Munster Senior League

**razor** · 01/02/2011, 9:37 PM

Originally Posted by Cici900

would you happen to know which players???

Crosshaven keeper has signed for City.
see here

**Nedge** · 02/02/2011, 12:11 AM

I would love to provide the names i heard however i believe it would be unfair to publish them on this considering nothing has been confirmed. Aparantly Tommy Dunne or his coaching staff will be watching MSL games this weekend so there may be more to come. I am quite suprised myself about this, as i remember reading the echo not so long ago when Billy Woods was talking down the MSl and constantly refered to the gap between League of Ireland and the MSL. I would love to see a Munster Senior League team compete in the LOI to see how they fair. Has anybody thoughts on this?

**razor** · 02/02/2011, 8:19 AM

Originally Posted by Nedge

I would love to provide the names i heard however i believe it would be unfair to publish them on this considering nothing has been confirmed.

Fair play Nedge
As a Cork City fan who follows the MSL I'd love nothing more than to see local lads make it into the City team and if they are good enough maybe across the water.

**Southsider** · 02/02/2011, 8:21 AM

Originally Posted by razor

Crosshaven keeper has signed for City.
see here

Iv seen this guy 3 times before god hes shocking. Hes about 6 foot 6 but hes pure tripe. City must be stuck this year.

**Nedge** · 02/02/2011, 9:37 AM

Originally Posted by Southsider

Iv seen this guy 3 times before god hes shocking. Hes about 6 foot 6 but hes pure tripe. City must be stuck this year.

I couldnt agree more, There is far more talented keepers out there, The new keeper at Mayfield and Blarney keeper come to mind.

**Goggs** · 02/02/2011, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Nedge

as i remember reading the echo not so long ago when Billy Woods was talking down the MSl and constantly refered to the gap between League of Ireland and the MSL. I would love to see a Munster Senior League team compete in the LOI to see how they fair. Has anybody thoughts on this?

As much as I love the MSL Nedge their is a gap between 1st division League of Ireland and the MSL and theirs a huge gap between MSL and the Premier League of Ireland. I think committment is the major factor between the first and I think the difference in skill levels for the Premier.Time and time again MSL players have tried to step up but just can't cut it because they simply not good enough.Their is probably 3 players in the MSL who could play with city in my opinion but do they have the committment that's Howey[rockmount] Stepleton [midleton] Mulcahy {Hall},the MSL is a good league but its an amature league at the end of the day well mostly anyway.

**greengrass** · 02/02/2011, 2:06 PM

I personally feel that the LOI is not as good as some people on here seem to think
having been an avid fan of LOI football years ago,nowadays i find the MSL games to be much more interesting package
maybe individually the LOI players are better but many of the MSL players would be the same if they were playin football constantly
for an amatuer league i think the dedication of most of the MSL players is top class

**Reznik** · 02/02/2011, 8:27 PM

Originally Posted by greengrass

i think the dedication of most of the MSL players is top class

I agree totally greengrass. Paying for membership, insurance and training plus trying to balance family, work and football 3 or 4 times a week is a big commitment and 99% of players in the 3 msl leagues dont get a penny for it. We do it for the love of the game. If thats not commitment i dont know what is... P.S. I once knew a guy who drank 7-up at his brothers wedding because he was playing a Donie Forde Cup game the following day. Quality

**ball-hop** · 03/02/2011, 10:52 AM

I agree that the players' dedication in the MSL is top class. However, the National League requirement is another step up. Easy examples - Finn Harps, Monaghan. Salthill Devon, Mervue Utd.
Anyone who has had the experience with an MSL club travelling to Donegal for Intermediate Cup fixtures knows how gruelling this is!!! Once every couple of seasons. Multiply that upwards for regular league fixtures and the level of dedication needs to notch up big-time.
I think, without question, there are a number of MSL players who could well make the step up if only based on ability, but for National League, there is much more involved.

**Goggs** · 03/02/2011, 12:57 PM

Good to see someone with a bit of common sense ball-hop its grand to comment on this forum with off the cuff comments and mostly made in the best intentions but if you havnt experenced playing at both levels its not rational to comment theres a big difference in training on a tuesday and thursday and playing local on a Sunday morning opposed to training 4 nights a week and traveling the length and breath of the country.Plus theirs the added pressure of preforming in front of a thousand plus people a week and beening covered by the national press compared to playing in front of one man and his dog and getting a few inches in the echo if your lucky on a wednesday night.

**ringmahon4ever** · 03/02/2011, 1:47 PM

Originally Posted by Reznik

I agree totally greengrass. Paying for membership, insurance and training plus trying to balance family, work and football 3 or 4 times a week is a big commitment and 99% of players in the 3 msl leagues dont get a penny for it. We do it for the love of the game. If thats not commitment i dont know what is... P.S. I once knew a guy who drank 7-up at his brothers wedding because he was playing a Donie Forde Cup game the following day. Quality

i reckon its less then 99% and i hope he was drinking 7-up light

**wesleyBHFC** · 03/02/2011, 4:49 PM

rumour on the street is rockmount have found new management for next season. heard it from a source at work today!! can anyone confirm this???

**the hawk** · 03/02/2011, 8:01 PM

Originally Posted by Nedge

I couldnt agree more, There is far more talented keepers out there, The new keeper at Mayfield and Blarney keeper come to mind.

mow in not affiliated with any clubs but really like watchin the msl no matter what divison and the two best keepers i have seen are the halls (cant remember his name) and dave the save

**Cici900** · 03/02/2011, 8:13 PM

That would be very interesting to see them without Cronin

**Goggs** · 04/02/2011, 6:59 AM

Originally Posted by Cici900

That would be very interesting to see them without Cronin

Maybe a change in management might bring a bit of decorum and respect to the game which is sadly lacking from their set up

**Sparky** · 04/02/2011, 7:55 AM

I would imagine it would be Alan Martin and one or two others. Maybe only a rumour to keep things exciting?

**greengrass** · 04/02/2011, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by Goggs

Good to see someone with a bit of common sense ball-hop its grand to comment on this forum with off the cuff comments and mostly made in the best intentions but if you havnt experenced playing at both levels its not rational to comment theres a big difference in training on a tuesday and thursday and playing local on a Sunday morning opposed to training 4 nights a week and traveling the length and breath of the country.Plus theirs the added pressure of preforming in front of a thousand plus people a week and beening covered by the national press compared to playing in front of one man and his dog and getting a few inches in the echo if your lucky on a wednesday night.

I would relish playing in front of a thousand plus people goggs
wouldnt you?