Munster Senior League

[Clifford]

0-0 at a foggy Rockmount Park this morning, game maybe should not have started, but ref was justified in his decision, because by the end you were almost able to make out the corner flags!!

Cracking 0-0 in my book between two very evenly matched teams, Willie Byrne and Noel Hartigan probably the 2 stand out players for both sides, immense defending. Rockmount keeper Slatts now has a MSL record 7 clean sheets in a row when he in the nets. That's added to only conceeding 9 goals last season in 22 games.

Marky Sullivan was well shackled by Buster and Weldon yet again had Spratty in the back pocket. Couple of flare ups near the end were fun, no one sent off thankfully - it wasn't that sort of game.

All in all the best chances fell to Mount with Dave the Save having to claw two good efforts round the post in the last 20 mins, one off the post also.

[BillysBoots]

Castleviews game against Midleton was called off, just shows the difference between an expierenced referee and and one who's new to the game. Gene Stephens was in charge at Rocktmount(game on!) and Pat Murphy was in charge at O' Sullivan Park(Called off!!). The weather was worse above in Rockmount Park. One league game played now for Castleview, where as everyone else has played 4,5 and 6 games!! Playing catch up is always hard as Rockmount found out last year. Much better to have points in the bag than games in hand.

[Clifford]

Castleviews game against Midleton was called off, just shows the difference between an expierenced referee and and one who's new to the game. Gene Stephens was in charge at Rocktmount(game on!) and Pat Murphy was in charge at O' Sullivan Park(Called off!!). The weather was worse above in Rockmount Park. One league game played now for Castleview, where as everyone else has played 4,5 and 6 games!! Playing catch up is always hard as Rockmount found out last year. Much better to have points in the bag than games in hand.

Surprised Midleton was bad as it is relatively low lying. I agree that Gene got it spot on yesterday as he did for most of the game. Nice to see a ref in control for a change.

Yeah, backlog is mounting up for View now and if they have a good intermediate cup run, as they should, it will only get worse after Chrimbo. Dangerous game having to play 2 games a week for the last 6 weeks of the season. It can indeed take it's toll eventually.

[razor]

Clifford got it pretty much spot on, even enough game with Mount having more chances and as I predicted last week a draw was probably the most likely outcome.
Slatts had very little to do only one save in the 2nd half, Dave was a lot busier but only really in the last 10-15 minutes. Made one excellent double save tipping the first shot onto the post and then saving the rebound with his legs. Stretched well to tip a looping shot over the bar too. Willie & Hargie were immense no arguments in a game dominated by the defences.
Though Spratty was quiet for the most part he had one or two penalty appeals turned down but they would have had to be stone wall for Gene to give it and they weren't. Had his marker on a yellow but didn't get enough ball to test that yellow properly.
The game was played in good spirits for the most part until near the end when Ken Hoey punched Driccy in the back of the head behind the refs back, uncalled for really the way the game had been going.
A lot of the Mount faithful behind the top goal were getting very worked up but then it was so easy to wind them all up.

[BillysBoots]

Clifford got it pretty much spot on, even enough game with Mount having more chances and as I predicted last week a draw was probably the most likely outcome.
Slatts had very little to do only one save in the 2nd half, Dave was a lot busier but only really in the last 10-15 minutes. Made one excellent double save tipping the first shot onto the post and then saving the rebound with his legs. Stretched well to tip a looping shot over the bar too. Willie & Hargie were immense no arguments in a game dominated by the defences.
Though Spratty was quiet for the most part he had one or two penalty appeals turned down but they would have had to be stone wall for Gene to give it and they weren't. Had his marker on a yellow but didn't get enough ball to test that yellow properly.
The game was played in good spirits for the most part until near the end when Ken Hoey punched Driccy in the back of the head behind the refs back, uncalled for really the way the game had been going.
A lot of the Mount faithful behind the top goal were getting very worked up but then it was so easy to wind them all up.

Typical Rockmount alright as soon as they know they can't win the game they'll start to use dirty tactics like, trying to kick someone behind the Refs back. No wonder the supporters are easily wound sure they won **** all last year and they're wondering will happen again this year!!

[Clifford]

Typical Rockmount alright as soon as they know they can't win the game they'll start to use dirty tactics like, trying to kick someone behind the Refs back. No wonder the supporters are easily wound sure they won **** all last year and they're wondering will happen again this year!!

Shows what you know, Mount beat Avondale in the final of the O Connell cup, not a great season admittedly, but final of FAI Intermediate Cup for third time in a row and a trophy would be a roaring success for some of the smaller clubs.

But, like all good bluffers don't let the facts get in the way of a good lie....

[Clifford]

Clifford got it pretty much spot on, even enough game with Mount having more chances and as I predicted last week a draw was probably the most likely outcome.
Slatts had very little to do only one save in the 2nd half, Dave was a lot busier but only really in the last 10-15 minutes. Made one excellent double save tipping the first shot onto the post and then saving the rebound with his legs. Stretched well to tip a looping shot over the bar too. Willie & Hargie were immense no arguments in a game dominated by the defences.
Though Spratty was quiet for the most part he had one or two penalty appeals turned down but they would have had to be stone wall for Gene to give it and they weren't. Had his marker on a yellow but didn't get enough ball to test that yellow properly.
The game was played in good spirits for the most part until near the end when Ken Hoey punched Driccy in the back of the head behind the refs back, uncalled for really the way the game had been going.
A lot of the Mount faithful behind the top goal were getting very worked up but then it was so easy to wind them all up.

It's called passion, more visits to Mount park would familiarise ya with the thing.

And likewise, there is no funnier sight in local football than seeing the arrogent Caulfield throwing the toys so far out of the pram we almost saw them hit a plane through the fog, now that was some going yesterday. He nearly bust a blood vessell trying to force Gene to allow Dale a shot on goal, all to no avail as usual.

Some day they will come to play us with some ambition to actually score and maybe then even the likes of Castleview will venture into our half.......naw didn't think so.

[BillysBoots]

Shows what you know, Mount beat Avondale in the final of the O Connell cup, not a great season admittedly, but final of FAI Intermediate Cup for third time in a row and a trophy would be a roaring success for some of the smaller clubs.

But, like all good bluffers don't let the facts get in the way of a good lie....

O' Connell Cup!!? Are Rockmount now relying on the O' Connell Cup for silver ware. As for the getting to the Final, no one remembers second place. HARSH BUT TRUE I'M AFRAID!!

[Clifford]

O' Connell Cup!!? Are Rockmount now relying on the O' Connell Cup for silver ware. As for the getting to the Final, no one remembers second place. HARSH BUT TRUE I'M AFRAID!!

Naw, just pointing out it was a trophy after your lie earlier. Facts man, facts are what I deal in.

Harsh, but true, no need to shout.

[razor]

You'll generally rise Razor very easily, but I'll not be wound up cos I'm hard as butter me, snarl....

, Nah you'll not be wound up.

It's called passion, more visits to Mount park would familiarise ya with the thing.

I hope you're not condoning physical violence like the eejits I was next to and trying to pawn it off as passion.Please. You can play the game fair and square but if you want to start fisticuffs then take it elsewhere.
You can be sure Billy would have reacted similarly if one of his players had been assaulted. Maybe it is called passion but passion of that kind has no place on the football pitch.

[Clifford]

, Nah you'll not be wound up.

I hope you're not condoning physical violence like the eejits I was next to and trying to pawn it off as passion.Please. You can play the game fair and square but if you want to start fisticuffs then take it elsewhere.
You can be sure Billy would have reacted similarly if one of his players had been assaulted. Maybe it is called passion but passion of that kind has no place on the football pitch.

I think you know as well as I know it wasn't a one way street, there was a provokation involved and that was badly reacted to -0 happens every week in the MSL as long as I've been playing in it/watching it.

I was talking about the lads off the pitch, but I don't go over behind the goal so can't comment for what goes on there. I'm sorry if things got a bit heated, but I'm sure we've all seen it go on. Where was John Cotter by the way??????

[razor]

I think you know as well as I know it wasn't a one way street, there was a provokation involved and that was badly reacted to -0 happens every week in the MSL as long as I've been playing in it/watching it.

As far as physical assaults go, it was a one way street, No Avondale player hit anyone but there may have been verbals, who knows. Just cos it goes on every week doesn't make it right, you only have to go to Leeds Park to see it regularly.

I was talking about the lads off the pitch, but I don't go over behind the goal so can't comment for what goes on there. I'm sorry if things got a bit heated, but I'm sure we've all seen it go on. Where was John Cotter by the way??????

I do believe that the "fans" behind the goal have been complained to the club by opposition teams and by Mount players too with regard to their carry on. Sometimes these things can be taken too far. I've been out to Rockmount Park lots of times over the years but this is the first time i've witnessed this kind of carry on. I was almost afraid to shout at times, almost.
I told Johnny C to leave Cotter out cos I knew twould only give you ammo on Monday morning. Injured I believe.

[Clifford]

I was almost afraid to shout at times, almost.
I told Johnny C to leave Cotter out cos I knew twould only give you ammo on Monday morning. Injured I believe.

Conveniently eh Cotts!!

Would hate to feel you were silenced, glad you carried on. From the far side of the pitch I'd say there was equal "roaring"/"abusing" from both sets of fans, but there ya go. Good crowd also, I suppose with every other game off this was attractive to watch. I met a lot who had planned on going to Temple v Fermoy which was pulled.

[razor]

Conveniently eh Cotts!!

Would hate to feel you were silenced, glad you carried on. From the far side of the pitch I'd say there was equal "roaring"/"abusing" from both sets of fans, but there ya go. Good crowd also, I suppose with every other game off this was attractive to watch. I met a lot who had planned on going to Temple v Fermoy which was pulled.

It'd take quite a bit to silence me once I start. Didn't really see or hear any other Dale fans where I was.
Not bad crowd considering the weather.

[Clifford]

Arvo all,

Rockmount face a tough test tomorrow v Blarney at home. The new boys ooked good in pre season and are justifying that expectation so far. They have no fears and like recent seasons carry on the success of promoted teams getting off to flyers.

Mount should be full strength and having seen Blarney earlier this season they will come and play football, unlike recent opposition to Mount park, ha ha.......

[Clifford]

Arvo all,

Rockmount face a tough test tomorrow v Blarney at home. The new boys ooked good in pre season and are justifying that expectation so far. They have no fears and like recent seasons carry on the success of promoted teams getting off to flyers.

Mount should be full strength and having seen Blarney earlier this season they will come and play football, unlike recent opposition to Mount park, ha ha.......

Or maybe not, apparently the powers that be dictated that all games should be called off cos of potential bad weather.

I think it's a joke decision if that's the reason why, but I'll wait til I have it confirmed from a firmer source.

[Clifford]

An even bigger joke now cos it's beautiful here in Cork and no games are going to be played. What a shambles. I believe the guy who called off the Dale v Crofton / Garryduff Donie Forde game is to blame.

What a **** up and teams like Castleview crying out for a game.

[BillysBoots]

An even bigger joke now cos it's beautiful here in Cork and no games are going to be played. What a shambles. I believe the guy who called off the Dale v Crofton / Garryduff Donie Forde game is to blame.

What a **** up and teams like Castleview crying out for a game.

Must say it was a bit hasty to called off all games on Friday afternoon, surely it should have been left up to individual clubs to assess their own pitches Saturday or Sunday. Maybe Castleview will have 2 league games played by Christmas!! It was always going to harder this year for Castleview to do as well as last year but it's going to be even harder now with all these games in hand. Points in the bag is what it's all about.

Lovely day again today wha!! Maybe the MSL will called off all games for this weekend aswell

[BillysBoots]

Anyone got details of the Inter Cup draw, dates etc?

[Clifford]

Right, pending the MSL board calling off all games today for the weekend, Rockmount have a difficult away fixture at Carrigaline. I believe they think playing on the second bumpier pitch will unsettle the Mount, I beg to differ, but we'll see what happens.

Who are the others up against? Can't wait for a game, bet the View players are gagging for a run out in a league game again. It's been a while.