwards to just about scrape a win. How anyone can say the harps bench is stronger is beyond me.
Tubber to win. Fact. Although Pat Kilcoyne knows this team inside out, they have too much skill and speed. They are inexperienced however but with the Gilmartin Quinn battle as a sub plot i'm picking Tubber to shave it. South Sligo will shows it's class. watch.
Think Harps will take Curry. Grady and 2 Taylors were absent last year-they are much stronger around midfield this year. Curry have failed to shine so far this year and Sean Davey input has continued to decline. I think Harps are on a mission this year and will win but Curry will be up for the battle. Harps to meet Tubber in the final.
Quote from: Sligoper on September 12, 2008, 12:51:47 PM
Curry to bring the game down to an absolute battle and their classy forwards to just about scrape a win. How anyone can say the harps bench is stronger is beyond me.
Tubber to win. Fact. Although Pat Kilcoyne knows this team inside out, they have too much skill and speed. They are inexperienced however but with the Gilmartin Quinn battle as a sub plot i'm picking Tubber to shave it. South Sligo will shows it's class. watch.
Hope its not the same south sligo class that the curry minor selector showed last weekend in tubber :-\.
Stick to the topic Sligonian. Or go back to Bundoran.
Quote from: Sligoper on September 13, 2008, 12:58:12 AM
Stick to the topic Sligonian. Or go back to Bundoran.
Why dont you go back to the Galway club thread so... ::), you seem more interested in whats going on there than in Sligo. I could say that about a few of the Sligo posters on here though lately. I couldnt give a shite about mayo or Galway clubs even if a sligo man or 2 is playing for NUIG which is probably your comeback. It looks to me that maybe some Sligo people have serious case of identity or memory loss. Jees we lost parsons we dont want to be losing you aswell Sligoper :'(.
Anyway im off to the sligo semis now. Hope to see some good entertainment and alot of young talent.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 13, 2008, 04:27:53 PM
Quote from: Sligoper on September 13, 2008, 12:58:12 AM
Stick to the topic Sligonian. Or go back to Bundoran.
Jees we lost parsons we dont want to be losing you aswell Sligoper :'(.
why do you go on about loosing parsons you never knew he lived on the sligo side till someone mentioned it on the mayo sligo thread after he got man of the match against yourselves ??? and as far as i know he has played all his football with charlestown
Quote from: the Deel Rover on September 13, 2008, 04:35:48 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 13, 2008, 04:27:53 PM
Quote from: Sligoper on September 13, 2008, 12:58:12 AM
Stick to the topic Sligonian. Or go back to Bundoran.
Jees we lost parsons we dont want to be losing you aswell Sligoper :'(.
why do you go on about loosing parsons you never knew he lived on the sligo side till someone mentioned it on the mayo sligo thread after he got man of the match against yourselves ??? and as far as i know he has played all his football with charlestown
Such absolute shite, wasnt parsons playing for Mayo a big talking point before the game ::) you clown, didnt he play for mayo u21s this yr aswell we all knew well before the CSFC,. Im not going into this shite again. He is sligo born and bred, his parents are sligo born and bred, his ancestors all played for sligo, As luck would have a man sat beside me this evening who infact knows parsons parents very well, I grilled this man as to how parsons defected, I even asked him WHAT DOES PARSONS CLASS HIMSELF AS? A mayoman or SLIGOMAN? Parsons classes himself as a Sligoman, i was gobsmacked to be honest. I asked him how his parents let this happen cause i can tell you no offsrping of mine would play for Mayo even is i settled there. He played school football and went to school there, Is that enough of a reason? NO. Ryan Giggs went to school in England played for England schoolboys but vouched for Wales when it mattered. He said curry never came or showed any interest in him and never came knocking. To me he is traitor and disloyal and i will never see him as a sligoman. End of discussion. Im angry and it will always piss me off that its happened, All i can say is i wish him as much bad luck as possible and i cant wait to meet him face to face someday so i can tell he is no sligoman in the nicest way possible.
I was only using the parsons thing to wind up Sligoper posting alot on the galway thread btw, after he wound me up on the bundoran comment..spade for spade ;) but you ruined it deel rover. Why are mayomen so senstive about this issue that anytime its mentioned yee have to give yer two pence worth? And last thing i have to say Deel rover f*ck off back to your section if you got nothing better to say 8).
Right back to real stuff,
Sligo Football semis, 2 pretty good games this evening.
Curry 0-10 Harps 0-10
Harps started brighter winning midfield and giving better ball into there forwards. Curry were living off scraps early on but didnt help there cause but huffing high ball into the forwards. They did it so much thorughout the game im convinced its a tactic but an almighty stupid one IMO. Paul taylor is a major focal point of the harps attack but is way overused and while still more effective than he should be its a bad sign that harps are still so reliant on him. Early on Stephen marren was pretty poor on taylor and tad panicky. Danny grady in the corner had a good battle all game with collins.O Grady i dont think is going to make it a county level based on this performance and sligo u21 matches. He isnt a threat scoring wise which to me is vital for corner forward. Also not sure his best positon CF. Harps got frees early and taylor duely dispatched and rafferty lovely score from play. Went into a 3-1 lead but living off scraps curry got scores from marren who looked sharp all game with colleary playing well. It was curry who finished the half stronger with gary maye getting sweet scores aswell. 5-4 at HT to curry. For me harps over use Paul Taylor, draging him out to the corners to get ball and then slowly work it in or lay it off, the need Paul on the end of moves closer to goal rather than starting ones way from goal.
2nd half started birghtly with curry getting one score and harps 2 in reply.It was tit for tat all the way through with both putting some nice interplay and moves together. Phillps had alot more ball in hand 2nd half and harps looked to have upped it half way through but curry hung in there. Harps when on top Paul Taylor missed a penalty which might have sealed it. He hit it very weak and poorly wide with right foot to his left. Harps missed a easy point chance too shortly after. In the closing stages curry hung in there and edged a point ahead with a lovely score from brian mcdonagh. Then last gasp effort was kicked wide for haprs by shane king who played around the middle even though selected at corner back. But Des henry wrongly gave a free into harps where the ball landed and taylor tapped over for a draw.
A few negatives so while im at it, the ref was as bad as i ever seen of 30 frees he gave 15 were not. This man has no clue and is an embarrasement. I really feel for all the defenders who tried there hearts out today. He gave frees for nothing all day. It was astonishely bad. I would hope that CLUBS please raise this issue at CB meeting. You cant give refs like Des henry county semi finals. Its not fair on the players, managers and spectators. Thank God marty duffys reffing our game tomorrow. ;).
Whilst it was close entertaining game the standard was poor at times, last 20mins of 1st no score, too many high kicks into the forwards, to many kicks into the corners and over end line.
Coolaney 4-6 St Michaels 2-11
This game was very entertaining. Goals win matches. Only caught the 2nd half. Michaels will be kicking themselves though. Thers defence was like butter. Defenders had no clue how to defend. I feel sorry for the outstanding Alan Taffe aswell got some great scores from play and frees and didnt deserve to be on losing side. Coolaney had big perfromances from FF Kieran Finan who is lightning fast and good finisher. Will cause alot toruble for ant defence. They moved padraic mchugh an giant of man from fb to mid and he gets alot work done and shane o brien also good.
Having watched this it makes tomorrow a masive opportunity for our lads, Our juniors beat Coolaney (who were at full strength) in the div4 final not so long ago so our inters if we can get over harps should beat coolaney. But tomorrow wont be easy but fingers crossed we will win. Best of luck ST MOLAISE GAELS.
Can we please get over Parsons. CLOSE TOPIC. You'll never get rid of me Sligonian!!
Des was awful today. I feel sorry for him because he should never have got the game. That last free he gave made no sense.
Who'll win the replay??
On a side note, Sligonian my interest over two lads playing in a higher standard of football competition shouldnt be a problem to you. Comments i make in the other threads shouldnt be held against me here.
Anyway, SMG to win tomorrow and Tubber.
Quote from: Sligoper on September 13, 2008, 10:11:35 PM
Can we please get over Parsons. CLOSE TOPIC. You'll never get rid of me Sligonian!!
Des was awful today. I feel sorry for him because he should never have got the game. That last free he gave made no sense.
Who'll win the replay??
On a side note, Sligonian my interest over two lads playing in a higher standard of football competition shouldnt be a problem to you. Comments i make in the other threads shouldnt be held against me here.
Anyway, SMG to win tomorrow and Tubber.
I wouldnt hold it against anyone, but it does kinda annoy me especially when yer not posting as much on here as there. I see some sligo posts on the mayo thread, and i just think WTF. Can we all not just focus and talk sligo football and forget about the rest especially mayo and galway clubscene.
I dont accept that higher standard of football comment either. In general our club matches are good in the past few yrs and didnt get any hidings in connacht. It looks this yr maybe an exception though i will concede.
The replay is going to be just as close. Theres very little between both teams. Impossible to call IMO.
Fingers crossed for tomorrow. Big game for our lads. We need to get up.
PS Sligoper wouldnt want to get rid of any true sligo gaels now would I as i said. Too many true football gaels are not involved in Sligo football already as it is. The Parsons topic is closed BUT i will always be pissed off about it :-X.
First things first i can post on any thread i want you f**king ass it s not on than hogan stand you are now . Secondly i would like you to show me where you mentioned parson s on any of your posts before the mayo match the 1st time you mention him is when you were saying how embarrased you were to be a sligo man and to make things worse it was a sligo man who got mom . I dont give a fcuk what happens in sligo football but all i know its that your a bitter little bollux to be wishing bad luck on a young lad
Quote from: the Deel Rover on September 13, 2008, 11:20:05 PM
First things first i can post on any thread i want you f**king ass it s not on than hogan stand you are now . Secondly i would like you to show me where you mentioned parson s on any of your posts before the mayo match the 1st time you mention him is when you were saying how embarrased you were to be a sligo man and to make things worse it was a sligo man who got mom . I dont give a fcuk what happens in sligo football but all i know its that your a bitter little bollux to be wishing bad luck on a young lad
Seriously deel rover, yee wa*nkers from mayo ruined the sligo aftermath THREAD after that defeat with yer shite talk and we were very patient with yee. I couldnt give 2 shites what you think me and im sure its vice versa. The Parsons thing is closed :-X ive been clear as i can and said enough. If you want to talk about it more ring the samiratons and see if they can help you. ::).
Firstly - Deel Rover and Sligonian, please stop eith the abuse and name calling. Ye are good posters and all it takes is some p***k to report your posts and you could be on a warning or worse. No one wants that - ye have plenty to offer unlike many others.
Really enjoyed the two games in the Park today. Neother of my predictions for these two games happened but I was still think I was right on both games. Michales must be kicking themeslves. If they get any sort of decent management they will do well. They have a lot of good players but Coolaney/Mullinabreena were a better "team". Michaels for all their good plat didn't shut down the danger men and paid a high price.
The senior semi final was, for me, a really enjoyable game. Real championship stuff. Curry should have seen it out but even before the big decision at the end, should have cleared their lines. The replay will be fantastic viewing and I will be there regardless.
Can't wait for tomorrow. I hope we get the wee bit of luck all teams need.
Fair enough seanie i ll say no more on the matters its just that i did not particulary like been called a clown or been told to fcuk off to another thread any way i ll say no more im at the airport heading away on a weeks holiday so i try and forget about it wink
Quote from: the Deel Rover on September 14, 2008, 05:51:36 AM
Fair enough seanie i ll say no more on the matters its just that i did not particulary like been called a clown or been told to fcuk off to another thread any way i ll say no more im at the airport heading away on a weeks holiday so i try and forget about it wink
Ya probably got a bit carried away last night. The parsons thing is a touchy subject with me. Anyway sorry for the abuse.
Enjoy the holiday 8).
Games called off. A anti climax but im glad, the conditions wouldnt suit us. Next weekend i presume and im sure sligogaa will have the re fixtures up soon.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 13, 2008, 04:27:53 PM
you seem more interested in whats going on there than in Sligo. I could say that about a few of the Sligo posters on here though lately. I couldnt give a shite about mayo or Galway clubs even if a sligo man or 2 is playing for NUIG which is probably your comeback. It looks to me that maybe some Sligo people have serious case of identity or memory loss.
And who is that swipe directed towards may I ask? Does it trouble you that much that some of us may take an interest in how things are shaping up in the neighbouring counties, no harm in it is there? It's not as if we're ignoring our own affairs in doing so. Grow up FFS.
As for Parsons, he did play for Curry at one point DR, but others didn't take kindly to it and off he (and others) went back to Charlestown. It's a sore point in Curry, naturally enough. There's a few on the Charlestown team who should be playing with Curry, but little can be done about that now.
Anyway, Curry had more pressing issues yesterday, drawing with Harps in a keenly-contested semi, not a high-scoring affair but the backs on either side did a fine job, Curry were kicking a lot of high balls in, some very aimless and silly, but they didn't do badly off the breaks, Harps worked the ball in well, but other than Taylor few of the forwards posed a real threat, Danny Grady had chances, including a right sitter, but couldn't put a foot right, midfield didn't show too well during the game either, despite the relatively poor performance from their opposite numbers. The missed penalty would have been a turning point had Harps lost, a poor effort from Taylor, but he has done similiar in the past. Didn't see what the last free was for, but if it was a late tackle, then how stupid could anyone be to do it, right in front of goal in that situation, twas a gimme for Taylor. But after crusing through to the semis this was a test that Harps needed and they survived it, just. Not that I'd tip them with too much confidence in the replay, Curry are better placed to take them than Easkey were at this same stage last year.
Didn't see too much of the Intermediate game, but it seemed that Michael's were unlucky to lose, but they looked shaky in the backs, and with the likes of Finan and O'Brien around that proved costly. Mullinabreena aren't quite the side they were in 2005, but have a good chance in the final, time will tell who they will meet there. I'm rooting for Harps FWIW. ;)
Quote from: Owenmoresider on September 14, 2008, 06:05:40 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 13, 2008, 04:27:53 PM
you seem more interested in whats going on there than in Sligo. I could say that about a few of the Sligo posters on here though lately. I couldnt give a shite about mayo or Galway clubs even if a sligo man or 2 is playing for NUIG which is probably your comeback. It looks to me that maybe some Sligo people have serious case of identity or memory loss.
And who is that swipe directed towards may I ask? Does it trouble you that much that some of us may take an interest in how things are shaping up in the neighbouring counties, no harm in it is there? It's not as if we're ignoring our own affairs in doing so. Grow up FFS.
As for Parsons, he did play for Curry at one point DR, but others didn't take kindly to it and off he (and others) went back to Charlestown. It's a sore point in Curry, naturally enough. There's a few on the Charlestown team who should be playing with Curry, but little can be done about that now.
Anyway, Curry had more pressing issues yesterday, drawing with Harps in a keenly-contested semi, not a high-scoring affair but the backs on either side did a fine job, Curry were kicking a lot of high balls in, some very aimless and silly, but they didn't do badly off the breaks, Harps worked the ball in well, but other than Taylor few of the forwards posed a real threat, Danny Grady had chances, including a right sitter, but couldn't put a foot right, midfield didn't show too well during the game either, despite the relatively poor performance from their opposite numbers. The missed penalty would have been a turning point had Harps lost, a poor effort from Taylor, but he has done similiar in the past. Didn't see what the last free was for, but if it was a late tackle, then how stupid could anyone be to do it, right in front of goal in that situation, twas a gimme for Taylor. But after crusing through to the semis this was a test that Harps needed and they survived it, just. Not that I'd tip them with too much confidence in the replay, Curry are better placed to take them than Easkey were at this same stage last year.
Didn't see too much of the Intermediate game, but it seemed that Michael's were unlucky to lose, but they looked shaky in the backs, and with the likes of Finan and O'Brien around that proved costly. Mullinabreena aren't quite the side they were in 2005, but have a good chance in the final, time will tell who they will meet there. I'm rooting for Harps FWIW. ;)
Give me a one good reason so then why youd be so interested in neighbouring county club scene? Enlighten me please.
Ive was told he never played for curry.
Im not surprised your rooting for harps against our lads. And Im the one that needs to grow up. And lastly what does FWIW mean?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 14, 2008, 08:34:26 PM
Give me a one good reason so then why youd be so interested in neighbouring county club scene? Enlighten me please.
Ive was told he never played for curry.
Im not surprised your rooting for harps against our lads. And Im the one that needs to grow up. And lastly what does FWIW mean?
Why should I do that? My interest in GAA matters doesn't stop at the county boundary you know. Sure I'd know a fair few Mayo lads through college and so on, and tend to keep an eye on how they are doing. You seem to think that we shouldn't comment on anything that doesn't involve Sligo, but then you go posting on affairs in that well-known neighbouring county, Yorkshire. The suggestion that I'd be more interested in other counties affairs than our own is one I take particular exception to, the evidence here is overwhlemingly otherwise.
Parsons played for Curry but I don't know how often, maybe only a handful of games if even that.
Well you shouldn't be, I've a lot of time for Harps, would know quite well a good few of that team through school, socialising etc., whereas I know nobody playing or indeed otherwise, in that sprawling North Sligo region. So it's hardly a surprise. FWIW is For What It's Worth.
Following a meeting of the C.C.C. the new dates for the postponed Championship games from last weekend have been announced along with the replay of the Senior Semi Final
Saturday 20-September-08
McCormack Fuels - Intermediate Championship
Semi Final
Eastern Harps V St Molaise Gaels Ballymote 1:00 PM
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship Relegation
Final
Geevagh V St Marys Enniscrone 2:00 PM
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship
Semi final replay
Curry V Eastern Harps Tourlestrane 4:30 PM
Sligo Estates - Senior Championship
Semi Final
Coolera/Strandhill V Tubbercurry Markievicz Park 5:00 PM
From SLIGOGAA.ie
Congratulations to Liam Og Gormley, Sligo's GAA Games Manager who has graduated as a Tutor Trainer in Gaelic Games Coach Education Moving Up a Gear!!
On Saturday, September 13th 40 GAA Coach Education Programme Tutors graduated as Tutor Trainers for the next phase of the implementation of the programme. In doing so, the GAA are the first National Governing Body in Sport to have their own specifically trained Tutor Trainers.
Previously Tutors have been trained directly through the National Coaching and Training Centre, the Limerick based body charged with supporting the implementation and development of Coach Education and Accreditation by the Irish Sports Council.
The Tutor Trainer qualification was approved by the NCTC (who have changed identity to Coaching Ireland as of Saturday), who undertook the training of the group over 5 weekends since last January. GAA President, Nickey Brennan presented the certificates of qualification to the group together with Coaching Ireland Director Michael McGeehin at the award ceremony in Croke Park on Saturday night.
Among the graduates were newly appointed Leitrim joint manager John Morrison, National Hurling Coordinator Paudie Butler, successful Laois underage manager Séan Dempsey, former Meath Manager Eamonn Barry, former Galway hurler Sean Silke, and former Roscommon footballer Paul Earley.
The event was organised under the remit of the National Games Development Committee, whose chairman Christy Cooney, thanked Coaching Ireland for their work with the GAA and charged the newly qualified Tutor Trainers with advancing the quality and standard of both Coaching and the Coach Education Programme in the Association. For every Coach Education Tutor trained by the Tutor Trainers, 20 Coaches will be tutored, and through those Coaches, 400 plus players will be coached.
GAA President, Nickey Brennan stated that "in this current era, where information on coaching has never been so vast, the Association must endeavour to utilise advances in technology to filter the key relevant information through to more coaches using e-learning and related applications."
The GAA's Coach Education Programme has seen in excess of 35,000 participants certified at various levels since the early 1990s. At the beginning of this process a group of approximately 20 individuals went to train as Tutors in the National Coaching and Training Centre (N.C.T.C.) and became the initial Master Tutor Group. Many of this group advanced to Tutor Trainer status through the current process.
Foundation Level, Level 1 and Level 2 Courses have been developed in the intervening years since that first group qualified in Limerick and those courses have been added to through a range of coaching workshops that focus on the many coaching related topics that engage our thousands of volunteer coaches up and down the country.
Earlier this year, the GAA Fun Do Coaching Resource won the Best E-Learning Product or Course Award at the Digital Media Awards and has been acclaimed by coaches of all levels at home and abroad.
Was at the St Michaels -V- Mullinabreena Game at the weekend. Thought it was a really exciting game especially in 2nd half. The highlight for me was the evergreen Padraig McHugh Scoring a point from just inside the half way line. An absolute boomer of a point. You have to admire the man for the dedication he has shown down through the years. Never seen a bit of dirt from him on the pitch either, definitely deserving of an inter championship medal (second to Molaise gaels winning it of course!! ;)
Cant help feeling watching the game that St Michaels did nt learn any lessons from the Farnans game last year. In my opinion they were a better team from midfield and into the full forward line than Mullinabreena. There backs and especially thier full back line was very dodgy. The fourth C/M goal was a farce . Thier man ran around the outside of 4 static St Michaels defenders and flicked it on the outside of the boot to the net.
Shane o Brien was strangely quiet for C/M. They made a few important changes though, esp moving Kivlehan to full back to cope with McGoldrick who was getting a lot of space from Mchugh. C/M have serious pace to burn in their ff line and are capable of scoring goals at will (as Seanie will know to well!!), remind me a bit of the Cavan county team - would nearly score more goals than points.
Would be hopeful that if our lads come through against Harps (could be hard achieved - if rumours to be believd they were only bet by Harps seniors by 2 points in challenge game 2 weekends ago) that we should win out this year considering our junior team (with probably 4 starters from current Senior team it has to be said) beat C/M in Junior league final. But who knows what can happen in champ football. Unfortunately couldnt stay for Senior semi. Will the drawn game stand to Curry more? Its a pity the way the fixtures have panned out for this Saturday, but I suppose it is to be expected with AIF on Sunday
Intermediate Championship Semi Final
Corran Park,Ballymote 1.00pm
Eastern Harps 0-08 St.Molaises Gaels 1-12 FullTime
Ref: Des Henry
Senior Championship Relegation Final
Enniscrone 2.00pm
St.Marys 2-13 Geevagh 0-10 Full Time
Ref: John Griffin
Senior Champonship Semi Final Replay
Tourlestrane 4.30pm
Eastern Harps 1-13 Curry 2-08 Full Time
Ref: TJ Kevaney
Tubbercurry 0-11 Coolera 0-11 FT
Was at both SMG great win over harps and Tubber v coolera draw. Will give bigger reports when i have time. But im absolutely delighted with our performance, outstanding football and moves and excecuted scores.
Tubber v coolera was very entertaining and draw probably a fair result.
Congrats St Molaise Gaels. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Looking forward to the final.
Congrats to SMG on reaching the final :) . You must be favourites for the title now.
Sounds like the Harps Curry game was a cracker.
Didn't get to any of the matches so looking forward to reports. Any word on how Tourlestrane got on yesterday?
Just watched the 2 all Irelands. 2 great games. Congrats to Tyrone and Caroline Currid of Grange Co Sligo who i know is involved in the tyrone backroom set up. Great to hear brain dooher thanking Caroline aswell in his speech. Cant wait to pick her brains as to how tyrone do things for Sligos future benefit ;). Caroline was captain of sligo ladies for a few yrs and excellent footballer i might add.
St Molaise Gaels 1-12 Harps 0-8
This was an emphatic victory by our lads, this performance would of tested any senior side in Sligo. It was tit for tat early on with harps getting handy frees to go 3-2 up. We took controll after the early sparring and Cathal burns started to get on top in midfield and deliver quick quality ball into Martin Feeney. Feeney was Outstanding in the first. He got one score akin to sloyans against kildare in 01. From play he won ball and finished it from distance everytime. It was a display worthy of a county call up which IMO is long overdue. He deserves a chance anyway. 0-7 in the first half from feeney. 4 from play. Wilson scored a penalty after feeney was upended in the square. To leave it 1-8 to 0-3 at HT.
Our lads started were we left off. Great moves and short passing and interplay and support play and 2 early scores finished off by Dara Currid. To put is out of sight effectively. Des Herny decided to take centre stage. All through the game he was a disaster. not allowing any physical contact. Our lads were left puzzled by some of his decisions. Cluelessly consistent. Id say we got 6 yellows and mark quinn was sent off for 2 yellows after a disgraceful decision was given against Dara currid late in the 2nd half. Mark obviously told henry the truth and like most egosticial centre of attention seeking refs henry duely booked him. How dare you question me i get everything right kinda of atitude. I have been told by several players if this idiot gets the final we will object. Who could put it past the idiots running the show at the Sligo CCC.
Harps did rally late but we were always comfortable. Colm feeny i thought had a great game making himself available for a pass and supporting our men in possession, caraway ran at harps with purpose, Cathal Burns was outstanding at midfield outshone quinn and wilson for us. Eoin wasnt on the ball alot but what he did he did well getting good points from play and frees. Martin Feeney MOFTM and i hope he keeps it up.
Id have one worry for the final, Our FB Aaron mchugh was very sluggish and Michael Finan Coolaneys danger man will expose him if he gets the ball sio the final is no foregone conclusion. But our lads play to there potential we can be outstanding at times. This is massive yr to get on and progress because every GAA man in our club is eyeing a future Owen B heading North in within the next 5yrs ;).
Tubber 0-11 Coolera 0-11
Tubber started brightly playing with a slight breeze at there backs. Kelly and Mcgee scoring impressive points. McGee on this viewing impressed me throughout and looks strong and has pace and two good feet. Definitly worth a shot at County. Coolera were sluggish and took them a while to get going but a few frees later and were back in the game. 7 to 5 to tubber at HT. Tubber started 2nd half brightly again with gary curran putting good ball into the forwards. Gilmartin and Quinn match up i watched closely.. Gilmartin caught a few balls and laid off and put long good ball down the flanks into his forwards. Also got a good score. Costello for coolera was very sharp to breaks and out in front all the time and got some good scores. Coolera owned the ball 2 nd half after tubber were 9 to 6 up. Tubber were hanging on. Coolera got few frees and one 15 yarder which was badly missed by costello and one he will look back on with dismay.Coolera puled level and looked the favourites but it point for point late on. Con o meara came on for coolera as target man, he is big and awkward but no football in him but did make a nusance of himself and was lucky enough to win the free for the eqauliser. Severs missed late on for tubber and McGee last gasp shot got a excellent block from a coolera defender and drop short into keepers hands. All in all a good game with some good football. Mcpartland was very quiet for coolera and only excuse is must be coming back from injury. for me gilamrtin looks better than quinn and is younger and has to partner taylor next yr for Sligo..Tubber created loads of space in the first half for there forwards to isolate the coolera backs but once coolera countered this a crowded the defence in 2nd half tubber were suffocated and coolera eventually got on top to come back. I think tubber have better footballers but coolera have experience and were cuter so its hard to see how next day will go.
Sligonian - will you give the Quinn bashing a break or at least give the rest of us a break from it. I have no idea how how he played but your obsession on this topic for the past two years is wearing and an otherwise interesting report is tainted by it. Your observation may indeed be correct but give it a rest
Quote from: paddypastit on September 22, 2008, 01:01:41 AM
Sligonian - will you give the Quinn bashing a break or at least give the rest of us a break from it. I have no idea how how he played but your obsession on this topic for the past two years is wearing and an otherwise interesting report is tainted by it. Your observation may indeed be correct but give it a rest
Happy now. ::). I forgot some lads on here cant handle the truth. Quite a michevious post though insinuating im obsessed with it. I just want to see Sligo have the best possible midfield we can.
Its does piss me off this hyper sensitivity towards any comments about certain players. Can a man not call a spade and spade anymore.
Well i heard two reports which contradicted your view. Wasn't at any game so can't say myself. Intermediate final has been brought forward by a week too.
Was at the Tubber game and also the Geevagh- Marys game. Sligonian, I thought Quinn was the pick of midfield by a long stroke. Won vital kickouts and never wasted a ball, where as Gilmartin tried to bully him early on though he got a good point at the start of the 2nd half but where was he in the last 15mins. It was my first time seeing Gilmartin at senior level and he looked one paced to me. Once McGee stopped getting the ball Tubber looked in trouble and I think they are vulnerable in the backs. McPartland is only coming back after injury and did not play against us the last day, the game will do him good. I agree with you that Tubber seem to have better footballers but their defence was too easily pushed off the ball. Both McPartland and Kelly missed 2 very easy fisted efforts in the game. Draw was a fair result and look forward to the replay.
The scoreline does not do justice to Geevagh in their game. Was anyones game with 10 mins to go and from a kickout soehow freakishly there was 3 Marys forwards inside the whole defence when the ball went in from the break and that was that. Very disappointed with Beirne and Sweeney. Neither tracked back and did the hard work when needed. Didn't play like their life depended on it. The Geevagh no. 5 and 3(when moved to centre back) sweated blood for their team. Jonny Davey is as honest as they come and worked hard all day but lfouls a good bit. Coen got good scroes from play but Mark was absent till the goal was scored and another man who would not cover back. McDonagh was a handful for Johnny Martyn who was lucky not to score an own goal though the game was over at that stage.
Quote from: Westie on September 22, 2008, 09:08:14 AM
Was at the Tubber game and also the Geevagh- Marys game. Sligonian, I thought Quinn was the pick of midfield by a long stroke. Won vital kickouts and never wasted a ball, where as Gilmartin tried to bully him early on though he got a good point at the start of the 2nd half but where was he in the last 15mins. It was my first time seeing Gilmartin at senior level and he looked one paced to me. Once McGee stopped getting the ball Tubber looked in trouble and I think they are vulnerable in the backs. McPartland is only coming back after injury and did not play against us the last day, the game will do him good. I agree with you that Tubber seem to have better footballers but their defence was too easily pushed off the ball. Both McPartland and Kelly missed 2 very easy fisted efforts in the game. Draw was a fair result and look forward to the replay.
The scoreline does not do justice to Geevagh in their game. Was anyones game with 10 mins to go and from a kickout soehow freakishly there was 3 Marys forwards inside the whole defence when the ball went in from the break and that was that. Very disappointed with Beirne and Sweeney. Neither tracked back and did the hard work when needed. Didn't play like their life depended on it. The Geevagh no. 5 and 3(when moved to centre back) sweated blood for their team. Jonny Davey is as honest as they come and worked hard all day but lfouls a good bit. Coen got good scroes from play but Mark was absent till the goal was scored and another man who would not cover back. McDonagh was a handful for Johnny Martyn who was lucky not to score an own goal though the game was over at that stage.
I must be gone blind so. Won vital kickouts, did he catch a ball? Some of yee seem to be labouring under the illusion I go to games on my own. Well there was few of us and men alot more older and knowledgable than me who feel the same and saw it the way i did not all SMG men either i might add. I think maybe some lads on here have a hidden agenda with regards to some players. It is the only logic i can put on it.
I personnally thought it was cooleras HB line and Hf line crowding the middle sector that won the breaks, and suffocated the space around the middle sector which turned the game. It cut off the supply line to the Tubber forwards. Although i thought Gilmartin did well when push came to shove 2nd half. When it was a man for man battle tubber where on top.
Personnally think Coolera will win replay just.
Replay
Tubber V Coolera 14.00 Toulestrane this sunday
Intermediate final
St Molaise Gaels v Coolaney 16.00 Markievicz park this Sunday
Extract from a post from myself:
Sligo U18 A semi final result
Curry 1-16 St Molaise Gaels 3-7
"Tension was rising, there was an altercation on the sideline which really angered me, the ball went out of play and our selector picked it up as the curry selector was beside him and the ball was dropped but the curry and our selector were side to side (shoulder to shoulder) and the curry fella gave our buck a wee tip of shoulder and our selector replied with a tip of a shoulder back, the curry selector fell to grd holding his face , and shouted CALL THE GUARDS , this enraged me and all our support who were no more than 7yards directly behind the incident, our selector was sent off. Then cute curry f*cker then held his nose for what i do not know. This was similar to aidan o mahony incindent except worse. It was a sneeze of shoulder our selector gave him, his hands were both down by his side and it had little or no force behind it. I was in rage and i roared abuse at the curry selector who went a bit red in the face i might add. f*cking diving b*stard. Great role model for his young team."
Post from Magpie Seanie:
"I had to head off straight after our game so didn't see any of the Curry/Molaise game. From a friend of mine who was there he reckoned it was a much higher standard game with Molaise a little unlucky. He also said that the antics of the Curry manager (originally from Laneboro I believe) were an thundering disgrace. The incident was described to me exactly as Sligonian put it and this eejit went round holding his chin for the rest of the game. From playing against and watching the Molaise Gaels selector involved over the years I'd vouch for the fact that he's a very nice fella and good football man. Sounds like Michael Duffy had a poor hour though to be honest I rate him the best in the county. "
The above incident is exactly as described and backed up by seanie, would you believe Michael Duffy has requested that our selector be given a 8 WEEK BAN >:(. We have appealled this and with backing of various witnesses hope to get a hearing this week before the intermediate final.
Disgrace is all i can say >:(. Im starting to lose faith in Sligo people involved in the GAA, some are clearly not there for the good of Sligo GAA. It just seems to be a disaster lately, Sligo CCC venue choices seemingly always favouring south Sligo, Duffys antics against us in the above match, letting curry selector away scot free, Des Henry refering performance in every match, the way CB got rid of jordan. Can they do nothing right. Are they completely incompetent and bias and utterly useless.
Intermediate final on Sunday and with relegation not having taken place in circa 3 years coupled with 3 teams actually been relegated for next summer, this has been the weakest intermediate in a very long time or will likely to be in a long time.
Mholaisse are like Dublin in that they are brilliant when 5 points up but when things dont go their way , they tend to lose their heads and if they are expecting a comfortable win on Sunday and it is very tight after 1st 20 minutes they are liable to fall apart. I dont think there is any relevance in a Division 4 match 10 weeks ago and I hope for the clubs sake that JJ's and Sligonian overconfidence isnt prevalent throughout the camp. Mc Hugh , R Gallagher , Kivlehan , Shane O brien and K Finan are in my view as strong as the marquee plyers on the St Mholaisses team and Coleman was a better standout minor than Gilsenan this year but Mholaisse have undoubtedly stronger fringe players. Like Sligonian , I worry about Aaron mc Hugh on Kieran Finan particuliarily if Johnie Kelly is out as backup.Finan is very fast but not very physical hence why I would have had no problems in a County Minor marking him if he were available. On the other side Martin Feeney was outstanding vrs Harps by all accounts, though think he suits Mc Hugh ideally or even the unheralded Walsh brothers indeed could do a job .Without him scoring alot , its hard to see where Mholaisse will kick a winning total particuliarily the way they are set up. Actually expect Shane O brien and Mark Quinn to have more of an influence than the County players or Feeney/Finan.
If Mholaisses are over confident and thats very possible , then Coolaney will win. However if they are properly prepared and expecting a close game , then their overall better footballers and actually their desire to get up senior will make the difference and they should win a close match.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on September 25, 2008, 01:18:53 PM
Intermediate final on Sunday and with relegation not having taken place in circa 3 years coupled with 3 teams actually been relegated for next summer, this has been the weakest intermediate in a very long time or will likely to be in a long time.
Mholaisse are like Dublin in that they are brilliant when 5 points up but when things dont go their way , they tend to lose their heads and if they are expecting a comfortable win on Sunday and it is very tight after 1st 20 minutes they are liable to fall apart. I dont think there is any relevance in a Division 4 match 10 weeks ago and I hope for the clubs sake that JJ's and Sligonian overconfidence isnt prevalent throughout the camp. Mc Hugh , R Gallagher , Kivlehan , Shane O brien and K Finan are in my view as strong as the marquee plyers on the St Mholaisses team and Coleman was a better standout minor than Gilsenan this year but Mholaisse have undoubtedly stronger fringe players. Like Sligonian , I worry about Aaron mc Hugh on Kieran Finan particuliarily if Johnie Kelly is out as backup.Finan is very fast but not very physical hence why I would have had no problems in a County Minor marking him if he were available. On the other side Martin Feeney was outstanding vrs Harps by all accounts, though think he suits Mc Hugh ideally or even the unheralded Walsh brothers indeed could do a job .Without him scoring alot , its hard to see where Mholaisse will kick a winning total particuliarily the way they are set up. Actually expect Shane O brien and Mark Quinn to have more of an influence than the County players or Feeney/Finan.
If Mholaisses are over confident and thats very possible , then Coolaney will win. However if they are properly prepared and expecting a close game , then their overall better footballers and actually their desire to get up senior will make the difference and they should win a close match.
Dont take this wrong way i just see it differently, our main players are Wilson, E McHugh, A McHugh, Feeney, Quinn, 2 Gilsenans, J Kelly and C burns all have intercounty experience at various levels, do coolaney have that amount of talent at there disposal. Our other players Tommy kennedy, colm feeney, caraway and dara currid all excellent footballers. I mean its the best talent ive ever seen in my club. We are so close now to were this team belongs. Coolaney have nothing close to the amount of talent in our squad.
Its hard not to be confident but we still have worries as i mentioned Aaron McHugh on Finan, i honestly see us in trouble there.
As you also mentioned our mental frailty from our collapse last yr against Farnans was crazy. And it happens every now and again that we play poorly but we won the league and played well throughout, we lost to michaels in group but we had 5 or 6 out that day. Only J Kelly is a doubt for sunday. Even if fit he is only 17 so we'd most likely use him up front. He is versatile.
The Harps performance was outstanding and we didnt panic when we went down to 14 for last 15mins. I think our lads have realised that its ok not to be on top for 70mins and just keep doing the basics while the other team is on top and it always turns back in your favour at some stage. Also we are a very young team and we do lack physicality compared to others but the big open spaces of markievicz should negate that weakness.
With the form Feeney is in, we look too strong, feeney hasnt played well all yr and now at the right time he has come good. We dont have a great manager and i could see him very slow too react if my worries on finan come to pass. Personnally think we just need to stop goals at all costs therefore id be hoping mchugh is primed to be cynical on finan. O brien is a good player but there no 10 seem to link the play more in the michaels game. There mchugh is probably the most hardworking player ive seen on GAA pitch, he got a great score in the last game and was richly deserved, he gives them a physical edge in the middle sector but we are more mobile. Kivelhan a player who i have doubts about, will he man mark martin feeney. Im sure coolaney will try to stop him but that will relese Eoin Mchugh. We just have too much for them. We only worrying about finan, there worrying about feeney, mchugh, burns, wilson, gilsenan, quinn etc...
Pyschologically our junior team beating them will for sure affect them in the lead up. That was a final and championship pace game in which our second string beat them. Im sure its in the back of there minds. It also serves us a massive benefit, Losing is incomprehesible to our inters after our juniors beating them. We really want it this yr and everything seems to set for us.
Im not going to make a prediction but its fairly evident im very positive about sunday, as it all on the day and our lads might put in a st marys type performance but if we play to our potential we will beat them no matter how good they play.
I see Ciaran O Donnel is the ref. Did he ref tubber coolera last sat?
Anyway I wish our lads all the very best on Sunday. Looking forward to it big time.
Quote from: Westie on September 22, 2008, 09:08:14 AM
Was at the Tubber game and also the Geevagh- Marys game. Sligonian, I thought Quinn was the pick of midfield by a long stroke. Won vital kickouts and never wasted a ball, where as Gilmartin tried to bully him early on though he got a good point at the start of the 2nd half but where was he in the last 15mins. It was my first time seeing Gilmartin at senior level and he looked one paced to me. Once McGee stopped getting the ball Tubber looked in trouble and I think they are vulnerable in the backs. McPartland is only coming back after injury and did not play against us the last day, the game will do him good. I agree with you that Tubber seem to have better footballers but their defence was too easily pushed off the ball. Both McPartland and Kelly missed 2 very easy fisted efforts in the game. Draw was a fair result and look forward to the replay.
The scoreline does not do justice to Geevagh in their game. Was anyones game with 10 mins to go and from a kickout soehow freakishly there was 3 Marys forwards inside the whole defence when the ball went in from the break and that was that. Very disappointed with Beirne and Sweeney. Neither tracked back and did the hard work when needed. Didn't play like their life depended on it. The Geevagh no. 5 and 3(when moved to centre back) sweated blood for their team. Jonny Davey is as honest as they come and worked hard all day but lfouls a good bit. Coen got good scroes from play but Mark was absent till the goal was scored and another man who would not cover back. McDonagh was a handful for Johnny Martyn who was lucky not to score an own goal though the game was over at that stage.
Westie just read the weekender, some lad called Donnacha Gallagher is said to have scored 2-3 against Geevagh but wasnt worthy of mention in your analysis. Is he any good?
Just an observation from the Harps game report in paper credits Ray Hannon scored 1-2, a player i rate highly was probably the difference from the last day considering he was only a sub. Must be carrying an injury. Sweet left foot, tall and well able for physical, hope he gets a chance with county soon.
Id like to see everyone post their sligo panel for 09 on here and see what it drums up. Id be axeing 12 at least from last yr. And bringing fresh hungry talented players.
Sligonian - Donnacha Galagher is from Carndonagh I believe and this is his first season qaith Marys. He has scored well all year for them and I hear he's a good player. I'm open to correction on this but I think he played Sigerson possibly for Sligo IT.
Back to the intermediate final. If I were Coolaney/Mullinabreena I would get Kivlehan to man mark Feeney. McHugh to midfield with Gallagher would make them tough there though possibly not as mobile as their opposite numbers. Really agree with this:
QuoteActually expect Shane O brien and Mark Quinn to have more of an influence than the County players or Feeney/Finan
If O'Brien doesn't function I think C-M are finished. Mark Quinn is still a seriously class act.
I also wouldn't place a lot of store on that league final. I know C-M have done a lot of work since then and have come through some tough games, not least the semi final. If Molaise Gaels are not close to top form they will not win.
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 25, 2008, 11:11:07 PM
Sligonian - Donnacha Galagher is from Carndonagh I believe and this is his first season qaith Marys. He has scored well all year for them and I hear he's a good player. I'm open to correction on this but I think he played Sigerson possibly for Sligo IT.
Back to the intermediate final. If I were Coolaney/Mullinabreena I would get Kivlehan to man mark Feeney. McHugh to midfield with Gallagher would make them tough there though possibly not as mobile as their opposite numbers. Really agree with this:
QuoteActually expect Shane O brien and Mark Quinn to have more of an influence than the County players or Feeney/Finan
If O'Brien doesn't function I think C-M are finished. Mark Quinn is still a seriously class act.
I also wouldn't place a lot of store on that league final. I know C-M have done a lot of work since then and have come through some tough games, not least the semi final. If Molaise Gaels are not close to top form they will not win.
I agree with most of whats been said. Still confident and looking forward to it but im well aware of the task. But with the strength of teams coming down we really have to take this opportunity. Anyway we all seem to know alot about both teams as we agree with the tactics so we'll all have to what and see. Hope whoever wins gives connacht a good go to.
So Donnacha is a Donegal man, pity but thanks for the info seanie.
Quote from: jjjshabadoojnr on September 16, 2008, 08:57:12 PM
Would be hopeful our lads come through against Harps (could be hard achieved - if rumours to be believd they were only bet by Harps seniors by 2 points in challenge game 2 weekends ago) that we should win out this year considering our junior team (with probably 4 starters from current Senior team it has to be said) beat C/M in Junior league final. But who knows what can happen in champ football.
overconfidence TG- dont see over confidence in any of that quote
QuoteJust an observation from the Harps game report in paper credits Ray Hannon scored 1-2, a player i rate highly was probably the difference from the last day considering he was only a sub. Must be carrying an injury. Sweet left foot, tall and well able for physical, hope he gets a chance with county soon.
Ray Hannon was on and off the county panel in late 90's in his student days but never stuck with it. He was last involved briefly in 2000/01. Quickly dropped off - wouldn't be that pushed about all of the commitment and effort that goes with county football. That ship may well have passed.
QuoteId be axeing 12 at least from last yr. And bringing fresh hungry talented players.
sounds right but are such players there - in either quantum or quality??
Would agree with the analysis of the Intermediate final, Mullinabreena have a good spine but are weak in the forward line besides Finan/O'Brien, SMG are the better all around side and probably a better bench too. IMO they would fare out much better in Senior than Mullinabreena, who would get destroyed, but that still doesn't mean that SMG will win. But if they keep the reins on O'Brien and mark Finan better than we managed to, then they should win.
The senior replay is difficult to call, the impression is that Tubber missed the chance to win the last day, Coolera still haven't played well so far and now is the time for them to deliver. I'd go with them to win if they do perform, but it will be close either way.
Quote from: paddypastit on September 27, 2008, 12:53:48 AM
QuoteJust an observation from the Harps game report in paper credits Ray Hannon scored 1-2, a player i rate highly was probably the difference from the last day considering he was only a sub. Must be carrying an injury. Sweet left foot, tall and well able for physical, hope he gets a chance with county soon.
Ray Hannon was on and off the county panel in late 90's in his student days but never stuck with it. He was last involved briefly in 2000/01. Quickly dropped off - wouldn't be that pushed about all of the commitment and effort that goes with county football. That ship may well have passed.
QuoteId be axeing 12 at least from last yr. And bringing fresh hungry talented players.
sounds right but are such players there - in either quantum or quality??
That interesting on the Hannon thing, couldnt remember him being involved, thanks for that. What age is he now? Still if was to commit and work hard i think he has the talent. But you have to have both or else your worthless really.
On refreshing the panel, there is IMO the nuclues of a good side there for us. I believe there are few lads who should be given a chance, Raymond, reilly of Calry, Finan of coolaney, Feeney of SMG, Taffe of michaels, even Johnny martyn of marys wasnt involved last yr, McGees of tubber, brian collins of curry of the top of my head who ive seen this yr. No one knows but if these lads have hard working ethic to go along with there talent they could do well for us. I just think some of our players didnt put in the work last yr and that is not exceptable.
Shockingly If i were Sligo manager id be knocking on Parsons door aswell for a long chat.. get him out of that spell mayo have put on him since he went to school there ;).
St Molaise Gaels 1-5 Coolaney/Mul 0-8
This was a shocking poor game played in good conditions and big crowd. We absolutely destroyed coolaney in every sector of the field 1st half but 10 first half wides cost us dearly with Martin feeny kicking 5wides. He was dreadful. Eoin mchugh hit 4 wides..we created plenty of scoring chances won a mountain of midfield possession with cathal burns again outstanding. We get 4 first half scores but none too memorable. Aaron mchugh was moved off Finan after a few mistakes and gavin gilsenan went back and did ok but did make a nearly fatal mistake in 2 nd half. Our management started with same 15 last day but 5 or 6 postional swithces which again handicapped us, but theyve been poor all yr so wasnt suprised. I dont think playing eoin at left half forward will get the best of him. Coolaney were far more clinical 3 attacks 3 scores. 4-3 ht.
In the first half Ciaran o donnell was the ref, the man could barely walk and his knee was heavily strapped. He making decisions 50 yards away. For me to day was a very SAD day for SLIGO FOOTBALL. Whoever gave this ref todays game made a mockery of all the training both set of players did. He was a total disaster booking our fellas for bare fouls and letting them away with ticks for more serious offences. The ref was as bias as i ever scene but it got a way worse. The 2 teams were out for the 2nd half and 5 mins later the umpires decided to come then we had to wait for the A NEW REF pat mcdermott who we thought great he couldnt be any worse or more bias than o donnell. Sadly we were wrong. If we had lost todays game this man would of been lucky to get out of markievicz without some karmic actions towards him for is insencarity and lack of fairness >:(. But more about that later.
The 2nd half eventually started after the farce. We were on top contiually but more wides ensued and poor shot selection. But then one man for us stood up to be counted in Peter Wilson, what a leader, a high ball kicked into the edge of square and great fisted effort and goal for us. Ref 30 yds away blows for a free out but wilson rages up to him to consult the umpires, he wasnt even in the square after the momentum of the fist. Umpire waves the green flag. Justice. But we thought whats this ref going to do. Wilson got another great point from play after coolaney got 3 score to 1-5 to 6 up. The last 20mins were hectic stuff. The ref gave coolaney free after free after free after free. One time our midfielder got push in the back and he gave free to coolaney. Lots of these instances. Our players were penalised for handpasses and overcarrying several times, and i can tell no way were these decisions correct. It was a disagrace and anger was rising amoung SMG fans. We were in shock at the bias against us. The worst i seen in all my days.
Im so proud of our lads for digging in though. It was inevitable we would lose our shape and crowd the backline, the ref was determined not to let us out of our defence. It was a 16 man against us in both halfs. Coolaney eventually got the scores through the middle but today i was disgusted with ref. He was nothing but a cheater and our lads deserve better. Is it possible to get fair play in the GAA? Is it that corrupt?. Thats all i ask. There were great gaels around me today who are involved in my club who were raging. It was just astonishing. My granny of 80 said to me after the game WHY WAS THE REF SO BIASED? I said to her i dunno. He was cheating out there. It was that obviuos to everyone even coolaney would concede that.
The evidence lies in the tape of this game, pure and simple.
We didnt help our own cause though, martin feeney was atrocious, couldnt score only easy frees,eoin mchugh hit too many wides, alan caraway was poor, darren gilsenan was our worst player and these are players we rely on. Both Darren and Alan need serious advice, darren when he gets the ball puts the head down and goes on a run which is a disaster, he needs to play with his head up and pass more often, he carries the ball into tackles stupidily all the time, when up against good oponent he usually plays poorly. Alan wants to bring the balll home with him, he carries it till he loses it and will only pass when he gets in trouble. All the above players are talented and do work hard but there is no consistency in there performances, one week great, next week terrible. Who knows what we'll get next week but they all can do much better. But all put in alot effort just not there day.
But still despite our self destruction, FAIR PLAY should be guarnteed. I can only pray we get fair play next weekend or else were gonna lose. Its hard enough to win games with 15 but 16 makes it near impossible.
Best for us Cathal Burns, great fielding and distibution into our forwards, Peter wilson got the vital scores and woriked like a trojan, tommy kennedy under pressure held firm 2nd half, mark leonard same last, mark quinn did alot lsupport play and conor in goals did well in whatever he had to do. Well done lads.
Who is responsible for REFERRING in Sligo? Murphy will deflect all blame from himself and sligo CB so I just want to know my FACTS. Is it the SLIGO CCC? Would there be an assessor at todays game? Who appoints the REF?
While not disagreeing about the state of refereeing in the county, I don't think you can blame it all on O'Donnell (who was reffing junior football for years, more like his standard) or McDermott, both of whom were poor in general, and if kind to Mullinabreena, it wasn't to the extent you suggest, fact is that despite any reffing bias, ye should have won it by a distance, but like against Mary's ye were kicking it away, and fortunate that Mullinabreena didn't catch ye out. Messing about with handpasses near the end, about 40m out from goal, and one misplaced pass put them in for the leveller. But ye kicked so many wayward passes during the game that it was hardly a surprise. McHugh should have tried that last free IMO, could have landed it wth a bit of luck. Few stood out, You wouldn't have suggested there was three county men playing out there, though Wilson did play well in patches, and Kivlehan's injury may have been a blessing as it meant McHugh moving out to MF. Burns did well for ye alright, but with all the switches it didn't do any favours, E. McHugh was very quiet. In truth twas a game neither side deserved to win. If SMG can possibly sort out the wastefulness and fannying about with possession, they should win the replay. But I can't say that they will manage it.
And Tubber return to county final day after 13 years. A great spell in the second half did the damage it appears, they have done it a few times this year. Coolera surely have to be disappointed with the outcome. Tubber will pose some difficulty for Harps, but hopefully Owen B will return to the East.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 28, 2008, 07:29:23 PM
St Molaise Gaels 1-5 Coolaney/Mul 0-8
This was a shocking poor game played in good conditions and big crowd. We absolutely destroyed coolaney in every sector of the field 1st half but 10 first half wides cost us dearly with Martin feeny kicking 5wides. He was dreadful. Eoin mchugh hit 4 wides..we created plenty of scoring chances won a mountain of midfield possession with cathal burns again outstanding. We get 4 first half scores but none too memorable. Aaron mchugh was moved off Finan after a few mistakes and gavin gilsenan went back and did ok but did make a nearly fatal mistake in 2 nd half. Our management started with same 15 last day but 5 or 6 postional swithces which again handicapped us, but theyve been poor all yr so wasnt suprised. I dont think playing eoin at left half forward will get the best of him. Coolaney were far more clinical 3 attacks 3 scores. 4-3 ht.
In the first half Ciaran o donnell was the ref, the man could barely walk and his knee was heavily strapped. He making decisions 50 yards away. For me to day was a very SAD day for SLIGO FOOTBALL. Whoever gave this ref todays game made a mockery of all the training both set of players did. He was a total disaster booking our fellas for bare fouls and letting them away with ticks for more serious offences. The ref was as bias as i ever scene but it got a way worse. The 2 teams were out for the 2nd half and 5 mins later the umpires decided to come then we had to wait for the A NEW REF pat mcdermott who we thought great he couldnt be any worse or more bias than o donnell. Sadly we were wrong. If we had lost todays game this man would of been lucky to get out of markievicz without some karmic actions towards him for is insencarity and lack of fairness >:(. But more about that later.
The 2nd half eventually started after the farce. We were on top contiually but more wides ensued and poor shot selection. But then one man for us stood up to be counted in Peter Wilson, what a leader, a high ball kicked into the edge of square and great fisted effort and goal for us. Ref 30 yds away blows for a free out but wilson rages up to him to consult the umpires, he wasnt even in the square after the momentum of the fist. Umpire waves the green flag. Justice. But we thought whats this ref going to do. Wilson got another great point from play after coolaney got 3 score to 1-5 to 6 up. The last 20mins were hectic stuff. The ref gave coolaney free after free after free after free. One time our midfielder got push in the back and he gave free to coolaney. Lots of these instances. Our players were penalised for handpasses and overcarrying several times, and i can tell no way were these decisions correct. It was a disagrace and anger was rising amoung SMG fans. We were in shock at the bias against us. The worst i seen in all my days.
Im so proud of our lads for digging in though. It was inevitable we would lose our shape and crowd the backline, the ref was determined not to let us out of our defence. It was a 16 man against us in both halfs. Coolaney eventually got the scores through the middle but today i was disgusted with ref. He was nothing but a cheater and our lads deserve better. Is it possible to get fair play in the GAA? Is it that corrupt?. Thats all i ask. There were great gaels around me today who are involved in my club who were raging. It was just astonishing. My granny of 80 said to me after the game WHY WAS THE REF SO BIASED? I said to her i dunno. He was cheating out there. It was that obviuos to everyone even coolaney would concede that.
The evidence lies in the tape of this game, pure and simple.
We didnt help our own cause though, martin feeney was atrocious, couldnt score only easy frees,eoin mchugh hit too many wides, alan caraway was poor, darren gilsenan was our worst player and these are players we rely on. Both Darren and Alan need serious advice, darren when he gets the ball puts the head down and goes on a run which is a disaster, he needs to play with his head up and pass more often, he carries the ball into tackles stupidily all the time, when up against good oponent he usually plays poorly. Alan wants to bring the balll home with him, he carries it till he loses it and will only pass when he gets in trouble. All the above players are talented and do work hard but there is no consistency in there performances, one week great, next week terrible. Who knows what we'll get next week but they all can do much better. But all put in alot effort just not there day.
But still despite our self destruction, FAIR PLAY should be guarnteed. I can only pray we get fair play next weekend or else were gonna lose. Its hard enough to win games with 15 but 16 makes it near impossible.
Best for us Cathal Burns, great fielding and distibution into our forwards, Peter wilson got the vital scores and woriked like a trojan, tommy kennedy under pressure held firm 2nd half, mark leonard same last, mark quinn did alot lsupport play and conor in goals did well in whatever he had to do. Well done lads.
Who is responsible for REFERRING in Sligo? Murphy will deflect all blame from himself and sligo CB so I just want to know my FACTS. Is it the SLIGO CCC? Would there be an assessor at todays game? Who appoints the REF?
I agree the referreeing was poor but cannot be used as an excuse, not one of our boys came near to normal standards.we got out of jai today, obrien or mchugh shoud have had a go with that free at end.Minor B very exciting second period, another one to go to replay.
I dont care what anyone says, the referees today both were atrocious towards us. Yes we should of been out of sight at HT but that IS NOT an excuse for the digraceful referring today. Most ordinary citizens were appalled from our side not fanatics like me.
No one can deny it not even coolaney people who i know and my friend from roscommon said what the refs were at was quiet blantant against us. I take a useless ref who is fair but I will never accept refs who are useless and bias. If they were bad for both sides i could accept it but despite anyone elses suggested they bad for us and good for coolaney.
There is no excuse for this, it was blantant and if my 80 yr old granny can see it well it speaks volumes. Yes we have to take responsibilty for our own performance but our lads got treated digracefully out there and NO ONE can condone that.
Yes we were poor and we did get out of jail but at least there was an honesty in it and effort in what our lads tried to do. We shouldnt have to put with this. The next day who will be the ref, All i want is fair man in the middle simple as that.
Seriously though OMS your suggesting the ref was merely poor for both sides and that he didnt favour coolaney at all. I am I correct in my interpretation of your view?
Should a team who has a bad day at the office to just accept bias ref merely because they should of won the game anyway? Is it fair that a ref can use that as an excuse for his performance? "ah well i did me best for coolaney but SMG lads should of won anyway, despite my efforts to make them lose"
JJJ leaving the fact the we have to take responsibilty for ourselves in our poor showing which i agree with, Did you think yourself that both refs were bias against us or not?
Absolutely gutted today. Our lads played some great stuff at times but somehow we left it behind us and will have to wait another year. Credit to Tubber. They stuck to their task gamely throughout and got the scores at the vital times. They have phenomonenal pace, courage and great attitude. Most seem to think Harps will win the final but if they do they will have to survive a stern test. This is a good Tubber team.
I still find it hard to believe that we lost the game with some of the football we played. We just have to build onthis and come back stronger next year.
On referees - personally I try to avoid speaking about them as it is seen as sour grapes by some. It is a tough job to be fair. To win championships you have to be able to rise above these things though. You have to be able to deal with setbacks. That's the way I try to look at it (I don't always feel that way it must be said). I hear O'Donnell has stated that this is his last year refereeing for what its worth. I doubt Sligonian will be trying to encourage him to change his mind!
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 29, 2008, 11:27:19 AM
Absolutely gutted today. Our lads played some great stuff at times but somehow we left it behind us and will have to wait another year. Credit to Tubber. They stuck to their task gamely throughout and got the scores at the vital times. They have phenomonenal pace, courage and great attitude. Most seem to think Harps will win the final but if they do they will have to survive a stern test. This is a good Tubber team.
I still find it hard to believe that we lost the game with some of the football we played. We just have to build onthis and come back stronger next year.
On referees - personally I try to avoid speaking about them as it is seen as sour grapes by some. It is a tough job to be fair. To win championships you have to be able to rise above these things though. You have to be able to deal with setbacks. That's the way I try to look at it (I don't always feel that way it must be said). I hear O'Donnell has stated that this is his last year refereeing for what its worth. I doubt Sligonian will be trying to encourage him to change his mind!
I dont want to be talking about refs either after games but its hard not too, even though we beat harps i saw the ref as poor towards us so its not sour grapes, had we won yday i would of been just as critical. Its very frustrating and angering and it has to highlighted IMO and not tippy toed around, Yday was an easy game to ref.
Just speaking to some of our club players this morning aswell, and they feel as strongly as i do regards the bias of refs yday, but seanie theyve taken your atitude which its a huge setback but our lads have accepted it and if we have beat 16 we gonna have dig deeper and make sure our performance gets back to the harps game, We beat 16 that day too so it can be done. Weve accepted were not guarnteed a fair ref at this stage. Theyre will be no chance of over confidence in our camp next day and hopefullly that will have us in a better mental frame for the game.
I wont be encouraging odonnell to change his mind :'(, but mcdermott was worse >:(. For any of looking for laugh yee should read the report of the game in Sligogaa.ie, its taken from coolaneys website, im nearly sure now the same clown is running both websites, he wouldnt post my good luck SMG message last week. It says in braket (both refs had good games) they did surely for coolaney ;).
The C.C.C. have fixed the replay of the McCormack's Fuels Intermediate Final as Follows.
Saturday 11-October-08
McCormack Fuels - Intermediate Championship
Final Replay
Coolaney/Mullinabreena V St Molaise Gaels Markievicz Park 4:00 PM
Best of Luck St Molaise Gaels.
The Final of the 2008 Sligo Estates Senior Championship will take place on Sunday 5th October. It will be preceded by the Minor "A" Final between Curry & Calry/St.Joseph's at 2.00pm
Senior Football Championship
Eastern Harps v Tubbercurry
Markievicz Park
16:00
Id advise everyone to get in early to watch the minor game, im expecting a cracker. Looking forward to both.
Actually thought Kieran O Donnell was a deceptively good ref albeit at Division 3/4 standard but by all accounts he wasnt alone in having a bad game on Sunday in a dissappointing final. Hopefully for Mholaisses , the result will have knocked any complacency out of them but then again Coolaney may now truly believe they can win.
Should be a very attractive senior final on Sunday with Harps slight favourites against a Tubber team improving by the game.
Ray Hannon was standout minor at centre half back on Sligo minor team that lost the 98 minor final to Leitrim. Has always looked a cclassy player. Of the 3 intermediate forwards you mentioned Sligonian, I dont think any of them would make it at intercounty football and indeed think they are a step below intercounty level with Taafe being the closest. But they are probably worth a look at an old fashion trial. What we should be trying to unearth is big strong aggressive forwards as we seem to have an adunbance of "nice classy" footballers who lack the pace and agression for intercounty football
TG - didn't think you'd be posting today! Congrats!
Thanks Seanie. Postings around midnight are normally the domain of Sligonian and OMS but wasnt required for the every important hand holding duties at that stage so was trying to keep busy. The joys of been 5 minutes from the hospital should never be understated. As one wit said yesterday , I am building a tag rugby team rather than a GAA team (regardless they would all want to inherit a bit of pace from their mothers side though !!).
Between the above and Sligonians father and indeed in recent posts his granny , we are in danger of turning this forum into a family orientated forum rather than that of Sligo Club Football and Hurling !!
Quote from: Teeling Gael on October 01, 2008, 10:03:17 AM
Thanks Seanie. Postings around midnight are normally the domain of Sligonian and OMS but wasnt required for the every important hand holding duties at that stage so was trying to keep busy. The joys of been 5 minutes from the hospital should never be understated. As one wit said yesterday , I am building a tag rugby team rather than a GAA team (regardless they would all want to inherit a bit of pace from their mothers side though !!).
Between the above and Sligonians father and indeed in recent posts his granny , we are in danger of turning this forum into a family orientated forum rather than that of Sligo Club Football and Hurling !!
Congrats Teeling Gael. We need a few more physical players for Sligo and them being born into a stauch GAA mans family is always good news. I hope to have a family of 10 boys myself and Sligo should benefit from 3 or 4 Sligonians playing for us :D. It'll be great on here aswell ;D.
My Mum was at the game too but I felt my grannys comments when we met back after the game gets my point across with a little extra weight. Unfortunetly my Mum and Granny wont be going to too many more after watching that and I dont blame them. The great thing in the replay its a opportunity for the players and whoever the ref is to put things right after last day. Hopefully both teams play better and the ref has a good game for both teams this time.
Talking to one of players today, sometimes when something bad happens it can be a blessing in disguise. I spoke at length about henrys referring performance the week before, and mark quinn getting 2 yellows and 5 or 6 others getting one all for mouthing. But it prepared our lads for the final, where it was spoken at length to keep the mouth shut and it worked with no mouthing the last day. Coolaney got alot frees second half just outside the scoring zone, some crazy decisions but our lads held the heads and it was vital. I must congratulate our lads on that because its not easy.
Our management rotating 5 of our 6 forwards, from the harps to final 6 days later too lies an opportunity to put that error right. It backfired and wasnt logical to change things so drastically after harps performance.
Just to give yee an idea what happened, Eoin mchugh played FF aginst harps started wing forward in final, was in a channel where no ball was coming thus taking him out of game. Darren Gilsenan started at wing forward against harps , started corner forward in final. Dara Currid moved from centre half to wing half after a good display at harps. Damien McGloin started corner forward against harps and moved to Full forward. Peter wilson started midfield against harps and played CHF last day who helped burns and quinn midfield aswell. Leaving Feeney the only man to stay put in the forward line. Is it any wonder we hit 15 approx wides? and looked poor up front whilst our ff line was left very isolated by our own players support and supply wise it has to be said and feeney was coming way to deep to ball leaving himself out of range but also his man marker did a great job.
Following a meeting of C.C.C. Shligigh the following draws were made for the 2008 Under 20 Championships.
The Top team in each group will qualify for the Final. There will be no playoffs.
First named Team have home advantage.
Rule 117 (5)
(c) Where Teams finish with equal points for Qualification for the Concluding Stages, or for Promotion or Relegation, the tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified:
(i) Scoring Difference (subtracting the total Scores Against from total Scores For).
(ii) Highest Total Score For.
(iii) Where two Teams only are involved – the outcome of the meeting of the two Teams in the previous game in the Competition.
(iv) Scoring Average (divide total Score Against into total Score For).
U-20 A Championship
round 1
Group 1
St Johns V Curry Sun 12-Oct-08
St Molaise Gaels V Tubbercurry/Cloonacool Sun 12-Oct-08
Group 2
Coolera/Strandhill V Calry/St Josephs Sun 12-Oct-08
Tourlestrane V Eastern Harps Sun 12-Oct-08
round 2
Group 1
Tubbercurry/Cloonacool V St Johns Sun 19-Oct-08
Curry V St Molaise Gaels Sun 19-Oct-08
Group 2
Eastern Harps V Coolera/Strandhill Sun 19-Oct-08
Calry/St Josephs V Tourlestrane Sun 19-Oct-08
round 3
Group 1
Tubbercurry/Cloonacool V Curry Sun 26-Oct-08
St Molaise Gaels V St Johns Sun 26-Oct-08
Group 2
Tourlestrane V Coolera/Strandhill Sun 26-Oct-08
Calry/St Josephs V Eastern Harps Sun 26-Oct-08
U-20 B Championship
round 1
Group 1
Shamrock Gaels V Owenmore Gaels Sun 12-Oct-08
St Marys V St Patricks Sun 12-Oct-08
Group 2
Geevagh V Drumcliffe Rosses Pt Sun 12-Oct-08
Bunninadden a bye
round 2
Group 1
Owenmore Gaels V St Marys Sun 19-Oct-08
St Patricks V Shamrock Gaels Sun 19-Oct-08
Group 2
Drumcliffe Rosses Pt V Bunninadden Sun 19-Oct-08
Geevagh a bye
round 3
Group 1
Shamrock Gaels V St Marys Sun 26-Oct-08
St Patricks V Owenmore Gaels Sun 26-Oct-08
Group 2
Bunninadden V Geevagh Sun 26-Oct-08
Drumcliffe/Rosses Point a bye
Finals to be played 8th/9th November
So the big one is on tomorrow, Harps have looked primed to win it out all year, and will be the favourites. The semi games will have brought them on considerably, after an easy route up to then, though they could do with more scoring support to back up Taylor's regular contribution. Midfield didn't impress v Curry, but then it appears that Tubber's own pairing wasn't hectic v Coolera, so it remains to be seen how that battle will pan out. Tubber came a long way from the shambles of Brennan's departure (doesn't say too much for him seeing how they have gone since), plus the c'ship tie v Curry, and have shown good scoring form en route to the final. A relatively young team too, so they could be around for a while, but I'd be surprised if they win tomorrow, may be too soon for them, and Harps have tossed away enough chances to win Owen B in recent years up to now, and surely their time has come. Harps' 6th title, by three/four points.
Minor final will be a good affair I'm sure. Didn't see the semis, but Curry would seem to be the stronger side, and may well make it back-to-back titles.
Congrats etc. to TG and all concerned. Looks like our U20's will get a few trimmings going on that draw, no doubt they'll put in the same effort as previous years, just to make sure.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 28, 2008, 10:47:56 PM
I dont care what anyone says, the referees today both were atrocious towards us. Yes we should of been out of sight at HT but that IS NOT an excuse for the digraceful referring today. Most ordinary citizens were appalled from our side not fanatics like me.
No one can deny it not even coolaney people who i know and my friend from roscommon said what the refs were at was quiet blantant against us. I take a useless ref who is fair but I will never accept refs who are useless and bias. If they were bad for both sides i could accept it but despite anyone elses suggested they bad for us and good for coolaney.
There is no excuse for this, it was blantant and if my 80 yr old granny can see it well it speaks volumes. Yes we have to take responsibilty for our own performance but our lads got treated digracefully out there and NO ONE can condone that.
Yes we were poor and we did get out of jail but at least there was an honesty in it and effort in what our lads tried to do. We shouldnt have to put with this. The next day who will be the ref, All i want is fair man in the middle simple as that.
Seriously though OMS your suggesting the ref was merely poor for both sides and that he didnt favour coolaney at all. I am I correct in my interpretation of your view?
Should a team who has a bad day at the office to just accept bias ref merely because they should of won the game anyway? Is it fair that a ref can use that as an excuse for his performance? "ah well i did me best for coolaney but SMG lads should of won anyway, despite my efforts to make them lose"
JJJ leaving the fact the we have to take responsibilty for ourselves in our poor showing which i agree with, Did you think yourself that both refs were bias against us or not?
I totally agree that both refs were atrocious. You dont have to tell me about O'Donnells refereeing skills or lack of them after my run in with him early this year. He always lets the craziest of tackles go unpunished or ticked whereas he will pull you up all the time for technical fouls, etc.
As for Pat Dan, he can do all the pounding of the treadmill in the clarion that he likes, it will never make him a good ref.
Sligonian, I know the refs were atrocious. Feargal and John O'Flaherty were beside me along with the bunninadden crew and they could not believe the biias they were seeing towards CM, but do you think that this would be an issue if our lads had performed to even 75% of thier ability? You cannot blame the ref for us not turning up.
I would think the lads were disgusted with the ref but in all likelyhood they were prob bulling more about thier own performance. Cathal Burns was only man that performed near his ability. The full back line were fairly good (three that finished up there anyway), but other than that , I am struggling to come up with names.
Thats my opinion anyway.
Heading for park now, looking forward to both games, unbeleivable day. Have a funny feeling that this might be a draw. Time will tell.
Quote from: jjjshabadoojnr on October 05, 2008, 01:36:43 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 28, 2008, 10:47:56 PM
I dont care what anyone says, the referees today both were atrocious towards us. Yes we should of been out of sight at HT but that IS NOT an excuse for the digraceful referring today. Most ordinary citizens were appalled from our side not fanatics like me.
No one can deny it not even coolaney people who i know and my friend from roscommon said what the refs were at was quiet blantant against us. I take a useless ref who is fair but I will never accept refs who are useless and bias. If they were bad for both sides i could accept it but despite anyone elses suggested they bad for us and good for coolaney.
There is no excuse for this, it was blantant and if my 80 yr old granny can see it well it speaks volumes. Yes we have to take responsibilty for our own performance but our lads got treated digracefully out there and NO ONE can condone that.
Yes we were poor and we did get out of jail but at least there was an honesty in it and effort in what our lads tried to do. We shouldnt have to put with this. The next day who will be the ref, All i want is fair man in the middle simple as that.
Seriously though OMS your suggesting the ref was merely poor for both sides and that he didnt favour coolaney at all. I am I correct in my interpretation of your view?
Should a team who has a bad day at the office to just accept bias ref merely because they should of won the game anyway? Is it fair that a ref can use that as an excuse for his performance? "ah well i did me best for coolaney but SMG lads should of won anyway, despite my efforts to make them lose"
JJJ leaving the fact the we have to take responsibilty for ourselves in our poor showing which i agree with, Did you think yourself that both refs were bias against us or not?
I totally agree that both refs were atrocious. You dont have to tell me about O'Donnells refereeing skills or lack of them after my run in with him early this year. He always lets the craziest of tackles go unpunished or ticked whereas he will pull you up all the time for technical fouls, etc.
As for Pat Dan, he can do all the pounding of the treadmill in the clarion that he likes, it will never make him a good ref.
Sligonian, I know the refs were atrocious. Feargal and John O'Flaherty were beside me along with the bunninadden crew and they could not believe the biias they were seeing towards CM, but do you think that this would be an issue if our lads had performed to even 75% of thier ability? You cannot blame the ref for us not turning up.
I would think the lads were disgusted with the ref but in all likelyhood they were prob bulling more about thier own performance. Cathal Burns was only man that performed near his ability. The full back line were fairly good (three that finished up there anyway), but other than that , I am struggling to come up with names.
Thats my opinion anyway.
Heading for park now, looking forward to both games, unbeleivable day. Have a funny feeling that this might be a draw. Time will tell.
The reason I asked a direct question was so get a direct answer. I just wanted it put to bed that i wasnt over exagerating the bias of the refs in question despite what another poster was trying insinuate so im glad its clear what happened now.
I agree on us though aswell, the ref had nothing to do with us not turning up but we shouldnt be punished for that. The Harps game we performed to 80% of our potential and we beat harps comfortably even with a poor ref towards us so it reinforces your view. Heres to better day the next day.
Harps 1-16 Tubber 1-8
Disappointing game especially 2nd half. Harps are very good side with a great ethic and really work hard for each other. My Man of the Match was no 11 rafferty. I thought he was outstanding, time after time he won prime possession and ran at tubber, he angles of runs and speed and sharpness are great to watch, never wastes a ball.
Paul Taylor is still a class act, i was disappionted with mcgee at fb but taylor is so clever, its just an awful shame county football just wouldnt suit him because he has the talent not the pace though.
First harps started brightly with harps playing the better, more accurate in possesion. For me tubbers undoing was there passing especially out of defence and supply to the forwards. It just was never that consistent or favouring of there own players. Harps 4-1 after 10 mins. Then tubber rallied and pulled ahead with a great score from mcgee with his left foot. Tubber missed fatal frees at the start, it was strange bringing mcdonagh up from half back to take them and he missed a easy free then the next move scored a cracker with the left foot moments later. Walshe then missed 2 scorables but was striking well from the grround. 5-4 to tubber coming up to half time. Harps got a cheap goal from very open defending from tubber but was finished well by the harps forward. Both teams traded scores with the pick another mcgee effort but t taylor too got a fine with his right running a full tilt. 1-5 to 0-6 at ht.
The start of the 2nd half you could see harps were up for it. Seem more hungry. And got a score straight away from tight angle with P taylor slotting over. Then tubber got a messy goal, long range effort from mcgee and harps keeper dealt with it poorly and kelly finished it. But harps reacted well getting 2 quick scores and upped the pace winning lots of breaks and rafferty weaving in and out and space openeed up in the tubber defence. Harps went on the rampage with possible goal chances taking there points. T taylor an easy one and cryan one. Cryan got some good 45s aswell. Walshe replied for tubber with 2 long range frees but harps were unstoppable with p taylor getting another good score from play and free.
Best of luck Harps in connacht. Well able to do the county proud. Harps play the leitrim champs this weekend and i think glencar/manor won that.
Gilmartin had a very quiet game for tubber, the corner back did well on kelly. McGee did well first half but missed a few chances 2nd half. Tubber missed fatal chances 1st half and it cost them. Curran played well first half but faded alarmingly 2nd half. Tubber just never really came out 2nd half but Harps after so many close calls in yrs previous were always going to up it. Ogrady for harps was held well by his opponent, still not sure about him. Donovan did well on walshe from play.
Thought Tony Taylor did his job getting 2 scores and linking the play. It was aday where alot of breaks were won. Mcgovern was quiet to my eyes but sometimes it was hard to see what player was on ball from high in the terrace.
Did anyone see the incident that happened at the end of the game? From reports I hear it was a disgusting act and action should be taken.
Congrats to Harps and Curry. Both were probably the favourites from the outset and justified that. Would have loved to see how we would have fared but we'll have to wait until next year. 2008 will be remembered in our club at the year of the semi final defeat. U-16, minor and senior championship semi finals lost.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 06, 2008, 09:55:21 AM
Did anyone see the incident that happened at the end of the game? From reports I hear it was a disgusting act and action should be taken.
Congrats to Harps and Curry. Both were probably the favourites from the outset and justified that. Would have loved to see how we would have fared but we'll have to wait until next year. 2008 will be remembered in our club at the year of the semi final defeat. U-16, minor and senior championship semi finals lost.
No didnt see it. What happened?
David Maye scored 3-3 for curry. This lad is unbelievable. Is it true that he is minor again next yr? Imagine having him and johnny kelly and then the fr manning winning u16s to come through to sligo minors next yr.
David Maye is minor again next year from what I'm told.
I don't know for definite what happened - I only heard from someone so I'd like someone else to mention it first. It involved a county player.
Lads any word on the new Sligo Manager? Seems ridiculously quiet. Any Updates would be appreciated.
All is quiet on the manager front.
We'll be the last to know on the manager front anyway. God save us from Luke.
Well the right team won yesterday, Harps have been the form team all year, handled the biggest test of their mettle from Curry in the semis, albeit just about, and yesterday delivered the goods when it mattered most. The suggestion that it was too early for Tubber may be true, they had no answer when Harps went at them in the last 15-20 mins. Indeed Coolera would have posed a sterner test to Harps IMO, and I think they would adknowledge that too. Both Taylors had fine games, with Paul once again leading the line, kicked a few sweet points too, Tony chpped in with three also, and showed that Gilmartin has a long, long way to go before he can be described as county material. McGee was quiet as the game wore on, kicked two points IIRC, one clinker from a good distance out, but got a shot from Phillips early on, put manners on him. Some bad misses from frees didn't help Tubber's cause either. Curran was very involved in the first half, but Rafferty did lots of damage in the second, close enough to MOTM for me. The other forwards like Doddy and Cryan can be inconsistent but did take their chances in the second half when they came. O'Grady was quiet, and hasn't shown any of the form he had been showing earlier in the year and last. The Harps backline did a fine job, barring a shaky period midway through the first half, when Tubber were cutting through them, and the gift of a goal to Tubber too.
Glencar/Manor could be quite tricky opposition for Harps in Connacht on the 19th, but I'd call it for Harps, with the Mayo champs up then. Tourlestrane could really have taken an ordinary Stephenites side last year, and the only thing is that the contenders there all have strong credentials, but they will cross that bridge etc. etc.
Wasn't focusing on that particular incident at the end, only caught the commotion following it, though I did hear a description of what happened, pretty disgraceful if it's indeed the case. But Tubber were showing an inability to take the beating even before then, getting involved in scuffles, and the bench seemed to be ready for a row. Won't be any action taken I'd say.
Congrats to Curry on the two-in-a-row, catching up on ourselves (technically) and Tubber now. Enjoying a great run at underage, hopefully it'll come through for the county if it does from them. They are doing the work in those parts.
And this week's offering from FOSSF, note the part in bold:
QuoteHarps make the music while Tubs run dry
Eastern Harps captured the Owen B Hunt Cup on Sunday last in the final of the Sligo Senior Championship against Tubbercurry at sun drenched Markievicz Park.
Harps came out of the blocks with all guns blazing and had a few points on the board after a few minutes and the omens were bad for Tubber but when Aidan Brennan dashed through from half back to score a fine point, Tubber began to exert themselves with Stephen Gilmartin doing well at midfield and the half back line of Brennan, Curran and Mc Donagh fighting for every ball and David Kelly tormenting the Harps defence Tubber were then in the ascendancy until a fine delivery in from Harps Midfield lead to a reverse pass by Paul Taylor for a fine goal but Tubber would be happy going in at half time only 2 points down and the wind behind them for the second period.
Harps were first out of the blocks second half but when Tubber hit them with a goal followed by a point a shock appeared on but then Harps showed why they are worthy champions.They lifted their game in every area, midfield took control supported by half backs and half forwards and crucially for Tubber the supply into Kelly was cut off and when an occasional ball entered his area he had to contend with the ever reliable Ross O'Donovan. In the forward line Harps punished Tubber on every occasion with Paul Taylor rolling back the years with exquisite scores on either foot from play and frees to build up an unassailable lead and go on to add the Championship honours to the League won earlier this year to prove they are the best team in Sligo for 2008. We wish them well in the Connaught championship. It is about time a team from Sligo took the honours there. Harps will be delighted to win and we congratulate all, in particular the Taylor brothers, who have more than their share of injuries over the past year and great to see Paul and Tony together on this happy occasion. Last year both missed out on playing in Sligo's historic Connaught final win. Nice to see Paul, Peter Walsh and Mark Cosgrave win a 5th senior Medal. Commiserations to Tubber they will be disappointed with the outcome but they are a young team and have come a long way in the last few months and while they lost by 8 points they matched Harps for nearly ¾s of the game and they will be back
Congratulations to all concerned and particularly the park committee for having the pitch in such good condition after the inclement weather Saturday and the preceding week.
One complaint was the performance of the referee. We hear calls for respect for referees and we endorse that but there should also be respect for the players and supporters, who pay their money and travel distances to watch a game. Surely we all deserve better than an exhibition like we got last Sunday where fouls went unpunished in the first half and in the second half cards were thrown around like confetti in what was a sporting game. Credit is due to the players that they did not become too frustrated with changing interpretation of the rules by the same official in the same game. Since Sligo has a number of referees officiating at National level surely we should have one of our best referees on duty on the biggest day of the Club calendar in the County. Fortunately it did not affect the outcome of the game.
In the minor game Curry had a good win over Calry St Josephs. This was a strange game Curry had 2 goals inside a few minutes and Calry replied with 2 and after 10 minutes Curry had another and were leading comfortably at half time but in the second half with the wind behind them Calry increases the intensity and were within a point of Curry entering the final 10 minutes but Curry realising their precarious position upped their game and added 3 points to win by 4 in the end and bring the silverware back to south Sligo.
Congratulations to Eastern Harps ladies on their win in the Connaught Championship. Lots of celebrations in that club this week.
Yes, it's a pity we can't send the Duffys out to do the appropriate job every week isn't it? Quite a slur on TJ too, he's not the greatest ref but he's no Pa, or Pat Dan for that matter.
Another thing re yesterday: The standard of programme for county finals is getting worse all the time, yesterday's was poor to say the least. God Fr. Liam could put a match programme together, changed times though, hardly surprising though when we can't know who's reffing the games til the day before, if you're computer literate or ITK that is.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 06, 2008, 08:22:01 PM
We'll be the last to know on the manager front anyway. God save us from Luke.
Well the right team won yesterday, Harps have been the form team all year, handled the biggest test of their mettle from Curry in the semis, albeit just about, and yesterday delivered the goods when it mattered most. The suggestion that it was too early for Tubber may be true, they had no answer when Harps went at them in the last 15-20 mins. Indeed Coolera would have posed a sterner test to Harps IMO, and I think they would adknowledge that too. Both Taylors had fine games, with Paul once again leading the line, kicked a few sweet points too, Tony chpped in with three also, and showed that Gilmartin has a long, long way to go before he can be described as county material. McGee was quiet as the game wore on, kicked two points IIRC, one clinker from a good distance out, but got a shot from Phillips early on, put manners on him. Some bad misses from frees didn't help Tubber's cause either. Curran was very involved in the first half, but Rafferty did lots of damage in the second, close enough to MOTM for me. The other forwards like Doddy and Cryan can be inconsistent but did take their chances in the second half when they came. O'Grady was quiet, and hasn't shown any of the form he had been showing earlier in the year and last. The Harps backline did a fine job, barring a shaky period midway through the first half, when Tubber were cutting through them, and the gift of a goal to Tubber too.
Glencar/Manor could be quite tricky opposition for Harps in Connacht on the 19th, but I'd call it for Harps, with the Mayo champs up then. Tourlestrane could really have taken an ordinary Stephenites side last year, and the only thing is that the contenders there all have strong credentials, but they will cross that bridge etc. etc.
Wasn't focusing on that particular incident at the end, only caught the commotion following it, though I did hear a description of what happened, pretty disgraceful if it's indeed the case. But Tubber were showing an inability to take the beating even before then, getting involved in scuffles, and the bench seemed to be ready for a row. Won't be any action taken I'd say.
Congrats to Curry on the two-in-a-row, catching up on ourselves (technically) and Tubber now. Enjoying a great run at underage, hopefully it'll come through for the county if it does from them. They are doing the work in those parts.
And this week's offering from FOSSF, note the part in bold:
QuoteHarps make the music while Tubs run dry
Eastern Harps captured the Owen B Hunt Cup on Sunday last in the final of the Sligo Senior Championship against Tubbercurry at sun drenched Markievicz Park.
Harps came out of the blocks with all guns blazing and had a few points on the board after a few minutes and the omens were bad for Tubber but when Aidan Brennan dashed through from half back to score a fine point, Tubber began to exert themselves with Stephen Gilmartin doing well at midfield and the half back line of Brennan, Curran and Mc Donagh fighting for every ball and David Kelly tormenting the Harps defence Tubber were then in the ascendancy until a fine delivery in from Harps Midfield lead to a reverse pass by Paul Taylor for a fine goal but Tubber would be happy going in at half time only 2 points down and the wind behind them for the second period.
Harps were first out of the blocks second half but when Tubber hit them with a goal followed by a point a shock appeared on but then Harps showed why they are worthy champions.They lifted their game in every area, midfield took control supported by half backs and half forwards and crucially for Tubber the supply into Kelly was cut off and when an occasional ball entered his area he had to contend with the ever reliable Ross O'Donovan. In the forward line Harps punished Tubber on every occasion with Paul Taylor rolling back the years with exquisite scores on either foot from play and frees to build up an unassailable lead and go on to add the Championship honours to the League won earlier this year to prove they are the best team in Sligo for 2008. We wish them well in the Connaught championship. It is about time a team from Sligo took the honours there. Harps will be delighted to win and we congratulate all, in particular the Taylor brothers, who have more than their share of injuries over the past year and great to see Paul and Tony together on this happy occasion. Last year both missed out on playing in Sligo's historic Connaught final win. Nice to see Paul, Peter Walsh and Mark Cosgrave win a 5th senior Medal. Commiserations to Tubber they will be disappointed with the outcome but they are a young team and have come a long way in the last few months and while they lost by 8 points they matched Harps for nearly ¾s of the game and they will be back
Congratulations to all concerned and particularly the park committee for having the pitch in such good condition after the inclement weather Saturday and the preceding week.
One complaint was the performance of the referee. We hear calls for respect for referees and we endorse that but there should also be respect for the players and supporters, who pay their money and travel distances to watch a game. Surely we all deserve better than an exhibition like we got last Sunday where fouls went unpunished in the first half and in the second half cards were thrown around like confetti in what was a sporting game. Credit is due to the players that they did not become too frustrated with changing interpretation of the rules by the same official in the same game. Since Sligo has a number of referees officiating at National level surely we should have one of our best referees on duty on the biggest day of the Club calendar in the County. Fortunately it did not affect the outcome of the game.
In the minor game Curry had a good win over Calry St Josephs. This was a strange game Curry had 2 goals inside a few minutes and Calry replied with 2 and after 10 minutes Curry had another and were leading comfortably at half time but in the second half with the wind behind them Calry increases the intensity and were within a point of Curry entering the final 10 minutes but Curry realising their precarious position upped their game and added 3 points to win by 4 in the end and bring the silverware back to south Sligo.
Congratulations to Eastern Harps ladies on their win in the Connaught Championship. Lots of celebrations in that club this week.
Yes, it's a pity we can't send the Duffys out to do the appropriate job every week isn't it? Quite a slur on TJ too, he's not the greatest ref but he's no Pa, or Pat Dan for that matter.
I read the report on FOSF and was quite shocked considering the report on last weeks 2 refs had good games comment. Who is the clown running that website, I tryed to post good luck SMG twice but the lad won post it. I presume the extra S is of significance to the south OMS. The ref was a million miles fairer and better than what ive seen in recent weeks yday. I agree with everything you said btw, curry harps was the real final IMO, coolera should of won the first day and maybe there experience would of put up a better showing, but i think we will see touletrane back next yr with coolera, harps and curry obviously the main contenders. Tubber are young like ourselves and may have to wait a while to back in the decider. But all in all was at alot of club games and we arent in that bad of shape at that level. So id expect harps to do well, but as OMS said Glencar/manor wont be a push over beat bornacoola 2-9 to 0-7 in final. Where is the that game btw?
CONNAUGHT MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2009
Old knockout system agreed to but draw was separate from the senior draw.
Preliminary round 2nd May: Galway V Sligo
Semi Finals: 16th /17th May
Roscommon V Leitrim
Mayo V Galway/Sligo
Extra time in all games except final
CONNAUGHT U 21 CHAMPIONSHIP DRAW
Preliminary round: Galway V Mayo
Semi Finals:Sligo V Leitrim
Roscommon V Galway/Mayo
Tough minor draw but good u21 one. We have a serious minor team next yr and id be hoping we can rattle galway and mayo.
I went through all my old programmes, that ive collected over the yrs with a special interest in u21 and minor ones of a few yrs ago. Its shocking to see our chb, chf fb all not playing at this moment or unheard of since.
Im going to make a list of every player thats been in or around the panel at various levels and the best club players this yr ive seen.
GKs
Greene, Farrel and durkan. For me greene was ok last yr but id expect a serious challenege by farrell. Durkan didnt commit last yr but imo has the bast kickout of the three. Greene has the worst kickout of the 3 and is sometimes a liability under the high ball but is the best shot stopper. Farrell is probably the best all round for me.
Defenders
Harrison, Donovan, McGuire, Naughton, Mcgovern, Egan, E Mchugh, Phiilps, Ewing,O Neill, Kivelhan, Kirrane, Bree, C Mcgowan, Gallagher, Martyn, Collins, D Mcdonagh, Mcnamara
Midfield
K Quinn, Horan, O Hara, Bryne, Gilmartin, Henry, Taylor, Wilson
Forwards
Curran, S Davey, Kelly, Breheny, Mcpartland, Marren, Sweeney, McGowan, Cawley, Mcteirnan, P Lyons, D Davey, Coen, O Grady, G Gaughan, Flannery, B Mcdonagh, O reilly, J Rafferty, A Taafe, Raymond, McGee, M Gordon, J Scanlon, F Quinn, M Doddy, B McDonagh
Thats 52 names, right so who would i get rid of from DEFENCE, M McNamara, Kivelhan, O Neill, P Gallagher, C Mcgowan,.....for definite, only man id consider taking back is mcnamara if he is was fit hungry and playing well but he'd have alot to prove and id be playing him in the forward line. The rest are past it, or i dont rate, not fit enough or too slow IMO. Of the rest Naughton, would be debatable and mchugh is a forward IMO, and i think the new manger has to get martyn back involved.
Of Midfield only horan for me would be dropped and O Hara would never play there for Sligo again, Id play him FF and work on a gameplan to get the best out of him there. Quinn would have a major question mark over him and bryne too, neithor played well last yr so both cant be guarnteed there place. If either starts in jan poorly others would be getting there chance despite there young age, like taylor,gilamartin, wilson, henry, but they would be treated the exact same way as quinn and bryne. For me Taylor is no1 choice there at the minute. We cant have players playing shite and keep playing them, last yr that happened the whole way through in every position. Comfort zone has to be avoided.
Forwards, id drop S davey, Cawley, G Mcgowan, id have question mark over a few like mcpartland, flannery, curran,scanlon. McPartland Great player when fit, when not fit no good to us. Flannery suprised me last yr, his league was excellent, scoring and showing well in louth, and then scored 2 play against longford, a shame he got injured so early. Now id have reservations about his pace but he looked the best shape id ever seen him. I probably give both these players a chance but they have to fit and sharp. Curran play chb for club and didnt think he played that well and i dont rate him as a forward either so i am unsure about him. Scanlon is not in great shape but can be lethal on his day not sure again.
The untried and untested like McGee, taafe, doddy, gordon,f quinn, o reilly, raymond, Mcdonagh, rafferty definitly deserve a fbd game and see where there at. Id be fairly confident about some of them doing really well.
Others who were involved last yr, coen, gaughan, lyons, mctieranan, ogrady, d davey, id expect to kick on this yr. I expect more from gaughan and coen, i dont rate ogrady to be honest and lyons and mctieran 2 balymote men have the potential to do well. Davey did well when i seen him last yr.
Then we have breheny, sweeney, marren, kelly who i expect big things from. Its time for sweeney to do well from the start every day, marren looked sharp with curry.
Pushing Ohara into the forwards is the key this yr for me. We have to have a physical presence there and we a mix of players up front. Id have a only rejuvenated mcanamara in forwards, not sure i start mchugh but he isnt a back.
I wont see any league games at all in 09 but i cant wait to hear how McGee does, looks great for tubber.
Any Additons? Any diagreements? For what its worth i think we are not as bad as people think, We have good players we just need to give more a chance and the right man to allow our players to express themselves to their full potential whilst not showing too much loyalty like recent managers.
Lots to talk about lads, Sligo V Galway in Markievicz Park, new manager should get more out than last yrs joke of a performance. Were not as bad as 08 shows so expect improvement and Galway will be complacent no doubt so we may catch them.
I wish the lads and the new manager the very best of luck.
Sorry about my counting ability above.. :-[
QuoteWere not as bad as 08 shows so expect improvement
Aside from fervernt desire and unqualified passionate support, both of which are to be applauded, is there really any basis for saying so? I actually don't believe there is. Only three performances by the team in the past two years suggest this to be the case - the championship matches of 2007 against Roscommon and Galway and the final League game of 2007 against Wicklow. The ugly truth based on performances in 24 of our last 27 competitive performances (FBD, NL and C'ships of all breeds on '07 and '08) is that we are where we deserve to be. That is not being disloyal or defeatist but is based on a belief that you can't start building unless you know where the ground really is.
Quote from: paddypastit on October 09, 2008, 07:47:18 PM
QuoteWere not as bad as 08 shows so expect improvement
Aside from fervernt desire and unqualified passionate support, uis there really any basis for saying so? I actually don't believe there is. Only three performances by the team in the past three years suggest this to be the case - the championship matches of 2007 against Roscommon and Galway and the final League game of 2007 against Wicklow) The ugly truth is that we are where we deserve to be.
There is no denying or arguement we are were we deserve to be. Collectively the players and management performances last yr were that level and they take responsibilty. I believe an influx of a hopefully half decent management team and renewed atitude within the panel will bring better results on the field.
08 was a write off. But the uglyiness of sligo football was there last yr for everyone to see, will that atitude carry through to next yr, l mean the lack of effort, desire, hunger, fitness.... surely this yr they cant hide behind the 07 win again. I believe next yr we will see a rejuvenated sligo with alot of wasters in the panel gone and a fresh panel with alot of new faces eager to prove themselves.
From what i seen in the club championship no way are we div4 standard. We have the players IMO listed above, we can keep the negative belief system and use as an excuse for the next 100 yrs but that will get what we got so far. We cant continue to look at it like that, i look at this way we have very good players coming through and some very good experienced players, get the best out of them and we will do well.
You modified your post PADDY which is confusing consdering i was replying to the first one. Sometimes reading your posts there so much waffle, im like whats his point, no offence. Do you want us to survey the ground for ya or something before we start building? ;)... i mean going to as many club games listing as many potential players is that not the starting point (ie ground) your looking for.
For me its this simple know what players are there, change the squad, change the atitude, get them fit, get them out of comfort zone, required gameplan and you change losing results into winning. Just do it and leave the past where it belongs even 07. Focus on NOW.
God Sligonian, you're hard to like!! but you know... you're lucky though, you should hear me talking.
Anyway on the football team I don't see club games these days so can't really comment on the specifics on players etc that you set out. The key is attitude really. I see for example that you have O'Neill down as one to go. I can't comment at all on the merits of that call over any other but I will say from experience of working with and training the guy that pound for pound he is one of the best natural left sided defensive players I have ever seen, anywhere, but he has massively underacheived and I don't genuinely think... and I like the guy personally, that he has ever pushed himself enough and wanted badly enough to be one of the top 15 or more as, for example, O'Hara has done.
The only other thing that I will say, and I have to disageree with you completely on this point - hopefully you'll get that - it is not simple, and never will be. If it was, everybody would be doing it.
BTW, there's something on in the flicks at the minute that you'll enjoy - How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Quote from: paddypastit on October 10, 2008, 03:01:13 PM
God Sligonian, you're hard to like!! but you know... you're lucky though, you should hear me talking.
Anyway on the football team I don't see club games these days so can't really comment on the specifics on players etc that you set out. The key is attitude really. I see for example that you have O'Neill down as one to go. I can't comment at all on the merits of that call over any other but I will say from experience of working with and training the guy that pound for pound he is one of the best natural left sided defensive players I have ever seen, anywhere, but he has massively underacheived and I don't genuinely think... and I like the guy personally, that he has ever pushed himself enough and wanted badly enough to be one of the top 15 or more as, for example, O'Hara has done.
The only other thing that I will say, and I have to disageree with you completely on this point - hopefully you'll get that - it is not simple, and never will be. If it was, everybody would be doing it.
BTW, there's something on in the flicks at the minute that you'll enjoy - How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
Im not offended as easy as others, i dont like or agree with what is said on here alot but that doesnt mean i dont like the person. Someones opinion isnt who they are at the end of the day. And anyways ive plenty of friends outside of this. On here isnt a true reflection of any of us as people.
Its not a popularity contest on here or friendship finder. Its sligo gaa and whats best for that i come and to talk about it and to serve it. I know my opinion and judgements are all made with good intentions. There is absolutely no alterer motive, no favouritsm when it comes to sligo with me. But i am aware of my own flaws, ie the way i make my points, and in that way ive improved i think.
On Karl oneill ive met him and spoke to him a few times and was spot on guy, really sound, not in question here. Secondly he has best left foot passes ive ever seen, agreed, lots of abilty but way unfit. His fitness costs him big time especially last yr. He is well able to get into better shape physically than he is IMO and if he did ive have him back no problem. All im saying is him mcnamara, phllips and few others need to give it alot more to get back into the squad. Like o neill and phillips were in the squad all yr with no chance of getting playing because they werent fit. I know sligo football means alot to them but they just need to be dropped and door still open to motivate them IMO. Id even give them target fitness and then come back test them and welcome them back. I wouldnt write off anyone bar the older lads i mentioned who are retiring anyway.
You have every right to disagree with me and anyone else for that matter, it doesnt offend me or do i take it personnally. But on the simplistic view, thats my framework for a starting point only, id have loads more ideas but i just generalised in the below quote with bold the most important i agree wholeheartdly.
"For me its this simple know what players are there, change the squad,
change the atitude, get them fit, get them out of comfort zone, required gameplan and you change losing results into winning"
Oh ya and get Caroline Currid back to measure guys performance and tell me everything mickey did last yr ;).
My last point is everyone on here is older than me and ive learned alot from some of the sligo lads on here believe it or not, who are top guys btw, but you know sometimes i feel like im not allowed have an opinion, like on parsons, k quinn , abuse by fans towards ohara etc.. it is only an opinion and im allowed to have one and be wrong or right too. Mostly right though :D.
Jez Sligonian don't be getting all serious on us; sure we agree on way more than we disagree on. FWIW I don't buy into there being an age threshold on good observations or well thought out opinions and I find it hard to disagree with even part of a point of your last post.... as the nun said to the bishop "Tetigisti acu"
Quote from: paddypastit on October 10, 2008, 07:37:25 PM
Jez Sligonian don't be getting all serious on us; sure we agree on way more than we disagree on. FWIW I don't buy into there being an age threshold on good observations or well thought out opinions and I find it hard to disagree with even part of a point of your last post.... as the nun said to the bishop "Tetigisti acu"
I went a bit philosophical alright in the last post, apologies :-[. Man i probably should PM you on this but what does "Tetigisti acu" mean.
Molaise gaels won the intermediate replay by a point aet, 1-11 to 13. Better than the first game, but still no classic. Grange need to stop being so wasteful, up against it next sunday. But theirs is the cup anyway, so fair play to them.
Congrats to my Club St Molaise Gaels ;D ;D ;D ;D
SMG 1-11 C/M 0-13
It wasnt the greatest standard but it was tight the whole way through and we were a tad lucky to win. Marty Duffy did a great job referring BTW. First was all C/M and no way should we have been level at ht. They got scores alot easier straight up the middle, we lost our GK and CHB in first half aswell. Finan got one beaut though from a tight angle. I thought shane o brien was outstanding.
Burns got a great goal to leave it 0-7 to 1-4.
2nd half we got great start with 3pts straight away. then C/M came back lead by o brien who got some great scores. The introduction of niall mcloughlin payed dividends for us , he got fatal scores. It was nip and tuck towards with us hanging on after leornard got sent off for 2 yellows which i cant argue about with 15mins to go. But our lads dug deep but another o brien free levelled to take it ET.
Thankfully we could start with 15 in ET. They got first point and we levelled and went 2 up and C/M replyed but some great defending help us to hold out.
Listen I can tell yee i was a relived man. C/M threw everything at us.
The only negatives are the brainless management on our side, there tactics or lack there of defy belief, quinn started ff which was crazy and alot of other mistakes were made, i could go on. Also we are a team of individuals whereas C/M are a team. It was harsh on obrien being on a losing side.
Cathal burns outstanding again, Wilson outstanding again, Quinn outstanding from the time he moved himself out and niall mcloughlin probably won it for us. Shane feeny and gavin gilsenan also did well throughout.
Im over the moon we won, but this golden generation is in danger of being destroyed unless we get new manger next yr.
Congrats to the players....Bring on senior with a good manager.
Our u20s lost today by 9-8 to tubber. We had 7 of ydays intermediates playing who werent in the best shape to be playing a match after winning yday. But thats the way the scheduling went. It was poor game which was decided by a wide that was waved a point by the tubber umpire. Our lads kicked a mountain of wides and should of won it anyway.
Next weekend our intermediate and u20s are scheduled to play at the same time, wonder will cb let us get it changed.
Curry hammered johns today and curry will probably go through now. The timing of it couldnt be worse for us. The intermediates have to come first.
Its a double header in markievicz next weekend i think according leitrim website,
St Molaise Gaels v Anasheelin 1.30
Eastern Harps v Glencar/Manor 3.15
Best of luck to both SLIGO teams.
Sunday 12th October 2008
U-20 A Championship Group 1
St Johns 0-6 2-17 Curry St Johns Round 1
St Molaise Gaels 0-8 0-9 Tubbercurry /Cloonacool St Molaise Gaels Round 1
U-20 A Championship Group 2
Coolera-Strandhill 3-7 1-13 Calry/St Josephs Coolera Round 1
U-20 B Championship Group 1
Shamrock Gaels - - Owenmore Gaels Shamrock Gaels Conceded by Owenmore Gaels
St Marys 3-9 2-10 St Patricks St Marys Round 1
U-20 B Championship Group 2
Geevagh 2-8 2-10 Drumcliffe Rosses Point Geevagh Round 1
U–13 Feile na nOg Championship East Division
Geevagh 3-7 3-6 St Michaels Geevagh
Shamrock Gaels 11-7 4-1 Owenmore Gaels Shamrock Gaels
Eastern Harps - - Ballymote Eastern Harps - Keash Conceded by Ballymote
U–13 Feile na nOg Championship South Division
Tourlestrane 4-14 0-3 Tubbercurry Tubbercurry
Bunninadden - - Cloonacool Bunninadden Conceded by Cloonacool
Curry 3-1 3-14 Coolaney/Mullinabreena Curry
U–13 Feile na nOg Championship West Division
Castleconnor 4-16 0-1 Easkey Castleconnor
Saturday 11th October 2008
Intermediate Football Championship
St Molaise Gaels 1-11 0-13 Coolaney/Mullinabreena Markievicz Park Final Replay
U-20 A Championship Group 2
Tourlestrane 2-16 0-4 Eastern Harps Tourlestrane Round 1
Under 18 B Championship Finals
Bunninadden 2-12 3-8 St Marys Markievicz Park FINAL REPLAY
Good to know our underage is living up to the standard from the first half of the decade. ::) Mind you, neither Ballymote nor Mullinabreena even bothered to enter the U20, the former appear to be in a bit of bother when the present team moves on. Some hidings for John's and Harps there too. The latter may have problems of their own too as time passes.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 12, 2008, 11:41:38 PM
U-20 A Championship Group 1
St Johns 0-6 2-17 Curry St Johns Round 1
That result says it all about St Johns. Huge population base who have dominated minor level for the last 10 years but can't seem to keep their players interested beyond that age group. This team were minor champions and now are beaten by 17 points 2 years later - thats some fall from grace. If we are to have a successful Sligo senior team we have to keep these lads interested.
I couldn't agree more Mano but that fall from grace for those players has taken place in a timeframe when Sligo actually won a Connacht title with several of their clubmates on the team and panel. Never have St. John's had more lads on county panels but they seem to be getting no "bounce" from it. Its a bit of a joke really. If we are serious about succeeding in Sligo though situations like this need to be addressed by the county board and the clubs in need of the help have to be willing to accept it. Also - other clubs have to realise its for "the greater good" and not begrudge it. And no-one should get too worried about footballs hitting off all the pigs flying round the place....
I'll stay with the U-20 comp. Our lads drew with Calry. From what I heard we led all the way but tired and a very physically strong Calry were possibly a bit unlucky not to take the win. Both sides will be hopeful of beating Harps but will realise that Tourlestrane are the team to beat in this group. In the other group I see Tubber got a bit of luck with scheduling and officiating. Don't know if either will be able to stop Curry though they'll doubtless do a better job of it than Johns.
Finally congrats to St Molaise Gaels. This club has a lot of challenges coming in the future but its coming on at all levels. U-9's through to "City Board" final and fairly strong at all levels now. Staying senior will be very tough next year but with a bit more unity they could end up becoming a force in the county. Hard luck to Coolaney/Mullinabreena. I wrote them off all year but to be fair they are great battlers and are doing well to be at this level with such tight resources. O'Brien has rakes of talent but needs to go up another level if he is to be county material.
Sligonian, nothing to apologise for (not on this one anyway!!) - the Latin quote means 'hit the nail on the head' - not word for word but that is what it means
The intermediate reps are gone. Lost 11-6, sounded like another poor display from them, really should be better than that. Hopefully harps will fly the flag for the county now.
Ya hugely underperformed today again SMG, with 8 positional switches made and 2 changes were our management going to get anything else. Thats a average of 7 a game for the last 4 matches. You couldnt write it.
I feel slightly ashamed of my club today, represented sligo so poorly and without much resistance. Its hard to critise the players when i know in my heart they were handicapped by poor management all yr. So disappointed. In the last week alone ive heard so much shite going on behind the scenes it really disheartens me, why there always politics and lack of commitment in my club, and men just caring about themselves and not the club.
Im hearing our manager resigned after the game :'(. Lets hope we get a good football man in and good selectors.
Harps were awesome, 1-15 to 1-5 ft score and taylor with 1-5 in 1st half alone a legend, very well done :).
Harps won with relative ease, 1-15 to 1-5. A flurry of scores before half-time effectively killed it off, went from 0-6 to 1-2 to 1-9 to 1-2. Manor had two early goal chances in the second half but both were blocked, and they needed them. Manor stayed around 6 behind for most of the half but Harps finished strong again to seal the win. And that was despite one of the most disgraceful reffing displays from Pat McGovern, had a shuffle with the Harps bench early on and rode them thereafter. But Harps were good enough to win anyway, Taylor pulling the strings as usual. Ballagh will be a mammoth test for them, but home advantage and the local aspect to it means that they'll not go down too easily.
SMG - dunno, Sligonian can explain.
And John's got an even worse beating this weekend in the U20!
Sunday 19th October 2008
U-20 A Championship Group 1
Tubbercurry /Cloonacool 2-19 0-2 St Johns Tubbercurry Round 2
U-20 B Championship Group 1
Owenmore Gaels - - St Marys Owenmore Gaels Conceded by Owenmore Gaels
U-20 B Championship Group 2
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 2-8 2-7 Bunninadden Drumcliffe Round 2
Saturday 18th October 2008
U-20 A Championship Group 2
Calry/St Josephs 3-6 5-13 Tourlestrane Calry/St Josephs Round 2
Eastern Harps 1-10 2-8 Coolera-Strandhill Eastern Harps - Keash Round 2
U-20 B Championship Group 1
St Patricks 2-9 2-10 Shamrock Gaels St Patricks Round 2
Have to say im glad ballaghdereen won the mayo decider :), because i f**kin hate charlestown for obvious reasons.
Harps couldnt have got a worse start, 1-1 down after 5 mins, a freakish goal fisted on from 45, but Harps never panic and play a great brand of football. Taylor was class today but the ball going in was perfect for, you can only play taylor one way and thats keep him making his runs as close to goal as possible and have on the end of moves. He is a top class finisher. Harps were on the rampage, grady and tony were lording midfield, with rafferty linking up well and doddy, Danny o grady gets alot of ball but runs very laterally but does take up some good postions in front of taylor and got good score from tight angle in 1st half. Hannon is a good player, always raated him and fought hard today and wasnt afraid of physical side of things. Harps 1-9 manor 1-2 at HT. Game effectively over but that didnt stop them coming out like dogs, jees the opening 10 mins they gave it everything, could of got 2 goals but great defending by donovan stopped that, and missed scores but harps defence under enormous pressure never panic or wilted. Harps went asleep a bit at midfield and just to much supply was coming in. After all that pressure manor only got 2 pts but harps replied with a lovely t taylor score. This settled harps again and they put some great moves together. They all play for one another. Ran out easy winners 1-15 to 1-5.
My only worry was lack of good ball going into taylor 2nd half, they wont get as easy as 1st half today. O grady and hannon got long range scores 2nd half so hopefully them lads can keep it going, donovan, mcgovern and phillps were outstanding and harps 2 corner backs were class, even attacking at stages. Best of luck the next day.
SMG 0-6 Annasheelin 0-11
Were poor again today, not close to what we can be like. Conway, mcgloin and kelly started today after only one of the lads coming on as sub last day. Then he put our engine man and fittest player FB in wilson, totally stupid and disabled his strengths ie workrate all over the field.
Tommy kenndy was poor and damien kelly which meant we got a bit of roasting down our right flank, made silly errors, gifted points and one of them lasted full 70. Mark leonard dropped from last week a joke after doing well. Gilsenan at CHB was poor today and left gaps in our defence too many times.
We only scored 2 free 1st half and they were 6-2 up, we did come into eventaully with m feeney finding his range with great scores 3 in all to make it 7-5 to them. The football was atrocious. E mchugh our county man has had a string of mediocre performances and now my doubts about him are back after what i thought turned a corner display against johns in league final but no it wasnt. Burns wasnt as good as last 3 displays. Quinn was poor at CHF. Caraway just looked disinterested and mcloughlin poor. Not sure about the atitude of our players all week. I can see our best and its just frustrating seeing way underperform, playing 7 or 8 players in diferent positions every game hasnt helped and that kinda thing should be done in feb/mar not now. Pissed off we represented county so poorly but i dont pick team. Best thing today was manger leaving and hopefully that means his clownish right hand man GW too which wiil benefit club hugely and sligo football too. None of our player did themselves justice although i must admit our players atitude and commitment has been questionable at times this yr.
The ref today was a joke but just aswell harps were too good. He did his best for manor but he was nothing compared to mcdermott for CM a few weeks ago.
SLIGO FOOTBALL MANAGER TO BE ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK, 3 interviews took place last week ;D.
Our U-20's just about squeezed out the win away to Harps on Saturday morning. It was a poor performance by our lads although Harps contributed to that with great workrate and determination. I'm told that they had one or two more lads thn the week before including Barry Coleman who I though was their best player. He caused us a bit of bother. So it sets up effectively a semi final next weekend/in the next round against a rampant Tourlestrane. Its an unlikely assignment for us. Tour have an excellent team at this age but I'd expect our lads to perform better and hopefully give them a game. With Molaise Gaels v. Curry postponed last weekend it means the U-20 competition will be extended by another week most likely.
John's results are an absolute disgrace. Things must be going fairly bad there at the moment. They never turned up for the minor A league final on Friday night either I hear.
Well done to Harps. Tough task the next day but I'd expect them to put it up to the Roscommon men.
Mighty stuff from Coolaney Mullinabreena/FOSF news this week. Nothing too controversial but it'd make you cringe/laugh to read it.
http://www.sligogaa.ie/newsitem.aspx?=1615
Maybe I'm being over critical.
I know. I read it earlier. Its unmissable at this stage. Cringeworthy in a Sarah Palin kind of way.
Ah sure we need something to put a smile on our faces.
And now to wipe that smile right off my face: who have The Clowns interviewed for the manager's position?
I concur, read it earlier.
The bit about the flute player priceless, he loves singing at weddings, parties or funerals :-\ . They may aswell get him for the jubilee celebrations with all the cups they won this yr on display ;).
Also calling for Taylor to brought back, shows their knowledge of football. Sure why dont we bring back mickey kerins aswell. Taylors a legend but surely everyone knows despite his class and talent he wont excell with county anymore the way its gone and pace of games. Harps have built a gameplan around him to get him the ball in the right areas at the right time. It just couldnt happen with Sligo.
Quote from: baoithe on October 20, 2008, 03:08:46 PM
Ah sure we need something to put a smile on our faces.
And now to wipe that smile right off my face: who have The Clowns interviewed for the manager's position?
Listen all i can say, is im not bullshitting and the man who told is a man who would know for sure. Im just giving a heads up and no way will disclose who the 3 are because 2 obviously wont get it. It should be announced this week but dont hold me to that, as anything is possible with our CB.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 20, 2008, 02:02:42 PM
I know. I read it earlier. Its unmissable at this stage. Cringeworthy in a Sarah Palin kind of way.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 20, 2008, 02:02:42 PM
I know. I read it earlier. Its unmissable at this stage. Cringeworthy in a Sarah Palin kind of way.
I regret to learn that Nace O'Dowd has passed away.
I was never privileged to see him play as I was only a gossoon when he retired but he was long remembered by those who did.
By all accounts, he was a gentleman, on and off the field, and he always gave 100% in every game he played.
Players like him soldiered on, year after year, without any realistic hopes of winning any major prizes but this didn't stop them giving their best.
Packy McGarty and Cathal Flynn from Leitrim also belong in that category as does Roscommon's Gerry O'Malley.
Ray Tully was another Sligo man who gave great service to his county. Can anyone here tell me anything about Ray?
Quote from: Lar Naparka on October 26, 2008, 03:38:01 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 20, 2008, 02:02:42 PM
I know. I read it earlier. Its unmissable at this stage. Cringeworthy in a Sarah Palin kind of way.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 20, 2008, 02:02:42 PM
I know. I read it earlier. Its unmissable at this stage. Cringeworthy in a Sarah Palin kind of way.
I regret to learn that Nace O'Dowd has passed away.
I was never privileged to see him play as I was only a gossoon when he retired but he was long remembered by those who did.
By all accounts, he was a gentleman, on and off the field, and he always gave 100% in every game he played.
Players like him soldiered on, year after year, without any realistic hopes of winning any major prizes but this didn't stop them giving their best.
Packy McGarty and Cathal Flynn from Leitrim also belong in that category as does Roscommon's Gerry O'Malley.
Ray Tully was another Sligo man who gave great service to his county. Can anyone here tell me anything about Ray?
Just to clarify Lar NaParka my comments re the FOSF news was mostly aimed at the way it is written rather than the subject matter.
As for Ray Tully - what would you like to know about him? He's never really been involved with the GAA at club level. His sons were great club footballers with Shane doing well (as you could with Sligo in the early 90's) on the county scene.
Sunday 26th October 2008
U-20 A Championship Group 1
Tubbercurry /Cloonacool 0-5 0-6 Curry Tubbercurry Round 3
St Molaise Gaels 5-6 1-2 St Johns St Molaise Gaels Round 3
U-20 A Championship Group 2
Tourlestrane 6-18 1-4 Coolera-Strandhill Tourlestrane Round 3
U–13 Feile na nOg Championship East Division
Owenmore Gaels 1-1 12-8 Geevagh Owenmore Gaels
Ballymote - - Shamrock Gaels Ballymote Not Played
U–13 Feile na nOg Championship South Division
Cloonacool - - Tourlestrane Cloonacool Conceded by Cloonacool
Coolaney/Mullinabreena - - Bunninadden Coolaney/Mullinabreena Conceded by Bunninadden
U–13 Feile na nOg Championship West Division
Easkey 2-10 2-10 Enniscrone/Kilglass Easkey
St Patricks 2-4 5-18 St Farnans St Patricks
Saturday 25th October 2008
U-20 B Championship Group 1
Shamrock Gaels 1-12 0-13 St Marys Shamrock Gaels Round 3
St Patricks - - Owenmore Gaels St Patricks Conceded by Owenmore Gaels
Friday 24th October 2008
Super League Final
Eastern Harps 0-11 0-9 Geevagh Tourlestrane Final
Big win for Curry there, any result against SMG will see them into the final, and perhaps more success for them. The neighbours lie in wait, gave Coolera some beating. Drumcliffe :o and Shamrock Gaels will contest the B final. John's are some disgrace, the ones that didn't bother entering little better, and the ones who pulled out... :(
Lar naparka - it wasn't today or yesterday that O'Dowd died, 20-odd years ago by now.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 26, 2008, 06:44:42 PM
Sunday 26th October 2008
U-20 A Championship Group 1
Tubbercurry /Cloonacool 0-5 0-6 Curry Tubbercurry Round 3
St Molaise Gaels 5-6 1-2 St Johns St Molaise Gaels Round 3
U-20 A Championship Group 2
Tourlestrane 6-18 1-4 Coolera-Strandhill Tourlestrane Round 3
U–13 Feile na nOg Championship East Division
Owenmore Gaels 1-1 12-8 Geevagh Owenmore Gaels
Ballymote - - Shamrock Gaels Ballymote Not Played
U–13 Feile na nOg Championship South Division
Cloonacool - - Tourlestrane Cloonacool Conceded by Cloonacool
Coolaney/Mullinabreena - - Bunninadden Coolaney/Mullinabreena Conceded by Bunninadden
U–13 Feile na nOg Championship West Division
Easkey 2-10 2-10 Enniscrone/Kilglass Easkey
St Patricks 2-4 5-18 St Farnans St Patricks
Saturday 25th October 2008
U-20 B Championship Group 1
Shamrock Gaels 1-12 0-13 St Marys Shamrock Gaels Round 3
St Patricks - - Owenmore Gaels St Patricks Conceded by Owenmore Gaels
Friday 24th October 2008
Super League Final
Eastern Harps 0-11 0-9 Geevagh Tourlestrane Final
Big win for Curry there, any result against SMG will see them into the final, and perhaps more success for them. The neighbours lie in wait, gave Coolera some beating. Drumcliffe :o and Shamrock Gaels will contest the B final. John's are some disgrace, the ones that didn't bother entering little better, and the ones who pulled out... :(
Lar naparka - it wasn't today or yesterday that O'Dowd died, 20-odd years ago by now.
Our lads won easy today, we were worried st johns wouldnt turn up but they did 13 players only and it was 15 a side game. We hit a mountain of wides and played poorly. We now have to beat Curry in curry by 7pts or more to get to final by our managers calculations. The amount of walkovers in Sligo underage football is a worry.
We were a disgrace today. Missed about 3 great goal chances in the first 15, they took theirs and we just dropped the heads. Hard to watch. Tourlestrane will take beating though. Very strong.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 26, 2008, 10:29:43 PM
Our lads won easy today, we were worried st johns wouldnt turn up but they did 13 players only and it was 15 a side game. We hit a mountain of wides and played poorly. We now have to beat Curry in curry by 7pts or more to get to final by our managers calculations. The amount of walkovers in Sligo underage football is a worry.
And we are contributing a lot to that now too sadly, the U20's following on from the U16's pulling out earlier this year. and the U13's might as well do so judging by those results. Problems ahead.
The walkovers in the U20 was worse last year IIRC, quite a few teams pulled out. It's a bad time to have it on, a month or two after a lot of clubs have packed up their adult activities. Unfortunately that other game takes root at this time of year for many. Certainly looks to be that way with John's.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 26, 2008, 11:36:31 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 26, 2008, 10:29:43 PM
Our lads won easy today, we were worried st johns wouldnt turn up but they did 13 players only and it was 15 a side game. We hit a mountain of wides and played poorly. We now have to beat Curry in curry by 7pts or more to get to final by our managers calculations. The amount of walkovers in Sligo underage football is a worry.
And we are contributing a lot to that now too sadly, the U20's following on from the U16's pulling out earlier this year. and the U13's might as well do so judging by those results. Problems ahead.
The walkovers in the U20 was worse last year IIRC, quite a few teams pulled out. It's a bad time to have it on, a month or two after a lot of clubs have packed up their adult activities. Unfortunately that other game takes root at this time of year for many. Certainly looks to be that way with John's.
OMS whats the main problem that yee cant field at some levels. Is it nrs, lack of volunteers to take over teams, competition with soccer etc... just interested?
Rumour has it that the Sligo Manager is an ex Donegal player.Sligonian you have some cheek taking pot shots at older established people from other clubs, lets see how your club handles the senior grade! I'm sure we won't be long showing Molaise Gaels a thing or two.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 20, 2008, 03:15:44 PM
I concur, read it earlier.
The bit about the flute player priceless, he loves singing at weddings, parties or funerals :-\ . They may aswell get him for the jubilee celebrations with all the cups they won this yr on display ;).
Quote from: shapes on October 28, 2008, 04:41:01 PM
Rumour has it that the Sligo Manager is an ex Donegal player.Sligonian you have some cheek taking pot shots at older established people from other clubs, lets see how your club handles the senior grade! I'm sure we won't be long showing Molaise Gaels a thing or two.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 20, 2008, 03:15:44 PM
I concur, read it earlier.
The bit about the flute player priceless, he loves singing at weddings, parties or funerals :-\ . They may aswell get him for the jubilee celebrations with all the cups they won this yr on display ;).
Jees shapes seriously man it was a joke and i wasnt the only one to take the piss, where is it offensive or a pot shot? Hypersensitive alert ::), are you a man or mouse. Is your Dad the flute player :D?
What club are you from so i can keep an eye out for your club showing mine a thing or two ;)? Yee be all delighted to know i got my way and our management team have resigned at club level. Hopefully to be succeeded by good football men and outside manager with no internal poilitics and favouritsm so we can maximise our potential.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 27, 2008, 02:34:29 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 26, 2008, 11:36:31 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 26, 2008, 10:29:43 PM
Our lads won easy today, we were worried st johns wouldnt turn up but they did 13 players only and it was 15 a side game. We hit a mountain of wides and played poorly. We now have to beat Curry in curry by 7pts or more to get to final by our managers calculations. The amount of walkovers in Sligo underage football is a worry.
And we are contributing a lot to that now too sadly, the U20's following on from the U16's pulling out earlier this year. and the U13's might as well do so judging by those results. Problems ahead.
The walkovers in the U20 was worse last year IIRC, quite a few teams pulled out. It's a bad time to have it on, a month or two after a lot of clubs have packed up their adult activities. Unfortunately that other game takes root at this time of year for many. Certainly looks to be that way with John's.
OMS whats the main problem that yee cant field at some levels. Is it nrs, lack of volunteers to take over teams, competition with soccer etc... just interested?
The former two mainly, soccer strangely wouldn't affect us that much at underage, as Cloonamahon don't field in the SLDSL youths anymore (and usually when they did it was at U18). We should have better numbers, but having a town in your area can be of no benefit for some clubs. Ballymote and Ballisodare are similiar cases, and so Tubber has been too in the past. Attitude problems, indifference, better things to be doing, etc. By contrast our girls setup is thriving, but they have plenty of involvement and enthusiasm from parents, so that is a factor. We don't have many takers for looking after the boys teams. A shame how it's gone considering what was achieved for a good number of years, culminating in three minors (two B and one C) in five years. And that basically is our senior team now. So unless things change, when the present crew moves on we could have difficulties, maybe even back to where we were a decade or so ago. And Ballymote are probably in a similiar position.
QuoteRumour has it that the Sligo Manager is an ex Donegal player
Yes - heard that the eternal student is to lead us. Also heard that he's quite good. Fingers crossed.
Shapes - you're seriously not defending the shite written by FOSF are you?
Interesting news. Worth a shot anyway, we can only go one way anyway so we'll see how it pans out.
Seanie - you're missing a 'S' there methinks.
No Seanie not defending FOSF just that particular gentleman as I met him a a few times and he is a nice fella.
Has any one any idea when the Sligo Manager is being announced?
Quote from: shapes on October 29, 2008, 08:19:36 AM
No Seanie not defending FOSF just that particular gentleman as I met him a a few times and he is a nice fella.
Has any one any idea when the Sligo Manager is being announced?
Whats there to defend, exactly? Did anyone say he isnt a nice fella ::).
Last week what i said was from a genuine source, but farrel throwing his hat into the ring will delay it further, I think its between mcguinness and farrel now by the looks of things. Has to be announced before Harps game doesnt it. Does anyone know the next CB meeting?
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 28, 2008, 11:07:20 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 27, 2008, 02:34:29 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 26, 2008, 11:36:31 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 26, 2008, 10:29:43 PM
Our lads won easy today, we were worried st johns wouldnt turn up but they did 13 players only and it was 15 a side game. We hit a mountain of wides and played poorly. We now have to beat Curry in curry by 7pts or more to get to final by our managers calculations. The amount of walkovers in Sligo underage football is a worry.
And we are contributing a lot to that now too sadly, the U20's following on from the U16's pulling out earlier this year. and the U13's might as well do so judging by those results. Problems ahead.
The walkovers in the U20 was worse last year IIRC, quite a few teams pulled out. It's a bad time to have it on, a month or two after a lot of clubs have packed up their adult activities. Unfortunately that other game takes root at this time of year for many. Certainly looks to be that way with John's.
OMS whats the main problem that yee cant field at some levels. Is it nrs, lack of volunteers to take over teams, competition with soccer etc... just interested?
The former two mainly, soccer strangely wouldn't affect us that much at underage, as Cloonamahon don't field in the SLDSL youths anymore (and usually when they did it was at U18). We should have better numbers, but having a town in your area can be of no benefit for some clubs. Ballymote and Ballisodare are similiar cases, and so Tubber has been too in the past. Attitude problems, indifference, better things to be doing, etc. By contrast our girls setup is thriving, but they have plenty of involvement and enthusiasm from parents, so that is a factor. We don't have many takers for looking after the boys teams. A shame how it's gone considering what was achieved for a good number of years, culminating in three minors (two B and one C) in five years. And that basically is our senior team now. So unless things change, when the present crew moves on we could have difficulties, maybe even back to where we were a decade or so ago. And Ballymote are probably in a similiar position.
What the solution in your opinion? if money or support of coaching and the cb were not lacking.
Dont take offence to this but rememeber when we hammered ye in cooloney and half yer team were in old trafford, becuase they won a raffle. What exactly happened there? You can PM if you want but always wondered.
Sligo NFL fixtures 2009 all games at 2.30 except antrim away
Sligo v Kilkenny 01/02/09
Clare v Sligo 07/02/09
Sligo v Leitrim 15/02/09
London v Sligo 08/03/09
Sligo v Carlow 22/03/09
Antrim v Sligo 28/03/09 7.30 underlights
Sligo v Waterford 12/04/09
Wicklow v Sligo 18/04/09
Back in the big time with Kilkenny at home, should be a massive crowd for that ::). Anyways lads i wont be at any NFL games this yr as im going to Dubai to work for a few yrs. So hope ye can keep me updated as best ye can on here, besides that I'll be relying on my Dad for how things are going. Dont worry though will be back for championship games if only for a weekend visit.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 29, 2008, 02:07:08 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 28, 2008, 11:07:20 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 27, 2008, 02:34:29 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 26, 2008, 11:36:31 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 26, 2008, 10:29:43 PM
Our lads won easy today, we were worried st johns wouldnt turn up but they did 13 players only and it was 15 a side game. We hit a mountain of wides and played poorly. We now have to beat Curry in curry by 7pts or more to get to final by our managers calculations. The amount of walkovers in Sligo underage football is a worry.
And we are contributing a lot to that now too sadly, the U20's following on from the U16's pulling out earlier this year. and the U13's might as well do so judging by those results. Problems ahead.
The walkovers in the U20 was worse last year IIRC, quite a few teams pulled out. It's a bad time to have it on, a month or two after a lot of clubs have packed up their adult activities. Unfortunately that other game takes root at this time of year for many. Certainly looks to be that way with John's.
OMS whats the main problem that yee cant field at some levels. Is it nrs, lack of volunteers to take over teams, competition with soccer etc... just interested?
The former two mainly, soccer strangely wouldn't affect us that much at underage, as Cloonamahon don't field in the SLDSL youths anymore (and usually when they did it was at U18). We should have better numbers, but having a town in your area can be of no benefit for some clubs. Ballymote and Ballisodare are similiar cases, and so Tubber has been too in the past. Attitude problems, indifference, better things to be doing, etc. By contrast our girls setup is thriving, but they have plenty of involvement and enthusiasm from parents, so that is a factor. We don't have many takers for looking after the boys teams. A shame how it's gone considering what was achieved for a good number of years, culminating in three minors (two B and one C) in five years. And that basically is our senior team now. So unless things change, when the present crew moves on we could have difficulties, maybe even back to where we were a decade or so ago. And Ballymote are probably in a similiar position.
What the solution in your opinion? if money or support of coaching and the cb were not lacking.
Dont take offence to this but rememeber when we hammered ye in cooloney and half yer team were in old trafford, becuase they won a raffle. What exactly happened there? You can PM if you want but always wondered.
Not much. A few of the lads won tickets, they went to game. Nothing else to it. It wasn't as if we didn't get trimmings in any other game, cos we got a few this year. And it got worse as it went on.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 30, 2008, 02:01:42 PM
Sligo NFL fixtures 2009 all games at 2.30 except antrim away
Sligo v Kilkenny 01/02/09
Clare v Sligo 07/02/09
Sligo v Leitrim 15/02/09
London v Sligo 08/03/09
Sligo v Carlow 22/03/09
Antrim v Sligo 28/03/09 7.30 underlights
Sligo v Waterford 12/04/09
Wicklow v Sligo 18/04/09
Back in the big time with Kilkenny at home, should be a massive crowd for that ::). Anyways lads i wont be at any NFL games this yr as im going to Dubai to work for a few yrs. So hope ye can keep me updated as best ye can on here, besides that I'll be relying on my Dad for how things are going. Dont worry though will be back for championship games if only for a weekend visit.
So that's trips to Ennis, Belfast and Aughrim (discounting London) then. Conclusion - trade in that Astra of yers.
Leitrim, Antrim and Wicklow the tricky ones, and two of them away. Should win the others all going well. Should we beat Leitrim then it's set up for the latter two to decide our fate IMHO. Wouldn't do us good to get stuck in this division again, God knows we were long enough trying to get out of it.
U 20 final this Saturday in Tubbercurry at 2pm Tourlestrane V Curry. Should be a good game.On paper Tourlestrane look good but with all the previous minor experience Curry will be hard beaten.
Yeah. Curry are very young though and Tourlestrane have a lot of good lads at the full age or close to it. The two Gaughan's and Henry have serious power at that level. Their full back line is poor but I still take them to win fairly comfortably.
Lads,
Am I hearing right re the new manager?
Quote from: baoithe on November 04, 2008, 03:11:59 PM
Lads,
Am I hearing right re the new manager?
Please tell me its not kevin Walshe ffs? He has done nothing worth saying...... If Murphy does try to get walshe, there will be outrage in the county IMO.
Yep,
Its supposed to be Walshe with Sloyane, Durkan and Taylor as Selectors. As far as I can see Kevin Walshe hasnt done anything of note on the managerial front besides coming close to managing Galway's minors. I heard that second hand so cannot verify the veracity of it - maybe the Galway lads might fill us in.
Quote from: baoithe on November 04, 2008, 05:23:23 PM
Yep,
Its supposed to be Walshe with Sloyane, Durkan and Taylor as Selectors. As far as I can see Kevin Walshe hasnt done anything of note on the managerial front besides coming close to managing Galway's minors. I heard that second hand so cannot verify the veracity of it - maybe the Galway lads might fill us in.
Any man involved in club or has any knowledge of GAA in Sligo knows that a man turned down for Galway Minors should be accepted by us for our senior job is monumental insult to SLIGO FOOTBALL and its people. Why the f*ck are we that f*cking stupid? >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
When the obvious question in the interview process came up saying "what have you previously done?" and walshe said the little that he has done at management level, how can we even consider hiring him. Its a stupid risk, not even a calculated one.
This is not acceptable, fair enough the Selectors are popular sligo figures but walshe has done nothing of any note even at club level from what i hear and he'll be manager calling the shots. Im seriously pissed off if this is true.
For what its worth I heard he is really good. I don't envy him his job but wish him and his selectors every success.
He could be as good as anyone else, we were never going to get the cream of the crop after the efforts last year. I think that Taylor and Sloyane being that bit younger will be better than last years selectors. The big question for me is will walshe be influenced by the older members of the team or will he go ahead with the hard decisions and pick his own 15.
But what has he done Seanie? I'm not being fecetious, I'd genuinely like to know. I dont think any of us dont wish him and the selectors well. At the very least we can all rest assured that there will be no ulterior motives for picking teams now. I would be slightly worried that its come a bit too soon for Taylor and Sloyane in that its only relatively recently that they've quite the panel and still have connections there. I hope I'm wrong though.
I wonder what input O'Hara will have?
Shapes, yes he could be as good as anyone else but we dont know that and there is nothing to suggest, other than his playing career, that he will be any good. If its to be believed that McGuinness was in the frame for it then he has a proven (albeit within Donegal) track record and further the conventional wisdom states that he is a pretty good coach.
I dont know if Dudley Farrell was interviewed. If he wasn't then he should have been, no matter how late in the day he expressed interest.
It was even suggested to me last night that it was the choice of selectors and the potential cost of the Walshe ticket that won the day. I've no sound reason to believe this but what I do know is that the optimum outcome from this appointment is that we get out of Division 4 and give a respectable showing in Connacht next year. The worst possible outcome is that we are rendered Division 4 regulars and get annihilated in the championship next summer. Should the latter prevail John Murphy et al will have wiped out any progress Sligo football has made over the last 12-15 years and that, in my opinion, is a far greater cost than any short term monetary gain.
I'm sure I dont need to reiterate that I genuinely hope that this works out well.
Quote from: baoithe on November 05, 2008, 09:00:51 AM
But what has he done Seanie? I'm not being fecetious, I'd genuinely like to know. I dont think any of us dont wish him and the selectors well. At the very least we can all rest assured that there will be no ulterior motives for picking teams now. I would be slightly worried that its come a bit too soon for Taylor and Sloyane in that its only relatively recently that they've quite the panel and still have connections there. I hope I'm wrong though.
I wonder what input O'Hara will have?
Shapes, yes he could be as good as anyone else but we dont know that and there is nothing to suggest, other than his playing career, that he will be any good. If its to be believed that McGuinness was in the frame for it then he has a proven (albeit within Donegal) track record and further the conventional wisdom states that he is a pretty good coach.
I dont know if Dudley Farrell was interviewed. If he wasn't then he should have been, no matter how late in the day he expressed interest.
It was even suggested to me last night that it was the choice of selectors and the potential cost of the Walshe ticket that won the day. I've no sound reason to believe this but what I do know is that the optimum outcome from this appointment is that we get out of Division 4 and give a respectable showing in Connacht next year. The worst possible outcome is that we are rendered Division 4 regulars and get annihilated in the championship next summer. Should the latter prevail John Murphy et al will have wiped out any progress Sligo football has made over the last 12-15 years and that, in my opinion, is a far greater cost than any short term monetary gain.
I'm sure I dont need to reiterate that I genuinely hope that this works out well.
Baoithe, ive told you walshs experience on the other thread, u14 girls and aran islands junior team, thats it.
Baoithe your point on O'Hara is interesting I was aiming at the same question whether he will focus on football (hopefully in a full forward position) or whether he will be the silent selector.
I believe that Sloyane is meant to be the link between the U 21's and Seniors.
Shapes / Baoithe - I think your concern on the 'fourth / silent selector' is proably the one unknown that will leave us asking questions until we se how things operate. PT and Dessie in my experience have their own heads right even if PT likes to be nice with rather than confront people and DS keeps it to himself. Neither though would have somebody else make up their mind. The worry is that they wouldn't push their own thinking if what they believed were a difficult call. I'd probabaly have a little more confidence in DS to put it out there either way. I can't say with Durcan. Through the Moran and Ford days he and EOH were very tight, along with one other big (in every sense!) player and were very strong voices in the paddock - our Donal Og and Sean Og I'd say. Then they ended up on opposite sides of the Tommy Murphy Cup debacle in '04 and I've been off that merrygoround since so I can't say if the connection is strong now. If it were where it was at before then, I would be concerned as in truth I don't think, for all their capability and experience, that either is a good reader of the game or good decision makers and tend to go for the 'please the players / crowd / camera' decisions.
Like the lads though I wish them well. The more I think about it, the more Sloyane's involvement appeals.
No comments on here abpout the U21 reappointment. I know that there were negative comments on here at the time abpout the management then given that we gave up a decent lead and got caught and passed out. I met O'Flaherty a few weeks after and we talked about it and I have to say that, although I can;t remember the detail now, he struck me as having a very well developed perspective on the game and the squad. I would have taken a sense that they were in decent hands. What do those of you that are closer think?
Quote from: paddypastit on November 05, 2008, 05:48:45 PM
Shapes / Baoithe - I think your concern on the 'fourth / silent selector' is proably the one unknown that will leave us asking questions until we se how things operate. PT and Dessie in my experience have their own heads right even if PT likes to be nice with rather than confront people and DS keeps it to himself. Neither though would have somebody else make up their mind. The worry is that they wouldn't push their own thinking if what they believed were a difficult call. I'd probabaly have a little more confidence in DS to put it out there either way. I can't say with Durcan. Through the Moran and Ford days he and EOH were very tight, along with one other big (in every sense!) player and were very strong voices in the paddock - our Donal Og and Sean Og I'd say. Then they ended up on opposite sides of the Tommy Murphy Cup debacle in '04 and I've been off that merrygoround since so I can't say if the connection is strong now. If it were where it was at before then, I would be concerned as in truth I don't think, for all their capability and experience, that either is a good reader of the game or good decision makers and tend to go for the 'please the players / crowd / camera' decisions.
Like the lads though I wish them well. The more I think about it, the more Sloyane's involvement appeals.
No comments on here abpout the U21 reappointment. I know that there were negative comments on here at the time abpout the management then given that we gave up a decent lead and got caught and passed out. I met O'Flaherty a few weeks after and we talked about it and I have to say that, although I can;t remember the detail now, he struck me as having a very well developed perspective on the game and the squad. I would have taken a sense that they were in decent hands. What do those of you that are closer think?
Why does the Sloyan appeal so much Paddy? For me Taylor would be selector if i was manager but maybe 4 or 5 yrs down the line, he is a football genuis, and would be a perfect forawrds coach and striking of the ball, shot selection, how to use you body to hold off defenders. Dont know much about Dessie to be honest, great player. I worry about there loyalty towards there clubs especially sloyan and durks though. But i hope they can leave that behind them with Sligo. They did as players. It is kinda exciting if the are ruthless, but there are alot of ifs...for me.
I was at 4 u21 games at least last yr, its hard to look back to be honest, Right he got it so wrong in the 2nd half against ROS it was untrue. He just stood there and took his beating while ros got there act together on/off the field we were 10 steps behind.
The major thing was i was the far side straight across from our mentors and dugout, All i remember was Ros got Kenny to come deep and N Gaughan was taken out deep with him, Sligo played the extra man in defence but the lad had no positional sense. Cant remember who it was though, but kenny destroyed gaughan 2nd half, all the attacks started with kenny and he isolated himself on gaughan, AS a fan you watch this and i was tearing my hair out, please make the change but our dumb dahs made other changes. O Flathery and his selectors couldnt see, if maybe they had someone our side of the field it may have been more obvious, i dont blame gaughan because he is a corner back but when kenny dragged him out the field he looked lost and got over taken too many times and kenny opened up our defence from there making our 1 man advantage nullified.
I know that some of the mentors on the u21s look at this board. One of the selectors went to great trouble to find out my identity, not that i care because l stand by what i say, well i say to them i really hope yeve learned from yer mistakes that day because last yr that team was good enough to win connacht, and the blame lies with the management more than the players. 09 we have Leitrim in the connacht semi final, what a opportunity that is. Good luck.
I suppose the positives the Galway victory and first half against Ros O flatherty just about deserves another shot but that Galway team were poorest ive seen in living memory.
Appealing because he thinks for himself and in my experience of him isn't a 'follower' Of the three he I would feel him the least likely to do the 'popular' thing / go with the flow. I agree completely with your assessment on PT with the only caveat being that off the field he is a bit too 'nice', but then in this case he is not the manager so the need to be tougher may not arise.
Quote from: paddypastit on November 05, 2008, 11:01:47 PM
Appealing because he thinks for himself and in my experience of him isn't a 'follower' Of the three he I would feel him the least likely to do the 'popular' thing / go with the flow. I agree completely with your assessment on PT with the only caveat being that off the field he is a bit too 'nice', but then in this case he is not the manager so the need to be tougher may not arise.
Good to hear about DS, we need men around Walsh who will challenge his ideas etc.. and push him to be the best he can be, yes men are no real use because they lack intergrity and honesty but im glad DS isnt one of them types. Ive met PT a few times, he is sound and maybe all in all we have a good balance. Maybe I just dont know it yet but im coming around slowly to this management team and either way its not there fault our interview process is a joke and i will back them and wish them the best all the time they are in charge. Would love to see them all do well and its good priming and experience for durks, PT and DS that maybe they can go on from this for the betterment of Sligo football.
Just a few comments on Sligo management situation which has unfolded in last few days.
The current county board does not spend money on management and will always take the cheapest option ( Dom lasted weeks of this era) . Struck gold with Brehony but not so with Jordan but they are the perils of recruiting unproven intercounty managers. It is debatable whether Sligo a division 4 team is an attractive proposition for proven intercounty managers or even high profile club managers and also and more pertinent, Sligo County board is well within its rights and ( I agree with this approach) to spend that money in developing underage structures and teams than in "expenses" for Senior manager. That said, if Kevin Walsh is the answer, it shouldnt have take 4 months to put a candidate with his CV in place. With his CV , he shouldnt have even got an interview but a combination of the previous point ( unwillingness to spend and unattractiveness of position) and then presumably an excellent interview and excellent reference checks has led us to Kevin Walsh. Hopefully he is a future Galway manager and grating as all that may seem , that will be a sign of the success of his Sligo career. I take issue with comparisons with Jason Ryan and Tommy brehony as not been correct as both those had managed senior clubs within the county to club championships before becoming intercounty managers. Hopefully whatever shone through at interview stage will come to the fore in the next couple of years and K Walsh revives the fortunes of Sligo football.
Dont overly like the selector combination to be honest. All are from same era and all are very recently retired and theres even a touch of the Ja Fallons appointment about Taylor. Dont like a selector having been part of 3 regimes as Durcan now will. If he is that astute give him the main job at one of the underage teams to progress him. Taylor and Sloyane need huge strentgh of character to put aside loyalties to players they soldiered with , clubmates , friends and even family and I hop e they have it but would have preferred another couple of years to have passed before they got senior job. Imagine the response they would have gotten if they put their undoubted class and experience and obvious pride in their county into say U14 development team for next 2 years ?? I would have felt that served Sligo football much better and prepared them much better for an involvement in senior team in the future.
Walsh can sleep easy in any rate that it will be much harder for the panel to call a meeting in the Radisson to get rid of this management team.
On O Flahertys appointment, I felt last years U21's played with the best structure of any Sligo team for a number of years for most of their 2 matches until it fell apart in 2nd half against Roscommon. O flaherty and his selectors ( Hi Con , Sligonian will be the guy in the black jersey in Dubias heat ) deserve alot of credit for this and will undoubtedly learn from mistakes last summer and in what they did right , showed alot of intercounty managerial potential. My only gripe was irrespective of guys abilities , it is unfair on them and that particuliar group of underage players who may only have one chance, to be used as a learning curve for a manager. In my view , O Flaherty should have served an apprenticship as a manager at an adult club for a year and then be given the position. I think the same held true for Moyles at minor. O flaherty will have learnt more in 1/2 an hour in Roscommon last Spring that all year and I would be confident that with the style of play he brought last year, the learning curve and with a relatively easy draw that he can get a team together that will reach Connaught Final in 2009 and be competitive there.
As per my initial post the selection of these three selectors represents the one positive aspect of this whole process. My only reservations would have been in relation to connections they would have with senior members of the current panel. That said, I did not realise Durkin was of the mould that Paddy suggests and would hope that himself and O'Hara do not contrive to destablise the ship - if they are to have any hope at all they will at the minimum a need unity of effort for the coming season.
Paddy, it did occur to me that Murphy's retort to any detractors (e.g. me) of his tenureship would be to the effect that the primary goal of his term as County Chairman would be to develop the underage set up in Sligo. I concur entirely with this concept. Who wouldn't? And I understand that Liam Óg Gormley is doing trojan work in this regard. Apart from that I fail to see that any coherent plan has been presented to the GAA people of Sligo with a view to achieving the Chairman's aforementioned goals other than the hollow and ill thought out presentation that he and his cohorts in FOSF conjured up a couple of years ago. To my mind, what we need in Sligo, amongst other things,is a) a complete overhaul of the way underage football is approached throughout the county and b) that a common consensus be achieved between all the clubs in the county together with the county board on how we should be coaching children into the future. To achieve the first point I would consider a comprehensive plan something along the lines of Cúl for kids programme promoted by GAA HQ a few years ago. Essentially we would be eliminating all competitions up to under 14 level. For all the age groups below this, children would get their football through training and regular blitzes to be held across the county. My rationale for this suggestion might be illustrated by something that occurred a number of years ago in Templeboy. Eastern Harps brought an under 10 or 12 team out for a game and they had nigh on 15 subs. Now in all likelihood 10 of those subs never played a game for Eastern Harps after under 10 and its most likely that they were lost to the GAA. If we had an all inclusive paradigm for participation for these age groups we are bound to benefit in some way as these lads will hopefully be hooked on playing the game as it should be played. Or even if they were never to play again hopefully the ethos of the GAA and the previous years of being a part of the club might encourage them to stay connected with it through for instance the likes of Scór. This in turn might ultimately be a source of much needed administrators for all our clubs.
The second aspect on a common informed approach to coaching would be achieved by conducting a comprehensive study and analysis of coaching in the GAA world drawing on the knowledge all the renowned coaches throughout the GAA world as well as a study of the underage administrations within counties that have been successful at udnerage level. Now when I say informed I mean leaving no stone unturned expense-wise and effort-wise to develop this study and if that means bringing in some intellect from outside the county then so be it. It'd be money well spent. The result of all this would be optimum participation in GAA up to under 14 level and in an ideal world a coaching ethos throughout the county to those age groups that is second to none.
Unfortunately I have work to do so I cannot dedicate any more time to structure my argument or tease it out a bit more. I think ye get what I mean though.
As things stand now I dont think much progress is being made. We have a good crop of minors coming up but I think this is as a result of another cycle of good footballers that come around every decade or so. I have no problem with the county board focussing on underage development at the expense of the senior side but I expect at the very least that they put in place a plan that shows some thought was put into it. If there is no plan and a division 4 senior team that are getting whipped every year in Connacht we're donald ducked.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on November 06, 2008, 10:10:26 AM
Just a few comments on Sligo management situation which has unfolded in last few days.
The current county board does not spend money on management and will always take the cheapest option ( Dom lasted weeks of this era) . Struck gold with Brehony but not so with Jordan but they are the perils of recruiting unproven intercounty managers. It is debatable whether Sligo a division 4 team is an attractive proposition for proven intercounty managers or even high profile club managers and also and more pertinent, Sligo County board is well within its rights and ( I agree with this approach) to spend that money in developing underage structures and teams than in "expenses" for Senior manager. That said, if Kevin Walsh is the answer, it shouldnt have take 4 months to put a candidate with his CV in place. With his CV , he shouldnt have even got an interview but a combination of the previous point ( unwillingness to spend and unattractiveness of position) and then presumably an excellent interview and excellent reference checks has led us to Kevin Walsh. Hopefully he is a future Galway manager and grating as all that may seem , that will be a sign of the success of his Sligo career. I take issue with comparisons with Jason Ryan and Tommy brehony as not been correct as both those had managed senior clubs within the county to club championships before becoming intercounty managers. Hopefully whatever shone through at interview stage will come to the fore in the next couple of years and K Walsh revives the fortunes of Sligo football.
Dont overly like the selector combination to be honest. All are from same era and all are very recently retired and theres even a touch of the Ja Fallons appointment about Taylor. Dont like a selector having been part of 3 regimes as Durcan now will. If he is that astute give him the main job at one of the underage teams to progress him. Taylor and Sloyane need huge strentgh of character to put aside loyalties to players they soldiered with , clubmates , friends and even family and I hop e they have it but would have preferred another couple of years to have passed before they got senior job. Imagine the response they would have gotten if they put their undoubted class and experience and obvious pride in their county into say U14 development team for next 2 years ?? I would have felt that served Sligo football much better and prepared them much better for an involvement in senior team in the future.
Walsh can sleep easy in any rate that it will be much harder for the panel to call a meeting in the Radisson to get rid of this management team.
On O Flahertys appointment, I felt last years U21's played with the best structure of any Sligo team for a number of years for most of their 2 matches until it fell apart in 2nd half against Roscommon. O flaherty and his selectors ( Hi Con , Sligonian will be the guy in the black jersey in Dubias heat ) deserve alot of credit for this and will undoubtedly learn from mistakes last summer and in what they did right , showed alot of intercounty managerial potential. My only gripe was irrespective of guys abilities , it is unfair on them and that particuliar group of underage players who may only have one chance, to be used as a learning curve for a manager. In my view , O Flaherty should have served an apprenticship as a manager at an adult club for a year and then be given the position. I think the same held true for Moyles at minor. O flaherty will have learnt more in 1/2 an hour in Roscommon last Spring that all year and I would be confident that with the style of play he brought last year, the learning curve and with a relatively easy draw that he can get a team together that will reach Connaught Final in 2009 and be competitive there.
You make a great point about PT and DS looking after a u14 team and the rest i concur with.
On the u21s if you could elaborate on the u21s played with the best structure of any sligo team id appreciate your views. I do agree with alot of what you said, O Flatherty would be kicking himself after the Ros game knowing he was asleep 2nd half like the team and will hopefully be more pro acitve next yr. It has to be said it took an age to get the u21s going last yr, poor NW cup but this yr alot more involvement with the seniors should bring alot of players along, there are alot still u21 next yr from another poster on hoganstand and with Conor Davey, David Maye, the 2 clarkes from pats and Darren Gilsenan from the minors to step up it is some squad.
Last yr u21s still eligible:
Noel gaughan
Brian Murphy
Neil Ewing
Eoin McHugh
Stephen Henry
Stephen Gilmartin
Stephen Coen
Gary Gaughan
Shane McManus
Daniel Maye
Gavin Gilsenan
Paul Kelly
Patrick Greene
Stephen Kilcoyne
Conor Brady
Niall Egan
Cormac Coyne
Keelan Cawley
Some of them players are really starting to kick on in terms of there potential.
Great post Baoithe - good thinking
Quote from: baoithe on November 06, 2008, 10:54:49 AM
Paddy, it did occur to me that Murphy's retort to any detractors (e.g. me) of his tenureship would be to the effect that the primary goal of his term as County Chairman would be to develop the underage set up in Sligo. I concur entirely with this concept. Who wouldn't? And I understand that Liam Óg Gormley is doing trojan work in this regard. Apart from that I fail to see that any coherent plan has been presented to the GAA people of Sligo with a view to achieving the Chairman's aforementioned goals other than the hollow and ill thought out presentation that he and his cohorts in FOSF conjured up a couple of years ago. To my mind, what we need in Sligo, amongst other things,is a) a complete overhaul of the way underage football is approached throughout the county and b) that a common consensus be achieved between all the clubs in the county together with the county board on how we should be coaching children into the future. To achieve the first point I would consider a comprehensive plan something along the lines of Cúl for kids programme promoted by GAA HQ a few years ago. Essentially we would be eliminating all competitions up to under 14 level. For all the age groups below this, children would get their football through training and regular blitzes to be held across the county. My rationale for this suggestion might be illustrated by something that occurred a number of years ago in Templeboy. Eastern Harps brought an under 10 or 12 team out for a game and they had nigh on 15 subs. Now in all likelihood 10 of those subs never played a game for Eastern Harps after under 10 and its most likely that they were lost to the GAA. If we had an all inclusive paradigm for participation for these age groups we are bound to benefit in some way as these lads will hopefully be hooked on playing the game as it should be played. Or even if they were never to play again hopefully the ethos of the GAA and the previous years of being a part of the club might encourage them to stay connected with it through for instance the likes of Scór. This in turn might ultimately be a source of much needed administrators for all our clubs.
That's already been done baoithe, in the sense that the U12 competitions are effectively gone, all blitzes now. Not a move I was happy with, winning U12 champoionships did a lot for our club than one would imagine, but sure we'll see how it goes. Good post though.
Leaving the senior county team management issue aside for a while I want to pick up on a few points from Baoithe's excellent post.
Quoteit did occur to me that Murphy's retort to any detractors (e.g. me) of his tenureship would be to the effect that the primary goal of his term as County Chairman would be to develop the underage set up in Sligo. I concur entirely with this concept. Who wouldn't? And I understand that Liam Óg Gormley is doing trojan work in this regard. Apart from that I fail to see that any coherent plan has been presented to the GAA people of Sligo with a view to achieving the Chairman's aforementioned goals other than the hollow and ill thought out presentation that he and his cohorts in FOSF conjured up a couple of years ago.
Liam Óg's appointment was a very good step. However, I tend to agree with your assessment the little else is being done and Liam Óg is only one person, no matter how hard he works. There is good work being done with county development squads etc but I can't help but think that there's too much resources being put into these elite areas and nothing into the rest. For example, our sucessful county U-16's this year had Liam Óg, Pat Kilcoyne, Eamon Kelly plus a few selectors involved. Maybe I'm worng but that looks like that squad was over-resourced.
One great innovation (lead by Liam Óg) was the restructuring of the U-12 competitions. The Go Games format developed by the GAA is proven to aid player development and give greater enjoyment to kids. Crucially each player gets many touches of the ball s opposed to the 15 player format where the corner forward may never see the ball. This was great but what do we do in Sligo? The North Division and City Board organise U-9, U-10 and U-11 competitions that are 15 a side. I've been to meetings and argued 'til I'm blue in the face but the mandarins in charge went ahead anyway. That is crazy and certainly something that the county board should be able to control. Likewise the North Division organising winter competitions (opposed by Liam Óg) but Coolera end up being the odd man out if we don't paticipate.
The County Youth committee have gone from bad to worse and just dictate to clubs instead of trying to make an effort to help them. I realise how difficult it is but clubs need help - not a quango that barely administers competitions. There is no plan. The only target is to complete the fixtures in time.
So that's my take on underage. You can blame who you like. Clubs need to take a lot of the blame but they are like sheep. If they are lead they will likely follow, my own club is an example of this and we would possibly be seen as not the most likely to "follow"! For anyone looking in this is not meant to be personal. I know we have myriad issues within my own club at underage alone and appreciate how hard it is to tackle them but I just think as a county we are on the road to nowhere. We might have decent county teams initially but our club football could disintegrate entirely and obviously this will bring everything down with it.
I'd be interested in other peoples views on this.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 06, 2008, 11:47:40 PM
Leaving the senior county team management issue aside for a while I want to pick up on a few points from Baoithe's excellent post.
Quoteit did occur to me that Murphy's retort to any detractors (e.g. me) of his tenureship would be to the effect that the primary goal of his term as County Chairman would be to develop the underage set up in Sligo. I concur entirely with this concept. Who wouldn't? And I understand that Liam Óg Gormley is doing trojan work in this regard. Apart from that I fail to see that any coherent plan has been presented to the GAA people of Sligo with a view to achieving the Chairman's aforementioned goals other than the hollow and ill thought out presentation that he and his cohorts in FOSF conjured up a couple of years ago.
Liam Óg's appointment was a very good step. However, I tend to agree with your assessment the little else is being done and Liam Óg is only one person, no matter how hard he works. There is good work being done with county development squads etc but I can't help but think that there's too much resources being put into these elite areas and nothing into the rest. For example, our sucessful county U-16's this year had Liam Óg, Pat Kilcoyne, Eamon Kelly plus a few selectors involved. Maybe I'm worng but that looks like that squad was over-resourced.
One great innovation (lead by Liam Óg) was the restructuring of the U-12 competitions. The Go Games format developed by the GAA is proven to aid player development and give greater enjoyment to kids. Crucially each player gets many touches of the ball s opposed to the 15 player format where the corner forward may never see the ball. This was great but what do we do in Sligo? The North Division and City Board organise U-9, U-10 and U-11 competitions that are 15 a side. I've been to meetings and argued 'til I'm blue in the face but the mandarins in charge went ahead anyway. That is crazy and certainly something that the county board should be able to control. Likewise the North Division organising winter competitions (opposed by Liam Óg) but Coolera end up being the odd man out if we don't paticipate.
The County Youth committee have gone from bad to worse and just dictate to clubs instead of trying to make an effort to help them. I realise how difficult it is but clubs need help - not a quango that barely administers competitions. There is no plan. The only target is to complete the fixtures in time.
So that's my take on underage. You can blame who you like. Clubs need to take a lot of the blame but they are like sheep. If they are lead they will likely follow, my own club is an example of this and we would possibly be seen as not the most likely to "follow"! For anyone looking in this is not meant to be personal. I know we have myriad issues within my own club at underage alone and appreciate how hard it is to tackle them but I just think as a county we are on the road to nowhere. We might have decent county teams initially but our club football could disintegrate entirely and obviously this will bring everything down with it.
I'd be interested in other peoples views on this.
You know reading that post, I couldnt help reading with my QS hat on, there are so many issues to be dealt with it reminded me of risk registers at work and there purpose, bascially involves a think/thank at the start, list of all the problems past and future, then solutions, then actions, then timeframe for deliverables, and then status. Could the County Chairman not sit down with all the clubs and go through all the issues and then. I mean then bring all the different boards in line with the proposals and work from there within Liam Ogs development plan for Sligo underage.
I mean it sounds simplisitic, but take the problem with the North board, Why arent the GO games format compulsary at u9, u11 etc..? Up to u12 they should be and Summer football is key too. The CB should be enforcing that aswell as Liam OG. The idea of blitzs is to stop managers going all out for the win, ie playing his biggest strongest players and some small kid who has bags more football in him gets lost in that desire to win. The blitz encourages kids way more and develops there skills which is most important at that age.
Seanie and Baoithe , ye are so right.
The U12 is a revelation as far as I am concerned. We have replicated it all the way down to u8 where we play blitzes with clubs from North Mayo and West, South Sligo. As a club we have decided we do not care if we win as long as all players get a game and improve. Admittedly we have been spoiled the last 3 years with our team losing and winning an A final and losing the semi this year.
But Seanie I understand your point, it was noticable this year that some so called big clubs played us this year and had only 1 sub with them. We took it on the chin and let it fly believing that we were better served by playing 20 players in the game rather than winning with 12. I believe we will have the numbers in a few years and the player will be better.
This year we played one 15-a-side u8 game and it was a disaster, about 4 players got a touch of the ball. The 11 or 9 a side is the only way and in Mayo each player is only allowed one hop and solo, right away brining more players into the game.
And winter leagues, don't agree with these at all. They give fellas a negative view. Winter is for schools football (though Batt O is doing his best to get rid of that also). Very easy for lads to fall off the radar during this time when they miss a few training sessions, next thing they are out of the loop. To be avoided.
I do think that the county would be better server by DS and PT putting their efforts for the next few years into the development squads. Very worried about the closeness of the selectors to the current players.
Is it getting to a stage where each club should have their own paid club coach. I read that Brigids in Roscommon do this. A job I would jump at I have to say.
Quote from: Westie on November 07, 2008, 11:35:50 AM
Seanie and Baoithe , ye are so right.
The U12 is a revelation as far as I am concerned. We have replicated it all the way down to u8 where we play blitzes with clubs from North Mayo and West, South Sligo. As a club we have decided we do not care if we win as long as all players get a game and improve. Admittedly we have been spoiled the last 3 years with our team losing and winning an A final and losing the semi this year.
But Seanie I understand your point, it was noticable this year that some so called big clubs played us this year and had only 1 sub with them. We took it on the chin and let it fly believing that we were better served by playing 20 players in the game rather than winning with 12. I believe we will have the numbers in a few years and the player will be better.
This year we played one 15-a-side u8 game and it was a disaster, about 4 players got a touch of the ball. The 11 or 9 a side is the only way and in Mayo each player is only allowed one hop and solo, right away brining more players into the game.
And winter leagues, don't agree with these at all. They give fellas a negative view. Winter is for schools football (though Batt O is doing his best to get rid of that also). Very easy for lads to fall off the radar during this time when they miss a few training sessions, next thing they are out of the loop. To be avoided.
I do think that the county would be better server by DS and PT putting their efforts for the next few years into the development squads. Very worried about the closeness of the selectors to the current players.
Is it getting to a stage where each club should have their own paid club coach. I read that Brigids in Roscommon do this. A job I would jump at I have to say.
In brigids, can you elaborate on that westie? with regards to his role and requrements, schools, club underage, part time or full time etc...obviously he is payed so fundraising would of been done i presume.
In my area there 4 national schools, 1 secondary school. If the coach took charge of each team in the schools and did training it would feed into the club big time. Also in the evening then coaching underage teams youd have massive knowledge of players to pass on to managers and you could structure the development of players to ensure you get them to express there potential.
Not sure Sligonian - remember reading about it in the Sunday papers last year when they were involved in the Connacht club.
I assume it would mean looking after the schools (your lucky, we have 2 schools with 5 teachers in total), being part of the underage coaching and management in the club.
Paid for by the club I believe with FAS or RSS assistance I think. Dromard in Longford do something not the same but similiar but they have a creche run by the club also. The GAA units always amaze me what they end up doing for their parish
Westie and Seanie, you'll have to forgive my ignorance of that fact that there are initiatives in place to nurture and promote maximum participation at underage level - I dont get home enough to keep up with everything.
Ok so the initiatives are there. Now what we need is a countywide consensus to implement, maintain and develop further these initiatives into the coming years. Consensus is integral to the success of any of these programmes. Its all very well having a few clubs on the right track but to reap rewards we need everyone coming on board. This will require representatives from all clubs sitting down with the county board in a forum of sorts and hammering out a) the agreed model (eg Go games) and b) a time schedule for full implementation of the chosen programme.
In terms of coaching I still think it is worthwhile for us as a county to carry out the study I mentioned in my previous post. We need everyone being coached in the same manner and we need that coaching to be of the highest standard. Kerry footballers are not natural footballers because of the water down there, its because they are coached properly from a young age. Incidentally I think Mayo's lack of All-Irelands is for the most part down to coaching. I watched that Mayo minor team dominate Tyrone in the All-Ireland final and still lost. The difference was Tyrone were clinical everytime they roved forward whereas Mayo dithered and lacked the decision making or the skills to do likewise. Another thing that bugs me is that, apart from Galway, Connacht teams do not produce footballers who can even kick with either foot accurately.
To do all this we have to get the administration right. Men (or women) like Westie and Seanie are too few in number within the underage setup in Sligo. I suppose thats partly to do with the fact that its mostly parents that wish to get involved with this area and then when their kids have moved on or reached adulthood the fail to remain involved.
Its so difficult to devote enough time to chat about this online due to work and time constraints. But this is the most constructive chat by Sligo lads I've seen on here in a long time so keep her lit.
lads, some excellent contributions here especially by baoithe, seanie & westie.
Seanie is right that the appointment of Liam Og was a very good step. The Go games, development squads and new U12 formats were good initiatives. The coaches are also working hard to get into the secondary schools, which have been neglected for far too long, in particular Summerhill College. There are huge numbers there and we need as many playing gaelic games as possible.
As westie points out, blitzes from u12 down is the only way forward and the winter leagues are a disaster. Yet, we have now started to run our feile competitions in winter. And on top of that, the north division was originally going to run another u-13 winter league before the feile competition. You couldnt make it up.... Thankfully, at least, they were convinced to run the U15 winter league as a blitz rather than dragging it out over 6-7 weeks in Oct/Nov. The situation this year where the u14 championship was all wrapped up & finished in June (some clubs u14 teams were finished football as early as Jun 10th!!) & then those same players are asked to play in winter leagues in Oct/Nov is an absolute joke.
I'd be very much in favour of the study baoithe proposes. A common approach is required to develop the underage coaching across all clubs and competitions in the county. At the moment, it is very disjointed with some boards & divisions doing what they like...
Are any of the lads on here in a position to influence the county board to progress these ideas, Boaithe you obviously have alot more to say and just need time to do that.
Like we can talk on here for the next 20yrs but id like to think some of the lads on here if possible would try to put these ideas into action for the benefit of Sligo underage. Sounds like alot of yee could add alot to the cause at underage. I know some of yee are pissing against the wind with commitee not taking on board proposals as seanie mentioned and are really busy, but something like is worth its weight in gold to Sligo gaa, Fair play.
Well done to Eastern Harps today, fantastic display especially 2nd half. :) :)
Indeed, great win for Harps, looked like they were going to be taken apart by Ballagh in the first half, and had only Danny Grady showing in the forwards, yet Balagh only led 7-4 at half time, and they were made pay. Taylor was excellent in the second half, won balls that he really had no right to win, and kicked his usual tally of points, Phillips did a huge amount of work in the backline, midfield got on top and the breaks were won, where Ballagh had mopped up in the first half. Donovan and McGovern kept the house in order at the back, though Andy Moran was a constant threat to Harps. Kinneavey did them absolutely no harm at all, a total contrast to that tool in the Manor game.
A good all-round performance to be fair, and great to see a Sligo team in the Connacht final, the fourth team to make that stage, Curry and Tourlestrane lost out while Mary's won and lost a few. Have beaten Corofin before in 2002, despite Candon getting sent off early on, so they'll not be fearing them at all. Think it's a Galway venue though, hopefully in Tuam, I'm sick of travelling to Salthill.
From what I hear the final is in Markievicz which would give Harps a great chance of winning it.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on November 10, 2008, 12:43:07 AM
Indeed, great win for Harps, looked like they were going to be taken apart by Ballagh in the first half, and had only Danny Grady showing in the forwards, yet Balagh only led 7-4 at half time, and they were made pay. Taylor was excellent in the second half, won balls that he really had no right to win, and kicked his usual tally of points, Phillips did a huge amount of work in the backline, midfield got on top and the breaks were won, where Ballagh had mopped up in the first half. Donovan and McGovern kept the house in order at the back, though Andy Moran was a constant threat to Harps. Kinneavey did them absolutely no harm at all, a total contrast to that tool in the Manor game.
A good all-round performance to be fair, and great to see a Sligo team in the Connacht final, the fourth team to make that stage, Curry and Tourlestrane lost out while Mary's won and lost a few. Have beaten Corofin before in 2002, despite Candon getting sent off early on, so they'll not be fearing them at all. Think it's a Galway venue though, hopefully in Tuam, I'm sick of travelling to Salthill.
Pretty much concur with that analysis, mcgovern was way too loose in the 1st half on n12 but i think that was tactical as he was sitting in the space in front of FB line, Harps went man for man 2nd half and it showed, also in 1st half only ogrady was winning his battle, in fairness to ballaghs management they dealt with that quick enough. Ballagh played blanket defence, at time 7 or 8 back crowding the space in front of taylor and co..but you need to be super fit to apply that game and ballagh tired and harps sensed it and pushed on.
A few good suprises for me on P Taylor, he won ball that he'd little right to win, he also got one score, when he turned on a six pence and over the bar, he took frees from a massive distance and converted them, usually out of his range but he was outstanding yday and was very sharp.
Also got some great scores, the most important being o gradys one at the start of 2nd half, it was vital to get that one, no12 for harps got a skyscraper aswell. There was a wind favouring harps 2nd half, but there ability to stay calm and keep pluging away 1st half won the game, really ballagh were well on top but only 3pts ahead and harps last scores showed signs they were beginning to get a hold on things.
Andy moran has 4 attempts at goal 2n half, one dropped short, one hit the post and 2 went about an inch wide, all great efforts in fairness but harps just put him under enough presure, the free taker for ballagh too never really looke prolific and missed a few, aswell donovan made a great block from a goal chance but nothing new there. Phillips orchastrated most of the moves out of defence, mcgovern came into his own 2nd half. No 7 for harps was class and rafferty again links and support with great purpse and timing, culminating in getting the last score. T Taylor and grady worked there socks off and o grady shows fierce well and looks like he improving every game. Hannon did well but didnt see much ball. To be fair Harps are a team and they all deserve alot of credit.
Another fair ref like that and harps have every chance in the final.
Hope your right Seanie, massive boost if it is in Sligo. The last final was curry caltra in pearse.
Best of luck harps, is it on TG4 the final, and can you see that in Dubai anyone know?
agree with alot of what has been said here. A great win for harps and they have nothing to fear in final.
Looked very worrying in first half when they were being beaten at midfield, and Moran orchestrating everything in the FF line. Ballagh moved the ball at pace and harps were way too loose and standing off their men. At the other end, Ballagh were putting huge pressure on the harps forwards and apart from O'Grady, they showed little threat. With the slippery conditions, harps were dwelling too long on the ball, and they lost possession countless times. However eventually they got it together and started winning the midfield battle giving a good supply into O'Grady, Taylor & Rafferty. Taylor in particular was immence, couldnt believe some of the balls he was winning in there, sometimes with 2-3 Ballagh defenders surrounding him. At the other end, after Cryan, King & McGovern all failed to get close to Moran, Donovan was finally asked to do the job. And as usual, he answered the call.
Harps definitely got the benefit of some decisions but overall I think they deserved the victory. Would be a great boost if the final is in sligo. Best of luck to them.
It now appears that the Connacht club final will in fact be at a Galway venue.
Anyone see the latest epistle from the comedians at FO(S)SF? Giving out about player power and praising the management selection process in Sligo in the one sentence! Embarrassing!
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 11, 2008, 09:31:36 AM
It now appears that the Connacht club final will in fact be at a Galway venue.
Anyone see the latest epistle from the comedians at FO(S)SF? Giving out about player power and praising the management selection process in Sligo in the one sentence! Embarrassing!
I think he or she is half cut when they write this. It reminds me of the ranting and reminiscing of auld fellas in the pub at home.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 11, 2008, 09:31:36 AM
It now appears that the Connacht club final will in fact be at a Galway venue.
Anyone see the latest epistle from the comedians at FO(S)SF? Giving out about player power and praising the management selection process in Sligo in the one sentence! Embarrassing!
Well lads, listening to ocean fm or the like John Murphy is a hero for the way he went about getting walsh. Barnes Murphy was very complimentary of the whole process especially.
Disappointing to hear the venue is in Galway. Why is it?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 11, 2008, 11:01:18 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 11, 2008, 09:31:36 AM
It now appears that the Connacht club final will in fact be at a Galway venue.
Anyone see the latest epistle from the comedians at FO(S)SF? Giving out about player power and praising the management selection process in Sligo in the one sentence! Embarrassing!
Well lads, listening to ocean fm or the like John Murphy is a hero for the way he went about getting walsh. Barnes Murphy was very complimentary of the whole process especially.
Disappointing to hear the venue is in Galway. Why is it?
I'm about 99% sure that the last time they met in the Connacht championship that the venue was in Sligo. Must be some sort of agreement in place. Will probably be fixed for Salthill which is a fair trek for the Sligo lads in fairness.
QuoteWell lads, listening to ocean fm or the like John Murphy is a hero for the way he went about getting walsh. Barnes Murphy was very complimentary of the whole process especially.
I rest my case!
According to sligogaa.ie the last time a Sligo team played a Galway team in the Connacht club championship was 2004 when Tourlestrane played Killererin in Markievicz. It would be a disgrace if this game goes to Salthill so I expect it will.
That's unfortunate that is in Galway I am going to make the journey anyway as I think they have a great chance, its unfortunate that these games are not neutral venues as the home venue makes a big difference at club level particularly for the inexperienced lads, it is usually a different club each year that gets the advantage or disadvantage based on previous county meetings. I know that Tourlestrane played Leitrim and Mayo away last year with Ballina being at home!. Corofin being such a big club will have a lot of support there.
Heard that the U20 final ended up with both teams finished warm ups and going in for the toss with the Referee insisting on calling the game off and when over ruled by management from both clubs, then spoke to Tubber about the pitch being unplayable which they then declared it as. Surely if both teams want to play, it should go ahead provided player safety is being looked after.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 11, 2008, 09:31:36 AM
It now appears that the Connacht club final will in fact be at a Galway venue.
Anyone see the latest epistle from the comedians at FO(S)SF? Giving out about player power and praising the management selection process in Sligo in the one sentence! Embarrassing!
Comical Ali has been located then. Just pretend it never happened. In fairness, unlike our northern neighbouring brethren, we can carry out a shafting.
Tourlestrane played Killererin in the Park in 2004, hence it'll be at a Galway venue. Tuam was used last year for Killererin/Brigid's, but being the final and on TG4, Connacht may go for the wind tunnel rather than the building site.
Quote from: shapes on November 11, 2008, 12:21:44 PM
That's unfortunate that is in Galway I am going to make the journey anyway as I think they have a great chance, its unfortunate that these games are not neutral venues as the home venue makes a big difference at club level particularly for the inexperienced lads, it is usually a different club each year that gets the advantage or disadvantage based on previous county meetings. I know that Tourlestrane played Leitrim and Mayo away last year with Ballina being at home!. Corofin being such a big club will have a lot of support there.
Heard that the U20 final ended up with both teams finished warm ups and going in for the toss with the Referee insisting on calling the game off and when over ruled by management from both clubs, then spoke to Tubber about the pitch being unplayable which they then declared it as. Surely if both teams want to play, it should go ahead provided player safety is being looked after.
That's because when the Mayo CB wanted, as they seem to have a serious hard-on for, to play all club games in McHale Park, Ballina rightly told them where to go. No need to play these games in county grounds if they can be easily accommodated at smaller grounds, like Tubber, Tourlestrane or Enniscrone/Easkey here, or Ballymote if they ever do it up right. Markievicz can be a lonely place when many club games are played there too, fortunately there was a good crowd in it the last day.
That's very unfair on both teams re the U20 final, the pitches won't be much better the next day either. Why it's played in November I cannot fathom.
Apartently there was a panel meeting the other night, 36 players i think. I just thought it was preliminary get together but the axe has been wielded already, from my club Peter Wilson has made it but Eoin Mchugh has been dropped, a bit suprised to be honest even though mchugh was poor for us in intermediate championship but was confirmed to me tonight. Dont know how serious to take it as Walsh hasnt seen anyone play so it must be the selectors choice. In the Sligo post farrysfreekick i usually ignore that part but in it he says 5 players he knows wont be involved this yr who were involved on the panel last yr. I heard too that danny o grady once harps are out is heading to OZ for a yr.
Anyone else heard anything? Anyone name the full panel please, i heard too that stenson, scanlon are on it and i dont rate either to be honest. Stenson got his chance under corrigan and was poor and scanlon didnt even start for the u21s last yr. Ewing didnt make it either aswell and hes a good cover for corner back IMO but some of the harps curry corner back impressed me. Hope Colm McGee is on it from tubber, serious potential as a breakthrough forward IMO.
I heard that 6 or 7 were cut straight away alright but didn't hear anything more that that. 36 is a savage big number to be starting off with.
From SLIGOGAA.ie
The Connacht Council have fixed the Connacht Club Final between Eastern Harps (Sligo) and Corofin (Galway) For Pearse Stadium, Salthill, Galway on Sunday 23rd November. Throw in is at 2.00pm.
The bastards.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 13, 2008, 10:52:23 AM
I heard that 6 or 7 were cut straight away alright but didn't hear anything more that that. 36 is a savage big number to be starting off with.
It is alright Seanie and as Sligoian mentioned the cuts must have come from the selectors opinions. I would prefer that Walsh is involved in the next few cuts to slim down the panel as well as watching the senior league to identify new players.
The first 15 in the first league outing will be interesting for us.
Quote from: shapes on November 13, 2008, 02:24:00 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 13, 2008, 10:52:23 AM
I heard that 6 or 7 were cut straight away alright but didn't hear anything more that that. 36 is a savage big number to be starting off with.
It is alright Seanie and as Sligoian mentioned the cuts must have come from the selectors opinions. I would prefer that Walsh is involved in the next few cuts to slim down the panel as well as watching the senior league to identify new players.
The first 15 in the first league outing will be interesting for us.
Definitly will be interesting starting 15 in the NFL surely shapes, cant wait should be a few hopefully exciting changes, and if I see mcnamara CHB i will be seriously pissed off :D.
Apparatently Walsh wasnt at Harps game last weekend aswell, which disappoints me.
Have also heard that Tony Taylor is on the way to Australia as well which would be a huge blow. Harps notes in champion confirmed players were leaving after Connaught final but no names mentioned. Hopefully its just a rumour but hard to blame young tradesmen from a jobs and lifestyle point of view at the moment. Mc hugh played well enough for seniors last year ( strangely better than for U21's and club) but a strong U21 campaign would get him back in contention. With Ewing also omitted perhaps the U21's are been left out of it ?? Gary Gaughan and Stephen Gilmartins positions would confirm one way or the other
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 13, 2008, 01:39:00 PM
From SLIGOGAA.ie
The Connacht Council have fixed the Connacht Club Final between Eastern Harps (Sligo) and Corofin (Galway) For Pearse Stadium, Salthill, Galway on Sunday 23rd November. Throw in is at 2.00pm.
Lovely, that's an hour sitting in Galway city traffic, after attending a game which will have the atmosphere of a funeral. Get that f**king ground in Tuam done up pronto.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on November 13, 2008, 03:55:20 PM
Have also heard that Tony Taylor is on the way to Australia as well which would be a huge blow. Harps notes in champion confirmed players were leaving after Connaught final but no names mentioned. Hopefully its just a rumour but hard to blame young tradesmen from a jobs and lifestyle point of view at the moment.
Think you're right, Tony will be off after Harps go out, don't know if a win would alter things in any way. Wonder will many others follow that idea, could be a few clubs suffering if so.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on November 13, 2008, 03:55:20 PM
Have also heard that Tony Taylor is on the way to Australia as well which would be a huge blow. Harps notes in champion confirmed players were leaving after Connaught final but no names mentioned. Hopefully its just a rumour but hard to blame young tradesmen from a jobs and lifestyle point of view at the moment. Mc hugh played well enough for seniors last year ( strangely better than for U21's and club) but a strong U21 campaign would get him back in contention. With Ewing also omitted perhaps the U21's are been left out of it ?? Gary Gaughan and Stephen Gilmartins positions would confirm one way or the other
McHugh played 4 games one half v louth in NFL, london, Mayo and london again. He hadnt earned his place last yr though as i pointed out but granted he played well in london, wasnt the worst against mayo, but thats hardly an endorsement, i wont mention the louth or tm london performances though. He has an awful lot to prove at club level and then maybe can be considered for county again. I praised him after the div3 final rightly so but since then he was atrocious for SMG. There is talent in him though but needs to improve alot aspects of his game, extremely raw at the minute. No one knows his best postion, not even me, dont know the lad so dont know which is his prefered. No harm him getting dropped, might kick him into gear and get a positive reaction out of him at club level and u21. Actually wilson is lucky enough to make it, went back a bit this yr, he was too loose on obrien but played well when on the ball, and has a great engine but for me at SMG cathal burns outshone both mchugh and wilson. Unlike the other 2 burns kicked on another level and influenced games but burns too is a bit young yet and needs to improve further for county and get in better shape. All in all i was disappointed with all our county players including the 2 gilsenans, it kinda frustrates me knowing there potential and seeing them come up a way short of there best. With all the lads though they never lacked effort which is important.
Quote from: Teeling Gael on November 13, 2008, 03:55:20 PM
Have also heard that Tony Taylor is on the way to Australia as well which would be a huge blow. Harps notes in champion confirmed players were leaving after Connaught final but no names mentioned. Hopefully its just a rumour but hard to blame young tradesmen from a jobs and lifestyle point of view at the moment. Mc hugh played well enough for seniors last year ( strangely better than for U21's and club) but a strong U21 campaign would get him back in contention. With Ewing also omitted perhaps the U21's are been left out of it ?? Gary Gaughan and Stephen Gilmartins positions would confirm one way or the other
I know things are in a bad way at the moment for a lot of people but if Harps do succeed it would be very hard to see him leaving, I'd say that decision would be made based on the result, they may be indicating that they are leaving when Harp's are finished so as not to get sucked into the Sligo Panel.
Congratulations to Tourlestrane on beating rivals Curry in the under 20 final at the weekend 2-13 to 1-9. There are some very exciting prospects in this team S Henry, both Gaughans, Niall Egan who should be involved in county senior panels in the future.
Quote from: shapes on November 14, 2008, 09:30:02 AM
Quote from: Teeling Gael on November 13, 2008, 03:55:20 PM
Have also heard that Tony Taylor is on the way to Australia as well which would be a huge blow. Harps notes in champion confirmed players were leaving after Connaught final but no names mentioned. Hopefully its just a rumour but hard to blame young tradesmen from a jobs and lifestyle point of view at the moment. Mc hugh played well enough for seniors last year ( strangely better than for U21's and club) but a strong U21 campaign would get him back in contention. With Ewing also omitted perhaps the U21's are been left out of it ?? Gary Gaughan and Stephen Gilmartins positions would confirm one way or the other
I know things are in a bad way at the moment for a lot of people but if Harps do succeed it would be very hard to see him leaving, I'd say that decision would be made based on the result, they may be indicating that they are leaving when Harp's are finished so as not to get sucked into the Sligo Panel.
I hope your right Shapes, OGrady has come on an awful lot this yr, and T Taylor is vital for Sligos midfield options.
Congrats to tourlestrane, so Gary Gaughan is u21 again in 09 aswell, thats some u21 team were going to have. ;D.
Well done to Tourlestrane - thats a good U-20 team alright.
Sligonian - I think you are due to head off shortly (if not gone already) so good luck in Dubai. I'm sure you'll keep in touch.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 17, 2008, 06:27:56 PM
Well done to Tourlestrane - thats a good U-20 team alright.
Sligonian - I think you are due to head off shortly (if not gone already) so good luck in Dubai. I'm sure you'll keep in touch.
Thanks Seanie, Fly out tomorrow, ;D ;D, anyway i need to get away. Wont have much to say to be honest on here as i will be out of touch, same when i was in london, because i wont be at any games cant really have an opinion, some will be delighted to hear. But ye get to as many games as possible so i can hear yer views ;) on how we are progressing.
Although i will be home for the big one in june and if harps make it to paddys day i will come back for that too.
best of luck out there Sligonian.
And sure wont your dad be keeping you well informed about all the games and form of the players here. So you'll still be able to give us your expert opinion on who should be making the team, and that Quinn isnt good enough for midfield ;) ::)
All the best with it Sligonian. The poor auld arabs won't know what hit them ;).
Thanks lads, apparently the company im working with has about 20 mayo lads with them, I'll try not to get arrested :D over bellaghy.
Dad will be going surely, and i respect his opinion but its still second hand and ive always preached that you cant really have an opinion if your not at games so i'll stick to that. Although i will be listening to the great ocean fm online ::) torture. Poor Quinner will get a break from me while im over there :-X.
You are probably in the air by now Sligoian so best of luck. There is GAA in Dubai so you will be all set there.
Good luck with it Sligonian. Don't fall out with the locals whatever you do. ;)
GOOD LUCK HARPS on sunday from dubai.
Seconded.
Seen the game in full on TG4.ie. Bitterly disappointed with Harps yday, too many players didnt turn up. Corofin were very fit strong and athletic and but for erratic forwards could of won by more. Thought phillips was only man for harps to perform. Taylor wasnt given a hope by the distribution into him. Harps were just second in too many positions. Seem to be a good crowd from harps and feck all from corofin. This could be close to the end of an era for harps, judging by there underage results nothings coming through and Taylor hasnt got much left in him. Tourlestrane and Curry have a conveyor belt of underage on the way so its hard to look past those 2 for the next couple of yrs.
Anyway Harps gave me plenty of good memories this yr and fair play to them beating glencar and balla was sweet. Just didnt happen for them yday and maybe the season caught up with them because it wasnt the harps we all know that turned up yday.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 24, 2008, 09:32:31 AM
This could be close to the end of an era for harps, judging by there underage results nothings coming through and Taylor hasnt got much left in him. Tourlestrane and Curry have a conveyor belt of underage on the way so its hard to look past those 2 for the next couple of yrs.
Don't agree with that comment - Harps are still a young team apart from Taylor.
Very disappointing performance by Harps yesterday. They were extremely lucky to be so close at the end and to have 15 players still on the pitch.
If Cororfin didn't already know Harps tactics they were told during the week when Denis Johnson told the media they would persist with their short passing running game. Could not believe this when i read Johnsons comments during the week and then he was true to his word on the day. Corofin were ready and blocked, harried and turned over possession which led to many of their scoring chances. Corofin played football to suit the condidtions by delievering the ball long and early to their big man on the edge of the square.
Overall it has been an excellent season for Eastern Harps as i think they won every senior trophy in Sligo this year. Others teams will have to up their game to topple them next year.
Your right Mano i think they did, Curry being the last team to do the treble in '06.
Well i was at the game yesterday and to be honest i thought it was dismal and thats the truth. McGovern was skint by O'Donovan and a few other players really didnt show up. It looked like it lacked effort or belief, i really cant put my finger on it. Would jus love my money back to be honest.
Fair play to Harps though and they were the best team al year round. For three years now it the league finalists have been County Champions and shows the league is still important as ever for getting into that winning habit.
Harps are still young but the thing that will kill them is emmigration. T Taylor and D O'Grady are both off to the oz wednesday and the recession will hit more than just Harps.
On i side note i really wish people would move from the hoganstand to here. Way too much editing on the 'stand.
Some of them on Hoganstand should be left there!
Agree with most of what has been said from the bits I saw on tv. Really disappointing performance. I think they may have actually beaten a better team in the semi final but for whatever reason it didn't happen yesterday. Brendan Phillips and Ross Donovan emerge with credit in my eyes but too many of the other lads didn't play up to form. Still, a great year for Harps. 2009 will bring them tough challenges personnel wise as some have alluded to but they won't be a million miles away you'll find.
Quote from: Mano on November 24, 2008, 12:27:16 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 24, 2008, 09:32:31 AM
This could be close to the end of an era for harps, judging by there underage results nothings coming through and Taylor hasnt got much left in him. Tourlestrane and Curry have a conveyor belt of underage on the way so its hard to look past those 2 for the next couple of yrs.
Don't agree with that comment - Harps are still a young team apart from Taylor.
Very disappointing performance by Harps yesterday. They were extremely lucky to be so close at the end and to have 15 players still on the pitch.
If Cororfin didn't already know Harps tactics they were told during the week when Denis Johnson told the media they would persist with their short passing running game. Could not believe this when i read Johnsons comments during the week and then he was true to his word on the day. Corofin were ready and blocked, harried and turned over possession which led to many of their scoring chances. Corofin played football to suit the condidtions by delievering the ball long and early to their big man on the edge of the square.
Overall it has been an excellent season for Eastern Harps as i think they won every senior trophy in Sligo this year. Others teams will have to up their game to topple them next year.
Well mano, not that i want your agreement, whos going to get harps scores when PT retires? Theres a few points in it, your interpretation being wrong, i said it
could be an end of era, Harps have nothing coming through judging by there underage results. Id say thats fair comments, never said there too old. Tour and Curry look stronger next few yrs IMO. Next yr harps could lose ogrady, PT and TT, I fear for Harps is what im saying, not writing them off.
Ya its a pity the lads on hoganstand dont come on here, sound enough most of them and the more lads talking Sligo GAA the better will improve this board. Ever since i made the move it made this board way more valuable ;) from a Sligo viewpoint. Judging by the PMs i get theres way too much conformaty to certain lads views who wont disagree with on public forums but will in private and it pisses me off. At least in HG that doesnt happen and everyone has mind of there own so i wouldnt look down on HG sligolads and ladies. It might take some of them time to adjust with the editing on here, really close to free speech.
Take it easy there good lad. I'm giving my opinion. You have expressed yours so i think i have a right to express mine. Most of the team is still young enough to win a few more county titles. Taylor probably doesn't have many years left in him judging by his display yesterday but he was still the highest scorer in Sligo championship by some distance.
Plus Harps were unlucky yo lose the previous years county final in his absence so they are not totally reliant on him.
Good man Sligonian, glad to see that you are as lively as ever - keep using the sun block.
Only got to see the second half yesterday but can't disagree with the general sense of disappointment.
The thing that struck me most me was the physical shortcomings of Harps. They were either leggy young lads or well conditioned and slow - very few looked at the pace of the game physically and it didn't help the team's shape or lack of it.
Can't comment on the merits of Harps or anyone else for the year(s) ahead but I will offer one thought. I watched, and was on the other end of, the early days of the rsie of Harps as a force from the early / mid 90s and one of the characteristics that made them effective was a definite sense of collective method (call it game plan) that other teams in Sligo simply didn't have. Ally that to a strong level of commitment that always seems to be there and they will still be hard to beat... although there was little of either in evidence yesterday.
Quote from: Mano on November 24, 2008, 03:00:59 PM
Take it easy there good lad. I'm giving my opinion. You have expressed yours so i think i have a right to express mine. Most of the team is still young enough to win a few more county titles. Taylor probably doesn't have many years left in him judging by his display yesterday but he was still the highest scorer in Sligo championship by some distance.
Plus Harps were unlucky yo lose the previous years county final in his absence so they are not totally reliant on him.
Mano, dont go to the trouble of highlighting a paragraph of my post, then disagreeing with it when you didnt even read my post in the first place. Your saying i said harps are finished and too old but that is false. Your interpretation is completely false ive explained already. This happens alot and shouldnt. Im not asking for anyone to agree with my view, just reply to whats been said not to the stuff going on your own head, simple as that.
Your last 2 sentences of your last post above are 2 greatest contradictions ive ever read ::). PT is top scorer by a mile, but harps arent totally reliant on him. Maybe youve a problem reading your own posts too :D there mano. Im here to help ;).
Sorry Paddy Dubai wont change me sorry, i miss Sligo big time although i am going to a snow boarding lesson tommorrow so that should cool me down ;) just fine.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 24, 2008, 09:32:31 AM
This could be close to the end of an era for harps
I think i can read your post just fine - thanks Sligonian for your concern ::). If it reads 'This could be close to the end of an era for Harps' then i disagree with it-perhaps you have a hidden meaning there that means something else. I'm not disagreeing with you to antagonise you or to upset you in any way so please don't take it personal. I just have a different opinion to yourself-who knows which one of us is wrong time will tell.
I am going to list the reasons why i think the Harps will continue to flourish and perhaps you can reply with the list of reasons why you think that 'This could be close to the end of an era for Harps' in a proper debate rather than been smart and disrespectful.
1) Harps are still a young side with Taylor the only one over 30 in starting 15
2) Taylor is a pale shadow of the player who i played against 5 to 10 years ago so they should be able to cope in his absence. Most of his scores have come from frees. Thomas Cryan and Hannon can take over from him in that department-hope that solves the apparent contradiction before.
3) They got to a county final last year in his absence and were unlucky to be beaten by 2 points by my own club.
4) They have some players heading away to find work but most clubs will be faced by that problem giving the current economic conditions. My club will be without Barry Kirrane and Brendan Egan next year who are both currently abroad.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 24, 2008, 07:32:18 PM
Im here to help ;).
Why would i need your help Sligonian?
Very disappointed with Harps on Sunday, never really got going on the day, and seemed to run out of steam near the end. Phillips and Donovan did their bit though Phillips was a little fortunate to only get a yellow for his misdemeanour, as was McGovern just before that. But I doubt if they would have beaten Corofin in any event, they are a useful side, and will trouble Kilmacud in the semis I'd imagine. Still Harps have had a good run, Owen B back at the ranch after six years, the other senior trophies (excluding the rinky-dink one John's won) won also, and two wins in Connacht, including humbling their upstart Rossie neighbours in the process. They have had worse years.
As I was watching it , I had a similiar thoughts on Harps as Sligonian. Naturally when a team is getting well beaten , its very easy to be negative but these are my reasons as to why harps wont win Sligo next year.
1. Ye are concentrating on wrong Taylor I believe. Without Tony , they will struggle in midfield and whilst they may be close without him owing to the overall strength of team, they will struggle against the big clubs in midfield witness 2007 county final.
2. Paul taylor will be a year older and I believe seldom trains due to various injuries.His participation next summer is in th elap of the Gods really at 34. He naturally will be hard to replace and feel his influence goes beyound frees and perhaps is more a leadership issue more than a footballing issue
3. Harps have not been as competitive underage in recent years and whilst they may only need a couple coming through each year, Tourlestrane and Curry obviously have more.
4. 20 years since a team won 2 in a row.
No other team in county would have resources to leave a star intercounty U21 on bench like Peter Rafferty so whilst dont expect them to win next year , i would expect another championship within 3 years. Agree with paddy as well about their style of play. Every Harps team has played the same way over last 15 years and this undoubtedly has help give them an edge.
Id hardly call Peter Raff a star U21 player? I'm sure there were plenty of that U21 panel who were not starting for their club teams.
I think Harps will suffer to be honest. The two Taylors being absolutely vital. They were the two lads who dragged them out when things were tough. You seen this in the two semi final games and the final. Along with a dodgy goalkeeper i think Harps may suffer??
As a matter of interest who do people think will challenge for Owen B next year?
Quote from: Mano on November 25, 2008, 09:07:21 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 24, 2008, 09:32:31 AM
This could be close to the end of an era for harps
I think i can read your post just fine - thanks Sligonian for your concern ::). If it reads 'This could be close to the end of an era for Harps' then i disagree with it-perhaps you have a hidden meaning there that means something else. I'm not disagreeing with you to antagonise you or to upset you in any way so please don't take it personal. I just have a different opinion to yourself-who knows which one of us is wrong time will tell.
I am going to list the reasons why i think the Harps will continue to flourish and perhaps you can reply with the list of reasons why you think that 'This could be close to the end of an era for Harps' in a proper debate rather than been smart and disrespectful.
1) Harps are still a young side with Taylor the only one over 30 in starting 15
2) Taylor is a pale shadow of the player who i played against 5 to 10 years ago so they should be able to cope in his absence. Most of his scores have come from frees. Thomas Cryan and Hannon can take over from him in that department-hope that solves the apparent contradiction before.
3) They got to a county final last year in his absence and were unlucky to be beaten by 2 points by my own club.
4) They have some players heading away to find work but most clubs will be faced by that problem giving the current economic conditions. My club will be without Barry Kirrane and Brendan Egan next year who are both currently abroad.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 24, 2008, 07:32:18 PM
Im here to help ;).
Why would i need your help Sligonian?
Help interpretating my words is what im getting at so i dont have to explain 2 or 3 times. Probably a level above your understanding of football ;) so i'll bear that i mind in future and respect that.
The era im on about is the Paul Taylor era, goes without saying, he will only decline from here on in. To be honest this yr was the best ive seen him for yrs, i would say he got back 80% his best. He never was blessed with pace.
For me losing a sligo club final and winning one and beating mayo and leitrim champions to add to that is the difference PT makes. He is a leader and Harps never panic with him on the field. When they lose him, the Currys and Tourlestranes will be stronger IMO. His form has been the vital edge that carried them over the line this yr. Hannon is left footed and not as consistent, Cryan takes frees from the ground and has good drive but inconsistent. PT is just irreplaceable. If he plays next yr and shows aswell fair play to him and seeing him this brought me great pride in sligo football.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 27, 2008, 02:16:31 PM
Help interpretating my words is what im getting at so i dont have to explain 2 or 3 times.
So you said in your initial post was not what you actually meant to write
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 24, 2008, 09:32:31 AM
This could be close to the end of an era for harps
But now you seem to have changed you arguement slightly and modified your comments to
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 27, 2008, 02:16:31 PM
The era im on about is the Paul Taylor era,
I should have been able to interpret that it was actually the Paul Taylor era you were referring to and not the Harps era ::) Thanks for clearing that up.
In which case i would agree with you that Paul Taylor is close to the end of his playing days and may be difficult to get him back playing as well next year but i still think Harps will be strong again next year. Good we can agree on something ;)
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 27, 2008, 02:16:31 PM
Probably a level above your understanding of football ;) so i'll bear that i mind in future and respect that.
My involvement in football is a lot more substanstial than yours having won 3 county senior titles, 3 senior leagues, 2 connaught colleges and one All-Ireland college medal. I am in a better position to talk about football than someone who seems to prefer writing than playing football.
Mano is an attracta's/Banada man!! Ill take a crack at Tourlestrane as being his club aswell!!!
Quote from: Mano on November 27, 2008, 03:15:08 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 27, 2008, 02:16:31 PM
Help interpretating my words is what im getting at so i dont have to explain 2 or 3 times.
So you said in your initial post was not what you actually meant to write
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 24, 2008, 09:32:31 AM
This could be close to the end of an era for harps
But now you seem to have changed you arguement slightly and modified your comments to
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 27, 2008, 02:16:31 PM
The era im on about is the Paul Taylor era,
I should have been able to interpret that it was actually the Paul Taylor era you were referring to and not the Harps era ::) Thanks for clearing that up.
In which case i would agree with you that Paul Taylor is close to the end of his playing days and may be difficult to get him back playing as well next year but i still think Harps will be strong again next year. Good we can agree on something ;)
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 27, 2008, 02:16:31 PM
Probably a level above your understanding of football ;) so i'll bear that i mind in future and respect that.
My involvement in football is a lot more substanstial than yours having won 3 county senior titles, 3 senior leagues, 2 connaught colleges and one All-Ireland college medal. I am in a better position to talk about football than someone who seems to prefer writing than playing football.
I stand by my first post. I havnt changed it just clarified further. Listen me and you are on completely different wave lengths with the way i see things, i accept that now.
For some of us Mano the privelege of been able to play gets taken away out of your control. And another thing for a man who as you pointed out hasnt played last couple of yrs and yet everyone knows my identity takes some doing.
Do you honestly think you know more about football than me because you won this and that? Does that make your opinion more right. Mattie Hoey won connacht for us in 75 and i can tell i know alot more about football than him. Although alot people have seen me play so why dont you ask them, did i display much football knowledge on the field and am i any good? I could into some egotiscal stuff about my succeses at football but i wont. I might make a comeback yet when my circumstances change, and im sure ye'll all love to see me walk the walk. Lastly alot of brainless footballers won alot more than me no doubt about that. Not saying that about you BTW.
Gripping stuff altogether ;D ;D
Jesus tonight.
I know this is totally a wrong thing to say but I have to confess to logging on here now for some online rubbernecking!!
Quote from: Teeling Gael on November 26, 2008, 11:54:34 AM
As I was watching it , I had a similiar thoughts on Harps as Sligonian. Naturally when a team is getting well beaten , its very easy to be negative but these are my reasons as to why harps wont win Sligo next year.
1. Ye are concentrating on wrong Taylor I believe. Without Tony , they will struggle in midfield and whilst they may be close without him owing to the overall strength of team, they will struggle against the big clubs in midfield witness 2007 county final.
2. Paul taylor will be a year older and I believe seldom trains due to various injuries.His participation next summer is in th elap of the Gods really at 34. He naturally will be hard to replace and feel his influence goes beyound frees and perhaps is more a leadership issue more than a footballing issue
3. Harps have not been as competitive underage in recent years and whilst they may only need a couple coming through each year, Tourlestrane and Curry obviously have more.
4. 20 years since a team won 2 in a row.
No other team in county would have resources to leave a star intercounty U21 on bench like Peter Rafferty so whilst dont expect them to win next year , i would expect another championship within 3 years. Agree with paddy as well about their style of play. Every Harps team has played the same way over last 15 years and this undoubtedly has help give them an edge.
I'd agree with a lot of this. Harps' midfield woes cost them last year more than P. Taylor's absence, could still have won the final but for a bad miss by Rafferty in the first half. While they have decent forwards, none have shown yet the reliability and efficiency in scoring that Taylor has done, so he will be a loss when he calls it a day, which is probably not that far off coming. It will be up to the others to step up and replace him, time will tell on that.
It won't finish them as a force by any means though, even Pat's stayed in the leading pack for a good number of years after Kearins packed it in, it was only when that 80's team started to break up, and the lack of upcoming talent to replace them, that their decline began, and their present plight for such a successful club is a sorry one. Harps' present team has been based from the minor wins of 2000 and 2004, plus a pretty good team in 98, which was toppled by John's, but they have not been going well at underage for the last few years, which considering the area they have to choose from, making up for the usual problems that smaller rural clubs would have, is remarkable. If they can get a few players through the ranks to senior from those teams, despite the lack of success, it might not affect them too badly, but it doesn't particularly bode well to not be challenging for underage honours. But other clubs have far bigger problems ahead in that regard. FWIW only 6 of last Sunday's panel are over 30, and three of those are 33 or over. Tourlestrane would have a few hitting that age bracket as well (O'Hara, Durkin, McGowan etc.), and other clubs surely do too.
The other thing is the issue of playing upping sticks and heading off, two of them who played last Sunday have already done so, and a few from the Intermediate team went away also. While this could be said for other clubs too like Mano has said, it seems to me that a lot more lads from Harps country are involving in a construction-related trade than perhaps there are in other club areas, 17/39 or so judging from last Sunday's programme, and another 6 are students, and if it gets really messy than they might be in a bad situation. Not quite like the 80's though surely - we won two Under-21's in the early part of the decade, and two years after the second one most of that team had emigrated. A terrible loss to us, and we suffered for it as time passed, considering we were annual contenders in the Intermediate back then (when senior had just eight teams in it too).
And some of the more recent posts have me feeling like this...
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Sligonian - no matter how much you know about the game the day you think you are invicible is the day you are finished. No-one knows it all and even though you don't agree with someone it is worthwhile seeing where they come from - especially people with the experience and honesty of Mano. The likes of Mickey Harte are the best because they constantly question themselves and are hungry to learn.
Just for the record - I don't know Mano personally but I think I know who he is and have seen him playing many times.
Presume by the lack of nomination information in local papers, the county board will be returned en masse next week. Motions regarding the structures of underage football seem interesting. I am not in any way involved in underage football at the moment but there appears to be alot of disenchantment at timetabling of underage competitions. In a competitive marketplace for young kids playing sport, it is imperative that Sligo GAA has the optimium timetable for underage football rather than trying to play off competitions as quickly as possible.
Cooleras proposal on restructuring senior competition is interesting and is something that is regularily discussed here. Overall I would have praise for CCC who year on year have beenconsistently improving scheduling but I would be happier with Coolera proposal backed up with changing "warm up" competitions to the summer time, particuliarily that top 24 teams have 3 matches less per annum, than the current starting of matches in mid February with 4 week gaps in July and August between matches. Obviusly the main theory behind Coolera is the availability of county players for league matches which can only be good for football standards. Could you clarify Seanie , if my reading of motion is correct that its intention is no promotion or relegation out of Division 3 and no promotion out of Division 4 in 2009. If so , think thats a flaw in proposal but long term would like a playoff between 2nd placed team in a lower division and 2nd bottom team in higher division to negate the yo yo effect that is very prevalent in Sligo club football at athe moment.
Just PM'ed you there TG.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 30, 2008, 10:40:25 PM
Sligonian - no matter how much you know about the game the day you think you are invicible is the day you are finished. No-one knows it all and even though you don't agree with someone it is worthwhile seeing where they come from - especially people with the experience and honesty of Mano. The likes of Mickey Harte are the best because they constantly question themselves and are hungry to learn.
Just for the record - I don't know Mano personally but I think I know who he is and have seen him playing many times.
True, i certainly dont know it all or said i do, no one does. Agree to disagree with Mano in my last post so dont want to go on about it.
Hows things going back home, any word on the next SLIGO MINOR MANAGER?
Quote from: Teeling Gael on December 04, 2008, 09:34:08 AM
Presume by the lack of nomination information in local papers, the county board will be returned en masse next week. Motions regarding the structures of underage football seem interesting. I am not in any way involved in underage football at the moment but there appears to be alot of disenchantment at timetabling of underage competitions. In a competitive marketplace for young kids playing sport, it is imperative that Sligo GAA has the optimium timetable for underage football rather than trying to play off competitions as quickly as possible.
Cooleras proposal on restructuring senior competition is interesting and is something that is regularily discussed here. Overall I would have praise for CCC who year on year have beenconsistently improving scheduling but I would be happier with Coolera proposal backed up with changing "warm up" competitions to the summer time, particuliarily that top 24 teams have 3 matches less per annum, than the current starting of matches in mid February with 4 week gaps in July and August between matches. Obviusly the main theory behind Coolera is the availability of county players for league matches which can only be good for football standards. Could you clarify Seanie , if my reading of motion is correct that its intention is no promotion or relegation out of Division 3 and no promotion out of Division 4 in 2009. If so , think thats a flaw in proposal but long term would like a playoff between 2nd placed team in a lower division and 2nd bottom team in higher division to negate the yo yo effect that is very prevalent in Sligo club football at athe moment.
Turned out to be another job well done. No contests and all motions ruled out, bar the CB-promoted ones obviously.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 06, 2008, 02:59:16 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 30, 2008, 10:40:25 PM
Sligonian - no matter how much you know about the game the day you think you are invicible is the day you are finished. No-one knows it all and even though you don't agree with someone it is worthwhile seeing where they come from - especially people with the experience and honesty of Mano. The likes of Mickey Harte are the best because they constantly question themselves and are hungry to learn.
Just for the record - I don't know Mano personally but I think I know who he is and have seen him playing many times.
True, i certainly dont know it all or said i do, no one does. Agree to disagree with Mano in my last post so dont want to go on about it.
Hows things going back home, any word on the next SLIGO MINOR MANAGER?
Mulhern got it.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on December 10, 2008, 07:41:41 PM
Quote from: Teeling Gael on December 04, 2008, 09:34:08 AM
Presume by the lack of nomination information in local papers, the county board will be returned en masse next week. Motions regarding the structures of underage football seem interesting. I am not in any way involved in underage football at the moment but there appears to be alot of disenchantment at timetabling of underage competitions. In a competitive marketplace for young kids playing sport, it is imperative that Sligo GAA has the optimium timetable for underage football rather than trying to play off competitions as quickly as possible.
Cooleras proposal on restructuring senior competition is interesting and is something that is regularily discussed here. Overall I would have praise for CCC who year on year have beenconsistently improving scheduling but I would be happier with Coolera proposal backed up with changing "warm up" competitions to the summer time, particuliarily that top 24 teams have 3 matches less per annum, than the current starting of matches in mid February with 4 week gaps in July and August between matches. Obviusly the main theory behind Coolera is the availability of county players for league matches which can only be good for football standards. Could you clarify Seanie , if my reading of motion is correct that its intention is no promotion or relegation out of Division 3 and no promotion out of Division 4 in 2009. If so , think thats a flaw in proposal but long term would like a playoff between 2nd placed team in a lower division and 2nd bottom team in higher division to negate the yo yo effect that is very prevalent in Sligo club football at athe moment.
Turned out to be another job well done. No contests and all motions ruled out, bar the CB-promoted ones obviously.
Indeed. And the CB managed to deflect alot of criticism away from the Coiste na nOg by clarifying that all matters relating to under age can be voiced at the monthly CB meetings through the club reps. Not sure if JM thought that one through - next year's CB meetings should be interesting.
Well that convention is now a joke. Everything ruled out of order. How can there be change. The SGaels delgate was only proposing some minute changes to the scheduling of the underage and the Minor board chairman goes ballistic and super defensive. The proposed calendar for next years adult, means that approx 90 % of the league is over by mid May , so much for playing football in the Summer and as the Ballymote delegate pointed out the first 8-9 rounds are on alternate weekends to the NFL - will we have county players!
Then we find out that a ruling by the transfers sub committee that was voted on at a cb meeting earlier in the year was never sent for ratification to Central council - buried cos it won't be ratified but that is ok because Marys and Tubber got their boys !! Dictatorship --- -- -- -- And no club getting the reports or info on the meeting till the day before - is it from Stalin they learned their style from
Quote from: Westie on December 11, 2008, 11:14:48 AM
Well that convention is now a joke. Everything ruled out of order. How can there be change. The SGaels delgate was only proposing some minute changes to the scheduling of the underage and the Minor board chairman goes ballistic and super defensive. The proposed calendar for next years adult, means that approx 90 % of the league is over by mid May , so much for playing football in the Summer and as the Ballymote delegate pointed out the first 8-9 rounds are on alternate weekends to the NFL - will we have county players!
Then we find out that a ruling by the transfers sub committee that was voted on at a cb meeting earlier in the year was never sent for ratification to Central council - buried cos it won't be ratified but that is ok because Marys and Tubber got their boys !! Dictatorship --- -- -- -- And no club getting the reports or info on the meeting till the day before - is it from Stalin they learned their style from
Exactly.
I cant understand the yes man mentality in the county board, why doesnt no one stand up against murphy and co. I know theres 1 or 2 that actually do see the overall picture and not just there for club self preservation..it pisses me off hearing what goes on.
Dont even get me started on the chairman of the minor board.
Anyway the only light at the end of the tunnel these idiots wont be around forever and lets hope there not another conveyor belt of idiots waiting in the wings.
Best of luck to mulhern, hope it goes well for him although besides him teaching in st johns national school and coaching them i dont know much else about him. One thing though he has got one of the best sligo teams in long long time. If they really believe in themselves they could win connacht and even more but got a tough draw. Galway first round, then mayo and then leitrim or ros in final...
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 12, 2008, 07:01:21 AM
I cant understand the yes man mentality in the county board, why doesnt no one stand up against murphy and co. I know theres 1 or 2 that actually do see the overall picture and not just there for club self preservation..it pisses me off hearing what goes on.
Because your club will get screwed in many possible ways. Would take a few clubs to get organised to make an effective stand, otherwise you're pissing in the wind. It's a small coincidence that the two clubs who stood up on the transfers (given it was their players being taken) were beaten in the semis, aided by some questionable decisions by the officials.
Quote from: Westie on December 11, 2008, 11:14:48 AM
Well that convention is now a joke. Everything ruled out of order. How can there be change. The SGaels delgate was only proposing some minute changes to the scheduling of the underage and the Minor board chairman goes ballistic and super defensive. The proposed calendar for next years adult, means that approx 90 % of the league is over by mid May , so much for playing football in the Summer and as the Ballymote delegate pointed out the first 8-9 rounds are on alternate weekends to the NFL - will we have county players!
Then we find out that a ruling by the transfers sub committee that was voted on at a cb meeting earlier in the year was never sent for ratification to Central council - buried cos it won't be ratified but that is ok because Marys and Tubber got their boys !! Dictatorship --- -- -- -- And no club getting the reports or info on the meeting till the day before - is it from Stalin they learned their style from
Yep, you would wonder what the convention is for now, a social gathering perhaps, or a back-patting exercise. Because it doesn't seem to be for any decision-making. That's seemingly for other bodies, where it can be controlled. The timing of clubs receiving the info is strange too. And seemingly noone bothered to inform the convention of Mulhern's appointment either.
What do yee all make of Mulherns appointment?
The weekender gave a very thorough account of the Sligo county convention. Good read.
Any more news back home? I see summerhill made a great comeback against st muirdeachs in the junior A league, how good a win is that for Sligo Football? Michael o hehir for st johns got 2-0 looks a good prospect, and dylan healy if they stay with it. Both played well for sligo u16s last yr. Darragh McConnon 1-2, Patrick Heraghty 1-4, aswell got alot of scores.
Im already hearing good things back from home regarding walsh, this yr will be alot different to last yr with regards to player atitude, fitness and workrate im assured. I know its early but good to hear.
Congrats to Mick Burke, Keith Raymond and Liam Riedy on there selection on the Nicky rackard cup 15 team of the yr.
Expectations for 2009, for sligo gaa.
Retaintion of the Nicky Rackard cup.
Retaintion of the Manning Cup and maybe add Tedd Webb this yr.
My realistic expectations for Sligo minors, I really rate this squad really highly, the players are there to win Connacht no doubt, I have no clue as to how good shrewd and quality of manager Mulhern is. If he is top class we are in business because if we get the best of these lads we will win connacht. Tough draw, i think we will beat Galway first round and then cant predict how we do against mayo... so at least a semi final appearance, now remember if we get past galway the semi against mayo is in markievicz as curtain raiser for sligo galway csfc so that will help us no end with the sligofans in early to roar on the minors.
Sligo u21s at least a connacht final appearance will do for me, easy draw with leitrim in semi, good squad again so should get to the decider on April 4th.
Sligo Seniors, at least promotion from div4 will do, Championship is impossible to predict but we beat this same galway 2 yrs ago, they played better last yr but i think we can turn them over in the park. Im gonna say connacht final appearance and who knows, one guarntee is we wont be as badly prepared as last yr.
Dream scenario "Parsons OG in final last minute gifts Sligo Nestor Cup" :D. Karma.
We will see, best of luck to all Sligo teams in 2009.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 29, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Expectations for 2009, for sligo gaa.
Retaintion of the Nicky Rackard cup.
Retaintion of the Manning Cup and maybe add Tedd Webb this yr.
My realistic expectations for Sligo minors, I really rate this squad really highly, the players are there to win Connacht no doubt, I have no clue as to how good shrewd and quality of manager Mulhern is. If he is top class we are in business because if we get the best of these lads we will win connacht. Tough draw, i think we will beat Galway first round and then cant predict how we do against mayo... so at least a semi final appearance, now remember if we get past galway the semi against mayo is in markievicz as curtain raiser for sligo galway csfc so that will help us no end with the sligofans in early to roar on the minors.
Sligo u21s at least a connacht final appearance will do for me, easy draw with leitrim in semi, good squad again so should get to the decider on April 4th.
Sligo Seniors, at least promotion from div4 will do, Championship is impossible to predict but we beat this same galway 2 yrs ago, they played better last yr but i think we can turn them over in the park. Im gonna say connacht final appearance and who knows, one guarntee is we wont be as badly prepared as last yr.
Dream scenario "Parsons OG in final last minute gifts Sligo Nestor Cup" :D. Karma.
We will see, best of luck to all Sligo teams in 2009.
A few honest predictions by the mad lad above......I'll go with a big fat zero across the board for Sligo ......as much success as footing turf in Dubai.
Parsons will hardly blink at such an outcome
Quote from: dodo on January 01, 2009, 03:53:17 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 29, 2008, 12:49:33 PM
Expectations for 2009, for sligo gaa.
Retaintion of the Nicky Rackard cup.
Retaintion of the Manning Cup and maybe add Tedd Webb this yr.
My realistic expectations for Sligo minors, I really rate this squad really highly, the players are there to win Connacht no doubt, I have no clue as to how good shrewd and quality of manager Mulhern is. If he is top class we are in business because if we get the best of these lads we will win connacht. Tough draw, i think we will beat Galway first round and then cant predict how we do against mayo... so at least a semi final appearance, now remember if we get past galway the semi against mayo is in markievicz as curtain raiser for sligo galway csfc so that will help us no end with the sligofans in early to roar on the minors.
Sligo u21s at least a connacht final appearance will do for me, easy draw with leitrim in semi, good squad again so should get to the decider on April 4th.
Sligo Seniors, at least promotion from div4 will do, Championship is impossible to predict but we beat this same galway 2 yrs ago, they played better last yr but i think we can turn them over in the park. Im gonna say connacht final appearance and who knows, one guarntee is we wont be as badly prepared as last yr.
Dream scenario "Parsons OG in final last minute gifts Sligo Nestor Cup" :D. Karma.
We will see, best of luck to all Sligo teams in 2009.
A few honest predictions by the mad lad above......I'll go with a big fat zero across the board for Sligo ......as much success as footing turf in Dubai.
Parsons will hardly blink at such an outcome
His Father wiould be happy though ;).
Eugene McHale new manager of St Molaise Gaels,
Best of luck to him and the players this yr.
St Molaise Gaels Abu.
Sligonians new year resolution should be to let the Parsons thing go. Its really sad at this stage.
Anyway, time for people to roll out predictions!
Championship? Curry, Harps, Tubber, Tourlestrane?
One thing is a cert, watch for the emigration this summer of students to other shores. Also Tradesmen off to the Oz! Teams will lose some of their big name players.
Quote from: Sligoper on January 01, 2009, 04:16:12 PM
Sligonians new year resolution should be to let the Parsons thing go. Its really sad at this stage.
Anyway, time for people to roll out predictions!
Championship? Curry, Harps, Tubber, Tourlestrane?
One thing is a cert, watch for the emigration this summer of students to other shores. Also Tradesmen off to the Oz! Teams will lose some of their big name players.
I will never let go of it until bellaghy players play for SLIGO. Simple as that.
Curry will win Sligo senior Championship. Our lads SMG to make a big impact in the senior this yr under a decent management team.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 01, 2009, 05:32:48 PM
Quote from: Sligoper on January 01, 2009, 04:16:12 PM
Sligonians new year resolution should be to let the Parsons thing go. Its really sad at this stage.
Anyway, time for people to roll out predictions!
Championship? Curry, Harps, Tubber, Tourlestrane?
One thing is a cert, watch for the emigration this summer of students to other shores. Also Tradesmen off to the Oz! Teams will lose some of their big name players.
I will never let go of it until bellaghy players play for SLIGO. Simple as that.
Curry will win Sligo senior Championship. Our lads SMG to make a big impact in the senior this yr under a decent management team.
Thats quite heroic of you Sligonian, whats the current status so in Bellaghy? Please inform us? What players are playing for what clubs?
Quote from: Sligoper on January 01, 2009, 08:14:22 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 01, 2009, 05:32:48 PM
Quote from: Sligoper on January 01, 2009, 04:16:12 PM
Sligonians new year resolution should be to let the Parsons thing go. Its really sad at this stage.
Anyway, time for people to roll out predictions!
Championship? Curry, Harps, Tubber, Tourlestrane?
One thing is a cert, watch for the emigration this summer of students to other shores. Also Tradesmen off to the Oz! Teams will lose some of their big name players.
I will never let go of it until bellaghy players play for SLIGO. Simple as that.
Curry will win Sligo senior Championship. Our lads SMG to make a big impact in the senior this yr under a decent management team.
Thats quite heroic of you Sligonian, whats the current status so in Bellaghy? Please inform us? What players are playing for what clubs?
Why you patronising me for? Is it not every Sligo supporters wish? 4 or 5 lads from bellaghy playing with Charlestown at senior as you well know, i want that to stop...
Do you not want it to stop Sligoper? ???
Of course, well then collectively harp on about them and not just Parsons, your giving the Sligo posters a ad reputation by always moaning about tom!!
Quote from: Sligoper on January 03, 2009, 04:49:40 PM
Of course, well then collectively harp on about them and not just Parsons, your giving the Sligo posters a ad reputation by always moaning about tom!!
Why you so sensitive about Tom? At the end of the day he is the one who most betrayed us and his county by wearing the red and green, he is the one who is going to hurt us on football field more than the rest and you know that and he knows that and so does his father. I didnt hear about the mulligans going to sligo matches wearing sligo jerseys only 4 or 5 yrs ago. There father is from Mayo so i can understand that to a certain extent. It just pisses me off that SLIGO CB are letting this happen aswell. I would be doing something about it. Id first find out why? Then id do everything possible to coax them back and stop the supply to Mayo.
Sligo 0-12 Galway 0-14, mcnamara CHB >:( here we go again!!!
For team news and report from game go to
http://www.sligogaa.ie/newsitem.aspx?=1820
That's what ya might call an 'experimental' line up?
Hard to know what to make of Saturday's display. Some good displays but the problems remain the same. Mullen and Colleary aren't going to make it at this level at centre-field, Mullen's been tried before and failed, while the mindless new rules meant Colleary didn't possibly get enough time to prove the point beyond doubt. O'Hara came in for him and did quite well, but it's preferable if we didn't have to rely on him at centrefield, but it's looking that way. A shame Quinn has been left out of the picture. The hafl-back and half-forward lines weren't particularly impressive, with the McNamara experiment not meeting with much success again, though he too left the scene of Neary's violition. Donncha Gallagher made his first start at wing-forward, kicked a fine free from distance but contributed little else. His replacement Scanlon was similiarly ineffective. Davey was Davey, you know the score by now. Marren had a fine outing, faded a bit in the second half but was our main scoring threat. McTernan showed reasonably well too, though he could have done better in the second when having a shot blocked with a man inside through on goal. Raymond was debuting at full-forward, but that's not an experiment that will work IMO. Maybe elsewhere, but he'll have to improve. Phillips had a good game at corner-back and Harrison was doing grand until Neary decided he was being too useful for us and got rid of him. McGuire had his hands full with N. Joyce but coped reasonably well. Our clubman finally got his go between the sticks, and did what was required of him. Hopefully he'll get another run or two, might give Greene a hint to up his game.
Heard that Donovan is off to the States also. We've lost or are losing a good few to further horizons, with Taylor and Danny Grady in Oz, Brian Curran headed that way soon, and a few more from the Tubber ranks, including Kelly and Gilmartin, headed stateside in the summer seemingly. Will not help our prospects, though on the other hand it leaves Tubber fairly fecked in the club scene.
Yup, immigration is going to have a massive effect, rumours from one of the south Sligo boys is that T Taylor is coming home but ill beleive it when i see it!
This week, GMIT, we're playing, i expect a win anyway, will be interesting to see the line up that the big man throws out.
Quote from: Sligoper on January 09, 2009, 03:57:35 PM
rumours from one of the south Sligo boys is that T Taylor is coming home but ill beleive it when i see it!
You'll find that's not a rumour. He'll be back shortly.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on January 10, 2009, 04:11:54 PM
Quote from: Sligoper on January 09, 2009, 03:57:35 PM
rumours from one of the south Sligo boys is that T Taylor is coming home but ill beleive it when i see it!
You'll find that's not a rumour. He'll be back shortly.
I thinks he's back actually! Any idea how we start a new poll for the 2009 year about who'll win Owen B?
Quote from: Sligoper on January 10, 2009, 07:11:47 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on January 10, 2009, 04:11:54 PM
Quote from: Sligoper on January 09, 2009, 03:57:35 PM
rumours from one of the south Sligo boys is that T Taylor is coming home but ill beleive it when i see it!
You'll find that's not a rumour. He'll be back shortly.
I thinks he's back actually! Any idea how we start a new poll for the 2009 year about who'll win Owen B?
Jaysus, will ya quit, it's only the second week of January yet! Will edit it in a week or so though.
Thought he might actually have been back by now, but wasn't sure enough to say so. Harps will be happy to have him back, and the issue of midfield for the county is still a burning one, though he'd be a bit behind in terms of training, but still with Harps going for so long last year, the 'break' might have been no harm for him either.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on January 11, 2009, 01:13:36 AM
Quote from: Sligoper on January 10, 2009, 07:11:47 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on January 10, 2009, 04:11:54 PM
Quote from: Sligoper on January 09, 2009, 03:57:35 PM
rumours from one of the south Sligo boys is that T Taylor is coming home but ill beleive it when i see it!
You'll find that's not a rumour. He'll be back shortly.
I thinks he's back actually! Any idea how we start a new poll for the 2009 year about who'll win Owen B?
Jaysus, will ya quit, it's only the second week of January yet! Will edit it in a week or so though.
Only the second week to you but there are club teams training away!!
Whose that Sligo LEGEND in your avatar sligoper. Its not Mickey kerins picturedn on his last game for Sligo age 60? :P.
Glad to hear Tonys back. Disapointed Sean Davey hasnt stayed retired, a man that did great service but well past his best and would prefer new faces now than hanger ons...glad to hear that j martyn is back.
Curry will win Owen B next yr beating tourlestrane in final.
Davey keeps gettin asked back, its not like he bursts into the first meeting at the start of the year and demands he is part of the panel. Id go back until i was 80 if i was always asked back, as im sure you would.
Yeah i think Curry will too, havnt head about any of their lads going away this summer compared to other clubs! But Tourlestrane will run them close!!
Quote from: Sligoper on January 11, 2009, 01:04:12 PM
Davey keeps gettin asked back, its not like he bursts into the first meeting at the start of the year and demands he is part of the panel. Id go back until i was 80 if i was always asked back, as im sure you would.
Yeah i think Curry will too, havnt head about any of their lads going away this summer compared to other clubs! But Tourlestrane will run them close!!
Early to tell yet, but they'll be thereabouts, Coolera could be close too, but I'd not make any call til the league is underway.
Poll set up, vote early and often.
Ah come on Baoithe that's a bit ott.
Yeah perhaps.
Hope to see a few more reports of the upcoming Leitrim game than i did for the GMIT one. McTiernan scored 0-4 from play last day, promising sign but needs to kick on against leitrim this weekend against alot tougher defence.
Hard to believe we are playing Kilkenny first round of league. Annoying i have to say almost embarrasing but we are where we are. I think we'll get promotion though. Easier said than done.
Quote from: baoithe on January 13, 2009, 03:02:08 PM
Yeah perhaps.
Maybe you might just take that down. Its a sensitive issue.
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 14, 2009, 09:21:50 AM
Quote from: baoithe on January 13, 2009, 03:02:08 PM
Yeah perhaps.
Maybe you might just take that down. Its a sensitive issue.
Point taken. I guess it is a sensitive point for some people. Its deleted now and I apologise if it caused offence to anyone.
Still don't see why it was put under Sligo GAA news. And the same goes for this:
http://www.sligogaa.ie/newsitem.aspx?=1850
OMS, You obviously dont think Tourlestrane are in with a chance this year of winning the championship! I see they're not even included in the poll :D :D :D
Good win over GMIT Sunday, hopefull we'll finish with a win against Leitrim.
Has anyone an idea of players that will be gone by or have already gone by this summers championship?
Would like to have an idea of which teams will be left short!
Quote from: Sligoper on January 16, 2009, 09:24:29 PM
OMS, You obviously dont think Tourlestrane are in with a chance this year of winning the championship! I see they're not even included in the poll :D :D :D
Wasn't intentional, I assure you that. ;D ;D
Mary's have appointed Barney Breen (Leitrim selector under Dolan) as manager, and John Bruen is taking over at the Harps, as Johnson is Carrick-bound. I take it that's all the main clubs sorted as regards management now?
Thats them all! Its going to be between Curry and Tourlestane i feel this year. I havnt heard of any players going away this year from either teams so i think both look strong for the win!
Quote from: Sligoper on January 16, 2009, 10:44:08 PM
Thats them all! Its going to be between Curry and Tourlestane i feel this year. I havnt heard of any players going away this year from either teams so i think both look strong for the win!
Brendan Egan is away in Sweden - he has been the driving force in the club for the last few years and is a major loss. Anthony Brennan is back in charge so thats a huge plus-why he is continually overlooked for County jobs is strange. I think we are short a few scoring forwards but most Sligo teams are struggling in that department with exception of Curry perhaps.
McHale has resigned as SMG manager after only 8 players turned up for sunday morning training at 8.30, also a few players gave him notice they would be unavailable for long periods during the year. Sad on both accounts, he did it to us before >:(. Our club has never been the best commitment wise from the players, and mchale was expecting a miracle for that to change but he shouldnt be quitting after 3 weeks. The first meeting attracted 25 players but nrs have dewindled since.
Who we get now no one knows? I suppose James Watters would be my favourite, no one else comes close.
http://www.sligogaa.ie/newsitem.aspx?=1873
Good news, game going ahead
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 20, 2009, 08:44:22 AM
McHale has resigned as SMG manager after only 8 players turned up for sunday morning training at 8.30, also a few players gave him notice they would be unavailable for long periods during the year. Sad on both accounts, he did it to us before >:(. Our club has never been the best commitment wise from the players, and mchale was expecting a miracle for that to change but he shouldnt be quitting after 3 weeks. The first meeting attracted 25 players but nrs have dewindled since.
Who we get now no one knows? I suppose James Watters would be my favourite, no one else comes close.
To be honest I think that kind of lark is stupid. Would Harps/Tourlestrane/Curry be at that jazz this time of the year? If it was the county team then maybe fair enough but at club level you need to bring lads with you as best you can and up the ante at the appropriate time. Championship is 6 months away!
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 20, 2009, 01:09:52 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 20, 2009, 08:44:22 AM
McHale has resigned as SMG manager after only 8 players turned up for sunday morning training at 8.30, also a few players gave him notice they would be unavailable for long periods during the year. Sad on both accounts, he did it to us before >:(. Our club has never been the best commitment wise from the players, and mchale was expecting a miracle for that to change but he shouldnt be quitting after 3 weeks. The first meeting attracted 25 players but nrs have dewindled since.
Who we get now no one knows? I suppose James Watters would be my favourite, no one else comes close.
To be honest I think that kind of lark is stupid. Would Harps/Tourlestrane/Curry be at that jazz this time of the year? If it was the county team then maybe fair enough but at club level you need to bring lads with you as best you can and up the ante at the appropriate time. Championship is 6 months away!
When I heard 8.30am training on Sunday, i knew this would happen. He was expecting way too much too early I agree. He must of known that himself surely. Disappointed News all the same though.
Lads it just popped into my head last night, that I havnt seen Stephen Gilmartin or Colm McGee on any Sligo Panel so far? Are they playing College football or what? Gilmartins still u21 so i hope hes commiting. McGee has great potential at County IMO and love to see him commit and get a chance.
Both our u21s and seniors lost. My Dad was at both, said he was alot more heartened by the u21s gutsy display against Donegal. Coen got special mention along with Gilmartin. Got a goal disallowed aswell which made no sense to Dad.
He said the seniors were atrocious against Leitrim. Said McNamara was our best player along with O hara. Leitrim were far more up for it. Some players Dad said were very lacklustre to say the least.
For the reports and scores go to Sligogaa.ie
I think the panel is being cut soon not sure. Any word on club fixtures. To be honest in this weather i wouldnt be very enthusiastic.
U21s going well and should make a connacht final appearance.
Bunninadden will have just the one Intermediate team this year, the Juniors from last year have been regraded there. So it's 14-12-7-? for 2009, with the eventual numbers being 12-12-8-? (that being Junior B, someday we might have an interest in it).
Fixtures have been sorted out, haven't got them yet but we appear to have a testing start to the league, with three of our five neighbours as opposition in the first three games! Championship draws on next Tuesday, it's difficult to see us getting as fortunate a draw as last time, that relegation scrap will be hard to avoid.
Division 1
Team 1 Team 2 Round Venue
Tourlestrane v Coolera‐Strandhill 1 Tourlestrane
Eastern Harps v Tubbercurry 1 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Geevagh v Ballymote 1 Geevagh
Curry v Castleconnor 1 Curry
Coolera‐Strandhill v Geevagh 2 Coolera
Ballymote v Curry 2 Ballymote
Tourlestrane v Eastern Harps 2 Tourlestrane
Tubbercurry v Castleconnor 2 Tubbercurry
Eastern Harps v Coolera‐Strandhill 3 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Curry v Tubbercurry 3 Curry
Geevagh v Tourlestrane 3 Geevagh
Castleconnor v Ballymote 3 Castleconnor
Eastern Harps v Geevagh 4 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Coolera‐Strandhill v Curry 4 Coolera
Tubbercurry v Ballymote 4 Tubbercurry
Tourlestrane v Castleconnor 4 Tourlestrane
Castleconnor v Coolera‐Strandhill 5 Castleconnor
Ballymote v Eastern Harps 5 Ballymote
Geevagh v Tubbercurry 5 Geevagh
Curry v Tourlestrane 5 Curry
Eastern Harps v Curry 6 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Coolera‐Strandhill v Tubbercurry 6 Coolera
Tourlestrane v Ballymote 6 Tourlestrane
Geevagh v Castleconnor 6 Geevagh
Ballymote v Coolera‐Strandhill 7 Ballymote
Curry v Geevagh 7 Curry
Castleconnor v Eastern Harps 7 Castleconnor
Tubbercurry v Tourlestrane 7 Tubbercurry
Coolera‐Strandhill v Tourlestrane 8 Coolera
Tubbercurry v Eastern Harps 8 Tubbercurry
Ballymote v Geevagh 8 Ballymote
Castleconnor v Curry 8 Castleconnor
Geevagh v Coolera‐Strandhill 9 Geevagh
Curry v Ballymote 9 Curry
Eastern Harps v Tourlestrane 9 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Castleconnor v Tubbercurry 9 Castleconnor
Coolera‐Strandhill v Eastern Harps 10 Coolera
Tubbercurry v Curry 10 Tubbercurry
Tourlestrane v Geevagh 10 Tourlestrane
Ballymote v Castleconnor 10 Ballymote
Geevagh v Eastern Harps 11 Geevagh
Curry v Coolera‐Strandhill 11 Curry
Ballymote v Tubbercurry 11 Ballymote
Castleconnor v Tourlestrane 11 Castleconnor
Coolera‐Strandhill v Castleconnor 12 Coolera
Eastern Harps v Ballymote 12 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Tubbercurry v Geevagh 12 Tubbercurry
Tourlestrane v Curry 12 Tourlestrane
Curry v Eastern Harps 13 Curry
Tubbercurry v Coolera‐Strandhill 13 Tubbercurry
Ballymote v Tourlestrane 13 Ballymote
Castleconnor v Geevagh 13 Castleconnor
Coolera‐Strandhill v Ballymote 14 Coolera
Geevagh v Curry 14 Geevagh
Eastern Harps v Castleconnor 14 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Tourlestrane v Tubbercurry 14 Tourlestrane
Division 2
Team 1 Team 2 Round Venue
St Marys v Easkey 1 St Marys
Bunninadden v Shamrock Gaels 1 Bunninadden
St Johns v Calry/St Josephs 1 St Johns
St Farnans v St Molaise Gaels 1 St Farnans
Easkey v St Johns 2 Easkey
Calry/St Josephs v St Farnans 2 Calry/St Josephs
St Marys v Bunninadden 2 St Marys
Shamrock Gaels v St Molaise Gaels 2 Shamrock Gaels
Bunninadden v Easkey 3 Bunninadden
St Farnans v Shamrock Gaels 3 St Farnans
St Johns v St Marys 3 St Johns
St Molaise Gaels v Calry/St Josephs 3 St Molaise Gaels
Bunninadden v St Johns 4 Bunninadden
Easkey v St Farnans 4 Easkey
Shamrock Gaels v Calry/St Josephs 4 Shamrock Gaels
St Marys v St Molaise Gaels 4 St Marys
St Molaise Gaels v Easkey 5 St Molaise Gaels
Calry/St Josephs v Bunninadden 5 Calry/St Josephs
St Johns v Shamrock Gaels 5 St Johns
St Farnans v St Marys 5 St Farnans
Bunninadden v St Farnans 6 Bunninadden
Easkey v Shamrock Gaels 6 Easkey
St Marys v Calry/St Josephs 6 St Marys
St Johns v St Molaise Gaels 6 St Johns
Calry/St Josephs v Easkey 7 Calry/St Josephs
St Farnans v St Johns 7 St Farnans
St Molaise Gaels v Bunninadden 7 St Molaise Gaels
Shamrock Gaels v St Marys 7 Shamrock Gaels
Easkey v St Marys 8 Easkey
Shamrock Gaels v Bunninadden 8 Shamrock Gaels
Calry/St Josephs v St Johns 8 Calry/St Josephs
St Molaise Gaels v St Farnans 8 St Molaise Gaels
St Johns v Easkey 9 St Johns
St Farnans v Calry/St Josephs 9 St Farnans
Bunninadden v St Marys 9 Bunninadden
St Molaise Gaels v Shamrock Gaels 9 St Molaise Gaels
Easkey v Bunninadden 10 Easkey
Shamrock Gaels v St Farnans 10 Shamrock Gaels
St Marys v St Johns 10 St Marys
Calry/St Josephs v St Molaise Gaels 10 Calry/St Josephs
St Johns v Bunninadden 11 St Johns
St Farnans v Easkey 11 St Farnans
Calry/St Josephs v Shamrock Gaels 11 Calry/St Josephs
St Molaise Gaels v St Marys 11 St Molaise Gaels
Easkey v St Molaise Gaels 12 Easkey
Bunninadden v Calry/St Josephs 12 Bunninadden
Shamrock Gaels v St Johns 12 Shamrock Gaels
St Marys v St Farnans 12 St Marys
St Farnans v Bunninadden 13 St Farnans
Shamrock Gaels v Easkey 13 Shamrock Gaels
Calry/St Josephs v St Marys 13 Calry/St Josephs
St Molaise Gaels v St Johns 13 St Molaise Gaels
Easkey v Calry/St Josephs 14 Easkey
St Johns v St Farnans 14 St Johns
Bunninadden v St Molaise Gaels 14 Bunninadden
St Marys v Shamrock Gaels 14 St Marys
Division 3
Team 1 Team 2 Round Venue
Eastern Harps v Drumcliffe Rosses Point 1 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Cloonacool v St Molaise Gaels 1 Cloonacool
Enniscrone/Kilglass v St Michaels 1 Enniscrone
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v St Patricks 1 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Drumcliffe Rosses Point v Enniscrone/Kilglass 2 Drumcliffe
St Michaels v Coolaney/Mullinabreena 2 St Michaels
Eastern Harps v Cloonacool 2 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
St Molaise Gaels v St Patricks 2 St Molaise Gaels
Cloonacool v Drumcliffe Rosses Point 3 Cloonacool
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v St Molaise Gaels 3 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Enniscrone/Kilglass v Eastern Harps 3 Enniscrone
St Patricks v St Michaels 3 St Patricks
Cloonacool v Enniscrone/Kilglass 4 Cloonacool
Drumcliffe Rosses Point v Coolaney/Mullinabreena 4 Drumcliffe
St Molaise Gaels v St Michaels 4 St Molaise Gaels
Eastern Harps v St Patricks 4 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
St Patricks v Drumcliffe Rosses Point 5 St Patricks
St Michaels v Cloonacool 5 St Michaels
Enniscrone/Kilglass v St Molaise Gaels 5 Enniscrone
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Eastern Harps 5 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Cloonacool v Coolaney/Mullinabreena 6 Cloonacool
Drumcliffe Rosses Point v St Molaise Gaels 6 Drumcliffe
Eastern Harps v St Michaels 6 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Enniscrone/Kilglass v St Patricks 6 Enniscrone
St Michaels v Drumcliffe Rosses Point 7 St Michaels
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Enniscrone/Kilglass 7 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
St Patricks v Cloonacool 7 St Patricks
St Molaise Gaels v Eastern Harps 7 St Molaise Gaels
Drumcliffe Rosses Point v Eastern Harps 8 Drumcliffe
St Molaise Gaels v Cloonacool 8 St Molaise Gaels
St Michaels v Enniscrone/Kilglass 8 St Michaels
St Patricks v Coolaney/Mullinabreena 8 St Patricks
Enniscrone/Kilglass v Drumcliffe Rosses Point 9 Enniscrone
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v St Michaels 9 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Cloonacool v Eastern Harps 9 Cloonacool
St Patricks v St Molaise Gaels 9 St Patricks
Drumcliffe Rosses Point v Cloonacool 10 Drumcliffe
St Molaise Gaels v Coolaney/Mullinabreena 10 St Molaise Gaels
Eastern Harps v Enniscrone/Kilglass 10 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
St Michaels v St Patricks 10 St Michaels
Enniscrone/Kilglass v Cloonacool 11 Enniscrone
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Drumcliffe Rosses Point 11 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
St Michaels v St Molaise Gaels 11 St Michaels
Team 1 Team 2 Round Venue
St Patricks v Eastern Harps 11 St Patricks
Drumcliffe Rosses Point v St Patricks 12 Drumcliffe
Cloonacool v St Michaels 12 Cloonacool
St Molaise Gaels v Enniscrone/Kilglass 12 St Molaise Gaels
Eastern Harps v Coolaney/Mullinabreena 12 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Cloonacool 13 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
St Molaise Gaels v Drumcliffe Rosses Point 13 St Molaise Gaels
St Michaels v Eastern Harps 13 St Michaels
St Patricks v Enniscrone/Kilglass 13 St Patricks
Drumcliffe Rosses Point v St Michaels 14 Drumcliffe
Enniscrone/Kilglass v Coolaney/Mullinabreena 14 Enniscrone
Cloonacool v St Patricks 14 Cloonacool
Eastern Harps v St Molaise Gaels 14 Eastern Harps ‐ Keash
Division 4
Team 1 Team 2 Round Venue
St Marys v Tourlestrane 1 St Marys
Coolera‐Strandhill v Ballymote 1 Coolera
Curry v Ballisodare 1 Curry
St Michaels v Owenmore Gaels 1 St Michaels
Tourlestrane v Curry 2 Tourlestrane
Ballisodare v St Michaels 2 Ballisodare
St Marys v Coolera‐Strandhill 2 St Marys
Ballymote v Owenmore Gaels 2 Ballymote
Coolera‐Strandhill v Tourlestrane 3 Coolera
St Michaels v Ballymote 3 St Michaels
Curry v St Marys 3 Curry
Owenmore Gaels v Ballisodare 3 Owenmore Gaels
Coolera‐Strandhill v Curry 4 Coolera
Tourlestrane v St Michaels 4 Tourlestrane
Ballymote v Ballisodare 4 Ballymote
St Marys v Owenmore Gaels 4 St Marys
Owenmore Gaels v Tourlestrane 5 Owenmore Gaels
Ballisodare v Coolera‐Strandhill 5 Ballisodare
Curry v Ballymote 5 Curry
St Michaels v St Marys 5 St Michaels
Coolera‐Strandhill v St Michaels 6 Coolera
Tourlestrane v Ballymote 6 Tourlestrane
St Marys v Ballisodare 6 St Marys
Curry v Owenmore Gaels 6 Curry
Team 1 Team 2 Round Venue
Ballisodare v Tourlestrane 7 Ballisodare
St Michaels v Curry 7 St Michaels
Owenmore Gaels v Coolera‐Strandhill 7 Owenmore Gaels
Ballymote v St Marys 7 Ballymote
Tourlestrane v St Marys 8 Tourlestrane
Ballymote v Coolera‐Strandhill 8 Ballymote
Ballisodare v Curry 8 Ballisodare
Owenmore Gaels v St Michaels 8 Owenmore Gaels
Curry v Tourlestrane 9 Curry
St Michaels v Ballisodare 9 St Michaels
Coolera‐Strandhill v St Marys 9 Coolera
Owenmore Gaels v Ballymote 9 Owenmore Gaels
Tourlestrane v Coolera‐Strandhill 10 Tourlestrane
Ballymote v St Michaels 10 Ballymote
St Marys v Curry 10 St Marys
Ballisodare v Owenmore Gaels 10 Ballisodare
Curry v Coolera‐Strandhill 11 Curry
St Michaels v Tourlestrane 11 St Michaels
Ballisodare v Ballymote 11 Ballisodare
Owenmore Gaels v St Marys 11 Owenmore Gaels
Tourlestrane v Owenmore Gaels 12 Tourlestrane
Coolera‐Strandhill v Ballisodare 12 Coolera
Ballymote v Curry 12 Ballymote
St Marys v St Michaels 12 St Marys
St Michaels v Coolera‐Strandhill 13 St Michaels
Ballymote v Tourlestrane 13 Ballymote
Ballisodare v St Marys 13 Ballisodare
Owenmore Gaels v Curry 13 Owenmore Gaels
Tourlestrane v Ballisodare 14 Tourlestrane
Curry v St Michaels 14 Curry
Coolera‐Strandhill v Owenmore Gaels 14 Coolera
St Marys v Ballymote 14 St Marys
Week ending Sunday 15th February 2009 Warm up Leagues Round 1
Pick n Choose League Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Ballymote v Castleconnor TBC Ballymote
Tourlestrane v Curry TBC Tourlestrane
Pick n Choose League Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Coolera-Strandhill v Eastern Harps TBC Coolera
Tubbercurry v Geevagh TBC Tubbercurry
Kiernan Cup Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
St Johns v St Molaise Gaels TBC St Johns
St Marys v Shamrock Gaels TBC St Marys
Kiernan Cup Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Calry/St Josephs v St Farnans TBC Calry/St Josephs
Easkey v Bunninadden TBC Easkey
Benson Cup Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Enniscrone/Kilglass v Eastern Harps TBC Enniscrone
St Molaise Gaels v Coolaney/Mullinabreena TBC St Molaise Gaels
Benson Cup Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Drumcliffe Rosses Point v Cloonacool TBC Drumcliffe
St Michaels v St Patricks TBC St Michaels
Abbott Cup Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Ballymote v St Michaels TBC Ballymote
Curry v Coolera-Strandhill TBC Curry
Abbott Cup Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Ballisodare v Tourlestrane TBC Ballisodare
Owenmore Gaels A Bye
Week ending Sunday 08th March 2009 Warm up Leagues Round 2
Pick n Choose League Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Castleconnor v Curry TBC Castleconnor
Ballymote v Tourlestrane TBC Ballymote
Pick n Choose League Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Geevagh v Eastern Harps TBC Geevagh
Coolera-Strandhill v Tubbercurry TBC Coolera
Kiernan Cup Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
St Molaise Gaels v St Marys TBC St Molaise Gaels
Shamrock Gaels v St Johns TBC Shamrock Gaels
Kiernan Cup Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
St Farnans v Easkey TBC St Farnans
Bunninadden v Calry/St Josephs TBC Bunninadden
Benson Cup Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Eastern Harps v St Molaise Gaels TBC Eastern Harps - Keash
Enniscrone/Kilglass v Coolaney/Mullinabreena TBC Enniscrone
Benson Cup Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
St Patricks v Drumcliffe Rosses Point TBC St Patricks
Cloonacool v St Michaels TBC Cloonacool
Abbott Cup Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
St Michaels v Curry TBC St Michaels
Coolera-Strandhill v Ballymote TBC Coolera
Abbott Cup Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Ballisodare A Bye
Tourlestrane v Owenmore Gaels TBC Tourlestrane
Week ending Sunday 22nd March 2009 Warm up Leagues Round 3
Pick n Choose League Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Castleconnor v Tourlestrane TBC Castleconnor
Curry v Ballymote TBC Curry
Pick n Choose League Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Tubbercurry v Eastern Harps TBC Tubbercurry
Geevagh v Coolera-Strandhill TBC Geevagh
Kiernan Cup Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Shamrock Gaels v St Molaise Gaels TBC Shamrock Gaels
St Marys v St Johns TBC St Marys
Kiernan Cup Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Bunninadden v St Farnans TBC Bunninadden
Easkey v Calry/St Josephs TBC Easkey
Benson Cup Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Eastern Harps TBC Coolaney/Mullinabreen
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St Molaise Gaels v Enniscrone/Kilglass TBC St Molaise Gaels
Benson Cup Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
St Michaels v Drumcliffe Rosses Point TBC St Michaels
Cloonacool v St Patricks TBC Cloonacool
Abbott Cup Group A
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Coolera-Strandhill v St Michaels TBC Coolera
Curry v Ballymote TBC Curry
Abbott Cup Group B
Team 1 Team 2 Referee Venue
Owenmore Gaels v Ballisodare TBC Owenmore Gaels
Tourlestrane A Bye
Sligo 0-9 Donegal 1-8 NW cup Last weekend, i think we play Fermanagh tomorrow in Belcoa to decide who plays Donegal in Final.
Our opponents Leitrim in the upcoming u21 Connacht Semi in March lost the Hastings cup final to Roscommon 2-17 to 2-6....... cavan and longford other teams in the compeition.
Sligo beating Kilkenny 3-16 to 0-4 nearly over facile victory but not a bad score diff, could of been alot more from what i hear.
Sligo u21s beat Fermanagh by a few points yday and play Donegal in NW cup final.
so fellas wat are we expecting from clare? seems like a fairly good result for them in carlow. still if we expect ta get anywhere we should be expecting 2 points again this weekend. IMO there was a few problems with the team selection da last day. clare should be a bit more capable of exposing such weaknesses dan da cats!! da usual midfield and centre back issues might reapear i reckon. when is egan back r is he available?? who would be clares main men? im also not 2 sure if ohara is a chf, i dont know if his delivery of the ball is good enough. he is a class player but im not sure about his foot passing. would 10, 12 r 14 not suit him a bit better?
Championship draws made, as follows:
Senior:
A - St. John's, Easkey, Calry/St. Joseph's, Tubbercurry
B - Shamrock Gaels, St. Mary's, Curry, Eastern Harps
C - Coolera/Strandhill, Tourlestrane, St. Farnan's
D - St. Molaise Gaels, Castleconnor, Ballymote
Intermediate:
A - Geevagh, Drumcliffe/Rosses Pt, St. Mary's
B - Eastern Harps, Owenmore Gaels, Curry
C - Bunninadden, Enniscrone, St. Michael's
D - St. Pat's, Cloonacool, Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Junior A:
A - Tourlestrane, Coolera/Strandhill, St. Molaise Gaels, Bunninadden
B - Shamrock Gaels, Tubbercurry, Ballisodare
Not the worst draw we could have got, hopefully will have a bye in Round 1 and both of them might lose a few to the Senior panel (unlikely I know). Groups A and C in Intermediate are the tricky ones, even the Bunnies shouldn't be overly confident of getting through. Mullinabreena got a handy enough draw. Senior has some interesting ties, the townies meeting in Group A, and those other townies from the South with them, and Easkey there to soften them up as required. No certainties in that one, John's managed to blow a easier one last time out. B is the one to watch - Harps, Curry and Marys, and an improving Shamrock Gaels. Curry and Harps should get through but will be tested, Harps to fall if either does do so. Pity Farnan's - they will get their arses reddened by Coolera and Tourlestrane, though the possibility of western venues might ease the pain. Coolera and Tourlestrane will get through either way. D is open enough, Ballymote should really top this one but might make work of it, SMG could give it a good go but Castleconnor might fend them off. The relegation scrap could be as interesting as last year's, with three going down again. Junior is anyone's guess, but it should be competitive. Can't see the neighbours winning it, but they might get through that group.
Great draw for us, but just heard who the new manager is and my optimism is completely gone. Disaster for the club. All our talent will be wasted.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 04, 2009, 05:26:29 AM
Great draw for us, but just heard who the new manager is and my optimism is completely gone. Disaster for the club. All our talent will be wasted.
Who's the new manager?
Quote from: stephenite on February 05, 2009, 02:04:26 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 04, 2009, 05:26:29 AM
Great draw for us, but just heard who the new manager is and my optimism is completely gone. Disaster for the club. All our talent will be wasted.
Who's the new manager?
Dont want to say as hes sound but no clue about football but is just going to be puppet to the internal politics of the club. No point naming as my fellow Clubmen read here and they know so thats enough. Im sure the players are as delighted as I am ::).
Although he wont be any worse than last yrs manager who didnt get close to getting the best out of us but still won intermediate. The best analogy i can come up with is Kerry winning the TM cup. Its pretty inevitable no matter whos in charge.
According to Sligogaa.ie we have a new Treasurer Peader Niland, an Owenmore Gael, Good luck to him in his new role.
So hang on a sec, you're signature says you're from St. Maloise Gaels? But you won't name the new manager because people from the club might read it?
I wasn't asking to go on a fckuing treasure hunt.
Seanie, OMS or someone else half rational - who's the new manager of this shower?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 05, 2009, 05:00:53 AM
Quote from: stephenite on February 05, 2009, 02:04:26 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 04, 2009, 05:26:29 AM
Great draw for us, but just heard who the new manager is and my optimism is completely gone. Disaster for the club. All our talent will be wasted.
Who's the new manager?
Dont want to say as hes sound but no clue about football but is just going to be puppet to the internal politics of the club. No point naming as my fellow Clubmen read here and they know so thats enough. Im sure the players are as delighted as I am ::).
Although he wont be any worse than last yrs manager who didnt get close to getting the best out of us but still won intermediate. The best analogy i can come up with is Kerry winning the TM cup. Its pretty inevitable no matter whos in charge.
According to Sligogaa.ie we have a new Treasurer Peader Niland, an Owenmore Gael, Good luck to him in his new role.
Post of the year Sligonian! You've made me laugh :D
You've already expressed your opinion but refuse to name the guy, even though the information is public knowledge in Sligo (unless he plans to do a Houdini act when anyone outside St Molaise's is around?). Surely if you want to avoid your clubmen reading something negative, you would have made no comment in the first place. And Kerry winning the Tommy Muprhy Cup! Brilliant :D :D :D So was ye being intermediate the result of some hateful vendetta in the county against ye so?
Quote from: stephenite on February 05, 2009, 09:47:54 PM
So hang on a sec, you're signature says you're from St. Maloise Gaels? But you won't name the new manager because people from the club might read it?
I wasn't asking to go on a fckuing treasure hunt.
Seanie, OMS or someone else half rational - who's the new manager of this shower?
Basic english not understood again. This is not the first time and wont be the last. I wrote that for the benefit of my club people who read this board. I want them to see it ::).I said this already. Also my fellow Sligomen will know eventually but outside the county ye wont so no point telling ye, ye dont need to know.
No point naming as my fellow Clubmen read here and they know so thats enough I think yer two posts should be misinterpertation of the year.
So was ye being intermediate the result of some hateful vendetta in the county against ye so? Can you explain to me where you read me say this or at least go some way to point out how on earth you came to that assumption. All I was getting with Kerry in TM cup was that we had by far the best team on paper in Intermediate and should of walked it but underperformed and were lucky.
Please refrain from coming on here trying to insinuate more to my words than whats been said, it very mischevious in all fairness.
Quote from: stephenite on February 05, 2009, 09:47:54 PM
Seanie, OMS or someone else half rational - who's the new manager of this shower?
Don't know and don't particularly care either. We're well removed from the goings-on up north of Henderson's here.
We got our managerial situation sorted anyway, that's all that matters me. Now we only have to find a team and we'll be flying.
Thought I'd post this here, there is a few youtube channels which are putting up loads of GAA videos from older days, and one has posted up clips from our drawn game with Galway in 1996, how times have changed:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78XForswSYw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78XForswSYw)
Not a clue who the manager is and to echo OMS sentiments dont care either. No ones really heard or said it to me as SMG are only a small team. They got a easy draw though so should make the quarters!
Also don't know who the SMG manager is. One thing I can say is that their minors got the result against our lads in what was reportedly a fine game of football on Saturday morning. I use the term "got the result" deliberately as our lads are sure it was a draw and the ref made a counting error. Anyway, we should hopefully still have enough to make the quarter finals and avoid an extra long gap witno games. The weather made sure that not many other games took place. Adult football starts next weekend when weather should be a bit better.
Edit - I've been informed that in fact the person who made the adding mistakes was a Coolera/Strandhill man and not the referee. SMG did win by a point.
Classic Youtube stuff there Owenmoresider...it's incorrectly titled tho. That's 1995 even tho 96 also ended up in Markievicz draw...and Tuam hammerings!
Jees dont all sugar coat yer dislike for St Molaise Gaels all at once. Anyways I sent a pm to red&greensniper to keep him happy a while ago.
Sligoper did you mean small team in physicality ;), most of squad are young and yet to reach physical peak, give them a chance. Anyway anyone else feel the need to have jibe feel free, i wont go on the defensive. I like to see all sligo clubs do well genuinely for the good of Sligo Football.
Some lads had hair then... and a few still have hair the same colour.
Quote from: Buckass on February 09, 2009, 10:58:45 AM
Classic Youtube stuff there Owenmoresider...it's incorrectly titled tho. That's 1995 even tho 96 also ended up in Markievicz draw...and Tuam hammerings!
You're right, yer man has Meath-Offaly there too, but has it as 96, when it was in 95. Same here. Though the two draws seem so similiar looking back on it - with the same end result as well. Markievicz looked terrible back then.
I know I was at both replays but what were the replay results in 95 and 96?, I remember vaguely seevers scoring a peno late in one of them.
McGoldrick scored that penalty we would of won in 95. Hard to believe a year earlier about 100 people in mchale to see us get hammered by mayo, mchale destroyed kennedy at ff that day. We improved alot under carroll after that. So many close calls in the late 90s though, painful times.
Markievicz has come on alot surely, and fair play to those who overseen the development.
The first results of the new year:
Saturday 14th February 2009
Pick n Choose League Group A
Ballymote 3-8 0-8 Castleconnor Ballymote Round 1
Pick n Choose League Group B
Coolera-Strandhill 0-8 1-12 Eastern Harps Coolera Round 1
Tubbercurry 1-9 0-10 Geevagh Tubbercurry Round 1
Kiernan Cup Group B
Calry/St Josephs 2-9 0-9 St Farnans Calry/St Josephs Round 1
Easkey 1-7 1-4 Bunninadden Easkey Round 1
Benson Cup Group B
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 3-13 1-4 Cloonacool Drumcliffe Round 1
Sligonian - the 95 replay was 0-19 to 2-7, and 96 was 1-12 to 0-8.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on February 14, 2009, 08:21:12 PM
The first results of the new year:
Saturday 14th February 2009
Pick n Choose League Group A
Ballymote 3-8 0-8 Castleconnor Ballymote Round 1
Pick n Choose League Group B
Coolera-Strandhill 0-8 1-12 Eastern Harps Coolera Round 1
Tubbercurry 1-9 0-10 Geevagh Tubbercurry Round 1
Kiernan Cup Group B
Calry/St Josephs 2-9 0-9 St Farnans Calry/St Josephs Round 1
Easkey 1-7 1-4 Bunninadden Easkey Round 1
Benson Cup Group B
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 3-13 1-4 Cloonacool Drumcliffe Round 1
Sligonian - the 95 replay was 0-19 to 2-7, and 96 was 1-12 to 0-8.
Thanks
SLIGO 4-13 LEITRIM 1-8 FT ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
We owed them that.
FANTASTIC RESULT, well done lads keep it up. Looking forward to the sligo lads reports. Sligeach abu.
Sunday 15th February 2009
Benson Cup Group A
Enniscrone/Kilglass 0-8 0-9 Eastern Harps Enniscrone Round 1
St Molaise Gaels 1-9 0-8 Coolaney/Mullinabreena St Molaise Gaels Round 1
Abbott Cup Group A
Curry 3-12 0-3 Coolera-Strandhill Coolera Round 1
Ballymote 0-16 0-1 St Michaels Ballymote Round 1
Abbott Cup Group B
Ballisodare 0-3 2-18 Tourlestrane Ballisodare Round 1
U-18 League Division 1 Section 1
Curry 1-16 1-10 Eastern Harps Eastern Harps - Keash
St Farnans 3-6 0-6 Tourlestrane St Farnans
Tubbercurry 1-10 2-5 Coolaney/Mullinabreena Tubbercurry
U-18 League Division 1 Section 2
Ballymote/Bunninadden 2-6 1-9 St Johns Bunninadden
Coolera-Strandhill 3-2 1-14 Drumcliffe Rosses Point Coolera
Calry/St Josephs 0-9 1-13 St Marys Calry/St Josephs
U-18 League Division 2
St Patricks 0-6 4-11 Castleconnor St Patricks
Shamrock Gaels 3-16 2-4 St Michaels Riverstown Park
Geevagh 9-7 0-1 Owenmore Gaels Owenmore Gaels
Michael's must have had soccer on this morning. We had anyway. :-[
Senior League Division 1
Tourlestrane Coolera-Strandhill Tourlestrane 22/02/2009 14:30 TBC Round 1
Eastern Harps Tubbercurry Eastern Harps - Keash 22/02/2009 14:30 TBC Round 1
Geevagh Ballymote Geevagh 22/02/2009 14:30 TBC Round 1
Curry Castleconnor Curry 22/02/2009 15:30 TBC Round 1
Senior League Division 2
St Farnans St Molaise Gaels St Farnans 21/02/2009 16:00 TBC Round 1
Easkey St Marys Easkey 22/02/2009 14:30 TBC Round 1
Bunninadden Shamrock Gaels Bunninadden 22/02/2009 14:30 TBC Round 1
St Johns Calry/St Josephs St Johns 22/02/2009 14:30 TBC Round 1
Senior League Division 3
Eastern Harps Drumcliffe Rosses Point Eastern Harps - Keash 21/02/2009 16:00 TBC Round 1
Enniscrone/Kilglass St Michaels Enniscrone 21/02/2009 16:00 TBC Round 1
Cloonacool St Molaise Gaels Cloonacool 22/02/2009 14:30 TBC Round 1
Coolaney/Mullinabreena St Patricks Coolaney/Mullinabreena 22/02/2009 14:30 TBC Round 1
Senior League Division 4
St Marys Tourlestrane St Marys 21/02/2009 16:00 TBC Round 1
Coolera-Strandhill Ballymote Coolera 21/02/2009 16:00 TBC Round 1
Curry Ballisodare Curry 21/02/2009 16:00 TBC Round 1
St Michaels Owenmore Gaels St Michaels 22/02/2009 14:30 TBC Round 1
FROM SLIGO GAA.ie. More good news for SLIGO FOOTBALL.
We need Stephen Coen our best forward at this level aswell for the championship, must ave been injured for this game. Ewing coming off is a worry too, must be an injury aswell. Is DAVID MAYE not playing for u21s? I know he is minor again this yr but he was by far our best minor last yr.
The Sligo U-21 Team won the final of the Northwest League tonight in Ballybofey beating Donegal on a 2-08 to 0-07 scoreline. A solid second half display yielded 2-04 with the goals coming from Gary Gaughan and Keelan Cawley. Half time score was Sligo 0-4, Donegal 0-4.
Scorers: Gary Gaughan 1-3 (2f), Eoin McHugh 0-4(2f), Keelan Cawley 1-0, Stephen Gilmartin 0-1.
Team:
1 Mark Rooney
2 Conor Davey
3 Brian Murphy
4 Noel Gaughan
5 Gavin Gilsenan
6 Neil Ewing
7 Keelan Cawley
8 Stephen Gilmartin
9 Michael Hanley
10 Darren Gilsenan
11 James Hynes
12 Conor Brady
13 Gary Gaughan
14 Eoin McHugh
15 Stephen Kilcoyne
Subs: Niall Egan for Darren Gilsenan (Half Time), Paul Brennan for Neil Ewing (44 Mins)
The opening league knockings:
Sunday 22nd February 2009
Feile Finals
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Castleconnor 2-10 2-9 St Marys Markievicz Park
Senior League Division 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Curry 1-16 1-5 Castleconnor Curry Round 1
Tourlestrane 1-11 1-7 Coolera-Strandhill Tourlestrane Round 1
Eastern Harps 1-10 1-9 Tubbercurry Eastern Harps - Keash Round 1
Ballymote 0-13 1-7 Geevagh Ballymote Round 1
Senior League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden 2-8 0-10 Shamrock Gaels Bunninadden Round 1
Easkey 0-7 0-6 St Marys Easkey Round 1
St Johns 2-7 1-8 Calry/St Josephs St Johns Round 1
Senior League Division 3
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-9 0-9 St Patricks Coolaney/Mullinabreena Round 1
Cloonacool 0-13 1-5 St Molaise Gaels St Molaise Gaels Round 1
Senior League Division 4
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Michaels 0-11 1-11 Owenmore Gaels St Michaels Round 1
U-18 League Division 1 Section 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Eastern Harps 2-9 2-9 Enniscrone/Kilglass Eastern Harps - Keash
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-7 1-8 St Farnans Coolaney/Mullinabreena
U-18 League Division 1 Section 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 3-3 6-7 St Johns Drumcliffe
Ballymote/Bunninadden 3-6 2-9 Calry/St Josephs Bunninadden
St Marys 0-7 1-5 St Molaise Gaels St Marys
U-18 League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Owenmore Gaels 2-2 7-17 St Patricks Owenmore Gaels
Shamrock Gaels 2-11 1-8 Geevagh Riverstown Park
Saturday 21st February 2009
Senior League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Farnans 2-5 1-8 St Molaise Gaels St Farnans Round 1
Senior League Division 3
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Eastern Harps 1-6 2-7 Drumcliffe Rosses Point Eastern Harps - Keash Round 1
Enniscrone/Kilglass 0-10 3-7 St Michaels Enniscrone Round 1
Senior League Division 4
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Marys 0-8 1-12 Tourlestrane St Marys Round 1
Coolera-Strandhill 1-3 1-12 Ballymote Coolera Round 1
Curry 3-10 0-4 Ballisodare Curry Round 1
U-18 League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Michaels 0-6 5-10 Castleconnor St Michaels
Good result for Castleconnor in the Feile, not so good in the senior. The other D1 results went as expected. Easkey, John's and the Bunnies got good wins in D2, Michael's, Drumcliffe and Cloonacool in D3, and a few easy wins in D4. Ballisodare look to be in bad shape, Coolera not doing much better, while we got the points in a scrappy aul' game in Ballintogher, the going was soft to put it mildly. Not impressive, but a win's a win. Sets us up for part two of the three neighbourly league meetings next weekend.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 21, 2009, 04:13:16 AM
FROM SLIGO GAA.ie. More good news for SLIGO FOOTBALL.
We need Stephen Coen our best forward at this level aswell for the championship, must ave been injured for this game. Ewing coming off is a worry too, must be an injury aswell. Is DAVID MAYE not playing for u21s? I know he is minor again this yr but he was by far our best minor last yr.
Stephen Henry and Patrick Greene are also missing from the lineup - I think Henry has been injured lately. Ewing has been playing a lot of games lately with County, club and NUIG in the Sigerson so was probably given a rest when the result was in the bag.
I think Henry is injured. He didn't play for Tourlestrane against our seniors at the weekend from what I hear.
Congrats to Castleconnor on the Feile win. That's a huge achievement for a club with a really small pick. They do serious work out there fair play to them. Hope they have a great time and i'm sure they will represent Sligo well.
Thanks Seanie - didn't want to come on blowing our own trumpet(but here I go). The final was what you would hope for in a final, a brillant match from both teams. We are very lucky with that group coming through and we had as you know a few classics with yourselvesr 2-3 years back where it took a lot of extra time and replays to get a result(in yer favour).
They are a good bunch who all seem to love the game. If they keep it up definitely 2 class forwards there for the future and at least 1 defender.
Sligonian will be happy to hear we had 2 players from the Mayo part of the parish who only want to play for us and Sligo, so things are beginning to look up on that front.
Numbers is a problem with our subs all aged 10, but one day out like that every few years is very rewarding.
Senior - the less said the better but the lads who have gone are a massive loss. The lads replacing them are good but are too young and light at the moment but their time will come.
Division 2 this year is where all the interesting battles will be, you could not pick who would go up or down.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 21, 2009, 04:13:16 AM
FROM SLIGO GAA.ie. More good news for SLIGO FOOTBALL.
We need Stephen Coen our best forward at this level aswell for the championship, must ave been injured for this game. Ewing coming off is a worry too, must be an injury aswell. Is DAVID MAYE not playing for u21s? I know he is minor again this yr but he was by far our best minor last yr.
The Sligo U-21 Team won the final of the Northwest League tonight in Ballybofey beating Donegal on a 2-08 to 0-07 scoreline. A solid second half display yielded 2-04 with the goals coming from Gary Gaughan and Keelan Cawley. Half time score was Sligo 0-4, Donegal 0-4.
Scorers: Gary Gaughan 1-3 (2f), Eoin McHugh 0-4(2f), Keelan Cawley 1-0, Stephen Gilmartin 0-1.
Team:
1 Mark Rooney
2 Conor Davey
3 Brian Murphy
4 Noel Gaughan
5 Gavin Gilsenan
6 Neil Ewing
7 Keelan Cawley
8 Stephen Gilmartin
9 Michael Hanley
10 Darren Gilsenan
11 James Hynes
12 Conor Brady
13 Gary Gaughan
14 Eoin McHugh
15 Stephen Kilcoyne
Subs: Niall Egan for Darren Gilsenan (Half Time), Paul Brennan for Neil Ewing (44 Mins)
That's a decent Under 21 team ye have there lads. And considering ye've a decent draw, ye've a great chance to win Connacht. I thought David Kelly was still under 21, no? Was it 2007 or 06 that he came onto the senior team while still in St Attracta's?
Yeah, its a decent squad alright. Most of us would have quiet hopes for them (except Sligonian who doesn't do quiet!).
Westie as you said Div 2 is going to be fierce tight. Very hard to predict anything with it. Div 1 is going to be similar though possibly not to the same extent. Vital to get some points on the board early. We did last year and it makes a big difference.
Quote from: Westie on February 23, 2009, 12:47:53 PM
Thanks Seanie - didn't want to come on blowing our own trumpet(but here I go). The final was what you would hope for in a final, a brillant match from both teams. We are very lucky with that group coming through and we had as you know a few classics with yourselvesr 2-3 years back where it took a lot of extra time and replays to get a result(in yer favour).
They are a good bunch who all seem to love the game. If they keep it up definitely 2 class forwards there for the future and at least 1 defender.
Sligonian will be happy to hear we had 2 players from the Mayo part of the parish who only want to play for us and Sligo, so things are beginning to look up on that front.
Numbers is a problem with our subs all aged 10, but one day out like that every few years is very rewarding.
Senior - the less said the better but the lads who have gone are a massive loss. The lads replacing them are good but are too young and light at the moment but their time will come.
Division 2 this year is where all the interesting battles will be, you could not pick who would go up or down.
That is great hear Westie, I want all clubs to maximise there potential for the good of SLIGO football, keep it up.
Westie how is Niall Judges recovery from injury going? He needs to be kept a eye on and not lost to GAA as he was massive loss to sligo minors last yr.
On the u21s I knew Henry was stil underage but didnt know why he was unavailable, will he be back does anyone know?, Himself and Gilmartin were perfect foils for each other last yr. Burns from my club will push Hanley for his place though so good competition and cover there.
Paddy greene was outstanding against Galway minors in carrick the yr they went on to win All Ireland. Would be a good addition. Keelan cawley was class that day too. Need Coen fully fit though, extra scoring power, will he be back. Good to see Eoin back to form and Gavin Gilsenan got our Club player of the year, Congrat to him.
I cant argue with that Seanie
i dont do quiet, I expect Sligo u21s to win Connacht. Im going to go to alot of trouble to get home for that final if we get to it, not coming home to see us lose. If leitrim beat us in the semi my partially made plans are screwed :-\.
Glad to see league getting underway, Curry and Tour to be the favourites this year. Bunnies to win everything else :P
Hopefully Sligo U21s do the busines, they've a good manager in Fla and i think he's learn't alot from last year.
On a final note, came across this in work, the Sligo players involved in the Sigerson this weekend. Fantastic acheivement. Where's Gilmartin though? All the best to them.
http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=10984.270
Yeah - was away for a few weeks so hoping to play this weekend for the first time this season. Very short on numbers with injuries and what not for both seniors and juniors around our way. Need to start picking up a few results.
Div2 Shamrock Gaels 0-13 St Molaise Gaels 1-3
In Div 3 we lost to Pats. Were going struggle this yr, the seniors are playing alot of intermediates who really are only junior standard players, because a lack of commitment of some of best players who dont turn up for every game. Disappointing but we have get our strongest team out every week or we have no chance in Div2.
Our SMG Seniors were missing last weekend Martin Feeny, Eoin McHugh, Peter Wilson, Cathal Burns, Gavin and Darren Gilsenan and Conor Loughlin.. wont have a chance if that continues, most were injured. Burns was on NUIGs panel fair play to him. just thought id add this in.
Our website is worth a look, well done to all involved.
http://www.molaisegaels.com/
Sligo Ladies thumped Wexford, the venue choice is a bit crazy though, brought them out to castleconnor, not like they had far enough to travel already.
Sligo hurlers had a disappointing loss to Fermanagh at home where the goals killed us, 0-15 to 2-11. But were missing Raymond and seevers (maybe retired).
From Independant.ie Fermanagh sealed a two-point victory over Sligo at Markievicz Park yesterday with Andrew Breslin's goal in the 68th minute proving crucial as the Ernesiders bagged the points.
SCORERS -- Fermanagh: K Keogh 1-1, A Breslin 1-0, D McGarry 0-3 (0-2f), R Bogue, S Curran 0-2 each, J Duffy (0-1f), S Corrigan, B McGarry 0-1 each. Sligo : C Herity 0-10 (0-9f ), M Gilmartin, J Bannerton, C Brennan, D Burke, S Lynch 0-1 each.
Fermanagh -- P McEvoy; F Bannon, C McGarry, C Rice; F McBrien, M Slevin, B Smyth; R Bogue, D McGarry (capt); J Duffy, B McGarry, S Curran; P McGoldrick, K Keogh, S Corrigan. Subs: A Breslin for McGoldrick (31), D Curran for S Curran (h-t), S Curran for D Curran (55, y/c), D Slevin for J P McGarry (66, y/c)
SLIGO -- M Kearney; N Cadden, M Burke, F Coyne (capt); J Mullins, R Cox, L Reidy; C Herity, C Brennan; M Gilmartin, D Burke, M Fitzsimons; J Bannerton, M Shelly, S Lynch
Subs: C Hackett for Reidy (21, y/c)
Well we did pick up points in both Div 1 and Div 4 so I suppose that was the primary goal. Seniors were very short and perhaps rode their luck to beat Geevagh whose indicipline really cost them (2 sent off for the second week in a row). Our juniors got a walkover from Mary's who seem to be struggling badly for numbers this early in the season.
Elsewhere Tourlsetrane's big win over Harps is an eyebrow raiser. Those that saw them last week against us reckoened they weren't going all that great but maybe they had a few players back this weekend. Ballymote made it 2 out of 2 against Curry, an 8 point half time lead being decisive. Tubber beat Castleconnor in a high scoring encounter by the looks of things.
Mary's are struggling in Div 2, well beaten by Bunninadden and rock bottom of the table. John's for once seem to have their act together early season - could be a sign of a good year for them. Winning by 6 in Easkey is a good result for anyone. Calry would have wanted more than a draw at home to Farnans. Shamrock Gaels had a good home win against Molaise that they needed to get them opff and running. Drumcliffe and Michaels, perhaps surprisingly, set the pace in Div 3, both with two good wins under their belts. Eastern Harps second team should come into the reckoning at some point as well.
Curry seconds are the class of the field in Div 4 boasting numbers that many club first teams would be envious of. Ballymote's double jobbers ensure they keep pace at the top for now. Ballisodare's traditional early season struggles continue.
Sligonian - I'd say the ladies just have trouble getting a pitch and especially with the weather not being great. Expect widespread postponements next weekend.
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 02, 2009, 10:03:19 AM
Well we did pick up points in both Div 1 and Div 4 so I suppose that was the primary goal. Seniors were very short and perhaps rode their luck to beat Geevagh whose indicipline really cost them (2 sent off for the second week in a row). Our juniors got a walkover from Mary's who seem to be struggling badly for numbers this early in the season.
Elsewhere Tourlsetrane's big win over Harps is an eyebrow raiser. Those that saw them last week against us reckoened they weren't going all that great but maybe they had a few players back this weekend. Ballymote made it 2 out of 2 against Curry, an 8 point half time lead being decisive. Tubber beat Castleconnor in a high scoring encounter by the looks of things.
Mary's are struggling in Div 2, well beaten by Bunninadden and rock bottom of the table. John's for once seem to have their act together early season - could be a sign of a good year for them. Winning by 6 in Easkey is a good result for anyone. Calry would have wanted more than a draw at home to Farnans. Shamrock Gaels had a good home win against Molaise that they needed to get them opff and running. Drumcliffe and Michaels, perhaps surprisingly, set the pace in Div 3, both with two good wins under their belts. Eastern Harps second team should come into the reckoning at some point as well.
Curry seconds are the class of the field in Div 4 boasting numbers that many club first teams would be envious of. Ballymote's double jobbers ensure they keep pace at the top for now. Ballisodare's traditional early season struggles continue.
Sligonian - I'd say the ladies just have trouble getting a pitch and especially with the weather not being great. Expect widespread postponements next weekend.
Weathers pretty bad out here too 8).
Are county players playing Club fixtures this yr? Seanie, wheres McPartland?
Any Sligo lads on here going to London this weekend? Is it on Ocean fm do ye know?
In reverse order:
The game is on Ocean FM next week. It is rare I listen to Ocean but had it on in the car and Tommy Clarke told us he is doing live and exclusive commentary from "Roy - slip".
Not going to London myself and haven't heard of anyone going.
John McPartland played for us yesterday and did fine. Still a bit of work to do before he comes into contention with the county but he's training away with them. He'll be there or thereabouts in a few weeks I'd say.
County players were playing the last two weeks.
My heart goes out to you on the weather front! I'm sure its torture!
We had a great game with Tubber and I think they will even agree we were unlucky. They equalised in the 60 th min and from the next 3 kickouts scored each time with the goal in the last kick of the game. We had 5 lads 19 or younger on the team so that is one advantage of lads gone abroad, more fellas getting senior game time, especially if the others come back. It is a massive learning process.
That Johns result stood out for me also, that does happen in Easkey territory too often.
The ladies game - we got a call about that last week to see if we would host it. We were shocked as you Sligonian, could see Mayo but Wexford, talk about putting in the miles. We were away on Sunday and the minors were off so I would say ours was one of the few pitches that had no game planned for the weekend. Sligo looked good but there was no opposition it has to be said.
Though the weather has not been bad, pitches around the county are really taking a hammering at the moment. Could be a lot of rutting in them when the drying comes around.
What's up with the sligogaa website only showing the Div 1 table
Westie - I think you have to go into each division by the "senior competitions" link and all the tables and results by division are there.
On pitches - I was surprised last week at training how soft our pitch was given that the weather hasn't been all that bad. There is a fair bit of rain forecast for this week so the outlook is not great. The early start to the minor competitions is an additional burden at this time of the year. We are down for two home games next weekend and its impossible to see both going ahead on our pitch.
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 02, 2009, 10:22:02 AM
In reverse order:
The game is on Ocean FM next week. It is rare I listen to Ocean but had it on in the car and Tommy Clarke told us he is doing live and exclusive commentary from "Roy - slip".
Not going to London myself and haven't heard of anyone going.
John McPartland played for us yesterday and did fine. Still a bit of work to do before he comes into contention with the county but he's training away with them. He'll be there or thereabouts in a few weeks I'd say.
County players were playing the last two weeks.
My heart goes out to you on the weather front! I'm sure its torture!
Thanks, when I get homesick or annoyed that I cant see my beloved Sligo play i stick in the Connacht final DVD, wouldnt of had a hope without McPartland that day so glad hes on the way back.
Its great that at least I can listen online even if its Ocean FM.
Glad that the county fellas are playing with clubs, keeping them fit and sharp.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 25, 2009, 12:28:43 PM
Quote from: Westie on February 23, 2009, 12:47:53 PM
Thanks Seanie - didn't want to come on blowing our own trumpet(but here I go). The final was what you would hope for in a final, a brillant match from both teams. We are very lucky with that group coming through and we had as you know a few classics with yourselvesr 2-3 years back where it took a lot of extra time and replays to get a result(in yer favour).
They are a good bunch who all seem to love the game. If they keep it up definitely 2 class forwards there for the future and at least 1 defender.
Sligonian will be happy to hear we had 2 players from the Mayo part of the parish who only want to play for us and Sligo, so things are beginning to look up on that front.
Numbers is a problem with our subs all aged 10, but one day out like that every few years is very rewarding.
Senior - the less said the better but the lads who have gone are a massive loss. The lads replacing them are good but are too young and light at the moment but their time will come.
Division 2 this year is where all the interesting battles will be, you could not pick who would go up or down.
That is great hear Westie, I want all clubs to maximise there potential for the good of SLIGO football, keep it up.
Westie how is Niall Judges recovery from injury going? He needs to be kept a eye on and not lost to GAA as he was massive loss to sligo minors last yr.
On the u21s I knew Henry was stil underage but didnt know why he was unavailable, will he be back does anyone know?, Himself and Gilmartin were perfect foils for each other last yr. Burns from my club will push Hanley for his place though so good competition and cover there.
Paddy greene was outstanding against Galway minors in carrick the yr they went on to win All Ireland. Would be a good addition. Keelan cawley was class that day too. Need Coen fully fit though, extra scoring power, will he be back. Good to see Eoin back to form and Gavin Gilsenan got our Club player of the year, Congrat to him.
I cant argue with that Seanie i dont do quiet, I expect Sligo u21s to win Connacht. Im going to go to alot of trouble to get home for that final if we get to it, not coming home to see us lose. If leitrim beat us in the semi my partially made plans are screwed :-\.
With regards to your query about stephen henry, I think he's back as of now, he played against harps as far as I know - he had been out with an ankle injury he picked up at the start of the year, but it looks like he might be back for the start of the u-21s campaign now.
Great result for Ballymote at the weekend, the football they played (especially in the first half) was of the highest quality. Curry were very ineffective in the forward lines, an early goal by Ballymote greatly set the tone for the rest of the game. In the second half, it looked like Curry were about to mount a comeback, however a penalty settled Ballymote again and the scores were few and far between for either side after that.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 25, 2009, 12:28:43 PM
I expect Sligo u21s to win Connacht. Im going to go to alot of trouble to get home for that final if we get to it, not coming home to see us lose. If leitrim beat us in the semi my partially made plans are screwed :-\.
I hear our u21s were trounced by Fermanagh at the weekend. Anybody any reports on that game or the team on duty. Strange result considering the quality in the panel. I'd expect us to be very competitive in minor & u21 this year.
Quote from: stevo-08 on March 04, 2009, 02:28:03 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on February 25, 2009, 12:28:43 PM
I expect Sligo u21s to win Connacht. Im going to go to alot of trouble to get home for that final if we get to it, not coming home to see us lose. If leitrim beat us in the semi my partially made plans are screwed :-\.
I hear our u21s were trounced by Fermanagh at the weekend. Anybody any reports on that game or the team on duty. Strange result considering the quality in the panel. I'd expect us to be very competitive in minor & u21 this year.
Right this confuses me, we played Donegal twice in the NW cup and beat Fermanagh in Belleek in the same competition. What would be the point of playing Fermanagh again. Going into the Connacht Championship we played 2 teams twice, why not play someone else? Just a suggestion. To be honest I didnt believe it when i heard it. Our u21s shoulnt be getting trounced not with the quality in that squad and the management should be organinzing games against different counties simple as that.
If this squad fall to Leitrim in the semi it will be one of biggest underachivements of an underage Sligo team. Ater all that in fairness to the management im confident they have learned from last yr and that the team will be prepared for battle on March 21st, that is based on the NW cup performances which for me holds more substance than a challenge game, we may have fielded a second string, tryed new tactics at the expense of the result. Who knows.. But like Stevo-08 im optimistic about our chances in Minor and U21 even still.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 05, 2009, 01:08:10 PM
Right this confuses me, we played Donegal twice in the NW cup and beat Fermanagh in Belleek in the same competition. What would be the point of playing Fermanagh again. Going into the Connacht Championship we played 2 teams twice, why not play someone else? Just a suggestion. To be honest I didnt believe it when i heard it. Our u21s shoulnt be getting trounced not with the quality in that squad and the management should be organinzing games against different counties simple as that.
If this squad fall to Leitrim in the semi it will be one of biggest underachivements of an underage Sligo team. Ater all that in fairness to the management im confident they have learned from last yr and that the team will be prepared for battle on March 21st, that is based on the NW cup performances which for me holds more substance than a challenge game, we may have fielded a second string, tryed new tactics at the expense of the result. Who knows.. But like Stevo-08 im optimistic about our chances in Minor and U21 even still.
Yea, I havent seen anything in any paper or website about that fermanagh match. But was told at club training on tuesday night that the u21s got well beaten, cant remember the exact scoreline but I think he said something like 4-10 to 0-5. :o :o Very hard to believe, and that's why I asked the question on here, but the guy who told me has a brother on the U21 panel who played in the game.
Quote from: stevo-08 on March 05, 2009, 01:44:43 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 05, 2009, 01:08:10 PM
Right this confuses me, we played Donegal twice in the NW cup and beat Fermanagh in Belleek in the same competition. What would be the point of playing Fermanagh again. Going into the Connacht Championship we played 2 teams twice, why not play someone else? Just a suggestion. To be honest I didnt believe it when i heard it. Our u21s shoulnt be getting trounced not with the quality in that squad and the management should be organinzing games against different counties simple as that.
If this squad fall to Leitrim in the semi it will be one of biggest underachivements of an underage Sligo team. Ater all that in fairness to the management im confident they have learned from last yr and that the team will be prepared for battle on March 21st, that is based on the NW cup performances which for me holds more substance than a challenge game, we may have fielded a second string, tryed new tactics at the expense of the result. Who knows.. But like Stevo-08 im optimistic about our chances in Minor and U21 even still.
Yea, I havent seen anything in any paper or website about that fermanagh match. But was told at club training on tuesday night that the u21s got well beaten, cant remember the exact scoreline but I think he said something like 4-10 to 0-5. :o :o Very hard to believe, and that's why I asked the question on here, but the guy who told me has a brother on the U21 panel who played in the game.
Must be true so, hopefully just a freak result so. When something like that happens especially in a challenge its not always a negative, it gets rid of complacency, overconfidence and makes you work harder which are all things we have to bring to the table against Leitrim. Im not going to overeact to it. Id love to know the team that played though at the same time, anyone know?
Weekend results:
Sunday 08th March 2009
U-16 League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Patricks 3-4 1-4 Drumcliffe Rosses Point St Patricks Round 1
St Farnans 4-8 3-7 Owenmore Gaels St Farnans Round 1
U-16 League Division 3
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Castleconnor 0-0 0-0 Geevagh Castleconnor Round 1
Kiernan Cup Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Molaise Gaels 2-5 2-9 St Marys St Molaise Gaels Round 2
Benson Cup Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Cloonacool 0-6 3-10 St Michaels Riverstown Park Round 2
U-18 League Division 1 Section 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Eastern Harps - - St Farnans Eastern Harps - Gurteen Not Played
U-18 League Division 1 Section 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Marys 3-10 0-1 Ballymote/Bunninadden St Marys
Saturday 07th March 2009
Kiernan Cup Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Shamrock Gaels 0-11 0-7 St Johns Shamrock Gaels Park-Coola Round 2
Kiernan Cup Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden 3-11 0-10 Calry/St Josephs Bunninadden Round 2
Benson Cup Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Eastern Harps 1-12 0-6 St Molaise Gaels Eastern Harps - Keash Round 2
Enniscrone/Kilglass 2-5 2-7 Coolaney/Mullinabreena Enniscrone Round 2
Benson Cup Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Patricks 2-4 2-9 Drumcliffe Rosses Point Drumcliffe Round 2
Abbott Cup Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Tourlestrane 0-7 3-8 Owenmore Gaels Tourlestrane Round 2
Good win for us, wasn't a great display but we got better as time went on. Beat Ballisodare and we're in the final. Meeting them in the league next weekend too, a big win for us there and we'll be in decent shape. Most games were off today, all the Pick n' Choose games included.
Terrible weather and pitches are in bits. Our lads trained on the beach today. Not looking like things are going to improve very much in the nextfew days either. We'll have to hope for a bright moon on Tuesday and Thurday or else we'll have to commandeer one of those big lights that were used in the constrution industry. Surely a few must be ahem, not it use.
We lost at home to Marys as OMS posted. We were 8pts down at one stage and pulled back them back to 4 with Cathal Burns leading the charge. Unfortunetly still missing loads of our best players and playing far too many intermediates really junior players but there giving it there all so i cant be negative.
It was great to see 3 players from the club starting for minors at the weekend.
Those dang Africans...
http://sligogaa.ie/newsitem.aspx?=2012
:D
Lads any of yee at the minor match in tourlestrane, bad result, what happened?
I heard that despite the result there was actually very little between the teams. Was level at HT I think.
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 15, 2009, 08:58:24 PM
I heard that despite the result there was actually very little between the teams. Was level at HT I think.
Thanks Seanie, better to hear that, but still FT score is disappointing and a psychological blow considering we are playing Galway in qtrs in 8 weeks time.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 16, 2009, 05:31:38 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 15, 2009, 08:58:24 PM
I heard that despite the result there was actually very little between the teams. Was level at HT I think.
Thanks Seanie, better to hear that, but still FT score is disappointing and a psychological blow considering we are playing Galway in qtrs in 8 weeks time.
Ground is very heavy here still so it will be a different kettle of fish come then. That applies to Galway as well of course. Another win or two in the league will help build momentum.
A full weekend of league action in all divisions in the mens football. Our seniors produced 3/4 of a good display against Harps in Div 1 but fell away badly in the final quarter. Aspects of it were good and we're improving but a few worries too. Still a lot of lads missing/injured/not fully fit and we hoped we'd left that kind of stuff behind us in 2008. In Div 4 we picked up another 2 points, this time on the field with a hard earned win against Tourlestrane. They landed with only 13 but most of them were pretty good players including a few familiar faces. We had an ok team out and worked hard and got a fortuitous goal near the end to seal the win. 18 lads togged out and 2 more were ready for action if needs be so all in all pretty good.
Elsewhere in Div 1 Tourlestrane set the pace after a big win over Geevagh closely followed on points diff by Ballymote who scored a good win away to Castelconnor. Curry won their local derby with Tubber to move into 3rd place. Going to be a tough division.
Div 2 as we have been saying is going to be very tight and this is highlighted by the fact that St Mary's are rooted to the bottom after 3 rounds. Indeed with their second team failing to field in Div 4 things look a bit bleak around Ballydoogan at the moment. They lost by a point to St. John's in a win that must have pleased many John's stalwarts. The Cuilbeg based lads seem to have their act together this year and will be interesting viewing come championship. Bunninadden kept their 100% record and hold top spot on points diff after a 2 point win over Easkey. Farnans completed a hat trick of draws finishing level with Shamrock Gaels and Calry recorded their second draw in a row when sharing the spoils with their North Sligo neighbours Molaise Gaels. Again it shows how tight this league is going to be.
Drumcliffe continue to blaze a trail in Div 3 with Cloonacool their latest victims. Pats 2 point win over Michaels sees them leapfrog the Ballintogher/Ballygawley boys into second. Harps seconds reminded everyone that they will be contenders in this division with a dismatling of struggling Enninscrone while Coolany/Mullinabreena's decent early season form continued with a big win over Molaise Gaels seconds.
Owenmore Gaels will have enjoyed their big win over their former comrades and its an all the more interesting scoreline when you hear they trailed by 3 at half time! Michaels win over Ballymote halted the latters early season winning run to complete a log jam of teams on 4 points, just behind leaders Curry who picked up a walkover from Mary's.
Cup games next weekend with Sligo playing in the NFL at home to Carlow.
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 16, 2009, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 16, 2009, 05:31:38 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 15, 2009, 08:58:24 PM
I heard that despite the result there was actually very little between the teams. Was level at HT I think.
Thanks Seanie, better to hear that, but still FT score is disappointing and a psychological blow considering we are playing Galway in qtrs in 8 weeks time.
Ground is very heavy here still so it will be a different kettle of fish come then. That applies to Galway as well of course. Another win or two in the league will help build momentum.
A full weekend of league action in all divisions in the mens football. Our seniors produced 3/4 of a good display against Harps in Div 1 but fell away badly in the final quarter. Aspects of it were good and we're improving but a few worries too. Still a lot of lads missing/injured/not fully fit and we hoped we'd left that kind of stuff behind us in 2008. In Div 4 we picked up another 2 points, this time on the field with a hard earned win against Tourlestrane. They landed with only 13 but most of them were pretty good players including a few familiar faces. We had an ok team out and worked hard and got a fortuitous goal near the end to seal the win. 18 lads togged out and 2 more were ready for action if needs be so all in all pretty good.
Elsewhere in Div 1 Tourlestrane set the pace after a big win over Geevagh closely followed on points diff by Ballymote who scored a good win away to Castelconnor. Curry won their local derby with Tubber to move into 3rd place. Going to be a tough division.
Div 2 as we have been saying is going to be very tight and this is highlighted by the fact that St Mary's are rooted to the bottom after 3 rounds. Indeed with their second team failing to field in Div 4 things look a bit bleak around Ballydoogan at the moment. They lost by a point to St. John's in a win that must have pleased many John's stalwarts. The Cuilbeg based lads seem to have their act together this year and will be interesting viewing come championship. Bunninadden kept their 100% record and hold top spot on points diff after a 2 point win over Easkey. Farnans completed a hat trick of draws finishing level with Shamrock Gaels and Calry recorded their second draw in a row when sharing the spoils with their North Sligo neighbours Molaise Gaels. Again it shows how tight this league is going to be.
Drumcliffe continue to blaze a trail in Div 3 with Cloonacool their latest victims. Pats 2 point win over Michaels sees them leapfrog the Ballintogher/Ballygawley boys into second. Harps seconds reminded everyone that they will be contenders in this division with a dismatling of struggling Enninscrone while Coolany/Mullinabreena's decent early season form continued with a big win over Molaise Gaels seconds.
Owenmore Gaels will have enjoyed their big win over their former comrades and its an all the more interesting scoreline when you hear they trailed by 3 at half time! Michaels win over Ballymote halted the latters early season winning run to complete a log jam of teams on 4 points, just behind leaders Curry who picked up a walkover from Mary's.
Cup games next weekend with Sligo playing in the NFL at home to Carlow.
Were struggling this yr at both levels, even fielding a team a problem, with old guards being forced to tog. Coolaney got some revenge for last yr but only 1 senior player togged for the inters leaving us very weak and hammering to be expected, when we beat them in div4 final last yr we had 2 gilsenans playing and few other regraded seniors.
Our seniors still missing a few blew ydays game from reports i got. With the management team in charge no better than last yr were always going to struggle so my expectations are low.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 16, 2009, 01:47:11 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 16, 2009, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 16, 2009, 05:31:38 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 15, 2009, 08:58:24 PM
I heard that despite the result there was actually very little between the teams. Was level at HT I think.
Thanks Seanie, better to hear that, but still FT score is disappointing and a psychological blow considering we are playing Galway in qtrs in 8 weeks time.
Ground is very heavy here still so it will be a different kettle of fish come then. That applies to Galway as well of course. Another win or two in the league will help build momentum.
A full weekend of league action in all divisions in the mens football. Our seniors produced 3/4 of a good display against Harps in Div 1 but fell away badly in the final quarter. Aspects of it were good and we're improving but a few worries too. Still a lot of lads missing/injured/not fully fit and we hoped we'd left that kind of stuff behind us in 2008. In Div 4 we picked up another 2 points, this time on the field with a hard earned win against Tourlestrane. They landed with only 13 but most of them were pretty good players including a few familiar faces. We had an ok team out and worked hard and got a fortuitous goal near the end to seal the win. 18 lads togged out and 2 more were ready for action if needs be so all in all pretty good.
Elsewhere in Div 1 Tourlestrane set the pace after a big win over Geevagh closely followed on points diff by Ballymote who scored a good win away to Castelconnor. Curry won their local derby with Tubber to move into 3rd place. Going to be a tough division.
Div 2 as we have been saying is going to be very tight and this is highlighted by the fact that St Mary's are rooted to the bottom after 3 rounds. Indeed with their second team failing to field in Div 4 things look a bit bleak around Ballydoogan at the moment. They lost by a point to St. John's in a win that must have pleased many John's stalwarts. The Cuilbeg based lads seem to have their act together this year and will be interesting viewing come championship. Bunninadden kept their 100% record and hold top spot on points diff after a 2 point win over Easkey. Farnans completed a hat trick of draws finishing level with Shamrock Gaels and Calry recorded their second draw in a row when sharing the spoils with their North Sligo neighbours Molaise Gaels. Again it shows how tight this league is going to be.
Drumcliffe continue to blaze a trail in Div 3 with Cloonacool their latest victims. Pats 2 point win over Michaels sees them leapfrog the Ballintogher/Ballygawley boys into second. Harps seconds reminded everyone that they will be contenders in this division with a dismatling of struggling Enninscrone while Coolany/Mullinabreena's decent early season form continued with a big win over Molaise Gaels seconds.
Owenmore Gaels will have enjoyed their big win over their former comrades and its an all the more interesting scoreline when you hear they trailed by 3 at half time! Michaels win over Ballymote halted the latters early season winning run to complete a log jam of teams on 4 points, just behind leaders Curry who picked up a walkover from Mary's.
Cup games next weekend with Sligo playing in the NFL at home to Carlow.
Were struggling this yr at both levels, even fielding a team a problem, with old guards being forced to tog. Coolaney got some revenge for last yr but only 1 senior player togged for the inters leaving us very weak and hammering to be expected, when we beat them in div4 final last yr we had 2 gilsenans playing and few other regraded seniors.
Our seniors still missing a few blew ydays game from reports i got. With the management team in charge no better than last yr were always going to struggle so my expectations are low.
Its supposed to be your top 14 players are not eligible for your second team in the league. Really at least one of the Gilsenans would be in your top 14 at least I'd suspect. There are quite a few other obvious ones with other clubs which kind of make a mockery of the leagues but at least when the lists are published on sligogaa.ie it will be a bit clearer.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 16, 2009, 01:47:11 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 16, 2009, 12:46:13 PM
A full weekend of league action in all divisions in the mens football. Our seniors produced 3/4 of a good display against Harps in Div 1 but fell away badly in the final quarter. Aspects of it were good and we're improving but a few worries too. Still a lot of lads missing/injured/not fully fit and we hoped we'd left that kind of stuff behind us in 2008. In Div 4 we picked up another 2 points, this time on the field with a hard earned win against Tourlestrane. They landed with only 13 but most of them were pretty good players including a few familiar faces. We had an ok team out and worked hard and got a fortuitous goal near the end to seal the win. 18 lads togged out and 2 more were ready for action if needs be so all in all pretty good.
Elsewhere in Div 1 Tourlestrane set the pace after a big win over Geevagh closely followed on points diff by Ballymote who scored a good win away to Castelconnor. Curry won their local derby with Tubber to move into 3rd place. Going to be a tough division.
Div 2 as we have been saying is going to be very tight and this is highlighted by the fact that St Mary's are rooted to the bottom after 3 rounds. Indeed with their second team failing to field in Div 4 things look a bit bleak around Ballydoogan at the moment. They lost by a point to St. John's in a win that must have pleased many John's stalwarts. The Cuilbeg based lads seem to have their act together this year and will be interesting viewing come championship. Bunninadden kept their 100% record and hold top spot on points diff after a 2 point win over Easkey. Farnans completed a hat trick of draws finishing level with Shamrock Gaels and Calry recorded their second draw in a row when sharing the spoils with their North Sligo neighbours Molaise Gaels. Again it shows how tight this league is going to be.
Drumcliffe continue to blaze a trail in Div 3 with Cloonacool their latest victims. Pats 2 point win over Michaels sees them leapfrog the Ballintogher/Ballygawley boys into second. Harps seconds reminded everyone that they will be contenders in this division with a dismatling of struggling Enninscrone while Coolany/Mullinabreena's decent early season form continued with a big win over Molaise Gaels seconds.
Owenmore Gaels will have enjoyed their big win over their former comrades and its an all the more interesting scoreline when you hear they trailed by 3 at half time! Michaels win over Ballymote halted the latters early season winning run to complete a log jam of teams on 4 points, just behind leaders Curry who picked up a walkover from Mary's.
Cup games next weekend with Sligo playing in the NFL at home to Carlow.
Were struggling this yr at both levels, even fielding a team a problem, with old guards being forced to tog. Coolaney got some revenge for last yr but only 1 senior player togged for the inters leaving us very weak and hammering to be expected, when we beat them in div4 final last yr we had 2 gilsenans playing and few other regraded seniors.
Our seniors still missing a few blew ydays game from reports i got. With the management team in charge no better than last yr were always going to struggle so my expectations are low.
Farnan's next league game against Easkey is becoming ever more important as a result of the three draws to date. After that we have the Bunnies, Marys and Johns and to be honest any points garnered from those fixtures will be a bonus. A win against Easkey is imperative which would leave us with a minimum of 5 points going into the second half of league fixtures. The numbers, as always, are tight this year and losing lads like James Hynes to injury doesnt help us (nor the county u-21s as it happens) although I didnt hear if he played at the weekend.
If things continue as heretofore Division 2 might provide us with an intriguing finish.
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 16, 2009, 02:09:24 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 16, 2009, 01:47:11 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 16, 2009, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 16, 2009, 05:31:38 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 15, 2009, 08:58:24 PM
I heard that despite the result there was actually very little between the teams. Was level at HT I think.
Thanks Seanie, better to hear that, but still FT score is disappointing and a psychological blow considering we are playing Galway in qtrs in 8 weeks time.
Ground is very heavy here still so it will be a different kettle of fish come then. That applies to Galway as well of course. Another win or two in the league will help build momentum.
A full weekend of league action in all divisions in the mens football. Our seniors produced 3/4 of a good display against Harps in Div 1 but fell away badly in the final quarter. Aspects of it were good and we're improving but a few worries too. Still a lot of lads missing/injured/not fully fit and we hoped we'd left that kind of stuff behind us in 2008. In Div 4 we picked up another 2 points, this time on the field with a hard earned win against Tourlestrane. They landed with only 13 but most of them were pretty good players including a few familiar faces. We had an ok team out and worked hard and got a fortuitous goal near the end to seal the win. 18 lads togged out and 2 more were ready for action if needs be so all in all pretty good.
Elsewhere in Div 1 Tourlestrane set the pace after a big win over Geevagh closely followed on points diff by Ballymote who scored a good win away to Castelconnor. Curry won their local derby with Tubber to move into 3rd place. Going to be a tough division.
Div 2 as we have been saying is going to be very tight and this is highlighted by the fact that St Mary's are rooted to the bottom after 3 rounds. Indeed with their second team failing to field in Div 4 things look a bit bleak around Ballydoogan at the moment. They lost by a point to St. John's in a win that must have pleased many John's stalwarts. The Cuilbeg based lads seem to have their act together this year and will be interesting viewing come championship. Bunninadden kept their 100% record and hold top spot on points diff after a 2 point win over Easkey. Farnans completed a hat trick of draws finishing level with Shamrock Gaels and Calry recorded their second draw in a row when sharing the spoils with their North Sligo neighbours Molaise Gaels. Again it shows how tight this league is going to be.
Drumcliffe continue to blaze a trail in Div 3 with Cloonacool their latest victims. Pats 2 point win over Michaels sees them leapfrog the Ballintogher/Ballygawley boys into second. Harps seconds reminded everyone that they will be contenders in this division with a dismatling of struggling Enninscrone while Coolany/Mullinabreena's decent early season form continued with a big win over Molaise Gaels seconds.
Owenmore Gaels will have enjoyed their big win over their former comrades and its an all the more interesting scoreline when you hear they trailed by 3 at half time! Michaels win over Ballymote halted the latters early season winning run to complete a log jam of teams on 4 points, just behind leaders Curry who picked up a walkover from Mary's.
Cup games next weekend with Sligo playing in the NFL at home to Carlow.
Were struggling this yr at both levels, even fielding a team a problem, with old guards being forced to tog. Coolaney got some revenge for last yr but only 1 senior player togged for the inters leaving us very weak and hammering to be expected, when we beat them in div4 final last yr we had 2 gilsenans playing and few other regraded seniors.
Our seniors still missing a few blew ydays game from reports i got. With the management team in charge no better than last yr were always going to struggle so my expectations are low.
Its supposed to be your top 14 players are not eligible for your second team in the league. Really at least one of the Gilsenans would be in your top 14 at least I'd suspect. There are quite a few other obvious ones with other clubs which kind of make a mockery of the leagues but at least when the lists are published on sligogaa.ie it will be a bit clearer.
Gavin would be but I suppose Darren was only 17 when regraded and had a poor yr for the club despite being sligo minor captain. That top 14 rule is a joke btw, very open to clubs taking advantage but i dont feel we did last yr.
The rule itself is not a joke. The fact that its not really enforced is. I think they are tighter on who gets regraded for championship and rightly so.
From Sligoweekender website....
U-21s face their moment of truth
A SLIGO team has never won the Connacht U-21 Championship. Consequently, it must seem that every squad representing the county at this grade - since the competition's inception in 1964 - is battling the suffocating weight of history itself.
The telling statistic of zero silverware aside, that a Sligo team should be one win away from a provincial U-21 final - and that their semi-final opponents are Leitrim - would leave the majority of Sligo fans understandably upbeat.
But Fergal O'Flaherty, the Sligo U-21 manager, points out that Leitrim will be thinking along similar lines, knowing that they have avoided the province's traditional heavyweights - Mayo, Galway and Roscommon.
Whatever about being the first Sligo team since the side of 2001 to reach a Connacht final - that year a last-gasp goal from Eastern Harps' Shane Gallagher, now the Sligo Rovers first team physio, took Sligo past Galway and into the decider against Mayo - O'Flaherty will be keeping the players' focus fully on their upcoming task.
O'Flaherty, who represented Sligo in the 1997 Connacht U-21 Championship and is now the Bunnanadden Senior team manager, has already chalked up some notable results.
Last year Sligo beat Galway in a memorable quarter-final but then lost to Roscommon in the semi-final.
A few weeks ago Donegal were overcome in the final of the Northwest U-21 League. Gary Gaughan impressed in that seven-points win along with another emerging Sligo Senior player, Neil Ewing, and this year's U-21 crop, which includes 18 members of last year's panel, also features the likes of Eoin McHugh, Keelan Cawley, James Hynes, Stephen Coen and Stephen Gilmartin.
Stephen Henry - who missed the defeat of Donegal because of injury - is back training and is in contention for a starting role next Saturday in Carrick-on-Shannon's Páirc Sean MacDiarmada.
"It is all about how the players react on the day and how they perform, " maintained O'Flaherty, "against Galway last year we got a great start and followed it through - when we played Roscommon we started well but didn't build on it."
"I hope that fellas who played in those games have learned from that and will react to situations better against Leitrim."
The winners of Saturday's game will face either Mayo - who are seeking a fourth successive Connacht crown - or Roscommon in the decider.
O'Flaherty, who is assisted by selectors Dessie Sloyan and Con O'Meara, has been working with a 33-strong panel but can only name 24 players for the upcoming semi-final.
SLIGO U-21 SQUAD Conor O'Mahony (Coolera-Strandhill); Mark Rooney, Michael Hanley, Stephen Coen, Ronan Carter (St Mary's); Mark McGrath (Geevagh); Neil Ewing, Conor Davey (Drumcliffe-Rosses Point); Noel Gaughan, John Quinn, Alan Dunne, Niall Egan, Gary Gaughan, Stephen Henry (Tourlestrane); Brian Murphy, Colin Walsh, Stephen Gilmartin (Tubbercurry); Keelan Cawley (Coolera-Strandhill); Gavin Gilsenan, Eoin McHugh, Darren Gilsenan, Cathal Burns (St Molaise Gaels); Paul Kelly, Conor Brady, Padraig Clarke (St Patrick's); Cormac Coyne, Damien O'Boyle (Calry-St Joseph's); Paul Brennan (Shamrock Gaels); Adrian Reynolds (Easkey); Patrick Greene (St John's); Stephen Kilcoyne (Curry); James Hynes (St Farnan's); Niall Judge (Castleconnor).
That has to be one of the best squads of an underage team Sligo has ever had. 18 of last yrs panel still available. No excuses only a connacht title will suffice with that squad for me end of story. If the management get a 110% workrate and atitude and pick the right team and make quick changes they'll do it.
I hope the management have learned from last yr aswell and actually move from the dugout and see things from different angles can help. It'll just be a travesty if this squad dont realise theyre potential.
Great to see Judge back.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 17, 2009, 01:36:34 PM
That has to be one of the best squads of an underage team Sligo has ever had. 18 of last yrs panel still available. No excuses only a connacht title will suffice with that squad for me end of story. If the management get a 110% workrate and atitude and pick the right team and make quick changes they'll do it.
That is a great squad alright with all players available (now that Coen and Henry are back). However Ross, Mayo also have a good squad of players so it will not be easy winning a Connacht. Also playing Leitrim in Carrick is never an easy game. We have had excellent underage squads before but have come up against Myo and Galway who are always are strong at underage level. We will need to have a bit of luck, play extremely well, get the right players on the pitch and have plenty of belief in ourselves to win it. However can we talk about potentially winning Connaught after the game at the weekend.
Sunday 22nd March 2009
U-16 League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 2-14 2-4 St Molaise Gaels Drumcliffe Round 2
Owenmore Gaels 4-8 4-11 Enniscrone/Kilglass Owenmore Gaels Round 2
Curry 2-3 3-14 Coolaney/Mullinabreena Curry Round 2
U-16 League Division 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Eastern Harps 1-7 1-9 Shamrock Gaels Eastern Harps - Keash Round 1
St Marys 8-17 0-1 Ballymote/Bunninadden St Marys Round 1
Pick n Choose League Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Castleconnor 0-6 5-14 Tourlestrane Castleconnor Round 3
Pick n Choose League Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Tubbercurry 0-10 2-9 Eastern Harps Tubbercurry Round 3
Kiernan Cup Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Marys 1-9 3-9 St Johns St Marys Round 3
Shamrock Gaels - - St Molaise Gaels Shamrock Gaels Park-Coola Conceded by St Molaise Gaels
Benson Cup Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-11 0-11 Eastern Harps Coolaney/Mullinabreena Round 3
Benson Cup Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Cloonacool 1-8 1-10 St Patricks Cloonacool Round 3
Abbott Cup Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Coolera-Strandhill 2-11 2-7 St Michaels Coolera Round 3
Curry 1-12 2-9 Ballymote Ballymote Round 3
Saturday 21st March 2009
U-16 League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Tubbercurry 3-19 1-3 St Farnans Tubbercurry Round 2
Pick n Choose League Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Curry 1-9 1-6 Ballymote Curry Round 3
Kiernan Cup Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden 1-13 1-6 St Farnans Bunninadden Round 3
Benson Cup Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Michaels 2-12 1-9 Drumcliffe Rosses Point St Michaels Round 3
Abbott Cup Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Owenmore Gaels 5-14 1-5 Ballisodare Owenmore Gaels Round 3
Friday 20th March 2009
U-14 League Division 1 Section 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Patricks 1-4 5-12 Castleconnor St Patricks Round 1
Coolera-Strandhill 5-4 6-7 Calry/St Josephs Coolera Round 1
Tourlestrane 3-9 5-1 Tubbercurry Tourlestrane Round 1
U-14 League Division 1 Section 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Marys 5-11 0-3 St Johns St Marys Round 1
Ballisodare 4-7 1-5 Coolaney/Mullinabreena Ballisodare Round 1
Geevagh 3-5 2-9 St Michaels St Michaels Round 1
U-14 League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Molaise Gaels 5-5 1-4 Drumcliffe Rosses Point St Molaise Gaels Round 1
U-14 League Division 3
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden 5-7 2-0 Cloonacool Bunninadden Round 1
Ballymote 7-11 1-3 Owenmore Gaels Ballymote Round 1
Pick n Choose League Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Geevagh 2-9 0-15 Coolera-Strandhill Sligo IT Round 3
Into the Abbott Cup final, opposition not yet known. Hopefully not our last final of the year.
Didn't make the Pick n Choose game on Friday night becasue of other committments but apparently the final score in the refs notebook was a draw. Our lads seemed to think we had won by 2 points. Thankfully it doesn't really matter as we were virtually out of that comp anyway. A couple of lads back so hopefully we'll be able to pick it up for next weekend and Curry.
Juniors ground out a good win against Michaels second team. Some encouraging performances by a few young lads augurs well.
Elsewhere Harps beat Tubber to almost guarantee a spot in the Pick n Choose final. Tourlestrane's mauling of Castleconnor puts them in pole position in Pick n choose group A. Curry beat Ballymote and are poised to avail of any slip up.
In the Kiernan Cup Shamrock Gaels made it 3 out of 3 with a walkover :o from St Molaise Gaels. John's beat Mary's in the other game in that section. Bunninadden's win over Farnan's means Easkey must beat Calry by 24 points in their re-scheduled tie to pip them to the spot in the final.
In the Benson Cup Harps second team are through after a draw with Coolaney/Mullinabreena. There they will probably face St Michaels who beat Drumcliffe on Saturday. If Michaels avoid a 5 point defeat by Pats in a back game they are into the final.
The Abbott Cup sees Owenmore Gaels waiting in the final after a comprehensive beating of their neighbours. Curry or Ballymote, who drew on Sunday, will likely face them barring some amazing results.
Im not suprised, you could see it coming. We have a joke of a manager at senior and intermediate, none of the players respect them. The players never look at themselves off playing soccer no bother to them. Our club is a enigma, its very hard to understand the mindset of the players. I couldnt explain to yee and i doubt ye care. Deep down i know the players dont really care about the club and thats the bottom line.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 24, 2009, 01:40:46 PM
Im not suprised, you could see it coming. We have a joke of a manager at senior and intermediate, none of the players respect them. The players never look at themselves off playing soccer no bother to them. Our club is a enigma, its very hard to understand the mindset of the players. I couldnt explain to yee and i doubt ye care. Deep down i know the players dont really care about the club and thats the bottom line.
Until you sort that out it wouldn't matter if Mickey Harte was managing them. If I were you I'd quit knocking the poor fella that will be banging his head against the wall trying to get a relatively talented team to show some interest.
Quote from: baoithe on March 24, 2009, 02:22:16 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 24, 2009, 01:40:46 PM
Im not suprised, you could see it coming. We have a joke of a manager at senior and intermediate, none of the players respect them. The players never look at themselves off playing soccer no bother to them. Our club is a enigma, its very hard to understand the mindset of the players. I couldnt explain to yee and i doubt ye care. Deep down i know the players dont really care about the club and thats the bottom line.
Until you sort that out it wouldn't matter if Mickey Harte was managing them. If I were you I'd quit knocking the poor fella that will be banging his head against the wall trying to get a relatively talented team to show some interest.
I hear ya, but it doesnt help having poor managers is all im saying. If the players dont turn up the managers dont have a hope but there is a reason im sure why there not so far this yr, weve had intermediates who wouldnt make alot of junior teams starting senior and are results have reflected that.
Its disappointing as there was a great opportunity there this yr to consoladate at senior level and build on it, i mean we have 4 players on the county minor squad, 4 on the u21 squad.
Look i cant talk, i care about the county more, but i still care about the club, maybe the size is our problem, Cliffoney could have team on our own, and would be decent probably beat Grange, and id say the players would care more if they played for Grange,Cliffoney and Maugherow seperately. Look at Maugherow, 2 or 3 players tops is all that commit to the club, yet they could have a squad of 20 a few yrs ago, they still field a soccer team. If Cliffoney were seperate id care more and would come first for sure, too much rivalry and politics when Grange are involved.
Sunday 29th March 2009
Senior League Division 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Eastern Harps 1-17 0-5 Geevagh Eastern Harps - Keash Round 4
Tubbercurry 0-4 1-11 Ballymote Tubbercurry Round 4
Tourlestrane 2-11 0-6 Castleconnor Tourlestrane Round 4
Coolera-Strandhill 0-13 2-12 Curry Coolera Round 4
Senior League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden 1-8 1-7 St Johns Bunninadden Round 4
Easkey 1-14 0-5 St Farnans Easkey Round 4
Shamrock Gaels 0-14 0-5 Calry/St Josephs Shamrock Gaels Park-Coola Round 4
Senior League Division 3
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Cloonacool 3-4 0-5 Enniscrone/Kilglass Enniscrone Round 4
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 0-9 0-9 Coolaney/Mullinabreena Drumcliffe Round 4
St Molaise Gaels 1-17 3-6 St Michaels St Molaise Gaels Round 4
Senior League Division 4
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Coolera-Strandhill 0-8 3-12 Curry Coolera Round 4
U-18 League Division 1 Section 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Johns 3-9 1-4 St Molaise Gaels St Johns
Saturday 28th March 2009
Senior League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Marys 0-11 1-7 St Molaise Gaels St Marys Round 4
Senior League Division 4
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Tourlestrane 1-17 1-8 St Michaels Tourlestrane Round 4
Ballymote - - Ballisodare Ballymote Conceded by Ballisodare
St Marys - - Owenmore Gaels St Marys Conceded by St Marys
Congrats to the Hurlers making the Div 4 final, winner gets promoted, best of luck, we are playing Monaghan a team we beat 2-13 to 0-5 in the league already so hopefully thats a good omen.
Better showing by the club at the weekend aswell, but need a few wins badly in div2.
On the club front our lads have turned a corner recently, good against a weakened johns last weekend and easkey before that, with the u21s back its been a big boost, manager despite is shortcomings is putting alot of effort in so should be credited for that, should stay up now in div2 now. Our inters will struglle in div3, just not good enough but giving it there all.
Just going through the results on sligogaa.ie a big rivalry in Coolera/strandhill v marys was renewed at minor level, unbelievable scoreline,
Coolera 3-16 Marys 3-15 ft, seanie were you at it, some game?.
There's a bit of confusion about that scoreline. We thought it was 3-14 to 2-15 but either way it was savage stuff. Couldn't be at it unfortunately. Our minors are out of the league as we had a few shaky results and performances early on. We reckon we've a decent team though and beating Mary's was good for them even if they had qualified already. Now we've almost a four month break from competitive action - what do you do with that?
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 20, 2009, 12:26:22 AM
Now we've almost a four month break from competitive action - what do you do with that?
It's an issue that could be raised at the Minor Board meetings I'm sure.
Great new initiative that will help Sligo GAA big time, fair play to those involved, id ask all those connected with Sligo GAA to pass on the word and any of the posters on here outside the county who know any Sligonians who'd be interested in supporting to spread the word aswell.
On this Thursday April 23rd at 8pm in Sligo Park Hotel we will have the launch of a new vision for Sligo GAA its " Club Sligo " Its County ,National and Global no matter where you reside and you want to be, a Sligo Gael click on www.sligogaa.ie/clubsligo
The concept of Club Sligo is an exciting initiative and draws together a coherent vision for the GAA in Sligo with a structured approach to raising the level of funds necessary to achieve this vision
So what can you do for Sligo your county ? -- Club Sligo will enable you to make a difference. Through Membership of Club Sligo you can/will play a vital role in the future development of Gaelic Games and Culture in our/your county There are a number of benefits for you in being part of Club Sligo
We urge all Sligo Gaels to be part of Club Sligo no matter where you reside on this planet to come on board,in doing so we will achieve our aims leading to the success we are determined to bring about
Do you want to be a pioneer, to become part of a success story Cumann Sligeach Club Sligo ??
Is Club Sligo being launched on Thursday? I'd heard a bit of talk about it but notihng about a launch. Are they trying to keepit a secret or something?
Ya its this thursday in Sligo park and its up on the sligogaa website and id say local newspapers will have ads in for it aswell. Hope it gets good backing. Good luck to all involved.
Might be a bit 'me too' but if it works elsewhere, why not for us?
I note on the sligogaa page that the fifth of five points that it is to address is
"To platform the development of a new County Training facility"
What is the story on that? Seanie, am I right in saying that the original proposal on that involving Ransboro was binned?
Lads, tried to 'sign on' here and the payment mechanism doesn't work!!
Quote from: paddypastit on April 21, 2009, 04:11:52 PM
Might be a bit 'me too' but if it works elsewhere, why not for us?
I note on the sligogaa page that the fifth of five points that it is to address is
"To platform the development of a new County Training facility"
What is the story on that? Seanie, am I right in saying that the original proposal on that involving Ransboro was binned?
Binned is the wrong word. Planning permission was obtained and on our clubs part anyway funds were raised but some people took us to An Bord Pleanala. These people included a man currently standing for election to the county council as an independent candidate for the Ballymote electoral area. My feelings on him possibly getting elected are not publishable - surely this is not the type of person we should have in office. The other objectors were well connected politically and despite the fact that our consultants comprehensively answered all queries raised by the objectors the planning was inexplicably overturned. The ruling effectively condemned that piece of land for development. Luckily for the county board they can go anywhere in the county. Our options are more limited.
There are rumours that land has been identified for the county board but nothing announced. In time it will happen for them I'm sure.
The NIMBY generation is alive and well!!
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 21, 2009, 09:28:25 PM
Quote from: paddypastit on April 21, 2009, 04:11:52 PM
Might be a bit 'me too' but if it works elsewhere, why not for us?
I note on the sligogaa page that the fifth of five points that it is to address is
"To platform the development of a new County Training facility"
What is the story on that? Seanie, am I right in saying that the original proposal on that involving Ransboro was binned?
Binned is the wrong word. Planning permission was obtained and on our clubs part anyway funds were raised but some people took us to An Bord Pleanala. These people included a man currently standing for election to the county council as an independent candidate for the Ballymote electoral area. My feelings on him possibly getting elected are not publishable - surely this is not the type of person we should have in office. The other objectors were well connected politically and despite the fact that our consultants comprehensively answered all queries raised by the objectors the planning was inexplicably overturned. The ruling effectively condemned that piece of land for development. Luckily for the county board they can go anywhere in the county. Our options are more limited.
There are rumours that land has been identified for the county board but nothing announced. In time it will happen for them I'm sure.
There was of course plans to set up in our area too, but for whatever reason they didn't come to fruition, things dragged on somehow, with little movement, then the arse fell out of the local land value and that was that. A pity.
As for the Independent candidate - a gentleman, assured of my vote in a few weeks. A great family and community man.
The above line may be entirely devoid of any truth.
Quote from: paddypastit on April 21, 2009, 11:55:59 PM
The NIMBY generation is alive and well!!
Yeah, imagine football fields being close to your house. The horror of it! You just have to wonder about people at times....
There's more I could say but the libel laws and my inability to prove things I know to be true prevent me.
I dont know what happened but i can read between the lines, nothing new in Ireland, pisses me off big time that sorta stuff.
With a Connacht gaa centre of excellence planned for Ballyhaunis for all teams in Connacht is a Sligo one feasible? Land prices and construction cost are lower which is an opportunity now but Club Sligo wont be able to produce miracles in terms of funding straight away it needs connacht council national lottery and gaa support aswell.
I used to be embarrased training beside our county players on a green in mullaghmore not so long ago with just street lights, i was even more embarrased when i seen first hand the training (moran era).
Do they still train in tubber or is it tourlestrane? They used to go to Longford aswell. Leitrim are building a major facility beside annaduff i might add.
Sligonian - While there would be plenty to say that his selections, his man management and his in game decision making are not those of a top drawer inter-county manager, by far the greater number of players that have worked with / under Mickey Moran would rate his training and knowledge of same and his ability as a coach. I could think of managers before and since that had less to offer, much less and while he didn't win an AI with either he could not be accused of failure in either Doneagal or Mayo.
Quote from: paddypastit on April 23, 2009, 06:49:27 PM
Sligonian - While there would be plenty to say that his selections, his man management and his in game decision making are not those of a top drawer inter-county manager, by far the greater number of players that have worked with / under Mickey Moran would rate his training and knowledge of same and his ability as a coach. I could think of managers before and since that had less to offer, much less and while he didn't win an AI with either he could not be accused of failure in either Doneagal or Mayo.
Paddy i take your point but for me from what i saw regurlarly it was far too easy a training session even for a basic meet up. But im not naive enough to think this was his main training method. I was getting at the facilities more than anything and just really pointing out it was pointless training there mainly because of the facilities and then i never seen the team training on the 4mile long strand with up and down sand dunes either so it was pointless IMO. Its in the past though and hopefully in future we can look back and see how far weve come on/off the field, how proud would it be to a Sligo centre of Excellence. I passed Leitrims supposed centre in annaduff yday on my way home and it looks like its been abandoned.
Best of luck to our seniors today.
Was at our club game yday, against Bunninaden, very heavy conditions game was played wholeheartdly, got very physical at times, some good scores, jees doohan is still a great asset at club level, he got a good few scores from play, we had strong enough team out, with quinn and g gilsenan the best for us, we were 4 down at ht and cameback to go a pt ahead and bunninaden equalised late on for a draw.
Just reading sligogaa.ie and I see our U-16's have 4 games in a week and one of them is on the same day as Summerhill play in a Connacht juvenile final! So that's at least 5 GAA matches for some of our players in a week. John's are in the same boat. Coiste na nóg are the very people who were talking about burnout when it suited them. Absolute clowns. They are doing nothing for football in the county, if anything they are turning lads away from it. Just get the games played - that's the motto.
3 Junior games and a senior game for us within the space of 5 days starting Wednesday too.
... and no doubt a lot of those lads won't get to kick a ball for 40 odd weeks in an average year which will include at least 10 of the 13 odd weeks between 1 June and 31 August... and then folks wonder why kids are attracted to 'other games'??!!
Exactly. It does my head in and if you complain you are the anti-Christ. They know who I am and it will go back to them/they'll read this themselves so I should really shut up but its just not right. They have zero regard for clubs and people running them.
People dont like to hear the truth, Seanie, do coiste na nog expect people who care about Sligo football to accept this mediocracy?, do they look at themselves ever. Damn right you should complain, because you care people call you the anti Christ, ffs they should take on board your suggestions for the betterment of Sligo underage. Are they not open to constructive criticism to better Sligo football, if not then fck off id say to them. I hear this every year and whats been done about it. These people over comittees are hailed as heros, giving up their free time but all there doing is holding the county back. Wasnt this brought up at the county convention but it wasnt warmly received...What was the excuse, Leaving cert and holidays etc... fair enough the LC but thats takes up a month what else?.
I always hope what said on here goes back 8). Surely these people can do better, step up to the plate, take on suggestions and get a structure to the underage fixtures to keep lads playing throughout the whole summer.
Just to update I heard last night that someone in a position of authority but outside Coiste na n-óg spotted the problem and is moving to ease the problem so credit must be given to him.
Fair play to that man, common sense but still worrying that it was fixed that way in the first place and that it took a man outside coiste na nog to fix it.
Seanie, you probably know who I am, but everytime I have brought up issues on scheduling it is like you are insulting someone when all you want to do is give a possible solution.
Also when you don't have the numbers, amalgamate is the solution. I and our club will never agree to this. We tried it and all we did was lose the lads that would not get on an amalgamated team. I would rather put out a 9 a side team then have 5 lads on a successful amalgamted team. We have too few teams in the county as it is.
This 4 month gap for the minors is ridiculous - we will be playing them all on our second team, just to keep them involved.
Not allowing lads to play for their clubs for months - when did we become professional. I would never stop a lad playing for his county, in fact I would push them to do it but it is getting harder and harder with these outlandish requests.
Sligonian - I never answered your questions a few weeks back as I was working out of the country. The good news is that we have 2 lads from the Mayo side of the parish playing with us on our Feile team as both have Sligo parents. However I have learned that the Mayo champs Ballina have I believe(not certain yet) their captain from our domain!
Quote from: Westie on April 28, 2009, 12:21:49 PM
Seanie, you probably know who I am, but everytime I have brought up issues on scheduling it is like you are insulting someone when all you want to do is give a possible solution.
Also when you don't have the numbers, amalgamate is the solution. I and our club will never agree to this. We tried it and all we did was lose the lads that would not get on an amalgamated team. I would rather put out a 9 a side team then have 5 lads on a successful amalgamted team. We have too few teams in the county as it is.
This 4 month gap for the minors is ridiculous - we will be playing them all on our second team, just to keep them involved.
Not allowing lads to play for their clubs for months - when did we become professional. I would never stop a lad playing for his county, in fact I would push them to do it but it is getting harder and harder with these outlandish requests.
Sligonian - I never answered your questions a few weeks back as I was working out of the country. The good news is that we have 2 lads from the Mayo side of the parish playing with us on our Feile team as both have Sligo parents. However I have learned that the Mayo champs Ballina have I believe(not certain yet) their captain from our domain!
Exactly.
I would always be in favour of amalgamations but NOT at the cost of having individual club teams. I'd have them as additional to help the better lads play at a higher level. A club need to bring everyone with them, for county team purposes the best lads need to play at the highest level. Possibly an organisational nightmare but its the best solution to cater for all I think.
Quote from: Westie on April 28, 2009, 12:21:49 PM
Seanie, you probably know who I am, but everytime I have brought up issues on scheduling it is like you are insulting someone when all you want to do is give a possible solution.
Also when you don't have the numbers, amalgamate is the solution. I and our club will never agree to this. We tried it and all we did was lose the lads that would not get on an amalgamated team. I would rather put out a 9 a side team then have 5 lads on a successful amalgamted team. We have too few teams in the county as it is.
This 4 month gap for the minors is ridiculous - we will be playing them all on our second team, just to keep them involved.
Not allowing lads to play for their clubs for months - when did we become professional. I would never stop a lad playing for his county, in fact I would push them to do it but it is getting harder and harder with these outlandish requests.
Sligonian - I never answered your questions a few weeks back as I was working out of the country. The good news is that we have 2 lads from the Mayo side of the parish playing with us on our Feile team as both have Sligo parents. However I have learned that the Mayo champs Ballina have I believe(not certain yet) their captain from our domain!
Sound definitly good to hear, i know its not easy but its great to hear of Sligo people being loyal and sticking with there roots. Westie i know in castleconnor alot of work is being done i wish ye well. Along border areas with Mayo there will always be a struggle with players but we have to keep her lit and keep as many as we can.
Was at our div3 game the other evening against harps, our lads fought hard but getting scores was a problem even though we had a high hr of possession. Fair play to harps though big area i know but at least 10 subs on away game on work night. Harps ran out winners by couple of points late on.
Seen that our minor league qtr final with tubber wasnt played because they couldnt field a team :o, a minor league qtr final and not been able to field is a disgrace for a club like tubber, what is going on, how did they qualify for it... we got a bye but it worries me for Sligo football that happening.
Well lads, in Doha Qatar now, and no email last few days, but at least i can access other websites.
How are our minors fixed for Saturday in Tuam Throw in 7pm, heard theyve done well in recent challenges but i try not to read into them too much, any of ye going?
Were Summerhill in 2 finals lately, I heard they beat Attractas, Colmans and Jarlaths this yr at u16? Id appreciate an update if anyone knows as i could be wrong, how did attractas do aswell this yr?.
I see the Bunnies are running away with DIv2, was home for that league game and we should of won but drew. Sligoper is delighted im sure.
Going to answer my own question here,
Summerhill 3-8 St marys 1-11 Junior A Colleges Final
Summerhill 3-12 st marys 2-6 Juvenile A Colleges Final
Congrats to Liamog, Shane ryenolds and Damien Keenan,
Now keep these lads together with there clubs and county teams and it should be a precursar for some good county teams. Time to change my avatar ;D.
St Molaise gaels drew at home with Shamrock gaels, 10pts a piece, by all accounts we should have won.
Going back to Friday our county juniors lost to Ros juniors, 1-9 to 0-14 at home, Our team had 5 or 6 senior starters including the midfeld, the rest are on the fringes and u21, Ross team was made of 3 senior panelists, u21s and club players.
I personnaly think that result is a disgrace with the strength of team we fielded, and doesnt bold well for Galway. Winning is a good habit no matter what level.
Then i see this on Sligogaa.ie u14 div1
Eastern Harps 0-0 6-12 Castleconnor Eastern Harps - Gurteen Round 7 harps catchment area is huge, are they doing no work on underage with there senior success??????????? There is something not right there.
Last things first - Castleconnor have an excellent U-14 team but it does look bad for Harps to be beaten so badly. No doubt they will pick it up in the years to come though.
The junior is disappointing. A home game with so many seniors eligible should have been won. Good to see Keelan progressing through the ranks.
On the club scene we got a good win in an absolute "must win" game. all credit to our lads who put aside the loss of our county players (I'll speak more of that later) to produce a strong performance. Need to add a few more wins but hopefully a corner has been turned. On the junior front we had no league game but beat John's in extra time in the North JFC last Wednesday. Have Calry this Wed and the winners face SMG in the final.
I want though to register my absolute disgust with the county senior football team management for their treatment of the clubs in Sligo who provide the players. The entire county panel were away on Saturday and were hardly able to walk on Sunday when they came back. I understand they were told not to play for their clubs yesterday - on a weekend where they were supposed to. How can this be allowed to happen? If they had to do this what was wrong with the weekend before when there were no club games? Its nothing short of a disgrace. I hear St Mary's refused to play their league game over this nad I say fair play to them. Its about time someone called stop and brought a bit of sense to proceedings. Everyone wants Sligo to succeed but you cannot keep disrespecting clubs and the senior league like this. I can only imagine what I'd be like if we'd lost!
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 18, 2009, 12:10:57 PM
Last things first - Castleconnor have an excellent U-14 team but it does look bad for Harps to be beaten so badly. No doubt they will pick it up in the years to come though.
The junior is disappointing. A home game with so many seniors eligible should have been won. Good to see Keelan progressing through the ranks.
On the club scene we got a good win in an absolute "must win" game. all credit to our lads who put aside the loss of our county players (I'll speak more of that later) to produce a strong performance. Need to add a few more wins but hopefully a corner has been turned. On the junior front we had no league game but beat John's in extra time in the North JFC last Wednesday. Have Calry this Wed and the winners face SMG in the final.
I want though to register my absolute disgust with the county senior football team management for their treatment of the clubs in Sligo who provide the players. The entire county panel were away on Saturday and were hardly able to walk on Sunday when they came back. I understand they were told not to play for their clubs yesterday - on a weekend where they were supposed to. How can this be allowed to happen? If they had to do this what was wrong with the weekend before when there were no club games? Its nothing short of a disgrace. I hear St Mary's refused to play their league game over this nad I say fair play to them. Its about time someone called stop and brought a bit of sense to proceedings. Everyone wants Sligo to succeed but you cannot keep disrespecting clubs and the senior league like this. I can only imagine what I'd be like if we'd lost!
Why would they not plan to have a meet up on the weekend the players are free?, is it a case of poor planning? What were they at that was so demanding that lads in there 20s werent fit to play the next day? Must not of been a challenge because that wouldnt take much out of ya.
Seanie, I agree totally with you. The bedrock of the GAA is the club - - I know that the argument took place on one of these forums before about club v county. I have always told lads to go in for trials, to make themselves available for the county but it is inccreasingly difficult to do that with the demands that once you are on the panel from minor up to senior, you are not available to the clubs. I totally agree that they should not play with their clubs the week before championship, but other weekends for bonding and challenge matches is ridiculous.... and we are not so badly hit, so I can only imagine the bigger clubs..... but then again it is not so long ago that a player was thrown off the county team(Sligo) for playing a league match for his club that was a vital relegation/promotion game
On the weekender it said John Murphy was manager of the Juniors the other night, explains the loss. A bit of joke that but i wouldnt expect anything different and a joke of a performance followed.
Friday, May 29th, sees Donegal take on Sligo in a championship build-up challenge in Ballyshannon. Note the date.
Donegal will be fine tuning their side for their meeting with Antrim on June 14th. Meanwhile the division four champions will have keen competition for places on their side to face Galway or London on June 28th.
The occasion for the challenge is the official opening of Ballyshannon's new GAA park, Pairc Aoidh Ruaidh. The culmination of over two years work, the facilities at Pairc Aoidh Ruaidh are a magnificent addition to Ballyshannon's main pitch at Father Tierney Park. Admission is ten euro, with children admitted free. Funds generated by the challenge will go towards payment of the debt generated by the construction of Pairc Aoidh Ruaidh.
Throw in is at 7pm and everyone is welcome on the what will be a great day for Ballyshannon and, hopefully, Donegal!
Keep an eye on www.aodhruadh.org for further details over the next week.
Pairc Aoidh Ruiadh Opening Programme
5.00pm: Parade led by marching band from Muldoon's Spar to Pairc Aoidh Ruaidh
5.20pm: Under-age blitzes
6.00pm: Pre-opening reception
6.30pm: Formal addresses, prayer service, cutting of the tape and unveiling of plaque
7.00pm: Donegal v Sligo
8.30pm: Post game reception - open to all
St Molaise Gaels had 2 great wins at weekend, in Div2 and Div3. Seniors beat Calry by 3 and Inters did the same to Coolaney. Happy enough at our performance in Div2 and but for a bad start we could be alot closer to bunnys and johns. Fair play to all involved, if anything results and performances this yr have been more consistent, players are developing and more underage coming through, my Dream of a county senior title doesnt look so unrealistic now, in 2 or 3 yrs time we will be contenders IMO. No offence to the current manager who is putting great effort in and should be applauded for that, if we get a someone more tactical aware and player position sense, it could all fall into place down the line.
On another note, Galway beat London by 11pts, it was 8-4 at ht, and reports i read werent too complimentary, no matter what way you look at it, Galway arent at there best, and certainly there early season form has tailed off so hopefully that trend will continue.
Absolute sickener of a defeat for our seniors yesterday. Never behind until 2 minutes plus into injury time when Harps plundered an unlikely goal to rob us (their own words). We badly could have done with the points. A very good game and our best performance of the season without a doubt. Both sides missing several players though. Interesting to see Geevagh gave Tourlestrane a good game yesterday too. Curry slaughtered Tubber.
Juniors went out of North Div c'ship on Wed to a strong Calry/St Josephs. Sligonians clubmates will have a job to beat them in the final. Lost in the league too on Saturday with a very young (and very old) team! Things should stabilise numbers wise once 3rd level exams are out of the way.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 25, 2009, 12:23:00 PM
Interesting to see Geevagh gave Tourlestrane a good game yesterday too. Curry slaughtered Tubber.
Was at this game yesterday and Tourlestrane had a full team out and were very unimpressive. Geevagh were only a point down with a few minutes left.
But the big news is O'Hara pulled his hamstring again last week and is extremely doubtful for the Galway match
Quote from: Mano on May 25, 2009, 04:49:51 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 25, 2009, 12:23:00 PM
Interesting to see Geevagh gave Tourlestrane a good game yesterday too. Curry slaughtered Tubber.
Was at this game yesterday and Tourlestrane had a full team out and were very unimpressive. Geevagh were only a point down with a few minutes left.
But the big news is O'Hara pulled his hamstring again last week and is extremely doubtful for the Galway match
Heard since I posted earlier form a friend of a friend that Tour were quite poor. I'd expected when I saw it that Tour were a bit short but apparently not. Still - an awful long way to go to championship, 9 weeks I think for us and 11 for some.
Had heard about O'Hara's hammer but my report reckoned it wasn't too bad so this update is bad news.
Sad news - Sean Feeney of Easkey, father of Fintan and Shane, took ill while on holiday in Portugal amnd passed away Friday. RIP
Quote from: paddypastit on June 01, 2009, 09:50:25 AM
Sad news - Sean Feeney of Easkey, father of Fintan and Shane, took ill while on holiday in Portugal amnd passed away Friday. RIP
My condolescenes, sad news.
Our juniors lost last week to a more physical calry outfit.
Seanie will be happier this week, 1pt win over tubber. Curry beat Harps well without the county players which prob cancelled each other out.
Sligo ticking along nicely for the Galway game. Cant wait. Looking alot better prepared this year for the upcoming battle.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 04, 2009, 11:50:00 AM
Our juniors lost last week to a more physical calry outfit.
Seanie will be happier this week, 1pt win over tubber. Curry beat Harps well without the county players which prob cancelled each other out.
Sligo ticking along nicely for the Galway game. Cant wait. Looking alot better prepared this year for the upcoming battle.
Calry beat our juniors in the semi final of the North Division and they have a good young side. Wasn't too surprised they won the final as they deservedly beat a fairly strong team of ours.
Am a lot happier now. A good two point win up in Curry last night for our seniors has us in far healthier shape. One more win will guarantee safety. Juniors were desperately unlucky, conceding two goals in the last 3 or 4 minutes to lose by 2 in what was a decent performance. So things improving round our way. Still about 7 weeks to championship.
Good win all right over Curry there Seanie, jees Balymote are doing fierce well in Div1, is it lyons and mctiernan leading them? or am I missing something, munds and mcgowan I dont rate that highly, Clancys playing with them still but he wouldnt be the fittest so its hard to understand how there doing so well and yet no player really county standard IMO.
We lost to Marys at home in a high scoring game, they had coen,brehony, johnny martyn,donnacha gallagher and j davey all playing, strong team, we lost by 4, pity one of our best players was in bulgaria, each to our own, weve always had a problem with soccer in North Sligo, disappoints me but what can you do. Brehony roasted Wilson and is in great shape, scored a whopping 0-12 5 or 6 from play and has to start against Galway IMO. In fairness was delighted to hear that not the result though. J martyn has a stormer at CHB, not having him involved is a big loss to county set up, youd think with sloyan, taylor and durkan involved theyd see that. Was unlucky with injuries at the wrong time last 2 yrs and poor management decisions what i mean by that is both the last 3 managers had mcnamara ahead of martyn and we all know that is crazy.
Seanie -ye are safe in my opinion anyway. We are sick. Went a point up on Tourlestrane at homewith 4 mins to go on Sat evening and deserved the victory and they scored 2-1 in that time plus injury time. Same happened at Tubber in the league earlier this year. Them 4 points would have us safe now. Still it is in our own hands. Does anyone know how the 5th round game between Tubber and Geevagh is still not played, that seems very strange indeed.
Juniors after their great victory in the last round got a hiding from Tubber.
I am shocked to see Calry where they are. They lost out on scoring difference to us last year and I was sure they would be close this year but where has it gone wrong. Farnans badly hit by emigration so not too suprised on that one. Johns at last about to go up where they should have been for the last 10 years
Quote from: Westie on June 08, 2009, 08:10:56 AM
Seanie -ye are safe in my opinion anyway. We are sick. Went a point up on Tourlestrane at homewith 4 mins to go on Sat evening and deserved the victory and they scored 2-1 in that time plus injury time. Same happened at Tubber in the league earlier this year. Them 4 points would have us safe now. Still it is in our own hands. Does anyone know how the 5th round game between Tubber and Geevagh is still not played, that seems very strange indeed.
Juniors after their great victory in the last round got a hiding from Tubber.
I am shocked to see Calry where they are. They lost out on scoring difference to us last year and I was sure they would be close this year but where has it gone wrong. Farnans badly hit by emigration so not too suprised on that one. Johns at last about to go up where they should have been for the last 10 years
Was O Hara playing Westie?
Calry beat Shamrock Gaels, which shows progress, i seen them in last championship and they impressed me but it looks like Easky will stay up. Johns in the driving seat and id say set for promotion along with Bunninaden. Farnans are gone. We had too many draws and early season form cost us and having 4 u21s and 4 u18s involved with county meant we were missing those 8 up until recently so happy enough to consolidate to be honest, clearly we have potential to get into div1, and then the added bonus of me coming home in 2yrs we should consolidate div1 aswell :P.
Coolera are safe with the bottom 3 of geevagh, tubber and castleconnor to scrap it out. Its fixed for this week tubber geevagh the 13th at 7.30, yee play coolera away.
Bad defeat in the junior not to score Westie isnt good.
How is Judge playing for the seniors?
No sign of O'Hara. McGowna not playing either but we were missing 2 big men in Tuffy at midfield and P.Naughton. That game this Sat is the round 12 game but they still have not played their rd 5 game (Tub v Gee).
Bad alright yesterday. Put at least 7 into the keepers hand. Too many lads doing leaving but we should have got a few scores, but onwards and upwards
Quote from: Westie on June 08, 2009, 09:13:53 AM
No sign of O'Hara. McGowna not playing either but we were missing 2 big men in Tuffy at midfield and P.Naughton. That game this Sat is the round 12 game but they still have not played their rd 5 game (Tub v Gee).
Bad alright yesterday. Put at least 7 into the keepers hand. Too many lads doing leaving but we should have got a few scores, but onwards and upwards
How has Judge done since coming back from injury Westie?
I dont think ive ever seen him play but the lads from my club said last yr on the minors he was our best forward which is saying something considering David Maye was on that team.
Not really safe yet lads. A lot of games between the bottom 4 to go yet so teams will pick up points. In the last couple of weeks Geevagh and C'connor have been close to beating Tourlestrane and while Tubber have taken a few beatings they also ran us to a point so nothing is certain. The Tubber/Geevagh back game is to be played on Friday 26th June at 8pm (the Friday before the Sligo v. Galway game).
Calry have lost a good few players on last year. Some have emigrated and some have gone travelling. They had a very good minor team last year and this is reflected in their good junior side but these lads will need a year or two to mature into senior players. They will struggle to survive in D2 but last weekends result must give them hope.
Just on the county players in our game - Costello played well. Johnny Mac continued his recent excellent form in midfield, he's flying. Himself and Quinner probably edged it over Tom Colleary and Gary Maye. Adrian Marren was good for Curry too, the main threat to us all evening.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 08, 2009, 09:06:52 AM
Was O Hara playing Westie?
He hasn't played for the club all year as far as i know so his absense wouldn't be any indication as his fitness for the Galway game. From what i heard his original hamstring injury was very severe and likely to recur (which it has done twice). If he plays he won't be 100%.
I see someone has reported Nicky Joyce has been dropped from the Galway panel for a breach of discipline. This would obviously be a boost for Sligo if there are issues in the galway camp leading up to the game
Don't know if anyone has posted this up but I hope it goes well and I applaud the idea. We're hosting one of the groups, should be a good days craic.
"Club Sligo" Sevens
The Inaugural Sligo Club Sevens will take place on the eve of the Connacht Championship Semi Final on Saturday 27th June commencing no earlier than 2:30pm. Groups will be staged at Calry St Josephs, Kevinsfort, Coolera Strandhill and St Johns pitches with knock out matches staged at St Marys. This is an open seven a side competition for all clubs in Sligo with the top teams in each group going forward to the knock out stages.
How about creating history and becoming the inaugural Club Sligo 7's champions ? this is the time with the GAA commemorating 125 years of it's founding !!! back then they had a dream and a vision, so has "Club Sligo"
Extra events
Ever wonder if the fittest guy in your club is actually the fittest in the county?
Ever wonder is your clubs speedster the fastest in the county?
Ever wonder if your long kick specialist is the longest in the county?
At the Club Sligo 7's, we will find out with 100 metres race, 6 laps of pitch race and longest kick competition taking place before the final after heats taking place based in each group. Players have to be registered in each teams overall panel of 15 to partake and have also to compete in their clubs jersey. Why not have competitions after club training to see who represents your club in these competitions??
Rules
Cost is €200 for entry into 7's competition and includes 2 participants in each of the novelty events. A maximum panel of 15 (including participants in the novelty events) can be used throughout the competition with a match panel of 10 given to referee in advance of each game. Rules of Club Sligo 7's will be posted on www.sligogaa.ie in advance of competition.
Après Match
With the atmosphere building in advance of a Connacht Senior Semi Final, refreshments will be served at St Mary's bar all evening with their new outdoor area an excellent vantage point for the knockout matches.
Entry Fee
Entry fee to be sent to Peadar Niland, Treasurer, Sligo GAA, 7 Clara Court, Farmhill, Sligo strictly by 11th June. Maximum of 2 teams per club and as places strictly limited please get your entry in early. Clubs can book their spots or receive further information by emailing peadar.niland@gmail.com.
Entries strictly limited so please make sure your club gets its place by entering today
Quote from: magpie seanie on June 09, 2009, 11:58:41 AM
Don't know if anyone has posted this up but I hope it goes well and I applaud the idea. We're hosting one of the groups, should be a good days craic.
"Club Sligo" Sevens
The Inaugural Sligo Club Sevens will take place on the eve of the Connacht Championship Semi Final on Saturday 27th June commencing no earlier than 2:30pm. Groups will be staged at Calry St Josephs, Kevinsfort, Coolera Strandhill and St Johns pitches with knock out matches staged at St Marys. This is an open seven a side competition for all clubs in Sligo with the top teams in each group going forward to the knock out stages.
How about creating history and becoming the inaugural Club Sligo 7's champions ? this is the time with the GAA commemorating 125 years of it's founding !!! back then they had a dream and a vision, so has "Club Sligo"
Extra events
Ever wonder if the fittest guy in your club is actually the fittest in the county?
Ever wonder is your clubs speedster the fastest in the county?
Ever wonder if your long kick specialist is the longest in the county?
At the Club Sligo 7's, we will find out with 100 metres race, 6 laps of pitch race and longest kick competition taking place before the final after heats taking place based in each group. Players have to be registered in each teams overall panel of 15 to partake and have also to compete in their clubs jersey. Why not have competitions after club training to see who represents your club in these competitions??
Rules
Cost is €200 for entry into 7's competition and includes 2 participants in each of the novelty events. A maximum panel of 15 (including participants in the novelty events) can be used throughout the competition with a match panel of 10 given to referee in advance of each game. Rules of Club Sligo 7's will be posted on www.sligogaa.ie in advance of competition.
Après Match
With the atmosphere building in advance of a Connacht Senior Semi Final, refreshments will be served at St Mary's bar all evening with their new outdoor area an excellent vantage point for the knockout matches.
Entry Fee
Entry fee to be sent to Peadar Niland, Treasurer, Sligo GAA, 7 Clara Court, Farmhill, Sligo strictly by 11th June. Maximum of 2 teams per club and as places strictly limited please get your entry in early. Clubs can book their spots or receive further information by emailing peadar.niland@gmail.com.
Entries strictly limited so please make sure your club gets its place by entering today
Great idea, hopefully get a few subsricptions aswell on the day.
Great idea but not sure about 'new'. There used to be a 'county' sevens competition in Riverstown the week before the first (and as aften as not only!) Connaught championship match from the mid 70's through to the (at least) late 80s. They had two pitches there. Played in it a few times. There were also a few other 7's 'tournaments' around at the time - the only other one I played in was Garland Sunday in Keash which I think was a tradition streching way back but they would have 4 / 6 teams from a locality or that had some connection. The Riverstown one was pretty much 'all county' - 4 groups of four teams with semis and finals. My outstanding memory was breaking a bone in my (writing) hand, two days before the start of my second year exams in coillege... wasn't overly popular at home... but was more worried about missing an U21 championship match myself - exams could be repeated!!
Quote from: paddypastit on June 12, 2009, 01:19:33 AM
Great idea but not sure about 'new'. There used to be a 'county' sevens competition in Riverstown the week before the first (and as aften as not only!) Connaught championship match from the mid 70's through to the (at least) late 80s. They had two pitches there. Played in it a few times. There were also a few other 7's 'tournaments' around at the time - the only other one I played in was Garland Sunday in Keash which I think was a tradition streching way back but they would have 4 / 6 teams from a locality or that had some connection. The Riverstown one was pretty much 'all county' - 4 groups of four teams with semis and finals. My outstanding memory was breaking a bone in my (writing) hand, two days before the start of my second year exams in coillege... wasn't overly popular at home... but was more worried about missing an U21 championship match myself - exams could be repeated!!
Great stuff, football first dead right. :D :D
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Senior League Division 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Coolera-Strandhill 0-15 0-11 Castleconnor Coolera Round 12
Eastern Harps 0-11 1-13 Ballymote Eastern Harps - Keash Round 12
Tubbercurry 0-13 1-8 Geevagh Tubbercurry Round 12
Tourlestrane 0-14 1-6 Curry Tourlestrane Round 12
Senior League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Easkey 1-12 0-9 St Molaise Gaels Easkey Round 12
St Marys 3-11 3-2 St Farnans St Marys Round 12
Senior League Division 3
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 3-14 0-4 St Patricks Drumcliffe Round 12
Cloonacool 1-7 2-8 St Michaels Curry Round 12
Friday 12th June 2009
Senior League Division 5
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Johns 4-13 2-9 Drumcliffe Rosses Point St Johns Round 6
Calry/St Josephs 7-11 0-2 Easkey Calry/St Josephs Round 6
Bunninadden 1-9 2-6 Tubbercurry Bunninadden Round 6
Shamrock Gaels 1-11 1-8 Enniscrone/Kilglass Shamrock Gaels Park-Coola Round 6
U-14 League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Enniscrone/Kilglass 7-11 3-8 St Farnans Enniscrone Playoff Game
Wednesday 10th June 2009
U12 Q-Finals - D
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden 0-37 0-9 Ballymote Bunninadden
37 pts must be a record. I hate seeing results like that at underage, although it could be a typo.
Balymote beat Harps comfortable enough scoreline, hopefully the weekender will have a report on that one, very curious to see whos doing the business for balymote. Tourlestrane had a impressive win over there near neighbours Curry. Coolera ensured safety.
Disappointing result for us away to Easkey, but were safe so not much to play for.
Were the county players playing?
No county players playing as far as I know - without taking the gloss off a well deserved victory for Ballymote, Harps were missing their four county players. Clancy was instrumental in midfield, for long periods of the second half he didn't give the Harps men a sniff. Stephen Ross and Mark Irwin were brilliant also, Irwin creating the goal that changed the game. Marty Underwood came on in the second half and played very well, Lyons was good but it was by no means his best game this year. All in all, Ballymote were the better team on the day, this result was a long time coming... I can't remember the last time we last beat Harps!
Quote from: xwave7000 on June 14, 2009, 11:26:42 AM
No county players playing as far as I know - without taking the gloss off a well deserved victory for Ballymote, Harps were missing their four county players. Clancy was instrumental in midfield, for long periods of the second half he didn't give the Harps men a sniff. Stephen Ross and Mark Irwin were brilliant also, Irwin creating the goal that changed the game. Marty Underwood came on in the second half and played very well, Lyons was good but it was by no means his best game this year. All in all, Ballymote were the better team on the day, this result was a long time coming... I can't remember the last time we last beat Harps!
The unfulfilled potential of Nigel Clancy. Boy could we do with him in his prime at CHB now, what a presence and reader of the game.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 14, 2009, 05:53:32 AM
Wednesday 10th June 2009
U12 Q-Finals - D
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden 0-37 0-9 Ballymote Bunninadden
37 pts must be a record. I hate seeing results like that at underage, although it could be a typo.
Balymote beat Harps comfortable enough scoreline, hopefully the weekender will have a report on that one, very curious to see whos doing the business for balymote. Tourlestrane had a impressive win over there near neighbours Curry. Coolera ensured safety.
In another of these wonderful ideas of the minor committee, goals don't count, I think they might be as points instead, though looking at that would make you think it was goals on top of the points tally, i.e. it could have been, for example, 16-21 or 9-10 they scored, not entirely sure about that.
No game for us for a while now, points off Mary's last week and this weekend's game off til Wednesday evening. Chance still of getting promotion, though it will probably require us getting a minimum 6 points out of 8 in a tricky run-in, and beating Tourlestrane is a must. Ballymote look out of it now, Curry up, and it's between us and Tourlestrane for the other spot.
Good result for Ballymote in Div 1, might be too late to get a final spot but they look to be back on track after having a blip earlier on. Tourlestrane looking good, and Coolera finally getting a few wins lately. John's and Bunninadden up from D2, Calry and Farnan's going the other way.
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Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 14, 2009, 05:53:32 AM
Wednesday 10th June 2009
U12 Q-Finals - D
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden 0-37 0-9 Ballymote Bunninadden
37 pts must be a record. I hate seeing results like that at underage, although it could be a typo.
Balymote beat Harps comfortable enough scoreline, hopefully the weekender will have a report on that one, very curious to see whos doing the business for balymote. Tourlestrane had a impressive win over there near neighbours Curry. Coolera ensured safety.
In another of these wonderful ideas of the minor committee, goals don't count, I think they might be as points instead, though looking at that would make you think it was goals on top of the points tally, i.e. it could have been, for example, 16-21 or 9-10 they scored, not entirely sure about that.
No game for us for a while now, points off Mary's last week and this weekend's game off til Wednesday evening. Chance still of getting promotion, though it will probably require us getting a minimum 6 points out of 8 in a tricky run-in, and beating Tourlestrane is a must. Ballymote look out of it now, Curry up, and it's between us and Tourlestrane for the other spot.
Good result for Ballymote in Div 1, might be too late to get a final spot but they look to be back on track after having a blip earlier on. Tourlestrane looking good, and Coolera finally getting a few wins lately. John's and Bunninadden up from D2, Calry and Farnan's going the other way.
The way the U-12 is done it would be 37 scores to 9 (a goal equals a point - not a coiste na n-óg idea, its the Go-Games format I think) and that would be Ballymotes second U-12 team so probably contains a lot of 9 and 10 year olds. Scores are not usually posted up and this week all team will play in Markievicz in either a cup or shield game. Liam Óg's initiative and some clubs are buying into it, maybe all will soon.
County players being pulled puts a different gloss on things though Ballymotes win over Harps will be a big psychological boost to them as explained by xwave7000. Curry were short a good few against us last week and losing Marren wouldn't have helped a light looking forward division against Tourlestrane. We are now mathematically safe and can now focus totally on championship preparation. Played decent stuff at times against Castleconnor who also had their moments. Judge is really a class act and extremely hard to mark. Just for those interested in county matters John McPartland and Keelan Cawley played for us and Pat Naughton played for Castleconnor.
In Div 4 our hoodoo against Ballisodare continues. At least this time we played fairly decent and it was perhaps missed chances and conceding 2 goals in the first five minutes that let us down. They have improved considerably. A lot of lads back playing that hadn't played in a while and it looks that they're training well too.
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Quote from: Owenmoresider on June 14, 2009, 07:28:54 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on June 14, 2009, 05:53:32 AM
Wednesday 10th June 2009
U12 Q-Finals - D
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Bunninadden 0-37 0-9 Ballymote Bunninadden
37 pts must be a record. I hate seeing results like that at underage, although it could be a typo.
Balymote beat Harps comfortable enough scoreline, hopefully the weekender will have a report on that one, very curious to see whos doing the business for balymote. Tourlestrane had a impressive win over there near neighbours Curry. Coolera ensured safety.
In another of these wonderful ideas of the minor committee, goals don't count, I think they might be as points instead, though looking at that would make you think it was goals on top of the points tally, i.e. it could have been, for example, 16-21 or 9-10 they scored, not entirely sure about that.
No game for us for a while now, points off Mary's last week and this weekend's game off til Wednesday evening. Chance still of getting promotion, though it will probably require us getting a minimum 6 points out of 8 in a tricky run-in, and beating Tourlestrane is a must. Ballymote look out of it now, Curry up, and it's between us and Tourlestrane for the other spot.
Good result for Ballymote in Div 1, might be too late to get a final spot but they look to be back on track after having a blip earlier on. Tourlestrane looking good, and Coolera finally getting a few wins lately. John's and Bunninadden up from D2, Calry and Farnan's going the other way.
The way the U-12 is done it would be 37 scores to 9 (a goal equals a point - not a coiste na n-óg idea, its the Go-Games format I think) and that would be Ballymotes second U-12 team so probably contains a lot of 9 and 10 year olds. Scores are not usually posted up and this week all team will play in Markievicz in either a cup or shield game. Liam Óg's initiative and some clubs are buying into it, maybe all will soon.
County players being pulled puts a different gloss on things though Ballymotes win over Harps will be a big psychological boost to them as explained by xwave7000. Curry were short a good few against us last week and losing Marren wouldn't have helped a light looking forward division against Tourlestrane. We are now mathematically safe and can now focus totally on championship preparation. Played decent stuff at times against Castleconnor who also had their moments. Judge is really a class act and extremely hard to mark. Just for those interested in county matters John McPartland and Keelan Cawley played for us and Pat Naughton played for Castleconnor.
In Div 4 our hoodoo against Ballisodare continues. At least this time we played fairly decent and it was perhaps missed chances and conceding 2 goals in the first five minutes that let us down. They have improved considerably. A lot of lads back playing that hadn't played in a while and it looks that they're training well too.
Better than David Maye?, what height is he, is he physical, and do you think its inevitable he'll make it? Sorry for all the questions but just thinking of the future from a county perspective and very curious about this lads potential.
He's quite small and light which could ultimately be his downfall at county level. He is pacy, brave and accurate though which are good atributes. I've only seen Judge a couple of times so maybe Westie could give a better read on him.
David Maye has massive potential but lets wait until he plays a bit at adult level before we get carried away.
Sligogaa.ie
Minor Blitz Results
Calry/St Josephs 2-12 6-6 St Molaise Gaels TBC
St Farnans 2-6 2-11 Calry/St Josephs TBC
Castleconnor 3-7 3-11 St Molaise Gaels TBC
Ballymote/Bunninadden 3-1 1-10 Castleconnor Kevinsfort
Geevagh 3-4 3-9 St Molaise Gaels Kevinsfort
St Farnans 4-5 3-6 St Marys Kevinsfort
Coolera-Strandhill 1-4 1-7 Calry/St Josephs Kevinsfort
Some cracking results for the club back home, I know blitzs are different format.The most pleasing aspect for me is how close all the games were. Fair play to all involved. Obviously a Liam Og iniative, Id have alot of time for this guy and the work hes done, there was a 2 page article in Sligo champion a few yrs ago and his plan and ideas impressed me. I know there are alot of coaches in Sligo and I would say he is the best and I would hope the CB support him and have a plan and vision in place to maximise his talents, and not the waffle in the development plan i read few yrs ago.
Our lads were a little disappointed with our showing after a promising group stage. The competition was for non-exam students and was a good idea. Possibly should have been completed before the exams finished is the only minor criticism but Liam Óg is doing great work alright. I hope this becomes an annual fixture and more of this type of stuff happens. I understand that something similar is happening for U-14 which is a good job as our lads would otherwise be finished football for the year as of June 5th.
Did anyone else see the bags they made of the U-16 championship? Only 4 teams in the top grade. I swear they just make this up as they go along.
From Sligogaa.ie
Senior League Division 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Ballymote 1-15 1-7 Tourlestrane Ballymote Round 13
Senior League Division 2
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Farnans 2-17 3-12 Bunninadden St Farnans Round 13
St Molaise Gaels 1-13 2-8 St Johns St Molaise Gaels Round 13
Shamrock Gaels 1-18 3-5 Easkey Shamrock Gaels Park-Coola Round 13
Senior League Division 5
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Shamrock Gaels 3-19 1-7 Castleconnor Shamrock Gaels Park-Coola Round 7
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 1-9 0-15 Tubbercurry Drumcliffe Round 7
Friday 19th June 2009
Senior League Division 1
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Curry 0-8 1-12 Eastern Harps Curry Round 13
Tubbercurry 0-7 2-7 Coolera-Strandhill Tubbercurry Round 13
Good result for us, congrats to all involved. Farnans with the win of the weekend.
Balymote another decent scalp. Harps and Coolera good wins away.
Leagues nearly wrapped up and 5 weeks to go 'til championship. Division 1 final likely to be between Harps and Tourlestrane again. Ballymote can sneak in with a win in Ranboro and a defeat for either Tour against Tubber or Harps against already relegated Castleconnor. Both the top team are at home so would be odds on to progress. At the bottom Castleconnor are gone and Geevagh and Tubber meet this Friday in a virtual relegation decider. Not sure where this will be played but its down as a home game for Geevagh. I wouldn't be surprised if they overturned the 2 point defeat of a few weeks back. It could be tasty!
In Division 2 John's look good for a spot in the final with Bunninadden most likely to join them. The result of the "not played" Bunninadden v. Mary's game could tidy this up. Shamrock Gaels are still capable of getting into the final with a win in their last game away to Mary's but need favours. Calry, despite a big improvement recently and Farnans drop to Div 3.
The picture in Div 3 is still unclear with several back matches yet to be played. Drumcliffe are virtually certain of a final spot and Molaise Gaels second team are going back to Div 4. Harps seconds could edge out everyone for the second promotion berth and games on Tuesday and Sunday this week will go a long way to determining their chances. Cloonacool or Coolaney/Mullinabreena will make the drop but lots of games left so hard to see who will go.
In Div 4 everythnig is decided. Tourlestrane and Curry will go up, the former after dishing out some serious beatings in the last week. Mary's will drop to Div 5.
Tubber are well placed to gain promotion from Div 5 though Calry with two wins could still be in the hunt.
So that's how she lies heading into the Sligo/Galway game. Still a bit to play for but shampionship beginning to focus minds from now on.
Just want to add congrats to our younger group of U-12's who won the C shield yesterday in Markievicz Park. This is our second squad and is comprised of lads who will all be U-12 next year.
http://www.sligogaa.ie/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleid=5034
Group stage draw up on this link for CLUB SLIGO 7s, 11 clubs involved, is disappointing, no St Molaise Gaels, Tourlestrane, Balymote, Harps etc.. 7 a side should of seen all clubs field 1 team at least especially harps. Good Luck to those involved and shame on the ones not. Fair play to Coolera entering 2 teams.
Obviously Id like to know why not? Its a fundraising venture and win/win situation for all those involved, improves fitness for sure, a bit of craic improving morale. It was well advertised so no excuse and was giving back to the county.
Am surprised less than half the clubs in the county bothered with it. How hard could it be to round up 7-10 lads for a Saturday before Sligo play (at home) in the Connacht Senior Football Championship. I guess, like with the U-12 competition and many other things in Sligo we don't really do "NEW" or "CHANGE" very well. I expect next year will see a greater number of teams entered. I know one club have something organised for the weekend and that's why they are not participating though they could have sent a second or junior team.
Was at our U-16 game last night in the so-called "A2" championship against St. Pats. Both sides were sprinkled with county u-16's and u-15 development squad players and there was some good football throughout. Our lads were slow to settle and conceded 2 goals in the first quarter - we had no anwser at the time to Pat's direct attacking play and were lucky to no concede more. A few switches improved out lads and we trailed by 2 at the break. Pats kicked on again at the start of the second half but our lads finally hit top gear and in the end ran out convincing winners. Don't think the score does any justice to Pats who are a well drilled outfit.
Congrats to Coolera on winning the Club Sligo 7s, Hope it went well for everyone, some close high scoring matches suggests it was.
Sligonian - good post on Sligogaa about the sevens. My God - there are some collection of dinosaurs involved in Sligo GAA with some of the comments you resonded to. Originality is not just frowned upon, it is openly feared and attacked. We are our own worst enemies. Its a mindset we have to change to improve and its not that easy to do so.
Didn't really have the heart to comment on the sevens after the mixed emotions it conjures up for me. A well run, enjoyable event that Iset up a pitch for, played in and enjoyed watching my club win but the news that came through from Wicklow really overshadowed it for me. Glad we won it though and very proud that James Curran (who was outstanding by the way) dedicated the victory to Ciarán.
Last night we stole a win in Div 4 from Ownmore Gaels. We waited for them to take some of their better players off and made a good last quarter surge to nick it. Game didn't matter anyway in terms of league positions. A nice bit of work done up there since I last was there. Looks a better setup already - I assume a training area will go in between the pitch and the main road?
Why don't ye have a format, like us in Mayo where the league and Championship run alongside other. Well they kinda do anyway? Like we've played 6 rounds of the league and have 5 more to go, to be played in Autumn and the Championship is now at the 2nd game of all groups this weekend. Not saying it's perfect or anything but it keeps players interested I think.
Farrandeelin - I play junior for my club and my next match is on August 9th.
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 04, 2009, 11:22:24 AM
Sligonian - good post on Sligogaa about the sevens. My God - there are some collection of dinosaurs involved in Sligo GAA with some of the comments you resonded to. Originality is not just frowned upon, it is openly feared and attacked. We are our own worst enemies. Its a mindset we have to change to improve and its not that easy to do so.
Didn't really have the heart to comment on the sevens after the mixed emotions it conjures up for me. A well run, enjoyable event that Iset up a pitch for, played in and enjoyed watching my club win but the news that came through from Wicklow really overshadowed it for me. Glad we won it though and very proud that James Curran (who was outstanding by the way) dedicated the victory to Ciarán.
Last night we stole a win in Div 4 from Ownmore Gaels. We waited for them to take some of their better players off and made a good last quarter surge to nick it. Game didn't matter anyway in terms of league positions. A nice bit of work done up there since I last was there. Looks a better setup already - I assume a training area will go in between the pitch and the main road?
Ya well Seanie, it definitly overshadowed everything last weekend and im sure ye who knew him must of hit ye hard. I was glad ye won because it was a way a to honour him straight away. Maybe the trophy for the 7s could be named after him? but still call it ClubSligo 7s tournament. Fair play to ya getting 2 teams out aswell.
On the Sligogaa.ie sometimes I get disheartened, but Id like to think these guys wont be around forever and no one knows the future. I know there are a few good people in Sligo CB and thatll suffice for now and hopefully that will multiply and those of us that can make a difference will.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on July 04, 2009, 06:22:13 PM
Why don't ye have a format, like us in Mayo where the league and Championship run alongside other. Well they kinda do anyway? Like we've played 6 rounds of the league and have 5 more to go, to be played in Autumn and the Championship is now at the 2nd game of all groups this weekend. Not saying it's perfect or anything but it keeps players interested I think.
County board decision to play in its current format (playoff the league and then commence championship after county team have been knocked out of all competitions) is to avoid something similar to what happened Ronan McGarrity at the weekend.
Its very frustrating for club players as they are left idle for the months most suitable to football. Its is the main reason i quit football as you cannot organise holidays as you don't know when championship will start. They have dates set this year but if Sligo win a few games in the qualifiers those games will more than likely be postponed till later.
Castleconnor in Div4 at Felie won 2 lost 1, not a bad showing. Didnt get out of there group though. Ballina stephenites didnt put up a bad showing either in Div1. Ironic that the 2 clubs border each other both won there county feiles but disappointed our lads are not in higher division.
Can someone explain the format? How do they work out the rankings for putting under u14 teams in different divisions? Im a little disppointed our best team was div4 and didnt win it. Not sure the divisions have a huge gulf in class either which may explain it.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 07, 2009, 09:23:14 AM
Castleconnor in Div4 at Felie won 2 lost 1, not a bad showing. Didnt get out of there group though. Ballina stephenites didnt put up a bad showing either in Div1. Ironic that the 2 clubs border each other both won there county feiles but disappointed our lads are not in higher division.
Can someone explain the format? How do they work out the rankings for putting under u14 teams in different divisions? Im a little disppointed our best team was div4 and didnt win it. Not sure the divisions have a huge gulf in class either which may explain it.
I'd say that its a combination of what Div of the NFL your county is in and how previous years reprensentative have done that decides what Division in Feile teams get put in.
Only one Sligo team ever has won their division at Feile Peil and it was Division 4 in 1990 in Salthill of all places (usually not a happy hunting ground for Sligo footballers). We went on to play Omagh St. Enda's (who had won Division 2 in Feile) in Healy Park later that summer and beat them on their own turf. Our mentors tried to arrange a trip to Cork to play the Div 1 winners St. Finbarrs but it didn't happen. We had a exceptional team at that time but by the time we got to minor we were carrying lads who had lost interest and couldn't win Sligo.
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Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 07, 2009, 09:23:14 AM
Castleconnor in Div4 at Felie won 2 lost 1, not a bad showing. Didnt get out of there group though. Ballina stephenites didnt put up a bad showing either in Div1. Ironic that the 2 clubs border each other both won there county feiles but disappointed our lads are not in higher division.
Can someone explain the format? How do they work out the rankings for putting under u14 teams in different divisions? Im a little disppointed our best team was div4 and didnt win it. Not sure the divisions have a huge gulf in class either which may explain it.
I'd say that its a combination of what Div of the NFL your county is in and how previous years reprensentative have done that decides what Division in Feile teams get put in.
Only one Sligo team ever has won their division at Feile Peil and it was Division 4 in 1990 in Salthill of all places (usually not a happy hunting ground for Sligo footballers). We went on to play Omagh St. Enda's (who had won Division 2 in Feile) in Healy Park later that summer and beat them on their own turf. Our mentors tried to arrange a trip to Cork to play the Div 1 winners St. Finbarrs but it didn't happen. We had a exceptional team at that time but by the time we got to minor we were carrying lads who had lost interest and couldn't win Sligo.
Whats the best way to keep players interested in your opinion Seanie?
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Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 07, 2009, 09:23:14 AM
Castleconnor in Div4 at Felie won 2 lost 1, not a bad showing. Didnt get out of there group though. Ballina stephenites didnt put up a bad showing either in Div1. Ironic that the 2 clubs border each other both won there county feiles but disappointed our lads are not in higher division.
Can someone explain the format? How do they work out the rankings for putting under u14 teams in different divisions? Im a little disppointed our best team was div4 and didnt win it. Not sure the divisions have a huge gulf in class either which may explain it.
I'd say that its a combination of what Div of the NFL your county is in and how previous years reprensentative have done that decides what Division in Feile teams get put in.
Only one Sligo team ever has won their division at Feile Peil and it was Division 4 in 1990 in Salthill of all places (usually not a happy hunting ground for Sligo footballers). We went on to play Omagh St. Enda's (who had won Division 2 in Feile) in Healy Park later that summer and beat them on their own turf. Our mentors tried to arrange a trip to Cork to play the Div 1 winners St. Finbarrs but it didn't happen. We had a exceptional team at that time but by the time we got to minor we were carrying lads who had lost interest and couldn't win Sligo.
Whats the best way to keep players interested in your opinion Seanie?
Big question and one that would take me a long time to answer. In our specific case we had it too easy when we were younger and it bred complacency. I could write a few chapters in a book about it but not winning a minor championship medal is a big disappointment for me - not only that year. I had 3 cracks at it and didn't manage it. Lost 2 U-21 finals as well! Puts winning rings round us at U-14 in perspective. Winning at the lower ages presents its own problems.
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Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 07, 2009, 09:23:14 AM
Castleconnor in Div4 at Felie won 2 lost 1, not a bad showing. Didnt get out of there group though. Ballina stephenites didnt put up a bad showing either in Div1. Ironic that the 2 clubs border each other both won there county feiles but disappointed our lads are not in higher division.
Can someone explain the format? How do they work out the rankings for putting under u14 teams in different divisions? Im a little disppointed our best team was div4 and didnt win it. Not sure the divisions have a huge gulf in class either which may explain it.
I'd say that its a combination of what Div of the NFL your county is in and how previous years reprensentative have done that decides what Division in Feile teams get put in.
Only one Sligo team ever has won their division at Feile Peil and it was Division 4 in 1990 in Salthill of all places (usually not a happy hunting ground for Sligo footballers). We went on to play Omagh St. Enda's (who had won Division 2 in Feile) in Healy Park later that summer and beat them on their own turf. Our mentors tried to arrange a trip to Cork to play the Div 1 winners St. Finbarrs but it didn't happen. We had a exceptional team at that time but by the time we got to minor we were carrying lads who had lost interest and couldn't win Sligo.
Whats the best way to keep players interested in your opinion Seanie?
Big question and one that would take me a long time to answer. In our specific case we had it too easy when we were younger and it bred complacency. I could write a few chapters in a book about it but not winning a minor championship medal is a big disappointment for me - not only that year. I had 3 cracks at it and didn't manage it. Lost 2 U-21 finals as well! Puts winning rings round us at U-14 in perspective. Winning at the lower ages presents its own problems.
Is this minor A and u21 A?
Yes. 2 U-21A finals and the 3 minors I was on about were all "A" - North Div final, county final and semi final where we lost to eventual winners each time. I actually never played "B" grade at any age.
I lost under 12 and under 16 county finals to Coolera. Most of our team went on to play senior and win county championships whereas i don't think many of Cooleras team continued on. I think main problem in town areas is there is more competition between the various sports (rugby, soccer, golf)
Mano - I know the team you are on about and I was at that U-16 final (in Ballymote, wasn't it?). Some did come through and funnily enough one did win 2 SFC medals - with St Marys! We got a couple of stalwarts alright but there were some really talented players on that team that didn't come through.
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 08, 2009, 11:53:35 AM
Mano - I know the team you are on about and I was at that U-16 final (in Ballymote, wasn't it?). Some did come through and funnily enough one did win 2 SFC medals - with St Marys! We got a couple of stalwarts alright but there were some really talented players on that team that didn't come through.
It was in Ballymote alright. I was playing wing back aged 13-had a nightmare. I was only a small lad playing against a big Coolera team. I was marking a speedster named Hammond or Hampson something like that - still have the programme at home. The fella who played with Marys was a full back if i'm not mistaken.
Quote from: Mano on July 08, 2009, 12:33:39 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 08, 2009, 11:53:35 AM
Mano - I know the team you are on about and I was at that U-16 final (in Ballymote, wasn't it?). Some did come through and funnily enough one did win 2 SFC medals - with St Marys! We got a couple of stalwarts alright but there were some really talented players on that team that didn't come through.
It was in Ballymote alright. I was playing wing back aged 13-had a nightmare. I was only a small lad playing against a big Coolera team. I was marking a speedster named Hammond or Hampson something like that - still have the programme at home. The fella who played with Marys was a full back if i'm not mistaken.
I was thinking you must have been young enough. Hampson would have been his name alright. They were twins and both flying machines and very athletic. You're right on the full back too I think. It would have been a big enough team alright. We had won the U-12 earlier in the year so it was a successful year at underage for the club even if the seniors were still stuck in intermediate. I don't think we've managed two A titles in the one year since. Two of the lads you played against that day (that I can think of) started the IFC final that we won the year after.
Interesting memories Seanie. Presume the 2 that started were Gilligan and Mc Mahon ?? Ken O Neill was one of the standout players on that team I think. was there a Lindsay lad/Clinton as well or is memory playing tricks ?? T Cullinane been another I recall from distant memory.
Can you stick up the main guys on your Feile winning team Seanie also for the sake of it. D Gildea who would have peaked around then , J Joyce , S Carty ,R Fabozzi , S o Neill presume were all playing but cant help but think I am forgetting a couple of the star guys. Funnily Carew would have been a year too old and I imagine John Mac was too young to be involved ?
Quote from: Teeling Gael on July 08, 2009, 02:24:25 PM
Interesting memories Seanie. Presume the 2 that started were Gilligan and Mc Mahon ?? Ken O Neill was one of the standout players on that team I think. was there a Lindsay lad/Clinton as well or is memory playing tricks ?? T Cullinane been another I recall from distant memory.
Can you stick up the main guys on your Feile winning team Seanie also for the sake of it. D Gildea who would have peaked around then , J Joyce , S Carty ,R Fabozzi , S o Neill presume were all playing but cant help but think I am forgetting a couple of the star guys. Funnily Carew would have been a year too old and I imagine John Mac was too young to be involved ?
All correct TG, very impressive. John Mac was a couple of years younger than us but played corner back (!!!!!) on the Feile team and Carl Gilligan was the same age as him at wing forward. I'm 90% sure I can name the team but I'll check it later and post the correct version. Other starters not yet mentioned would have included L. McLoughlin, B. Bourke, P. Colleran & J. Gilroy. Those lads were serious forwards in those days.
Think our Feile team was along the lines of: S. Carroll, J. McPartland, R. Fabozzi, B. Duggan, D. McCoy, J. Joyce, S. O'Neill, S. Carty, L. McLoughlin, B. Bourke, D. Gildea, C. Gilligan, P. Colleran, J. Gilroy, S. Rooney.
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 07, 2009, 10:20:36 PM
Yes. 2 U-21A finals and the 3 minors I was on about were all "A" - North Div final, county final and semi final where we lost to eventual winners each time. I actually never played "B" grade at any age.
Never played A, but won C & B league and Championships, well we were all seperate clubs at one stage Cliffoney(smallest area), grange and maugherow. With the first amalgamation with grange in my time meaning we competed in B and obviously now in A with all 3 areas almagamated. Sweetest victory of my playing career u14 c final Cliffoneys win over maugherow with 2 grange illegals playing with them and all of us in grange vec :).
I think I remember that Joyce lad, red head playing for Sligo? Must be frustrating someone leaving ye for Marys of all clubs.....
Ironically Ewing is a maugherow man and should be playing for us instead of Drumcliffe but he went to rathcormac school, damn that rule. To be honest I would say we are quite a bit stronger than them at all ages including senior so he must love the club and not there just to win more but he would mix nicely with our current crop of young talent at senior.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 09, 2009, 10:38:51 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 07, 2009, 10:20:36 PM
Yes. 2 U-21A finals and the 3 minors I was on about were all "A" - North Div final, county final and semi final where we lost to eventual winners each time. I actually never played "B" grade at any age.
Never played A, but won C & B league and Championships, well we were all seperate clubs at one stage Cliffoney(smallest area), grange and maugherow. With the first amalgamation with grange in my time meaning we competed in B and obviously now in A with all 3 areas almagamated. Sweetest victory of my playing career u14 c final Cliffoneys win over maugherow with 2 grange illegals playing with them and all of us in grange vec :).
I think I remember that Joyce lad, red head playing for Sligo? Must be frustrating someone leaving ye for Marys of all clubs.....
Ironically Ewing is a maugherow man and should be playing for us instead of Drumcliffe but he went to rathcormac school, damn that rule. To be honest I would say we are quite a bit stronger than them at all ages including senior so he must love the club and not there just to win more but he would mix nicely with our current crop of young talent at senior.
That's the same lad. The best footballer I ever played with and I played with plenty of good ones. He is based in Washington DC this last 6-7 years or more. He was home recently on holiday and trained with the lads and is still as good as ever.
Is Maugherow not technically part of Drumcliffe parish? Am I right in saying that the former Maugherow club area would be lukewarm enough towards the SMG club?
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 09, 2009, 10:51:46 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 09, 2009, 10:38:51 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 07, 2009, 10:20:36 PM
Yes. 2 U-21A finals and the 3 minors I was on about were all "A" - North Div final, county final and semi final where we lost to eventual winners each time. I actually never played "B" grade at any age.
Never played A, but won C & B league and Championships, well we were all seperate clubs at one stage Cliffoney(smallest area), grange and maugherow. With the first amalgamation with grange in my time meaning we competed in B and obviously now in A with all 3 areas almagamated. Sweetest victory of my playing career u14 c final Cliffoneys win over maugherow with 2 grange illegals playing with them and all of us in grange vec :).
I think I remember that Joyce lad, red head playing for Sligo? Must be frustrating someone leaving ye for Marys of all clubs.....
Ironically Ewing is a maugherow man and should be playing for us instead of Drumcliffe but he went to rathcormac school, damn that rule. To be honest I would say we are quite a bit stronger than them at all ages including senior so he must love the club and not there just to win more but he would mix nicely with our current crop of young talent at senior.
That's the same lad. The best footballer I ever played with and I played with plenty of good ones. He is based in Washington DC this last 6-7 years or more. He was home recently on holiday and trained with the lads and is still as good as ever.
Is Maugherow not technically part of Drumcliffe parish? Am I right in saying that the former Maugherow club area would be lukewarm enough towards the SMG club?
Ya was impressed with him alright, we didnt get to long out of him which was a pity. Fierce tigeress player if i remember correctly.
Maugherow is actually a parish on its own now last 20yrs or so. My Dad is a maugherow man, i know toher gets a transfer from us every yr to play with them, I think theres a local agreement to let players from Maugherow choose there fate and anyways Ewing went to school in rathcormac so qualifies that way but Maugherow is our club area. Theyre not commited at all to the club the ones that do play only 2 or 3 and they have to coaxed every year, seem way more commited to soccer. The late great Michael Dunleavy was a huge loss, he was class act and commited and after that tragedy his brother and few others stopped coming. Pity but understandable. Maugherow have some very astute GAA men and well respected. Cliffoney and Maugherow get on Great but both areas have a mutual dislike for Grange, as I said before the club isnt united but is a very young one. Id say thats where your lukewarm observation comes from. That is why I love my county more. If it was Cliffoney on its own it would be different case and we'd have some team now.
QuoteSligo unable to defend Manning Cup Title
Sligo will not be able to defend the Manning Cup after Connacht Council refused to grant them permission to enter the 2009 competition.
The Yeats County had already played Longford and were preparing for a meeting with Offaly when word circulated that the provincial council had decided not to sanction any Connacht counties to participate in this year's U16 intercounty competition.
Roscommon and Leitrim were also down to take part, along with Westmeath. The future of the competition has now been cast into doubt.
Connacht Council feels that the competition - which was being run on a league basis this year rather than the traditional blitz format - was not being held in accordance with agreements struck with Croke Park.
According to the competition's organising committee secretary Sean McMullin: "The Manning Cup has been running for the past 46 years and has been very beneficial in developing intercounty teams in the U16 group."
Saw the above on sligogaa website. Anyone know what the story is there. Very disappointing for the U16 players Im sure.
Hi there,
I'm trying to put together a list of all the recent Sligo footballers and their clubs. Can any one help by adding in the first names and the clubs?
N Clancy
T Kilgannon
P Doohan
D Durkin
M McGuire
R Brennan
C O'Meara
K Killeen
D McGarty
T Brennan
P Taylor
Eamon O'Hara
N Carew
Sean Davey
J Curran
M Cosgrove
P Gallagher
Patrick Naughton
D Sloyan
K O'Neill
J McPartland
G McGowan
R Keane
B Phillips
Noel McGuire
P Walsh
P Durcan
M Langan
K Quinn
N Walsh
P Mullan
E Cawley
Mark Brehony
P Neary
J Davey
D Kearns
E Brennan
B Walsh
Michael McNamara
J Rolston
JP Henry
K Cooney
P Greene
D Carroll
Paul McGovern
Eugene Mullen
B Egan
K Carty
G Maye
John Martyn
Philip Greene
B Curran
S Marren
Adrian Marren
D Colleary
C Neary
Charles Harrison
S Flannery
Tony Taylor
R Donovan
F Roche
M Munds
Dermot McTernan
K Sweeney
J Feeney
K Tuffy
S Stenson
D Kelly
R O'Donovan
Barry Kivlehan
B O'Reilly
R Donavan
S McHugh
F Horan
Eoin McHugh
K Byrne
P Wilson
D Davey
C Quinn
Gary Gaughan
S Gilmartin
J Farrell
T Colleary
K Raymond
John Scanlon
A Costello
N Ewing
Hi there,
I'm trying to put together a list of all the recent Sligo footballers and their clubs. Can any one help by adding in the first names and the clubs?
Nigel Clancy Was na fianna now Balymote
T Kilgannon
Padraic Doohan Bunninaden
David Durkin Tourlestrane
M McGuire
Rory Brennan Tubbercurry
Con O'Meara Tourlestrane and Coolera
Ken Killeen Tubber curry
Dara McGarty ST Johns
Tommy Brennan Tubbercurry
Paul Taylor Eastern Harps
Eamon O'Hara Tourlestrane
Neil Carew Coolera
Sean Davey Curry
James Curran Coolera
Mark Cosgrove Harps
Phillip Gallagher Drumcliffe
Patrick Naughton Castleconnor
Dessie Sloyan Easkey
Karl O'Neill Coolera
John McPartland Coolera
Gerry McGowan Tourlestrane
Ronan Keane Drumcliffe
Brendan Phillips Harps
Noel McGuire Easkey
Peter Walsh Harps
Paul Durcan Curry
Michael Langan Castleconnor
Keiran Quinn Coolera
N Walsh
Peter Mullan
Eamonn Cawley Farnans
Mark Brehony St Marys
Philip Neary Tubbercurry, if was fit in 97 we'd have another connacht title
Johnny Davey St Marys
Darren Kearns Geevagh
Eddie Brennan Drumcliffe and st eunans
Brian Walsh Tubber
Michael McNamara St Johns
James Rolston Easkey i think
John Paul Henry shmrock gaels
Kevin Cooney Coolera
Philip Greene St johns
D Carroll
Paul McGovern Harps
Eugene Mullen Easkey
Brendan Egan Tourlestrane
Keith Carty
Gary Maye Curry
Johnny Martyn St Marys
Philip Greene St Johns
Brian Curran Tubber
Stephen Marren Curry
Adrian Marren Curry
David Colleary Curry
Colin Neary
Charles Harrison St Johns
Sean Flannery Drumcliffe
Tony Taylor Harps
Ross Donovan Harps
Fergus Roche Calry st joesph
Michael Munds Balymote
Dermot McTernan Balymote
Kenneth Sweeney Geevagh
John Feeney
Karl Tuffy Castleconnor
Shane Stenson St Johns
David Kelly Tubber
R O'Donovan
Barry Kivlehan Coolaney/Mull
Benny O'Reilly Calry
R Donavan
S McHugh
Ferghus Horan St Johns
Eoin McHugh St Molaise Gaels
Kevin Byrne Geevagh
Peter Wilson St Molaise Gaels
Daniel Davey Coolaney
C Quinn
Gary Gaughan Tour
Stephen Gilmartin Tubber
Jason Farrell Owenmore Gaels
Tom Colleary Curry
Keith Raymond Calry
John Scanlon St Johns
Alan Costello Coolera
Neil Ewing Drumclifee
I missed a few so im sure the other lads on here will add to it.
Nigel Clancy Was na fianna now Balymote
Trevor Kilgannon was St pats Think he plays for Leixlip now or some kildare club
Padraic Doohan Bunninaden
David Durkin Tourlestrane
M McGuire
Rory Brennan Tubbercurry
Con O'Meara Tourlestrane and Coolera
Ken Killeen Tubber curry
Dara McGarty ST Johns
Tommy Brennan Tubbercurry
Paul Taylor Eastern Harps
Eamon O'Hara Tourlestrane
Neil Carew Coolera
Sean Davey Curry
James Curran Coolera
Mark Cosgrove Harps
Phillip Gallagher Drumcliffe
Patrick Naughton Castleconnor
Dessie Sloyan Easkey
Karl O'Neill Coolera
John McPartland Coolera
Gerry McGowan Tourlestrane
Ronan Keane Drumcliffe
Brendan Phillips Harps
Noel McGuire Easkey
Peter Walsh Harps
Paul Durcan Curry
Michael Langan Castleconnor
Keiran Quinn Coolera
Niall Walsh ST Johns
Peter Mullan St Marys
Eamonn Cawley Farnans
Mark Brehony St Marys
Philip Neary Tubbercurry, if was fit in 97 we'd have another connacht title
Johnny Davey St Marys
Darren Kearns Geevagh
Eddie Brennan Drumcliffe and st eunans
Brian Walsh Tubber
Michael McNamara St Johns
James Rolston Easkey i think
John Paul Henry shmrock gaels
Kevin Cooney Coolera
Philip Greene St johns
Donal Carroll St Marys
Paul McGovern Harps
Eugene Mullen Easkey
Brendan Egan Tourlestrane
Keith Carty Eastern harps
Gary Maye Curry
Johnny Martyn St Marys
Philip Greene St Johns
Brian Curran Tubber
Stephen Marren Curry
Adrian Marren Curry
David Colleary Curry
Colin Neary Tourlestrane
Charles Harrison St Johns
Sean Flannery Drumcliffe
Tony Taylor Harps
Ross Donovan Harps
Fergus Roche Calry st joesph
Michael Munds Balymote
Dermot McTernan Balymote
Kenneth Sweeney Geevagh
John Feeney Not sure, St Farnans I thinkKarl Tuffy Castleconnor
Shane Stenson St Johns
David Kelly Tubber
R O'Donovan
Barry Kivlehan Coolaney/Mull
Benny O'Reilly Calry
R Donavan
Stephen McHugh Was this the small lad who played corner forward for Bunninaden. Dont know is he still at the club
Ferghus Horan St Johns
Eoin McHugh St Molaise Gaels
Kevin Byrne Geevagh
Peter Wilson St Molaise Gaels
Daniel Davey Coolaney
C Quinn Shamrock Gaels??
Gary Gaughan Tour
Stephen Gilmartin Tubber
Jason Farrell Owenmore Gaels
Tom Colleary Curry
Keith Raymond Calry
John Scanlon St Johns
Alan Costello Coolera
Neil Ewing Drumclifee
I missed a few so im sure the other lads on here will add to it.
Thats all i can add anyway. Some possibly wrong!! Im sure the big guns will confirm all mistakes for you.
John Feeney was Curry and was also suspended for 48 weeks the time Marren was. He played in England last year and I don't think he is back.
Was wondering how my aul clubmate and your Senior hurling keeper Mark Kearney was getting on down there. Has he helped the team? He's a while man good keeper and likes a pint. He did well in London and up here.
Tommy Brennan has been attached to Lucan Sarsfields in Dublin for the guts of the last 10 years which includes most of his senior intercounty days
In similar vein Eamonn Cawley of Farnans was for a number of years attached to Thomas Davis in Dublin (and was shortlisted for the Dublin Blue Stars (County version of All Stars) at least once in that time.
Nigel Clancy was a member of the Sarsfields club in Belfast for the first three or four years of his intercounty career, up to '99 or 2000
There is no 'C Quinn' involved in S Gaels and JP Henry is the only S Gaels player that has been near the Sligo panel since the Bernard Mulhern, and that frankly wan't awfuly near. Think that might be a duplicate withe Keiran Quinn as is 'M McGuire' and 'R O'Donovan / R Donovan' as well as the two Philip Greenes
I see Tubber's relegation to Div 2 for next year along with Castleconnor has been confirmed. Tourlestrane and Harps will contest the final. Our lads were a tad unlucky to lose to an injury time goal from Ballymote. Sligo's result next week will determine if championship goes ahead as planned or not. If it doesn't we could be fcuked on a number of fronts.
Championship gets under way at the weekend, I'd predict wins for John's, Calry, Harps, Curry, Tourlestrane and a tentative call for Castleconnor in Senior, with Geevagh, Harps, Bunninadden and St. Pat's in the Intermediate.
The groups as I see them:
Senior Group A : John's on top, hard to know but Tubber will probably sneak through. Easkey might face the relegation scrap, and may well face the unthinkable.
Group B: Harps and Curry, though it will be competitive. Mary's may lose out to Shams to end up in another relegation battle, but they have the best prospect of survival.
Group C: Tourlestrane and Coolera, Farnan's will fall out of Senior most probably.
Group D: Ballymote to finish on top, with Castleconnor v Grange deciding the other spot. Grange might be on a loser here, and the loser will go down.
After that it's hard to call. Harps. Tourlestrane and Curry the frontrunners as usual, with Ballymote and Coolera the main challengers, Coolera starting getting wins up late in the league, may be coming at the right time. Ballymote must sense a great opportunity, but could they fall short as they did in the league? John's will not be simple for any team they face in the last eight, and could repeat their run of 2007, whereas Tubber are unlikely to repeat last year's run. Castleconnor or Grange will go no further, survival in itself being an achievement.
Intermediate is a bit more interesting this year, with a few half-decent teams in it, with more to come by next year. Geevagh and Drumcliffe will come out of A, Harps and Curry in B, Bunninadden to top C, with Enniscrone possibly avoiding their tendency to implode to edge out Michael's in a close call. Mullinabreena and Pat's will emerge from D. Bunninadden or Geevagh to win it, but they will be made work for it I'm sure, but their higher level of league football should stand to them. As for the relegation.....well goodbye Intermediate, been nice knowing you.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on July 24, 2009, 02:21:16 AM
Championship gets under way at the weekend, I'd predict wins for John's, Calry, Harps, Curry, Tourlestrane and a tentative call for Castleconnor in Senior, with Geevagh, Harps, Bunninadden and St. Pat's in the Intermediate.
The groups as I see them:
Senior Group A : John's on top, hard to know but Tubber will probably sneak through. Easkey might face the relegation scrap, and may well face the unthinkable.
Group B: Harps and Curry, though it will be competitive. Mary's may lose out to Shams to end up in another relegation battle, but they have the best prospect of survival.
Group C: Tourlestrane and Coolera, Farnan's will fall out of Senior most probably.
Group D: Ballymote to finish on top, with Castleconnor v Grange deciding the other spot. Grange might be on a loser here, and the loser will go down.
After that it's hard to call. Harps. Tourlestrane and Curry the frontrunners as usual, with Ballymote and Coolera the main challengers, Coolera starting getting wins up late in the league, may be coming at the right time. Ballymote must sense a great opportunity, but could they fall short as they did in the league? John's will not be simple for any team they face in the last eight, and could repeat their run of 2007, whereas Tubber are unlikely to repeat last year's run. Castleconnor or Grange will go no further, survival in itself being an achievement.
Intermediate is a bit more interesting this year, with a few half-decent teams in it, with more to come by next year. Geevagh and Drumcliffe will come out of A, Harps and Curry in B, Bunninadden to top C, with Enniscrone possibly avoiding their tendency to implode to edge out Michael's in a close call. Mullinabreena and Pat's will emerge from D. Bunninadden or Geevagh to win it, but they will be made work for it I'm sure, but their higher level of league football should stand to them. As for the relegation.....well goodbye Intermediate, been nice knowing you.
Whats with the grange comments again? St Molaise Gaels.
On St Molaise Gaels, I know a few players were missing lately so dont know how we will do. Hope there back but will know that later today. We had a decent league and are progressing well. We have the potential to do well and get out of the group. I wish the lads the best of luck.
Results:
Calry 1-13 Easkey 2-8
John's 1-15 Tubber 0-8
Curry 0-12 Mary's 0-9
Harps 3-14 Shamrock G 0-5
Coolera 0-8 Tourlestrane 0-8
Grange 1-11 Castleconnor 1-7
A few minor surprises there. Harps didn't spare the Gaels anything there, good win for them. Tubber have work to do to get through after that.
Someone give OMS his dummy ::).
Great win for our lads, Congrats. Missing the 2 Gilsenans and Aaron McHugh. Should get out of the group now but no suprise to be honest.
Just got report from our game last night, said Liam Kennedy kept Judge quiet and that Johnny Kelly was FB did well. Remember there only 17 and 18 only, fair play to them stepping up. Eoin McHugh Played well and Wilson, with Quinn CHB doing fine. James brennan did well getting a few scores and M feeney was ok.
A few of our team selection positions are a bit of joke but sure a win is a win and we had no options on bench so Gilsenans coming back will be a huge boost, hopefully soon but its only speculation at the min, C'Connor were described as terrible.
Carrabine is supposed to be some player, was CHB for minors and HF against us, the real deal.
Intermediate:
Geevagh 1-8 Drumcliffe 0-7
Harps 0-15 Curry 0-5
Bunninadden 1-10 Enniscrone 1-3
Pat's 1-6 Cloonacool 0-8
And Harps up next for us. :'(
Quote from: Owenmoresider on July 25, 2009, 10:37:46 PM
Coolera 0-8 Tourlestrane 0-8
Seanie i assume you took time out from training to go to this. Can you give me a report on game. Both teams should qualify anyway with scoring differences now coming into the equation to see who tops the group.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on July 25, 2009, 10:37:46 PM
Results:
John's 1-15 Tubber 0-8
I was at this game in ballymote saturday evening, i travelled from Mayo to watch it.
Firstly there were two games on and NO PROGRAM provided at the game. Thats poor for a c\ship match.
Secondly why was a kid 15\16 the linesman for this game, this is very dangerous. This is c\ship were talking about when things can get heated, you need your experience officials at these games. What would happen if this kid was hit or hurt during a game.
Anyway back to the game, poor standard and St Johns always looked in control. Tubber are missing a good few from last years team and subsquently look a very different team to the one that brought them to the county final last year. St Johns have a strong outfit and totally dominated midfield have a few dangerous hard working forwards
St Johns should top this group now.
Quote from: Davitt Man on July 28, 2009, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on July 25, 2009, 10:37:46 PM
Results:
John's 1-15 Tubber 0-8
I was at this game in ballymote saturday evening, i travelled from Mayo to watch it.
Firstly there were two games on and NO PROGRAM provided at the game. Thats poor for a c\ship match.
Secondly why was a kid 15\16 the linesman for this game, this is very dangerous. This is c\ship were talking about when things can get heated, you need your experience officials at these games. What would happen if this kid was hit or hurt during a game.
Anyway back to the game, poor standard and St Johns always looked in control. Tubber are missing a good few from last years team and subsquently look a very different team to the one that brought them to the county final last year. St Johns have a strong outfit and totally dominated midfield have a few dangerous hard working forwards
St Johns should top this group now.
Fair play for heading but you could of picked better match ups, such as Marys Curry, Coolera Tour.
Where was mcnamara playing and howd he do? Mcgarty, Harrison, stenson, scanlon, patrick greene would be there main men i presume, there hardly starting young o hehir yet.
Was McGee playing up front for Tubber?
On the 16 yr old, we are very well mannered in Sligo towards refs and linesmen so dont worry. Ive seen this young lad do a few matches and he isnt the best. I would wonder whats he at that age being a linesman, shouldnt he be playing still, can he play or is useless and wants to be involved like most refs?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on July 28, 2009, 11:36:19 AM
Quote from: Davitt Man on July 28, 2009, 11:20:23 AM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on July 25, 2009, 10:37:46 PM
Results:
John's 1-15 Tubber 0-8
I was at this game in ballymote saturday evening, i travelled from Mayo to watch it.
Firstly there were two games on and NO PROGRAM provided at the game. Thats poor for a c\ship match.
Secondly why was a kid 15\16 the linesman for this game, this is very dangerous. This is c\ship were talking about when things can get heated, you need your experience officials at these games. What would happen if this kid was hit or hurt during a game.
Anyway back to the game, poor standard and St Johns always looked in control. Tubber are missing a good few from last years team and subsquently look a very different team to the one that brought them to the county final last year. St Johns have a strong outfit and totally dominated midfield have a few dangerous hard working forwards
St Johns should top this group now.
Fair play for heading but you could of picked better match ups, such as Marys Curry, Coolera Tour.
Where was mcnamara playing and howd he do? Mcgarty, Harrison, stenson, scanlon, patrick greene would be there main men i presume, there hardly starting young o hehir yet.
Was McGee playing up front for Tubber?
On the 16 yr old, we are very well mannered in Sligo towards refs and linesmen so dont worry. Ive seen this young lad do a few matches and he isnt the best. I would wonder whats he at that age being a linesman, shouldnt he be playing still, can he play or is useless and wants to be involved like most refs?
I went to this game because i know a lad from Johns so i said i would go down for a look, i was at the sligo county final last year and was impressed with tubber for most that game so i was expecting a good game but i learnt that tubber a missing a few from last years team. Kelly was at 11, he was fairly quiet but their full forward was handy and won some good ball early on but the supply soon dried up. Im not sure which lad was McGee, again a simple match program would have helped here.
For Johns, McNamara was at wing back and held his own, he didnt push forward enough for me seen as he is a county wing back.
McGarty had a very good 2nd half and is full of running, Stenny worked hard on the 40. Scan was the main man for johns, he tormented the tubber rear guard. Charlie was injured and didnt tog
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Results:
John's 1-15 Tubber 0-8
I was at this game in ballymote saturday evening, i travelled from Mayo to watch it.
Firstly there were two games on and NO PROGRAM provided at the game. Thats poor for a c\ship match.
Secondly why was a kid 15\16 the linesman for this game, this is very dangerous. This is c\ship were talking about when things can get heated, you need your experience officials at these games. What would happen if this kid was hit or hurt during a game.
Anyway back to the game, poor standard and St Johns always looked in control. Tubber are missing a good few from last years team and subsquently look a very different team to the one that brought them to the county final last year. St Johns have a strong outfit and totally dominated midfield have a few dangerous hard working forwards
St Johns should top this group now.
Fair play for heading but you could of picked better match ups, such as Marys Curry, Coolera Tour.
Where was mcnamara playing and howd he do? Mcgarty, Harrison, stenson, scanlon, patrick greene would be there main men i presume, there hardly starting young o hehir yet.
Was McGee playing up front for Tubber?
On the 16 yr old, we are very well mannered in Sligo towards refs and linesmen so dont worry. Ive seen this young lad do a few matches and he isnt the best. I would wonder whats he at that age being a linesman, shouldnt he be playing still, can he play or is useless and wants to be involved like most refs?
I went to this game because i know a lad from Johns so i said i would go down for a look, i was at the sligo county final last year and was impressed with tubber for most that game so i was expecting a good game but i learnt that tubber a missing a few from last years team. Kelly was at 11, he was fairly quiet but their full forward was handy and won some good ball early on but the supply soon dried up. Im not sure which lad was McGee, again a simple match program would have helped here.
For Johns, McNamara was at wing back and held his own, he didnt push forward enough for me seen as he is a county wing back.
McGarty had a very good 2nd half and is full of running, Stenny worked hard on the 40. Scan was the main man for johns, he tormented the tubber rear guard. Charlie was injured and didnt tog
Thanks Davitt man, disappointed with Sligo lads lack of reports on here from weekend. Hopefully the weekender will update the website with match reports soon.
I presume Seanie is busy as his boxing debut is coming up this weekend, looking after his hands aswell with no typing this week ;). Under pressure to put up a good show... any lads on here going to support him send me a report on his fight. Best of luck Seanie.
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Quote from: Owenmoresider on July 25, 2009, 10:37:46 PM
Results:
John's 1-15 Tubber 0-8
I was at this game in ballymote saturday evening, i travelled from Mayo to watch it.
Firstly there were two games on and NO PROGRAM provided at the game. Thats poor for a c\ship match.
Secondly why was a kid 15\16 the linesman for this game, this is very dangerous. This is c\ship were talking about when things can get heated, you need your experience officials at these games. What would happen if this kid was hit or hurt during a game.
Anyway back to the game, poor standard and St Johns always looked in control. Tubber are missing a good few from last years team and subsquently look a very different team to the one that brought them to the county final last year. St Johns have a strong outfit and totally dominated midfield have a few dangerous hard working forwards
St Johns should top this group now.
No program? I highly doubt there was a program at any of the games this weekend - certainly none at St Molaises and Castleconnor - and from what I'm hearing none at the other double header in Tubber - It's only a group game for crying out loud! As for the 16 year old linesman - there was another youn lad at the game I was at - did a terrible job, nearly causing a row on a couple of occasions - I can't understand why they'd let a young fella be involved in an important game like that.
As for the game - well I haven't seen Molaises in action before so I wasn't sure of what to expect - nothing tremendous to write home about I'm afraid... although that's a lot more than what can be said for Castleconnor - I understand that they've lost a few players since last year... but they were truly diabolical - it seemed like even the basics of the game were tough at times.
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Results:
John's 1-15 Tubber 0-8
I was at this game in ballymote saturday evening, i travelled from Mayo to watch it.
Firstly there were two games on and NO PROGRAM provided at the game. Thats poor for a c\ship match.
Secondly why was a kid 15\16 the linesman for this game, this is very dangerous. This is c\ship were talking about when things can get heated, you need your experience officials at these games. What would happen if this kid was hit or hurt during a game.
Anyway back to the game, poor standard and St Johns always looked in control. Tubber are missing a good few from last years team and subsquently look a very different team to the one that brought them to the county final last year. St Johns have a strong outfit and totally dominated midfield have a few dangerous hard working forwards
St Johns should top this group now.
No program? I highly doubt there was a program at any of the games this weekend - certainly none at St Molaises and Castleconnor - and from what I'm hearing none at the other double header in Tubber - It's only a group game for crying out loud! As for the 16 year old linesman - there was another youn lad at the game I was at - did a terrible job, nearly causing a row on a couple of occasions - I can't understand why they'd let a young fella be involved in an important game like that.
As for the game - well I haven't seen Molaises in action before so I wasn't sure of what to expect - nothing tremendous to write home about I'm afraid... although that's a lot more than what can be said for Castleconnor - I understand that they've lost a few players since last year... but they were truly diabolical - it seemed like even the basics of the game were tough at times.
Group games in the mayo c\ship, you get a program and the national anthem before most the games!
Sorry for the delay in posting about Coolera/Strandhill and Tourlestrane, am a busy man and this kinda thing takes more than 5 minutes.
Left quite disappointed that we didn't win but keenly aware we could also have lost a game we controlled for the most part. I was very happy with aspects of our play but others will need work. Most of all it was a good, hard hitting game full of admirable committment and bravery. Forward play was probably a bit below what you'd expect from this level though I think the pitch might have contributed to that. Officiating frustrated both sides and supporters greatly. At least one decision by a non-neutral linesman caused annoyance. Shouldn't happen in SFC, not good enough. We do have a serious shortage of officials I'll accept but I was at an IFC game the following day with two neutral linesmen and neutral umpires. Anyway - back to the game. O'Hara at FF didn't have much of an impact until the last quarter, when Tour looked beaten. Credit to him, he really saved them. Two points and then two big catches when moved out to midfield. I think we shaded midfield overall with Quinner and Johnny Mac having good outings. Stephen Henry caught a few alright and Adrian McIntyre, when switched in place of Noel Gaughan, also had an impact so it was reasonably level. I felt we wasted an awful lot of good scoring opportunities but looking back, Tour kicked some poor wides too. To complete the county player watch - Gary Gaughan quiet enough overall but good score near the end, well marked by Keelan Cawley. Costello on the ball a lot, some good, some bad. Definitely not at his best at present but he'll get there. Picked up an injury with 15 mins left and had to go off. A big worry for us.
Both these sides should figure late into the championship if they can sort out their forwards which I think they will. Neither will be too disappointed with the draw.
By the way the IFC game I was at was Curry v. Harps. Harps had a much stronger outfit and though Curry fought hard it looked like a Harps win from early in the match. Mark Cosgrove at centre back and Frank Candon a sub for Harps seconds an indication of the depth in that club.
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Sorry for the delay in posting about Coolera/Strandhill and Tourlestrane, am a busy man and this kinda thing takes more than 5 minutes.
Left quite disappointed that we didn't win but keenly aware we could also have lost a game we controlled for the most part. I was very happy with aspects of our play but others will need work. Most of all it was a good, hard hitting game full of admirable committment and bravery. Forward play was probably a bit below what you'd expect from this level though I think the pitch might have contributed to that. Officiating frustrated both sides and supporters greatly. At least one decision by a non-neutral linesman caused annoyance. Shouldn't happen in SFC, not good enough. We do have a serious shortage of officials I'll accept but I was at an IFC game the following day with two neutral linesmen and neutral umpires. Anyway - back to the game. O'Hara at FF didn't have much of an impact until the last quarter, when Tour looked beaten. Credit to him, he really saved them. Two points and then two big catches when moved out to midfield. I think we shaded midfield overall with Quinner and Johnny Mac having good outings. Stephen Henry caught a few alright and Adrian McIntyre, when switched in place of Noel Gaughan, also had an impact so it was reasonably level. I felt we wasted an awful lot of good scoring opportunities but looking back, Tour kicked some poor wides too. To complete the county player watch - Gary Gaughan quiet enough overall but good score near the end, well marked by Keelan Cawley. Costello on the ball a lot, some good, some bad. Definitely not at his best at present but he'll get there. Picked up an injury with 15 mins left and had to go off. A big worry for us.
Both these sides should figure late into the championship if they can sort out their forwards which I think they will. Neither will be too disappointed with the draw.
By the way the IFC game I was at was Curry v. Harps. Harps had a much stronger outfit and though Curry fought hard it looked like a Harps win from early in the match. Mark Cosgrove at centre back and Frank Candon a sub for Harps seconds an indication of the depth in that club.
I haven't spoken to any of our lads back home so not sure of the injury situation but I was a little surprised with our starting team. No Eamon Haran, Brian Kennedy, Gerry McGowan, Shane Dunne. Noel Gaughan at midfield a position he has never played before - surley Eamon should be able to feature there at club level. We would be very lightweight in attack so it is possible they were trying to get a balance there.
From reading the weekender we were lucky to come away with a draw. Coolera look very strong in half back line and Midfield. Is Con still playing?
Con is (hopefully) coming out of the far side of his annual injury setback. A few weeks off yet but will hopefully be able to play soon.
Don't know a lot more about your lads than what you know already. I assume Egan will come home for/during the knockout stages.
Quote from: magpie seanie on July 28, 2009, 03:53:09 PM
I assume Egan will come home for/during the knockout stages.
I doubt that very much. The club has never payed for lads to come from abroad to plays games and the manager certainly wouldn't select a lad who wasn't training.
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Quote from: Owenmoresider on July 25, 2009, 10:37:46 PM
Results:
John's 1-15 Tubber 0-8
I was at this game in ballymote saturday evening, i travelled from Mayo to watch it.
Firstly there were two games on and NO PROGRAM provided at the game. Thats poor for a c\ship match.
Secondly why was a kid 15\16 the linesman for this game, this is very dangerous. This is c\ship were talking about when things can get heated, you need your experience officials at these games. What would happen if this kid was hit or hurt during a game.
Anyway back to the game, poor standard and St Johns always looked in control. Tubber are missing a good few from last years team and subsquently look a very different team to the one that brought them to the county final last year. St Johns have a strong outfit and totally dominated midfield have a few dangerous hard working forwards
St Johns should top this group now.
Davitt man is right, the presentation of c'ship games is terrible, no teamsheets (wouldn't call it a programme), no PA system, and worse still in some places, not even a scoreboard. Have been to a handful of games in Mayo and all that was present. Part of the difference there I guess is that in Mayo, they operate the home/away system, where clubs host 1/2 of their own games, so there is perhaps more incentive to do it. We'd never be trusted with that, too much safety bullshit. And young fellas should not be doing the line either, great that they are involved and all that, but would you let them out in that role if Easkey and Tourlestrane were playing at Enniscrone, or similiar kinds of fixtures? Other counties list their linesmen as well as refs in the week before games, last year you could hardly even get who was reffing games.
Our lads are against Balymote, tough game, will give them a game but unless Dara Currid, Tommy Kennedy and 2 Gilsenans are all back after missing the first day we dont have the strength in depth to cover them to win IMO. Should be a good game, tie of the round Harps v Marys. The venue choices make a bit more sense aswell than past yrs, with the odd exception.
Best of luck to all teams.
SLIGOGAA.ie
Saturday 08th August 2009
Venue: Markievicz Park
Senior Championship Group A:
Calry/St Josephs v St Johns 5:45pm;
Senior Championship Group D:
Ballymote v St Molaise Gaels 7:30pm;
Venue: Enniscrone
Senior Championship Group A:
Easkey v Tubbercurry 6:00pm;
Senior Championship Group C:
Coolera-Strandhill v St Farnans 7:30pm;
Venue: Kent Park, Sligo
Senior Championship Group B:
Curry v Shamrock Gaels 4:30pm;
Intermediate Championship Group C:
Bunninadden v St Michaels 6:00pm;
Venue: Kilcoyne Park, Tubbercurry
Intermediate Championship Group D:
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v St Patricks 6:00pm;
Senior Championship Group B:
Eastern Harps v St Marys 7:30pm;
Sunday 09th August 2009
Venue: Markievicz Park
Junior A Chamionship Group A:
Coolera-Strandhill v Tourlestrane 2:15pm;
Intermediate Championship Group A:
Geevagh v St Marys 4:00pm;
Venue: Corran Park, Ballymote
Intermediate Championship Group B:
Eastern Harps v Owenmore Gaels 2:30pm;
Junior A Chamionship Group B:
Shamrock Gaels v Tubbercurry 4:00pm;
Venue: Shamrock Gaels Park-Coola
Junior A Chamionship Group A:
Bunninadden v St Molaise Gaels 12:30pm;
Venue: Seamie Donegan Park, Dromard
Junior B Championship:
Enniscrone/Kilglass v St Johns 2:30pm;
Venues are getting a bit more logical, bar one or two cases alright, then again they are trying to spread it out amongst some venues too, like Ballymote, Kent Park, Coola (ok ground, but bad pitch) etc.,but at least there's none of the sort like us going half-way to Donegal to play Mary's in 2007, and so on.
My calls for the weekend:
Senior:
John's by a few, will be an interesting one.
Easkey could take Tubber out there, won't be pretty. Amazed this one went to Enniscrone in fairness.
Harps with little fuss, but not as easy as last time.
Curry handily enough. Shams demoralised after the Harps drubbing.
Coolera with not as much comfort as they should. Scoring difference means they can't let up.
Ballymote to pull clear after getting a good run, simply too good for G/C/M overall.
Intermediate:
Geevagh with ease.
Harps with even more ease. We're a shambles and junior-bound.
Bunnies should have too much.
Hard one to call, could be a draw but I'll say Mullinabreena to sneak a win. Hopefully this one won't be abandoned!
Junior:
God only knows. Tourlestrane, Tubber, Bunninadden and John's probably.
Lads and lassies - anyone doing match betting on Sligo SFC this weekend? PPower did it for the first round but nothing up yet.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 06, 2009, 12:29:09 PM
Lads and lassies - anyone doing match betting on Sligo SFC this weekend? PPower did it for the first round but nothing up yet.
Don't see them. Easkey/Tubber would be the debatable one if you were betting on it. The other five have likely outcomes.
Lads if you do get them can post them, bettings illegal over here so cant acess them websites. Might get someone to money on for me..outright and games.
LADBROKES.COM
Club Football - Curry vs Shamrock Gaels - (Sligo SFC) - (Match betting)
Saturday 8th of August, 2009
Time Selection Odds
16:30 Curry 1/5
Draw 9/1
Shamrock Gaels 4/1
Club Football - Calry St Josephs vs St Johns - (Sligo SFC) - (Match betting)
Saturday 8th of August, 2009
Time Selection Odds
17:45 Calry St Josephs 5/2
Draw 15/2
St Johns 4/11
Club Football - Easkey vs Tubbercurry - (Sligo SFC) - (Match betting)
Saturday 8th of August, 2009
Time Selection Odds
18:00 Easkey 11/8
Draw 15/2
Tubbercurry 2/3
Club Football - Eastern Harps vs St Marys - (Sligo SFC) - (Match betting)
Saturday 8th of August, 2009
Time Selection Odds
19:30 Eastern Harps 1/5
Draw 9/1
St Marys 4/1
Club Football - Ballymote vs St Molaise Gaels - (Sligo SFC) - (Match betting)
Saturday 8th of August, 2009
Time Selection Odds
19:30 Ballymote 3/10
Draw 15/2
St Molaise Gaels 3/1
Our U-16's were a bit unfortunate last night to lose the A2 championship final to Coolaney/Mullinabreena in a fine game in Markievicz Park. Both sides had some excellent players and dominated different sections of the game. Right at the end one of our best lads started and finished a great move which resulted in his shot whizzing over the bar for a point instead of the goal we needed. C-M showed great heart and just about made more of their chances.
Despite the defeat, some good prospects for progression to the adult ranks in 2-4 years time which is the ultimate goal for underage development. Still, hate losing any game especially a final. That's football though.
Our senior championship game is off due to a ery sad bereavement to one of the Farnans lads. Our sympathies are with them. Junior A on Sunday in the Park and a massive tie for our lads v. Tourlestane. Winner would be fancied to progress, loser could be in trouble.
Ladbrokes Owen B Hunt betting
Eastern Harps 2/1
Curry 11/4
Tourlestrane 3/1
Coolera-Strandhill 11/2
Ballymote 8/1
St Johns 9/1
Easkey 16/1
Tubbercurry 16/1
Calry St Josephs 20/1
St Marys 25/1
St Molaise Gaels 50/1
Castleconner 100/1
Shamrock Gaels 100/1
St Farnans 100/1
Cheers lads for the odds.
Results according to ocean fm:
Curry 1-14 0-9 Shamrocks
Quote from: An Laoch on August 08, 2009, 06:50:25 PM
Results according to ocean fm:
Curry 1-14 0-9 Shamrocks
Cheers An Laoch, tighter than I would of thought. Just studied the odds, some dodgy ones in the outright, itll be interesting to see how marys do against harps tonight.
Like Sligo in 97 its never to early to win it :o, and if we win tonight we could get a easier qtr draw. What groups play each other? a bit of momentum and luck you never know where we'll end up. But realisitically its been a good year and something to build on. But we have to concede its a lucky group draw so hopefully we can captilise on it and id like to see us against the big boys.
Anyway lads Id hope ye'll go to plenty of games and post potential players that arent on the squad who could strengthen it. Keep an eye out for CHB. Id especially like yer opinions on Mark Quinn and Johnny Martyn..cheers.
Senior:
Curry 1-14 Shamrock G 0-9
Mary's 1-10 Harps 1-7
John's 1-13 Calry 0-13
Tubber 1-11 Easkey 0-9
Sligonian's crowd 1-12 Ballymote 0-11
Intermediate:
Bunninadden 4-12 Michael's 1-13
Mullinabreena 1-13 Pat's 1-7
Harps look like they have to win the next day v Curry to get through, assuming Mary's can beat Shams. Some surprise for Ballymote too. Everything else going to plan, Tubber sneaking past Easkey to stay in contention.
Obviously two standout results from the SFC there. Huge win for Marys and a massive one for Molaise Gaels.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on August 08, 2009, 10:39:25 PM
Senior:
Curry 1-14 Shamrock G 0-9
Mary's 1-10 Harps 1-7
John's 1-13 Calry 0-13
Tubber 1-11 Easkey 0-9
Sligonian's crowd 1-12 Ballymote 0-11
Intermediate:
Bunninadden 4-12 Michael's 1-13
Mullinabreena 1-13 Pat's 1-7
Harps look like they have to win the next day v Curry to get through, assuming Mary's can beat Shams. Some surprise for Ballymote too. Everything else going to plan, Tubber sneaking past Easkey to stay in contention.
Jees just getting up for work now at 5.00am and seeing the results for the first time, what a result ;D ;D ;D without the Gilsenans aswell, bloody impressive. Congrats to all involved. Cant wait to hear the reports from home. Delighted and i have to admit a little suprised. We could be semi final bound now which would be massive......isnt it my luck to be away from home >:( feck the recession....
Fari play to marys aswell. Certainly makes that group even more interesting.
Well just worked out the qtr probables,
Group A Johns Calry or tubber
Group B Curry Marys or Harps
Group C Tour or Coolera
Group D SMG Balymote
So heres hoping for Calry/tubber but that wont be easy, seen them last yr in championship and there decent side.
Anyone know the QTR draw or is it to be made yet?
Quarter final draw is an open draw - group winners against runners up. Don't think you can play the team from your own group.
We ended up getting stuffed by Tourlestrane in Junior. A few injuries and "other" unavailabilty didn't help though we didn't play as badly as he scoreline suggests. Ended up starting after initially arriving without my gear (thought we had enough and I had a minor op during the week - same old shit with our junors). Tour will take stopping in this competition. Elsewhere in our group, Molaise Gaels sneaked a win against Bunninadden. We'll have to beat both to progress. Any reports Sligonian?
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 09, 2009, 04:48:31 PM
Quarter final draw is an open draw - group winners against runners up. Don't think you can play the team from your own group.
We ended up getting stuffed by Tourlestrane in Junior. A few injuries and "other" unavailabilty didn't help though we didn't play as badly as he scoreline suggests. Ended up starting after initially arriving without my gear (thought we had enough and I had a minor op during the week - same old shit with our junors). Tour will take stopping in this competition. Elsewhere in our group, Molaise Gaels sneaked a win against Bunninadden. We'll have to beat both to progress. Any reports Sligonian?
Have to say suprised at our Juniors winning aswell, Bunninadden looked very good last yr at that level but Id say some of the youngsters got pushed on to the inters this yr. Didnt hear any reports from the juniors as most back home stayed in to watch our neighbours shit themselves seeing the double deckers again :D as my Dad said. A weekend of good suprises. Id hope JJJ was playing so hopefully he'll post a report but not give too much away..
Got a few reports on our win last night, playing fierce well this yr by all accounts, way ahead of last yr, credit where its due, we were missing the 2 gilsenans, dara currid and alan caraway who should all be back the next day or in contention. Only negative was our wing backs were caught for pace but our fb line was immense, fair play to them. Got mixed reports on our midfield. We were 8-2 up at one stage.
Best for us was L Kennedy, the 2 kelly, quinn, burns, wilson, mchugh feeney, leonard and brennan. Forwards got some great scores. Weve a good trainer this yr and its translating on to the field.
Lads a question I just never know the answer too, why is it feck all people go to club championship matches, I asked Dad many in from the club, answer about 20 approx, population of our club approx 6000 id guess, in other counties i hear of 100s or even 1000s in at them. Pisses me off. Whats the solution?
Oh and another thing what are the predicted dates for the qtrs, semis and final? Sorry lads not get carried away but being here i have to think ahead to get a exit permit. Who do the Sligo champs play in Connacht?
All in all a good weekend for me.
According to fixtures calendar and I'd see no reason for it to change - Quarters on weekend of August 30th, Semis on wekend of Sept 13th, Final down for Sept 27th. Our postponed SFC game is on wekend of Aug 22/23 so I'd assume if we get through it will be straight into quarters the following weekend.
Watched our Seniors on saturday night against Ballymote, a thoroughly enjoyable game. Both teams kicked beautiful points from all angles. I got the feeling that Ballymote were caught a bit on the hop. We hit the ground running and pulled a few points away early on. Ballymote pulled it back to two points going into the closing stages however we tagged on two late points to give us a four point win. Liam Kennedy for me was our man of the match. The lad has some stamina and serious strength for his frame size and age. He hit a shoulder on Clancy late on when he was moved into FF when Ballymote were looking for a goal and sent him flying! No mean feat. He also could have been played in for a goal after breaking the length of the pitch to support an attack late on.
Mark Leonard got through a ridiculous amount of work at CHF and won lots of dirty breaks. His man was taken off in the first half, conor mcgowan was moved to CHB with Feargal Sexton going in FB. He kept Mcgowan quiet and chipped in with a point late on. Thats two players with county experience he has played well on in the last two games. James Brennan also played well as did Quinny. We struggled in the LHF position where the Ballymote wing back played puck throughout the game.
All in all a very enjoyable game. Best for Ballymote were that RHB - did nt get his name , could be that stagg lad. Lyons was very energetic also and played well, Wilson being switched onto him early in the first half. Two Gilsenans will strengthen the team for the Q Finals.
On the attendance - I noticed the usual suspects at the game. Take away the junior players, ex players and the usual stalwarts (J Watters, Sligonians Dad etc) very few attended from our club. Dont know what the solution is - they missed a very entertaining game.
Played in our junior match today, just about hung on for a won point win. Our team was meant up of older more seasoned players shall we say! The average age is nearer 35 than 30 with the master Jimmy Currid still managing to be one of our better players at the ripe old age of 47( i think). We raced into an early lead, 1-3 to 1 after about ten minutes, kicked 14 wides in the first half. Lets just say, i dont think Tourlestrane will have any problems with topping the group!
Quote from: jjjshabadoojnr on August 09, 2009, 08:30:14 PM
Watched our Seniors on saturday night against Ballymote, a thoroughly enjoyable game. Both teams kicked beautiful points from all angles. I got the feeling that Ballymote were caught a bit on the hop. We hit the ground running and pulled a few points away early on. Ballymote pulled it back to two points going into the closing stages however we tagged on two late points to give us a four point win. Liam Kennedy for me was our man of the match. The lad has some stamina and serious strength for his frame size and age. He hit a shoulder on Clancy late on when he was moved into FF when Ballymote were looking for a goal and sent him flying! No mean feat. He also could have been played in for a goal after breaking the length of the pitch to support an attack late on.
Mark Leonard got through a ridiculous amount of work at CHF and won lots of dirty breaks. His man was taken off in the first half, conor mcgowan was moved to CHB with Feargal Sexton going in FB. He kept Mcgowan quiet and chipped in with a point late on. Thats two players with county experience he has played well on in the last two games. James Brennan also played well as did Quinny. We struggled in the LHF position where the Ballymote wing back played puck throughout the game.
All in all a very enjoyable game. Best for Ballymote were that RHB - did nt get his name , could be that stagg lad. Lyons was very energetic also and played well, Wilson being switched onto him early in the first half. Two Gilsenans will strengthen the team for the Q Finals.
On the attendance - I noticed the usual suspects at the game. Take away the junior players, ex players and the usual stalwarts (J Watters, Sligonians Dad etc) very few attended from our club. Dont know what the solution is - they missed a very entertaining game.
Played in our junior match today, just about hung on for a won point win. Our team was meant up of older more seasoned players shall we say! The average age is nearer 35 than 30 with the master Jimmy Currid still managing to be one of our better players at the ripe old age of 47( i think). We raced into an early lead, 1-3 to 1 after about ten minutes, kicked 14 wides in the first half. Lets just say, i dont think Tourlestrane will have any problems with topping the group!
Ah Jimmy still going strong, id say hes out to beat Tom Currid who retired in his 50s. :D, great to hear he still playing and doing well. As long as we are competitive at that level and players get enjoyment out of it, its really all that matters especially after a tough yr in div3 which was to be expected.
Ya Dad gave Mark Leonard a mention last night all right, he is very physical and no fear alla brian curran but not much football in him but as long as he keeps it simple when he has the ball, his fitness level and strength and ball winning ability more than make up for it. Hes a good lad, glad hes doing very well. Liam wasnt u16 manning cup winning captain for nothing, minor again in 2010, hes progressing well.
How is group B decided? Is it score difference or play-offs? The top 3 teams could all finish with 4 points if Harps beat Curry and Mary's beat Shamrock Gaels. If its score differences and Curry lose to Harps they could be in trouble as Marys could get a big score against Gaels and Harps are knocked out obviously if they lose to Curry. Either way its looks like one of the big 2 teams could be gone next weekend.
Coolera Farnans postponed tie probably gives Coolera the advantage in getting the top spot in Group C now.
Mano - my understanding is its points difference first, then points scored. Assuming they finish level (i.e. Harps beat Curry and Marys beat Shamrock Gaels) Harps would be top and Curry have an advantage of 11 over Mary's. Still possible for Mary's with a big win and even a narrow defeat for Curry.
Maybe someone can confirm I'm right? I did read the rule recently cirulated and would be surprised if I were wrong.
FROM SLIGOGAA.IE CLARIFICATION
The C.C.C. wish to clarify the procedures for qualification for the Quarterfinals of the Intermediate & Senior Championship and the Semi Finals of the Junior A Championships.
Following a change of rule at Congress 2009 which came into effect for all Competitions which commenced after May 18th 2009, the following is the Rule for deciding on Table positions.
Rule 6.22 (c) T.O. 2009 (was Rule 117 T.O. 2008)
Where Teams finish with equal points for qualification for the concluding stages, or Promotion or Relegation, the tie shall be decided by the following means and in the order specified:
(i)Where two Teams only are involved-the outcome of the meeting of the two Teams in the previous game in the competition;
(ii) Scoring difference (subtracting the total scores against from the total scores for);
(iii)Highest total score for;
(iv) A playoff.
Exception to 6.22(c)
(i)if the accumulated scores of a Team, so involved, are affected by a disqualification, loss of game on a proven objection, retirement or walkover, means (ii) and (iii) may not be used.
(ii)Regulations (i) (ii) and (iii) shall not apply to under 16 or younger age grade competitions.
This means that if two Teams are level on points in a group, that the result of the game between the two Teams decides Table position. If that game was a draw it then goes to (ii)scoring difference, (iii) highest total score for and (iv) A playoff in that order.
If three or more Teams are level on points then (i)result of the game between the two Teams is not used and Table position is decided by (ii)scoring difference, (iii) highest total score for and (iv) A playoff in that order.
Quarterfinal & Semi-final Draws:
The Quarterfinal draws for the Senior & Intermediate Championship will take place following the final group Games as follows;
Two separate draws will be made for the Senior Quarterfinals & the Intermediate Quarterfinals. The four groups (A,B,C,D) will go into a hat. The first two groups drawn will play each other i.e. (W) Winner 1 V Runner up 2 &(X) Winner 2 V Runner up 1. The second pair drawn will play each other as follows(Y) Winner 3 V Runner up 4 & (Z) Winner 3 V Runner up 4.
The four quarterfinal pairing will be put into two hats. W and X in one hat and Y and Z in the other hat. The first pairing out of each hat will play in semi-final 1 and the second pairing in each hat will play in Semi-final 2.
The Semi-finals of the Junior A Championship will take place as follows;
Winner Group A V Runner Group B
Winner Group B V Winner Group A
Relegation:
Senior(Three Teams Relegated to Intermediate for 2010)
The six Teams that fail to make the quarterfinals will be drawn into two groups of three Teams to play a round robin(each Team plays 2 games). The bottom Team in each group is relegated. The two second placed Teams play each other with the loser relegated. The top Team in each group play in the Reserve Championship Final.
Intermediate(Three Teams relegated to Junior A for 2010)
The four Teams that fail to make the quarterfinals will enter a group of 4 to play on a round robin basis(each Team gets 3 games). The Top Team remains in Intermediate and the remaining 3 Teams are relegated to Junior A for 2010.Table positions for relegation will be decided in accordance with Rule 6.22(c) T.O. 2009 as above.
Dates for your Diary:
Weekend 22/23 August; Round 2 of Junior A and Quarterfinals of Junior B Championships
Weekend 29/30 August; Senior & Intermediate Championship Quarterfinals
Weekend 5/6 September; Round 3 of Junior A and Semi-finals of Junior B Championships
Weekend 12/13 September; Senior & Intermediate Championship Semi-finals
Weekend 26/27 September; Senior Championship Final & Junior A Semi-finals
Weekend 3/4 October; Intermediate, Junior A and Junior B Finals
Weekend 17/18 October; Preliminary Round of Connacht Club Championships.
Coiste Cheannais na gComortaisi,
Coiste Chontae Shligigh.
If Harps beat Curry and Marys beat Shamrock Gaels 3 TEAMS ALL ON 4PTS.......SO DOWN TO SCORING DIFF. If Curry beat Harps or draw no issue..........Glad its clarified. Seanie was spot on.
That rule makes the John's-Easkey game utterly irrelevant, since Easkey are in the relegation playoffs (never realised all six teams would be in it), and John's cannot not finish top of the group, since they beat Calry and Tubber, even if Easkey hammered them it'll not matter a jot.
Predictions:
John's
Calry
Curry - just
Mary's
Tourlestrane
Ballymote
Drumcliffe
Curry :'(
Michael's
Mullinabreena
Quote from: Owenmoresider on August 14, 2009, 10:23:35 AM
That rule makes the John's-Easkey game utterly irrelevant, since Easkey are in the relegation playoffs (never realised all six teams would be in it), and John's cannot not finish top of the group, since they beat Calry and Tubber, even if Easkey hammered them it'll not matter a jot.
Predictions:
John's
Calry
Curry - just
Mary's
Tourlestrane
Ballymote
Drumcliffe
Curry :'(
Michael's
Mullinabreena
Have to say Im excited about the Harps Curry game, cant wait to hear how it goes, exciting finish in store, I was suprised to learn Shamrock gaels were a pt up against Curry at HT, so marys might not have the walkover they think but theyll win, just not sure theyll get the pts diff required. Id like to see Marys and Curry get through...
Enjoy yere games and I wish all clubs the best of luck. Any Club players on showing well that are not on County panel? I see David maye is coming on sub in Currys games, Liam Kennedy and Johnny Kelly are flying for us along with Mark Quinn..... The first 3 will be involved with u21s..
Sligo SFC match odds (PaddyPower, Saturday's only):
St. John's 2/7
Easkey 11/4
draw 9/1
Calry 13/8
Tubbercurry 4/7
draw 7/1
Curry 11/8
Eastern Harps 8/11
draw 13/2
St. Mary's 1/4
Shamrock Gaels 10/3
draw 8/1
Outright (Ladbrokes):
Curry 9/4
Eastern Harps, Tourlestrane 11/4
Coolera 11/2
St. John's 13/2
Ballymote 12/1
Tubbercurry 14/1
St. Mary's 16/1
St. Molaise Gaels 25/1
Calry 33/1
Castleconnor, St. Farnan's 200/1
Ladbrokes Odss
19:30 Easkey 9/2
Draw 17/2
St Johns 2/11
19:30 Calry St Josephs 6/5
Draw 13/2
Tubbercurry 5/6
19:30 Curry 3/2
Draw 15/2
Eastern Harps 8/13
19:30 Shamrock Gaels 5/1
Draw 10/1
St Marys 1/7
Who has it right..Powers or Ladbrokes? Think Calry/Tubber double at 5-2 with Powers looks value.
From SligoGAA.ie
Senior Championship Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Calry/St Josephs 2-11 1-7 Tubbercurry Markievicz Park Round 3
Senior Championship Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Curry 0-9 1-15 Eastern Harps Tourlestrane Round 3
Shamrock Gaels 0-6 1-13 St Marys Ballymote Round 3
Intermediate Championship Group C
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Enniscrone/Kilglass 2-5 0-9 St Michaels Ballymote Round 3
Intermediate Championship Group D
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Cloonacool 0-7 0-5 Coolaney/Mullinabreena Tubbercurry Round 3
U16 B Championship Finals
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Castleconnor 3-3 3-8 Tubbercurry Markievicz Park U16B Champ. Final
U16 C Championship
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Owenmore Gaels 2-5 2-15 St Michaels Markievicz Park U16C Champ. Final
Eastern Harps 3 2 1 0 51 27 24 4
St Marys 3 2 1 0 38 28 10 4
Curry 3 2 1 0 38 36 2 4
Shamrock Gaels 3 0 3 0 20 56 -36 0
Curry are gone, have to say Im suprised how comfortable Harps won..anyone at it? Fair play to Calry on a good win for them, they finish 2nd in Group A...behind Johns...
It means we can get, Marys, Calry or Coolera/Tour, obviously would want the first 2 but either way we should give any of thoise teams a fair ould rattle.
From Sligo GAA.IE
Senior Championship Group C
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Farnans 0-11 0-18 Tourlestrane Tubbercurry Round 3
Senior Championship Group D
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Ballymote 1-12 0-13 Castleconnor Tubbercurry Round 3
Intermediate Championship Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Drumcliffe Rosses Point 3-14 0-4 St Marys Markievicz Park Round 3
Intermediate Championship Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Curry 0-8 0-10 Owenmore Gaels Markievicz Park Round 3
Congrats to owenmoresider and teeling gael on great win even if oms didnt believe going into it over curry today.Other suprises in intermediate championship was cloonacool beating coolaney last night 7 to 5 and enniscrones win over michaels.
Tourlestrane have opened the door for Coolera in scoring diff stakes...Balymote continue to struggle with a tight victory over CC.
Mighty win for us today, no matter if Curry aren't up to much and it was a struggle in the end, survival was the prize and we have managed that. Played some good stuff in the first half and that won it for us. Faded badly in the second half but Curry weren't taking their chances, and were down to 14 men before half time. Last 10 mins were hard to watch, Curry only needed the draw so we were hanging on, but we did. Hopefully we can perform better in the QF than we did last year, three times in four years we have got to the last eight, good going I suppose. Plus next year we're back to one-up, one-down, so the chances of prolonging our stay at that grade are looking better now.
Elsewhere Cloonacool managed to make the quarters as well, sneaking a win over Mullinabreena in what was supposedly a dire game. Enniscrone surprised Michael's too, and Drumcliffe won easy as expected. Michael's or Pat's (or both?) will be playing Junior football next year, bad blow for Michael's if it happens, but for St. Pat's to fall that far would be remarkable, for so long one of the top senior teams, to be slumming it in the bottom tier.
Harps had a great win over Curry, pressure was on them and they delivered. Curry couldn't keep it tight, and Mary's giving Shams a similiar beating put them out. Calry won which wasn't a huge surprise in fairness, Farnan's seemed to put up a good fight against Tourlestrane, gives Coolera a chance to finish top. And Ballymote just about got through, must be worrying to make such a hames of an easy group. Potential five northern teams in the last eight, didn't see that coming. Curry, Tubber, Shams, Easkey, Castleconnor and probably Farnan's in the relegation battle. Chalk Curry out of that and it's hard to know. C'connor and Farnan's showed up well today so you wouldn't know, the other three have had demoralising results. A west-less Senior Championship next year?
Was at a few of the club games at the weekend. The Curry Eastern Harps game on Saturday night had all the makings of a cracker and it started off in that fashion with some heavy hits and some good scores. Curry looked dangerous when they got good ball into their forwards where Kilcoyne, Davey and Marren were impressive. Harps should have been further than 3 points in front at the break and one wondered whether they would pay for it in the second half. However they produced a dominant display of football in the second half and were on top in every position on the pitch. They will be very difficult to stop now if they continue to produce performances like this. Couldn't name any individuals as it was a excellent team performance.
Curry on the other hand had players who were out of their depth at this level and a player who was struggling for fitness midway through the first half which is very strange considering the yoiung talent at their disposal on the bench (Maye, J Marren).
Durcan in goals was excellent all through and saved them from a worse drubbing, Davey and Kilcoyne were also good. Ball into the forwards in second half was brutal and Marren and Maye when introduced couldn't make an impact as a result.
Tourlestrane Farnans game was close for 3 quarters on the match. Farnans battled for every ball and had 2 good goal chances before half time which were missed. Tour attitude was all wrong they were been beaten to the 50/50 balls and looked as if they thought they would win easily. Hopefully they can get more intensity into their game as they meet better opposition.
Second half they increased the intensity and scored some good points. S Henry at centre forward was impressive and scored some great points with both feet. This is his best position imo and he doesn't have the workrate required for midfield. A Dunne, EOH, John Marren and Gerry were also good but too many of others were below par with a few getting back to fitness after recent injuries. For Farnans E Cawley was excellent and has a great left peg from play and frees. The full back line were tight and tenacious. No 11 also had some good moments. They will give Coolera a good game but i would expect Coolera to come through with enough of a points difference to top the group.
Refereeing in this game was some of the worst i have seen at championship level. Eamon did very well to avoid getting a card from the ref who sent him off in league final last year for talking too much ;)
Saw first half of Ballymote Castleconnor game. It was a tough close game with the lead swaaping over on a number of occasions. Naughton was good in midfiled and CC no 14 scored some good points (Fox i think), Judge looks a nice player and is accurate from frees. Ballymote got 1-2 before halftime which gave them a cushion (Sweeney getting the goal after a good fielding from Clancy). Number 10 was best player of the half for Ballymote- don't know who he is but he was very lively. Sweeney, McGowan and Munds came into it as the half wore on.
Quote from: Mano on August 17, 2009, 10:51:24 AM
Was at a few of the club games at the weekend. The Curry Eastern Harps game on Saturday night had all the makings of a cracker and it started off in that fashion with some heavy hits and some good scores. Curry looked dangerous when they got good ball into their forwards where Kilcoyne, Davey and Marren were impressive. Harps should have been further than 3 points in front at the break and one wondered whether they would pay for it in the second half. However they produced a dominant display of football in the second half and were on top in every position on the pitch. They will be very difficult to stop now if they continue to produce performances like this. Couldn't name any individuals as it was a excellent team performance.
Curry on the other hand had players who were out of their depth at this level and a player who was struggling for fitness midway through the first half which is very strange considering the yoiung talent at their disposal on the bench (Maye, J Marren).
Durcan in goals was excellent all through and saved them from a worse drubbing, Davey and Kilcoyne were also good. Ball into the forwards in second half was brutal and Marren and Maye when introduced couldn't make an impact as a result.
Tourlestrane Farnans game was close for 3 quarters on the match. Farnans battled for every ball and had 2 good goal chances before half time which were missed. Tour attitude was all wrong they were been beaten to the 50/50 balls and looked as if they thought they would win easily. Hopefully they can get more intensity into their game as they meet better opposition.
Second half they increased the intensity and scored some good points. S Henry at centre forward was impressive and scored some great points with both feet. This is his best position imo and he doesn't have the workrate required for midfield. A Dunne, EOH, John Marren and Gerry were also good but too many of others were below par with a few getting back to fitness after recent injuries. For Farnans E Cawley was excellent and has a great left peg from play and frees. The full back line were tight and tenacious. No 11 also had some good moments. They will give Coolera a good game but i would expect Coolera to come through with enough of a points difference to top the group.
Refereeing in this game was some of the worst i have seen at championship level. Eamon did very well to avoid getting a card from the ref who sent him off in league final last year for talking too much ;)
Saw first half of Ballymote Castleconnor game. It was a tough close game with the lead swaaping over on a number of occasions. Naughton was good in midfiled and CC no 14 scored some good points (Fox i think), Judge looks a nice player and is accurate from frees. Ballymote got 1-2 before halftime which gave them a cushion (Sweeney getting the goal after a good fielding from Clancy). Number 10 was best player of the half for Ballymote- don't know who he is but he was very lively. Sweeney, McGowan and Munds came into it as the half wore on.
Cheers Mano, appreciate the reports. Curry need to filter through the youngsters, weve already blooded Kennedy, Brennan, Kelly, wlison and Gilsenans all starting for us in Championship when they were 17.
The no10 for Balymote, was that Peter Lyons?
Details for all the draws,
http://www.sligogaa.ie/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleid=5505
Tuesday night it is...in Sligo Park Hotel.
Should be interesting, You know was just thinking there about OMS west Sligo point, Sligo needs Castleconnor and Easkey to be in senior, or else players may be tempted to jump ship. Castleconnors Feile u14 team was rightly highlighted recently after doing ok at feile at c level, but ballina stephenites were doing ok in A at feile so at that age both clubs are strong, we need the likes of Castleconnor to stay competitive, keep up the coaching and pass on the passion.
Senior QF's:
Winner Group C (Coolera/Tourlestrane) v Ballymote
St. Molaise Gaels v Runner-up Group C (one of above duo, or Farnan's)
Eastern Harps v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. John's v St. Mary's
Semis:
Harps/Calry v SMG/Grp C RU
Johns/Marys v Ballymote/Grp C Winner
Senior relegation:
Group A - Curry, Shamrock Gaels and Castleconnor
Group B - Tubber, Easkey, Group C loser (probably St. Farnan's)
Intermediate QF's:
Bunninadden v Drumcliffe
Geevagh v Enniscrone
Mullinabreena v Owenmore Gaels
Eastern Harps v Cloonacool
semis:
Bunninadden/Drumclffe v Harps/Cloonacool
Geevagh/Enniscrone v Mullinabreena/O. Gaels
Have to be content with that, the alternatives were near certain beatings, so Mullinabreena gives us some chance at least. Can't be any worse than last year surely.
Quote from: Owenmoresider on August 19, 2009, 01:04:30 AM
Senior QF's:
Winner Group C (Coolera/Tourlestrane) v Ballymote
St. Molaise Gaels v Runner-up Group C (one of above duo, or Farnan's)
Eastern Harps v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. John's v St. Mary's
Semis:
Harps/Calry v SMG/Grp C RU
Johns/Marys v Ballymote/Grp C Winner
Senior relegation:
Group A - Curry, Shamrock Gaels and Castleconnor
Group B - Tubber, Easkey, Group C loser (probably St. Farnan's)
Intermediate QF's:
Bunninadden v Drumcliffe
Geevagh v Enniscrone
Mullinabreena v Owenmore Gaels
Eastern Harps v Cloonacool
semis:
Bunninadden/Drumclffe v Harps/Cloonacool
Geevagh/Enniscrone v Mullinabreena/O. Gaels
Have to be content with that, the alternatives were near certain beatings, so Mullinabreena gives us some chance at least. Can't be any worse than last year surely.
Ye can beat Coolaney if ye play to yer potential, there no great shakes and when i was home I seen alot of ye, some decent young players coming through, ye beat us in Grange once last yr if memory serves me. Consistency maybe yer downfall.
Tough draw for us but I know no easy games at this stage, looking forward to it, Could be any of the 3, id expect Coolera, either way they'll have to play well to beat us, I think we are in with a shout to be honest...I was going through the team with my Dad last night and with the Gilsenans back, Dara Currid and Alan Caraway all back from injury and travel, it gives us options on the bench aswell and Im sure some will start, whilst not fair on some when you get to this stage you have to play your best players. Actually not to many weaknesses in our team now with them included, Best of luck of St Molaise Gaels.
Johns Marys would be worth a watch, very close call, I presume all 4 games double headers in the Park? Calry will put it up to Harps but I cant see Harps losing.
Have to say times have changed when you look at the draw, I say there is one or two suprises left in the Championship yet. Not sure Harps will win it, either way I hope the winners represent Sligo well and win Connacht, who is the best equipped to do so?.
Firstly i don't think this draw should have been made until all the group games have been decided. With all respect to Farnans Coolera can choose which route to the final they can go - face Ballymote and then John's/Mary's in the semi final and avoid the Harps or play Molaise Gaels and the Harps. Maybe i'm just been a cynic but i think the group games should have been decided first.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 19, 2009, 07:54:04 AM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on August 19, 2009, 01:04:30 AM
Senior QF's:
Winner Group C (Coolera/Tourlestrane) v Ballymote
St. Molaise Gaels v Runner-up Group C (one of above duo, or Farnan's)
Eastern Harps v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. John's v St. Mary's
Semis:
Harps/Calry v SMG/Grp C RU
Johns/Marys v Ballymote/Grp C Winner
Senior relegation:
Group A - Curry, Shamrock Gaels and Castleconnor
Group B - Tubber, Easkey, Group C loser (probably St. Farnan's)
Intermediate QF's:
Bunninadden v Drumcliffe
Geevagh v Enniscrone
Mullinabreena v Owenmore Gaels
Eastern Harps v Cloonacool
semis:
Bunninadden/Drumclffe v Harps/Cloonacool
Geevagh/Enniscrone v Mullinabreena/O. Gaels
Have to be content with that, the alternatives were near certain beatings, so Mullinabreena gives us some chance at least. Can't be any worse than last year surely.
with the Gilsenans back
Where have these lads been? If they have been travelling then do they deserve a place on the team when other lads have been training away and have got ye to the quarter finals?
Quote from: Mano on August 19, 2009, 09:12:10 AM
Firstly i don't think this draw should have been made until all the group games have been decided. With all respect to Farnans Coolera can choose which route to the final they can go - face Ballymote and then John's/Mary's in the semi final and avoid the Harps or play Molaise Gaels and the Harps. Maybe i'm just been a cynic but i think the group games should have been decided first.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 19, 2009, 07:54:04 AM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on August 19, 2009, 01:04:30 AM
Senior QF's:
Winner Group C (Coolera/Tourlestrane) v Ballymote
St. Molaise Gaels v Runner-up Group C (one of above duo, or Farnan's)
Eastern Harps v Calry/St. Joseph's
St. John's v St. Mary's
Semis:
Harps/Calry v SMG/Grp C RU
Johns/Marys v Ballymote/Grp C Winner
Senior relegation:
Group A - Curry, Shamrock Gaels and Castleconnor
Group B - Tubber, Easkey, Group C loser (probably St. Farnan's)
Intermediate QF's:
Bunninadden v Drumcliffe
Geevagh v Enniscrone
Mullinabreena v Owenmore Gaels
Eastern Harps v Cloonacool
semis:
Bunninadden/Drumclffe v Harps/Cloonacool
Geevagh/Enniscrone v Mullinabreena/O. Gaels
Have to be content with that, the alternatives were near certain beatings, so Mullinabreena gives us some chance at least. Can't be any worse than last year surely.
with the Gilsenans back
Where have these lads been? If they have been travelling then do they deserve a place on the team when other lads have been training away and have got ye to the quarter finals?
I agree about the draw, could have been done a week later.
On the second one I disagree, whats the point handicapping ourselves, Burns was away last yr and came back a better player and walked straight back and carried us over the line, a weaker player should be willing to sacrifice himself for the better of the team,yes its unfair but weve all been shafted in GAA at some stage. You cant begrudge lads a few months away when theyve given serious commitment last few yrs and long into the future IMO. Id start them.
U18 A Championship Group A
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Molaise Gaels 2-14 3-8 Tubbercurry St Molaise Gaels
U18 A Championship Group B
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
Curry 2-14 0-7 Enniscrone/Kilglass Curry
U18 A Championship Group C
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Johns 3-8 1-9 Drumcliffe Rosses Point St Johns
U18 A Championship Group D
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment
St Farnans 3-15 2-9 St Marys St Farnans
Great Result for our minors on Monday, got the report from Dad, he said it was best game he was at all yr, said tubber kept getting goals to go ahead and we kept coming back and then pulled ahead late on. He Liam Kennedy outstanding and Johnny kelly and James Brennan MOFTM. Congrats to our lads. Best of luck in the rest of the Championship.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 19, 2009, 09:46:27 AM
I agree about the draw, could have been done a week later.
On the second one I disagree, whats the point handicapping ourselves, Burns was away last yr and came back a better player and walked straight back and carried us over the line, a weaker player should be willing to sacrifice himself for the better of the team,yes its unfair but weve all been shafted in GAA at some stage. You cant begrudge lads a few months away when theyve given serious commitment last few yrs and long into the future IMO. Id start them.
I know what your saying if they are better footballers then they should start however it could create a bit of disharmony in the camp if lads who have trained all summer and got the club to where they are now are suddenly disregarded. Especially in a recently amalgamated club such as Molaise Gales it could cause issues.
A few years back Gerry McGowan was kept on the sideline for a semi final when he was away for the quarters but Tourlestrane may have more strength in depth. It will be interesting if we do so again as a player has recently returned from out of the country.
Quote from: Mano on August 19, 2009, 11:43:24 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 19, 2009, 09:46:27 AM
I agree about the draw, could have been done a week later.
On the second one I disagree, whats the point handicapping ourselves, Burns was away last yr and came back a better player and walked straight back and carried us over the line, a weaker player should be willing to sacrifice himself for the better of the team,yes its unfair but weve all been shafted in GAA at some stage. You cant begrudge lads a few months away when theyve given serious commitment last few yrs and long into the future IMO. Id start them.
I know what your saying if they are better footballers then they should start however it could create a bit of disharmony in the camp if lads who have trained all summer and got the club to where they are now are suddenly disregarded. Especially in a recently amalgamated club such as Molaise Gales it could cause issues.
A few years back Gerry McGowan was kept on the sideline for a semi final when he was away for the quarters but Tourlestrane may have more strength in depth. It will be interesting if we do so again as a player has recently returned from out of the country.
Theyre very popular among the players so cant see it being a issue but I understand your point, all these lads are around the same age and all friends so I dont think it will impact negatively. I do feel for any lad that gets dropped but when its for good of the team I think its understandable.
So Egans back, big boost to ye..
Not the worst day at the office for the club today in Markievicz Park. First off our juniors battled back from 8 points down to get a draw and keep our championship hopes alive. Then our seniors qualified for the knockout stages with a win over Farnans. You could see we hadn't played for a month and hopefully the game will bring us on. We'll need to improve to beat Molaise Gaels in the quarter final.
Interesting that 5 of the 6 North Division clubs are in the SFC quarter finals. For Sligo GAA to prosper we need to get the most out of every club but especially in the populated areas of the county.
Tourlestrane and Harps ill be favourites to meet in the final but I actually think 5 can win it and the other 3 are capable of beating any of the other quarter finalists. The most open championship in years in my view.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 23, 2009, 12:24:47 AM
Not the worst day at the office for the club today in Markievicz Park. First off our juniors battled back from 8 points down to get a draw and keep our championship hopes alive. Then our seniors qualified for the knockout stages with a win over Farnans. You could see we hadn't played for a month and hopefully the game will bring us on. We'll need to improve to beat Molaise Gaels in the quarter final.
Interesting that 5 of the 6 North Division clubs are in the SFC quarter finals. For Sligo GAA to prosper we need to get the most out of every club but especially in the populated areas of the county.
Tourlestrane and Harps ill be favourites to meet in the final but I actually think 5 can win it and the other 3 are capable of beating any of the other quarter finalists. The most open championship in years in my view.
Looking forward to it, Im expecting a tight contest, were pretty much strong all over if our best team is played. But are very young and Coolera have way more experience but expect our lads to put it up to yee. I think our lads will sneak a win to be honest. Hope full live coverage is on ocean fm.
The big day is nearly upon us, I seen in the Farnans game Costello scored 2-4, so costello is back to form...needs to be watched..should be tight, Best of Luck St Molaise Gaels..
Hope the quality of football on show in the qtrs is a high standard and I hope all games are tight. Let battle commence. Look forward to to yer reports.
I see St Molaise Gaels are the GAABOARD favourites and rightly so :P....endorsed by us now thats a compliment :D
Tourlestrane, Coolera, Harps and Mary's for me in the senior. In Intermediate Bunninadden, Geevagh, Harps and Mullinabreena to win, no surprises in store I suspect, we'll huff and puff but I doubt it'll be enough to do it. Sure beats relegation playoffs though. Speaking of which, Castleconnor, Tubber and Michael's to win those.
Just logging on to wish the Ballymote lads the best of luck this weekend..the form hasnt been good so definitely up against it this weekend against Tourlestrane..but you never know..since we have been promoted to senior ..think its five yrs now we have always performed badly against the supposedly weaker teams and performed well against the strong teams so I think we can definitely give tourlestrane a run for their money..Conor Hannon, possibly the most gifted footaller Ballymote has ever produced, has been a big loss this season but Stephen Ross has been performing miracles in his absence..the rossmeister is 4-1 to score first goal...i'll be putting my bottom dollar on that!!
Costello on form again with vital goal for Coolera just before half time Coolera 1-5 SMG 0-5 HT. Worrying for SMG after going 0-5 to 0-2 ahead.
Results:
SFC quarter-finals
Ballymote 2-9 Tourlestrane 3-6
Coolera 1-14 SMG 0-9
Eastern Harps 0-12 Calry 2-6
St. Johns 0-12 St. Marys 0-9
IFC quarters
Mullinabreena 1-14 Owenmore Gaels 0-7 ::)
Eastern Harps 0-13 Cloonacool 0-6
Bunninadden 0-12 Drumcliffe 1-6
Geevagh 0-12 Enniscrone 0-9
SFC relegation
Tubbercurry 3-12 Easkey 1-9
Shamrock Gaels 2-11 Castleconnor 1-10
IFC relegation
St Michaels 4-11 Curry 2-6
The usual story for us yesterday. Was looking like we were keeping in touch (1-6 to 0-5) coming up to half time, despite their forwards being on top in their individual battles, but a red card for one of our key men, and two Mullinabreena points before the break, killed us. Second half went as expected. Another year gone. The second game was even less competitive. Harps had it won after 20-odd minutes, Cloonacool look worse than a Junior team, at least we know there's one team we might have a chance of beating next year, it could be the relegation final. The two games today had the expected winners, but not a lot in it.
Some surprises in senior. Coolera had a good win over SMG, Costello the key man. Ballymote supposedly could have won, had the momentum towards the end, but Tour got a draw and might make the most of it next weekend. Same for Harps who were two down late on, but survived to get a replay. Must be worrying for Harps though, one bad performance is one thing, but that's two now. Will probably win the replay, but Coolera might not give them another chance. John's sneaked through in the town derby, the dark horses and must secretly fancy a tilt at the title, the way things are going you couldn't dismiss them yet. Castleconnor's stay in senior is almost over, need to beat Curry now, and I can't see it happening. Easkey and Farnan's will be a big relegation dogfight, Tubber look like being ok.
Congrats to Coolera firstly, hope they win it now. When I seen Costello scored 2-4 last week and the one of Gilsenans wasnt back I was worried. We made a good start and the bringing out to CHF of costello seemed to turn the game, Johnny Kelly had kept him quiet, from what I heard could of got a goal early to push further ahead and once Coolera got there noses in front showed there experience and kept ahead. Disappointed with the scoreline, and though Quinn would do better on Costello, so maybe I need re evalute my opinion on him for county. Pity, heard ref was harsh on us but it didnt change outcome. Weve made progress this yr and commitment was good so hope can build on this, the manager is limited but no one can fault his effort from what Ive heard.
Suprised at the 2 draws in the Qtrs, I heard a certain ref favoured balymote to keep them in it. Tourlestrane the better side and should win replay. Fair play to Calry putting it up to harps, John sqeauked through against marys, so should be good semis who ever comes through the replays.
Bunnies still favs for the intermediates. Geevagh will be there main threat althoug Coolaney should of beaten us last yr the standard was poor so they cant be written off either.
Was at Ballymote game Sligonian and they had a perfectly legitimate goal disallowed on the stroke of half time. Ref wasnt great he blew for every little niggle but wasnt biased. If Mcgowan scored penalty Tour would have went on to win but Ballymote fought back well to equalise and were unlucky themselves not to score a goal through Doddy which may have swung the game in their favour. Actually a good game with plenty of drama. Agree that once Coolera were ahead their experience showed.
Quote from: Hornet Violet on August 31, 2009, 01:26:56 PM
Was at Ballymote game Sligonian and they had a perfectly legitimate goal disallowed on the stroke of half time. Ref wasnt great he blew for every little niggle but wasnt biased. If Mcgowan scored penalty Tour would have went on to win but Ballymote fought back well to equalise and were unlucky themselves not to score a goal through Doddy which may have swung the game in their favour. Actually a good game with plenty of drama. Agree that once Coolera were ahead their experience showed.
Welcome to the board Horent Violet.
However i must ask you about the penalty awarded to Ballymote near the end. Do you think it was justified or was it biased towards Ballymote?
From his writings in the weekender the referee has on a number of occasions criticised Tourlestrane (in particular after county final 2005). That dislike of Tourlestrane shone through in that particular decision and perhaps there is a conflict of interest in him refereeing matches and then reporting on them in the local newspaper the following week.
Quote from: Mano on August 31, 2009, 02:08:33 PM
Quote from: Hornet Violet on August 31, 2009, 01:26:56 PM
Was at Ballymote game Sligonian and they had a perfectly legitimate goal disallowed on the stroke of half time. Ref wasnt great he blew for every little niggle but wasnt biased. If Mcgowan scored penalty Tour would have went on to win but Ballymote fought back well to equalise and were unlucky themselves not to score a goal through Doddy which may have swung the game in their favour. Actually a good game with plenty of drama. Agree that once Coolera were ahead their experience showed.
Welcome to the board Horent Violet.
However i must ask you about the penalty awarded to Ballymote near the end. Do you think it was justified or was it biased towards Ballymote?
From his writings in the weekender the referee has on a number of occasions criticised Tourlestrane (in particular after county final 2005). That dislike of Tourlestrane shone through in that particular decision and perhaps there is a conflict of interest in him refereeing matches and then reporting on them in the local newspaper the following week.
The above isnt my opinion but, it is that of a well respected neutral. I have to agree with manos take on it from knowing that ref personnally. Wouldnt have him ref a match involving tourletrane, the peno decision was mentioned to me and it wasnt one. It would be akin to me reffing a match involving mayo. Dont get me wrong, I have no bias towards either balymote or tour, glad it was good tight game with plenty of drama.
Was away at the weekend and nervously awaiting updates at the other end of a phone. Thankfully from my point of view we got our act together after what was supposedly a very shaky opening 25 or so minutes (some of the problems self inflicted). I heard Molaise Gaels displayed great hunger and passion and if they keep working at it their day will come. We need further improvement to live with Calry or Harps in the next game though from what I'm told.
Our minors saved their season tonight with a much improved display to beat Farnan's and clinch a quarter final spot. Last weeks display against Mary's was simply unacceptable but thankfully not fatal. We have a talented squad who on their day are a match for anyone but they can mix the sublime with the ridiculous. The draw will be interesting (is it made already????). I'd say one or two minor games went by the wayside this evening because of the incredibly bad weather.
Junior next Sunday and again St Molaise Gaels are our opponents. Any truth in the rumour that a secret weapon is being flown back from the middle east for the game??!!!!! Winner should go through to semis.
I don't understand the griping about bias towards Ballymote on the forum here, the match deserved to end up as a draw, the penalty was perfectly legit - a footblock in the penalty area despite what people say - but defending by both sides was bad, particularly in the full back line. Sligonian, how can you say that Tourlestrane were the better team, you're not even in the country. Ballymote were the better team after the Tourlestrane penalty miss, completely deserved a draw after the awful decision in the first half, with the ref blowing up for half time with the ball in mid-flight. Poor refereeing in general I agree but to say he was biased is a ridiculous statement - O'Hara once again did ye no favours with his constant complaining.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 31, 2009, 11:52:01 PM
Was away at the weekend and nervously awaiting updates at the other end of a phone. Thankfully from my point of view we got our act together after what was supposedly a very shaky opening 25 or so minutes (some of the problems self inflicted). I heard Molaise Gaels displayed great hunger and passion and if they keep working at it their day will come. We need further improvement to live with Calry or Harps in the next game though from what I'm told.
Our minors saved their season tonight with a much improved display to beat Farnan's and clinch a quarter final spot. Last weeks display against Mary's was simply unacceptable but thankfully not fatal. We have a talented squad who on their day are a match for anyone but they can mix the sublime with the ridiculous. The draw will be interesting (is it made already????). I'd say one or two minor games went by the wayside this evening because of the incredibly bad weather.
Junior next Sunday and again St Molaise Gaels are our opponents. Any truth in the rumour that a secret weapon is being flown back from the middle east for the game??!!!!! Winner should go through to semis.
Heard more reports of the game last night, and some were very critical of some of our lads. Still cant believe Gavin Gilsenan was put corner forward. But no point going in to indepth analysis. We still have alot of work to do, and I hope James Watters takes it on next yr, hes done well with our minors last few yrs albeit a very talented bunch.
Last yrs pain at losing the semi should help Coolera, last yr they should of beaten Tubber and will hopefully have learned, this yr its harps or calry next up should be a cracking semi, as will Johns v tour or Balymote. Costello got plenty of praise from my sources, cute hoor, great football brain, his positional sense and reading of the game was second to none. I think its worth highlighting seeming as I and others were quick to criticise earlier in the yr, pity he was off form for end of the county yr and hopefully he can sustain his form next yr. Kevin Walsh was at the game and that was good to hear.
Seanie no truth in that, you'll only have to worry about JJJ this weekend..just count yourself lucky they didnt fly me back for the game last weekend :P :D
Quote from: xwave7000 on September 01, 2009, 09:05:00 AM
I don't understand the griping about bias towards Ballymote on the forum here, the match deserved to end up as a draw, the penalty was perfectly legit - a footblock in the penalty area despite what people say - but defending by both sides was bad, particularly in the full back line. Sligonian, how can you say that Tourlestrane were the better team, you're not even in the country. Ballymote were the better team after the Tourlestrane penalty miss, completely deserved a draw after the awful decision in the first half, with the ref blowing up for half time with the ball in mid-flight. Poor refereeing in general I agree but to say he was biased is a ridiculous statement - O'Hara once again did ye no favours with his constant complaining.
Not my words as I stated, just passing on the opinions of my sources from my club who would be neutrals in regards that game. No harm in that and that has been the case all yr. They said Tour did collapse but at one stage Gaughan missed a sitter of a goal chance to put game out of sight. Then Balymote got mainly frees to get them back into it. Listen I was happy it was tight game but its worth mentioning, hope ye do well in the replay. Is Brendan Egan back for tour?
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 31, 2009, 11:52:01 PM
Our minors saved their season tonight with a much improved display to beat Farnan's and clinch a quarter final spot. Last weeks display against Mary's was simply unacceptable but thankfully not fatal. We have a talented squad who on their day are a match for anyone but they can mix the sublime with the ridiculous. The draw will be interesting (is it made already????). I'd say one or two minor games went by the wayside this evening because of the incredibly bad weather.
Draw was made before start of the championship. Group A v Group B, Group C v Group D. The final group games in A & B were not played last night but I cant see the tables changing, which will leave the following draw:
SMG v Ballymote/Bunninadden
Tubbercurry v Curry
St. Johns v Coolera
Drumcliff v St. Farnans
All games scheduled for next monday, so they'll try and get the final group games played before then.
Sligonian - fair dues on the Costello comment.
Stevo08 - good stuff. More headaches by the looks of things!
Quote from: xwave7000 on September 01, 2009, 09:05:00 AM
I don't understand the griping about bias towards Ballymote on the forum here, the match deserved to end up as a draw, the penalty was perfectly legit - a footblock in the penalty area
Poor refereeing in general I agree but to say he was biased is a ridiculous statement - O'Hara once again did ye no favours with his constant complaining.
How can blocking the ball with the hand be called a footblock?
Ballymote are a good side and have given us problems over the last number of years so credit where it is due there. Hopefully we can use that referee decision as motivation for the replay
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 31, 2009, 02:37:09 PM
The above isnt my opinion but, it is that of a well respected neutral. I have to agree with manos take on it from knowing that ref personnally. Wouldnt have him ref a match involving tourletrane, the peno decision was mentioned to me and it wasnt one. It would be akin to me reffing a match involving mayo. Dont get me wrong, I have no bias towards either balymote or tour, glad it was good tight game with plenty of drama.
Sligonian why does he have a dislike of Tourlestrane?
Quote from: stevo-08 on September 01, 2009, 09:24:51 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 31, 2009, 11:52:01 PM
Our minors saved their season tonight with a much improved display to beat Farnan's and clinch a quarter final spot. Last weeks display against Mary's was simply unacceptable but thankfully not fatal. We have a talented squad who on their day are a match for anyone but they can mix the sublime with the ridiculous. The draw will be interesting (is it made already????). I'd say one or two minor games went by the wayside this evening because of the incredibly bad weather.
Draw was made before start of the championship. Group A v Group B, Group C v Group D. The final group games in A & B were not played last night but I cant see the tables changing, which will leave the following draw:
SMG v Ballymote/Bunninadden
Tubbercurry v Curry
St. Johns v Coolera
Drumcliff v St. Farnans
All games scheduled for next monday, so they'll try and get the final group games played before then.
Wouldnt say SMG are certs yet, its all to play for down to scoring difference and Calry are at home. If they beat us it comes down to scoring difference as all teams will be on 2pts.. We play them some day this week. Best of luck to our lads.
Quote from: Mano on September 01, 2009, 10:11:18 AM
Quote from: xwave7000 on September 01, 2009, 09:05:00 AM
I don't understand the griping about bias towards Ballymote on the forum here, the match deserved to end up as a draw, the penalty was perfectly legit - a footblock in the penalty area
Poor refereeing in general I agree but to say he was biased is a ridiculous statement - O'Hara once again did ye no favours with his constant complaining.
How can blocking the ball with the hand be called a footblock?
Ballymote are a good side and have given us problems over the last number of years so credit where it is due there. Hopefully we can use that referee decision as motivation for the replay
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 31, 2009, 02:37:09 PM
The above isnt my opinion but, it is that of a well respected neutral. I have to agree with manos take on it from knowing that ref personnally. Wouldnt have him ref a match involving tourletrane, the peno decision was mentioned to me and it wasnt one. It would be akin to me reffing a match involving mayo. Dont get me wrong, I have no bias towards either balymote or tour, glad it was good tight game with plenty of drama.
Sligonian why does he have a dislike of Tourlestrane?
Not worth talking about, just IMO i wouldnt have him in charge of a tour game, certain refs shouldnt get a SMG game like Pat McDermott after last yr. Hughes should never get a Sligo one. Theyre Human and just like me and you we have our likes and dislikes. Ye wont have him the next day.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 01, 2009, 10:41:23 AM
Quote from: stevo-08 on September 01, 2009, 09:24:51 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 31, 2009, 11:52:01 PM
Our minors saved their season tonight with a much improved display to beat Farnan's and clinch a quarter final spot. Last weeks display against Mary's was simply unacceptable but thankfully not fatal. We have a talented squad who on their day are a match for anyone but they can mix the sublime with the ridiculous. The draw will be interesting (is it made already????). I'd say one or two minor games went by the wayside this evening because of the incredibly bad weather.
Draw was made before start of the championship. Group A v Group B, Group C v Group D. The final group games in A & B were not played last night but I cant see the tables changing, which will leave the following draw:
SMG v Ballymote/Bunninadden
Tubbercurry v Curry
St. Johns v Coolera
Drumcliff v St. Farnans
All games scheduled for next monday, so they'll try and get the final group games played before then.
Wouldnt say SMG are certs yet, its all to play for down to scoring difference and Calry are at home. If they beat us it comes down to scoring difference as all teams will be on 2pts.. We play them some day this week. Best of luck to our lads.
Well thats true, and the points diff is quite tight so a Calry win could mean any combination of 2 teams progressing. I'd fancy your lot to beat Calry but as you said, with home advantage, you'd never know. By the way, for those interested the semi-final draw was also made with 1 v 3, 2 v 4 in the q-final list I posted above. Hopefully some good quality games ahead.
Quote from: stevo-08 on September 01, 2009, 10:53:50 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 01, 2009, 10:41:23 AM
Quote from: stevo-08 on September 01, 2009, 09:24:51 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 31, 2009, 11:52:01 PM
Our minors saved their season tonight with a much improved display to beat Farnan's and clinch a quarter final spot. Last weeks display against Mary's was simply unacceptable but thankfully not fatal. We have a talented squad who on their day are a match for anyone but they can mix the sublime with the ridiculous. The draw will be interesting (is it made already????). I'd say one or two minor games went by the wayside this evening because of the incredibly bad weather.
Draw was made before start of the championship. Group A v Group B, Group C v Group D. The final group games in A & B were not played last night but I cant see the tables changing, which will leave the following draw:
SMG v Ballymote/Bunninadden
Tubbercurry v Curry
St. Johns v Coolera
Drumcliff v St. Farnans
All games scheduled for next monday, so they'll try and get the final group games played before then.
Wouldnt say SMG are certs yet, its all to play for down to scoring difference and Calry are at home. If they beat us it comes down to scoring difference as all teams will be on 2pts.. We play them some day this week. Best of luck to our lads.
Well thats true, and the points diff is quite tight so a Calry win could mean any combination of 2 teams progressing. I'd fancy your lot to beat Calry but as you said, with home advantage, you'd never know. By the way, for those interested the semi-final draw was also made with 1 v 3, 2 v 4 in the q-final list I posted above. Hopefully some good quality games ahead.
I hope your right Steve, weve a good side, Good to see plenty of North Sligo teams competing aswell, Would obviously prefer to avoid Curry, although seen a cracker last yr in the semis. The minors games can throw up some entertainment on/off the field ;)...
Lads did any of hear any of the results from Manning and Ted Webb Cups this yr? Its over and we were knocked out but Id still like to know how competitive we were..cant find it anywhere on the net.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 01, 2009, 11:08:57 AM
I hope your right Steve, weve a good side, Good to see plenty of North Sligo teams competing aswell, Would obviously prefer to avoid Curry, although seen a cracker last yr in the semis. The minors games can throw up some entertainment on/off the field ;)...
Lads did any of hear any of the results from Manning and Ted Webb Cups this yr? Its over and we were knocked out but Id still like to know how competitive we were..cant find it anywhere on the net.
Think we were beaten by Offaly by 5-6 points in manning cup semi. However I know we were missing niall murphy for that game who was away on hols, he was one of the best players on that team. I think we had been fairly competitive throughout. Cant remember the results from the webb cup but dont think we got out of the group stage.
On an aside, something that needs to be addressed next year is the fixtures for minors. There's no way minor championsip games should be played on mondays after senior/inter/junior games. Puts alot of unfair pressure on young players to play multiple games in 2-3 days. This weekend's fixtures for example have junior ch'ship games on sunday and minor q-finals on the monday!!! No doubt some players will be asked to play on both days. Minor games should be played on fridays, and then any player required for the adult games on sat/sun can play if not injured/tired.
Quote from: stevo-08 on September 01, 2009, 11:59:31 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 01, 2009, 11:08:57 AM
I hope your right Steve, weve a good side, Good to see plenty of North Sligo teams competing aswell, Would obviously prefer to avoid Curry, although seen a cracker last yr in the semis. The minors games can throw up some entertainment on/off the field ;)...
Lads did any of hear any of the results from Manning and Ted Webb Cups this yr? Its over and we were knocked out but Id still like to know how competitive we were..cant find it anywhere on the net.
Think we were beaten by Offaly by 5-6 points in manning cup semi. However I know we were missing niall murphy for that game who was away on hols, he was one of the best players on that team. I think we had been fairly competitive throughout. Cant remember the results from the webb cup but dont think we got out of the group stage.
On an aside, something that needs to be addressed next year is the fixtures for minors. There's no way minor championsip games should be played on mondays after senior/inter/junior games. Puts alot of unfair pressure on young players to play multiple games in 2-3 days. This weekend's fixtures for example have junior ch'ship games on sunday and minor q-finals on the monday!!! No doubt some players will be asked to play on both days. Minor games should be played on fridays, and then any player required for the adult games on sat/sun can play if not injured/tired.
Cheers for the synopsis on the u16s, not far off anyway by the sounds of things.
Spot on, my Dad was mentining this to me, we have 3 minors starting against Coolera, but with our pull on Bord na Nog I see we got the Calry game postponed, it was fixed for last night. I would hope every club would be treated the same. I actually think our minor championship should be played in July as soon as LC finishes, and depending on how county minors do. I would agree with playing the minor game before the mens as it gives the minor more importance for them at that age is the right message to send out. Its something that should be reviewed at least and Im sure win/win solution could be found.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 01, 2009, 12:09:52 PM
Cheers for the synopsis on the u16s, not far off anyway by the sounds of things.
Spot on, my Dad was mentining this to me, we have 3 minors starting against Coolera, but with our pull on Bord na Nog I see we got the Calry game postponed, it was fixed for last night. I would hope every club would be treated the same. I actually think our minor championship should be played in July as soon as LC finishes, and depending on how county minors do. I would agree with playing the minor game before the mens as it gives the minor more importance for them at that age is the right message to send out. Its something that should be reviewed at least and Im sure win/win solution could be found.
U16 championship was played in july, so minor's only started after those finals were played. That's ok in theory as alot of U16s play minor aswell and it prevents them playing too much. But with the minor league finishing at the end of march (apart from the finals), it meant some clubs (including my own) had a break of almost
5 months between minor league and championship. Thats just wrong!!
Quote from: stevo-08 on September 01, 2009, 12:26:50 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 01, 2009, 12:09:52 PM
Cheers for the synopsis on the u16s, not far off anyway by the sounds of things.
Spot on, my Dad was mentining this to me, we have 3 minors starting against Coolera, but with our pull on Bord na Nog I see we got the Calry game postponed, it was fixed for last night. I would hope every club would be treated the same. I actually think our minor championship should be played in July as soon as LC finishes, and depending on how county minors do. I would agree with playing the minor game before the mens as it gives the minor more importance for them at that age is the right message to send out. Its something that should be reviewed at least and Im sure win/win solution could be found.
U16 championship was played in july, so minor's only started after those finals were played. That's ok in theory as alot of U16s play minor aswell and it prevents them playing too much. But with the minor league finishing at the end of march (apart from the finals), it meant some clubs (including my own) had a break of almost 5 months between minor league and championship. Thats just wrong!!
Ya that was mentioned all right, wasnt this brought up a County Board convention and was shot down, ok so 1 month for LC, with April/May I preume County, July is u16s, wheres the solution, we should really play league in April/May aswell to be fair to players not on County panels... thatd be a start.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 01, 2009, 12:35:30 PM
Quote from: stevo-08 on September 01, 2009, 12:26:50 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 01, 2009, 12:09:52 PM
Cheers for the synopsis on the u16s, not far off anyway by the sounds of things.
Spot on, my Dad was mentining this to me, we have 3 minors starting against Coolera, but with our pull on Bord na Nog I see we got the Calry game postponed, it was fixed for last night. I would hope every club would be treated the same. I actually think our minor championship should be played in July as soon as LC finishes, and depending on how county minors do. I would agree with playing the minor game before the mens as it gives the minor more importance for them at that age is the right message to send out. Its something that should be reviewed at least and Im sure win/win solution could be found.
U16 championship was played in july, so minor's only started after those finals were played. That's ok in theory as alot of U16s play minor aswell and it prevents them playing too much. But with the minor league finishing at the end of march (apart from the finals), it meant some clubs (including my own) had a break of almost 5 months between minor league and championship. Thats just wrong!!
Ya that was mentioned all right, wasnt this brought up a County Board convention and was shot down, ok so 1 month for LC, with April/May I preume County, July is u16s, wheres the solution, we should really play league in April/May aswell to be fair to players not on County panels... thatd be a start.
Yea, to be fair it's definitely a very difficult job, so cant be too critical. I think one of the problems this year was having league q-finals. The original schedule was to complete league by end march, and run the q-finals, s-finals & final in april. May is for county and June for LC. I think they should have just allowed top 2 teams to qualify for semis, and not bother with q-finals at all. Semis & finals could be played within 1 week so it means all clubs could play league games right up to the end of april & forget about playing football in february. Ch'ship groups are decided by league placings so that would ensure league would still be competitive throughout.
Now as it turned out, due to the monsoon conditions in march, the league games did get pushed out by a week or two.
anyway, as I said it's a very difficult job, and no matter what structure is put in place, it'll never be 100% right.
Edit - i forgot to say that the coiste na nog did organise a minor blitz in June/July which was very beneficial to clubs involved. so credit where credit is due..
Was that the minor 7 a side I seen results of a while back? At least there trying to fill in the gaps...
From the frying pan into the fire for Tourlestrance with the selection of referee for the Tourlestrane Ballymote game. Another ref who has had a vendetta against Tourlestrance for years even when i was playing. Hopefully he can give us a fair crack this weekend.
Your like a broken record mano, mchale gave Ballymote a soft penalty the last day but he also disallowed a perfectly legit ballymote goal on the stroke of half time. Now your questioning one of the best refs in the country. Maybe if some players stopped their constant vendetta against referees decisions than tghings would be different.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 01, 2009, 10:41:23 AM
Quote from: stevo-08 on September 01, 2009, 09:24:51 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 31, 2009, 11:52:01 PM
Our minors saved their season tonight with a much improved display to beat Farnan's and clinch a quarter final spot. Last weeks display against Mary's was simply unacceptable but thankfully not fatal. We have a talented squad who on their day are a match for anyone but they can mix the sublime with the ridiculous. The draw will be interesting (is it made already????). I'd say one or two minor games went by the wayside this evening because of the incredibly bad weather.
Draw was made before start of the championship. Group A v Group B, Group C v Group D. The final group games in A & B were not played last night but I cant see the tables changing, which will leave the following draw:
SMG v Ballymote/Bunninadden
Tubbercurry v Curry
St. Johns v Coolera
Drumcliff v St. Farnans
All games scheduled for next monday, so they'll try and get the final group games played before then.
Wouldnt say SMG are certs yet, its all to play for down to scoring difference and Calry are at home. If they beat us it comes down to scoring difference as all teams will be on 2pts.. We play them some day this week. Best of luck to our lads.
Big win for Sligonian's crowd in minor yesterday evening, which completes the group stages. Originally the q-finals were fixed for monday 7th but I cant see any fixtures on Sligogaa website. Anyone get confirmation of the minor q-final dates??
Was surprised the minor q-f's were not up yet. Less than 3 days is not really good enough official notice. I wonder with the bad weather (and possibly grief from clubs over this crazy Monday thing) are they going to hold off for a few days? QF's Wed and semis the following Wed makes sense to me. Room for replays there too.
Quote from: Hornet Violet on September 04, 2009, 09:47:27 AM
Your like a broken record mano, mchale gave Ballymote a soft penalty the last day but he also disallowed a perfectly legit ballymote goal on the stroke of half time.
Everyone was in agreement on here that there was never a penalty. You seem to think it was a footblock, the weekender things it was for a pick up off the ground - nobody seems to know what the decision was given for. For the goal that wasn't given - was the whistle not blown before it went in the net?
Quote from: Hornet Violet on September 04, 2009, 09:47:27 AM
Maybe if some players stopped their constant vendetta against referees decisions than tghings would be different.
I agree if a certain player kept his mouth shut we might get have a bit more fair play from referees but refs should always be neutral and not biased towards one team.
Anyway best of luck to both sides and hopefully the outcome is based on the performance of both teams rather than dubious refereeing decisions.
Quote from: stevo-08 on September 04, 2009, 10:01:34 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 01, 2009, 10:41:23 AM
Quote from: stevo-08 on September 01, 2009, 09:24:51 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 31, 2009, 11:52:01 PM
Our minors saved their season tonight with a much improved display to beat Farnan's and clinch a quarter final spot. Last weeks display against Mary's was simply unacceptable but thankfully not fatal. We have a talented squad who on their day are a match for anyone but they can mix the sublime with the ridiculous. The draw will be interesting (is it made already????). I'd say one or two minor games went by the wayside this evening because of the incredibly bad weather.
Draw was made before start of the championship. Group A v Group B, Group C v Group D. The final group games in A & B were not played last night but I cant see the tables changing, which will leave the following draw:
SMG v Ballymote/Bunninadden
Tubbercurry v Curry
St. Johns v Coolera
Drumcliff v St. Farnans
All games scheduled for next monday, so they'll try and get the final group games played before then.
Wouldnt say SMG are certs yet, its all to play for down to scoring difference and Calry are at home. If they beat us it comes down to scoring difference as all teams will be on 2pts.. We play them some day this week. Best of luck to our lads.
Big win for Sligonian's crowd in minor yesterday evening, which completes the group stages. Originally the q-finals were fixed for monday 7th but I cant see any fixtures on Sligogaa website. Anyone get confirmation of the minor q-final dates??
Ya Stevo, our lads won 4-13 to 1-5 against Calry, big win surely, your draw was spot on. Best of luck to our lads. Wont be easy against BB. Spoke to Dad and he was at game last night but doesnt know QTR dates. He did say Calry had to give us hiome advantage as there pitch was unplayable which was good news for us, so ye might be right about the weather.
Edited Dad got the score a wee bit wrong, he is known to lose count in some games, I often left games myself thinkig we won or trying to judge players reactions at the end :D
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 04, 2009, 10:12:10 AM
Was surprised the minor q-f's were not up yet. Less than 3 days is not really good enough official notice. I wonder with the bad weather (and possibly grief from clubs over this crazy Monday thing) are they going to hold off for a few days? QF's Wed and semis the following Wed makes sense to me. Room for replays there too.
I have it on good authority ::) that q-f's will go ahead as per the draw and schedule in original notification to clubs (how long ago was that now???), which means games will go ahead at 7pm next monday. But still, it's extremely poor form that the fixtures arent up on website yet.
It wasnt me that said it was a footblock because it was clearly a great diving block with the hands. Mchale said ball had to go dead but surely a goal is deemed dead. He blew when blew when ball was in flight about a second before it was fisted to net. But anyway i do hope its as exciting a game as it was last week and that we tighten things up at the back. Best of luck to both
As expected Tourlestrane beat Balymote 2-13 to 1-8 and Harps beat Calry 1-17 to 0-10.
Harps v Coolera/Strandhill
Tourlestrane v St Johns
Good luck to all teams, should be cracking games.
Ballymote were well beaten today by a more clinical team yesterday. They just couldnt get to grips with the pace of Tourlestranes forwards and some of their own forwards had very disappointing days. Tour looked like they may be regaining some of their earlier league form and i fully expect them to beat St Johns and then Coolera in the final. Dont think the hunger is there for Harps this year.
An impressive display by Tourlestrance on Saturday puts them back in contention. There was a marked increase in workrate and intensity around the field with many players returning to form. Gary Gaughan returned to last years form scoring 2-5 (2-3 from play). the 2 goals were dispatched rocketlike to the top corner. He tortured the Ballymote rearguard along with the speedy Alan Dunne and Gerry. Defence were on top throughout and kept Lyons, Munds, McTiernan very quiet.
Ballymote i think are a few players short of winning a championsip but if they could get Clancy fit it would be a big benefit to them. Tourlestrance head into the Johns game now full of confidence after a return to form and players returning to fitness. Johns will be difficult though as they have been more consistent throughout the championship and should be a close game.
Our minors are gone after a tight game with John's in Cuilbeg. I know I'm biased but this is one we eally should have won. After a terrible first 20 minutes where most of them didn't look interested we were 6 down but rallied well to cut the gap to 4 by the break. With the strong wind at our backs in the second half it looked manageable. Conditions deteriorated as the game went on but we got level with 10 left and edged a point ahead with 5 minutes to go. John's then worked a good move upfield and a cracking finish to the corner gave them the night's only goal and a big lift to help them hold out. Pretty sick about it to be honest. Infuriating to watch. We had high hopes for this team but the inconsistency that goes with minors is a killer. Molaise, Curry and Drumcliffe all advanced too. I think semis are John's v. Curry and Molaise v. Drumcliffe. I think Curry and Molaise will go through and I fancy Molaise to win it out to be honest.
We got through to the junior semi final on Sunday with a hard fought win against Molaise Gaels. Whichever of us went through would need to improve to advance further.
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 07, 2009, 09:43:40 PM
Our minors are gone after a tight game with John's in Cuilbeg. I know I'm biased but this is one we eally should have won. After a terrible first 20 minutes where most of them didn't look interested we were 6 down but rallied well to cut the gap to 4 by the break. With the strong wind at our backs in the second half it looked manageable. Conditions deteriorated as the game went on but we got level with 10 left and edged a point ahead with 5 minutes to go. John's then worked a good move upfield and a cracking finish to the corner gave them the night's only goal and a big lift to help them hold out. Pretty sick about it to be honest. Infuriating to watch. We had high hopes for this team but the inconsistency that goes with minors is a killer. Molaise, Curry and Drumcliffe all advanced too. I think semis are John's v. Curry and Molaise v. Drumcliffe. I think Curry and Molaise will go through and I fancy Molaise to win it out to be honest.
We got through to the junior semi final on Sunday with a hard fought win against Molaise Gaels. Whichever of us went through would need to improve to advance further.
Semis are: Molaise Gaels v Johns, Curry v Drumcliff. I'd expect a Curry v Molaise Gaels final.
Like you seanie, feel absolutely sick by that result tonight. Had 4 goal chances and just feel we left it behind us. Johns scored a solitary point for 27mins of the 2nd half but got the vital goal at the end. And as they say, goals win championship matches...
Good result for us last night, tough semi final against Johns. Best of luck to our lads. 3 North Sligo teams in the semis. Best of luck.
St Molaise Gaels 2-14 2-6 Ballymote/Bunninadden St Molaise Gaels Quarter Final
Curry 0-16 0-10 Tubbercurry Curry Quarter Final
St Johns 1-10 0-11 Coolera-Strandhill St Johns Quarter Final
St Farnans 1-8 1-10 Drumcliffe Rosses Point St Farnans Quarter Final
Further enhances James watters reputation and will hopefully go for the senior job next yr. Albeit doesnt guarntee success. He seems to get the best out of the minors so hes got my backing.
From Sligogaa.ie
Minor A Semi-Finals (Saturday 12 September 2009)
Replays if necessary Saturday 19 September 2009
Curry v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Venue: Tubbercurry - Time 2pm
St John's v St Molaise gaels
Venue: Tubbercurry - Time 3:30 pm
Minor Shield Competition – Round 2 (Saturday, 12th September, 2009)
Extra Time if level at Full Time
First named team has home advantage
Ballymote/Bunnanadden v Tubbercurry – Time: 2:00 p.m.
Coolera/Strandhill v St Farnan's – Time: 2:00 p.m.
Minor B Semi-Finals – (Saturday, 19th September, 2009)
Replays if necessary Saturday 26 September 2009
Venue and times TBC
St. Pats v Tourlestrane
Castleconnor v Coolaney-Mullinabreena
Not too happy that an all North Sligo semi is being played in Tubber, but rather be in it than not. Good luck to our lads. Jees the games come thick and fast. Youll have a job to motivate your lads Stevo for the shield. Wouldnt know how to approach shield competition to be honest especially how ye lost the johns game.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 08, 2009, 06:34:38 PM
From Sligogaa.ie
Minor A Semi-Finals (Saturday 12 September 2009)
Replays if necessary Saturday 19 September 2009
Curry v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Venue: Tubbercurry - Time 2pm
St John's v St Molaise gaels
Venue: Tubbercurry - Time 3:30 pm
Minor Shield Competition – Round 2 (Saturday, 12th September, 2009)
Extra Time if level at Full Time
First named team has home advantage
Ballymote/Bunnanadden v Tubbercurry – Time: 2:00 p.m.
Coolera/Strandhill v St Farnan's – Time: 2:00 p.m.
Minor B Semi-Finals – (Saturday, 19th September, 2009)
Replays if necessary Saturday 26 September 2009
Venue and times TBC
St. Pats v Tourlestrane
Castleconnor v Coolaney-Mullinabreena
Not too happy that an all North Sligo semi is being played in Tubber, but rather be in it than not. Good luck to our lads. Jees the games come thick and fast. Youll have a job to motivate your lads Stevo for the shield. Wouldnt know how to approach shield competition to be honest especially how ye lost the johns game.
Yea, was same for us last year when ourselves & calry played semi in tubber. Oxfield would be the obvious venue for your game.
Going to be really difficult for our lads to lift their heads. It doesnt help that the game is fixed on same day our seniors take on Harps in semi-final. Surely friday/sunday would make more sense to play the minor shield game.
Johnny Stenson one of Sligo's Greats has passed on
Johnny Stenson has fielded the highest catch ever, he has passed on to his eternal home, he was one of the finest Gaels this county has ever known his gentle approach won the hearts and respect of all who had the good fortune to be in his company on or off the field He played his football with his native Club Curry, then he got involved with St John's where he resided, he has left with the knowledge that their senior team has reached the County Senior Football Championship Semi-Final his son Shane playing a major part in that acheivement. Johnny wore the Black and White of Sligo as well as managing the Sligo Senior Team he also wore the colours of Connacht having played in the Railway Cup Competition He has left so many memories to us all many which will live with us until we meet again.
Ar dheis De go raibh a Annam Dilis.
Sad to hear this, hadn't been well during the year, thought he was recovering but alas he didn't make it. RIP.
Gutted and very very sad to hear about the passing of Johnny Stenson.
Every word of that tributre is so true. He was truly truly one of the gentleman of football and of life. When I was a kid starting out on my county football life travelling up and down from Dublin to play with the minor team I used travel with Stenny and while some of the journeys were slightly 'colourful' I was minded like one of his own and made a friend for life. I was involved in the county senior setup when he stepped in to manage with Mick Laffey after Paul Clarke resigned in 1992 and again, while he himself would be the first to say that being the No. 1 man didn't suit him, you could only admire his passion for Sligo and for football. My fledgling coaching career was accelerated by Stenny's insistence that I explain some details of organisisng defence at frees because he "didn't like talking"!!
Think he played his first senior game for Sligo as a minor in '71 or '72. There was a great picture taken of him making a catch in the 1981 Connaught Final where his knees were on a Mayo lad's shoulders - bit like the famous picture of Seanie Walsh outjumping Brian Mullins that was an iconic image of the Dublin Kerry 70s / 80s rivallry.
I don't get to Sligo that often these days and it's a while since I've seen him but God I feel old hearing that - he couldn't be more than 55? Hard to believe... can hear that wheezy laugh now. If ever there was a man that I met in my life of whom I could say that he made everybody he met feel better about themselves and that hadn't an enemy in the world, it was Johnny. God bless you and thank you.
A true legend, truely shocked when I heard this last night.
With family connections from the Curry area I remember seeing him play when I was a young fella and he stood out, his big catches, that throaty roar and of course the moustache and long hair. Even as a kid you knew there was devillment in him
I was there too when he and Mick Laffey took over the co panel in 92, like Paddy(don't have an idea who Paddy above is) and you knew that Johnny wanted to be having the craic with the lads but saw it as his duty to his county to do the job.
Even though I was cut from the panel, my respect for the man only grew, he always kept in contact, never avoided me afterwards, and to be honest I think it was harder for him to do it, than on me.
We have had a few good tussles in the last few years with Johns and you would hear the throaty laugh a mile away and no matter the result he was always looking to have a chat about the game, or any GAA game afterwards.
A true GAA legend. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam
I echo everyones comments above, before my time, but Dad had fierce respect this man, great man to catch a ball, said he really one of a few of the ex county players to regularly go to County and club matches throughout the yrs aswell. Great heart and determination and you knew he'd give his all, a real workhorse. My condolescenes to his family and everyone that knew him. Very sad day for Sligo football and it goes without saying that all the matches this weekend will be called off as mark of respect. Rest in peace a Sligo GAA Legend.
Such a legend. Stenny was one of the greatest and mighty craic and company.
Paddy...that picture is in Howleys in Curry and in Johnny's company I was complimenting him on it...'ah yeah' he said...'didn't I drop the fecker on the way down!'. It was probably made up for comic effect.
His presence will be missed by all.
Buckass, that was a classic Stenny answer.
Quote from: paddypastit on September 10, 2009, 03:24:52 PM
Buckass, that was a classic Stenny answer.
The answer of a modest man.
Coolera 0-1 Harps 0-6 at HT
Disappointing scoreline, according to ocean fm, coolera are completely on top, 10 wides, 2 dropped short and barry doyle hit crossbar one on one. Suicide stats there.
Taylor has 5 scores 2 from play. In this day and age he should be kept quiet from play. If Coolera find there range they have enough potential to cut that lead. Need to wake up in front of goal, work it in for easier scores or draw frees, needs composure.
Coolera 1-5 Harps 0-10 FT
Harps went 10 to2 up and coolera fought back , taylor missed a few handy frees to put game out of sight and coolera showed character. 1st half blew it for them, sounded like a funny kinda game..Dad said marty made some dodgy decisions but didnt favour either. Costello seemed quiet, I think Phillips man marked him, itd be unusual for Phillips to be a tight marker so suprised at that. Disappionting game overall.
I have to say looking at the Sligo champions winning Connacht which is all I care about now hope the winners can up there game. St Johns motivation will be high to honour Johnny Stenson so that will be a factor tomorrow. Dont think Harps will do aswell as last yr if they win Sligo. Tour might have woken up but we will see tomorrow, very inconsistent.
Geevagh beat Coolaney 2-11 to 0-10 in the intermediate semi.
Congrats to St Johns in the minor semi, beat our lads 2-8 to 1-8.
Coolera bet themselves as far as I can see it. They had enough posession and chances to keep in contention in the first half if not win it out.
However such is football but had Barry O'Mahoney being playing from the start it could have been different. He came on and got 2 points winthin 5 mins.
However I was sick at how Coolera played. The big high ball in to a two man forward line and it never worked. It was like watching a replay every time. As for Harps they can be lucky that Coolera didnt come out to play as their preformance was average. But thats all that was needed to beat them.
In the Intermediate my own Bunnies scrapped through after having a 0-6 to 0-1 lead at half time. Discipline was terrible and again the Harps forwards let themselves down with 9 wides most from scoreable positions. However in fairness the best team did win however it was not a proud preformance.
Harps played the tactic of furstrating our boys and it worked. We had a man sent off which I believe was fair enough but Harps also should have a man put off and another 3 yellow cards at least. Geevagh put in a good preformance against a poor Mullinabreena team and I'd be wary of them in the final.
Can't comment on our defeat to Harps. I'm still sick. I can't describe how sick I am.
I see John's minors beat Molaise Gaels too which just adds to it.
In the minor game our lads were a bit unfortunate, we lost Liam Kennedy at HT, our county player and full back, huge loss, gave away 2 soft second half goals after we went 2pts up, also Johnny kelly hit crossbar late on. Things just didnt go our way. Good Luck to Johns in the final.
Would personnaly love to see St Johns go on to win minor and senior this yr.
Bunnieman, couldnt believe harps 2nd team got within a 1pt of yereselves.
Yes Sligoian I know but Harps second team are decent enough. They've been in the semi-finals these last few years however I must admit that I expected a 4-5 point win. However we got a rattle but in fairness the best team one in the end. At half time you would have thought it was game over at 0-6 to 0-1, and we even extended our lead. But the last 12 minutes or so was terrible for us.
However as they say a win is a win. Even if by a point. I also heard that Harps intermediates bet Harps seniors in a challenge and it wouldnt suprise me either.
Quote from: Bunnieman on September 14, 2009, 05:50:30 PM
Yes Sligoian I know but Harps second team are decent enough. They've been in the semi-finals these last few years however I must admit that I expected a 4-5 point win. However we got a rattle but in fairness the best team one in the end. At half time you would have thought it was game over at 0-6 to 0-1, and we even extended our lead. But the last 12 minutes or so was terrible for us.
However as they say a win is a win. Even if by a point. I also heard that Harps intermediates bet Harps seniors in a challenge and it wouldnt suprise me either.
Ya fair point, we struggled last yr in the intermediate so i cant talk...expected ye to win well though. Should be a good final all the same. Good luck.
8,000 at the Galway county semi finals, massive attendance, how many was there last Sunday and will be this friday at ours, couple of hundred tops. I would love to know how to get more people to our club games....what else do people be doing in Sligo on weekends?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 15, 2009, 10:47:32 AM
8,000 at the Galway county semi finals, massive attendance, how many was there last Sunday and will be this friday at ours, couple of hundred tops. I would love to know how to get more people to our club games....what else do people be doing in Sligo on weekends?
Read Duine Eile's post in full, and replace the words "Pearse Stadium" with "Markievicz Park", and that's one certain element of the whole answer. Won't get f**k-all in the town going to games, and most folk in the south and west would bother going unless it was of local interest. Aside from that, it's hard to say, a general indifference to the club scene is evident sadly, doubt I've ever seen 1000-plus at a game bar county finals, and even then it's not much beyond that. As well as that there doesn't tend to be much of an edge to it either a lot of the time, not like a Crossmolina/Ballina game for example.
As for Saturday - hard to know how Coolera lost it, besides the Best Referee in Ireland (®) doing his bit for the cause, it'll be charity if Harps win the final considering how they have played up to now.
I don't think the venue matters all that much in Sligo. Unlike Pearse Stadium in Galway you're not going to get stuck in traffic getting away from it. You get the feeling there is a bigger crowd at a game in Tubber or Tourlestrane as they are more compact but I'd say the figures don't back that up. At the latter stages of a championship Markievicz has to be the venue as if you can't do your stuff there you don't deserve to win any championship.
Reckon more could be done to promote the games especially with the higher profile of the county team in recent years. I expect things will improve starting with the county final this year. I know its a 125 celebration event but I think it might open a few eyes.
Will try to put a few words together about Saturday now. first half was unbelievable. We totally dominated for most of it but just could not score. It was obviopus Harps would have a spell ad did so coming up to and just after half time. Some of our lads had half given up but a few of the subs relit the fire and when the goal went in I thought we'd get at least a draw. Somehow we ballsed that up too, wasting easy point chances in the closing stages. I'm still in a state of shock to be honest. I hope this doesn't come out wrong but I was stunned at how bad they were. For us to lose took a calamity of errors, a self destruction of epic proportions and I've seen a good few in my time. Most of the Harps people are the finest and I wish them well. I can still hardly believe we lost.
I think it's set up for John's now and possibly they could do the double. Tourlestrane will be formidable foes as always but if John's heads are right (a big if, granted) they can do it. However, as always when my team goes out, I don't really care who wins it.
All that's left now is the unlikely lads - our juniors. Lost a key man last Saturday but hopefully we can go at least one more step.
Heard from a referee that the refs for the finals were announced that night.
Malachy Maher for the Intermediate and Des Henry for the Senior. What do ye make of it??
As a Bunnie I hope Malachy doesnt take the normal Curry stance and go against us seeing that there is a slight bitterness still there.
I wouldn't think Malachy is spiteful like that at all. He'll make an odd mistake but they'd be honest ones in my opinion. I think Des Henry has improved a lot this year. Has been pretty good when I've seen him recently. Good luck to them both.
Would fancy Tourlestrane to win this evening in normal circumstances. They are the better team of the 2 on paper and returned to form with a convincing performance against Ballymote in the absence of Eamon.
However John's have huge motivation now to win their first title as a tribute to their legendary joint manager Johnny Stenson. If tourlestrane don't match their passion it could be a John's Harps final. I still think we may have enough to prevail and reach another county final.
I would expect whoever wins this game to win the final. I find it hard to call this for a few reasons but I'll admit I'd be leaning towards John's. Think they will take some beating if their heads are right which could be a big if.
Is McNamara not playing tonight. I heard in Sligo today that he was on holidays
Quote from: criostlinn on September 18, 2009, 11:59:05 AM
Is McNamara not playing tonight. I heard in Sligo today that he was on holidays
Surely he wouldn't go on holidays during the knockout stages of the championship
Quote from: Mano on September 18, 2009, 02:18:34 PM
Quote from: criostlinn on September 18, 2009, 11:59:05 AM
Is McNamara not playing tonight. I heard in Sligo today that he was on holidays
Surely he wouldn't go on holidays during the knockout stages of the championship
They are not missing him at the half way mark anyway. Looks like Egan could be brought on at half time
Whats the score?
Quote from: Mano on September 18, 2009, 07:00:50 PM
Whats the score?
1-13 to 1-9 to johns, eight minutes to go. Stenson goal for St.Johns early in 2nd- written in the heavens. 1-14 now
Quote from: Mano on September 18, 2009, 07:00:50 PM
Whats the score?
momentum with tour. egan and henry on top. 1-14 to 1-12. johs trying to hang on
Quote from: jjjshabadoojnr on September 18, 2009, 07:19:13 PM
Quote from: Mano on September 18, 2009, 07:00:50 PM
Whats the score?
momentum with tour. egan and henry on top. 1-14 to 1-12. johs trying to hang on
all square at the final whistle. Controversy over a tour point which was wide, although Johns 8 up at one stage.
Rang home to get the last few minutes to hear Tourlestrane get a draw 1-14 each. Sounded like an absolute cracker.
Wouldn't have begrudged Johns the win but they didn't close out the game
Commentary were complaining about a wide given as a pont. Big mistake to make that cost John's the win
Johns were 10 up at one stage 1-12 to 0-05. Unbelievable comeback and any team who comes back like that deserves a share of the spoils. Henry, Egan, Gaughan tore johns apart in last 20 mins and Marren showed bottle with the last few Frees. Cian Mcnamara, Rooney and Harrison excellent for Johns. MOM either Henry or Mcnamara. is it true Mike Mcnamara went on holidays...baffling to say the least
Referee i thought gave Tourlestrane nothing imo, mano is prob right to an extent in previous posts. Think ref tried too hard to punish o hara at times. Hope the replay is as good and really hope Johns will not rue today. which point are ye referring to. Was it mcnamaras that was wide but looked over??
Heard that there was no controversy at the game over any point being wide. One of the lads that was at it said he thought it was wide but there was no hulabalooo about it. That Kevin Blessing is terrible hard to listen too. I know what I'd like to do with the white flag!!!! Liam Óg was very good though and really saved the day. Blessing the clown should be left on Leitrim commentaries.
Word was that ref gave John's everything in the first half especially.
i here McNamara was abroad at a wedding. the most baffling thing about it is he was due back at 9pm on friday evening. Surely something should have been done to get him back for the match. Any way he'll be back the next day but you'd have to wonder should he still be captain
That's true Seanie there was no real discussion at the game over the alleged wide point and my angle of view was in line with the commentators.
The refereeing was all one sided which was very obvious after a couragous comeback, once Marren kicked the leveler everyone in the stand from a Tourlestrane point of view acknowledged that there will be no injury time now he is going to blow it up which he did.
John's showed great form but a little inexperience as in when they were ahead at the start of the second half, there was plenty of fists pumping etc.
Hopefully the replay will be a good game as well.
Great score 1-14 a piece, was there much of a crowd at it? Egans a huge boost to be back for tour, we missed him for the county aswell.
Should be a interesting replay.
We play the Roscommon champs in Connacht QTR so I hope our county final isnt a draw as these dates are coming thick and fast.
I listened to ocean fm for the other semi and they only had updates every 15mins, was this match full live coverage or what? Wonder is the county final on in full, itd be result for me if TG4 showed it like a few yrs back.
As far as a I know the whole thing was on Ocean so the final has to be on.
There was an ok crowd but Friday evening at 6 o'Clock would have impeded a lot of peoples travels plans, I'd expect more neutrals at this game should be a cracker.
This Saturday at 5 in Mark park.
Game gone to extra time in Mark Park. Tourlestrane getting another last gasp equaliser. Radio commentary is very biased towards Johns
Quote from: Mano on September 26, 2009, 06:24:25 PM
Game gone to extra time in Mark Park. Tourlestrane getting another last gasp equaliser. Radio commentary is very biased towards Johns
Blessing is terrible. Liam Óg is not bad and at least lets you know what is going on. Sounds like Marty is doin Tour no harm though I've only heard the tail end of things. Looking good for Tour now.
Quote from: magpie seanie on September 26, 2009, 06:42:21 PM
Sounds like Marty is doin Tour no harm though I've only heard the tail end of things.
That would be a first. That McLynn is getting a lot of praise
Tourlestrane win by a point. Feel sorry for Johns-they must have been ahead for about much of the 2 games and end up losing.
Tourlestrane 1-11 St Johns 1-9 AET, poor game from what I heard. Both teams played badly but was tight the whole way through. Tour got equaliser last kick of normal time after missing a few chances before.
Tourlestrane v Eastern Harps Final. Hope both teams find form and whoever wins goes into the QTR v Roscommon champs, with confidence. Best of luck.
Congrats to Geevagh on being crowned Intermediate Champions. A last gasp goal won it for them by 1pt. It was hard luck on Buninaden from reports I got who showed great heart coming back from 4pts down in 2nd half to go 2 ahead.
Congrats to Curry Minors aswell.
Experienced the crushing feeling of letting a possible championship medal slip through my grasp at the weekend when we lost the Junior A semi final by 2 points. We played reasonably well in the first half but failed to take our (many) chances including 3 one on ones with their keeper in the first half. Turned over a point down after playing with the breeze. Rallied late in the game to get it back to a point but a guy struggling with cramp knocked over an unbelievable score for them in the final minute and that was that.
An incredible catalogue of woe for the club this year. U-16's lost A2 final, minors lost qf, juniors lost sf, seniors lost sf, hurlers lost sf and ladies lost final. Maybe the U-20's can change our luck.
I am utterly sickened today. To think we were only a minute and a half from winning the game and for it to be stolen off us!!
However I think we have a lot to answer for ourselves. We seemed a bit on edge in the first half and had two oppourtunities of goal and both went a miss. Also V.Frizzell who is normally excellent from frees did not come into the game until the second half.
In fairness to Geevagh they did well to hold on but I think we bet ourselves more than anything.
Quote from: Bunnieman on September 28, 2009, 04:36:46 PM
I am utterly sickened today. To think we were only a minute and a half from winning the game and for it to be stolen off us!!
However I think we have a lot to answer for ourselves. We seemed a bit on edge in the first half and had two oppourtunities of goal and both went a miss. Also V.Frizzell who is normally excellent from frees did not come into the game until the second half.
In fairness to Geevagh they did well to hold on but I think we bet ourselves more than anything.
Bunnieman - I know the feeling!!!!!!
Quote from: Bunnieman on September 28, 2009, 04:36:46 PM
I am utterly sickened today. To think we were only a minute and a half from winning the game and for it to be stolen off us!!
Some might consider it to be karma.
Despite a number of close calls during the championship (especially for Tourlestrane who have drawn 4 times) the 2 best teams in the county contest the final. The 2 teams enter the game with differing preparations with Harps idle for the last 2 weekends while Tourlestrane were battling it out with St Johns.
Harps seem to have been doing enough to win their last few games but when they had to perform and up their game they did so against Curry with a powerful performance. There is no doubt that they will be up for this game.
Games between the teams have been close and hard fought in the last number of years with very little seperating the teams. Tourlestrane will not want to go behind like they did against John's on 2 occassions as Harps have the experience and know how to close out the game.
I think it will be a low scoring game as both teams strengths are in defence. Both teams rely on veterans for most of their scores Taylor and McGowan. If Neary can keep Taylor quiet from play and Tourlestrane keep fouling to a minimum at the back then i think they will have enough firepower in the middle third to claim the title.
Have seen Des Henry referee and he is very whistle happy especially for petty things like number of steps. Hopefully he can let the game flow it will make a good game of it.
Unfortunately i am on holidays and will miss the game - the game delayed by a week has upset my schedule. However i hope the Owen B Hunt Cup will be back in Aclare on Sunday night.
Best of Luck to Tourlestrane and Eastern Harps, Hope its a good game and it great occasion. Hope whoever wins represent Sligo in Connacht well and win it.
My Dad said the NFL fixtures are out, I think it might be draft fixtures as of yet, but good news if true. We have 4 home and 3 away.
At home Offaly, Roscommon, Louth and Cavan. Away Wexford, Antrim and Fermanagh. Wouldnt fear any of those teams and id expect us to win our home games, Id expect Wexford to get there act together this yr so that game will tough and we can beat Antrim and Fermanagh if we play to our potential. Promotion is a very realistic target when you look at those teams. Tipp proved that last yr.
Tourletrane 1-8 Eastern Harps 0-7 FT
Congrats to Tourlestrane. Best of luck in the Connacht championship. Suprisingly comfortable win but it was only 3 to 2 at HT.
Sligonian - it was dire stuff for the first 40-45 mins till Dunne scored (a very good goal mind you) the decisive score. If Taylor doesn't do it then Harps are very stuck. Ross Donovan was my man of the match, if harps did not have them would they have got up the field in the second half. Kevin Gallagher had a good game also for Harps. For Tourlestrane, young Gaughan and Kennedy were the pick of the bunch. 2 vital mistakes I believe by the ref in my opinion, when Taylor in the second half got a long ball in and broke it towards goal, should have been a 13m free in as the goalie touched it in on the ground outside the small box. Then in the last 10 mins when Harps were doing their best to get back into it, the ref gave the free the right way(to B. Egan ) but pointed the wrong way, all the Harps defence broke out, by the time the mistake was rectified Marren was standing by himself inside whilst Donovan was make a desperate attempt to get back, in the process fouling him. Game over.
It would have been great to have seen a new team there in my opinion. The atmosphere was very dead. Would have been good to have a Johns or someone new. It won't be us for a while after being relegated. Hopefully we can bounce back fairly quickly but resources are scarce for a few years but have to keep ploughing on.
We lost the hurling final on Sat. Some of our big players had an off day or were not let play (legitimately) plus the loss of our keeper through suspension (again legit) and it proved once more to me that to win your first title at any grade you have to be that much better than the reigning champions. Well done to our lads and to Calry on their three in a row and believe me that is hard to say after the antics at the semi final(not including Tourlestrane in that last comment).
And Owenmoresider, put down that umbrella ;D
Couldn't really add a whole lot to that match report. Pretty much how I saw it. Another mistake the ref made that didn't really have any impact was the second booking for Alan Dunne. It was Stephen Henry who grabbed the Harps player by the shorts and the jersey but Dunne got pinged for it (not that he'll be too worried). Tourlestrane's resilience and self belief have carried them through this summer so congrats to them and good luck to them in Connacht.
Unfortunately I have to mention the elephant in the room. Westie mentioned the lack of atmosphere. This was supposed to be one of the cornerstones of the county's 125 celebrations and to call it a damp squib is to put it mildly. The parade took place when most of the crown weren't in the ground and it was a token effort to put it kindly. Very few people could hear or make out what was being read over the PA and when the parade was long over we were still being told about divisional titles won in bygone days. A shambles. I also must mention the piece of literature I parted with €4 for. Riddled with mistakes and as basic a programme as you will see. I think the one on All-Ireland day was a fiver. I know its widely known who I am and that these comments won't go do me any favours in many quarters but someone has to call a spade a spade.
Anyway, congrats also to Ballisodare and St John's on winning the junior A and B titles respectively. John's were comfortable winners and Ballisodare just about deserved to win a tighter game. No more than the senior final I was left mulling over what might have been after the junior A final but that's football, isn't it?
Quote from: Westie on October 05, 2009, 08:20:30 AM
Sligonian - it was dire stuff for the first 40-45 mins till Dunne scored (a very good goal mind you) the decisive score. If Taylor doesn't do it then Harps are very stuck. Ross Donovan was my man of the match, if harps did not have them would they have got up the field in the second half. Kevin Gallagher had a good game also for Harps. For Tourlestrane, young Gaughan and Kennedy were the pick of the bunch. 2 vital mistakes I believe by the ref in my opinion, when Taylor in the second half got a long ball in and broke it towards goal, should have been a 13m free in as the goalie touched it in on the ground outside the small box. Then in the last 10 mins when Harps were doing their best to get back into it, the ref gave the free the right way(to B. Egan ) but pointed the wrong way, all the Harps defence broke out, by the time the mistake was rectified Marren was standing by himself inside whilst Donovan was make a desperate attempt to get back, in the process fouling him. Game over.
It would have been great to have seen a new team there in my opinion. The atmosphere was very dead. Would have been good to have a Johns or someone new. It won't be us for a while after being relegated. Hopefully we can bounce back fairly quickly but resources are scarce for a few years but have to keep ploughing on.
We lost the hurling final on Sat. Some of our big players had an off day or were not let play (legitimately) plus the loss of our keeper through suspension (again legit) and it proved once more to me that to win your first title at any grade you have to be that much better than the reigning champions. Well done to our lads and to Calry on their three in a row and believe me that is hard to say after the antics at the semi final(not including Tourlestrane in that last comment).
And Owenmoresider, put down that umbrella ;D
Western Gaels- whats clubs are amalgamated there westie? Also didnt a few Sligomen tog out for mayo u21 hurlers. Never knew the full story there but do any of those lads tog for Sligo and if not why not?
Ye have a few barren yrs all right in the football, ye'll have to make the most of this feile u14s when they come through..why is west Sligo getting so weak? Emmigration, lack of players, poor underage structure, lack of coaching, lack of population?
On the SFC final ya reports I got was dire but decent 2nd half....said Tour were far the better team. Said O Hara should of got peno in 1st half. Listen any club worth its salt should be able to handle Taylor, last yr I couldnt belive how he did, but this he is carrying an injury im told so its about time someone got the better of him from play. Same could be said for McGowan. Noel Gaughan got moftm from lads i spoke to, but I still have nightmares from his performance on enda kenny from Ros in 08 Connacht u21 semi so hard to rate him, but wish him well, we have plenty of defenders in county anyhow.
OMS only girls bring umbrellas to matches, toughen up lad. :D.
The programme - -Thanks for bringing that up Seanie. I know we produced a 500 word history of the club for the 125 commerotive programme with 3/4 photos. When parting with my money I was thinking, not a lot of clubs did likewise, well that plan must have gone out the window as there was nothing in there. Also good to see they used last years template as the Tourlestrane team was down as Tubbercurry.
Sligonian - definitely not a penalty as he picked the ball(or scooped it ) straight off the ground, thought he would first time it.
Western Gaels is Castleconnor, Enniscrone, Easkey and Farnans. The story about the u21 is true but to go into it here, you would need a book and libel laws would be in danger. I was not involved at the time but there was mistakes and dirt on both sides and believe me it does us no favours to this day in the boardrooms. I have told lads to go into the county setup(they were all there in 03/04 as 15/16 year olds) but these boys were in the direct line of some very wrong treatment so....
Population is definitely a problem for us. I'm with the u8/10 and have good numbers (we put boys and girls together which I notice a lot of clubs don't) coming out but the parish has 2 small schools, 4 teachers in all. The goldmine is the Mayo part of the parish and we are trying but Ballina is the big fish, a club they are not legal with at all as it is us first and then if they wish to play for a Mayo club (but I still argue illegal) it should be Ardnaree.
Sligonian - I'm a bit perplexed by your reply. I wouldn't have thought that a shockingly unprofessional effort to celebrate 125 years of the GAA would be acceptable to you but fair enough. I am sure if you were there you might think differently.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 05, 2009, 01:03:40 PM
Sligonian - I'm a bit perplexed by your reply. I wouldn't have thought that a shockingly unprofessional effort to celebrate 125 years of the GAA would be acceptable to you but fair enough. I am sure if you were there you might think differently.
Your are right and im not disagreeing with ya, just not as bothered, everyone I spoke to last night said it was crap, beyond crap. We can do better im sure. And i totally agree about being there aswell, completely different hearing about it. I was perplexed myself with my reply so I modified this one.
Well-deserved win for Tourlestrane @ w/end and very winnable game against Castlerea-St. Kevins coming up.
Sligonian, don't be doing Noel Gaughan a disservice in your 08 Ros nightmare...he was the one doing a splendid marking job on Cathal Cregg. Nipper is some bit of stuff.
Tour's future at the top table looks secure with the men they've coming through.
Anyone see any new talent that they think'll be worth a county run thru this year's ch'ships?
Quote from: Buckass on October 07, 2009, 11:49:01 AM
Well-deserved win for Tourlestrane @ w/end and very winnable game against Castlerea-St. Kevins coming up.
Sligonian, don't be doing Noel Gaughan a disservice in your 08 Ros nightmare...he was the one doing a splendid marking job on Cathal Cregg. Nipper is some bit of stuff.
Tour's future at the top table looks secure with the men they've coming through.
Anyone see any new talent that they think'll be worth a county run thru this year's ch'ships?
No Buckass I was there, seen with my own eyes, it was either Kenny or Cregg who came deep second half and keep getting fed the ball and gave Gaughan an unmerciful roasting which in turn disminished any advantage of a extra man. Noel Gaughan is a red head who played defence that day RIGHT, that is the man Im on about. Only thing I could be wrong on is the Roscommon forward that roasted him but it was definitly Noel Gaughan getting the roasting while the management were napping on the sideline. I did say I wouldnt write him off completely BTW as he was most people MOFTM for Tour but I have bad memories of him and he have to play a few good games at county before that was erased from my memory bank. Anways no chance he'll oust anyone on the FB line but he'd have a chance in the half backline if hes improved alot since 08 and I would say he has but alot to prove yet. Wouldnt be the biggest fan of Ewing or McNamara so plenty up for grabs along that line with J Davey for me the only definite starter.
Johns and Curry wont be far away, Curry need to blood more youngsters, theyre way to loyal to the elder statesmen, Johns will win Owen B soon and if we get the right man we will win it in the next 5 yrs. We have the talent but not the mindset however with the right man at the helm that could change. Harps are on a downward spiral IMO but still there experience will count for alot in the next few yrs so can never be written off.
Antrim v Sligo 07/02/2010 2pm
Sligo V Louth 14/02/2010 2.30pm
Wexford v Sligo 07/03/2010 1.00pm
Sligo v Offaly 14/03/2010 2.30pm
Sligo v Cavan 21/03/2010 2.30pm
Fermanagh v Sligo 27/03/2010 2.30pm
Sligo v Roscommon 11/04/2010 2.30pm
Division 3 Final 24/04/2010
As I posted already 4 homes games, cant ask for much more than that. Looking forward to it already.
Great last 2 weekends for Tourlestrane winning the double for the first time. From hearing from sources the championship final wasn't that entertaining especially the first half but that won't matter to Tourlestrane fans. Gutted that i missed both games due to holidays but there you go..
They now go into next weeks game full of confidence after winning the 2 main competitions in Sligo in the last few days. Next sundays game is the 5th weekend in a row they will be playing an important match so hopefully there is more left in the tank.
Don't know much about Castlerea but they have a few recognisable former and current county players Claffey is current county goalkeeper, Enda Kenney, Nigel Dineen and Ger Heneghan are all recent county players so they will be a tough assignment. Add to that the experience of Sligo football of their manager former Curry boss Denis Kearney who had a great record against Tourlestrane while he was in charge.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 07, 2009, 12:52:49 PM
No Buckass I was there, seen with my own eyes, it was either Kenny or Cregg who came deep second half and keep getting fed the ball and gave Gaughan an unmerciful roasting which in turn disminished any advantage of a extra man. Noel Gaughan is a red head who played defence that day RIGHT, that is the man Im on about. Only thing I could be wrong on is the Roscommon forward that roasted him but it was definitly Noel Gaughan getting the roasting while the management were napping on the sideline.
Very unfair on Nipper there Slignian. The lad was just out of minor (he is u21 against this year) and was having a good game in first half and management put him on a player who was a county senior for Ross at the time. There was also a mismatch in terms of size nipper is only a small lad which Kenny is a big man. I think blame there rests with management who didn't put a bigger player out on Kenny like Murphy.
Quote from: Mano on October 12, 2009, 09:11:40 PM
Great last 2 weekends for Tourlestrane winning the double for the first time. From hearing from sources the championship final wasn't that entertaining especially the first half but that won't matter to Tourlestrane fans. Gutted that i missed both games due to holidays but there you go..
They now go into next weeks game full of confidence after winning the 2 main competitions in Sligo in the last few days. Next sundays game is the 5th weekend in a row they will be playing an important match so hopefully there is more left in the tank.
Don't know much about Castlerea but they have a few recognisable former and current county players Claffey is current county goalkeeper, Enda Kenney, Nigel Dineen and Ger Heneghan are all recent county players so they will be a tough assignment. Add to that the experience of Sligo football of their manager former Curry boss Denis Kearney who had a great record against Tourlestrane while he was in charge.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 07, 2009, 12:52:49 PM
No Buckass I was there, seen with my own eyes, it was either Kenny or Cregg who came deep second half and keep getting fed the ball and gave Gaughan an unmerciful roasting which in turn disminished any advantage of a extra man. Noel Gaughan is a red head who played defence that day RIGHT, that is the man Im on about. Only thing I could be wrong on is the Roscommon forward that roasted him but it was definitly Noel Gaughan getting the roasting while the management were napping on the sideline.
Very unfair on Nipper there Slignian. The lad was just out of minor (he is u21 against this year) and was having a good game in first half and management put him on a player who was a county senior for Ross at the time. There was also a mismatch in terms of size nipper is only a small lad which Kenny is a big man. I think blame there rests with management who didn't put a bigger player out on Kenny like Murphy.
I agree wholeheartdly mano on who was to blame, what I said about gaughan is true at that time but irrelevant to the present as it was 1.5 yrs ago and probably shouldnt of said it. But only reason I said it was because ive seen only once since so not much to judge him on so for me the jury is still out and he has plenty to prove. Im glad hes playing well, I wish him well in future. He might marking Kenny again on Sunday?
On a more important matter who is the U21 management team for 2010. The current management have been very poor. As the saying goes bad management can make a good team look bad and good management can make a bad team look good. Imagine what a good management would do with next yrs panel? or are we going to accept mediocrity going forward. Time for Sligo County Board to act. Im sure there are better alternatives..
Eh lads,
Nipper was moved from corner-back before throw-in to mark Cathal Cregg at wing-forward for the 60 mins. Murphy was marking Kenny that day for the hourbut did well on him but was involved in 2nd half goal alright.
Midfield collapse was central. Just to keep ye right.
Jees buckass the need to be right all the time is strong with you. I couldnt give a toss anymore only wish Gaughan all the best.
The Sligo U21 manager for 2010 hasnt been annouced yet. Im hoping its not O Flatherty as last 2 yrs hes been a disaster. I think we are better than our final performance in 09 and we threw away in 08, I would hold the management mainly responsible.
My alternatives would be, Walsh to do both, or maybe Sloyan take over u21s, I think he was selector with them aswell last yr, I was thinking of a few club managers aswell like brennan but he managed county underage already... any other suggestions?
I personnaly feel it will be a joke if there is no change. What do ye think? Whats is reputation within Bunninaden Sligoper and Bunnieman? Do ye rate him?
And who within Sligo CB is responsible for his hiring, Murphy or Liam Og?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 14, 2009, 11:13:58 AM
Jees buckass the need to be right all the time is strong with you. I couldnt give a toss anymore only wish Gaughan all the best.
The Sligo U21 manager for 2010 hasnt been annouced yet. Im hoping its not O Flatherty as last 2 yrs hes been a disaster. I think we are better than our final performance in 09 and we threw away in 08, I would hold the management mainly responsible.
My alternatives would be, Walsh to do both, or maybe Sloyan take over u21s, I think he was selector with them aswell last yr, I was thinking of a few club managers aswell like brennan but he managed county underage already... any other suggestions?
I personnaly feel it will be a joke if there is no change. What do ye think? Whats is reputation within Bunninaden Sligoper and Bunnieman? Do ye rate him?
And who within Sligo CB is responsible for his hiring, Murphy or Liam Og?
Liam Óg, as an employee of Connacht Council, can have no official role in Sligo county board from my understanding. Murphy will make the decision on the new U-21 manager I'd say. Maybe he will consult with Liam Óg.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 14, 2009, 03:11:03 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 14, 2009, 11:13:58 AM
Jees buckass the need to be right all the time is strong with you. I couldnt give a toss anymore only wish Gaughan all the best.
The Sligo U21 manager for 2010 hasnt been annouced yet. Im hoping its not O Flatherty as last 2 yrs hes been a disaster. I think we are better than our final performance in 09 and we threw away in 08, I would hold the management mainly responsible.
My alternatives would be, Walsh to do both, or maybe Sloyan take over u21s, I think he was selector with them aswell last yr, I was thinking of a few club managers aswell like brennan but he managed county underage already... any other suggestions?
I personnaly feel it will be a joke if there is no change. What do ye think? Whats is reputation within Bunninaden Sligoper and Bunnieman? Do ye rate him?
And who within Sligo CB is responsible for his hiring, Murphy or Liam Og?
Liam Óg, as an employee of Connacht Council, can have no official role in Sligo county board from my understanding. Murphy will make the decision on the new U-21 manager I'd say. Maybe he will consult with Liam Óg.
Liam Og being a bunninaden man, he'll want FOF to get it again id say and Murphy is liable to do anything.
For the good of Sligo football he should not be retained. Viable alternatives should be listed and sought. At the end of the day the players deserve better and IMO FOF handicapped 2 very talented squads that underachieved because of immense stupity on the line. When you see Coen and Kelly with the seniors now and you think back to 08 when FOF had them and Danny O Grady and henry, ewing, murphy, 2 gaughans if i were FOF id be embarrased at what he achieved.
And if anyone thinks being 6pts up to Ross and losing with a extra man and losing to Mayo by over 10 pts is successful and should be rewarded with another year is a clown. All we will get next yr is the same crap. It actually angers me and will not do Sligo football any good. Ya there is the chance is alternative could be as bad but couldnt be worse.
Oh ya I left out that we beat Galway in 08 and Leitrim 09, I was at the Galway game, and it was worst underage Galway ive ever seen, and Id say Leitrim were no world beaters last yr.
You know its important we get a good man as Maye is u21 this yr and we need to continue his development, not sure Curry are up to it as looking at last yrs teamsheet Durcans is way too loyal to the hangers on there and not blooding the talent coming through, we had kennedy 17, kelly and brennan 18 in our starting 15. Also Padraic Clarke and Frizzel etc... these are talented players who deserve a good manager at U21.
This was on SligoGAA.ie....
mayo league fixture played in Sligo
Tourlestrane Pitch was the venue last night Saturday Oct 16th where a Mayo GAA League Fixture was played between Ballina Stephenites and Charlestown with the latter taking the spoils.
Throw in was a 9pm under lights with a large attendance present who were treated to a fast moving game of football, fitness levels was high on both sides Well done to the Tourlestrane Club and those in charge of the Pitch, for having their facilities looking splended The fans from Mayo were more than impressed by the state of the pitch and the lighting it was full marks from both teams as well, there wasnt one card or tick given during the whole game eventhough there was some enthusiatic play and few frees. We should appreciate the view of Sligo GAA given by the Club last night ,they did us all proud,another first for the Club.
I personally think its a thundering disgrace. I was livid >:( when I read this especially the 2 clubs involved ffs, I am going to find out who authoirized and supported this from a Sligo stand point. These clubs should never be facilitated by us, theyd steal all our players along the border if they could. Why the do we reward them? I cannot believe it, its the message it send that angers more, yes steal our players we'll do nothing about it and more we will help yees out whenever we can. They should of told them to fck off. Some south sligo clubs wouldnt even help their sligo neighbours.
You know something between Ballina and Castleconnor is a little place called Ardnaree who are in the mayo junior final. Well Ardnaree was part of Sligo and transferred to Mayo the same time Ballagherdereen transferred to Roscommon. Mayo reatained Ballaghdereen and gladly took Ardnaree, under what rule did the keep Ballaghdereen and we should use that same rule to retain Ardnaree...if mayo disagree with me there hypocrites.
What is going in our county? Laughing stock.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 17, 2009, 11:43:55 AM
This was on SligoGAA.ie....
mayo league fixture played in Sligo
Tourlestrane Pitch was the venue last night Saturday Oct 16th where a Mayo GAA League Fixture was played between Ballina Stephenites and Charlestown with the latter taking the spoils.
Throw in was a 9pm under lights with a large attendance present who were treated to a fast moving game of football, fitness levels was high on both sides Well done to the Tourlestrane Club and those in charge of the Pitch, for having their facilities looking splended The fans from Mayo were more than impressed by the state of the pitch and the lighting it was full marks from both teams as well, there wasnt one card or tick given during the whole game eventhough there was some enthusiatic play and few frees. We should appreciate the view of Sligo GAA given by the Club last night ,they did us all proud,another first for the Club.
I personally think its a thundering disgrace. I was livid >:( when I read this especially the 2 clubs involved ffs, I am going to find out who authoirized and supported this from a Sligo stand point. These clubs should never be facilitated by us, theyd steal all our players along the border if they could. Why the do we reward them? I cannot believe it, its the message it send that angers more, yes steal our players we'll do nothing about it and more we will help yees out whenever we can. They should of told them to fck off. Some south sligo clubs wouldnt even help their sligo neighbours.
You know something between Ballina and Castleconnor is a little place called Ardnaree who are in the mayo junior final. Well Ardnaree was part of Sligo and transferred to Mayo the same time Ballagherdereen transferred to Roscommon. Mayo reatained Ballaghdereen and gladly took Ardnaree, under what rule did the keep Ballaghdereen and we should use that same rule to retain Ardnaree...if mayo disagree with me there hypocrites.
What is going in our county? Laughing stock.
Question 1 - What players were stolen?
Question 2 - What year did Ardnaree 'leave' Sligos county boundaries?
Quote from: stephenite on October 17, 2009, 12:03:39 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 17, 2009, 11:43:55 AM
This was on SligoGAA.ie....
mayo league fixture played in Sligo
Tourlestrane Pitch was the venue last night Saturday Oct 16th where a Mayo GAA League Fixture was played between Ballina Stephenites and Charlestown with the latter taking the spoils.
Throw in was a 9pm under lights with a large attendance present who were treated to a fast moving game of football, fitness levels was high on both sides Well done to the Tourlestrane Club and those in charge of the Pitch, for having their facilities looking splended The fans from Mayo were more than impressed by the state of the pitch and the lighting it was full marks from both teams as well, there wasnt one card or tick given during the whole game eventhough there was some enthusiatic play and few frees. We should appreciate the view of Sligo GAA given by the Club last night ,they did us all proud,another first for the Club.
I personally think its a thundering disgrace. I was livid >:( when I read this especially the 2 clubs involved ffs, I am going to find out who authoirized and supported this from a Sligo stand point. These clubs should never be facilitated by us, theyd steal all our players along the border if they could. Why the do we reward them? I cannot believe it, its the message it send that angers more, yes steal our players we'll do nothing about it and more we will help yees out whenever we can. They should of told them to fck off. Some south sligo clubs wouldnt even help their sligo neighbours.
You know something between Ballina and Castleconnor is a little place called Ardnaree who are in the mayo junior final. Well Ardnaree was part of Sligo and transferred to Mayo the same time Ballagherdereen transferred to Roscommon. Mayo reatained Ballaghdereen and gladly took Ardnaree, under what rule did the keep Ballaghdereen and we should use that same rule to retain Ardnaree...if mayo disagree with me there hypocrites.
What is going in our county? Laughing stock.
Question 1 - What players were stolen?
Question 2 - What year did Ardnaree 'leave' Sligos county boundaries?
Everyone knows the facts at this stage about Charlestown, been talked to death, not going into again.
If we apply the same logic as ye do on Ballaghdereen, Ardnaree should be still playing in Sligo...they only transferred to mayo for taxes by the queen. Youd have to agree.
Answer to Q2 - The same year as Ballaghdereen transferred to Roscommon.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballina,_County_Mayo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballaghaderreen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_Government_(Ireland)_Act_1898
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cassells_north_east_mayo.jpg
If mayo can lay claim to Ballaghdereen surely we can lay claim to Ardnaree. Its the exact same situation from the sam act. Surely it cant be one rule for mayo to retain ballagh and Sligo arent able to retain Ardanaree.
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Everyone knows the facts at this stage about Charlestown, been talked to death, not going into again.
You haven't answered the question - what players were stolen? The fact that certain players choose to play for a county Mayo team doesn not mean that they were stolen. Certain players simply decided not to play for clubs based in Sligo.
I know that doesn't suit the conspiracy theory that you've dreamed up, but that's the reality.
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Answer to Q2 - The same year as Ballaghdereen transferred to Roscommon
That's incorrect, there was a year in the difference ;). Yes, Ardnaree was in Sligo at one stage, however the club in Ardnaree did not come into being until 1949 - rendering your argument useless.
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Everyone knows the facts at this stage about Charlestown, been talked to death, not going into again.
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You haven't answered the question - what players were stolen? The fact that certain players choose to play for a county Mayo team doesn not mean that they were stolen. Certain players simply decided not to play for clubs based in Sligo.
I know that doesn't suit the conspiracy theory that you've dreamed up, but that's the reality.
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Answer to Q2 - The same year as Ballaghdereen transferred to Roscommon
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That's incorrect, there was a year in the difference ;). Yes, Ardnaree was in Sligo at one stage, however the club in Ardnaree did not come into being until 1949 - rendering your argument useless.
::) So who did they play with before 1949, Castleconnor or Ballina? Who did they play with before 1898? Its the exact same scenario as ballagh, If Castleconnor wanted players in Ardnaree, they should be no question on legality considering Ballaghdereen. Thats 100% fact spin it whatever way you, wouldnt hold much water in court. Did you ever hear of precedents?
Ardnaree club are illegal playing in mayo based on the ballaghdereen ruling. Its a area for players that Sligo should have rights alone too and Castleconnor. Doesnt make a difference to me about Ardnaree whenever they were founded. It was probably a strategic tactic by mayo to try and complicate the situation but for me its clear cut.
theyd steal all our players - Alan Costello is it ?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 07:17:40 AM
Quote from: stephenite on October 18, 2009, 05:35:07 AM
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Everyone knows the facts at this stage about Charlestown, been talked to death, not going into again.
You haven't answered the question - what players were stolen? The fact that certain players choose to play for a county Mayo team doesn not mean that they were stolen. Certain players simply decided not to play for clubs based in Sligo.
I know that doesn't suit the conspiracy theory that you've dreamed up, but that's the reality.
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Answer to Q2 - The same year as Ballaghdereen transferred to Roscommon
That's incorrect, there was a year in the difference ;). Yes, Ardnaree was in Sligo at one stage, however the club in Ardnaree did not come into being until 1949 - rendering your argument useless.
::) So who did they play with before 1949, Castleconnor or Ballina? Who did they play with before 1898? Its the exact same scenario as ballagh, If Castleconnor wanted players in Ardnaree, they should be no question on legality considering Ballaghdereen. Thats 100% fact spin it whatever way you, wouldnt hold much water in court. Did you ever hear of precedents?
Ardnaree club are illegal playing in mayo based on the ballaghdereen ruling. Its a area for players that Sligo should have rights alone too and Castleconnor. Doesnt make a difference to me about Ardnaree whenever they were founded. It was probably a strategic tactic by mayo to try and complicate the situation but for me its clear cut.
John Forde is an Ardnaree man who won an All Ireland with Mayo, played with Ballina. Lots of inter-transferring of players between the 2 clubs over the years, Ardnaree is in Ballina FFS, Castleconnor are miles out the road
They are not an illegal club - that's almost as ridicluous as the suggestion that Mayo strategically delayed the founding of the club by 51 years to 'complicate the situation' :D ;D :D
Ballaghaderren opted to stay in Mayo for GAA purposes - Ardnaree wasn't founded when this happened, there is no precedent here as the club didn't exist.
Get over it man - nothing is going to change at this stage of the game, Ardnaree and Ballaghaderren are in Mayo when it comes to GAA.
PS: Any player from Ardnaree that wanted to transfer to Castleconnor could probably do so, indeed when Castleconnor won the Sligo Intermediate a lad from the Quay area of Ballina (who played with me on every underage team) lined out for them much to the chargin of everybody involved in Sligo GAA, including the Knockmore man Eugene McHale who wrote a lengthy piece in the Western People about the situation. There was an appeal that was turned down as far as I remember. The point is, that Castleconnor have done quite well from disaffected Ballina players over the years
Quote from: REDCOL on October 18, 2009, 09:01:21 AM
theyd steal all our players - Alan Costello is it ?
For example the next Eamonn o Hara is born and lives in Castleconnor or Bellaghy? Goes to school in Ballina or Charlestown. What happens next? Ballina or Charlestown or Mayo make no approach? ::)
Costello was rejected by Mayo. Lives and works in Sligo. Being talked to death already aswell. Try and be honest about it. Its not like parsons and mulligans etc... have been rejected by Sligo so cant compare Costello. But its the usual spin yer try to do when i mention the border. In fact we didnt go over any border to get Costello, and that cant be said about Bellaghy.
I only knew full story story on Ardnaree recently. I had known Castleconnor had trouble there for yrs though.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 10:11:58 AM
Quote from: REDCOL on October 18, 2009, 09:01:21 AM
theyd steal all our players - Alan Costello is it ?
For example the next Eamonn o Hara is born and lives in Castleconnor or Bellaghy? Goes to school in Ballina or Charlestown. What happens next? Ballina or Charlestown or Mayo make no approach? ::)
Costello was rejected by Mayo. Lives and works in Sligo. Being talked to death already aswell. Try and be honest about it. Its not like parsons and mulligans etc... have been rejected by Sligo so cant compare Costello. But its the usual spin yer try to do when i mention the border. In fact we didnt go over any border to get Costello, and that cant be said about Bellaghy.
I only knew full story story on Ardnaree recently. I had known Castleconnor had trouble there for yrs though.
Why are you lying again? The only people that went over borders were players that wanted to play for Mayo clubs - not Mayo clubs going across and dragging them over to play football.
What trouble have Castleconnor had for years?
Quote from: stephenite on October 18, 2009, 09:38:30 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 07:17:40 AM
Quote from: stephenite on October 18, 2009, 05:35:07 AM
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Everyone knows the facts at this stage about Charlestown, been talked to death, not going into again.
You haven't answered the question - what players were stolen? The fact that certain players choose to play for a county Mayo team doesn not mean that they were stolen. Certain players simply decided not to play for clubs based in Sligo.
I know that doesn't suit the conspiracy theory that you've dreamed up, but that's the reality.
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Answer to Q2 - The same year as Ballaghdereen transferred to Roscommon
That's incorrect, there was a year in the difference ;). Yes, Ardnaree was in Sligo at one stage, however the club in Ardnaree did not come into being until 1949 - rendering your argument useless.
::) So who did they play with before 1949, Castleconnor or Ballina? Who did they play with before 1898? Its the exact same scenario as ballagh, If Castleconnor wanted players in Ardnaree, they should be no question on legality considering Ballaghdereen. Thats 100% fact spin it whatever way you, wouldnt hold much water in court. Did you ever hear of precedents?
Ardnaree club are illegal playing in mayo based on the ballaghdereen ruling. Its a area for players that Sligo should have rights alone too and Castleconnor. Doesnt make a difference to me about Ardnaree whenever they were founded. It was probably a strategic tactic by mayo to try and complicate the situation but for me its clear cut.
John Forde is an Ardnaree man who won an All Ireland with Mayo, played with Ballina. Lots of inter-transferring of players between the 2 clubs over the years, Ardnaree is in Ballina FFS, Castleconnor are miles out the road
They are not an illegal club - that's almost as ridicluous as the suggestion that Mayo strategically delayed the founding of the club by 51 years to 'complicate the situation' :D ;D :D
Ballaghaderren opted to stay in Mayo for GAA purposes - Ardnaree wasn't founded when this happened, there is no precedent here as the club didn't exist.
Get over it man - nothing is going to change at this stage of the game, Ardnaree and Ballaghaderren are in Mayo when it comes to GAA.
PS: Any player from Ardnaree that wanted to transfer to Castleconnor could probably do so, indeed when Castleconnor won the Sligo Intermediate a lad from the Quay area of Ballina (who played with me on every underage team) lined out for them much to the chargin of everybody involved in Sligo GAA, including the Knockmore man Eugene McHale who wrote a lengthy piece in the Western People about the situation. There was an appeal that was turned down as far as I remember. The point is, that Castleconnor have done quite well from disaffected Ballina players over the years
That would support my point. That Sligo Football and Castleconnor can use any player east of the Moy?
Only problem is Ballina can and Mayo too...and unfortunetly unless your a Sligoman who actually gives a shit where your from you'll go with the bigger fish.
Quote from: stephenite on October 18, 2009, 10:21:40 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 10:11:58 AM
Quote from: REDCOL on October 18, 2009, 09:01:21 AM
theyd steal all our players - Alan Costello is it ?
For example the next Eamonn o Hara is born and lives in Castleconnor or Bellaghy? Goes to school in Ballina or Charlestown. What happens next? Ballina or Charlestown or Mayo make no approach? ::)
Costello was rejected by Mayo. Lives and works in Sligo. Being talked to death already aswell. Try and be honest about it. Its not like parsons and mulligans etc... have been rejected by Sligo so cant compare Costello. But its the usual spin yer try to do when i mention the border. In fact we didnt go over any border to get Costello, and that cant be said about Bellaghy.
I only knew full story story on Ardnaree recently. I had known Castleconnor had trouble there for yrs though.
Why are you lying again? The only people that went over borders were players that wanted to play for Mayo clubs - not Mayo clubs going across and dragging them over to play football.
What trouble have Castleconnor had for years?
Charlestown use players from Bellaghy do they not? Maybe Im wrong but Bellaghy is in Sligo. So therefore its across the border. ::), are you trying to tell me that Charlestown didnt ask and want the bellaghy contingent to play?
Im not going into every situation in Castleconnor, as far as Im concerned every player east of moy should be playing for them. And the decision on that intermediate player would support that.
Any link to mchales article. Mchale has lived in my club for last 10 yrs so Id know him fairly well ;).
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 11:06:38 AM
Quote from: stephenite on October 18, 2009, 10:21:40 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 10:11:58 AM
Quote from: REDCOL on October 18, 2009, 09:01:21 AM
theyd steal all our players - Alan Costello is it ?
For example the next Eamonn o Hara is born and lives in Castleconnor or Bellaghy? Goes to school in Ballina or Charlestown. What happens next? Ballina or Charlestown or Mayo make no approach? ::)
Costello was rejected by Mayo. Lives and works in Sligo. Being talked to death already aswell. Try and be honest about it. Its not like parsons and mulligans etc... have been rejected by Sligo so cant compare Costello. But its the usual spin yer try to do when i mention the border. In fact we didnt go over any border to get Costello, and that cant be said about Bellaghy.
I only knew full story story on Ardnaree recently. I had known Castleconnor had trouble there for yrs though.
Why are you lying again? The only people that went over borders were players that wanted to play for Mayo clubs - not Mayo clubs going across and dragging them over to play football.
What trouble have Castleconnor had for years?
Charlestown use players from Bellaghy do they not? Maybe Im wrong but Bellaghy is in Sligo. So therefore its across the border. ::), are you trying to tell me that Charlestown didnt ask and want the bellaghy contingent to play?
Im not going into every situation in Castleconnor, as far as Im concerned every player east of moy should be playing for them. And the decision on that intermediate player would support that.
Any link to mchales article. Mchale has lived in my club for last 10 yrs so Id know him fairly well ;).
I did lok for the article but can't find it.
The decision on the intermediate player was incorrect according to the rules.
As for Bellaghy and Charlestown - I am telling that you Charlestown didn't ask. If young fellas show up and want to play for them at an early age, they'll accept them. Same as any other club in the country, same as Ardnaree players that play underage for Ballina, same as players from Tralee and Kilarney playing for different clubs in their town. There's nothing stopping young fellas or their parents from Ballaghaderren heading out to Western Gaels to play their first games. There's a lad lining out for Knockmore in the County final that has lived all his life within the Ballina boundaries because he was bought out to Knockmore by his parents to play football as soon as he was able. The point is, this happens all over the country, everywhere!
If Bellaghy aren't proactive in ensuring that young fellas are playing for them, that's tough shit :)
If Sligomen decide they want to swim with bigger fish (you're words) that's tough shit also :)
Quote from: stephenite on October 18, 2009, 12:13:37 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 11:06:38 AM
Quote from: stephenite on October 18, 2009, 10:21:40 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 10:11:58 AM
Quote from: REDCOL on October 18, 2009, 09:01:21 AM
theyd steal all our players - Alan Costello is it ?
For example the next Eamonn o Hara is born and lives in Castleconnor or Bellaghy? Goes to school in Ballina or Charlestown. What happens next? Ballina or Charlestown or Mayo make no approach? ::)
Costello was rejected by Mayo. Lives and works in Sligo. Being talked to death already aswell. Try and be honest about it. Its not like parsons and mulligans etc... have been rejected by Sligo so cant compare Costello. But its the usual spin yer try to do when i mention the border. In fact we didnt go over any border to get Costello, and that cant be said about Bellaghy.
I only knew full story story on Ardnaree recently. I had known Castleconnor had trouble there for yrs though.
Why are you lying again? The only people that went over borders were players that wanted to play for Mayo clubs - not Mayo clubs going across and dragging them over to play football.
What trouble have Castleconnor had for years?
Charlestown use players from Bellaghy do they not? Maybe Im wrong but Bellaghy is in Sligo. So therefore its across the border. ::), are you trying to tell me that Charlestown didnt ask and want the bellaghy contingent to play?
Im not going into every situation in Castleconnor, as far as Im concerned every player east of moy should be playing for them. And the decision on that intermediate player would support that.
Any link to mchales article. Mchale has lived in my club for last 10 yrs so Id know him fairly well ;).
I did lok for the article but can't find it.
The decision on the intermediate player was incorrect according to the rules.
As for Bellaghy and Charlestown - I am telling that you Charlestown didn't ask. If young fellas show up and want to play for them at an early age, they'll accept them. Same as any other club in the country, same as Ardnaree players that play underage for Ballina, same as players from Tralee and Kilarney playing for different clubs in their town. There's nothing stopping young fellas or their parents from Ballaghaderren heading out to Western Gaels to play their first games. There's a lad lining out for Knockmore in the County final that has lived all his life within the Ballina boundaries because he was bought out to Knockmore by his parents to play football as soon as he was able. The point is, this happens all over the country, everywhere!
If Bellaghy aren't proactive in ensuring that young fellas are playing for them, that's tough shit :)
If Sligomen decide they want to swim with bigger fish (you're words) that's tough shit also :)
Well ye are a bigger fish with 52 clubs to our 24 clubs, then Ballina and Charlestown have more population than Curry and Castleconnor so thats what im getting at.
Curry and Castleconnor are proactive but despite what your saying Charlestown are too. Charlestown didnt ask are you serious :D.
How was the decision incorrect according to the rules? Castleconnor obviously used the same logic as ballagh. You mentioned a politiation kept ballagh in yer GAA. Whyd you delete it? How did Ballagh stay in mayo under the rules of county boundaries?
Castlerea two up on Tourlestrane - 7 mins gone in second half. David Durkin being accused of heavy tackling by Tommy Clarke on OceanFM!
Ballisodare beaten by 6 I think.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 18, 2009, 03:27:21 PM
Castlerea two up on Tourlestrane - 7 mins gone in second half. David Durkin being accused of heavy tackling by Tommy Clarke on OceanFM!
Ballisodare beaten by 6 I think.
Poor result for tour. How did Geevagh do?
Geevagh won by point.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 01:49:43 PM
Quote from: stephenite on October 18, 2009, 12:13:37 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 11:06:38 AM
Quote from: stephenite on October 18, 2009, 10:21:40 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 10:11:58 AM
Quote from: REDCOL on October 18, 2009, 09:01:21 AM
theyd steal all our players - Alan Costello is it ?
For example the next Eamonn o Hara is born and lives in Castleconnor or Bellaghy? Goes to school in Ballina or Charlestown. What happens next? Ballina or Charlestown or Mayo make no approach? ::)
Costello was rejected by Mayo. Lives and works in Sligo. Being talked to death already aswell. Try and be honest about it. Its not like parsons and mulligans etc... have been rejected by Sligo so cant compare Costello. But its the usual spin yer try to do when i mention the border. In fact we didnt go over any border to get Costello, and that cant be said about Bellaghy.
I only knew full story story on Ardnaree recently. I had known Castleconnor had trouble there for yrs though.
Why are you lying again? The only people that went over borders were players that wanted to play for Mayo clubs - not Mayo clubs going across and dragging them over to play football.
What trouble have Castleconnor had for years?
Charlestown use players from Bellaghy do they not? Maybe Im wrong but Bellaghy is in Sligo. So therefore its across the border. ::), are you trying to tell me that Charlestown didnt ask and want the bellaghy contingent to play?
Im not going into every situation in Castleconnor, as far as Im concerned every player east of moy should be playing for them. And the decision on that intermediate player would support that.
Any link to mchales article. Mchale has lived in my club for last 10 yrs so Id know him fairly well ;).
I did lok for the article but can't find it.
The decision on the intermediate player was incorrect according to the rules.
As for Bellaghy and Charlestown - I am telling that you Charlestown didn't ask. If young fellas show up and want to play for them at an early age, they'll accept them. Same as any other club in the country, same as Ardnaree players that play underage for Ballina, same as players from Tralee and Kilarney playing for different clubs in their town. There's nothing stopping young fellas or their parents from Ballaghaderren heading out to Western Gaels to play their first games. There's a lad lining out for Knockmore in the County final that has lived all his life within the Ballina boundaries because he was bought out to Knockmore by his parents to play football as soon as he was able. The point is, this happens all over the country, everywhere!
If Bellaghy aren't proactive in ensuring that young fellas are playing for them, that's tough shit :)
If Sligomen decide they want to swim with bigger fish (you're words) that's tough shit also :)
Well ye are a bigger fish with 52 clubs to our 24 clubs, then Ballina and Charlestown have more population than Curry and Castleconnor so thats what im getting at.
Curry and Castleconnor are proactive but despite what your saying Charlestown are too. Charlestown didnt ask are you serious :D.
How was the decision incorrect according to the rules? Castleconnor obviously used the same logic as ballagh. You mentioned a politiation kept ballagh in yer GAA. Whyd you delete it? How did Ballagh stay in mayo under the rules of county boundaries?
I haven't deleted anything
Very poor performance and result for Tourlestrane yesterday. Brendan Egan was a huge loss and then when Eamon O'Hara limped off after 25 minutes (he carried an ankle injury into the game) things looked ominous. At the time of Eamon's departure we were 2 points in front and gaining parity on midfield - from then on however we were cleaned out and were outscored in the remainder of the game by 1-8 to 0-3.
Our team was much too small in yesterdays wet conditions which made the absence of strong players like Egan and O'Hara even more acute. With our limited resources we didn't have the big powerful players on the bench to replace these lads adequately whereas Castlerea were bringing in lads who wouldn't be out of place in Cork's midfield. Yesterday was a day for brawn and bulk over skill. Castlerea played direct football suitable for the wet conditions where their 3 full fowards were bigger and stronger than each of their opponents. On the few occasions we got our passing football going at the beginning of each half we cut through them and got some good scores. However we didn't have the platform in midfield to do that often enough.
I doubt Castlerea will go much further though - they relied too heavily on one man and despite having a huge amount of possession their other forwards squandered a lot of chances. However they have a good game plan where their players lie down and feign injury very often and have 14 men behind the ball when they are ahead (similar to Curry tactics when Kearney was manager).
It has been a good year for tourlestrane winning both competitions. However the Connaught championship is a different competition and usually requires different tactics and different personnel as the ground gets softer and the weather gets wetter. The short passing game simply does not woark against bigger stronger opponents in those sort of conditions yesterday and unfortunately we don't have the big powerful players that teams in other counties have when you get to provincial level.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 18, 2009, 01:49:43 PM
Charlestown didnt ask are you serious :D.
So how did it work? Someone from Charlestown knocked on the Parsons door, and asked if Tom could play football with the club up the road - are you for real :D
Quote from: Mano on October 19, 2009, 10:56:32 AM
Very poor performance and result for Tourlestrane yesterday. Brendan Egan was a huge loss and then when Eamon O'Hara limped off after 25 minutes (he carried an ankle injury into the game) things looked ominous. At the time of Eamon's departure we were 2 points in front and gaining parity on midfield - from then on however we were cleaned out and were outscored in the remainder of the game by 1-8 to 0-3.
Our team was much too small in yesterdays wet conditions which made the absence of strong players like Egan and O'Hara even more acute. With our limited resources we didn't have the big powerful players on the bench to replace these lads adequately whereas Castlerea were bringing in lads who wouldn't be out of place in Cork's midfield. Yesterday was a day for brawn and bulk over skill. Castlerea played direct football suitable for the wet conditions where their 3 full fowards were bigger and stronger than each of their opponents. On the few occasions we got our passing football going at the beginning of each half we cut through them and got some good scores. However we didn't have the platform in midfield to do that often enough.
I doubt Castlerea will go much further though - they relied too heavily on one man and despite having a huge amount of possession their other forwards squandered a lot of chances. However they have a good game plan where their players lie down and feign injury very often and have 14 men behind the ball when they are ahead (similar to Curry tactics when Kearney was manager).
It has been a good year for tourlestrane winning both competitions. However the Connaught championship is a different competition and usually requires different tactics and different personnel as the ground gets softer and the weather gets wetter. The short passing game simply does not woark against bigger stronger opponents in those sort of conditions yesterday and unfortunately we don't have the big powerful players that teams in other counties have when you get to provincial level.
Thanks for the report Mano. Couldn't make it myself so glad to have a few of the blanks filled in. Being without O'Hara on top of Egan was too much. Still - not a bad year for ye at all!
Ardnaree have a player living in Knockmore on their panel as well. Just to let Sligonian that we're not whinging and moaning about it at every given opportunity.
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 19, 2009, 06:39:10 PM
Ardnaree have a player living in Knockmore on their panel as well. Just to let Sligonian that we're not whinging and moaning about it at every given opportunity.
So what yere saying is ye accept these things and dont whinge? It doesnt bother you fair play.
Im aware now im just wasting my time and energy. Most of Sligo dont give shit about these things, dont seem to care and stupidly I thought I could whinge enough for things to change but its not likely. Mayo can do what they like and theres not a damn thing I can do. It hurts me but just isnt worth it when I have no support. In fact its clear some people in Sligo despise me which disappoints me considering my intention behind my words is for the good of Sligo football and make us stronger.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 19, 2009, 08:04:51 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 19, 2009, 06:39:10 PM
Ardnaree have a player living in Knockmore on their panel as well. Just to let Sligonian that we're not whinging and moaning about it at every given opportunity.
So what yere saying is ye accept these things and dont whinge? It doesnt bother you fair play.
Im aware now im just wasting my time and energy. Most of Sligo dont give shit about these things, dont seem to care and stupidly I thought I could whinge enough for things to change but its not likely. Mayo can do what they like and theres not a damn thing I can do. It hurts me but just isnt worth it when I have no support. In fact its clear some people in Sligo despise me which disappoints me considering my intention behind my words is for the good of Sligo football and make us stronger.
Sligonian you are about 100 years to late to change anything. All your whinging is useless now that particular horse has bolted-we have to make do with what we have and hope that Sligo people from those areas send their kids to their neighbouring Sligo clubs.
Quote from: Mano on October 20, 2009, 09:03:43 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 19, 2009, 08:04:51 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on October 19, 2009, 06:39:10 PM
Ardnaree have a player living in Knockmore on their panel as well. Just to let Sligonian that we're not whinging and moaning about it at every given opportunity.
So what yere saying is ye accept these things and dont whinge? It doesnt bother you fair play.
Im aware now im just wasting my time and energy. Most of Sligo dont give shit about these things, dont seem to care and stupidly I thought I could whinge enough for things to change but its not likely. Mayo can do what they like and theres not a damn thing I can do. It hurts me but just isnt worth it when I have no support. In fact its clear some people in Sligo despise me which disappoints me considering my intention behind my words is for the good of Sligo football and make us stronger.
Sligonian you are about 100 years to late to change anything. All your whinging is useless now that particular horse has bolted-we have to make do with what we have and hope that Sligo people from those areas send their kids to their neighbouring Sligo clubs.
I know your right. Lets hope thats not a false hope.
U-20's battled through to county final with a hard earned 1-4 to 0-4 win away Curry in terrible conditions this morning. We've got there the hard way going to Grange and Curry to win so please God we can go one more step. Final will be the week after next at earliest, other group has a lot of games to play yet.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 24, 2009, 12:42:54 PM
U-20's battled through to county final with a hard earned 1-4 to 0-4 win away Curry in terrible conditions this morning. We've got there the hard way going to Grange and Curry to win so please God we can go one more step. Final will be the week after next at earliest, other group has a lot of games to play yet.
Who are ye playing in the final?
There were more trials last weekend and Daniel Davey was present, didnt show up to well im tld, but not a big fan of trials to be honest. Needs competitive games to prove himself. Quinny from our club was in again and played well. Carrying an injury though and pulled out of the Dublin Marathon so hope he gets it sorted soon. Hearing that 10 new players will be drafted into the panel for FBD. Apparently 12 new Johns players were at last trial. Heard Conor Davey from drumcliffe was called up aswell good young player. Anyway wouldnt see the logic of calling that many from johns as most of them wouldnt have a realisitic chance. Mano when does Egan finish in Sweden?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 30, 2009, 11:06:46 AM
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 24, 2009, 12:42:54 PM
U-20's battled through to county final with a hard earned 1-4 to 0-4 win away Curry in terrible conditions this morning. We've got there the hard way going to Grange and Curry to win so please God we can go one more step. Final will be the week after next at earliest, other group has a lot of games to play yet.
Who are ye playing in the final?
Don't know yet. Tourlestrane have to play St John's this Friday and Tubbercurry (who already have 2 wins under their belt) on Sunday. Any of the 3 could yet make it. People seem to think Tourlestrane are the most likely but having two games they must win in such a short space is tough. The final is down for the following weekend.
Coolera v Tubbercurry u20 final, Should be a good one, any chance someone could stream it live on the net for me along with Geevagh semi and Drumcliffe ladies AI semi? ;)
Leitrim all summer long have streamed highlights of their club championship on the net, and Dr Crokes did all there games live on the net since september. If a club can do it and Leitrim so can we. Next stop SligoGaaTV and Kevin Walsh post match press conferences.
From Sligogaa.ie
The County Board are seeking nominations for the position of Sligo U21 Manager for 2010. Clubs or interested parties are asked to contact County Board Chairman, John Murphy with their nominations.
Wonders will never cease. Lets sit on our holes and do nothing and then when the u20 championship is over we'll look for candidates. It wouldnt suprise me if CB wanted FOF to take it again for convenience and he was honest enough to turn it down in the interests of Sligo Football, fair play to him if that happened. This isnt rocket science. Too much to ask to be proactive and have a man in place before the u20 championship.
Anyway who are the likely candidates from the clubs? Good squad again next yr so hopefully theyll redeem themselves and get the right man.
Is Daniel Davey playing for Ballyboden St. Enda's now??
Quote from: Stagmeister on November 02, 2009, 10:45:10 PM
Is Daniel Davey playing for Ballyboden St. Enda's now??
Ya hes playing with them, at Centre half forward. Scored 0-2 in the final. Needs to be given a proper chance with Sligo to prove he can make the step up. Never guarnteed but should definitly be looked at closely. Seen him briefly in 08 and he looked good.
John Murphy, Peter McHugh and Joe Taafe are the selection commitee for the new u21 manager.
2 people nominated so far Eamonn Kelly (manager of the u16 manning cup champions 2008) and selector with Bernard and the minors last yr. Anthony Brennan obviously double winner this with tour. Nearly sure he managed Sligo minors a few ago?
On HS a poster says Tommy Breheny is in line for it aswell.
Im told Murphy mentioned the u21 manager issue at the last CB meeting. What did he say? What do the club delegates actually do at CB meetings, im curious?
From the great Sligogaa.ie, what a great service this has been and will continue to be. Fair play to all involved so proud of it and the effort behind it.
Connacht FBD League
10/1/2010 Galway V Sligo
17/1/2010 Sligo V GMIT
24/1/2010 Leitrim V Sligo
31/1/2010 FBD Final
Connacht U-21 Championship
17/3/2010 Galway V Sligo Semi-final Decent draw, if anything Ros and Mayo are stronger than Galway these days at this level.
3/4/2010 or 5/4/2010 Final
Connacht Minor League
20/3/2010 Sligo V Leitrim
27/3/2010 Galway V Sligo
3/4/2010 Roscommon V Sligo
10/4/2010 Sligo V Mayo
17/4/2010 Sligo V Longford
Connacht Minor Championship
27/6/2010 Semi-final Galway/New York V Sligo (Mayo/Galway venue) Think this might be a mistake as NY dont play?
18/7/2010 Final
Connacht Junior Championship
23/4/2010 Leitrim V Sligo
14/5/2010 Semi-final Sligo/Leitrim V Fermanagh
6/6/2010 Final
Connacht Senior Championship
6/6/2010 Sligo V Mayo
27/6/2010 Semi-final Sligo/Mayo V Galway/New York
18/07/2010 Final
New York must be sending a minor team over, because weekender has them in it aswell. Glad to avoid Ros and Mayo and its decent draw. Glad it seperate from senior. Annoyed that our semi will most likely be away again to galway. 2yrs in a row.
Our Club champions play ros champs in qtrs and leitrim in semis so very good draw there.
That u21 semi against Galway is in Carrick on Shannon on Paddys day.
All in all looking forward to a promising year. 6th of June the big day. Bring it on. Will be home for that, wont make the Galway game but will be home for Connacht Final. ;)
Sligo County Convention coming up, getting plenty of mentions on Sligogaa.ie
Kilcoyne is Central Council bound, and Timmy McGrath is only candidate declared for Connacht Council. Also heard a rumour Cyril Feehily has been approached for Connacht Council and is interested from my source in the CC. Wouldnt know a whole pile on County board politics or how it works, but obviously Kilcoyne was secretary for long time with CB and Feehily is Vice Chairman. Both very experienced.
Hope whoever goes forward fights our corner. Starting with taking 2million euro from the 10million earmarked for Connacht centre of excellence. Its a waste of money for us and we need to stop from happening. We are basically paying 2million for mayo to get a centre of there own. We need to build our own, who from Sligo agreed to this waste of money in ballyhaunis?. Also someone needs to make a stand on the boundary issues.
On another matter see little or no posts or debate on here despite the 2010 draws, new u21 manager etc...one would think plenty to talk about unless I speak for everyone that is? ;)
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 04, 2009, 09:29:15 AM
Connacht U-21 Championship
17/3/2010 Galway V Sligo Semi-final Decent draw, if anything Ros and Mayo are stronger than Galway these days at this level.
You'll have to up your research Sligonian. Next year's Galway u-21's are the minors that won the All-Ireland in 2007. Doesn't guarantee winning at u-21 but it is a very strong panel compared to the last year or two. We're never down for too long. In Connacht anyway. ;)
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on November 06, 2009, 10:32:58 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 04, 2009, 09:29:15 AM
Connacht U-21 Championship
17/3/2010 Galway V Sligo Semi-final Decent draw, if anything Ros and Mayo are stronger than Galway these days at this level.
You'll have to up your research Sligonian. Next year's Galway u-21's are the minors that won the All-Ireland in 2007. Doesn't guarantee winning at u-21 but it is a very strong panel compared to the last year or two. We're never down for too long. In Connacht anyway. ;)
Jees GBB you totally got me there ::), sure I was at the game in carrick in 07 where we matched ye for everything, I know ye went on to win AI. Ros had minor champs last yr at u21, howd they do?. If you can point out to me that every yr the minor champs from 3 yrs ago win the u21 then I might take notice. I think back to Carrick 3yrs ago as a missed opportunity. How did ye do in Connacht senior final in 07 with yer u21 AI in 03 and 05 to choose from? Dont try to tell me that yer minors from 07 werent involved last yr or yr before ::).
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 07, 2009, 09:57:07 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on November 06, 2009, 10:32:58 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 04, 2009, 09:29:15 AM
Connacht U-21 Championship
17/3/2010 Galway V Sligo Semi-final Decent draw, if anything Ros and Mayo are stronger than Galway these days at this level.
You'll have to up your research Sligonian. Next year's Galway u-21's are the minors that won the All-Ireland in 2007. Doesn't guarantee winning at u-21 but it is a very strong panel compared to the last year or two. We're never down for too long. In Connacht anyway. ;)
Jees GBB you totally got me there ::), sure I was at the game in carrick in 07 where we matched ye for everything, I know ye went on to win AI. Ros had minor champs last yr at u21, howd they do?. If you can point out to me that every yr the minor champs from 3 yrs ago win the u21 then I might take notice. I think back to Carrick 3yrs ago as a missed opportunity. How did ye do in Connacht senior final in 07 with yer u21 AI in 03 and 05 to choose from? Dont try to tell me that yer minors from 07 werent involved last yr or yr before ::).
OK Sligonian I can tell you don't want to know. I should have known better.
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on November 07, 2009, 12:59:43 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 07, 2009, 09:57:07 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on November 06, 2009, 10:32:58 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 04, 2009, 09:29:15 AM
Connacht U-21 Championship
17/3/2010 Galway V Sligo Semi-final Decent draw, if anything Ros and Mayo are stronger than Galway these days at this level.
You'll have to up your research Sligonian. Next year's Galway u-21's are the minors that won the All-Ireland in 2007. Doesn't guarantee winning at u-21 but it is a very strong panel compared to the last year or two. We're never down for too long. In Connacht anyway. ;)
Jees GBB you totally got me there ::), sure I was at the game in carrick in 07 where we matched ye for everything, I know ye went on to win AI. Ros had minor champs last yr at u21, howd they do?. If you can point out to me that every yr the minor champs from 3 yrs ago win the u21 then I might take notice. I think back to Carrick 3yrs ago as a missed opportunity. How did ye do in Connacht senior final in 07 with yer u21 AI in 03 and 05 to choose from? Dont try to tell me that yer minors from 07 werent involved last yr or yr before ::).
OK Sligonian I can tell you don't want to know. I should have known better.
Dont want to know what GBB? You trying to be a smart arse again, I'll have to try up my research etc.. I remember 07 well enough, martin is outstanding footballer, reddington super sharp and got a great goal in AI final. I think defences were on top the day against us and only for keelan calwey got injured and we had used all subs we were level with 10mins to go after coming back from 9-3 down 10 to 1-7. Gilsenan, cawley and greene were outstanding for us. That goal we got was probably the best ive seen from a Sligo team.
Well done to Drumcliffe ladies team today reaching the AI final on a scoreline of 3-7 to 1-12. Hugh Slevin is a great lad and delighted for him. A few Cliffoney Ladies on the team, special mention to Grainne Loughlin, great player, great atitude, winners mentality, had her on my cumann na mbuscola Cliffoney NS side that got to Sligo final. She is immense. Delighted for her. Karina Caraway, Sinead McHale, probably better than eugene ever was ;) andrea horgan etc... Really is a North Sligo select side. Congrats to all involved. Best of luck in the final.
Cringeful stuff on ocean fm, who is the clown co commentator with Pj on the corofin v glencar game? Ive heard him before but today is embarrasing. Corofin winning comfortably.
Geevagh last update down 8-4 but sure when you have to concede home advantage its a big blow. Is Markievicz definitly not playable?
Geevagh lost 2-12 to 0-10 ft, disappointing scoreline, I did hear it was 10-8 and westport got a goal direct from a long range free and geevagh got within a goal again only to give away late scores. Small club against a fair size population like westport no disgrace and having to give up home advantage. Questions have to be asked there.
Coolera won the u20 on a scoreline of 2-12 to 2-8 against Tubber. Id say seanie and stevo are still celebrating it. Disapointing yr ended on a high. Congrats. Look forward to the reports.
Absolutely delighted as people can no doubt imagine. Days like yesterday make an awful lot of the disappointments and drudgery worthwhile. It was a fantastic game of football and both sides deserve great credit for that. Daniel Maye's first half goal meant Tubber were ahead for most of the first half but the longer the half went on the better we did. We did indulge in a bit of our traditional wastefulness but eventually scores came in the dying minutes of the half. Keelan Cawley raided forward from centre back to pop over a beauty. An awful mistake led to Tubber's second goal and we were in a bit of trouble, down by 5 or 6 at one stage. Funnily enough I never thought we were out of it and crucially neither did the players. Ciaran Brenan got a beauty of a goal as we took over in the final quarter. Tubber fought back again to narrow it to a point and the heart was in my mouth in the 4th minute of injury time when Barry O'Mahony grabbed a clinching goal. Cue celebrations.
Chuffed for the lads who experienced many bad days in the past including losing the minor c'ship and league finals to Curry in the space of a week. Did it the hard way. Beat Calry at home, St Molaise Gaels and Curry away and yesterday took out a very good Tubber side. Tourlestrane pitch was fantastic - an absolute credit to all concerned. The condition of the pitch was nothing short of miraculous.
I would say the standard on display augurs well for next years county U-21 team. Don't know the names of many of the Tubber lads but several caught the eye. A few of our boys will be worth a run in that squad too.
Any of the u21 manager candidates watching? Whose yer manager at that level?
I saw Anthony Brennan there. Pat Kilcoyne managed Tubber and our team was managed by Neil Carew and John McPartland.
http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=14436.45
Some pictures of our awesome county on the above thread. :)
Good to hear Brennan was there, great to see county players getting involved with underage in clubs aswell. Was Pat not conflicted with him being Coolera senior manager ;).
Mayo' Super League Final in Tourlestrane this Evening Friday Nov 13th Charlestown v Crossmolina Throw in 8-30pm
There some amount of stupid naive idiots in Sligo.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 13, 2009, 01:55:50 PM
There some amount of stupid naive idiots in Sligo.
Why do you say that?
Quote from: Mano on November 16, 2009, 10:08:27 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 13, 2009, 01:55:50 PM
There some amount of stupid naive idiots in Sligo.
Why do you say that?
We have won fck all in 125 yrs because of idiots. Thats why. You know Sligo people can keep up whats been done in the past and all we'll get is the same shite we got in last 125 yr for the next 125 yrs. No sign of it changing. South Sligo clubs hate each, have no respect for boundaries within the County so how can expect Mayo to respect ours?
[Edited by Mod3 - That is way over the top Sligonian. People would easily attach names to a rant like that. Carta Buí.]
Whoever in Sligo is representing us at Connacht Council should be ran. Absolute waste of spaces.
Just think about it for a second. Is there anything else we can do for mayo? How far does it go?
Congrats to Calry beating Skehana to become Connacht Junior Hurling Champions. Delighted to hear this.
I havent met a single Sligoman who hasnt a problem over Bellaghy for the record.
Also havent met a Sligoman who hasnt a problem with Tourlestrane over the last few weeks and the use of there pitch.
Except online that is.
Am I wrong seriously? Does my opinion on the matter serve Sligo football or does Tours? Ask yourself that. Oh and I know getting Bellaghy players back hurts Tourlestrane chances but it helps SLIGO. Do you want to Help Sligo? Its interesting you should be the only one to reply. Self Interest that is.
Maybe the Sligo County Board just want young Sligo players to see how proper football is played, thus inviting in teams that can show them? Could be a good long term initiative by Sligo
Not being a smart arse, but was the use of the Tourlestrane pitch not just a once off?? Like is it happening on a regular basis??
Charlestown are using the pitch to train under lights twice a week for the last number of weeks.
Right...as a neutral, i can see how that could annoy Sligo people. I wouldn't be sure if Castleconnor using Ardnaree's or the Stepenites pitch would go down well among die hard supporters. Personally, say if Castleconnor were playing in the Connacht championship, wouldn't bother me if they used the facilities for a few weeks during the dark evenings. On the other hand, if Tourlestrane are getting a good deal out of it it may not be the worst thing. If anything it shows up Charlestown, county champions and a top club for the last number of years not having proper facilities.
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2009, 12:27:35 PM
Right...as a neutral, i can see how that could annoy Sligo people. I wouldn't be sure if Castleconnor using Ardnaree's or the Stepenites pitch would go down well among die hard supporters. Personally, say if Castleconnor were playing in the Connacht championship, wouldn't bother me if they used the facilities for a few weeks during the dark evenings. On the other hand, if Tourlestrane are getting a good deal out of it it may not be the worst thing. If anything it shows up Charlestown, county champions and a top club for the last number of years not having proper facilities.
It also contradicts the mayo view which was yer main basis for Bellaghy players playing for ye. Ye all said that its crazy for me to expect any Bellaghy player to play with Curry considering ctown pitch is only a walk away. Madness ye said as Currys is 3miles away.
Well lads the bellaghy boys are training in Tourlestrane now. How many miles is that away?
Well they won't be in Tourlestrane much longer, Corofin look likely winners on Sunday.Big injury problems for Ctown. Also, is it Tourlestanes main pitch they training on?? Can see what that would be more contentious,not going to do the surface any favours, 2nd pitch wouldn't be quite as bad.
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2009, 01:33:17 PM
Well they won't be in Tourlestrane much longer, Corofin look likely winners on Sunday.Big injury problems for Ctown. Also, is it Tourlestanes main pitch they training on?? Can see what that would be more contentious,not going to do the surface any favours, 2nd pitch wouldn't be quite as bad.
Add in Sligo clubs losing home advantage to mayo ones. Can someone prove to me that Tourlestrane isnt a designated Connacht Ground once and for all?
And the 125 euro tour make from training sessions. Monumental funds for player development. By letting ctown use such a great facility yer helping them develop there players are ye not?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 17, 2009, 01:42:34 PM
Add in Sligo clubs losing home advantage to mayo ones. Can someone prove to me that Tourlestrane isnt a designated Connacht Ground once and for all?
And the 125 euro tour make from training sessions. Monumental funds for player development. By letting ctown use such a great facility yer helping them develop there players are ye not?
I can - Tourlestrane played against Castlerea in Markievicz Park in the Connaught club. If Tourlestrane was a designated Connaught ground surely we would have played in our home pitch like we did in 1994 shortly before the rules were changed.
How do you know the figures - do you have a mole on the Tourlestrane finance committee now?
Quote from: Mano on November 17, 2009, 02:05:10 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 17, 2009, 01:42:34 PM
Add in Sligo clubs losing home advantage to mayo ones. Can someone prove to me that Tourlestrane isnt a designated Connacht Ground once and for all?
And the 125 euro tour make from training sessions. Monumental funds for player development. By letting ctown use such a great facility yer helping them develop there players are ye not?
I can - Tourlestrane played against Castlerea in Markievicz Park in the Connaught club. If Tourlestrane was a designated Connaught ground surely we would have played in our home pitch like we did in 1994 shortly before the rules were changed.
How do you know the figures - do you have a mole on the Tourlestrane finance committee now?
Well mano it was stated on Hoganstand by another poster, but question is was I told directly by someone in the know or do I have no contacts in Sligo GAA. You can decide for yourself. ;)
Why is Tour used for FBD league games so. And if true why is our BEST facility not designated if its our ONLY all year round playable pitch?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 17, 2009, 01:27:37 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2009, 12:27:35 PM
Right...as a neutral, i can see how that could annoy Sligo people. I wouldn't be sure if Castleconnor using Ardnaree's or the Stepenites pitch would go down well among die hard supporters. Personally, say if Castleconnor were playing in the Connacht championship, wouldn't bother me if they used the facilities for a few weeks during the dark evenings. On the other hand, if Tourlestrane are getting a good deal out of it it may not be the worst thing. If anything it shows up Charlestown, county champions and a top club for the last number of years not having proper facilities.
It also contradicts the mayo view which was yer main basis for Bellaghy players playing for ye. Ye all said that its crazy for me to expect any Bellaghy player to play with Curry considering ctown pitch is only a walk away. Madness ye said as Currys is 3miles away.
Well lads the bellaghy boys are training in Tourlestrane now. How many miles is that away?
For whats its worth, when Curry were redoing their pitch some years ago, they played all their home games in Charlestown
Relationships between the clubs are fine. As for 7/15 living in Bellaghy, Only one of the 7 was born there, as more houses were built in the area, quiet a few Charlestown people moved there, shocking but true. Should they have checked with the Sligo county council before moving. ?
Quote from: joemamas on November 17, 2009, 03:48:39 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 17, 2009, 01:27:37 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on November 17, 2009, 12:27:35 PM
Right...as a neutral, i can see how that could annoy Sligo people. I wouldn't be sure if Castleconnor using Ardnaree's or the Stepenites pitch would go down well among die hard supporters. Personally, say if Castleconnor were playing in the Connacht championship, wouldn't bother me if they used the facilities for a few weeks during the dark evenings. On the other hand, if Tourlestrane are getting a good deal out of it it may not be the worst thing. If anything it shows up Charlestown, county champions and a top club for the last number of years not having proper facilities.
It also contradicts the mayo view which was yer main basis for Bellaghy players playing for ye. Ye all said that its crazy for me to expect any Bellaghy player to play with Curry considering ctown pitch is only a walk away. Madness ye said as Currys is 3miles away.
Well lads the bellaghy boys are training in Tourlestrane now. How many miles is that away?
For whats its worth, when Curry were redoing their pitch some years ago, they played all their home games in Charlestown
Relationships between the clubs are fine. As for 7/15 living in Bellaghy, Only one of the 7 was born there, as more houses were built in the area, quiet a few Charlestown people moved there, shocking but true. Should they have checked with the Sligo county council before moving. ?
Thats true, but not quite sure Curry would return the favour. Not sure also what you mean born in Bellaghy, in todays there are no homebirths..so I say all of them were born in Sligo or castlebar general.
Who is the only one i wonder? ;)
Sligo IT 2-12 Garda College 1-9
Good win now into the semis. Dont really care much for the IT because for yrs they had feck all Sligomen on the team, but this yr its backboned by us ;D.
Costello
G Gaughan
Cawley
Sweeney
Coen
J Davey
S Henry
Good luck in the league semis.
Back to the real stuff.
From Sligogaa.ie
Bernard Mulhern Manager of the 2010 Minor Squad has announced his selectors who are :- Brian Henry, Tubbercurry, Philip Gallagher (Jnr), Drumcliffe/Rosses Point and Shane Quigley, Shamrock Gaels.
Disappointed no Eamonn Kelly is involved considering he was manager in 08 when these players won manning cup. A man like that has to be involved in sligo underage teams. He is nominated for u21 job so hope he is involved with them. Think it might be a mistake on Bernards part here unless Eamonn himself declined to be involved. Will give Bernard benefit of the doubt, not sure about the need of having 2 shamrock gaels men aswell, but each to their own. Have to win Connacht this yr and well capable of it, no excuses.
SLIGONIAN maybe you could fill me in on the starting team for the sligo it versus the gaurds here they got on well who played well for them etc and who have they got in the semis?
Quote from: whats my name on November 18, 2009, 02:13:21 PM
SLIGONIAN maybe you could fill me in on the starting team for the sligo it versus the gaurds here they got on well who played well for them etc and who have they got in the semis?
The team was
IT SLIGO: Adrian Faherty (Galway) (c), Dermot Reynolds (Louth), Barry Gilleran (Longford) (0-1), Gary Reynolds (Leitrim), Keelan Cawley (Sligo), Eugene Keating (Cavan), Gary Gaughan (Sligo), David Gibney (Cavan) (1-3), David Macken (Louth), Danny Cummins (Galway) (1-0), Alan Costello (Sligo) (0-4, 3f), Alan Freeman (Mayo), Kenneth Sweeney (Sligo) (0-3, 3f), Seamus Ryder (Fermanagh), Stephen Coen (Sligo) (0-3) Subs used: Stephen Henry (Sligo), Declan Meehan (Cavan), Aidan McTighe (Mayo)
Link to match report
http://www.sligoweekender.ie/news/story/?trs=mhsneysnkf&cat=sport
Doesnt say who the IT play next but maybe Sprinter could tell you.
thanks sligonian for that does that paper cover all sligo it games?
Quote from: whats my name on November 18, 2009, 11:11:05 PM
thanks sligonian for that does that paper cover all sligo it games?
Your welcome, They will cover the league semi for sure and the Sigerson for sure. The Sligo weekender is a great paper and credit to Liam Maloney on it. Covers a serious amount of Sligo Club and County games.
Again its great to see all the Sligo players doing well and being the main scorers, Costello, Sweeney and Coen 10pts between them. Also noteworthy is Gary Gaughan in the Half back line at no 7, would be seen as Half forward with the county, he did play Half back with Sligo minors in 06 I think. Cawley seems to developing well and looking forward to seeing him involved with u21s this yr.
Just to reiterate, no one will be more happy than me if Costello excells next yr and I expect him too. Also I would love for Ewing to stick it to me and prove me wrong.
I just didnt think Quinn played well after he came back from yr out, but was delighted with his Connacht final performance and appreciate that, McNamara was my favourite forward before he went back to rovers and never cameback the same player. Once they cross the white line for Sligo I roar these lads on on. I want them to prove me wrong and cast away my doubts. Its just my opinion on football terms. Ive spoken to Ewing, Quinn and McNamara at length even and found them very sound lads. Really wish them all well.
How ye lads. My attention has been drawn to this thread, and I've been taking a look back over the last few pages. It's gotten out of hand here, so this is my opinion here.
1) Sligonian. - I understand you are passionate about Sligo, that's good. What is not good is the manner in which you cast disparaging comments about people that can easily be identified in context, without you actually naming names. It's very easy under an online moniker to make harsh comments, and it does not give the targets a fair right of reply. I ask that you consider this in future, and temper your comments. Try and read them before you post them. No one says you can't be critical, or honest, but be measured. Any recurrance of something like the post I have PM'ed to you will result in a ban.
2) Mano - You need to calm down as well. While Sligonian's posts are undoubtedly inflammatory to the reader, whatever his intentions may be, retaliation is also an offence, and you need to ease off on the abuse. If you don't/can't do that, I suggest you either ignore Sligonian's posts, or report them. Anything else and you're going to get a ban yourself.
3) Sprinter - That is unacceptable. You cannot threaten physical violence on a poster because of what he posts. Sligonian was out of order, but you are even more so. I'm inclined to give you the benefit of the doubt because you are obviously reacting to comments made and you are a newcomer, but this is the last time. The two most serious offences are revealing a posters identity when they do not want that or threatening them. Ireland is a small country and these threats have to be taken seriously. A warning for now, but anything like that again and it's the road.
Thanks, and calm down. My own county is far worse than Sligo :D
He's a fool and needs to be put off this discussion board for once and for all. The debate on Sligo football has gone down hill since he came on look at the posts over the last year he contributes 80% to 90% of all posts the rest of the lads have gone away. As I said yesterday I have been looking at this board for the last six years and decided to join up this week to start this campaign after his attacks on my club you can only listen and read so much sh**.
The other point I would like to make is that I know a number of county players that occasionally look up this discussion board and have read the fools comments. We all know the efforts county players put into training and the time involved and I feel they deserve the upmost respect for their efforts no matter what you think of their personal abilities and to have this fool come on here and run his opinion over Sligo players is an insult to them.
As I stated yesterday was I a fool to join this discussion board to start my campaign? I been involved in football all my life and played at a reasonable level for both club and county and have heard fools like this all my life from the stands shouting down stupid comments 99% of time you ignore them but this week its time to shut this guy up for once and for all.
The comments made about my club were disgraceful for this fool to call himself a gael is an insult to the GAA and the GAA does not need fools like this. He would be better off going to the showgrounds his opinions might be better received there.
Now if I get banned for these comments so be it, but the proof of my argument is in the lack of posts on this page from other Sligo people and the fall off in debate from regular members.
I take back the physical violence threat said in the heat of the moment, but for anyone to insult my GAA club in the way this fool has comes close to a good slap.
I understand you view spirinter, and I empathise, more than you might guess actually, but there has to be some form of rational debate. Sligonian has been warned over his over the top comments, and that's the end of it as far as I am concerned unless he fails to heed the warning.
If that occurs, I suggest you report the post, rather than turning the thread into a pot of abuse, because whatever about OTT viewpoints, it's abuse and counter abuse that make threads unreadable for people who are not involved in the row themselves.
Finally, can I draw all of your attention to the following rules, and this is not aimed at any one poster in particular, but are the standards by which reports can be made if necessary
1. Personal abuse.
Personal abuse is one of the most common problems on internet boards. Known sometimes as 'playing the man', whether foul language is used or not, this behaviour is
not allowed.
e.g. Calling someone a fat fool is the same as calling someone something more vulgar. This rule applies even in situations where another user has breached this, or
another rule. Retaliation is still a breach of the rule.
2. Libellous/insulting posts about a real person
In this day and age, many more people are becoming aware of the existance of boards such as this. While this is generally a good thing, it also means that the posts are
more likely to be read by a casual visitor to the site. In these circumstances, the board must protect itself against allegations of libel, or defamation and so any posts
which make derogatory remarks about a named, or clearly implied, individual, are a serious breach of the rules, and dangerous to the board itself. This particularly applies
to individuals' private lives, finances, legal issues etc etc. This also applies to unwarranted abuse of GAA players and officials.
fair point Gaaboardmod3 and well presented and its good to have this debate at last.
As I have stated previously I have viewed the debates on this Board for well over six years without making any comments and it has at times been enjoyable especially the topics carried on the general discussion site and congratulations to you and your colleagues for managing it so well over the years.
However I will again draw your attention to Sligonian's insults to my club and the un rational arguments he put forward that would be laughed at in a serious debate.
While you can continually laugh off his remarks there comes a time when he crosses the line and takes things too far. He's done this now on numerous occasions over the last two years.
Finally Gaaboardmod3 I would like you to take into account the planform Sligonian is getting to voice his opinions. I would hope sligo people on this site would know his insults regarding Tourlestrane are way off the mark, but this does not run true for visitors from outside the county who visit the topic and come away with a different analysis of Tourlestrane football club.
I know Tourlestrane would be far from loved around the county and we can carry ourselves a bit high and mighty at times. But one thing you have to give us is the hard and long hours that have gone in over the last ten years to build the pitch and facilities to what it is today and for this fellow to get a platform to have a pop at us is disgraceful and he should be banned for once and for all.
I will continue to question your judgment on allowing this guy to voice his opinions on this site and will raise it at every opportunity.
Thank you
The sprinter
Quote from: sprinter on November 19, 2009, 03:15:26 PM
fair point Gaaboardmod3 and well presented and its good to have this debate at last.
As I have stated previously I have viewed the debates on this Board for well over six years without making any comments and it has at times been enjoyable especially the topics carried on the general discussion site and congratulations to you and your colleagues for managing it so well over the years.
However I will again draw your attention to Sligonian's insults to my club and the un rational arguments he put forward that would be laughed at in a serious debate.
While you can continually laugh off his remarks there comes a time when he crosses the line and takes things too far. He's done this now on numerous occasions over the last two years.
Finally Gaaboardmod3 I would like you to take into account the planform Sligonian is getting to voice his opinions. I would hope sligo people on this site would know his insults regarding Tourlestrane are way off the mark, but this does not run true for visitors from outside the county who visit the topic and come away with a different analysis of Tourlestrane football club.
I know Tourlestrane would be far from loved around the county and we can carry ourselves a bit high and mighty at times. But one thing you have to give us is the hard and long hours that have gone in over the last ten years to build the pitch and facilities to what it is today and for this fellow to get a platform to have a pop at us is disgraceful and he should be banned for once and for all.
I will continue to question your judgment on allowing this guy to voice his opinions on this site and will raise it at every opportunity.
Thank you
The sprinter
Eh I think that the mod has asked for all three of you to conduct ourselves in a civil manner going forward, you seem hell bent on continuing to cause trouble, being a six year lurker does not give you te right to threaten board members. calm down and if ou disagree with sligonian then let him know it in a civilized way, in other words use his own words against him and counter his argument.Threatening him bodily harm does nobody any good and this board is great craic at times, enjoy it.
Correct stew. Also sprinter, if I could suggest, the defence you put forth in your post to me is far more eloquent and powerful than your initial replies to Sligonian. That's the route to follow.
Anyway, as stew says, I'm simply asking that ye all behave like adults, and if you feel any poster is getting out of line in personalising or making libellous comments about a person or club/club officials then report it as such.
Thanks
Well holy God! You are away from the board for a couple of days and all hell breaks loose! I get the jist of it alright, I had read the start of it which seems now to be deleted.
Not getting involved but would like to put on record the admiration and jealousy I have for Tourlestrane and their fantastic facilities. God knows we've tried fierce hard down our way to do likewise but have met persecution at every turn. There's a lot to be said for a tight knit community even if it means you have smaller numbers to pick from.
Anyway - hope this row can be put behind all and it looks to me like we've got a few more Sligo posters out of it. I hope that they keep posting.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 19, 2009, 06:41:10 PM
Well holy God! You are away from the board for a couple of days and all hell breaks loose! I get the jist of it alright, I had read the start of it which seems now to be deleted.
Not getting involved but would like to put on record the admiration and jealousy I have for Tourlestrane and their fantastic facilities. God knows we've tried fierce hard down our way to do likewise but have met persecution at every turn. There's a lot to be said for a tight knit community even if it means you have smaller numbers to pick from.
Anyway - hope this row can be put behind all and it looks to me like we've got a few more Sligo posters out of it. I hope that they keep posting.
Well ye all have made a convert out of me, I wish you nothing but the best of luck come the championship.
From Sligogaa.ie
http://www.sligogaa.ie/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleid=6399
Sligo County Board Press release re: Training facility
The Executive of Sligo County Board have agreed to proceed with the purchase of 21 acres approx. of land in the Scarden area off the Strandhill Road in Sligo. It is proposed that this site will be used to accommodate a Training ground, dressing rooms, meeting room and associated services. The area should accommodate 3 no. full size pitches of which one at least will be "All weather."
The residents in the immediate area have been contacted about the purchase and the Development Committee will be available to answer any queries about the future plans for the site.
Sligo County Board have long recognised that the provision of a designated training ground is essential for the future of Gaelic games in the County. These facilities will be available to all members of the Association in Sligo.
The Board is excited about this Development which will enhance the prospects of Teams at all grades throughout the County.
Id like to wish everyone associated and involved in this development all the best. Has to happen this time. Too man times before this has been announced and not happened. In my head a few obstacles to it happening would be money, and the local residents. Is this seperate to Coolera or like the development a few yrs agoin conjunction with the club?
Hi All
This is great news and hopefully this time it happens. Had an idea something was up but they(the executive) kept their cards close to their chest.
Can anyone tell me for the Connacht one does Sligo have to make a contribution? I do agree with Sligonian on this one as I think it is an absolute waste of money and is only for the benefit of Prenty (why do GAA big wigs like to have some big structure as their legacy) and those in the environs. Galway have Loughgeorge, Leitrim hope to have Annaduff. Even for Mayo Ballyhaunis is not a good location. Then can build it if there is no funds coming from Sligo but all our money should be going to the new facility in Strandhill. I know I have never heard the Connacht one discussed at meetings in the club so .....
Well done to Leonard and co. on this.....
Well Westie Crokepark have 10 million to give to Connacht from the extra matches. The way I see it there are 5 counties in Connacht, so we should look and Im mean get the 2 million cut from that 10 million and tell Connacht and Mayo to look after themselves with the 8 million left over. 2 million would be a great start and is worth fighting for. We cannont allow us to contribute to the waste of money in ballyhaunis.
I passed Leitrims in annaduff when I was home and something isnt right there, it looked abandoned. WOuldnt be suprised if theyre looking for the same as us.
Drumcliffe got a fierce hammering against a better clonakilty. Pity getting that far and losing by that. Still a great yr though.
Great win for Corofin, I hear bonfires are burning bright in North Sligo ;).
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 29, 2009, 07:41:24 PMGreat win for Corofin, I hear bonfires are burning bright in North Sligo ;).
Are they really? Suppose the clubs with massive rural catchment areas must stick together.
Are they really? Suppose the clubs with massive rural catchment areas must stick together
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
owenmore .....That is so funny and on a Monday morning as well.
never experienced playing football in north sligo our boys would need stat nav if we passed the Park and oxygen if we crossed the bridge.
Should North Sligo be a divisional team would this increase the levels playing the games in north sligo and raise the skill levels etc etc .....
Should we now seriously think about introducing a policy of positive discrimination in an effort to get more represenation on the county teams at both senior and under age levels from north sligo and try at last to crack the age old problem of football in north sligo and there lack of success at senior level over the last 40 years.
Quote from: sprinter on November 30, 2009, 10:57:09 AM
Are they really? Suppose the clubs with massive rural catchment areas must stick together
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
owenmore .....That is so funny and on a Monday morning as well.
never experienced playing football in north sligo our boys would need stat nav if we passed the Park and oxygen if we crossed the bridge.
Should North Sligo be a divisional team would this increase the levels playing the games in north sligo and raise the skill levels etc etc .....
Should we now seriously think about introducing a policy of positive discrimination in an effort to get more represenation on the county teams at both senior and under age levels from north sligo and try at last to crack the age old problem of football in north sligo and there lack of success at senior level over the last 40 years.
There were at least 8 north divisonal players playing at some stage in the Kerry game in Tralee this year so I dont quite get where you are coming from with this sprinter?? Dont expect any different from Owenmoresider at this stage regarding our club, but must admit I found it funny! Been a tough old year for him what with the "splitters" winning junior and all that. Lot of pent up frustration id say.
Convention tonight - should be a snorefest I believe. Only positions with any secret vote will be Connacht council and hard to know how that will go though the Chairman is doing a bit of canvassing for some.
No doubt most of the motions will be ruled out of order - -it would be good I believe if the county board worked with the clubs on the motions so that they could be discussed and voted on, then that would be real democracy instead of hiding behind the rule book, but as most are from Harps the co. secretary should have given them a good steer
Any truth that moves are afoot to have an amalgamated West Division side in the senior championship? Heard this from good source.
Well I know I played in one with our near neighbours Enniscrone for a few years and then for a year with Farnans. Not so sure about this proposal but I think it would be a good idea but can't see this happening this year, the CCC would not like the change to their timetable
Havent had a internet connection for the last 2 weeks due to moving back to dubai from doha, Apologies to all my fans and followers but it couldnt be helped :D,
Totally out of touch with home aswell but glad to see so many great contributions on here since my absence. Some lads need geography lessons I see with regards what clubs are consider North Sligo :D. And if any of yee indeed have a map showing our catchment area kindly pass it on, you maybe suprised. We are all one lads never forget that when the Black and White comes into to play.
Sligo County Convention, im sure some of the posters on here were at it. Any news lads? Seeding for the club championship ever going to come in? Any innovation and improvements to underage structures during summer months?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 13, 2009, 07:01:24 PM
Havent had a internet connection for the last 2 weeks due to moving back to dubai from doha, Apologies to all my fans and followers but it couldnt be helped :D,
Totally out of touch with home aswell but glad to see so many great contributions on here since my absence. Some lads need geography lessons I see with regards what clubs are consider North Sligo :D. And if any of yee indeed have a map showing our catchment area kindly pass it on, you maybe suprised. We are all one lads never forget that when the Black and White comes into to play.
Sligo County Convention, im sure some of the posters on here were at it. Any news lads? Seeding for the club championship ever going to come in? Any innovation and improvements to underage structures during summer months?
Biggest news was Joe Queenan and Timmy McGrath taking the Connacht Council seats. A surprise in that they wouldn't have been the favoured choices of the powers that be. Watch this space though. Some mad rumours doing the rounds though which even I find hard to believe. If they are true we could be in for a Tommy Murphy Cup style row again. Just what the county needs. ::)
The seeding for club championships will be decided seperately, wasn't discussed at convention. No fixtures matters can be decided at county convention. My feeling is seeding will never come in. Sligo will be proposing that U-14 football is changed to allow only one solo and one hop. This will be up for decision at Congress. Think its mad personally and we opposed it but it went through though it was close. Also going to convention from Sligo are (1) delete rule allowing teams to be eliminated from c'ship on points diff; (2) leave Croke Park open for other games. There might be one other, just can't remember now.
Seanie -- heard them rumours last night as well, appears the 2009 executive are not too happy (which was fairly obvious on the night) . If something happens in the background(which is strongly rumoured as well , can't say more) there will be war.
And just because the favoured candidates did not get the job - -should that not be a wake up call to them all!
Quote from: Westie on December 14, 2009, 11:42:59 AM
Seanie -- heard them rumours last night as well, appears the 2009 executive are not too happy (which was fairly obvious on the night) . If something happens in the background(which is strongly rumoured as well , can't say more) there will be war.
And just because the favoured candidates did not get the job - -should that not be a wake up call to them all!
That's what I would have thought but not everyone thinks the same way as us.
You've obviously heard the same rumours as I have. Incredible.
Are we talking Lisbon Treaty stuff?We don't like your choice so we'll vote again?
Quote from: Buckass on December 14, 2009, 04:12:50 PM
Are we talking Lisbon Treaty stuff?We don't like your choice so we'll vote again?
Yes, Some democracy, but sure seriously they cant vote it again as this has people involved not a referendum. It just shows the politics within Sligo GAA.
You know the most shocking part is how public knowledge this is, everyone knows. Who is on the executive anyway, i presume its public knowledge so ye wont mind saying?
Holy God - the rumours are true ---- I'd say a fair few rules have been broken in the last week since convention... If I was one of the defeated candidates (and Mr. Chairman they were defeated!!) I would not let my name go forward.
Democracy how are you
Quote from: Westie on December 15, 2009, 02:52:14 PM
Holy God - the rumours are true ---- I'd say a fair few rules have been broken in the last week since convention... If I was one of the defeated candidates (and Mr. Chairman they were defeated!!) I would not let my name go forward.
Democracy how are you
Sadest message this sends out to the people of Sligo, is the executive think they own Sligo GAA, and let me tell them the Clubs and members own Sligo GAA. The executive have no credibility after this. How do they explain how the first vote doesnt stand?
Mr Murphy you dont own Sligo GAA. The clubs wont stand for this. You cant just spit out the dummy when you dont get your own way. Only good thing in this is it exposes the executive for what they are.
Wow - has it really come to this? I don't know where to start but I agree with Westie - there's no way the defeated candidates should let their names go forward. From my reading of the rules Queenan and McGrath were properly elected. If any person or unit had a problem with that surely they should loge an appeal with Connacht or Croke Park - isn't that the way GAA democracy supposedly works?
Democracy and fairness has no home in Sligo GAA though. Some of us have known from bitter experience that the modus operandi of the current regime is if they don't like something they find a way to fix it or sort it to suit themselves. I don't say this lightly because I'm well aware who will read it and that they know who I am but the time has come to say - no more.
The crying shame of this is that there are decent GAA folk involved in the county board who are working hard for Sligo GAA. For some reason these people let things slide that they must know are wrong. To a certain extent I can understand that and to some degree we all do it but surely there must be limits.
Quotethe modus operandi of the current regime is if they don't like something they find a way to fix it or sort it to suit themselves.
Seanie - don't know the first thing of the detail of what happened last week but knowing yerself and Westie, I'd be happy to take yer word completely. My only comment would be that in my experience the regime before had 'it's own way' and the one before that likewise - it seems to come with the territory.
It seems to me looking across the whole of the GAA over 25 years of dealing with Co Bds at one level or another that they fall into two broad categories
- those that are decent but not that bright and just bluff and bluster and frustrate the shyte out of everybody until they are overturned
- those that are bright and ambitious but can't help themselves manipulating everything because they can until they just get up so many noses that they get overturned.
Now I'm out of here before the Mullah from Maolise's catches me!!
Quote from: paddypastit on December 18, 2009, 12:57:15 AM
Quotethe modus operandi of the current regime is if they don't like something they find a way to fix it or sort it to suit themselves.
Seanie - don't know the first thing of the detail of what happened last week but knowing yerself and Westie, I'd be happy to take yer word completely. My only comment would be that in my experience the regime before had 'it's own way' and the one before that likewise - it seems to come with the territory.
It seems to me looking across the whole of the GAA over 25 years of dealing with Co Bds at one level or another that they fall into two broad categories
- those that are decent but not that bright and just bluff and bluster and frustrate the shyte out of everybody until they are overturned
- those that are bright and ambitious but can't help themselves manipulating everything because they can until they just get up so many noses that they get overturned.
Now I'm out of here before the Mullah from Maolise's catches me!!
Just for everyone elses benefit, mullah is arabic but means master and guardian in english. Thanks Paddy finally came to your senses. You could at least spell Molaise right though, he was a saint after all. ;)
I always get a sense of bemusement reading your posts. You never really commit to making a point and thus for me you sit on the fence which is diplomatic but I think you lack the courage to say what you feel. Do you think everyone involved in Sligo GAA is in it for servng Sligo GAA? I dont, I think some are in it to serve themselves. Its not easy as human nature and the ego sometimes take over, but really when your involved with Sligo GAA, you have to make the ultimate sacrifice to yourself, in that you have no loyalty to anyone else or your club and have total and absolute loyalty to Sligo GAA as whole and do whats for Sligo. If all your actions are made from that place you will serve Sligo GAA imo.
I hear theres a meeting of the Exceutive tonight in Sligo. Some farce, a meeting at this time of year for what? No rules were broke.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 21, 2009, 12:32:50 PM
I hear theres a meeting of the Exceutive tonight in Sligo. Some farce, a meeting at this time of year for what? No rules were broke.
I assume its the executive that was elected at convention? Strange to have a meeting this close to Christmas alright - maybe sharing out the duties for attendance at club dinner dances. There's a lot on over the Christmas. :D
Just a crazy thought here - - surely the 09 executive are no longer, can they be considered as a coup d'etat. Heard the rumour also about the meeting but are Queenan and McGrath going as they are now on the executive!! :o
That hole is getting bigger all the time that they are digging. .
Any word on the u21 manager? 3.5 months and counting until Championship.
Only contenders ive heard Kelly and Brennan who were nominated by there clubs and Id be happy with either.
Heard that it was none of them Sligonian....A man that has won a lot of county titles over a few counties, Denis Johnston...not so sure it is the best appointment but whether the 2010 executive voted on it or not I am not sure. Couldn't be selected by the 2009 grouping anyway, or could it......... :-X
Johnstons selectors have been named as James Watters(St Molaise Gaels) Gerry McGowan (Tourlestrane) and Denis Keaveney from (Easkey).
Id rate James fairly highly, seen a SMG minor team last yr and the performances were incredible, especially the one against Curry. We could of got 5 or 6 goals that day but fell just short. Wouldnt know much about mcgowan except his playing days, no harm having ex countymen involved and its good to see imo. Dont anything about the Keaveney man.
Im glad all divisions in Sligo are represented and I hear there working closely with the minor manager to gain knowledge from last yr. Im sure they met with FOF aswell.
People will say I have a harsh view of johnston, but personal experience was based on 5 yrs as my PE teacher and 2 yrs as player. I would say thats sufficent enough to gauge an opinion and eveything I said is true from my point of view. That said Ive made my point and wish him all the best in 2010 with this talented group. Id still be optimistic about our chances but want to state naming the manager this late isnt exactly fair on Johnston as all the other counties u21s are training the last few months. Best of luck to all.
Id like to wish all the Sligolads on here a Happy Christmas and great 2010. Sligeach abu.
Neil Egan has been elected as Tourlestrane manager for the coming season succeeding Anthony Brennan whom he beat in the election process. Its a bit strange that Anthony didn't get another year as he did win the double last year. But Neil won 3 championships in the 90's and is a brillant manager and hopefully can win 2 in a row this year.
Anthony was sure he was going to get the county u-21 job and initially wasn't putting his name forward. However the county chairman overlooked Anthony (they fell out after Anthony gave up the Tubbercurry job midway through the season a few years back) and decided to ring around to get an alternative unprepared candidate who hadn't put his name forward for the job.
I think that football appointments would be better if they are done in the first way which Tourlestrane use rather the way in which the Sligo chairman uses to fill county manager positions.
Quote from: Mano on January 11, 2010, 10:40:37 AM
Neil Egan has been elected as Tourlestrane manager for the coming season succeeding Anthony Brennan whom he beat in the election process. Its a bit strange that Anthony didn't get another year as he did win the double last year. But Neil won 3 championships in the 90's and is a brillant manager and hopefully can win 2 in a row this year.
Anthony was sure he was going to get the county u-21 job and initially wasn't putting his name forward. However the county chairman overlooked Anthony (they fell out after Anthony gave up the Tubbercurry job midway through the season a few years back) and decided to ring around to get an alternative unprepared candidate who hadn't put his name forward for the job.
I think that football appointments would be better if they are done in the first way which Tourlestrane use rather the way in which the Sligo chairman uses to fill county manager positions.
The 5 yr rule is unbelievably important to get rid of people like this. Where does it all go wrong. Im not saying Brennan was best man for the job, he should of got interviewed at least simple as that. But he must be better than johnston. Whats done is done though.
Heard Mcgovern will miss the NFL aswell, hope the FBD goes ahead, vital fringe players get looked at, Quinn will be a front runner for a Half backline berth but will have to prove him self, its worries me that Ewing, Mchugh etc... will be in line aswell.
County board meeting deferred - - strange decision -- anyone know why?
Quote from: Westie on January 12, 2010, 02:15:54 PM
County board meeting deferred - - strange decision -- anyone know why?
Weather possibly?
Could be Seanie, I have no idea myself, just wondering our loud. Think that it would have been put in the note.
Hello all, New to the board!
Any predictions for the club season ahead? Heard there has been a few managerial changes most notably tourlestrane.
Tourlestrane - Neil Egan takes over from Anthony Brennan. What more can Brennan do, win the double and then get the chop!, Fairly harsh. Heard O Hara seconded the motion to put Egan forward!
Ballymote - Eugene McHale takes over from Barnes Murphy and his sidekick Gerry Monaghan. Mchale is rumoured to have rang looking for the job.
Tubbercurry - Pat Kilcoyne and Reggie have taken over. Pat moves home!!
Coolera - Alan Kelly returns as joint manager with Neil Carew to take over from Pat Kilcoyne. Carew carries on after his success with the under 20's last year.
Any others changes that ye know of?
Quote from: ballboy on January 14, 2010, 11:57:45 AM
Hello all, New to the board!
Any predictions for the club season ahead? Heard there has been a few managerial changes most notably tourlestrane.
Tourlestrane - Neil Egan takes over from Anthony Brennan. What more can Brennan do, win the double and then get the chop!, Fairly harsh. Heard O Hara seconded the motion to put Egan forward!
Ballymote - Eugene McHale takes over from Barnes Murphy and his sidekick Gerry Monaghan. Mchale is rumoured to have rang looking for the job.
Tubbercurry - Pat Kilcoyne and Reggie have taken over. Pat moves home!!
Coolera - Alan Kelly returns as joint manager with Neil Carew to take over from Pat Kilcoyne. Carew carries on after his success with the under 20's last year.
Any others changes that ye know of?
Welcome to board, is the FBD going ahead this weekend? Any team news?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 15, 2010, 07:09:09 AM
Quote from: ballboy on January 14, 2010, 11:57:45 AM
Hello all, New to the board!
Any predictions for the club season ahead? Heard there has been a few managerial changes most notably tourlestrane.
Tourlestrane - Neil Egan takes over from Anthony Brennan. What more can Brennan do, win the double and then get the chop!, Fairly harsh. Heard O Hara seconded the motion to put Egan forward!
Ballymote - Eugene McHale takes over from Barnes Murphy and his sidekick Gerry Monaghan. Mchale is rumoured to have rang looking for the job.
Tubbercurry - Pat Kilcoyne and Reggie have taken over. Pat moves home!!
Coolera - Alan Kelly returns as joint manager with Neil Carew to take over from Pat Kilcoyne. Carew carries on after his success with the under 20's last year.
Any others changes that ye know of?
Welcome to board, is the FBD going ahead this weekend? Any team news?
As far as i know it is going ahead on sunday, weather conditions have improved. Heard no team news but i hear the lads are in good shape, not bad for lads just back. a lot of individual training going on and laying off the sweets at christmas :P
Who do you guys think for next years championship? I think it will be between Tour, Johns, Harps and Tubber with Curry, Mary's, Coolera and Ballymote just a bit shy of the mark. Geevagh, Shamrock Gaels, Calry and St Mholaise to battle relegation.
Tourlestrane are obviously going to be favourites after the double last year and there strong panel.
Johns to push on from there relative success last year and possibly go all the way this year, serious potential.
Harps, Well harps are always going to be in the mix aren't they.
Tubber had a bad year last year but they should have guys returning this year so will be in the running.
Curry, i think they are rebuilding as such, hard to know how they will do.
Mary's, Hard to know which team will turn up for them on there day they could beat anybody but on another day loose to anybody.
Coolera, may reach the semi's but haven't got enough in them to finish out a tough game, rely too much on costello.
Ballymote, Very hard working side but never seem to get a break.
Geevagh, Hard physical side but could possibly struggle in depth.
Calry, Have done well in the last few years and people always tip them to be battling relegation. Then again they are always end up doing well, reached quarters last year.
Shamrock Gaels, Will try and get the form of two years ago back when they bet a fancied tourlestrane. Would not like to draw them if i was in a relegation battle.
St Mholaise Gaels, Great year for them last year after coming up, ran out of steam against Coolera last year and could of beaten them, if Quinn stays with the county (which i suspect he will) it could actually have a negative effect on them as he wouldn't be available during the year as much.
Should be an interesing year i think and i'm sure there will be a few shocks!
Quote from: ballboy on January 15, 2010, 12:18:57 PM
Who do you guys think for next years championship? I think it will be between Tour, Johns, Harps and Tubber with Curry, Mary's, Coolera and Ballymote just a bit shy of the mark. Geevagh, Shamrock Gaels, Calry and St Mholaise to battle relegation.
Tourlestrane are obviously going to be favourites after the double last year and there strong panel.
Johns to push on from there relative success last year and possibly go all the way this year, serious potential.
Harps, Well harps are always going to be in the mix aren't they.
Tubber had a bad year last year but they should have guys returning this year so will be in the running.
Curry, i think they are rebuilding as such, hard to know how they will do.
Mary's, Hard to know which team will turn up for them on there day they could beat anybody but on another day loose to anybody.
Coolera, may reach the semi's but haven't got enough in them to finish out a tough game, rely too much on costello.
Ballymote, Very hard working side but never seem to get a break.
Geevagh, Hard physical side but could possibly struggle in depth.
Calry, Have done well in the last few years and people always tip them to be battling relegation. Then again they are always end up doing well, reached quarters last year.
Shamrock Gaels, Will try and get the form of two years ago back when they bet a fancied tourlestrane. Would not like to draw them if i was in a relegation battle.
St Mholaise Gaels, Great year for them last year after coming up, ran out of steam against Coolera last year and could of beaten them, if Quinn stays with the county (which i suspect he will) it could actually have a negative effect on them as he wouldn't be available during the year as much.
Should be an interesing year i think and i'm sure there will be a few shocks!
Fair enough synopsis, with regards St Molaises, I expect us to struggle in the league becuase we will be missing quinn and mchgh, and then we will have 4 or 5 invoved in u21s, and a few in the minors, not sure we will have that many available all year. But come championship we will have them all back and rearing to go so not sure it will have a negative effect. My club have the talent to contend a Owen B to a serious extent but only with the right management. None of the other clubs would we fear but our lads just lack the commitment to the cause and vaguely understand what it takes to actually go about winning it. We wont get relegated but we wont win it until a man comes along a grabs the club by the horns, and gets the players into the right frame of mind.
Id be a bit more optimistic about coolera and marys and less so tour and harps. I honestly dont know how tour won it last yr or that harps got to the final. Johns are my tip but its early days and that could change. Curry are a enigma, theyre not filtering the underage through, durks is the wrong man at the wrong time to be in charge, he will be ridiculously loyal to the older players and that ruin all currys good underage work.
Good luck to Stephen Carty in his new role of county coaching and games officer announced on Sligogaa.ie.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 15, 2010, 04:29:42 PM
I honestly dont know how tour won it last yr or that harps got to the final.
Experience and cuteness was the key in both teams getting to the final. Both Coolera and Johns had chances to get to the final but couldn't finish it out. Tourlestranes never say die attitude was also vital in coming from 10 and 6 points down in the 2 games against Johns.
"I honestly dont know how tour won it last yr or that harps got to the final".
either do I. ::) ::) ::) ::)
new tourlestrane manager made a number of Interesting points in the weekender this week regarding a western divisional side participating in the senior championship, I have to say I agree with him and I would also include everything North of Rathcormac in a northern divisional team and maybe then we might get a competitive championship its getting boring with the same teams in final year after year.
It would also be nice to visit some of the out posts of Sligo football, I always enjoyed playing in Easkey there was always the sense of the unexpected on and off the pitch and no matter how much hard hitting there was or verbal abuse you always went away from there with a smile and sense of respect from them.
I think it's a real shame that one can go through a 10 -12 year playing career and not visit certain parts of the county and experience their playing styles, the unique feeling you get from their supporters (shamrock Gaels women were always so welcoming ) and strange nicknames you here on the pitch when you play a team for the first time and you try and figure out why is he called that. So with this in mind I would call on the county Board to put a western division and northern division into the championship this year it might add a bit of spice and mystery to a failing championship.
Its gets tiring marking the same players year after year and listing to same nicknames.
Fond Easkey moments
1. Cold day in May a group off ten young girls consistently shout abuse at o Hara to wash off his flake tan....... It was so funny.
2. visiting the pitch year after year and wondering if Dermot Kevany had finally retired.
3. Dermot Kevany running at you with only one thing on his mind.
4. After eight years playing against them and abusing them finding out there not bad lads after a piss up in the Harbour Bar after a pick and choose game in February.
5. starting the season off in Easkey it was always an examination of commitment for an other year
Quote from: sprinter on January 20, 2010, 04:56:49 PM
"I honestly dont know how tour won it last yr or that harps got to the final".
either do I. ::) ::) ::) ::)
new tourlestrane manager made a number of Interesting points in the weekender this week regarding a western divisional side participating in the senior championship, I have to say I agree with him and I would also include everything North of Rathcormac in a northern divisional team ::) ::) ::)and maybe then we might get a competitive championship its getting boring with the same teams in final year after year.
It would also be nice to visit some of the out posts of Sligo football, I always enjoyed playing in Easkey there was always the sense of the unexpected on and off the pitch and no matter how much hard hitting there was or verbal abuse you always went away from there with a smile and sense of respect from them.
I think it's a real shame that one can go through a 10 -12 year playing career and not visit certain parts of the county and experience their playing styles, the unique feeling you get from their supporters (shamrock Gaels women were always so welcoming ) and strange nicknames you here on the pitch when you play a team for the first time and you try and figure out why is he called that. So with this in mind I would call on the county Board to put a western division and northern division into the championship this year it might add a bit of spice and mystery to a failing championship.
Its gets tiring marking the same players year after year and listing to same nicknames.
Fond Easkey moments
1. Cold day in May a group off ten young girls consistently shout abuse at o Hara to wash off his flake tan....... It was so funny.
2. visiting the pitch year after year and wondering if Dermot Kevany had finally retired.
3. Dermot Kevany running at you with only one thing on his mind.
4. After eight years playing against them and abusing them finding out there not bad lads after a piss up in the Harbour Bar after a pick and choose game in February.
5. starting the season off in Easkey it was always an examination of commitment for an other year
Great attempt at a wind up :D. North Sligo has the most amount of players on county panels :D....I love all of Sligo though and like to see all clubs in Sligo prosper :).
Good post Sprinter and I can identify with a lot of what you say there!
As for Egan's comments - I've long been in the boat of full support for amalgamations/divisional sides. Every player should have the opportunity to play at the highest level and I'd push for that at underage level too. The club is sacrosanct but the better players in junior/intermediate clubs should get to play in A or Senior championships. This will improve standards and test lads out before they get brought onto county panels for scoring 10 points in an intermediate league game. If I was purely interested in my own clubs fortunes I'd be against this and that's why I worry for the current proposal. The West lads will have a great pick of players but will have difficulty pulling together a cohesive unit when clubs are in most need of their players for intermediate/junior championship. That said in the first year especially they'd get huge support and it would bring great colour and verve to matters. It will present big difficulties for fixture planners but all in all I'm in favour.
Fair enough synopsis, with regards St Molaises, I expect us to struggle in the league becuase we will be missing quinn and mchgh, and then we will have 4 or 5 invoved in u21s, and a few in the minors, not sure we will have that many available all year. But come championship we will have them all back and rearing to go so not sure it will have a negative effect. My club have the talent to contend a Owen B to a serious extent but only with the right management. None of the other clubs would we fear but our lads just lack the commitment to the cause and vaguely understand what it takes to actually go about winning it. We wont get relegated but we wont win it until a man comes along a grabs the club by the horns, and gets the players into the right frame of mind.
Ok seeing as you have been banging on for years about poor managers at your club and how they halt progress and seeing how I am in a reflective phase and its still January I will give you and your club some advise about wining championships.
Now this is a big revelation and you might not understand it but
1.managers do not win championships players do. I have seen punch ups in dressing rooms and players not speaking to managers for full seasons, and the collective group still win championships. As long as the manager can organize training and get players fit that's the main priority.
2.The majority of clubs have 13 players the rest are fillers you would be lucky to have 22 good players on a panel. The net result of this is the team picks itself always does there's no great mystery. Everyone fit everyone training team picks itself if manager has some relation on the team this could influence selection but by and by team picks it self, therefore the presence/status of the manager is neglected again.
3.Drink ban is always a good idea especially in the months of April, May, & June. As most players are human and fall to temptations of the devils butter milk its vital that the 1st player to break the drink ban is highlighted and out casted. This action will create a split within the club on the rights and wrongs of the action but will evidently unite the players into one collective group leading to a championship victory. The player out casted will come back the next year stronger and more determined as ever.
4.always build up a siege mentality and believe you are hated by everyone it works. My own preferences for this was xxxxxxxx(just couldn't like them maybe it was the manager) .
5.always believe you are better than you are and this especially applies to younger players joining the senior team for the 1st time. When you go out socially with the younger guys fill their heads with notions of winning Connaught championship and even all-Irelands. What this does is makes them think they are better than they are, and when you are 10 points down in a county semi final and the roof is falling in on a championship, no one really panics everyone knows that they are better footballers than the opposition and believes they can get out off the mess. Net result being no one panics and you go on and on to an other championship victory and two days on the piss.
6.make sure no one plays soccer its a waist of time it makes players pull out of tackles, teaches them stupid ideas and is of no practical benefit to improving your team.
7.Develop top class facilities – this is achieved through hard work from the community and committee. We put in top class floodlights because we expect to be playing football in September/ October. It's the tourlestrane way.
8.when you win a championship sack the manager it keeps everyone in the club on their toes and immediately puts pressure on the incoming manager to get results. (if you want to win a championships you have to be cruel ).
9.don't make excuses for missing players to the county, you play with the lads you have (2007 victory achieved without the mighty oHara) focus on what you have not who you are missing.
10.make sure you have one player hated on your team by the opposition in our case this is o hara all the attention is focused on him leaving the rest of us to enjoy the game and get that extra hit in now and again.
11.don't have dinner dance unless you win anything and don't have player of the year prizes ...........they are off no benefit to the development of the master plan.
12.look if you need any more advise, we are available for consultancy at any time. I could through in some more secrets but they might be controversial and we wouldn't want that.
I still wake up at night and wonder how on earth we have won so much six victories in seven finals and we should of lost everyone off them............
But thanks for the post sligonian it gives me a chance to reflect on what it takes to win a championship ...................
Ps. I hope the rest of the forum takes this post with seriousness it deserves, but I just can't help myself.......................................I think this is my last post for a long time ........its time to get back to wining a back to back championship. Good luck to all the clubs in this year championship may victory come to those who put the work in......
I want tour to get a group of death this year has never happened to us think it would be fun and focus our minds ...
Quote from: sprinter on January 21, 2010, 12:47:53 PM
Fair enough synopsis, with regards St Molaises, I expect us to struggle in the league becuase we will be missing quinn and mchgh, and then we will have 4 or 5 invoved in u21s, and a few in the minors, not sure we will have that many available all year. But come championship we will have them all back and rearing to go so not sure it will have a negative effect. My club have the talent to contend a Owen B to a serious extent but only with the right management. None of the other clubs would we fear but our lads just lack the commitment to the cause and vaguely understand what it takes to actually go about winning it. We wont get relegated but we wont win it until a man comes along a grabs the club by the horns, and gets the players into the right frame of mind.
Ok seeing as you have been banging on for years about poor managers at your club and how they halt progress and seeing how I am in a reflective phase and its still January I will give you and your club some advise about wining championships.
Now this is a big revelation and you might not understand it but
1.managers do not win championships players do. I have seen punch ups in dressing rooms and players not speaking to managers for full seasons, and the collective group still win championships. As long as the manager can organize training and get players fit that's the main priority. I think in Clubs like Tourlestrane where the commitment to the cause is guarnteed the managers role is not as important, but our players have never respected the last few managers, some ridiculuous team selections and no sight of a gameplan put paid to that, and in to the fact yer club has an all star, but our players lack honesty and rarely look at themselves, I dont really blame the past managers as I really know its really the pyschology of the players were the problem, all im saying is if we got the rightman to create the right mindset, right approach, and has the respect of the players from the offset the talent is there. Look at Kerrys commitent every yr, look at Sligos in 2008, the managers role in some teams is more important than others
2.The majority of clubs have 13 players the rest are fillers you would be lucky to have 22 good players on a panel. The net result of this is the team picks itself always does there's no great mystery. Everyone fit everyone training team picks itself if manager has some relation on the team this could influence selection but by and by team picks it self, therefore the presence/status of the manager is neglected again. Gavin Gilsenan was picked corner forward last yr in one championship game, thats like playing Noel McGuire there for Sligo, I agree that the team picks itself but how man times have manager messed up team selections and cost teams? look at sligo 2002 connacht final being the most blantant stupidty in living memory and cost us
3.Drink ban is always a good idea especially in the months of April, May, & June. As most players are human and fall to temptations of the devils butter milk its vital that the 1st player to break the drink ban is highlighted and out casted. This action will create a split within the club on the rights and wrongs of the action but will evidently unite the players into one collective group leading to a championship victory. The player out casted will come back the next year stronger and more determined as ever. Never happens in my club, and if there is a drinking ban, never adhered too, after every intermediate championship game in 08 our players went out after even the drawn final which was replayed 6 days later, i questioned the players at the time but they can get away with and it and didnt respect the manager, and in fact some said his gameplan drove them to it
4.always build up a siege mentality and believe you are hated by everyone it works. My own preferences for this was xxxxxxxx(just couldn't like them maybe it was the manager) . You know have a fair sized catchment area detracts from that, because none of the areas would be that united, if coolera and marys amalgatmated how long would it take to unite them a few generations and ours is improving with underage players coming through so maybe in the future, Im doing my best for everyone to hate us, OMS, mano and you so the list is growing ;)
5.always believe you are better than you are and this especially applies to younger players joining the senior team for the 1st time. When you go out socially with the younger guys fill their heads with notions of winning Connaught championship and even all-Irelands. What this does is makes them think they are better than they are, and when you are 10 points down in a county semi final and the roof is falling in on a championship, no one really panics everyone knows that they are better footballers than the opposition and believes they can get out off the mess. Net result being no one panics and you go on and on to an other championship victory and two days on the piss. not sure i agree with this, whats happens ye in Connacht so, false sense of security it creates, at the end of the day a team that gos 10pts up starts to relax, workrate and intensity decrease, opposition sense this, ups there workrate and creates momentum and then the other team cant switch it on again, filling lads heads with that is ok for belief, but i would focus on your actual potential, bringing your best self to make the right decisions on the field. Your methods are open to over confidence and that is a weakness, it can cause conflict to with players getting the huff because there a sub and not good enough but lads telling them they are,
6.make sure no one plays soccer its a waist of time it makes players pull out of tackles, teaches them stupid ideas and is of no practical benefit to improving your team. I agree, big problem in my area, maugherow is the biggest area in my club, and it has a soccer team, panel of about 13, we have 2 players involved at senior, and its a struggle to get them, even our county players do it, I would always have a word in young lads ears although i did play for sligo leitrim with quinny, j davey and egan but they all made the right choice when it had to be made, probably around 17 id say you have to go your seperate ways and pick one sport
7.Develop top class facilities – this is achieved through hard work from the community and committee. We put in top class floodlights because we expect to be playing football in September/ October. It's the tourlestrane way.thats definitly commendable just let Sligo use it ;), we have raised over 200,000 euro for our development plan, of new dressing rooms, parking area, new training pitch, since ive heard its been downgraded slightly because the funding from other sources isnt there but in fairness the communities really supported it in its first yr, so hopefully we'll catch on to ye and let melvin gaels use ours ;)
8.when you win a championship sack the manager it keeps everyone in the club on their toes and immediately puts pressure on the incoming manager to get results. (if you want to win a championships you have to be cruel ).bullshit, brennan wanted the u21 job, was full sure hed get it, and did he really want the tour job again, i doubt it, every manager deserves the yr after winning, ye didnt win the connacht or AI so plenty left to aim for and push ye further
9.don't make excuses for missing players to the county, you play with the lads you have (2007 victory achieved without the mighty oHara) focus on what you have not who you are missing. I wasnt only for the league, but we will have them back for championship, our subs are poor so it makes a big difference, thats a reality
10.make sure you have one player hated on your team by the opposition in our case this is o hara all the attention is focused on him leaving the rest of us to enjoy the game and get that extra hit in now and again. well only until i comeback and ye all know me so I'll have to watch out, I will be shitting myself playing tour ;), we dont really have any hated players beside that
11.don't have dinner dance unless you win anything and don't have player of the year prizes ...........they are off no benefit to the development of the master plan. dinner dances are great source of funds, players efforts should be rewarded win or lose, just becasue others effort and mentality didnt reach the same heights doenst mean it should be abandoned. All the other players see this and will hopefully try to raise there levels
12.look if you need any more advise, we are available for consultancy at any time. I could through in some more secrets but they might be controversial and we wouldn't want that.
I still wake up at night and wonder how on earth we have won so much six victories in seven finals and we should of lost everyone off them............
But thanks for the post sligonian it gives me a chance to reflect on what it takes to win a championship ...................
Ps. I hope the rest of the forum takes this post with seriousness it deserves, but I just can't help myself.......................................I think this is my last post for a long time ........its time to get back to wining a back to back championship. Good luck to all the clubs in this year championship may victory come to those who put the work in......
I want tour to get a group of death this year has never happened to us think it would be fun and focus our minds ...
Thanks for the consultancy free consultancy services, just one thing, have ye availed of Ballinas or Crossmolinas or Crossmaglens consultancy services on how to win a provincial and All Ireland championship. Really if Tour were such a great club wouldnt young Pat Harte be playing with ye? You know Ive read a few sport pyschology books, read all the GAA ones take notes and all because one of my dreams is to manage tourlestrane :P.
Just lastly because I feel because youve done it you think others dont know how. Caroline Currid is from a loser mentality county called Sligo, a county, thats mentality has banished its own great teams and talent into doldrums for 125yrs, a county with the great habit and ability to handicap itself, and yet she knows how to win All Ireland she went to tyrone and made a huge difference, look at Tipp last yr, and wait its the Dubs turn in 2010. And yet will SLIGO use your knowledge ability. Not yet we wont. My point is you dont have to have done it to know what it takes or else you would never do it and may aswell give up.
Gaeil Naomh Molaise Abu.
Sligonian - some disgusting language in your reply to number 4! Uncalled for!
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 22, 2010, 09:42:57 AM
Thanks for the consultancy free consultancy services, just one thing, have ye availed of Ballinas or Crossmolinas or Crossmaglens consultancy services on how to win a provincial and All Ireland championship. Really if Tour were such a great club wouldnt young Pat Harte be playing with ye?
Well Pat Harte is Ballina man, went to school there and played all his football there. His father is from Tourlestrane but unfortunately he moved to Ballina.
We do very well to win county titles with such a small population base and unfortunately we have not progressed in provincial championships but we have just come up short in recent years especially against Ballina and Killererin when in 2004, 2007 when we should have won if we had taken our chances. At provincial level that is very costly.
Quote from: Mano on January 22, 2010, 12:16:35 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 22, 2010, 09:42:57 AM
Thanks for the consultancy free consultancy services, just one thing, have ye availed of Ballinas or Crossmolinas or Crossmaglens consultancy services on how to win a provincial and All Ireland championship. Really if Tour were such a great club wouldnt young Pat Harte be playing with ye?
Well Pat Harte is Ballina man, went to school there and played all his football there. His father is from Tourlestrane but unfortunately he moved to Ballina.
We do very well to win county titles with such a small population base and unfortunately we have not progressed in provincial championships but we have just come up short in recent years especially against Ballina and Killererin when in 2004, 2007 when we should have won if we had taken our chances. At provincial level that is very costly.
Well Declan Darcy shows what can be done.. and in my book should be done...did ye never try to coax him or even ask the question? Hes a fine player. People can call me whatever they want but even if i settle in mayo in future the nearest sligo club my off spring will play for if there good enough.
I was at the game in Ballina supporting ye, and to be honest ye never looked like winning, i remember being very frustrated, mcgowan was yer only threat up front and that wasnt enough, especially when they put brady ff it got them breaks to get the scores to get over the line, 1-4 to 1-8 if i remember.
Sorry Seanie, i know its blasphemy but gets my point across :D.
Look there are huge positives in my club aswell, the work at underage should be commended, the work on fundraising was great to see, the community spirit at the strictly come dancing fundraiser over 1000 people attended, we are getting there and hopefully we will win Owen B someday. If I were chairman id be getting Anthony Brennan as manager of our club...I hear hes alot of spare time on his hands.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 22, 2010, 05:43:59 PM
Well Declan Darcy shows what can be done.. and in my book should be done...did ye never try to coax him or even ask the question? Hes a fine player. People can call me whatever they want but even if i settle in mayo in future the nearest sligo club my off spring will play for if there good enough.
I was at the game in Ballina supporting ye, and to be honest ye never looked like winning, i remember being very frustrated, mcgowan was yer only threat up front and that wasnt enough, especially when they put brady ff it got them breaks to get the scores to get over the line, 1-4 to 1-8 if i remember.
Lost by 4 points and were only 1 point down with 10 minutes to go. Plus Gerry had a terrible day with the frees missing about 6 or 7 including one from the 14 metre line into the keepers hands if those were converted we would have won the game.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 22, 2010, 05:43:59 PM
Well Declan Darcy shows what can be done.. and in my book should be done...did ye never try to coax him or even ask the question? Hes a fine player. People can call me whatever they want but even if i settle in mayo in future the nearest sligo club my off spring will play for if there good enough.
Declan Darcy would be the exception-not everyone has the time, inclination or the passion to be driving around that much!
You're an awful man for trying to claim other peoples players.
Who is this Kieran Finan who played for Sligo yesterday and scored 3 points? What club does he play for?
coolaney Mullinabreena.
Quote from: Mano on January 25, 2010, 10:38:26 AM
Who is this Kieran Finan who played for Sligo yesterday and scored 3 points? What club does he play for?
Hes a good player, gave G Gilsenan a torrid time in the intermediate at FF in 08, in the semi against Michaels he scored heavily, with mcgoldrick doing well up the other end. Deserve there chance for sure.
Quote from: Mano on January 25, 2010, 10:38:26 AM
Who is this Kieran Finan who played for Sligo yesterday and scored 3 points? What club does he play for?
As the guys said he's from Coolaney/Mullinabreena. Very, very quick but fierce light. Deserves his chance but a huge step up from what he has been playing at up to this.
Was @ game on Sunday and the main thing it did was highlight O'Hara's importance to the set up. Of the new(er) lads, Kieran Finan did well in 1st half kicking 3 good points. He was no-nonsense when in front of goal. He'd a quiet second half and looks a bit light for i/county but he defo has potential.
Padraic Clarke had a game of the curate's egg variety. He got on a lot of ball, kicked a couple of scores, got in for a decent goal chance but needs to geta bit of the over-elaboration out of the system. When he was direct it worked well.
David Maye was quiet. Daniel Davey had a nightmare. He happened on 3 balls in 1st half and gave them away. He and Paul McTiernan were taken off at ht. Colm McGee took his chances well, and the free at the end was no gimme.
Mark Quinn was the pick of the backs. He was full of running and picked off a lovely first half point. Tour's Brian Kennedy wasn't involved much, but don't think his man was either which is a good thing.Brian Murphy had a tough outing @ fb with Conroy picking out the ff with great ball.
Farrell was unlucky with the disaster of a goal. He dropped a kick out on J Davey at a vital stage too. He made an excellent 1 on 1 save in 1st half.
Tom Collery drew the short straw at mf and had a long hour on the best player on the pitch (besides EOH) in Paul Conroy. He caught a couple of nice ones though.
Of the rest, Eugene Mullen had a great hour, catching c.4 marks and full of work. For the most part his passing was good.
O'Hara's contribution was outrageous. We were 6 -3 up at ht having been outplayed and GMIT kicking close to ten wides and missing aforementioned 1 on 1.
Within 10 mins of restart he'd kicked two (one off each boot), set up one and won a sight of breaks. Then he went off injured (think it was 10-4) and things went pear shaped.
Feb 7 against Antrim is where its at. A win there would set us up nicely. Of Sunday's 15 can only see Quinn seriously challenging for a league run
Quinn is certain starter in the NFL against Antrim. Now my worry is still CHB, Phillips is not the answer, in fact I would question the managements selection there, its been tryed last yr and didnt work so why repeat the same mistake? Id start Quinn there with maybe K Cawley on the wing depending on his form for the IT. Either way i rather a newcomer than Phillips anyday and 2 spots are open with mcgovern and mcnamra away.
Farrell got scathing reports from my sources for the goal.
D Davey needs to step up to the plate. The midfield still for me the jury is out.
McGee is a future Sloyan in the making IMO, was delighted hes back.
Clarke and Maye both involved with U21s..
Leitrim this weekend, we should really be looking at playing our NFL 15, to get ready for Antrim, from what im told we are behind schedule on fitness and at early stages of NFL that counts for alot as you can get a few handy points like ros and galway last yr, but isnt a true reflection of how good you are as when teams catch up on fitness your found out.
I'd like to see Farrell getting aa run in the team or at least a guaranteed few starts in the league. Even if you think Greene is excelent and guarateed number 1 (personally I'm not that gushing about him) we still need to know what the backup guy is like. I suspect Farrell's kickouts are better so lets see a bit of him. for what its worth I heard he was a tad unlucky with the goal.
Quinn will get a run in the league and deserves it. I imagine we'll not see too much of the U-21's after next weekend due to their championship taking precendence. Maguire, Donovan and Harrison are the backbone of the back line and are tried, tested and solid. Mullen is someone who I think we need to persist with. If only we had a solid, consistent partner for him it would be ideal. An area of huge concern as it was all last year but it is a hurdle that can be overcome with good planning and coaching. Forward line is a mess at present with our top performers last year nearly all playing with 3rd level colleges. Not as sure as Sligonian about McGee but I think that he is an exceptional free taker. For this alone I'd give him a few runs in the NFL. With Kelly and Coens pace and stature they'll draw frees and we'll need to convert those chances or else our main threats could be blotted out.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 27, 2010, 08:45:57 AM
Quinn is certain starter in the NFL against Antrim. Now my worry is still CHB, Phillips is not the answer, in fact I would question the managements selection there, its been tryed last yr and didnt work so why repeat the same mistake? Id start Quinn there with maybe K Cawley on the wing depending on his form for the IT. Either way i rather a newcomer than Phillips anyday and 2 spots are open with mcgovern and mcnamra away.
Farrell got scathing reports from my sources for the goal.
D Davey needs to step up to the plate. The midfield still for me the jury is out.
McGee is a future Sloyan in the making IMO, was delighted hes back.
Clarke and Maye both involved with U21s..
Leitrim this weekend, we should really be looking at playing our NFL 15, to get ready for Antrim, from what im told we are behind schedule on fitness and at early stages of NFL that counts for alot as you can get a few handy points like ros and galway last yr, but isnt a true reflection of how good you are as when teams catch up on fitness your found out.
Wouldn't be as optimistic about McGee either. He doesn't have the physique of a Sloyan and unfortunately is like most of our established forwards, small light stature, nippy which may work against him. I haven't seen him play in 2 years so he may be massive now ;) We need to unearth a few big ball winning forwards to compliment the same nippy forwards like Kelly and Marren.
FBD League is for experimentation so the manager is within his right to try players in different positions. Phillips i think is a better player in heavier conditions than when the ground dries up so i think he is a likely starter during the league as is Quinn with centre back his most likely position.
Anyone know how Brian Kennedy is getting on? He is a good footballer but corner back is not his position- he is a better wing back. He was an emergency full/corner back for Tourlestrance during the championship and was persisted with there as he was playing very well. He is a lot like Harrison - he has too much football in him for a corner back.
Quote from: Mano on January 27, 2010, 02:01:34 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 27, 2010, 08:45:57 AM
Quinn is certain starter in the NFL against Antrim. Now my worry is still CHB, Phillips is not the answer, in fact I would question the managements selection there, its been tryed last yr and didnt work so why repeat the same mistake? Id start Quinn there with maybe K Cawley on the wing depending on his form for the IT. Either way i rather a newcomer than Phillips anyday and 2 spots are open with mcgovern and mcnamra away.
Farrell got scathing reports from my sources for the goal.
D Davey needs to step up to the plate. The midfield still for me the jury is out.
McGee is a future Sloyan in the making IMO, was delighted hes back.
Clarke and Maye both involved with U21s..
Leitrim this weekend, we should really be looking at playing our NFL 15, to get ready for Antrim, from what im told we are behind schedule on fitness and at early stages of NFL that counts for alot as you can get a few handy points like ros and galway last yr, but isnt a true reflection of how good you are as when teams catch up on fitness your found out.
Wouldn't be as optimistic about McGee either. He doesn't have the physique of a Sloyan and unfortunately is like most of our established forwards, small light stature, nippy which may work against him. I haven't seen him play in 2 years so he may be massive now ;) We need to unearth a few big ball winning forwards to compliment the same nippy forwards like Kelly and Marren.
FBD League is for experimentation so the manager is within his right to try players in different positions. Phillips i think is a better player in heavier conditions than when the ground dries up so i think he is a likely starter during the league as is Quinn with centre back his most likely position.
Anyone know how Brian Kennedy is getting on? He is a good footballer but corner back is not his position- he is a better wing back. He was an emergency full/corner back for Tourlestrance during the championship and was persisted with there as he was playing very well. He is a lot like Harrison - he has too much football in him for a corner back.
That's a scandalous comment Mano. Shame on you! ;)
Apologies to all corner backs out there for my earlier statement ;) I played there myself and know how much talent and skill is required for the position :P
Quote from: magpie seanie on January 27, 2010, 12:13:28 PM
I'd like to see Farrell getting aa run in the team or at least a guaranteed few starts in the league. Even if you think Greene is excelent and guarateed number 1 (personally I'm not that gushing about him) we still need to know what the backup guy is like. I suspect Farrell's kickouts are better so lets see a bit of him. for what its worth I heard he was a tad unlucky with the goal.
Quinn will get a run in the league and deserves it. I imagine we'll not see too much of the U-21's after next weekend due to their championship taking precendence. Maguire, Donovan and Harrison are the backbone of the back line and are tried, tested and solid. Mullen is someone who I think we need to persist with. If only we had a solid, consistent partner for him it would be ideal. An area of huge concern as it was all last year but it is a hurdle that can be overcome with good planning and coaching. Forward line is a mess at present with our top performers last year nearly all playing with 3rd level colleges. Not as sure as Sligonian about McGee but I think that he is an exceptional free taker. For this alone I'd give him a few runs in the NFL. With Kelly and Coens pace and stature they'll draw frees and we'll need to convert those chances or else our main threats could be blotted out.
He deserves his chance in the FBD, in fact I would of played him in all the games, I asked my Dad again about the goal and he said he wasnt unlucky, said farrell was asleep and he most of the people around him were of a similiar opinion. I want to put on record that I dont think Greene is excellent, he is a good shot stopper, but kicks out are inconsistent so hes there to be shot at...so i agree, hope farrell is started on sunday and is more alert.
We'll see on McGee but hope he meets my expectations. Mano are you saying Sloyan was massive :D, well last time i seen mcgee was 2008 county final and I wouldnt describe him as light, he looked strong enough to me, did you say marren was nippy, not sure about that.
The management are just wasting everyones time with Phillips CHB simple as that, you maybe right about heavier conditions, but look at last yr he hadnt CHB for the championship because of wasting time with stupid selections, ended up back with McNamara again, they should be playing Quinn there all the time to get him ready for NFL.
Quote from: Mano on January 27, 2010, 04:47:37 PM
Apologies to all corner backs out there for my earlier statement ;) I played there myself and know how much talent and skill is required for the position :P
A bad corner back can be carried too you know ;)
Quote from: Mano on January 27, 2010, 04:47:37 PM
Apologies to all corner backs out there for my earlier statement ;) I played there myself and know how much talent and skill is required for the position :P
That's what I figured! A bad corner back is like a hole below the water line - sooner or later it will sink you!
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on January 27, 2010, 04:52:14 PM
We'll see on McGee but hope he meets my expectations. Mano are you saying Sloyan was massive :D, well last time i seen mcgee was 2008 county final and I wouldnt describe him as light, he looked strong enough to me, did you say marren was nippy, not sure about that.
The management are just wasting everyones time with Phillips CHB simple as that, you maybe right about heavier conditions, but look at last yr he hadnt CHB for the championship because of wasting time with stupid selections, ended up back with McNamara again, they should be playing Quinn there all the time to get him ready for NFL.
No i didn't say Sloyan was massive. I marked him on numerous occasions and the only way of doing a good job on him was deprieve him of the ball. If he got possession he was extremely difficult to dispossess as he was very big and strong. Don't think McGee is anything like this but then again i haven't seen him playing in a number of years.
And yes Marren is a nippy fast corner forward.
Heard last evening reports that would support Sligonian's Dad's version of events on Farrell.
Marren is very quick but not absolute lightening like Kelly I think its fair to say.
Guys, what do you make of the proposal to enter an amalgamation of the western division teams? Do you think it will get through?
I do not think it is a good idea, So three west sligo teams got relegated from the senior championship last year this is unfortunate but I don't think it means that football in west sligo is behind the rest of the county. Farnan's made the quarter finals the year before, Easkey are a strong outfit and on there day can beat anybody and Castleconnor can never be seen as a easy draw and are very hard to beat.
In certain other counties I know amalgamations work, but the players there would rarely get the chance to play senior championship with there club due to the number of clubs in the county and personally i feel it's harder for a team to progress through the grades in counties such as Kerry than Sligo. I believe that all the clubs in west sligo have a strong chance of making it into the senior championship. I think all the west sligo teams bar Enniscrone have played senior championship in the last ten years.
Also what happens if a west sligo team wins the intermediate championship next year, which I believe will happen. Do we revert back to existing structure?
Would this happen if all the teams in another division were relegated? I don't think so, I think it is a knee jerk reaction to the relegation of the teams and I don't think it should be passed.
Also another would the players give 100% with there own clubs when they know they can have a better chance with the amalgamation than there own clubs and risk loosing the amalgamation if there club gets promoted again? And could this create a split within the clubs team with lads getting on the amalgamation and others not?
Is it a wise move?
Quote from: ballboy on January 29, 2010, 01:40:31 PM
Guys, what do you make of the proposal to enter an amalgamation of the western division teams? Do you think it will get through?
I do not think it is a good idea, So three west sligo teams got relegated from the senior championship last year this is unfortunate but I don't think it means that football in west sligo is behind the rest of the county. Farnan's made the quarter finals the year before, Easkey are a strong outfit and on there day can beat anybody and Castleconnor can never be seen as a easy draw and are very hard to beat.
In certain other counties I know amalgamations work, but the players there would rarely get the chance to play senior championship with there club due to the number of clubs in the county and personally i feel it's harder for a team to progress through the grades in counties such as Kerry than Sligo. I believe that all the clubs in west sligo have a strong chance of making it into the senior championship. I think all the west sligo teams bar Enniscrone have played senior championship in the last ten years.
Also what happens if a west sligo team wins the intermediate championship next year, which I believe will happen. Do we revert back to existing structure?
Would this happen if all the teams in another division were relegated? I don't think so, I think it is a knee jerk reaction to the relegation of the teams and I don't think it should be passed.
Also another would the players give 100% with there own clubs when they know they can have a better chance with the amalgamation than there own clubs and risk loosing the amalgamation if there club gets promoted again? And could this create a split within the clubs team with lads getting on the amalgamation and others not?
Is it a wise move?
I thought about this proposal quite a bit, a few things trouble me. First thing is what exactly is going on in West Sligo, clearly theres a problem, is it population/emmigration, lack of work being done at underage, lack of volunteers, politics, etc... are they getting the support from County Board, Westies the man to answer that one. The almgamation is for Senior Championship, right? but they cant go on represent Sligo in Connacht like South Kerry. Almagamation is only the short term solution until the problems are solved out West and theyre competing in Senior again. I agree with in principle to get the top 3 or 4 players in those clubs to play at Senior level thus a higher level. It wil improve them. Look the St Molaise Gaels one made us A standard underage at most ages, back in the senior championship aswell and we have more players involved in minor and u21 with Sligo than any other club. Ya we lose alot of players but the best, it makes them better and helps Sligo County teams. With us we are more united every year and its been a good thing. If Cliffoney Grange and Maugherow were seperate, Cliffoney would be strongest ;), but may not even be senior and if we were, we'd be fighting relegation every yr.
I dont think they will vote it through. Too many clubs will vote against it, out of self interest rather than see it as a benefit to Sligo and challenge to be better. There are enough good GAA men out West to sort this out and if they think a amalagamation is right way forward and I think it should be supported for only the short term though.
Sligo team named,
Greene
Harrison C Davey Donovan
J Davey QUINN S Davey
Gilmartion B Murphy
EOH M Breheny C Finan
McGoldrick Sweeney McGee
Glad Quinn gets another shot at CHB. S Davey a suprise at HB but could be an innovative call, McGee, Finan and McGoldrick all starting good to see with C Davey at FB. Hope they all do well. Not sure about midfield, honestly cant remember ever seeing murphy in action... Have to say im happy with that team.
Well lads, hope some of ye were at the game, supposed to a good performance especially 2nd half. Leitrim 0-9 Sligo 1-12, S Davey did very well in HB line according to Dad. Quinn got sent off early 2nd half, I was told he got a yellow and then a red but all the people I spoke to said he only got 1 yellow so shouldnt of been sent off.Anyway no harm if the rest had to work harder. He went into a 5 min rant on corcoran then, Dad cant understand how the man gets a whistle, id agree, man is a disgrace to referring.
McGee played well again and got his scores. Breheny was the other main scoring threat.
Tony Taylor came on for some unknown reason actually put a bit of effort in like we know he can and did very well. Absolutely worthless if he decides the next day to be a spectator again.
Conor Davey would be a liability at FB against better opposition apparently but is young and has potential. Marren came on did well aswell, took his goal well. EOH got inj after 10mins, worrying and looks like the knee and you know EOH days are numbered sadly.
Didnt hear much about anyone else, but everyone worked hard and you cant ask for more. A bit of momentum going to Belfast. With the Sligo lads with IT doing well it will be hard to pick the squad. Im very optimistic for the NFL. I think we should aim for promotion and I think we'll be there or thereabouts. Dont really rate any of the teams in Div3 if im honest.
Senior Championship Groups 2010
Johns/Curry/Calry
Tour/Tubber/Marys
SMG/Harps/Coolera
Balymote/Geevagh/Shams
Tough draw for us, we will be the underdogs.
Tough draw for everyone. No bad teams in SFC nowadays and that's the way it should be. I think it will be very hard to predict 6 mever mind 8 of the quarter finalists.
In junior we got our semi final conqueres of last year, Shamrock Gaels, as well as Tubbercurry. Pats will be raging ot favourites for Junior A it must be noted though.
I see our old friend from Friends of Sligo in Dublin got a rap on the knuckles from someone over getting the scorers in the Sligo game wrong. No surprise that he had included someone from south Sligo instead of a lad from north of the county! I thought he had said some while ago that they were scaling down their operations? He still keeps writing anyway!
Sligo IT's Sigerson Cup quarter-final against Athlone IT has been
fixed for 2pm this Wednesday.
The Sligo side, managed by Michael Breslin and coached by John Kent,
will again travel to the Westmeath college for the last eight tie,
having beaten Garda College in the previous round in Templemore.
Sligo's Johnny Davey, Keelan Cawley, Gary Gaughan, Alan Costello,
Stephen Coen, Darren Kearins, Stephen Henry and Eoin McHugh are among
the IT Sligo squad, as are Leitrim pair Gary and Dermot Reynolds,
Seamus Ryder from Fermanagh, and Donegal's Shane Boyle, Ciaran Greene
and Christopher Murrin.
Best of luck to the Sligo lads on wednesday.
Good luck to Niall Judge also from the West of the county, though it is doubtful he will be playing due to the injury he received playing in the O'Byrne cup v Offaly.
interesting draws in the football....no groups of death this year I believe and too early to speculate.
btw I am not the Westie on the Hoganstand site......
Have to say I am not happy with the Sligo GAA website fixtures and results, a great website has been ruined because of this decision (why?) to move away from sportsmanager...very annoying looking at the minor results (hard to get to) and seeing a profile of Galway GAA on the sides...None in the paper on Monday either...still time to go back to the working system (just ask Mary Coughlan ;D )
I hear that when the new system is properly up and running it will be as good and will cost zero as opposed to the 3-4 grand eSportsmanager was costing. I'm willing to hold judgement on it until things are rolling.
Quote from: Westie on February 16, 2010, 05:25:33 PM
Good luck to Niall Judge also from the West of the county, though it is doubtful he will be playing due to the injury he received playing in the O'Byrne cup v Offaly.
interesting draws in the football....no groups of death this year I believe and too early to speculate.
btw I am not the Westie on the Hoganstand site......
Have to say I am not happy with the Sligo GAA website fixtures and results, a great website has been ruined because of this decision (why?) to move away from sportsmanager...very annoying looking at the minor results (hard to get to) and seeing a profile of Galway GAA on the sides...None in the paper on Monday either...still time to go back to the working system (just ask Mary Coughlan ;D )
I checked there again, didnt see any profiles of Galway gaa, also all the results of last weekend were up, SMG won 7-9 to 5-5 in minor league ;D.
If Seanies right, patience is a virtue.
Oh Im not the Sligonian on HS either, such a lunatic :P
Sligo folk should be more worried about the the hammering our u21s got last 3-17 to 1-4 last weekend,
That's a disgraceful scoreline. I can only hope we were missing a few o the better lads and he gave a run out to everyone and the other team didn't. Somehow I feel that mightn't be the case.
What do people expect given the way the manager was selected and the length of time given to prepare the team. There was an alternative manager who was going to the u-20 club games (unlike the current manager) who wanted the job (unlike the current manager) and was overlooked because of issues with the county board chairman.
Quote from: Mano on February 17, 2010, 12:20:26 PM
What do people expect given the way the manager was selected and the length of time given to prepare the team. There was an alternative manager who was going to the u-20 club games (unlike the current manager) who wanted the job (unlike the current manager) and was overlooked because of issues with the county board chairman.
I'm well aware of that and so I think is Sligonian. I saw the man in question at the U-20 final and assumed he was getting the job. Didn't realise the powers that be would be dead set against allowing him take the job to such an extent that they'd make this much of a hames of it. I'd safely say they are regretting it now. Meanwhile the big loser is Sligo football and the lads on this panel.
Mano - you are correct and he wasn't even interviewed I believe for it and I think most of the county knows it....Hard on the lads that are there though
Don't think they regret it though Seanie,,well not all of them
Everyone knows Brennan wasnt interviewed and everyone knows murphy fell out with Brennan before and held it against him. It sickens me the way Murphy went about it. Murphy doesnt have Sligo best interests at heart and the sooner hes gone the better. Some fools in Sligo think Murphy is hero when hes only a hero to looking after no1. Jonston was never the man for the job. An insult to Sligo GAA that. What is wrong with people I even seen it on here aswell from time to time, why cant people put Sligo first themselves second, is it so hard?
Its the players I feel sorry for with the u21s, lack of preparation is a joke, losing to likes of Louth by that margin is not a good idicator, I know Burns, the 2 Gilsenans and J Kelly were playing from my club. Only thing that will save us is Carrick is a tight pitch and space is at a premuim...
Could any of you kind sligo folk give me directions to the pitches at sligo it coming from enniskillen?
Quote from: FermGael on February 19, 2010, 06:28:04 PM
Could any of you kind sligo folk give me directions to the pitches at sligo it coming from enniskillen?
If your coming from enniskillen youll obviously be coming through manorhamilton to glencar. Its easy to find, basically you will see the IT to your right hand side when you enter Sligo, and when you reach the petrol station on the corner of the crossroads at the traffic lights go straight through and turn right into the IT the pitch is easy to see. The IT is directly opposite the hospital.
Cheers.whats the weather like?
It was 29 degrees today, but overnight cools of 19 degrees, havent seen a cloud in a while...sorry fermgael im in Dubai, couldnt resist. :)
What game is it your heading to, our u21s against yeres? Give a report if it, thanks..
Yes its the under 21 game.i am not heading but the father is.will be chatting him when i get home later/tomorrow and will post then
Weather in Sligo last few days - Its fairly cold here the last few days but reasonably dry. Below zero at night and about 4 dgrees during the day. Would expect that pitch was/is sound.
Well club scene is back on the go on one of the coldest days I was ever at a match. Our seniors got the win against a strong Johns team in Cuilbeg. In the other game in that group Tourlestrane and Ballymote drew. Curry took the spoils against Geevagh. In the Kiernan Cup Mary's took care of Drumcliff and Molaise had too much for Harps seconds. Tubber and Shamrock Gaels drew and Easkey beat Castelconnor by 2. Calry and Enniscrone had wins in the Benson Cup as did Michaels who gave Pats bit of a thumping. Owenmoresider will no doubt be happy with an encouraging win to open their season.
Our juniors play our counterparts in Molaise Gaels tomorrow. It will be cold and most probably a draw.
Sligo U21s 1-9 Fermanagh U21s 1-6
The lads are telling me Louth last weekend were very good at u21 but still . At least we may not be completely disillusioned going into the Galway game.
Cadbury Leinster U21FC
Westmeath 1-6 Kildare 0-6
Louth 4-16 Wexford 0-8 worth noting.
Good win in the kiernan cup for us.
Was chatting the father last night.
Said firstly was an awful night for football.
Said from a Sligo point of view they had a couple of good forwards. Defence was good as well.
They were 6 or 7 points up at one stage but said they sat back and defended the lead and let Fermanagh back into it.
Fermanagh would have a decent enough team here. Alot of the St Michael's teams that have been competitive at McRory level over the past 2-3 years.
Said the referee was not good and thats very unlike him to criticize a referee.
Lads and Lassies - I would like to start a discussion to see if it is just me(and my club) that think there is something very wrong with the proposed Connacht centre of excellence.
My thoughts are
-. Each county should have their own centre of excellence that allows football, hurling(hurling wall), handball and I know they play it in Bunninadden rounders for both men and women. Would €1m cover it, probably.
- now in Connacht, Galway have theirs in Loughgeorge, Leitrim have the land bought, we have land bought(?) and Roscommon I believe have something themselves. Mayo are spending on McHale park.
- In the papers last week the GAA announced their grants for the year. Ballyhaunis got a grant. The Co. council proposal is being considered which is also in Ballyhaunis.
- the last cost I heard for the co. council one was 10m
- would it not be better served to all in Connacht who play GAA games to give 1m to each county to develop their grounds and 1m to their clubs (each county).
- with Ballyhaunis getting it's own grant (and I have no problem with that) and then a grant for a white elephant in the same town, who is gaining, Prenty and his ego and Mayo also.
- when the one in Sligo is developed does anyone see us going to Ballyhaunis - - I know we won't
So I think it should be stopped and give the money to the clubs and counties rather than build a monstrosity. I hope our new Connacht council delegates can get this stopped. I have been going to co board meetings for a while now and I know the first I heard about this was when I read about it in the Western People and the next time was at convention this year when Joe Queenan brought it up. I have completed the survey that Connacht council sent out but I reckon it will be binned .
What do ye think or do ye care (ye might if 1m was split between the 26 clubs in the county)
To be honest this is old news and Ive made my feeling very clear on it, there was a thread on the Connacht one in the gaa discussion one. 10 million euro is crazy and a waste, I was proposing 2 million for each county in Connacht instead. Simple as that. I was glad to see our county training ground mentioned and St Molaises Gaels aswell in the recent GAA funding proposal of the 35 million. Hope its a substantial amount of money.
http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=13486.0
FYI Westie, the thread on the Connacht Centre but beware the usual shite talk from our neighbours is prevalant.
While John Prenty is there then you're wasting your time even talking about Connacht Council and the right/fair thing to do and that's no offence to the good fellas that are involved in it.
Connacht College A Semi final
Summerhill 3-7 ST Muirdeachs 0-11 AET
Things starting to taking shape at underage level. It was comfortable in the end for summerhill but they showed plenty of character in this match. The 1st half was very cagey, Summerhill are very physical side, big strong men with plenty of footballing ability. The first score of the match was a cracking move with great interplay and long range passing with excellent left foot finish for a goal to put summerhill 1-0 ahead. Summerhill missed a fair few chances at the start and lacked composure shooting, also decision making in front of goal was frustrating when better options were available. Muirdeachs eventually came into it and got 3 points and summerhill edged ahead 1-1 to 0-3 at HT. It was low scoring, but summerhill forwards were showing well for the ball, our defence tackled hard throughout and there was nothing easy out there. Summerhill got first score of 2nd half and then missed a hatful of chances for points, it was strange this team has everything but the finish and really never punished muirdeach when we dominating midfield. Muirdeach had a purple patch then and went 0-9 to 1-2 ahead with 5 pts in row. But when the summerhill forwards decided to stop self destructing we got a goal and point in the last 5 mins to level to force ET 2-3 to 0-9. The equaliser was a great full length of field move with Niall collery I think no15 getting on the end of it from near the sideline to slot over a great finish. He was the main threat all day for us showing well and eventually found his range with a few impressive scores. In ET summerhill dominated once again and started to pick off scores witj no 13 getting a few. We ran out easy winners. Muirdeachs were very reliant on no 10 and 11, summerhill no 6 ,11, 13, 15 were outstanding and midfield too. The summerhill subs did very well. I was really impressed with the workrate and tackling from the front. Also the moves and overlapping intensity out of defence created lots of space. Foot passing was excellent. Our lads really need to work on the final third shooting, we always better than muirdeachs but found ourselves 4 pts down and against others might not comeback and really if we'd have lost it would of been self destruction. Charlie and liam og on the sideline never panicked and made the right switches too with our half backs really helped our cause, brought on subs that made big impacts. Well done and plenty to improve on as muirdeachs were poor and id expect gerards or colmans to be better. Good luck in the final.
Plenty of strong talented players coming through. Seen Bernard there and theres alot of options for him for sure.
Just something really that needs to said, my club St Molaise Gaels, were playing drumcliffe, on sat, one of our player a 17 yr old was tracking the drumcliffe player with the ball, and the drumcliffe player swung his elbow back with ref 10 yards away and no one blocking his view, and knocked our player unconcious a small meelee ensued where wilson was pushed into the the fence and missed the a steel pole by about 2 inches with his head..
What happens the ref plays on. >:(, now had I been our manager I would of conceded the match and walked off, for if a ref shows as BLANTANT a disregard to player safety then whats the point. Nothing done, our young player was dazed but eventually played on as we had no subs. But he obviously had headache and hope he recovered soon after. I watched K Fitzgerald get away with a striking out yday which no one can say the ref didnt see in club semi. Some Refs are dangerous and shouldnt be let have a whistle.
I agree with most of what you said on the Summerhill game. It was a bit mind boggling how Summerhill contrivd to miss so many chances up until the last few minutes but one the confidence rose they looked really good. I also think a telling factor was the strength of Summerhill's bench. Muirdeachs lost a few good lads through injury (I believe the injury to the centre back is quite serious so best wishes to him) and it weakened them but any substitutions Summerhill made improved matters. A good few lads from our club involved so I know a good bit about them and I'm possibly biased but I can't understand how one lad in particular isn't starting (he came on wing back in extra time wearing 32).
Anyway, in the forwards Colleary from Drumcliffe (no. 15, you're correct) has a sweet boot on him and looks a fine player. 13 is Heraughty from Calry and is a livewire but looked to be short of confidence at times. He landed a peach of a score and took off from there in extra time particularly. With a bit of tuition which doesn't curb his natural directness he could be serious too. I remember him scoring two goals to win the North Division junior final against us last summer. A rawness about him but great talent. Was surprised when no 8 got taken off but it worked well. The big lad who came in upset Muirdeachs about the middle and no 8 came on again later and played great.
You mentioned Liam Óg and Charlie and fair play to them but I'd like to mention my former team mate Shane Reynolds. This team is a good few years in the making and the work of teachers like Shane in giving their free time is absolutely priceless.
Final thing to say is that nothing is won yet. This team can and needs to improve quite a bit to win a final. Overall a good day and very enjoyable.
Ya Id like to wish him a speedy recovery aswell, it was very unfortunate coming together but it looked a serious injury.
Looking forward to the final now and might go to the Attractas semi aswell as ive plenty of spare time. Not familiar with the names of the players at all so looking forward to the match reports in the papers. It was hard to believe the strength in depth, the subs made massive impacts, because im not familiar with the underage club outside of my own, I wouldnt have a clue who should be starting.
The forwards were a little headless at times and raw, but when I seen some of the shooting yday I was thinking, its typical IMO of soccer players playing gaelic, im sure some of them lads are playing junior soccer or whatever, but if they commit to gaelic now they would improve there ball striking no end and composure..just a small point but I kinda got that impression. And hopefully when the choice has to be made of which path to follow theyll make the right choice. ;)
As you said nothing won yet but even still yday for me was about Sligo Minors, and I saw plenty to be seriously optimstic about. Its great to see so much talent in 1 team. We just need to keep them on the right track.
Sligo u21s beat Donegal by a point with Michael Murphy playing at the weekend. Might not be such a lost cause after all but only 2 weeks to go.
Did anyone find out why the game with Galway is fixed for Carrick?
St Attractas beat Rice college by a point 1-14 to 1-13 AET to get through to the B Connacht final.
Well done and good luck to both St Attractas and Summerhill in there Connacht Finals.
U21 game fixed for Tuam on Paddys day at 2.30.
Both A & B Connacht Finals in Charlestown double header on Sat 13th March
St Attractas (Tubbercurry) v St Louis (Kiltimagh) 13.00
Summerhill (Sligo City) v St Geralds (Castlebar) 14.30
Was at the game today lads, we were embarrasing. I seen no effort, passion or pride in the jersey. I cant reiterate how poor wexford were either and that was the only thing that stopped this being a serious hammering.
Sligo were woeful, no player gave 100% only mullen. To send a team down the day before and spend that expense on the teams preparation was a waste of money. The players had no interest in winning this game. It wasnt even the mistakes that annoyed me, it was the workrate.
Why in SLIGO are we not guarnteed 100% on game day? Can someone explain to me the mentallity of a county footballer who commits, does all this training and then puts 30% effort in on the sunday?
And our management need to have a long hard look in the mirror too.
On player analysis, none of the FB are fit, Harrison was poor defensively, very loose, and loves to run forward and get bottled up, Donovan again very loose, and both corner backs should of been punished more by wexford, mcguire had a nightmare, misjudging loads of high balls, causing a 1 goal and maybe at fault for the third with greene, very letharthic, day for the FB line.
Hb line simple, if Ewing plays against mayo we wont win, I blame the management, he hasnt the pace for intercounty, poor passer aswell, no vision, Quinn was ordinary enough, didnt cover his area that well and doesnt get involved enough, was disappointed. J davey didnt do or was involved in much again underpar for him.
Mullen, probably the only player who gave a 100%, did lots of unseen work, tackling and harrieing other players attackers, and made a nuisance of himself, doesnt add much quality but at least he gave the effort.
TT, honestly if I was manager he wouldnt wear Sligo jersey again. No effort and when he gets the ball he thinks hes in the back garden. Only gave any effort when the game was lost which angered me even more.
Costello, in the 1st half was the only player to show quality besides free taking, his passing and vision was consistently good but any good work he did then was undone by his lack fo effort in the 2nd, shying out of tackles, and fumbling the ball, and over ambitious shooting and passing.
Breheny, absolute passenger from play, but vital from frees. The management decided stupidely to take him off with 25 mins to go and guess no free taker on the field, we missed 5 or 6 vital frees from his side with the game in the melting pot. Take a bow Kevin and his 3 wisemen, horrendous management.
F Quinn, this man lasted whatever minutes touching the ball 3 times and fouling the rest.
Coen and Kelly, not a good day. Both showed and ran for the ball in the 1st half, but got atrocious supply and were dragged miles from goal, then when they got there chances they both proceeded to make the worst attempts at shooting ive seen in a long time, kelly missed a 20yd free straight in front of the posts and kicked loads of wides and kicked a ball that was worst attempt at point ive ever seen, if it reached a high of 5 foot from the ground id be suprised. The 2 of them lost confidence then and old habits of you to me to you to me to you again ensued.
Lastly Sean Davey started and didnt touch the ball 5 times in our half and skyed one effort wide.
Gilmartin came on for Mullen and did better than most.
For whatever reason the players decided they didnt want promotion, and isnt sad they didnt tell us beforehand so the 10 or so Sligofans the bother of going to wexford. Walsh just stands there and says nothing, when players arent giving 100% he should be raring up at them. His taking off of Breheny cost us 5 or 6 points and may have made a difference. No else can take frees and he wasnt any worse than the rest from play.
Today was perfect conditions for football, and we didnt score in the second half until a fluke goal in injury time. A brief summary of the play was wexford opened brightly and there pace opened up our defence, they got peno which wasnt , but what can you, they missed loads of easy point chances after and our defence was loose, way to loose.
We got frees to get us back into it. Simple as that. Costello made some good passes which helped us open them, kelly and coen made plenty of runs but got slow supply and had to come too deep, you know the usual.
In the 2nd half we owned the ball for first 15mins, but never looked like creating much and then made 2 mistakes for goals. Everything was slow lethargic, couldnt careless kinda play.
Kelly looked afraid to shoot again, twisting and turning, but only excuse for him was sigerson.
You know we might get a reaction the next day against Offaly, but this performance will live a while in the memory. Not giving 100% is just not on anytime no matter what the future holds. We have a mountain to climb and for me and anyone at the game today it wasnt disappointment coming home it was anger. My advice if your not going to do yourself the justice of giving 100% then dont commit.
I hope the players read this. There are always consequences on here to critising players, but honestly just get a tape of the game and see if you dont think they deserve it.
It must have been bad cos the beacon of light from Dublin was fairly cutting about the performance in his epistle on sligogaa.ie. All this from the guy who has in the past criticised others for criticising the team! His list of Sigerson winners is hilarious too. There's two Sigerson medals in the one family in Strandhill, both of whom served the county (one for a good while at senior also) but of course they are forgotten as is another Sligo lad who was on DCU's panel this year. It must be killing him that Summerhill are in the A final and he can't ignore them (managed by a Coolera native who also gets forgotten in a lot of the commentary about this team).
That's that off the chest!
That would be Karl O'Neill with UCG in 2003 and i assume Sean O'Neill was involved with Sligo IT when they won it. Brendan Egan also won a Sigerson with DCU in 2006. I'm also fairly certain that Noel McGuire did not win a sigerson - he got to a few finals alright with UCD.
Ah yes, there is a good few more around the county but don't let facts get in the way of a good story. To be honest I was a member of that organisation the first 2 -3 years it was set up and had a few great nights in Shelbourne Pk which is why it shocks me sometimes when I see some of the rámais that is written. Having said that boys from our side of the county stopped going because it was all about the south (and even me with family down there, could see it). Plus a good few from our side of the county have played in A colleges finals over the years, and won(and captained) Mayo vocational schools to All Ireland titles, but........
Then again our trumpets are not as loud!!! ;D
Westie was any of muirdeachs lads from Sligo this yr?
Like to wish Attractas and Summerhill all the best for Saturday. Lets bring 2 Connacht titles over the border.
Only had one lad on it at full forward.
Had 5 on the first year team last year who won the A championship.
Our lads, split between Muredachs and Enniscrone.
No more than yourself though, good luck to both schools on Saturday.
Quote from: Mano on March 09, 2010, 11:21:09 AM
That would be Karl O'Neill with UCG in 2003 and i assume Sean O'Neill was involved with Sligo IT when they won it. Brendan Egan also won a Sigerson with DCU in 2006. I'm also fairly certain that Noel McGuire did not win a sigerson - he got to a few finals alright with UCD.
He was superb in the games I saw him in when they won it, can't believe I forgot about him.
Really hope Attracta's and Summerhill can do it and don't see any reason why they can't.
Ya my club is like yours all right, I was just thinking Summerhill missed out on Kennedy, Kelly, 2 Gilsenans, Burns, all would of made Summerhill stronger last 2 or 3 yrs when they were minors... but actually some of them played for Donegal Vocational schools county team and Kennedy with Grange Vec I think.
I suppose going forward any underage talent coming through my club should be identified as early as possible and coaxed into going to summerhill, it is hard when they make that choice at 13 though. Aswell as unsettling as it maybe get them change after junior cert level aswell would be an option, you know theyd have played u16 with Sligo.. Now that Summerhill have got there act together any kid and parents with aspirations of developing there football will probably choose Summerhill now anyway.
Id say therell be a fair following from Sligo on Saturday. Looking forward to it.
I just seen on Sligogaa.ie our 125 yr history book is being published, a whole 800 pages. I cant help but thinking that is going to be one of the most depressing books ever. Anytime at matches when I read a programme and all previous results are printed, it annoys me. I just think we in Sligo should forget about the past. Live in the now and create a better future. Our past should not be honoured IMO. Weve underachieved massively in a 5 county province, and especially with talented players weve had over the yrs.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 09, 2010, 01:02:42 PM
I just seen on Sligogaa.ie our 125 yr history book is being published, a whole 800 pages. I cant help but thinking that is going to be one of the most depressing books ever. Anytime at matches when I read a programme and all previous results are printed, it annoys me. I just think we in Sligo should forget about the past. Live in the now and create a better future. Our past should not be honoured IMO. Weve underachieved massively in a 5 county province, and especially with talented players weve had over the yrs.
Don't agree with you Sligonian on this. The 100 years book was a good effort and I am lead to believe that this is in a similar vein. Each year has a piece on the county but most is dedicated to club results and the club aspect. I don't think that documenting the past is necessarily celebrating it or celebrating the failures. To learn from the failures we shouldn't just put them under the carpet like we usually do.
Never seen the 100yrs one, before my time, but eamonn sweeney did an article on sligo history a few yrs ago and honestly i was depressed after it. I just didnt see anything to gain from it only create a mental block. Like from my interpretation these type of books do glorify failure, they definitly dont list or highlight the solutions to our failures, like take for example in the 60s and 70s when my Dad was playing, and you only got on to Sligo teams based on who your father, what club rather than ability etc... (my dad tells of the famous North Sligo treatment in County set ups, he went to a trial and he told feed Kerins the ball, so he did until kerins had clocked up 3-5 or something, my Dad said feck it, he went for a few scores himself and got 2-2 and was told not to come back because he didnt do as instructed), then Dad and my uncles told they were told the wrong times for training regularly so they turn up late and be kicked off various squads) This book will probably glorify the greats from south Sligo who did this acts. I could go on even to my time.
or will highlight how the big shots from the town and south sligo think they run Sligogaa, and with there limitations hold us back for eons, that kinda stuff, Id be shocked if these people arent glorified aswell while the unsong heroes are not mentioned.
It is good that clubs get plenty of mention but really doesnt mean a whole pile to me, we are relatively a new club.
Maybe the Wexford game has pissed me off and put me in a negative frame of mind in terms of Sligo GAA, but it is depressing that a county like Leitrim have more Connacht titles than us, I would say the man above is looking down and shaking his head, thinking Ive given ye great teams over the yrs and ye mess it up nearly all of the time. Roscommon have more senior ones than what we have all together. To me that changes now and it does by pretty much forgetting our woeful past and certainly not highlighting to any up and coming Sligo player.
http://www.sligogaa.ie/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleid=7336
Sligo team named, we dont seem to discuss it on here but any opinions? Who is donal mcglynn on the subs and whats he like?
If I were Sligo manager, id dropp ewing, greene and Taylor, and play keelan cawley, farrell, and eoh, respectively, nothing to lose imo. Ewing isnt good enough the other 2 need a kick up the backside.
Even mcguire at FB is dodgy at the min.
Sweeney is named but was last week too and he didnt leave the house... Gary Gaughan starts.
Other note is Colm McGee and K Cawley arent on the bench, can I just say if there not injured i would be livid but i hold judgement until i hear more. Is mcgee not the ideal free taker to take over while marren is out for left hand side.
All in all our team and subs are starting to look very weak. Bar Niall mcnamee this offaly team are poor but Id take a 1pt win.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 12, 2010, 02:14:08 PM
http://www.sligogaa.ie/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleid=7336
Sligo team named, we dont seem to discuss it on here but any opinions? Who is donal mcglynn on the subs and whats he like?
If I were Sligo manager, id dropp ewing, greene and Taylor, and play keelan cawley, farrell, and eoh, respectively, nothing to lose imo. Ewing isnt good enough the other 2 need a kick up the backside.
Even mcguire at FB is dodgy at the min.
Sweeney is named but was last week too and he didnt leave the house... Gary Gaughan starts.
Other note is Colm McGee and K Cawley arent on the bench, can I just say if there not injured i would be livid but i hold judgement until i hear more. Is mcgee not the ideal free taker to take over while marren is out for left hand side.
All in all our team and subs are starting to look very weak. Bar Niall mcnamee this offaly team are poor but Id take a 1pt win.
I assume Keelan is not named due to the U-21 match on Wednesday. Essentially Francis Quinn has been dropped for Gary Gaughan with Gilmartin coming in for the injured Mullen (how long will he be out for?). Donal McLynn is from St John's. I didn't attend the games between Johns and Tourlestrane in the c'ship last year but listened to them on the radio. He got rave reviews on the radio - take from that what you will.
I would bite your hand off for any type of win. A defeat and Div 4 beckons.
From SLIGOGAA.IE u21 team named, good luck to them..
1.Brian McGovern Brian Mac Shamhráin Calry St.Josephs
2.Noel Gaughan Nollaig Ó Gacháin Tourlestrane
3.Gavin Gilsenan Gaibhín Mac Giolla Seanáin St.Molaise Gaels
4.Johnny Kelly Seán Ó Ceallaigh St.Molaise Gaels
5.Ronan McGarigle Rónán Mac Fheargail St.John's
6.Barry O'Boyle Barra Ó Baoill Calry St.Joseph's
7.Keelan Cawley Caolán Mac Amhlaidh Coolera Strandhill
8.Conor Davey Conchúr Ó Daibhí Drumcliffe,Rosses Pt.
9.Cathal Burns Cathal Ó Broin St.Molaise Gaels
10.Paul Kelly Pól Ó Ceallaigh St.Patrick's
11.Paul Clarke Pól Ó Cléirigh St.Patrick's
12.Darren Gilsenan Daire Mac Giolla Seanáin St.Molaise Gaels
13.Niall Judge Niall Mac an Bhreithiunaigh Castleconnor
14.David Maye Daibhéid Ó Miadhaigh Curry
15.Alan Dunne Ailéin Ó Dúinn Tourlestrane
16.Conor O'Mahoney Conchúr Ó Mathúna Coolera Strandhill
17.Daniel Maye Dónall Ó Miadhaigh Tubbercurry
18.Ronan Carter Rónán Mac Artúir St.Mary's
19.Paddy Greene Pádraig Ó hUaine St.John's
20.James Clarke Seamus Ó Cléirigh St.Patrick's
21.James Hynes Seamus Ó hEidhin St.Farnan's
22Conor Brady Conchúr Ó Brádaigh St.Patrick's
23.Conor Mullen Conchur Ó Maoláin Shamrock Gaels
24.Brian Harris Brian Ó hEarchaí St.John's
25.Alan Seery Ailéin Ó Saoraí Tourlestrane
26.Paul Higgins Pól Ó hUigínn Shamrock Gaels
27.Luke McDonagh Lúcas Mac Donncha Tobar anChoire
28.Brendan Coleman Breandán Ó Colmáin CoolaneyMullinabreena
29.Niall Hayes Niall Ó hAodha St.John's
30.Mark Herrity Marcas Ó hOireachtaigh St.John's
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 16, 2010, 12:39:15 AM
From SLIGOGAA.IE u21 team named, good luck to them..
1.Brian McGovern Brian Mac Shamhráin Calry St.Josephs
2.Noel Gaughan Nollaig Ó Gacháin Tourlestrane
3.Gavin Gilsenan Gaibhín Mac Giolla Seanáin St.Molaise Gaels
4.Johnny Kelly Seán Ó Ceallaigh St.Molaise Gaels
5.Ronan McGarigle Rónán Mac Fheargail St.John’s
6.Barry O’Boyle Barra Ó Baoill Calry St.Joseph’s
7.Keelan Cawley Caolán Mac Amhlaidh Coolera Strandhill
8.Conor Davey Conchúr Ó Daibhí Drumcliffe,Rosses Pt.
9.Cathal Burns Cathal Ó Broin St.Molaise Gaels
10.Paul Kelly Pól Ó Ceallaigh St.Patrick’s
11.Paul Clarke Pól Ó Cléirigh St.Patrick’s
12.Darren Gilsenan Daire Mac Giolla Seanáin St.Molaise Gaels
13.Niall Judge Niall Mac an Bhreithiunaigh Castleconnor
14.David Maye Daibhéid Ó Miadhaigh Curry
15.Alan Dunne Ailéin Ó Dúinn Tourlestrane
16.Conor O’Mahoney Conchúr Ó Mathúna Coolera Strandhill
17.Daniel Maye Dónall Ó Miadhaigh Tubbercurry
18.Ronan Carter Rónán Mac Artúir St.Mary’s
19.Paddy Greene Pádraig Ó hUaine St.John’s
20.James Clarke Seamus Ó Cléirigh St.Patrick’s
21.James Hynes Seamus Ó hEidhin St.Farnan’s
22Conor Brady Conchúr Ó Brádaigh St.Patrick’s
23.Conor Mullen Conchur Ó Maoláin Shamrock Gaels
24.Brian Harris Brian Ó hEarchaí St.John’s
25.Alan Seery Ailéin Ó Saoraí Tourlestrane
26.Paul Higgins Pól Ó hUigínn Shamrock Gaels
27.Luke McDonagh Lúcas Mac Donncha Tobar anChoire
28.Brendan Coleman Breandán Ó Colmáin CoolaneyMullinabreena
29.Niall Hayes Niall Ó hAodha St.John’s
30.Mark Herrity Marcas Ó hOireachtaigh St.John’s
Surprising to see O'Mahony and Greene among the subs - they were starters on last years team. Also Clarke played for the seniors in the fbd
Only one player that played in the U-20A final last Oct/Nov makes the team. As Mano mentioned the subs look very strong, Maye and McDonagh from Tubber are also two fine players. When I heard Clarke was centre forward I assumed it was James who had played in the FBD.
Anyway, lets hope the management and selectors have got it right. We could do with the shot in the arm and there's no reason these players should have any inferiority complex. That FF line could cause awful damage if we let the ball in properly and early.
I know Conor O'Mahony (kind of). I was surprised to see he starts on the bench and him being the goalie last year as well. Good luck and we might see ye in the final in Castlebar this year!
Or not farrandeelin ;D
Sligo V Roscommon Connacht Final in Markievicz April 3RD
Sligo 0-13 Galway 0-12 AET, Roscommon 2-9 Mayo 1-11.
Congrats to both. I was in Tuam and it was a strange feeling coming home, fantastic to beat to Galway in Tuam but the game was so poor at times and a Galway team that was poor its hard to know where we stand for the final.
David Maye was outstanding and to me is still looking the part. Cawley immense at wing back, the 2 corner forwards were erratic but good with ball in hand just not a scoring threat outside 20 metres so Id prefer maybe a change there. Wasnt impressed with my clubmates performance. Keeper was outstanding and made a great peno save. We rode our luck at times and our defence was too loose. Galway never really punished us and looked a poor side. Paul Kelly and P Clarke did well for long peroids but like burns ran out of steam. Subs made a huge impact, Hynes, Greene and brady all dominated midfield. FB line looked dodgy at times and kelly was out of his depth. 2 more yrs underage, but cummins today was a big ask. N Gaughan steady enough and daniel maye did well when he came on. Darren Gilsenan was underused, and never ran at his man when he had the pace for him, pity but a missed opportunity there. Hopefully cut loose the next day. Conor Davey is not a midfielder, FB or nothing. I wouldnt start burns the next day. He did ok at times but didnt do enough and went out of it 2nd half.
Before the jonston fans come on, he had the wrong team out in a few sectors as the subs did alot better than all there replacements.
Still an awful lot of work to do for the Final imo, but doable once jonston picks right team.
Would go along with a lot of that. I'd bring 2 of the subs into the starting line up and hold the others in reserve (I think its important to have quality to bring in later on). Not sure if the other 3 would have the full hour in them but they all made good impacts in second half and extra time. I also thought the likes of Paul Kelly and Padraig Clarke who were replaced did well enough to start again (perhaps they were fading a bit when replaced). I disagree about Burns. He mullocked away and generally did quite well in the physical stakes with Conroy who is a fair operator. His distribution was poor at times but I'd go with him with the option of Greene as a solid replacement if need be. I have a bit of a worry about the centre of our defence. The two guys are fine footballers in their own rights but neither seemed too interested in marking their men. Martyn and Joyce had too much freedom for my liking and should have made us pay. The likes of Shine will make us pay if afforded the same lattitude.
I hope the above doesn't seem negative. I think from my post on the main board people can see how excited I was by the win and the fight displayed by our lads. Its all for nought though if we can't somehow beat Roscommon in the final. Just have a feeling we might do it.
Farrandeelin - Conor O'Mahony is a club mate of mine. He's on the Sligo hurling panel at present and I understand he missed some of the preparations for the U-21s and hence he's on the bench. The way McGovern played yesterday means he will stay there.
Quote from: magpie seanie on March 18, 2010, 12:41:03 PM
Would go along with a lot of that. I'd bring 2 of the subs into the starting line up and hold the others in reserve (I think its important to have quality to bring in later on). Not sure if the other 3 would have the full hour in them but they all made good impacts in second half and extra time. I also thought the likes of Paul Kelly and Padraig Clarke who were replaced did well enough to start again (perhaps they were fading a bit when replaced). I disagree about Burns. He mullocked away and generally did quite well in the physical stakes with Conroy who is a fair operator. His distribution was poor at times but I'd go with him with the option of Greene as a solid replacement if need be. I have a bit of a worry about the centre of our defence. The two guys are fine footballers in their own rights but neither seemed too interested in marking their men. Martyn and Joyce had too much freedom for my liking and should have made us pay. The likes of Shine will make us pay if afforded the same lattitude.
I hope the above doesn't seem negative. I think from my post on the main board people can see how excited I was by the win and the fight displayed by our lads. Its all for nought though if we can't somehow beat Roscommon in the final. Just have a feeling we might do it.
Farrandeelin - Conor O'Mahony is a club mate of mine. He's on the Sligo hurling panel at present and I understand he missed some of the preparations for the U-21s and hence he's on the bench. The way McGovern played yesterday means he will stay there.
I still dont know what to think, like the managers appointment was late, the team starting training later than anyone, the training has been not ground breaking, results mixed, manager isnt the greatest, had the starting team wrong in fairness, and we still beat Galway in Tuam. I cant explain it but like brehony a lucky manager is sometimes better than a good one.
For me my starting team for the final would be McGovern, Gaughan, C Davey, G Gilsenan, McGarrigle, O Boyle, K Cawley, Greene, Clarke, P Kelly, Hynes, D Gilsenan, Judge, P Clarke, Maye.
The risk for me is if we dont start the lads that came on, ros may pull away if they start strong. We need to improve on our tackling especially if we get a clown of a ref like neary, judging by the rossies on stolensheep there ref was worse. Shine will punish us. I was disappointed with the corner forwards, there workrate was fantastic, but jees someone would want to tell judge not to shoot outside 30 as he doesnt have the power. Dunne the same. Clarke for me would be a target man in there and maye plays off him. Look yday Maye was never really in a scoring position from play enough for me. Darren Gilsenan was underused aswell, but did an immense amount of chasing back. On burns in the 1st half he did fine but his legs went far too early in 2nd half for me. Last 20mins id bring him on.Conor Davey is not a midfielder and Gilsenan looked too loose for FB.
Its never negative beating Galway in Tuam, but nothing is won and just look at the above as constructive critism to improve the team IMO.
Will conor Davey be ok for the next day? It looked to be arm/collar bone related so I'd fear he could be in trouble. If he's fit I'd defo have him in at full back.
Sligo team named,
Greene, Harrison, McGuire, Donovan, Donal McGlynn, Mark Quinn, J Davey, TT, Gilmartin, David Maye, Brehony, Gaughan, Colm McGee, Sweeney, Kelly.
You know Ive done alot of whinging lately about the team selection, but Im delighted with this selection. Ewing, Costello and Coen all dropped and none can have any complaints. Now lads fight for yere place. Pretty much all the changes I was requesting have happened.
Well done to the management, it takes a while but ye cop on eventually ;). I heard earlier in the week EOH was away due to work commitments just for this game so not sure he'll even be on bench.
Very worried about chances looking at that side It's amazing how much EOH's absence from our teamsheet lowers confidence. Thought Keelan Cawley would get the shout.
I don't think any U-21s should be playing to be honest. Winning that Connacht title is far more important than a Div 3 game.
Team looks weak alright. Cavan mightn't be great either though.
Jees were are not that reliant on EOH are we? He wont be there as he is not in subs either. Team is way stronger looking than wex or offaly games IMO.
Seanie, David Maye is named in starting 15, if he gets injured we can forget about the u21. Would be a little concerned at his inclusion from that point of view, huge risk.
How are ye at midfield without O'Hara lads? We have an up-and-coming U-21 who has been outstanding against Roscommon and Wexford and not so hot against Antrim and Louth. We have another lad beside him who I'd rather not talk about.
Ye will also need an inform lad in the full-back line to tackle Mackey assuming he's played in there. He was isolated against Wexford and did a lot of damage.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on March 19, 2010, 03:21:54 PM
Jees were are not that reliant on EOH are we? He wont be there as he is not in subs either. Team is way stronger looking than wex or offaly games IMO.
Seanie, David Maye is named in starting 15, if he gets injured we can forget about the u21. Would be a little concerned at his inclusion from that point of view, huge risk.
Yeah, thats what I was getting at.
At least 3 league debutants in that team v. Cavan. Looks quite weak to me. Funny how some lads never get dropped after playing bad and others get the chop quite quickly.
Went into the Sligo minor game today was shocked in a bad way at what I witnessed. Leitrim were miles better than us. At one stage the score was Sligo 0-7 Leitrim 2-14 with Leitrim missing 3 absolute sitters of goal chances, it could of been alot worse. But when I left there was some respectibility Sligo 1-10 Leitrim 2-15, but only because of Leitrim side pulling up.
Leitrim have a very good side, one of the best Half forward lines ive seen, they absolutely destroyed us. Our 2,4,5,7, 8,9,12,14 and 15 are not intercounty standard. Lets hope and pray the Attractas boys come into it and make the step up. I couldnt fault Herity or murphy who did there best showed some quality. The main thing that annoyed me was the hoofing the ball into the forwards, the lack of hunger for the breaks, the defensive tackling, foot passes and hand passes. We were like butter in defence. In reality were opened up for one on ones 5 or 6 times... our 2 wing backs seemed incapable of passing into the forwards, only to hoof high sky scrapers in. Just a lack of basic skills.
Alot of work to do but this defeat is very worrying even at this stage, Leitrim were 15pts better than us. For leitrim fans no 11 is a serious prospect, we couldnt handle him at all.
Well Done Sligo today, very promising performance, im delighted today. The level of performance Cavan put up against us was fair superior to wexford and offaly so for our lads to out match them credit to us.
Colm McGees quality in the 1st half was there to be seen, ive been singing his praises a long time now(rightly so) and he is a serious addition to the team, delighted for him. He scored very good frees and from play with both left and right foot, even in the 2nd half he was an outlet but wasnt in scoring positions too often.
Another man Kenneth sweeney, his goal was brilliant and the presence of mind to fist it was impressive, looked dangerous all day and got points.
Tony Taylor really impressed me today, his workrate was immense so credit to him, with Gilmartin not far behind, both did well today.
Gaughan was quiet and Maye is not a Half forward. Costello did well when introduced and had great energy and hunger in his game. He stills goes too deep for me and needs to be more consistent passing but overall did fine. Francis Quinn did very well when introduced, good runs and passing. Sean Davey just wasnt at the races.
Brehony had a quiet 1st half but worked hard but really took on great responsibilty 2nd half from frees, and got a few from play aswell. Played very well.
Alot of people whinging about our FB line today annoyed me, look 13 has ridiculous pace, and 14, for them, they looked dangerous, but I thought our lads worked there socks off, you cant win every tackle etc.. but we conceded 0-14, minimised them to 1 half goal chance and their FF line didnt look half as dangerous when we got on top at midfield and put pressure on the ball coming in, in fact most of there scores in last quarter came from men running through from HF. So if our FB line keep getting fitter we'll be ok.
I thought Donal McGylnn did fine, strong, fast and ran at his man, supported the play well, worked hard in defence. Looks a good prospect.
Quinny did alot of the dirty work, his man got in for a few scores 2nd half but Quinny distribution was good today, he gave our forwards a chance with his supply. I was happy enough bar the last qtr.
Johnny Davey was immense, the work and pressure he puts in is unreal. His runs again immense.
Im very happy, team looked fitter and sharper today and put some serious quality into our play which would test any team. Management should get alot of credit, did everything right today. Well done.
It looks like to fields of Waterford, carlow, Leitrim, London and Kilkenny await.
Even two wins against Sligo and in Cavan might not be enough.
Didn't hear much today but a second half Bradley goal killed us, Rory Gallagher scored about six points and James Sherry was sent off. We must have the worst disciplinary record in the league. And maybe the worst team in it at the minute too.
Another positive for Sligo was seeing the young kids getting a chance to play on Markievicz at HT, this is definitly something id like to see more of. Well done to the organisers.
I hear Marys are up to their old tricks of nicking young players off their neighbours. Despite the total illegality of it the same method is being used though there is a different club being victimised this time. In an amazing coincidence the lad in question is apparently the best player on his clubs team - now isn't that strange!
Careful Seanie - - went through all this two years ago and back where we started if what you say is true, this and the current bullying of the small team in the south by the big town team means that what happened 2 years ago is seen as the green light for further poaching to go on.
No wonder we don't look after our county borders when clubs don't respect the club borders
And if I hear the line of "your stopping kids play" - no I am not. Whatever club, association, organisation or business you are in there are rules and regulations.
Quote from: Westie on March 23, 2010, 08:38:04 AM
Careful Seanie - - went through all this two years ago and back where we started if what you say is true, this and the current bullying of the small team in the south by the big town team means that what happened 2 years ago is seen as the green light for further poaching to go on.
No wonder we don't look after our county borders when clubs don't respect the club borders
And if I hear the line of "your stopping kids play" - no I am not. Whatever club, association, organisation or business you are in there are rules and regulations.
If I heard someone say that to me I would go close to decking him. The GAA is supposed about pride in where your from, blah blah, I know in Leitrim there is no poaching, etc... and they protect there border. We should be doing the same. If i were involved with CB i would highlight all the players playing with made up addresses in other parishes, and would make ammendments to make it stop.
Just because the likes of the big shots think they can do what they want and justify is a disgrace. Expose them and weed them out, they do not have Sligo best interests at heart.
If we protected all the clubs borders it would be alot easier to protect our county.
I agree with you both. The way they are trying to justify this so-called "transfer" is (like the case before involving us) laughable except for the fact that they've got away with it already. I hope the club in question stand up and fight this and hope that the other clubs support them. The make up of the executive has changed quite a bit in the last two years so more chance of fair play but really when the rules are so stacked in your favour that shouldn't come into the equation.
Well I have only heard of 3 transfer inside the county this year - - time for the transfers to come up on the website for all to see (including intercounty of which we have 1). I see on anfearrua.com that the Clare and Limerick boys get the list of transfers requested and approved. We can put the regraded and lists of 12 players on the website (though that did not stop a big indiscretion last year)
Anyway there is no transfers for u16 by rule I believe, though I am willing to be corrected
Quote from: Westie on March 24, 2010, 11:26:39 AM
Well I have only heard of 3 transfer inside the county this year - - time for the transfers to come up on the website for all to see (including intercounty of which we have 1). I see on anfearrua.com that the Clare and Limerick boys get the list of transfers requested and approved. We can put the regraded and lists of 12 players on the website (though that did not stop a big indiscretion last year)
Anyway there is no transfers for u16 by rule I believe, though I am willing to be corrected
Transparency is key for sure.
Quote from: Westie on March 24, 2010, 11:26:39 AM
Well I have only heard of 3 transfer inside the county this year - - time for the transfers to come up on the website for all to see (including intercounty of which we have 1). I see on anfearrua.com that the Clare and Limerick boys get the list of transfers requested and approved. We can put the regraded and lists of 12 players on the website (though that did not stop a big indiscretion last year)
Anyway there is no transfers for u16 by rule I believe, though I am willing to be corrected
Well yeah, seeing as there was no amendment to the transfer bye-law and no additional sub-committees set up with or without powers then yes - it seems that there is no scope for underage transfers within the county. My understanding is that all transfers for 2010 would have been finalised by now by ratification at county board level.
This didn't stop things the last time though.
What level are Easkey minors at?
Sligo team named,
Greene, Harrison, Maguire, Donovan, K Cawley, M Quinn, J Davey, TT, Gilmartin, Costello, Brehony, Gaughan, McGee, Sweeney, Kelly.
I dont know like last week, starting Cawley 1 week away from a final. One has to presume McGlynn is injured. Its a good side.
O Hara is back on bench Id say so plenty of options. Marren is back for the rossies and gives even more options in 2weeks.
Workrate is key this sunday, as I think we have too much quality for Fermanagh. Best of luck, we need an away win and momentum.
From Sligogaa.ie
SLIGO GAA 125 HISTORY COMMITTEE
TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS, FAMILIES AND GAELS.
You are cordially invited to the launch of the SLIGO GAA 125 HISTORY book on Wednesday the 31st March in the SLIGO PARK HOTEL at 8-30pm.
Guest of honour Uachtarán Chumann Luthcleas Gael, Criostóir Ó Cuana
THE LAUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS ARE KINDLY SPONSORED BY SLIGO CREDIT UNION and JOE QUEENAN
This is no disrespect to anyone in involved with this, but I disagree with the premise of this completely, I seen a brief preview in the champion, and it went on about the hard luck of the 1923 where we got an AI final and Galway objected and got the connacht final replayed based on a players name not being spelt right, a letter missing, Sligo lost, so technically Sligo have 4 SENIOR CONNACHT TITLES but we dont becuase of the corruption of the GAA. This was all mentioned in the eamonn sweeney article in the independent i referred to last week where i was depressed reading it. It was basically a article of gross underachievement and limiting beliefs. So now weve created a book for what TO REINFORCE them limiting feeling sorry for ourselves beliefs, our history does NOT deserve to be celebrated. Im deadly serious, most people in our county have a inferiority complex already these kinda of things rubber stamp it. Look i would never let a player read a programme before a Sligo match as it always lists results between counties showing Galways 40 wins to our 10 etc..... this might get into players heads. Live in the now the present moment is the only way to break bad habits and stop negative patterns from happening. Galway and Mayo are poor this yr, despite what the league may tell you, Roscommon and Leitrim are in transition, so instead of looking back, look to now, and that starts with stopping the illegal player transfers within the county. Then get the centre of excellence built. Improve the quality of coaching, ya its ok sending out coaches from IT Sligo but are they great coaches :-\, obviously the Schools are vital, Has anyone in Sligo GAA looked at Sligo Grammar school, massive physicality of players for there age, how many are involved in Sligo GAA etc... how much time went into the book for what purpose?
What I see from these books it glorifies our past, its ok to underachieve, to lose, well its not in Kerry. If we were Kerry thered be no book maybe 150 yr one when we do have an All Ireland or 2. Why not aim for that but more importantly prepare for it. Lets meet the Kerry standards, lets copy it, lets take on there mentality, there only human after all made with the same flesh and blood. Lets do it now and make it happen. The way I see it, the only difference between US and Kerry is our mind. Our mind is conditioned to lose and accept it, and theres is to WIN.
This isnt a sleight on the hard work that went into it, just the idea of it exposes us for who we are, make no mistake we will continue to underachieve until we wake up. Leitrim have more connacht titles. That is a disgrace and embarrasment considering the teams and players weve have compared to them down through the yrs.
QuoteGalway and Mayo are poor this yr, despite what the league may tell you, Roscommon and Leitrim are in transition
Yes Sligonian, maybe we are, but we are all still waiting in the long grass. Oh I can't wait to take on Sligo now, to see if we can eek out a win! Which is doubtful to say the least...
Quote from: Farrandeelin on March 26, 2010, 09:17:06 PM
QuoteGalway and Mayo are poor this yr, despite what the league may tell you, Roscommon and Leitrim are in transition
Yes Sligonian, maybe we are, but we are all still waiting in the long grass. Oh I can't wait to take on Sligo now, to see if we can eek out a win! Which is doubtful to say the least...
Poor Galway and Mayo teams have won connacht at a canter in the past, so ye'll be hot favourites again no doubt, my point is yere nowhere near All Ireland material and this time of yr is completey misleading, ye 2 seem to get worse after league whereas we improve a few notches. Will we improve enough to beat ye? Time will tell... but there should be no fear and yere league form will be irevelant. But every Sligoman knows that every mayoman will be coming to Sligo expecting a comfortable win, whether ye say it or not. No one can take yere words seriously with absolutely rubbish written on yere threads trying to make the opposition favourites not that it makes one iota a difference as everyone knows what ye think anyway.
Congrats to Sligo today. Poor crowd from Sligo though considering the importance of the game.
Sligo won 3-15 to 1-11
This was a funny game, hear me out, Sligo started brightly and raced into a 0-6 to 0-1 lead, We got a hold at midfield and Fermanagh could not get past half way, they kept turning over possession but credit to Sligo midfield did well first half and won alot of breaks. Workrate was good from the off. We got some neat scores from McGee frees and play this man just doesnt do wides. Honestly lads he scored 1-5 today 1,45 2,f, none of his chances are easy. He is the real deal, and as I said 2yrs ago he reminds me of a young Dessie Sloyan. Costello got 2 great scores in the 1st half, you know we are lucky to have him, he does annoy me at times, he can be greedy and wayward in his shooting (needs to improve on that), but his workrate is unreal, and stamina, he is great shape, he is always the out ball for our defence and links the forwards all the time, took his goal well late on and ended with 1-2.. Harrison got a great goal lateon with full length of the field move in the 1st half and sligo went in 1-9 to 0-4 up. Fermanagh took points when half goal chances were on, Quinn who did well got caught in front of his man which is a dangerous game.
Second half Sligo were asleep, but in all fairness the ref could only point one way for the opening 15 mins in fermanaghs favour, Sligo struggled in this period at midfield and TT got taken off, and Sean Davey came on. Fermanagh got back 0-9 to 1-10 and Sligo got a fisted goal by mcgee an important score and fermanagh got a peno and point to make it 1-10 to 2-10. Sligo then woke up and kicked to be easy winners outscoring them 1-5 to 0-1. No disrespect to fermanagh but theyre the unfittest county team ive ever seen, there shooting was bad so lads there were times in the game a better could of punished us more so still work to do. Keelan had a outstanding debut after a nervy start, absolute cert for CSFC at no5, always turns out of trouble with the ball and works hard without it. Good passer aswell. Harrison and Donovan were brilliant today defensively and going forward. Charlie made Costellos goal aswell. He did hop the ball twice which the clown of a ref didnt see but everyone else did, but in fairness to Sligo he made so many decisions against us we were due one.
Kelly did better today and showed signs of improvement. Sweeney wasnt as good as cavan but did alot of donkey work, could be out for a while though as he pulled up late with hamstring.
I was very happy with Costello, he does have his flaws but the benefit he brings way out nr the negatives. You know he was shouting his head off at the players at the right times, and his passion and hunger was great to see.
Gaughan was quiet, look but not really his fault, he got pulled and dragged all day and never got a free. Brehony was quiet enough too but got his frees.
Im confident of promotion, look im delighted that the players reacted so well after wexford, lets forget about that. We have momentum now, and the lads are getting more confident. We have a good side this yr. Hopefully we'll have u21 title going into april 11th and a huge crowd will turnout.
http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=15772.105
Pages 8 and 9 make good reading for us.
Just was at St Molaise Gaels v Drumcliffe at oxfield, both teams pretty much at full strength. Good tough game, we won by 2pts. Always sweet to beat them, and went someway to helping me get over my depression yday. Did not get much sleep last night.
Fair play to all involved, lads worked hard.
Hear our seniors were very disappointing against Curry. Lost by 5 at home only registering 5 points ourselves. Div 1 is tighter this year by the looks of things. A lot of surprise results so far. So a bad weekend all round for myself.
I see Tourlestrane hammered the Harps by 15 points. What happened there? Is that the correct scoreline. Whats going on up in Gurteen - 2 heavy defeats so far.
Was at the attractas game today. Tough defeat to take as Attractas were the better team.
Attractas looked very dangerous going forward, get interplay and some of the best footpassing ive seen in a long time. Forwards are energetic and make some great runs using great lines of support play and penetrating at will. But 7 to 5 lead with that wind was alway a bit too light. Rogders and C Davey played some great stuff 1st half and rodgers got an unreal score. Brian Egan was his usual self and deadly from frees. He looks better than Maye from play.
The game hinged on an absolute travesty of Referring, this clown who I met in the jacks at HT was telling everyone the score was 8-4, I called the linesman aside and said the ref is going around telling everyone score is 8-4, someone would want to tell him the right score, (everyone uses the same toilet supporters/officials) anyway it gets worse, he made a huge influence 2nd half in favour of Clonmel. He gave them free after free 2nd half for any physical contact, he let our players get hit 3rd man tackles, pulling and dragging and no free in sight. Then Rodgers late in the game got taken out and play on. It was astonishing. It gets better this is the clown who disallowed a longford goal last kick of the game against Limerick, where the rule is the ball has to go dead and he blew it up as the ball landed in the square where longford scored.
Attractas can be proud of themselves, there were better team, Clonmel had good players at 13 and 9 especially and 16 who came on. The goal put them 3 pts up and was apure fluke, one of the clonmel players got tackled and there was no danger only the ball took a ridiculoous deflection straight into a clonmel players path and they finished from there. Attractas fought back to there credit, and to be honest at the end there was a goal chance but one of the attractas players went for a point and skyed it where egan scored resultant free. There was confusion over the full time and injury time played and the Referee got a severe roasting at the end and rightly so. He is a cheater. 1-10 to 0-12 FT
I thought the full back was immense and is a cert for Sligo, James Connoly, cian o dowd put serious effort in but was marking Boland who was unreal. Conor Gorman did well. Raymond had a stormer as did matthews who made one unbelievble intercetpion.
Cian Killoran outshone coffey at midfield, Killoran was brilliant aable to run at them and give good possesion, Coffey who is giant, did great work too, and did well on Matassa who played for tipp u21s im told.
Rodgers and C Davey real classy players as does Egan. The 2 brennans did well but Im told theyve played better. Definite potential. Marren is livewire but needed to shoot more.
Im optimistic for the minors, Hope the lads there heartache out on Connacht this yr.
Sligonian, I always like to read what opposition supporters think of games that Tipperary teams play in and even though I was not able to get to Portarlington yesterday, I have never read a more biased or one sided report on any game. I always enjoy reading what fair minded supporters of other teams think of a game and they always give credit to both teams while obviously looking at the game from their team's point of view. You could not give any credit to the High School for their win. You said that they had 2 good players in Aldo Matassa and Liam Boland, but no team ever won an All Ireland with just 2 good players. St. Attracta's were favourites for yesterday's game after their very good win in the semi final against a good team in St. Michael's, Lurgan, but I still expected the High School to win as I knew that they had several top class players on the team. Jonathan Ryan and Billy Hewitt were 2 of the best minors in Munster last year and both played in the Munster Minor Final against Kerry and the All Ireland Quarter Final against Mayo. That kind of experience would have been a great advantage yesterday. As for the referee, i would say that your comments are way over the top. Why would any referee do what you accuse him of and be virtually a 16th man for the High School. Your criticism is so far over the top that I reject it completely. The newspapaer accounts of the game show that the High School scored 8 points from frees and St. Attracta' scored 7. Nothing one sided there. I spoke to someone who was at the game and his verdict was that it was a very close game between 2 fine sides and that the result could have gone either way, but he reckoned that the High School just about deserved it. It has been a great couple of weeks for Tipperary football, but Sligo's day will come. St. Attracta's were unlucky yesterday, but Sligo could still be celebrating tomorrow. Best of luck to you in your bid for promotion
Quote from: Onlooker on April 10, 2010, 12:18:43 PM
Sligonian, I always like to read what opposition supporters think of games that Tipperary teams play in and even though I was not able to get to Portarlington yesterday, I have never read a more biased or one sided report on any game. I always enjoy reading what fair minded supporters of other teams think of a game and they always give credit to both teams while obviously looking at the game from their team's point of view. You could not give any credit to the High School for their win. You said that they had 2 good players in Aldo Matassa and Liam Boland, but no team ever won an All Ireland with just 2 good players. St. Attracta's were favourites for yesterday's game after their very good win in the semi final against a good team in St. Michael's, Lurgan, but I still expected the High School to win as I knew that they had several top class players on the team. Jonathan Ryan and Billy Hewitt were 2 of the best minors in Munster last year and both played in the Munster Minor Final against Kerry and the All Ireland Quarter Final against Mayo. That kind of experience would have been a great advantage yesterday. As for the referee, i would say that your comments are way over the top. Why would any referee do what you accuse him of and be virtually a 16th man for the High School. Your criticism is so far over the top that I reject it completely. The newspapaer accounts of the game show that the High School scored 8 points from frees and St. Attracta' scored 7. Nothing one sided there. I spoke to someone who was at the game and his verdict was that it was a very close game between 2 fine sides and that the result could have gone either way, but he reckoned that the High School just about deserved it. It has been a great couple of weeks for Tipperary football, but Sligo's day will come. St. Attracta's were unlucky yesterday, but Sligo could still be celebrating tomorrow. Best of luck to you in your bid for promotion
You werent at the game so maybe you should shut your mouth. Clonmel were a good side but they werent the better team. I felt cheated, everyone at the game from a Sligo viewpoint felt the same. I find it almost insulting to attractas that the clown you got report siad they were better team, he obviously hasnt a honest bone in his body. My report is accurate whether you like it or not. The ref gave clonmel frees within 20 yards of our goal, if we got 1 within 35yrds id be shocked, the ref was a 16th man, you should be glad because if he wasnt clonmel wouldnt of won. I was at the game you werent.
Not much good being at a game if you can only see one team. The facts are that St. Attracta's scored 7 points from frees and the High School scored 8 points. That would not suggest that the referee was the 16th man for anyone. I know from experience that a one point defeat is always hard to take, but telling anyone to shut up will not change the result. It is still 1-10 to 0-12.
Quote from: Onlooker on April 10, 2010, 03:08:46 PM
Not much good being at a game if you can only see one team. The facts are that St. Attracta's scored 7 points from frees and the High School scored 8 points. That would not suggest that the referee was the 16th man for anyone. I know from experience that a one point defeat is always hard to take, but telling anyone to shut up will not change the result. It is still 1-10 to 0-12.
What do you expect me to give a full analysis of a team which was my first time viewing them. 2 players stood out for ye. Good side, not as good as attractas but shit happens. All I ask is for fair refereeing but looks like its asking for too much. Well onlooker your opinion is worthless as you werent at the game. It shows your naivety and lack of knowledge that free count dictates fairness, what about the 5 or 6 frees he didnt give that were blatant in scoring positions. And 3 or 4 ones where yere man fell and he got a free in front of the posts.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on April 10, 2010, 03:16:40 PM
Quote from: Onlooker on April 10, 2010, 03:08:46 PM
Not much good being at a game if you can only see one team. The facts are that St. Attracta's scored 7 points from frees and the High School scored 8 points. That would not suggest that the referee was the 16th man for anyone. I know from experience that a one point defeat is always hard to take, but telling anyone to shut up will not change the result. It is still 1-10 to 0-12.
What do you expect me to give a full analysis of a team which was my first time viewing them. 2 players stood out for ye. Good side, not as good as attractas but shit happens. All I ask is for fair refereeing but looks like its asking for too much. Well onlooker your opinion is worthless as you werent at the game. It shows your naivety and lack of knowledge that free count dictates fairness, what about the 5 or 6 frees he didnt give that were blatant in scoring positions. And 3 or 4 ones where yere man fell and he got a free in front of the posts.
According to those figures St. Attracta's should have won by about 9 or 10 points. Does anyone really believe that there was that much between the teams and the referee still managed to win the game for the High School. I can not accept that anything like that would happen in an All Ireland Final.
Quote from: Onlooker on April 10, 2010, 03:35:24 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on April 10, 2010, 03:16:40 PM
Quote from: Onlooker on April 10, 2010, 03:08:46 PM
Not much good being at a game if you can only see one team. The facts are that St. Attracta's scored 7 points from frees and the High School scored 8 points. That would not suggest that the referee was the 16th man for anyone. I know from experience that a one point defeat is always hard to take, but telling anyone to shut up will not change the result. It is still 1-10 to 0-12.
What do you expect me to give a full analysis of a team which was my first time viewing them. 2 players stood out for ye. Good side, not as good as attractas but shit happens. All I ask is for fair refereeing but looks like its asking for too much. Well onlooker your opinion is worthless as you werent at the game. It shows your naivety and lack of knowledge that free count dictates fairness, what about the 5 or 6 frees he didnt give that were blatant in scoring positions. And 3 or 4 ones where yere man fell and he got a free in front of the posts.
According to those figures St. Attracta's should have won by about 9 or 10 points. Does anyone really believe that there was that much between the teams and the referee still managed to win the game for the High School. I can not accept that anything like that would happen in an All Ireland Final.
Well if you knew your football, some of those fouls didnt always end up in us losing possession, the South Sligo boys are made of tough stuff, fair play to them.
You seem to like your stats, I'll give you one, HS have 700 students all male, attractas 550 male/female, I thought the A,B,C were done on School sizes. Does anyone have a difinite answer on that one? Im not complaining in fact it highlights attractas coaching and development in a positive way.
Sligonian, after the harsh we words exchanged last week re the Colleges Final, I would like to congratulate you on Sligo's promotion to Div. 2. No hard feelings for sure and it is great to see someone so passionate about his county's footballers. Again, well done and best of luck in the Connacht Championship.
Quote from: Onlooker on April 12, 2010, 11:07:04 AM
Sligonian, after the harsh we words exchanged last week re the Colleges Final, I would like to congratulate you on Sligo's promotion to Div. 2. No hard feelings for sure and it is great to see someone so passionate about his county's footballers. Again, well done and best of luck in the Connacht Championship.
Thanks onlooker, from my point of view my report on the attractas was accurate and honest and not a slight on tipp football, was delighted ye won u21 and was hoping we take heart from that in our final. I am sore loser and dont take it well especially when its our own fault like the u21 or a ref treats us differently to the opposition. Clonmel are very good side and it wasnt there fault ref was kind to them but they were fortunate to hang on. Good luck in Munster yereselves.
The St Attractas manager quotes after the game, there is a fairly scathing but accurate report from Liam Maloney aswell..
http://www.sligoweekender.ie/news/story/?trs=eyaucweycw&cat=sport
Was at our club game this evening, it was a dogfight akin to u21 final a few weeks, dire football, but we won by 1 pt against Easky, frustrating performance and handicapping manager once again.
27 Apr U12D1G1 2 St Mary's 0 - 10 0 - 7 St John's
27 Apr U12D2G2 2 St Mary's 0 - 8 0 - 10 St John's
27 Apr U14LD2 5 St Molaise Gaels 2 - 21 1 - 4 CooleraStrandhill
27 Apr Snr Lge D1 5 Eastern Harps 3 - 10 0 - 10 St John's
26 Apr U16LD1S1 7 St Molaise Gaels 3 - 17 3 - 6 St Farnan's
26 Apr U16LD1S1 7 St Patrick's/Dromard 4 - 6 4 - 10 St John's
26 Apr U16LD1S1 7 Castleconnor 3 - 10 2 - 10 Owenmore Gaels/Ballisodare
26 Apr U16LD1S1 7 St Mary's 9 - 29 0 - 0 Calraigh/Naomh Iósef/Calry/St Joseph's
26 Apr U16LD1S2 7 Eastern Harps 1 - 10 3 - 10 Tubbercurry
26 Apr U16LD1S2 7 CooleraStrandhill 1 - 3 5 - 14 Shamrock Gaels/Gaeil na Seamróige
26 Apr U16LD1S2 7 Ballymote/Bunninadden 4 - 13 2 - 6 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
26 Apr U16LD2 7 Easkey 2 - 21 0 - 2 St Michael's/Naomh Mícheál
26 Apr U16LD2 7 Curry/Curraigh 6 - 9 3 - 6 Enniscrone/Kilglass
26 Apr U16LD2 7 Drumcliffe/Rosses Pt 4 - 16 1 - 11 Cloonacool
25 Apr Snr Lge D2 5 Castleconnor 2 - 14 1 - 5 Eastern Harps
25 Apr U16LD1S1 6 Castleconnor 2 - 18 0 - 8 St Patrick's/Dromard
25 Apr Snr Lge D1 5 Tuarloistreáin/Tourlestrane 2 - 14 0 - 10 Geevagh
25 Apr Snr Lge D1 5 CooleraStrandhill 2 - 13 2 - 8 Bunninadden
25 Apr Snr Lge D2 5 Shamrock Gaels/Gaeil na Seamróige 1 - 17 3 - 10 St Molaise Gaels
25 Apr Snr Lge D2 5 Easkey 0 - 5 0 - 9 Drumcliffe/Rosses Pt
25 Apr Snr Lge D3 5 St Patrick's/Dromard 1 - 8 0 - 7 St Farnan's
25 Apr Snr Lge D1 5 Ballymote 0 - 15 2 - 9 Curry/Curraigh
25 Apr U16LD1S2 4 CooleraStrandhill 2 - 9 1 - 7 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
24 Apr NFL3 Aontroim 1 - 11 0 - 19 Sligeach
23 Apr U14LD2 5 Ballymote 2 - 2 5 - 13 Curry/Curraigh
23 Apr DMHLge 1 Western Gaels 1 - 18 3 - 7 Calraigh/Naomh Iósef/Calry/St Joseph's
23 Apr MLD2A 5 St Patrick's/Dromard 2 - 9 0 - 15 Enniscrone/Kilglass
23 Apr MLD2B 5 Castleconnor 1 - 12 3 - 8 St Molaise Gaels
23 Apr Snr Lge D3 5 St Michael's/Naomh Mícheál 2 - 17 0 - 8 Tuarloistreáin/Tourlestrane
23 Apr U14LD1 5 Tubbercurry 1 - 13 1 - 8 St Mary's
23 Apr U14LD1 5 Ballisodare 4 - 5 8 - 18 Easkey
23 Apr U14LD3 5 Shamrock Gaels/Gaeil na Seamróige 4 - 9 2 - 9 St Michael's/Naomh Mícheál
23 Apr U14LD2 5 Tuarloistreáin/Tourlestrane 4 - 12 2 - 8 Eastern Harps
23 Apr U14LD2 5 St John's 6 - 5 2 - 8 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
23 Apr Snr Lge D4 5 Ballymote 3 - 9 0 - 9 Owenmore Gaels
23 Apr Snr Lge D4 5 St Molaise Gaels 0 - 8 2 - 11 Cloonacool
23 Apr Snr Lge D4 5 CooleraStrandhill 0 - 15 0 - 16 Calraigh/Naomh Iósef/Calry/St Joseph's
23 Apr U14LD3 5 Geevagh 10 - 12 3 - 5 St Farnan's
22 Apr MLD1 5 Tubbercurry 2 - 11 0 - 10 Curry/Curraigh
22 Apr MLD1 5 Eastern Harps 2 - 11 3 - 8 St John's
22 Apr MLD1 5 Calraigh/Naomh Iósef/Calry/St Joseph's 0 - 11 5 - 12 St Mary's
21 Apr U14LD1 2 Tubbercurry 3 - 7 2 - 9 Calraigh/Naomh Iósef/Calry/St Joseph's
21 Apr U14LD2 2 Curry/Curraigh 2 - 5 1 - 11 St John's
20 Apr U16LD1S1 1 Calraigh/Naomh Iósef/Calry/St Joseph's 3 - 8 1 - 9 Castleconnor
20 Apr U12D1G1 2 Shamrock Gaels/Gaeil na Seamróige 0 - 12 0 - 15 St Molaise Gaels
20 Apr U12D1G1 2 Drumcliffe/Rosses Pt 0 - 7 0 - 20 Tubbercurry
20 Apr U12D1G1 2 CooleraStrandhill 0 - 14 0 - 16 Eastern Harps
20 Apr U12D1G2 2 Ballymote 0 - 9 0 - 10 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
20 Apr U12D1G2 2 Easkey 0 - 17 0 - 4 Calraigh/Naomh Iósef/Calry/St Joseph's
20 Apr U12D1G2 2 St Farnan's 0 - 21 0 - 12 Curry/Curraigh
20 Apr U12D1G2 2 Tuarloistreáin/Tourlestrane 0 - 12 0 - 20 Owenmore Gaels
20 Apr U12D2G1 2 St Michael's/Naomh Mícheál 0 - 22 0 - 8 Ballymote
20 Apr U12D2G1 2 Castleconnor 0 - 17 0 - 5 Geevagh
19 Apr U16LD1S2 6 Tuarloistreáin/Tourlestrane 4 - 19 0 - 4 CooleraStrandhill
19 Apr U16LD1S2 6 Shamrock Gaels/Gaeil na Seamróige 4 - 12 2 - 7 Coolaney/Mullinabreena
19 Apr U16LD1S2 6 Ballymote/Bunninadden 1 - 7 1 - 6 Eastern Harps
Seanie a few worrying underage results for your club, Harps drawing with Johns is a huge suprise at minor, and Marys hammering Calry at minor. Is there a shift at underage, as I would always of thought Calry and Johns were always very strong at minor. Harps usually are poor underage but its good to see them coming strong again.
A few surprises there alright in the minor grade but there have been plenty in that grade so far.
Our U-16's will be better come the championship. You wouldn't want to read too much into league results with the way the competitions are being run. Our U-16's had to play on consecutive evenings at the beginning of the week - how is that helping football? Last year we got to the A2 championship (top 4 in league were in A1) final and lost a great game so things aren't so bad. Also, when a neighbouring club poaches your best player the damage is not just the loss of the player - its what it does to the morale of the rest of them. We're working on that. Our U-12's and U-11's have plenty of talent coming through as well - again results not too hugely important.
Looks like Mary's fairly gave it to Calry U-16's. I'll not comment further, I think it speaks for itself.
Seanie - - a disgrace at the moment...Our u16played on Sun afternoon, Monday evening, a number of them played for their school in a Connacht final on Tue and the minor board did everything in their power to make us play again Wed. Never mind some of these boys being on u14 or minor teams also. All in one week. We did not call off any of the games that cause the fixture pile up. There will be no games then in June, July or August (when there is no rugby or soccer either!!!)
Marys gave us some lesson a few weeks back, a very good team even without the imports, so why import?????
Sure lets not bother with club boundaries or rules if thats the way they want it, sure we'll start targeting the town now for players, well thats the way tubber and marys play it so at least we'll all be singing from the same hymn sheet.
As for Coiste na nog they are some joke, i didnt look at the dates so didnt realise the games were so close together. Bad result for our minors last night lost 3-8 to 0-3 loss to Drumcliffe.
All they care about is gettng the games out of the way and looking good to the boffins in Croke Park to further peoples political careers. Its nothing about developing football in the county.
Sligo 0-20 Leitrim 3-8 AET in the Connacht Junior QTR.
This game probably showed me anything that is wrong with Sligo GAA at the minute, I was a little frustrated at Phillips starting FB, especially with Gavin Gilsenan on the bench but sure I go anyway and see.
Anyways I was pissed off with everyone of our defence, none of them wanted to defend, attack attack attack, Phillips pissed me off, he didnt within 10 yards of his man, and his man was no great shakes but still got 1-2 from play off phillips in normal time. The goal was a joke, instead catching a comfortable ball phillips punched it straight to his man who scored. Then you couldnt write it, Phillips was bombing forward, I actually seen him run 60 yards up the field on the bilndside of the play, and his man stayed so that left 3 forwards 2 defenders, of course we lost the ball and they got a score.
David Rooney 0-2, Eoin McHugh 0-2, K cawley 0-1, but none of these lads played well defensively, Mulvey and Farrell both destroyed there opponents, rooney was moved and cawley moved out, but I just hope this was a blip for Cawley, as he was cleaned, hope this is once off and no better game to have an off day.
Lads Ive seen Shane Stenson make every league squad and im not joking he is unreal ordinary. Brian Kennedy was the only defender who was discplined and marked his man. I know lads are eager to impress and look good but we were like butter. There was much possesion going in and leitrim were erratic shooting that saved us.
I was impressed with James Murphy of Johns, he out shone Gilmartin by a long way, has pace, can field and rarely gave away possession, got 0-2 from play under a bit of pressure. He didnt show much in ET as he obviously tired.
It was 1-8 to 0-11 at FT... David Maye saved us, most of all our frees he won and McGee was taking them, McGee did well up until 20mins to go and missed aload of frees then. Like Cawley and Gilmartin hopefully just an off day and no better to have one. David maye to me is still a class act and definitly brings himself back into contention, he caused most of our scores and looked dangerous with the right ball. FF is probably his position and dont let him come deep. He got 0-2 from play and few long range frees at the end. He is filling out physically aswell.
McGorldrick had plenty of opportunites to score but hit a few wides, he came back on late and scored a long range, so he can do it, actually was his longest attempt.
Francis quinn worked hard but is awful limited footballer. Kieran finan was pretty anonymous, Stenson has no pace to beat his man so will pass it everytime, sometimes accurate sometimes not.
McGlynn looked good in patches and Eoin did well going forward but these lads really struggle with basic defending. I mean some of it was niave stuff, trying to stop players momentum with there arms, and running past the forward instead of staying goal side.
Gilsenan came on and didnt have much involvement, Paul Mctiernan came on aswell for about 40mins, It was my first time seeing McTiernan, and honestly hed struggle to make our club team. Timid isnt the word.
Well lads people are raving about this great squad, but if have any injuries and ewing, phillips, stenson are our back ups forget about it being a long summer, jees if Walsh thinks Phillips is our FB back up we will be massacred. Them 3 shouldnt be in the squad imo, David maye, Kennedy, McGlynn, James Murphy, EOH, Coen, Guaghan, s davey would be my subs against Mayo to make the 24.
None of the goals were Farrells fault, unstoppable. His kickouts were good and his way quicker than greene at setting up. Looks comfortable in Possesion.
Today for me was analysing the fringe players and seeing who really should be in the squad, the above is my take, and today seeing how some of our seniors did against a poor side has brought me back down to earth. It is a good thing as our lads know hard work is ahead if we are to beat mayo. I dont like be so abrupt but no point wasting time either with player who will never be good enough.
01 May Snr Lge D1 6 Curry/Curraigh 1 - 8 2 - 13 Tuarloistreáin/Tourlestrane
01 May Snr Lge D1 6 Bunninadden 1 - 10 2 - 8 Eastern Harps
01 May Snr Lge D1 6 Geevagh 2 - 11 3 - 7 CooleraStrandhill
01 May Snr Lge D1 6 St John's 0 - 11 4 - 7 Ballymote
01 May Snr Lge D2 6 Drumcliffe/Rosses Pt 3 - 3 1 - 12 Shamrock Gaels/Gaeil na Seamróige
01 May Snr Lge D2 6 St Mary's 1 - 16 0 - 11 Easkey
01 May Snr Lge D2 6 St Molaise Gaels 2 - 17 0 - 9 Castleconnor
Our lads played well tonight, CC were poor though. Gilsenan had judge in his pocket all game. Eoin McHugh impressed me, scoring at least 2-4 , hes given a free role in the forwards, he is attack minded player as was evident last night. This lad is not a defender, county take note. Darren Gilsenan scored 0-7 from play i reckon, he wouldnt be known for his point scoring ability so good to see. Id like to see CC be better as there a border club so i wish them well.
Geevagh and Harps had good wins in tight games, and tour seem to have the upper hand on curry at the minute. Quinn didnt play for us, but I know he has hamstring, were the county seniors allowed play this weekend?
Trust me Sligonian we are better than that. 4 lads made their senior debuts last night and it showed. However ye have a big (in stature ) team, with plenty of skill and after 10 mins it was obvious how this game was going. It will be a good learning experience for our lads though.
Off to div5 now, hope to get a game but now that we have a fairly good crop of young lads might have to be happy with the last 5 minutes ;)
Quote from: Westie on May 02, 2010, 10:08:35 AM
Trust me Sligonian we are better than that. 4 lads made their senior debuts last night and it showed. However ye have a big (in stature ) team, with plenty of skill and after 10 mins it was obvious how this game was going. It will be a good learning experience for our lads though.
Off to div5 now, hope to get a game but now that we have a fairly good crop of young lads might have to be happy with the last 5 minutes ;)
Glad to hear that tbh, we need our border clubs like us to be strong to attract players and keep them loyal. We have a good mix of physicality and skill for sure westie.
Very disappointing evening in Geevagh. Our lads never started and were 6 points down and in danger of a hiding when we finally woke up. Played much better after that and got back level with about 10-15 mins left. Had the most of the play in the latter stages and were lets just put it diplomatically - a little "unfortunate" - to not at least get a share of the spoils. We did miss two difficult frees into the breeze in the closing stages and were short a lot of players but its a bad defeat. County players were available. Keelan Cawley played for us (Costello was unavailable) and Kenneth Sweeney had a very good game for Geevagh.
Our game last weekend was called off in tubbercurry due to bereavement in tubber.
Eoin McHugh, Cathal Burns and the 2 Gilsenans are USA bound, which is a big blow to the club. TBH i dont blame as none of the players rate the current management and probably know deep down until we get a decent manager we wont Owen B. All the players Ive spoken to do believe it is in us no doubt in my mind if we get the right man we will win it in the next 5 yrs.
Sligo juniors play Fermanagh in the Connacht Semi on Friday evening in Markievicz at 19.30. Also the seniors have 2 more challenges before mayo, one against Clare this weekend and against Kildare the weekend after. Mark Quinn, David Kelly and Adrian Marren are our only injuries, Kelly and Quinn will be fine this weekend as they recovered from slight knocks, but Marren will probably only make the bench for mayo.
We've a Divisional Junior semi final on Friday so will be relying on your report from Markievicz. Last weekend our seniors got a good draw away to Harps though heard it could have been better. Half way through the league and we've not seen Costello yet and Keelan only played one game I think.
Juniors were apparently a bit unlucky. Faded in last quarter after a good performance against table topping Owenmore Gaels. A man sent off in the first quarter eventually told I believe. We've done ok in most games in that league but very little to show for it. Need to get more points on the board. Div 4 is a very even league.
If those boys go to the US that's a major blow to St Molaise Gaels alright. Might be good for them all go the one year.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 12, 2010, 04:59:36 PM
We've a Divisional Junior semi final on Friday so will be relying on your report from Markievicz. Last weekend our seniors got a good draw away to Harps though heard it could have been better. Half way through the league and we've not seen Costello yet and Keelan only played one game I think.
Juniors were apparently a bit unlucky. Faded in last quarter after a good performance against table topping Owenmore Gaels. A man sent off in the first quarter eventually told I believe. We've done ok in most games in that league but very little to show for it. Need to get more points on the board. Div 4 is a very even league.
If those boys go to the US that's a major blow to St Molaise Gaels alright. Might be good for them all go the one year.
If there is a year to go away its this yr to be honest, it improved burns alot as a player as it toughen him up no end, so will do no harm to the lads, i just hope this isnt an every yr thing.
Our Club development has just started and the builders are in. Should be class job when its complete, phase 1 is dressing room, gym, spectator deck, all weather traing pitch (not full size) and parking area. I have to say though our club has been crying out for this for yrs, and doing it now rather than 5 yrs ago is a monumental error imo, but better late than never, but as usual we do it the hard way.
It will be the making of your club I think. Along with time to forget about the old club allegiances. The kids playing underage now will be through in no time and won't have the Cliffoney - Grange - Maugherow identity as they'll have been playing with SMG since they started.
Seanie and Sligonian - -ye probably know my views on this but here it goes...The development of the facilities is a very good thing and I agree with Sligonian, it should have happened already but.........
I honestly believe the joining of 3 clubs is not good for the area and even worse for the county. Just think a panel of 20 senior players from the 3 clubs = 60 senior players, where as now there is 20 in that area (forget the club 2nd team as bar 1 or 2 teams all clubs have now a 2nd team which is brillant).
The county is losing out also as I have no doubt that there is plenty of kids from u8 up to u14 who are being lost at no fault to Molaise Gaels but too big of a pick will do that, and surely a few diamonds will be lost in this way. I have in my time playing played against the 3 clubs at different grades, so other clubs in the county are also losing out on more clubs to play.
This is not a pick on Molaise Gaels, I honestly believe the same for the likes of Harps(if you can put out 3 teams at senior whish is great surely there could be at least 2 clubs there), possibly Shamrock Gaels and I think one or two others as well. We are not a big county but if I am right we have less football clubs than Leitrim, so that to me says we have less involvement of adults and kids in the county. I know we have the soccer element in the county (I have played it myself ) and also to a lesser extent rugby(played also). The likes of Ballisodare and O.Gaels are tp be admired where they are I believe correct to split up and go on their own. It will take a while but right there you have 20 extra adults a weekend getting games.
I am not picking a fight but it is my belief that it is better for the local areas and the county as a whole.
The only point I'd make is that when there were 3 small clubs operating out in that area there weren't too many diamonds being uncovered. What we need is good clubs, well supported by the county board, regardless of size.
Quote from: Westie on May 13, 2010, 10:26:48 AM
Seanie and Sligonian - -ye probably know my views on this but here it goes...The development of the facilities is a very good thing and I agree with Sligonian, it should have happened already but.........
I honestly believe the joining of 3 clubs is not good for the area and even worse for the county. Just think a panel of 20 senior players from the 3 clubs = 60 senior players, where as now there is 20 in that area (forget the club 2nd team as bar 1 or 2 teams all clubs have now a 2nd team which is brillant).
The county is losing out also as I have no doubt that there is plenty of kids from u8 up to u14 who are being lost at no fault to Molaise Gaels but too big of a pick will do that, and surely a few diamonds will be lost in this way. I have in my time playing played against the 3 clubs at different grades, so other clubs in the county are also losing out on more clubs to play.
This is not a pick on Molaise Gaels, I honestly believe the same for the likes of Harps(if you can put out 3 teams at senior whish is great surely there could be at least 2 clubs there), possibly Shamrock Gaels and I think one or two others as well. We are not a big county but if I am right we have less football clubs than Leitrim, so that to me says we have less involvement of adults and kids in the county. I know we have the soccer element in the county (I have played it myself ) and also to a lesser extent rugby(played also). The likes of Ballisodare and O.Gaels are tp be admired where they are I believe correct to split up and go on their own. It will take a while but right there you have 20 extra adults a weekend getting games.
I am not picking a fight but it is my belief that it is better for the local areas and the county as a whole.
I take your point, my club is a strange one, when I played with Cliffoney at u14, we played Maugherow and Grange in the C level, we won the league and lost championship final, then at u16 it was Grange/Cliffoney GAA club and I played that at B level, won league and championship, and u18 again at B and lost championship final to tourlestrane but won league, at u21 we were St Molaise Gaels and got to A semi final. So as the amalgamations happened we were getting stronger team. Let me tell you there was some very talented players lost throughout the yrs, but these were the lads who had to be begged to play etc.. nowadays they are lost quicker as the club doesnt need because our pick is so big. Maugherow is a huge problem at the minute, its by far our biggest catchment area and only 2 commit to the club at senior, theres not much interest in GAA there nowadays. I believe the amalgamation has helped big time, it means we are not reliant on those with little interest and means our players get to play at an elite level. I could of been stuck playing C all my underage but i got to play A with amalgamation. Now there were advantages to playing with Cliffoney, as I felt serious pride and was playing with my friends, I think we could of won more only throughout my underage the amalagamations took some getting used to. I didnt really enjoy playing with Grange to be honest but we got used to it. Ironic thing is and I do think about it Cliffoney would have some team nowadays, Loughlin, L Kennedy, J Kelly, Leonard,C burns, M Quinn, E McHugh, A McHugh, Sheerin, G Mchugh, A Harrison, G O Connor, etc....
Conclusion is really theres no going back, Cliffoney and Maugherow dont have a pitch aways and that was always hassle for us. The club is getting more united and as Seanie points out the kids are playing all the way up for the Gaels so dont know the rivalry even existed. I isnt a fair reflection of other small clubs that play us as we have a huge pick compared to them, but at least our elite players are getting exposure and I think whilst we may lose some players, you dont lose the good ones, and the county ends up benefiting more than anyone. Remember we had 3 starters on the minor last yr, and one sub came on, this yr we had 4 starting in tuam..We are heading the right direction, and we are going to win Owen B Hunt soon, and that would never happen if seperated. Also at ages 8,10,12,14 etc,, no kids are getting turned away, from what I hear harps do turn away kids, and to be honest with you, with there 12 national schools there underage performances are a disgrace and should be looked at closer. At least no one can say that about us. Harps should be forced to play multiple underage teams aswell, i hear 80 kids turn up for training thats at least 4 teams at underage, ive never seen in the structure Harps A,B,C and D. We dont have that many turn up either, and people have to remember Drummcliffe/Rosses Point have a LARGER catchment area than ourselves. I also James Watters is over training all the schools so he would be getting kids involved in the club.
Just got txt from Club Sligo ,Sligo Junior team to play Fermanagh: M Tuohy, B Kennedy, G Gilsenan, Rooney, D McGlynn, Phillips, Cawley, Gilmartin, J Murphy, Stenson, P McGoldrick, F Quinn, McGee, D Maye, Finan.
Glad to see Gilsenan FB. Is Farrel injured? Phillips at CHB, wont help Gilsenan. Stenson is lucky to be starting aswell.
Our Juniors beat Johns in the North Division Semi final yday, poor enough game, we won it comfortably in the end, with Martin getting 3-7 approx, Darren Gilsenan came on for us aswell, besides them 2 the team was poor enough, Johns had Brian Harris at FF, how he made the u21 panel is one of the biggest jokes in history, unbelievably slow and ordinary. Overdid the weights big time. I think we won by 6 points in the end but as I said before Martin Feeney is too good for this level but wont play with our seniors.
I wouldnt be a fan of the manager here either, I once heard him say upon hearing how our seniors did in a game, that" i dont care my team won today", disgraceful comment. But it goes further, we had 8 subs yday made up of 18-25 yr olds, some good players like Glen McHugh, Killian sheerin etc.... who never got a run, but he brought on a 48 yr old, those 2 players i mentioned wouldnt be far away from our seniors and wouldnt of got much game time this yr and then get insulted like this. Our juniors should be used to play good up and coming players, any players who turn up to train consistently and players on the fringe of the seniors. It just a travesty of stupidity.
We really need to have a clearout of the club full stop, from chairman to junior manager, and the action has to come from the players. Im just not sure the players care enough to put there neck on the line to do it. The club knows what I think.
No prizes for guessing who the 48 year old was!
We'll be trying to meet ye in the final. Playing Calry/St. Josephs tonight. Lost a cracker of a game to them at this stage last year so hopefully we can go one better. Busy schedule this weekend with Div 1 game Sat, Div 4 game Sun at 2.30pm and hurling match Sun at 4pm.
From Sligogaa.ie
Sligo progressed to the Final of the Connacht Junior Championship following a 2-20 to 1-9 win over Fermanagh in Markievicz Park this evening.
Sligo Team and scorers:
1 Mark Tuohy
19 Mark Quinn
3 Gavin Gilsenan
4 David Rooney
5 Donal McLynn
6 Brendan Phillips
7 Keelan Cawley
8 James Murphy 0-1
9 Stephen Gilmartin 0-3
10 Shane Stenson 1-1
11 Padraig mcGoldrick 0-3
12 Francis Quinn 0-1
13 Colm McGee 0-6 (0-4 frees)
14 David Maye 0-2 (0-1 free)
15 Kieran Finan 1-3
Subs:
Noel Gaughan for M Quinn (inj)
Paul McTiernan for S Gilmartin
Daniel Maye for K Cawley
Darren Gilsenan for P McGoldrick
Cian mcNamara for C McGee
Was at it, will update tomorrow, mainly positive but Quinn in a race against time now to be fit, looked very sharp today so huge loss.
Sprinter and mano will be happy though aswell, Eamonn O Hara has to start at 12 against mayo. I dont think in my long history of supporting Sligo ive been able to say the Last 5 games i been all nearly we scored 0-20 pts
It was really a game yday that you write off a player but not back him fully to make it, Fermanagh had not 1 senior panelist on there side whereas we had 5 starters and the all senior subs playing. It was a mis match once we got going, it was only 7pts to 4pts at HT.... but we were playing against a slight breeze. When the game was tight Stenson look very poor, in fact his first 6 passes were pathetic, like im talking this lad could have a margin of error for 20 yards and still not reach that target with a Sligoman free in that space. He looks ok under no pressure thus he scored 1-1, but honestly I wouldnt have him near the seniors. McGoldrick and Finan ended up with 0-3 and 1-3 repsepectively, but this was scored when we were 8/9 pts up. Finan looked the sharper of the 2. Hes quick on the turn and does know where the posts are so still woudnt write him off. McGoldrick is poor under pressure and indecisive, he has alot of potential though im not sure about him, its easy to score when your team is winning well, but he goes missing when its tight.
McGee showed touches of class, timing of his run for his 2 scores from play excellent, but his free taking isnt where it needs to be, he got 4, but missed 3 ones that Maye would get, mcgee needs to be more ruthless. Maye was frustrated figure, as the ball never got near him, he eventually got his score, but Sligo teams need to play the FF better. Look last week when the pressure was on maye delivered, we didnt need him last night but thats not to say he didnt try, just time and time again the ball didnt get to him whilst open. Francis Quinn last night did his best to play himself into contention for mayo, but he was greedy, ordinary player imo, nothing more than a ball carrier and his distribution is only good when kept simple.
Thats all the forwards, Midfield was good but it was an easy game, Gilmartin, looks ridiculously sharp, scored 3 great scores, one from distance under pressure and I saw signs that auger well for 3 weeks time. murphy showed well again.
The defence at times was lazy, but better thann last week, at least they showed an apetite to defence first attack later. Big blow was Mark Quinn going off with hamstring injury, he is a doubt now. Quinny was unreal sharp all game, and brought an intensity to his game that shows me hes upped it since NFL. We need him as Philips is too loose, just never gets close to his man to put him under any pressure, looked sharp going forward but will get massacred if he needs to defend. Cawley got over his blip last week and did well. Show the sharpness required for june 5th. McLynn played Corner back and was poor enough but I dont blame him as he is not a corner back, forwards were small and too sharp for him. Gilsnenan did ok at Fb but ive seen him do better. David rooney look better than last week and did well. Kennedy didnt start.
Overall the team played with High energy and intesnity throughout, and are flying fit.
The above analysis is accurate, im always judging on terms of the seniors and if these will make it, Look i will never think a players great on last night but if you cant perform in junior no chance in senior.
Daniel Maye, Noel Guaghan, Cian McNamara and Darren Gilsenan all came on and will probably start final. The final will be interesting as we will lose 5 starting for the seniors, and some will be subs for the seniors aswell.
There only about 50 people at the game on a glorious evening, but have to say it was good to see Costello, Coen, Kearns in to support the lads. Also I seen Michael McNamara there aswell.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 15, 2010, 12:43:35 AM
From Sligogaa.ie
Sprinter and mano will be happy though aswell, Eamonn O Hara has to start at 12 against mayo.
Don't have to hear it from you Sligonian to know that Eamon will start. None of the other possible starters in that position wouldn't scare Mayo. Marren is not a wing forward, Quinn not up to that level yet. Whereas Eamon will be a marked man which may free up space for others as well as doing his own donkey work around the field and score a few points (He got 2 against Kildare yesterday).
Was at the minor league semi final last night at Ransboro where Eastern Harps beat our lads after extra time. Credit to Harps they have a well drilled, fit and hungry team and will be a match for most teams. However our lads really should have won this game despite being a bit sluggish and wasteful at times. In the first 25 minutes we totally dominated but hit wide after wide. Harps knocked over 3 quick points to leave us 2 down at HT. Our lads lifted it a bit on the second half and two goals, one a peach from Niall Murphy, swung things in our favour. We lead by four in the closing stages and were 3 up in injury time but conceded a bizarre deflected goal. Very naive stuff from our lads to allow it to happen though. Harps had the bit between their teeth now and drilled two goals in the opening half of extra time, one crazily resulting from one of our lads keeping a wayward free in play. In the second half of extra time Murphy got another goal from a long delivery but another goal was needed and it never arrived. So a league that started so well petered out tamely for our lads. I still think we have huge potential in our team. For county minor panel watchers there were no injuries. Murphy played well (got about 2-4 I'd say) and Vinny Cadden opering at wing back for us gave one of the best displays of fielding I've seen in years. Don't know the Harps lads so sorry. Not many big lads but several flyers. An enjoyable game for the neutral I'd suppose but I was disgusted leaving! A good contingent of the John's lads were there to see who'd they'd be playing in the final on Friday.
Sorry to be changing the subject but what a waste of money this is
Sod-turning on Friday on new Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence
THE GAA PRESIDENT CHRISTY COONEY WILL TURN THE SOD ON FRIDAY ON THE NEW CONNACHT GAA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE BETWEEN BALLYHAUNIS AND KNOCK.
THIS IS THE ONLY PROVINCIAL CENTRE OF ITS KIND IN IRELAND, ACCORDING TO THE SECRETARY OF THE CONNACHT COUNCIL JOHN PRENTY, AND WILL COST IN THE REGION OF €10 MILLION.
Jaysus, we are the smallest province, yet some people want to build it as a monument to their standing and work for the association. A complete waste of money. Nothing against Mayo folk, but why are they getting a free centre, because the other counties won't use it ( nor will the boys down in Louisburgh or out Bellmullet, too far away). Split that money between the counties and then we are talking. ..Sorry for the rant but is there any way of stopping this....Anyway!
I raised my eyebrows when I read this on sligogaa.ie. Obviously our county Chairman has been mislead as he painted a very different picture of this plan the last time I heard him speaking about it. It's a joke but as I pointed out on another thread when you see what's driving it it's no surprise. It beggars belief.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 19, 2010, 12:45:15 PM
I raised my eyebrows when I read this on sligogaa.ie. Obviously our county Chairman has been mislead as he painted a very different picture of this plan the last time I heard him speaking about it. It's a joke but as I pointed out on another thread when you see what's driving it it's no surprise. It beggars belief.
What did he say Seanie? Im seriously pissed off with this, our Centre has gone to planning, we will be looking for funding soon i presume, what if Croke Park tell us tough shit, yere getting nothing as we just gave 10 milllion to build in ballyhaunis, use that one..
Remember lads Prenty reason for building this was for the Colleges more than most. How when he preposed this to Croke park did it get backing, how did he get the backing of Leitrim, Sligo Roscommon and galway...something doesnt add up..
Questions should be asked.
He reckoned the figures quoted in the media were too high and that it would be nowhere near €10m. Not sure what to think.
Its just a vanity project for our good buddy in Ballyhaunis and it would have been pretty hard for counties to say no to him the way things are run. Therein lies the crux of the problem.
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 20, 2010, 11:07:26 AM
He reckoned the figures quoted in the media were too high and that it would be nowhere near €10m. Not sure what to think.
Its just a vanity project for our good buddy in Ballyhaunis and it would have been pretty hard for counties to say no to him the way things are run. Therein lies the crux of the problem.
Well he either hasnt a clue of the figure or mislead the County Board or he is actually right. Does the 5 year rule apply to prenty? Is there anyway to take some of the power away from him? It doesnt sound like a democracy.
I heard Prenty on the radio today defending the handpass rule, he said the reason the game between Derry and Armagh was so poor was becuase of them and not the rule, I watched all 3 matches and it frustrated me in all of them. Pauric mcshane was on and for once i agreed with him, he told prenty " to take his head of the sand" :D... Prenty might rethink his view on the rule if it costs mayo this yr, I seen several good handpasses called fouls, imagine in a tight game, where like Donaghy legal handpass be adjudged a foul and team score a goal only for it to be disallowed. I pray it doenst affect our lads.
Just got a txt, Quinns injury not as bad as first thought, should be 100% fit for Mayo game. Have to say im delighted.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 20, 2010, 01:43:54 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 20, 2010, 11:07:26 AM
He reckoned the figures quoted in the media were too high and that it would be nowhere near €10m. Not sure what to think.
Its just a vanity project for our good buddy in Ballyhaunis and it would have been pretty hard for counties to say no to him the way things are run. Therein lies the crux of the problem.
Well he either hasnt a clue of the figure or mislead the County Board or he is actually right. Does the 5 year rule apply to prenty? Is there anyway to take some of the power away from him? It doesnt sound like a democracy.
I heard Prenty on the radio today defending the handpass rule, he said the reason the game between Derry and Armagh was so poor was becuase of them and not the rule, I watched all 3 matches and it frustrated me in all of them. Pauric mcshane was on and for once i agreed with him, he told prenty " to take his head of the sand" :D... Prenty might rethink his view on the rule if it costs mayo this yr, I seen several good handpasses called fouls, imagine in a tight game, where like Donaghy legal handpass be adjudged a foul and team score a goal only for it to be disallowed. I pray it doenst affect our lads.
Unfortunately not. He is a full time paid official. I assume his contract has to be renewed every few years but that would seem to be a mere formality. I personally think that we need paid officials in the GAA but they should have little say in policy matters and have very limited powers. It's unlikely that will happen though.
From Sligogaa.ie
The Connacht Junior Football Championship final has been put back to Wednesday 9th June 2010 @7.30pm in Ballyhaunis GAA Pitch, Co. Mayo. The game which was originally fixed for Saturday 5th June in Markievicz Park, Sligo has been put back at the request of both counties. There are a number of players from Sligo on both County Junior & Senior panels and Galway had players representing their clubs at the Comortos peil, (hosted by Belmullet GAA Club), on the same weekend.
The game is now fixed for Wednesday 9th June in Ballyhaunis with a 7.30pm throw in time with Michael Daly, (Mayo), the man in the middle.
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Connacht Junior Football Championship
Wednesday 9th June 2010
Throw In: 7.30pm
Sligo vs. Galway
Venue: Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
Referee: Michael Daly, (Mayo
Was at our club game today, Marys won well, but we played terrible. Passing was so poor. We werent helped by the ref, we scored a good goal to put us 3 pts up and he blew for a peno just as the ball hit the net, we missed the peno. I also think its sad a player of Peter Wilson calibre had to be told to take the peno from 11 metres as he was about take it from 13, he missed. I wont criticise him for missing, but not knowing the rules is just poor. At one stage second half we kicked 5 wides in a row and hit the post with a 15 yard free, also hit underside of crossbar with goal gaping. Bad day at the office. No county players played just to add and Burns and McHugh are in the states.
Ironically enough i player I always liked Johnny Martyn looked very good at midfield for them, pity he is not involved with county as he would provide better cover for our HBs than phillips or ewing.
Im hearing Sligo minors are going bad at the min, getting heavy beatings in challenge games.
Our Juniors beat Coolera in the prequel to north division final, any word of the final date seanie?
Rumour has it that the North div final is to be the evening before the Sligo v. Mayo match. I think our junior league match should have been postponed to be honest. Senior game was called off due to bereavement to club Chairman who has two sons playing so don't see why junior game went ahead. Anyway....
Minors still have an amazing 4 weeks to turn matters around though I'm worried from what I see and hear.
I'd go easy on players not knowing the rules when clearly referees don't either.
North Div junior final is on Friday week in Oxfield. Should be a good game and with Sligo v. Mayo the next day and the Club Sligo 7's on the Sunday it promises to be a great bank holiday GAA wise in and around Sligo town and environs.
Ya really looking forward to next weekend. Car flags are up, flag is on the chimney we will be alot wiser about good this Sligo side is this time next week. :)
Our seniors had a really good win tonight in DIV2 againt Drumcliffe, played terrible in 1st half and were 2-4 to 0-2 down at HT against a decent breeze. Came all guns blazing and won 2-13 to 2-6, great turnaround, whilst quality was lacking at times, lots of pride and passion, and in fairness our lads dug deep and showed guts, drumcliffe just wilted. Tougher tests ahead but love beating our nearest and dearest. Hopefully a precursor for June 5th.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on May 20, 2010, 01:57:54 PM
Just got a txt, Quinns injury not as bad as first thought, should be 100% fit for Mayo game. Have to say im delighted.
Update is Quinn is 50/50 for Mayo, hopefully he'll make it.
Our seniors had a disappointing fade out on Saturday evening against Curry. Level at HT 0-5 apiece after playing into a stiff breeze things look good but Curry upped the ante in second half and we couldn't match them. Loads of players missing, injuries etc but same could be said for them. I thought they were impressive.
Hey Sligo, fair dues to ye. Kicked on well since the league final and will take a bad day at the races for ye to let Connaught slip from here.
Good luck from Antrim.
Thanks bannside,
on club matters congrats to our seniors who got promoted to Div1 next yr, in the last few weeks our lads have shown serious guts, the win over shamrock gaels with 8 players missing was immense, its a long time since i seen a team work so hard, it laid the platform for our wins over castleconnor and tubber which were both played in terrible conditions. Well done to everyone.
Went to the u14 A Shield final yday and came home disppointed, there a seriously talented bunch of lads, and were missing alot from our semi win over curry which was very good perfromance, johns were bigger and stronger and seemed more hungry. Congrats to them.
Sligo football is bright for sure lads, i watched most of the u14 Tubber Marys A final and both teams had outstanding players, the full back for tubber was immense, his footpassing with his left was out of this world, tubber won by a 1pt in the end, great advertisement for football, congrats to Tubber.
It was great to see Johnny Martyn, Mark and Tommy breheny, john Kent, Stephen Gilmartin, Colm McGee and David Kelly all in supporting thes youngsters. True legends in all fairness.
With our lack of underage success, the players are there, the coaching is there, but unless we get the right managers in charge we will continue to waste this talent for the foreseeable future like weve seen last few yrs. Thats my message to Stephen Carty and Liam Og Gormley, all the great work yere doing doesnt matter a jot if we have poor managers in charge of county underage teams.
U16s in manning cup final against Westmeath. Good luck to them.
Feck sake, Roscommon 2-13 Sligo 1-5 FT tedd webb cup, poor result, a sickening yr for us losing to rossies in u21, senior and u16 now.
Juniors beat Louth 0-13 to 2-6 but hearing the TW result has knocked the stuffing out of me. Juniors is not near as important as the underage, i think we'll all agree.
What are we doing wrong that Roscommon are doing right at underage? No Roscommon schools doing anything yet attractas and summerhill starting to deliver for us, yet they seem better at u16, u18 and u21. With Tommy Breheny as manager and harrison and mark breheny as selectors they must of got the best out of the u16s.
Club championship this sat in kent St Molaise Gaels v Coolera/Strandhill, were are missing both Gilsenans, and liam Kennedy who broke his arm again, i wish him a speedy revoery, besides that we are full strength. Not expecting much this yr but we need stay senior.
After what I heard of some of Tommy Breheny's comments on Ocean FM the other night you'd have to wonder. The unhealthy lack of competition at this grade at club level can't be helping but that's what happens when you facilitate the poaching of players by an already very strong team.
Happy to hear the junior result. Hope they can go all the way.
As for the club championship - God knows what we can expect. Unusually for me I'm a bit downbeat about my own clubs prospects. Lots of talent, well coached but not getting it together thus far.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 02, 2010, 08:45:46 PM
After what I heard of some of Tommy Breheny's comments on Ocean FM the other night you'd have to wonder. The unhealthy lack of competition at this grade at club level can't be helping but that's what happens when you facilitate the poaching of players by an already very strong team.
Happy to hear the junior result. Hope they can go all the way.
As for the club championship - God knows what we can expect. Unusually for me I'm a bit downbeat about my own clubs prospects. Lots of talent, well coached but not getting it together thus far.
What did Breheny say?
Well the dust is just settling on the first round of club championship games. From my clubs point of view it was ultimately a very successful weekend with wins in the SFC and JFC. The senior game was eventful to say the least. The one guy who was sent off can count himself very unlucky in my eyes given all that went on. The referee completely lost control of the game and at one stage late on it looked like it could be abandoned. I was located behind the Coolera/Strandhill dugout but I believe the nastiness spilled over onto the other side of the terrace with plenty of nasty and spiteful verbals floating about - some I was a bit shocked by to say the least. Anyway, enough of that. We played some good football at times which was encouraging but have lots to work on if we're going to put in a serious challenge. 3 of our 15 made their first starts of the season so a lot to do to bind this team together. I did like the defiance shown by the lads when we were under the cosh in the last 10 minutes.
In the junior we got a good win against Shamrock Gaels who beat us in the semi final last year. A good start including an early goal gave us a lead we never lost though it was narrowed to the minimum after they convered a dodgy penalty. However we responded with another goal and just about had enough to hold out.
Elsewhere in SFC good win for Curry over Johns minus Charlie Harrison (some were surprised by this but I think Curry are a serious outfit this year). Tourlestrane overcame Tubber in a goalfest in Markievicz and Ballymote just egded out Geevagh. Elsewhere the big result was Drumcliffe beating Easkey in the IFC. St. Pats look very strong in Junior A and scored a comprehensive win over SMG.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 09, 2010, 10:39:50 AM
Well the dust is just settling on the first round of club championship games. From my clubs point of view it was ultimately a very successful weekend with wins in the SFC and JFC. The senior game was eventful to say the least. The one guy who was sent off can count himself very unlucky in my eyes given all that went on. The referee completely lost control of the game and at one stage late on it looked like it could be abandoned. I was located behind the Coolera/Strandhill dugout but I believe the nastiness spilled over onto the other side of the terrace with plenty of nasty and spiteful verbals floating about - some I was a bit shocked by to say the least. Anyway, enough of that. We played some good football at times which was encouraging but have lots to work on if we're going to put in a serious challenge. 3 of our 15 made their first starts of the season so a lot to do to bind this team together. I did like the defiance shown by the lads when we were under the cosh in the last 10 minutes.
In the junior we got a good win against Shamrock Gaels who beat us in the semi final last year. A good start including an early goal gave us a lead we never lost though it was narrowed to the minimum after they convered a dodgy penalty. However we responded with another goal and just about had enough to hold out.
Elsewhere in SFC good win for Curry over Johns minus Charlie Harrison (some were surprised by this but I think Curry are a serious outfit this year). Tourlestrane overcame Tubber in a goalfest in Markievicz and Ballymote just egded out Geevagh. Elsewhere the big result was Drumcliffe beating Easkey in the IFC. St. Pats look very strong in Junior A and scored a comprehensive win over SMG.
Jees it was a chaotic match to be honest, i didnt think going to the game i would see what i saw, there was serious needle on the field. Our lads really got stuck in and in the faces of the Coolera strandhill men. Without a doubt the ref lost control and had himself to blame for alot of it. But i cant excuse the sending off in the first half, Quinn got in a minor tussle with one of the coolera players and another player as Quinn was jogging away came in high and from behind and flattened him, the player lost the run of himself and should show more self control, and how Costello didnt get sent off i dont know, unless im blind he hit Wilson in the face with the ref 5 metres away and only got a yellow. Costello was frustrated and johnny kelly kept the shackles on him superbly. Mark leonard was wreckless and deserved his second yellow on our side so no complaints. I think the ref let somethings go that he shouldnt and hop balls are a recipe for disaster, he was grossly inconsistent with the 2 man tackle aswell. You could see the tension building. It spilled over onto the terraces aswell i might add, prob had more to do with the ref than tension between the clubs.
From the game point of view, we started terrible 8-1 down, but i thought some of the frees were ridiculuos considering what he let go, 3/4 were brought forward into scoring positions, but i blame our lads discipline for that. We did fight back to 8-4 at HT.Coolera really won the game early 2nd half with 4 unaswered points to go 12 -4 (mainly due to poor kickouts on our part), and credit must go to them they were down to 14 men all 2nd half. we pulled it back well and scored a peno. We never gave up but our shooting was criminal with 5/6 easy chances spurned. In fairness to our lads wilson, dara currid, quinn, and j kelly were immense, and the rest were well below there best. Some of team was made up of juniors, because we were missing Keelan watters, liam kennedy, 2 Gilsenans, Martin and Colm feeney. I thought Luke Bree was brilliant for coolera, in thelast qtr he looked sharp and mopped up well at the back, i thought Karl o neill was brilliant at CHB, was disappinted with costello and cawley, Cawley played CHF. Quinn and O Meara won vital ball in midfield at times. My advice to Coolera if they are to have any chance this yr is to hold the heads, they lost control at times and it will cost them later in the yr, but they were the better team in fairness. Hopefully our lads will beat Harps. In fairness aswell despite Quinn and Costello rolling around on the ground, i was delighted when chatting quinny that any tension was left on the field and the lads were fine after the game, the way it should be kill each other on the field and remain friends off it ;).
If you are going to mention the Costello incident at the end why did you omit what Wilson did to start it? Or the blatant kick that happened a few minutes earlier where only a free was awarded? Or when he was told by a well known SMG player to "f**k off back to Mayo and play for his own club"? I cannot understand why SMG were so incensed by that incident at the end. It had no effect on the result and if Wilson escaped censure (which amazingly he did) then Costello should have. Both did the same. A soft penalty and inability to give our lads a free in last 25 minutes very nearly did alter the result.
As for the first half sending off if lads are getting sent off for that then about 5 or 6 more should have gone, one particular blind side charge on our sub in one of the later melees springs to mind. He shouldn't have done it but I thought red was harsh, particularly if you look at the game as a whole and what went on in it.
I heard a pretty detailed report of what was said on the terrace from a few friends who were there and it surprised and annoyed me. I'm glad I wasn't there.
From what I am hearing it sounds bad. County Board should step in and take control of it... maybe the answer is a north divisional team. Its upsetting to hear about the crowd trouble as well especially when our games are under the spotlight and we are competing against so many other sports in the county. Were there children at the game?
Seanie have to agree with your earlier post its Curry's championship to lose after their win over John's.
Sprinter what was the story of the Tourlestrane, Tubbercurry game? Heard ye were well ahead at one stage but were hanging on near the end.
Tour were up by 9 at one stage and tubber pulled it back to 2 then we went up and got a goal. Our Full back was all over the place lost at sea changes will have to be made. playing mary's this saturday in tubber think one of the big hitters(Egan) will be back .
the youngest of the Egans boys had a great 1st half the second egan boy based in london had a big impact in the second half.
County Board just have to give Des Henry a lifetime ban and it would solve alot of problems, i remember being at Tourlestrane Balymote game not so long and Eugene McHale was reffing, the man was lucky it was a draw as the tour supporters would of attacked him if they lost, the abuse was worse than last sat, so just going to get that in before the south Sligo lads take the morale high ground. Plenty more examples aswell lads. Look at the abuse EOH gets at club matches. Henry is another Sludden waiting to happen, if he gets another big game there will be anarchy eventually.
I didnt say much to be honest, i was alot calmer than those around me. When other supporters start hurling abuse at Quinny for getting flattened and then my Dad starts sticking up for him, then they start hurling abuse at Dad, you think im just going to let that happen? I dont know what your friends said, alot of what we said justified and reactionary. I did most of the calming down where Dad was concerned, hopefully that was reported by your mates. It was impossible for me to hear what is being said on the field aswell. The Costello incident, of course we called for him to get sent off. It was clearcut in my eyes, i honestly did not see what Wilson did. Like leonard 2 yellows if i saw something that deserved a sending off i would say it. Maybe you shouldnt go on 2nd hand info and spouting it on here in public when you dont know its true.
There were alot of neutrals at the game ringing me after with a similiar view to mine from the ref, to our missed chances and sending off or non sendings off.
Accurate reports from HS, i dont know any other posters on there, i think the reports on our game are neutrals aswell. Page 1&2
http://www.hoganstand.com/Sligo/MessagePage.aspx?PageNumber=0&TopicID=51724
http://www.hoganstand.com/Sligo/MessagePage.aspx?TopicID=51724&Latest=1#Latest
I would dispute some of the points made (especially the penalty - Quinn picked it off the ground and it wasn't a foul never mind a flippin yellow card) and would be highly suspicious of posters who have such a low number of posts. And its Hoganstand.
1509 on: August 09, 2010, 04:48:21 PM »
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He tried to put us out of the championship gave a penalty for probably one of the best diving blocks I have ever seen. Even his umpires were embarrassed by the decision at the end of the game. I pray by the help of God we make it out of the group on Saturday and meet Ballymote at some stage, we need a focus this year to regain the championship and Mc Hale managing Ballymote would focus the minds big time.
I went to check to see who the ref is for our Harps match and seen Des Henry is down for the Minor A Championship with Farnans and Coolera...God help them.
I think its far too early to call Curry favourites, i think its wide open again, if anything Tourlestranes result impressed me more than currys.
There's no doubt Tourlestrane are the favourites but I'm just saying that Curry will take beating (remember they didn't make the quarter finals last year).
Is Brendan Egan back in 2011 for Sligo? Does anyone know....
Will see Johns and Calry this weekend along with Harps and ourselves, lookinh forward to it. Of what i saw the last day Mark Quinn is flying and Luke Bree looks sharp. Thinking in county terms i am convinced Quinn will do the business for Sligo at CHB, I have question marks over Harrison in my head from a corner back point of view, i wont be blinded by all star nominations, he struggled again on Heneghan again and was roasted in down, the most impressive he was for me was when he marked Clancy and Cregg in 2nd half at HB to turn the tide....
Harrison again reinforced my view on his ability in the HB line and middle third. Was immense for Johns and mopped alot of loose ball for them 2nd half. Calrys defence was too loose and johns got easy enough scores. It was level when i arrived but calry only got out of there own half 3/4 times 2nd half such was the dominace of johns around the middle.
Our lads were 1-9 to 0-0 down at HT, there was loads of negatives and things have to change in my club for us to win anything but im not going into it. We showed character 2nd half and pulled it back to 1-12 to 2-4. Eoin McHugh was outstanding in the face of certain defeat he kept plugging away, running at them, passing accurately, it was akin to o hara in down tbh. Our GK made some unreal saves 1st half aswell. Harps are no great shakes and if they win the championship its a sad edictment of the standard imo. We didnt play first half at all, the stupidity i witnessed was beyond anything ive seen before. Mark Quinn got injured and i would say is a worry for Sligo Juniors, any chance Egan will play in that final?
County Board meeting tonight where we will know if Walsh is staying or going? I think Walsh will have learned alot this yr and more i think about it i hope he stays, better the devil you know than you dont know. Walsh will improve again so hopefullly he will have learned from his mistakes and we can kick on.
Kevin Walsh is staying with us.
Good news if true. Where did you hear this?
Quote from: Mano on August 16, 2010, 09:31:29 PM
Good news if true. Where did you hear this?
Its public knowledge now, annouced that he has agreed to 2 more yrs.
Im glad as the more i thought about it better the devil you than you dont know. Of all the recent managers has been the best, hes has to have learned alot this yr. I know he wants mcintyre and egan in next yr as he was at the tour marys game and thats good to hear. Next yr for me will say alot more about his management, i dont really think the back to back promotions is as huge achievement as others think. Next yr in Div2 will be alot tougher.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 17, 2010, 12:21:46 AM
Quote from: Mano on August 16, 2010, 09:31:29 PM
Good news if true. Where did you hear this?
Its public knowledge now, annouced that he has agreed to 2 more yrs.
Im glad as the more i thought about it better the devil you than you dont know. Of all the recent managers has been the best, hes has to have learned alot this yr. I know he wants mcintyre and egan in next yr as he was at the tour marys game and thats good to hear. Next yr for me will say alot more about his management, i dont really think the back to back promotions is as huge achievement as others think. Next yr in Div2 will be alot tougher.
Sligonian - can't agree with that statement about the back to back promotions. There were any amount of banana skins in that Div 3 and given where Sligo was after three games, they had to win EVERY game from there to go up and still needed favours elsewhere so being in Div 2 is an achievement. Staying in 2 will be a bigger achievement again.
Most of you are likely thinking championship matches this coming weekend. Being at a remove from that, I set out my thoughts last night on Sligo's season in sych with Walsh's reappointment. They are http://wp.me/pKvhf-2q (http://wp.me/pKvhf-2q), along with other musings on the season so far. something to come back to if the heads are elsewhere at the minute.
What are your thoughts on the year and where improvements can be made? Was the yr good, bad and great or whatever. I was at 26 matches in the below competitions and more since i came home in March.
Just a quick synopisis
U21 Connacht Runners up,
Senior Connacht Runners up
Division 3 Champions
u16 Manning Cup Champions
u16 Tedd Webb Runners up
All Ireland Junior Champions
All Ireland B Schools Runners up
Connacht A Schools Runners up
Sligonian, I sent you a PM there- if ye could have a look I'd be much obliged...
Any opinions on the weekend club action?
Will probably head into the harps v coolera, sham gaels v balymote double in the park, as we might have to face the gaels in a relegation play off. Curious to see harps and coolera match up aswell.
What does the tour lads make of yer u16s chances in the A final against a marys team who poached both midfielders from calry and coolera? Marys have hammered every team in it so far, and it does Sligo gaa the world of good that. Interesting that both players represented sligo u16s with the same manager.
Just to correct you slightly the lad from Calry was not transferred (after several county board meeting but he is now refusing to play for his club. He played midfield for Sligo in the Manning Cup final.
If I remember correctly Tourlestrane pulled a huge shock on Mary's 2 years ago in U-14 c'ship. Think they got beaten well in a league final a week later but took the championship?
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 26, 2010, 10:02:13 PM
Just to correct you slightly the lad from Calry was not transferred (after several county board meeting but he is now refusing to play for his club. He played midfield for Sligo in the Manning Cup final.
If I remember correctly Tourlestrane pulled a huge shock on Mary's 2 years ago in U-14 c'ship. Think they got beaten well in a league final a week later but took the championship?
Apologies for that, just assumed it went through. Why was there several cb meetings over it? Bad sign of player this.
He's only a young lad, I wouldn't blame him too much.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 26, 2010, 03:56:52 PM
What does the tour lads make of yer u16s chances in the A final against a marys team who poached both midfielders from calry and coolera? Marys have hammered every team in it so far, and it does Sligo gaa the world of good that. Interesting that both players represented sligo u16s with the same manager.
I think our chances are slim based on the previous meetings between these teams. Marys won by 1-23 to 0-3 in the league stages of the championship which is a big deficit to make up. Its not good for Sligo GAA as most of those Marys players will probably never play senior football for their club.
Its also a little strange that out of a panel of 30, Tourlestrane only had 2 representatives on the county under 16 panel while the managers teams of St Marys and St Johns had 7 and 4 respectively.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 26, 2010, 10:02:13 PM
If I remember correctly Tourlestrane pulled a huge shock on Mary's 2 years ago in U-14 c'ship. Think they got beaten well in a league final a week later but took the championship?
Tourlestrane beat them in the feile competition but Marys won the championship and league
Quote from: Mano on August 27, 2010, 12:06:51 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 26, 2010, 03:56:52 PM
What does the tour lads make of yer u16s chances in the A final against a marys team who poached both midfielders from calry and coolera? Marys have hammered every team in it so far, and it does Sligo gaa the world of good that. Interesting that both players represented sligo u16s with the same manager.
I think our chances are slim based on the previous meetings between these teams. Marys won by 1-23 to 0-3 in the league stages of the championship which is a big deficit to make up. Its not good for Sligo GAA as most of those Marys players will probably never play senior football for their club.
Its also a little strange that out of a panel of 30, Tourlestrane only had 2 representatives on the county under 16 panel while the managers teams of St Marys and St Johns had 7 and 4 respectively.
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 26, 2010, 10:02:13 PM
If I remember correctly Tourlestrane pulled a huge shock on Mary's 2 years ago in U-14 c'ship. Think they got beaten well in a league final a week later but took the championship?
Tourlestrane beat them in the feile competition but Marys won the championship and league
We had 2 but one of them is being allowed to play (I still maintain illegally) for St Mary's.
28 Aug SFC Grp 3 1 Eastern Harps 2 - 11 0 - 8 Cúil Irra/An Leathros/CooleraStrandhill
28 Aug SFC Grp 1 1 Calraigh/Naomh Iósef/Calry/St Joseph's 0 - 4 4 - 13 Curry/Curraigh
28 Aug IFC Grp 1 1 St Farnan's 1 - 17 0 - 9 Cloonacool
28 Aug IFC Grp 4 1 Castleconnor 1 - 11 0 - 7 St Michael's/Naomh Mícheál
28 Aug SFC Grp 2 1 St Mary's 0 - 15 0 - 7 Tubbercurry
28 Aug SFC Grp 4 1 Shamrock Gaels/Gaeil na Seamróige 0 - 6 1 - 15 Ballymote Round Towers
Coolera were missing k quinn and costello, and cawley go injured early on. Its a pity we werent playing them tonight as this weakened them considerably, ironically too that Darren Gilsenan is back for us aswell. Hope the cawley injury isnt serious, Harps won comfortable.
Its probably good for us that Calry, shamrock gaels and Tubber got bad beatings as it will leave them deflated. Our lads played Drumcliffe in the hardagon cup tonight and won with a weakened side but played well and we look to be ready for these upcoming dogfights.
8 senior QTR finalists, Coolera/strandhill, Geevagh, Balymote, Curry, Tourlestrane, st Marys, Eastern Harps, St Johns.
Looking forward to the draw.
Relegation play offs St Molaise Gaels, Calry st Josephs, Tubbercurry, Shamrock Gaels.
Including the players you mention when Niall Quinn also went off injured in the first quarter, I think we had 10 players that would have been in contention to play either injured or suspended. Most clubs can't withstand that. Despite that though it was still a little disappoining, thought we could have done a bit better. Encouraging signs from a few younger lads though. We will need lads back and a better attitude if we are to trouble Tourlestane, Curry or Ballymote in the quarter final.
Presume ye all listened to the draw last night,
Senior QTRS
Tourlestrane v Coolera - TOUR
Curry v Geevagh - CURRY
Balymote v St Johns - JOHNS
St Marys v Harps - HARPS
relegation
Tubber v St Molasie - SMG
Shamrock Gaels v Calry - CALRY
Intermediate
Castleconnor v owenmore gaels - CC
Drumcliffe v Cloonacool - DRUM
St Farnans v Easkey - SF
St Michaels v Bunninaden - BUN
Tough draw for us but tubber are beatable.
Didn't realise it was on Ocean FM and was frantically hitting F5 on sligogaa.ie to no avail until I started getting texts telling me the draw.
SFC:
Tourlestrane v Coolera - Can't see us picking it up enough to beat them. Really hope I'm very wrong but Tourlestrane for me in this one.
Curry v Geevagh - Geevagh are quite a good side but I think Curry will have too much for them.
Ballymote v St Johns - This could be tight. John's haven't hit last years form yet but I do think they'll edge this one.
St Marys v Harps - I think Mary's will supply the "surprise" of the round and advance to the semis.
SFC Relegation
Tubbercurry v St Molaise - Very hard to call I think. SMG knew they were facing into this for a while but Tubber would have thought they were going into the quarter finals. My worry for SMG is where they get scores from and thats why a hesitant vote goes to Tubber.
Shamrock Gaels v Calry - Calry are missing a lot of their top players but will not surrender their senior status easily. Have a funny feeling they just might edge this one despite Gaels looking the safer bet.
IFC
Castleconnor v Owenmore Gaels - This will be a lot closer than many think. OMG's haved improved significantly this season and Castleconner's slide continues. The graph's are going in opposite directions but I don't think they've intersected yet. CC, just.
Drumcliffe v Cloonacool - Drumcliffe should take this one with a bit to spare.
St Farnans v Easkey - One for the neutral though maybe not for the purist! I'll go for Easkey to edge a rip roaring local derby.
St Michaels v Bunninaden - Bunninadden should have enough to progress comfortably.
IFC Relegation
Coolaney/Mullinabreena v Ballisodare - C/Mull to save themselves but probably not with a lot to spare.
Eastern Harps v Enniscrone - Harps 2nds were making finals in this competition not long ago. Think they will survive, probably at the first attempt.
JFC Relegation
St Marys v Shamrock Gaels - SG's made the final last year but are short one or two excellent veterans this year. They should still have enough to survive here.
Bunninadden v St Molaise Gaels - SMG should win this one, having a quality scoring forward at this level will see to that.
Marys won the u16 A by 3-17 to 1-7 against Tourlestrane.
Coolaney won the u16 A2 final beating tubber by 0-16 to 1-7.
Our lads beat Easkey in the U-16B semi final in a tough old battle. We conceded two goals in the first 10 minutes but battled well and just about deserved the win (scoreline a bit flattering due to a late flurry of scores). Curry and Enniscrone drew in the other semi final.
Pretty out of touch with matters of the club but good sources tell me that internal relations in SG are at an all time low. There is deep concern that the success won in the league will be instantly lost in the relegation playoffs
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on August 30, 2010, 05:15:24 PM
Marys won the u16 A by 3-17 to 1-7 against Tourlestrane.
No Surprises in the under 16 final. Marys are a big, strong physical team and the Tourlestrane had some fine players but many were too small. Marys had one man sent off and were lucky the midfielder didn't join him late on.
I can see why Coolera are so angry with the poaching of their player by Marys. He was probably their best player. Our supporters were giving out about this lad playing but if they voted for the transfer (as Seanie claims) there can be no complaints.
Young Brehony looks like a good prospect. He has the accuracy of his uncle Mark Brehony and the speed and athleticism of his other uncle Eamon O'Hara.
John Kelly was Tourlestranes best player and if there are 30 better under 16 players in Sligo then it must have been a very good squad. Leonard, Lang, Walsh, Brennan, O'Hara were also impressive.
Quote from: paddypastit on August 31, 2010, 03:15:08 AM
Pretty out of touch with matters of the club but good sources tell me that internal relations in SG are at an all time low. There is deep concern that the success won in the league will be instantly lost in the relegation playoffs
I heard the same. I saw the first half of their game against Ballymote and there was great fight and heart shown (playing against the wind) but obviously they had nothing left for the second half. I think the relegation matches are tight and anyone could go (though I doubt Tubber will).
Mano's post speaks for itself. Strictly by the rules that player is playing illegally but the application of the rules are only as it suits those with the power (unless you have ten grand to go to the DRA).
Look it lads we all know that there was transfers(no transfers for u16s but that is a moot point at cb) that took place last year that should not have even been discussed. Fair dues to Calry for sticking to their point of principle on this. Same stuff with the way Buninnadden and Cloonacool were denied their U14 team this year due to the bigger club getting their way.
Was shocked that we did not have anyone good enough for the Ted Webb but then despite beating Marys 2/3 times last year they still don't respect us.
On that the treatment one of our players had meted out to him in the semi of A2 by 4-5 of the opposition was not good for the game(Tubber rightly won as we squandered chance after chance). Referee bottled it big time.
On a last point, we went out of the Junior b last week and for the second year in a row the opposition played an influential illegal player. Think there needs to be a rule where for second teams in championship, they must provide a list of names of players eligible to play a few days before game to activities and then it is out in the open.
BTW Seanie, didn't know we are on a big downhill spiral but like yourselves injuries are killing us compounded again at the weekend with the club captain probably now out for year (3 cruciates, 4 broken hands/arms/feet to mention)
Westie - didn't mean to cause offence but not long ago ye were a team no-one wanted to play in the SFC. In 2005 when we won it I was delighted to have beaten ye by a couple of points in the first round. With the work ye are doing at underage ye should be back up in a couple of years but you'd have to admit ye aren't a patch on where ye were 5 years ago.
On the JFC B - why did ye not object? Something like that is black and white. Last year the final was won by a team with an illegal player who actually scored 2-5 in the final. Funnily enough it was against a club that got thick with us (me!) for playing a couple of lads that were ineligible (by accident - rule wasn't clear and I thought what we did was ok but I was wrong) in a warm up competition game that they beat us in! We had to forfeit the game so they got a playoff to get into the final of the the warm up competition. Pity they didn't have their eye on the ball as good for a championship final but maybe these warm up competitions are more valuable than I think!!!!!!
Agree that Calry deserve credit for standing in their shoes. Luckily for them they got good support from other clubs and the political landscape had been altered a little.
We were just up against in the u-16 final think the management team knew that they were just hoping for a better performance. Agree with all the comments regarding players playing for their own club and respecting boundaries. But it's hard when the player wants to play for a particular club. We have even profited from a similar position a while back. The high profile one is your man up in Dublin trying to transfer out off a traditionally strong hurling club. It's a hard one to call in my observation it difficult for the county board to enforce the rule as they have traditionally made so many inconcidencies regarding it.
Anyone see Mc Hale's piece in the weekender he has a go at Mc Eneaney stating he doesn't rate him as a referee. Ok he didn't have his best game on Sunday put over the years he played a large part in some of the great games of the decade. Sometimes you have to question these articles is Mc Hale just writing this stuff to get a reaction or does he really believe it. In my opinion he's lucky he's still around after what he pulled on us in last years championship never forget it. Tourlestrane lads praying we over come a strong challenge from Coolera on Sunday and Ballymote beat John's and it would set things right up for the semi and we can get Mc Hale back for last year and that shameful decision.
Motivation would be unreal; you would love to be playing just to get one more crack at it.
[Edited by Mod3]
On other matters sad to see Charlestown out of the Mayo championship potential to generate more revenue for the club if they stayed in a while longer.
[Edited by Mod3 - I'm not aware of the incidents here, but some of those comments were over the top.]
Quote from: sprinter on August 31, 2010, 02:56:25 PM
We were just up against in the u-16 final think the management team knew that they were just hoping for a better performance. Agree with all the comments regarding players playing for their own club and respecting boundaries. But it's hard when the player wants to play for a particular club. We have even profited from a similar position a while back. The high profile one is your man up in Dublin trying to transfer out off a traditionally strong hurling club. It's a hard one to call in my observation it difficult for the county board to enforce the rule as they have traditionally made so many inconcidencies regarding it.
Anyone see Mc Hale's piece in the weekender he has a go at Mc Eneaney stating he doesn't rate him as a referee. Ok he didn't have his best game on Sunday put over the years he played a large part in some of the great games of the decade. Sometimes you have to question these articles is Mc Hale just writing this stuff to get a reaction or does he really believe it. In my opinion he's lucky he's still around after what he pulled on us in last years championship never forget it. Tourlestrane lads praying we over come a strong challenge from Coolera on Sunday and Ballymote beat John's and it would set things right up for the semi and we can get Mc Hale back for last year and that shameful decision.
Motivation would be unreal; you would love to be playing just to get one more crack at it.
[Edited by Mod3]
On other matters sad to see Charlestown out of the Mayo championship potential to generate more revenue for the club if they stayed in a while longer.
[Edited by Mod3 - I'm not aware of the incidents here, but some of those comments were over the top.]
Something tells me i missed something, pity. Like sprinter i take a keen interest in Charlestowns results and was delighted they got bet last weekend. :), happy days.
Quote from: sprinter on August 31, 2010, 02:56:25 PM
We were just up against in the u-16 final think the management team knew that they were just hoping for a better performance. Agree with all the comments regarding players playing for their own club and respecting boundaries. But it's hard when the player wants to play for a particular club. We have even profited from a similar position a while back. The high profile one is your man up in Dublin trying to transfer out off a traditionally strong hurling club. It's a hard one to call in my observation it difficult for the county board to enforce the rule as they have traditionally made so many inconcidencies regarding it.
Anyone see Mc Hale's piece in the weekender he has a go at Mc Eneaney stating he doesn't rate him as a referee. Ok he didn't have his best game on Sunday put over the years he played a large part in some of the great games of the decade. Sometimes you have to question these articles is Mc Hale just writing this stuff to get a reaction or does he really believe it. In my opinion he's lucky he's still around after what he pulled on us in last years championship never forget it. Tourlestrane lads praying we over come a strong challenge from Coolera on Sunday and Ballymote beat John's and it would set things right up for the semi and we can get Mc Hale back for last year and that shameful decision.
Motivation would be unreal; you would love to be playing just to get one more crack at it.
[Edited by Mod3]
On other matters sad to see Charlestown out of the Mayo championship potential to generate more revenue for the club if they stayed in a while longer.
[Edited by Mod3 - I'm not aware of the incidents here, but some of those comments were over the top.]
Sprinter - the situation in Dublin is somewhat different in that there is no 'boundary' / parish rule.
Quote from: sprinter on August 31, 2010, 02:56:25 PM
Anyone see Mc Hale’s piece in the weekender he has a go at Mc Eneaney stating he doesn’t rate him as a referee. Ok he didn’t have his best game on Sunday put over the years he played a large part in some of the great games of the decade. Sometimes you have to question these articles is Mc Hale just writing this stuff to get a reaction or does he really believe it. In my opinion he’s lucky he’s still around after what he pulled on us in last years championship never forget it. Tourlestrane lads praying we over come a strong challenge from Coolera on Sunday and Ballymote beat John’s and it would set things right up for the semi and we can get Mc Hale back for last year and that shameful decision.
Motivation would be unreal; you would love to be playing just to get one more crack at it.
Sprinter don't be looking that far ahead, concentrate on this weekends game. Coolera/Strandhill will be hard enough test in itself.
paddypastit - that's true about Dublin and in that case the Dublin County Board are right to stick to their rules and therefore decrease the chances in the future of having players hopping from one club to an other. Sligo County Board have traditionally not taken a stand on this and therefore can't enforce the letter of the law now. without taking offence, I would say you are well adept in boundary/ parish matters seeing that you lived in a marginalised area where loyalities could of went to either club, and where the area in question was contentious as who had rights to it. If local knowledge is right the vast majority of players in that area now play with the blue and white....
Mano- no worries regarding sunday---- went up to have a look at training last night, there taking nothing for granted believe me. They couldn't get a challenge game last weekend so there lacking a bit of sharpness. Don't be worrying if we get knocked out we will see you at the 7's.... as usual ;)
It's a shame you can't say anything controvsial anymore. not much fun posting here anymore.
04 Sep SFC Quarter final 4 Curry/Curraigh 0 - 10 1 - 12 Geevagh
04 Sep IFC Quarter final 1 Castleconnor 1 - 10 3 - 8 Owenmore Gaels
04 Sep IFC Quarter final 4 St Farnan's 0 - 10 1 - 9 Easkey
04 Sep SFC Relegation Semi final Tubbercurry 1 - 17 0 - 9 St Molaise Gaels
04 Sep JBFC Semi Final St Patrick's/Dromard 0 - 8 2 - 13 Calraigh/Naomh Iósef/Calry/St Joseph's
04 Sep SFC Quarter final 1 Eastern Harps 0 - 17 1 - 11 St Mary's
04 Sep IFC Quarter final 2 Bunninadden 1 - 12 0 - 12 St Michael's/Naomh Mícheál
04 Sep SFC Quarter final 3 Ballymote Round Towers 1 - 12 1 - 11 St John's
04 Sep IFC Relegation Semi final Cúil Áine/Mullach na Bréine/Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1 - 20 0 - 0 Ballisodare
I was at our game and the harps v marys game. We got hammered and tubber were comfortable, sad day for us tbh, so much wrong that im not going to bother going into it, not worth it. Pised off, and it us or Calry going down.
The Harps Marys game was outstanding from start to finish, both teams played great clean football. Several seeping full length of field moves ended in points for both sides with defences harrying the player in possession. I did feel a little sorry for marys as the ref favoured harps big time, it didnt matter what taylor did he gto free after free, even one stage he ran in a lead with the shoulder and what should of been a free out was free in to taylor. Taylor is a genuis but this ref was ridiculous bias towards harps. Rafferty was outstanding for harps but its hard to single out anyone beside Paul Taylor its a team ethic with them. Tony made his comeback and played well.
My one thought after the game was the performance and Man of the match by a mile in Johnny Martyn, he destroyed McGovern in the first half and was outstandin throughout, got 1-1 from play and was immense tracking back aswell, several times he broke down harps attacks aswell, he is flying fit, he looks to have added serious strength to his physicality as anytime he tackled the ball popped out of the harps man. I know Kevin Walsh was at the Geevagh Curry game and went to Tubbercurry after but hopefully Paul Taylor will tell him about Martyn.
The coen donovan battle was great to watch aswell all game. Harps were lucky enough, the ref definitly had a bearing imo, Marys missed a vital goal chance in 1st half which i thought should of been a peno, coen did well and got a few great scores from play on donovan. I enjoyed the game, well worth going to.
Congrats to Geevagh and Balymote, and biggest shock goes to Owenmore Gaels congrats to them aswell.
Well Seanie, you were right - -Congrats to O.Gaels .Deserved victory, hard to take. Can't remember the last time Gaels beat us but I do remember us stealing a victory in Tubber in 94 with a most undeserving goal (and useless goal at that), but I would say it was the 80's mid to late. Bar one or two of our fellas the rest could not be happy with their performances, but that is how it goes.
We are in transition now and the 5-6 years when we hadn't the players (not lost just no population)for a minor team are haunting us now, but the main thing is to stabilise and move on up.
Quote from: sprinter on September 01, 2010, 04:00:41 PM
paddypastit - that's true about Dublin and in that case the Dublin County Board are right to stick to their rules and therefore decrease the chances in the future of having players hopping from one club to an other. Sligo County Board have traditionally not taken a stand on this and therefore can't enforce the letter of the law now. without taking offence, I would say you are well adept in boundary/ parish matters seeing that you lived in a marginalised area where loyalities could of went to either club, and where the area in question was contentious as who had rights to it. If local knowledge is right the vast majority of players in that area now play with the blue and white....
Mano- no worries regarding sunday---- went up to have a look at training last night, there taking
nothing for granted believe me. They couldn't get a challenge game last weekend so there lacking a bit of sharpness. Don't be worrying if we get knocked out we will see you at the 7's.... as usual ;)
It's a shame you can't say anything controvsial anymore. not much fun posting here anymore.
Sprinter - there are actually not that many issues where I come from that I am aware of, or maybe I'm too long out of the area and things have changed. I was reared 300 yds from a parish boundary and in football terms was 'the last house in the parish' I was approached once to move when I was 16 but it was half hearted. Later there was a split in our club with a result that anyone in my and the neighbouring half parish since then can play for either of two clubs. In general folk follow family tradition and there isn't in my experience too much fuss. In our club specifically we've evened out with 'border issues' - there have been lads that should have played for us that ended up playing with Geevagh, Harps or Ballymote and also over time the other way around
Frankly, while I agree that wanton changing and moving around is not good, I'd be less hung up on the parish rule than some. For example there is a lad that lived further away from my neighbouring parish than I ever did but his father played with them, socialised and worked there and the lad went to school there. Naturally with all those personal and family ties he wanted to play football there
rather than for my club where he quite literally knew nobody. Initially he was blocked and of course he didn't play at all.
I would view underage and adult differently. In underage the parish rule should apply generally but if there is a bona fide case such as parentage, school location etc, then the rules should err on the side of the player.
In adult football, and by that I mean over 21, then I'd allow freedom of movement but only once in a lifetime outside the current, obvious, residency related changes that are allowed, and probably with an extended application period - three months or something. A player that wants
to be somewhere else is of no use anyway. Sure there will be the odd glory hunter that will go for that reason but the nature of Gaelic games is such that the vast vast majority are in it for the opportunity and desire to represent and if the club that they are 'born into' runs their affairs right, then very few will have any desire to change.
Congrats to Caroline Currid on her involvement with Tipp hurlers, as sports enhancement coach. Any chance her native county Sligo would use her services? Caroline was also involved with Dublin footballers this yr and Tyrone when they won Sam. Im sure she could bring something to the table. Maybe even her Club St Molaise Gaels would get her involved.
Congrats Caroline great to hear that great footballing North Sligo Surname out on Croke park on All Ireland day.
Well I did get a huge % of the actual predictions wrong as it happens. To refer to the C/Connor v. Owenmore Gaels result - its a huge one for the Gaels lads. Castleconnor will get over it (even though s a sore one) cos there is mighty work being done out there. Players like Judge and Naughton are massive losses at club level. Delighted for John Mac senior, he has really got those boys going.
To matters closer to home and even though we displayed a better attitude and hunger we still came up short against Tourlestrane. They started and ended both halfs well but in the middle sections of each half we were the better team. Annoying that we did so much good work but then let them in for some really soft scores at times. We were in trouble in midfield until Costello junior went there in the second half and badly missed Quinner. We're really disappointed as we thought we were going to win this one. Credit to Tour, they were able to get the scores when they really needed them and we made big mistakes at crucial times. Very frustrating. Just have to mention the refereeing - it was generally accepted that it was scandalous. I also had a thought when our subs had to go looking for a stretcher and then carried Alan Costello off themselves. I just remembered the article about Henry Shefflin and how well he was looked after and saw the contrast in front of my eyes. All the back slapping and talk of progress in Sligo GAA is like a lot of the perceived progress - superficial.
Tourlestrane will be delighted. They will feel they have plenty of room for improvement but that they got a good test and came through with no injuries or suspensions. They'll have learned a thing or two about themselves as well.
The referreing is atrocious at senior level Seanie, ironically enough its a way better at underage. Hope Costello isnt out long term. Sligo were very lucky with injuries this yr and hope that luck stays. Is EOH back for Tourlestrane this yr?
Did any of ye hear about Charlie Harrison and the reason why he didnt play for Johns on Sat?
The main question for the week is how many bodyguards Eugene McHale will need for next week, and especiallly if Balymote shock Tourlestrane. I think we are all looking forward to this own as Balymote wont let Tourlestrane get there own back on McHale without a serious fight imo.
As im a neutral i just hope the team that wins the owen b hunt represent Sligo well in Connacht.
Cathal Burns im told did his cruciate in our match, it looked bad and i wish the lad a speedy recovery. Big loss for us.
I just looked at the fixtures, im angry our game against Calry is on the same time as Tour v balymote, a joke and the stupidity of the CCC to fix it that way. No wonder attendances are so low. Idiots.
I just watched the Connacht final for the first time and did the stats from possessions to timekeeping etc...
I just briefly give the injurie time etc...just show how blantant it was...
2nd half only
Roscommon injury 41.00 to 42.02, 51.50 to 53.02, 57.45 to 58.58, 68.30 to 69.03, 70.00 to 71.05
The above excludes all wasting of time from claffey kickouts to shines frees which i didnt expect the ref to play again and subs.
Ref gives 2 mins injury time, the above with Roscommon injuries alone adds up 5.08 mins, the biggest insult is this the game ended with 72.19 on the clock. There was a 1.05 stoppage in injury time and Jimmy White played 19 secs extra. Like Curley in 97 he couldnt blew his quick enough. Some of the frees given against Sligo where shocking tbh.
They say you can never prove were a ref was bias but the above is Facts and it is blantant. Ref contributed heavily to us losing but our lacklustre apporach first half killed us, the ref just twisted the knife that we were sticking into ourselves anyhow.
We probably would have done the same in the same situation however you would expect the referee or the officials who assign injury time to allocate the correct amount of time based on the stoppages.
What was really maddening and i saw it at the time and on video, when Shine has just converted the winning free a Roscommon player just falls to the ground as if struck by lightening and wastes over a minute.
Quote from: Mano on September 10, 2010, 12:08:19 PM
We probably would have done the same in the same situation however you would expect the referee or the officials who assign injury time to allocate the correct amount of time based on the stoppages.
What was really maddening and i saw it at the time and on video, when Shine has just converted the winning free a Roscommon player just falls to the ground as if struck by lightening and wastes over a minute.
Im not blaming Roscommon, im blaming Jimmy White. Sure in the 70th min the free was given in the half way line but it was shine wasting the minute up in the FF line. Less than 60secs later he was jumping around. Its a refs job to punish the time wasting and instead he rewarded the time wasting. Some of the frees given against us were horrendous. I'lll post more details later.
I'lll post more details later.
hurry up I can't wait, for more insightful comments.
Ah go easy Sprinter. What's wong with what he posted about the Connacht Final. Play the ball, not the man.
In fairness, if you did an analysis like that on ANY game there would be 5 - 6 minutes injury time at the end
So its a Harps v Tourlestrane final, should guarntee a tight match as both semis disappointed. I was at the Geevagh Harps game, in fairness Geevagh had Harps by the balls in the first half but never made the most of there opportuinites. Missing that gilt edged goal chance of Sweeneys cost them dear. Geevagh are a seriously physical side with some good footballers but they were only able to contain Harps for the 1st half. They actually marshalled Taylor well in that period, and lead by a 1pt at HT. 2nd half Harps totally dominated, with Donovan and McGovern cutting loose, they were both immense, looking super fit and sharp, never wasting possession, how many times mcgovern got geevagh ball that was meant for there forwards showed great reading of the game. Paul Taylor goal was outstanding, a great finish with his left foot from a tight angle on the wrong side gave harps a 1-7 to 0-7 lead wiping out all geevaghs hard work 1st half. Sweeney was coming deeper for the ball and geevagh lost there shape as harps penned them in from midfield. Wasnt really a midfield battle sorta of game as no clean ball was realy won here with both teams haveing rely on breaks. I thought grady came out best as he broke several balls to his own men. Tony showed his class when on the ball. I though Doddy was outstanding and deserved his goal, the goal resulted from the pressure geevagh were putting on taylor to not score a point but things opened up and doddy timed his run to perfection to cooly slot home. Harps ran out easy winners in the end 2-13 to 1-10, with Geevagh getting a late consolation. Harps looked vunerable under the high ball in the FB line, they got opened up a few times for goal chances but Geevagh didnt take the ones that mattered sometimes settling for points. Best for Harps were donovan, mcgovern,Grady, Paul Taylor, doddy, and the rest werent far behind. Harps will take some stopping and im looing forward to the final.
The intermediate game, drumcliffe won it well despite being behind 1-3 to 0-2 at HT after a disastrous showing, no wind, but 2nd half drumcliffe destroyed bunindan who couldnt get out of there own half. Best for drumcliffe, collery, gallagher, and they won out 2-13 to 2-3.
Our game sat nite was probably game of the weekend, pulsating from start to finish as both teams played there best football of the year. We were missing Cathal Burns and they were missing o reilly and o boyle. Gavin Gilsenan came on for us aswell. We played some great stuff and got outstanding scores from the boot of martin feeney, niall mcloughlin took a well taken goal to give a 4pt HT lead. This game hinged on who would win enough ball in midfield to get the ball into there forwards as both sets of forawrds had the beating of there backs. We won some fatal ball in midfeild at the start of the 2nd half and created some great moves one culmiating in a great goal by Keelan watters who was very good throughout. That put us 7 pts up with 15mins left. Game over not, We collapsed on break winning and no8 for calry caught several clean ball to change the momentum of the game, they ran at us at will and we started to panic, letting in 2 goals by letting forward in goal side. The goals were intersected by 3 pts and we looked dead and buried after 2-3 in quick succession losing 2-10 to 2-8. However Mark quinn turnovered a move by calry and we worked a late free to bring to 1pt game. With Calry now having about 13 men in there own 45 we won last kickout working the ball up the left flank very cagely and losing possesion to winning it back and winning a free near the sideline 30mtrs out, not an easy task but courageously dara currid took a quick free to quinn who ran at calry and in there panic fouled again and gave us a fair easier free which Eoin McHugh cooly slotted over and then the final whistle 2-10 a piece. I was relieved tbh, the game was high on quality throughout suprisingly for a relegation match and credit to both teams, Conor griffin was outstanding for them, he caused havoc in our FB line, and best for us was martin feeney, keelan watters, darren glisenan. Not great for the heart but wish our lads the best the next day.
Was in Markievicz this evening for the U-16B championship final between ourselves and Curry. Delighted that we won it but it was touch and go for a long time. For the evening that was in it the game was a good one and was enjoyed by the support from both clubs. A well worked goal for us midway through the second half proved the difference. So a great turnaround in fortunes for this squad and credit to their mentors for all the work that brought them on. Earlier in the season the club were fined by Coiste na n-óg over a game involving this team and the wrong person sending an email but rather than be perturbed the lads kept plugging away and got their reward. An awful pity then that no-one from Coiste na n-óg thought it important enough to actually attend the game and present the cup to the winners. A member of the county board from our club got a phone call ten minutes before the game asking him to do the presentation (good job he was there). Completely scandalous in my book and I think in the eyes of any fair minded person. Unfortunately thats the reality of Sligo GAA on the ground these days. Never happened in my time playing underage football and I should know - we did win quite a lot in those days! They fine you for a slip up involving a league game in Spring and then don't bother to turn up to present a championship cup. You couldn't make it up. I know this post will be read by a person very close to the higher echelons and it will be relayed back but frankly I'd say it to their faces anyway so it makes no difference. Its just when people are going on about great progress being made in Sligo GAA they need to have he full picture.
I would agree totally with your post. Some of the stuff that's going on is unbelievable, take our ¼ with Coolera, we got fined for togging out more than 24 players, now how can you tell a lad that has been training since February and puts in as much work as anyone that he can't tog out because of some bureaucratic dreams up a rule its unreal. In the same game the Coolera subs had to run to dressing rooms and get a stretcher and take Costello of the pitch, it's a disgrace. Were are all the Sligo stewards you see up at Conaught championship games when there is games on in the park , no where because there's nothing out of it for them. But the County Board will be calling up the club again in December looking for our pitch for senior training and proposing deals and pay offs for its use. They should be told were to go. Again on Sunday we were fined again for infringements it's a joke. And I heard that the main county board official reporter of infringements attacked an umpire after at a recent ¼ final game in the park, now that's what you're up against.
One final point Sligo club football is probably the cleanest club football in the country, you rarely hear of pitch invasions, referees getting hit, mass brawls, etc etc... and we still have these official's on big day match's causing resentment, and bitterness. Observations would indicate there's a serious incident not far away and the main protagonists will be the official's.
On football matters we played badly and still won against Ballymote which has its positives and negatives. My opinion is Ballymote were over trained and maybe peaked in May/ June. Here's hoping for a good final. Side point you have to take your hat off to the Duffy's brothers ok they might not get it right all the time, but they will rarely have an over bearing influence on the game or favor one side to an extreme.
Youd think the county board would encourage more players togging out, jees i'll be happy man the day our senior have more than 24 lads togging out. Who watches for this rubbish anyway, whos the clown watches watching for these infringements etc.. its so petty, and an email sent by the wrong person ffs that takes the biscuit. Cant common sense ever prevail with these clowns. Dont give me the rules are rules crap, some of the rules are bullshit and everyone knows that.
I agree with sprinter, i was impressed by Michael duffys handling of the harps geevagh match, he didnt fall for taylors antics but even still taylor shone through in the end without the help of the ref. But if Sligo county board continue to give big games to the likes of o donnell, henry and keaveney there is a disaster waiting to happen. Im hoping one of the duffys gets the county final, when is it?
Any word on Costellos injury?
I also heard that both teams were made to enter Markievicz Park via the lower gate and walk in the pouring rain round to the dressingrooms before the game. Top gate wasn't opened. Its as if they begrudge people getting to use the pitch. I just don't understand this. Playing underage finals in Markievicz is supposed to be a reward and encouragement for young players but obviously they're not the important ones.
I can confirm Seanie that the previous Wednesday evening all teams for the hurling u12 finals had to go in at the traffic lights and carry all that equipment. A very serious call from a hurling exec to Mark Park committee meant we could go out the back gate to where the cars were parked in the first place.
I defy them to fine us with these rules (lads not getting a kickaround at ht ffs). For one or our games both teams had to provide the umpires, and another despite us putting in the team for the teamsheet, the previous weeks teamsheet was used. These are the rules that make you not happy with the way the GAA is going. My father could not believe it on SAt and Sun, as he said it is nice to see some of the old stagers are still at it and to point out the young fellas to keep an eye on.
Another one that really struck me was at the AI hurling final, was in the cathedral of Croke Park for 12. All bars open with the queuing systems in place for the rush later. Plenty of bars(surprised how many), then at 1 lads with rucksacks full of a certain brand of beer were setup all around the back of the Hogan(inside the stadium). I am not giving out about drink or beer (or the hotdogs) but does anyone see the absolute irony that the GAA and all co bds now have an Alcohol abuse rep (might be the wrong title). Trying to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds. Just accept it - drinking is part of sport either in sponsorship, celebration or loss, just out for a days entertainment (which was massive that day) and the individual is responsible for their own behaviour.
I forgot to say this the last day and i dont care what anyone thinks, i thought it was disgrace that Kilglass gaels from Roscommon doing the rounds in Sligo for fundriasing to try and win this competition with Kellogs. They were going around preaching about supporting Connacht and what not, and when this was said to my face, i returned with i only support Sligo, the man looked at me aghast. This 100,000 goes straight to one club and benefits that club only, in fact as we are in competition with Roscommon, your support our competitors if you help them imo. Why did Markievicz park commitee let them in?
Id like to wish Michael Duffy all the best on Sunday, he did a sound job in the semi on sunday and looks to have improved alot over the yrs. Hopefully see 2 cracking games.
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Hard to believe a club with the connections of marys couldnt get into Croke Park.
Great day yday though in Croke Park, 2 fantastic games. We are a fair bit away from that standard imo, in terms of physicality we need to step it up. Met some great GAA people on the train from various counties.
County Final is at 4.30 on Sunday and is preceded by the Minor A final at 2.15 according to the Sligogaa website.
Our Relegation final is fixed for 13.00 in Shamrock Gaels park coola on Sunday, that venue choice is an absolute joke. Idiots in the CCC bringing us and calry up that far. The only consolation is marty duffy is the ref and at least we wont have o donnell who nearly caused a riot and was lucky the game ended in a draw.
Best of luck to St Molaise Gaels.
Harrison and Kelly given Allstar nominations. Congrats to both. Personnally i rate Donovan ahead of Harrison defensively, Harrison is probably slightly better going forward. As i prefer my defenders to defend i would of given the nod to Donovan.
Cregg and Shine got nominations aswell. I thinks its a joke Cregg got a nom ahead of Costello in the HF line. Cregg was anonamous against Cork and ros played london and leitrim, so he had one stormer against us a team caught on the hop and he gets one. Costello excelled in the NFL, especially in the final, then played well against Mayo, Galway and Roscommon.
By the way the Connacht Championship draw is on RTE on October 7th i think.
We all know that allstar noms and awards are questionable at best but I would have to say Charlie should have been nominated a few times before now. Happy for the two of them but these awards are given out for performances in Aug/Sep.
Not sure if I'll make county final. I've suspected Harps would lose nearly every game they have played so far and am the same for sunday. The two teams in the final just have a little edge on all the rest in terms of knowing how to win when the chips are down. That's why it would be foolish to bet against either but I think Tourlestrane will take it.
The minor final is very interesting. I think Farnans have only lost one game all year (they were somehow in the B league!) but I know Coolaney/Mullinabreena are brining through some serious talent. I'll go for Farnans, just, in a thriller.
The county final this weekend has a 2 familiar foes battling it out. Both teams know each other so well and i expect the game to follow a similar pattern as last years final - low scoring, tactical and hard fought. Both teams are very strong defensively and recent weather conditions and slower pitches both sets of forwards will do well to accumulate a high score.
Harps will not want to lose another county final to their rivals and won't lack for motivation. On paper however Tourlestrane have the better team but games are not won on paper as Sligo found out earlier this year.
Harps are too reliant on Paul Taylor for their scores and after last years successful marking job Brian Kennedy should pick him up again. Tourlestrane also have a lot of firepower and experience on their substitutes bench and if the game is in the balance in the last 15 these lads can make a difference. Tourlestrane to win by 3.
Unfortently wont make any of the games today due to flu, Fair play to St Molaise Gaels today and retaining our senor status, 1-12 to 1-6, from the various phonecalls it was an easy win, we missed a peno and lots of pts chances. Vital win for us and hopefully the club can move on now to the next level. I wish Calry a speedy return to senior in Sligo aswell.
Congrats to Coolaney/Mulinbreena, winning the Minor 1-10 ro 0-10 in what im told was a great game of football and credit to Sligo GAA.
Eastern Harps 0-13 Tourlestrane 0-10 FT,
Congrats to Harps, Tommy Breheny gave Michael Doddy moftm....interesting listening to the Harps lads talking about 30 players at training, 15v15 training matches, intermediate lads pushing them hard makes a huge difference.
Hopefully Harps will represent Sligo well, we play the Roscommon champs away.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 26, 2010, 06:05:51 PM
Eastern Harps 0-13 Tourlestrane 0-10 FT,
Congrats to Harps, Tommy Breheny gave Michael Doddy moftm....interesting listening to the Harps lads talking about 30 players at training, 15v15 training matches, intermediate lads pushing them hard makes a huge difference.
Hopefully Harps will represent Sligo well, we play the Roscommon champs away.
That will be St.Brigid's in Kiltoom. They beat Elphin 0-14 to 0-9 in the Final today, with Frankie Dolan man of the match.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on September 26, 2010, 06:05:51 PM
Eastern Harps 0-13 Tourlestrane 0-10 FT,
Congrats to Harps, Tommy Breheny gave Michael Doddy moftm....interesting listening to the Harps lads talking about 30 players at training, 15v15 training matches, intermediate lads pushing them hard makes a huge difference.
Hopefully Harps will represent Sligo well, we play the Roscommon champs away.
Very disappointing performance from Tourlestrane today. They didn't match Eastern Harps passion and desire for victory.
Despite that we were ahead by 3 points and cruising midway through the first half when David Durkin and Eamon Haran got injured at the same time. Haran in particular was having a great game and had an excellent 5 minute spell before he got injured. Up to that point we dominated proceeding and all 3 in the full forward line were beating of their opponents. Even Donovan was struggling on Marren. All changed after this as Harps sensed they had a great opportunity and Tourlestrane became disjointed and lost their shape.
The first 20 minutes of the second half was all one way traffic as Harps won break after break and Tourlestrane middle third disapperaed from the game. However Harps relied on Paul Taylor frees (3 of which were gifted by the keeper) and didn't score much from play despite their dominance. Last 5/7 minutes Tourlestrane finally seemed to wake up and show a bit of urgency and went for goals when should have taken points. A penalty should have been given when Marren was dragged to the ground and for a foot block in the square in the last minute but Duffy gave a free out on both occasions. But Tourlestrane didn't deserve the victory for an awful second half display.
Best of luck to Harps in Connaught championship. their full back line will have to improve next day and forwards apart from Taylor frees will have to contribute more to the scoreboard if they are to have a chance.
Donegal v Sligo 7.30 5th Feb
Meath v Sligo 2.30 20th Feb
Sligo V Tyrone 2.30 27th Feb
Sligo v Derry 2.30 March 13th
Antrim v Sligo 2.30 March 20th
Sligo v Laois 2.30 April 3rd
Kildare v Sligo 2.30 April 10th
Some exciting fixtures, 4 away 3 at home makes it very tough, but hopefully we'll stay up. We will learn alot about ourselves very quickly in this division and I expect a lot of lessons to be given to us over the course of it especially against the physicality of Meath, Kildare, Derry and Tyrone. A crazy giving us 2 aways to start off. I think we will struggle tbh. We have to beat Antrim away and Laois at home to have any chance, i dont rate donegal either, but McGuinness is there manager and he is the most negative around and playing a team in early feb where conditions wont be good will tough.
We have to go to Antrim AGAIN! FFS that must be 3 or 4 years on the trot now. Have the two teams relegated from Div 1 at home and as usual (it seems to me anyway) only 3 home games. I'm a suspicious hoor but I'd love to know how these things are decided.
The opening game (which if common sense prevails should be in Ballyshannon) is a crucial one, could be telling in the end.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 01, 2010, 01:09:13 PM
We have to go to Antrim AGAIN! FFS that must be 3 or 4 years on the trot now. Have the two teams relegated from Div 1 at home and as usual (it seems to me anyway) only 3 home games. I'm a suspicious hoor but I'd love to know how these things are decided.
The opening game (which if common sense prevails should be in Ballyshannon) is a crucial one, could be telling in the end.
7.30 would suggest Ballybofey under lights to me, i think its a joke we have 2 away straight away, your correct its the 3 time in a row at least and in concective yrs we have to go to casement, hopefully 3rd time lucky as we are yet to win there.
Arent the County Board given a provisional fixture list and it goes from there, Im sure they asked questions about the 2 openers being away, going to Antrim 3 yrs in a row.
I dont mind going to ballybofey tbh as its not far anyway from us, ballyshannon is a heavy pitch so it wont suit us imo... either way we have to hit the ground running.
Big congrats to the Castleconnor ladies-that's some persistence
That was some persistence is right Stephenite. They won it thefirst time they got there, played senior, came down and lost 8 finals in 9 years (though it could be 9 in 10).
Fair dues to them and management. They put in a good effort the last 2 years in particular and the team that beat them last year made the All Ireland final(not supposing anything here either) and lost the intermediate final this year surprisingly.
Congrats to Easkey. Rolston my motm, with Curley and O'Brien close behind. Way better on the day but there shooting almost cost them.
Good luck to Western Gaels on Sunday. Hopefully they can win at the third attempt though it will be very tight but there should be good support from West Sligo, if last Sunday is anything to go by, not many north Sligo there whilst there was a big representation from all clubs in the West.
Quote from: Westie on October 06, 2010, 04:31:13 PM
That was some persistence is right Stephenite. They won it thefirst time they got there, played senior, came down and lost 8 finals in 9 years (though it could be 9 in 10).
Fair dues to them and management. They put in a good effort the last 2 years in particular and the team that beat them last year made the All Ireland final(not supposing anything here either) and lost the intermediate final this year surprisingly.
Congrats to Easkey. Rolston my motm, with Curley and O'Brien close behind. Way better on the day but there shooting almost cost them.
Good luck to Western Gaels on Sunday. Hopefully they can win at the third attempt though it will be very tight but there should be good support from West Sligo, if last Sunday is anything to go by, not many north Sligo there whilst there was a big representation from all clubs in the West.
Its great to see that the GAA is alive and well in the West under difficult circumstances. Was glad for Easkey and that a west Sligo has a club in Senior championship. Fair play to Western Gaels aswell hurling and Coolera aswell must be some work going on in both clubs. That takes some mental strength what Castleconnor ladies did, to keep coming back year on year. Its great to see that get rewarded but it gives new weight to the term digging deep and not giving up.
Difficult set of fixtures for ye! Laois at home looks to be the easiest on paper? Donegal usually carry there Mckenna Cup form into the early start of the league while Meath are generally slow starters
Tyrone & Derry won't mind playing in Sligo while i don't understand why ye are away to Antrim again
The final game Kildare v Sligo could be a huge game that decides it all?
P.S I'm sure you'll do better in division 2 than us in 2008
Big day today, very important draw for Sligo football. Draw at 20.00 on rte tonight.
Roscommon v New York
Mayo v London (i think pls correct me if im wrong)
I think thats the 2 qtrs, the other qtr will be from 2 of Sligo, Leitrim and Galway.. 1 of these 3 will get a bye into the semis..
Ideally a semi final draw awaiting the winner of Roscommon/NY as we would have home semi final then and revenge on our minds. Other than that Leitrim home qtr final wouldnt be the worst.
In 2012 we have to go to New York, in 2013 we have to go to London in the qtrs meaning we really have a bye into the semis those yrs
Sligo v Leitrim
Mayo v London
New York v Roscommon
Sligo/Leitrim v NY/Ros
Mayo/London v Galway
Sligo are at home to Leitrim and IF we beat them we are home to Roscommon.
Look its the best possible draw but that doesnt mean squat as it bring pyschological baggage, like Roscommon last yr Leitrim wont fear Sligo. Can we trust the Sligo lads to keep the heads and not lose the run of themselves. Leitrim draw means we will be favourites, how will our lads handle that, im sure we'll hear all the great soundbites in the media from Charlie and co but look how cheap talk that turned out to be. Its time put up or shut up.
The Big boys take care of business, if the Sligo players want to be a "serious team" as brehony said last yr, its time to walk your talk. Hopefully theyll steer clear of the media as much as possible, some of quotes looking back were embarrasing considering what the did in connacht final.
If the Sligo lads think anything less than 100% will suffice against Leitrim remember 2005...
Its the best possible draw with Leitrim and then Roscommon at home. However Roscommon will be delighted with the draw also. They avoid Mayo and Galway until the Connaught final and they never fear a Sligo/Leitrim team as we heard all about last year. The Connaught champions will obviously be favorites to come through this side of the draw.
Hopefully all last years panel will be involved again next year with the addition of a few others to strenghten certain areas.
Roscommon are indeed delighted, and i dont blame them, also Leitrim if they have all there players fit will b quite content, with Sligos issues with the favourites tag wont have gone unnoticed.
pp odds
Galway 11/8
Mayo 13/8
Sligo 10/3
Ros 12/1
Leitrim 50/1
NY 150/1
London 200/1
Westie - congrats to yer ladies. Rem being in Downhill for yer dinner dance in '98 and think they were just taking off then... must have been a frustrating time since then?
Sligonian - neither Meath nor Kildare would be regarded as physical teams. Kildare play at a decent tempo but Meath are eminently beatable on any pitch. Sligo have started the last two league campoaigns slowly - something that they need to correct this time out.
I agree with Ross4life thet that last game against Kildare could be critical but I wouldn't be a bit surprised if it ended up as a shoot out for a promotion and League final place
Quote from: paddypastit on October 11, 2010, 10:46:49 PM
Sligonian - neither Meath nor Kildare would be regarded as physical teams. Kildare play at a decent tempo but Meath are eminently beatable on any pitch. Sligo have started the last two league campoaigns slowly - something that they need to correct this time out.
I agree with Ross4life thet that last game against Kildare could be critical but I wouldn't be a bit surprised if it ended up as a shoot out for a promotion and League final place
I disagree with your point on meath and kildare not being physical, there alot bigger physically than us, is it even worth debating its that obvious. I disagree that we need to rectify starting slowly, honestly fck the league, get the team sorted, going for the fitness advantage at the start just gives a false impression of where the team is at. I disagree that we will going for league final place at the end, if we dont beat Donegal we will be relegated and im not to bothered as long as i see improvements towards the end with a fb, chb sorted and other areas strengthened.
Just want to add my congrats to Western Gaels on a deserved win. Even though I was disappointed for our lads I was happy for some of the victors with the sheer joy they displayed. Our lads have plenty to take from this and if they learn from it then surely the day will come when we land our first senior hurling title. All our team are 24 or under. Just want to mention the support both sides had - it was fairly big. Good to see.
Amazing that this late in the year things are still so busy. Our minors are in a shield final on Friday night in Tourlestrane, U-16 hurlers in Connacht action away to Tooreen on Saturday and U-20 footballers away to Tubber on Sunday. Thankfully the weather is glorious at present and long may it last.
Congrats to Western Gaels, hopefully a few of them will dawn the black and white in future.
Best of luck to Harps on sunday in Kiltoom, be the first part of the revenge factor for crushing defeats this yr.
Best of luck to Easkey and St Pats in a Markievicz double header this sunday.
Congrats to Charlie Harrison on becoming Sligos 4th Allstar. Delighted for him. It is a suprise but a nice one. Whilst hes not as good defender as Ross he does attack from the back at pace and not many players in Ireland are as good as Ross. Congrats to him. Delighted.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 13, 2010, 05:24:42 PM
Congrats to Charlie Harrison on becoming Sligos 4th Allstar. Delighted for him. It is a suprise but a nice one. Whilst hes not as good defender as Ross he does attack from the back at pace and not many players in Ireland are as good as Ross. Congrats to him. Delighted.
I think he deserves it. He was excellent in all games i seen him play (didn't do Down) and kept his man scoreless in all games. His move to wing back against Roscommon turned game in our favour - if he was moved sooner we may have won it. MOTM against Galway in replay where he was involved in many scores. I agree Ross Donovan should have been in with a shout also.
Quote from: Mano on October 14, 2010, 06:30:51 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 13, 2010, 05:24:42 PM
Congrats to Charlie Harrison on becoming Sligos 4th Allstar. Delighted for him. It is a suprise but a nice one. Whilst hes not as good defender as Ross he does attack from the back at pace and not many players in Ireland are as good as Ross. Congrats to him. Delighted.
I think he deserves it. He was excellent in all games i seen him play (didn't do Down) and kept his man scoreless in all games. His move to wing back against Roscommon turned game in our favour - if he was moved sooner we may have won it. MOTM against Galway in replay where he was involved in many scores. I agree Ross Donovan should have been in with a shout also.
Thats true to a certain extent, he did foul alot in the connacht final, and ronan murtagh scored 1-5 in 20 mins on him against down but he was left one on one isolated, im glad but Ross is a better defender. I see Harrison as a better half back and he proved it to me when moved out in the Galway replay and Roscommon game.
What the fck happened Harps today? Such utter shite...
Puts our county championship into perspective.
All 3 Sligo sides losing to Roscommon, were are a joke of a county.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 17, 2010, 04:55:00 PM
What the fck happened Harps today? Such utter shite...
Surprised by the scoreline gap but not by the result. Harps were there for the taking on county final day also. Tourlestrane were beginning to pull away when centre back and full back went off injured. O'Hara was also not fit and Neary and Henry were left on the bench.
Harps full back line were cleaned for the first 20 minutes until ball stopped going in and had to rely on Taylor for scores and of which 3 were gifted by Tourlestrane keeper. Still very surprised by 17 point difference.
Quote from: Mano on October 17, 2010, 05:30:11 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 17, 2010, 04:55:00 PM
What the fck happened Harps today? Such utter shite...
Surprised by the scoreline gap but not by the result. Harps were there for the taking on county final day also. Tourlestrane were beginning to pull away when centre back and full back went off injured. O'Hara was also not fit and Neary and Henry were left on the bench.
Harps full back line were cleaned for the first 20 minutes until ball stopped going in and had to rely on Taylor for scores and of which 3 were gifted by Tourlestrane keeper. Still very surprised by 17 point difference.
Second time this yr we scored only 4pts against a roscommon team. Its time we took a look at ourselves.
People think Sligo will kick on next yr, i have my doubts, we are in for a few heavy lessons in div2. That leitrim game worries me.
These type of results piss me off as it seems to happen us regurlarly but not anyone else.
The standard of club football has gone way down in Sligo at all levels. The county side is a different issue. If you have a good manager and 20-25 decent players the standard of club football matters little (cos they rarely play it anyway). Of course the county team gets the notoriety and is wrongly identified by many as the weather vein of the health of a county. In our case its papering over the very large cracks.
The draws for the following competitions,
* Connacht FBD League 2011
* Connacht Junior Football Championship 2011
* Connacht Minor Football League & Minor Football Championship 2011 must be a new format if there doing it seperate to the senior..
* Connacht U21 Football Championship 2011
* Ted Webb Cup 2011
* Connacht U21 Hurling Championship 2011
* Connacht Club Senior, Intermediate & Junior Football Championship 2011
* Connacht Club Intermediate & Junior Hurling Championship 2011
will take place tonight in the Connacht GAA Office, Ballyhaunis.
10pm tonight.
u21 Sligo v Galway Connacht semi final Sligo home venue
Minors Sligo v Galway Connacht QTR Sligo home venue
winners v leitrim
Juniors Galway v Sligo Connacht Semi Galway home venue
FBD league has changed with Sligo/ IT Sligo/ Galway and NUIG in our side, tougher games than with Leitrim and GMIT on the other side so happy enough. January 9th Enniscrone and Galway up first.
Senior club Leitrim v Sligo QTR
Roscommon v winners
Overall a few 2 semis and 2 qtrs Avoided mayo and roscommon in u21 and minor is good as we have beaten Galway underage over the last few yrs. Happy enough.
SENIOR CONNACHT CHAMPIONSHIP DATES
Sunday 1st May New York Roscommon Gaelic Park
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Preliminary Round Sunday 29th May London Mayo Ruislip
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Preliminary Round Sat 4th/Sun 5th June Sligo Leitrim Markievicz Park, Sligo
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Semi-Finals Sat 18th/Sun 19th June Sligo/Leitrim New York/Roscommon Sligo/Leitrim venue
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Semi-Finals Sat 25th/Sun 26th June London/Mayo Galway McHale Park
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Final Sunday 17th July
This actually annoyed me, we are the last QTR final but if we win that we are the first semi final, Also our minors are at home to Galway on the 25th the same weekend as the second Senior semi, why didnt they put our potential semi final on the 25th and have Sligo v Galway minor as curtain raiser.
Sligo/ros/leitrim have 4 weeks to wait from semi final to final. At least should help our lads not be burned out if we get that far.
U21 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Connacht U21 Football Championship 2011
Preliminary Round Saturday 12th March Mayo Roscommon Mayo venue
Semi-Finals Saturday 19th March A Leitrim tbc
Semi-Finals Saturday 19th March Sligo Galway Sligo venue
Final Saturday 2nd April
Minor Dates for your diary
Connacht Minor Football Championship 2011
Preliminary Round Saturday 23rd April Roscommon New York. Roscommon Venue.
Quarter-Final Saturday 25th June Sligo Galway. Sligo venue
Semi-Finals Sunday 26th June Roscommon/NewYork Mayo. tbc
Semi-Finals Saturday 2nd July Sligo/Galway Leitrim. tbc
Final Sunday 17th July
Connacht Minor Football League 2011
Round 1 Saturday 19th March Roscommon Mayo
Round 1 Saturday 19th March Leitrim Sligo
Round 1 Saturday 19th March Galway bye
Round 2 Saturday 26th March Sligo Galway
Round 2 Saturday 26th March Roscommon Leitrim
Round 2 Saturday 26th March Mayo bye
Round 3 Saturday 2nd April Galway Mayo
Round 3 Saturday 2nd April Sligo Roscommon
Round 3 Saturday 2nd April Leitrim bye
Round 4 Saturday 9th April Galway Roscommon
Round 4 Saturday 9th April Mayo Leitrim
Round 4 Saturday 9th April Sligo bye
Round 5 Saturday 16th April Leitrim Galway
Round 5 Saturday 16th April Sligo Mayo
Round 5 Saturday 16th April Roscommon bye
I notice not very many posters left on here, so this will not get many replies...
But whats your opinions on who should be the next Chairman, Cyril Feehily, Peter McHugh and Christy Murphy all likely to battle it out?
What did ye make of John Murphys tenure?
The nominees for the 2010 Opel GPA Football Team of the Year have been announced today by the Gaelic Players Association. A total of 45 players have been shortlisted for the Team of the Year, while three players also received nominations for the prestigious Opel GPA Footballer of the Year Award.
The shortlist for the Opel GPA Football Team of the Year includes three players for each position reflecting the dominant role played by each individual player during the 2010 season. The list contains players from 13 counties including: Dublin, Down, Cork, Sligo, Roscommon, Kildare, Tyrone, Louth, Kerry, Limerick, Monaghan, Meath and Armagh.
The Opel Football Team of the Year shortlist reflects the most successful counties in this year's championship with All-Ireland champions Cork receiving a total of nine nominations while runners-up Down received five. Semi-finalists Dublin and Kildare received 5 and 6 nominations respectively.
The three nominees for the Opel Football Player of the year as chosen by the Football Selection Committee are: Bernard Brogan (Dublin); Benny Coulter (Down); and John Doyle (Kildare).
The shortlists were drawn up by a selection committee headed by Chairman Martin McHugh. The winners will be selected by GPA members. The Opel GPA Player of the Year for Football will be announced at the GPA Gala Evening at the City West Hotel on Friday, 5th November 2010.
Commenting on the announcement, Chairman of the Football Selection Committee Martin McHugh said the nominations were a result of considered deliberations by the committee and emphasised that individual performance took precedence over team endeavour: "These type of awards are entirely subjective and don't always attract everyone's approval but the over-riding objective is to get the best 15 players for the 15 individual positions," said the former Donegal All-Ireland winner. "Those of us on the committee believe that the overall aim can be achieved from the 45 players whom we have chosen for the nominations."
Dessie Farrell, Chief Executive of the Gaelic Players' Association said: "It was a wonderful football season with a thrilling climax and I would like to congratulate the nominees and thank Martin McHugh and his selection committee. The players will now choose the final 15 and their Player of the Year, no doubt generating much debate and analysis in the process. Thanks to Opel for their continuing support of the GPA Player Awards."
Nominees for Opel GPA Football Team of the Year 2010:
1. Stephen Cluxton (Dublin) / Brendan McVeigh (Down) / Alan Quirke (Cork)
2. Charlie Harrison (Sligo) / Seanie McDermott (Roscommon) / Peter Kelly (Kildare)
3. Justin McMahon (Tyrone) / Rory O'Carroll (Dublin) / Michael Shields (Cork)
4. John O'Brien (Louth) / Eoin Cadogan (Cork) / Philly McMahon (Dublin)
5. Kevin McKernan (Down) / Tomas Ó Sé ( Kerry) / Stephen Lavin (Limerick)
6. Graham Canty (Cork) / Conor Gormley ( Tyrone) / Emmet Bolton (Kildare)
7. Paudie Kissane (Cork) / Philip Jordan (Tyrone) / Damien Freeman (Monaghan)
8/9. Paddy Keenan (Louth) / John Galvin (Limerick) / Aidan Walsh (Cork) / Michael Darragh Macauley (Dublin) / Daryl Flynn (Kildare) / Dick Clerkin (Monaghan)
10. Patrick Kelly (Cork) / Daniel Hughes (Down) / Alan Costello (Sligo)
11. Martin Clarke (Down) / Joe Sheridan (Meath) / Eamon Callaghan (Kildare)
12. John Doyle (Kildare) / Cathal Cregg (Roscommon) / Graham Reilly (Meath)
13. Daniel Goulding (Cork) / David Kelly (Sligo) / Colm Cooper (Kerry)
14. Donie Shine (Roscommon) / Benny Coulter (Down) / Steven McDonnell (Armagh)
15. Donncha O'Connor (Cork) / Bernard Brogan (Dublin) / James Kavanagh (Kildare)
Nominees for Opel GPA Player of the Year for Football 2010:
Bernard Brogan (Dublin) / Benny Coulter (Down) / John Doyle (Kildare
Congrats to all 3, it will be interesting to see if Charlie gets it again but with Peter Kelly in the same line i have my doubts. I dont think he'll mind.
I have to say i especially delighted for Costello, he definitly deserved a nomination for an All star and at least he does here, dont think he will get it though.
Fair play to Kelly aswell.
Pity Ross Donovan isnt getting recognised at all, i find that quite bewildering.
Sligonian, don't visistr the board that often but man you are wayyy off the mark on a number of counts here. Meath people are embarrassed by the concept of being regarded as physical. Meath teams of the past were - not these babies. They might have a few long fellas but not strong. Maybe Banty will fix that but they're soft at the core in the eyes of Meath people whpo feel they have a long way to go. Kildare play at a high tempo and play through the ball which I agree Sligo don't do... but they are not particularly strong - well conditioned yes but that is a different thing.
As for the point about starting slowly, well frankly that is not worth debating. The ONLY way that this Sligo team will maintain its progress is by making sure it stays in Div 2. so that it is guaranteed a decent standard of football in every game that it plays over a period of years - not a few weeks over the summer. If they don't get a good start, that is in serious question - look at TYrone and Derry last year if you need guiodance and I shouldn't even mention Westmeath... Fine, the league fianl might be overcooking expectations but if they don't start with that ambition, they will have problems. I would completely agree re finding a CHB - which is the biggest by far of our problems - there are options elsewhere but believe me, from experience, 2011 is ALL about the league. Winning Connaught and then looking towards 2012 in Div 3 is failure.
Murphy delivered - not likeable but delivered.
Personally don't know any of the three as administrators so can't commenty but had heard it said that Queenan was in the mix again? Wouldn't be in favour but heard it said?
Quote from: paddypastit on October 24, 2010, 11:33:14 PM
Murphy delivered - not likeable but delivered.
Personally don't know any of the three as administrators so can't commenty but had heard it said that Queenan was in the mix again? Wouldn't be in favour but heard it said?
Delivered what exactly Paddy?
Quote from: paddypastit on October 24, 2010, 11:29:54 PM
Sligonian, don't visistr the board that often but man you are wayyy off the mark on a number of counts here. Meath people are embarrassed by the concept of being regarded as physical. Meath teams of the past were - not these babies. They might have a few long fellas but not strong. Maybe Banty will fix that but they're soft at the core in the eyes of Meath people whpo feel they have a long way to go. Kildare play at a high tempo and play through the ball which I agree Sligo don't do... but they are not particularly strong - well conditioned yes but that is a different thing.
As for the point about starting slowly, well frankly that is not worth debating. The ONLY way that this Sligo team will maintain its progress is by making sure it stays in Div 2. so that it is guaranteed a decent standard of football in every game that it plays over a period of years - not a few weeks over the summer. If they don't get a good start, that is in serious question - look at TYrone and Derry last year if you need guiodance and I shouldn't even mention Westmeath... Fine, the league fianl might be overcooking expectations but if they don't start with that ambition, they will have problems. I would completely agree re finding a CHB - which is the biggest by far of our problems - there are options elsewhere but believe me, from experience, 2011 is ALL about the league. Winning Connaught and then looking towards 2012 in Div 3 is failure.
Winning Connacht is everything, everything........ for us in 2011. Its hard to believe that you think this way.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 24, 2010, 11:43:46 PM
Quote from: paddypastit on October 24, 2010, 11:33:14 PM
Murphy delivered - not likeable but delivered.
Personally don't know any of the three as administrators so can't commenty but had heard it said that Queenan was in the mix again? Wouldn't be in favour but heard it said?
Delivered what exactly Paddy?
We won a Connaught senior title, won provincial and all-Ireland junior during his tenure. We have a good senior manager in charge.
Underage has been a disappointment and his failure to select a manager for under 21 last year over personal issues was disappointing.
Overall he has been a success
How are the finances in the county this weather?
Quote from: Mano on October 26, 2010, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 24, 2010, 11:43:46 PM
Quote from: paddypastit on October 24, 2010, 11:33:14 PM
Murphy delivered - not likeable but delivered.
Personally don't know any of the three as administrators so can't commenty but had heard it said that Queenan was in the mix again? Wouldn't be in favour but heard it said?
Delivered what exactly Paddy?
We won a Connaught senior title, won provincial and all-Ireland junior during his tenure. We have a good senior manager in charge.
Underage has been a disappointment and his failure to select a manager for under 21 last year over personal issues was disappointing.
Overall he has been a success
Do you think he delivered the connacht title for us? Do you remember the corrigan era and Jordan era, and we were blessed to have someone like breheny to get us into to some sort of shape. The junior is a total fad and has no nothing to do with the development of sligo gaa. What was our club championship like when he took over, whats it like now? Did the county chairman hire walsh do you think? How did walsh do in the 2nd half in salthill or the connacht final, i'll judge walsh on 2011, hes done ok so far for me with the league but championship is everything to me..
How many matches have our minors won during his tenure? I think his selection policy on u21 managers cost us 2 connacht titles. His selections on minor managers were poor.
It is criminal that there is no u21 or u18 county manager in place for 2011. Its a repeat of last yrs mistake and pisses me off.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 27, 2010, 12:09:32 AM
Quote from: Mano on October 26, 2010, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 24, 2010, 11:43:46 PM
Quote from: paddypastit on October 24, 2010, 11:33:14 PM
Murphy delivered - not likeable but delivered.
Personally don't know any of the three as administrators so can't commenty but had heard it said that Queenan was in the mix again? Wouldn't be in favour but heard it said?
Delivered what exactly Paddy?
We won a Connaught senior title, won provincial and all-Ireland junior during his tenure. We have a good senior manager in charge.
Underage has been a disappointment and his failure to select a manager for under 21 last year over personal issues was disappointing.
Overall he has been a success
Do you think he delivered the connacht title for us? Do you remember the corrigan era and Jordan era, and we were blessed to have someone like breheny to get us into to some sort of shape. The junior is a total fad and has no nothing to do with the development of sligo gaa. What was our club championship like when he took over, whats it like now? Did the county chairman hire walsh do you think? How did walsh do in the 2nd half in salthill or the connacht final, i'll judge walsh on 2011, hes done ok so far for me with the league but championship is everything to me..
How many matches have our minors won during his tenure? I think his selection policy on u21 managers cost us 2 connacht titles. His selections on minor managers were poor.
It is criminal that there is no u21 or u18 county manager in place for 2011. Its a repeat of last yrs mistake and pisses me off.
The previous administration brought in Corrigan. Murphy was just appointed as chairman and got rid of Corrigan after a poor start to the league and brought in Brehony. Obviously Jordan was a mistake.
Structure of championship is the same as it was in the early part of the decade - in group stage and played off after Sligo have exited the championship. Standard of the club championship has little to do with the county board and more to do with the individual clubs.
As County chairman of course he has a big input in who becomes senior manager. Walsh has brought us from division 4 to division 2 and we have progressed hugely in those 2 years. Next 2 years hopefully will bring more meaningful silverware.
Quote from: Mano on October 27, 2010, 10:00:47 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 27, 2010, 12:09:32 AM
Quote from: Mano on October 26, 2010, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 24, 2010, 11:43:46 PM
Quote from: paddypastit on October 24, 2010, 11:33:14 PM
Murphy delivered - not likeable but delivered.
Personally don't know any of the three as administrators so can't commenty but had heard it said that Queenan was in the mix again? Wouldn't be in favour but heard it said?
Delivered what exactly Paddy?
We won a Connaught senior title, won provincial and all-Ireland junior during his tenure. We have a good senior manager in charge.
Underage has been a disappointment and his failure to select a manager for under 21 last year over personal issues was disappointing.
Overall he has been a success
Do you think he delivered the connacht title for us? Do you remember the corrigan era and Jordan era, and we were blessed to have someone like breheny to get us into to some sort of shape. The junior is a total fad and has no nothing to do with the development of sligo gaa. What was our club championship like when he took over, whats it like now? Did the county chairman hire walsh do you think? How did walsh do in the 2nd half in salthill or the connacht final, i'll judge walsh on 2011, hes done ok so far for me with the league but championship is everything to me..
How many matches have our minors won during his tenure? I think his selection policy on u21 managers cost us 2 connacht titles. His selections on minor managers were poor.
It is criminal that there is no u21 or u18 county manager in place for 2011. Its a repeat of last yrs mistake and pisses me off.
The previous administration brought in Corrigan. Murphy was just appointed as chairman and got rid of Corrigan after a poor start to the league and brought in Brehony. Obviously Jordan was a mistake.
Structure of championship is the same as it was in the early part of the decade - in group stage and played off after Sligo have exited the championship. Standard of the club championship has little to do with the county board and more to do with the individual clubs.
As County chairman of course he has a big input in who becomes senior manager. Walsh has brought us from division 4 to division 2 and we have progressed hugely in those 2 years. Next 2 years hopefully will bring more meaningful silverware.
That seems to be the prevailing thinking of the outgoing regime, I'll give you that.
Quote from: Mano on October 27, 2010, 10:00:47 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 27, 2010, 12:09:32 AM
Quote from: Mano on October 26, 2010, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 24, 2010, 11:43:46 PM
Quote from: paddypastit on October 24, 2010, 11:33:14 PM
Murphy delivered - not likeable but delivered.
Personally don't know any of the three as administrators so can't commenty but had heard it said that Queenan was in the mix again? Wouldn't be in favour but heard it said?
Delivered what exactly Paddy?
We won a Connaught senior title, won provincial and all-Ireland junior during his tenure. We have a good senior manager in charge.
Underage has been a disappointment and his failure to select a manager for under 21 last year over personal issues was disappointing.
Overall he has been a success
Do you think he delivered the connacht title for us? Do you remember the corrigan era and Jordan era, and we were blessed to have someone like breheny to get us into to some sort of shape. The junior is a total fad and has no nothing to do with the development of sligo gaa. What was our club championship like when he took over, whats it like now? Did the county chairman hire walsh do you think? How did walsh do in the 2nd half in salthill or the connacht final, i'll judge walsh on 2011, hes done ok so far for me with the league but championship is everything to me..
How many matches have our minors won during his tenure? I think his selection policy on u21 managers cost us 2 connacht titles. His selections on minor managers were poor.
It is criminal that there is no u21 or u18 county manager in place for 2011. Its a repeat of last yrs mistake and pisses me off.
The previous administration brought in Corrigan. Murphy was just appointed as chairman and got rid of Corrigan after a poor start to the league and brought in Brehony. Obviously Jordan was a mistake.
Structure of championship is the same as it was in the early part of the decade - in group stage and played off after Sligo have exited the championship. Standard of the club championship has little to do with the county board and more to do with the individual clubs.
As County chairman of course he has a big input in who becomes senior manager. Walsh has brought us from division 4 to division 2 and we have progressed hugely in those 2 years. Next 2 years hopefully will bring more meaningful silverware.
Apologies, i remembered the controversy over the sacking and thought they brought him in. I dont think we have progressed as much as everyone thinks, we went into the championship last yr with no FB or CHB. Thats criminal to me. We'll see where the next 2 yrs takes us but the players are there. As for club championship, i believe the CB are responsible for the clubs, alot more could be done to help them, also county players have to play more league games with clubs to improve it, there is alienation between county players and club players nowadays becuase county players play so little for them there losing touch. The structure of the club championship is fine but thats not the problem.
Quote from: magpie seanie on October 27, 2010, 10:05:16 AM
Quote from: Mano on October 27, 2010, 10:00:47 AM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 27, 2010, 12:09:32 AM
Quote from: Mano on October 26, 2010, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on October 24, 2010, 11:43:46 PM
Quote from: paddypastit on October 24, 2010, 11:33:14 PM
Murphy delivered - not likeable but delivered.
Personally don't know any of the three as administrators so can't commenty but had heard it said that Queenan was in the mix again? Wouldn't be in favour but heard it said?
Delivered what exactly Paddy?
We won a Connaught senior title, won provincial and all-Ireland junior during his tenure. We have a good senior manager in charge.
Underage has been a disappointment and his failure to select a manager for under 21 last year over personal issues was disappointing.
Overall he has been a success
Do you think he delivered the connacht title for us? Do you remember the corrigan era and Jordan era, and we were blessed to have someone like breheny to get us into to some sort of shape. The junior is a total fad and has no nothing to do with the development of sligo gaa. What was our club championship like when he took over, whats it like now? Did the county chairman hire walsh do you think? How did walsh do in the 2nd half in salthill or the connacht final, i'll judge walsh on 2011, hes done ok so far for me with the league but championship is everything to me..
How many matches have our minors won during his tenure? I think his selection policy on u21 managers cost us 2 connacht titles. His selections on minor managers were poor.
It is criminal that there is no u21 or u18 county manager in place for 2011. Its a repeat of last yrs mistake and pisses me off.
The previous administration brought in Corrigan. Murphy was just appointed as chairman and got rid of Corrigan after a poor start to the league and brought in Brehony. Obviously Jordan was a mistake.
Structure of championship is the same as it was in the early part of the decade - in group stage and played off after Sligo have exited the championship. Standard of the club championship has little to do with the county board and more to do with the individual clubs.
As County chairman of course he has a big input in who becomes senior manager. Walsh has brought us from division 4 to division 2 and we have progressed hugely in those 2 years. Next 2 years hopefully will bring more meaningful silverware.
That seems to be the prevailing thinking of the outgoing regime, I'll give you that.
Seanie what's your opinion of the outgoing 'regime'? I know there were a few issues that you mentioned previously where you were critical of the county board in particular the transfer of underage players away from their parish to a neighbouring club. That is obviously not satisfactory but overall county board or chairman has very little impact on club championship.
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Tourlestrane is in mourning with the sudden death of an upcoming star and a nice young fella from a lovely family. He was a member of Tourlestrane senior panel for the last 2 years and played minor, under 20 and junior. He also played with St Attractas last year.
Tragically he was to celebrate his 18th birthday in Flynns Aclare tonight.
Condolences to Leo, Kathleen and family on their sad loss. Rest in peace Darren
shocking news Mano, what happened the young fella?
Ah Christ that's awful. God rest him and hope the family can hold up.
I'd like to add my condolences to the Gaughan family and the Tourlestrane GAA club on this tragic news. When I heard this morning I was in total shock and disbelief. I played against him in a JFC quarter final & replay a few short weeks ago and despite his tender years his display the first day especially was incredible. It's just so hard to take in for someone like me who only knew of him through football so God help those close to him. They are in my thoughts and prayers. Its just not right.
That is really awful. Shows the terrible random cruelty that life throws at some people.
God help his family. RIP.
Very sorry to hear this, condolescenes to his family and friends, and anyone who knew him. Wish ye all the strength in the world in Tourlestrane and i know its great close knit community that will rally around the family and will help them through this dark times.
May he rest in peace.
http://www.sligogaa.ie/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleid=9243
For info on the funeral etc.. follow the link
A book of condolences is open on the Tourlestrane Website for anyone who wants to leave a message
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Charlie made this team aswell, congrats to him.
Well done to Charlie although I thought Ross O'Donovan would get it due to being very close in 2008.
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on November 05, 2010, 11:54:38 AM
Well done to Charlie although I thought Ross O'Donovan would get it due to being very close in 2008.
Ah ya your right enough, Charlie is better going forward but has defensive weaknesses which are kinda ignored by outsiders seamingly, Ross is our best defender for sure.
Any latest news on the who is going to win? Is Michael Leonard still going for it?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 05, 2010, 01:56:17 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on November 05, 2010, 11:54:38 AM
Well done to Charlie although I thought Ross O'Donovan would get it due to being very close in 2008.
Ah ya your right enough, Charlie is better going forward but has defensive weaknesses which are kinda ignored by outsiders seamingly, Ross is our best defender for sure.
Jesus you're fierce hard pleased. He's a very good defender and has added football skills to attack. Donovan a very tigerish defender. If I was an inter-county corner-forward I wouldn't be pleased about either of them marking me.
Quote from: RedandGreenSniper on November 05, 2010, 02:05:05 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 05, 2010, 01:56:17 PM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on November 05, 2010, 11:54:38 AM
Well done to Charlie although I thought Ross O'Donovan would get it due to being very close in 2008.
Ah ya your right enough, Charlie is better going forward but has defensive weaknesses which are kinda ignored by outsiders seamingly, Ross is our best defender for sure.
Jesus you're fierce hard pleased. He's a very good defender and has added football skills to attack. Donovan a very tigerish defender. If I was an inter-county corner-forward I wouldn't be pleased about either of them marking me.
Well i am, but ask Ronan Murtagh or Ger Heneghan how good he was on them...Charlie likes to get out in front and i agree with that but when he doesnt get the ball he tends to foul his man, as he tackles over agressively, he can be a sucker for letting his man in goal side. I just dont trust him defensively as much as Ross. Charlie, is brave, commited wholehearted, great ball carrier, leader in terms of his runs, he is a good reader of the game. As i said above his main weakness is when he is isolated and he tends to foul when he has the hard work done. He also needs to work on his foot passing and sometimes carrys the ball into trouble. But every player has weaknesses, no harm me pointing them out.
Think the poll needs to be changed because one person in the list has pulled out I believe. Leonard will get nominated by Tubber or Tour .
The current admin - - all about the big clubs and making them stronger as was very much evidenced by the underage transfers to Marys and Tubber and trampling on the others (Cloonacool and Buninnadden this year by Tubber at u14 anyone) but fair dues to Calry they have put in a fair stand to Tommy and TJ having the complete u16 team in Marys.
Someone said what about the finances - - very good question.
This is also the admin that said nothing about the Connacht sec pet project in Bekan at any co board meeting and in fact said that it is now only going to cost 3million(but the week after in the Western People there was Prenty telling all in Mayo that it was a 10m investment)......
Minor board meetings - -where did that go under this admin....
My opinion - this admin was for a very small select clique and their whims though I do believe when they went in they were good intentioned.
Christy Murphy has pulled out, Michael Leonard is back in, and Joe Taafe is the newest contender.
John Murphys in for Vice Chairman.
I hear John Murphy will opposed on the Vice Chairman position.
Congrats to Calry/St Joseph's on winning the U-20 A Championship. This should be a huge shot in the arm to them, they're a club with a lot of potential if they can keep their players together. Great to see the title remaining in the North of the county too!
For sure was happy for Calry/st josephs after getting relegated in the senior at least this gives them hope for the future. Congrats to them. Great to see Easky/Farnans in the final and giving it a right go.
Congrats to Shamrock Gaels aswell, a team made up mostly of minors, the were very impressive against us and i wasnt suprised by the result, Mark Tuohy fair play to him has them well drilled. Geevagh can still look back on a successful yr.
Richard Brennan formerly of Sligo CCC, and bunninaden man will oppose John Murphy on the Vice Chairman position, got this from Hoganstand.
Wonder will there be in withdrawals on the night..
This thread has been on the go on Hoganstand a while, at the last county board meeting Murphy was asked about the managers for both teams, he said that Mulhern and Johnston respectively will be asked back.
The shock on some peoples faces when i say this to them says it all, but why do the clubs just accept it with out any resistance. Mulhern is a good guy but has been a disaster and his record over 2yrs is poor, even players telling me he put more effort in his first yr. So we give him a 3rd yr.. ::) Johnston cost us a connacht title but in fairness this yrs u21s are even stronger, so im a bit more easy going as i think if steve staunton was in charge we'd still win connacht in 2011 at u21 level. It would take monumental errors on tactics and team selection to mess it up.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 18, 2010, 12:03:07 PM
Richard Brennan formerly of Sligo CCC, and bunninaden man will oppose John Murphy on the Vice Chairman position, got this from Hoganstand.
Wonder will there be in withdrawals on the night..
That's a good one. They used to be pretty friendly one time. I hear there was a third person nominated for that job who knew nothnig about his "nomination". Gas!
I know you think the same but these managers really should be in place months ago. Especially the U-21 manager who should be in place at the latest before the U-20 club championship.
Quote from: magpie seanie on November 18, 2010, 12:27:27 PM
I know you think the same but these managers really should be in place months ago. Especially the U-21 manager who should be in place at the latest before the U-20 club championship.
Id love to ask murphy why he is asking back these 2 and why it has taken so long? For me its just not good enough. The excuse we get yr on yr of why the u20 championship is on now is so the u21 manager can see players available but sure Johnston didnt see one game last yr and this yr just the final. Id love to hear the justification on mulherns reappointment thats if mulhern wants to have another go. When you read the PRO notes it makes me laugh when what a hero murphy is protrayed to be, id love to stand up in the CB and debate as to what he has really done over the last nr of yrs.
On another note according to FOSSF i see Summerhill won connacht last yr, i was in charlestown that day, and i could of sworn geralds won and who is Aiden Costello who got nominated for GPA team of the yr?
Mulhern was asked to go for another year recently and last week he confirmed to Sligo CB that he will step down. Good news.
If you read the champion today you see the full article, ive never read so many excuses and contradictions in all my life. The 4th paragraph in full reads like this,
The board sounded out clubs last september about nominations but no names were put forward. The expectation was that mulhern would remain in charge for a third term and his decision to step down has taken officials by suprise.
If the board didnt expect mulhern to resign why were they seeking nominations? Something tells me they never sounded out clubs at all. I was told recently that mulhern was to be asked back.
Minor board chairman was quoted, "there are no names in the frame for the vacancy but we are actively considering the issue and would hope to make an appointment sooner rather than later. We realise thats its important to have a new manager in place as quickly as possible and our hope is to have the situation resolved within a few weeks"
The reason they are no names is because they have not asked anyone yet, the board realise the sooner we appoint someone the better REALLY, you do realise its 16 weeks since SLIGO MINORS GOT KNOCKED OUT, would of been sensible to ask mulhern 2/3 weeks after the galway games what his intentions were. If i were running the show i would of informed him that we wouldnt be asking him back and id be seeking nominations straight away. How he deserved another shot at it i do not know. He won 1 CML game in 2yrs and thats seen as progress, in fact throughout the piece is excuse after excuse, we were apparently victims of our own success because the colleges did so well. Having been at all the CML i can tell you the summerhill lads missed ONLY one CML game, the Attractas las were available for 2 of the 6, mayo/galway have the same issue as us, we still had 8/9 weeks to prepare the Minors with a full squad for the Galway game.
Apparently succes in Sligo is bringing players through the system not winning matches or trophies.
Any suggestions on candidates to take the job? Id say Tommy Breheny will take in the next 1yr or 2, cant see him taking yet.
Bookies don't fancy Sligo next year
http://www.paddypower.com/bet/gaa-sports/gaa-football/nfl-division-2?ev_oc_grp_ids=7425
Good or bad?
Quote from: ross4life on December 03, 2010, 06:14:21 PM
Bookies don't fancy Sligo next year
http://www.paddypower.com/bet/gaa-sports/gaa-football/nfl-division-2?ev_oc_grp_ids=7425
Good or bad?
Its accurate before a ball is kicked but i still expect us to finish up ahead of Laois, Donegal and Antrim, however everything hinges on the first game, if we lose to Donegal i cant see us beating meath or tyrone and then relegation looms but you never know.
Odds dont mean much, i doubt it bothers roscommon that yer 12/1 and we are 10/3 to win Connacht in 2011.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 03, 2010, 07:37:25 PM
Quote from: ross4life on December 03, 2010, 06:14:21 PM
Bookies don't fancy Sligo next year
http://www.paddypower.com/bet/gaa-sports/gaa-football/nfl-division-2?ev_oc_grp_ids=7425
Good or bad?
Its accurate before a ball is kicked but i still expect us to finish up ahead of Laois, Donegal and Antrim, however everything hinges on the first game, if we lose to Donegal i cant see us beating meath or tyrone and then relegation looms but you never know.
Odds dont mean much, i doubt it bothers roscommon that yer 12/1 and we are 10/3 to win Connacht in 2011.
Not one bit & it's fair to say we both do better when the odds are against us.
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 03, 2010, 07:37:25 PMOdds dont mean much, i doubt it bothers roscommon that yer 12/1 and we are 10/3 to win Connacht in 2011.
Th'oul odds didnt bother us too mch in Connacht this year anyways ;D :D ;D ;D :D ;D :D
Quote from: Rossfan on December 03, 2010, 08:47:33 PM
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on December 03, 2010, 07:37:25 PMOdds dont mean much, i doubt it bothers roscommon that yer 12/1 and we are 10/3 to win Connacht in 2011.
Th'oul odds didnt bother us too mch in Connacht this year anyways ;D :D ;D ;D :D ;D :D
They didnt bother me in 2007 either when i made 6/1 off our semi final win over yere goodselves and 6/1 on the connacht final
Enjoy Division 4 btw rossfan, back down to reality ;)
Well today is the day. Hopefully things go Cyril's way tonight, I think he would do a fantastic job.
Some interesting motions and even more importantly in my eyes, some proposed revisions to bye-laws that are up for ratification. A few of them have considerable impact on our club (one being a committee where the county board and not our club get to pick who represents our club on a committee - I'm not making this up!) but we have not been consulted at all about them. I suppose that's unsurprising given the way things have been done in the last 5 years.
Quote from: magpie seanie on December 13, 2010, 11:51:36 AM
Well today is the day. Hopefully things go Cyril's way tonight, I think he would do a fantastic job.
Some interesting motions and even more importantly in my eyes, some proposed revisions to bye-laws that are up for ratification. A few of them have considerable impact on our club (one being a committee where the county board and not our club get to pick who represents our club on a committee - I'm not making this up!) but we have not been consulted at all about them. I suppose that's unsurprising given the way things have been done in the last 5 years.
Should be an interesting night tonight. Hopefully start of a new era in Sligo GAA, hopefully the clubs will do the right thing. However with secret ballot im sure voters have told all 4 candidate that they will vote for them so its impossible to predict. In the lead up to this i know ive been told lies and obviously a dirty tricks campaign against some candidates was in place. Candidates taking credit for things they had little or no involvement.
Another thing that annoys me is the spin on the state of Sligo football, the junior all ireland is same level as tommy murphy cup imo, ok to win but not a barometer of where we are at as a county, div3 is 3rd tier of football, good to win, but again its a poor standard. No underage title, no minor championship win in Murphys 5 yrs in charge, we did beat leittrim in round robin but it wasnt knock out. U21s have beaten galway twice and leitrim once in 5 yrs so a little bit better. Still in the waffle of the development plan it stated to win a minor in 3yrs even though the plan hadnt a step by step guide how to give us the best chance just waffle.
Bye - laws - - what is the story here. A raft of them changed and no discussion or even mention that some were changed or added. Definitely trying to sneak it in. It is shocking and I did not think it had gone to this level. Democracy my "£$%
Motions- agree with most of them and at least it is good to see that this form of democracy is working though of course they could all be ruled out of order (why doesn't some committee meet with the clubs so that they are not out of order on the night, I know we have heard nothing on our submissions)
Chair - -It all depends on the transfers I believe. Cyril will win the first round easy but will he get transfers, I don't think he will need many but that is the biggie. Joe is supposed to be the second favourite.
Vice-chair - I hear that this is now down to one(in the last few mins I heard this) and that R.Brennan has a free run at it.
Good luck to them all, whoever, as there is some amount of work there.
Transparency is my main wish at this point
Absolutely delighted to announce Cyril Feehily as new County Chairman. This man is hard working and puts Sligo GAA first. It will be a very interesting next 5 yrs for Sligo GAA with such a selfless man like this in charge. Im going to keep my feet on the ground as there is a lot of hardwork to be done but this gives Sligo GAA the best chance of maximising its potential it has ever got. It will ensure that the best managers get underage job to ensure underage success. Hopefully he will intervene in the current minor manager search and get the right man. This man has some great ideas and i know he'll push Sligo GAA to new heights in terms of coaching and fundraising etc... of course mistakes will be made but i expect them to be few and far between and made with good intentions.
Again Congrats.
Surely he will have to seek reelection annually?
Quote from: DuffleKing on December 14, 2010, 12:18:02 AM
Surely he will have to seek reelection annually?
Ya he will, but with such a landslide victory tonight and when the clubs see the improvement he is on his predessors he should get his 5yrs max.
Good game for the conditions, Sligo 1-10 Galway 2-9
Armstrong scored 2-3 off Allstar Charlie Harrison who needs to erase this game from his memory quickly, kinda reinforces my opinion that he would be better HB.
Best for Sligo Pat Hughes 0-2, Francis Quinn 0-1, Paul Mcgovern and everyone worked hard. Sligo were 1-5 to 0-2 up at HT with the wind, Galway got a goal start of 2nd half after the ref pulled Charlie for picking off the grd even though he clearly put his foot under it, the ref pulled for picking off the grd all day even when it bounced so no complaints as he was consistently useless for both teams.
Overall i was happy enoiugh, we moved the ball well at times and if hynes had got any good ball looked like he could do damage, Tony Taylor did well and scored a cracking goal. Maye his usual consistent self from frees although he slipped for one wide. Our defenders seem intent on playing from the front (10yards at times) was too much space to give up, which proved very costly today especially against the wind, didnt make sense to me because its plays into galways long ball tactic 2nd half and made it easy for them.
Id like to see Farrell, Kennedy, C Davey, Donovan, Harrison, M Quinn, McGovern, as my defence the next day.
http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/armstrong-hits-all-right-notes-2490095.html
Positives from game performance of Hughes, F Quinn, McGovern, we saw snippets of Conor Daveys potential who needs more game time there but first looks are promising, i liked his reading of the game, his positioning and his tenacity in the tackle. Also Farrells 2 good saves and kickouts should put pressure on Greene for no1 jersey, Tony Taylors movement forward, timing of his runs and support play, not forgetting the quality of his vision and passing into the forwards, and he got some good blocks, his partner Egan worked tirelessly, and broke alot of galways moves down, the only thing they need to work is the ball winning ability from our own kickouts at least. Hynes for me looked very good, the majority of ball into him he had to work hard to get and he looked strong and comfortable carrying the ball, imo if we put more long ball in front of him he had the potential to do damage on hanley, the ball in flattered hanley imo. Barry O Boyle didnt look out of place but he very raw on the ball, but its probably down to first game rustyness, he showed no fear, and ran at galway, wasnt afraid to get the ball and definitly has the right atitude to be a serious player in future. McGovern is a huge asset to hve back, a player ive always rated highly, very strong in the tackle, never fouled so timing was spot on, slowed momentum of players running at him very well, linked the play well. Hughes was immense, being marked by o reilly a player i rate highly aswell, the first 20 mins it was probably a 50/50 battle but after that hughes got on top, he won breaks, carryed the ball well, mopped up untidy passes, got 2 great scores into the wind, well done. Francis Quinn was excellent again, this lad shows serious leadership in his play, his workrate and decision makeing is brilliant, rarely gives the wrong ball or away cheaply, serious link man and got a richly deserved point near the end. Mayes free taking was again unreal to watch, he can do damage from play aswell but thatll come in bigger games. Marren and Costello everyones familiar with, we know they are classacts but need gametime to get fitter, thought both looked rusty but worked hard and showed snippets of what they can do.
We will have serious strength in depth this year with the return of Egan, McGovern, Martyn - all half backs imo and the addition of some new talent.
Egan isn't an inter county midfielder - he is too small. CHB would be his best position. We seem to have big competition for that position this year.
Would not be too concerned with Harrison conceding 2-3. Its the first game of the season and its difficult for first team regulars to motivate themselves for this type of fixture.
Quote from: Mano on January 11, 2011, 03:36:30 PM
We will have serious strength in depth this year with the return of Egan, McGovern, Martyn - all half backs imo and the addition of some new talent.
Egan isn't an inter county midfielder - he is too small. CHB would be his best position. We seem to have big competition for that position this year.
Would not be too concerned with Harrison conceding 2-3. Its the first game of the season and its difficult for first team regulars to motivate themselves for this type of fixture.
Martyn broke his hand in a recent trial after Christmas, bad news, wish him a speedy recovery,
On Charlie it was his defensive discipline that annoyed me most, he had little interest in defending, first goal he was unlucky but his inabiltiy to get over that decision was strange, he went for a ball davey had covered and left his man inside him and fluffed it for the second, he decision making was poor, then in last 5 mins bombing forward past halfway with armstrong waiting for the turn over of the ball and him a extra man.
Egan is so versatile, he can play anywhere in HF, MID or HB line, it will be interesting to see where Walsh plays him Donegal. I still think Mark Quinn did enough in last yrs NFL to get first dibs on CHB for 2011 league.
1Philip Greene St.John's
2Brian Kennedy Tourlestrane
3David Rooney St.John's
4Ross Donovan Eastern Harps
5Eoin McHugh St Molaise Gaels
6Mark Quinn St. Molaise Gaels
7Michael Doddy Ballymote
8Eamonn O'Hara Tourlestrane
9Shane McManus Geevagh
10Brian Curran Tubbercurry
11Michael McGowan St.Farnan's
12Sean Davey Curry
13Mark Breheny St.Mary's
14Alan Taaffe St.Michael's
15Kieran Finan Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Jason Farrell Owenmore Gaels
Gavin Gilsenan St.Molaise Gaels
Dennis Coffey Curry
Francis Quinn Shamrock Gaels
Neil Ewing Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
Tony Taylor Eastern Harps
David Maye Curry
Alan Costello Coolera/Strandhill
Interesting team, never seen Michael McGowan or Michael Doddy play..wouldnt be familiar with Shane McManus,
Obviously glad 2 SMG lads are getting gametime and wish them the best of luck, hope Gavin gets a run aswell.
Good to see Brian Curran back hopefully he'll regain his best form for Sligo but it'll take time. It will be interesting to see how David rooney does on Sweeney.
Obviously looking forward to keelan cawley aswell, coen is injured, gary gaughan and donncha gallagher both played againt nuig so hopefully theyll start.
Looking forward aswell to parsons in his county colours of black and white.
James Kerins is new Sligo minor manager. Best of luck to him, fair play to the CB on getting him.
Sligo 0-13 NUIG 3-9
Very harsh scoreline as we dominated for long periods and played some entertaining attacking football. Game started off with Pat Hughes straight threw on NUIG keeper only to kick it straight at him, then NUIG went up a got a welltaken goal. The 2 mayo corner forwards were very sharp and slick and it took us a while to get to grips but our problems were in midfield and HB line. It was 1-2 to 0-1 and then at HT it was 1-7 to 0-6. Sligo outscored NUIG in the first 25 mins of 2nd half 6 to 2 to level 1-9 to 0-12 and sligo missed a 20yard free, 3 goal chances, one a decent save, 2 other just wide, maye just missed 2 frees aswell in that 25 min spell. When Sligo drew level with a brilliant brehony point 5 mins left and sligo on top everywhere, a normal person would think sligo win. 2 long balls over ross donovan into his man equals 2 goals, game over.
Our corner backs keep making fatal errors with lapses in concentration and poor positioning but do play very well for long spells, M Quinn nailed down the CHB postion with a very asured performance and i thought settled down the defence, Harrison did well wing back, Midfield non existant for us, but Gilmartin did well for them, moftm was marren, absolutely destroyed the NUIG defence time and again, won 50/50 ball, looks seriously sharp and confident, costello did well when introduced and got a trademark score, brehony was very good aswell. Gilsenan did fine at FB imo but need to see more of him there, certainly none of the goals were his fault. EOH did well at CHF. Hughes and F Quinn werent as effective as the first day disappointingly, i still think both have alot to offer. Mcgowan was introduced early on for egan, but didnt get involved much, but wasnt helped by more experienced partner who was a shadow of the first day against galway.
Personnally disappointed mcgovern was taken off, he is not a CHB but he is a very good wing back and they could of switched him rather than take him off. I thought curran did poor enough so thats my thinking. Maye needs to offer from play, disappointing again. Personnally i prefer harrison in HB line, he was disciplined today and defended well, got his hands on the ball plenty but certainly his first priority was to defend which is an improvement on the first day.
For the NFL i can see us conceding a few heavy scores and i dont think we have the midfield to get enough ball into forwards to outscore teams, time will tell but we still have alot of positions to sort out. Who will walsh start FB Gilsenan, Rooney or Conor Davey. A few challenges coming up to fine tune that, but it looks likely one of those 3 will thrown in the deep in the NFL. No doubt this div2 will be a serious learning curve for Sligo football.
Donegal first up
I see Keelan Cawley was sent off for IT Sligo yesterday. I presume he will miss the start of the NFL now. How bad was Egan's injury yesterday?
Quote from: Mano on January 24, 2011, 12:46:01 PM
I see Keelan Cawley was sent off for IT Sligo yesterday. I presume he will miss the start of the NFL now. How bad was Egan's injury yesterday?
I saw that straight red in the 25 min, with galway 5-4 up. Dont know how bad injury egans is, went off after 5mins, seemed to jump awkwardly so maybe ankle? We were roasted in midfield.
Shine played for roscommon so d kelly not playing for us is hopefully nothing to do with being injured.
Conor griffin didnt even make NUIG squad so he should of played at least 1 game for us instead, any county players not playing with college should be available for county.
In all my years havent a clue what starting 15 will play against donegal. They play Lacey in FF line but give him a free role, id put Charlie on him.
Mark Quinn is a cert for CHB, Marren, Brehony, EOH, Costello, Kelly are certain starters in Forward line.
You could toss a coin on who will play FB as all 3 play around the same level. Farrell was the best of the 3 keepers.
New proposal going to county Board regarding structure of this years championship.
Two groups of six
Top team in each group straight through to semi final
2nd and 3rd each group play off to see who makes semi final
4th team has rest of year off in each group
Last two teams in each groups play off to see who goes down.
6 teams in each group, two games played before end of June then break, rest played at the end of July and August.
Top team would have about 3 weeks break until the semi, which might be a disadvantage.
Different idea worth considering, its positive at least fixture committee trying to change it around.
every team gets 5 matchs
Quote from: sprinter on January 26, 2011, 02:10:40 PM
New proposal going to county Board regarding structure of this years championship.
Two groups of six
Top team in each group straight through to semi final
2nd and 3rd each group play off to see who makes semi final
4th team has rest of year off in each group
Last two teams in each groups play off to see who goes down.
6 teams in each group, two games played before end of June then break, rest played at the end of July and August.
Top team would have about 3 weeks break until the semi, which might be a disadvantage.
Different idea worth considering, its positive at least fixture committee trying to change it around.
every team gets 5 matchs
I think its a good idea and should get ratified, St Molaise Gaels for Owen B this yr ;)
I look forward to revisiting this conversation in about 40 weeks from now
Quote from: paddypastit on January 26, 2011, 11:23:15 PM
I look forward to revisiting this conversation in about 40 weeks from now
Bring it on Paddy 8)
Just for the record i wont be commenting on here regarding sligo team anymore as i know too many players, im too heavily involved in coaching and its just not worth commenting on sligo matters anymore as my anonmity is gone long ago and whilst i have made many great friends on here and elsewhere and i have made enemies. Consider this my last sligo related post. Ii will continue to post on the general section. This sligo section is dead duck anyway although the views per post are pretty high.
Best of luck in NFL. Up Sligo...
Sligo team is named and despite huge loss in Costello i still expect Sligo to win. We have to. :-\
Sligonian, no doubt you'll be calling by. Why should your anonymity be an issue. Surely if you have an opinion, it is worth expressing. Most of us know who each other are. If folk can only comment behind a psuedenom, then maybe they should be elsewhere
Quote from: paddypastit on February 07, 2011, 02:54:26 AM
Sligonian, no doubt you'll be calling by. Why should your anonymity be an issue. Surely if you have an opinion, it is worth expressing. Most of us know who each other are. If folk can only comment behind a psuedenom, then maybe they should be elsewhere
Of course my opinion is worth expressing but not on public forums anymore. Anonmity isnt a issue on here but on HS it is as i everyone else on there has there anonymity intact and im leaving myself way too open with everyone knowing my name. Whilst i get plenty of positive feedback and phonecalls about my posts there has been negative too. Also too from a coaching point of view its awkward as hell, going to courses etc... and trying to learn as much as possible and asking questions when they think will this lad go public on everything they say to me even though i never have broken peoples trust who tell me everything going on. Theres a lack of trust with coaches and its just not feasible going forward if i want to learn more in that field. Posting is fine if your just a supporter, and not if you are a coach, County board member or player. Paddy you'll find alot of the lads on here have stopped for the exact reasons i have. The only reason i annouced it aswell is because i post so much on sligo matters on HS and here over the yrs wouldnt want posters worried have i fallen off the face of the earth. I was in Donegal last sat but wont be commenting on it in public forum.
HS is an entirely different proposition in every sense. My comments extend to here. I can't think of anything constructive I could say about that site, or anything honest that wouldn't get me into trouble.
Great win for Sligo tonight. 8-0 v Galway United.
I am as well to stick this here. I haven't seen it anywhere else. From hoganstand.
'Former Mayo boss John Maughan's name has been added to the rumour mill surrounding the Sligo football vacancy - but interviews aren't scheduled to take place until next week.
Maughan's fellow Mayo man Michael Moyles - current Sligo IT manager - has also been tipped to replace Kevin Walsh but Sligo secretary Gerry O'Connor informed the Irish Daily Star that they are in no hurry to make a decision.
"We had a general idea we'd try to keep it reasonably near home to cut down on expense," he explained.
"But our sub-committee have agreed we won't let that be a barrier if the right person is further away.
"I'm amused at people saying it's down to money. Every manager is supposed to be only getting expenses.
"The head hunting hasn't completely finished. We are looking at all possibilities, even people who haven't managed county teams."'
Not sure if anyone is reading this thread anymore, just wondering what is going on in Ballymote. Senior team until recently and now giving walk overs in Div 2?
Saw that alright. They were a pretty decent senior team not long ago. Not exactly sure what's going on but from observation there seemed to me to be a small core of dedicated guys running the show out there. Possibly they ran out of steam and there was no-one to pick up the gauntlet from them. Probably getting squeezed by the economic situation also. Harder to arrange your work around your football, especially when you're in a geographically isolated place like the North West.
Some other results in Div 2 showing other clubs struggling too. Did Castleconnor only draw with C'cool and Michaels recently? They're still top of the table somehow I think.
Overall club football in Sligo is at a very low ebb. The big gap between the end of the NFL and the Ros game will allow a good run of games which should help lift interest. I hope. Most of the league games can now be played with county players playing for their clubs which should always be the case. Unfortunately though clubs are being advised/instructed to not use members of the county minor panel for adult games which is pretty unfair.
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 20, 2015, 01:49:30 PM
Saw that alright. They were a pretty decent senior team not long ago. Not exactly sure what's going on but from observation there seemed to me to be a small core of dedicated guys running the show out there. Possibly they ran out of steam and there was no-one to pick up the gauntlet from them. Probably getting squeezed by the economic situation also. Harder to arrange your work around your football, especially when you're in a geographically isolated place like the North West.
Some other results in Div 2 showing other clubs struggling too. Did Castleconnor only draw with C'cool and Michaels recently? They're still top of the table somehow I think.
Overall club football in Sligo is at a very low ebb. The big gap between the end of the NFL and the Ros game will allow a good run of games which should help lift interest. I hope. Most of the league games can now be played with county players playing for their clubs which should always be the case. Unfortunately though clubs are being advised/instructed to not use members of the county minor panel for adult games which is pretty unfair.
Think the clubs out my direction Castleconnor & Enniscrone will struggle anyway. Hit badly by emigration and even migration within the country. Enniscrone do have some promising young players but unlikely to be good enough to do anything in championshop. Castleconnor the same but they have a few good older lads, but maybe too old. Farnans and Pats will be decent though. From the table Shamrock Gaels are top with 100% record, seem to be going well but its a while since I saw them play. Sad to see a club like Ballymote in a big town in such a state.
Ballymote gave Castleconnor a bit of a caning at the weekend. Must have been reading here and took it to heart!!!!
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 27, 2015, 11:17:52 AM
Ballymote gave Castleconnor a bit of a caning at the weekend. Must have been reading here and took it to heart!!!!
Beat Pat's today too, evidently the prospect of slumming it (or worse still swapping places) with their obviously inferior neighbours must have stirred something in them.
Heard Fintan Ruddy called into Sligo panel!!
Paul Taylor and John McPartland announced as the new u21 management team.
So anyone know what the odds are for the senior and intermediate championships in Sligo. I see few of the big boys have the senior but cant see intermediate anywhere. What ye reckon men of Sligo, who are the favourites?
Quote from: mylestheslasher on April 21, 2015, 12:38:05 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on April 20, 2015, 01:49:30 PM
Saw that alright. They were a pretty decent senior team not long ago. Not exactly sure what's going on but from observation there seemed to me to be a small core of dedicated guys running the show out there. Possibly they ran out of steam and there was no-one to pick up the gauntlet from them. Probably getting squeezed by the economic situation also. Harder to arrange your work around your football, especially when you're in a geographically isolated place like the North West.
Some other results in Div 2 showing other clubs struggling too. Did Castleconnor only draw with C'cool and Michaels recently? They're still top of the table somehow I think.
Overall club football in Sligo is at a very low ebb. The big gap between the end of the NFL and the Ros game will allow a good run of games which should help lift interest. I hope. Most of the league games can now be played with county players playing for their clubs which should always be the case. Unfortunately though clubs are being advised/instructed to not use members of the county minor panel for adult games which is pretty unfair.
Think the clubs out my direction Castleconnor & Enniscrone will struggle anyway. Hit badly by emigration and even migration within the country. Enniscrone do have some promising young players but unlikely to be good enough to do anything in championshop. Castleconnor the same but they have a few good older lads, but maybe too old. Farnans and Pats will be decent though. From the table Shamrock Gaels are top with 100% record, seem to be going well but its a while since I saw them play. Sad to see a club like Ballymote in a big town in such a state.
Shows how much I know!
completely off the point, but I have a facebook page called gaa programme collectors. this year I am trying to collect the 70 odd county final programmes throughout the country. doing well so far but I am finding it hard to source a lot of them in ulster but especially the Sligo hurling or football ones. looking for any advice or help where they can be got. I can be contacted through the Facebook page. thanks