Replying To Rossfan93: "Round 2 of the Club Championship this weekend:
Padraig Pearses vs Boyle: Game of the weekend here, Pearses were impressive in the 2nd half against Ros Gaels and Boyle scored a big win without Daire Cregg and Enda Smith. Tight one here but going to just give Pearses the edge here, they will be a force to reckon with when Colleran gets back.
Clan na Gael vs Roscommon Gaels: Huge game here, Neither side will want to go into the last round needing a win. Roscommon Gaels were so poor the last day but had notable absentees. Clan to win this by 5+ points.
Strokestown vs Michael Glaveys: Another good game on the cards here. Glaveys will look to kick start their championship and stayed with a strong Brigits side for the guts of 40 minutes. Strokestown know a win here will guarantee them knockout football. Finn and McGinley were excellent the last day out. Going to go Strokestown by 2 points but a draw might be a good bet.
Western Gaels v St. Brigids: Formality here. Comfortable Brigits win by 10+ points. Western Gaels did well the last day out but may have to go to the well again on the final day, another relegation battle looks likely.
Oran vs St. Faithleachs: Oran made light work of Elphin the last day out while Faitleachs 11 point win flattered them, although they had a large volume of wides. Oran to win this by 5 points if they can keep the Murtagh brothers and Mikey Dunne relatively quiet. They should have too much up top with Darragh Walsh, Fitzpatrick and Lawless in midfield.
Castlerea vs Elphin: Huge game here to see who avoids a relegation battle. Although technically Elphin could lose and beat Faithleachs in the final round (if Faithleachs lose to Oran), a win here really is a must. Castelrea looked decent in patches the last time out but ran out of steam, while Elphin will hope to have Killoran back. Going with Elphin by 3 points."
I think Boyle will take Pearses. Clann Think Glaveys will bounce back here. Brigids Oran v Faithleachs very tough to call. Draw. Castlerea just about
Apart from Brigids v Western Gaels all of the senior games look to be 50/50 calls.
Round 1 in group stages tends to have a bit of shadow boxing and any player with a niggle sits those games out. Boyle v Pearses is the best match and two county title challengers but the most intriguing games are Clann v Roscommon Gaels and Elphin v Castlerea as I would expect the loser of those games will go into the relegation play offs with Western Gaels who has built up big experience in winning those knock out relegation deciders.
Boyle very poor last night. Cregg has really lost his form this year. Thought donie was the only boyle player who looked county standard. Very impressed with pearces. Missing a few key players but there forward play in the first half was brilliant. Anyone know what age the pearces wing back is think his name was nevin. He looked brilliant
Replying To dave1988: "Boyle very poor last night. Cregg has really lost his form this year. Thought donie was the only boyle player who looked county standard. Very impressed with pearces. Missing a few key players but there forward play in the first half was brilliant. Anyone know what age the pearces wing back is think his name was nevin. He looked brilliant"
He's about 20, possibly 21 this year. First year for him to play as a wingback and seems to suit him much better than corner forward.
Replying To dave1988: "Boyle very poor last night. Cregg has really lost his form this year. Thought donie was the only boyle player who looked county standard. Very impressed with pearces. Missing a few key players but there forward play in the first half was brilliant. Anyone know what age the pearces wing back is think his name was nevin. He looked brilliant"
Daire Cregg didn't look remotely fit from his return injury. Boyle midfield and defence was all over the place them. Pearses was fairy clinical ending the game as contest before half time which was disappointing for neutrals watching and hoping to see a good competitive game like last year that ended level after 60 minutes.
S Canning, C Ryan are ruled out for the year their replacements Tom Butler,Keelan Kelly have fitted in well. Colleran will be back in round 3. Jack Nevin turned 21 a few week ago, was part of the Roscommon U20 panel in 2025.
Tulsk,Eire Og back on track with comfortable wins. A set back for Kilbride to lose to Clann B. Poor by Roscommon Gaels B to concede their match to Brigids C they also conceded most of their league games, all doesn't appear well with the county town team.
Replying To The_analyser: "Daire Cregg didn't look remotely fit from his return injury. Boyle midfield and defence was all over the place them. Pearses was fairy clinical ending the game as contest before half time which was disappointing for neutrals watching and hoping to see a good competitive game like last year that ended level after 60 minutes.
S Canning, C Ryan are ruled out for the year their replacements Tom Butler,Keelan Kelly have fitted in well. Colleran will be back in round 3. Jack Nevin turned 21 a few week ago, was part of the Roscommon U20 panel in 2025.
Tulsk,Eire Og back on track with comfortable wins. A set back for Kilbride to lose to Clann B. Poor by Roscommon Gaels B to concede their match to Brigids C they also conceded most of their league games, all doesn't appear well with the county town team."
Replying To Seanfan: "Keelan Kelly is a fine footballer."
He is and has another year with Roscommon U20s, more likely the captain in 2027.
Brigids 10 point winners against Western Gaels. Conor Hand,Charlie O'Carroll with the goals for Brigids. The gaels goal came via a penalty.
Castlerea 8 points to spare to more or less retain senior status in Rockfield. John Curran after missing the round 1 game showed well. Elphin based on their two games will struggle to avoid the drop.
In the Intermediate championship a surprise to see a non competitive game from Pearses B as they only scored 0-4 and conceded 3-22 v Shannon Gaels
A surprise to see Kilmore beat Fuerty after Fuertys impressive win against Eire Og in round 1
Replying To dave1988: "Boyle very poor last night. Cregg has really lost his form this year. Thought donie was the only boyle player who looked county standard. Very impressed with pearces. Missing a few key players but there forward play in the first half was brilliant. Anyone know what age the pearces wing back is think his name was nevin. He looked brilliant"