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Replying To someday:  "Totally agree re Galway but I'm not even thinking that far ahead Waterford up next win that and we should be close to Munster final I was concerned last week with all the talk of limerick being contenders but I'm not now that was some performance some heart and no little skill there were points taken by limerick that you'd associate with the aristocrats of the game.
Nevertheless we've won nothing yet but are tipping away nicely I assume p casey will come in for gillane? What a performance by Graham mulcahy but for me no one came near Flanagan there are many reasons why we've improved so much but imo he's the biggest one.
Just another thing I thought the Sunday game was a joke last night I don't give a f##k about plaudits but thought they gave us scant recognition as someone else said that's good but still annoying"
I think you are so right. Waterford will be a very difficult animal next Sunday. They have had the benefit of a game in our pitch and they know they rightly should have beaten Tipp and any referee officiating is liable to give them anything that is going, after the scandalous way they were treated yesterday. We are also missing Hannon and Guillane, which to some extent will level up the injuries effect.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4501 - 04/06/2018 11:34:19    2107230

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Replying To Oldtourman:  "I think you are so right. Waterford will be a very difficult animal next Sunday. They have had the benefit of a game in our pitch and they know they rightly should have beaten Tipp and any referee officiating is liable to give them anything that is going, after the scandalous way they were treated yesterday. We are also missing Hannon and Guillane, which to some extent will level up the injuries effect."
Is Hannon definitely out for next Sunday?

skillet (Limerick) - Posts: 1111 - 04/06/2018 14:01:51    2107289

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Replying To skillet:  "Is Hannon definitely out for next Sunday?"
no he will possibly play......

munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1143 - 04/06/2018 14:08:51    2107293

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Replying To jimbob50:  "Rant time.
The game of hurling has moved on to a very professional level ,fitness ,conditioning ,diet and skill levels are a whole new level of commitment but the one thing that has been left behind is the standard of officials in charge of these games .it seems every game now there are dreadful wrong decisions being made that are deciding a teams season. Is this fair considering the time and effort these players put in ?
Are there eye tests for umpires ? Who qualifies them ? Should technology be brought in as soon as possible such as goal line sensors and a TV ref like rugby , has Hawkeye has proved itself ?

Ok I am over the top but what do people think ?"
I am 50/50 on hawkeye. While the technology is great that issue a few years back where it showed the ball going between the posts but coming up as Níl will forever stand out. I think it would have to be a tv ref whose role is solely for foul play incidents and hawkeye. One other option in terms of the foul play TMO would also be having a screen pitchside that if there is a serious altercation that the ref did not see then he can check the screen for himself. It is currently in the MLS and Ibrahimovic was sent off via this.

Gavin94 (Limerick) - Posts: 77 - 04/06/2018 14:15:02    2107295

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Replying To longtermfan:  "Pundits will always see Limerick as a team who will produce one or two big performances and then collapse , that is why we dont get the credit but unfortunately that is what has happened for years . Limerick fans know that it is now very different with a panel of top class hurlers and top class management. Under Kiely these players will win the All Ireland"
I agree cos tere so easy to win, sure 1973 wasn't that long ago. Why not take it game by game and maybe wait til the team proves itself before making your wise predictions.

Dec82 (Clare) - Posts: 242 - 04/06/2018 14:21:01    2107297

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Replying To meehan82:  "Would I be right in thinking.That if We beat Waterford Sunday and Tip beat Clare,We are in a Munster Final?"
If we beat Waterford we will be on 5. And if tipp beat Clare, tipp are on 4 and Clare are on 2. So on the final game if Waterford beat Cork and Clare beat us then we will go through anyway. So yes.

However, as it stands every team can still get into Munster final and every team has the possibility of not going through on the top three. So I would be very careful about next Sunday. This amazing Munster Championship has so many twists and turns, Waterford could do a number on us next week!! And I wouldn't fancy our chances of going to Ennis with a winner takes all battle with Clare.
It is fascinating tho, I thought after round 3 we would have a fair idea of what shape it was going to take. But it's still wide open. Brilliant brilliant Munster Championship. The one change I would make is to play it over 6 weeks to ensure all teams do not play three games in a row.

Seeking_silver (Limerick) - Posts: 411 - 04/06/2018 16:18:03    2107335

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If Limk and Clare win sunday Tip and Waterford would be gone.Be hard to beat Deise as they have strong side and know they need victory.Should be 30,000 there at least.

flyinghigh (Kerry) - Posts: 213 - 04/06/2018 19:19:47    2107391

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Replying To Seeking_silver:  "If we beat Waterford we will be on 5. And if tipp beat Clare, tipp are on 4 and Clare are on 2. So on the final game if Waterford beat Cork and Clare beat us then we will go through anyway. So yes.

However, as it stands every team can still get into Munster final and every team has the possibility of not going through on the top three. So I would be very careful about next Sunday. This amazing Munster Championship has so many twists and turns, Waterford could do a number on us next week!! And I wouldn't fancy our chances of going to Ennis with a winner takes all battle with Clare.
It is fascinating tho, I thought after round 3 we would have a fair idea of what shape it was going to take. But it's still wide open. Brilliant brilliant Munster Championship. The one change I would make is to play it over 6 weeks to ensure all teams do not play three games in a row."
I agree with pretty much everything there. I would play it over 8 weeks though, rd 1+2, break, rd 3 +4, break, rd 5 + final. It gives everyone a chance to stay fresh, players, fans, management, tv audience and it would provide an element of quality control. I know there has been nothing wrong on that front to date but a weeks rest here and there will do us all good.
I'm a bit worried about Waterford. They should have won Sunday and now arguably have to win. They were here on Sunday so will be familiar with the place. They showed on Sunday that they are capable of change. I love Casey as a hurler but fear that they will try an isolate him with Devine who is a much bigger man. Add in our inclination to switch off at times at the back, it's cost 3 goals already and we should all be concerned.

Tadhgmacda (Limerick) - Posts: 99 - 04/06/2018 20:05:58    2107410

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Replying To skillet:  "Is Hannon definitely out for next Sunday?"
If, as some reports suggest, he was concussed, then he would not be able to play for a set period, which would be certainly longer than eight days.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4501 - 04/06/2018 22:18:50    2107471

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Replying To Oldtourman:  "If, as some reports suggest, he was concussed, then he would not be able to play for a set period, which would be certainly longer than eight days."
Can't see how it was concussion as I don't remember him being in contact with anyone didn't he have vertigo or something like that a few yrs ago that he couldn't play?

someday (Limerick) - Posts: 1104 - 04/06/2018 23:36:14    2107503

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Watch the plaudits raining in this week and it's only Monday...

Jackie Tyrrell "Limerick have a long summer ahead of them"
Eddie Brennan "Limerick are dark horses to win the All Ireland"
Jamesie O'Connor "Limerick are a serious, serious outfit"
..and on and on it goes.

John Kiely is doing an excellent job of insulating the camp from all the "noise".
Players just focused on improving, improving.

What a project. Keep weaving the magic, lads. Luimneach abú!

beirbua (Limerick) - Posts: 188 - 04/06/2018 23:41:12    2107505

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Replying To Tadhgmacda:  "I agree with pretty much everything there. I would play it over 8 weeks though, rd 1+2, break, rd 3 +4, break, rd 5 + final. It gives everyone a chance to stay fresh, players, fans, management, tv audience and it would provide an element of quality control. I know there has been nothing wrong on that front to date but a weeks rest here and there will do us all good.
I'm a bit worried about Waterford. They should have won Sunday and now arguably have to win. They were here on Sunday so will be familiar with the place. They showed on Sunday that they are capable of change. I love Casey as a hurler but fear that they will try an isolate him with Devine who is a much bigger man. Add in our inclination to switch off at times at the back, it's cost 3 goals already and we should all be concerned."
Problem with going over 8 weeks is the club schedule. 6 weeks will even cause problems. I think the whole club time will have to be reconsidered anyway. Limerick seem to be one of the few clubs that actually had club championship games in April. Who knows? Maybe at the end of the season other counties will be looking to do what Limerick did next year???

Seeking_silver (Limerick) - Posts: 411 - 05/06/2018 07:10:06    2107527

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Replying To someday:  "Can't see how it was concussion as I don't remember him being in contact with anyone didn't he have vertigo or something like that a few yrs ago that he couldn't play?"
it wasnt concussion....he will be ok

munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1143 - 05/06/2018 08:24:16    2107538

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Replying To someday:  "Can't see how it was concussion as I don't remember him being in contact with anyone didn't he have vertigo or something like that a few yrs ago that he couldn't play?"
I,along with thousands of others no doubt, hope you are right.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4501 - 05/06/2018 08:41:51    2107547

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Replying To Seeking_silver:  "Problem with going over 8 weeks is the club schedule. 6 weeks will even cause problems. I think the whole club time will have to be reconsidered anyway. Limerick seem to be one of the few clubs that actually had club championship games in April. Who knows? Maybe at the end of the season other counties will be looking to do what Limerick did next year???"
The April for clubs thing will have to go. The National league should be changed into division 1, 2 etc and be completed in 7 weeks in March and April. 5 weeks of round robin and final. College competition in February. Two week break from league final and it's championship in two week blocks to all ireland semis. Then week off and final. All Ireland final is first Sunday in August instead of 3rd allowing club championship 3 weekends in August plus September and October. No long break for clubs in championship. County boards run their league competitions right through April, may, June and July in preparation for championship.

Tadhgmacda (Limerick) - Posts: 99 - 05/06/2018 10:16:13    2107580

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I heard the news with regards to Hannon is poor. I'm hoping it's just idle gossip but seems an unfortunate one to have been made up.

BigMack (Cork) - Posts: 182 - 05/06/2018 12:00:35    2107629

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Replying To munsterchamps:  "it wasnt concussion....he will be ok"
Praying you are right!

PatOLogical (Limerick) - Posts: 1377 - 05/06/2018 14:07:18    2107695

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Replying To Tadhgmacda:  "The April for clubs thing will have to go. The National league should be changed into division 1, 2 etc and be completed in 7 weeks in March and April. 5 weeks of round robin and final. College competition in February. Two week break from league final and it's championship in two week blocks to all ireland semis. Then week off and final. All Ireland final is first Sunday in August instead of 3rd allowing club championship 3 weekends in August plus September and October. No long break for clubs in championship. County boards run their league competitions right through April, may, June and July in preparation for championship."
Considering comments made by Ciaran Carey and others on here, and the fact that we have greater depth in our panel in a long time, match day squad maybe the 5 week compressed schedule will work of Limerick's advantage over the final two weeks vs Waterford and Clare. Maybe we should be tight lipped and leave well enough alone..
Goes without saying ,still hoping for earliest possible return for Declan and Aaaron.


In Kiely We Trust
Come On Ye Boys In Green,

PatOLogical (Limerick) - Posts: 1377 - 05/06/2018 14:15:54    2107700

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Replying To munsterchamps:  "it wasnt concussion....he will be ok"
What injury does he have then?

LowerTheBlade (Limerick) - Posts: 62 - 05/06/2018 14:38:25    2107714

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Replying To LowerTheBlade:  "What injury does he have then?"
he's not injured just wasnt feeling well........

munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1143 - 05/06/2018 15:15:12    2107732

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