Clare League 2013/14

**First** · 27/01/2014, 7:34 AM

Originally Posted by Second

sour grapes

No he is right. It was a bit of a freak goal. It was a decent enough game played in difficult conditions. Also thanks to the Sligo/ Leitrim District League for the hospitality they showed to everyone that travelled up for the game. It was very much appreciated.

**Shuffleruns** · 27/01/2014, 11:07 AM

Who do Clare play now in the semi-final?

**footballfriend** · 27/01/2014, 1:24 PM

Undecied yet. 3 other quarters have to be played.

**sligoman** · 28/01/2014, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by Second

sour grapes

You obviously weren't even there so can't comment.

**footballfriend** · 28/01/2014, 1:25 PM

Some amount of rain forcasted ahead. Games probl at risk again.

**Rider Cups** · 28/01/2014, 4:24 PM

Fantastic result for clare league , delighted for all involved , obviously Murphy has something about him .

**Second** · 28/01/2014, 5:55 PM

Well that and the fact that he didnt just pick avenue players like previous managers. Great variety of clubs represented

**Hibs7772** · 28/01/2014, 9:54 PM

Originally Posted by YNWA

Hibs7772 you can call me by whatever name you want. I've seen you play many times and it doesn't surprise me Hibs are struggling because of the quality of players they're picking from aren't good enough, and as you say yourself this is just my opinion. Now just on your opinions about the 3 lads you've mentioned to be good enough for the OT squad I agree slightly. The problem is the 3 lads haven't shown anything consistent in a long time. For example Jamie comes and goes from club to club when he feels like it and as for Brian you can't be sure if he'll stay in of a Saturday night and turn up Sunday. Both of these lads have let your own club down over the years. Gary is the same you might get burst of interest from him now and again, but to say he's good enough for the Clare squad is mad.can you answer me these few questions 1. How much of the Clare league have you seen? 2. Have you seen all the players on the Clare squad play? 3. Do you think them 3 lads would get into the Newmarket and Avenue teams that make up a big part of the Clare OT squad? I'm asking this because I don't think you've seen the likes of Brigdale, Ronan McCormack, Mark Roache, Daryl Eade, Colin Smyth, Croc just to name a few play? These are lads trying to get into the side in the positions the 3 lads you've mentioned play, and are all-round better players then them imo. Remember talent is only half of whats needed. The lads I've mentioned are also reliable which can't be said for the 3 lads.

To answer your questions, 1. I've seen a bits and pieces of the Clare league. 2. No i haven't seen all of the Clare squad play but I have seen a few of them. I think the 3 lads have more than enough ability to get on the Newmarket or Avenue teams, as you say you need more than ability but If they put in the commitment and effort I think they could easily get on either team. The only one of those lads that I've seen play is Colin Smyth, he's a good player but I never said the whole squad was average, just said there are players playing for clubs the likes of Olympic that are better, that's just my opinion just like you have given your humble opinion!

**fifty50** · 03/02/2014, 10:12 PM

Any premier teams strengthen squads in transfer window??

**OneNightOnly** · 04/02/2014, 10:22 AM

Who here thinks there are far too many clubs in Clare? 29 plus 3 that don't enter CDSL.

**Second** · 04/02/2014, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by OneNightOnly

Who here thinks there are far too many clubs in Clare? 29 plus 3 that don't enter CDSL.

What sort of a statement is that. What 3 dont enter clare league I know 2 shannon clubs but who else.?? and how can you have too many teams

**Shuffleruns** · 04/02/2014, 1:16 PM

Originally Posted by fifty50

Any premier teams strengthen squads in transfer window??

Some might have

**OneNightOnly** · 04/02/2014, 1:31 PM

Lough Derg in Killaloe play in North Tipp, well let's just say there was a proper relationship between Kilrush Rangers and Moneypoint, add in St Pats and West Clare, join up and make one club, instead I'd three clubs going no where in third division. Another example would be Moher Ennistymon and Burren to merge and make one very strong premier team.

**onetrickpony** · 04/02/2014, 2:08 PM

Second he is only trying too get a discussion going funny that. He hasn't said there is too many just wants lads view on it but yet again u come on looking for an argument. Onenightonly my opinion would be if u cut numbers it wouldn't mean a more competitive league and we would loss more players to limerick league. Can't really see any harm in having as many teams we can.

**Second** · 04/02/2014, 4:15 PM

Originally Posted by onetrickpony

Second he is only trying too get a discussion going funny that. He hasn't said there is too many just wants lads view on it but yet again u come on looking for an argument. Onenightonly my opinion would be if u cut numbers it wouldn't mean a more competitive league and we would loss more players to limerick league. Can't really see any harm in having as many teams we can.

Onetrickpony

*Originally Posted by*OneNightOnly*

Who here thinks there are far too many clubs in Clare? 29 plus 3 that don't enter CDSL.

Do you want to read it again.. who here thinks there are far too many clubs in clare .. he would hardly make a statement like that if he didnt think it..im not starting an argument im expressing my opinion just like you ok..how can you have too many clubs

So come down off your high HORSE ..

**fifty50** · 04/02/2014, 6:11 PM

Care to expand shuffleruns??

**fifty50** · 04/02/2014, 6:12 PM

Originally Posted by Second

What sort of a statement is that. What 3 dont enter clare league I know 2 shannon clubs but who else.?? and how can you have too many teams

Think you've scared him off second!!

**Second** · 04/02/2014, 6:33 PM

Originally Posted by fifty50

Think you've scared him off second!!

How can you have too many teams.. surely the more the merrier. If you try join parishes or teams together you will ruin things. Look at bunratty cratloe.