Limerick Premier Division 2012/13

[AlanOB]

Cheers.

Clarke took his goals well but as I've mentioned on numerous occasions I'd like to see him play permanently as a number 9, playing off the shoulder and moving into the channels. He's too keen to drop off at times and it's to his detriment. That's why, of the strikers that Boro have available, Lynch is the perfect partner for him. There was one occasion during the game where the Boro management gave out to Conor for not being in the box, as Shane had dropped off. They were giving out to the wrong man!

And you're dead right - Connery was magnificent. Showed exactly how a number 9 should play - brilliant movement that terrorised the Boro centre halves all game.

[faceoff]

Do you honestly think that lee omara is a better player than pat mcgarry?cop yourself on.

[js79]

Do you
honestly think that lee omara is a better player than pat mcgarry?cop yourself on.

Agree with you faceoff,,mcgarry is a top centre half and himself and Clarke are rightly so the Boro top 2 centre Halfs..

[AlanOB]

I don't recall saying that O'Mara is better than McGarry or vice versa.

I'm just expressing an opinion that Boro could do with a more mobile centre half to complement Clarke against Clonmel.

I'm sure some Pike fans who saw them up close twice last season might see some sense in what I'm saying.

Also, I have bags of cop on. But thanks for your concern.

[hotspur]

agree with faceoff and js79,omara would'nt lace mcgarry's boots,and for your information mr ob,pike played 3 at the back last year,maybe you missed that 1,anyway it's all about opinions.

[hotspur]

you do know boro got up close and personal as well last year dont you???

[AlanOB]

agree with faceoff and js79,omara would'nt lace mcgarry's boots,and for your information mr ob,pike played 3 at the back last year,maybe you missed that 1,anyway it's all about opinions.

I'm well aware that Pike played 3 at the back in the FAI game against Clonmel last year. Huge error, considering how clearly uncomfortable the players selected were with that system. I fail to see what exactly that has to do with the topic at hand though.

Again, I reiterate, I never said that O'Mara was better than McGarry. Simply that I think he might be the better option against Clonmel. Time will tell. I could well be wrong on this one.

I'm happy to have my opinion disagreed with by the way. But not misinterpreted.

[js79]

You seem to have a great knowledge of football and junior football in limerick,I think you would be a great addition to any team in limerick,some will agree with you and some will disagree but keep up the match reports Alan ob.

[AlanOB]

Appreciate the kind words.

It's good to get some genuine debate going. Thanks for taking part. That's why I do it.

[hotdog]

not many view lads giving their opinion of the game on monday, finished 7-2 but in truth it could have been 12, jamie stewart making 4 or 5 super saves, surely views heaviest defeat for many a long day especially against pike

[Sea Bird]

youngest team in the league against probably the oldest and most experienced team in the league and their inexperience showed on the day... heavy defeat but im sure view young lads will learn from it...

[prawnsandwich2]

not many view lads giving their opinion of the game on monday, finished 7-2 but in truth it could have been 12, jamie stewart making 4 or 5 super saves, surely views heaviest defeat for many a long day especially against pike

was not around for a few days..but pike won this at their ease.
truth be told it could have been more.
they even played(my opinion) within themselves in second half.
view were missing some players,but i think it would not have changed the result,maybe the scoreline.
allied to that,the fact that some players did not show as much interest(and i am being kind) as they possibly should have did not help either.
i said it before,and i will say it again,it is hard to motivate players for a league match,that have won every honour(some on two or three occasions),when their chance to win the league is gone.
on a final matter,at least we capable of taking our beating with a bit of grace.

[Sea Bird]

please name the players that have won every honour with the current fairview side bar heffernan??? to be honest i was giving them some credit but if you cant get them up for a game against pike its idol.. as for accepting defeat graciously i dont think yee had much choice to be honest...

[hotdog]

was not around for a few days..but pike won this at their ease.
truth be told it could have been more.
they even played(my opinion) within themselves in second half.
view were missing some players,but i think it would not have changed the result,maybe the scoreline.
allied to that,the fact that some players did not show as much interest(and i am being kind) as they possibly should have did not help either.
i said it before,and i will say it again,it is hard to motivate players for a league match,that have won every honour(some on two or three occasions),when their chance to win the league is gone.
on a final matter,at least we capable of taking our beating with a bit of grace.

as sea bird said ye had no other choice but going back all i asked for was opinions on the game , please do elaborate on pike not being capable of taking a beating with bit of grace but i suspect you wont, also on sea birds view, yes it was a very young inexperienced side but i also think there is alot of very average players there aswel

[prawnsandwich2]

please name the players that have won every honour with the current fairview side bar heffernan??? to be honest i was giving them some credit but if you cant get them up for a game against pike its idol.. as for accepting defeat graciously i dont think yee had much choice to be honest...

ok......

[Sea Bird]

ok??? probably your shortest answer so far :)

[prawnsandwich2]

ok??? probably your shortest answer so far :)

k......

[Fairkop]

lucky for fairview stewart made the saves he did,also pike missed a hatfull,it was an embarassing result especially against ones arch rivals.the view are a very young side but conceding seven goals and some poor attitudes do not bode well for the future.

[tricksey]

Fare play to Carew lads a credit to the league fine side and sound bunch of lads

[leedsfan88]

What games tend to be consider rivalry games in the limerick junor soccer?

Pike/Fairview?
Coonagh/caherdavin?

Any others

[neverseenit]

Carew Park 3-4 Janesboro

Janesboro deservedly took all three points in this encounter yesterday afternoon, delivering Carew's first defeat of the season in the process, and a huge blow to their title hopes.

This was certainly the best performance that I've seen from the Boro this season, with Lyons and Donnan getting the better of the midfield battle in the first half - no mean feat away to Carew. We're used to seeing the home side dominate possession this season, but yesterday they looked disjointed - Cyril Maher had a poor game and the combinations between him and Pa Boyle were few and far between, with the latter's positioning often a bit too high relative to his team-mate. Jonathan Grant was forced to drop very deep on a number of occasions to link the play.

Janesboro on the other hand were looking unusually cohesive. I've argued for a Lynch/Clarke combo here before, and it certainly paid off yesterday. Lynch was typically adept at dropping off and linking the play. Often however, Clarke was doing the same, something he's been guilty of in the recent past. He's a penalty box striker and it was no surprise that when he finally ran the inside right hand channel, it resulted in a penalty (conceded by Mark Slattery) and his first goal.

Carew were looking threatening on the break however. Jamie O'Sullivan was playing a clever game positionally, dropping slightly deeper to tempt Wayne O' Donovan out of position. Wayne mostly stayed put, and on a couple of occasions, the space that Sully was given led to goalscoring opportunites, with striker John Connery combining with him well. Connery's movement was to result in the equaliser, skinning McGarry down the inside right channel before firing a cross/shot across goal, which was palmed out by Glasheen into Grant's path. 1-1.

The second half started perfectly for Carew, when Pa Boyle scored a sensational direct free kick from close to the byline. The first half pattern continued however, with Boro dominating possession of the football, and it was no surprise when they leveled. A ball in from the right was missed by keeper Ronan Power and it fell to unmarked substitute Declan Nash who had just been introduced for the injured Lynch. Recriminations followed in the Carew line-up before the restart - never a good sign. We haven't really seen Carew tested like this psychologically in the league this season and they didn't seem to be passing.

Soon after, it was 2-3. A speculative ball played forward was missed by the onrushing Power, who had come quite a distance off his line. Shane Clarke had the relatively simple task of slotting into an empty net for his second. He then completed his hat-trick with a fine header from a set-piece, and delivered another (now trademark) aggressive celebration. 2-4. Connery got in down the inside left channel shortly afterwards and delivered a shot from an acute angle that was deflected in by Glasheen. 3-4.

Carew by this point had removed Maher and brought on Steven Grant but they still couldn't get a grip on the game from a possession point of view. Boro introduced Adrian Healy in the middle for left winger James Hayes. Nash went left and Donnan went behind Clarke in a 4-2-3-1/4-4-1-1. This was a sensible move and seemed to be quite effective. Carew introduced Somers at left back (bizarrely), shuffling their whole defence in the process (Slattery went to right back, Kett to centre). Working out the logic of that was difficult and it almost gave Boro right winger Waters a couple of opportunities to get in on the break. Eventually Kett was moved back to left full, with Somers going to the left wing, and he delivered a couple of dangerous crosses from that position late on, one of which resulted in a free header for Steven Grant which could easily have levelled matters. Of course Declan Nash also had a chance one-on-one on the break which could have killed it off altogether.

A disastrous result for Carew, especially considering Pike's 7-2 away win against Fairview. Boro on the other hand are hitting form at just the right time and will have confidence going into their Munster Junior quarter final this weekend. They certainly seem to have hit upon a balanced XI, with the Lyons/Donnan and Lynch/Clarke combinations looking far more effective than others I've seen from them this season. It could be argued however, that if he's available, Lee O'Mara might be the better partner for Tom Clarke at the heart of the defence against Clonmel.

Disclaimer: This is written from memory. I don't take any notes. There will be minor errors.
So much for boro hitting a bit of form..all that's left for them now is Lawson...all the shouting they did up in Carew about this is the start of our season.. Well it's over after a week so!!!!!!

[Boroman]

So much for boro hitting a bit of form..all that's left for them now is Lawson...all the shouting they did up in Carew about this is the start of our season.. Well it's over after a week so!!!!!! All ye have won is a toughy cup I hope your not setting yerselfs up for a big fall..ye are doing very well this season but ye have played nobody really so I will reserve judgement until then..but why the smart comments??

[js79]

All ye
have won is a toughy cup I hope your not setting yerselfs up for a big fall..ye are doing very well this season but ye have played nobody really so I will reserve judgement until then..but why the smart comments??

Boroman there is only 2 people linked with carew park on this,myself and Thomas 72 and neither of us come on here and slag or disrespect any other clubs.neverseenit is nothing to do with us and I think his comments are uncalled for,don't no why he is having a go at ye but that's something you will have to take up with hon.ye came up to carew couple of Weeks ago and deservedly so beat us,personally I think ye have a great team and ye could be dark horses for the Lawson.

[thomas72]

All ye have won is a toughy cup I hope your not setting yerselfs up for a big fall..ye are doing very well this season but ye have played nobody really so I will reserve judgement until then..but why the smart comments??

played nobody?? did carew get byes into both fai and mjc semi finals? Did dines pike and view put out weakened teams in thouy NO. For a club that hadn't won anything in 12yrs to finally win a trophie if we win nothing else our season will have been a success and don't mind its only a thouy crack you celebrated yours for days last year.

At the start of the season there is only two trophies realistically available to clubs outside pike and boro Lawson and thouy we have found ourselves in a position nobody expected including ourselves we will give it ago if its enough great if not the experience the lads will gain for this season will stand to them next season.

[dirtfree]

Toughy and thouy learn how to spell lads it's tuohy

[Boroman]

Boroman there is only 2 people linked with carew park on this,myself and Thomas 72 and neither of us come on here and slag or disrespect any other clubs.neverseenit is nothing to do with us and I think his comments are uncalled for,don't no why he is having a go at ye but that's something you will have to take up with hon.ye came up to carew couple of Weeks ago and deservedly so beat us,personally I think ye have a great team and ye could be dark horses for the Lawson.
Sorry I apologise I thought he was a Carew man..there is always people trying to bring clubs down in this town..best of luck in the two semis clonmel are there for the taking.

[Boroman]

played nobody?? did carew get byes into both fai and mjc semi finals? Did dines pike and view put out weakened teams in thouy NO. For a club that hadn't won anything in 12yrs to finally win a trophie if we win nothing else our season will have been a success and don't mind its only a thouy crack you celebrated yours for days last year.

At the start of the season there is only two trophies realistically available to clubs outside pike and boro Lawson and thouy we have found ourselves in a position nobody expected including ourselves we will give it ago if its enough great if not the experience the lads will gain for this season will stand to them next season.
My playing nobody was ment up until now.here is we're ye get really tested they are massive games from now on and it's going to be really hard to play well every week from now until the end of the season and one slip up could cost ye in any trophy that ye are left in happened us last year we just couldn't keep it going at the end.

[biglad101]

Everyone thought clonmel celtic were there for the takin sunday gone an look wat happened, on there day they'l match anyone so boroman give them some credit at least.

[js79]

Sorry I
apologise I thought he was a Carew man..there is always people trying to bring clubs down in this town..best of luck in the two semis clonmel are there for the taking.

No problem pal,agree with you,we should all get behind one another when clubs play out of town,

[jug2004]

Have to agree with you there biglad. Not many gave Clonmel a chance last week against the boro and they turned them over and deservedly so (in a game which both had chances) celtic will be underdogs but to say they are there for the taking is a bit disrespectful. They give chances away like everyone in football games. Carew are a good team but can end up with just touhy if a few games go against them.

Shoud be a great cup tie between 2 teams that like to get it down and play it around tho. Carew favs in my eyes but only just. Anyone know any betting??? How do lads think Balla will do against pike. Remember they have been in a similar position a few times in cups and never really produced what can we expect this time?

[AlanOB]

Seeing as we're talking about last week's Clonmel/Boro game - could Boroman post a lineup and maybe comment on how the goal came about. Perhaps touch on some of the key moments too.

There's an unusual lack of information around about the game.

[biglad101]

I dunno the line up for boro but it was a closely contested game up until the goal boro prob had the better of the chances. Goal came from a corner on the stroke of half time in extra time, lad that was on the left was causin celtic problems but then he was switched up front wasn as much of a danger. Striker was handy aswel clark I think his name is he was lookin to shoot every time he got the ball was a few times when the pass was the better option.

Have to agree wit jug that carew are favourites but up until now both have only lost once so should be a close game just depends on who turns up on the day really.

[js79]

I dunno
the line up for boro but it was a closely contested game up until the goal boro prob had the better of the chances. Goal came from a corner on the stroke of half time in extra time, lad that was on the left was causin celtic problems but then he was switched up front wasn as much of a danger. Striker was handy aswel clark I think his name is he was lookin to shoot every time he got the ball was a few times when the pass was the better option.

Have to agree wit jug that carew are favourites but up until now both have only lost once so should be a close game just depends on who turns up on the day really.

Watched ye a couple of times last season and taught ye were an excellent team,did ye lose any players from last years squad,don't no why you would make us favs,we were favs also against the Boro and look how that turned out,as you said all on the day,anyway looking forward to the game,its only our second time getting to the semi final of this comp,

[Boroman]

I dunno the line up for boro but it was a closely contested game up until the goal boro prob had the better of the chances. Goal came from a corner on the stroke of half time in extra time, lad that was on the left was causin celtic problems but then he was switched up front wasn as much of a danger. Striker was handy aswel clark I think his name is he was lookin to shoot every time he got the ball was a few times when the pass was the better option.

Have to agree wit jug that carew are favourites but up until now both have only lost once so should be a close game just depends on who turns up on the day really.
More or less what biglad said..I thought the better and easier chances fell to ourselfs..it's a game I think we left behind but full credit to clonmel they are very strong all over the field and my comment about they are there for the taken is just my opinion that Carew park will win but that's no disrespect to clonmel...the boro team on Sundays game was the same team that played against Carew.

[nosebleds]

Seeing as we're talking about last week's Clonmel/Boro game - could Boroman post a lineup and maybe comment on how the goal came about. Perhaps touch on some of the key moments too.

There's an unusual lack of information around about the game.
why. are you matching notes.

[lankyboy26]

What games tend to be consider rivalry games in the limerick junor soccer?

Pike/Fairview?
Coonagh/caherdavin?

Any others

Kilmallock v Charleville. Caherdavin vs Ballynanty. Star Rovers vs Moyross

[lawman]

holy god.....
thats rivalry?
when i played it was neighbour v neighbour and then hospital visits....
none of those would provide that entertainment.......:)


off to work now. check in when i can....:)

[Zizou]

Kilmallock v Charleville. Caherdavin vs Ballynanty. Star Rovers vs Moyross

There's none bigger than Castle Rovers-Holycross. :)

[Hibs7772]

Pike 3-0 Shannon Hibs

[deadly man]

Pike 3-0 Shannon Hibs

Any report on the game lad?

[Hibs7772]

Any report on the game lad?
A brief one, Pike scorers were Colm, Conor Moloney and Keith Harnett. Pike had most of the game really, apart from a small portion's of the game in the first half where we kept the ball well but didn't really create much, the second half Pike kept the ball for long periods and created a fair few chances from which our keeper made a few good saves. Pikes goals were all scrappy apart from the first which was a tidy finish. Should be an interesting finish to the season to see who wins the league:)

[2legged tackle]

Hibs 1-0 Corbally. Brian McGorrian with second half goal.

[passandmove]

Dines 2 Wembley 1,2 good sides battling it out this morning and John mc decides he wants to be centre of attention and ruins the game for both sides,never in my life have I seen a ref just guess when making decisions.......disgraceful.Best of luck to Paul and the dines for the season.

[Arivat]

Lads anyone at the Regional v Pike game....I saw a new star there.....I think he's Philip Shire's young lad......WOW...!!!!! what Incredible saves he made.....Keep an eye on him....

[Sea Bird]

wasnt at the game myself but spoke to people involved with both sides and a neutral who was at it and they all agree with passandmove not a tackle in the game two honest teams and a terrible sending off along with a very bad penalty shout.. i suppose thats junior soccer for you...surprised to hear dines manager sent off aswell he is normally quiet..

[passandmove]

And it's not the 1st time we have been on the wrong end of his dreadful refereeing believe me,we have tried everything to keep on his good side.......he's not good enough simple as!

[faceoff]

Anyone know where Carew v View is on.

[thomas72]

Carew park 2 fairview 0.

[Hibs7772]

Lads anyone at the Regional v Pike game....I saw a new star there.....I think he's Philip Shire's young lad......WOW...!!!!! what Incredible saves he made.....Keep an eye on him....
Rob Shire is it? He was in with limerick 19's for a while there, seen him a few times good keeper, bit small though

[Arivat]

Yea I saw him 2 years ago & he looked handy......& not the biggest. But now he looks bigger & stronger....but No the saves in the Pike game....I haven't seen saves of that class in some time...The Leader summed it up.....Breathtaking saves....I've heard of good & great saves...But....I'm predicting him to be watched.......Give him a year or two...