Originally Posted by OpenGoal
I agree that if either Olympic or Bridge win on Tuesday (assuming neither lose at the weekend) they have to be favourites to win the league. However for whoever loses, or both if it's a draw, the doubts could begin to set in. They have tough games ahead against Corofin and Kilkishen, both of whom could be promoted if either of the big boys slip up. I think I'd rather be in Mountshannon's position after last night. They would probably be the bookies favourite to win the league if there were a book open ... until next Wednesday morning at least!!!!!
Lets not forget Rock v Kilkishen, win for either team and they are right in the hunt, the funny thing is that Kilkishen have it in their own hands if they win their games and would win the league if they do!!! twice against Rock and once against Bunratty(absolute certain 3 points) then Bridge Celtic and then Olympic, my money is on Kilkishen to be one of the 3 top sides.
yeah, its funny at this stage of the season that 3 teams have their destinies in their own hands........i.e. Olympic, Kilkishen and Bridge. Doesnt often happen that way. Have Bunratty B been relegated???
Kilrush and Bunratty cannot finish higher than 3rd from bottom.
Kilrush have been relegated. They have 8 points with 2 games remaining. Kilmaley are currently third from bottom with either 16 or 17 points.
Also I don't think Rock can get back in it. They have 21 points with 3 games remaining, therefore a maximum of 30. Indeed, should they lose their last 3 games (Kilkishen twice and Kilmaley) they will finish 3rd from bottom (if Tulla can pick up 1 more point). Also, the best Kilkishen can do at the moment is to draw level with Mountshannon. They have 20 points with 5 games remaining. For them to win the league, they'd have to win all 5 games, hope that other unlikely results go their way and then beat Mountshannon in a play-off. A big ask.
don't count your chickens mad mick in saying that any game in this division is an absolute certain 3 points. kilkishen will not get it all their own way when they travel to play rock as other teams have seen this season. they have a very impressive home record only been beaten once, suprisingly by buratty, they have beaten mountshannon and tulla and drew against the likes of olympic, corifin and bridge. i'm afraid to say i don't think kilkishen will be in the top three this season unless bridge and olympic slip up.
Does anyone know how many teams automatically go up from the 3rd division. Is there any playoff to see who goes up this year?
Sorry I thought Kilrush had 3 games left!
Next Tuesday's game in Bridgetown is key. That will be worth seeing. Something has to give that night. A winner in that game would be in the driving seat and if its a draw it gives hope to about 3/4 other teams.
I think most people have learned at this stage that no result in this division can be taken for granted. As for Rock, Kilkishen played them three times last season, lost once and drew twice. Nothing will be taken for granted. However, I think when Mick suggested a sure three points he was referring to the game against Bunratty. He really meant that too ??? Sure it was a guranteed three points when they played in Bunratty a few weeks ago too - for Bunratty that was.
Lifford are a fine side who try to play football in the right manner.
If they were to win the league nobody would have any complaints, at least they are trying to go in the right direction. Where as Avenue are the complete opposite, good footballers but the most unsporting in the league. They winge like hell when the lose as I'm sure Bunratty found out last night and really rub opponents faces in it when they win.
To be fair I think Bunratty played themselves back into the running last night. Bridge are not in the best form at the minute, Newmarket seem to be fading. Maybe a late Bunratty or Lifford surge could clinch it.
Interesting 1st post there Prem Rep.... Premier is still wide open no doubt. However I'm not sure how the Bridge are in bad form at the moment and Newmarket are still well in the hunt. Its there for 4/5 teams really.
p.s. Leftie... I am checking out those games from Feburary you were asking about. Might know something today but the likely-hood is they were not played.
Anyone get the score from Cratloe vs Lifford last night????
cratloe 0 lifford 3.
Lifford beat cratloe 3-0 in a one sided affair in coonagh last night .... lifford go 2nd a point behind ave in the table
I reckon 37 points will be enough to win the prem. Cratloe are another side who aggravate me. They fold for every other game except for their local derbies. You can be sure they will be stacked for Bunratty and Bridge games but couldn't be bothered against everyone else.
Cousin Syl, I know Newmarket are still in the hunt but the fact they could not get 11 against Corofin and had 2 men sent off for fighting with each other would suggest that they bubble may have burst.
The west awakes!
Why am I not surprised that Cooraclare beat Avenue B last night. Under any hint of relegation, you can be sure that Avenue played the strongest Cooraclare side this season last night. Always the same!
I see where you are coming from but I suppose Sunday will tell a lot really. A loser or even if its a draw in Bunratty will mean for sure none of Bunratty/Newmarket will be winning anyhting this season.
Newmarket did however beat Lifford 3-0 in their 2nd last lg game and were unlucky with a dissallowed goal not to get the 3 points vs Newtown by all accounts in their last game.
This time next week we will know a lot more with tough games ahead for Lifford and Newmarket. All very tight though in comparasion to the usual 2/3 horse race.
premier title
yeah get down the bookies... lifford are still 6/1 to win prem title.... ave are 7/4 favourites... i know who my money is on
What are the odds on the others??
what bookies take bets on the clare league?????
And do they take bets on all divisions?
Well that is one way we could make sure Olympic do everything we can to win all our games...put money on it because if there is one thing our lads like to do is a bet
Posting Permissions
Bookmarks