Limerick Desmond League 2009/10

[sky blue]

Hand on my heart, i can safely say that Rathkeale was by far and away the worst at it that I have seen this year. Maybe the young lads in NCW are a bit cheeky but I'll get over that
Was it Liverpool you had trials with NEENAN or was it Shauntrade id say....

[The1]

Liverpool never did it for me, What makes you think I'm Nenan Robbie

[sky blue]

Liverpool never did it for me, What makes you think I'm Nenan Robbie

Your not in Liverpool now Nenan, Robbie Fowler is it. O you played with Robbie Fowler o now i get it.

[Hairy Legs]

Hand on my heart, i can safely say that Rathkeale was by far and away the worst at it that I have seen this year. Maybe the young lads in NCW are a bit cheeky but I'll get over that

you were there once this season, I never heard anything that day

[The1]

you were there once this season, I never heard anything that day
I was at around seven of yere matches this year, if ye opened yere eyes ye would know who I am

[The1]

Your not in Liverpool now Nenan, Robbie Fowler is it. O you played with Robbie Fowler o now i get it.
It would have been more of an honour I'm sure to play with the great Robbie White and Barry Riordan,

[Hairy Legs]

I was at around seven of yere matches this year, if ye opened yere eyes ye would know who I am

oh yes I was talking to you in Cork at the oscar traynor game

[The1]

oh yes I was talking to you in Cork at the oscar traynor game
Im afraid not, I wasnt at that match

[Hairy Legs]

Im afraid not, I wasnt at that match

You have me so???

[The1]

The last few Rathkeale matches I was at include, Shannonside twice, Broadford, Rovers twice and Glin. You might be able to pick me out from that.

[Hairy Legs]

The last few Rathkeale matches I was at include, Shannonside twice, Broadford, Rovers twice and Glin. You might be able to pick me out from that.

No you have me, I must have been too focused on the game
You are a Rathkeale supporter so, or were Broadford not playing?
I'll call in for a free pint in Broadford so the next time im passing

[The1]

No you have me, I must have been too focused on the game
You are a Rathkeale supporter so, or were Broadford not playing?
I'll call in for a free pint in Broadford so the next time im passing
Well in fairness ye were telling me I was from Abbeyfeale a few months ago, or at least Sky Blue was, so either Im lying about my identity or the two of ye are clutching at straws Barry, or is it Robbie.

[Hairy Legs]

Well in fairness ye were telling me I was from Abbeyfeale a few months ago, or at least Sky Blue was, so either Im lying about my identity or the two of ye are clutching at straws Barry, or is it Robbie.

Well i always had you for a Broadford man going on your posts but mabey im wrong now,
Your clutching at straws at the moment too :)

[TigerBalm]

I agree with 'The1' if I am to believe what he thinks.....NCW would be better & stronger ambassadors for the Desmond League going forward....

[TigerBalm]

All makes for a good one at the weekend which is only a positive thing for the league though

[The1]

Bad result for Abbey Sat night 'THE 1' What do you make of there chances now:confused: loosing at home and trying to win a league is not really what you want to be doing now is it...
Yes Sky Blue as you can see did think I was from Abbey a few months ago, He has 20% of the Premier Division clubs covered now so I'm sure he will hit the jackpot sooner or later

[The1]

All makes for a good one at the weekend which is only a positive thing for the league though
Ya should be a good match, Winners will win the league.

[The1]

Well i always had you for a Broadford man going on your posts but mabey im wrong now,
Your clutching at straws at the moment too :)
Maybe not both of ye but either Sky Blue or yourself is Robbie White or Barry Riordan. Do you know who Sky Blue is, obviously you do

[the 12 th man]

Can we talk about football instead of who's who?

[Hairy Legs]

Can we talk about football instead of who's who?

Ok boss.
Who have NCW left to play after Sunday, Shannonside and Glin again, have they Ballingarry twice? Abbeyfeale and Broadford?

[snafu]

After playing R.keale this weekend, NCW have broadford (away), glin (home), b.garry (away), s.side(home), and abbeyfeale(away)

I can only see them dropping points against r.keale, broadford and abbeyfeale.

after this wknd, Rkeale have Abbeyfeale to play twice, Broadford (away), Askeaton (Home), Carrig (Home)

it all depends on the teams that have nothing left to play for. if they have stopped training and just turn up to make up the numbers it will be an easy run in for both teams. however i doubt the likes of broadford and abbeyfeale will roll over easily, and glin always seem to up their game vs NCW so itl be interseting.

I reckon the winner of this weekneds game will take the title, hopefully itl be a cracker!

[Hairy Legs]

After playing R.keale this weekend, NCW have broadford (away), glin (home), b.garry (away), s.side(home), and abbeyfeale(away)

I can only see them dropping points against r.keale, broadford and abbeyfeale.

after this wknd, Rkeale have Abbeyfeale to play twice, Broadford (away), Askeaton (Home), Carrig (Home)

it all depends on the teams that have nothing left to play for. if they have stopped training and just turn up to make up the numbers it will be an easy run in for both teams. however i doubt the likes of broadford and abbeyfeale will roll over easily, and glin always seem to up their game vs NCW so itl be interseting.

I reckon the winner of this weekneds game will take the title, hopefully itl be a cracker!



It might be a nil all draw????

Thanks for that, two equally tough run in's

I see Avenue have already won the Clare Premier, we are a good bit behind.

[sky blue]

I agree with 'The1' if I am to believe what he thinks.....NCW would be better & stronger ambassadors for the Desmond League going forward....

Ya thats why one of their players was banned for one year from playing soccer for raising his hand to a referee... Good Ambassadors alright id say.

[snafu]

Ya thats why one of their players was banned for one year from playing soccer for raising his hand to a referee... Good Ambassadors alright id say.

I remember a couple of years back a couple of the NCW youth(possibly U16) players beating the opposition players with hurleys after a soccer game. I think the players involved got a year suspension.I think it was against Creeves. Can anyone clarify this?
In terms of soccer they are probably the best representives of the desmond league.
As for being ambassodors for the league, no i dont think so. I think that would be Abbeyfeale, their soccer isnt the greatest but they have a wonderful set-up back there with maybe the exception of the mounds of earth on each goaline. and the town itself has less of a reputation

[Gearysfan]

Lads who cares who is the best ambassadors for the league. This sunday we have the top two teams of the league and prob the top two footballing sides meeting each other. Whoever wins it, i think will go on and win the league. Hope its a great match with good football to watch and best of luck to both teams.

Can't believe our Observer reporter said that Glin v Abbeyfeale is going to be the big game on Sunday. I don't know what planet that man is on to be honest.

I also am of the opinion that the Desmond Cup final will feauture these two teams so we should be in for a cracking finish to the year. Thats what its all about, its a pity broadford started playing good football so late in the year. If they put their minds to it they would have given the league a good lash.

[Hairy Legs]

well said

[Hairy Legs]

What does anyone make of this new league format down for proposal next week??

[buddygeary23]

Lads who cares who is the best ambassadors for the league. This sunday we have the top two teams of the league and prob the top two footballing sides meeting each other. Whoever wins it, i think will go on and win the league. Hope its a great match with good football to watch and best of luck to both teams.

Can't believe our Observer reporter said that Glin v Abbeyfeale is going to be the big game on Sunday. I don't know what planet that man is on to be honest.

I also am of the opinion that the Desmond Cup final will feauture these two teams so we should be in for a cracking finish to the year. Thats what its all about, its a pity broadford started playing good football so late in the year. If they put their minds to it they would have given the league a good lash.


ya i must agree with everything u just said there...who ever wins on sunday willl win the league..shud be a good game and hopefullly some goals and not a nil all draw.mr nelligan saying that glin rover and abbey utd is the match of the weekend??? sure aren't abbey playing so it must be ha ha..i also think that the desmond cup final will be between newcastle west and rathkeale..SHUD BE A GOOD ONE

[TigerBalm]

Fair enough Sky Blue, I wouldn't be up on such NCW happenings unfortunately. Definitely massive at the weekend. If I'm honest I'd like to see Rathkeale do it, haven't threatened this much in years & this should be their opportunity.....should they take it.....

[Hairy Legs]

ya i must agree with everything u just said there...who ever wins on sunday willl win the league..shud be a good game and hopefullly some goals and not a nil all draw.mr nelligan saying that glin rover and abbey utd is the match of the weekend??? sure aren't abbey playing so it must be ha ha..i also think that the desmond cup final will be between newcastle west and rathkeale..SHUD BE A GOOD ONE

neither are ther yet buddy (desmond cup), im sure Athea and more so abbey/glin will have a say in that

[Have It]

Are the Killeaney games off again this week ?

[Hairy Legs]

Are the Killeaney games off again this week ?

really? why so?

[Gearysfan]

What does anyone make of this new league format down for proposal next week??

Could you explain that a bit better. Haven't heard anything about changes. Fill us in

[Notaclue]

Are the Killeaney games off again this week ?
I'm told that it's off due to a bereavement which seems fair enough.

[Notaclue]

Desmond Youths Cup Final

NCW won 3-2 after a pretty ordinary match which NCW dominated in the first half and scored 2 goals by O'Callaghan from a corner and Kavanagh on a through ball. Ballingarry got a goal back after 60 mins. and equalised in the last minute. In the meantime the Ballingarry keeper had made a number of fine saves. However NCW prevailed and supersub Delee got the winner in added time to give NCW the win they deserved. Kavanagh got Man of the Match though the Ballingarry keeper was my choice. Pity that the crowd was so small, especially as the two teams served such an exciting match only a week previously. Well done to both teams for providing great entertainment over the two games. I don't know who scored for Ballingarry

[Harry Lime]

Desmond Youths Cup Final


Pics from the game:
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[Hairy Legs]

Could you explain that a bit better. Haven't heard anything about changes. Fill us in

New league format proposal:
Play the first round of league games (9 each) after this the league gets divided into 2 groups of 5.
The top 5 then go off and play for the title (4 games) the bottom 5 play to avoid relegation.
Its up to the team to get as many points as possible in the first 9 games.
You end up playing 13 games a season
Sound nuts to me but thats the gist of it I am led to believe, any know any more???

[Notaclue]

New league format proposal

What idiot came up with this nonsense? It's done in the SPL and hasn't worked out very well there. If it's not broken don't fix it, leave things as they are I say

[Hairy Legs]

New league format proposal

What idiot came up with this nonsense? It's done in the SPL and hasn't worked out very well there. If it's not broken don't fix it, leave things as they are I say

Well thats whats on the table I believe, certain clubs are looking for it to be installed, personally I think its crazy and wont get the nod.

[Notaclue]

Well thats whats on the table I believe, certain clubs are looking for it to be installed, personally I think its crazy and wont get the nod.

The problem as I see it would be that the 4th and 5th place teams could really have nothing to play for and on the other side the same applies to the 6th and 7th place sides. I know it still happens now but I think it's a lot better when the top teams have to battle with sides trying to avoid the drop. Some teams do get hard away games against midtable sides, who having nothing at stake give it a real go against the league leaders.

[western gale]

New league format proposal:
Play the first round of league games (9 each) after this the league gets divided into 2 groups of 5.
The top 5 then go off and play for the title (4 games) the bottom 5 play to avoid relegation.
Its up to the team to get as many points as possible in the first 9 games.
You end up playing 13 games a season
Sound nuts to me but thats the gist of it I am led to believe, any know any more???

From what I can gather there is also a proposal to start the season with the divisional league cups. A select few clubs were asked to attend a meeting last Monday night, apparently all clubs are being invited to a further meeting next week

[buddygeary23]

Desmond Youths Cup Final

NCW won 3-2 after a pretty ordinary match which NCW dominated in the first half and scored 2 goals by O'Callaghan from a corner and Kavanagh on a through ball. Ballingarry got a goal back after 60 mins. and equalised in the last minute. In the meantime the Ballingarry keeper had made a number of fine saves. However NCW prevailed and supersub Delee got the winner in added time to give NCW the win they deserved. Kavanagh got Man of the Match though the Ballingarry keeper was my choice. Pity that the crowd was so small, especially as the two teams served such an exciting match only a week previously. Well done to both teams for providing great entertainment over the two games. I don't know who scored for Ballingarry

gary shanahan got the 2nd goal and also got man of the match..there was a guy from the ireland under 16's there looking at him

[Notaclue]

gary shanahan got the 2nd goal and also got man of the match..there was a guy from the ireland under 16's there looking at him

Sorry about that. I misheard the name when I asked who he was.

[western gale]

Division 2
Kilcornan 1 Kilcolman Rovers 1

[western gale]

Desmond Cup Q/F
Abbeyfeale Utd 0 Glin Rovers 2

Premier Division
Newcastle West 3 Rathkeale 1
Broadford Utd 2 Ballingarry 3
Carrig Celtic 1 Newcastle West Rovers 4

Division 1
Kildimo Utd 3 Glantine 0
Feenagh v Killeaney (on Tuesday night)

[western gale]

Division 3 League Cup Q/F
Shannonside B 3 Creeves 1

[western gale]

Desmond Cup Semi Finals
Newcastle West v Athea Utd (Friday May 7th - Clounreask)
Glin Rvs v Rathkeale (Saturday May 8th - Clounreask)

[western gale]

Division 3 Qualification Playoff
Askeaton B 1 Broadford Utd B 2

[western gale]

Division 3 League Cup Q/F
Glantine B 0 Glin Rovers B 1

[western gale]

Division 3 League Cup Q/F
Carrig Celtic B 0 Granagh Utd 2