Cadbury's All-Ireland Under 21 FC 2009

RedandGreenSniper · April 15, 2009, 12:59:09 AM

You are probably right about Burke Moysider, on reflection I would have him ahead of Gallagher, but he did go backwards in the Connacht final, compared to his first two outings. Anyway it does look like it will be matterless now, Freeman appears to be a goner. Big, big loss.
From a defensive point of view I wonder will they persist with John Broderick ahead of Sean Prendergast. I hope not because while Broderick is a good player, Prendergast is much better and if he starts, then its a case of moving Kevin McLoughlin back to the corner. There might be some reticence on behalf of management to do this as McLoughlin can play the defensive lynchpin role very effectively from number 7. But if its Down we're playing, I reckon they'll have to put McLoughlin in the corner on Paul McCommiskey so the decision will be made for them.

Onion Bag · April 15, 2009, 08:50:58 AM

What time is the Armagh Down game at tonight lads in Casement Park?

Onion Bag · April 15, 2009, 08:52:29 AM

Sorry, just seen the Ulster U21 page!!

mountainboii · April 18, 2009, 02:42:47 AM

Mayo and Cork for me tomorrow. Good to see both games are on TV live, the couple of U-21 games I've seen this year were very enjoyable so tomorrow should be decent entertainment.

Farrandeelin · April 18, 2009, 11:19:24 AM

Quote from: AFS on April 18, 2009, 02:42:47 AM
Mayo and Cork for me tomorrow. Good to see both games are on TV live, the couple of U-21 games I've seen this year were very enjoyable so tomorrow should be decent entertainment.

I hope you're right about Mayo anyway AFS.

There should be a decent enough crowd from Mayo at the game as well. It is a pity that Freeman is out injured still. He is a very impressive young fella from what I've seen. Any word on when he will be back?

Son_of_Sam · April 18, 2009, 12:46:04 PM

Lads where in Longford town is the pitch, its been about 15 years since I was at a game there, think it was Castlebar Mitchels V Eire Og.

Do we turn up the Lisbrack Rd. near Flancare Park to get to Pearse Park?

bigfrank · April 18, 2009, 01:06:04 PM

Sorry but who was all ireland minor champions when these teams were minors???

dodo · April 18, 2009, 01:15:19 PM

Quote from: bigfrank on April 18, 2009, 01:06:04 PM
Sorry but who was all ireland minor champions when these teams were minors???

The Rossies

Son_of_Sam · April 18, 2009, 01:15:31 PM

Well 2005 was Mayo v Down & Down won.

dodo · April 18, 2009, 01:23:01 PM

Quote from: Son_of_Sam on April 18, 2009, 01:15:31 PM
Well 2005 was Mayo v Down & Down won.

3 years ago is 2006. For directions Sam go to ... http://maps.google.com/ and stick in 'Pearse park Lonfgord' in the Search Maps box. Think you are right with the above directions anyway.

bigfrank · April 18, 2009, 01:27:21 PM

Mind it now,rossie beat kerry was it after a replay??tommy walsh was awesome at midfield!! lookin to know for betting purposes

dodo · April 18, 2009, 01:30:43 PM

Recent All-Ireland minor finalists

Year Winner Opponent

2008 Tyrone Mayo
2007 Galway Derry
2006 Roscommon Kerry
2005 Down Mayo
2004 Tyrone Kerry
2003 Laois Dublin
2002 Derry Meath
2001 Tyrone Dublin
2000 Cork Mayo
1999 Down Mayo

Mayo have been involved in the final the most frequent, losing 4 of them.

Tyrone have been in 3 finals winning them all.

muppet · April 18, 2009, 01:35:12 PM

Quote from: dodo on April 18, 2009, 01:30:43 PM
Recent All-Ireland minor finalists

Year Winner Opponent

2008 Tyrone Mayo
2007 Galway Derry
2006 Roscommon Kerry
2005 Down Mayo
2004 Tyrone Kerry
2003 Laois Dublin
2002 Derry Meath
2001 Tyrone Dublin
2000 Cork Mayo
1999 Down Mayo

Mayo have been involved in the final the most frequent, losing 4 of them. Tyrone have been in 3 finals winning them all.

Depressing reading that, even worse than the seniors. Most consistent underage producers in the country but no titles.

U-21 at least we have a recent victory.

lfdown2 · April 18, 2009, 02:12:02 PM

see the indo today has tipped tyrone to win the mayo/down game...

Trevor Hill · April 18, 2009, 02:18:38 PM

Quote from: Son_of_Sam on April 18, 2009, 12:46:04 PM
Lads where in Longford town is the pitch, its been about 15 years since I was at a game there, think it was Castlebar Mitchels V Eire Og.

Do we turn up the Lisbrack Rd. near Flancare Park to get to Pearse Park?

Pearse Park is on Battery Road, which is just off the N4, you dont have to go into the town at all. You will see a McDonalds at a roundabout on the N4 (Longford bypass), park close to that and its a 5 minute walk.