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Lads would pat Ryan do a job on Fitzgibbon sat night

someday (Limerick) - Posts: 1104 - 29/05/2018 19:41:33    2105400

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Replying To someday:  "Lads would pat Ryan do a job on Fitzgibbon sat night"
mike houlihan would be my choice.

munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1143 - 29/05/2018 19:55:20    2105404

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Lads.Saturday night will be won or lost on the line.We cant match Cork on skill or pace.We possess a passion they dont have.Its who gets to play game to get their strenghts to dictate how game pans out will win.We have done everything right so far and Cork lacked any ideas to counteract Tipp when they took over in second half last Sunday.Bring it on.

flyinghigh (Kerry) - Posts: 213 - 29/05/2018 20:18:07    2105410

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We need to be beating Cork sat night. 1, Limerick are fresh after last weekend off, Cork had a tough draining match on Sunday. 2, Cork aren't all that special. We all see what happened them when Tipp got at them. It has happened plenty of times before also.

I'll be extremely disappointed if we don't win by a few to spare Saturday night. I don't buy into stopping this lad and that lad either. Kiely will have a game plan that suits his squad, possibly one change from Tipp match namely Casey for Hickey.

BigMack (Cork) - Posts: 182 - 29/05/2018 20:53:25    2105416

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No offense to Cork put they don't Like it 'up em' as witnessed in that second half on Sunday. I think deep down alot of Cork supporters don't fully trust this Cork team yet. Limerick can beat them and by playing it anyway Cork want. There's no way Limerick will stand off them because I wouldn't questions Corks hurling, and they won't let up if they get a lead this time.

PeggyShippen (Limerick) - Posts: 300 - 29/05/2018 21:17:58    2105419

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I know I probably started it but there is far too much talk of marking Fitzgibbon or Harnedy. Those that talk of concentrating on ourselves are right IMO. Big Mac is right too I think we are better than Cork and we should win by 5 points or more. Bookies have us at 6/4 I would advise those that way inclined to take their money. My only reference to the two players I mentioned was for fear we might get sucker punched by them. Harnedy will seek out Morrissey and Fitzgibbon might be too fast for Darragh. I'm simply suggesting that a plan b be in place while fully expecting plan A to work.

welpastit (Limerick) - Posts: 740 - 29/05/2018 23:06:00    2105438

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I'd be relatively confident I think it'll be close but we can win every one here seems to think hickey will be replaced I'm not sure the management will though I'd prefer casey myself plus as already said hickey would be a v versatile sub. Re midfield I know Colin ryan has been suggested but can't see that happening though I like him he seems to be out of favour since the league semi. I'd drop our half forwards back a little and pump the good ball into our full forward line there's plenty of scores to be had there

someday (Limerick) - Posts: 1104 - 29/05/2018 23:53:28    2105450

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Casey will definitely start at full back. That will be the only change to the starting line-up eventhough Hickey is fit if needed. I think Darragh O'Donovan is the right man to close down Fitzgibbon. He is fast and agressive and likes hard work. If we can push up on their puckouts and prevent them from launching their runners from the half back line we have a great chance. We should have the edge physically but this Cork team will take beating and they will have massive support on Saturday which is always a help.

On a side note in relation to the strength of our panel we could select an alternative forward line of: Nash, Downes; Dempsey; Barry Murphy/Ryan; Dowling; Casey. That wouldn't be a bad lineup and it highlights the competition for places. All we need now is for 2 or 3 of our forwards to reach the next level and become 'marquee' players. To win all Ireland's we will need this to happen. We are heading in the right direction.

lowballs (Limerick) - Posts: 209 - 30/05/2018 10:35:26    2105513

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I am surprised Kevin Downes is not on the panel.

fainleog (Limerick) - Posts: 602 - 30/05/2018 11:39:05    2105542

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Replying To fainleog:  "I am surprised Kevin Downes is not on the panel."
He is supposed to be nit going well un training as is Dowling unfortunately. On the other hand, Nash is flying and probably will come onto the bench for Saturday.

lowballs (Limerick) - Posts: 209 - 30/05/2018 12:21:20    2105560

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Replying To lowballs:  "He is supposed to be nit going well un training as is Dowling unfortunately. On the other hand, Nash is flying and probably will come onto the bench for Saturday."
Sadly heard this too. I am not sure if it is fatigue but hopefully things pick up for them. Thankfully we now have an expansive panel that we can say we have someone that can easily slot in for Downes/Dowling etc

Gavin94 (Limerick) - Posts: 77 - 30/05/2018 13:41:03    2105593

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My first post this season , for a long time I had been complaining about playing in 1B and the futility of young talented players having to play against the likes of Kerry , Laois and Antrim , no disrespect intended to those counties, but if we are to win the holy grail then we have to be playing the very best . I put my hand up I was very critical of Kiely and his team last year but this year he came out and much to my delight he made promotion a priority , also last year because he was new to the job he didn't always play the inform players Gillane would be an example , and didn't make changes fast enough when required. This year he deserves huge praise. Congratulations on promotion , many won't agree with me but anything after promotion this year is a Bonus.

I keep reading in the post's about how will we cope with this player or the speed of that player , I want to know how they will deal with us ? This is the strongest most determined and skillful team I've seen in Limerick for a very long time. These lads have won two 21s all Ireland's. Ok that doesn't mean they can do it at senior level I hear you say but what it does mean is these players are used to winning and don't like losing , The new youngsters are getting more and more confident every game , anyone who witnessed the league games v Clare and Galway will know this , we are both dogged and skillful .

So have faith in the teams that are selected and go out and support them I hope to have a long exciting summer ahead. Can't wait for throw in at pairc hi chaoimh.

jimbob50 (Limerick) - Posts: 100 - 30/05/2018 14:25:38    2105618

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I don't think Kiely fears Cork, I know you have to respect them as they have nice hurlers. I we go man to man ,leave know one free for a short puck out and get stuck into them, we can win although I think it will be very close.
Whoever's bench performs the best will win it and I think our bench is stronger.
Limerick by 3 points

skule111 (Limerick) - Posts: 119 - 30/05/2018 14:38:29    2105624

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Replying To jimbob50:  "My first post this season , for a long time I had been complaining about playing in 1B and the futility of young talented players having to play against the likes of Kerry , Laois and Antrim , no disrespect intended to those counties, but if we are to win the holy grail then we have to be playing the very best . I put my hand up I was very critical of Kiely and his team last year but this year he came out and much to my delight he made promotion a priority , also last year because he was new to the job he didn't always play the inform players Gillane would be an example , and didn't make changes fast enough when required. This year he deserves huge praise. Congratulations on promotion , many won't agree with me but anything after promotion this year is a Bonus.

I keep reading in the post's about how will we cope with this player or the speed of that player , I want to know how they will deal with us ? This is the strongest most determined and skillful team I've seen in Limerick for a very long time. These lads have won two 21s all Ireland's. Ok that doesn't mean they can do it at senior level I hear you say but what it does mean is these players are used to winning and don't like losing , The new youngsters are getting more and more confident every game , anyone who witnessed the league games v Clare and Galway will know this , we are both dogged and skillful .

So have faith in the teams that are selected and go out and support them I hope to have a long exciting summer ahead. Can't wait for throw in at pairc hi chaoimh."
good post jimbob i feel the very same, let cork worry about us...its ridiculous some of the posting here "who will we put on darragh fitzgibbon" we are playing matches since last december beaten once after extratime in thurles by tipp . we have beaten cork, clare twice ,tipp ,galway, offaly...we are playing great stuff best of luck to all on sunday.

munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1143 - 30/05/2018 14:48:19    2105625

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Replying To munsterchamps:  "good post jimbob i feel the very same, let cork worry about us...its ridiculous some of the posting here "who will we put on darragh fitzgibbon" we are playing matches since last december beaten once after extratime in thurles by tipp . we have beaten cork, clare twice ,tipp ,galway, offaly...we are playing great stuff best of luck to all on sunday."
saturday :))

munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1143 - 30/05/2018 15:06:28    2105628

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Replying To munsterchamps:  "good post jimbob i feel the very same, let cork worry about us...its ridiculous some of the posting here "who will we put on darragh fitzgibbon" we are playing matches since last december beaten once after extratime in thurles by tipp . we have beaten cork, clare twice ,tipp ,galway, offaly...we are playing great stuff best of luck to all on sunday."
So you think a manager shouldn't have a plan to counteract the effectiveness of the best players of the opposition? Yes play our own game but also close down the strengths of the opposition. Failure to do so is pure stupidity and Kiely will have thought long and hard about this.

lowballs (Limerick) - Posts: 209 - 30/05/2018 15:52:19    2105654

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Replying To lowballs:  "So you think a manager shouldn't have a plan to counteract the effectiveness of the best players of the opposition? Yes play our own game but also close down the strengths of the opposition. Failure to do so is pure stupidity and Kiely will have thought long and hard about this."
where did i say john kiely wont have done he's homework done..i was one of a minority last feb and march saying we have the best management any squad could have, i have the utmost faith in our management....but posters here are making out that darragh fitzgibbon is some kind of super human hurler....he is a good athletic 20 year old hurler. if theres to be a change in the team it will be at fullback. my opinion is the rest of the team will start as the tipp game.

munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1143 - 30/05/2018 16:21:57    2105665

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Replying To munsterchamps:  "where did i say john kiely wont have done he's homework done..i was one of a minority last feb and march saying we have the best management any squad could have, i have the utmost faith in our management....but posters here are making out that darragh fitzgibbon is some kind of super human hurler....he is a good athletic 20 year old hurler. if theres to be a change in the team it will be at fullback. my opinion is the rest of the team will start as the tipp game."
Everyone's opinion is that with the exception of Casey for Hickey it will be the same team. No one is making out Fitzgibbon to be a superhuman hurler. No one is overly worried about Cork in fact quite the opposite. Some including myself are predicting a Limerick win but highlighting areas where we might need a plan B. Once again overly confrontational contribution from some posters try to colour what is being said.

welpastit (Limerick) - Posts: 740 - 30/05/2018 17:15:15    2105684

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It is my first post on here and I think we can beat Cork but it will be very close.
Cork are a good team who always score 20 + points, but if we do our job well we can win. It will be interesting to see if he makes any changes and though I like Hickey he should take him out of full back.

tombob (Limerick) - Posts: 1 - 31/05/2018 07:40:19    2105833

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Saturday night is a great barometer to see exactly where this panel are in their development. Comments made by Ciaran Carey about the teams S & C strides over the past 3 to 4 years coupled with the accumulation of 30 players all more than capable of performing at this level has left us in a very decent spot. My mind goes back to kielys in field interview post 2015 all Ireland u 21 win and his words are ringing true now in that he asked the very patient limerick hurling public to persevere with the belief that in a few years of maturation both physically and mentally this group could be worth following. The back room team kiely has assembled are tip drawer. The man management u feel he possesses compliments the group with plenty of senior lads currently panel players and a lot of young lads pushing the standards and raising the bar. I felt before tipp two weeks ago that there was a sense of expectation of victory rather than hope. This rings true again Saturday. This squad has a belief structure instilled in them and we've seen the rewards this belief has brought. I'm not going to talk about any single player as I firmly believe now kiely has instilled a 'next man up' ethos in the dressing room and the 30 odd players he has at his disposal can execute for limerick this year whether starting or coming on. As Carey alluded to this team is hard to beat and I believe that too. I felt this year might have been a year too soon but I'm beginning to come around to his belief 'why not this year?'. Well why not?. Luimneach Abu.

daveboy (Limerick) - Posts: 1197 - 31/05/2018 09:12:55    2105844

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