FAI Junior Cup 2005/06

**clean sheet** · 27/02/2006, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by tipp man

The best junior keeper in the country is Carrick United's Adrian Walsh.

i sorry i should have said one of the best ,i agree adrian is a great keeper
its a mystery how derek or adrian are not getting a shot at the junior
international scene because i dont think there any better around

**texas ranger** · 27/02/2006, 12:29 PM

Porto v Killester also the 12th

**Dirk Diggler** · 27/02/2006, 1:00 PM

Originally Posted by maestro

Pike v Waterford Crystal game to be played on March 12th

two teams with very good defences will be a tight game

**kingpin** · 27/02/2006, 6:28 PM

Originally Posted by clean sheet

i sorry i should have said one of the best ,i agree adrian is a great keeper
its a mystery how derek or adrian are not getting a shot at the junior
international scene because i dont think there any better around

The two guys are very good keepers, but i think Adrian has been the best junior keeper in the country for the last three years or so. He could easily step up to league of Ireland, it just goes to show that the best players don't always get picked. I suppose he does'nt live in Dublin though!!

**Thunderblaster** · 27/02/2006, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by kingpin

i think Adrian has been the best junior keeper in the country for the last three years or so. I suppose he does'nt live in Dublin though!!

Point taken with the Ballymun keeper getting the Junior award at the FAI International Awards last night. The AUL is not the be all and end all of junior football in the country.

**HuRya** · 28/02/2006, 8:19 AM

FAI Junior Cup 05/06 Quarter Final Draw

Athenry vs ULAA
Pike Rovers vs Waterford Crystal
Clonmel Town vs Castelbar Celtic/Neilstown Rgs
Portmarnock vs Killester United

Ties to be played Sun 12th March

**Dr Mad** · 28/02/2006, 3:57 PM

3 things

1. Dave Conroy is no longer the Ballymun Keeper, he signed for Dublin City last week.

2. He has been the best keeper in the country for at least 5 years so this is a well deserved award, he is a superb keeper and could have gone to a higher level many times over the last few years. (And I'm a portmarnock man so no accusations of bias please).

3. The Junior Award has gone outside Dublin many times in the last few years, check the records. A few jealous heads around here about the Dublin AUL I reckon ....?

**lim abroad** · 01/03/2006, 3:41 AM

Originally Posted by tommy

i have nothing to do with the aul but there are deffo people jealous....why wouldn't they be....they have everything up there to compare to any other league

imo the only thing better about the aul is the trip aboad for the league winners

**Dr Mad** · 01/03/2006, 6:56 AM

Well Paul it beats a keg of beer!

**The Gaffer** · 01/03/2006, 9:33 AM

Anybody got the up to date betting???

**lim abroad** · 02/03/2006, 2:53 AM

Originally Posted by tommy

I know this is FAI Junior thread so i'll leave with this..

facilities alot better than anywhere else in the country.
looked after after every game in the aul complex,
lots more sponsorship.
awards for man of the match.
trip abroad for league winners.
in the spotlight to impress irish junior manager most weeks.
The list could go on and on.

as i said its only my opinion,what i wouldn't give for a bag of nivea moisturiser as reward for my efforts on the pitch,we can only dream!

**lim abroad** · 02/03/2006, 2:53 AM

Originally Posted by Dr Mad

Well Paul it beats a keg of beer!

and its gone off too!!!

**hoops12** · 03/03/2006, 7:25 PM

Originally Posted by clean sheet

i sorry i should have said one of the best ,i agree adrian is a great keeper
its a mystery how derek or adrian are not getting a shot at the junior
international scene because i dont think there any better around

especially now ballymuns dave conroy has gon to dublin city

**hoops12** · 03/03/2006, 7:29 PM

Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

two teams with very good defences will be a tight game

maestro to get the winner

**Tipp Man 2** · 06/03/2006, 1:30 PM

Adrian walsh is a good keeper but lacks the presence of a TOP class keeper.. he is too small and is prone to mistakes..just think back on the munster semi final last year against Clonmel town.. also with regard to Junior international players.. no stone is left unturned by Gerry smith to uncover talent.. for example he has travelled to kerry/cork on the word of someone to have a look.. with regard to junior international player of the year its not all Dub's james walsh from St Michaels tipp was named last year and has been named as captain of both the junior/Amateur Teams ahead of all the dubs involved but junior and intermediate..

**Dirk Diggler** · 06/03/2006, 2:50 PM

Kevin Fitzpatrick for pike this year is surely up there and deserves a mention, Has pulled off some vital saves for pike this season. Made a great save with his left sidelock yesterday had to be seen to be believed.........

**Noddy** · 06/03/2006, 3:42 PM

Have to agree with you there Dirk, spot on kevin has been in great form this season. Is it true Declan Considine is getting another cap. He'll be the oldest player to ever represent Ireland....at any level, including the over 40's!