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fifty50
29/09/2011, 7:39 AM
Don't understand how Darren Murphy can be in the squad when he's not playing for a team in the premier. Also where are the likes of Paul Cantillon?? Surely he should be getting a look in??
darren murphy is one of the best young talents clare has had in years. How many games have you seen him play? Canto is undoubtably a good player. But he isnt garunteed his place at lifford let alone clare..
legend over the top in terms of avenue player history ,, good player who has served avenue & clare well .. think he may still have a
bit to go to match mannix at both club & county level.
Davy had the honour of wearing the red jersey also if memory serves me right. :)
Lads the squad for the OT could be stronger but in fairness to the manager I know of a few players that had to turn down the oppurtuinity for one reason or another.
I am sure there could be a case for alot of players but this is the squad and now it's time to get behind them, yes they have a tough task next Wednesday but it is not impossible. Best of luck to all involved.
Still think it was the wrong to not go ahead with games at the weekend, but that is with my club hat on.
old git
29/09/2011, 7:50 AM
Davy had the honour of wearing the red jersey also if memory serves me right. :)
and did he also have the honour of wearing the blue & white of park rangers for a very short spell :confused:
avenueC
29/09/2011, 9:53 AM
stephen hickey has been injured for the last couple of weeks and only back playing recently, im sure he will be considered for the galway game, isnt eoin o brien away up the country in college so not available for selection.. what would ye think the team is going to be based on the squad listed...
pity there are no games this weekend, 90 mins competitive action would stand to all players, lads can get injured in training as well as games,,,
very tough game next weds but where theres a will theres a way, theey wont be found wanting in commitment.. best of luck !! hopefully a good result..
ps. mannix is top dog!!
the lobster
29/09/2011, 1:36 PM
Don't understand how Darren Murphy can be in the squad when he's not playing for a team in the premier. Also where are the likes of Paul Cantillon?? Surely he should be getting a look in??
Canto is average and don't see y he would be considered at all, don't think he has held his place on any team he's been on.
Bayern Munchies
29/09/2011, 1:40 PM
darren murphy is one of the best young talents clare has had in years. How many games have you seen him play? Canto is undoubtably a good player. But he isnt garunteed his place at lifford let alone clare..
I agree with Murph, absolute class act and just recently turned 18 huge talent...as for Canto been gaurnteed his place at Lifford, I don;'t think anybody is gaurnteed there place out at Cassidy Park this season, there is a huge strength in depth out there this season and indeed two of the members of the Oscar Traynor panel didn't start two of the previous games before the Tage game, which says alot...But yeah I don't think he should be in the squad but he's still young and got time on his side to make the step up
Bayern Munchies
29/09/2011, 1:44 PM
Canto is average and don't see y he would be considered at all, don't think he has held his place on any team he's been on.
It's his first year in junior football? I don't know where you're getting he's struggled to hold down his place at any team he's been at either? He's been a regular for Lifford so far this season think the game on Sunday was the first he hasn't started, he was a refgular with Granville last year and before that he was captain of Shannon Hibbs for something like 3 out of his 5 years there at his own age group aswell as starting for that very good youth team they had 2/3 years ago despite been 2 years underage for it
Decent enough player who's very versatile to call him average is a bit harsh on the lad imo, he mighten't be very good or brilliant but he'll always put in a decent shift where ever he plays
butcher
29/09/2011, 3:51 PM
Don't understand how Darren Murphy can be in the squad when he's not playing for a team in the premier. Also where are the likes of Paul Cantillon?? Surely he should be getting a look in??
Wher does it say in the rulebook that u have to be Premier to play for your county, Correct me if im wrong but wasnt there players from Coole on the panel last year? Its not his fault his team play in the first division, he deserves a crack at OT squad and can learn alor from russell.
On another note surprised eoin o'b and mikey mahony arent in the squad, prob best defender and striker in clare
Planners
29/09/2011, 4:27 PM
After the EOB scenario in 2009 v Wexford in the final - EOB chose to play GAA the day of the final and was told in no uncertain terms that he wouldnt wear a Clare jersey again - allegedly !!!!!
I hope this wasnt an influence in the selection of players to represent CLARE this season
fifty50
29/09/2011, 5:16 PM
After the EOB scenario in 2009 v Wexford in the final - EOB chose to play GAA the day of the final and was told in no uncertain terms that he wouldnt wear a Clare jersey again - allegedly !!!!!
I hope this wasnt an influence in the selection of players to represent CLARE this season
a certain mr burren instructed colm ryan not to pick players who had 'let the county down in the past'
old git
29/09/2011, 10:39 PM
a certain mr burren instructed colm ryan not to pick players who had 'let the county down in the past'
hope thats not correct .. if colm is manager he should be allowed to pick whatever players he wants .. if players in the past let county down or did not want to play forget about and if they want to be involved now welcome them back.
Hibs7772
30/09/2011, 1:45 AM
darren murphy is one of the best young talents clare has had in years. How many games have you seen him play? Canto is undoubtably a good player. But he isnt garunteed his place at lifford let alone clare..
i've seen darren murphy play a number of times for various teams bridge, schools and so on and i'll say he is a very good player but is playing the first division going to help raise his game or even make him a better player?? i really doubt it! therefore i said i'd ask the question as to why he should be in the OT squad when he is a centre half standing shorter than 6 ft and will be playing against the likes of shane clarke and alan barry on wednesday in jackman park, big test dont you think!?!?!
Hibs7772
30/09/2011, 1:53 AM
butcher- he deserves a crack at OT squad?? sorry buddy sure if your having that attitude you might as well give anyone a crack at it, not saying darren murphy isnt a good player, he is, but arent clare supposed to be trying to progress in the competition and not giving players a "crack at it"
bigguy
30/09/2011, 8:38 AM
i've seen darren murphy play a number of times for various teams bridge, schools and so on and i'll say he is a very good player but is playing the first division going to help raise his game or even make him a better player?? i really doubt it! therefore i said i'd ask the question as to why he should be in the OT squad when he is a centre half standing shorter than 6 ft and will be playing against the likes of shane clarke and alan barry on wednesday in jackman park, big test dont you think!?!?!
First of all, how many league games have been played so far? So if bridge were in the prem still he still wouldn't of got the experience because Oscer has started early, also I think it's rubbish that you think playing in the first decision won't bring his game on,if you know how to defend you know how to defend,he's being coached by a very experienced defender on his day, so promoted clubs next year to prem
might aswell not send any players forward for Oscer?
fifty50
30/09/2011, 9:15 AM
First of all, how many league games have been played so far? So if bridge were in the prem still he still wouldn't of got the experience because Oscer has started early, also I think it's rubbish that you think playing in the first decision won't bring his game on,if you know how to defend you know how to defend,he's being coached by a very experienced defender on his day, so promoted clubs next year to prem
might aswell not send any players forward for Oscer?
great point made there!
mastermind1
30/09/2011, 9:56 AM
No doubts Darren will learn alot from being on the oscar traynor, if hes picked Wednesday he will be up against some of the best players in the country at junior level. I don t even think this should be an issue, the lad has been picked because hes a good player, seems like the manager of any Clare Oscar team gets slated for not bringing in new players and slated if he does
gaiscíoch
30/09/2011, 10:16 AM
i've seen darren murphy play a number of times for various teams bridge, schools and so on and i'll say he is a very good player but is playing the first division going to help raise his game or even make him a better player?? i really doubt it! therefore i said i'd ask the question as to why he should be in the OT squad when he is a centre half standing shorter than 6 ft and will be playing against the likes of shane clarke and alan barry on wednesday in jackman park, big test dont you think!?!?!
:rofl:
I've heard it all now you can't defend because you are under 6ft?
http://blog.sport.co.uk/Football/288/Top_Ten_Centre-backs_under_6_foot.aspx
footballfriend
30/09/2011, 6:09 PM
therefore i said i'd ask the question as to why he should be in the OT squad when he is a centre half standing shorter than 6 ft
What a ridiculous statement..I am a centre half..just under 6 ft and have no problems on the field..
avenueC
01/10/2011, 11:00 AM
managers will get slated no matter what,, u cant please everyone !! one quote is they didnt call up enough, same person then says will ther be space for 13 subs in jacman park, as for darren murphy , he is a good player, he was called into the oscar traynor based on last season, when he was in the premier, now he is in the first division is irrelevant as for the height issue, if both centre backs are under 6ft u might have a problem,,MIGHT. the good teams play with a strong physical techically good cf, an a livley smaller number ten dropping off the front into midfield, so darrens height wont be a prob
stephen hickey has been injured for the last couple of weeks and only back playing recently, im sure he will be considered for the galway game, isnt eoin o brien away up the country in college so not available for selection.. what would ye think the team is going to be based on the squad listed...
Have you picked the team yet? ;)
Planners
03/10/2011, 2:32 PM
havnt seen "second" around in a few days - where's he gone ?
butcher
03/10/2011, 2:53 PM
butcher- he deserves a crack at OT squad?? sorry buddy sure if your having that attitude you might as well give anyone a crack at it, not saying darren murphy isnt a good player, he is, but arent clare supposed to be trying to progress in the competition and not giving players a "crack at it"
Your having a laugh now so u are. im going to ignore the 6ft comment cos its a stupid one!!! sorry i'll rephrase my "crack at it" and say he deserves his place on the squad as he is one of clare's best young prospect as a centre half (competing in all youths finals last year) and has made it onto the FAS soccer scheme in limerick sure didnt russell win an OT at a similar age??? and im sure if he hadnt gone to galway that colin smyth would be on it too!!
Hibs7772
04/10/2011, 12:54 AM
Your having a laugh now so u are. im going to ignore the 6ft comment cos its a stupid one!!! sorry i'll rephrase my "crack at it" and say he deserves his place on the squad as he is one of clare's best young prospect as a centre half (competing in all youths finals last year) and has made it onto the FAS soccer scheme in limerick sure didnt russell win an OT at a similar age??? and im sure if he hadnt gone to galway that colin smyth would be on it too!!
i never said darren murphy wasnt a good player tho. he's a fantastic player just stating that the fact that if he was taller he would be a better centre half as he stands at what about 5'8 or 5'9, never said you cant be good because you are smaller and as for the rest of your comments we will see who wins on wednesday and if clare let in a few because im pretty certain they will :D
havnt seen "second" around in a few days - where's he gone ?
He is flying back in tomorrow, he has an appointment in Limerick tomorrow night :)
Gaffer88
04/10/2011, 2:17 PM
darren murphy rejected the chance to go into limerick fc last year, well good enough for OT . my opinion hes just what clare need, young and more importantly lighting fast! corry from tulla is another who should be part of the squad.
Planners
04/10/2011, 2:44 PM
;)taught so
rubadubdub
04/10/2011, 5:03 PM
Any news on the abandoned game between Bridge and Bunratty/Cratloe? I heard the league were meeting about it last night...
Hibs7772
05/10/2011, 12:54 AM
Any news on the abandoned game between Bridge and Bunratty/Cratloe? I heard the league were meeting about it last night...
jesus lads there's alot of darren murphy lovers on this anyway :D
mastermind1
05/10/2011, 8:58 AM
your clearly not, the standard in 1a must be very good going by your posts
mouldedstuds
05/10/2011, 9:46 AM
best of luck to the ot boys tonight,, some of us hope ye get a result, even if the rest of " clare followers" dont rate ye or believe in ye
ill go 2-2...
Gaffer88
05/10/2011, 12:35 PM
prediction for tonight... 3-1 limerick.. not a hater just being realistic! best of luck nyway doh, will be in supporting
First
05/10/2011, 12:47 PM
Best of luck to Colm and the lads tonight. 1-1
fifty50
05/10/2011, 1:01 PM
Hard to see anything other than a home win, hopefully il be proven wrong. best of luck to the lads tonight.
Best of luck to the OT team tonight. Hopefully a good crowd from Clare will get into Limerick to provide some support. Im sure it would be appreciated by the team
CousinSylDolan
05/10/2011, 3:37 PM
Heading in there myself... Up the Banner!!!!
avenueC
05/10/2011, 3:57 PM
hopefully get a result against one of the top teams in country
sit on the fence time
1-1
Planners
05/10/2011, 4:34 PM
sure didnt russell win an OT at a similar age??? and im sure if he hadnt gone to galway that colin smyth would be on it too!![/QUOTE]
Facts are incorrect - Russell NEVER won an OT - - best of luck to Clare tonight
bigguy
05/10/2011, 6:40 PM
Any update on Oscer game limerick, can't make it working :-//
fifty50
05/10/2011, 8:39 PM
Any update on Oscer game limerick, can't make it working :-//
3 nil limerick with 15mins to go. John tierney. Alan barry and shane clarke
thomas72
05/10/2011, 8:46 PM
4-0 conor kav with the 4th it could of been six or seven.
Wolverine
05/10/2011, 8:47 PM
sure didnt russell win an OT at a similar age??? and im sure if he hadnt gone to galway that colin smyth would be on it too!!
Facts are incorrect - Russell NEVER won an OT - - best of luck to Clare tonight[/QUOTE]
Wolverine
05/10/2011, 8:49 PM
Correct me if I am wrong. David Russell won it a few years back when rochford was captain.
Hibs7772
06/10/2011, 1:24 AM
your clearly not, the standard in 1a must be very good going by your posts
i think darren is a good player, not doubt about that. just question weather he is good enough for oscar traynor. the standard in 1a must be very good going by my posts?? i never said anything about the standard in 1a being very good or even good.
Buzzer
06/10/2011, 7:35 AM
i think darren is a good player, not doubt about that. just question weather he is good enough for oscar traynor. the standard in 1a must be very good going by my posts?? i never said anything about the standard in 1a being very good or even good.
I didn't get to go to the game last night but from what i am hearing this morning Darren Murphy was one of the best for Clare. So if he isn't good enough for OT team, how come he not just played last night but played well???? How many games have you seen him play to have this opinion of him?
old git
06/10/2011, 9:37 AM
I didn't get to go to the game last night but from what i am hearing this morning Darren Murphy was one of the best for Clare. So if he isn't good enough for OT team, how come he not just played last night but played well???? How many games have you seen him play to have this opinion of him?
a defender played well and still defence conceded 4 goals :confused::confused: must have been the 3 other poor players around him who were at fault:D
mastermind1
06/10/2011, 10:06 AM
2nd goal was the killer goal last night, in fairness we wer well in the game at 1 nil and were creating chances. They scored right on half time and again 10 mins into the second. 4th goal was in the 93rd minute. Limerick are a class side, pace, power and experience all over the team. Thought darren murphy had a great game marking shane clarke, their right winger was serious all night. Best player on the field by a long shot
Planners
06/10/2011, 11:37 AM
unfortunate to meet a team of Limericks calibar - but thats the way it is - the experience of playing a quality side can only improve both players an managment - step up to inter county is huge - Galway next and i'm sure it will be a different story - when it it on ?
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devilfish
06/10/2011, 12:52 PM
Planners, next fixture is 22nd/23rd October I think. Hopefully the Clare league will take a leaf out of the LDMC book and only charge 5 euro like it was to watch last night, unlike the 10 euro they robbed us for at last years match in Doora.
Ice-man
06/10/2011, 1:06 PM
2nd goal was the killer goal last night, in fairness we wer well in the game at 1 nil and were creating chances. They scored right on half time and again 10 mins into the second. 4th goal was in the 93rd minute. Limerick are a class side, pace, power and experience all over the team. Thought darren murphy had a great game marking shane clarke, their right winger was serious all night. Best player on the field by a long shot
I heard there was no pace power height or experience in the Clare starting 11 and it could of been 6/7 nil going by the OT Forum I can not believe Con did not start who has power height and experience
Mark Donlon is a better center half then Darren Murphy and has proven himself over the last 2/3 years. Its great given these young lads a chance but not until they have a year or two of regular football at junior level but Darren is one for the future from what im hearing
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