Clare League 2005/06

**Prem Rep!** · 21/04/2006, 7:55 AM

Probably not the best time to close the thread on the biggest weekend of the season. At the end of the day it's only a bit of banter.
However, we all agree that there are a few bringing down the rest of the genuine contributors. Any thoughts on the weekend games to be posted here.

**plasticpitch** · 21/04/2006, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Prem Rep!

Probably not the best time to close the thread on the biggest weekend of the season. At the end of the day it's only a bit of banter.
However, we all agree that there are a few bringing down the rest of the genuine contributors. Any thoughts on the weekend games to be posted here.

can not but think there will be some more drama after the season we had so far.
fair play to the majority of players this year for playing sporting soccer.
hope that cratloe stay up after there displays against avenue and bridge over the last couple of weeks .
i'm sure i'm not the only one dredding a trip to scariff next season
i'd predict:
lifford nmrkt.... on the fence but hoping for home win.
bridge avenue... draw if billy maxwell is out otherwise home win
newtown b celtic ... home win maybe 3-2
rineanna m'snn .... draw
cratloe bunratty..... cratloe win

**myleftfoot** · 21/04/2006, 1:21 PM

Originally Posted by plasticpitch

can not but think there will be some more drama after the season we had so far.
fair play to the majority of players this year for playing sporting soccer.
hope that cratloe stay up after there displays against avenue and bridge over the last couple of weeks .
i'm sure i'm not the only one dredding a trip to scariff next season
i'd predict:
lifford nmrkt.... on the fence but hoping for home win.
bridge avenue... draw if billy maxwell is out otherwise home win
newtown b celtic ... home win maybe 3-2
rineanna m'snn .... draw
cratloe bunratty..... cratloe win

Have to agree with all your predictions plasticpitch. However Im not so sure how many teams will really have a go on Sunday. Most games this season have been really close but for a change i think we could see several big wins.

Bunratty already relegated so Cratloe almost guaranteed a win.
Bridge Celtic nothing to play for so Newtown win.
Newmarket missing a good few for Sunday so Lifford win.
Rumours of a number of Avenue players making themselves unavailable on Sunday after bust up after Tuesday nights defeat. Bridge have character to keep going to the end so home win.
Havent seen Mountshannon play but have to have at least a chance of a win cos Rineanna realistically no chance of winning title now. (miracle of miracles aside)
Best of luck sunday.

**shelbourne1904** · 21/04/2006, 2:49 PM

How about putting money on this:
Newtown,missing a lot of players this week(some commitment there),to beat Bridge Celtic (who have nothing at stake and having to leave home at 9 to make the 10.30 kickoff)
Newmarket with 4 suspended but trying to avoid a playoff for a relegation playoff to beat Lifford on that cabbage patch
and finally
Bridge draw with Avenue

RESULT: Newtown win the league?????????????

**myleftfoot** · 21/04/2006, 3:43 PM

Originally Posted by shelbourne1904

How about putting money on this:
Newtown,missing a lot of players this week(some commitment there),to beat Bridge Celtic (who have nothing at stake and having to leave home at 9 to make the 10.30 kickoff)
Newmarket with 4 suspended but trying to avoid a playoff for a relegation playoff to beat Lifford on that cabbage patch
and finally
Bridge draw with Avenue

RESULT: Newtown win the league?????????????

Sounds plausible except for fact that no cabbage patch available on Sunday. Game is on in Lees Road so no hiding place for thumpers.
Whats with the early kick off?? Must be to accomodate sky sports!!

**shelbourne1904** · 21/04/2006, 4:37 PM

Originally Posted by myleftfoot

Sounds plausible except for fact that no cabbage patch available on Sunday. Game is on in Lees Road so no hiding place for thumpers.
Whats with the early kick off?? Must be to accomodate sky sports!!

Isnt there some rugby match or something on??Cant be half as exciting as the possibilities in our Premier League!!
You are right the Village wont be able to hide in the open spaces of lees road.Also they pulled their youths team out of the league which means they may not have them to call on!!!

**myleftfoot** · 21/04/2006, 5:44 PM

Originally Posted by shelbourne1904

Isnt there some rugby match or something on??Cant be half as exciting as the possibilities in our Premier League!!
You are right the Village wont be able to hide in the open spaces of lees road.Also they pulled their youths team out of the league which means they may not have them to call on!!!

From what i hear half the population of the village already out suspended or injured. Now no youths?? Any over 40's you can call on?? Must be a few ex newmarket legends in the Cusack Stand who could turn back the clock and give 30mins to save the club from possible relegation playoff.

**Murphman** · 22/04/2006, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by shelbourne1904

How about putting money on this:
Newtown,missing a lot of players this week(some commitment there),to beat Bridge Celtic (who have nothing at stake and having to leave home at 9 to make the 10.30 kickoff)
Newmarket with 4 suspended but trying to avoid a playoff for a relegation playoff to beat Lifford on that cabbage patch
and finally
Bridge draw with Avenue

RESULT: Newtown win the league?????????????

Bridge Celtic are missing top scorer Ger O'Connell (Appendix out during the week) Luckily enough this didn't happen earlier in the season.I wouldn't agree that BC have nothing to play for (Possible 5th place finish, not bad for first season back in the prem)and I fancy this to be a scoring draw.

Speaking of Scoring, lads could ye update the scorers from your respective teams after this weekends action, I'm in California now and I'll update as soon as I get back.

Rgds.

**Pretender** · 23/04/2006, 9:27 PM

Congrats to Bridge on the league victory...I'd hoped Lifford would do it but such is life!! If anybody isn't too hungover tomorrow any chance of some reports from the games

**First** · 24/04/2006, 9:29 AM

Originally Posted by myleftfoot

From what i hear half the population of the village already out suspended or injured. Now no youths?? Any over 40's you can call on?? Must be a few ex newmarket legends in the Cusack Stand who could turn back the clock and give 30mins to save the club from possible relegation playoff.

Luckily for Lifford the old legends weren't available yesterday , only thumpers who shouldn't be able to play on the big pitch in Lees Road. Well done to the Bridge

**CousinSylDolan** · 24/04/2006, 9:47 AM

Cratloe 3-0 Bunratty
Lifford 1-1 Newmarket
Mntshn 1-0 Rineanna
Newtown 2-3 Bridge Celtic
Bridge Utd 2-0 Avenue

Bridge Utd Prem Lg Winners....

Shn Oly 1-0 Kilkishen

Shn Oly 1st Div Winners...

**CousinSylDolan** · 24/04/2006, 9:47 AM

Lynch Hotels Clare & District Soccer League Fixtures
Saturday 29/04/06
Gallivan Kennedy Youths League
Liscannor: Cratloe Celtic V Moher Celtic
F.Coote 2.30

Sunday 30/04/06
F.A.I Junior Cup Clare Area Simi Final
Ballycasey: Newtown A V Avenue United A
M.O`Brien 11.00

Note: In event of a draw 10 mins e/w extra time & penalty’s if necessary.

Clare Hire & Sales First Division League

Corofin: Corofin Harps V Avenue United B
D.McCarthy 11.00

Liscannor: Moher Celtic V Shannon Olympic A F.Coote 11.00

Monday 01/05/06
U17 Cup Final
Digifone Park: Moneypoint V Lifford
Referee: J.Stanford 3.00
Assistant Referees: D.McCarthy, F.Coote

Note: In event of a draw 10 mins e/w extra time & penalty’s if necessary.

Gallivan Kennedy Youths League
Liscannor: Moher Celtic V Newtown
P.Markham 2.30

Clare Hire & Sales First Division League
Kilkishen: Kilkishen Celtic V Rock Rovers
P.Mulready 11.00

Suttons Lightings Third Division League
Cooraclare: St.Pats B V Inch Crusaders
T.McInerney 2.30

Tuesday 02/05/06
Clare Cup 1/4 Final
Fairgreen: Avenue United B V Kilrush Rangers
A.Murphy 6.30

Note: In event of a draw 10 mins e/w extra time & penalty’s if necessary.

Wednesday 03/05/06
Clare Cup ¼ Final
Lees Road Pitch 2: Avenue United A V Shannon Olympic A P.Cullen 6.30

Note: In event of a draw 10 mins e/w extra time & penalty’s if necessary.

Clare Hire & Sales First Division League
Tiermaclane: Kilmaley United V Corofin Harps
T.McInerney 6.45

Suttons Lightings Third Division League
Cooraclare: St.Pats B V Newtown B F.Coote 7.00

**plasticpitch** · 24/04/2006, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Pretender

Congrats to Bridge on the league victory...I'd hoped Lifford would do it but such is life!! If anybody isn't too hungover tomorrow any chance of some reports from the games

Congrats to Bridge United.

I'm sure ye all had agreat day yesterday.
Also fair play to newmarket whose heart once again saw them through.
Lifford scored first and then scored an og to level it. Couldn't get the ball in the net.
Team very disappointed. 2nd again this year. Tiocfaidh ar la!!!

**Spudd** · 24/04/2006, 10:25 AM

So that's bunratty and cratloe relegated then? with mountshannon in the playoff
with....?

**shelbourne1904** · 24/04/2006, 11:51 AM

Congratulations to Bridge United and Shannon Olympic.
Both well earned.
Jim Rocks has retired as manager of Newtown.Mick McCarthy has applied.

**shelbourne1904** · 24/04/2006, 11:56 AM

Newtown did their usual "play every second week" yesterday and just didnt seem up for ir.Celtic despite missing Ger O Connell look much more hungry.The usual inept Newtown defending made it easy for them.Ryan Kelly and Damien Alford scored for Newtown

**Interested** · 25/04/2006, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by Spudd

So that's bunratty and cratloe relegated then? with mountshannon in the playoff
with....?

It looks like its between Corofin and Moher for the 2nd automatic promotion place. Moher are in the driving seat but on current form Corofin could sneak in to snatch 2nd place leaving Mountshannon a tough fixture against either of the two North Clare teams.

**BallBreaker** · 25/04/2006, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by plasticpitch

Congrats to Bridge United.

I'm sure ye all had agreat day yesterday.
Also fair play to newmarket whose heart once again saw them through.
Lifford scored first and then scored an og to level it. Couldn't get the ball in the net.
Team very disappointed. 2nd again this year. Tiocfaidh ar la!!!

Yeah congrats to the Bridge and well done the Village,Avenue must be very dissapointed they lost theit last 3 if not 4 league games,no doubt they will be back, Newtown also had the winning of the league,i agree with Shelbourne they were not consistant enough although an horrendous injury list didn't help,As for Lifford they have finished 2nd for the last 2 years,can't see them winning it next year either,Rinneanna i would think would be happy where they finished,i think it will get harder for the village if there main players decide to go back into town.
Well done to Olympic on them getting back to the premier

**manalishi** · 26/04/2006, 12:38 PM

so does anyone know who got premier league top goal scorer

**Murphman** · 26/04/2006, 5:23 PM

Originally Posted by manalishi

so does anyone know who got premier league top goal scorer

Lads, I'm back this weekend so I'll try and have scorers updated by next week... Can ye post all scorers from last weekends games here or on clareleague.com..
Check your team scorer lists next week and we'll try and have all goals accounted for.

Lifford 1 Bridge Celtic 1 Scorer for BC: Ciaran Aherne.
Newtown: 2 Bridge Celtic 3 Scorers for BC: Ciaran Aherne 3.