Reckon Wicklow could cause a minor upset in this one. League form was poor but Micko won't be worrying about that and the return of Thomas Walsh is a huge boost. Any thoughts?
It won't be an upset.
The excitement mounts....
I cannot see an upset here either but it's only small potatos.
It wouldn't be an upset. Longford are poor enough this year and have absolutely no midfield. Walsh will give Wicklow a big advantage here.
I'm a Longford fan but I'm fearful.......although I did meet Glen Ryan earlier in the year and he told me that the championship was what they were aiming for. Target were to get a Leinster semi and last 12 place.......Time will tell.
QuoteLongford are poor enough this year and have absolutely no midfield.
Well, we have, but they're injured, travelling or disinterested. Wickla by 3.
No offence to the Slashers but I expect Wickla to win this, is Kavanagh fit???
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 18, 2009, 12:29:24 PM
QuoteLongford are poor enough this year and have absolutely no midfield.
Well, we have, but they're injured, travelling or disinterested. Wickla by 3.
Why which midfielders are ye missing Billy? Thomas Walsh isn't exactly flying fit after his winter trundling around the rugby pitches either by all accounts.
Quote from: On the 14 on May 18, 2009, 05:35:27 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 18, 2009, 12:29:24 PM
QuoteLongford are poor enough this year and have absolutely no midfield.
Well, we have, but they're injured, travelling or disinterested. Wickla by 3.
Why which midfielders are ye missing Billy? Thomas Walsh isn't exactly flying fit after his winter trundling around the rugby pitches either by all accounts.
Liam Keenan - long-term injury
Bernard McElvaney - away in Australia
Can we not look to Shroid for Salvation?
I don't think so SS, even in moments of wild optimism. Reynolds, Mulligan, O'Connor (jaysus wept) or Dowd appear to be the choices - I would expect them all to struggle to get a foothold in midfield even against Wickla. And, even as last resorts, Paul Barden doesn't have the legs for it anymore and little Deccie, is well, little.
Prompted by Laureleye I see that Longford County Board have come up with a cunning plan to boost the travelling contingent to Portlaoise.
Fearing a large 'listen in to Shannonside attendance' they have decided to ask Willie Hegarty to take main microphone duties with Liam Tierney as his able assistant.
Now if that news doesn't tear Longford people from the wireless and into the cars, nothing will!
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on May 19, 2009, 04:25:54 PM
Prompted by Laureleye I see that Longford County Board have come up with a cunning plan to boost the travelling contingent to Portlaoise.
Fearing a large 'listen in to Shannonside attendance' they have decided to ask Willie Hegarty to take main microphone duties with Liam Tierney as his able assistant.
Now if that news doesn't tear Longford people from the wireless and into the cars, nothing will!
Billy, NL, could you not get onto all of the Colmcilles and get them to promise the Flake their number 1s, if only he'll step in and thave uth from thith fate worth than death?
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 19, 2009, 03:17:14 PM
I don't think so SS, even in moments of wild optimism. Reynolds, Mulligan, O'Connor (jaysus wept) or Dowd appear to be the choices - I would expect them all to struggle to get a foothold in midfield even against Wickla. And, even as last resorts, Paul Barden doesn't have the legs for it anymore and little Deccie, is well, little.
I think Archie (and possibly the Shroidman) are carrying injuries as well. The Shroidman's brother was tried without great success in the challenge match in Abbey.
Lads is it true that Longford players are less than impressed with Glen Ryan? It's hard to call this one but I'd say Wicklow on the basis of what I'm hearing about the Longford camp.
Quote from: Zulu on May 19, 2009, 07:05:55 PM
Lads is it true that Longford players are less than impressed with Glen Ryan? It's hard to call this one but I'd say Wicklow on the basis of what I'm hearing about the Longford camp.
Around the new year they were impressed with him in comparison to the previous occupant of the post... though that might say a lot about their opinion of the previous occupant.
I think there are considerable questions over team selection coming from people in the clubs. I'll put it no more strongly than that for the moment. Given that there are already problems with injuries, it wouldn't help.
Ryan is on a learning curve and there still are some old hams in the team that will never change their spots.
I will ignore the curate's egg of a league (cept in this case it wasn't even good in spots) if we put in decent performances against Wickla and then (hopefully) Wastemeath.
Martin sludden reffing it god help yous.
Whers he from?
Terrible lack of optimism here, should be hoping for the best at least! Hopefully beat Wickla by 3-4 points, have the forwards but midfield still the weakest area of the team. Speaking of which, any early team news?
Quote from: Qwerty28 on May 19, 2009, 10:44:34 PM
Whers he from?
Terrible lack of optimism here, should be hoping for the best at least! Hopefully beat Wickla by 3-4 points, have the forwards but midfield still the weakest area of the team. Speaking of which, any early team news?
Tyrone ref he will be seen anyway
Having seen Wicklow fall apart in a vital game in Carlow near end of league, i wouldn't be that sure of them winning at all.
That day they played a Carlow side who were on a horrible run, while Wicklow if they won that would set up a winner takes all promotion clash at home v Sligo.
Even despite getting 3 early goals, Wicklow still managed to lose by 6 or 7 points i think it was in the end!
So Longford despite their own bad league should take heart from that. Ok Wicklow will be stronger now, as they have their import from Carlow Thomas Walsh back in time for championship (god how we could have done with him v Louth on Sunday!!) ::)
But hopefully Longford having played at a slightly higher level during the spring can have enough to see off Micko, Walsh and the rest.
And maybe set Thomas Walsh up for a trip to Carlow in the 1st round of qualifiers!! Its all he deserves!
No team news yet Qwerty28.
Ryan hoping to find more Shroid and Forgney players :-\
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on May 20, 2009, 12:21:30 AM
No team news yet Qwerty28.
From the Flakesite;
QuoteLongford manager Glenn Ryan has named a panel of 29 on Tuesday night (May 19th) for Sunday's Leinster Championship opener with Wicklow in Portlaoise at 2pm. Team captain Paul Barden will line out at number 13 while Padraig Berry, Francis McGee, David Barden, Kevin Mulligan and Brian Kavanagh will make up the rest of the forwards.
Damien Sheridan will start in goals while Declan Reilly, Barry Gilleran, Peter Foy, Diarmuid Masterson, Enda Williams and Shane Mulligan will make up the defence while Ger Dennigan and Kevin Smyth will start at centrefield.
Longford starting 15 v Wicklow: Damien Sheridan (Dromard), Declan Reilly (Colmcille), Barry Gilleran (Longford Slashers), Peter Foy (Cashel), Diarmuid Masterson (Dromard), Enda Williams (Clonguihs), Shane Mulligan (St. Columba's), Ger Dennigan (Cashel), Kevin Smyth (Abbeylara), Padraig Berry (Abbeylara), Francis McGee (Dromard), David Barden (Clonguish), Paul Barden (Clonguish, Captain), Kevin Mulligan (St. Columba's), Brian Kavanagh (kilmacud Crokes).
Subs: Stephen Watters (Clonguish), Dermot Brady (Longford Slashers), Noel Farrell (Colmcille), Shane Cox (Legan Sarsfields), Aidan Rowan (Cashel), Colm Flynn (Ballymahon), Mark Reynolds (Shroid Slashers), Paddy Dowd (Clonguish), Shane Doyle (Kenagh), Willie Skelly (St. Brigid's), Padraig Shanley (Rathcline), Cian Mimnagh (Dromard), James McEntire CAbbeylara), Kevin Diffley (Ballymahon).
Wicklow team named:
QuoteWicklow (SFC v Longford): M Travers; C Hyland, A Nolan, A Byrne; P McWalter, D O hAnnaidh, P Dalton; T Walsh, J Stafford; T Hannon, L Glynn, JP Dalton; D Odlum, S Furlong, P Earls.
I was told last night that it was a dead cert that irrespective of lineout (and numbers) named that Mulligan and Flynn would start in the middle. How reliable that is, I can't say for sure.
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 20, 2009, 03:13:35 PM
I was told last night that it was a dead cert that irrespective of lineout (and numbers) named that Mulligan and Flynn would start in the middle. How reliable that is, I can't say for sure.
I don't think there was a team named during the League campaign until the Friday night and even then there were usually changes on the day, so nothing would surprise me. Except, perhaps, the result at full-time.
Just heard team on Newstalk there....no championship debutants which is a rareity these days. Should be strong enough to dispose of Wicklow, definately have the firepower.
They are just discussing Thomas Walsh there on radio, Liam Hayes (I thnk) being interviewed about him
Quoteno championship debutants
Has Dennigan played championship before? - I can't remember him distinguishing himself anyway.
The 'good' news for all fans who cannot go for one reason or another is that the game will be shown on the Interweb.
Fans of Willie Hegarty can still tune into Shiteside - I would doubt you could so both successfully as I am sure the Interweb stream will be almost a minute behind the real action.
Back the draw 8's with BF. This one is too close to call - the winners will be in a Leinster semi final against the Dubs at a packed Croker in June. Now our players surely would love a game like that to test themselves. I hope theres some ambition within the squad to want to achieve. Paul Barden get stuck in and put the ball over the bar when you get the chance. Damien Sheridan , consentrate on playing and roar at your backs. Don't stop shouting at them. Padraig Berry , go straight for goals yourself , you see apce you hit it hard in a straight line . Dec Reilly annoy your opponent get a mean streak and midfield do not have us watching Wicklow catch ball uncontested. At least spoil the game, its championship play hard , hit hard and haved no energy left when you come off the pitch. Lift your performance 110% and you will win.
Best of Luck Longford. :D
Quotethe winners will be in a Leinster semi final against the Dubs
:D :D :D :D
Panc56 - you, sir, are a scholar and I tip my hat in your direction.
However, keep head down as I am sure some Spud missiles will rain in on you from our uppity neighbours that still hold delusions of grandeur!
QuoteHowever, keep head down as I am sure some Spud missiles will rain in on you from our uppity neighbours that still hold delusions of grandeur!
Sure them big-shots wouldn't even be looking at this thread SS, they'll be counting on this for their only competitive win of 2009.
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 22, 2009, 09:23:28 AM
QuoteHowever, keep head down as I am sure some Spud missiles will rain in on you from our uppity neighbours that still hold delusions of grandeur!
Sure them big-shots wouldn't even be looking at this thread SS, they'll be counting on this for their only competitive win of 2009.
Well if you can't beat the minnows you may as well forget about it ;D
QuoteWell if you can't beat the minnows you may as well forget about it
Panc56 was probably thinking the same thing!
Dreadstuff stuff. Pick of either wouldn't threaten many.
Junior A versus Junior C......Terrible stuff, particularly by Longford......some of the players must of thought they were playing in blue the number of times the gave the ball directly to the opposition!
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 22, 2009, 11:20:25 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 22, 2009, 09:23:28 AM
QuoteHowever, keep head down as I am sure some Spud missiles will rain in on you from our uppity neighbours that still hold delusions of grandeur!
Sure them big-shots wouldn't even be looking at this thread SS, they'll be counting on this for their only competitive win of 2009.
Well if you can't beat the minnows you may as well forget about it ;D
Quaking in your boots Croí? ::)
In fairness wicklow have had more championship wins in the last 2 years then they've had for a decade. I'd give Wicklow a good chance of giving westmeath a real run for their money.
I think Westmeath will choke them out.
This is where we need Fogarty versus Daithi for old times' sake.
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 25, 2009, 09:21:03 AM
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on May 22, 2009, 11:20:25 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 22, 2009, 09:23:28 AM
QuoteHowever, keep head down as I am sure some Spud missiles will rain in on you from our uppity neighbours that still hold delusions of grandeur!
Sure them big-shots wouldn't even be looking at this thread SS, they'll be counting on this for their only competitive win of 2009.
Well if you can't beat the minnows you may as well forget about it ;D
Quaking in your boots Croí? ::)
Couldn't really tell much from the "highlights" but we'll have to shut down Leighton Glynn and not concede frees inside the 65. Hannon has some range on him. Wickla ran Laois very close last year after beating Kildare & I'll be very wary on the 14th. We'll have to travel to Tullamore now wheras we would've had a home game if the Slashers won, there won't be much in it...
QuoteI think Westmeath will choke them out.
Yup, I'd have been confident that we'd have beaten them if we could have won some ball in the middle third - Westlucan will thrive here and will win by 2-3 points (maybe 0-5 to 0-2, or so).