Clare Junior Soccer

**the boss** · 14/02/2006, 4:28 PM

Originally Posted by townie

looks like newmarket are turning their season around! too good to go down i think! bridge celtic are doing worse than i thought they would this year! in honesty they have been unlucky in a lot of games losing by the odd goal! cratloe seem to be going to division one along with mountshannon. we beat them just about at the weekend. they were fairly handy but i think it was a case of us not playing too well and having plenty of injuries! we created very few chances but did enough to win! going well now but still have tough games in hand to catch bridge and lifford! bridge are darkhorses for the league there has been very little said about them but think they can do well!

my predictions for relegation are

1.cratloe
2. mountshannon
3.lifford

Typical B****
Why does everyone on this site want to have a go at lifford.
Have a good look at the league table. We are on top cos we have played the best football all season. If you cant take it then drop down a division. It was the same last season.

**BallBreaker** · 14/02/2006, 5:11 PM

Originally Posted by the boss

Typical B****
Why does everyone on this site want to have a go at lifford.
Have a good look at the league table. We are on top cos we have played the best football all season. If you cant take it then drop down a division. It was the same last season.

Boss,what happened to the young fella that was playing with UL,i see he wasn't playing last week??? also i don't agree you are playing the best football,ye were lucky against mountshannon and Newmarked beat ye,to me their posistion is false,they are probably the form team,if lifford had the heart of Newmarket they would be walking the league,interesting to see how the rest of your games go because if you don't win the league this year ye will never win it...........

**Scobie** · 14/02/2006, 10:10 PM

well lads it's do or die for the clare youths this weekend.up against a generally strong waterford league in the last 16. anyone seen any of their matches? what are the hopes?

**plasticpitch** · 15/02/2006, 4:44 PM

Originally Posted by the boss

Typical B****
Why does everyone on this site want to have a go at lifford.
Have a good look at the league table. We are on top cos we have played the best football all season. If you cant take it then drop down a division. It was the same last season.

whats this 'we' business boss.. u are not a lifford player so please don't associate yourself like that

**old boy** · 16/02/2006, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by tommy

How many clubs in the Clare league have players that play both soccer and gaa????

And does your team go to the dogs when the gaa starts up....

put it another way ,,, how many teams have dropped points to stong
teams with gaa connections & then see the same team get well beaten next week because all the gaa players are missing ...

**CousinSylDolan** · 17/02/2006, 8:21 AM

All games in Clare are off this weekend.... I expect the Clare youths game goes ahead though.

**old boy** · 17/02/2006, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by CousinSylDolan

All games in Clare are off this weekend.... I expect the Clare youths game goes ahead though.

yipee just what we need another free weekend

all that hard training during the week wasted now

**CousinSylDolan** · 20/02/2006, 7:32 AM

Lynch Hotels Clare & District Soccer League Fixtures
Saturday 25/02/06
Gallivan Kennedy Youths League
Fairgreen: Hermitage V Lifford A.F.C.
F.Coote 11.00

Liscannor: Moher Celtic V Newmarket Celtic
F.Coote 2.30

Sixmilebridge: Bridge United V St.Pats
P.Markham 2.30

Ballycasey: Newtown V Cratloe Celtic
P.Markham 11.00

Sunday 26/02/06
Clare Cup Second Round
Mullagh: Burren United V Avenue United B
J.Stanford 11.00
Scariff: Mountshannon Celtic V Tulla United
P.Mulready 11.00

Kilkishen: Kilkishen Celtic V Moher Celtic
F.Coote 11.00

Fairgreen: Hermitage V Avenue United A
P.Cullen 11.00

O`Briensbridge: Bridge Celtic A V Newmarket Celtic A F.Coote 2.30

Kilkee: Kilkee V Bridge United A
J.Stanford 2.30

Rinnanna: Rinnanna Rovers A V Lifford A
J.Deniffee 11.00

Lees Road Pitch 4: Rock Rovers V Rinnanna Rovers B P.Markham 2.30

Tiermaclane: Manus Celtic V Kilmaley United
N.Bennett 11.00

Bunratty: Bunratty V Shannon Olympic A
A.Murphy 12.45

Quin: Rhine Rovers V Newmarket Celtic B
A.Murphy 10.30

Corofin: Corofin Harps V Newtown A
P.Markham 11.00

Ballycasey: Newtown B V St.Pats A
2.30

Note: In event of a draw 10 mins e/w extra time & penalty�s if necessary.

SEL Print Second Division League
Lees Road Pitch 2 Turnpike Rovers V Bridge United B 11.00

Shannon: Shannon Olympic B V Kildysart Celtic
P.Mulready 2.30

Lahinch: Ennistymon Town V Cooraclare Celtic
P.Cullen 2.30

Suttons Lightings Third Division League
Lees Road Pitch 1: Lifford B V St Pats B
2.30

**Brazil Nut** · 20/02/2006, 10:35 AM

Well lads, new edition to the forum. Some tasty cup draws in the next round. Bridge vs Newmarket, Rinnanna vs Lifford but in my view pick of the round will be Bunratty vs Olympic. will show us how far olympic have come and are they ready for the big time? against a falling bunratty who have a few past players currently with olympic!! What U reckon? Id have to favour olympic to be honest!!!!!

**Clifford** · 20/02/2006, 1:07 PM

avenue united lost 2-1 to killarney celtic after et. i have a massive pain in my ring from been rode by ref and two linesmen. even the k cel boys were embarrassed for us and even apologised afterwards ( in fairness it must be said there was decisions given against kc that were bizarre but i think we suffered most at crucial times) where do these muppets get there training and licence etc. i'm lead to believe there was a ref inspector at the game. what will come of it. i expect nothing. the ironic thing about it was on the way down we were talking about ulaa v westport and (from ulaa fanatic quote) westport were robbed big time by home biased ref. (aren't laughing now)

we travelled with 14 players 1 was sub keeper 1 b player 1 not 100% fit (5 others missing injured and sick) anyways we went down 1-0 30ish mins into the game from poor clearance and left forward unmarked 6 yards from goal. we had the better ( i thought) of chances up to then and were comfortable enough until they scored and then they got more confidence ht

introduction of stephen mcloughlin improved avenue midway through the second half. last kick off game monie levelled (i mean last kick) we deserved it and kc were reduced to 10 men (i'm not going to expand on ref and linesmens decisions cause it'll only upset me and i might start crying and throw my rattle out of the pram)
they got a free by corner flag and mix up at far post kc headed a second to go 2-1 up with 6 mins left. we threw the kitchen sink at them but there keeper was super. they had a goal disallowed 1 min left for only ref and linesman know why (maybe to try atone for past decisions) but at that stage the damage was done.
tage next week

**papa-j** · 20/02/2006, 3:46 PM

Originally Posted by Brazil Nut

Well lads, new edition to the forum. Some tasty cup draws in the next round. Bridge vs Newmarket, Rinnanna vs Lifford but in my view pick of the round will be Bunratty vs Olympic. will show us how far olympic have come and are they ready for the big time? against a falling bunratty who have a few past players currently with olympic!! What U reckon? Id have to favour olympic to be honest!!!!!

Bunratty have steadied the ship over the past few weeks & are now quite a physical team. Hard enough to breakdown as they sit deep. Expect a tough battle in midfield with Meaney & Collins fighting for every ball. Bunratty definately have the edge there but if Olympic can pick up the second balls and run at the bunratty defence they can cause problems. I expect a penalty shootout to decide this.

Bridge to beat Newmarket. Close low scoring game. Home advantage to give bridge the edge.

Lifford should beat Rineanna, but home advantage & fact that its the cup might give Rineanna a lift. Lifford by one goal.

**manalishi** · 21/02/2006, 10:33 AM

Folks,
Have a look at the heading "County/League Teams" which I should have headed under Clare League as its specifically about Clare and give your opinions please???

**chappie** · 21/02/2006, 12:52 PM

i cant see to many upsets in the cup this weekend...maybe newtown b turning over st. pats...hopefully all the games can be as compertitive as the last round...

**CousinSylDolan** · 21/02/2006, 1:13 PM

I'd give Rineanna a good chance against Lifford. They could be an outside bet for the cup with the form they are in.

Results wont stray too far from what the Clare People predicted.

**First** · 22/02/2006, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Scobie

well lads it's do or die for the clare youths this weekend.up against a generally strong waterford league in the last 16. anyone seen any of their matches? what are the hopes?

What the hell went on in the background with the Clare youths. The Clare people alluded to players pulling out and refusing to play...........

**Brazil Nut** · 22/02/2006, 11:36 AM

I take it the clare youths lost then. Dont know what went on behind the scenes but the chances of a league winning any competition with only a handfull of teams to choose from is asking a bit much. And if some players dont want to play for their county it makes it that bit more the tougher. I know i dont have the whole picture but what excuses to youth players have for not representing their county. Must be taking a leaf out of their peers. At that age especially playing for your county should come before an arguement with management.

**shelbourne1904** · 23/02/2006, 9:43 AM

Originally Posted by Brazil Nut

I take it the clare youths lost then. Dont know what went on behind the scenes but the chances of a league winning any competition with only a handfull of teams to choose from is asking a bit much. And if some players dont want to play for their county it makes it that bit more the tougher. I know i dont have the whole picture but what excuses to youth players have for not representing their county. Must be taking a leaf out of their peers. At that age especially playing for your county should come before an arguement with management.

Try this for an excuse:
They train Tuesdays and Thursdays with their club Ateam and Wednesdays with their own youths team.They play a match on Saturday for their own youths and play again on Sunday for their club A team.Not a bad excuse compared to other reasons put foward for Junior players not being interested??

**see's it** · 23/02/2006, 9:44 AM

tell us what happened? is McMillan a scotish guy or have i the wrong bloke?

**shelbourne1904** · 23/02/2006, 9:56 AM

Originally Posted by see's it

tell us what happened? is McMillan a scotish guy or have i the wrong bloke?

Yes thats him.He is with Cratloe and has always been dedicated and reasonable.

**CousinSylDolan** · 23/02/2006, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by shelbourne1904

Yes thats him.He is with Cratloe and has always been dedicated and reasonable.

He is a very nice fella and is also the main reason there is a club in Cratloe at all. Always very dedicated and honest.

I'm sure he had good reason to hand in resignation to the Clare Lg... I would imagine it was an extreme incident/incidents though.