FAI Junior Cup 2011/12

**hotspur** · 12/12/2011, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by AlanOB

Pike Rovers 2-2 Ballynanty Rovers (A.E.T. - Pike win 4-2 on penalties)

A late equaliser from substitute John Boyle denied Ballynanty a huge 15/2 upset here in the Sports Ground. Balla opened the scoring early in the first half - a free kick on the right connecting with the head of Dermot Fitzgerald. After the goal however, Balla retreated into their own half and gave Pike far too much time on the ball. They were forming a bank of five in front of the defence, which meant that Conor Kavanagh was able to drop off and play balls to the wings. And it was from the right wing that the equaliser eventually came. Tierney joined Mick Aherne on that side, overloading Balla left winger Tony Fahy. His great inswinging cross was despatched by Alan Barry. 1-1. It was a somewhat controversial goal however, as it was well into first-half injury time.

Second half, Balla pushed up a bit higher, obviously realising they were too deep. They started getting tighter in midfield and it paid dividends when they went 2-1 up, again from a set piece - Tony Fahy the scorer. However the old pattern emerged again, and Balla again dropped off too deep, allowing man of the match Conor Kavanagh to run the show. Despite this, Balla had a chance to wrap it up on the break. All game I had been saying that Kelleher was the wrong man to have upfront when sitting deep. A paceman who can run the channels was needed. Robbie got through behind the defence but he couldn't pull away from his man, and keeper Gary Neville came out to thwart him. Eventually Balla took off Robbie (who worked hard in fairness) and put Fahy upfront. But he was off colour and his first touch was atrocious at times.

Pike were camped in Balla's half for the last twenty minutes, and eventually the equaliser came. A silly unnecessary challenge from Fahy resulted in a Tierney free kick. Sub John Boyle got away from fellow sub Dara Droog at the back stick to send the game into extra time.

The 20 minute period of extra time was relatively uneventful, with both teams tired. Pike were always favourites for the penalties, and so it proved, Kevin Nolan missing the decisive penalty and Colm Enright converting the winner.

An exciting but poor quality game. Pike will have to improve greatly if they are to retain their title. Boris Hanrahan in particular was incredibly poor and stormed off into the stands when subbed. Moloney also had a big off day. The centre of midfield is a formidable area for them though, and Tierney and Kavanagh dominated today against Doran, Brock and Lee. Balla can take heart from this, but simple tactical errors like not putting someone goalside of Kavanagh in open play, and not putting a channel runner up top cost them. Also, fitness constantly seems to be an issue for them.

Thanks jimmy mcgee

**hotspur** · 12/12/2011, 10:28 AM

Well done to pike rovers some achievement with the players that they have lost this year.

**Longshanks** · 12/12/2011, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Longshanks

also round 3 result, St Johns 3 Calry Bohs 0

apologies not a 3rd FAI result, Connacht Cup

**Balbec77** · 12/12/2011, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by hotspur

Well done to pike rovers some achievement with the players that they have lost this year.

are pike only team left in fai from limerick.

**Longshanks** · 12/12/2011, 12:04 PM

I think these teams into the 6th round:
OLBC
Castlebar Celtic
Pike
Sherriff
Kilbarrack
Dingle Bay
Highview
Peakevilla
Wicklow Rovers
Trinity Corths
Clonmel Celtic
New Oak Boys
Corrib Rangers
Milford Utd
Tramore FC
Kinsale
Ballymun
Killester
Athenry
Broadford
Sandyhill Celtic

**Longshanks** · 12/12/2011, 12:09 PM

5th round matches still to be played:

Claremorris v Ballymote Celtic
Evergreen v Willow Park
Landen Utd v St Michaels
Bridge Utd v Kentstown
Wayside Celtic v Glebe North
Bansha v Knockavilla
Carndonagh v CIE Ranch or Richmond Rvrs
Crettyard Utd v Middleton FC
St John Bosco v Mungret Regional
Carrick Utd v Gweedore Celtic
O'Devaney Dunard v Baldoyle Utd

some of these games could've been played but I couldnt find any results

**ponyobrien** · 12/12/2011, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by Longshanks

5th round matches still to be played:

Claremorris v Ballymote Celtic
Evergreen v Willow Park
Landen Utd v St Michaels
Bridge Utd v Kentstown
Wayside Celtic v Glebe North
Bansha v Knockavilla
Carndonagh v CIE Ranch or Richmond Rvrs
Crettyard Utd v Middleton FC
St John Bosco v Mungret Regional
Carrick Utd v Gweedore Celtic
O'Devaney Dunard v Baldoyle Utd

some of these games could've been played but I couldnt find any results

Landen Utd v St Michaels
Bansha v Knockavilla

Both these ties are to be played on 18/12/11

**pearse4t3** · 12/12/2011, 12:33 PM

[QUOTE=Longshanks;1559593]5th round matches still to be played:

Claremorris v Ballymote Celtic
Evergreen v Willow Park
Landen Utd v St Michaels
Bridge Utd v Kentstown
Wayside Celtic v Glebe North
Bansha v Knockavilla
Carndonagh v CIE Ranch or Richmond Rvrs
Crettyard Utd v Middleton FC
St John Bosco v Mungret Regional
Carrick Utd v Gweedore Celtic
O'Devaney Dunard v Baldoyle Utd

some of these games could've been played but I couldnt find any results[/QUOTE

St John Bosco beat Mungret Reg 5-1

**Inswinger** · 12/12/2011, 1:12 PM

Bansha v Knockavilla, this game has been changed to Bansha v Coachford AFC, down for this Sunday at 2pm in Bansha, Coachford were reinstated as Knockavilla fielded an illegal player.

**dutchie** · 12/12/2011, 1:48 PM

Originally Posted by Balbec77

are pike only team left in fai from limerick.

Broadford from Limerick Desmond lge still there .

**ponyobrien** · 12/12/2011, 1:58 PM

Boylesports outhright odds 12/12/11
Pike Rovers 7/2
Sheriff YC 9/2
St. Michaels 7/1
Tramore 8/1
Carrick United 12/1
Clonmel Celtic 12/1
Ballymun United 14/1
Baldoyle United 16/1
Castlebar Celtic 18/1
Athenry 20/1
Willow Park 20/1
Sandyhill Celtic 22/1
Kilbarrack United 22/1
Peake Villa 22/1
Old Ladies Boys Club 50/1
Landen United 50/1
Kinsale 66/1
Killester United 80/1

**Roadend** · 12/12/2011, 2:12 PM

Originally Posted by ponyobrien

Boylesports outhright odds 12/12/11
Old Ladies Boys Club 50/1

I heard they have a load of tits and knobs playing for them.

oooooooh matron

**Longshanks** · 12/12/2011, 2:16 PM

Originally Posted by Roadend

I heard they have a load of tits and knobs playing for them.

oooooooh matron

I could be wrong but I thought they were Our Ladies Boys Club??

**leather** · 12/12/2011, 2:30 PM

well played hill celtic yesterday. the opposition were a bit fitter and a little smarter than you, but it will stand you in good stead for the rest of the season.

**AlanOB** · 12/12/2011, 5:08 PM

Originally Posted by safe hands

pal you have put a lot of words to put you 10 pence across.. you did'nt say that much bout cardavhin when they took pike to pens you can pick the bones out of us robbie dodo and so on but your lookin out of your A**E if you are saying we were not value for money today in 1 line i can say we lost you took the alphabet to make excuses pike lads are great lads we were all in the pub tonight google earth could'nt find you build a bridge get over it we did best of luck to pike from here on in

Sorry mate. In future all my posts will be four line, borderline illiterate, post-pub crap.

I promise.

**balls** · 12/12/2011, 8:54 PM

any truth pike have brought in 3 new signings from league of ireland. big colin Hawkins from dundalk fc, jeffrey judge of limerick and another lad of athlone town. looks like fai is staying where it is in limerick for another year if these are true

**Jofspring** · 12/12/2011, 9:03 PM

Originally Posted by balls

any truth pike have brought in 3 new signings from league of ireland. big colin Hawkins from dundalk fc, jeffrey judge of limerick and another lad of athlone town. looks like fai is staying where it is in limerick for another year if these are true

Judge is supposed to have said he has not signed for Pike. Gary Higgins ex Athlone, Janesboro, Weston Villa and one of the Shannon Teams is the other player. Hawkins seems far fetched to be honest. LOI Premier to Junior Soccer. Think I saw it mentioned that he is the Dublin Oscar traynor manager too.

**Draper** · 12/12/2011, 9:09 PM

Whens' the draw lads?

**kalyani** · 13/12/2011, 7:47 AM

Jeffrey Judge has signed for Pike

, and he has gone there for the love of the club i am sure

, absolutely a joke what is going on and we need the FAI or LDMC to do something about it, as the good and excitement is going out of junior football fast with the carry on.

**blinkx** · 13/12/2011, 8:22 AM

Originally Posted by kalyani

Jeffrey Judge has signed for Pike

, and he has gone there for the love of the club i am sure

, absolutely a joke what is going on and we need the FAI or LDMC to do something about it, as the good and excitement is going out of junior football fast with the carry on.

Pike sign 1 player and there's uproar?? And Janesboro to date have signed what at least 10-12 new players this year. All signing for the love of the club I'm sure.