Mayo League Football 2007

[Closing Time]

Firstly to compare Westport and Ballyheane is like comparing Chelsea to Bolton. The resources available to Westport a predominantly soccer town is immense compared to a village with a church and a pub. We have been able to compete year in year out against the bigger clubs and mid table is a very acceptable and realistic target for us. Secondly if you have issues with certain posters please dont drag the clubs into it.

Well said. If you look at the development that the BH club has undertaken over the last number of years and compare it to Westports developemnts (lack of) no contest. What this club has acheived off the pitch is a credit to all involved and with their youths coming through they should be applauded and are a credit to Mayo football

[the grape vine]

Well said. If you look at the development that the BH club has undertaken over the last number of years and compare it to Westports developemnts (lack of) no contest. What this club has acheived off the pitch is a credit to all involved and with their youths coming through they should be applauded and are a credit to Mayo football

very well said, great set-up out there, great pitch and ground.i sure it was a big project for the club to get to where they are today. westport show really look at there pitch & ground etc..

[irishyop]

Have to agree with the lads about the developement in Ballyheane and the lack of from what I can see with Westport United.
Westport United from what I can see ( I am sure TB will correct me ;) ) have really not improved the facility over the last 10 years from when I was there, yes the point has got improved spot lights but the main pitch and facilities have not moved at all, is there even an astro turf pitch available in Westport.

I know of course that Westport co-own the main pitch and facilities with Westport AC but when you look at Ballyheane and their asto turf facility and training and main pitch for what really is a village, then they have to be applauded for keeping with and even passing out the likes of Westport United who are X times bigger with potentially larger sponsorships available.

I suppose though you could say the same maybe about Ballina Town, I do believe they don't have an astro turf facility?

[gnasher]

Have to agree with the lads about the developement in Ballyheane and the lack of from what I can see with Westport United.
Westport United from what I can see ( I am sure TB will correct me ;) ) have really not improved the facility over the last 10 years from when I was there, yes the point has got improved spot lights but the main pitch and facilities have not moved at all, is there even an astro turf pitch available in Westport.

I know of course that Westport co-own the main pitch and facilities with Westport AC but when you look at Ballyheane and their asto turf facility and training and main pitch for what really is a village, then they have to be applauded for keeping with and even passing out the likes of Westport United who are X times bigger with potentially larger sponsorships available.

I suppose though you could say the same maybe about Ballina Town, I do believe they don't have an astro turf facility?

Some words on the difference between the two clubs and setups - 'Ex. President of FAI' and 'backhander / legup'

To answer all the posters above -
1) There is no negativity just a short fuse for imbeciles and the muck they post up here - engage brain before using keyboard
2) I was Comparing Westport and Ballyheane in styles of football / success only - learn to read lads or go back to kindergarden and figure it out.
3) Seeing as you are all such geniuses and are so willing to jump the fence for aggro - Try finding a Green field site in the most expensive town in Mayo land wise - be my guest
4) BH catchment area stretches further than the parish boundary (as it does for all clubs in this league) so stating they have limited pools of talent is a nonsensical argument - we can all do the same
5) With all these great facilities isn't it about time these teams learned that football is a passing game played on the ground - who would have thought - rather than sticking to the mid table disease of the half soccer / half GAA hybrid (let's bate them lads, pull hard!) game we see too often

Apologies if I just started another host of angry replies!

[The Don]

Some words on the difference between the two clubs and setups - 'Ex. President of FAI' and 'backhander / legup'

To answer all the posters above -
1) There is no negativity just a short fuse for imbeciles and the muck they post up here - engage brain before using keyboard
2) I was Comparing Westport and Ballyheane in styles of football / success only - learn to read lads or go back to kindergarden and figure it out.
3) Seeing as you are all such geniuses and are so willing to jump the fence for aggro - Try finding a Green field site in the most expensive town in Mayo land wise - be my guest
4) BH catchment area stretches further than the parish boundary (as it does for all clubs in this league) so stating they have limited pools of talent is a nonsensical argument - we can all do the same
5) With all these great facilities isn't it about time these teams learned that football is a passing game played on the ground - who would have thought - rather than sticking to the mid table disease of the half soccer / half GAA hybrid (let's bate them lads, pull hard!) game we see too often

Apologies if I just started another host of angry replies!

What are you talking about.! You're making as much sense as an ashtray on a motorbike. I forgot Westport are the greatest football team ever, pardon my ignorance. We should all just give up, Westport have the rights on passing football.

[Proud cove]

The argument about it being one of the smallest catchment areas in Mayo is just one. If my memory serves me right the smallest catchment area in the county has managed over the past few years to stretch to Galway, Charlestown, Crossmolina (don't bother saying the blonde lives in Snugboro), and all parts of Castlebar. And before some BH apologist or other makes the counter argument that Westport also has been known to attract players from outside, well we'v never said we've the smallest catchement area around.
And in relation to the facilities issue I just wish some people would keep their uninformed opinions to themselves. Gnasher is right, it's not our fault we live in the part of Mayo where it is most expensive to buy land. I know for a fact that the club has recognised the need for more facilities and it is actively doing something about it. But it's not as easy as it is in rural parts of the county, I'd ask anyone who thinks it is to try for themselves. And by the way, the pitches in Ballhyeane are not exactly billiard table like and what's the big deal with astro turf pitches anyway; they're alright for a kickabout after work but for serious footballers? You've got to be joking.

[renovater]

Interesting to note that there are scarecrows on the pitch in Milebush.:eek: :D Apparently all the worms are eaten by the crows on the pitch!!:eek:
The problem is called Leather Jackets which are a small fly that are layed in the ground. The crows come along to eat them, but they leave holes in the pitch.
Which is not very nice. Pitch has to be sprayed to remove the leather Jackets.
Hopefully in the next week or so the L.J. will have died,and that will help to keep away the Crows.

[renovater]

As usual you are on a different planet than the rest of us. The player in question is only 19 so how does that make him too old?
No I am not on the wrong Planet. but it just goes to show, how much you do Know.
Its my opinion he is beyond devlopment years. He should have been spoted when he was at devlopment stage, which of course is between the age of 12-13 years old.that is why we have youth competition, called the Kenedy Cup.So That clubs from in England and Ireland and look at our best talent.Its very unusal for players of his age to make it late.Any player that ever did would have played at a higher level.
How ever I do think he would have made a differants in the supper league with Claremorriss. However I think he has sign there place back to the premier Div.
However its nice to think you are smarter than me!!!

[renovater]

The argument about it being one of the smallest catchment areas in Mayo is just one. If my memory serves me right the smallest catchment area in the county has managed over the past few years to stretch to Galway, Charlestown, Crossmolina (don't bother saying the blonde lives in Snugboro), and all parts of Castlebar. And before some BH apologist or other makes the counter argument that Westport also has been known to attract players from outside, well we'v never said we've the smallest catchement area around.
And in relation to the facilities issue I just wish some people would keep their uninformed opinions to themselves. Gnasher is right, it's not our fault we live in the part of Mayo where it is most expensive to buy land. I know for a fact that the club has recognised the need for more facilities and it is actively doing something about it. But it's not as easy as it is in rural parts of the county, I'd ask anyone who thinks it is to try for themselves. And by the way, the pitches in Ballhyeane are not exactly billiard table like and what's the big deal with astro turf pitches anyway; they're alright for a kickabout after work but for serious footballers? You've got to be joking.

I think this has got out of hand first of all Ballyheane got no Hand outs.Anything Ballyheane got was though hard work. No they are not the perfect model, but they are a small hard working group.and with out them for what they have achieve would be well missed by those who asked to use there grounds when there ground was unable to be used.
Of course Westport have there own internal Problems, but lets not make excuses for not having your own ground.You are long enough in football to have had your own ground.But what it take's is a leaf out of the Ballyheane Book. Or any club who has achieved there objectives.

[pixiehead]

What are you talking about.! You're making as much sense as an ashtray on a motorbike. I forgot Westport are the greatest football team ever, pardon my ignorance. We should all just give up, Westport have the rights on passing football.

Ashtray on a motorbike :D Classic!:D

[Thunderblaster]

The problem is called Leather Jackets which are a small fly that are layed in the ground.

So the flies have their own version of Grease!!:D :p :D

[Thunderblaster]

A Song For Mayo

Renovater's Green and Black Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Thunderblaster's Red and Black Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Joe Denilson's Yellow and Blue Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Ballina Town's Blue and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Swinford FC's Blue and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Sinabhuil's Black and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Pixiehead's Green and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Fahy Forever's Black and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Harpsbear's Blue and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Stand up if you talk the balls!!
Stand up if you talk the balls!!
Stand up if you talk the balls!!
Stand up if you talk the balls!!

Foot Foot Dot Ie!!
Foot Foot Dot Ie!!:D :D :D

[irishyop]

what's the big deal with astro turf pitches anyway; they're alright for a kickabout after work but for serious footballers? You've got to be joking.

I am sure Fahy would not be too happy with a comment like that ;)

[pixiehead]

A Song For Mayo

Renovater's Green and Black Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Thunderblaster's Red and Black Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Joe Denilson's Yellow and Blue Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Ballina Town's Blue and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Swinford FC's Blue and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Sinabhuil's Black and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Pixiehead's Green and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Fahy Forever's Black and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Harpsbear's Blue and White Army

Clap, clap, clap, clap.

Stand up if you talk the balls!!
Stand up if you talk the balls!!
Stand up if you talk the balls!!
Stand up if you talk the balls!!

Foot Foot Dot Ie!!
Foot Foot Dot Ie!!


Like your song But why have i a Green and white army :confused: :eek:

[pixiehead]

Rumour has it that Celtic are off to the High court next week charged with false advertisement :rolleyes: . Posters for their game Vs Finn harps at the weekend read " Eircom League Friendly". When the punters turned up they where not impressed to see that only one Eircom League team Had shown up :D

[swinfordfc]

Rumour has it that Celtic are off to the High court next week charged with false advertisement :rolleyes: . Posters for their game Vs Finn harps at the weekend read " Eircom League Friendly". When the punters turned up they where not impressed to see that only one Eircom League team Had shown up :D

Well what was the final score?

[pixiehead]

Well what was the final score?

3 - 2 to Harps........ In other news i wasnt at Terryland friday for our friendly but the Lads tell me they dont ee much of a spark in Derek Glynn. Has played two games now and hasnt impressed. Hope this will change :(

[irishyop]

Big difference between Premier league in Mayo & the Eircom!!

What was the Cbar Celtic V Harps game like? Any good?

[gnasher]

What are you talking about.! You're making as much sense as an ashtray on a motorbike. I forgot Westport are the greatest football team ever, pardon my ignorance. We should all just give up, Westport have the rights on passing football.

As a final word Don I was comparing the styles of both teams - nothing else -if you think I make no sense then don't bother crawling out from under the rock to reply. We have no superiority complex about how the game is played over here - I just think that if you have good facilities the way the game is being played should be improving and the long ball / hacker stuff should be on the way out.

If I'm way off the mark at least you can call me consistent.

Ashtray on a motorbike? Hope you were'nt up all night thinking of that one...ancient.

[gnasher]

Pixiehead, I tried to start a Galway League forum last year as a fool called 'gazza2' had me annoyed to the hilt with posting galway stuff on the wrong forum and being a pest in general. It never took off. Would you think it's time for one or does a secret one exist somewhere else we don't know about so we can't 'peer over the fence' at ye like you do?

[pixiehead]

Pixiehead, I tried to start a Galway League forum last year as a fool called 'gazza2' had me annoyed to the hilt with posting galway stuff on the wrong forum and being a pest in general. It never took off. Would you think it's time for one or does a secret one exist somewhere else we don't know about so we can't 'peer over the fence' at ye like you do?

No Galway League Forum exists as does no Sligo one. Forums only exist for the Eircom league users. Its lack of junior league users that they dont exist. As for peering over the fence i have a Galway United avitar because im a die hard Fan but im based in Mayo so im Not exactly being a nosey so and so :confused: And if your from Westport why are you interested in the Galway League :confused:

[Thunderblaster]

Like your song But why have i a Green and white army

Castlebar Celtic, isnt it?:confused: If not, select your colours?:D

[Mad Moose]

In the words of Laurel or was that Hardy 'Another fine mess you got me into'. Accepting the Chairmanship at the Blue Bombers was always going to see me get landed with days like this. I dont mind just I would sooner be elsewhere.

Anyone else on here attending this at Milebush on Saturday.

[renovater]

In the words of Laurel or was that Hardy 'Another fine mess you got me into'. Accepting the Chairmanship at the Blue Bombers was always going to see me get landed with days like this. I dont mind just I would sooner be elsewhere.

Anyone else on here attending this at Milebush on Saturday.
Hate poeple putting a gun to my head. this convention serves no purpose.
If you dont turn up your club are charge €200 if you appear cost nothing.
so that tells me you go just to avoid payment.
By the way who gets the €200:mad:

[Thunderblaster]

Hate poeple putting a gun to my head. this convention serves no purpose.
If you dont turn up your club are charge €200 if you appear cost nothing.
so that tells me you go just to avoid payment.
By the way who gets the €200:mad:

Gloria, Gloria, O Holy Renovater!!

Gloria, Gloria, O Holy Renovater!!:D :D

[Thunderblaster]

Hate poeple putting a gun to my head.

That can be sorted out by the Police Emergency Response Unit!! They will employ marksmen to take out the people that puts a gun to your head!!;) :D

[gnasher]

No Galway League Forum exists as does no Sligo one. Forums only exist for the Eircom league users. Its lack of junior league users that they dont exist. As for peering over the fence i have a Galway United avitar because im a die hard Fan but im based in Mayo so im Not exactly being a nosey so and so :confused: And if your from Westport why are you interested in the Galway League :confused:

Not really - just wondering - I would have thought that Connacht leagues with big name teams like Abbey and Mervue would have their own discussion threads. Never implied you were nosey - the site is free to use by all. I think all Mayo Junior League Club fans would be interested in haveing a Galway junior League thread - would help with info sharing and the like - ya know?

[Mad Moose]

Hate poeple putting a gun to my head. this convention serves no purpose.
If you dont turn up your club are charge €200 if you appear cost nothing.
so that tells me you go just to avoid payment.
By the way who gets the €200:mad:

100 Euro actually but I take your point. That money goes into costs but it dont matter.The league wont be getting hold of it.I'll have a second person with me if I have to drag them kicking and screaming!!!

[Cloggs]

3 - 2 to Harps........ In other news i wasnt at Terryland friday for our friendly but the Lads tell me they dont ee much of a spark in Derek Glynn. Has played two games now and hasnt impressed. Hope this will change :(

yeah i played against glynn last year and when hes playing well hes on fire but if things arent going too well for him then he simply doesnt want to know.in the two games he played against us last year he was brilliant in one and desperate in the other,although our centre half did have a great game that day also.i'd really like to see him doing well for galway but think i'll have to agree with renovator in saying that i think it could be too late for him.and i dont think that hes quite up to standard to play eircom league football unfortunately.:(

[pixiehead]

yeah i played against glynn last year and when hes playing well hes on fire but if things arent going too well for him then he simply doesnt want to know.in the two games he played against us last year he was brilliant in one and desperate in the other,although our centre half did have a great game that day also.i'd really like to see him doing well for galway but think i'll have to agree with renovator in saying that i think it could be too late for him.and i dont think that hes quite up to standard to play eircom league football unfortunately.:(

Ya ill have to go with that too cloggs.. Probably too late for him especially since we have gone full time :(

[pixiehead]

Castlebar Celtic, isnt it?:confused: If not, select your colours?

No way Dude :D Maroon and Blue with a twist of someone else ;)

[irishyop]

yeah i played against glynn last year and when hes playing well hes on fire but if things arent going too well for him then he simply doesnt want to know.in the two games he played against us last year he was brilliant in one and desperate in the other,although our centre half did have a great game that day also.i'd really like to see him doing well for galway but think i'll have to agree with renovator in saying that i think it could be too late for him.and i dont think that hes quite up to standard to play eircom league football unfortunately.:(

That is a point alright, I did notice in the 1st game we played against him that once the centre back got tight to him he was nullified, great turn but when he is played right he may not have enough up his sleave to get around them.

Best of luck to him anyway, will give a man a reason to keep an eye on Galway United this season.

[the dude]

why is that glynn - a premiership player - signed for galway utd.is ther no one good enough in the super league to be signed by a league of ireland club

[irishyop]

why is that glynn - a premiership player - signed for galway utd.is ther no one good enough in the super league to be signed by a league of ireland club


A premiership player not been able to play in the Eircom League :p :D

[Thunderblaster]

No way Dude :D Maroon and Blue with a twist of someone else ;)

Pixiehead's Maroon and Blue Army!!:D

[MayoToffee]

No way Dude :D Maroon and Blue with a twist of someone else ;)


dont you mean Black & White, or was i seeing things last night lol

[The Don]

As a final word Don I was comparing the styles of both teams - nothing else -if you think I make no sense then don't bother crawling out from under the rock to reply. We have no superiority complex about how the game is played over here - I just think that if you have good facilities the way the game is being played should be improving and the long ball / hacker stuff should be on the way out.

If I'm way off the mark at least you can call me consistent.

Ashtray on a motorbike? Hope you were'nt up all night thinking of that one...ancient.

No I dont think I'll give you the "final word" on this.

Fact: Westport team of 2005 was the best footballing side I have seen play from Mayo.

Fiction: Every other team are so called "hoofers". Not more than 10 yrs ago I remember playing a westport team which employed a long ball tactic at every opportunity.

Fact: I dont know where you can get off on calling other teams "hackers" give me a couple of examples of this and I will apoligise. Westports disciplinary record is no better or no worse than most in the league.

Fiction: Teams in the league go out of their way to play dirty against Westport. The two major disciplinary incidents which occured last year involved Westport.

Fact: Sticks and stones will break my bones.......

Fiction: That name calling will somehow reinforce your point. Left that in the schoolyard years ago!.

[The Don]

The argument about it being one of the smallest catchment areas in Mayo is just one. If my memory serves me right the smallest catchment area in the county has managed over the past few years to stretch to Galway, Charlestown, Crossmolina (don't bother saying the blonde lives in Snugboro), and all parts of Castlebar. And before some BH apologist or other makes the counter argument that Westport also has been known to attract players from outside, well we'v never said we've the smallest catchement area around.
And in relation to the facilities issue I just wish some people would keep their uninformed opinions to themselves. Gnasher is right, it's not our fault we live in the part of Mayo where it is most expensive to buy land. I know for a fact that the club has recognised the need for more facilities and it is actively doing something about it. But it's not as easy as it is in rural parts of the county, I'd ask anyone who thinks it is to try for themselves. And by the way, the pitches in Ballhyeane are not exactly billiard table like and what's the big deal with astro turf pitches anyway; they're alright for a kickabout after work but for serious footballers? You've got to be joking.

Dont know why ye are hell bent on starting something between Ballyheane & Westport. Anyway land in Wesport has not always been at a premium price, this is a more recent developent and are Wesport not one of Mayos oldest clubs so why in all these years have they not been able to sort out a permenant home for themselves. Nobody is claiming the Ballyheane, Manulla, Ballyglass have the best pitchs in the world, rather that at least these clubs are trying to progress their facilities at every oppourtunity. By the way just because somebody disagrees with you it does not make them "uninformed".

[Ballina Town]

MOD EDIT:If you're going to post a one word answer don't let it be an insult.

[pixiehead]

That is a point alright, I did notice in the 1st game we played against him that once the centre back got tight to him he was nullified, great turn but when he is played right he may not have enough up his sleave to get around them.

Best of luck to him anyway, will give a man a reason to keep an eye on Galway United this season.

You are more than welcome to Join us in Terryland and i will promise you will end up a Eircom League fan 4 life :)

[pixiehead]

Dose anyone know if Glenisland F.C are finished??? See some of their lads training with different clubs Fahy, Snugboro Ect :confused:

[pixiehead]

MOD EDIT:If you're going to post a one word answer don't let it be an insult.

What did he say, What did he say Go on go on go on :D Ill tell Nixy and Quinny your a bold boy LoL :D

[irishyop]

You are more than welcome to Join us in Terryland and i will promise you will end up a Eircom League fan 4 life :)

I would love to alright but with the training twice a week and match at the weekend I am sure the wifey will not be too impressed!! :D (rubs the thumb print on my head) ;)

[irishyop]

What did he say, What did he say Go on go on go on :D Ill tell Nixy and Quinny your a bold boy LoL :D

He said he could see dead people!! :p

[Thunderblaster]

are Wesport not one of Mayos oldest clubs


Westport United are the oldest football club in Mayo and the oldest football club in Connacht.;) :D

[Thunderblaster]

Interesting to note that there are scarecrows on the pitch in Milebush.:eek: :D

Made the front page headlines on a certain newspaper. What referee will give the crows the red card?:D

[renovater]

What did he say, What did he say Go on go on go on :D Ill tell Nixy and Quinny your a bold boy LoL :D
Now p dont be bould!!!:)

[renovater]

Westport United are the oldest football club in Mayo and the oldest football club in Connacht.;) :D
So what?:mad: is it the power of one

[gnasher]

No I dont think I'll give you the "final word" on this.

Fact: Westport team of 2005 was the best footballing side I have seen play from Mayo. - FAIR ENOUGH

Fiction: Every other team are so called "hoofers". Not more than 10 yrs ago I remember playing a westport team which employed a long ball tactic at every opportunity. - ANCIENT HISTORY - LIVE IN THE NOW

Fact: I dont know where you can get off on calling other teams "hackers" give me a couple of examples of this and I will apoligise. Westports disciplinary record is no better or no worse than most in the league. - NEVER IMPLIED THAT - DO YOU WATCH MANY GAMES? SOME SHOULD BE OVER 18's

Fiction: Teams in the league go out of their way to play dirty against Westport. The two major disciplinary incidents which occured last year involved Westport. - HA, Not breaking peoples legs and standing up to a foul mouthed half drunk fishead - GIVE ME A BREAK WILL YA

Fact: Sticks and stones will break my bones....... - WHAT?

Fiction: That name calling will somehow reinforce your point. Left that in the schoolyard years ago!. - MOTHER OF GOD, I'M ALMOST SUICIDAL.

And we're not starting anything between BH and Westport - there's enough rivalry already.

[gnasher]

So what?:mad: is it the power of one


Can you detect 'chest bashing' in that Reno? - jesus we put up with your crap dont we? he's just making a point.

And before you get all worked up - I could'nt care less whether we're the ugly old granny, or the fine young niece of any football fraternity.

Shh.

I said shhhh!