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Didn't get to game,reports please? Looks like we got 1 point from play from starting 6.

MrUnderhill (Sligo) - Posts: 122 - 15/02/2026 09:34:14    2656487

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Very poor in Portlaoise.
I honestly don't believe that promotion is a target for the mgt this year. They are doing a lot of tinkering with the team. They seem to want to try out as many players as possible so that will the championship and Tailteann Cup comes around they will know their best 15 and subs.
It's a risky strategy but with 3 home games to come they should survive in Div 3. No 6 shirt is a huge problem. We don't appear to have any candidate good enough for that role. Canice would solve that issue but then that will leave a gap in the middle of the pitch . Strange that Sheridan didn't start yesterday evening. Good to see Doherty back in action. I hope MC Daniel will return soon. He's a very fit and strong lad. Cummins was also missed for his strength , drive and point taking. The games are coming thick and fast now.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2331 - 15/02/2026 10:41:16    2656500

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Missing lads of course like mullen and cummins and not easy for young players like the two corner backs, two very good players. Tough on young lads coming into a team lacking leaders. We are very light unfortunately. Speed and a lot of talented lads but nowhere near the required power and strength. Midfield not there at all. Very disappointing. Another year in div 3.

Southsligoman (Sligo) - Posts: 2 - 15/02/2026 12:29:52    2656527

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Replying To Southsligoman:  "Missing lads of course like mullen and cummins and not easy for young players like the two corner backs, two very good players. Tough on young lads coming into a team lacking leaders. We are very light unfortunately. Speed and a lot of talented lads but nowhere near the required power and strength. Midfield not there at all. Very disappointing. Another year in div 3."
At the moment I would be very happy to remain in Div 3. I predicted that Gilmartin would not be wearing the 6 jersey. I didn't realize that he would see zero minutes.

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 236 - 15/02/2026 15:49:16    2656565

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Replying To Taypot:  "At the moment I would be very happy to remain in Div 3. I predicted that Gilmartin would not be wearing the 6 jersey. I didn't realize that he would see zero minutes."
Yes. We will probably finish 4th from the bottom. Its such a pity we don't have size. Laois wouldn't be world beaters but they have a few lads with size like Evan o Carroll. Our full back line is very small. The team in general are. With the new rules and traditional kick outs (that mcgeeney is not a fan of!) you need size. Look at roscommon with doyle smith some tenacious backs and a few class forwards. Our tidy forwards wont get on enough ball because of a lack of ball winners around the middle. We have fellas who can kick the ball which will help come april hopefully. Lally is excellent but he can't be every where. The dry ball and good weather will suit us more but we are a long way off it. Maybe after a year or two bedding in the young lads we will improve but its hard to get excited.

Southsligoman (Sligo) - Posts: 2 - 16/02/2026 03:40:59    2656705

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