Can understand where your coming from although it is a pre season tournament I can't imagine shannon town (the holders) being too happy being knocked out over a coin toss, pretty sure players want to get as much ball playing time as they can before the season starts.Originally Posted by talisman
Just an observation - Town A team managed to have both their games kicking off at the later time (7.30), while Olympic A have both there matches kicking off at the earlier time (615) ? Is it not easier for the team to prepare and have players available with the later kick-off time ?
Nothing is impossible
It probably is easier to prepare for a later kick off especially midweek.. but its their tournament and I suppose that means its done to suit A team manager ..
Melon
would it not make it easier for all teams if they were told the rules before competition starts ? if final is planned for saturday night i dont see were they can fit in another game (play-off) as two semi-finals to be played probaly Thursday ?
" football is a simple game "
Maybe the team's were told the rules...
Maybe it goes on goals scored...
Or head to head...
Seems a pointless discussion really... I'm sure there is a plan in place
My Goal Is To Deny Yours...
Results:
Shannon Town B 0-2 Olympic A 6.15
Hibs 1-4 Town A 7.30
Alex Cole and Gary Leahy scorers for Olympic
Last edited by Hibs7772; 12/08/2014 at 8:25 PM.
what was all the drama with leahy and Olympic before game heard he was togging out for hibs tonight until Olympic chairman got involved ??
would love to know the rules on squads/ players for tournament ...? monk / tino togged out for Olympic in earlier games and monk played for hibs tonight and tino came on for Shannon town A ? also skinny played for Town a tonight and young Monaghan ? seems crazy that teams are able to use any players if needed?
town scorers Darren griffen / Gerry Kelly (2) gary o Connell penalty
Hibs scorer pa davenny
" football is a simple game "
or maybe they were not toldare you not playing this year LEv
" football is a simple game "
I had surgery on my knee last week...or maybe they were not told
Dunno when or if I'll be back.
Strong squad there this year should do well I think.
My Goal Is To Deny Yours...
sorry to hear that ,, but take your time and give it plenty of time to heal and don't be rushing back to early ...
on the squad whats the story have they a keeper signed yet .. ?
" football is a simple game "
Whats the point playing the likes of young monaghan and tino if they are going to play in galway.. surely lads need a few games together to try and bond as a team ..
tbh imo the 30 minutes a half isnt much good to lads anyway
Isn't this why football in Shannon is declining or appears to be from the outside. Club hopping by players. Bad enough they are doing it during pre-season but during a tournament is ridiculous.
I'll update this next year.
Second
Makes no sense to me to play them ? at this stage of pre-season you would imagine managers would be trying to get all signed players as much game time as possible ? in fairness monaghan & tino would be great addation to any teams but no disrespect to any of the shannon teams but the two lads would be taking a step back signing for any shannon team
" football is a simple game "
Got to the Town A v Hibs game - some thoughts from it....
It was closer than the end scoreline suggests. Town were gifted 3 goals and the peno retake was a joke.
Hibs tired beyond belief, considering it was only 30 mins per half.
Don't know what Big Daddy was doing playing Monaghan and Tino - everyone knows they are going to play in Galway, some message to send to the players that are signed and sitting on the bench.
Gerry Kelly still has something to offer, but not sure he will be capable of starting league games - last 30/20 mins player for the season, younger lads on the bench can't be happy with that.
They have a lot of midfielders, and looked solid in that department, might be hard to keep them all happy, they were missing Darcy last night as well which means even more competition for places.
What are they going to do for a goalkeeper - don't think Newmarket will let Skinny play every week during the seasonand can't see Shire commuting from the U.S.
Hibs unlucky to lose the likes of Rob Wall and Jamie - they are Hibs men, but have left when needed most.
It will be a long season for Hibs. Not too sure what it will be like for Town, thought they had a lot more to offer.
On a side note, I see Town A have another 7.30 kick off for the semi-final, they must have a bit of pull with the fixture secretary
Nothing is impossible
Jack Kelly playing winger for hibs aswel a bit of a joke! Good ball player and probably the fittest player on the pitch excluding Gary O connell!Got to the Town A v Hibs game - some thoughts from it....
It was closer than the end scoreline suggests. Town were gifted 3 goals and the peno retake was a joke.
Hibs tired beyond belief, considering it was only 30 mins per half.
Don't know what Big Daddy was doing playing Monaghan and Tino - everyone knows they are going to play in Galway, some message to send to the players that are signed and sitting on the bench.
Gerry Kelly still has something to offer, but not sure he will be capable of starting league games - last 30/20 mins player for the season, younger lads on the bench can't be happy with that.
They have a lot of midfielders, and looked solid in that department, might be hard to keep them all happy, they were missing Darcy last night as well which means even more competition for places.
What are they going to do for a goalkeeper - don't think Newmarket will let Skinny play every week during the season
Hibs unlucky to lose the likes of Rob Wall and Jamie - they are Hibs men, but have left when needed most.
It will be a long season for Hibs. Not too sure what it will be like for Town, thought they had a lot more to offer.
On a side note, I see Town A have another 7.30 kick off for the semi-final, they must have a bit of pull with the fixture secretary
Would you fancy hibs to beat Olympic then in the semi-final as you were so impressed...?Got to the Town A v Hibs game - some thoughts from it....
It was closer than the end scoreline suggests. Town were gifted 3 goals and the peno retake was a joke.
Hibs tired beyond belief, considering it was only 30 mins per half.
Don't know what Big Daddy was doing playing Monaghan and Tino - everyone knows they are going to play in Galway, some message to send to the players that are signed and sitting on the bench.
Gerry Kelly still has something to offer, but not sure he will be capable of starting league games - last 30/20 mins player for the season, younger lads on the bench can't be happy with that.
They have a lot of midfielders, and looked solid in that department, might be hard to keep them all happy, they were missing Darcy last night as well which means even more competition for places.
What are they going to do for a goalkeeper - don't think Newmarket will let Skinny play every week during the season
Hibs unlucky to lose the likes of Rob Wall and Jamie - they are Hibs men, but have left when needed most.
It will be a long season for Hibs. Not too sure what it will be like for Town, thought they had a lot more to offer.
On a side note, I see Town A have another 7.30 kick off for the semi-final, they must have a bit of pull with the fixture secretary
Whats his usual position??
Shuffle - where did I say I was impressed ? I was kinda the opposite of impressed, but maybe my post above is not clear...
I would expect Olympic to win, but in 90 mins of football - sorry 60 mins of football, anything is possible - I suppose it's more possible in 60, than 90 mins...
Hibs no 10 looked decent enough and they have some decent players, but very unfit and decision making on the ball was questionable at times.
I know I joked about the KO time for Town A, but does anyone know why they are lucky enough to have the late kick-off every time ? Just wondering because it's a tad unfair
Nothing is impossible
Something to do with the pitchShuffle - where did I say I was impressed ? I was kinda the opposite of impressed, but maybe my post above is not clear...
I would expect Olympic to win, but in 90 mins of football - sorry 60 mins of football, anything is possible - I suppose it's more possible in 60, than 90 mins...
Hibs no 10 looked decent enough and they have some decent players, but very unfit and decision making on the ball was questionable at times.
I know I joked about the KO time for Town A, but does anyone know why they are lucky enough to have the late kick-off every time ? Just wondering because it's a tad unfair
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