Tipp South & District League 2011/12

[rightboy]

I'm surprised town let Evan go cause he was one of their better youth players over the last few years , was there a falling out or something cause I tell you I was really impressed with him against saints last year in Cooke pk where he had little or no support from his striking partner when town dropped right back in the game he really led the line well his a loss to them no doubt
Chops are you sure about Thurles lads staying as ted o Connors dad had been appt no 2 at peake villa or is this only one of these rumours going about

[celticlads]

there was a big split in our club this year and it didnt look like we were going to have an A-Team, the two boys have no interest in playing for nenagh town so as they see clonmel as a great club and a chace of winning a big cup it was the obvious choice, like bilko said both are soccer only and have a brilliant attitude towards training and will be a good adition to clonmel and we wish them the best of luck.

[the wombat]

I'm surprised town let Evan go cause he was one of their better youth players over the last few years , was there a falling out or something cause I tell you I was really impressed with him against saints last year in Cooke pk where he had little or no support from his striking partner when town dropped right back in the game he really led the line well his a loss to them no doubt
Chops are you sure about Thurles lads staying as ted o Connors dad had been appt no 2 at peake villa or is this only one of these rumours going about

ya its true alright but o connor wont be going back nor will the other thurles lads id say. i think bridges have been burned between the boys and certain people at the club. anyway i dont think it would make sense

[SgtBilko]

spoke to a lad out in a pub in clonmel tonight and he told me that things are buzzing at Clonmel Town, he is delighted with pre-season, one of the best preps in years and the new additions are impressive, this guy has been round the block for years and is very hopeful for the coming season, as he put it, quoted as sayin, Town have got rid of the "me feiners" and cant wait for the season to start

[rightboy]

Sgt bilko I agree with u in terms of Stephen ryan but the likes of barnsey, smurf and Evan who all would be on starting 11 losing these quality players it must be a worry for whatever reason they left , I know town are bringing in 6/7 new players but it will take time for them to settle / bed in as a team from my point of few it's certainly a gamble for town and I said earlier with teds dad back at peake who knows how that situation may pan out maybe it's what town needed a clear out what your thought s on this sgt bilko / lads

[Chops]

Sgt bilko I agree with u in terms of Stephen ryan but the likes of barnsey, smurf and Evan who all would be on starting 11 losing these quality players it must be a worry for whatever reason they left , I know town are bringing in 6/7 new players but it will take time for them to settle / bed in as a team from my point of few it's certainly a gamble for town and I said earlier with teds dad back at peake who knows how that situation may pan out maybe it's what town needed a clear out what your thought s on this sgt bilko / ladsI understand some of your points about players gelling together but personally having seen these new lads training its like as if they have been with Town for years as i said the Nenagh Celtic lads have an exceptional attitude towards training they are first there every night credit must be givin to them for what they are doing remember these guys looked to play for Town...Evan Mcguire is leaving on his own accord but my bet would be hes facing into a hefty ban as hes registered with Town but then signed for celtic...and smurf couldnt make the first 11 but i do agree he is a good player they also have Ronan Stanley back who is a very good player...Barnes left for reasons last year nothing they can do about it plus they won the league without these players last year as Sgt Bilko said there is a great buzz in the club this year hopefully things will work out

[Chops]

Also Ted is going nowhere hes happy at Town hes really going to be at his best this year his fitness levels already is amazing

[Mega Tots]

Also Ted is going nowhere hes happy at Town hes really going to be at his best this year his fitness levels already is amazing

Yeah that situation wont change the 3 lads were asked to come back to Villa and they declined and the club are happy to move on without them,i have never seen Ted look so fit though,he must have lost a couple of stone at least,wish him and the lads the best

[SgtBilko]

well my understanding was steven ryan and darren burns left because they were dropped and were not first choice, dunno the situation about maguire but he surely will be a loss, barnes left as well and they still had enough to beat st michaels who were the best team in the country last year on their own patch

[balls]

Yeah that situation wont change the 3 lads were asked to come back to Villa and they declined and the club are happy to move on without them,i have never seen Ted look so fit though,he must have lost a couple of stone at least,wish him and the lads the best

how are peake looking megatots. have they brought in any new players??

[Mega Tots]

how are peake looking megatots. have they brought in any new players??

In pretty good shape,Brian Murray from the Tipp footballers is doing the physical training and the lads are delighted with it and numbers are up at training,i suppose signings wil be the key so still a little in the dark in that regard but definitely all positive at the moment

[balls]

thats good to hear, be great to have peake back up challenging this season. post up the result of there pre season game with pike tomorow megatots if you get a chance.
with celtic and town strenghtening next season has makings of a great league. Still no word from saintscamp of signings. surely theres a few in the pipeline. rumours doing the rounds that ray mc,shane guerin,foggy and danny o brien may be gone from last years squad so you can be sure they have a few replacements lined up

[nononsense]

Yes optional no dispute there but also a recognised comp as per the tsdl website roll of honours list . As I said it's still really in it's infancy but a good concept
It is a pre season tournament, not part of the official season. I'm told it will be shorter this season. Last year games to the final were played home and away. This season it will be one game in each round, either home or away. So four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and a final, total seven games.

[Mr.Dependable]

thats good to hear, be great to have peake back up challenging this season. post up the result of there pre season game with pike tomorow megatots if you get a chance.
with celtic and town strenghtening next season has makings of a great league. Still no word from saintscamp of signings. surely theres a few in the pipeline. rumours doing the rounds that ray mc,shane guerin,foggy and danny o brien may be gone from last years squad so you can be sure they have a few replacements lined up

Peake villa were beaten 6-0 by pike rovers given a real trimmin i heard

[SgtBilko]

why on earth would you go and play the fai champions in a pre-season challenge when your tryin to sign players and keep them interested and hopeful for the coming season, does not make sense

[kneebandage]

does any one know if Mullinahone have a team this year?

[sportsfan]

any pre season results ???

[balls]

cahir park beat park united from mitchelstown 2-1 last weekend. I think cahir had much the same players as last season so no new signings in yet. Tipp town Fc have played 5 friendlies in last 2 weeks and won them all easily. Rumour has it there working of a panel of over 30 players.

[addict]

Tipp town FC beat Glen Villa 5-2 last night in the Dave Dineen tournament in Galbally. Galbally and St. Nicholas are in the other semi tonight.

[Mega Tots]

cahir park beat park united from mitchelstown 2-1 last weekend. I think cahir had much the same players as last season so no new signings in yet. Tipp town Fc have played 5 friendlies in last 2 weeks and won them all easily. Rumour has it there working of a panel of over 30 players.

Jesus will Tipp Town Fc be able to keep a panel of players that size happy? Surely the reason a lot of players signed was due to the fact they were noit getting games with Saints?

[West Hammer]

Any club that has a panel of over 20 players is looking for trouble down the line and any player that see's 15 lads in front of him each week will not stay around for long if he is serious about playing each week!

[addict]

St. Nicks beat Galbally 5-0 in the other semi of the Dave Dineen tournament last night. They are playing Tipp Town on Friday night i think in the final.

[daz22]

John delaney cup -clonmel celtic v nenagh afc and the wilderness play nenagh celtic.unsure of the rest of draw.

[ponyobrien]

John delaney cup -clonmel celtic v nenagh afc and the wilderness play nenagh celtic.unsure of the rest of draw.

I thought they meeting on the 4th August and the draw was to be made then.

[daz22]

I thought they meeting on the 4th August and the draw was to be made then.

Just what i heard.my understanding is first gamed being played next week.check it out n see

[ponyobrien]

Just what i heard.my understanding is first gamed being played next week.check it out n see

Yes you're correct. First games on Sunday 7th August.

[nononsense]

Yes you're correct. First games on Sunday 7th August.

Surprised games are on a Sunday, are you sure Pony? I think the full draw is Clonmel Celtic v Nenagh AFC, St.Michaels v Cloughjordan, Nenagh Celtic v Wilderness Rovers and Blackcastle v Cashel Town. I'm sure I will be corrected if wrong.

[Unitedno20]

Borris beat durrow 4 or 5 nil tonight, interesting to see donal duggan in the middle of the park for borris, very good player, other new signings include michael rafter and some harkins? Not sure who he is, looked impressive though.

[footballfanatic]

Borris beat durrow 4 or 5 nil tonight, interesting to see donal duggan in the middle of the park for borris, very good player, other new signings include michael rafter and some harkins? Not sure who he is, looked impressive though.
Ya, i was at the match last night, was very very impressed with the performance considering there has been very few training sessions and i wouldnt say any of them will be fully fit for another few weeks. Rafter looks the real deal and will be good. Hopefully donal duggan will sign, savage player. Gerry treacy in the goal looks like a great signin aswell.

I heard cahir have pulled out of there b team, was shocked to here that as that team were always winnin the past few seasons.

[ponyobrien]

Surprised games are on a Sunday, are you sure Pony? I think the full draw is Clonmel Celtic v Nenagh AFC, St.Michaels v Cloughjordan, Nenagh Celtic v Wilderness Rovers and Blackcastle v Cashel Town. I'm sure I will be corrected if wrong.

Yeah first round is fixed for Sunday the 7th, but if its like last year, then teams will be able to pick a date that suits both of them.
http://www.tsdl.ie/news/?NewsID=1175

[celticlads]

what sort of standard are wilderness at this year?

[balls]

average team. they have a top class striker though and are decent enough going forward. there tough to beat on there own pitch but not great playing away from home

[balls]

Delaney cup draw

Clonmel Celtic (TSDL) v Nenagh FC (NTDL)

Blackcastle United (NTDL) v Cashel Town (TSDL)

St. Michael’s FC (TSDL) v Cloughjordan FC (NTDL)

Nenagh Celtic (NTDL) v Wilderness Rovers (TSDL

ill go for four home wins in this. clonmel celtic will be up against it versus nenagh but if all there new signings are playing can see them nicking it by the odd goal. Saint michaels should be too strong for cloughjordan. nenagh celtic meant to have lossed a few should still have enough to beat wilderness. any other pre season games happening this weekend. Cahir vs Peamont Utd saturday. havent heard much else.

Transfer news gone very quiet too. celtic and town seem to be only ones getting players in. town have so far confirmed Jimmy Hynes, Martin Tynan, Frantisek Holecko, Danny Ryan, Eoin Walsh, Ronan Stanley and jj butler. celtic have kevin waters, stephen ryan, evan maguire, smurf byrnes and ian mccollum. borris have michael rafter.

saints, peake , cahir, wilderness and cashel have surely got a few in ?

[SgtBilko]

heard town were beaten by tramore 4-1 in a friendly last night in the complex, any match report? bit of a shock i would think!

[Chops]

heard town were beaten by tramore 4-1 in a friendly last night in the complex, any match report? bit of a shock i would think!Town short a load of players and had 2 sent off in the first 20mins the ref made a joke of the game nothing much else to report on it

[nononsense]

Town short a load of players and had 2 sent off in the first 20mins the ref made a joke of the game nothing much else to report on it

Gosh, 2 sent off early, who were they? Who was the ref? Are any of the new players mentioned above from Clonmel Town? I know 2 are from Nenagh and Butler from Carrick. Add these to the three from Thurles, one from Kilkenny, one from Cashel, the foreign lad Holecko, Town have a well spread out team. Are all Clonmel Celtic players local? Balls is right - things very quiet from other clubs. Heard St.Michaels had just one light training session so far. Think they are playing Fairview Rangers some night next week.

[ponyobrien]

Are all Clonmel Celtic players local?

Celtic have signed 22 players. 21 are from Clonmel, and Paul Kennedy is from Ardfinnan.

[balls]

Celtic have signed 22 players. 21 are from Clonmel, and Paul Kennedy is from Ardfinnan.

that is why i would like to see celtic win a league title. even though clonmel is huge catchment area its great to see a top side with all local players

[SgtBilko]

As a fella put it to me there a few weeks ago when all the talk was going on about players signing from Clonmel Celtic to Clonmel Town, they always sign the cast off players from Clonmel Town, i want to re-itterate that this is not my opinion but want to get the forums feedback, can we get a list of players who left in recent years to prove the fact wrong? Maybe the quality of player to win Munsters and FAI's are not there in Clonmel and have to be sourced elsewhere

[Chops]

As a fella put it to me there a few weeks ago when all the talk was going on about players signing from Clonmel Celtic to Clonmel Town, they always sign the cast off players from Clonmel Town, i want to re-itterate that this is not my opinion but want to get the forums feedback, can we get a list of players who left in recent years to prove the fact wrong? Maybe the quality of player to win Munsters and FAI's are not there in Clonmel and have to be sourced elsewhereHave to agree the quality of player aint there in the Town anymore people say that the likes of smurf and stephen ryan are serious signings for celtic but these 2 lads couldnt make the Town team last year hence the reason why they left at the end of the day the league will be decided between Town and Michaels again and both will go further in fai and munster than Celtic...i heard about the squad Celtic are supposed to have lets see them trying to keep all these lads happy.Celtic are a decent team and thats as far as it goes.

[footballfanatic]

What did the 2 boys do to get sent off so early, it must have been bad? or else the ref is just a pure eejit. For pre-season, there is no point in a match like that for either team.

[SgtBilko]

chops what happened with the sendings off? who was reffin?

[sportsfan]

Dave Dineen Tournament Final. St. Nicholas 5 Tipp Town FC 2.

[rightboy]

I'm the same about the town / tramore game ? It must have been fairly serious if a ref is sending 2 guys off in a pre season game cause we all know ref are fairly lenient and give lads chances in friendlies as they know whatever cards they dish out can be brought through to regular season , any thought guys anyone at game who was ref .
On another note I agree with some of the lads on the forum what were peake doing taking on pike crazy stuff as I believe peake are struggling big time to bring players in and this result won't help

As for saints I believe they have 2/3 players lined up but I dont they are worrying this week as they are all in Clare at chalky s stag so I would imagine they will have a couple of heavy training session s next week ha ha

[bishbash]

Celtic have made 2 outstanding signings in Evan Maguire and Kevin Waters, how anyone can say different to that is beyond me. Stephen Ryan and Darren Burns are two good squad signings. added to the current players that makes them a very solid team.

[republican]

chops i think you are being very disrespectful towards celtic with your previous post, and also saying the quality of player is not in clonmel is a ridiculous statement. the fact of the matter is the tide has turned in clonmel with all the best players in the town now signing for celtic before town. with that squad celtic have assembled they will be serious contenders for the league 'i would even say favourites' and it will also take a very good team to beat them in munster and fai.

[balls]

ah you couldnt class celtic as favourates for league republican they have a good bit to prove yet. there playing pike this week in a friendly, that should be a good indicator of how there shaping up.

[republican]

yeah balls prob a bit much to say favourites alryt, but im just thinking with town having a virtually whole new team according to reports it will take a while 'and prob some dropped points' before they settle i just think celtic could go very close this year. yeah the pike game will be a good indicator alright but pike's team is also much changed from last year im told alot of their team are gone to play l'o'i.

[rightboy]

I agree you can't make Celtic favourites for league for me town and saints are, you have to remember saints got to the 2 big finals and town won league I saw Celtic in tipp cup final I was very dissappointed in them got well beaten ur rite they have 2 excellent signing in Kevin and Evan and I am a big admirer of smurf ( the last 2 are a big loss to town ) as for the balance of power shifted in clonmel I think you might have to wait 2/3 years from now to make that call but they are goin in right direction , I actually think it might be a bigger season on town lots of movement in / out of players time will tell if they have improved on the players they lost does anyone know anything about players town bringing in ? Apart from stan and jj butler

[balls]

jimmy hynes is a striker has scored alot of goals for nenagh celtic in mjc and fai games against south tipp during the years dont know much else about him. but if he is a good finisher he will do well at town cause he will have plenty of chances. dont know anything bout other nenagh lad but he cant be bad doubt town would entertain a lad travelling over from nenagh if he wasnt half decent. Martyn tynan would be a fairly prolific goalscorer too if its the ex kilkenny city and waterford crystal striker they have signed. dont know anything bout foreign lad or eoin walsh . i wouldnt subscribe to the it will take time for these players to settle theory. they will be going into a side with tony scully, ray condon etc all good players with experience and as long as they dont face town or celtic opening day should get a win to kick start season and will roll on from there