Cork AUL 2008/09

**Innishvilla** · 28/07/2008, 9:03 AM

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**callyno3** · 28/07/2008, 9:04 AM

Originally Posted by littleman

Just to nip this one in the bud before any rubbish starts John Paul O'Sullivan an his brother Mark have signed for Mary's.Thats confirmed.No one else,not Pa Connors or BB or Danny Dunne(hes not getting paid by Castleview either by the way an I have no idea who he's goin to sign with).Other than that every other player from last season is still with us.Lofty an Gally who missed the whole season last year are back on board.Any other questions I will only be delighted to answer.

They are 2 players I didn't expect to leave gratts.

As far as I know Derek Varian is staying with Kinsale and not moving to Everton.

**olachico** · 28/07/2008, 11:13 AM

I heard Varian had signed for Carrigalines 2nd Division AUL team. I think Varian is related in some way to Barry McGovern so that would explain the Everton link. It seems Marys have signed up a lot of players for this season. They could challenge the Rockmounts/ Avondales this year

**littleman** · 28/07/2008, 11:33 AM

" It seems Marys have signed up a lot of players for this season. They could challenge the Rockmounts/ Avondales this year "

They have taken 2 of ours an they seem to have attracted a few others but lets remember they only came 2nd in there league an that was only due to a playoff win against Mayfield.We played them twice last season an they didnt have one player that I thought I would swap for one of ours,not one of the entire 16 that were on show.They may ruffel a few feathers but I dont think Mr Cronin or Mr Caulfield will be overly worried.

Varian is Magoverns nephew

**olachico** · 28/07/2008, 12:01 PM

I suppose. John Paul may make the differernce though. I wonder do players know if there is a transfer window this year as most clubs seem to be signing as many players as they can at the moment promising them the world LOL

**littleman** · 28/07/2008, 12:28 PM

1 : Clubs can sign who ever they want from July to the end of September.
2 : Players cannot transfer for the months of October an November .
3 : You can transfer during December an January.
4 : After that a player is stuck with whom ever he is registered with.
5 : A player can only sign for 2 clubs in the one season.

That is straight from Area 51 an is to implemented going forward this season.

**olachico** · 28/07/2008, 12:58 PM

I'm assuming an unregistered player can be signed at any time throughout the season as per usual. I can see these new rules being broken all over the place.

**littleman** · 28/07/2008, 1:18 PM

T'is what ever you decide to make of it I supose.Its straight forward an will put a halt to the almost nomadic way some players have of transfering more than twice a season.I think it will be of a help to the stronger clubs but a hinderence to weaker clubs.But thats only my own opinion.

**olachico** · 28/07/2008, 2:37 PM

"so in my opinion an Marys have got themselves 2 of the best players in the county if not the country dare I say"

Surely if Marys have signed two of the best players in the country then they should have a realistic chance of having a cut off the Premier next season littleman?? Remeber these players were with ye lat year when ye played them

**littleman** · 28/07/2008, 2:46 PM

When they played with us they were part of a great team,very good players indeed but good players are only as good as whats around them.With us an this is again my own opinion they were surrounded by good players ,I dont think thats the case now.

They both played the first game,we won 2 nil.The 2nd game Cans had to come off injured an Jp came as a sub for his first game,after been out for 3 months.Not excuses just facts.

**Shilts** · 28/07/2008, 3:13 PM

Littleman, I believe Grattan played St. Marys in 1 competitive game last season. The Munster Senior Cup. St. Marys won it!!!

How can you say St Marys are not a good side. They qualified for the 1st round of the FAI Senior Cup and got promoted to the premier division of the MSL. I saw them a few times last year and they play an attractive brand of football.
They have signed some good players from you and elsewhere. I believe Dave O'Keeffe (GK from A'dale) has signed also. They will do well next season in the MSL Prem, but probably won't win it.

**littleman** · 28/07/2008, 3:32 PM

Firstly I never said they wernt good,I just said that in my own opinion I dont think those 2 players will have the same caliber of player around them.In another persons opinion they may well see things differently.

Yes we were beaten,fair an square as well.I presume you missed the first game,which belive me it was no pre season friendly.How many friendlys have you seen abandonded.

**olachico** · 28/07/2008, 3:32 PM

Enough about MSL Marys. A quick question? Can you bet on teams to get relegated in AUL football. If yes where could I go?

**callyno3** · 28/07/2008, 5:24 PM

Originally Posted by olachico

Enough about MSL Marys. A quick question? Can you bet on teams to get relegated in AUL football. If yes where could I go?

Cashmans in town do the local footie, not sure about relgation tho call in and ask em or give em a buzz.

**minty** · 29/07/2008, 3:18 PM

Ya Cashmans is the place to go

**Innishvilla** · 29/07/2008, 3:23 PM

Cashmans is the spot, but would they be very willing to take relegation bets???

**Allstar** · 30/07/2008, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by littleman

" Varian is Magoverns nephew

AFAIK he's his step-son

**olachico** · 31/07/2008, 12:51 AM

Asked around i think you are right and Varian is McGoverns step son or something like that

**littleman** · 01/08/2008, 5:49 AM

Tramore 1 Grattan 1.
Good run out considerin we haven played in 8 weeks.Tramore scored against the run of play in the first half an we got a peno after layin seige to the Tramore half for long periods.The second half was more open due to the multiple subs but we should an could have wrapped it up well in advance of the final whistle but we seemed to try to walk it in to the net far to much instead of striking when in space in front of goal.Most of our lads were ok an came through it fairly fresh.Tramore were just as young as our lads so it was a good game to be honest .

We played well all things considered with regards to the lads that wer'nt available.Good points were that we physcially dominated the game,though we have lost some players we seem to have physcially gotten stronger especially with from the players who have taken the chance to stake a first team place.

Experience over the last 2 seasons has thought us a lot an that really showed.One or two B players caught the eye which was surprising considerin they were only 18 or 19.All things considered I was very very pleased.A very different side is developing an it might catch some by surprise.

**junglegym** · 04/08/2008, 11:39 AM

Just to catch up to ye.
Congrats to Grattan last year on defending their title, they will be gunning for that 3 in a row,
To everyone below in d'island congrats on your MJC win,surely the celebrations didnt take its toll on Mick Kennelly, hes too good to be calling it a day.Also nice to hear Jimmy Barr is on the road to recovery.
Unlucky to the lads in Springfield on AOH cup night but I was delighted to see Jeremy O Donovan and the gang finally getting their hands on The Holy Grail. even without the guidance of Peter Jones. Hopefuly they dont want to hang onto that for 4years.
In my opinion the Aoh draw should go back to the old system, Premier teams in at 3rd rd. Pre "A" in 2nd rd. and Both Semi Finals played in the Cross . What do ye think???
Good Luck to one and all for the coming season, Its great to be back