Connaught Cup 2005/06

[swinfordfc]

My prediction of teams to go through:
No 1:West Utd
No 2:Ballina Town
No 3:Ballinasloe Town
No 4:Corrib Rangers
No 5:Manulla
No 6:Castlebar Celtic
No 7:Renmore
No 8:Abbey Utd

Prediction to win the connaught cup is Castlebar Celtic

3/3 .........so far :D

[renovater]

3/3 .........so far :D

Will be interesting to see how Noel Kennedy reacts to the next round.
I here the Mayo league has given the fingers up to him

[Thunderblaster]

Will be interesting to see how Noel Kennedy reacts to the next round.

I think that it will be business as usual. I think everyone is getting tired of this Noel Kennedy/Pat Quigley/Castlebar Celtic spat. Whether Celtic are right or wrong, applaud them and let their opponents deal with them. They are Mayo's best hope for a big prize this season. You are a Mayo man and a soccer man, so get behind them.

[Thunderblaster]

Lads Corrib Rangers beat the holders Mervue Utd 2-1 aet yesterday morning...They have now beating the Irish champions Westport Utd and Connaught champions Mervue Utd in the cup this season

My money is definately on Rangers to lift there first Connaught cup this season

You ought not to be surprised. Corrib Rangers had some of the best underage sides in Galway a number of years back and won Connacht underage cups and they are finally translating their progress at junior level.

[swinfordfc]

Manulla v S+F United going to be some game on Sunday with Lally being his last game if they lose, and also fitzy, what is he going to feel like ;)

[Pingpongola]

Thunderblaster has made a very good observation there, although Corrib Rangers are relative nobodys in the Connacht Junior game if their Juvenille record is anything to go by then their current good run is long overdue. The majority of this team has a minimum of 3 Connacht cup winners medals & i know i'm going back a few years here but i know 2 were against Charlestown.

However i would have to add that if the new boys are going to do it then they 'll have to do it the hard way, they are certainly in the tougher side of the draw, after disposing of the Mayo & Galway kingpins they'l now face Sligo's top team AWAY! Even if that hurdle is overcome its likely that Salthill, Castlebar or Ballinsloe will come along and burst they're bubble.

So to some up its great to see they finally got their house in order, new management i believe, a new team on the connacht junior scene is always welcome, however i'd reckon this year's silverware is going elsewhere.

:confused: CASTLEBAR or BALLINSLOE :confused:

[red metal]

Corrib will play Abbey utd in the next round.Abbey beat Dynamo blues 2-0.Abbey controled the game from start to finish.Castlebar Celtic beat Arrow Harps 4-0 in McSharry park.

[swinfordfc]

Manulla beat S+F Utd 3-0 yestarday also

[swinfordfc]

Connacht Cup 5th Round 19th February

1 Colemanstown V West United
2 Salthill Devon V Ballina Town
3 Galway Bohs 1 Ballinasloe Town 4
4 Corrib Rangers 2 Mervue United 1
5 Manulla 3 V Straide & Foxford 0
6 Arrow Harps 0 V Castlebar Celtic 4
7 Renmore 3 Heatmerchants 0
8 Abbey United 2 V Dynamo Blues 0


Quater-Finals 18th/19th March
A 2 V 1
B Castlebar Celtic V Renmore
C Manulla V Ballinasloe Town
D Abbey United V Corrib Rangers

Semi-Finals 8th/9th April
C V B
A V D

[swinfordfc]

My prediction of teams to go through:
No 1:West Utd
No 2:Ballina Town
No 3:Ballinasloe Town
No 4:Corrib Rangers
No 5:Manulla
No 6:Castlebar Celtic
No 7:Renmore
No 8:Abbey Utd

Prediction to win the connaught cup is Castlebar Celtic

6 out of 6 so far :D

[Terry]

6 out of 6 so far :D

I'd say the last 2 will let you down !

[swinfordfc]

I'd say the last 2 will let you down !

you could be right there :cool:

[gazza2]

So lads i'd say it will be a Corrib Rangers vs Castlebar Celtic final

[Ballina Town]

What type of team have Salthill anyone know

[gazza2]

they are the most unpredicatable team in galway
on paper they have the players to challenge Corrib Rangers + Mervue at the top of the league but for some reason they are so inconsistent

they have lost the last 2 games against bad opposition and are now playing Waterford Crystal this weekend in the irish cup and they will probably win that game when they shouldnt

They don't like the aggressive game so if ye play that way ye will take them

[Ballina Town]

Cheers Gazz.Ya, the tie is on hold pending on their result next weekend.

[Thunderblaster]

My semi finalists are: Manulla V Castlebar Celtic and Salthill Devon V Corrib Rangers and the final to be between Corrib Rangers and Castlebar Celtic.

[renovater]

My semi finalists are: Manulla V Castlebar Celtic and Salthill Devon V Corrib Rangers and the final to be between Corrib Rangers and Castlebar Celtic.
I hear Arrow Harps have lodge a protest against Castlebar Celtic game on Sunday last.
this time its in regards to the status of Kelly and barry
Once again kennedy is rubbing his hands, will he ever let go.this seems will run and run.
Monday senior council will make a decission on Crew v Celtic which I think Celtic will win.

[swinfordfc]

Colemanstown v West Utd on this weekend. any opinions oh how it go?

[Terry]

Colemanstown should win it handy enough

[swinfordfc]

Colemanstown should win it handy enough

What division Colemanstown playing in and West Utd?

[gazza2]

Colmanstown are 3rd last in the premier but have won there last 2 games against Salthill + Athenry...both these are still in the Irish cup

West are about 4th or 5th in the First Division and going alright i suppose.

Colmanstown to win easy enough i'd say

[swinfordfc]

Colmanstown are 3rd last in the premier but have won there last 2 games against Salthill + Athenry...both these are still in the Irish cup

West are about 4th or 5th in the First Division and going alright i suppose.

Colmanstown to win easy enough i'd say

i can see why ye picking Colemanstown to win so but i still stick with West Utd....just :D

[swinfordfc]

Connacht Cup 5th Round 19th February

1 Colemanstown 1 V West United 0
2 Salthill Devon V Ballina Town
3 Galway Bohs 1 Ballinasloe Town 4
4 Corrib Rangers 2 Mervue United 1
5 Manulla 3 V Straide & Foxford 0
6 Arrow Harps 0 V Castlebar Celtic 4
7 Renmore 3 Heatmerchants 0
8 Abbey United 2 V Dynamo Blues 0


Quarter-Finals 18th/19th March
A 2 V Colemanstown
B Castlebar Celtic V Renmore
C Manulla V Ballinasloe Town
D Abbey United V Corrib Rangers

Semi-Finals 8th/9th April
C V B
A V D

[swinfordfc]

I'd say the last 2 will let you down !

Yes one of them has :eek:

[gazza2]

So swinfordfc.....6 out of 7 so far is pretty impressive

What are Ballina town like - even though i would say they are hot favourites to beat salthill at the weekend.

Salthill have lost there last 3 games and gone out of 2 cups and fallen way behind in the Galway league so this is there only chance of any silverware this season

[swinfordfc]

So swinfordfc.....6 out of 7 so far is pretty impressive

What are Ballina town like - even though i would say they are hot favourites to beat salthill at the weekend.

Salthill have lost there last 3 games and gone out of 2 cups and fallen way behind in the Galway league so this is there only chance of any silverware this season

Ballina Town only in pre season training so i wont know what they like, should be a good game.

[Terry]

Salthill Devon 2-0 Ballina Town

From what I hear it was a fairly easy game for Salthill who never got out of second gear.

[gazza2]

I was up there and both teams were shocking bad and it was one of the worst games i saw in a long time.

There was no drive,passion,commitment or anything like that from either team.

Salthill should beat colmanstown next round and then i think they will be losing semi finalists again Corrib rangers or Abbey utd

[swinfordfc]

Connacht Cup 5th Round 19th February

1 Colemanstown 1 V West United 0
2 Salthill Devon 2 V Ballina Town 0
3 Galway Bohs 1 Ballinasloe Town 4
4 Corrib Rangers 2 Mervue United 1
5 Manulla 3 V Straide & Foxford 0
6 Arrow Harps 0 V Castlebar Celtic 4
7 Renmore 3 Heatmerchants 0
8 Abbey United 2 V Dynamo Blues 0


Quarter-Finals 18th/19th March
A Salthill Devon V Colemanstown
B Castlebar Celtic V Renmore
C Manulla V Ballinasloe Town
D Abbey United V Corrib Rangers

Semi-Finals 8th/9th April
C V B
A V D

[Ballina Town]

your some clown comin out with a statement like that.Zip it good man

[gazza2]

Mr Ballina Town:

I'm afraid to say that was my opinion of the game yesterday,I thought it was an awful game on a very good surface

What did you think of the game - maybe your views are different to mine??

[FahyForever]

Connacht Cup 5th Round 19th February

1 Colemanstown 1 V West United 0
2 Salthill Devon 2 V Ballina Town 0
3 Galway Bohs 1 Ballinasloe Town 4
4 Corrib Rangers 2 Mervue United 1
5 Manulla 3 V Straide & Foxford 0
6 Arrow Harps 0 V Castlebar Celtic 4
7 Renmore 3 Heatmerchants 0
8 Abbey United 2 V Dynamo Blues 0


Quarter-Finals 18th/19th March
A Salthill Devon V Colemanstown
B Castlebar Celtic V Renmore
C Manulla V Ballinasloe Town
D Abbey United V Corrib Rangers

Semi-Finals 8th/9th April
C V B
A V D

It's looking like Castlebar Celtic against the winners of the Abbey v Corrib match for the final. Not sure how either of those matches would go really. Who do ye see winning this out at this stage?

[the 12 th man]

your some clown comin out with a statement like that.Zip it good man

You're going to have to do better than that if you want to keep posting on this forum.
If you disagree with a Poster reply with something that contributes to the debate, not a personal comment like the above.

[Ballina Town]

Mr Ballina Town:

I'm afraid to say that was my opinion of the game yesterday,I thought it was an awful game on a very good surface

What did you think of the game - maybe your views are different to mine??

To say there was no passion, commitment or drive is a little harsh.

[renovater]

I believe there is a cloud hanging over Conn Cup
wont give to much away at this stage i will keep you guessing
reason to believe Elduce loss out N K
Not good for Mayo Clubs

[ballinatownfc]

I think Gazza2 you need to purchase the Western People and read the match report, Ballina Town dominated the game for 80 minutes, and didnt capitalise, they were playing some lovely football,with alot of pride and heart, so your comment for mindless and unwarranted..

[gazza2]

As i said it was my honest opinion of the game.The game was terrible and the paper always try and make it sound interesting even if its not.

I watched the whole game on sunday and i still say it was terrible by both teams.

The surface was great and the ball was in the air the whole game - i better stop now before i really get into a rant about it

When i said there was no passion,commitment etc - this wasnt just aimed at ballina town,it was aimed at both teams and i still stand by it

[ballinatownfc]

id agree that salthill lacked any commitment, they spent the game fighting among themselves, and showed no team spirit, on the other hand ballina were very discipline and determined....

i was also up to see the game, and from the touchline it was a good performance, that what the reporter saw and said, and i talked to a neutral at the game who agreed, since the paper backs me up, a say to you check mate...

[gazza2]

look you think your right and i know im right so lets just agree to disagree cause to everyone else i'd say we sound like 2 auld moaners

[Thunderblaster]

I believe there is a cloud hanging over Conn Cup

Let me guess. Is it Stratus, Cirrus, Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, Nimbostratus, Altostratus, Cirrostratus, Stratoocumulus or Cirrocumulus clouds hanging over the Connacht Cup?:rolleyes: :D

[renovater]

Let me guess. Is it Stratus, Cirrus, Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, Nimbostratus, Altostratus, Cirrostratus, Stratoocumulus or Cirrocumulus clouds hanging over the Connacht Cup?:rolleyes: :D
Thunder might have been closer to clouds
Ok you are off the track let me see can i help you
hint not your most loved club or clubs could be effected by decission.
Conn Cup N.k vs El duce is the sky any clearer

[Thunderblaster]

Thunder might have been closer to clouds

So it is Cumulonimbus clouds that are hanging over the Connacht Cup, the clouds that are responsible for thunderstorms! :rolleyes: I checked up the doppler and sferic (lightning) charts and I'm afraid that there were no thunderclouds detected over the Connacht region.:eek: I'm sure that Evelyn "Thunderstorm Activity" Cusack might be able to help you out in identifying cloud patterns over the Connacht region and she would be ably assisted with a nod and a wink from.......Gerald Fleming!!!!!!:D

John Kettley is a weatherman, a weatherman, a weather man!
John Kettley is a weatherman,
And so is Michael Fish!!

[last man]

Lads, will ye ever get off the hard drugs...

[gazza2]

Is it through now Snugboro are replacing Castlebar Celtic in the Conn cup and will be playing Renmore at home Sunday week

[The Don]

Why Snugboro ?

[gazza2]

Dunno to be honest - What round did Castlebar beat these in???

I heard this last night from a guy on the Galway Fa so it is from a reliable enough source

[Closed Account]

Didn't play Snugboro in this cup, they played Arrow Harps in last round and Glen Celtic and Glenview Stars before that. They won't be thrown out.

[gnasher]

So it is Cumulonimbus clouds that are hanging over the Connacht Cup, the clouds that are responsible for thunderstorms! :rolleyes: I checked up the doppler and sferic (lightning) charts and I'm afraid that there were no thunderclouds detected over the Connacht region.:eek: I'm sure that Evelyn "Thunderstorm Activity" Cusack might be able to help you out in identifying cloud patterns over the Connacht region and she would be ably assisted with a nod and a wink from.......Gerald Fleming!!!!!!:D

John Kettley is a weatherman, a weatherman, a weather man!
John Kettley is a weatherman,
And so is Michael Fish!!


I bet you know who had a chart hit with that song as well!

Come on...

[swinfordfc]

Quarter-Finals 19th March
A Salthill Devon 3 V Colemanstown 0
B Castlebar Celtic V Renmore
C Manulla V Ballinasloe Town
D Abbey United V Corrib Rangers

Semi-Finals 8th/9th April
C V B
Salthill Devon V D