Galway Premier League 2007/08

**Larks** · 12/09/2007, 10:51 AM

Feel free to post your views on the Galway premier league season 2007/2008.
After a couple of weeks Dynamo have got off to a good start, and having probably played some of the better teams in the league Corrib Rangers are doin well.
Are the teams that came up going to stay up?

**Larks** · 12/09/2007, 10:57 AM

[/U]League table for Western Hygiene Supplies Premier League as of 10/9/07

Team P W L D F A GD Pts
Dynamo Blues 3 2 0 1 5 2 3 7
Salthill Devon 3 2 1 0 6 2 4 6
Athenry 3 1 0 2 5 3 2 5
Corrib Rangers 3 1 0 2 4 3 1 5
West Utd 2 1 0 1 5 2 3 4
Galway Hibs 1 1 0 0 3 0 3 3
Mervue Utd 2 1 1 0 4 2 2 3
Kiltullagh 3 0 2 1 3 8 -5 1
Colga 3 0 2 1 3 8 -5 1
Renmore 3 0 3 0 0 8 -8 0

Games to date
Western Hygiene Supplies Premier League
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Date Time Comment
Kiltullagh 1 1 Colga Kiltullagh 10/09/2007 18:15
Corrib Rangers 1 1 Athenry Westside 09/09/2007 11:00
Salthill Devon 2 0 Renmore Drom 09/09/2007 11:00
Mervue Utd 0 1 Dynamo Blues Mervue 09/09/2007 11:00
Athenry 3 1 Colga Athenry 06/09/2007 11:00
Renmore 0 3 West Utd Renmore 06/09/2007 11:00
Corrib Rangers 1 0 Salthill Devon Westside 06/09/2007 11:00
Kiltullagh 1 3 Dynamo Blues Kiltullagh 06/09/2007 11:00
Athenry 1 1 Dynamo Blues Athenry 02/09/2007 11:00
Renmore 0 3 Galway Hibs Renmore 02/09/2007 11:00
Corrib Rangers 2 2 West Utd Westside 02/09/2007 11:00
Colga 1 4 Mervue Utd Clarinbridge 02/09/2007 11:00
Kiltullagh 1 4 Salthill Devon Kiltullagh 02/09/2007 11:00

**Gaillimh Al** · 14/09/2007, 9:18 PM

From what I've seen so far, West look to have a strong side and will go very close. Athenry were disappointing against Rangers, Mervue are in transition and Devon are not quite there yet. Will be a very tight league with no outstanding sides, but think West's bit of physical presence could just edge it for them.

**biscuit** · 17/09/2007, 12:59 PM

how are mervue playing lately??
whats the pitch they are on like these days?i remember a few years back it was ****?!

**Gaillimh Al** · 23/09/2007, 9:09 AM

Mervue are in a period of transition as a lot of the better players they had over the last few years have moved on, and some of their younger rising stars have been snapped up by the Galway United U-21's. But they'll still be in the top 5/6 and may do well in the Cups. Pitches are OK from what I've seen.

**west awake** · 02/10/2007, 9:40 PM

athenry will be the team 2 beat,i think west and salthill will run them close,mervue and hibs are in transition but are still capable of beating anyone as hibs proved in the irish cup on sunday against athenry!

**Gaillimh Al** · 08/10/2007, 9:02 AM

Five teams within a point of each other at the top of the table after last weekend's round of matches, in what is turning out ot be a very competitive league. Athenry laid down a marker with an emphatic 4-0 win over Salthill who remain on top of the table. Athenry are unbeaten with games in hand. Corrib Rangers and West Utd both had good wins to move into 2nd and 3rd respectively. Kiltullagh and Renmore both gained their first wins of the season against Hibs and Mervue Utd. Interestingly there hasn't been a 0-0 draw to date in the series of matches played.

Next weekend sees the 2nd round of the FAI Junior Cup. The Premier sides have avoided each other and should progress with Mervue facing the trickiest test with a trip to Division 1 table-toppers Oranmore under the stewardship of former Mervue legend Ollie Neary

**galwayhoop** · 09/10/2007, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Gaillimh Al

The Premier sides have avoided each other and should progress with Mervue facing the trickiest test with a trip to Division 1 table-toppers Oranmore under the stewardship of former Mervue legend Ollie Neary

sounds like a cracker, and possibly an upset the way Mervue have started!

who are East Utd playing after knocking out premier side Renmore in the last round?

**Gaillimh Al** · 10/10/2007, 5:20 PM

East are playing Tuam Celtic on Saturday.

Read all about it in Galway First on Monday.

All the fixtures for the weekend are here.

http://www.sportsmanager.ie/t6.php?u...ntentsportid=8

**Gaillimh Al** · 14/10/2007, 1:27 PM

East continued their giant killing run with a deserved 2-1 victory.

In the Premier League's only game of the weekend, Athenry came out on top in their clash with Kiltullagh. Their 2-1 win sees them move 2 points clear of Salthill Devon with a third of the season gone.

**juan pablo** · 18/10/2007, 11:21 AM

Anyone have any information on COROFIN UTD- playing them in next round of Connacht Cup, what division are they in?

**Gaillimh Al** · 20/10/2007, 10:30 AM

They play in the 2nd Division. Dont know much about them to be honest

**Gaillimh Al** · 22/10/2007, 9:19 PM

Athenry maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a convincing 5-0 victory over Renmore to stay top. Corrib Rangers and West Utd lead the chasing pack as they both recorded away victories. Renmore, Colga and Kiltullagh look set to be this year's relegeation candidates.

Next week the Oscar Traynor side travel to Donegal for their first game of the season.

**Gaillimh Al** · 28/10/2007, 6:26 PM

The Oscar Traynor side had a narrow 1-0 victory away to Donegal on Saturday.

In the First Division, Mervue B remained joint top of the table following a 1-0 win over city rivals OLBC. Alongside them at the summit are Oranmore who maintained their good start with a 4-0 victory over St.Patrick's. Corrib Celtic gained their first points of the season with a win over a previously unbeaten Bohs side.

Next week sees the penultimate local round of the FAI Junior Cup. At least 1 First Division side will make it through as St Patricks face Corrib Celtic. Mervue and Dynamo Blues both come up against 2nd Division strugglers in Knocknacarra and CB Trotters and should progress with the minimum of fuss. West Utd face a tricky assignment against the students of NUIG, while 4th Division East Utd will be hoping to continue their giant-killing exploits away to Corrib Rangers. The only all-Premier clash is a tie involving Salthill Devon and Colga, where sparks may fly following an ill-tempered League clash.

Predictions:

Mervue/St.Patrick's/CB Trotters/West Utd/Corrib Rangers/Salthill Devon

The only Premier clash of the day is an intriguing tie between Athenry and Hibs.

**renovater** · 30/10/2007, 3:45 PM

How fitzy geting on with west good midfield player was in the Mayo League 4 one season. keep Ballyheane up with his displays

**Gaillimh Al** · 30/10/2007, 4:56 PM

I've seen a few of West's games and he's been solid but not great. Not sure if he is coming back from injury. But West are going well and if they're in with a shout near the end of the season he'l be a vital cog in their midfield.

**Gaillimh Al** · 06/11/2007, 7:45 PM

A remarkable recovery saw Hibs come from 3-0 down to beat previously unbeaten League leaders Athenry 4-3 on Sunday. The return of Keith Ward to junior football after a spell with the Galway United U-21's has seen Hibs bounce back from a dodgy spell. This win opens up the race for League honours once more, although the situation will become even clearer following this Sunday's upcoming ties-:

-Hibs travel to the Westside to take on 2nd placed Corrib Rangers who are unbeaten at home and boosted by the return of ex Galway Utd player Brendan O'Connor. Hibs have games in hand and could potentially be league leaders.
-3rd takes on 4th as West Utd are at home to Salthill Devon. West have the best defensive record in the division but will be tested by a Devon side who know another defeat could spell the end of their title challenge.
-Pace setters Athenry are at home to Mervue Utd. Mervue are finding their feet after some early upsets and a win here would put them right back in contention. However Athenry will be eager to bounce back from last week, and considering their last 2 home games have resulted in 5-0 and 4-0 victories, it is hard not to see them gaining all three points.
-At the other end of the table, a vital game sees Kiltullagh at home to struggling Renmore, who realistically need to win this game in their quest to climb off the bottom.

There were no shocks in the FAI Junior Cup as St. Patricks are the only non-Premier side left in the Galway section. Mervue Utd have got to the final stage for the first time in quite a few years as the draw finally favoured them after years of getting harsh 1st round draws. The 3 teams who advance to the open draw should do well but it's hard to see a winner among them.

**the only 1** · 07/11/2007, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by Gaillimh Al

A remarkable recovery saw Hibs come from 3-0 down to beat previously unbeaten League leaders Athenry 4-3 on Sunday. The return of Keith Ward to junior football after a spell with the Galway United U-21's has seen Hibs bounce back from a dodgy spell. This win opens up the race for League honours once more, although the situation will become even clearer following this Sunday's upcoming ties-:

-Hibs travel to the Westside to take on 2nd placed Corrib Rangers who are unbeaten at home and boosted by the return of ex Galway Utd player Brendan O'Connor. Hibs have games in hand and could potentially be league leaders.
-3rd takes on 4th as West Utd are at home to Salthill Devon. West have the best defensive record in the division but will be tested by a Devon side who know another defeat could spell the end of their title challenge.
-Pace setters Athenry are at home to Mervue Utd. Mervue are finding their feet after some early upsets and a win here would put them right back in contention. However Athenry will be eager to bounce back from last week, and considering their last 2 home games have resulted in 5-0 and 4-0 victories, it is hard not to see them gaining all three points.
-At the other end of the table, a vital game sees Kiltullagh at home to struggling Renmore, who realistically need to win this game in their quest to climb off the bottom.

There were no shocks in the FAI Junior Cup as St. Patricks are the only non-Premier side left in the Galway section. Mervue Utd have got to the final stage for the first time in quite a few years as the draw finally favoured them after years of getting harsh 1st round draws. The 3 teams who advance to the open draw should do well but it's hard to see a winner among them.

have athenry lost john mernagh?

**Gaillimh Al** · 07/11/2007, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by the only 1

have athenry lost john mernagh?

No, not that I've heard of.

**Gaillimh Al** · 11/11/2007, 5:16 PM

Athenry 4-0 Mervue
Rangers 1-2 Hibs
West 1-1 Salthill
Kiltullagh 0-3 Renmore

Athenry moved five points clear at the top after another emphatic home win. West moved into 2nd after coming from behind to draw with Salthill. HIbs made it 3 wins on the bounce with a good win over Rangers. Renmore finally got off the bottom of the table with a resounding win away to Kiltullagh

TOP OF THE TABLE
---------P--W--D--L--Pts
Athenry--9--6--2---1--20
West----8--4--3---1--15
Rangers--9--4--3---2--15
Salthill---8--4--1---3--13
Hibs-----6--4--0---2--12