Mayo Association Football League

[The Don]

I agree with you that these things are not required in local football. I do not know where they are coming from either. I think it is absolute madness. Anyway on a more important subject who is going to win the cup final between Swinford and Manulla. Have Swinford any chance. They appear to have done well in the league this season.

Cant see Swinford having enough pace to worry them. Hope I am wrong though.

[The Don]

I think you are absolutely correct. It is sheer madness putting a cost on clubs to provide a scoreboard. I do agree that clubs could try and provide some kind of shelter for their own supporters and the press (if thethe press are at the match). The Mayo League showed great initiative in the past by setting high standards for all the clubs but this has gone overboard and is not necessary. They need to get back to basics and get the important things right. I do not think it should be compulsory.

It just makes no sense. Why do all this when NONE of the clubs want it. Also not one person I have spoken to is in favour of the 8 team leagues, so why yet again are the clubs letting themselves be railroaded into it.

[Back n the game]

It just makes no sense. Why do all this when NONE of the clubs want it. Also not one person I have spoken to is in favour of the 8 team leagues, so why yet again are the clubs letting themselves be railroaded into it.

Th Mayo League is a dictatorship and not Democracy, whatever they decide goes. Couple of years ago we were allowed 5 subs per game now only 3 without votes taken, and every year its something different. Clubs need to stand up for themselves.
It would be more important to get the season finished and play all outstanding fixtures before even attempting to put outlandish proposals before Clubs. Maybe the way the season was dragging out was a perfect oppertunity to slip in these rediculous requests as clubs were more focused on completing this season. Cup final in december what a joke.
Get your priorities Quigley and co and get back to plain simple football and forget all this money wasting nonsence.

[GoodFootball]

Cant see Swinford having enough pace to worry them. Hope I am wrong though.

Im predicting a shoc Swinford win, dont think they have anything to lose and Manulla aint all that...

[yellowmonkey]

Maybe the league is gearing up for a return to Winter football

Winter, Summer, ..... it makes no difference anyhow with the weather ;)

[Fair Play]

Th Mayo League is a dictatorship and not Democracy, whatever they decide goes. Couple of years ago we were allowed 5 subs per game now only 3 without votes taken, and every year its something different. Clubs need to stand up for themselves.
It would be more important to get the season finished and play all outstanding fixtures before even attempting to put outlandish proposals before Clubs. Maybe the way the season was dragging out was a perfect oppertunity to slip in these rediculous requests as clubs were more focused on completing this season. Cup final in december what a joke.
Get your priorities Quigley and co and get back to plain simple football and forget all this money wasting nonsence.
I agree with you about getting the season finished. It has dragged on much too long for whatever reason. I do not agree with you on the substitute rule as this was a direct instruction from FIFA to revert back to three substitutions only. Cup Final in December is too late.

[Fair Play]

Cant see Swinford having enough pace to worry them. Hope I am wrong though.
It could be a good final as both sides try to play it a bit on the ground and both sides are inclined to leak a lot of goals.

[Bestie]

Im predicting a shoc Swinford win, dont think they have anything to lose and Manulla aint all that...
I think Manulla will do it. They probably do not have happy memories of Milebush as they lost the Connacht Cup final there a few years back to Ballinasloe. They seem to be back in form and they had a great win in Westport last Sunday.

[juan pablo]

Whereabouts did you guys read about these new rules for next season??

Are you serious about Scoreboards and Press Boxes, i take it they are only for the Super League teams??

If someone could email me this in print, i would appreciate it.

[rava]

Its all in this weeks Conn Tele.

[Ranger]

Anyone know where I can get the results from the masters league games last Wed night?

[juan pablo]

Wednesday 25th November 2009



Section A—Round 5


Westport Utd. 4 v 1 Castlebar Celtic 7.00pm M. Walsh
Partry Athletic 5 v 0 Ballyglass 8.00pm M. Kelly
Kiltimagh/Knock Utd. 0 v 3 Ballyvary Blue Bombers ‘A’ 9.00pm M. Kelly
Snugboro Utd.-----Bye



Section B—Round 5


Fahy Rovers 0 v 6 Ballyvary Blue Bombers ‘B’ 7.00pm V. Conlon
Iorras Aontaithe 3 v 1 Swinford 8.00pm V. Conlon
Glenisland Utd. 2 v 2 Ballyheane 9.00pm M. Walsh
Straide & Foxford Utd.-----Bye

[Ranger]

Wednesday 25th November 2009



Section A—Round 5


Westport Utd. 4 v 1 Castlebar Celtic 7.00pm M. Walsh
Partry Athletic 5 v 0 Ballyglass 8.00pm M. Kelly
Kiltimagh/Knock Utd. 0 v 3 Ballyvary Blue Bombers ‘A’ 9.00pm M. Kelly
Snugboro Utd.-----Bye



Section B—Round 5


Fahy Rovers 0 v 6 Ballyvary Blue Bombers ‘B’ 7.00pm V. Conlon
Iorras Aontaithe 3 v 1 Swinford 8.00pm V. Conlon
Glenisland Utd. 2 v 2 Ballyheane 9.00pm M. Walsh
Straide & Foxford Utd.-----Bye

Thanks Juan, wheredid you get those and are there ant tables available?

[Closed Account]

Thanks Juan, wheredid you get those and are there ant tables available?
JD sends them out in email.

They are online here:

http://inform.fai.ie/League/Clubs/portals/MAFL/WestaroLeagueTables.aspx (http://www.sportsmanager.ie/t6.php?userid=6940&leaguetable=1&report=1&reporttype=mixresults&compid=12708&countyid=37&club_id=3994&sportid=8)

[juan pablo]

Directing some more traffic to your website Joe, ;)

[Closed Account]

Directing some more traffic to your website Joe, ;)
:D To be fair, I didn't even think of looking at the mayo website, and then when I did I edited it. The Mayo League tables look dodgy to me though.....
Actually I see what you mean now, I changed the text to the link but not the link itself. Fixed

[juan pablo]

haha,

Im only going on with ya,

Am working on our own website at the moment, hard work gathering information for it but our own site desperately needs re-modelling.

Did anyone use the TEAMER service over the season??? If so, how did they find it??

[murphs jewels]

haha,

Im only going on with ya,

Am working on our own website at the moment, hard work gathering information for it but our own site desperately needs re-modelling.

Did anyone use the TEAMER service over the season??? If so, how did they find it??

Ya we used it all season and found it brilliant. Takes a while to get everyone on board and registered but saves loads of time and money. Defo worth a go. And Joe take no heed of him he's just jealous :). Ye have the best site for local soccer on the net :ball:

[FahyForever]

I know Fahy used Teamer all year and it seemed to work ok.

Anyone willing to see beyond Manulla for the cup final? I think it will be a tight game and will be interested to see how Swinford do before they embark on their super league assault. Bit of coverage in the Mayo News with their interview with 'Jolly' Roger Clarke. I'm sure he loved that headline....

[Bestie]

I know Fahy used Teamer all year and it seemed to work ok.

Anyone willing to see beyond Manulla for the cup final? I think it will be a tight game and will be interested to see how Swinford do before they embark on their super league assault. Bit of coverage in the Mayo News with their interview with 'Jolly' Roger Clarke. I'm sure he loved that headline....
I don't think that you will get too many takers to say that Swinford will beat Manulla. I think Manulla have too much fire power, but you never know in a cup match. Look what happened last year between S&F and Snugboro. I thought the Connaught did a brilliant spread on the final this week. I did not see Mayo News but the Western was pretty weak. Maybe we could all look forward to the headline next week, and I might be proven wrong. Best of luck to both teams. Pity about the weather for a final at this time of year.

[Fair Play]

I don't think that you will get too many takers to say that Swinford will beat Manulla. I think Manulla have too much fire power, but you never know in a cup match. Look what happened last year between S&F and Snugboro. I thought the Connaught did a brilliant spread on the final this week. I did not see Mayo News but the Western was pretty weak. Maybe we could all look forward to the headline next week, and I might be proven wrong. Best of luck to both teams. Pity about the weather for a final at this time of year.
The Connaught Telegraph certainly did a great job on the build up for the final. It was the best we ever saw. I think Swinford have a good chance and will put it up to Manulla on Sunday and I hope they do well in the Super League next season. Like all promoted teams they need to get a good start next season.
Best of luck to both teams at the weekend.

[GoodFootball]

The Connaught Telegraph certainly did a great job on the build up for the final. It was the best we ever saw. I think Swinford have a good chance and will put it up to Manulla on Sunday and I hope they do well in the Super League next season. Like all promoted teams they need to get a good start next season.
Best of luck to both teams at the weekend.

I'll go for Swinford in a tight game, disgraceful that the game has to be in played in Decemeber but that's the ML for ya, "Summer" season...

[rava]

My heart says Swinford but my head says Manulla will win easily.

[Spot Kick]

I'll go for Swinford in a tight game, disgraceful that the game has to be in played in Decemeber but that's the ML for ya, "Summer" season...
It is unfortunate and ridiculous that the game is being played in December but did the clubs not agree to this last year when they agreed to have a much later start to the super league. A few weekends were lost because of deaths and the bad weather also. I suppose that is what happens at this time of the year and we have to put up with it. I do not want to be defending anyone but I don't think it is all down to the Mayo league. Anyway the cup final should be played long before this, and let us hope that they change it for next year.

[Closed Account]

To be fair to the Mayo FA, this Final was scheduled to be played on the 8th of November so its been put back 4 weeks because of weather and bereavements.

Didn't see too much of either side this year but the very nature of the cup final means this game is very much 50/50. Personally I fancy Manulla as a lot of their squad have played in cup finals before. Then again so have Swinford but mainly at Tuohy/Tonra level. I'd say 2-1 Manulla.

[Cloggs]

i'd have to go for a manulla win.they seem to have all the momentum going into the final so can't really see swinford staying with them over the 90 minutes.i'll go for a 3-1 win for manulla.would love to see swinford prove me wrong though!!should be a good game regardless

[minivan man]

any one know is the cup final still on after all the rain?:confused:

[juan pablo]

Well done to Manulla on winning the Chadwicks Cup. Thought Swinford really put it up to Manulla and Trevor McDonald was unlucky to have his goal cleared off the line.

[Spot Kick]

Well done to Manulla on winning the Chadwicks Cup. Thought Swinford really put it up to Manulla and Trevor McDonald was unlucky to have his goal cleared off the line.
Great performance from Swinford. I thought that Manulla were a little bit more experienced and had the greater chances but Swinford had a great chance to go in front and failed to take it. There was a good crowd at the game but not too many from the other clubs around.

[Bestie]

Great performance from Swinford. I thought that Manulla were a little bit more experienced and had the greater chances but Swinford had a great chance to go in front and failed to take it. There was a good crowd at the game but not too many from the other clubs around.
Congrats to Manulla. It was a very good game allowing for the conditions. Both teams tried to play football and deserve credit.

[Fair Play]

The Connaught Telegraph certainly did a great job on the build up for the final. It was the best we ever saw. I think Swinford have a good chance and will put it up to Manulla on Sunday and I hope they do well in the Super League next season. Like all promoted teams they need to get a good start next season.
Best of luck to both teams at the weekend.
My earlier prediction that Swinford would put it up to Manulla proved fairly accurate. Swinford were Manulla's equal yesterday and could have won the game. If they were a little more clinical up front they could have won. Some fine performances from a lot of players yesterday. I noted that both managers were reluctant to make too many changes and left it late to introduce fresh legs.

[rava]

My earlier prediction that Swinford would put it up to Manulla proved fairly accurate. Swinford were Manulla's equal yesterday and could have won the game. If they were a little more clinical up front they could have won. Some fine performances from a lot of players yesterday. I noted that both managers were reluctant to make too many changes and left it late to introduce fresh legs.

Fair play to Swinford they more than matched Manulla in most sectors of the field. If they can raise their game like this week in week out next season they should stay up.

[Bandit]

Great preformance from Swinford yesterday really looked up for it,gave Manulla a good run for their money,some lovely football played by both teams but i have to say Swinford for me were the better team on the day and did not deserve to lose the way they did,but thats football for ya ;).They can really look forward to next year now and if Sean Kav can keep that group of players together they will more than hold their own in the Super league.

[GoodFootball]

Have a look at this:
http://www.oddschecker.com/football/european-football/other-leagues/ireland/ireland-lower-leagues/ireland-fai-junior-cup

Swinford 33/1, Ballina 33/1, Iorras 40/1

Obviously someone had a punt on Swinford...

Some interesting odds there Ballymun 12/1, Killester 6/1 and their playing each other next round!

[rava]

They do say its easy to part a fool with his money

[pinero]

what a joke swinford having same odds as ballina and shorter odds than iorras, did well aganst manulla at the weekend but manulla finished a long way behind the top three in the super league last season will do well to hold there own against the top six or seven teams next season they have been in the super league a long time there is no compensation for experience.

[Bandit]

what a joke swinford having same odds as ballina and shorter odds than iorras, did well aganst manulla at the weekend but manulla finished a long way behind the top three in the super league last season will do well to hold there own against the top six or seven teams next season they have been in the super league a long time there is no compensation for experience.

They held their own everytime they played super league oppisition this year,beating Ballyheane and just losing out to Manulla.They proved to everyone on sunday that they are well able to put it up to anyone.
Odds will be well down when they beat Ballina so get the bets on early:D:D

[swinfordfc]

what a joke swinford having same odds as ballina and shorter odds than iorras, did well aganst manulla at the weekend but manulla finished a long way behind the top three in the super league last season will do well to hold there own against the top six or seven teams next season they have been in the super league a long time there is no compensation for experience.

Think about it .... its either Ballina or Swinford hence they on the same money ..... it doesnt take a genius to work that one out ....:p .... and yes Ballina would be the fav's ...

[purplemonkeydis]

only 1 thing left to be sorted in the mayo league. how does everyone see that playoff going

[GoodFootball]

Think about it .... its either Ballina or Swinford hence they on the same money ..... it doesnt take a genius to work that one out ....:p .... and yes Ballina would be the fav's ...

Dont ever open a bookies buddy!! Thats like saying if Chelsea play Moscow in the next round of the champions league that they will both be the same odds.

Ballina winning the junior cup would be equivalent of Arsenel winning champs league, Swinford winning junior cup would be equivalent of Bohemians winning it.

Realistically Ballina and Erris have correct odds, Swinford should be 100/1 or more.

[Bandit]

Dont ever open a bookies buddy!! Thats like saying if Chelsea play Moscow in the next round of the champions league that they will both be the same odds.

Ballina winning the junior cup would be equivalent of Arsenel winning champs league, Swinford winning junior cup would be equivalent of Bohemians winning it.

Realistically Ballina and Erris have correct odds, Swinford should be 100/1 or more.

What odds would fahy be ?????? ,oh thats right there are long gone;);)
Swinford know they are not going to win it but you can always live in hope..

[GoodFootball]

What odds would fahy be ?????? ,oh thats right there are long gone;);)
Swinford know they are not going to win it but you can always live in hope..

I'd say ye'll go another 90 mins in the competition anyway...unless the ref decides to blow up early because of a one sided scoreline ;)

[swinfordfc]

I'd say ye'll go another 90 mins in the competition anyway...unless the ref decides to blow up early because of a one sided scoreline ;)

Well it was nice of ye to come down and support Clew Bay when they were playing us ...... ;)

[GoodFootball]

Well it was nice of ye to come down and support Clew Bay when they were playing us ...... ;)

Gotta support the neighbours ;)

[Cloggs]

Well it was nice of ye to come down and support Clew Bay when they were playing us ...... ;)

ah sure we were as well to-it wasn't like we had a game ourselves that weekend!:D

[Bandit]

I'd say ye'll go another 90 mins in the competition anyway...unless the ref decides to blow up early because of a one sided scoreline ;)
Pity the ref did'nt blow up early when they hammered ye 8-1;);)

[swinfordfc]

ah sure we were as well to-it wasn't like we had a game ourselves that weekend!:D

hope they turn the favour today when ye had ye had your last game of the year .... ;)

[FahyForever]

Disappointing to see only two Mayo teams progressing to the next round of the Connaught cup. Indicative of a general slump in Mayo football or merely a bad day at the collective office? Is summer football maybe making this cup tougher for Mayo teams?

[Thunderblaster]

Disappointing to see only two Mayo teams progressing to the next round of the Connaught cup.

Could be Westport's chance though. Could get a second wind.

[GoodFootball]

Disappointing to see only two Mayo teams progressing to the next round of the Connaught cup. Indicative of a general slump in Mayo football or merely a bad day at the collective office? Is summer football maybe making this cup tougher for Mayo teams?

Of course the summer league is making it tougher for Mayo teams to do well in both conn cup and fai junior. No team is in full training at the moment, no team is playing week in week out and no team in Mayo would've had a full squad available for the weekends games (at a guess).

For example, we had 11 players yesterday, 6 who played more than 5 games, and 3 who played no games in the super league last year. Got a man sent off and should've still won a game against a sligo super league side who are in the middle of their season.

ML are right to have summer league, why is every other county staying winter league? Pitches are cr@p, games called off, miserable weather and the league of ireland is played in the summer; are these not enough reasons to have a summer league for every irish county league?