FAI Junior Cup 2005/06

**Dirk Diggler** · 19/01/2006, 3:24 PM

Have to fancy carew on sunday and it would be an upset if castlebar beat them. Shaky defence but just can't see them not scoring goals........

**Thunderblaster** · 19/01/2006, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

Have to fancy carew on sunday and it would be an upset if castlebar beat them. Shaky defence but just can't see them not scoring goals........

I saw Castlebar Celtic and I think that they are over rated and some of the players possibly portray a sense of arrogance. Thought that they had the game won against Ballynanty last year before a ball was even kicked and were demolished 3-1 to end a twenty-plus match unbeaten run. Probably good enough to win the Connacht Cup but that would be about as far as I would go with them.

**Nemesis** · 20/01/2006, 2:37 PM

Originally Posted by leather

Still one of the best goalscorers in limerick if not munster

i would agree

**Nemesis** · 20/01/2006, 2:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

Have to fancy carew on sunday and it would be an upset if castlebar beat them. Shaky defence but just can't see them not scoring goals........

if they play to their potential and keep the heads they should have no problems, alot will depend on how they react to home decisions, bitch slapping the opposition although funny to see could cost the carew lads the game.

**soccerc** · 21/01/2006, 3:18 PM

Dublin Bus 3 - 2 Wilton united AET
A 94th minute goal bt the Bus saw game go to extra time. Two mins in and the Bus took lead and held on to won. Poor game, Wilton better side in normal time.

**tipp man** · 22/01/2006, 3:49 PM

Old Bridge 2-1 St. Kevins Boys

I don't quite believe it myself but the Bridge are in the last 16 and now have a home tie against Clonmel Town. This was a game of very poor quality but was entertaining if only for the rubbish defences on display.

**soccerc** · 22/01/2006, 4:01 PM

Neilstown Rangers beat Arrow Harps on penalties 4-2 after it finished 2-2 aet.
Castlebar beat Carew while Ballymun also lost to Pike.
Saw Portmarnock today struggle to beat a team 4 divisions below in the AUL in a Nivea Cup game.

Draw for 7th Round
Dungarvan FC V. Portmarnock FC
Carrick Utd V Pike Rovers
Dublin Bus FC V. Athenry FC
Oldbridge FCV Clonmel Town
Ballyheane FC V UL Aishling Annacotty FC
Castlebar Celtic V Neilstown Rgs
Salthill Devon FC/Valley Park Utd V Deen Celtic/Waterford Crystal FC
Westport Utd V. Killester Utd

TIES TO BE PLAYED 4TH & 5TH FEBRUARY 2006

**Thunderblaster** · 22/01/2006, 5:24 PM

Originally Posted by soccerc

Castlebar beat Carew

Was at the game. Carew had the better of the first half, despite going in 2-1 down at half time through a disputable penalty; there was no contact made. Carew made it 2-2 until the keeper got sent off for a second yellow. It changed the pattern of the game and Celtic went on to win 5-2 with a hat trick from the goalkeeper, Ciaran Kelly, all from penalties. There was a good crowd at the game. Celtic were well organised, decent from set pieces, Gavin Dykes won everything in the air but they are not very proficient in technical ability; everything was played long. They were predictable and they will be found out.

**Thunderblaster** · 22/01/2006, 5:26 PM

The two ties of the next round are Carrick V Pike and Westport V Killester. Old Bridge and Clonmel should get an honourable mention also.

**abbeyvale** · 23/01/2006, 9:25 AM

Originally Posted by Thunderblaster

The two ties of the next round are Carrick V Pike and Westport V Killester. Old Bridge and Clonmel should get an honourable mention also.

I think (having been knocked out by Dungarvan in the last round) Dungarvan will give Portmarnock a tough game, especially on their own patch.

**Dr Mad** · 23/01/2006, 9:30 AM

Anyone know who Dungarvan are playing this weekend so can get a look at them? Star Rovers Man - the report in the paper seemed to say ye were well beaten and could have been more than 2-0? Also anyone got a report from the St Kevins game yesterday?

**swinfordfc** · 23/01/2006, 9:32 AM

Draw for 7th Round

Dungarvan FC V. Portmarnock FC
Carrick Utd V Pike Rovers
Dublin Bus FC V. Athenry FC
Oldbridge FCV Clonmel Town
Ballyheane FC V UL Aishling Annacotty FC
Castlebar Celtic V Neilstown Rgs
Salthill Devon FC/Valley Park Utd V Deen Celtic/Waterford Crystal FC
Westport Utd V. Killester Utd

TIES TO BE PLAYED 4TH & 5TH FEBRUARY 2006

Some cracking games on show here. 5 teams from Connacht in last 18, how times have changed

**tipp man** · 23/01/2006, 9:53 AM

Originally Posted by Dr Mad

Anyone know who Dungarvan are playing this weekend so can get a look at them? Star Rovers Man - the report in the paper seemed to say ye were well beaten and could have been more than 2-0? Also anyone got a report from the St Kevins game yesterday?

Report from St. Kevin's game yesterday. It was brutal stuff. Thats all you need to know

**Ranger** · 23/01/2006, 10:04 AM

where are Old Bridge from?

**abbeyvale** · 23/01/2006, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Dr Mad

Anyone know who Dungarvan are playing this weekend so can get a look at them? Star Rovers Man - the report in the paper seemed to say ye were well beaten and could have been more than 2-0? Also anyone got a report from the St Kevins game yesterday?

That's why I said I think Dungarvan will give Portmarnock a game.

Dungarvan have 3 decent players, centre back (very tall and good in the air), centre mid (ginger guy called copper) and right winger (very very fast), that said I think the rest of their team are good players but these three stood out against us.

**tipp man** · 23/01/2006, 10:34 AM

Clonmel. They play in the first division of the Tipperary Southern and District League; were relegated from the Premier Division last season.

**jug2004** · 23/01/2006, 10:38 AM

old bridge are from clonmel also its a big local derby down there. They knew the draw before they played kevins yesterday n i have no doubt that it only added to them wanting to win against kevins. They are currently a division below clonmel town but form goes out the window in derby games especially in the FAI junior cup.I was at the old bridge kevins game yesterday it it just goes to show anyone can win a game on the day. Kevins were very poor though....not what you'd come to expect from a dublin team to be honest.the bridge scored two first half penalties after going a goal down to an OG(crackin finish outa da right full all the same)!!! Remember bridge dumped clonmel town out of this same competition last year so they know they can do it. What was pike v ballymun like does anyone know? Some great ties alright the next round pity so see many of the big teams paired together...but then thats cup football

**the only 1** · 23/01/2006, 10:51 AM

pike were always in control ballymun never even got a shot on goal pike were lucky not 2have moloney sent off in the first half but need luck 2win the cup

**mossy** · 23/01/2006, 11:49 AM

First of all Congrats to Mayo 3 teams left and 3 home draws. What a year !!
Who now are the best teams left - probably Pike/Westport/Celtic/portmarnock/clonmel/killester in no apparent order.
Westport at home are infinately worse than Westport away Pitch is very by Mayo standards. C/Bar Celtic while not pretty are awfully hard beaten. Ballyheane are work like but are carrying a few too many players forwardshave no teeth. How did Athreny lose to Manulla ? This is the second time in a month !!
Any views from Limerick re Carew ? Did the Muinteoir screw ye ?
Muinteoir = Idiotic Ref in Mayo Looks the part but in reality hasn't a clue

**jug2004** · 23/01/2006, 12:13 PM

still 8 or 10 strong teams there mossy, you also forgot carrick united(they won't be happy bout that)only thing is some of these bigger teams will definatley be gone because of the draw westport v killester and pike v carrick. These are 4 of probably 5 best teams left along with portmarnock.And thats no disrepect to the likes of crystal,clonmel and castlebar who are all strong teams 2 i'm sure. R you sayin the westport pitch is bad...if so this will surely swing the tie in their favour against killester no? there will be 8 seriuosly competitive teams left for sure.