U21 Football Championship

[Barney]

So to sum up this is where we are now at:

Sligo/Roscommon v Mayo -V- Kerry v Tipperary

Down/Tyrone v Derry/Donegal -V- Wexford v Kildare/Carlow

Going on team selections you would have to say its looking like Kerry versus one of the Ulster teams. Although the winter weather is a great leveller and shocks can be expected.

Anybody know where a Sligo/Mayo Connacht Final would be played? I think its due for a Sligo venue.

[Rossfan]

Anybody know where a Sligo/Mayo Connacht Final would be played? I think its due for a Sligo venue.

I think the Sligo lads might prefer if you waited a week before coming up with that one.

Sligo have to go to Kiltoom next Saturday and hopefully a week later Mayo will also be visiting Kiltoom.

[SLIGONIAN]

We wont be taking Ros lightly. Ros will be favourites to win and we know that.  We had few players missing the last day aswell but I wouldnt change it just means we have options. We werent all that confident against Galway either but our lads suprised us.

I remember seeing a great sligo u21 side hammer Mayo 3-14 to 1-5 semi in 99 only to go to hyde and get humbled.

Its in Kiltoom a similiar venue to tubber so thats a plus for us. I know we can win so hopefully lads will deliver but ros are better than galway so we need to up it again.

[Barney]

Rossfan don't be so paranoid that you think you're being slighted.

I know a Rossie/Mayo final will be in the Hyde/Kiltoom, just wondering what if its the other outcome?

[magpie seanie]

Great result for Sligo but all to do again next weekend. The result was badly wanted after the weekend before. I was under the impression that the game was in Tubber again next Saturday but maybe I'm wrong. Best of luck to Sligo in it anyway.

[Rossfan]

Rossfan don't be so paranoid that you think you're being slighted.

I know a Rossie/Mayo final will be in the Hyde/Kiltoom, just wondering what if its the other outcome?

Take it easy Barney - just trying to keep you on your toes.
Seánie - it seems the Connacht Council listed the fixture as Galway/Sligo v Ros in Galway/Sligo.
Our U21s plyed(and bet) ye in Markievicz last year so we'd be due a home fixture this time.
I'm not sure what Mixer's final selection will be but I suppose the only question is how many of the team won't be 2006 minors?
Could backfire if Sligo are a big strong team.

[magpie seanie]

I see the game is listed to be played in Kiltoom on the Sligo GAA website. 

[Ryano]

I see the game is listed to be played in Kiltoom on the Sligo GAA website. 

Aye it's in Kiltoom at 2.30. I'd get there an hour or so before the start time unless you fancy a 1 or 2 mile walk Seanie. It's a well run facility by the St Brigids club with lots of stewards directing traffic and they also open up a field across from the pitch for parking. However it is limited by its location and you can expect delays going home (unless ye have it won with 10 min left ) as everyone is trying to get out and the majority will be heading back in the Roscommon town direction. Might be worth your while looking at going home via Athlone to avoid this or else be very patient!

[magpie seanie]

Ryano - thanks for the advice and I'm sure the other Sligo posters/readers will appreciate it. Unfortunately I've other committments this weekend so won't be able to make the game. A bad weekend to be away as its a big one for Sligo but thats just the way it is.

[laoisgaa]

Saturday 29th March 2008
Newbridge (4.30p.m.)                                              Kildare   v   Carlow     

Leinster Under 21 F.C. Semi Final                       Ref:

[Kerry Mike]

Kerry produced a five-star display to conquer defending champions Cork by 0-15 to 0-10 in a cracking Cadbury's Munster U21 FC clash at Austin Stack Park.

The Kingdom did most of their best work in the second half, having managed to sneak into a slender 0-8 to 0-6 interval lead despite having a strong wind at their backs.

Tommy Walsh fired over two points for the would-be winners and Paddy Curran added three more in the first half but Kieran O'Leary and Paul O'Connor each chipped in with neat efforts to keep the Rebel County very much in touch by half-time.

Kerry upped the ante in the second half though with man of the match Alan O'Sullivan and David Moran to the fore at midfield.

A master switch saw Killian Young go to full back and while Cork tried all they knew to get on terms in the final quarter, the Kingdom held firm.

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Good to finally see a bit of potential from our U21 after the disasters of the last few years, the senior county men stood up and were counted when needed, lets hope they keep the heads now and finish the job and take a Munster title. Well done Sean Geaney and the Kerry lads. Always good to beat the rebels espeically when they are defending Champions

[Muzz]

Tyrone 0-3 down 0-0. Tyrone doing all the playing. Missed penalty. 10 mins gone.

[Muzz]

Tyrone 0-4 down 0-3. Downs first score after 15mins.

[Muzz]

Hardstation updating on latest score thread.

[orangeman]

Any reports on the game from Casement ?