I've heard that the DDSL want to put a Major Division selection into the Kennnedy cup @ U13 level as well as the premier selectiom, does anybody know anything about this.....
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I've heard that the DDSL want to put a Major Division selection into the Kennnedy cup @ U13 level as well as the premier selectiom, does anybody know anything about this.....
Have not heard anything but it would make sense if they did Because the DDSL is definately strong enough to cope with 2 teams
I heard last night that there was summit in the star last tuesday, hopefully its true, my team are currently unbeaten in the major and i'd like to see a few of my lad's represent down there this season.....Quote:
Originally Posted by clownboy
If anyone hears anything it would be much appericiated..
Can't see them being allowed to do that tbh,as it would set a precedent that would make the other Leagues possibly look for another team in the competition (I'd say they wouldn't want the event getting too much bigger than it is already).Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Breen
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Originally Posted by the 12 th man
Maybe,
But at least it would give the premier DDSl team some competition....
Shouldn't this discussion be on the Kids Football thread?
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Originally Posted by Thunderblaster
Maybe,but a lot of these kids wil be feeding into the Junior Leagues in a few years.
I'll move it to Kids Soccer for the moment.
Ok, i've got answers...
The DDSL are only submitting 1 team this year... A squad of 16 is already picked, But they want managers of Major teams to submit players for a trial for the team....
I personally can't see any managers submitting players as to do so will more than likely mean they'll lose said players to premier teams at the end of the seaosn.
The DDSL could have five squads and still win the competition. The biggest question is who will pose their biggest challenge? You would certainly have to put Cork and Waterford into the equation.
I agree totally. Maybe it is time for a change to this competition, considering the expense of competing for a week. Also needs a more equal standard to really bring our best young players on. (This is treason, but I have no offical role with kids soccer at present:eek::D)Quote:
Originally Posted by Thunderblaster
Maybe a Qualifying competition with groups played at various venues around the country? Something like the World cup qualifying, with the final 16 playing in UL. The rest could play in another tournament elsewhere in the country. More competetive games equals better advancement of our better players?
Yeah that sounds like a better idea alright, it would be more competitive and it would give the lesser teams a better chance to win something if there was a tournament for those who didnt qualify.
Kennedy Cup teams tend to consist of the better BIGGER players. Selectors around the country know that the DDSL are the team to beat and that the DDSL boys will be big, so on the whole they (the selectors) tend to cut their cloth accordingly....Personally I think that the Kennedy Cup should be played at U15 or U16 age groups. Best time would be to coincide with schools transition year, so education doesn't interfere. The "true" football players with the proper attitudes start to come through then (most of the GAA boys have departed as have most of the rugby players and also those who partake in activities more associated with adults - smoking and drinking) and physical size is not as much of an issue....