mrbinman
County: Offaly
Posts: 21

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Leinster will fall between the Dubs, Kildare and Longford id say given their success in recent years..... Offaly too will be there or thereabouts having won the fr manning cup in 2013 and will be fairly confident of upsetting the odds. In Munster Kerry and Cork wont have it all their own way. Tipperary and Clare are quite strong and will challenge either county. Hard to see past Mayo and Roscommon in the west while Tyrone and Donegal would seem to be the strongest in Ulster....

I think Minor football is really hard to call, as the faces change quite often. But purely looking at last season, I felt Tyrone were much stronger than Monaghan in the Ulster Minor final, but got shellshocked and caught on the hop late on.

Down looked very capable against Tyrone in the SF, and Donegal looked to be much stronger than Tyrone all over the pitch with the exception of the scoreboard.

At All Ireland level, Mayo were fantastic, and played some outstanding football. Kerry and Tyrone had very little between them.

If Donegal improve their shooting, I would back them for Ulster this year. Otherwise I will fancy Tyrone to retake the Ulster crown.
I'd imagine Mayo again for Connaught, although im not sure if many of their underage talent will remain.

GaryMc82 (Derry) - Posts: 3017 - 18/02/2014 13:30:18    1547944

GaryMc82
County: Derry
Posts: 885



At All Ireland level, Mayo were fantastic, and played some outstanding football. Kerry and Tyrone had very little between them.


Can also put us in the same rank as Tyrone,Kerry however i expect both Tyrone,Kerry to improve further while i'm not sure about ourselves though with Fergal O'Donnell still around you never know.

Mayo were fantastic at the All Ireland level but in fairness Monaghan,Westmeath were arguably level below Galway and ourselves last year.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3757 - 18/02/2014 17:18:38    1548128

what happened last year in minor has no relevance this year

rhudson (Galway) - Posts: 1478 - 18/02/2014 17:22:25    1548132

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rhudson
County: Galway
Posts: 196

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what happened last year in minor has no relevance this year

Tyrone for example have high number of players underage again. For those with only 3 or 4 players left from last year then i agree little or no relevance.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3757 - 18/02/2014 17:30:53    1548144

Predicting minor is almost impossible.

I know we were unlucky to lose to Mayo after extra-time in the very first match last year and Mayo ended up winning the All-Ireland. Had we won we might have gone on to win it ourselves. It's small margins especially if you don't get a second chance. Have no idea how it will go this year to be honest.

Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2216 - 18/02/2014 19:16:15    1548215

Leinster is between meath, Dublin and Kildare
Ulster is between donegal, Cavan and Tyrone
Munster is between Kerry and cork
Connacht is between mayo and Galway

Also one of these teams will be all-Ireland champions!!

pat_custard (Meath) - Posts: 125 - 19/02/2014 12:25:37    1548466

Can't see anyone outside them counties either.Any provincial leagues start yet? I know the ulster one is in three weeks time,what about the rest?

Viva2012 (Donegal) - Posts: 108 - 21/02/2014 17:54:55    1549768

In all fairness minor is one of hardest to predict
if I had a euro for every minor team that was supposed to win all Ireland ide be rich
even when you have a lot of last years team is no guarantee even if it was a successful team

rhudson (Galway) - Posts: 1478 - 21/02/2014 19:16:09    1549801

The Leinster league with a few Munster teams has started, Longford,Meath showing very well Kildare,Dublin are not. I won't judge our lot until after the Connacht league BTW Mayo are due to face Galway in the championship with no back door for the loser.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3757 - 21/02/2014 19:41:02    1549806

Leinster league is underway, Meath topped their group beating Dublin along the way, semi final meeting with Longford up next. Way too early to be making predictions yet, but solid sstart for Meath.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 21/02/2014 19:55:37    1549810

Leinster league is underway, Meath topped their group beating Dublin along the way, semi final meeting with Longford up next. Way too early to be making predictions yet, but solid sstart for Meath.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 21/02/2014 19:55:46    1549811

Leinster minor league semi final results.

Offaly 1-9 Cork 1-8
Longford 1-13 Meath 1-10

Mr_Pundit (UK) - Posts: 677 - 22/02/2014 16:37:55    1550010

Interesting Final there in Leinster for the League! Offaly and longford!? Donegal beat Mayo in a friendly today in Ballina I heard! 5-10 to 3-11.good result there for my home county! Hope they can do something at minor this year for a change!

Viva2012 (Donegal) - Posts: 108 - 23/02/2014 20:07:15    1550426

2012 Fr manning cup winners v 2013 Fr Manning cup winners. I think it might be worth keeping a eye on our neighbours Longford,Offaly this summer.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3757 - 23/02/2014 20:34:30    1550441

Apparently we've a lot of players still eligible this year so I'd be hopeful enough, though at minor level it's hard to say for certain.

MichaelO (Tyrone) - Posts: 820 - 23/02/2014 20:56:27    1550459

Think yous do michaelo! Felt that's why Tyrone didn't win the all Ireland final last because Mayo had an older team that was experienced! Nonetheless Tyrone have a serious underage set up and record.

Viva2012 (Donegal) - Posts: 108 - 23/02/2014 21:47:59    1550494

Longford beat Offaly 2-8 t0 1-7 in Leinster League Final today.

Spinx (Longford) - Posts: 1236 - 01/03/2014 17:41:56    1552802

I wouldn't look to closely to the league as some teams don't play the automatic starters for championship and give other lads a chance to perform

jgundogan (Roscommon) - Posts: 8 - 01/03/2014 18:30:57    1552816

Longford just showing a glimpse of their worth so far. Once they beat Dublin in the opening round of the Leinster minor championship i think i few more will be talking about them.

Mr_Pundit (UK) - Posts: 677 - 01/03/2014 18:51:04    1552822

I didn't say I was paying much attention to it or because of the Leinster League win that we were AI certs because of it!! Just posting the result because previous games results were posted!!

Spinx (Longford) - Posts: 1236 - 01/03/2014 19:00:32    1552825