NFL Div. 2 2009

[donelli]

May as well start it up for this year.

4 teams that remained in the division from last year: Armagh, Monaghan, Cork & Meath.
2 teams relegated to div 2: Laois & Kildare
2 teasm promoted to div. 2 : Fermanagh & Wexford.

A decent set of teams. 2 provisional winners, 2 provisional runners up.

Thinking 3 months ahead, I would fancy Cork to gain promotion while Fermanagh to return back down.


Div 2 Fixtures (taken from draft in other thread) are:

01.02.2009 (Sun)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 1
Roinn II
2.30pm    Loch Garman    v   Ard Mhacha
2.30pm    Fear Manach    v    Muineachán
2.30pm    Corcaigh       v    An Mhí
2.30pm    Laois          v    Cill Dara

14.02.2009 (Sat)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 2
Roinn II
7.30pm    Ard Mhacha       v    Laois
7.30pm    An Mhí       v    Fear Manach

15.02.2009 (Sun)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 2

Roinn II
2.30pm    Cill Dara      v    Corcaigh
2.30pm    Muineachán       v    Loch Garman

07.03.2009 (Sat)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 3
Roinn II
7.30pm   An Mhí       v    Laois
7.30pm   Corcaigh      v    Fear Manach
7.30pm   Ard Mhacha       v    Muineachán

08.03.2009 (Sun)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 3

Roinn II
2.30pm   Cill Dara      v    Loch Garman

14.03.2009 (Sat)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 4

Roinn II
7.30pm   Laois          v    Corcaigh


15.03.2009 (Sun)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 4

Roinn II
2.30pm   Fear Manach    v    Ard Mhacha
2.30pm   Muineachán       v    Cill Dara
2.30pm   Loch Garman    v    An Mhí


21.03.2009 (Sat)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 5

Roinn II
7.30pm   An Mhí       v   Muineachán
7.30pm   Laois          v    Fear Manach
7.30pm   Corcaigh       v    Loch Garman


22.03.2009 (Sun)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 5
Roinn II
2.30pm   Cill Dara       v    Ard Mhacha


28.03.2009 (Sat)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 6

Roinn II
7.30pm   Ard Mhacha       v    An Mhí


29.03.2009 (Sun)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 6

Roinn II
2.30pm   Loch Garman    v    Laois
2.30pm   Fear Manach    v    Cill Dara
2.30pm   Muineachán       v    Corcaigh



12.04.2009 (Sun)
Allianz GAA Football National League
Round 7


Roinn II [Final Round]
2.30pm   Loch Garman    v    Fear Manach
2.30pm   Laois          v    Muineachán
2.30pm   An Mhí       v    Cill Dara
2.30pm   Corcaigh       v    Ard Mhacha

[Maguire01]

Certainly a tough division - much more so than last year. Monaghan really missed out on not getting promotion last year as it will be a lot more difficult this year.

I would expect Cork (if they're not on strike!), Wexford and Monaghan to challenge for promotion. Armagh will possibly be hampered again by Crossmaglen's success (in the early stages), although that remains to be seen.

Monaghan are lucky with home games - especially Cork & Wexford. That should be a big boost to us. Also some of our away games are almost as good as home (Fermanagh, Armagh and Meath).

As for relegation, i can't see Fermanagh being involved in that battle - although they do have some tough away games. There are no whipping boys this year (like Cavan and Roscommon last year who were destined for relegation from a very early stage). To be honest, i wouldn't be surprised if Laois and Kildare passed everyone on the way down again - they're definitely far from safe in this division. It also remains to be seen as to how Meath recover from this year's disastrous championship.

[armaghniac]

You could have a game on the last day where if a team wins they get promoted and if they lose they get relegated. Looking forward to it

That would be the Armagh-Cork game, in Cork!!

[armaghniac]

Boylesports NFL Div 2 to lift trophy.

Cork             10/3
Armagh      7/2
Monaghan      4/1
Meath      9/2
Wexford      8/1
Laois             11/1
Kildare     11/1
Fermanagh  12/1

[Maguire01]

I'd say that's harsh on Wexford and Fermanagh, but otherwise spot on. Assuming Cork don't go on strike.

[thejuice]

Its hard to argue with the idea that we'll struggle in that division. We still dont have a manager and when we do get one, he'll have a much shorter time to prepare the team. Having said that with the right man and we have talent on the team we could do alright.

[armaghniac]

What is the news on the Cork footballers at present? Are they likely to be fully operational when Div 2 starts?

[An Laoch]

yep, most of the available squad turned out in the McGrath cup game last weekend. Only the hurlers are in doubt

[donelli]

I forecast wins for
Wexford, Monaghan, Laois and Cork this weekend.

Will be heading to Enniskillen next Sunday and certainly hope for a better return than Monaghan got in the championship last summer..

[thejuice]

Ill go with an Armagh win, a Monaghan win, a Laois win and thats all I'll say.

[redsetanta]

Can't see Laois being relegated to be honest. Four home games and away to Armagh, Meath and Wexford. 6 points will be enough to keep a team in the Division. 2 home wins and a couple of scrappy draws will do nicely......................

Laois also have a new found hunger and enthusiasm under their new manager.

[Maguire01]

This weekend - Armagh, Monaghan, Cork & Laois.

[charlie stubbs]

Boylesports NFL Div 2 to lift trophy.

Cork             10/3
Armagh      7/2
Monaghan      4/1
Meath      9/2
Wexford      8/1
Laois             11/1
Kildare     11/1
Fermanagh  12/1

monaghan look the best value imo

[The Real Laoislad]

Wexford    v   Armagh   
Fearmanagh   v    Monaghan
Cork       v    Meath
Laois         v    Kildare...I think it has ended in a draw two years running so wouldn't be a shock if it was a draw again

[charlie stubbs]

Wexford    v   Armagh   
Fearmanagh   v    Monaghan
Cork       v    Meath
Laois         v    Kildare...I think it has ended in a draw two years running so wouldn't be a shock if it was a draw again

Splinters already rll