Clare League 2006/07

**brutus** · 23/05/2007, 1:57 PM

Originally Posted by vidic-class

No final is a joke to any or most players anyway, Ive heard Bridge and Bunratty lads call these area finals 'a joke', but everyone else knows that if they were in them they'd take them serious but they werent good enough to be in them in the first place.

yes, they might have been told that but from what I heard from at least 7 of them they were really up for both area finals and from what I heard of them they werent taking any bit of notice of the bit of fun area final attitude bein handed down to them.

If they want to go out drinking the night before, let them off but there was not one from Newmarket out on the beer the night before or any Lifford or Turnpike lads on the beer the nite before their finals. Drinkin the night before a game will get them nowhere, waste of their time and the lads who didnt go, and wasting their managers' time. Dont bother waste time and money entering a team so. Drinking nites before games wont be tolerated at junior level in Newtown will it?hardly. So I'd say the Newtown youths are delighted

We'll see if the Newtown JUNIORS treat their area cups as 'just a bit of craic' so and go on the drink the night before.

Look newtown youths lost in the derby 9-0 with sore heads,they were a disgrace for 1 game,let themselves and the club down especially the gaffer who put so much effort in,for the other 20 games not many of ye were praising the boys on this thread,when they played some lovely football,but when it comes to bitching ye will be the first to get your fingers going on the p.c to get your bitter negative comments read.

In the history of the clare league dont think a youths area cup final has been talked about so much.

**MikeBassett** · 23/05/2007, 2:33 PM

Originally Posted by brutus

Look newtown youths lost in the derby 9-0 with sore heads,they were a disgrace for 1 game,let themselves and the club down especially the gaffer who put so much effort in,for the other 20 games not many of ye were praising the boys on this thread,when they played some lovely football,but when it comes to bitching ye will be the first to get your fingers going on the p.c to get your bitter negative comments read.

In the history of the clare league dont think a youths area cup final has been talked about so much.

lets put the issue to bed so...everyone has their own opinion on it

**old git** · 23/05/2007, 3:16 PM

Originally Posted by brutus

wasnt white boots back in 70s or 80s

it was in the late 80's .. and the muck & s**t on pitches then would have ruined your white boots ..

**brutus** · 23/05/2007, 3:44 PM

Originally Posted by old git

it was in the late 80's .. and the muck & s**t on pitches then would have ruined your white boots ..

Another good reason why clare soccer should be played in the summer

**First** · 23/05/2007, 3:46 PM

Originally Posted by old git

it was in the late 80's .. and the muck & s**t on pitches then would have ruined your white boots ..

I hope you are not inclding Newmarket in that . There was never a drop of water or mud on that pitch. It was usually in Mrs Kings house across the road.

**guvnor** · 24/05/2007, 9:57 AM

Anyone care to predict the outcomes of both games this weekend? Should be 2 good games...

**brutus** · 24/05/2007, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by guvnor

Anyone care to predict the outcomes of both games this weekend? Should be 2 good games...

Tough one to call guv,id love to see a newtown v newmarket final.
But newtown will have it hard against moher after which moher will think they can win the cup after there league position.
Newmarket and avenue are 2 very strong sides could go either way.

**First** · 24/05/2007, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by guvnor

Anyone care to predict the outcomes of both games this weekend? Should be 2 good games...

Avenue / Moher final

**guvnor** · 24/05/2007, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by First

Avenue / Moher final

I think it will be Avenue and Newtown myself...Newtown will win against Moher on Penalties whilst Avenue will have too much for Newmarket all over the pitch despite there recent good form.

**brutus** · 24/05/2007, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by guvnor

I think it will be Avenue and Newtown myself...Newtown will win against Moher on Penalties whilst Avenue will have too much for Newmarket all over the pitch despite there recent good form.

I was told by 1 of the newtown lads they will be missing a few players for the semi,tom o hare and jay strepsil are on holidays.

**myleftfoot** · 24/05/2007, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by guvnor

I think it will be Avenue and Newtown myself...Newtown will win against Moher on Penalties whilst Avenue will have too much for Newmarket all over the pitch despite there recent good form.

Newtown will have too much football for Moher on a big open pitch. Mohers recent record not great - were in pole position in the league and lost it over the last 5 or 6 games.
Newmarket probably have the best record in the premier over the last 7 or 8 games. They have won nearly every game and are flying and now starting to score lots of goals. Avenue have good individuals if you give them space but they have lost lot of games towards end of the season. Id back Newmarket based on their recent form and that they should battle harder than Avenue.
I think a Newmarket Newtown final would be a good reward to two clubs who have worked hard and invested to provide the two best pitches in Clare.

**chappie** · 25/05/2007, 12:23 PM

are both semi finals on in the county grounds?

**brutus** · 25/05/2007, 1:10 PM

Originally Posted by chappie

are both semi finals on in the county grounds?

Ya,newtowns on tonight at 7 and avenues on sunday morning there too.

**brutus** · 25/05/2007, 10:23 PM

Moher beat newtown 1 nil,scored in the last 2 minutes with a crazy decision by the linesman,moher striker was at least 5 yards offside and slotted it in past skinny,newtown management lost the head with the linesman,cant blame them either after controlling most of the game,

**guvnor** · 28/05/2007, 9:15 AM

After watching both games at the weekend it was a shame both games were decided by bad officiating from the referees. J Stanford (linesman) in newtown game never called offside when Moher player was 5 yards offside. The same man was referee for avaenue and newmarket where he sent off Mike o Malley and ultimately ended the game for newmarket. Watching him yesterday i think the Clare league should take more responsiblity for who the place in charge of such games.

**CousinSylDolan** · 28/05/2007, 9:19 AM

Sunday 02/06/07
Lynch Hotels Clare & District Soccer League Fixtures
Premier-First Division Promotion- Relegation Play-Off
Newmarket: Rinnanna Rovers or Bridge United V Bunratty
Referee: D.McCarthy 11.00
Assistant Referees: A.Murphy, J.Stanford

Note: In event of a draw 10 mins extra time & penaltys if necessary.

F.A.I Junior Cup Clare Area Final
Newmarket Celtic or Burren United V Newtown
Referee: A.Murphy 2.00
Assistant Referees: D.McCarthy, J.Stanford

Note: In event of a draw 10 mins extra time & penaltys if necessary.

Monday 03/06/07
First -Second Division Promotion- Relegation Play-Off
County Grounds: Hermitage A V Bridge United B
Referee: A.Murphy 11.00
Assistant Referees: D.McCarthy, D.Hehir

Note: In event of a draw 10 mins extra time & penaltys if necessary.

Second-Third Division Promotion- Relegation Play-Off
County Grounds: Ennistymon Town V Inch Crusaders Referee: D.Hehir 2.00
Assistant Referees: D.McCarthy, A.Murphy

Note: In event of a draw 10 mins extra time & penaltys if necessary.

Wednesday 05/06/07
Munster Junior Cup Clare Area Final
Newtown A or Mountshannon Celtic V Newmarket Celtic A Referee: P.Sutton 7.00
Assistant Referees: D.McCarthy, A.Murphy

Note: In event of a draw 10 mins extra time & penaltys if necessary.

**Brazil Nut** · 28/05/2007, 9:29 AM

Any match reports from the two semi-finals? What was the score in Newmarket v Avenue? Was the relegation playoff between Rineanna and Bridge played?

**Prem Rep!** · 28/05/2007, 9:59 AM

Rineanna V bridge is on tomorrow night at 7 in Digifone

**Wayne's World** · 28/05/2007, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by guvnor

After watching both games at the weekend it was a shame both games were decided by bad officiating from the referees. J Stanford (linesman) in newtown game never called offside when Moher player was 5 yards offside. The same man was referee for avaenue and newmarket where he sent off Mike o Malley and ultimately ended the game for newmarket. Watching him yesterday i think the Clare league should take more responsiblity for who the place in charge of such games.

I was at the Newtown match and totally agree that the Moher player was yards offside. I didn't make it to the other semi but I believe that the refereee made a harsh decision for Malley's second yellow.

I think it will be hard to look past Avenue for the final. Anyone got an opinion of who will win it?

**MikeBassett** · 28/05/2007, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by guvnor

After watching both games at the weekend it was a shame both games were decided by bad officiating from the referees. J Stanford (linesman) in newtown game never called offside when Moher player was 5 yards offside. The same man was referee for avaenue and newmarket where he sent off Mike o Malley and ultimately ended the game for newmarket. Watching him yesterday i think the Clare league should take more responsiblity for who the place in charge of such games.

not surprised that it was stanford in the middle of all the controversy on friday too. he's a disgrace of a ref in all fairness,he hasnt a clue. he ruined the match yesterday, but the league have been makin great decisions all season so they'll probably reward stanford with the job to ref the final itself sunday week