Games Weekend 3rd/6th March 2023

[Longfordian]

Jaysus Pats. Good win for Galway, their aggressive scouting clearly paid off.

[joey B]

First point for us in an even game,Bray had the best of the first half and we shaded the second,impressive debut from Noe Baba ,kept it simple and passed and tackled well,an upgrade on our midfield for sure….

[nigel-harps1954]

Point and an improved performance. That's the main thing. Positive steps

[mcgonigle]

That was enjoyable, we might stay up after all. Pats were hilariously bad, not sure how they'll blame that one on SOD but I'm sure there's an angle.

Bad result for Bohs after the winning the league against us last week. Shame for Connolly, a karma red perhaps.

[culloty82]

Kerry played well. Getting a second yellow card was needless and ridiculous by Quaid. He was only moments from being substituted as well. Kerry have competed well now in the first three games and it's good to get a point on the board. Kerry need a few more games at this level but they are getting more street wise game by game. It was important to get at least a point ahead of Galway away next.

Definitely, given their form, Eamon Deacy Park would have been an unlikely venue to get off the mark, and you want to make your home ground a fortress, even if the next Tralee game is three weeks away.

[Lim till i die]

Mounthawk Park is the worst ground I've ever been to.

It's actually a poor man's Whitehall if one can imagine such a thing.

Kerry are dirt.

Treaty will not be troubling the playoff spots this year.

Very enjoyable trip all that said :D

[ger121]

Felt we played into Shels hands by playing the game the way that most suited them. Scrappy and a bit helter skelter. The goal was from a poor clearance but it was well taken by Leavy. I reckon players fancy a hit from range against Talbot. Anyway, no real complaints, bar the sending off. Roll on Monday.

[ger121]

That was enjoyable, we might stay up after all. Pats were hilariously bad, not sure how they'll blame that one on SOD but I'm sure there's an angle.

Bad result for Bohs after the winning the league against us last week. Shame for Connolly, a karma red perhaps.

Surely there will be one legal inspired headline somewhere.-“ Lilywhites lay down the law as Saints fall from grace.”

[oriel]

Trying to think of a bigger more recent win v Pats, think there was that 4-1 away win in 2014 with the 30+ pass goal when Gannon scored, but even during that SK era games were fairly tight.

This was a hammering, and it almost total control at times, Pats almost asleep in so many areas, they had a great chance mind just before HT, a free that hit the post great effort probably deserved a goal, but christ apart from that they hardly laid a glove on Dundalk all night, they looked almost stunned as the goals kept going in.

Dundalk need to back this up with a result and hopefully 3 points v Shels at home on Monday. I made a joke to mates walking in, we need '7 points' from the 2 games, have to honest would have probably taken a point tonight as we looked just dreadful away to Bohs, despite what SOD about 'positives' in that game.

Anyway good to get off to the first win, but a lot of work ahead, that said the new signings starting to click, for me the guy on loan from WBA was excellent Rayhaan Tulloch. He got the 3rd around 50 mins, was clearly the MOTM, you could see he played at a much higher level, never mind the sponsors choice of Hoban, who to be fair did get off the mark at last.

[ontheotherhand]

Well we kept 11 men on the field and were the better team but fair play to Derry, they had maybe 2 decent chances and converted both. They missed O'Reilly badly in midfield I thought and struggled with our pressing and overlapping for long periods although they improved in the second half. Both goals involved pretty poor defensive errors by us but their second was very easy on the eye. Having even one centre half available might have stopped at least one of them. I thought we'd go on and win it 2-1 or 3-2 based on the balance of play and chances but Derry defended well in numbers and got the job done. We probably brought Gaffney on too late. Not sure what's wrong with him but Kenny isn't a suitable replacement on his own. Great finish by him though so hopefully he'll grab a few now.

I've criticized Maher's distribution before but it was good tonight for the most part. They've also got the hang of the dark arts already. Fans and players alike. Players dropping like flies with cramp and the fans managed to perfectly time throwing a flare on to the pitch to stop Trevor Clarke as he broke away on goal from a throw in.

We are still a long way away from our best but we are finding our feet a bit. Poom actually had an impact on the game which was good to see and Jack was up for it. We will click soon enough I think. Hopefully on Monday to start a run up the table.

[SwanVsDalton]

A professional job in Tallaght. Took our chances and got in and out with minimal fuss. The kind of performance that we couldn't conjure at will last season. A few more of those and we'll be well on our way this year.

Will be delighted for us just to keep our heads and keep on trucking cause the rest of the league looks just a bit wacky...

[trevy]

Waterford were poor tonight and Galway deserved the win. Simple goal from header at far post from a corner decided it.
Waterford had only 1 decent effort in 2nd half when Eddie Nolan's header was tipped over by keeper. Frustrating 2nd half with a lot of yellow cards, fouling and timewasting.

[legendz]

Mounthawk Park is the worst ground I've ever been to.I've been to Jackman Park. Have you? I've been to the Markets Field as well. Have you?

[dcfc_legend9]

Shamrock Rovers kept the ball well last night and caused us a few problems especially down that right hand side with Farrugia going forward but on a whole we seemed to cope with it fairly well.

Probably got a bit of luck with Trevor Clarke missing the ball when Ben Doherty went clean through on goal. Good composed finish though.

Referee played a decent advantage for the Rovers goal with out midfield basically stopping expecting a free kick to be given. Kenny finished it very well.

Our final goal was similar to our goal against Cork with Graydon playing it across to Mcgonigle for a fantastic finish into the bottom corner. Patching got fairly lucky with losing possession and the regaining it. I'll take it though.

Those last 20mins I feel like I kicked every ball. Overall a battling performance from the boys without being overly great. Shamrock rovers will no doubt get better and hopefully with out numerous injuries aswell that we get better.

[Kingswood Rover]

Enjoyable and in may ways fascinating game in Tallaght. Playing out from the back at times Rovers were putrid whereas Derry seemed to do it with less bother. It seemed to be the way the teams were set up with Derry better able to Press. Our first Goal against was a mortaller in terms of us not having 2 screening players given that we had only half a center half. Rovers did also have some brilliant wing play on both sides throughout the first half with Ferrugia and Clarke getting past the opposite with relative ease. Rovers should of been up at half time given their dominance. Derry were excellent in the 2nd half breaking up the play reducing the contest to a niggly scrappy affair. The Derry Goal in the 2nd half was a sickener from a defensive point of view with 5 players around the Derry player in that you could have put a very large round table into the space given in the box, sat the derry player down, tucked his napkin under his chin and said "now sir for your first course we have a really good scoring option and here is the ball on a plate" nobody near enough to get a block on the shot as our waiters weren't really waiters.
Missing our 3 center halves really has hurt us and all self inflicted. I looked like Ferrugia was struggling in the 2nd half as he kept having to stretch and Clarkie looked ******ed. Sean Kavanagh had a mare in the 2nd half. Any positives, its early doors, Jack looked good, I though kenny was ok and did not hide, he did make some poor decisions at times.

[lofty9]

Higgins changed his tactics 2nd half with a really rare shape with Mcgonigle high left and Graydon at the right pressing. Oneill came inside with Patching centrally with Fats and Diallo behind them. Worked a treat. 1st half a shambles, so credit to them for that.

[The Bowler]

Students really poor last night in Cork, as bad as I've seen from them in 2 seasons. Defensively shocking all night, missing Todd badly, but the future has no Todd in it anyway as he is leaving in the summer. He played injured for the entire second half of last season,.and we are paying the price for that now. Hope he hasn't been physically destroyed by that and fully recovers and gets the move he deserves in the summer window

[Lim till i die]

I've been to Jackman Park. Have you? I've been to the Markets Field as well. Have you?

I've been to more league of Ireland grounds than you've had thoughts about pyramid structures.

Tell me this when you were at the above could you see the game? I rank people being able to see the game of football that they have came to the football ground to see as important. You don't, that's fair enough.

But there's no need to be a smarty pants.

[legendz]

I've been to more league of Ireland grounds
I didn't realise on my trips to Markets Field that I was visiting the Bernabéu. Has the structural issue been resolved? Looking forward to visiting the Markets Bernabéu Field at the end of April.

[Lim till i die]

The Markets Field is an ill conceived cheaply done grotty mess.

But you can see the game.

In Mounhawk Park large sections of the crowd can't see the game.

It's the worst ground I've been to because large swathes of the Treaty fans couldn't see the game.

Not parts of the game like in some grounds

But all of the game

Mounthawk Park is unrecognisable from the last time I saw it. Great credit is due to all involved for getting it up to the level it's at

The level it's at is totally unsuitable for hosting even modest crowds like the one last night

That's all I'm saying.

[legendz]

The Markets Field is an ill conceived cheaply done grotty mess
Mounthawk Park is a district league ground thrusted into the League of Ireland. A gutter rat might struggle to understand. That's all I'm saying.

[trevy]

Why can't away fans see the game? Where's the away section?

[culloty82]

Mounthawk Park is a district league ground thrusted into the League of Ireland. A gutter rat might struggle to understand. That's all I'm saying.

Now, legendz, a bit of friendly ribbing is one thing, but personal insults definitely cross the line!

[Kiki Balboa]

Had St. Pats down as a possible title contender at the start of the season. Bizarre performance by them. I wonder if it is a one off, or what. They basically gave up after the 3rd, after barely putting amy effort in for the first 20min.

Dundalk looked a lot better. A fair bit more energy in the performance. Team looked properly set up and the new signings looked like they had some class too. Was worried after the first two games tbh. Can sleep easier now.

[da bishop]

I've been to Jackman Park. Have you? I've been to the Markets Field as well. Have you?

Fully understand your frustration Legz ,however you will in time learn that a certain section of what are now Treaty followers previously Limk fc followers have very short memories,and as is their want will deflect what should have been the real point of discussion ..the miserable performance last night on and off the pitch.i enjoyed my visit to Kerrys fc home ,good setup and saw everthing.

[legendz]

Now, legendz, a bit of friendly ribbing is one thing, but personal insults definitely cross the line!I didn't accuse anyone of being one. Just saying in general.
Fully understand your frustration Legz ,however you will in time learn that a certain section of what are now Treaty followers previously Limk fc followers have very short memories,and as is their want will deflect what should have been the real point of discussion ..the miserable performance last night on and off the pitch.i enjoyed my visit to Kerrys fc home ,good setup and saw everthing.Fair play!
I've accepted the shortcomings of Jackman Park and the Markets Field. Limerick and now Treaty have had to cut their cloth.
The pyramid or pathway that was touched on, ideally going forward clubs like Kildare and CK can build at a level, and graduate to the League of Ireland when they have grounds of a certain standard. The league does need to move away from thrusting district league grounds into the league without adequate time to prepare and develop.

[Lim till i die]

Fully understand your frustration Legz ,however you will in time learn that a certain section of what are now Treaty followers previously Limk fc followers have very short memories,and as is their want will deflect what should have been the real point of discussion ..the miserable performance last night on and off the pitch.i enjoyed my visit to Kerrys fc home ,good setup and saw everthing.

That's me alright.

Mr treaty

The ground isn't set up for crowds. People can't see.

It's a terrible ground because lots of the crowd can't see.

That's only my opinion. Yours is different. Grand.

[Glen Of Aherlow]

Had St. Pats down as a possible title contender at the start of the season. Bizarre performance by them. I wonder if it is a one off, or what. They basically gave up after the 3rd, after barely putting amy effort in for the first 20min.

Dundalk looked a lot better. A fair bit more energy in the performance. Team looked properly set up and the new signings looked like they had some class too. Was worried after the first two games tbh. Can sleep easier now.

Were’nt much better against Shels tbh but didn’t get punished for it . Needs to be major changes for next game

[Kiki Balboa]

Were’nt much better against Shels tbh but didn’t get punished for it . Needs to be major changes for next game

Its a result and performance that could lead a lot of people talking and possibly be the beginning of a lot of pressure on Clancy- after that last night, they would need a quick bounce back.

[oriel]

A professional job in Tallaght. Took our chances and got in and out with minimal fuss. The kind of performance that we couldn't conjure at will last season. A few more of those and we'll be well on our way this year.

Will be delighted for us just to keep our heads and keep on trucking cause the rest of the league looks just a bit wacky...

Not just on this result, and granted its very early in the season, one weekend run of results can have a 6 point swing but I did think start of the season Derry into year 2 of their new team that this was the season they could properly have a go at the title. A maturing McEleney and Duffy in full swing, Patching with his passing and Dummingan for his versatility, and Connolly a rock at back, now where did we see all them before?

Joking aside, this is as good a chance any team will have had since start of 2017 to dethrone the champions and Derry are looking the part, but Rovers have a massive squad and quality in almost every position, so you would think they will be back into their stride quick enough, then we can all go back to talking about who will be the best of the rest again to get 3rd and see if 4th will be enough for last euro spot.

One thing for sure, its shaping up to be a very competitive season with only 2 from 10 currently unbeaten and one of them was expected, may still end up in play offs or close to, but then again........

[Shearer]

I somewhat enjoyed my first LOI trip to Mounthawk Park but that's because I parked myself in the front row of the away section and didn't budge until full-time. The vast majority could not see anything at all, something that cannot be said in any other League of Ireland ground that I know.

A great array of food vans in fairness. Segregation will be an issue is there is no way to have fans enter and leave at separate entrances.

Without a doubt it is the worst atmosphere I've ever witnessed at a football match. I appreciate that there is no culture of senior football in Kerry but it would have been like a funeral home if it wasn't for a very vocal (and humorous) away support.

[listowelceltic]

Granted no chanting from kerry fans but in the stand at least the crowd were vocal behind the team. Treaty fans made great noise singing most of game. Enjoyable game. Shearer if that's the worst atmosphere you've experienced at a football game you haven't been to many games. Been at plenty of l.o.i games with worse atmospheres.

[Shearer]

Been at plenty of l.o.i games with worse atmospheres.
I would wager none of those games were at capacity.
Any ground that is sold out usually generates a cracking atmosphere, but it was flat for the whole game outside of the goal.

[culloty82]

TBF, a tradition of chants and singing is going to take the best part of a full season to organically develop, particularly when there's no real culture of same in GAA (the Dubs having largely stolen theirs first day from the LoI).

[da bishop]

To all my Kerry FC friends...history will record that Kerry Fc attained their FIRST ever point in LOI football when they drew with Treaty Utd at Mounthawk Park before a sellout attendance on Fri March 3rd 2023....................

[Shearer]

To all my Kerry FC friends...history will record that Kerry Fc attained their FIRST ever point in LOI football when they drew with Treaty Utd at Mounthawk Park before a sellout attendance on Fri March 3rd 2023....................
Jesus if Treaty burst into flames you wouldn't p*ss on top of them. Get a hobby.

[legendz]

Been at plenty of l.o.i games with worse atmospheres.
So have I.

I would wager none of those games were at capacity.
Any ground that is sold out usually generates a cracking atmosphere
Culloty has answered this.

TBF, a tradition of chants and singing is going to take the best part of a full season to organically develop, particularly when there's no real culture of same in GAA (the Dubs having largely stolen theirs first day from the LoI).
Tradition does take time. When Ireland moved back into the Aviva Lansdowne Road, it took a while for the place to be rocking.
Before the first game against Cobh, the Kerry players were curious about what the support would be like. The supporters were curious about the team setup etc. The team are still 2 to 3 games away from gelling. All going well there will be a game this season where we can say Kerry have arrived and Mounthawk Park is rocking. For now there is still a novelty factor.

[Nesta99]

A healthy local niggle happening it seems so the developing of a fan identity for Kerry has started here on Foot.ie.

[Shearer]

All going well there will be a game this season where we can say Kerry have arrived and Mounthawk Park is rocking. For now there is still a novelty factor.
Agreed.

[sbgawa]

If we dont beat Cork tonight we are officially in crises.
If anything away to Sligo , Drogs , home to Derry and Cork is a soft enough start.
Excuses about sending offs and bad luck are just that excuses.
We won the league last year without playing well helped by a bunch of late goals and have started off the same this year but without the late goals.
Time for us to show up with a bit of the 2020/2021 form.
Fingers crossed , the one positive i take is that generally when this team has its back to the wall they deliver...time to go on a run

[Calcio Jack]

If we dont beat Cork tonight we are officially in crises.
If anything away to Sligo , Drogs , home to Derry and Cork is a soft enough start.
Excuses about sending offs and bad luck are just that excuses.
We won the league last year without playing well helped by a bunch of late goals and have started off the same this year but without the late goals.
Time for us to show up with a bit of the 2020/2021 form.
Fingers crossed , the one positive i take is that generally when this team has its back to the wall they deliver...time to go on a run

After 4 games last year we had 6 points - so win tonight and we’ll be fine….. only Finn and Lopes missing so no excuses …. And based on how we played last Friday if we reproduce that and no dumb errors I’d expect a big win tonight

[Jd2793]

hopefully we can keep the score down in tallaght. not getting fooled by that ucd result. rovers will be up to make amends and they didnt even play all that badly friday. worry for us big time in wing back/full back areas especially our right side.

will clancy be under pressure with a poor result tonight? derry will hockey ucd, cant see anything less than 3+ win.

[brendy_éire]

will clancy be under pressure with a poor result tonight? derry will hockey ucd, cant see anything less than 3+ win.

What's a poor result for Clancy? A loss isn't the end of the world, in fairness.

I've gone for 3-0 against UCD, but we don't tend to hockey anyone away from home. Granted we put seven past them in the Brandy last year, but we won away by one/two goals. With two trips to Dublin in four days, a 1-0 win would be grand.

Curious to see how Bohs get on against Drogs, who have started better than expected.

[Jack B]

I think a lot of the fan base have been unconvinced by Clancy and especially after Friday the pressure will really be on him in that sense if there isn't a reaction tonight, though I'm not sure those sentiments would shared by the board to the same extent. Ultimately it's still extremely early in the season and I don't get the impression that there's any negative feeling from last year that would have carried over.

I've had more time for him than most but have to say we have been shocking so far, the result against Shels was flattering and Friday speaks for itself, the opener against Derry was an alright battling display but we only created via set-pieces which has remained the case in the following games. He needs to show more of a plan and quickly. As has been the case in the league before you get the sense that there being an obvious replacement candidate out there for a few clubs (Long in this current case) might make them more trigger-happy than usual if things begin to go wrong.

[Jd2793]

What's a poor result for Clancy? A loss isn't the end of the world, in fairness.

I've gone for 3-0 against UCD, but we don't tend to hockey anyone away from home. Granted we put seven past them in the Brandy last year, but we won away by one/two goals. With two trips to Dublin in four days, a 1-0 win would be grand.

Curious to see how Bohs get on against Drogs, who have started better than expected.


i think pats performance wise havent really been good under him at all for a sustained stretch. dont think hes all that and i think pats fans should expect more given the quality of the players he has. the 2 performances before friday didnt sound too impressive. add that to the fact he threw a few players under the bus including curtis , i think fans could turn on him quicker than most suspect

UCD are a lot poorer than last year, id be shocked if derry cant rack up a good few goals. havent seen as poor a defence in years.

[pineapple stu]

Famous last words here, but we can be prone to a thumping away from home, but we're generally more solid at home. Derry last year a good example - you wouldn't want to judge us on the 7-1 up there for example, as the rest of the season showed.

Don't expect to get anything out of tonight, but I'd be disappointed if we made it as easy as last week for all that. Friday is the proverbial much bigger game.

[joey B]

Very enjoyable game in Dalymount,some decent football from both sides ,both keepers look suspect which always makes it a bit more watchable for the neutral!

[joey B]

Cork 2-1 up in Tallaght,didn’t see that one coming!

[Calcio Jack]

Cork 2-1 up in Tallaght,didn’t see that one coming!

Neither did I as as we were cruising at one nil…. Then Cork equalise and have just scored a miracle goal from half way line… crisis anyone

[El-Pietro]

Cracking strike from Crowley to give us the lead