Mayo Premier Division 2007

[FahyForever]

How do ye see the Premier Division going this season? Should be really tight I think, with Bangor and Manulla B coming up and Ballyglass and S+F coming down. Still reckon Swinford will be the team to beat and then, depending on the squads they have available, Achill and castlebar Celtic. Have not seen much of S+F so cant make a judgement. Ballyglass surprised me when they went up, as we had beaten them both games in the season. What do the Ballinrobe lads think? Ye were a major disappointment last season, no more than ourselves. We have lost a few lads to travelling and the likes this season and will be hoping to consilidate our position in the division I should think. Anyone got any predictions? State of the squads etc? Would be interested in hearing what ye think.

[pixiehead]

What the craic with ye this year? where are ye going to play and have ye any plans for a new pitch ect ect

[Cloggs]

How do ye see the Premier Division going this season? Should be really tight I think, with Bangor and Manulla B coming up and Ballyglass and S+F coming down. Still reckon Swinford will be the team to beat and then, depending on the squads they have available, Achill and castlebar Celtic. Have not seen much of S+F so cant make a judgement. Ballyglass surprised me when they went up, as we had beaten them both games in the season. What do the Ballinrobe lads think? Ye were a major disappointment last season, no more than ourselves. We have lost a few lads to travelling and the likes this season and will be hoping to consilidate our position in the division I should think. Anyone got any predictions? State of the squads etc? Would be interested in hearing what ye think.

i'd agree that its definitely going to be a very tight division this year with most sides well capable of beating each other and indeed a couple of upsets could be on the cards.bangor have a good squad of young players but may be a bit inexperienced at this level but i cant see them going down.could be the team to watch though.i think that s and f could be in freefall and think they could struggle this year along with manulla and possibly balinrobe.swinford will be the team to watch this season and celtic b will push them hard (as usual).i've heard that fahy have lost young creaby who played for the mayo side last year who will be a major loss to the team.they'll probably finish mid table.was surprised by achill being so close to promotion last year so they'll more than likely be in the top half.i'd predict a top four comprising of swinford,celtic b, achill and possibly bangor

[Cloggs]

nobody too keen on whats going to happen ib the premier division this year then i take it?:(

[swinfordfc]

nobody too keen on whats going to happen ib the premier division this year then i take it?:(

It will be a very tight division this year - no doubt in that but its abit earlier to talk about it - the season only starting early april ok :D

[Cloggs]

It will be a very tight division this year - no doubt in that but its abit earlier to talk about it - the season only starting early april ok :D

true!was getting a wee bit over excited by the whole thing a bit too soon!!will try and curb my enthusiasm a bit till nearer the start.and we'll have aright chinwag about it then:)

[pixiehead]

Where did Fahy forever go?? Does thou not reply to ones Questioning this fine Day :D

[irishyop]

1st April is start of league.
Ballyglass still don't have a manager, see they are advertising in the Connacht Telegraph.

Castlebar Celtic B have a new manager and would suspect have a few new players either going down from A team or up from who would have played youths this year.

You would expect that it again would be down to Cbar, Achill, Westport United but after Claremorris unexpectedly doing so well last season who knows.

[theboy]

I agree this year the league could be very interesting. with Ballyglass and S&F still having no managers they could find it tough, but S&F have some good players that can take them straight back up. swindford have a great chance of goin up into the super league if they can keep there squad together.

[pixiehead]

I agree this year the league could be very interesting. with Ballyglass and S&F still having no managers they could find it tough, but S&F have some good players that can take them straight back up. swindford have a great chance of goin up into the super league if they can keep there squad together.

In all fairness who would want the Ballyglass job. They dont eccept outsiders with open arms so i doubt they will fill this position. What goes around..........................;)

[pixiehead]

1st April is start of league.
Ballyglass still don't have a manager, see they are advertising in the Connacht Telegraph.

Castlebar Celtic B have a new manager and would suspect have a few new players either going down from A team or up from who would have played youths this year.

You would expect that it again would be down to Cbar, Achill, Westport United but after Claremorris unexpectedly doing so well last season who knows.

Whos the new B manager Yoppy?

[irishyop]

Barry Redmond has taken the reigns, suspect a lot of changes in the squad with a lot of youths and fringe A team players drop kicking a few of us down to the C team.
His training so far has been good, plenty of running but not monotonous!!!

Ballyglass had Niall G in goal, he is not a "native" ;)

[pixiehead]

Barry Redmond has taken the reigns, suspect a lot of changes in the squad with a lot of youths and fringe A team players drop kicking a few of us down to the C team.
His training so far has been good, plenty of running but not monotonous!!!

Ballyglass had Niall G in goal, he is not a "native" ;)

I know hes not but they couldnt turn down a keeper of his Quailty Plus if you ask Niall he will tell you About their Summerisle (The Wickerman) Attidude :rolleyes:

[irishyop]

I know hes not but they couldnt turn down a keeper of his Quailty Plus if you ask Niall he will tell you About their Summerisle (The Wickerman) Attidude :rolleyes:

If i said "Summerisle Attidude " to him he would probably think I am mental!! :D
I must get him to explain it to me alright!!!! Not unless you want to :p

[FahyForever]

How are things? Been out of commission a bit lately, sorry about the lack of replies! The craic with us has not changed all that much. We lost a couple of good players since last year, notably James Wright, our player of the season, and Darren Creaby, who was making the Mayo under 21 team. We have a new management team (yet another!), and have a few new faces on the scene in terms of players too. I admit to having no idea how we will do this season as the division seems to be pretty unpredictable. We lost narrowly to Glenhest in the second of our pre-season friendlies, having given a run to the twenty or so squad members who turned up, and we are playing Ballyheane this Sunday and, I am led to understand, Westport the following week. So we will get to meet quality opposition anyway, however the results go! Will give us a fascinating and unique insight into the current war of words between the two latter Super League teams in the Mayo League forum as well! Any news from lads involved in the division regarding pre-season, predictions, squads etc?

[pixiehead]

How are things? Been out of commission a bit lately, sorry about the lack of replies! The craic with us has not changed all that much. We lost a couple of good players since last year, notably James Wright, our player of the season, and Darren Creaby, who was making the Mayo under 21 team. We have a new management team (yet another!), and have a few new faces on the scene in terms of players too. I admit to having no idea how we will do this season as the division seems to be pretty unpredictable. We lost narrowly to Glenhest in the second of our pre-season friendlies, having given a run to the twenty or so squad members who turned up, and we are playing Ballyheane this Sunday and, I am led to understand, Westport the following week. So we will get to meet quality opposition anyway, however the results go! Will give us a fascinating and unique insight into the current war of words between the two latter Super League teams in the Mayo League forum as well! Any news from lads involved in the division regarding pre-season, predictions, squads etc?

You still never answered my pitch question :eek:

[mandarin frogs]

How are things? Been out of commission a bit lately, sorry about the lack of replies! The craic with us has not changed all that much. We lost a couple of good players since last year, notably James Wright, our player of the season, and Darren Creaby, who was making the Mayo under 21 team. We have a new management team (yet another!), and have a few new faces on the scene in terms of players too. I admit to having no idea how we will do this season as the division seems to be pretty unpredictable. We lost narrowly to Glenhest in the second of our pre-season friendlies, having given a run to the twenty or so squad members who turned up, and we are playing Ballyheane this Sunday and, I am led to understand, Westport the following week. So we will get to meet quality opposition anyway, however the results go! Will give us a fascinating and unique insight into the current war of words between the two latter Super League teams in the Mayo League forum as well! Any news from lads involved in the division regarding pre-season, predictions, squads etc?

Hi Fahey, hope the season goes well for ye. Just wondering what its like to play all your home games on the milebush astroturf? or has that pitch situation been resolved? Its tough enough training on it, so to play on it all the time must be hell! must get a lot of injuries?

[Cloggs]

Hi Fahey, hope the season goes well for ye. Just wondering what its like to play all your home games on the milebush astroturf? or has that pitch situation been resolved? Its tough enough training on it, so to play on it all the time must be hell! must get a lot of injuries?

i've been playing there with Fahy for the last couple of years and i'm not all that keen on playing on that surface all of the time.we played a friendly against Westport Utd last night and the putting in sliding tackles was brutal.its a brilliant facility to have available and we're very grateful to the Mayo League for allowing us to use it but i'd love to be back playing on grass every week (if only for the sake of my knees!!:D ) the burns are the worst injuries from the astro turf but it can be very hard on your shins and joints too because of the hard ground.hope i didn't step on your toes fahyforever by answering that question!:)

[pixiehead]

i've been playing there with Fahy for the last couple of years and i'm not all that keen on playing on that surface all of the time.we played a friendly against Westport Utd last night and the putting in sliding tackles was brutal.its a brilliant facility to have available and we're very grateful to the Mayo League for allowing us to use it but i'd love to be back playing on grass every week (if only for the sake of my knees!!:D ) the burns are the worst injuries from the astro turf but it can be very hard on your shins and joints too because of the hard ground.hope i didn't step on your toes fahyforever by answering that question!:)

Can someone from Fahy please answer me on the Pitch Question i asked about a month ago :confused:

[FahyForever]

Yeah we are still playing on Milebush this season as far as I know. We have been playing friendlies there anyway. We are always looking for a pitch closer to home but as we are quite close to Westport prices are crazy and it's really difficult find anything suitable. Having said that, I believe the committee are in talks with a land-ownder with a view to buying or leasing nearby. But that's been the case a good few times before without anything coming to fruition.

As for Milebush, it's hard to be too disparaging seen as how it's the only option we have! However, Cloggs is quite right; we get a lot of injuries from playing and training there and you just can't slide-tackle without burning the skin off your legs. I suppose we are at a slight advantage because we play there half the year, but the size of the pitch has been a bit of a cross to bear when playing top class opposition. The likes of Westport just pass around you on a big, level playing area like that. (Whilst on a normal-sized grassy field we would obviously hammer them!) The bounce is slightly less true on the all-weather pitch too, and can be a little unpredictable. it's really good to have the facility, but in terms of the future, youth development etc, we really have to get our own place.

[mandarin frogs]

Yeah we are still playing on Milebush this season as far as I know. We have been playing friendlies there anyway. We are always looking for a pitch closer to home but as we are quite close to Westport prices are crazy and it's really difficult find anything suitable. Having said that, I believe the committee are in talks with a land-ownder with a view to buying or leasing nearby. But that's been the case a good few times before without anything coming to fruition.

As for Milebush, it's hard to be too disparaging seen as how it's the only option we have! However, Cloggs is quite right; we get a lot of injuries from playing and training there and you just can't slide-tackle without burning the skin off your legs. I suppose we are at a slight advantage because we play there half the year, but the size of the pitch has been a bit of a cross to bear when playing top class opposition. The likes of Westport just pass around you on a big, level playing area like that. (Whilst on a normal-sized grassy field we would obviously hammer them!) The bounce is slightly less true on the all-weather pitch too, and can be a little unpredictable. it's really good to have the facility, but in terms of the future, youth development etc, we really have to get our own place.

Good luck with getting your own place. Its badly needed to keep a youth structure in place, and thats the life-blood of any club. Best of luck for the season ahead.

[FahyForever]

Good luck with getting your own place. Its badly needed to keep a youth structure in place, and thats the life-blood of any club. Best of luck for the season ahead.

Cheers dude. Hopefully it will happen sooner rather than later. Best of luck to your own club this season..

[juan pablo]

hello all,
have been away from my desk for some time now,
Ballinrobe are entering just the 1 team this year as numbers have dropped considerably with many of our best players opting for the football this season,
damo wals, 2 reilly's to name but a few but in fairness to the lads that are training, we're quite confident we have enough to fight for promotion but no that we have nothing to lose this season,

Paul Burke Cup Final this weekend Against Partry-Local Derby, Partry won last year so a BIG match is expected, This Cup means alot to Ballinrobe and the town, so a big performance is expected, Kick Off 1.pm Venue: The Green

Also worth mentioning, Robe have signed a new keeper from dublin, saw him in a pre season friendly and looks impressive, big lad and a great shot stopper and a kick out as good as ciaran kelly's. Worth keepin an eye out for.

[sinabhuil]

Seems strange for you to lose your 2nd team. Ye had 45 registered players in 2006 - thats 4 teams. Something else must have happened. I fear you were afraid that the 2nd team were actually better than the first team. How could this happen?

[swinfordfc]

Seems strange for you to lose your 2nd team. Ye had 45 registered players in 2006 - thats 4 teams. Something else must have happened. I fear you were afraid that the 2nd team were actually better than the first team. How could this happen?


How are Cross Celtic getting on this year? are ye up for promotion this year?

[juan pablo]

i dont know where you get your numbers from with 45!!
commitment has always been the problem as with many other clubs,not just ballinrobe.
as for the 2nd team being better than the 1st team, i think perhaps their were quite a few players on the 'B' team that were and should have been playing for the 'A' team last season, this season however the 2 teams are united in one to push for promotion, no point in having 2 teams if your first team are not much good, too many decent players would only sign for the 'B' team last year, ''bit of craic' they thought, not this season. , once we get that right and get a good structure maybe we'll bring back a second team,

thoughts??
im sure other clubs have the same problem?

[juan pablo]

how did you find the friendly match between robe and cross 2 weeks ago sinabhuil, did you see much talent in regards to ballinrobe's team, alot of good players missing from last year.

[sinabhuil]

how did you find the friendly match between robe and cross 2 weeks ago sinabhuil, did you see much talent in regards to ballinrobe's team, alot of good players missing from last year.

Was not there. I heard young Ryan did well. The player numbers came from league records.
Cross not much better than last year. Hard to see promotion with Knock Kiltimagh 1st team.

[Cloggs]

afternoon!just wondering what the craic is with the start of the league with regard to fixtures??does anyone know anything about this as things seem to be a bit up in the air at the moment.also wondering if the date for the beginning of the league will apply what with the mayo team due to play against the aul on the same date?will that affect the start of the league for anyone other than the super league?

[swinfordfc]

afternoon!just wondering what the craic is with the start of the league with regard to fixtures??does anyone know anything about this as things seem to be a bit up in the air at the moment.also wondering if the date for the beginning of the league will apply what with the mayo team due to play against the aul on the same date?will that affect the start of the league for anyone other than the super league?

Mayo playing next weekend and the leagues are not starting till the 1st April!!!! so they not clashing!!!

Fixtures being sorted tonight at meeting...so i hear :D

[pixiehead]

Anyone For a Game at the Weekend??? Boro B team!! Will travel. Send me a PM :)

[Cloggs]

Mayo playing next weekend and the leagues are not starting till the 1st April!!!! so they not clashing!!!

Fixtures being sorted tonight at meeting...so i hear :D

cheers for clearing that up for me swinford.was a tad confused as i hadn't seen anything on the mayo league website or teletext about any fixtures for the mayo team set for this weekend.

[juan pablo]

alright lads,
think its time to start talking about the weekend ahead in the premier division,

should we start some end of season prediction's??

ballyglass & S&F to go back up with achill & bangor to go down,

ballinrobe could also be a good bet to hit the drop also.

[gunner1]

ballyglass in bottom half i think

[the grape vine]

ballyglass in bottom half i think

YA, watched celtic B beating ballyheane's A last thursday and they looked very impressive,good coach in b.redmond..

[gunner1]

Celtic b and s&f in the top 2 places

[theboy]

should be a good league this year, but would think ballyglass and S&F to go up. both teams playin each other this weekend so should be a good game. heard Paul fitz is back with S&F? S&F could be strong this year but i think teams will take points off each other.

[theboy]

Achill vs banger = draw
ballyglass vs S&F = S&f
Celtic B vs Port B = Celtic B
Manulla B vs Ballinrobe= draw
Swinford vs fahy = swinford

[juan pablo]

Achill vs banger = bangor
ballyglass vs S&F = S&f
Celtic B vs Port B = Celtic B
Manulla B vs Ballinrobe= ballinrobe
Swinford vs fahy = swinford

[Ranger]

Achill vs banger = Home win
ballyglass vs S&F = Away win
Celtic B vs Port B = Home win
Manulla B vs Ballinrobe= Away win
Swinford vs fahy = Draw

[Cloggs]

alright lads,
think its time to start talking about the weekend ahead in the premier division,

should we start some end of season prediction's??

ballyglass & S&F to go back up with achill & bangor to go down,

ballinrobe could also be a good bet to hit the drop also.

i know its a footballing cliche thats used far too much but i honestly think its going to be tough league with all teams taking points off one another.think celtic b will be top and and one of swinford or ballyglass to push for the other top spot.could possibly see fahy struggling this yearafter losing a couple of influential players during the winter.s and f could well be on a downward spiral.played them last year in a friendly and didn't think they were that great at all.however in the heel of the hunt i think manulla b and balinrobe will be relegated to the first division.famous last words eh??:D

[Cloggs]

Achill vs banger = draw
ballyglass vs S&F = ballyglass
Celtic B vs Port B = celtic b
Manulla B vs Ballinrobe= manulla b
Swinford vs fahy = draw

[theboy]

i know its a footballing cliche thats used far too much but i honestly think its going to be tough league with all teams taking points off one another.think celtic b will be top and and one of swinford or ballyglass to push for the other top spot.could possibly see fahy struggling this yearafter losing a couple of influential players during the winter.s and f could well be on a downward spiral.played them last year in a friendly and didn't think they were that great at all.however in the heel of the hunt i think manulla b and balinrobe will be relegated to the first division.famous last words eh??:D

Ya you could be right about S&F but i think there still good enough to climb out of the league. im sure this weekend will throw up some surprizes.

[FahyForever]

Achill vs banger = Draw
ballyglass vs S&F = Away win
Celtic B vs Port B = Home win
Manulla B vs Ballinrobe= Draw
Swinford vs fahy = Swinford

[Cloggs]

Achill vs banger = Draw
ballyglass vs S&F = Away win
Celtic B vs Port B = Home win
Manulla B vs Ballinrobe= Draw
Swinford vs fahy = Swinford

fahy your not showing much faith in your own side against swinford at all??although admitedly fahy always seem to struggle to get anything out of swinford especially in swinford.think i'm letting my heart rule my head over my prediction for the match and hoping for a draw!!:o

[swinfordfc]

Achill vs bangor = Bangor Hibs
ballyglass vs S&F = S+F Utd
Celtic B vs Port B = Port B
Manulla B vs Ballinrobe= Manulla B
Swinford vs fahy = Swinford :D

[robben 11]

i think the premier division will be very competitive this year, with s/f , ballyglass, swinford strong teams however i think Celtic B will be the one's to beat im so confident they will do well this year id put a bet on they could go the season unbeaten, 2 years ago they won the cup and i think it was only 1 defeat to ballyglass away, with them running away with the league, against ballyheane recent freindly i could see a revival of the team with hursty back in the middle and nig to come back from injury couple months, macca,joe and barry red coaching mixed with the youth comming through they will pose a powerful, also have to mention the likes of eamon creane, sean reilly and fintan Mchale all A players who will be playing B, id put my morgage on them winning back the title.....:cool:

[the grape vine]

i think the premier division will be very competitive this year, with s/f , ballyglass, swinford strong teams however i think Celtic B will be the one's to beat im so confident they will do well this year id put a bet on they could go the season unbeaten, 2 years ago they won the cup and i think it was only 1 defeat to ballyglass away, with them running away with the league, against ballyheane recent freindly i could see a revival of the team with hursty back in the middle and nig to come back from injury couple months, macca,joe and barry red coaching mixed with the youth comming through they will pose a powerful, also have to mention the likes of eamon creane, sean reilly and fintan Mchale all A players who will be playing B, id put my morgage on them winning back the title.....:cool:

would agree, should have a serious side this season,they also seem very hungry for it this year ?

[irishyop]

would agree, should have a serious side this season,they also seem very hungry for it this year ?

I think it maybe a case of a lot of boyz out of their comfort zones this season, last season there was v little competition for places, this season from the goal keeper out, there is at least 2 players edging for each position.

Fintan and Sean prob will be A, Creano will probably be B alright

[gunner1]

Achill vs bangor = home
ballyglass vs S&F =away
Celtic B vs Port B = home
Manulla B vs Ballinrobe= ayay
Swinford vs fahy = home