legendz
06/04/2024, 11:23 AM
The Munster Cup run has been great. Clubs have different priorities etc. Kerry have applied themselves right in the MCS, getting past top fellow First Division rivals.
Cork City was always going to be a tough opener but Kerry competed really well. The losses to Treaty and Bray were frustrating. A throw back to last year's frustrations. A very harsh and incorrect sending off against Bray. At least a point, if not 3, were left behind against Treaty. Ballooning a last minute penalty over the bar summing up that particular evening.
The run of five draws then turning a corner. Becoming hard to beat. The 3-0 home win over Longford then being the icing on the cake. A fully deserved win.
Kerry are 5th in the goals against column. If the Bray game was excluded, top 3. There has been a big improvement in defence. It was a major focus during the off season. There have been a few shaky moments in the opening games but it has improved immensely in recent games.
Kerry are joint 8th in the goals scored column. Generally been scoring 1 goal or none. They have had to get the defensive setup right first to be fair. Now that there should be more confidence in the defensive structure, hopefully the 3 goals against Longford is the start of more to come.
The coaching staff have assembled a good squad. Tuta has improved in some earlier games. The Starting XI against Longford was a settled lineup with a good blend of experience and the addition of the two loannees from Galway. Very little has been said of the loss of Gaxha. Everyone has just gotten on with it.
Of the opposition, Cork seem to be a step above everyone. Finn Harps and UCD are hard to beat. I don't think there is a whole lot between the rest.
Cork City, Finn Harps, UCD and Kerry are unbeaten in their last 5 league games. Wexford are unbeaten in their last 4. How this form progresses over the second quarter will be interesting. The form of that 5 in recent games is a good indication of good consistency.
Cork City was always going to be a tough opener but Kerry competed really well. The losses to Treaty and Bray were frustrating. A throw back to last year's frustrations. A very harsh and incorrect sending off against Bray. At least a point, if not 3, were left behind against Treaty. Ballooning a last minute penalty over the bar summing up that particular evening.
The run of five draws then turning a corner. Becoming hard to beat. The 3-0 home win over Longford then being the icing on the cake. A fully deserved win.
Kerry are 5th in the goals against column. If the Bray game was excluded, top 3. There has been a big improvement in defence. It was a major focus during the off season. There have been a few shaky moments in the opening games but it has improved immensely in recent games.
Kerry are joint 8th in the goals scored column. Generally been scoring 1 goal or none. They have had to get the defensive setup right first to be fair. Now that there should be more confidence in the defensive structure, hopefully the 3 goals against Longford is the start of more to come.
The coaching staff have assembled a good squad. Tuta has improved in some earlier games. The Starting XI against Longford was a settled lineup with a good blend of experience and the addition of the two loannees from Galway. Very little has been said of the loss of Gaxha. Everyone has just gotten on with it.
Of the opposition, Cork seem to be a step above everyone. Finn Harps and UCD are hard to beat. I don't think there is a whole lot between the rest.
Cork City, Finn Harps, UCD and Kerry are unbeaten in their last 5 league games. Wexford are unbeaten in their last 4. How this form progresses over the second quarter will be interesting. The form of that 5 in recent games is a good indication of good consistency.