Sure the majority of em are pike players anyway,so the respect you talk about wouldnt matter,would it??
a lot of people that support the oscar traynor wont support it if considine takes it over, people in Junior soccer dont respect Considine, thats also the reason he will never get a limerick fc manager job, no respect.
Sure the majority of em are pike players anyway,so the respect you talk about wouldnt matter,would it??
I dont think he would take the limerick job, but mrman im not a pike supporter or lover but you cant take away what he has won and that earns respect i think you might have a personal issue, i think if he was manager of the present oscar trainer team they would be in the semis, the players that were made available should have won that match and i think aidan ryan has put in alot of effort for the last few years its a job nobody wants.Originally Posted by mrman
OSCAR TRAYNOR TROPHY SEMI FINAL
SUNDAY 26-02-2012
Kerry DL v Roscommon DL
Venue; Mounthawk Park, Tralee
Kick off; 1.00pm
Lost there 1st game to Sligo 3 - 2 away, Bet the mayo league 2-0 at home and bet the Innishowen League away 3 - 1, We have our work cut out against Kerry as 4 of the starting team against Limerick are out, 2 out injured and 2 due to immigration, but hopefully the panel is strong enough to withstand the blow. Does anybody know is the other semi between Aul and Wexford on this weekend.
Kerry DL v Roscommon DL match previews!
Attitude holds key to taking care of Kerry
A PLACE In the Oscar Traynor Cup final for the first time in their history is the prize dangling in front of the Roscommon and District League when they make the long trip south to Tralee to tackle the Kerry League in Sunday’s last four clash. It’s a measure of the giant strides the league is making that Roscommon are appearing in their second semi-final in four seasons.
Such a scenario would have been unthinkable a few years ago. But the league’s attitude to the competition has changed dramatically in such a short space of time. Current League Secretary Gerry Tully shifted the goalposts in 2009. Roscommon’s rollercoaster ride included a 3-1 success against the Tipperary Southern and District League before they came up short 2-1 against the Cork AUL in the semi-final.
At the time Tully wasn’t into the notion of a moral victory and vowed that Roscommon would be back sooner rather than later. Now Henry Loughnane has taken up the baton and his side will make the journey to Kerry fuelled by the belief that Roscommon can take another giant stride forward at least.
Perhaps, Roscommon’s name is on the cup. Things looked bleak when they lost 3-2 to the Sligo/Leitrim League in the first round. Ronan Curran and John Tierney ignited a Roscommon comeback but Loughnane admits that he was forced to do a lot of soul searching after that game.
“I questioned the team’s character (after the Sligo/Leitrim) game and thankfully I got the response I wanted,” he reflected.
A comfortable 2-0 success against the Mayo League still left Roscommon depending on the result between Mayo and Sligo/Leitrim to go their way. Sligo/Leitrim were in pole position as a result of their result against Roscommon but the Mayo League stunned the men from the north-west with a 4-1 victory.
The result gave Roscommon a reprieve and it was just the incentive Loughnane’s charges needed to set off on another magical run.
“Sometimes you need a little bit of luck along the way and we certainly got ours when the Mayo League won,” continued the Ballinasloe Town player.
A trip to Buncrana for a play-off against the Inishowen League yielded a wonderful 3-1 victory. The goals came from Ballymoe’s Colm Killacky (2) and prolific Ballinasloe Town striker Liam Lynch. A 1-1 draw followed against a highly fancied Limerick League in the quarter-final. Killackey was, once again, on target but St. John’s Athletic goalkeeper Aidan Fallon proved to be the hero when he almost single-handedly kept Roscommon in the contest. Roscommon prevailed in a penalty shootout, with Fallon making a number of crucial stops.
“I think that game showed how far we’ve come. Limerick looked to be a far better team on paper but it didn’t work out like that. It’s all down to attitude, workrate and will to win,” acknowledged Loughnane.
The manager is joined by Peter Tiley (St. John’s Athletic) and Ciaran Keighery (Ballinasloe Town), who is the team’s kit man. Loughnane puts Roscommon’s newly -found prosperity in the competition down to the quality of player the league is producing nowadays and hopes that the good times will continue.
“In fairness a lot of the credit has to go to the clubs and the coaching they’re doing in the background. Some of the players play in different positions for their clubs but they’re able to adapt to the positions I want them to play in. We’ve a system in place, and it suits us,” explained Loughnane.
Roscommon will travel to Tralee on Saturday, get accustomed with their new surroundings before making a bold bid for a place in the final.
“It would be the icing on the cake if we could get to the final. It would bring through other play-ers and show them what can be done if they’re willing to work hard.
“We’ve a lot of young players who are willing to listen. They work hard for each other. They’re looking forward to the game and, hopefully, will savour the moment,” he remarked.
Loughnane admits that he doesn’t know a whole lot about Sunday’s opposition but he expects them to be physical. He’s also aware that there will be a fair degree of pressure on the home side to perform.
“Kerry are the home team, so they’ve a lot to lose. But I’ve seen where attitude has got us up to now. We’ll just worry about ourselves and see where it takes us,” he concluded.
http://www.roscommonherald.com/news/kfcwsnsncw/
Kerry face strong Roscommon outfit in Traynor semi-final
KERRY V ROSCOMMON
When: Sunday, February 26 Where: Mounthawk Park Time: 1pm
KERRY face a formidable task at Mounthawk Park next Sunday when they play Roscommon in the semi- final of the Oscar Traynor Cup.
The side have performed very well in the competition so far winning their group in the initial stages and then defeating the Leinster Senior League in a dramatic penalty shoot out in Dublin just a few weeks ago. The magnitude of their task can be evaluated by the fact that Roscommon defeated a very strong Limerick side in their quarter-final.
However, manager Timmy Lynch has a good squad of players at his disposal and they are working very hard for him in every game. He will be waiting anxiously to see if team captain Peter Mccarthy will be fit to play as he had to retire after picking up an injury when he was on duty for Killarney Celtic on Sunday.
The Kerryman spoke to Mccarthy after this game and he said he is optimistic that he will have shook off his injury by then. The injury occurred when he twisted his anxle trying to get the ball. He says he is really looking forward to the big game and is confident that the team can defeat Roscommon.
Team manager Timmy Lynch is also upbeat regarding Kerry chances as he says he has a very strong squad. "The side showed great character in the quarter-final against the Leinster Senior League to take it to extra time and produced the goods when the chips were down," he commented.
"We have had regular training sessions over the past few weeks and the squad are very excited about the big game. We have lost two semi-finals in the past so this is the time to make it third time lucky. Most of the squad have a lot of experience in the Oscar Traynor Cup and that should stand to them in this big game.
"We have the quality of players to win the game but we must be at our best to do the job. Roscommon must be a handy side as they defeated a strong Limerick side in the quarterfinal. We know they have an excellent goalie and many of the squad are highly experienced in these kind of competitions.
"We will have Maurice O'rahilly and James Sugrue available for this game and that will considerably strengthen the squad. A great comaraderie has been built up within the squad during our games and training sessions and the lads are well focused for the game.
"Playing at home will be a big advantage and we would like to see a big crowd turning up at Mounthawk Park to watch the game and give us that extra bit of lift we require."
Everone associated with the game around the county wish Timmy and his squad the very best of luck on Sunday. Should Kerry win on Sunday they will meet either Wexford or Dublin AUL in the final.
KERRY: David Hennessy (Tralee Celtic), Con Barrett (The Park), David Hayes (Killarney Celtic), Brian Spillane ( Killarney Celtic), Brian O'reilly (Killarney Athletic), Brendan Smith (Classic FC), Gary Keane (Killarney Celtic), Stephen Hayes (Killarney Celtic), Bryan Murphy (Listowel Celtic), Peter Mccarthy ( Killarney Celtic), Pat Mccarthy (The Park), Shane Fitzgerald (Spa Road) Maurice O'rahilly ( Tralee Dynamos), James Sugrue (Tralee Dynamos), Stephen Bartlett (Killarney Celtic)
http://www.kerryman.ie/sport/soccer/...l-3027467.html
Perhaps, Roscommon’s name is on the cup. Things looked bleak when they lost 3-2 to the Sligo/Leitrim League in the first round. Ronan Curran and John Tierney ignited a Roscommon comeback but Loughnane admits that he was forced to do a lot of soul searching after that game.
“I questioned the team’s character (after the Sligo/Leitrim) game and thankfully I got the response I wanted,” he reflected.
A comfortable 2-0 success against the Mayo League still left Roscommon depending on the result between Mayo and Sligo/Leitrim to go their way. Sligo/Leitrim were in pole position as a result of their result against Roscommon but the Mayo League stunned the men from the north-west with a 4-1 victory.
All 3 teams finished on 3 points in that Group- did they play off?
Could well be Roscommons year, but I reckon this is Kerrys best chance ever - the team is the strongest in years. They have a few Dynamos a-championship players in the squad as well. Should be a cracker between two very good sides!
All teams ended on same points, mayo and ros also had same goal difference, 4 for 3 against, so it went down to the head to head result of Mayo and ros which ros won 2 nil. I dont know what would of happened if Sligo had the same goal difference.
I think there was a bit of confusion at the time, if I recall correctly Mayo thought they had progressed by beating Sligo/Leitrim with 3 goals in hand. think the table finished:
F A GD Pts
Roscommon 4 3 1 3
Mayo 4 3 1 3
Sligo/Leitrim 4 6 -2 3
Roscommon top via head to head with Mayo
'I can live with disappointment, its the hope I cant handle'
Wexford Preview:
Wexford face tough task
WEXFORD’S OSCAR Traynor team will travel to Clonshaugh on Sunday next where they will take on trophy holders Athletic Union League in the semi-final of this season’s competition.
Wexford, who were winners two years ago, will face a big challenge against the Dublin side which is backboned by Sheriff YC players with nine in the AUL squad.
Ballymun, Kilbarrack, Sandyhill and St. Kevin’s Boys are other well known clubs who have players in Peter Lynch’s panel.
Wexford will be without striker Paul Murphy who is suspended and Tomas Mahon who is due to be wed at the weekend will be another absentee.
Another squad member, Dylan Mernagh, is ruled out, having recently signed for Waterford United and New Ross Celtic midfielder Anthony O’Connor is also doubtful.
Team manager John Godkin has arranged a practice game against a Wexford Youths FC selection at Ferrycarrig Park tonight (Tuesday) with a view to calling new players into his squad.
Despite the absentees, the Wexford squad is still a formidable one, and if they play as well as they are capable of, they will be more than a match for the AUL and are well capable of claiming a place in the final.
The big game kicks-off at 2pm.
http://www.wexfordecho.ie/sport/eymhauausn/
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No...it must have been play off or toss of coin...Oscar Traynor rules don't include head to heads??
There was no playoff or coin toss. Roscommon won due to the head to head record. After they beat Mayo 2-0. If u have a copy of the Oscar Traynor rules can you post a link?
http://www.carlowsoccer.ie/FAIUmbro ...- 15.09.11.pdf
Oscar Traynor Rules- No9
If two or more teams are equal on points on
completion of the group matches, the following criteria are applied to determine the rankings:
A] Higher number of points obtained in the group matches played among the teams in question.
B] Superior goal difference resulting from the group matches played among the teams in question.
C] Higher number of goals scored in the group matches played among the teams in question.
D] If after having applied criteria a] to c] two teams still have equal ranking e] shall apply
E] Results of all group matches
1 Superior goal difference
2 Higher number of goals scored.
If teams still remain level lots will be drawn.
F] If on the final match day in the Group games if the two teams are level in relation to the above criteria
the match can go to penalties to decide the tie.
A comfortable 2-0 success against the Mayo League still left Roscommon depending on the result between Mayo and Sligo/Leitrim to go their way. Sligo/Leitrim were in pole position as a result of their result against Roscommon but the Mayo League stunned the men from the north-west with a 4-1 victory.
All 3 teams finished on 3 points in that Group- did they play off?[/QUOTE]
Ross victory over Mayo was anything but comfortable.
Mayo created enough of chances to draw or win the game including a peno where the keeper made an easy save.
Mayo had the same problem v Sligo, great chances to score 6 but they didn't and their OUT.
Good Luck to Ross
Kerry 2-0 Roscommon
Two goals from Peter McCarthy secured Kerry's qualification for their second Oscar Traynor Cup Final (they lost their first to Kilkenny in '97). They now face an away tie against Dublin AUL or Wexford in their quest to secure the first ever national title for any adult Kerry side.
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