Clare League 2006/07

[shelbourne1904]

What a start for the Clare team with a great 1-0 win over a much vaunted South Dublin side.Probably one of the best results ever.Great guts and determination shown by Micky Gilfoyles team and great support on the line.
Playing this morning South Tipp and would be optimistic.
:D

[First]

Shelbourne , this is the Kennedy Cup ,yeah? , just to clarify for the readers!

[old git]

And compulsoraly rubbing of the chin with a quizical look on their faces!!!!
Thems the selectors.

could also apply to a few managers in clare league :D:D

[First]

Supposidly asked and turned it down on 3 seperate occasions!

Maybe he can take over at Olympic, I hear there is an opening for new management due to Hacker and the club parting company by mutual agreement.

[smellyfeet]

Shelbourne , this is the Kennedy Cup ,yeah? , just to clarify for the readers!

Yes this is the Kennedy Cup. Would be great to get win tonight and be in next round of the cup

[shelbourne1904]

Shelbourne , this is the Kennedy Cup ,yeah? , just to clarify for the readers!

Surely we wouldnt have to tell all these so knowledgeable and dedicated football people that?
Anyway lost i nil today against agood South Tipp team.Lost the first half hands down but should have got something from the serious pressure of the last 20 mins where they must have had 10 corners.Mulqueen from the Bridge is our best player at centre half,think its refs Paddy,s son.Class act.We play Sligo Leitrim tonight who South Dublin beat 2-0 today and South Tip beat last night 1-0.Still in with a shout!!!!

[BallBreaker]

All,Newtown AGM on Wednesday 27th June,at the Newtown Dressingrooms at 8pm,
We are looking for ALL committee posistions and also applications for A Team, B Team and Youth Team Managers,all interested can pm me,we are also looking for applications for schoolboy teams from 11's to 17's. Thanks Ballbreaker

[BallBreaker]

All,Newtown AGM on Wednesday 27th June,at the Newtown Dressingrooms at 8pm,
We are looking for ALL committee posistions and also applications for A Team, B Team and Youth Team Managers,all interested can pm me,we are also looking for applications for schoolboy teams from 11's to 17's. Thanks Ballbreaker

All sorry it is on Monday 25th same applies:):p:ball:

[CousinSylDolan]

Whne is Clare Lg AGM on anyone???

[Prem Rep!]

18th of June Syl.

[Offside]

Anyone know of any transfer rumours as yet?? I heard Anto whyte and Greg Deigan are heading back to the Bridge to help them in there quest back to the premier.. any truth in this does anyone know?

[shelbourne1904]

Beat Sligo Leitrim last evening 1-0 so go into second level tournament called The Bowl for positions 9-16,the first 8 being created by the winners of the groups.Play Limerick District League (City)today at 1 o clock in that.

[smellyfeet]

Anyone know of any transfer rumours as yet?? I heard Anto whyte and Greg Deigan are heading back to the Bridge to help them in there quest back to the premier.. any truth in this does anyone know?

Haven't heard this but wouldn't be surprized, I'd say it depends on who is Manager/Selector:) at The Bridge for the coming season.Greg Joined Newtown cos he couldn't commit to training with The Bridge as he was in Dublin during the week,Think he was told, no training no game.Prem Rep has spoken before about Anto being the type player to travel from Club to Club.
Then again wouldn't be surprized if they stayed with Newtown either.

[shelbourne1904]

Anyone know of any transfer rumours as yet?? I heard Anto whyte and Greg Deigan are heading back to the Bridge to help them in there quest back to the premier.. any truth in this does anyone know?

Mike O'Malley to Avenue??Is it true???

[smellyfeet]

Beat Sligo Leitrim last evening 1-0 so go into second level tournament called The Bowl for positions 9-16,the first 8 being created by the winners of the groups.Play Limerick District League (City)today at 1 o clock in that.

Am i right in saying that there are 4 or 5 trophies to be won in this Competition,just that when i played in it there was just the Kennedy Cup and the Bowl. The first 2 teams from each group went into the knock out stage in the Cup and rest entered the Bowl.We came second in the group to DDSL and finish 7th over all,think this was the best finish Clare ever had or has it been beaten since 1993.

[smellyfeet]

Mike O'Malley to Avenue??Is it true???

Yes this is true, i spoke to him just a miniute ago and he can't wait to get on with next season:)

[old git]

Yes this is true, i spoke to him just a miniute ago and he can't wait to get on with next season:)

would have put mike down for a newmarket celtic man for ever ... good luck to him & a good signing for avenue :ball:

[First]

Yes this is true, i spoke to him just a miniute ago and he can't wait to get on with next season:)

Not really a loss , I think they play better with out him !!!! and anyway having Davy Wall as a direct replacement in midfield shouldn't cause too much problems. Then with Jimmy Rocks at the helm it will just be a matter of changing the club colours.

Its now officially silly season.:rolleyes:;)

[Prem Rep!]

Haven't heard this but wouldn't be surprized, I'd say it depends on who is Manager/Selector:) at The Bridge for the coming season.Greg Joined Newtown cos he couldn't commit to training with The Bridge as he was in Dublin during the week,Think he was told, no training no game.Prem Rep has spoken before about Anto being the type player to travel from Club to Club.
Then again wouldn't be surprized if they stayed with Newtown either.

I would expect Greg and Maxi to return. They left because he fell out with management not because of training. He has been in Dublin for a few years and always did his own bit. Don't know about Anthony, depends who is manager I guess, probably would be another short stay anyway!

I'm a bit surprised to hear about Mallo and Davy as they had already given a commitment to join the Bridge next year.

[CousinSylDolan]

Is it true Noel Donnellan has been installed as player/manager of Kilkishen Celtic for next season:confused:

[First]

would have put mike down for a newmarket celtic man for ever ... good luck to him & a good signing for avenue :ball:

You must have missed his Park Rangers and Fairview periods.:)

[old git]

You must have missed his Park Rangers and Fairview periods.:)

foreign micky mouse leagues dont count .. :ball::ball:

[shelbourne1904]

Am i right in saying that there are 4 or 5 trophies to be won in this Competition,just that when i played in it there was just the Kennedy Cup and the Bowl. The first 2 teams from each group went into the knock out stage in the Cup and rest entered the Bowl.We came second in the group to DDSL and finish 7th over all,think this was the best finish Clare ever had or has it been beaten since 1993.

Are you sure it was 7th/Thought 9th was best finish but could be wrong?
There are 4 trophies now K cup,bowl,plate and shield.
Clare lost to Limerick this morn 1-0.Nothing in it.They play 2 games tomorrow now.

[smellyfeet]

Are you sure it was 7th/Thought 9th was best finish but could be wrong?
There are 4 trophies now K cup,bowl,plate and shield.
Clare lost to Limerick this morn 1-0.Nothing in it.They play 2 games tomorrow now.

No,I think it was 7th overall.lost last game, quarter final to Waterford the winners of the competition that year.

[CousinSylDolan]

No,I think it was 7th overall.lost last game, quarter final to Waterford the winners of the competition that year.

Can you remember many of the team that played with you???? Would be interested to know how many of them are still playing and at what level.

Well done to the current Kennedy cup team and lets hope tomorrow goes well for them.

[shelbourne1904]

No,I think it was 7th overall.lost last game, quarter final to Waterford the winners of the competition that year.

Then you are right.What year was it??
This is how it works now http://csslennis.com/kcfixtures.htm

[smellyfeet]

Can you remember many of the team that played with you???? Would be interested to know how many of them are still playing and at what level.

Well done to the current Kennedy cup team and lets hope tomorrow goes well for them.

Dean Richter,Davy Hogan,Denver Kerins,Colm Mullin,Mark Dunphy i think played in goal,I'd have to look at photo i have somewhere at home to get other Names.Deano scored against DDSL in our opening game.We went 1 nil up against them,there was a couple of people watching the game at the start but once we scored the word went round that Clare were beating DDSL and within a few minuite the sidelines filled up,it was the worst thing that could have happened,we got hammered 7-1.Damien Duff and Alan Maybury were playing for DDSL.It was a lessen in how to play football to us Clare boyo's but one that will always be remembered:D

[smellyfeet]

Then you are right.What year was it??
This is how it works now http://csslennis.com/kcfixtures.htm

1993 i think. Paul Hartigan was Manager with Pat Frost (R.I.P) as assistant.

[CousinSylDolan]

Dean Richter,Davy Hogan,Denver Kerins,Colm Mullin,Mark Dunphy i think played in goal,I'd have to look at photo i have somewhere at home to get other Names.Deano scored against DDSL in our opening game.We went 1 nil up against them,there was a couple of people watching the game at the start but once we scored the word went round that Clare were beating DDSL and within a few minuite the sidelines filled up,it was the worst thing that could have happened,we got hammered 7-1.Damien Duff and Alan Maybury were playing for DDSL.It was a lessen in how to play football to us Clare boyo's but one that will always be remembered:D

Good old Denver... there's a man from the past if ever.

It was '93 alright as Waterford won it that year.

Just looking on the CSSL site they give it super coverage...as do www.soccerscene.ie.

Keep us updated on games tomorrow anyway Shels...

[devilfish]

Dean Richter,Davy Hogan,Denver Kerins,Colm Mullin,Mark Dunphy i think played in goal,I'd have to look at photo i have somewhere at home to get other Names.Deano scored against DDSL in our opening game.We went 1 nil up against them,there was a couple of people watching the game at the start but once we scored the word went round that Clare were beating DDSL and within a few minuite the sidelines filled up,it was the worst thing that could have happened,we got hammered 7-1.Damien Duff and Alan Maybury were playing for DDSL.It was a lessen in how to play football to us Clare boyo's but one that will always be remembered:D

Mark Dunphy (with Kilmaley now) was right back, a lad called John Quinn from Moneypoint was between the sticks. Micky O'Sullivan was involved as well(played with Lifford last year I think) and maybe Pa Wilson as well but not sure. Barry Malone was sweeper, don't think he plays much now. Jesus, that was a long time ago!!...and then there was Denver with his whites boots, long hair and tan!! Some player though!!

[Prem Rep!]

Clare AGM: Any word on the grapevine regarding proposals for format change for the league next year.

[First]

i spoke to jim madden yesterday..he said nothing major to be discussed......

Nothing major to discuss ,
What about the fixture list and the carry on that went on with Moher.
What about the standard of referees, something has to be done between the clubs and the refs , that alone deserves a major talking about.
What about the change to summer soccer.
What about a change at the helm?

Just my initial thoughts


Leave out the language...

[smellyfeet]

i spoke to jim madden yesterday..he said nothing major to be discussed......:confused::confused::confused:

[nutmeg]

i spoke to jim madden yesterday..he said nothing major to be discussed......



wat about the player been banned for 8 months, surely dat wud be a major disscussion!!

[Prem Rep!]

Without poposals submitted there will be no changes.
Bridge United are the only club with proposals submitted.

It is important that if you have views on how things should work that you make sure your representatives have submitted proposals for change, or else there will be nothing on the agenda to discuss.

[old git]

i spoke to jim madden yesterday..he said nothing major to be discussed......


nothing major to discuss ... what planet was madden living on last year :confused:

[CousinSylDolan]

nothing major to discuss ... what planet was madden living on last year :confused:

Its all very well coming on to foot.ie and mouthing off about what should be done and what should not be done... Referees are this and that... Madden this and that.

Fact is to do something about it you need to send your nomination/proposal form to the lg before the AGM and it will be discussed at the AGM.

I imagine what Madden meant about "nothing major to discuss" is that very little or no clubs have sent in proposals (bar Bridge Utd).

[guvnor]

Referees are referees whether they be good or bad they exist and no matter what people try to do or say at an AGM nothing will improve them or make them any different.

Maybe there could be some good proposals for summer soccer or if not then maybe the garauntee of premier football throughout the winter months. I know nobody can predict the weather but hopefully with no schoolboys in winter the pitches might hold up better.

I think the munster clare area and fai clare area trophys should be scrapped.

[Prem Rep!]

Bridge United have requested a discussion on Summer Soccer.
Also we have proposed the introduction of Saturday afternoon games for some divisions as opposed to Sunday morning games.

Argument for:
• Referees: Relieve the pressure on referee shortages
• Players: If a game is cancelled on a Sunday morning most players have just sacrificed their whole weekend.
• Pitches are given every chance to be made playable
• Improved attendances at games

[Bannerman]

Lads, what do people actually want to see changed about referees (constructive critisism)? No more mistakes? Well, that's like saying to a player don't play that bad pass, don't make that mistake in a game. Things happen in the heat of the moment for both players and referees but players don't suffer the scruntiny like referees, especially on this forum.

Perhaps putting a motion down about better training for refs could be something but that would likely be defeated, as they can claim they already have sufficient training and meetings and it's unlikely the Clare League would formally go down the road of critising refs due to the trouble this would cause. As in any walk of life, everyone has different opinions and intepretations of things and the same happens in a game of football. The fact that we are talking about junior soccer and expecting premiership style refs does not make sense. Invariably, the better refs in Clare will end up doing more FAI games and be invited to National League panels and thus have less time for the Clare League. So what are you left with? People doing their best to interpret the rules in junior soccer and not getting much thanks for it. I'm sure this is the same problem all over the country so all we can do is try to respect refs as best we can but still not be afriad to constructively critise if necessary. Just my thoughts.

[brutus]

Lads, what do people actually want to see changed about referees (constructive critisism)? No more mistakes? Well, that's like saying to a player don't play that bad pass, don't make that mistake in a game. Things happen in the heat of the moment for both players and referees but players don't suffer the scruntiny like referees, especially on this forum.

Perhaps putting a motion down about better training for refs could be something but that would likely be defeated, as they can claim they already have sufficient training and meetings and it's unlikely the Clare League would formally go down the road of critising refs due to the trouble this would cause. As in any walk of life, everyone has different opinions and intepretations of things and the same happens in a game of football. The fact that we are talking about junior soccer and expecting premiership style refs does not make sense. Invariably, the better refs in Clare will end up doing more FAI games and be invited to National League panels and thus have less time for the Clare League. So what are you left with? People doing their best to interpret the rules in junior soccer and not getting much thanks for it. I'm sure this is the same problem all over the country so all we can do is try to respect refs as best we can but still not be afriad to constructively critise if necessary. Just my thoughts.

Bannerman are you julian stanford by any chance???:p

[Bannerman]

Bridge United have requested a discussion on Summer Soccer.
Also we have proposed the introduction of Saturday afternoon games for some divisions as opposed to Sunday morning games.

Argument for:
• Referees: Relieve the pressure on referee shortages
• Players: If a game is cancelled on a Sunday morning most players have just sacrificed their whole weekend.
• Pitches are given every chance to be made playable
• Improved attendances at games

These are good proposals. With the schoolboys not going during the winter, it is vital that sensible use of the weekend is made and matches should try to be played on Saturday, although this may not suit some teams with guys working on Saturday. It should still be discussed.

[Bannerman]

Bannerman are you julian stanford by any chance???:p

I can categorically deny that accusation!!

[CousinSylDolan]

I can categorically deny that accusation!!


Thanks for clearing that up Frankie:D

[Bannerman]

Thanks for clearing that up Frankie:D

No problem!!;)

[Prem Rep!]

Kick offs would be at 3-4 o clock so work should not be a problem, no more so than it is for mid week games at the moment

[guvnor]

Lads work on sundays also....:o

[Bossman]

Without poposals submitted there will be no changes.
Bridge United are the only club with proposals submitted.

It is important that if you have views on how things should work that you make sure your representatives have submitted proposals for change, or else there will be nothing on the agenda to discuss.

Inch Crusaders have a number of proposals submitted:

Before the start of every season every club in the Clare league should have an updated copy of the rules and regulations, and a provisional copy of the fixtures for the coming season. The rules and regulations should include the procedure for appeals to the Clare League, Munster and FAI.

There should be a minimum of 72 hours between games.

If a club enters a 2nd team and that team does not complete their fixtures, the clubs 1st team should get an automatic 10 point deduction from the current campaign.

There should be a team of the month award for all divisions. Clubs that have played a minimum of 3 games to be eligible for award.

Clubs should be allowed to use 5 subs for matches under jurisdiction of the Clare league.

[bigguy]

Lads, what do people actually want to see changed about referees (constructive critisism)? No more mistakes? Well, that's like saying to a player don't play that bad pass, don't make that mistake in a game. Things happen in the heat of the moment for both players and referees but players don't suffer the scruntiny like referees, especially on this forum.

Perhaps putting a motion down about better training for refs could be something but that would likely be defeated, as they can claim they already have sufficient training and meetings and it's unlikely the Clare League would formally go down the road of critising refs due to the trouble this would cause. As in any walk of life, everyone has different opinions and intepretations of things and the same happens in a game of football. The fact that we are talking about junior soccer and expecting premiership style refs does not make sense. Invariably, the better refs in Clare will end up doing more FAI games and be invited to National League panels and thus have less time for the Clare League. So what are you left with? People doing their best to interpret the rules in junior soccer and not getting much thanks for it. I'm sure this is the same problem all over the country so all we can do is try to respect refs as best we can but still not be afriad to constructively critise if necessary. Just my thoughts.


Totally agree with you but…I think people just want them to be consistent…we all know what I mean…on the part about the players playing bad…. if a player makes an accidental mistake in the line of a bad tackle he goes end of story if a ref makes a mistake he should admit as early as possible and I for one would be happy with that stops the frustration building from not being able to talk to the ref …
Just my two cents

[Bannerman]

Totally agree with you but…I think people just want them to be consistent…we all know what I mean…on the part about the players playing bad…. if a player makes an accidental mistake in the line of a bad tackle he goes end of story if a ref makes a mistake he should admit as early as possible and I for one would be happy with that stops the frustration building from not being able to talk to the ref …
Just my two cents

Your absolutely right....but it is rare that referees admit mistakes, i suppose they like to keep the high moral ground even though if they did just come out and say "sorry, got it wrong there", this would create more respect for them from players and it is something that should be encouraged. The laws allow them to do this.