2018 NFL Division 2

Started by tippabu, December 31, 2017, 11:54:33 AM

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seafoid

RTE on D2

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2018/0322/949239-permutations-d-day-in-the-allianz-football-league/

Victories for Cavan and Roscommon (9 points - 6 games played) will see them make an immediate return to the top tier. However, a Breffni success against Tipperary (7 pts – 5 games played) and a loss for the Rossies against Cork would still see the Connacht side promoted.

In that scenario, Tipp's rearranged game with Down would be deemed meaningless as the Connacht outfit have the head-to-head advantage if both sides were to end up on nine points.

So, the Premier County have to win at Kingspan Breffni Park to stay firmly in the hunt for promotion.

Now things would get really interesting if both Roscommon and Cavan were to pick up no points in their final outing, with the latter then losing out on promotion if Tipperary were to beat Down in their final game. The scenario could have a knock-on effect in the race to avoid relegation.

As things stand. Louth are heading straight back to Division 3. Meath (3pts – 5 games played) will join them if they fail to beat Down (4 pts – 5 games played). The Mournemen would then have a three-point cushion over the Royals and so rendering the latter's outstanding game with Louth meaningless.

Flipping things on its head and two points for the Royals would leave much to play for when the two rearranged games are played.

"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

Rossfan

What a great League D2 is compared to the boring D1 with all its dead rubbers.
You'd almost be sorry to leave it!!
Davy's given us a dream to cling to
We're going to bring home the SAM

OgraAnDun

Quote from: Rossfan on March 24, 2018, 02:41:01 PM
What a great League D2 is compared to the boring D1 with all its dead rubbers.
You'd almost be sorry to leave it!!

I'll be very sorry to leave it tomorrow (if that's what happens)!

Captain Obvious

Evan Comerford having a dip form or the 2nd choice Tippearary goalkeeper just given some game time?


Jinxy

Quote from: Syferus on March 23, 2018, 10:22:47 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on March 23, 2018, 10:08:20 PM
Over the 6 games to date Ross have hardly strung together much with 70 minutes good football, overall have been under the cost more than they have imposed themselves,  are totally porous down the middle of defence , are only beginning to get midfield sorted yet top the group .......


Go figure

Big teams don't take this league stuff too seriously.

+1
If you were any use you'd be playing.

tippabu

Quote from: Captain Obvious on March 24, 2018, 03:24:59 PM
Evan Comerford having a dip form or the 2nd choice Tippearary goalkeeper just given some game time?

Not sure to be honest, kenrick done well last year while comerford was suspended and done well again against Louth two weeks ago when he played.

Itchy

Promises to be a great game in Breffni tomorrow. Bookies have all Cavan as favourites the can be got at 10/11 but most have at 5/6. Most have Tipp at 7/5 but they can be got at 5/4 with bet fred. Bookies say a point or two to Cavan. I hope they are right.

Horse Box

Quote from: Captain Obvious on March 24, 2018, 03:24:59 PM
Evan Comerford having a dip form or the 2nd choice Tippearary goalkeeper just given some game time?

His kicking has been poor this year , kicking balls out over the sideline , failing to find Teammates etc !

Aaron Boone

#713
Quote from: Horse Box on March 24, 2018, 10:18:14 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on March 24, 2018, 03:24:59 PM
Evan Comerford having a dip form or the 2nd choice Tippearary goalkeeper just given some game time?

His kicking has been poor this year , kicking balls out over the sideline , failing to find Teammates etc !
Nowadays a cardinal sin 4 a goalie for kicks.  They used to stop goals being scored way back.

seafoid

"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

Jinxy

Good start for Meath with 2 early goals.
This never ends well.
If you were any use you'd be playing.

seafoid

Quote from: Jinxy on March 25, 2018, 03:30:03 PM
Good start for Meath with 2 early goals.
This never ends well.
Meath need to model a different kind of second half
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

Ambrose

Dark clouds over Navan, Down don't like the rain.
You can't live off history and tradition forever

our_fella

So donegal Kildare are down. Armagh and Fermanagh are up.. What way that leave division 2 for next year?

Jinxy

Cavan & Rossies up to Division 1.
Louth plus Down (likely) or Meath (less likely but not unlikely) down to Division 3.
If you were any use you'd be playing.