Pre Season 2014

[SwanVsDalton]

Derry beat Cliftonville 2-0 yesterday afternoon at solitude. Cliff Byrne and Rory Patterson with the goals. Thoroughly deserved, if not for their keeper could've been four or five.

Enda Curran and Mark Stewart started up front, they were useful enough although Curran was getting frustrated by a few misplaced passes and missed controlled touches. Aaron Barry and Cliff Byrne at the back looked steady.

Shane McEleney has started pre-season on the left wing (Roddy and his zany ideas) and was popping up on the right on occasion too. Bizarre.

Patrick McEleney was outstanding, best player on the pitch by a distance. Hope is Roddy is easing him into becoming the main man, he's certainly got the ability.

David Elebert is currently on trial and came on at HT to play right back. Can't see him signing though, with Byrne, Barry, McBride and McEleney we're well stocked for centre halves. Wing backs and wingers please.

[Fester]

Bluebell 1 - 2 Pats FT

[Charlie Darwin]

Did Fahey play a half for each side?

[legendz]

Is there any appetite within clubs for a shorter off season? I suppose those giving players contracts for 42 weeks or so prefer it. I always think the weekend in February where there's no 6 nations games after the first two weekends is the ideal weekend to start.


Always thought that myself. The off-season is far too long in the League of Ireland.

The problem is, the Premier Division could comfortably run from February - November with a mid season break, but the First Division would still only work from March - Oct with the lack of teams.

Back on this topic again, with no 6 nations next weekend, it'd be ideal for the start of the LoI season. An extra few weekends of action in place of some midweek games. This off season drags on far too long.

[Fester]

Did Fahey play a half for each side?

No, he played the first half, pats played a completely different team in the second half. Also played Akpua on trial in the first half. Don't know anything about him!

[adamd164]

Back on this topic again, with no 6 nations next weekend, it'd be ideal for the start of the LoI season. An extra few weekends of action in place of some midweek games. This off season drags on far too long.

Yeah but it's apparent that a subset of the clubs don't want it because their crowds don't justify weekend games in place of midweek games.

[Charlie Darwin]

No, he played the first half, pats played a completely different team in the second half. Also played Akpua on trial in the first half. Don't know anything about him!
Haha, I wasn't being serious. Buckley seems to be managing the squad and Fahey pretty well so far, although I'd suspect Fahey is closer to match fitness than anybody else. If he is anything like the player he was at Birmingham, he will be the best player in the league by far.

[PartySaint]

Haha, I wasn't being serious. Buckley seems to be managing the squad and Fahey pretty well so far, although I'd suspect Fahey is closer to match fitness than anybody else. If he is anything like the player he was at Birmingham, he will be the best player in the league by far.

It was a good run out. Pats had most of the ball for the whole game, Fahey didn't particularly stand out but he's is only coming back from injury. Lee Lynch was impressive and Brennan a nice touch of class when he came at half time

[disgruntled]

Cork City had a couple of friendlies against the Kerry District League on Friday night & Sat afternoon.
Friday nights game in Tralee was abandoned after about an hour because of the weather with City leading 2-0.
On Saturday afternoon in Killarney, City won easily 6-2.
The Kerry lads tried hard but there was a noticeable difference in class between the two sides.
City used all their squad on Saturday with virtually a different team in each half.
All the players showed a good level of fitness apart from Elding who looks like he needs to shed his winter coat :) I'm sure John Caulfied will sort him out quickly.

In passing I must mention the fine complex Killarney Celtic have down there.
They had everything well organised.
We even got tea, sandwiches & cake in the club house at half time.
So much so that yours truly missed the start of the second half :o
Well done to everyone down in Kerry.

[redobit]

It was a good run out. Pats had most of the ball for the whole game, Fahey didn't particularly stand out but he's is only coming back from injury. Lee Lynch was impressive and Brennan a nice touch of class when he came at half time

In fairness he can be very impressive. What you might find is that in competitive games when the physicality comes into the game ... he goes out of it. If he was stronger and willing to tackle more he'd be a gem of a CM.

[passingview]

hey disgruntled - did kerry have lads who could step up to the league?

[outspoken]

We even got tea, sandwiches & cake in the club house at half time.
So much so that yours truly missed the start of the second half :o
Well done to everyone down in Kerry.

Prawn Sandwich brigade :mad:

[avvenalaf]

Cork City had a couple of friendlies against the Kerry District League on Friday night & Sat afternoon.
Friday nights game in Tralee was abandoned after about an hour because of the weather with City leading 2-0.
On Saturday afternoon in Killarney, City won easily 6-2.
The Kerry lads tried hard but there was a noticeable difference in class between the two sides.
City used all their squad on Saturday with virtually a different team in each half.
All the players showed a good level of fitness apart from Elding who looks like he needs to shed his winter coat :) I'm sure John Caulfied will sort him out quickly.

In passing I must mention the fine complex Killarney Celtic have down there.
They had everything well organised.
We even got tea, sandwiches & cake in the club house at half time.
So much so that yours truly missed the start of the second half :o
Well done to everyone down in Kerry.

Good luck with that

[disgruntled]

Prawn Sandwich brigade :mad:

But of course :coffee:

[disgruntled]

Cork City had a couple of friendlies against the Kerry District League on Friday night & Sat afternoon.
Friday nights game in Tralee was abandoned after about an hour because of the weather with City leading 2-0.
On Saturday afternoon in Killarney, City won easily 6-2.
The Kerry lads tried hard but there was a noticeable difference in class between the two sides.
City used all their squad on Saturday with virtually a different team in each half.
All the players showed a good level of fitness apart from Elding who looks like he needs to shed his winter coat :) I'm sure John Caulfied will sort him out quickly.

In passing I must mention the fine complex Killarney Celtic have down there.
They had everything well organised.
We even got tea, sandwiches & cake in the club house at half time.
So much so that yours truly missed the start of the second half :o
Well done to everyone down in Kerry.


Good luck with that

If he doesn't get trim then its out the gate with him. :car:

[adamd164]

Elding always looks that way, has done since he came into the league, he's just built. It's a strength as he doesn't get bullied off the ball by defenders. Of course he's not gonna sprint around the pitch for you, but you know what you're getting with him... his job is to put the ball in the net.

[disgruntled]

Elding always looks that way, has done since he came into the league, he's just built. It's a strength as he doesn't get bullied off the ball by defenders. Of course he's not gonna sprint around the pitch for you, but you know what you're getting with him... his job is to put the ball in the net.

He certainly won't get bullied with the ass he had on him last Saturday but he might get a few offers :love:
There's bulk & then there's excess.
JC remarked he'll have him sorted in a few weeks.

[Jofspring]

Well pre-season is all about shipping those few pounds put on and getting fit. Elding though looks like he will always look a bit bigger, similar to North even when he is fully fit.

[disgruntled]

hey disgruntled - did kerry have lads who could step up to the league?It was my first time ever seeing any of the Kerry lads so its hard to say.They had one or two useful lads but I wouldn't know anything about them.I do know that the lad who got Kerry's first goal is or was a Junior International & plays his football with Killarney Celtic.Even though the goal came about because of a mix up in the City defense he did take it very well curving it just inside the far post giving the keeper no chance.I think his name was Peter McCarthy.

I did a check & in one week he played three games, one for Kerry in the Oscar Trainor Cup & two for Killarney Celtic.In those three game he scored 12 goals.Yes 12 goals so he must have something.

[passingview]

It was my first time ever seeing any of the Kerry lads so its hard to say.They had one or two useful lads but I wouldn't know anything about them.I do know that the lad who got Kerry's first goal is or was a Junior International & plays his football with Killarney Celtic.Even though the goal came about because of a mix up in the City defense he did take it very well curving it just inside the far post giving the keeper no chance.I think his name was Peter McCarthy.

I did a check & in one week he played three games, one for Kerry in the Oscar Trainor Cup & two for Killarney Celtic.In those three game he scored 12 goals.Yes 12 goals so he must have something.

Thanks for that, it sounds like they might do well in the Oscar Traynor so - up against a Dublin side next i believe.

[brendy_éire]

Derry-Glens friendly due to tonight is off due to snow.
Fourth pre-season match of ours to be called off.

[bluewhitearmy]

It was my first time ever seeing any of the Kerry lads so its hard to say.They had one or two useful lads but I wouldn't know anything about them.I do know that the lad who got Kerry's first goal is or was a Junior International & plays his football with Killarney Celtic.Even though the goal came about because of a mix up in the City defense he did take it very well curving it just inside the far post giving the keeper no chance.I think his name was Peter McCarthy.

I did a check & in one week he played three games, one for Kerry in the Oscar Trainor Cup & two for Killarney Celtic.In those three game he scored 12 goals.Yes 12 goals so he must have something.


Peter has played LOI before with us.

[poster]

Rovers/Longford called off due to the shnow.

Indoor instead.

[gufcfan]

Indoor instead.

What? Where?

[Terry]

HT Galway 0-1 Dundalk

Galway

Gleeson; Owens, Conneely, Walsh, Byrne; Shanahan, Sinnott, Connolly, Keegan; Molloy; Faherty.


Dundalk

Sava; Gannon, Kelly, Gartland, Rossiter; Towell, O’Donnell, Higgins, Horgan; McMillan, Hoban.

[Trainee]

already posted

[sadloserkid]

Peter has played LOI before with us.

And didn't look great at the time (though he was young to be fair).

[Longfordian]

Rovers/Longford called off due to the shnow.

Indoor instead.

Playing 5 a side, mixing up the teams so they're fairly even.

[gufcfan]

Playing 5 a side, mixing up the teams so they're fairly even.

The Galacticos let Rovers have 6 player then?

1-1 in Mervue atm. Jake Keegan equalised.

[gufc2000]

FT Galway FC 2-1 Dundalk. Gary Shanahan with late winner

[Nesta99]

New Galway take the scalps of both Sligo and Dundalk - just promote them now with a DVD to support their case!:p Well credit where credit is due.............

[gufcfan]

New Galway take the scalps of both Sligo and Dundalk - just promote them now! Well credit where credit is due:p

Sligo weren't long back training, but beating a strong Dundalk team, albeit with almost a different XI in each half isn't bad. A few lads that know where the goal is anyway. Lots of chances v Limerick but never put them away. They'll sort that rustiness out in the coming weeks.

[Longfordian]

I've money on Galway to win the First Division e/w. Should ensure that they don't.

[Charlie Darwin]

Rovers beat Shels 5-0 last night in Clonshaugh with Boccer and Dean Kelly both featuring. Goals from McCabe x 2, Bayly x 2 and Kilduff.

[Roo69]

Shamrock Rovers B 1-2 Bray. Didn't get the line ups, just heard Shane Byrne and Jake Kelly got the Bray goals.

[Jofspring]

Cobh Ramblers vs Limerick, Sunday 16th, 2pm St.Colmans Park.

[Trainee]

Sligo v Galway Fc Wednesday 19th of Feb in showgrounds

[poster]

Our game with Herps has been switched to Ballyshannon astro.

[brendy_éire]

Portadown-Derry match for 1st March called off due to Port's fixture congestion.
Five pre-season matches called off for us so far now.

[avvenalaf]

Portadown-Derry match for 1st March called off due to Port's fixture congestion.
Five pre-season matches called off for us so far now.

So Roddy is probably roaring about being unbeaten in pre-season.

[poster]

Our game with Herps has been switched to Ballyshannon astro.

This has been switched (again) to Sligo Sports Complex at 7.45.

[Fivesilver]

This is great - it's like a treasure hunt. All we need is yer one with the big arse arriving by helicopter at the last minute to ref it.

[Longfordian]

This is great - it's like a treasure hunt. All we need is yer one with the big arse arriving by helicopter at the last minute to ref it.

Rhona Daly?

[adamd164]

Cork City 3-1 Longford Town it finished this afternoon.

Longford look a decent side, Rice is obviously their talisman in the middle. The guy they had playing right wing (he was a black guy, sorry I can't be more descriptive than that!) looked like he'll cause defences problems.


We look a physically strong side this year compared to the last few seasons. We started with Elding and Rafter up top, Rafter bagged a couple of nicely taken goals.

Dave O'Leary of limerick came off the bench for us and showed some nice touches, not sure what the story there is but the rumour is that he's set to sign for us. Should be a good addition based on what he showed.

[CityRebel]

What was Luke Giverin like?

[Longfordian]

Cork City 3-1 Longford Town it finished this afternoon.

Longford look a decent side, Rice is obviously their talisman in the middle. The guy they had playing right wing (he was a black guy, sorry I can't be more descriptive than that!) looked like he'll cause defences problems.


We look a physically strong side this year compared to the last few seasons. We started with Elding and Rafter up top, Rafter bagged a couple of nicely taken goals.

Dave O'Leary of limerick came off the bench for us and showed some nice touches, not sure what the story there is but the rumour is that he's set to sign for us. Should be a good addition based on what he showed.
Sounds like Don Cowan. He was the only black fella on the teamsheet anyway. Any idea who scored for Town?

[Pablo Escobar]

Sounds like Don Cowan. He was the only black fella on the teamsheet anyway. Any idea who scored for Town?

I think it was o sullivan from a rebounded penalty that he took badly himself.

[Cuyahoga]

Waterford United 0 Shamrock Rovers 4 is a result in a pre season friendly at the RSC today.
Bizarely Rovers goalkeeper Barry Murphy had to play in goal for Waterford as their goalkeeper was sick.

[adamd164]

What was Luke Giverin like?

He only came on after about an hour and didn't do much wrong but then he didn't see much of the ball either, it was hard to judge as the game had become quite disjointed through subs at that stage.

[nigel-harps1954]

Harps giving Sligo a bit of confidence from their pre-season exploits. 2-0 at half time there courtesy of goals from Paul O'Connor and Danny North.