Clare Junior Soccer

**CousinSylDolan** · 25/02/2005, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by OpenGoal

From dealing with them in the past, I seriously doubt it!

Does anyone know the odds for the Chelsea vs liverpool game?

Chelsea 2-5
Liverpool 7-4

Waste of my time trying a2z... I've tried advertising stuff before but was told to rag off........

**BallBreaker** · 25/02/2005, 10:42 AM

[QUOTE=oldspice]

Originally Posted by BallBreaker

Let's be honest,if a fella has potential he is not going to remain in the Clare league no matter how much he loves his club,perceptions are a hard thing and the perception is Limerick is a higher class than Clare.Jim Madden is doing his best but we are 2nd by a long way to the GAA

,Connolly or Moher didn't play a match while the Gaa clubs were still in competition,i even think Connolly gave a walkover in the FAI junior cup.[/QUO

The guys in question are not gone to junior clubs in Limerick but to Limerick FC. I'm certainly not saying they shouldn't go, on the contrary, if they're good enough I think they should play at the highest possible level. It does make it difficult for smaller clubs though that as soon as they produce a decent player, someone bigger steps in and poaches him. For years, our club was a breeding ground for good young players but never had enough at any one time to sustain a challenge. Premier clubs seemed to think that they could just come along and offer any of our players football at a higher level and they would be gone. As a result, we stayed yo-yoing between the 2nd and 3rd divisions. Last season after a sustained effort, many of these players agreed to come back and have a good go at getting us out of that situation and we won the 2nd division for the first time. Now, the sharks seem to be circling again only bigger ones this time. I know we're not the only club to suffer this way but it really makes you wonder why some people bother !!!

I agree,but nothing can be done to stop it,the top teams in Clare can never be consistantly up there Nationally because of perceptions and the GAA.
The premier league in Clare at the moment is a joke,every team is struggling week in week out,i would say the reason they won the oscar traynor last year was they trained together every week and were more like a club team and fought hard on the pitch.

**oldspice** · 25/02/2005, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by BallBreaker

I agree,but nothing can be done to stop it,the top teams in Clare can never be consistantly up there Nationally because of perceptions and the GAA.
The premier league in Clare at the moment is a joke,every team is struggling week in week out,i would say the reason they won the oscar traynor last year was they trained together every week and were more like a club team and fought hard on the pitch.

Not sure if NOTHING can be done but it would take a concerted and combined effort. The LDSL (Limerick League) have decided to fight back and are entering a combined U-21 team into the national U-21 league. This is designed to combat Limerick FC setting up an U-21 team to poach the best underage players from the junior clubs. They offer the promising youngsters national competition with their peers but the number of games is limited as they are only involved with the 1 team unless they are good enough to play with the seniors. Under the LDSL, the players can play U-21 representatively but also retain junior status and play with their club ..... If I was in the position, I know I'd rather the best of both worlds.

**oldspice** · 25/02/2005, 3:00 PM

Congrats Cousinsyldolan on your recent promotion !!!!

**OpenGoal** · 28/02/2005, 6:34 AM

Shannon Olympic 2 - 0 Corofin

Kilmaley 1 - 1 Rock

Any others?????

**CousinSylDolan** · 28/02/2005, 7:09 AM

Originally Posted by OpenGoal

Shannon Olympic 2 - 0 Corofin

Kilmaley 1 - 1 Rock

Any others?????

Mountshannon 3 0 Bunratty B
Bridge Celtic 1 0 Kilkishen A

**OpenGoal** · 28/02/2005, 7:46 AM

did you see either of those matches? Were Mountshannon as strong as the the scoreline suggests????

**CousinSylDolan** · 28/02/2005, 8:06 AM

Originally Posted by OpenGoal

did you see either of those matches? Were Mountshannon as strong as the the scoreline suggests????

No... Mountshannon played well but it was 1-0 for about 70 mins. Bunratty also hit the crossbar with a free kick. Mountshannon deserved their win but not by 3-0. The 3rd goal was a penalty in the last minute.

Who scored for Special Olympic yesterday??????? Good win!!!!!!!

**oldspice** · 28/02/2005, 8:06 AM

Originally Posted by OpenGoal

Ger O'Connell is pretty handy, but by no means their best player. He has an awful tendency to hold onto the ball, which can frustrate team-mates. His strong point is running at defenders and drawing fouls, and has the art of falling to the ground down to a t. His brother Barry plays on the left wing, and is very tricky indeed. In my (humble

) opinion, their best player, and probably the best player in the division is the midfielder/centre-half , a guy called Daniel. To me, he is the difference between Bridge Celtic and the other teams in the division.

Having watched Bridge Celtic V Kilkishen yesterday (Best game I've seen this season, very close with Bridge just about deserving to edge it, and well handled by ref Dave Mc Carthy) it has reinforced my opinion that Bridge will win the league. The player you mentioned was Daniel Ahern, son of their manager as far as I know. Don't think he's their only player though, they are solid all over the field and all can play football. Steve Howard, is solid as ever but he has two good full backs in Will Slattery and Brian Coscrove, They are very strong in the middle with the two Aherns and the O'Connells and Ricky Moath up front will cause problems for any defence, but the real gem they have is David Hickey who started on the right wing but swithed over and back to the left a few times. He's lightning fast and well able to play. Well able to score a goal too as we found out.

**OpenGoal** · 28/02/2005, 8:32 AM

Originally Posted by CousinSylDolan

No... Mountshannon played well but it was 1-0 for about 70 mins. Bunratty also hit the crossbar with a free kick. Mountshannon deserved their win but not by 3-0. The 3rd goal was a penalty in the last minute.

Who scored for Special Olympic yesterday??????? Good win!!!!!!!

Who are "Special" Olympic?

**OpenGoal** · 28/02/2005, 8:37 AM

Originally Posted by oldspice

Having watched Bridge Celtic V Kilkishen yesterday (Best game I've seen this season, very close with Bridge just about deserving to edge it, and well handled by ref Dave Mc Carthy) it has reinforced my opinion that Bridge will win the league. The player you mentioned was Daniel Ahern, son of their manager as far as I know. Don't think he's their only player though, they are solid all over the field and all can play football. Steve Howard, is solid as ever but he has two good full backs in Will Slattery and Brian Coscrove, They are very strong in the middle with the two Aherns and the O'Connells and Ricky Moath up front will cause problems for any defence, but the real gem they have is David Hickey who started on the right wing but swithed over and back to the left a few times. He's lightning fast and well able to play. Well able to score a goal too as we found out.

Mmmmmmmm........doesnt sound like good news for the rest of us then!!!! How did Ger & Barry O'Connell play?

**CousinSylDolan** · 28/02/2005, 8:44 AM

Lynch Hotels Clare & District Soccer League Fixtures
Saturday 05/03/05

Gallivan Kennedy Youths League Section A
Fairgreen: Turnpike Rovers V Newmarket Celtic
P.Gleeson 2.30

Ruan: Lifford A.F.C. V Bunratty
P.Markham 2.30

Gallivan Kennedy Youths League Section B
Kilkishen: Kilkishen Celtic V Hermitage
P.Cullen 11.00

Kilmhill: St.Pats V Moher Celtic
F.Coote 3.00

Sunday 06/03/05
Maloney Hardware Shannon Premier Division League
Kilmaley School: Connolly CelticV Newmarket Celtic A
P.Cullen 11.00

Lahinch: Moher Celtic V Bridge United A
D.McCarthy 11.00

Clare Hire & Sales First Division League
Bunratty: Bunratty B V Kilmaley United
M.O`Halloran 11.00

Corofin: Corofin Harps V Bridge Celtic
P.Markham 2.30

Clare Cup First Round
Lahinch: Ennistymon Town V Newtown B
D.McCarthy 1.30

Tullycrine: Tullycrine Celtic V Cratloe Celtic B
P.Dunne 11.00

Newmarket: Newmarket Celtic B V Bridge Celtic B
D.Brosnan 2.30

Shannon: Shannon Olympic B V Kilkee
F.Coote 1.30

Cooraclare: Cooraclare Celtic V St.Pats B
P.Gleeson 2.30

Tiermaclane: Manus Celtic V Avenue United B
P.Gleeson 11.00

Fairgreen: Hermitage V Burren United
A.Murphy 11.00

Kilkishen: Kilkishen Celtic B V Kildysart Celtic
J.Stanford 2.30

Quin: Rhine Rovers V Rinnanna Rovers B
J.Stanford 11.00

Sixmilebridge: Bridge United B V Tulla United B
D.Cunningham 11.00

Clare Cup Second Round
CBS Kilrush: Kilrush Rangers V Newtown A
P.Dunne 2.30

Ruan: Lifford A.F.C. V Avenue United A
P.Markham 11.00

Norrie Henchies: Tulla United A V Bunratty A
M.O`Halloran 2.30

Fairgreen: Turnpike Rovers V Rinnanna Rovers
A.Murphy 2.00

Shannon: Shannon Olympic A V Kilkishen Celtic A
F.Coote 11.00

Tiermaclane: Rock Rovers V Cratloe Celtic A
P.Mulready 11.00

Kilmhill: St.Pats A V Mountshannon Celtic
T.McInerney 2.30

**CousinSylDolan** · 28/02/2005, 9:15 AM

Originally Posted by handyman

Joey O Neill scored two.Who gave away the penalty for bunratty b?

Not sure but probably George Clune..... He is well known for that kind of thing...

**oldspice** · 28/02/2005, 9:39 AM

Originally Posted by OpenGoal

Mmmmmmmm........doesnt sound like good news for the rest of us then!!!! How did Ger & Barry O'Connell play?

Ger came on as a sub and looked lively. He's only bedding in to the team yet but you can tell he'll be a good signing. I'm not sure who Barry is but if he was playing yesterday, he was good .... they all were!!

**Nibzer** · 28/02/2005, 2:18 PM

Seeing as ye lot never shut up about the first division could any of ye giv me any info on kilrush rangers?why they doin so bad then ey?

**CousinSylDolan** · 28/02/2005, 2:38 PM

Originally Posted by Nibzer

Seeing as ye lot never shut up about the first division could any of ye giv me any info on kilrush rangers?why they doin so bad then ey?

Cos most of the community back there join gangs like the Bulls and dont play soccer.

Young Clancy is their best player by a country mile.

**oldspice** · 28/02/2005, 3:22 PM

Originally Posted by Nibzer

Seeing as ye lot never shut up about the first division could any of ye giv me any info on kilrush rangers?why they doin so bad then ey?

I guess it's because most of us are involved in the first division. If we were premier we'd be too busy trainin' and **** to be doing this and if we were lower the same would apply but drinking, not training.
As for Kilrush, they lost their first league game and that's usually a signal for a few of them to pack it in. Always with them, if they start well they hold it together for the season but if things don't go well at the start, they tend to give up. That probably explains why they have been yo-yoing between the first and second for the past few seasons.

**leftie** · 28/02/2005, 3:38 PM

Originally Posted by oldspice

I guess it's because most of us are involved in the first division. If we were premier we'd be too busy trainin' and **** to be doing this and if we were lower the same would apply but drinking, not training.
As for Kilrush, they lost their first league game and that's usually a signal for a few of them to pack it in. Always with them, if they start well they hold it together for the season but if things don't go well at the start, they tend to give up. That probably explains why they have been yo-yoing between the first and second for the past few seasons.

Hey, I resent that. If I was sober I drive round to where you are and slap you upside the head.

**oldspice** · 01/03/2005, 7:16 AM

Originally Posted by leftie

Hey, I resent that. If I was sober I drive round to where you are and slap you upside the head.

Don't worry, if you want to talk second or third division, I'm an expert ... through experience. Just don't ask me 'bout the premier .... like a different planet to me!!!

**leftie** · 01/03/2005, 9:38 AM

Originally Posted by oldspice

Don't worry, if you want to talk second or third division, I'm an expert ... through experience. Just don't ask me 'bout the premier .... like a different planet to me!!!

We were actually out playing Kilkishen B this weekend. 6-0 it was. What happened to them, they were so much stronger in the shield?