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I'll try this again. We have 2 tough, must win games left. No more room for slip ups. I've seen today's team sheet and it looks about as strong as we have on the panel. I don't see P O'Toole but that might be a misprint as there is another Kiltegan player named twice. I see Johnny Carlin back and I hope that works out ok. There is no doubt that we need more options in attack. Best of luck to the lads today.
Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2144 - 15/03/2026 11:21:26 2661232 Link 0 |
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That's some score at half time, lots to play for next week. London, yourselves, Carlow & Longford (even if they loose) all in with a shout. The tightest Division 4 in years.
Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1881 - 15/03/2026 15:02:13 2661262 Link 0 |
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I'm delighted to see your lads getting their act together also. Leitrim have always been a proud footballing county, picking from a smaller pool than most counties. We have always struggled to beat you and I'd say Leitrim are in front in the head to heads. I also have to admire the humility and realism of the posters on your very active forum, unlike some others.
Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2144 - 15/03/2026 16:06:56 2661278 Link 1 |
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Very interesting next week alright. Ironically if Leitrim were to beat Carlow we would be hot favourites for the second promotion spot even with a loss to Longford (bar a hammering). Lots of permutations but Wicklow in a very strong position now.
FearThoir (Wicklow) - Posts: 21 - 15/03/2026 16:57:54 2661293 Link 0 |
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I think we will be sitting this one out unless Antrim & London draw... a lot of things would need to go our way. But Tipperary could also come into the fold as well as they play Waterford and would be expected to win. I would have thought head to heads would come into play also but I stand corrected. Either way, no more than yourselves we should be looking to win our final games.
Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1881 - 15/03/2026 18:14:39 2661325 Link 0 |
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Does anyone know if two teams finish level on points; is it head to head results or scoring difference that decides placings? wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2176 - 15/03/2026 18:17:15 2661326 Link 0 |
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If two teams are level on points its head to head, woth three teams it goes to points difference. Well done to the lads on a big win today, I wasn't at the match, who stood out?
stringfellohawk (Wicklow) - Posts: 151 - 15/03/2026 18:31:55 2661333 Link 0 |
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Head to head if only 2 teams, if more than 2 then points difference. So for example 4 very possible results next week is wins for Tipp,Longford, Leitrim and Antrim. That would leave Longford top on 9 and Wicklow Carlow Antrim Leitrim and Tipp on eight with Wicklow most likely to claim second on points difference.
FearThoir (Wicklow) - Posts: 21 - 15/03/2026 18:44:27 2661339 Link 0 |
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Head to head
Bimb (Carlow) - Posts: 592 - 15/03/2026 20:18:15 2661366 Link 0 |
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Looking at the fixture list, I see the u20s play Kildare on 25th March ( in Roundwood) and Offaly 2 weeks later. The Kildare game should be a good indicator of whether or not we are progressing as they are the top rated under age county or very close to it for a few years now. Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2144 - 17/03/2026 13:09:05 2661585 Link 0 |
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From Wicklow GAA's perspective it is great to have both the footballers and hurlers going into the final round of league games with promotions on the line. I hope both footballers and hurlers can win their last game which should see both teams promoted. Wicklow footballers home form has been very strong while they've lost two out of three away games in this league campaign. If their game against Longford was being played in Aughrim on Sunday then I'd be more confident of a favourable result. It is straightforward, in order to be promoted they must win away in Longford who are still in contention for promotion themselves. Wicklow have the best scoring difference in division four which might be important if they finish level on points with other counties. Best of luck to both hurlers and footballers. Hopefully it will be a double celebration on Sunday evening. wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2176 - 17/03/2026 15:28:02 2661607 Link 0 |
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Indeed a big week coming up. I think Boscos boys have slightly easier task ahead of them, although nothing can be taken for granted. The footballers - what can one say? We have never found Longford hard to get over and they, like us have been blowing hot and cold recently. I'd like to imagine that Oisin has his best team sorted at this point. The backs certainly seem more capable and we have been getting a good spread of scores from all over, including substitutions. If we are in the front foot from flag fall, I think we should be able to shade this. Our minor hurlers and footballers are out next week along with the u20 footballers. Best of luck to each and every one.
Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2144 - 18/03/2026 14:22:03 2661692 Link 0 |