Clare League 2013/14

[footballfriend]

The fixture was changed since Thurs to astro turf as far as I am aware and was updated on the website.

[Rider Cups]

Surely corofin should have informed the league of their intention not to fulfill the fixture ?

[Wishicouldplay]

At this stage I think corofin can do what they like.only the start of this season they were due to play bridge I think, and got that one off too... Bit of a joke!!
that all said I don't think many clubs want to play on that astro, another question if avenue were to play a so called footballing team would they be quick to ask for astro..before ye all say sure avenue are a great footballing side, I know that, just asking the question.

[mastermind1]

On a personal note I wasnt too keen on the game going ahead on the astro against corofin in the first place but to answer your question if we were again in a position where we had to play bridge/ennis town/newmkt on the astro then yes we would play them. Just my opinion although hopefully we wont have to play any games on it against any team from the league

[old git]

The fixture was changed since Thurs to astro turf as far as I am aware and was updated on the website.

I assume both clubs were contacted first and asked did fixture change suit both teams , Dont think it fair on any team if league just change fixtures and update website without advising clubs ??

[2on2]

I have been reading this thread for a while now and it makes me laugh at the constant attack or questioning if you call it about what Avenue are involved in. I am pretty sure Avenue did not request to play on the astro 95% of the players donot want to play on it, 45 min training on it is bad enough never mind a full game, but the fixture was put down so they must turn up which they did.

Now can ye imagine the abuse that would havebeen handed out here if Corofin had been left standing and Avenue didn’t turnup I can only say ye would have loved it!! I see a comment made by“WishIcouldplay” that if Avenue were to play a footballing team would they ask for astro? Funny you brought that up as I was looking to see if anybody would comment on it and of course they didn’t because the Avenue were beaten, the day they played Newmarket in the MJC funny how the game was switched from Newmarket’s first pitch to the back FIELD which is all it is a field.

I went down that day to see what are supposed to be the two best ballplaying teams in Clare and it was like watching a match 20 years ago on a field which was just a disgrace. Now before ye all start with “both teams had to play on same pitch” or they didn’t want to ruin it, the first pitch was in perfect condition that day but it was obvious that the Newmarket management team knew that if they played on their first pitch and tried to play ball chances are they would have got a beaten so let’s move it and play kick and run!!! So don’t come on here and say Avenue were trying to pull a fast one, be under no illusion my friends all teams give the “wink and the nod” when certain teams come to play.

[Wishicouldplay]

I have been reading this thread for a while now and it makes me laugh at the constant attack or questioning if you call it about what Avenue are involved in. I am pretty sure Avenue did not request to play on the astro 95% of the players donot want to play on it, 45 min training on it is bad enough never mind a full game, but the fixture was put down so they must turn up which they did.

Now can ye imagine the abuse that would havebeen handed out here if Corofin had been left standing and Avenue didn’t turnup I can only say ye would have loved it!! I see a comment made by“WishIcouldplay” that if Avenue were to play a footballing team would they ask for astro? Funny you brought that up as I was looking to see if anybody would comment on it and of course they didn’t because the Avenue were beaten, the day they played Newmarket in the MJC funny how the game was switched from Newmarket’s first pitch to the back FIELD which is all it is a field.

I went down that day to see what are supposed to be the two best ballplaying teams in Clare and it was like watching a match 20 years ago on a field which was just a disgrace. Now before ye all start with “both teams had to play on same pitch” or they didn’t want to ruin it, the first pitch was in perfect condition that day but it was obvious that the Newmarket management team knew that if they played on their first pitch and tried to play ball chances are they would have got a beaten so let’s move it and play kick and run!!! So don’t come on here and say Avenue were trying to pull a fast one, be under no illusion my friends all teams give the “wink and the nod” when certain teams come to play.

dont know why your getting your back up, I take it your whole rant was aimed at me. Why I have no idea, it was a question and I got an answer, thank you.I also said that players don't want to play on it,
what clubs do to fulfill a fixture is there business, if you've got two pitches you can pick and choose.
never said avenue were pulling a fast one.but you just admitted every team gives the "wink and the nod" :-)
just to end, I've nothing against avenue, and I think you shouldn't flatter yourself to think the "Ye" people care.

[Wishicouldplay]

Any idea if games will go ahead this weekend? I can only imagine a lot of pitches will still need time to dry out, let's we get wind but no rain for a while, think we are all getting withdrawals.

[mastermind1]

I d imagine most games will go ahead if it stays dry between now and the weekend. At the same time if theres a heavy downpour any day this week then alot of pitches will again be ruled out

[old git]

I d imagine most games will go ahead if it stays dry between now and the weekend. At the same time if theres a heavy downpour any day this week then alot of pitches will again be ruled out

and the lees road astro will be available if avenue don't need it

[2on2]

Wishicouldplay I am sorry my "rant" as you call it is not aimed at you so climb back down from your horse before you fall off, and I suppose you are right if you have 2 pitches you can choose which one to use, but as First said they are going to carry out maintenance so I really look forward to seeing a good game on their first pitch. I would be surprised if many games go ahead but we will live in hope.

[old git]

I have been reading this thread for a while now and it makes me laugh at the constant attack or questioning if you call it about what Avenue are involved in. I am pretty sure Avenue did not request to play on the astro 95% of the players donot want to play on it, 45 min training on it is bad enough never mind a full game, but the fixture was put down so they must turn up which they did.

Now can ye imagine the abuse that would havebeen handed out here if Corofin had been left standing and Avenue didn’t turnup I can only say ye would have loved it!! I see a comment made by“WishIcouldplay” that if Avenue were to play a footballing team would they ask for astro? Funny you brought that up as I was looking to see if anybody would comment on it and of course they didn’t because the Avenue were beaten, the day they played Newmarket in the MJC funny how the game was switched from Newmarket’s first pitch to the back FIELD which is all it is a field.

I went down that day to see what are supposed to be the two best ballplaying teams in Clare and it was like watching a match 20 years ago on a field which was just a disgrace. Now before ye all start with “both teams had to play on same pitch” or they didn’t want to ruin it, the first pitch was in perfect condition that day but it was obvious that the Newmarket management team knew that if they played on their first pitch and tried to play ball chances are they would have got a beaten so let’s move it and play kick and run!!! So don’t come on here and say Avenue were trying to pull a fast one, be under no illusion my friends all teams give the “wink and the nod” when certain teams come to play.

2on2 you must be spoilt for pitches if you call newmarkets 2nd pitch a field. did you ever think that maybe the quality of football that day was down to both teams on the day ? both Newmarket and avenue like to play football so no advantage to either team here and both teams will play on a lot worse pitches before the season is out but I do agree with you all teams will give the wink and nod as you call it to gain advantage over their opponents. just a quick question if 95% of avenue or any team don't want to play on lees road astro then tell the league and refuse to play on it ?

[LegendStriker10]

I have been reading this thread for a while now and it makes me laugh at the constant attack or questioning if you call it about what Avenue are involved in. I am pretty sure Avenue did not request to play on the astro 95% of the players donot want to play on it, 45 min training on it is bad enough never mind a full game, but the fixture was put down so they must turn up which they did.

Now can ye imagine the abuse that would havebeen handed out here if Corofin had been left standing and Avenue didn’t turnup I can only say ye would have loved it!! I see a comment made by“WishIcouldplay” that if Avenue were to play a footballing team would they ask for astro? Funny you brought that up as I was looking to see if anybody would comment on it and of course they didn’t because the Avenue were beaten, the day they played Newmarket in the MJC funny how the game was switched from Newmarket’s first pitch to the back FIELD which is all it is a field.

I went down that day to see what are supposed to be the two best ballplaying teams in Clare and it was like watching a match 20 years ago on a field which was just a disgrace. Now before ye all start with “both teams had to play on same pitch” or they didn’t want to ruin it, the first pitch was in perfect condition that day but it was obvious that the Newmarket management team knew that if they played on their first pitch and tried to play ball chances are they would have got a beaten so let’s move it and play kick and run!!! So don’t come on here and say Avenue were trying to pull a fast one, be under no illusion my friends all teams give the “wink and the nod” when certain teams come to play.

If you are going to come on here slating Newmarket and their fields I would really have hoped that you would have some facts to back up these statements .

The reason that game was on the back field is because a couple of weeks before that Newmarket played Lifford on the front field and the downpour that fell that day added to the fact the match was been played completely ruined the field .

You say the first field was in perfect condition no it was not and is still in a bad way if you want to meet me in Newmarket any time I will walk the field with you and prove this . You come on here and slate Newmarkets facilities are you absolutely mental . Granted the back field is a bit bumpy why because a game was also played on that in a downpour and this ruined that field . Both fields were walked on the Saturday before that match and was decided if another match was played on the front field while it was in that condition that the field would be in total disrepair for a long long time .

Thirdly "Newmarket management team knew that if they played on their first pitch and tried to play ball chances are they would have got a beaten so let’s move it and play kick and run!!!". Now there is a bold statement you are basically stating that Newmarket celtic and their players most of which I might add are on the Clare Oscar Traynor are a long ball team and have no footballing ability . You think these same players and management feel so inferior to the mighty Avenue and their footballing ability that they have to move a game from one field to another . You ask any Newmarket player A team or B team which pitch they would prefer to play on and I would be very shocked if any of them said the back field no matter what team they are playing .

[Second]

These essays are getting boring.. anyone that slags off newmarket's facilities is a spanner plain and simple. Best facilities in clare. I know tulla have a fine setup but grass training area is better than astro turf in my opinion. Tulla's setup super too

[First]

Any update on whether Avenue got a walkover or not?

[Planners]

These essays are getting boring.. anyone that slags off newmarket's facilities is a spanner plain and simple. Best facilities in clare. I know tulla have a fine setup but grass training area is better than astro turf in my opinion. Tulla's setup super too

Have to agree with Second -they even provided lights for the game / penalties againt Rineanna in the FAI game -
Just on another point i heard that a certain manager { ST }made himself available to take the reins in NOF next season , a dream he's had for a long time - did you hear anything Second !!!!!!!!!!

[Second]

Have to agree with Second -they even provided lights for the game / penalties againt Rineanna in the FAI game -
Just on another point i heard that a certain manager { ST }made himself available to take the reins in NOF next season , a dream he's had for a long time - did you hear anything Second !!!!!!!!!!

When you say has made himself available do you mean he's gone from ST or he has approached NOF. Which would be kind of arrogant considering the new manager is doing so well..

[Second]

Does anyone know if avenue got the 3 points as table not updated

[old git]

When you say has made himself available do you mean he's gone from ST or he has approached NOF. Which would be kind of arrogant considering the new manager is doing so well..

just to add to above he is supposed to have stepped down as ST manager in the last few days ?? Would agree with you why would newmarket look to change a manager that is doing so well

[mouldedstuds]

everything cant be about avenue can it!!! although its a bit of a mess if corofin just didnt bother turning
well done newmarket on getting to quarters of munster,, a winnable game in kerry next