Mayo Association Football League

**the grape vine** · 23/05/2007, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by threefivetwo

fair play robben well said all them comments!!!

and who ever is on bout giving other players a chance if their club aren't putting in enough effort that's the clubs fault. celtic ARE putting in plenty of effort and it's a credit to all behind the scenes. celtic moving into the eircom league u-21 is another stepping stone and it's up to others to follow. players come to celtic because they want to succeed. there isn't any succesful team in the eircom league with all home based players or even any other team across the water, if you want todo well you need the best available no matter where they are from!!!!!

i see you mention celtic joining the eircom league u-21 ,which i think is the correct way forward for any big mayo club. but will the clubs super leageue team suffer for 1-2 seasons because of the number of u-21 players they have in there squad currently???or will the u-21 players be able to also play in the super leageue? if not will celtic have to go scouting AGAIN for new players??

**theboy** · 23/05/2007, 12:10 PM

my thoughts on that would be that players that sign for the eircom u21 panel should not be aloud play for celtic's super league team. this u21 league should attract alot of talented young players and celtic should have the option of been able to pick them. it would be a major disadvantage to other clubs not only losing young players to the u21 league but then maybe seeing them play with celtic in the league.

**sinabhuil** · 23/05/2007, 12:31 PM

Two topics being discussed here. dont get them mixed up.

Fair play to Celtic, a club team from Mayo. Your players, coaches and club deserves great, great credit for what you have achieved.

As regards good players who wish to stay with their home clubs. These players need to be dealt with and needs exposuer to the good coaches, the same as the larger town teams. If a player wishes to play with Partry and he is good then the league (ergo this then also applies to all other clubs) have an obligation to ensure that he gets the good coaching. It may not be possible for a small club to develop the level of coaching that the Celtics of this world can.

Mark my word if one clubs is away ahead of the others everyone suffers - including Celtic. The league needs to ensure that talented players from smaller clubs are exposed to better coaching.

**the dude** · 23/05/2007, 3:41 PM

any predictions for the weekends fixtures

**renovater** · 23/05/2007, 9:13 PM

Originally Posted by theboy

my thoughts on that would be that players that sign for the eircom u21 panel should not be aloud play for Celtic's super league team. this u21 league should attract a lot of talented young players and Celtic should have the option of been able to pick them. it would be a major disadvantage to other clubs not only losing young players to the u21 league but then maybe seeing them play with Celtic in the league.

First must remind you that u-21 PLAYERS are treated as the same as youth players
which are entitled to play for the junior club, which I agree with.
One must not denied them the right to gain more experience, and play at a higher level.
You had a Mayo U-21 TEAM and you and other Mayo Clubs failed to support the development of that team.
One must hand it to Celtic for taking up the opportunity when other clubs failed to live up to great expectations. Good luck to them in the new season!!!

**renovater** · 23/05/2007, 9:23 PM

Originally Posted by robben 11

i think mayo u18 team is made up of Celtic players is without doubt justified.. Ill ask anyone representing any other club who feel they have players capable of making the panel to go up to milebush AstroTurf on a Friday nite and look at the training Declan Kilkelly and Harry Jennings have the Celtic lads doing and i know for a fact it would put a lot of Junior soccer clubs to shame from division 2b up to the Super League, the drills,attitude,speed,commitment of the management and team really showed on Sunday and it came straight from the training ground without doubt, so no wonder Mayo team is made up of these lads because they are light years ahead of the rest in that age category in Mayo...

There is no doubt Celtic are and will always be the top club in Mayo.
But not all players can play for them
There are plenty of good clubs around the county, but none of them will command the same respect,this is due to tradition

**renovater** · 23/05/2007, 9:35 PM

Originally Posted by mandarin frogs

Your not wrong Swift, But David Joyce was a member of that team and is now doing well at Birmingham City, as well as captaining Ireland at U-16/17 level. You'll also note that a lot more young players from Mayo League are getting trials from bigger clubs in eircom league and across the water. Mayo league is now a platform for such talent spotting, that it may not have been in the past. I think that the "Dublin" bias is not as bad as it was a few years ago. If you list out the players from mayo who have represented Ireland, we have been a lot better off than other leagues. (Tom Kelly will normally fill a few columns with this list every time it has a new member).Bottom line is that a player will be "discovered" in the Mayo League If he/she is good enough.

When you say Mayo League you mean Mayo Schoolboys this is were the talent comes from.We have this mith in Mayo,THAT they the Mayo League produce these players or at lease like to steel the lime light. saw plenty of that last Sunday.At Milebush, when credit should go to the people who are responsible for there sucess.

**gunner1** · 24/05/2007, 4:28 AM

Originally Posted by renovater

There is no doubt Celtic are and will always be the top club in Mayo.
But not all players can play for them
There are plenty of good clubs around the county, but none of them will command the same respect,this is due to tradition

no its not "tradition" its down to success........
they have 300-400 youths nevermind Junior & ladies.
ever been to their present ion night??? it takes 3 hours, it maybe a tradition but its success that has got them there.
well done to dec & harry,nice to see past players putting something back into the youths,keep up the good work.....................

**Closing Time** · 24/05/2007, 9:42 AM

Originally Posted by theboy

my thoughts on that would be that players that sign for the eircom u21 panel should not be aloud play for celtic's super league team. this u21 league should attract alot of talented young players and celtic should have the option of been able to pick them. it would be a major disadvantage to other clubs not only losing young players to the u21 league but then maybe seeing them play with celtic in the league.

It is a fair point, but you cannot blame Celtic for their sucess and the young players who want to join them to improve their game and win medals. Why are other clubs not putting in structures like Celtic. Take a look at what Claremorris are doing right now and you will see this club grow & grow. One club which should be matching Celtic is Ballina Town. I know our great rivials Westport Utd are making great strides at youth level and this is great to see. Let all mayo clubs follow Celtic and not try to bring Celtic back to other clubs level.

**Closing Time** · 24/05/2007, 9:51 AM

Originally Posted by gunner1

no its not "tradition" its down to success........
they have 300-400 youths nevermind Junior & ladies.
ever been to their present ion night??? it takes 3 hours, it maybe a tradition but its success that has got them there.
well done to dec & harry,nice to see past players putting something back into the youths,keep up the good work.....................

I totally agree with you. Tradition is great to have but it will not win you trophies. It about structure and hard work by players and coaches. Season 2006/07 Celtic won the U-12 League & Cup, U-14 League, U-16 League & still in the Cup, U-18 Connacht Cup, FAI Youth Cup & still aiming for the Mayo League & Cup double. All this is success is about hard work and ex palyers & parents getting involved. Well done to all involved with the FAI win.

**Closing Time** · 24/05/2007, 9:56 AM

Originally Posted by renovater

When you say Mayo League you mean Mayo Schoolboys this is were the talent comes from.We have this mith in Mayo,THAT they the Mayo League produce these players or at lease like to steel the lime light. saw plenty of that last Sunday.At Milebush, when credit should go to the people who are responsible for there sucess.

Spot on. The work that the Schoolboys are doing in Mayo is great. It is up to clubs to use all that is on offer from this great group of people. The Mayo Youths should take a bow as they played their part in Celtic's FAI Youth Cup win

**Closing Time** · 24/05/2007, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by sinabhuil

Two topics being discussed here. dont get them mixed up.

Fair play to Celtic, a club team from Mayo. Your players, coaches and club deserves great, great credit for what you have achieved.

As regards good players who wish to stay with their home clubs. These players need to be dealt with and needs exposuer to the good coaches, the same as the larger town teams. If a player wishes to play with Partry and he is good then the league (ergo this then also applies to all other clubs) have an obligation to ensure that he gets the good coaching. It may not be possible for a small club to develop the level of coaching that the Celtics of this world can.

Mark my word if one clubs is away ahead of the others everyone suffers - including Celtic. The league needs to ensure that talented players from smaller clubs are exposed to better coaching.

It is not up to the mayo league to ensure that talented players get good coaching. It is up to the club. You cant expect the Mayo League to coach every so called good palyer in the county. What are clubs doing to improve the coaching standard. The mayo League have good coaching structures in place, it is up to the clubs to use them.

**Lassy** · 24/05/2007, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by the dude

any predictions for the weekends fixtures

fixtures for the weekend

ballina town v westport utd AWAY
claremorris v snugboro utd DRAW
crossmolina v ballyheane AWAY
glenhest rovers v castlebar celtic AWAY
manulla v erris utd HOME

**gazza2** · 24/05/2007, 10:11 AM

Ballina Town v Westport Utd DRAW
Claremorris v Snugboro Utd HOME WIN
Crossmolina v Ballyheane DRAW
Glenhest Rovers v Castlebar Celtic AWAY
Manulla v Erris Utd DRAW

**irishyop** · 24/05/2007, 12:57 PM

Ballina Town v Westport Utd -- home
Claremorris v Snugboro Utd -- home
Crossmolina v Ballyheane -- home
Glenhest Rovers v Castlebar Celtic -- AWAY Cud it be another 14-0!!

Manulla v Erris Utd -- Draw

**swinfordfc** · 24/05/2007, 1:29 PM

Ballina Town v Westport Utd away
Claremorris v Snugboro Utd home
Crossmolina v Ballyheane away
Glenhest Rovers v Castlebar Celtic away
Manulla v Erris Utd draw

**irishyop** · 24/05/2007, 1:50 PM

Mr P foley is on Radio 1 now talking about attacks on refs and assaults. Seems that it is an issue throughout country

**FahyForever** · 24/05/2007, 4:08 PM

Ballina Town v Westport Utd away
Claremorris v Snugboro Utd home
Crossmolina v Ballyheane away
Glenhest Rovers v Castlebar Celtic away
Manulla v Erris Utd draw

**renovater** · 24/05/2007, 9:33 PM

Originally Posted by gunner1

no its not "tradition" its down to success........
they have 300-400 youths nevermind Junior & ladies.
ever been to their present ion night??? it takes 3 hours, it maybe a tradition but its success that has got them there.
well done to dec & harry,nice to see past players putting something back into the youths,keep up the good work.....................

Not sure were you are coming from i not knocking celtic think you have mis read what I was saying

**renovater** · 24/05/2007, 9:40 PM

Originally Posted by Closing Time

Spot on. The work that the Schoolboys are doing in Mayo is great. It is up to clubs to use all that is on offer from this great group of people. The Mayo Youths should take a bow as they played their part in Celtic's FAI Youth Cup win

Well done couldn't put it better!
think gunner got the wrong end of the stick, not to worry