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Good win yesterday but would not get too carried away with it, Tipperary are in middle of transition missing some huge players as well but a very good performance never the less. Great to have O Donnell & Duggan back both have huge games Clare's bench yesterday was a bit lightweight and hopefully Shanagher & Meehan are available soon. Clare have a poor record against Cork who will be raring to go after there no show against Limerick. I thought that Limerick again showed that they are ahead of everyone else only injuries could derail them clooney (Clare) - Posts: 878 - 25/04/2022 09:08:30 2412933 Link
Clooney that was a great performance yesterday..the difference having Duggan and o donnell is huge..I like the idea of Conlan at c/back even though I'd say a lot not to pleased with it..there are still a few to come back ..if there might be a weakness,it just might be at full back..I hope ye beat cork this coming weekend and keep them out of the top 3 in munster.. CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2206 - 25/04/2022 12:45:02 2413057 Link
Is David reidy out injured too? Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 1898 - 25/04/2022 13:14:15 2413071 Link
Replying To CTGAA10: "Clooney that was a great performance yesterday..the difference having Duggan and o donnell is huge..I like the idea of Conlan at c/back even though I'd say a lot not to pleased with it..there are still a few to come back ..if there might be a weakness,it just might be at full back..I hope ye beat cork this coming weekend and keep them out of the top 3 in munster.." Cleary is an excellent full back. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11725 - 25/04/2022 13:33:51 2413089 Link
Replying To Viking66: "Cleary is an excellent full back." I disagree as he's too prone to fouling a lot of the time John Doe (Galway) - Posts: 230 - 25/04/2022 14:14:53 2413105 Link
Replying To John Doe: "I disagree as he's too prone to fouling a lot of the time" Every top fullback in the country fouls alot. Look at O'Donnell- booked again at the weekend. One of the best there is. It's part of the job when you play that position and always was. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11725 - 25/04/2022 14:55:34 2413121 Link
Clearly is a decent full back in what is an extremely difficult position. There are bearly 3 top class fullbacks in the country. Its the toughest position to master. LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2472 - 25/04/2022 16:01:04 2413150 Link
mike casey isnt that tall as full backs go but he is some bit of stuff.... munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1095 - 25/04/2022 17:20:13 2413185 Link
Good win on Sunday but real test Sunday week if Limerick bring there best squad to Town. I personally don't think Cork are not too far off the pace some of there touches top class I wonder will Kieron Kingston step aside after this. Anyone any idea on how our injured players are namely Patrick O Connor Aidan McCarthy Mark Rogers David Reidy Shane Meehan our bench looks a big light any 2 or 3 of these would be huge help clooney (Clare) - Posts: 878 - 03/05/2022 16:16:18 2414684 Link
Replying To clooney: "Good win on Sunday but real test Sunday week if Limerick bring there best squad to Town. I personally don't think Cork are not too far off the pace some of there touches top class I wonder will Kieron Kingston step aside after this. Anyone any idea on how our injured players are namely Patrick O Connor Aidan McCarthy Mark Rogers David Reidy Shane Meehan our bench looks a big light any 2 or 3 of these would be huge help" I very much doubt Pat O Connor will play again for Clare, any more than Seadna Morey or Pdge Collins, etc. The squad is quite strong in general, I think, but even though there is an abundance of talent from midfield up I do not think we have strong enough defenders to get in the trophy reckoning this year. MiAmigaVERONICA (Clare) - Posts: 298 - 03/05/2022 17:49:01 2414725 Link
Unbelievable win for our minor hurlers tonight in Cork and against Cork. To beat Cork tonight after losing to them by 40 points last year at this level is unbelievable. Clare's underage system is starting to roll again with Tulla winning Harty, Flannans winning Harty in 2020 and Rice College winning the B division this year too. Coupled with this there is a strong Clare contingent playing with Ard Scoil Rios. Tipperary will be strong in the final put we have a chance for our first Munster title in 11 years at this grade. LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2472 - 03/05/2022 21:53:37 2414759 Link
Replying To John Doe: "I disagree as he's too prone to fouling a lot of the time" Terribly lazy analysis and incorrect. Anthony Daly spoke on his podcast about Cleary being a marked man from a referees perspective. He has committed 6 fouls in 7 games since the start of the league and 3 of those were in 1 match. So that's 3 fouls in the other 6 games. How is that a lot of fouling? I have heard Duignan in particular being up Clearys discipline a couple of times now but it is unfounded and the stats don't agree. But cleary will lose any benefit of doubt he gets with refs the longer this witch-hunt continues. LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2472 - 03/05/2022 21:58:29 2414761 Link
Replying To LohansRedHelmet: "Unbelievable win for our minor hurlers tonight in Cork and against Cork. To beat Cork tonight after losing to them by 40 points last year at this level is unbelievable. Clare's underage system is starting to roll again with Tulla winning Harty, Flannans winning Harty in 2020 and Rice College winning the B division this year too. Coupled with this there is a strong Clare contingent playing with Ard Scoil Rios. Tipperary will be strong in the final put we have a chance for our first Munster title in 11 years at this grade." Great win LRH. Hope ye go the whole way now. Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4316 - 04/05/2022 10:36:39 2414803 Link
Heartbreak for our U-17 s last night horrible way to decide a game though It was a great game see saw battle all way through respect to both teams fait play to BOC & his management team have turned around things under age have still 2 matches to go could get to all Ireland still and win it. When Tipp went man down we used the extra man badly Tipp still kept the sweeper we still seemed to have 7 backs on 5 forwards young Gunning who played full back was exceptional much in the mould of a Sean Finn attacked ball gave no frees away. Overall a very good campaign green shoots definitely clooney (Clare) - Posts: 878 - 12/05/2022 09:39:08 2416617 Link
Replying To clooney: "Heartbreak for our U-17 s last night horrible way to decide a game though It was a great game see saw battle all way through respect to both teams fait play to BOC & his management team have turned around things under age have still 2 matches to go could get to all Ireland still and win it. When Tipp went man down we used the extra man badly Tipp still kept the sweeper we still seemed to have 7 backs on 5 forwards young Gunning who played full back was exceptional much in the mould of a Sean Finn attacked ball gave no frees away. Overall a very good campaign green shoots definitely" Terrible way to lose a game. The extra games against Galway and whoever loses the Leinster final will definitely stand your lads in good stead if you get through to face Tipp again. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 11725 - 12/05/2022 10:24:57 2416632 Link
Replying To clooney: "Heartbreak for our U-17 s last night horrible way to decide a game though It was a great game see saw battle all way through respect to both teams fait play to BOC & his management team have turned around things under age have still 2 matches to go could get to all Ireland still and win it. When Tipp went man down we used the extra man badly Tipp still kept the sweeper we still seemed to have 7 backs on 5 forwards young Gunning who played full back was exceptional much in the mould of a Sean Finn attacked ball gave no frees away. Overall a very good campaign green shoots definitely" And further green shoots when one takes the performance of the Under 20s against Limerick into account. That was a game they should have won. I also feel that with Shane O'Donnell and Peter Duggan and a few injured players back the Seniors could be a very serious threat later in the Championship. Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4316 - 12/05/2022 10:36:05 2416634 Link
Replying To clooney: "Heartbreak for our U-17 s last night horrible way to decide a game though It was a great game see saw battle all way through respect to both teams fait play to BOC & his management team have turned around things under age have still 2 matches to go could get to all Ireland still and win it. When Tipp went man down we used the extra man badly Tipp still kept the sweeper we still seemed to have 7 backs on 5 forwards young Gunning who played full back was exceptional much in the mould of a Sean Finn attacked ball gave no frees away. Overall a very good campaign green shoots definitely" Its not over yet. Back door as far as I know. Ridiculous to decide a final on penalties espeically at that age group. Any Clare GAA people who are Munster rugby fans must be sick of the sight of pens the last couple of weeks. Looks like Clare had completely taken over until Tipp emptied the bench after the red card and the subs made a huge impact. Great watch considering these are only under 17. tiobraid (Tipperary) - Posts: 4119 - 12/05/2022 15:28:32 2416719 Link
Had it recorded on the sky box then went to watch it and the recording finished half way through extra time, raging. Harsh on young fellas to lose like that. Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 1898 - 12/05/2022 17:09:46 2416752 Link
Yeah, it was a brilliant game and a shame that one side had to lose out. A replay would surely have been preferable, even if it had to be played next Monday, the same evening that the Leinster final takes place. I supect the teams might meet again later. The Leinster final is a unique pairing and I haven't seen enough of Offaly or Laois to make a forecast, but I did notice Offaly have one brilliant young forward. Galway will no doubt be strong as usual but I wouldn't rule out a Tipp-Clare final. midlands (Westmeath) - Posts: 541 - 12/05/2022 18:39:03 2416777 Link
Replying To tiobraid: "Its not over yet. Back door as far as I know. Ridiculous to decide a final on penalties espeically at that age group. Any Clare GAA people who are Munster rugby fans must be sick of the sight of pens the last couple of weeks. Looks like Clare had completely taken over until Tipp emptied the bench after the red card and the subs made a huge impact. Great watch considering these are only under 17." Agreed, super game. I thought Tipp were brilliant in normal time when they went down to 14. Very harsh way to lose minor Final imo. Don't like it at all. MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13704 - 12/05/2022 21:07:35 2416783 Link