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Replying To wexico15:  "Ladies football Intermediate and Senior finals in Bellefield on Saturday."
Well, bang goes my theory of "minding" the Bellefield pitch!!! But at least it answer's Beano's question about why it's not being used for other stuff on Saturday anyway.

Would still expect that my "minding" theory is the reason Wexford Park is not being used on Saturday.

Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 2228 - 09/11/2021 11:16:01    2388865

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Replying To Pikeman96:  "Well, bang goes my theory of "minding" the Bellefield pitch!!! But at least it answer's Beano's question about why it's not being used for other stuff on Saturday anyway.

Would still expect that my "minding" theory is the reason Wexford Park is not being used on Saturday."
I just seen the fixtures on twitter now (not mentioned on the fixtures list in the paper). Busy day of coverage on Saturday so.

beano (Wexford) - Posts: 1409 - 09/11/2021 11:42:38    2388874

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Senior team of the year before the co final. A lot could change by Sunday evenng.

1. Craig McCabe- Shels Kick outs and carrying ball out huge advantage for shels
2. Billy Kelly- Bunlody has had a great year for bunclody
3. Gavin Sheehan- Gussrane great marker but also his driving runs have been a real force.
4. Dylan Furlong- Sars Not playing with a great team but has been solid in the games I saw.
5. Kevin Foley-Starlights 2-2 v James and carried starlights fight v bunclody when they were in trouble.
6. Simon Donohoe-Shels his ball carrying alone gets him in here real leader for the shels
7. Rory O'Connor- St Martins carried the martins v Kilanerin and was again very good in the semi
8. Paudi Hughes - Kilanerin Carried Kilanerin in the games they were bad and also drove them on when needed in the games they won
9. Martin O'Connor- Bunclody what more do I need to say best footballer in the county
10. Graham Cullen- Gussrane great semi final performance and a real leader for Gussrane
11. Robbie Brooks- Castletown- had a great year his speed is a real threat for opposition teams love to see him play her for the co team
12. Aaron Breen- Glynn Barntown- had a great year for Glynn was massive loss in quarter final v Shels
13. Brian Malone- Shels- His move up there has co insided with the shels scoring more this year a great outlet and ball winner, if he continues with the county team I still think he be best in the backs at that level.
14. Padraig O'Leary- Shels- 6 points from play in county quarter final has to be in the team somewhere despite playing around centre forward for the shels
15. Mark Rossiter- Gussrane- Great Player has had a great year between county and club and got scores at vital stages of quarter and semi final

Notable mentions to Glen Malone Graham Staples Sean Keane Carroll-Shels, Eoin Kelly, Aidan Nolan- Bunclody, Niall Hughes- Kilanerin, Mni Ryan Cillian Kehoe, Mark O'Neill- Gussrane, Alan Mahoney John Lacey- Glynn

Obviously going alot by quarter final and semi final games. Be ineresting to see how many of the26 names here will be in Shane Roches plans. Obviously KF, SD, ROC, AN will be with the hurlers.

outsideoftheleft (Wexford) - Posts: 5 - 09/11/2021 11:54:00    2388880

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Replying To outsideoftheleft:  "Senior team of the year before the co final. A lot could change by Sunday evenng.

1. Craig McCabe- Shels Kick outs and carrying ball out huge advantage for shels
2. Billy Kelly- Bunlody has had a great year for bunclody
3. Gavin Sheehan- Gussrane great marker but also his driving runs have been a real force.
4. Dylan Furlong- Sars Not playing with a great team but has been solid in the games I saw.
5. Kevin Foley-Starlights 2-2 v James and carried starlights fight v bunclody when they were in trouble.
6. Simon Donohoe-Shels his ball carrying alone gets him in here real leader for the shels
7. Rory O'Connor- St Martins carried the martins v Kilanerin and was again very good in the semi
8. Paudi Hughes - Kilanerin Carried Kilanerin in the games they were bad and also drove them on when needed in the games they won
9. Martin O'Connor- Bunclody what more do I need to say best footballer in the county
10. Graham Cullen- Gussrane great semi final performance and a real leader for Gussrane
11. Robbie Brooks- Castletown- had a great year his speed is a real threat for opposition teams love to see him play her for the co team
12. Aaron Breen- Glynn Barntown- had a great year for Glynn was massive loss in quarter final v Shels
13. Brian Malone- Shels- His move up there has co insided with the shels scoring more this year a great outlet and ball winner, if he continues with the county team I still think he be best in the backs at that level.
14. Padraig O'Leary- Shels- 6 points from play in county quarter final has to be in the team somewhere despite playing around centre forward for the shels
15. Mark Rossiter- Gussrane- Great Player has had a great year between county and club and got scores at vital stages of quarter and semi final

Notable mentions to Glen Malone Graham Staples Sean Keane Carroll-Shels, Eoin Kelly, Aidan Nolan- Bunclody, Niall Hughes- Kilanerin, Mni Ryan Cillian Kehoe, Mark O'Neill- Gussrane, Alan Mahoney John Lacey- Glynn

Obviously going alot by quarter final and semi final games. Be ineresting to see how many of the26 names here will be in Shane Roches plans. Obviously KF, SD, ROC, AN will be with the hurlers."
Sean Keane Carroll and Glen Malone maybe hurling too.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11722 - 09/11/2021 13:31:17    2388899

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Replying To outsideoftheleft:  "Senior team of the year before the co final. A lot could change by Sunday evenng.

1. Craig McCabe- Shels Kick outs and carrying ball out huge advantage for shels
2. Billy Kelly- Bunlody has had a great year for bunclody
3. Gavin Sheehan- Gussrane great marker but also his driving runs have been a real force.
4. Dylan Furlong- Sars Not playing with a great team but has been solid in the games I saw.
5. Kevin Foley-Starlights 2-2 v James and carried starlights fight v bunclody when they were in trouble.
6. Simon Donohoe-Shels his ball carrying alone gets him in here real leader for the shels
7. Rory O'Connor- St Martins carried the martins v Kilanerin and was again very good in the semi
8. Paudi Hughes - Kilanerin Carried Kilanerin in the games they were bad and also drove them on when needed in the games they won
9. Martin O'Connor- Bunclody what more do I need to say best footballer in the county
10. Graham Cullen- Gussrane great semi final performance and a real leader for Gussrane
11. Robbie Brooks- Castletown- had a great year his speed is a real threat for opposition teams love to see him play her for the co team
12. Aaron Breen- Glynn Barntown- had a great year for Glynn was massive loss in quarter final v Shels
13. Brian Malone- Shels- His move up there has co insided with the shels scoring more this year a great outlet and ball winner, if he continues with the county team I still think he be best in the backs at that level.
14. Padraig O'Leary- Shels- 6 points from play in county quarter final has to be in the team somewhere despite playing around centre forward for the shels
15. Mark Rossiter- Gussrane- Great Player has had a great year between county and club and got scores at vital stages of quarter and semi final

Notable mentions to Glen Malone Graham Staples Sean Keane Carroll-Shels, Eoin Kelly, Aidan Nolan- Bunclody, Niall Hughes- Kilanerin, Mni Ryan Cillian Kehoe, Mark O'Neill- Gussrane, Alan Mahoney John Lacey- Glynn

Obviously going alot by quarter final and semi final games. Be ineresting to see how many of the26 names here will be in Shane Roches plans. Obviously KF, SD, ROC, AN will be with the hurlers."
I'd have Aidan Nolan at midfield, move Paidi Hughes to 12 and leave out Aaron Breen, I'd add the Fethard pair Garrett Foley and John Tubritt to the notable mentions list along with Philip Dempsey of St Martins, Kyle Roche of Shels, Michael and Eoin Ryan and Pauric Conway of Gusserane.

bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 09/11/2021 13:45:25    2388904

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Replying To beano:  "Team of the weekend, incorporating relegation series and junior semis:

Dylan Owens (Maudlintown)- was St.Mary's hero on a historic day when saving two efforts in the penalty shoot-out.

Eoin Ryan (Gusserane)- perhaps the most impressive young defender to have made strides in the senior championship, moved from the wing to the corner here.

John Dunne (Duffry)- kept the up to now imperious Spot Murphy quiet from general play despite losing out in the end.

Graham Staples (Shelmaliers)- his goal kick-started what turned out to be a comfortable win for the Over the Water lads.

Glen Malone (Shelmaliers)- his driving runs caused more problems for Bunclody than they encountered all season, he sealed the deal with a late goal.

Mark O'Neill (Gusserane)- had quietly gone about his business before now, an absolute pillar at the weekend. Worthy of another shot on the county scene.

Michael Sweeney (Monageer)- lined out wing-forward at the weekend, but generally a wing-back. Has to be included for his two equalising points in normal time and extra-time, and his clinching spot-kick thereafter.

Paddy Devereux (Crossabeg)- in my opinion, the best midfielder on show at the weekend. His loss, should it materialise, could be crippling to a Crossabeg side looking to make it up to senior for the first time ever.

Mikey Fogarty (St.Anne's)- 2-2 for the multi-faceted sports man to preserve the Rathangan lads senior status.

PJ Nolan (Kilrush)- supplied the last four points and won a lot of crucial ball to bring his experience to bear.

Graeme Cullen (Gusserane)- the consummate link-man between defence and attack, has been hugely influential during Gusserane's run to the final.

Connal Flood (Cloughbawn)- 0-5 from the county hurler, he is a serious player in both codes.

Kyle Roche (Shelmaliers)- 1-2 for the youngster, the second time he has hit the tally this season.

Paul Curtis (Clongeen)- 0-4 for the recent county footballer, the Geeners will be sweating on his availability all week.

Mark Rossiter (Gusserane)- scorer of the all-important goal, when he is on song, there is no finer sight in Wexford.

Honourable mentions:
Paul Foley (Cloughbawn)- made a telling impact in the shoot-out as well, though a black-mark against him for conceding a penalty and getting sin-binned.
Brian Malone (Shelmaliers)- three from play, thriving in an advanced role.
Thomas Morris (St.Patrick's)- six points from play as his side just about survived.
Daryl Murphy (Clongeen)- 1-2 for a player having an excellent season.
Denis Kenny (Kilmore)- went down fighting with 0-2 from play to cap a fine campaign.
John Roche (Gusserane)- immeasurable improvement from the midfielder so far."
I was at the Intermediate A Semi Finals in Patricks Park, taught Daryll Murphy was outstanding for Clongeen, real lively pacy player, 2nd game was very entertaining even before the penalties, Connal Flood best performer from the 4 teams on show.

bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 09/11/2021 16:47:52    2388942

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Replying To wexico15:  "I was at the Intermediate A Semi Finals in Patricks Park, taught Daryll Murphy was outstanding for Clongeen, real lively pacy player, 2nd game was very entertaining even before the penalties, Connal Flood best performer from the 4 teams on show."
I'd say that's a problem in any dual club or county. Alot of the better hurlers are also great footballers or vice versa. Split season must definitely help these lads.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11722 - 10/11/2021 13:02:42    2389010

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Looking at the weekend hopefully the senior final will be a good game, I was at there group game in Taghmon and it was really enjoyable. Didn't realise until Shane Cullen said it on the radio that it is Gusserane's 4th final in 8 years which is great going for a rural club who are competitive underage but not mopping up titles. Shels have been typically even performers this year rather than standout marquee individual performances. Think the midfield battle will be big, John Roche and Sean Keane Carroll have been very good for the 2 teams in the knockout stages, overall I think Shels have a bit more to win by 3 or 4 points but certainly wouldn't rule out Gusserane.

Couple of big relegation games too, a month ago I'd fancy strongly enough St James in a game against their neighbours Horeswood but after their underperformance against Kilanerin it looks a harder game to call, I'd imagine Banville is a doubt after picking up the injury against Gusserane, overall I'd just about go for St James to get a narrow win. Big pressure on Fethard in the 2nd game, a 2nd relegation would feel particularly harsh after their efforts in both codes this year. Sarsfields bit like Bannow in Intermediate have become the masters of these encounters in the last 5 years but I think that run might end on Saturday and Fethard will survive.

We're guaranteed a 1st ever intermediate title for a club not matter what the result on Sunday, as previously mentioned  St Mary's have really grown after moving away from Pairc Charman, haven't heard anything on if the 2 Crossabeg players travelled or stayed for Sundays game, I notice weather is good for Sunday both in terms of no rainfall and not a particularly strong wind. Don't want to sound disparaging but I think this helps Crossabeg as they can be guilty of poor shooting at times, I think the semi final against Gorey (who I think will win intermediate in the next year or 2) is where they played their get out of jail card and I think they'll finally get over the line in this grade on Sunday. In Intermediate relegation Ballyhogue and Glynn looks very hard to call, I'll just about go with Glynn to stay up.

In the lower grades finals Clongeen and Cloughbawn could be a cracker, I think it's Cloughbawn's 4th final in the grade after 2013,16 and 18 appearances. After seeing both last week I'd have to favour Clongeen who played with alot of pace and energy last week. In Junior looks hard to call between Kilrush and Monageer, I'd go for a narrow Kilrush win.

bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 11/11/2021 09:18:01    2389082

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Two good finals in store this weekend.

Shels V Gusserane - Shels are favourites, but Gusserane are on a great run and will be hard beat. They've been underdogs in their last two games and won both well. Arguably they should be favourites as have some very good footballers. Shels, also have some very good players, maybe lacking the same proper scoring power Gusserane have. Toss of a coin, but I'll give the New Ross District side the verdict. If it was to go to extra time, I'd change that to a Shels victory! Think the finals go to a replay anyway?

Glynn Barntown v Sarsfields, I mean Crossabeg v Marys Maudlintown - Crossabeg are rightfully favourites, and losing the two brothers will be a loss, but they are both replaceable, it's not Matty Forde they are losing. St Mary's didn't win a group game but have soldiered well since, Godkin get's the best out of these lads to be fair to him. I'll go for Crossabeg by 2 points.
Joke about Barntown and Sars obvs, but one can't but compare these teams, Crossabeg have come on leaps and bounds with the huge numerical increase in the parish over the past 10-20 years. If St Mary's win, and all the rest of the Town end up wanting to join, I hope they hold firm. They've got a good thing going. especially now they are in the rocks, and are better off sticking with their own.

rossytilidie (Wexford) - Posts: 300 - 11/11/2021 09:35:56    2389086

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According to the fixtures sheet sent to clubs, finals will go to extra time if necessary, but not penalties. There'll be a replay if sides are still level after extra time.

Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 2228 - 11/11/2021 10:02:08    2389089

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Replying To rossytilidie:  "Two good finals in store this weekend.

Shels V Gusserane - Shels are favourites, but Gusserane are on a great run and will be hard beat. They've been underdogs in their last two games and won both well. Arguably they should be favourites as have some very good footballers. Shels, also have some very good players, maybe lacking the same proper scoring power Gusserane have. Toss of a coin, but I'll give the New Ross District side the verdict. If it was to go to extra time, I'd change that to a Shels victory! Think the finals go to a replay anyway?

Glynn Barntown v Sarsfields, I mean Crossabeg v Marys Maudlintown - Crossabeg are rightfully favourites, and losing the two brothers will be a loss, but they are both replaceable, it's not Matty Forde they are losing. St Mary's didn't win a group game but have soldiered well since, Godkin get's the best out of these lads to be fair to him. I'll go for Crossabeg by 2 points.
Joke about Barntown and Sars obvs, but one can't but compare these teams, Crossabeg have come on leaps and bounds with the huge numerical increase in the parish over the past 10-20 years. If St Mary's win, and all the rest of the Town end up wanting to join, I hope they hold firm. They've got a good thing going. especially now they are in the rocks, and are better off sticking with their own."
In fairness to Crossabeg it isn't all about a population boom, there team is built around the Devereux and Foley brothers, both families are ingrained in the club from generations previous. A club can get a golden generation relative to their usual standard and make serious progress. Ramsgrange got promoted in hurling 4 times in 8 years from Junior B to intermediate from 2009-16, that wasn't linked to a population boom.

bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 11/11/2021 11:35:15    2389099

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Replying To wexico15:  "
Replying To rossytilidie:  "Two good finals in store this weekend.

Shels V Gusserane - Shels are favourites, but Gusserane are on a great run and will be hard beat. They've been underdogs in their last two games and won both well. Arguably they should be favourites as have some very good footballers. Shels, also have some very good players, maybe lacking the same proper scoring power Gusserane have. Toss of a coin, but I'll give the New Ross District side the verdict. If it was to go to extra time, I'd change that to a Shels victory! Think the finals go to a replay anyway?

Glynn Barntown v Sarsfields, I mean Crossabeg v Marys Maudlintown - Crossabeg are rightfully favourites, and losing the two brothers will be a loss, but they are both replaceable, it's not Matty Forde they are losing. St Mary's didn't win a group game but have soldiered well since, Godkin get's the best out of these lads to be fair to him. I'll go for Crossabeg by 2 points.
Joke about Barntown and Sars obvs, but one can't but compare these teams, Crossabeg have come on leaps and bounds with the huge numerical increase in the parish over the past 10-20 years. If St Mary's win, and all the rest of the Town end up wanting to join, I hope they hold firm. They've got a good thing going. especially now they are in the rocks, and are better off sticking with their own."
In fairness to Crossabeg it isn't all about a population boom, there team is built around the Devereux and Foley brothers, both families are ingrained in the club from generations previous. A club can get a golden generation relative to their usual standard and make serious progress. Ramsgrange got promoted in hurling 4 times in 8 years from Junior B to intermediate from 2009-16, that wasn't linked to a population boom."
Wouldn't tend to agree there. The club has little tradition or history. Two families 'ingrained' doesn't make it a traditional club.

countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 640 - 11/11/2021 12:29:02    2389110

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Replying To countyman2022:  "
Replying To wexico15:  "[quote=rossytilidie:  "Two good finals in store this weekend.

Shels V Gusserane - Shels are favourites, but Gusserane are on a great run and will be hard beat. They've been underdogs in their last two games and won both well. Arguably they should be favourites as have some very good footballers. Shels, also have some very good players, maybe lacking the same proper scoring power Gusserane have. Toss of a coin, but I'll give the New Ross District side the verdict. If it was to go to extra time, I'd change that to a Shels victory! Think the finals go to a replay anyway?

Glynn Barntown v Sarsfields, I mean Crossabeg v Marys Maudlintown - Crossabeg are rightfully favourites, and losing the two brothers will be a loss, but they are both replaceable, it's not Matty Forde they are losing. St Mary's didn't win a group game but have soldiered well since, Godkin get's the best out of these lads to be fair to him. I'll go for Crossabeg by 2 points.
Joke about Barntown and Sars obvs, but one can't but compare these teams, Crossabeg have come on leaps and bounds with the huge numerical increase in the parish over the past 10-20 years. If St Mary's win, and all the rest of the Town end up wanting to join, I hope they hold firm. They've got a good thing going. especially now they are in the rocks, and are better off sticking with their own."
In fairness to Crossabeg it isn't all about a population boom, there team is built around the Devereux and Foley brothers, both families are ingrained in the club from generations previous. A club can get a golden generation relative to their usual standard and make serious progress. Ramsgrange got promoted in hurling 4 times in 8 years from Junior B to intermediate from 2009-16, that wasn't linked to a population boom."
Wouldn't tend to agree there. The club has little tradition or history. Two families 'ingrained' doesn't make it a traditional club."]Where did i say it was a traditional club? Like the Ramsgrange example i gave they've a very good crop of players at the moment by their usual standards.

bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 11/11/2021 12:42:38    2389114

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Replying To wexico15:  "
Replying To countyman2022:  "[quote=wexico15:  "[quote=rossytilidie:  "Two good finals in store this weekend.

Shels V Gusserane - Shels are favourites, but Gusserane are on a great run and will be hard beat. They've been underdogs in their last two games and won both well. Arguably they should be favourites as have some very good footballers. Shels, also have some very good players, maybe lacking the same proper scoring power Gusserane have. Toss of a coin, but I'll give the New Ross District side the verdict. If it was to go to extra time, I'd change that to a Shels victory! Think the finals go to a replay anyway?

Glynn Barntown v Sarsfields, I mean Crossabeg v Marys Maudlintown - Crossabeg are rightfully favourites, and losing the two brothers will be a loss, but they are both replaceable, it's not Matty Forde they are losing. St Mary's didn't win a group game but have soldiered well since, Godkin get's the best out of these lads to be fair to him. I'll go for Crossabeg by 2 points.
Joke about Barntown and Sars obvs, but one can't but compare these teams, Crossabeg have come on leaps and bounds with the huge numerical increase in the parish over the past 10-20 years. If St Mary's win, and all the rest of the Town end up wanting to join, I hope they hold firm. They've got a good thing going. especially now they are in the rocks, and are better off sticking with their own."
In fairness to Crossabeg it isn't all about a population boom, there team is built around the Devereux and Foley brothers, both families are ingrained in the club from generations previous. A club can get a golden generation relative to their usual standard and make serious progress. Ramsgrange got promoted in hurling 4 times in 8 years from Junior B to intermediate from 2009-16, that wasn't linked to a population boom."
Wouldn't tend to agree there. The club has little tradition or history. Two families 'ingrained' doesn't make it a traditional club."]Where did i say it was a traditional club? Like the Ramsgrange example i gave they've a very good crop of players at the moment by their usual standards."]are you now saying the standard in Ramsgrange is poor? 'good crop by their usual standards'? reassuring for everyone in the club putting in the hard work fair play.

countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 640 - 11/11/2021 13:15:09    2389117

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Replying To countyman2022:  "
Replying To wexico15:  "[quote=countyman2022:  "[quote=wexico15:  "[quote=rossytilidie:  "Two good finals in store this weekend.

Shels V Gusserane - Shels are favourites, but Gusserane are on a great run and will be hard beat. They've been underdogs in their last two games and won both well. Arguably they should be favourites as have some very good footballers. Shels, also have some very good players, maybe lacking the same proper scoring power Gusserane have. Toss of a coin, but I'll give the New Ross District side the verdict. If it was to go to extra time, I'd change that to a Shels victory! Think the finals go to a replay anyway?

Glynn Barntown v Sarsfields, I mean Crossabeg v Marys Maudlintown - Crossabeg are rightfully favourites, and losing the two brothers will be a loss, but they are both replaceable, it's not Matty Forde they are losing. St Mary's didn't win a group game but have soldiered well since, Godkin get's the best out of these lads to be fair to him. I'll go for Crossabeg by 2 points.
Joke about Barntown and Sars obvs, but one can't but compare these teams, Crossabeg have come on leaps and bounds with the huge numerical increase in the parish over the past 10-20 years. If St Mary's win, and all the rest of the Town end up wanting to join, I hope they hold firm. They've got a good thing going. especially now they are in the rocks, and are better off sticking with their own."
In fairness to Crossabeg it isn't all about a population boom, there team is built around the Devereux and Foley brothers, both families are ingrained in the club from generations previous. A club can get a golden generation relative to their usual standard and make serious progress. Ramsgrange got promoted in hurling 4 times in 8 years from Junior B to intermediate from 2009-16, that wasn't linked to a population boom."
Wouldn't tend to agree there. The club has little tradition or history. Two families 'ingrained' doesn't make it a traditional club."]Where did i say it was a traditional club? Like the Ramsgrange example i gave they've a very good crop of players at the moment by their usual standards."]are you now saying the standard in Ramsgrange is poor? 'good crop by their usual standards'? reassuring for everyone in the club putting in the hard work fair play."]Ramsgrange were Junior B hurling in 2009, they made it to Intermediate in 2017, thats excellent progress by any standards. Don't know why your trying to start a pointless argument....

bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 11/11/2021 13:29:19    2389120

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gusserane are 2/1, im surprised, its a good price

Stmunnsriver (Wexford) - Posts: 2840 - 11/11/2021 16:37:55    2389146

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Heard the two lads are definitely gone so big loss for Ballymurn. Would still think they will win though. To be honest Marys have gone about their business again but you have to still look at the important transfers brought in, in the last few years which for me tarnishes any victory on Sunday. They are just the latest team to be going well with players transferring over and if you look through their Underage for the past few years, they have always been in low divisions.

Expect Shels to win the senior by 5 or 6 points. Split season suiting dual clubs well.

alwaysasub (Wexford) - Posts: 403 - 11/11/2021 17:36:04    2389150

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I was in hollymount on Saturday for the intermediate relegation final between Mary's rosslare and Bannow. I was very impressed with rosslares shay boggans carrying of the ball especially in the second half he's a big strong runner. Overall Rosslare didn't do enough with the horrendous wind in the first half it was 8 to 1-2 in favour of rosslare at half time and they came out and got their ninth point straight away in the second half and didn't score from then on. In fairness to bannow they dug deep and pulled it back with 7 unanswered points, they won every kickout in the second half and started winning the breaking balls. but rosslare could have snatched it they had 2 one on one's brilliantly saved by the bannow keeper in the last 5 mins which was ultimately the difference between staying up and going down. Rosslare were understandably bitterly disappointed at the end of the game having beaten bannow only 3 weeks prior by 11 points and looked abit shell-shocked.

oneills09 (Wexford) - Posts: 130 - 11/11/2021 19:57:20    2389157

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Replying To rossytilidie:  "Two good finals in store this weekend.

Shels V Gusserane - Shels are favourites, but Gusserane are on a great run and will be hard beat. They've been underdogs in their last two games and won both well. Arguably they should be favourites as have some very good footballers. Shels, also have some very good players, maybe lacking the same proper scoring power Gusserane have. Toss of a coin, but I'll give the New Ross District side the verdict. If it was to go to extra time, I'd change that to a Shels victory! Think the finals go to a replay anyway?

Glynn Barntown v Sarsfields, I mean Crossabeg v Marys Maudlintown - Crossabeg are rightfully favourites, and losing the two brothers will be a loss, but they are both replaceable, it's not Matty Forde they are losing. St Mary's didn't win a group game but have soldiered well since, Godkin get's the best out of these lads to be fair to him. I'll go for Crossabeg by 2 points.
Joke about Barntown and Sars obvs, but one can't but compare these teams, Crossabeg have come on leaps and bounds with the huge numerical increase in the parish over the past 10-20 years. If St Mary's win, and all the rest of the Town end up wanting to join, I hope they hold firm. They've got a good thing going. especially now they are in the rocks, and are better off sticking with their own."
Think the senior final will be close but Gusserane to win it have a bit more flair and scoring in the team. Crossabeg to win Intermediate. They look like a very tight team. Fit too. Well organised and worked good goal chances.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11722 - 11/11/2021 21:18:42    2389162

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Anybody hear why Junior final was moved from Saturday to 12 on Sunday?

bostonredsox (Wexford) - Posts: 4368 - 12/11/2021 07:29:16    2389164

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