anyone at the ardnaree v islandeady match..?? was away and did not get any match report..

new comer (Mayo) - Posts: 121 - 03/09/2008 13:21:38    91685

I think the quarter finals are scheduled for sept 28th, has the draw been made yet!

adro258 (Mayo) - Posts: 202 - 03/09/2008 14:14:08    91787

Since the championships were restructured the club game in Mayo has become weaker not stronger. Has it made any difference in the players representing the county? Has it improved club football in any way? I can't quite recall what the official reasoning was for chnging the c'ships a few years back but I for one cannot see many if any positives coming from these changes.I'm not so naive to think that these changes have brought no positives but footballing positives?I agree that is particluarly hard now to win the junior c'ship but usually if a squad prepares well and applies itself correctly anyone of the stronger junior teams has a chance of winning it. I was at the Ardnaree v Islandeady game in Crossmolina and was impressed with the general level of fitness of the two junior teams. Standard was average but no worse or better than most club games.For two teams that are seperated by a couple of divisions it would be difficult for an outsider to choose who was playing out of the top division.Islandeady won by a point in a strange game that was dictated by the weather.If teams are to climb the tables / grades it takes alot of hard work at Bord na nOg which usually but not always guarantees some success.

Weary (None) - Posts: 249 - 04/09/2008 15:22:00    92962

Predictions for the q-finals:

Killala v Casllebar B:- Killala by couple of points, maybe 5 or 6

Islandeady v Carramore:- should be close game i think islandeady will win it though

The Neale v Knockmore B:- The Neale should walk this one

Lahardane v Ballina B:- Hard game to call as ballina went out of senior early so may have few seniors eligible, but still fancy lahardane by 1 or 2

any further thoughts??

warrior (Mayo) - Posts: 98 - 20/09/2008 23:45:50    103863

Islandeady, The Neale, Killala. Ballina or Lahardane in the semi finals. some very good teams left
. It should be a great run in to the finish line.

ironman (Mayo) - Posts: 131 - 29/09/2008 14:26:34    110232

the neale or islandeady.. who'll win..?

new comer (Mayo) - Posts: 121 - 03/10/2008 04:30:16    113056

its going to be a great game between the neale and islandeady, its a very hard one to predict, while isleadeady will probaly be relegated from Division One this year they did give genuine tests to the senior clubs winning 2 games in the league and coming close to beating others, while The neale have also shown serious improvement this year and have been very impressive. Its too close to call

paddyogall (Mayo) - Posts: 5110 - 03/10/2008 10:29:22    113136

the neale to win with a bit to spare.. islandeady lost 3 lads to oz since last year.. south boys have too much up front for a pretty average islandeady goalie and full back line...

new comer (Mayo) - Posts: 121 - 03/10/2008 20:06:51    113555

The Neale Showed heart and grit to win out today!! and the want and will to win showed after the final whistle!!
CONGRATS!!

jamesB (Galway) - Posts: 17 - 05/10/2008 16:52:46    113895

Congrats to caherlistraine on a good win over islaneady today

mayogaa (Mayo) - Posts: 38 - 05/10/2008 22:24:37    113955

How sad you are mayogaa....How sad you are!!!!!!!!!

Ya couldn just wish the boys luck could you!!!! You must be from 1 of the neales neighbouring clubs or else islaneady itself!!!....Lowlife

Anyway congrats to the neale and wish them all the best in the final!!!

theparish (None) - Posts: 22 - 06/10/2008 08:27:53    114001

Some one on this thread claims that Islandeady lost three players to ``Oz``.For the record who are they? Another poster sarcastically refers to ``Caherlistrane``because of the two Monahans playing. Interesting to note that neither did anything sensational yesterday against Islandeady.It is fair to point out also that Caherlistrane seem to have done o.k without them. The Neale have a really excellent full forward line.However both Killala and Lahardane are strong defensively and both are very big and mobile through the middle of the field.

Brinsley Swartz (Mayo) - Posts: 2225 - 06/10/2008 19:21:07    114484

what was the game like between islandeady and the neale was it close?

paddyogall (Mayo) - Posts: 5110 - 07/10/2008 11:28:53    114746

How will the other semi go this weekend? Killala or Lahardane?

YA!OK! (Mayo) - Posts: 83 - 07/10/2008 22:13:50    115185

killala or lahardane should be fairly tight. killala by 2 maybe.hard to call.killala have been there. lahardane are new to this stage of championship.killala have some top class players where as lahardane do not have the same high profile players. Even though lahardane seemed to have a good win over ballina at da weekend. i would think killala should start as favourites.

ironman (Mayo) - Posts: 131 - 08/10/2008 00:11:02    115215

YA!!OK


I think your guess is as good as any other ones guess as to who is gonna win this semi final!!!!

Lahardane have already takin a big scalp by defeatin islaneady by alot more than wat an Neale team struggled to get by with!!! But on the othe side Killala have shown no form.....well consistent form anyway.....to challenge for wats in front of them!!!! BUT they are a championship side!!!

They got wel beaten by the neale twice this year....both in the league and championship!!!! That doesn matter tho because they are still in the semi's!!!!

And i reckon they just might scrape by lahardane!!!! may be wrng tho!!!!!!

PREDICTION:

The Neale......1~13

Killala............1~11

theparish (None) - Posts: 22 - 08/10/2008 03:16:57    115223

Killala will rightly start as favourites this weekend, but Lahardane are on top form and will provide tough opposition. This Lahardane team has a good miuxture of youth and experience, and have produced some surprises this year already.

I'm gonna go for Lahardane by 2

essexile (Mayo) - Posts: 429 - 08/10/2008 10:39:52    115305

Where and when do killala play lahardane, should be a cracker!!!

overview (Mayo) - Posts: 88 - 08/10/2008 14:34:49    115534

sunday at 1 in bonniconlon

ironman (Mayo) - Posts: 131 - 08/10/2008 19:22:59    115715

who will win the final?

YA!OK! (Mayo) - Posts: 83 - 13/10/2008 16:57:52    118179