Cork AUL 2013/14 Divisions 1, 2 & 3

[Dixie's Cousin]

Hey lads, giving this a go. Some people are only interested in Premier and Premier A. Some of the oldest clubs in Cork play in the lower divisions. Also there are great players playing at that level, lets keep everybody updated by posting match reports, team news and general info!

[backpass]

Hey lads, giving this a go. Some people are only interested in Premier and Premier A. Some of the oldest clubs in Cork play in the lower divisions. Also there are great players playing at that level, lets keep everybody updated by posting match reports, team news and general info!

Fair play dixie. I will post as much as I can as I go to a few games in these divisions. I hope lads involved with clubs will post also.

[schoolboygodno9]

Fair play dixie. I will post as much as I can as I go to a few games in these divisions. I hope lads involved with clubs will post also.
Fair play lads ill give match reports for our games in 3b were back training since tues first friendly this sun versus shandon celtic in pophams any idea what there like

[Sparks]

I done my cruciate playing Shandon in a pre season friendly a few years back on that pitch... They were a tidy side then tho

[the owl]

Third divisions look as tough as they were last year with a few new additions.

[schoolboygodno9]

Third divisions look as tough as they were last year with a few new additions.
We have eight in our div so its 3matches a side

[Leftside]

This is a great idea. I hope it works, it only will if we all contribute. The 3rd division looks extremely competitive, each team in our section have to play each other 3 times. That's 21 games excluding cup games, could be a long season for teams that progress in the cups. On the promotion side I think it's a joke that if you finish second you don't get promoted. The reasoning behind it baffles me, apparently its to keep a limited amount of teams in the second division but I think by not promoting the runner's up from each 3rd division they are weakening the 2nd divisions.

[Dixie's Cousin]

Great stuff lads, I'll try to get reports on matches i attend. It'll be a busy season for myself with Castleview but I'll always have a soft spot for Knocknaheeny Celtic because my Dad helped found the club.

[donaldihno]

Is that definite lads?
About playing each other 3 times?

[Sjb101]

Good idea this! I'm interested in Premier but rarely get to see any games so a lot of the chat goes over my head.

Div 3 looking very competitive this time. Fancy a couple of sides from the lower leagues to have good cup runs like Leeview last time.

[Leftside]

Is that definite lads?
About playing each other 3 times?


Ya Donaldinho, when i saw only 8 teams in our section I rang the AUL and they confirmed it's 3 times. The 3rd game will be randomised to see who is the home team. Unless more teams join the league then it's 3 games.

[schoolboygodno9]

Is that definite lads?
About playing each other 3 times?
Ya defo 3times

[donaldihno]

Cheers for that lads..
Looking forward to it now..21 league games..that's the job

[the owl]

I think its a great idea to play each other 3 times. Even if you do get off to a bad start there is plenty of oppertunities to pull it back. On the downside as Leftside said, 2nd place teams should be promoted. They have extended the season to 21 games in the league so surely there has to be some reward for the 2nd place teams in the 3 sections. The play off round robin is just too much for the end of the season. There was not a whole lot between the teams this year in the play off and all 3 were more than capable of mixing it in the 2nd division.

[Sjb101]

I think its a great idea to play each other 3 times. Even if you do get off to a bad start there is plenty of oppertunities to pull it back. On the downside as Leftside said, 2nd place teams should be promoted. They have extended the season to 21 games in the league so surely there has to be some reward for the 2nd place teams in the 3 sections. The play off round robin is just too much for the end of the season. There was not a whole lot between the teams this year in the play off and all 3 were more than capable of mixing it in the 2nd division.

I do and don't agree.

I agree finishing second really should be enough to go up. And the play offs can be to much for teams at that level.

But they are good to be involved in....kind of mini cup finals!!!

[schoolboygodno9]

I do and don't agree.

I agree finishing second really should be enough to go up. And the play offs can be to much for teams at that level.

But they are good to be involved in....kind of mini cup finals!!!
Why dont they just split up all the league and go from prem to div 5 for example like the schoolboy sections that would easily sort out the promotion relegation issue

[Just my opinion]

Spot on schoolboy. Far too many leagues. It's definitely something that should be looked at.

[Sjb101]

Why dont they just split up all the league and go from prem to div 5 for example like the schoolboy sections that would easily sort out the promotion relegation issue

Fair point. Prem and Prem A....what's that all about?!?!

[schoolboygodno9]

So after this season wed say bottom 3 in each div 3 would go to bottom div mid table 3 next div top two and a relegated div two side next div and so on something like that maybe

[Sjb101]

So after this season wed say bottom 3 in each div 3 would go to bottom div mid table 3 next div top two and a relegated div two side next div and so on something like that maybe

Makes sense. You'd have to change the cups then aswell though.

[schoolboygodno9]

Makes sense. You'd have to change the cups then aswell though.
Give each league a shield to play for and just keep the corinthians

[Sjb101]

Give each league a shield to play for and just keep the corinthians

Might work. Bit of history with them cups though.

Is it bweeng your with? Tough div for you. Kanturk should be strong.

[schoolboygodno9]

Ya bweeng ya they should be strong but we should be also this year weve lost two good players but a few coming in should balance that out

[donaldihno]

We're only allowed 5 from the A team from last year and the rest the b team..so a lot of rebuilding goin on..a lot have moved on

[Just my opinion]

Ya Donald but did yer B team not finish 3rd in the last 2 seasons? I'm open to correction on that

[schoolboygodno9]

We're only allowed 5 from the A team from last year and the rest the b team..so a lot of rebuilding goin on..a lot have moved onhow many of the teams were coming down donald

[donaldihno]

Yeah your right..a lot have moved on..retired etc..
We've only the 3 or 4 from last years team stepping down..

[Just my opinion]

Still not right Donald. Sry now ive nothing against ye but the facts have to be said. Look at Park B 2 seasons back. Div 1!! Finished mid table(6th from bottom) and lost a cup final the same season. Were "relegated" to Div 3! Came close to a double and were promoted! Affected a lot of teams who spent years trying to get to that level! Oh ya they finished 3rd in a very tough Div. 2 the following season! The official rule is: if a team is pulling out a team it MUST be their B team!!! That came in after the Kinsale situation in early 2000s! Like I say it's nothing personal but after the Park B "decision" it's a disgrace!!

[donaldihno]

Just my opinion....
Totally agree with you..
It is our B team..
Our A team folded..
We've 4 to 5 players left from our squad

[Just my opinion]

Fair enough Donald. I believe Schoolboy has the right idea. Too many divisions and promotion/relegation rules seem to change EVERY season!!

[schoolboygodno9]

Beaten 2 1 by shandon god we were rusty as f*** for first twenty and were 2 down got into the swing of it and dominated it from there on in imo two sitters missed by us in both halfs a few more to come back from gaa holidays etc. and well be looking good fairwiew wednsday night in the fairfield

[JRyno]

This forum is a great idea! I've way more interest in the lower leagues and its a great way to be in the know!! We went back training last tues, playing Clonakilty west cork premier team in 2 weeks and Kinsales Munster senior team (they've a "B" team starting in Munster junior this year) in friendlies before the start of the season!

[Leftside]

Lads, if ye have no anonymity issues can we try get an idea of who's involved with who. Just away of finding out what teams and leagues are covered here. I'm with Leeview.

[JRyno]

Lads, if ye have no anonymity issues can we try get an idea of who's involved with who. Just away of finding out what teams and leagues are covered here. I'm with Leeview.

Good point! I'm with De Courcey Albion div 2.

[Sparks]

Kinsales Munster senior team (they've a "B" team starting in Munster junior this year)

I hope Kinsale realise NONE of their senior players are left play "B" football this year. League or cup's. No senior players are allowed play 1st division Junior after a few teams took the absolute pis last year.
2 Seniors a match can play Junior Premier still tho

[sheao]

Good point! I'm with De Courcey Albion div 2.


I'm starting up with Macroom B this season .

[JRyno]

I hope Kinsale realise NONE of their senior players are left play "B" football this year. League or cup's. No senior players are allowed play 1st division Junior after a few teams took the absolute pis last year.
2 Seniors a match can play Junior Premier still tho

era, they had about 30 at junior training so im sure they'll be fine!

[JRyno]

I'm starting up with Macroom B this season .

Good stuff, we'll be seeing ye so. Always a tough place to get a result at Town Park. Our division looks competitive enough. Strand, Banteer, Killowen, Macroom, Blackpool. I think all those teams took points off each other including ourselves. Looking forward to playing Afton Villa, Rylane & Newmarket. Always tough to play against!

[sheao]

Good stuff, we'll be seeing ye so. Always a tough place to get a result at Town Park. Our division looks competitive enough. Strand, Banteer, Killowen, Macroom, Blackpool. I think all those teams took points off each other including ourselves. Looking forward to playing Afton Villa, Rylane & Newmarket. Always tough to play against!

Yeah there is a few sides who would be aiming for promotion and overall I see it being a very competitive division .

[oldlegs]

Hib's are looking for weekend games if anyone interested please contact Terrance 0861519852 thanks

[sharpshooter]

Must know you so if you were training all last week Sheao :)

[Liathroidi]

hi lads im involved with glen celtic b team newly promoted to the 2nd division we are looking for a friendly this coming saturday 27th of july home our away anyone intrested pm me please thanks. this form a good idea to get the lower divisions some notice

[backpass]

hi lads im involved with glen celtic b team newly promoted to the 2nd division we are looking for a friendly this coming saturday 27th of july home our away anyone intrested pm me please thanks. this form a good idea to get the lower divisions some notice

How are ye doing in transfers liathrodi..i saw ye few times last year and was impressed...have ye lost anyone to the first team

[Liathroidi]

lost one signed one so looking forward to the new season

[SneakyRightFoot]

How are teams looking in div 3. Who will we the best 2 teams ..

[sheao]

Must know you so if you were training all last week Sheao :)


Have'nt been able to go training so far because of work, but i am sure i ll see ya below over the next few weeks.

[killer"B"]

Must know you so if you were training all last week Sheao :)
you back playing ball with macroom shooter??:cool:

[schoolboygodno9]

you back playing ball with macroom shooter??:cool:sure didnt he get promoted with bandon msl

[killer"B"]

sure didnt he get promoted with bandon msl
i dont know sure that why im asking he said he didnt see sheao at training ?!?!?

[sharpshooter]

you back playing ball with macroom shooter??:cool:

No was just doing a bit of training with them,Just getting a head start.