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leyny (Sligo) - Posts: 71 - 27/07/2020 09:35:17 2285412 Link 0 |
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I think this is a very good point. The more I hear about the on-going turf wars at county board level the more you would worry for the future of Sligo football. This is another example where we are behind the curve. We are lagging both on and off the field in vision and forward thinking.
maximus_1 (Sligo) - Posts: 25 - 27/07/2020 09:47:25 2285413 Link 0 |
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was at the west derby between ballymote and bunninadden, ballymote looked very poor and out of ideas up front, bunninaddens defense needs some tightening as 7 of ballymotes 10 scores came from frees, bunninadden looked lively up front but wides is a big issue also, they should really have been out of sight, that team needs alot of work also ballymote have enda kelly, anthony brennan, murray from tubber and bunninadden man liam og on the line, better trained then a county team and a squad of 40 plus players but they cant seem to develop a winning side, its such a shame as it would be great to have another powerhouse in the west, the intermediate is such a competitive competition. also made it to the harps vs marys game, harps really struggled, i can see them struggling this year, hopefully more are allowed to games next week sligopublican (Sligo) - Posts: 45 - 27/07/2020 10:34:54 2285422 Link 0 |
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A geography lesson may be required. That west derby that you mentioned was played in Keash by 2 teams very much in the East Division. I backed Ballymote to win mainly because I heard Brennan was with them. Thought he might cut out the internal politics and infighting but I believe they haven't changed. Wasn't at the game but l hear there was loads of mouthing from the townies.
eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2074 - 27/07/2020 16:28:09 2285479 Link 2 |
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I hope the County Boards streaming service is better than the clubs. Tried watching Farnans and Easley on Saturday. It was awful quality. Calry and Mullinabreena wasn't much better. Glenn Young bringing his usual success to Sligo clubs I see. NewSligofan (Sligo) - Posts: 258 - 27/07/2020 21:16:10 2285502 Link 0 |
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Well I was just going on a previous posters train of thought, personally I would call them very much south Sligo , But you are correct , ballymote done themselves no favours at all, very weak team , with a very experienced management , perhaps a 2-3 year project sligopublican (Sligo) - Posts: 45 - 28/07/2020 00:30:16 2285510 Link 0 |
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I was at the game in Keash. Was not a great game by any means and quality was poor on the day. We scored a lucky goal due to an error by the goal keeper mid way through the second half but before that Ballymote looked like the winning team. Frees ultimately was the main scoring threat due to the whistle happy referee. We were very happy to leave with the victory as its a local derby that generally has a lot of steam to it. As I have referenced before I know both sets of players very well due to me attending school in Ballymote and i'm not aware of any infighting in the club it actually appears to be very well ran. I personally think too much is being made of the management team, look around the county every team has experience on the line these days. It has to be remembered both clubs know each other very well so there is always going to be that rivalry and the bit of mouthing that comes with it, to label one team worse than the other would be unfair. Some tough games ahead, in a tough group but great start for us and no doubt improvement required. Big game versus Enniscrone next, who need the victory after last weekends high scoring lose to group favorites Curry. Hopefully more fans will be let into grounds in the coming weeks as I do like attending as many games as possible plus it helps build a better atmosphere.
Bloodsub6 (Sligo) - Posts: 30 - 28/07/2020 08:18:59 2285516 Link 0 |
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well coming from a non biased club, i ament from either ballymote or bunninadden, i have to admit i never seen ballymote in a winning position in that game, there only outlet upfront was to buy the free, but then again the bunnie goalkeeper made a good save shortly after bunninaddens first goal and if that went in the game could have went either way, bunninadden will be confident going into the next game as i think their forward line is very good. i have to disagree with you on the management side, the experience on the line for ballymote was exceptional, yet they looked completely out of ideas, i presume the likes of irwin and meehan were injured seeing as you know the team well? i really was expecting a great game, what is happening to coolaney mullinabreena under glenn young ?? they got slaughtered in all there challenge games and the championship wont be any different it seems sligopublican (Sligo) - Posts: 45 - 28/07/2020 09:57:33 2285521 Link 0 |
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Good to hear from someone who was at the game.
eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2074 - 28/07/2020 10:36:04 2285527 Link 0 |
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The fact Ballymote went a point up would in fact mean they were in a winning position at a point in time (if you want to get technical). I tried to give a balanced view of the game in my opinion, whether you agree is your opinion (as a neutral you did well to obtain a ticket). Experience on our line is exceptional, experience on CM line is exceptional, experience on Geevagh line is exceptional, experience on Eastern Harps line is exceptional, do you see the trend. Yes our forwards are exciting with a good young talent introduced from the bench but Enniscrone have a very exciting talent of their own and posted a good score versus Curry. As for Irwin & Meehan (the older of the 2 brothers was playing) I don't know what their status is but believe both were in attendance. You may need to ask the management team the reason they were not on the pitch as that is not for me to comment. I hope that cleared up a few points for you, I won't even get into the whole 'east' 'west' 'south' debate!
Bloodsub6 (Sligo) - Posts: 30 - 28/07/2020 15:41:26 2285590 Link 0 |
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Datsrite
eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2074 - 28/07/2020 16:21:46 2285599 Link 0 |
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Taliban! (Sligo) - Posts: 4 - 28/07/2020 19:37:08 2285616 Link 0 |
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My predictions for the weekend sligopublican (Sligo) - Posts: 45 - 30/07/2020 14:32:41 2285845 Link 0 |
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Good to be back read about football rather than the never ending top table rows from the same personalities who are around for years. I'll go for Drumcliffe, Tubber, Tourlestrane and Calry wins. Maybe Shamrock Gaels could sneak a draw. Rest will be handy enough I think. In Intermediate wins for Curry, St Farnans and Easkey with Bunninadden and Enniscrone to draw. One thing I notice this year also is the spread of venues being used. Maybe it's due to Covid and no double headers but they seem sensible enough compared to before Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 488 - 30/07/2020 15:46:11 2285855 Link 0 |
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No real stand out shocks the weekend gone in Senior, Tubber will be disappointed though. Any stand out performers from any of the games. Were any of the county management in attendance across the games? downsouth18 (Sligo) - Posts: 18 - 30/07/2020 16:32:55 2285862 Link 0 |
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Different fixtures chairman prob has to do with some of the venues. Definitely more balanced. Any team after this weekend with no points on board will be in relegation bother. I would expect Shamrock Gaels to beat Drumcliffe, Tubber to beat Harps, Tourlestrane and Calry.also to win. The Bunnies should make it back to back victories and Curry, Farnans and Easky also to win.
eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2074 - 30/07/2020 17:00:33 2285872 Link 0 |
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The spread of games is great imo , but if crowds were allowed at games the likes of ransboro and dromard or easkey would never hold games , sligopublican (Sligo) - Posts: 45 - 30/07/2020 18:47:50 2285881 Link 0 |
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The spread of games is great imo , but if crowds were allowed at games the likes of ransboro and dromard or easkey would never hold games , sligopublican (Sligo) - Posts: 45 - 30/07/2020 19:00:32 2285883 Link 0 |
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Ah I'd say there's not much more than 100/150 people who can't get to games if normal crowds were allowed for most of them anyway. I've been at many a game where you could social distance before it was even known so small were the crowds! Unfortunately our championship games aren't too well supported even at final stages so I'd imagine nearly all the venues would still be able to take group games anyway.
Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 488 - 30/07/2020 21:47:39 2285905 Link 0 |
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I have read your post a number of times, in particular the last line. I can't fathom what you a trying to say, is it a dig at me? Is it a dig at another? or what is it as I can't make sense of it. The whole purpose of a forum is to give opinions, some you will agree with, some you won't but everyone is entitled to one. A healthy debate (based on fact where possible) is always welcome. I personally like discussing GAA especially with people who give a balanced view on games they have attended. With current restrictions on game attendances this should be a platform for neutrals to get reports from around the county (we cannot rely on our local rags at times). I take it you are an Eastern Harps supporter hence your attendance in Keash & Collooney and the scramble for tickets (i'll be looking forward to a report from Curry). Believe me i'm not here to get into a 'war of words' with you or any other and that's one of the main reasons I will only periodically comment. Moving on to the weekends games Drumcliffe V Shamrock Gaels = Shamrock Gaels Eastern Harps V Tubbercurry = Tubbercurry Coolaney/Mullinabreena V Tourlestrane = Tourlestrane Geevagh V Calry/St Joseph's = Calry Curry V St Molaise Gaels = Curry Bunninadden V Enniscrone = Bunninadden Castleconnor V Easkey = Easkey St Farnan's V Michael's = St Farnans I think Shamrock Gaels should build on last years semifinal appearance and will have too much for Drumcliffe. They are young and enthusiastic but I do think a full league campaign may of stood to them based on their youth (will be watching on youtube). Tubbercurry or Eastern Harps are not the teams of old but still should be a good game. Coolaney need a victory after last weekends result but I cannot see it coming against the reigning champions. Geevagh equally are going to find it difficult against a physically strong Calry team who are on the up. Intermediate - its very competitive with a number of teams of equal standing. Hard to know with Curry V Molaise, all I can base this on is how poor Molaise were last year. Good game, with Curry to prevail and Adrian Marren to lead the charge. As for us, who knows? Based on last weeks performances i'd worry but all is positive in the club after the local derby success. Enniscrone have very good forwards and a nice blend of youth. Can't look past Easkey & St Farnans in the other 2 games. As for referee's - without them we would have no games (stating the obvious I know). But who is the best maybe JG, there are a number of them at the same level. Bloodsub6 (Sligo) - Posts: 30 - 31/07/2020 08:54:49 2285923 Link 0 |