I'm not getting carried away or anything. I still think it'll be a battle to not finish last. Last night just gave me a bit of hope that it'll at least be enjoyable. I just hope we keep putting that much effort and fight into every game and these young lads continue to grow. Maybe then we'll punch above our weight a bit and get some surprise results
First two games I've been delighted with the fight and effort. Far more quality on show last night though. Norris and George were really at it, they'll have to be most weeks as we are lacking goal scorers. I actually like the look of young Murtagh he's making some good runs and holds it up well but you would be worried about our lack of a proven striker. I think we'll improve as season goes on but wouldn't expect us to challenge for anything
As mentioned already, the effort and work rate from the players can't be faulted in either of our first 2 games and for me, once you see that much then you feel like you're getting your 15 quids worth.
I know he made some decent saves the other night, but Halwax just doesn't fill me with confidence at all and feel like there's a rick in him at any given moment. We will struggle for goals I'd imagine, Norris being our main threat won't exactly catch teams out as the season goes on. Topcu a great grafter in midfield, I liked the look of him at the backend of last season and he has impressed again early this season.
I'd be surprised if we're near contending for playoffs to be honest, but at the same time, it wouldn't shock me if it's a league where any team could beat any team on any given day/night.
If the effort levels from the first 2 games remain for the next 34 games, that'll do for me.
If we're clear of the bottom 2 by the end of the season I'll probably be happy enough as long as it feels like this is a group that can grow together and build upon over a few years and push on towards the playoffs in a season or so.
He had one of his better games but I just feel there's always a clanger in him. I don't feel as safe as when we had Brady or Dennison or Steacy.
It'll be interesting to see what we're like against a decent side (whether it's Cobh this Friday or Dundalk later this month) as we've faced 2 not great sides so far.
Have we a new away kit for this season or? Don't recall it being revealed alongside the home kit. Suppose we'll find out friday either way
There is a new away kit, basically the same design as the home but blue and yellow, i think it will look lovely, I haven't seen it but in my brain it should be nice
Fair enough. Personally I'm sick of the yellow and wish they'd change it up, could do so many nice things with it by not being bound to the yellow (like 2015 kit). But good to know there's a new away kit at all
I would be happy if we were in the hunt for the playoffs, but if we were its more likely a reflection of others struggles too.
First team will always be the flag bearers, but it would appear to have suffered as we need to spend more and more on our other teams. Thats only going 1 way, more club teams, so as we are currently set up bottom half of first is where we are.
Right. Well the less said about that the better.
Really need to respond now next week
Cobh aren't a team we are competing with this season. Kerry game far more important.
Important one for us this weekend. 3 games in , obviously hammered last week, and just 1 goal scored from a peno in the 3 games.
Home performances ok so far, you'd be seriously worried if we aren't competitive on Saturday.
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It's a must to show up for this tomorrow. And with kids getting in free with reduced adult tickets there's potentially a bigger crowd than 2 weeks ago to win over.
I'm gonna pop into Elverys tomorrow as well. Assuming there's still nothing for sale that'll be a full month since season started without anything to buy
I could cry. What a win and what a game that was. If there's a better match this season I'll be surprised
When it goes your way its the best feeling....and if he scores the peno its a complete downer!
Chuffed for the players to get a win, season will be tough but its those games that make it! Come on de Town!
I would have cried for a different reason had it gone in. Actually deserved that win too I don't think Kerry did near enough 2nd half.
Delighted for Aaron Walshe, that must be his first appearance in 18 months at least.
I thought it was a stonewall penalty too but I heard people say he got the ball? Not sure myself
I actually feel a bit sorry for those Kerry fans, absolutely gutting the way that ended and they're not even halfway home now as I type this.
I said it was important we showed up for this. Attendance was 800 apparently. Hopefully some of them come back cuz everyone got their money's worth
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Definitely a peno. Right in front of us.
First time in your ground. Very impressive. Better than alot of Premier grounds. Although on a wet night the fans outside the stand might get a good soaking.
Crazy crazy game. Kerry excellent after they equalized, had us on ropes until HT. Agree that they didn't hit those heights second half. Keeper still a massive concern, big let off at the end but as someone else said above it's going to be a tough season but if the home games are as exciting as the Last two you'd take that
Keeper is the biggest concern of the whole squad. I was gonna say I'd have dropped him for McCarthy months ago, but I wouldn't have even re-signed him for this season to put us in this position.
Pity it's Dundalk away next. A team like Harps or the Wexford rearranged game would have suited much better after that game. But maybe I'm not giving enough credit, maybe we'll give Dundalk a game.
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