Football in Shannon

**parkfan** · 06/03/2007, 2:58 PM

Originally Posted by Offside

Just a few names you could have on the squad
from Newtown
(Just some of the younger fitter players FROM SHANNON hopefully no offence to the older heads.)
from Newtown
Skinny, Derek Byrne, Ryan Kelly, Tom O'hare, Cheeky, Eamonn O'neill, David Egan.. just to name a few.

from Oly
Donnacha Kelly, Jay Regan, Ian Hogan, Jimmy Houlihan, John Ryan, Terry Dougan, Steven Carroll... i'm sure there's a few more in there squad that can be thrown in.
Thats 15 players from just 2 of the teams.

I'm not too sure of the Park and Shannon Town squads but i know theres still some good players on both teams.. maybe Parkfan and Shannonman could help me out..

But like I said it'd be much better if it had some of the players that are from Shannon who are playing 'abroad'

i wouldnt be too sure of the players you named.
quirkey, ritchie, locks, hedge, kez, from park
ger kelly, griffin, powery, g aherne from the town

**papa-j** · 06/03/2007, 3:42 PM

Originally Posted by Offside

Just a few names you could have on the squad
from Newtown
(Just some of the younger fitter players FROM SHANNON hopefully no offence to the older heads.)
from Newtown
Skinny, Derek Byrne, Ryan Kelly, Tom O'hare, Cheeky, Eamonn O'neill, David Egan.. just to name a few.

from Oly
Donnacha Kelly, Jay Regan, Ian Hogan, Jimmy Houlihan, John Ryan, Terry Dougan, Steven Carroll... i'm sure there's a few more in there squad that can be thrown in.
Thats 15 players from just 2 of the teams.

I'm not too sure of the Park and Shannon Town squads but i know theres still some good players on both teams.. maybe Parkfan and Shannonman could help me out..

But like I said it'd be much better if it had some of the players that are from Shannon who are playing 'abroad'

On form this year the older heads would all deserve a place in the squad and that includes a few older heads forn Town aswell. If I was manager this would be my team. Not including my self cause that would be bigheaded

I'm also not including anybody who doesn't play for a Shannon team...because the team should represent players who play for Shannon clubs.

1. Skinny
2. Derek Byrne
3. Glen Coyle
4. Griff
5. Noel Donnellan
6. Ryan Kelly
7. Tom o' Hare
8.Jimmy Houlihan
9. Cheeky
10. Ger Kelly
11. Brian Power

Subs - KEEPER-Gareth Aherne, DEFENDERS - Quirky, Paddy Findlay,
MIDFIELD - Donnacha Kelly, John Ryan, Eamon o Neil, Dave Egan,
STRIKERS - Ray Quigley, Liam Heffernan,

I havn't seen park play this year but I'm sure a few players there would push for a place too. TRAINING SAT MORNING 9AM

**shelbourne1904** · 06/03/2007, 3:49 PM

Originally Posted by old git

slotts ... be honest here would it be possible to get a good team out of shannon (teams ) now.. big difference from 10 years ago.. when you had no problem picking players...
can you name team that went over back then ,,, trying to remember but cannot recall

Can anyone remember who went.I dont think any Newtown were asked???I may be wrong but I cant remember this at all????

**shelbourne1904** · 06/03/2007, 3:59 PM

All humility aside Jason Stretton would have to be in it this year.I reckon its his best season since under 14,even though he is a bit heavier than he was then!!!!(and a bit grumpier).

**Offside** · 06/03/2007, 4:28 PM

What about Evan Glynn?? is he till playing wth Shannon Town? he'd surely be in the first 11.. I agree that Jay Strets, Glenn and Noel are havin a great season I was just lookin at the younger members of the team but now that ye mention them the experience is a necessity no matter what team you play for and they are very solid working together..

**old git** · 06/03/2007, 4:51 PM

Originally Posted by Offside

Just a few names you could have on the squad
from Newtown
(Just some of the younger fitter players FROM SHANNON hopefully no offence to the older heads.)
from Newtown
Skinny, Derek Byrne, Ryan Kelly, Tom O'hare, Cheeky, Eamonn O'neill, David Egan.. just to name a few.

from Oly
Donnacha Kelly, Jay Regan, Ian Hogan, Jimmy Houlihan, John Ryan, Terry Dougan, Steven Carroll... i'm sure there's a few more in there squad that can be thrown in.
Thats 15 players from just 2 of the teams.

I'm not too sure of the Park and Shannon Town squads but i know theres still some good players on both teams.. maybe Parkfan and Shannonman could help me out..

But like I said it'd be much better if it had some of the players that are from Shannon who are playing 'abroad'

would disagree on a few from newtown,, eamon / david egan i dont think so ,, skinny probally only just because no other keeper.. but would add jason / noel / glen coyle
olympic i must be missing something from the few games i have seen them play.. would only include john ryan / terry duggan ,, jimmy houlihan maybee depends which jimmy turns up..

shannon town probally only gerry kelly..

cannot comment on park as have not seen them play ,

**Lev Yashin** · 06/03/2007, 5:01 PM

Originally Posted by old git

would disagree on a few from newtown,, eamon / david egan i dont think so ,, skinny probally only just because no other keeper.. but would add jason / noel / glen coyle
olympic i must be missing something from the few games i have seen them play.. would only include john ryan / terry duggan ,, jimmy houlihan maybee depends which jimmy turns up..

shannon town probally only gerry kelly..

cannot comment on park as have not seen them play ,

have you seen shannon town play????
i mean granted gerry will score goals but he has been far from our best player this season... darren griffin would have to be in the first eleven..i cant comment on olympic or newtown as i haven't seen them play.

its very hard to pick a team from shannon unless your not associated with any team or have spent time watching each team play.

alot of players in the town are preceded by their reputation...

**slotts** · 06/03/2007, 8:48 PM

Originally Posted by old git

slotts ... be honest here would it be possible to get a good team out of shannon (teams ) now.. big difference from 10 years ago.. when you had no problem picking players...
can you name team that went over back then ,,, trying to remember but cannot recall

cant remember all names. kenny hughs and a few lads from the bridge, barry downs and greg deegan were a few.

**old git** · 07/03/2007, 8:17 AM

Originally Posted by slotts

cant remember all names. kenny hughs and a few lads from the bridge, barry downs and greg deegan were a few.

few lads from the bridge .. thought it was a team representing shannon

**CousinSylDolan** · 07/03/2007, 8:32 AM

Originally Posted by old git

few lads from the bridge .. thought it was a team representing shannon

St. Caimins school team went over back in the early 90's.

CousinSyl was there would you believe it.

We had just wont the North Munster Junior schools and were taken over there as a result. Winning camogie team went as well to play an exibition as they won Munster title also.

**smellyfeet** · 07/03/2007, 8:54 AM

Originally Posted by CousinSylDolan

St. Caimins school team went over back in the early 90's.

CousinSyl was there would you believe it.

We had just wont the North Munster Junior schools and were taken over there as a result. Winning camogie team went as well to play an exibition as they won Munster title also.

Nice trip for winning North Munster. The year after that we "Caimins" won it also but only got to go to an Ireland match in Dublin

**brutus** · 07/03/2007, 9:26 AM

Originally Posted by old git

i still think shannon would struggle to put together a decent team at the moment ..

old git what your saying here is absolute nonsense,4 teams in shannon and your saying shannon would struggle to put a team together,u dont know much about the quality in shannon,for you to say this is madness no wonder your an old git.....are you still remmenisent about your playing days or have you even played a bit of ball......

**smellyfeet** · 07/03/2007, 9:34 AM

Originally Posted by brutus

old git what your saying here is absolute nonsense,4 teams in shannon and your saying shannon would struggle to put a team together,u dont know much about the quality in shannon,for you to say this is madness no wonder your an old git.....are you still remmenisent about your playing days or have you even played a bit of ball......

Might get a team together alright but would it be any good is the big question..

Anyway is there a game on or what

**brutus** · 07/03/2007, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by smellyfeet

Might get a team together alright but would it be any good is the big question..

Anyway is there a game on or what

how good do ye want it to be,the players playing in clubs in shannon are all playing standard football,2 teams in clare prem and 2 teams in limerick 1A,1A is even tougher than the clare prem,there shouldnt be a problem getting a decent side,the only problem is who would look after it..

**old git** · 07/03/2007, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by brutus

old git what your saying here is absolute nonsense,4 teams in shannon and your saying shannon would struggle to put a team together,u dont know much about the quality in shannon,for you to say this is madness no wonder your an old git.....are you still remmenisent about your playing days or have you even played a bit of ball......

definatly played a bit of ball.. i have seen a good few matches involving the shannon teams .. and will state again standard is not great... you could put a team together no problem but i would not expect them to win .. .. p.s.. you get grumpy with old age

**old git** · 07/03/2007, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by brutus

how good do ye want it to be,the players playing in clubs in shannon are all playing standard football,2 teams in clare prem and 2 teams in limerick 1A,1A is even tougher than the clare prem,there shouldnt be a problem getting a decent side,the only problem is who would look after it..

division 1 a is even tougher than clare premier ... your having a laugh. have you seen park rangers / shannon town play

**brutus** · 07/03/2007, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by old git

division 1 a is even tougher than clare premier ... your having a laugh. have you seen park rangers / shannon town play

i have seen the four teams play and the way your talking is there all poor,four handy teams even doh park have lost players..top 4 in order

1.newtown
2.shannon town
3.olympic
4.park. i have seen all of these play this year and the way your talking your expecting these teams to be in the same category as pike and the likes,there is only a certain standard these teams can reach and the four teams have alot off talented youngsters that will just keep improving,
you also cant judge a player at the age between 18-22 when they are just getting the experience now,learning all the time...

**brutus** · 07/03/2007, 11:33 AM

old git i think you have just noticed that your playing dayz are over and cant stand the thought of hanging up your boots,also the way you were talking you must have won f.a.i medals and all..or were you a newtown whino all your life...

**old git** · 07/03/2007, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by brutus

i have seen the four teams play and the way your talking is there all poor,four handy teams even doh park have lost players..top 4 in order

1.newtown
2.shannon town
3.olympic
4.park. i have seen all of these play this year and the way your talking your expecting these teams to be in the same category as pike and the likes,there is only a certain standard these teams can reach and the four teams have alot off talented youngsters that will just keep improving,
you also cant judge a player at the age between 18-22 when they are just getting the experience now,learning all the time...

why should we not expect teams to be in same category as pike / etc.. all teams above with exception of olympic all have good underage set ups... my arguement is were do all these underage players go when they reach 18 .. look around at all the shannon teams how many have players who came through their underage set ups ..currently playing for them ( probally only newtown) all i am saying that standard in shannon & clare has dropped in recent years and cannot understand why ..

if a player is half decent you will know even if he is 18-22

**parkfan** · 07/03/2007, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by old git

why should we not expect teams to be in same category as pike / etc.. all teams above with exception of olympic all have good underage set ups... my arguement is were do all these underage players go when they reach 18 .. look around at all the shannon teams how many have players who came through their underage set ups ..currently playing for them ( probally only newtown) all i am saying that standard in shannon & clare has dropped in recent years and cannot understand why ..

if a player is half decent you will know even if he is 18-22

ill answer that for ya brutus.

. when they reach 18 and go into the junior squads its very hard to push your way into a junior side. only newtown seem prepared to give the young lads a go and look at the benefits. hopefully they will win the league itd be great for them and the young players. also now its open for debate that in this town its who ya know not what know. with of course the exception of newtown. ya just need to give the young lads a chance and manage them right by that i mean talk to them. man- management is realy important when it comes to young lads in my opinion.