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Was at the Connacht Minor final as a mutual there. Amazing performance by Glenacr Manorhamilton Minors. Unfortunately they were narrowly beaten but showed how good leitrim football can be. Where do you even start? Sheridan made an early mistake but by god it didn't affect him one bit his kickouts were second to none and pulled of 2 superb saves to keep them within touching distance of oranmore. The full back line were top class, Hughes pocketed 14 and small boylan with 2 key blocks. Luke farrell and gilligan were very good again kept tight with a very good half forward line. Mcbride in midfield did very well against a strong midfield. The 2 Kelly's were superb as per usual and young attard and fox were outstanding with shooting and catching. The basic skills of Manor were very good. Oranmore just looked more physically stronger and taller. But Manor should be proud of themselves. Marzo_louglin94 (Leitrim) - Posts: 4 - 02/11/2024 00:05:27 2577901 Link 1 |
Magnificent post. This kind of insight and analysis is exactly what this forum has been missing. Wish him all the best in his journey.
Overtheblackspot (Leitrim) - Posts: 13 - 02/11/2024 08:29:32 2577915 Link 1 |
Bombshell news!!!! Darragh Rooney has left the county panel!! This is a massive loss as we have already lost soldiers such as Aiden Flynn, Peirce Dolan, Mark Plunkett, Dipper and brothers Conor and Jordan Reynolds. leitrimfan123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 20 - 02/11/2024 09:08:51 2577920 Link 0 |
Hard luck to Glencar/Manorhamilton minors, a supremely talented bunch of lads who represented Leitrim with distinction! Huge credit to management of Glancy and co, it's not easy to keep this particular age group together and interested in football with other distractions there is at this age. No doubt they have their eyes on U20 and even more over the coming years. I heard the ladies team are missing a few of their county players for the Connacht semi final today. Not sure if I can blame the players for deciding to go to New York. My only question is why did the county board not flag this as the Connacht LGFA fixture plan is set way in advance. At the end of the day Glencar/Manorhamilton are representing Leitrim so surly the county board had to sanction this trip or if not get involved in some way. Seems to be a serious lack of forward planning here and from what I remember the senior county final had to be played in Cloone as a replay in the men's final was not even considered, even the league final still has yet to be played! (FYI Connacht ladies master fixture plan for 2025 is up already) FamilyGuy (Leitrim) - Posts: 37 - 02/11/2024 10:45:57 2577929 Link 0 |
Who's dipper? And Conor and Jordan Reynolds not brothers not even same club. If true about Rooney huge loss though
JimmyNail (Leitrim) - Posts: 251 - 02/11/2024 17:33:02 2577957 Link 0 |
You said a lot didn't start for their clubs but of the 90 plus players mentioned you could only name 2!!!. Absolutely no harm in giving all them players a chance if they willing to give it a try. Some of the best players meath and cork ever had only ever played their club football at junior level. Some players can excel when put with other good players but may not show as well when playing at club leavel
Thejampot (Leitrim) - Posts: 345 - 02/11/2024 17:56:15 2577960 Link 0 |
Glencar minors had little left in the tank come the 2nd half. Three games in 7 days is too much for a group of U17s. Oranmore are highly rated and only playing two games in three days greatly helped in winning last night.
Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 257 - 02/11/2024 17:59:57 2577961 Link 0 |
For a neutral you seem to know at lot about this young manor team!!!!!!!!!.
Thejampot (Leitrim) - Posts: 345 - 02/11/2024 18:00:32 2577962 Link 0 |
Reasonably competitive under Mickey Moran too
boxtyburgerbuns (Leitrim) - Posts: 29 - 02/11/2024 18:21:24 2577967 Link 0 |
Rooney is also transferring back to Melvin Gaels , additionally Paul Brennan & Emyln Mulligan rejoining Melvin Gaels also, Former Donegal U20 Manager Franice Martin & Frank Mc Glynn taking over Melvin Gaels.
coldfeet (Leitrim) - Posts: 59 - 02/11/2024 18:45:24 2577973 Link 0 |
It is spelt level* And the junior standard in Leitrim is not exactly at the same level of that in meath and cork during the time period you are referring to. Theres a reason the club championship scene has been changed as the standard in the likes of junior has not been good enough. I have previously mentioned how the likes of aughavas and aughnasheelin coming down to junior A will make it more competitive but as it stands the majority of junior players are not near that level. I went to a lot of the junior championship games this year and quite simply the quality is poor. I have seen men more interested in fighting than looking for the ball, defenders forgetting what their first role is and even some thinking they are soccer players with step overs and kicky uppees in the middle of the pitch. So I really don't think that many junior players are going to 'excel when put with other good players'. Instead they will probably be showed up for what they are...average sillyjambon12 (Leitrim) - Posts: 14 - 02/11/2024 19:01:32 2577978 Link 0 |
I forgat all about that song. As you said they were great times. Was it Charlie mc who wrote that song
Thejampot (Leitrim) - Posts: 345 - 02/11/2024 19:16:46 2577985 Link 0 |
To be fair he said said mutual. "When people or groups feel the same way about each other"
Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 3503 - 02/11/2024 19:37:35 2577988 Link 1 |
I thought junior this year has been of a great standard. . I've been at quite a few junior matches this year and I've seen no such thing. Since you like to complain so much perhaps you should dust the cobwebs from the boots and go back playing next year and then the standard may improve.
MarysMan123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 23 - 02/11/2024 19:39:34 2577989 Link 0 |
I don't see how naming players is knowing alot about a team. As you can see I know very little first names. You must know very little if a name is alot of information to you!!
Marzo_louglin94 (Leitrim) - Posts: 4 - 02/11/2024 20:17:24 2577994 Link 0 |
How did Manorhamilton get on in the LGFA semi? Keephimthere (Roscommon) - Posts: 105 - 02/11/2024 20:51:49 2578002 Link 0 |
Marysman I think the legs are well and truly past that stage but I do appreciate your belief in me to turn things around. I'm more excited for the young talents of todays GAA. Kelly, Cox, Guckian, O'Reilly and of course Barry McNulty are the real talents who will bring Leitrim football up that extra level. sillyjambon12 (Leitrim) - Posts: 14 - 02/11/2024 20:54:48 2578003 Link 0 |
So you've named 2 out of 50-60. Well done. And do you know why those two weren't starters for their clubs? Injuries, work, other commitments etc? Seriously, lad. Take a look at yourself before you wade in with your lazy criticisms about another contributor making a very decent effort to enlighten us. None of us are perfect.
IronSleeve (Leitrim) - Posts: 22 - 02/11/2024 21:10:04 2578008 Link 0 |
Agreed alot of time will be wasted berating officials
totalrecall (Leitrim) - Posts: 996 - 02/11/2024 21:19:17 2578011 Link 0 |
Perhaps I should rescind my comment about a lot of the aforementioned players not being starters I suppose it was an over-exaggeration. Iron sleeve thank you. You have helped me find the light and have placed me on a better path but at the same time... You seem to talk as if you know everything about football and never criticise anyone yourself. For this to come from the same man who not so long ago tried to take cheap shots at Annaduff and Melvin Gaels for their constant cynicism. Personally I don't think that was too accurate of a statement as from what I see in the Observer and match reports a team like Annaduff nearly never seem to receive any black cards or such. But hey what do I know I guess you were just trying to showcase another fine example of 'lazy criticism'. sillyjambon12 (Leitrim) - Posts: 14 - 02/11/2024 21:22:03 2578013 Link 0 |