Tipp South & District League 2011/12

[nononsense]

Are you saying saints present trophy to town ? Is yes that is not saints job it is upto the league to take possession of the cup and present it , could you imagine saints presenting the cup and it getting damaged for whatever reason who would be to blame ? , but I do agree it should have been presented to town or saints yesterday no excuses
The cup was not presented because of a serious emergency which occurred yesterday afternoon which was far more important than football. An explanation was given to Clonmel Town FC last night and they fully understand the circumstances. Could I respectfully request posters refrain from any other comments regarding this matter.

[fourfourtwo]

what a victory for clonmel celtic at pike today . have to give kenny o shea great credit to out fox pike twice in a short space of time .even michaels our town at their best have not done this ..the players can be proud of themselves and must fear no one in next rounds of cups .the double is on

[Insidetherock]

Its as simple as this parents bring their kids to GAA games because they are of a far higher quality,the football played in the tsdl and mainly junior football through out Ireland is quiet simply atrocious whether people want to hear it or not its a fact.

I think that's a little unfair Chops..

I'm talking about the difference between bringing kids to your run of the mill local GAA match or a TSDL game, not a top level inter county game versus a local football game.

I don't think you are giving players enough credit for the honesty of effort that is put in to be honest.

Soccer is a bigger participation sport in Ireland than GAA.. that's simply a matter of fact, yet it is still behind the curve in regards of spectator participation. People really need to step back and ask why that's the case, especially with the Premier league teams, who all have decent facilities.

I mean, would the quality of game played between St Michaels and Clonmel Celtic, be much lower than for example a football match between Galtee Rovers and Clonmel Commercials ?

I don't think so.. yet in terms of the crowd, the GAA match would bring in a huge multiple of spectators.. and consequently a much larger amount of paying customers through the gate.

I suppose an aspect of this is the "parish" roots that GAA teams have, that soccer teams don't, which engender a much stronger "sense of identity" amongst the GAA teams. I have to say watching the Michaels V Tipp Town in the cup, despite Michaels being the stronger team, Tipp Town were definitely the better supported team on the night, and I think that is because they felt much more connected to the local Tipperary Town community. As an aside, I think St Michaels are going to suffer in the near future from having a strong Tipperary Town team in the town as well.. if you were a Tipperary business sponsor, who would you be more likely to support... a team with 15 local lads, or one which has lads travelling from all over Tipperary and Limerick to play, and then going home straight after the match ends ?

What you might find in the next few years... is the St Michaels juvenile set up, effectively coaching young players from the town.. only to see them go play for Tipperary Town FC, because their opportunities are curtailed at the senior level in Michaels..

For another example, look at Clonmel Celtic's success this year.. it's been built on long hard work building itself into a "Clonmel" based team, while Clonmel Town have been inclined to look outside the town for players..

It's an interesting question, and I have no doubt it's been addressed here and elsewhere in the past, and will be again, but I think that clubs who are rooted in their communities are going to enjoy more sustained success in the future.

[rightboy]

[QUOTE=Insidetherock;1579817]I think that's a little unfair Chops..

I'm talking about the difference between bringing kids to your run of the mill local GAA match or a TSDL game, not a top level inter county game versus a local football game.

I don't think you are giving players enough credit for the honesty of effort that is put in to be honest.

Soccer is a bigger participation sport in Ireland than GAA.. that's simply a matter of fact, yet it is still behind the curve in regards of spectator participation. People really need to step back and ask why that's the case, especially with the Premier league teams, who all have decent facilities.

I mean, would the quality of game played between St Michaels and Clonmel Celtic, be much lower than for example a football match between Galtee Rovers and Clonmel Commercials ?

I don't think so.. yet in terms of the crowd, the GAA match would bring in a huge multiple of spectators.. and consequently a much larger amount of paying customers through the gate.

I suppose an aspect of this is the "parish" roots that GAA teams have, that soccer teams don't, which engender a much stronger "sense of identity" amongst the GAA teams. I have to say watching the Michaels V Tipp Town in the cup, despite Michaels being the stronger team, Tipp Town were definitely the better supported team on the night, and I think that is because they felt much more connected to the local Tipperary Town community. As an aside, I think St Michaels are going to suffer in the near future from having a strong Tipperary Town team in the town as well.. if you were a Tipperary business sponsor, who would you be more likely to support... a team with 15 local lads, or one which has lads travelling from all over Tipperary and Limerick to play, and then going home straight after the match ends ?

What you might find in the next few years... is the St Michaels juvenile set up, effectively coaching young players from the town.. only to see them go play for Tipperary Town FC, because their opportunities are curtailed at the senior level in Michaels..

For another example, look at Clonmel Celtic's success this year.. it's been built on long hard work building itself into a "Clonmel" based team, while Clonmel Town have been inclined to look outside the town for players..

It's an interesting question, and I have no doubt it's been addressed here and elsewhere in the past, and will be again, but I think that clubs who are rooted in their communities are going to enjoy more sustained success in the future.[/QUA

A good post fella I 100% agree with you on the standard of gaa games in tipp is shocking whether it be hurling / Gaelic and they are not afraid to charge either

Just a couple of things I disagree with on Celtic they have prob all Clonmel lads playing but a lot of them were playing for town last year so I'm not sure how long lasting it will be ?
The other issue was about saint/ tipp town , I'm not sure what u mean by saints will suffer they have very strong community links in the town which go back generations which is not easily forgotten and this myth about saints having very little players from the town is quite incorrect just look at squad Friday night 11/16 were either from , living or working in town . I also Dont see the need for competition between the clubs we have 2 rugby clubs here and their was talk of another gaa club forming and if I was a sponsor I would give to both clubs as there is a mutual benefit on a national and local level

[Galla]

(Roberto & Pony must be sleeping off their sore heads - well deserved.)

Spectacular result for Celtic yesterday - they really have arrived now. While they got the respect they definitely deserved in defeating Michaels & Pike it was with the acknowledgement that both wins were at home. To go to the home of the FAI champions and win is a massive result - particularly when it is to secure your fist FAI semi. Having said all that wins like yesterday do serve to increase the pressure and expectation on any team so really a minimum of at least one major final is the least Celtic should expect of themselves at this stage and after that - who knows.

Another huge game on Sunday against another team who seem to have gotten the measure of Pike this season - should be another dinger (is Evan Maguire eligible for this?)

Well done again to the Celts

[theboywonder8]

(Roberto & Pony must be sleeping off their sore heads - well deserved.)

Spectacular result for Celtic yesterday - they really have arrived now. While they got the respect they definitely deserved in defeating Michaels & Pike it was with the acknowledgement that both wins were at home. To go to the home of the FAI champions and win is a massive result - particularly when it is to secure your fist FAI semi. Having said all that wins like yesterday do serve to increase the pressure and expectation on any team so really a minimum of at least one major final is the least Celtic should expect of themselves at this stage and after that - who knows.

Another huge game on Sunday against another team who seem to have gotten the measure of Pike this season - should be another dinger (is Evan Maguire eligible for this?)

Well done again to the Celts

I think they will get to the final,their a very very good side,home draw in semi as well happy days,

[saintsfan]

Congrats to Clonmel Celtic yesterday, what a great win....everyone in TSDL hope you keep the flag flying... in both Cups. Congrats to St Michaels also on winning the League Title for the first time in nine years on Friday night.

[SgtBilko]

Some embarrassment for the reporter in Target today, the Stars Junior soccer pullout, referring to Clonmel Celtic as Clonmel Town, i know quite a number of them are ex Town but thats a bit extreme, the bits about when Town last won it and Conran as well

[theboywonder8]

Some embarrassment for the reporter in Target today, the Stars Junior soccer pullout, referring to Clonmel Celtic as Clonmel Town, i know quite a number of them are ex Town but thats a bit extreme, the bits about when Town last won it and Conran as well
Read the same article,their always the same that shower,every week they give wrong information,

[nononsense]

Read the same article,their always the same that shower,every week they give wrong information,
Yes, have to agree a major error, and its not the first time. The guy who wrote it should know better, I think he has South Tipp connections. Target is in effect a Dublin A.U.L. rag.

[SgtBilko]

A Dublin rag it is, they should issue an apology to Celtic, highly insulting and embarrassing

[Chops]

A Dublin rag it is, they should issue an apology to Celtic, highly insulting and embarrassingJaysus lads it was a mistake by the reporter some of ye need to relax a little,do ye really think celtic are going to be upset about that article all that matters to them is they are in the semis and im sure the reporter in question will realise what he done some of ye need to get down off yer high horses its junior football not professional football.

[Chops]

I think that's a little unfair Chops..

I'm talking about the difference between bringing kids to your run of the mill local GAA match or a TSDL game, not a top level inter county game versus a local football game.

I don't think you are giving players enough credit for the honesty of effort that is put in to be honest.

Soccer is a bigger participation sport in Ireland than GAA.. that's simply a matter of fact, yet it is still behind the curve in regards of spectator participation. People really need to step back and ask why that's the case, especially with the Premier league teams, who all have decent facilities.

I mean, would the quality of game played between St Michaels and Clonmel Celtic, be much lower than for example a football match between Galtee Rovers and Clonmel Commercials ?

I don't think so.. yet in terms of the crowd, the GAA match would bring in a huge multiple of spectators.. and consequently a much larger amount of paying customers through the gate.

I suppose an aspect of this is the "parish" roots that GAA teams have, that soccer teams don't, which engender a much stronger "sense of identity" amongst the GAA teams. I have to say watching the Michaels V Tipp Town in the cup, despite Michaels being the stronger team, Tipp Town were definitely the better supported team on the night, and I think that is because they felt much more connected to the local Tipperary Town community. As an aside, I think St Michaels are going to suffer in the near future from having a strong Tipperary Town team in the town as well.. if you were a Tipperary business sponsor, who would you be more likely to support... a team with 15 local lads, or one which has lads travelling from all over Tipperary and Limerick to play, and then going home straight after the match ends ?

What you might find in the next few years... is the St Michaels juvenile set up, effectively coaching young players from the town.. only to see them go play for Tipperary Town FC, because their opportunities are curtailed at the senior level in Michaels..

For another example, look at Clonmel Celtic's success this year.. it's been built on long hard work building itself into a "Clonmel" based team, while Clonmel Town have been inclined to look outside the town for players..

It's an interesting question, and I have no doubt it's been addressed here and elsewhere in the past, and will be again, but I think that clubs who are rooted in their communities are going to enjoy more sustained success in the future.A good post by ya to be fair but i would say yes the standard of a michaels vs clonmel celtic game would be of a much lower standard than that of a commercials vs galtee rovers gaelic match

[complexman]

Jaysus lads it was a mistake by the reporter some of ye need to relax a little,do ye really think celtic are going to be upset about that article all that matters to them is they are in the semis and im sure the reporter in question will realise what he done some of ye need to get down off yer high horses its junior football not professional football.

I think Celtic have every right to be upset. It is a huge achivement to get to the FAI and when it is reported on it should be reported on correctly. If I were Celtic I would get on to the Star. John Power is the PRO and he seems like a good lad, so I reckon he will be on to them. Big win for them last Sunday. As was said on Tipp FM, to go away from home and score three goals is impressive but to do it in a quarter final against the holders, is simply outstanding. I am a Clonmel Town fan but I tip my hat to Celtic and wish them the very best of luck

[nononsense]

A good post by ya to be fair but i would say yes the standard of a michaels vs clonmel celtic game would be of a much lower standard than that of a commercials vs galtee rovers gaelic match
It is really a matter of personal choice. I usually attend junior soccer games during the winter and senior gaelic football games during summer/autumn. Personally I prefer the top class junior soccer games i.e. Clonmel Town, Clonmel Celtic, St.Michaels etc rather than senior gaelic games. Its really a matter of the individuals choice and affiliation, but I respect your point.

[Insidetherock]

It is really a matter of personal choice. I usually attend junior soccer games during the winter and senior gaelic football games during summer/autumn. Personally I prefer the top class junior soccer games i.e. Clonmel Town, Clonmel Celtic, St.Michaels etc rather than senior gaelic games. Its really a matter of the individuals choice and affiliation, but I respect your point.

I think the fact that junior soccer is played during the winter is a disadvantage to it vis a vis GAA. Unfortunately, it is often pretty inhospitable to go and stand on the line of a game on a Sunday morning, when it's pelting down rain and hailstones. Watching lads try their best to control a ball when they are up to their ankles in muck, and knowing that week by week, the ground is likely to get softer and muckier. It's not somewhere you really want to be bringing kids out in either.

On the other hand, heading off in the evening time in balmy weather to watch a GAA game is much more enticing, isn't it. No matter if the standard of play is equal, you'll always feel like you had a better experience when the weather was nicer. It's no coincidence that the best crowds, and arguably the best games in the TSDL, are the first five of the season, generally played in August/early September. I mean look at the relative success of the League of Ireland teams in Europe since they switched to Summer football.

I suppose go back to the Michaels/Tipp Town game a few weeks ago. A fine Saturday night, under lights, great crowd, great athmosphere, helped to create a better experience than a game played on a cold wet Sunday morning.

But that's the time of year soccer is played, so there's nothing can be done about it unfortunately. There must be other ways of promoting the games however. I think the four major field sports can co-exist, they just each have to find their own market niche.

[Roberto]

Jaysus lads it was a mistake by the reporter some of ye need to relax a little,do ye really think celtic are going to be upset about that article all that matters to them is they are in the semis and im sure the reporter in question will realise what he done some of ye need to get down off yer high horses its junior football not professional football.

Whether it is junior or professional football is irrelevant, it is still shabby journalism in a paper that people pay money to read. I believe Celtic have already been in contact with the paper.

[Redman028]

It is still shabby journalism in a paper that people pay money to read. I believe Celtic have already been in contact with the paper.

And so they should , for any team to get to an FAI Junior semi final is an amazing achievement. And then for a so called big National newspaper who specialises in the Junior soccer leagues to make such a glaring error and give the credit to your big local rivals is disgraceful. The paper needs to issue an apology immediately and do a big 2 page
report on Clonmel Celtic and give them the recognition they fully derseve .. Best of luck lads anyway , hope ye win the big 2

[cufc champions]

If I was involved with Celtic, id be delighted Id of brought it down training and used it as a motivational tool.
Stuck it on the wall of the dressing room. Stir the players a bit of over it.

[theboywonder8]

If I was involved with Celtic, id be delighted Id of brought it down training and used it as a motivational tool.
Stuck it on the wall of the dressing room. Stir the players a bit of over it.

At this stage of the game i dont think they'll need much motivation,that's not the first time either that paper has printed huge errors.if a journo is going to do a report he should surely have his facts right in all fairness,i would'nt get too worked up about it if i was involved with celtic,do their talking on the pitch and i've no doubt they will.like they have been in the 2 big ones.

[Roberto]

Nice to hear positive comments from Redman and Complexman. However it does appear that not everyone 'in their camp' share their view. I was speaking to someone involved in Celtic last night and they have heard from a reliable source that Pike were considering an appeal based on a 'phone call they received from Clonmel'. I suppose that could have been any sad individual on a solo run. I understand that Celtic is close to finding out who it was. If it happens to be anyone involved with Clonmel Town they will let them know as I am sure a decent club like Town wouldn't appreciate any members acting in such a pathetic underhand way.

[prawnsandwich2]

Nice to hear positive comments from Redman and Complexman. However it does appear that not everyone 'in their camp' share their view. I was speaking to someone involved in Celtic last night and they have heard from a reliable source that Pike were considering an appeal based on a 'phone call they received from Clonmel'. I suppose that could have been any sad individual on a solo run. I understand that Celtic is close to finding out who it was. If it happens to be anyone involved with Clonmel Town they will let them know as I am sure a decent club like Town wouldn't appreciate any members acting in such a pathetic underhand way.

there are small minded people in every league roberto.
sour grapes it sounds like.think ye should now focus on what is in front of ye rather then what went on in the last few days or so,which may be distracting( possible objection,news paper articles etc.)

janesboro,as i have already said,are arguably the best junior panel(or side) in limerick at this present time.
it should be a cracking tie on sunday

[nononsense]

Nice to hear positive comments from Redman and Complexman. However it does appear that not everyone 'in their camp' share their view. I was speaking to someone involved in Celtic last night and they have heard from a reliable source that Pike were considering an appeal based on a 'phone call they received from Clonmel'. I suppose that could have been any sad individual on a solo run. I understand that Celtic is close to finding out who it was. If it happens to be anyone involved with Clonmel Town they will let them know as I am sure a decent club like Town wouldn't appreciate any members acting in such a pathetic underhand way.
It is a pity to hear about this carry on. I heard, following St.Michaels win over Landen Utd, the Dublin club received a phonecall encouraging them to object to Michael Rafter. As far as I know St.Michaels tracked down who made the phone call. Also, after Clonmel Celtic beat St.Michaels in the Munster Junior Cup Saints received a phone call to make a protest regarding the proper registering of a Celtic player. Pity this kind of jealousy persists. Clonmel Celtic have done the TSDL proud and every decent supporter within its jurisdiction wishes them good luck on their bid for national and provincial honours.

[Insidetherock]

It is a pity to hear about this carry on. I heard, following St.Michaels win over Landen Utd, the Dublin club received a phonecall encouraging them to object to Michael Rafter. As far as I know St.Michaels tracked down who made the phone call. Also, after Clonmel Celtic beat St.Michaels in the Munster Junior Cup Saints received a phone call to make a protest regarding the proper registering of a Celtic player. Pity this kind of jealousy persists. Clonmel Celtic have done the TSDL proud and every decent supporter within its jurisdiction wishes them good luck on their bid for national and provincial honours.

Your right, it is ridiculous carry on. Petty vindictiveness at its most corrosive. Well done to Clonmel Celtic on their success this year, just as it was great seeing Michaels do well over the last few years, and Clonmel Town in the recent past. Well done also to Peake for getting to the last 16 of the FAI.

Players, coaches, administrators and supporters in Tipp should be proud of the fact that the TSDL is one of the strongest, if not the strongest junior league in the country, in terms of quality and depth. There's no need for dragging any team down. Celebrate success, and work hard to emulate it.

[Chops]

Can i ask who are the Town lads on this that have said anything bad about Celtic i havnt seen any bad comments about what they are achieving its a credit what they have done,however its an individuals decision whether they want to see a team do well or not just because Celtic are in the tsdl doesnt mean everyone in the league has to support them,i for one would wish them the best of luck but i wont lose a nights sleep if they get knocked out simple as.

[Chops]

As it was Tommy Lewis who passed the transfer of the player in question for Celtic,St.Michaels would not of having a leg to stand on Clonmel Town had their chance to object to the player after losing 5-1 to Celtic but refused which was probably the right thing to do after all Celtic did pay Town a 1,000 euro for the player in question over an incident last year after an FAI game.

[rightboy]

As it was Tommy Lewis who passed the transfer of the player in question for Celtic,St.Michaels would not of having a leg to stand on Clonmel Town had their chance to object to the player after losing 5-1 to Celtic but refused which was probably the right thing to do after all Celtic did pay Town a 1,000 euro for the player in question over an incident last year after an FAI game.



Chops not sure what u mean saints wouldn't have a leg to stand on ? The only problem saints had on the day was the obvious crazy referring decision but that's life eh

[Roberto]

Can i ask who are the Town lads on this that have said anything bad about Celtic i havnt seen any bad comments about what they are achieving its a credit what they have done,however its an individuals decision whether they want to see a team do well or not just because Celtic are in the tsdl doesnt mean everyone in the league has to support them,i for one would wish them the best of luck but i wont lose a nights sleep if they get knocked out simple as.

Who said Town lads said anything bad about Celtic? And even if they want to let them fire ahead and say what they want as I'm sure it doesn't bother Celtic. Most soccer fans in the TSDL get behind local clubs doing well but as you state it not as if it some kind of rule. Frankly speaking I don't see the point of your post. If you are referring to a previous most of mine I think there is one hell of a difference between someone not being too bothered about how Celtic do and someone ringing up a club they have just beaten in an attempt to get them thrown out don't you think?

[Roberto]

As it was Tommy Lewis who passed the transfer of the player in question for Celtic,St.Michaels would not of having a leg to stand on Clonmel Town had their chance to object to the player after losing 5-1 to Celtic but refused which was probably the right thing to do after all Celtic did pay Town a 1,000 euro for the player in question over an incident last year after an FAI game.

What are you trying to say? Maybe you can explain this in a bit more? Why would Clonmel Town have objected when they were beaten by Celtic when the League administrator approved the transfer of the player? No wonder Pike didn't proceed with their appeal if this is the kind of non sensical information they got in 'that phone call from Clonmel'.

[theboywonder8]

What are you trying to say? Maybe you can explain this in a bit more? Why would Clonmel Town have objected when they were beaten by Celtic when the League administrator approved the transfer of the player? No wonder Pike didn't proceed with their appeal if this is the kind of non sensical information they got in 'that phone call from Clonmel'.

Lads leave pike out of yere squabble,pike didnt object because they had no reason to,end of story,

[republican]

full list of fixtures in tsdl sun the 18th surely this cant be true?? did they forget its st paddys day the day before, surely there should have been a free weekend for every club alot of leagues/promotion/relegation still to be played for. ludicrous.

[ponyobrien]

full list of fixtures in tsdl sun the 18th surely this cant be true?? did they forget its st paddys day the day before, surely there should have been a free weekend for every club alot of leagues/promotion/relegation still to be played for. ludicrous.

Celtic v Wilderness is on Sat at noon

[saintsfan]

full list of fixtures in tsdl sun the 18th surely this cant be true?? did they forget its st paddys day the day before, surely there should have been a free weekend for every club alot of leagues/promotion/relegation still to be played for. ludicrous.

St Michaels .v. Cahir Park, semi final of Tipp Cup on Friday night @ Cooke Park, not sure what time yet.

[rightboy]

St Michaels .v. Cahir Park, semi final of Tipp Cup on Friday night @ Cooke Park, not sure what time yet.

I ve just heard town v saints game ( premier game)is on this Sunday , is cup semi still on ?

[saintsfan]

I ve just heard town v saints game ( premier game)is on this Sunday , is cup semi still on ?

you could be correct. Heard earlier, tipp cup semi final is now changed to Saturday night, March 24th, but open to correction of course!

[West Hammer]

you could be correct. Heard earlier, tipp cup semi final is now changed to Saturday night, March 24th, but open to correction of course!

Cahir did not wanrt to play this weekend as their youths are playing Munster Cup Semi and they have 5 or 6 youths on the Junior panel.

[Pearoso27]

full list of fixtures in tsdl sun the 18th surely this cant be true?? did they forget its st paddys day the day before, surely there should have been a free weekend for every club alot of leagues/promotion/relegation still to be played for. ludicrous.

I don't think the good people of the TSDL appreciate the fact that St.Patricks Day is a day of celebration/family/parades and big silly green hats! What did St.Patrick do to the TSDL? I hope its nothing to do with snakes!

[rushy12]

The TSDL and its hierarchy dont care about families, friends, celebrations, festivities and public celebrations. Ask any club that have asked for a weekend off due to weddings 21st,30ths etc all with good cause, the norm of the answer or reply is ney or thumbs down. yes they want to get their league fixtures done and be known as a well run league....yes its run well but the league prem, 1st division, youths etc is nearly complete by patricks day.. are they serious by not giving clubs weekends off...do people remember playing til april/may and the sun being out???!Correct the league is ran well but common sense is not a very good attribute they have.this will continue until the powers that are known step down, and that is not in the near future im afraid.. so hear hear to the league for putting on games after patricks day and hear hear for running a great league(sarcasm).

[Chops]

The TSDL and its hierarchy dont care about families, friends, celebrations, festivities and public celebrations. Ask any club that have asked for a weekend off due to weddings 21st,30ths etc all with good cause, the norm of the answer or reply is ney or thumbs down. yes they want to get their league fixtures done and be known as a well run league....yes its run well but the league prem, 1st division, youths etc is nearly complete by patricks day.. are they serious by not giving clubs weekends off...do people remember playing til april/may and the sun being out???!Correct the league is ran well but common sense is not a very good attribute they have.this will continue until the powers that are known step down, and that is not in the near future im afraid.. so hear hear to the league for putting on games after patricks day and hear hear for running a great league(sarcasm).The league is ran well for certain clubs.Very good post tho

[balls]

best of luck to clonmel celtic saturday. hope all tsdl clubs and supporters make the effort to get to cooke park and shout on the celts

[Redman028]

best of luck to clonmel celtic saturday. hope all tsdl clubs and supporters make the effort to get to cooke park and shout on the celts

In fairness i hope they do , ive plenty of friends lining out for celtic , i will be there shouting them on

[Tipp Top]

In fairness i hope they do , ive plenty of friends lining out for celtic , i will be there shouting them on

Best of luck Clonmel Celtic, i hope everyone gets behind them on Saturday night

[fourfourtwo]

best of luck to clonmel celtic .hoping game will be good on sat evening

[prawnsandwich2]

Best of luck Clonmel Celtic, i hope everyone gets behind them on Saturday night

except kilbarrack:cool:

[footballfanatic]

Best of luck to celtic, give it a lash lads :)

best of luck too to oldbridge in tipp cup, twill be tough but shur ya never no

[balls]

just seen the tsdl website, they really have cracked on with the suspensions this season. especially tough on bansha lads that are going to miss paddy purtill final aswell as killusty and cullen players who look like there going to miss their clubs play off games. Any views on this??

[West Hammer]

It's admin gone to far!! Most leagues including pro leagues have an amnesty from the end of March and carry yellow suspensions on to the following season just for this reason, only red cards can prevent players playing late on in the season. These are amateur players and Finals may only come along once for some of them, admin men get so in to the paperwork they forget the real reason we all get involved in sport and that is to get players to these kind of games.

[footballfanatic]

I see st micks beat oldbridge 1nil yestrerday in tipp cup, how did it go, time of goal, first goalscorer, etc

paddy power had betting friday evening on this, but had it taken away sunday mornin, i say they were afraid they could lose a lot. The ht/ft was 4/7, would it have come in if i backed it?

[nononsense]

I see st micks beat oldbridge 1nil yestrerday in tipp cup, how did it go, time of goal, first goalscorer, etc

paddy power had betting friday evening on this, but had it taken away sunday mornin, i say they were afraid they could lose a lot. The ht/ft was 4/7, would it have come in if i backed it?
The goal scored in 44th minute, a direct free-kick, scorer was John Connery.

[SgtBilko]

Well said West Hammer, Lewis and that Committee are miles apart from the reality of trying to get lads to play football, suspensions like that and denying lads to play a penultimate stages of seasons would have them asking questions as to why they would bother