Ulster Club SFC 2024

[Pub Bore]

Draw in Fermanagh. Replay to be confirmed.

Replay Sat 2nd @ 5:00pm - Brewster Pk.

[nrico2006]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

[statto]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

[Armagh18]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

[general_lee]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

[Armagh18]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

2 championships in 4 years but yeah agree they are doing some great work up there. Age profile is excellent and the 3 county men are all early to mid twenties. Clan Na Gael have plenty of youth too and will improve and well Cross will always be Cross. Club football is in a decent place and hopefully CE can do something in Ulster with Glen gone.

[statto]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

2 championships in 4 years but yeah agree they are doing some great work up there. Age profile is excellent and the 3 county men are all early to mid twenties. Clan Na Gael have plenty of youth too and will improve and well Cross will always be Cross. Club football is in a decent place and hopefully CE can do something in Ulster with Glen gone.

Clan Na Gael have done exceptionally well having come up from intermediate football to being competitive at senior football and have had good success at underage level recently.  The worry for them would be that Soupy is coming 34 and is a generational talent and himself and McParland generally contribute a high percentage of the teams scores. 

That side of Ulster draw has really opened up with St Eunans, Cargin, Errigal, CE and Newbridge there none of who would have much experience of the latter stages of Ulster. 

[tiempo]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

2 championships in 4 years but yeah agree they are doing some great work up there. Age profile is excellent and the 3 county men are all early to mid twenties. Clan Na Gael have plenty of youth too and will improve and well Cross will always be Cross. Club football is in a decent place and hopefully CE can do something in Ulster with Glen gone.

Clan Na Gael have done exceptionally well having come up from intermediate football to being competitive at senior football and have had good success at underage level recently.  The worry for them would be that Soupy is coming 34 and is a generational talent and himself and McParland generally contribute a high percentage of the teams scores. 

That side of Ulster draw has really opened up with St Eunans, Cargin, Errigal, CE and Newbridge there none of who would have much experience of the latter stages of Ulster. 

Whats the setup with regards to replays, extra time, penalties, finish on the day

[brokencrossbar1]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

2 championships in 4 years but yeah agree they are doing some great work up there. Age profile is excellent and the 3 county men are all early to mid twenties. Clan Na Gael have plenty of youth too and will improve and well Cross will always be Cross. Club football is in a decent place and hopefully CE can do something in Ulster with Glen gone.

Clan Na Gael have done exceptionally well having come up from intermediate football to being competitive at senior football and have had good success at underage level recently.  The worry for them would be that Soupy is coming 34 and is a generational talent and himself and McParland generally contribute a high percentage of the teams scores. 

That side of Ulster draw has really opened up with St Eunans, Cargin, Errigal, CE and Newbridge there none of who would have much experience of the latter stages of Ulster. 

Whats the setup with regards to replays, extra time, penalties, finish on the day

From memory they are all finish on the day games. Definitely been a few penalty shoot outs over last few years

[Armagh18]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

2 championships in 4 years but yeah agree they are doing some great work up there. Age profile is excellent and the 3 county men are all early to mid twenties. Clan Na Gael have plenty of youth too and will improve and well Cross will always be Cross. Club football is in a decent place and hopefully CE can do something in Ulster with Glen gone.

Clan Na Gael have done exceptionally well having come up from intermediate football to being competitive at senior football and have had good success at underage level recently.  The worry for them would be that Soupy is coming 34 and is a generational talent and himself and McParland generally contribute a high percentage of the teams scores. 

That side of Ulster draw has really opened up with St Eunans, Cargin, Errigal, CE and Newbridge there none of who would have much experience of the latter stages of Ulster. 

Yeah was thinking that about Soupy but then again he's still flying at county level so theres bound to be a good few years of club football left in him- unreal talent and will be hugely difficult to replace when he does go. Plenty of good young lads coming up though.

I'd say Newbridge will go fairly hard at the celebrations as will Clann Eireann but I reckon  CE will regroup quick enough for a run at Ulster.

[Newbridge Exile]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

2 championships in 4 years but yeah agree they are doing some great work up there. Age profile is excellent and the 3 county men are all early to mid twenties. Clan Na Gael have plenty of youth too and will improve and well Cross will always be Cross. Club football is in a decent place and hopefully CE can do something in Ulster with Glen gone.

Clan Na Gael have done exceptionally well having come up from intermediate football to being competitive at senior football and have had good success at underage level recently.  The worry for them would be that Soupy is coming 34 and is a generational talent and himself and McParland generally contribute a high percentage of the teams scores. 

That side of Ulster draw has really opened up with St Eunans, Cargin, Errigal, CE and Newbridge there none of who would have much experience of the latter stages of Ulster. 

Yeah was thinking that about Soupy but then again he's still flying at county level so theres bound to be a good few years of club football left in him- unreal talent and will be hugely difficult to replace when he does go. Plenty of good young lads coming up though.

I'd say Newbridge will go fairly hard at the celebrations as will Clann Eireann but I reckon  CE will regroup quick enough for a run at Ulster.

Just after seeing one of underage coaches put up a post that 5years ago today we were beat in an under 16 B final and off that team 7 started against Glen with another 4 on  the subs. That's some yield from an underage team

[JoG2]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

2 championships in 4 years but yeah agree they are doing some great work up there. Age profile is excellent and the 3 county men are all early to mid twenties. Clan Na Gael have plenty of youth too and will improve and well Cross will always be Cross. Club football is in a decent place and hopefully CE can do something in Ulster with Glen gone.

Clan Na Gael have done exceptionally well having come up from intermediate football to being competitive at senior football and have had good success at underage level recently.  The worry for them would be that Soupy is coming 34 and is a generational talent and himself and McParland generally contribute a high percentage of the teams scores. 

That side of Ulster draw has really opened up with St Eunans, Cargin, Errigal, CE and Newbridge there none of who would have much experience of the latter stages of Ulster. 

Agreed, I've a feeling it's Errigal's year (I know every year it is until it isn't, but this may well be their year..)

[lurganblue]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

2 championships in 4 years but yeah agree they are doing some great work up there. Age profile is excellent and the 3 county men are all early to mid twenties. Clan Na Gael have plenty of youth too and will improve and well Cross will always be Cross. Club football is in a decent place and hopefully CE can do something in Ulster with Glen gone.

Clan Na Gael have done exceptionally well having come up from intermediate football to being competitive at senior football and have had good success at underage level recently.  The worry for them would be that Soupy is coming 34 and is a generational talent and himself and McParland generally contribute a high percentage of the teams scores. 

That side of Ulster draw has really opened up with St Eunans, Cargin, Errigal, CE and Newbridge there none of who would have much experience of the latter stages of Ulster. 

Yeah was thinking that about Soupy but then again he's still flying at county level so theres bound to be a good few years of club football left in him- unreal talent and will be hugely difficult to replace when he does go. Plenty of good young lads coming up though.

I'd say Newbridge will go fairly hard at the celebrations as will Clann Eireann but I reckon  CE will regroup quick enough for a run at Ulster.

Just after seeing one of underage coaches put up a post that 5years ago today we were beat in an under 16 B final and off that team 7 started against Glen with another 4 on  the subs. That's some yield from an underage team

Fantastic development in those lads too if that's the case. Brilliant.

[thebigfullforward]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

2 championships in 4 years but yeah agree they are doing some great work up there. Age profile is excellent and the 3 county men are all early to mid twenties. Clan Na Gael have plenty of youth too and will improve and well Cross will always be Cross. Club football is in a decent place and hopefully CE can do something in Ulster with Glen gone.

Clan Na Gael have done exceptionally well having come up from intermediate football to being competitive at senior football and have had good success at underage level recently.  The worry for them would be that Soupy is coming 34 and is a generational talent and himself and McParland generally contribute a high percentage of the teams scores. 

That side of Ulster draw has really opened up with St Eunans, Cargin, Errigal, CE and Newbridge there none of who would have much experience of the latter stages of Ulster. 

Yeah was thinking that about Soupy but then again he's still flying at county level so theres bound to be a good few years of club football left in him- unreal talent and will be hugely difficult to replace when he does go. Plenty of good young lads coming up though.

I'd say Newbridge will go fairly hard at the celebrations as will Clann Eireann but I reckon  CE will regroup quick enough for a run at Ulster.

Just after seeing one of underage coaches put up a post that 5years ago today we were beat in an under 16 B final and off that team 7 started against Glen with another 4 on  the subs. That's some yield from an underage team

Some yield is right. Was told at U16 that in reality most underage teams get around 8 lads that will get game time for seniors at some stage and of those 8 players something like 3 or 4 will be in and around the team for a while until they call it quits. To get 11 active players out of 1 team is serious going

[marty34]

Have Clann Eireann many older players on the team now or is the bulk of the team in the mid 20s?

Their older players Henderson, Bell, Leathem have all retired now from the 2021 winning team or playing for seconds team. I don't think they have anyone over 30 playing in county final possibly Adam Kelly who the majority of the subs used would be as good as.  They have a couple of subs they didn't use that I think would push to start for most sides so they won't be going anywhere anytime soon I don't suspect. 

Also won the minor championship and the seconds had a very good run in intermediate, presume theres lads from both those panels that will be knocking on the door in the next few years.

Two Division 1 league titles (minus 5 starters) and two senior championships in three years. They'll supplement that with this year's minor championship winning team. They'll quite possibly win the u21 championship. They're in a really good place to start a period of dominance in Armagh senior football.

2 championships in 4 years but yeah agree they are doing some great work up there. Age profile is excellent and the 3 county men are all early to mid twenties. Clan Na Gael have plenty of youth too and will improve and well Cross will always be Cross. Club football is in a decent place and hopefully CE can do something in Ulster with Glen gone.

Clan Na Gael have done exceptionally well having come up from intermediate football to being competitive at senior football and have had good success at underage level recently.  The worry for them would be that Soupy is coming 34 and is a generational talent and himself and McParland generally contribute a high percentage of the teams scores. 

That side of Ulster draw has really opened up with St Eunans, Cargin, Errigal, CE and Newbridge there none of who would have much experience of the latter stages of Ulster. 

Yeah was thinking that about Soupy but then again he's still flying at county level so theres bound to be a good few years of club football left in him- unreal talent and will be hugely difficult to replace when he does go. Plenty of good young lads coming up though.

I'd say Newbridge will go fairly hard at the celebrations as will Clann Eireann but I reckon  CE will regroup quick enough for a run at Ulster.

Just after seeing one of underage coaches put up a post that 5years ago today we were beat in an under 16 B final and off that team 7 started against Glen with another 4 on  the subs. That's some yield from an underage team

Some yield is right. Was told at U16 that in reality most underage teams get around 8 lads that will get game time for seniors at some stage and of those 8 players something like 3 or 4 will be in and around the team for a while until they call it quits. To get 11 active players out of 1 team is serious going

Shows the importance of keeping everybody on board and playing sport at underage, regardless of the grade.

All about getting as many players through to senior level.

Not all about paying grifters of managers.

All about the players.