Cork AUL 2010/11

[thebooboys]

just to confirm what BLUEY said. Was holding off coz i wasnt sure if other candidates had been informed. Jimmy in as manager, stevie Walsh, in as trainer. Hopefully all behind us now, good to have it sorted. Some new players training too so onwards and upwards.

[killer"B"]

lads lads did ye ever think littleman might need a break from football just to clear his mind??? just cause leeside job came up most people on this fourm jumped the gun !!!

[olachico]

lads lads did ye ever think littleman might need a break from football just to clear his mind??? just cause leeside job came up most people on this fourm jumped the gun !!!

Killer B - I heard it from a fairly reliable source that littleman was one of the names in for the job - so no jumping of the gun!!!

[Dixie's Cousin]

Well lads, what's done is done. We can start talking transfers today. Any rumours or fact?

[killer"B"]

well fair enough olachico .. what done is done

[killer"B"]

Here is the draw for the Saxone and President's semi-finals.

Saxone Cup Semi Finals
Innishvilla A v Hibernians A
Glanworth Utd v Churchvilla / Waterloo

Presidents Cup Semi Finals
Leeside C / Newmarket v Ballincollig
Strand Utd v Afton Villa / Knocknaheeny Celtic.

[Dixie's Cousin]

Ola, you always seem to have the inside scoop, any transfer rumours?

[olachico]

Ola, you always seem to have the inside scoop, any transfer rumours?

Havent heard much at the moment Dixie - tend not to post what i hear when it comes to transfers anyway as most of the time the moves dont happen - and also i'd hate to scupper any move for a club/player by alerting others to a players availability

[killer"B"]

Havent heard much at the moment Dixie - tend not to post what i hear when it comes to transfers anyway as most of the time the moves dont happen - and also i'd hate to scupper any move for a club/player by alerting others to a players availability
Good move olachico best keep what you know to your self if you know anything

[Dixie's Cousin]

Suppose, Killer how's the world of Grattan going?

[killer"B"]

well this can only be a good time now for grattan especially the transfer window is now "opened" as for signing players dont have a clue who the manager has in mind !! hopefully he can get a few in as for last weekends reult move on and upwards is' int it dixie's cousins who you involed with then or are nutural in the game dixie??

[Dixie's Cousin]

Killer Neutral at the moment but heading back out to Rockmount after xmas,

[killer"B"]

FAI Junior Cup 5th Round Draw


1 Galway Hibs v Ballingarry Albion or Moneygall FC
2 Broadford Utd v Carrick Utd
3 Knockainey FC v Coachford A FC
4 Balscadden FC or Tolka Rvs v Knockavilla FC or Springfield FC
5 Peamount Moyle Park FC or Donore FC v Vianney FC or Sandyhill Celtic
6 Cloughjordan FC or Nenagh FC v Pike Rvs.
7 Manor Rgs or Ballymore FC v Athenry FC or Colemanstown FC
8 Castleview FC v Ballyoulster FC or Wicklow Rvs
9 AC Kilkenny FC or Freebooters FC v Erne Wanderers FC or Lagan Harps
10 Avenue Utd v Iorras Aonath or Ballina Town
11 St. Michaels FC or Clonmel Celtic v Newcastle West FC
12 Seaview Celtic or St. Peters FC v Castlebar Celtic or Ballyheane FC
13 Kilmallock Utd v Crettyard Utd or Courtown Hibs FC
14 St. Kevins Boys FC or Killester Utd v Ballynanty Rovers
15 Carrick Rovers FC or Darndale Rovers FC v Carrigtwohill FC
16 Oatfield FC or Trinity Corths FC or Trinity Donaghmede FC v Rasheney FC or Milford Utd
17 Sheriff YC or Liffey Celtic or Clones Town FC or Coill Dubh FC v Belgrove FC or Malahide Utd
18 Monksland FC or Esker Celtic or Chanell SSC or Duleek FC or Kilbarrack Utd v Moville FC or Gweedore Celtic
19 Corduff FC or Cavan Town v Tramore FC or Waterford Crystal
20 Fethercairn FC or Pro Italia Dublin Calico FC or St. Pauls Artane FC v Phoenix FC or Rathcoole Boys or Newtown Rgs
21 Strand Ath or FC Blanch FC v Park Utd
22 Oranmore FC or OLBC FC v Pinebrook Celtic or Collinstown FC or Glebe North FC
23 St. Nicholas FC v Rock Celtic or Birr Town FC
24 Old Bridge FC or Clonmel Town v Trim Celtic or Baldoyle Utd
25 Killavilla FC or Bellurgan Utd v Kinsale FC
26 Gweedore FC or Monaghan Utd v Ratoath Harps or Willow Park FC or Rathfarnham Punters FC or Pioneers FC
27 North End FC or Ferns Utd v Crumlin Utd
28 Mungret Regional FC v New Ross Celtic or Freshford Town FC
29 Wilton Utd v Ballyhaunis FC or Kiltimagh/Knock FC
30 Manulla FC or Westport Utd v City Utd or Boyle Celtic
31 St. Catherines FC or Curragh Ath v Castleisland FC
32 Douglas Hall FC [MSL] v Ballinasloe Town

5th Round Ties scheduled for weekend of the 11th and 12th of December 2010.

[killer"B"]

why not come up to grattan for your self lol might get a game up there lol

[Dixie's Cousin]

Killer, i was with Rockmount before so heading back out that way, looking to help out the schoolboys teams. Not interested in playing anymore

[killer"B"]

no prolems dixie's your probably better of on the coaching side of things anyways to much politics in the game my friend !!

[Dixie's Cousin]

probably true, who runs things up with you guys?

[killer"B"]

well as for me i play with the B team as for the A team dean evans is the new man at the helm now

[Dixie's Cousin]

Who runs the B team, might know a few heads

[killer"B"]

martin doocey and tommy broe are running things and the B team

[Dixie's Cousin]

I know Martin has being with Grattan for years, as for Tommy don't know him. When do ye train might come up for a look

[killer"B"]

there as session 2nite but that only if the waether holds up id say.. more than welcome my friend!!

[Dixie's Cousin]

If i'm around i'll come up for a look, weather look fine, just a bit cold

[olachico]

Killer, i was with Rockmount before so heading back out that way, looking to help out the schoolboys teams. Not interested in playing anymore

You're a brave man Dixie to want to get involved with a schoolboys team !!! At least with the AUL you dont have to deal with much parents!! :-P

[Dixie's Cousin]

Ola, just want to give them a hand, nothing too serious

[killer"B"]

as i said dixie mor than welcome 7.30 onwards if any chance come to light i will leave you know

[Dixie's Cousin]

Cheers Killer, i bet you guys will be training on the pitch tonight if it's on?

[killer"B"]

i hope so anyways not that the pitch will be used this weekend as the B team is away saturday if games go ahead

[killer"B"]

FAI Junior Cup 5th Round Draw


1 Galway Hibs v Ballingarry Albion or Moneygall FC
2 Broadford Utd v Carrick Utd
3 Knockainey FC v Coachford A FC
4 Balscadden FC or Tolka Rvs v Knockavilla FC or Springfield FC
5 Peamount Moyle Park FC or Donore FC v Vianney FC or Sandyhill Celtic
6 Cloughjordan FC or Nenagh FC v Pike Rvs.
7 Manor Rgs or Ballymore FC v Athenry FC or Colemanstown FC
8 Castleview FC v Ballyoulster FC or Wicklow Rvs
9 AC Kilkenny FC or Freebooters FC v Erne Wanderers FC or Lagan Harps
10 Avenue Utd v Iorras Aonath or Ballina Town
11 St. Michaels FC or Clonmel Celtic v Newcastle West FC
12 Seaview Celtic or St. Peters FC v Castlebar Celtic or Ballyheane FC
13 Kilmallock Utd v Crettyard Utd or Courtown Hibs FC
14 St. Kevins Boys FC or Killester Utd v Ballynanty Rovers
15 Carrick Rovers FC or Darndale Rovers FC v Carrigtwohill FC
16 Oatfield FC or Trinity Corths FC or Trinity Donaghmede FC v Rasheney FC or Milford Utd
17 Sheriff YC or Liffey Celtic or Clones Town FC or Coill Dubh FC v Belgrove FC or Malahide Utd
18 Monksland FC or Esker Celtic or Chanell SSC or Duleek FC or Kilbarrack Utd v Moville FC or Gweedore Celtic
19 Corduff FC or Cavan Town v Tramore FC or Waterford Crystal
20 Fethercairn FC or Pro Italia Dublin Calico FC or St. Pauls Artane FC v Phoenix FC or Rathcoole Boys or Newtown Rgs
21 Strand Ath or FC Blanch FC v Park Utd
22 Oranmore FC or OLBC FC v Pinebrook Celtic or Collinstown FC or Glebe North FC
23 St. Nicholas FC v Rock Celtic or Birr Town FC
24 Old Bridge FC or Clonmel Town v Trim Celtic or Baldoyle Utd
25 Killavilla FC or Bellurgan Utd v Kinsale FC
26 Gweedore FC or Monaghan Utd v Ratoath Harps or Willow Park FC or Rathfarnham Punters FC or Pioneers FC
27 North End FC or Ferns Utd v Crumlin Utd
28 Mungret Regional FC v New Ross Celtic or Freshford Town FC
29 Wilton Utd v Ballyhaunis FC or Kiltimagh/Knock FC
30 Manulla FC or Westport Utd v City Utd or Boyle Celtic
31 St. Catherines FC or Curragh Ath v Castleisland FC
32 Douglas Hall FC [MSL] v Ballinasloe Town

5th Round Ties scheduled for weekend of the 11th and 12th of December 2010.

[thebooboys]

Awful draw for Cork AUL teams. Lots of away draws, Cant see many progressing. Wilton should go through and Park have a shot. Tough task for Kinsale away in Roscrea. Only good news is with so many away draws if the weather remains this bad alot of the cork teams might get home advantage if games refixed....

[killer"B"]

id say my self boo that cork teams have a good shout talkin to a guy in another fourm and he said the doulas hall and wilton games he fancys the cork sides as he knows a few things about the teams there playing

[thebooboys]

Wilton and douglas are playing connaught teams where standard generally isnt as strong. knockavilla or Springfield away to Tolka Rovers, v tough. Carrigtohill away to Carrick, munster champions very tough. Kinsale away to most likely Killavilla who I know a good bit about also very tough. Park away to Strand would fancy Park, on their day as good as most. Therefore as i said, a very tough draw for Cork Aul, max three to go through IMO

[killer"B"]

well to be honest i gave 2 cork teams to come through this stage but all the best to the lot of them

[the owl]

Boo, its not Carrick from Limerick, its carrick rovers from Monaghan as far as i know. Still a vry tough draw.

[thebooboys]

Boo, its not Carrick from Limerick, its carrick rovers from Monaghan as far as i know. Still a vry tough draw.

Thought it was Carrick from Waterford, they're Munster Junior Champs. never heard of Carrick up there, Stil wouldnt fancy a trip to Monaghan...

[sláinte101]

Fair draw IMO. All Cork teams avoided the 'Big Names' such as Pike, Carrick (not carrigs opponents), Waterford Crystal, St. Michaels, both Clonmels etc. If the teams from Cork cannot compete against the teams drawn then they should not be 'out of cork' IMO, thus I would be confident in them all getting a result. Must say the toughest draw (without bias) is for ourselves or knockavilla up to Tolka Rovers. Any away game is tough but against an established team like them would be even more so. Although getting a result against Knockavilla would be absolutely superb first and foremost.

Firstly Coachford v Knockainey - Coachford should be confident (even though from Limerick) I heard that they were very very lucky to beat Carew in the last round and are a lower division team. Tough enough game down there but could be much worse.

Carrigtwohill v Carrick Rovers FC or Darndale Rovers FC - tough journey to do but once that hard work is done I think they'll be even more so up for the game and should come out on top, especially from what I hear about them this season.

Park v Strand Ath or FC Blanch - Park will probably play FC Blanch and will be up against it IMO but will hopefully come out on top in a tight game. They're dubs so its going to be vocal.

Kinsale v Killavilla FC or Bellurgan Utd - Would fancy them to be playing Bellurgan to be fair. Although obviously strong they've been beaten 5 times out of 12 in the Dublin AUL Premier (just checked) and I would fancy Kinsale to get a result and bring the game back to Cork. Kinsale would be a great team to represent the Cork Aul IMO in the next round.

Wilton v Ballyhaunis FC or Kiltimagh/Knock FC - Wilton, a no-brainer for me anyway at home to either side.

Douglas Hall v Ballinasloe Town - From the reports of how good Douglas are I would fancy them against Ballinasloe at home. Although MSL I would be delighted for them to get into the next round, which I think they should.

All in all I would like to say goodluck to all Cork teams, ESPECIALLY THIS YEAR.

[killer"B"]

very quite in here tonite lads well any training sessions by any of yer teams 2nite

[olachico]

Not many teams would train on a Wednesday night Killer

[Inswinger]

Excellent post slainte 101, obviously alot of thought and research done before posting. Something boo failed to do. Boo you neglected to mention our good selves out in Coachford. Maybe your still recovering after all the furniture moving down in Little Island!!:p

I would also give alot of Cork teams a great chance of progressing further. Whilst there are no easy games at this stage of the competition for any team the likes of Kinsale (who have great pedigree in this competition), Park, Wilton, Springfield (if they beat Knockavilla) are well capable of beating anyone on their day.
The other teams i have nt seen play to be honest, but Carrigtwohill are going strong and Douglas Hall are an excellent team by all accounts will be a match i feel for their opponents.

On our own draw the travel to Limerick is not a long journey so that can't be used as an excuse, they beat Carew Park whom we had a great battle with a few years ago.
So the upmost respect will be given to them and we ll give it a good go. The only thing you fear on these trips is the local officials, so hopefully this will not be the case for the travelling Cork teams. Looking forward to training tonight as there should be a great buzz.

[The 'View]

Anyone any news on this weeks AUL fixtures. All MSL, Youth league and schoolboys games already called off.

[killer"B"]

Well lads it thursday weekend nearly upon us games down for this week are as follows:

AUL FIXTURES


CORK AUL FIXTURES
Friday 3rd December Ko. 7.30 pm

Lucozade Sport Munster Junior Cup 2nd Round
Douglas Hall v Village Utd, Moneygourney, P.Murphy
AUL 1
Buttevant v Postal Celtic, Buttevant, D.O’Mahony
Saturday 4th December Ko. 2.30 pm Unless Otherwise stated
Lucozade Sport Munster Junior Cup 3rd Round
Casement Celtic v Innishvilla A, Casement Pk, T.Thompson
Saxone Cup Quarter Final
Churchvilla v Waterloo, Kilmoy Cloyne, P.McAulliffe
Premier League
Coachford v Macroom, The Glebe, Paul O’Sullivan
Knockavilla Celtic v Leeside, Knockavilla, T.Tully
Premier A League
Kanturk v Blackstone Rovers, Kanturk, P.Murphy
Castleview v Glenthorn Celtic, O’Sullivan Pk, D.O’Mahony
AUL 1
Park Utd v Carrigtwohill Utd, Brigowen, B.Noonan
Fairview v Knockraha, Monard, J.Thompson
AUL 1A
Greenmount Rangers v Rathcoole Rovers, Murphys Farm, M.O’Farrell
Donoughmore Ath v Killreen Celtic, Donoughmore, S.Joyce
UCC v Richmond, The Farm, D.Donovan
AUL 2
Dunbar Celtic v Ard Na Laoi, Murphys Farm, S.Barry
AUL 2A
Coachford v Ballyvolane, Carrigadrohid, B.Buckley
Rylane Celtic v Macroom, Rylane, J.Gaffney
AUL 2B
Carrigaline Utd v Ballintotis, Ballea Pk, 5.00pm, C.Long
Corkbeg v Brooklodge Utd, Whitegate, L.Murphy
Castle Celtic v Central Rovers, Castletownroche, M.O’Flaherty
AUL 3
St John Boscos v UCC, Waterrock Pk,J.Quinn
Hibernians v De Courcey Albion, Shanbally, S.McDermott
AUL 3A
Lakewood Ath v Grattan Utd, Ovens, E.Mullins
Ballincollig v Ballinhassig, Regional Pk, P.Hennessy
Sunday 5th December Ko. 10.45 am Unless Otherwise Stated
Lucozade Sport Munster Junior Cup 2nd Round
Springfield A v Blarney St Ath, Pat O’Brien Pk, A.O’Regan
Lucozade Sport Munster Junior Cup 3rd Round
Killumney Utd v Kinsale, Killeady, A.Mylod
Witon Utd B v Park Utd A, Lee Road, B.Noonan
Presidents Cup 3rd Round
Afton Villa v Knocknaheeny Celtic, Killeady, M.Doody
Leeside C v Newmarket, Pigeon Hill, T.McCarthy
Premier League
Wilton Utd v Ballyvolane, The Farm, Paul O Sullivan, 2.30pm
Premier A League
Greenwood v Bohemians, Clashduv Road, 2.30pm, T.Tully
AUL 1
Dillons Cross v St John Boscos, Silverheights Pk, M.O’Farrell
Glen Celtic v Leeside, Glen Pk, J.Thompson
AUL 1A
Glenvale v Dunbar Celtic, Regional Pk, M.O’Flynn
Passage v Grangevale, Rockenham, T.Thompson
AUL 2
City Wanderers v Hibernians, CIT Bishopstown, P.O’Reilly
Blackpool Celtic v Kinsale, ST Aidens Community School,A.McDonagh
AUL 2A
Millstreet Celtic v Leeview, Town Pk, R.Bond
Crescent Ath v CFC Banteer, Monard, S.Barry
AUL2B
Glanworth Utd v Watergrasshill Utd, Glanworth, D.Long
AUL 3
Innishvilla v Greenwood, Innishannon, D.Mullins
Carrigtwohill Utd v Glen Celtic, Ballyadam Pk, E.Mullins
AUL 3A
Strand Utd v Buttevant, Ballyanley, M.O’Flaherty
Rathcoole Rovers v Bweeng, Rathcoole, J.Quinn
Los Zarcos v Hillington, Station Rd, Millstreet, S.Madine.

CANT SEE MANY IF NOT ALL OF THEM GOING AHEAD

[olachico]

Dont think there will be a blanket ban on AUL games! If some fixtures can go ahead they will be left go ahead - as far as i know this was discussed at the delegates meeting last night!

[killer"B"]

So there a chance of some games going ahead this weekend that good news of the lucky teams :)

[thebooboys]

Excellent post slainte 101, obviously alot of thought and research done before posting. Something boo failed to do. Boo you neglected to mention our good selves out in Coachford. Maybe your still recovering after all the furniture moving down in Little Island!!:p

I would also give alot of Cork teams a great chance of progressing further. Whilst there are no easy games at this stage of the competition for any team the likes of Kinsale (who have great pedigree in this competition), Park, Wilton, Springfield (if they beat Knockavilla) are well capable of beating anyone on their day.
The other teams i have nt seen play to be honest, but Carrigtwohill are going strong and Douglas Hall are an excellent team by all accounts will be a match i feel for their opponents.


On our own draw the travel to Limerick is not a long journey so that can't be used as an excuse, they beat Carew Park whom we had a great battle with a few years ago.
So the upmost respect will be given to them and we ll give it a good go. The only thing you fear on these trips is the local officials, so hopefully this will not be the case for the travelling Cork teams. Looking forward to training tonight as there should be a great buzz.



Well if you read my post correctly I did give Cork teams a chance. I also expressed the opinion that it was a tough draw considering all of the away draws. I hope all AUL sides progress but was simply expressing a view inswinger that I only fancy 3 to go through given the AWAY disadvantage. Should the fixtures be reversed I would revise one or two predictions. For the record, as the draw stands I expect Douglas Hall, Wilton and Kinsale to progress, and fingers crossed Park. Again, only my opinion. Is that not what a FORUM is for? I guess time will tell as to whether enough "thought and research" went into that post Inswinger but your right, \I normally dont consult my Local football directory to base my opinions on teams. I base it on the times iv seen or played against these opposition

[Longshanks]

Fair draw IMO. All Cork teams avoided the 'Big Names' such as Pike, Carrick (not carrigs opponents), Waterford Crystal, St. Michaels, both Clonmels etc. If the teams from Cork cannot compete against the teams drawn then they should not be 'out of cork' IMO, thus I would be confident in them all getting a result. Must say the toughest draw (without bias) is for ourselves or knockavilla up to Tolka Rovers. Any away game is tough but against an established team like them would be even more so. Although getting a result against Knockavilla would be absolutely superb first and foremost.

Firstly Coachford v Knockainey - Coachford should be confident (even though from Limerick) I heard that they were very very lucky to beat Carew in the last round and are a lower division team. Tough enough game down there but could be much worse.

Carrigtwohill v Carrick Rovers FC or Darndale Rovers FC - tough journey to do but once that hard work is done I think they'll be even more so up for the game and should come out on top, especially from what I hear about them this season.

Park v Strand Ath or FC Blanch - Park will probably play FC Blanch and will be up against it IMO but will hopefully come out on top in a tight game. They're dubs so its going to be vocal.

Kinsale v Killavilla FC or Bellurgan Utd - Would fancy them to be playing Bellurgan to be fair. Although obviously strong they've been beaten 5 times out of 12 in the Dublin AUL Premier (just checked) and I would fancy Kinsale to get a result and bring the game back to Cork. Kinsale would be a great team to represent the Cork Aul IMO in the next round.

Wilton v Ballyhaunis FC or Kiltimagh/Knock FC - Wilton, a no-brainer for me anyway at home to either side.

Douglas Hall v Ballinasloe Town - From the reports of how good Douglas are I would fancy them against Ballinasloe at home. Although MSL I would be delighted for them to get into the next round, which I think they should.

All in all I would like to say goodluck to all Cork teams, ESPECIALLY THIS YEAR.

Lads,

quiet day in work so having a read through some other threads.

Wilton should be shoe-ins against either a tier 3 or tier 5 Mayo side, Douglas Hall will not have it easy from a good experienced Ballinasloe side, but should progress.

As far as i can make out there does be 10 Cork teams(various leagues) that progress to the last 64, which is a very big representation. But from my research there has only been one Cork team to reach the quarter-finals in the last 6 seasons(Grattan in 2007), is this reflective of the standard of Junior football in Cork or just a bad spell?

Not trying to have a go at anybody but was wondering if anyone of the cork posters could shed some light on it?!

[killer"B"]

Well if you read my post correctly I did give Cork teams a chance. I also expressed the opinion that it was a tough draw considering all of the away draws. I hope all AUL sides progress but was simply expressing a view inswinger that I only fancy 3 to go through given the AWAY disadvantage. Should the fixtures be reversed I would revise one or two predictions. For the record, as the draw stands I expect Douglas Hall, Wilton and Kinsale to progress, and fingers crossed Park. Again, only my opinion. Is that not what a FORUM is for? I guess time will tell as to whether enough "thought and research" went into that post Inswinger but your right, \I normally dont consult my Local football directory to base my opinions on teams. I base it on the times iv seen or played against these opposition i would agree with boo on this even tho i only gave two cork team to go through i forgot about about park utd to.. we (grattan B) faced them in the first round of the AOH CUP this year and the vert strong team .. as for douglas hall in the last round of the fai junior cup agasint grattan again (unreal) that all i have to say fit, strong on the ball and getting well coached and as for wilton well every one in the Cork Aul knows all about them

[Innishvilla]

Lads,

quiet day in work so having a read through some other threads.

Wilton should be shoe-ins against either a tier 3 or tier 5 Mayo side, Douglas Hall will not have it easy from a good experienced Ballinasloe side, but should progress.

As far as i can make out there does be 10 Cork teams(various leagues) that progress to the last 64, which is a very big representation. But from my research there has only been one Cork team to reach the quarter-finals in the last 6 seasons(Grattan in 2007), is this reflective of the standard of Junior football in Cork or just a bad spell?

Not trying to have a go at anybody but was wondering if anyone of the cork posters could shed some light on it?!

Welcome Longshanks - I think it is 8 representitives from Cork in FAI open round (I am open to correction): That is coming from 4 different leagues, the AUL , MSL (Junior Section), CBSL (business & shipping) and WCL (West Cork).

Wilton United
Park United
Kinsale
Carrigtwohill
Castleview
Coachford
Douglas Hall (MSL)
Knockavilla or Springfield

As far as I know representation is linked to numbers of teams registered in the leagues and entered into the national cups - not necessarily linked to absolute performances in the cups - linked to the numbers participating...

[Longshanks]

Innishvilla,

As far as I know the regional representation depends on the amount of entrants. We(Sligo/Leitrim and Roscommon leagues) get 3 teams through to the open draw, its a bit of a 'catch 22' situation, only 6 Sligo/Leitrim teams entered this year(4 of them from top division of 12 teams). some teams dont enter because of their ability, others because of cost. Last season one of the better S/L sides Carbury FC were drawn away to Springfield and if they won that game had to travel to Pike the following weekend, all this in mid to late December, lads couldnt commit to getting away for 2 weekends in a row(family and work commitments) so the gave Springfield a w/o. they got banned and a big fine.

The lads in the WDL are constantly giving out about the current status quo, they've only 2 sides into the last 64, eventhough their 2 teams regularly feature in the quarters. Seems as though the WW/EC league is in with the TDSL and TDNL, TDSL are the strongest teams and therefore boost their representation, a touch of Gerrymandering??

even allowing for 8 cork sides through to open draw, 1 quarterfinalist in 6 years(1 out of 48) appears to be a poor return.

[The 'View]

Longshanks hate to agree with you but you're right it is a poor return. Would you believe the last Cork team to win the FAI Junior Cup was Rockville in 1945. We've had about 10 appearances in the final since but no winners. Temple Utd. in 1987 were the last finalists. I feel that most good teams and players in Cork eventually end up playing Munster Senior League or Cork City and Cobh Ramblers. Limerick, Tipperary and other leagues with no Senior section seem to do well, like Fairview who I think hold the record of 8 titles. On the other hand we seem to do very well in the intermediate Cup.

[donaldihno]

I say its looking 50/50 for saturday horse/olach,hopefuly it be played!
The pitch be like concrete if it stays lik this!

I see we have no game the 11th/12th,sickening!
Our B team playing blarney street the saturday,so at least we can go watch that!

Also best of luck to niall and cork aul wednesday night,should be a good one!