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Replying To wexico15: "Rapps really upset the apple cart at the weekend, if they had won by 2-3 pts it would only been a slight surprise given what was at stake for both teams but the way they dismantled the martins was very impressive. kevin foley is in flying form at midfield and fox and kelly are going well in the half back line. i dont think liam ryan is a natural forward playing at 11 but as we all know is as honest as the day is long and gives his all no matter where he's playing. the next few weeks will show us if this was a case of the martins taking there eye of the ball or if its a more serious dip in form for them. I would give them the benefit of the doubt and still see them and oulart as a level above the rest.Ferns and Cloughbawn should be fasanating in the relegation play off, both have shipped heavy defeats so you couldn't back either with a huge degree of confidence.
Havn't seen enough intermediate games this year to give much of an opinion on it but 1 thing thats interesting is how crossabeg's stock has fallen in recent times. this time last year they looked like outright favourites to win the grade after losing narrowly to gorey in the 2015 final and easily topping there group including a heavy victory over oilgate. sense then they've fallen back stumbling over the line against cushinstown in the QF last year before a very flat performance against oilgate in the semi final, they went ok in the group this year winning 3 out of 5. they could still win the grade this year but they are 1 of a bunch of teams who could compared to the outright favourites they were last year. maybe paudie foleys return from the US will help them push on." Again I don't see where all the praise is coming onto the Rapps - had they of lost to the Martins they were into relegation final .. They put in a good performance against St. Martins but its hard to know how up for the game the Martins were considering they had already qualified top of the group regardless of the result, had won an U21 Premier title 5 days earlier and are out in Senior Football Q/F this weekend.
Liam Ryan is a big asset in the forwards but as a result I think they are a little porous at the back as a result. Mossy will always put up 8-10 points but it depends whom they decide to play on Jack Guiney against Rathnure .. That said they beat Rathnure 2 years ago in Farmleigh with a very similiar team .. I still thing Oulart are the team to beat though ...
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Replying To MyOhMi: "Again I don't see where all the praise is coming onto the Rapps - had they of lost to the Martins they were into relegation final .. They put in a good performance against St. Martins but its hard to know how up for the game the Martins were considering they had already qualified top of the group regardless of the result, had won an U21 Premier title 5 days earlier and are out in Senior Football Q/F this weekend.
Liam Ryan is a big asset in the forwards but as a result I think they are a little porous at the back as a result. Mossy will always put up 8-10 points but it depends whom they decide to play on Jack Guiney against Rathnure .. That said they beat Rathnure 2 years ago in Farmleigh with a very similiar team .. I still thing Oulart are the team to beat though ..." I'm not just going on Sunday they gave oulart a good game and beat ferns outta gate in the 2 games prior.they seem to be improving at the right time. I think them and rathnure is a 50/50
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shouldnt a team who deliver a big performance when the stakes are highest get credit?
perfect10 (Wexford) - Posts: 3929 - 12/09/2017 16:31:31
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Interesting weekend ahead in the football, gusserane and St James winning the last 2 county titles after finishing 3rd and 4th in the group phases shows form can go out the window and almost a new competition starts this weekend,I'd give all the perceived underdogs a decent chance and wouldn't be surprised to see 1 or 2 favourites getting turned over.
Starlights v st James- a real 50/50 game Starlights in slightly better form but st James always hard to beat this time of the year and sure to be confident after a vital victory over taghmon last time out. The battle of county hurlers Ryan and O'Hanlon at midfield could be pivotal. Could easily go to extra time but a hestiant vote to ramsgrange
Gusserane v shels-Shels clear favourites on form but as I said that script has been ripped up at this stage of the competition several times before. Despite that I'd still backs the shels as panther is a big loss for Gusserane and shels seemed well drilled and organised with the influence of John hegarty this year
Castletown v Taghmon- a few months ago Castletown would be clear favourites here but given there dip in form looks alot more difficult to call. With the Jason Ryan factor and a team full of youth and energy another hesitatant vote this time to taghmon
Martins v glynn- no matter what the result here a very live contender is going out and the winners will be in with a big chance of going whole way. Martins look strong on paper and put in some impressive performances in the group,glynn after 2 defeats and a poor performance in beating the sarsfields have hit some form and seem to be timing there run well just like last year when they blew the Martins away in the semi final,potentially the tie of the round and I'll give the Martins the slight edge.
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Kilanerin v st fintans- Kilanerin think they could win the grade this year
Rosslare v ballyhogue- ballyhogue to upset the group form
Bunclody v duffry- local derbies can take on a life of there but I'll go for Bunclody, seem to have a few good young players coming through and aidan nolan is a fine footballer
Ferns v maudlintown-ferns have a little more quality but I'll go for maudlintown as Ferns will be probably have a huge focus on there relegation play off in the hurling
Intermediate A I think crossabeg will beat volunteers and naomh eanna to beat kilmore
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Also think horeswood will win a tight game against sarsfields in the relegation play off and St Josephs to edge it against clongeen in the intermediate equivalent if there soccer contingent are available. So predicting 3 wexford town teams in intermediate football next year
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I love this time of the year. Group form more or less goes out the window as teams hoped to have timed their peak performance for the knock-out stages. As usual, the senior championship has thrown up a few interesting ties and everything appears to be wide open.
St.James v Starlights: Starlights are arguably the in-form of the two. They seemed to have bought into their management's values and certainly possess some fine footballers and a good age profile. St.James have been stop-start all season but then again were in a Ross-dominated group so had a derby virtually every week. That in fact may have them battle-hardened for the knock-outs- and they have previous of squeaking in only to go all the way. St.James' are certainly not to be discounted, but I tip Starlights to shade it by the narrowest of margins.
Shelmaliers v Gusserane: potential to be a great game. Shels have generally flattered to deceive whenever they have progressed beyond the group stages. But on paper they have as strong a fifteen as anyone, while their system, if a little bit safety-conscious, means they will never be blown away. Gusserane can't seem to rediscover the form that led them to the Holy Grail last year, but then again it's notoriously hard to replicate the hunger the following year.However, I feel they won't want to surrender their crown too meekly, and I can see this one being a draw after normal time, with Shels edging it in extra-time.
Castletown v Taghmon: despite being in something of a rut as of late, Castletown are amazingly 1/10 to win this one (according to Paddy Power). Only Kilcoo, Portlaoise, Errigal Chiarann and Crossmaglen are shorter-odds this weekend (and three of those clubs dominate their respective county championships). Taghmon will certainly fancy their chances of taking the scalp, particularly as they have improved incrementally as the season progressed. Ryan's shrewdness will also be a factor. Conversely, their recent losses to James' in the final round, and to Duffry in the hurling last week may have an adverse effect on their confidence. Castletown have reached the semi-finals in six of the last seven years, and I expect them to return to winning ways here.
St.Martin's v Glynn: match of the weekend. St.Martin's have done what St.Martin's do in easing their way through the group stages, without ever been truly tested. In fact, their one blip on the radar, the draw with Fethard, might be more telling than some of their comprehensive wins. It seems they struggle against a compact set-up. Glynn have replicated last year in that they have timed their run to perfection, and that sort of path to the QF's are often more beneficial to a side than a straight-forward route. Glynn will certainly hold no fear, but I think Martin's will have revenge on their minds and win by 4.
Sarsfields v Horeswood: the Butters dramatically survived last year against a better-balanced Adamstown side, and I actually tip history to repeat itself again. Sarsfields by 2.
Duffry v Bunclody: I just think Duffry have a couple more match-winners, and give them the verdict.
Ferns v St.Mary's (M): St.Mary's have had a good year, and football seems to have top billing in Ferns this year. Ferns have a history of upsetting the apple-cart, but I think Mary's will shade it.
St.Mary's (R) v Ballyhogue: Noel Roche and Syl Byrne being back from injury is crucial for the Hogues, and I tip them to edge through.
Kilanerin v St.Fintan's: will be closer than people predict. St.Fintan's have built their season around peaking in mid-September, and on their day are as good as anyone in the grade. But Kilanerin are favourites for promotion for a reason, and should win by 3-4 points.
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St Martins v Glynn
Glynn had a poor start to the championship but seem to be hitting form or starting to find the form that got them to last years final at the right time of the year. They put in a very solid display to beat Castletown on Friday evening in St Patricks Park. St Martins have been almost flawless in getting to the last eight with their only slip up coming against Fethard however they were short a lot on that evening and a very good Fethard performance that evening saw that one end in parity. They have a serious pool of players and while Lyng and Waters are the ring leaders there is plenty of performers all around them. Physically Glynn can match St Martins, but I see this clash of Wexford district rivals going to St Martins by 4-5 points.
Castletown v Taghmon
Yet again the intermediate champions of the year before have made it to the last eight. In the last two seasons the intermediate winners have made it all the way to the final. Taghmon have ended up playing a Castletown team who are misfiring big time after a great start to the championship. Taghmon have youth on their side and a certain ignorance to the favorites tag which makes them very dangerous, they don't fear anyone and are well coached and well set up by Jason Ryan. Castletown on form are potential champions however form has eluded them on the last two outings. Taghmon's forwards are dangerous and there is goals in them with five over their past two games however Masterson is a very good keeper for Castletown. This has all the signs of raid by the underdog as ex Wexford managers Pat Roe and Jason Ryan go into battle on the line. Taghmon to win by 2 purely for the fact they will go into the game under no pressure to deliver.
Shelmaliers v Gusserane
The champions of 2016 are carrying a shaky run of form into the last eight with the loss of Adrian Flynn a disadvantage to the men in blue and gold. Shelmaliers have always knocked on the door in Senior Football but it time they started to kick the door down, they have the players and just need a bit more grit to see the deal through. A really hard game to call because even without Panther Gusserane have the potential to do damage with the two Cullen's and Mini both game winners on their day. Brian Malone and his crew can advance here by the odd point or two.
St James v Starlights.
The sides have met in 2015 and 2016 in the group stages with St James prevailing on both occasions having lost to the same opposition in an intermediate final in 2012 or 2013. Starlights have been very impressive this year with a solid plan in their game and this was evident when they should have beaten Castletown in the penultimate group game without Foley and Ryan who were away on holidays. Starlights were always in the shake up before relegation a few years ago and seemed to have refound their love for football. Also going decent in hurling and both can feed of each other as it has for St James in recent years. O'Hanlon and Ryan could be an interesting clash in this game, St James were poor v St Martins but much better v Taghmon while Starlights struggled for a while v Sarsfields. Another close game but recent experience in big games should see St James over the line by a point or two.
Relegation Final
Sad to see either of these two sides going down. Horeswood seem to be the better side having pushed St James to a draw, and beating Fethard in their final group game. On that evidence a win for the New Ross district men seems likely. The loss of a town team is worrying though for Wexford football and unless St Mary's replace them will see too many teams from the one area outside the top grade. Horeswood to have too much and maybe a stint in Intermediate might kick start a rebuilding phase for the Butters.
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Replying To hurlorhurley: "St Martins v Glynn
Glynn had a poor start to the championship but seem to be hitting form or starting to find the form that got them to last years final at the right time of the year. They put in a very solid display to beat Castletown on Friday evening in St Patricks Park. St Martins have been almost flawless in getting to the last eight with their only slip up coming against Fethard however they were short a lot on that evening and a very good Fethard performance that evening saw that one end in parity. They have a serious pool of players and while Lyng and Waters are the ring leaders there is plenty of performers all around them. Physically Glynn can match St Martins, but I see this clash of Wexford district rivals going to St Martins by 4-5 points.
Castletown v Taghmon
Yet again the intermediate champions of the year before have made it to the last eight. In the last two seasons the intermediate winners have made it all the way to the final. Taghmon have ended up playing a Castletown team who are misfiring big time after a great start to the championship. Taghmon have youth on their side and a certain ignorance to the favorites tag which makes them very dangerous, they don't fear anyone and are well coached and well set up by Jason Ryan. Castletown on form are potential champions however form has eluded them on the last two outings. Taghmon's forwards are dangerous and there is goals in them with five over their past two games however Masterson is a very good keeper for Castletown. This has all the signs of raid by the underdog as ex Wexford managers Pat Roe and Jason Ryan go into battle on the line. Taghmon to win by 2 purely for the fact they will go into the game under no pressure to deliver.
Shelmaliers v Gusserane
The champions of 2016 are carrying a shaky run of form into the last eight with the loss of Adrian Flynn a disadvantage to the men in blue and gold. Shelmaliers have always knocked on the door in Senior Football but it time they started to kick the door down, they have the players and just need a bit more grit to see the deal through. A really hard game to call because even without Panther Gusserane have the potential to do damage with the two Cullen's and Mini both game winners on their day. Brian Malone and his crew can advance here by the odd point or two.
St James v Starlights.
The sides have met in 2015 and 2016 in the group stages with St James prevailing on both occasions having lost to the same opposition in an intermediate final in 2012 or 2013. Starlights have been very impressive this year with a solid plan in their game and this was evident when they should have beaten Castletown in the penultimate group game without Foley and Ryan who were away on holidays. Starlights were always in the shake up before relegation a few years ago and seemed to have refound their love for football. Also going decent in hurling and both can feed of each other as it has for St James in recent years. O'Hanlon and Ryan could be an interesting clash in this game, St James were poor v St Martins but much better v Taghmon while Starlights struggled for a while v Sarsfields. Another close game but recent experience in big games should see St James over the line by a point or two.
Relegation Final
Sad to see either of these two sides going down. Horeswood seem to be the better side having pushed St James to a draw, and beating Fethard in their final group game. On that evidence a win for the New Ross district men seems likely. The loss of a town team is worrying though for Wexford football and unless St Mary's replace them will see too many teams from the one area outside the top grade. Horeswood to have too much and maybe a stint in Intermediate might kick start a rebuilding phase for the Butters." sars perform the great escape [ yet again]
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Apparently Sarsfield scored 2-4 in the final 10 minutes to win the game.
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Does anyone think that the trend going forward is that the smaller areas are starting to go down the divisions? I suppose this is to be expected going forward with a decline in rural populations in the county in general. Both Horeswood and Clongeen getting relegated at the weekend. Its worrying in the fact that in the next 10 years, it will become harder and harder to keep rural clubs going unless you have a large population base.
alwaysasub (Wexford) - Posts: 403 - 18/09/2017 12:08:28
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Replying To alwaysasub: "Does anyone think that the trend going forward is that the smaller areas are starting to go down the divisions? I suppose this is to be expected going forward with a decline in rural populations in the county in general. Both Horeswood and Clongeen getting relegated at the weekend. Its worrying in the fact that in the next 10 years, it will become harder and harder to keep rural clubs going unless you have a large population base." Horeswood is far from a small area...
comc (Wexford) - Posts: 108 - 18/09/2017 12:47:08
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Replying To alwaysasub: "Does anyone think that the trend going forward is that the smaller areas are starting to go down the divisions? I suppose this is to be expected going forward with a decline in rural populations in the county in general. Both Horeswood and Clongeen getting relegated at the weekend. Its worrying in the fact that in the next 10 years, it will become harder and harder to keep rural clubs going unless you have a large population base." Clubs and county board should be doing everything in their power to discourage amalgamations at underage level. The football clubs who were relegated at the weekend are serial amalgamators over the last decade or more. Clubs need to have a designated recruitment and retention officer to focus solely on getting people to play for the club and to continue to play for the club into their adulthood. Those who constantly amalgamate end up losing the weaker ones. The problem with this, is that a weak player at 14 might be top class at 24 but because he didn't get games for his amalgamated team he will retire at 15/16/17, this in turn means clubs struggle to field second teams as there arent as many lads playing into adulthood. This in turn means less competition for places on clubs first teams and less competition for places means lowering of standards. Clongeen for example gave walkovers in junior A football this year because they didnt have numbers to field a second team every day. This is a sad state of affairs for the senior football champions of a decade ago to be in. Im not trying to pick on clongeen at all, im just trying to display the importance of trying to avoid amalgamating at underage level.
890202 (Wexford) - Posts: 1278 - 18/09/2017 12:47:20
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Replying To 890202: "Clubs and county board should be doing everything in their power to discourage amalgamations at underage level. The football clubs who were relegated at the weekend are serial amalgamators over the last decade or more. Clubs need to have a designated recruitment and retention officer to focus solely on getting people to play for the club and to continue to play for the club into their adulthood. Those who constantly amalgamate end up losing the weaker ones. The problem with this, is that a weak player at 14 might be top class at 24 but because he didn't get games for his amalgamated team he will retire at 15/16/17, this in turn means clubs struggle to field second teams as there arent as many lads playing into adulthood. This in turn means less competition for places on clubs first teams and less competition for places means lowering of standards. Clongeen for example gave walkovers in junior A football this year because they didnt have numbers to field a second team every day. This is a sad state of affairs for the senior football champions of a decade ago to be in. Im not trying to pick on clongeen at all, im just trying to display the importance of trying to avoid amalgamating at underage level." Clongeen have either second smallest or smallest pick in the county, less than 100 kids in one primary school, The fact that the club was senior from 1987 to 2012, competing in approx 8 county semi finals and 1 final is in my mind punching way above your weight plus constantly supplying quality players to our Wexford Senior football team in a relatively successful period. In the late 70's and in to the 80's amalgamation with Gusseranne was vital for Clongeen as we would not have been able to field any underage teams, had that not been the case. There would have been 7 or 8 players every year that would not have had underage exposure to come through and for a club with that size of a pick its very existence would have been threatened.The team that won in 2007 were part of 2 successful under age teams as a single parish. Losing 5 or 6 players to emigration in a club like Clongeen simply pushes you to the limit that would be more sustainable in a bigger club. Currently, its a pure numbers game with Clongeen, and yes it is incredibly sad to see such a huge contributor to wexford county football for the last 30 years struggle so. In country areas there is most definitely cycles, Horeswood, Kilanerin, Duffry for example will and are regenerating themselves and they will be back as they have numbers , but Clongeens resurgence may take a little longer due to its size, but it will happen. So yes i would agree in certain circumstances amalgamation is crucial and needs to be looked at on a case by case basis
Cluain Caoin Abu!
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Replying To hurlin101: "My attempt
Starlights vs Sarsfields: Starlights seem to be doing plenty of football this year and would imagine this will result in a 5 point win against a sarsfields team destined for relagation. STARS
Castletown v Glynn: Castletown were one of the teams to beat at the beginning (still are). I feel Glynn are coming just at the right time again like they did last year however and can see them winning by 2. GLYNN
Shelmaliers v St.Annes: It would be just like Annes to get through, so i wont rule it out. However, I have seen Shels in earlier rounds and have been impressed. I fancy them to win by 3. SHELS
Final standings: Shels, Castletown, Starlights, Glynn
Fethard v Horeswood: Fethard got a great draw against a very impressive Martins team and then lost to a Gusserane team which seems to be struggling massively so impossible to know what they will do. However I feel horeswood are a team in decline and over reliant on PJ so I will give a hesitant vote to fethard by 1. FETHARD
Taghmon v James: Taghmon seem to be a team with real momentum and the Jason Ryan impact is obviously working. St James are another team which flatter to deceive at times and based on results in recent rounds I will say Taghmon by 4. TAGHMON
Martins v Gusserane: What would have been seen as tie of the round and potential top spot decider when the draw was made is now the one of the easiest games to decide. Martins Title favorites and from all accounts very keen on doing the double this year. Gusserane from what it seems are struggling hugely and the talk of missing players wont help matters. Martins by 7. MARTINS
Final standings: Martins, Taghmon, Fethard, Gusserane
QFs: Martins v Glynn, Taghmon v Starlights, Castletown v Fethard, Shels v Gusserane
Bold vote at saying the semi finalists will be...... Martins, Starlights, Castletown, Shels" I dont often get it right but that wasnt a bad prediction I must say. Martins to beat castletown in the final
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Only saw the first half of the Martins Glynn game but Martins looked vunerable in defence. Conceded two soft penalties. Overall they have the potential to hammer anyone but the defence is suspect.
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beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1424 - 18/09/2017 23:28:33
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890202,i agree with you entirely.amalgamations should be avoided at all costs.
unfortunately,there are 2 strands of thought here.anybody who has ever managed a team,especially at underage,knows that you have to sometimes beg parents to send their children.that is no good either.kids nowadays are different,they have so many options,hurling and gaa do not mean what they once did to kids and sadly,the drop off rate to adulthood is largely due to the shambolically poor product we have for the club player (we have done that one to death on here).
it is indeed very sad to see clubs like clongeen and horeswood being relegated,but the reality is that with smaller families (how many fitzhenrys was there?) and people moving to cities,etc,we need to fight harder for players and for me that starts with improving the product for these players.
i know people will come here and say "oh yeah well it is easy to say that,you try do the fixtures".that is fine,but dont then think that young lads wont head off to the us or the electric picnic or on holidays and the club gets relegated while they are away.
the club does not mean what it once did to people,we need to realise this as an organisation.because the current mess simply is not working and players are walking away and lets face it it is hard to blame them.
the inter county monster has wrecked the club game and the gaa dont care.i work in a hotel and we had a famous cork footballer in recently,i talked to him for a few minutes and he said clubs in cork are on their knees,no more than our own lads were away at electric picnic,holidays,in the us,etc.
at what stage is the gaa going to pay clubs anything more than lip service and arrive with the cap in hand when they need fundraising?
there is no easy answer,maybe next years all ireland in august is the starting point,but this is the gaas problem,and not one any individual county can fix.
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Senior Hurling
St. Martins v Alley - I can only see one winner here, thats St. Martins. They will be hoping their last result against the Rapps will just be a blip.
Oylegate-Glenbrien V Gorey - Oylegate have been impressive all year so I expect them to come through this test.
Oulart v Shels - For me the tie of the weekend, expect a tight game but Oulart to come through in the last 10 minutes.
Rathnure v Rapps - Up until the last game the Rapps were looking relegation candidates but have really turned it around, so a very hard one to pick a winner, I'm going t go with Rapps.
Relegation Final
Cloughbawn v Ferns - Who would of expected Cloughbawn to be here but you'd have to fancy them here. So Ferns to go down, not sure how long both teams have been senior? Maybe someone on here would know.
Intermediate Quarter Finals
Crossabeg-Ballymurn v Askamore - I am going for a bit of a surprise here and I'm going to say Askamore. For me Ballymurn just havent been that impressive so far this year.
St. Annes v Shamrocks - St. Annes should win this, I reckon 5 to 6 points at the end.
Monageer - Craanford - Again going against the form book, I think Craanford to spring a surprise from a very tight match. I think they have the forwards to do damage even though Monageer came top of their group.
HWH Bunclody v Adamstown - Bunclody have been impressive so far and I have tipped them to reach the final this year. There win against Ballygarrett was very impressive.
Relegation Final
Ballygarrett v Rathgarogue/Cushinstown - I'm going for Cushinstown, they pulled off a great result in there last game against Monageer and I heard that Ballygarrett are in a bit of disary, so dont be surprised to see the New Ross district come out of this. Would be a huge shock for Ballygarrett to go down considering the talent they have at there disposal.
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Replying To alwaysasub: "Predictions for the weekend
Senior Hurling
St. Martins v Alley - I can only see one winner here, thats St. Martins. They will be hoping their last result against the Rapps will just be a blip.
Oylegate-Glenbrien V Gorey - Oylegate have been impressive all year so I expect them to come through this test.
Oulart v Shels - For me the tie of the weekend, expect a tight game but Oulart to come through in the last 10 minutes.
Rathnure v Rapps - Up until the last game the Rapps were looking relegation candidates but have really turned it around, so a very hard one to pick a winner, I'm going t go with Rapps.
Relegation Final
Cloughbawn v Ferns - Who would of expected Cloughbawn to be here but you'd have to fancy them here. So Ferns to go down, not sure how long both teams have been senior? Maybe someone on here would know.
Intermediate Quarter Finals
Crossabeg-Ballymurn v Askamore - I am going for a bit of a surprise here and I'm going to say Askamore. For me Ballymurn just havent been that impressive so far this year.
St. Annes v Shamrocks - St. Annes should win this, I reckon 5 to 6 points at the end.
Monageer - Craanford - Again going against the form book, I think Craanford to spring a surprise from a very tight match. I think they have the forwards to do damage even though Monageer came top of their group.
HWH Bunclody v Adamstown - Bunclody have been impressive so far and I have tipped them to reach the final this year. There win against Ballygarrett was very impressive.
Relegation Final
Ballygarrett v Rathgarogue/Cushinstown - I'm going for Cushinstown, they pulled off a great result in there last game against Monageer and I heard that Ballygarrett are in a bit of disary, so dont be surprised to see the New Ross district come out of this. Would be a huge shock for Ballygarrett to go down considering the talent they have at there disposal." In relation to your question Ferns have been senior since 2008 and Cloughbawn have been senior since in 1973. Might aswell start at this game - both teams have been very poor this year but Ferns are the better side in my opinion and i expect them to win.
Quarter finals -
St Martins to beat the alley comfortably
Oylegate to beat Gorey by 4/5
Oulart to beat Shels by 3/4
Rathnure to beat Rapps by 1/2
Intermediate -
Bunclody v Adamstown - Think this will be the pick of the games, bunclody to just about shade it
Ballymurn v Askamore - I agree with Alwaysasub, ballymurn dont impress me so ill go for askamore
Monageer v Craanford - I think monageer are probably just stronger so will go with them in a low scoring game
Shamrocks v St Annes - I expect St Annes to win reasonably easily but you can never discount the shamrocks
Ballygarret v Cushinstown - Again i agree with the previous poster, cushinstown are coming in on a high whereas ballygarret are at a low point. Cushinstown for me.
Junior semi finals - Horeswood and Rosslare to win
Junior A final - St Martins to win
890202 (Wexford) - Posts: 1278 - 19/09/2017 10:22:31
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St. Martins v Alley - St. Martins, less comfortably than one might think.
Oylegate-Glenbrien V Gorey - Oylegate, who have been a breath of fresh air this year.
Oulart v Shels - Oulart.
Rathnure v Rapps - Toughtest call, I'm gonna go for Rapps in the only surprise of the weekend.
Relegation Final
Cloughbawn v Ferns - Big club about to get relegated, and I think it will be Ferns.
And now for the guesses.....
Intermediate Quarter Finals
Crossabeg-Ballymurn v Askamore - Crossabeg
St. Annes v Shamrocks - St. Annes
Monageer - Craanford - Craanford
HWH Bunclody v Adamstown - Bunclody
Ballygarret v Cushinstown - Ballygarrett
Cloughbawn are senior since 1974, not 1973. They won intermediate in 1973 as far as I know?
Pinkie (Wexford) - Posts: 4100 - 20/09/2017 11:14:59
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Replying To Pinkie: "St. Martins v Alley - St. Martins, less comfortably than one might think.
Oylegate-Glenbrien V Gorey - Oylegate, who have been a breath of fresh air this year.
Oulart v Shels - Oulart.
Rathnure v Rapps - Toughtest call, I'm gonna go for Rapps in the only surprise of the weekend.
Relegation Final
Cloughbawn v Ferns - Big club about to get relegated, and I think it will be Ferns.
And now for the guesses.....
Intermediate Quarter Finals
Crossabeg-Ballymurn v Askamore - Crossabeg
St. Annes v Shamrocks - St. Annes
Monageer - Craanford - Craanford
HWH Bunclody v Adamstown - Bunclody
Ballygarret v Cushinstown - Ballygarrett
Cloughbawn are senior since 1974, not 1973. They won intermediate in 1973 as far as I know?" I would go for the one upset in Senior to be the Shels Oulart game.
zinny (Wexford) - Posts: 1806 - 21/09/2017 00:22:02
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