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Replying To Timmy86:  "Pick your all stars!!%() Jesus you must think your in kerry or Dublin %()"
Do you ever have anything positive to say about anything or anyone? There are a few really good posters here, and I hope they all have a stab at picking the top 15 players. Lighten up lad, get out a bit more

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 223 - 27/10/2025 11:11:38    2641813

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Congratulations to Shamrock Gaels - deserved champions for 2025. They had some good fortune in the first game but showed their class in the replay. The new rules definately benefited them. The 2 point shooting of Quinn, pace throughout the team and a keeper who has a very good kickout. Coolera very reliant on Murphy for scores again and their physicality and doggedness was undone by SG pace and precision. SG with their age profile will be in contenders for the foreseeable future.

Anto (Sligo) - Posts: 402 - 28/10/2025 08:57:58    2641952

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Replying To Anto:  "Congratulations to Shamrock Gaels - deserved champions for 2025. They had some good fortune in the first game but showed their class in the replay. The new rules definately benefited them. The 2 point shooting of Quinn, pace throughout the team and a keeper who has a very good kickout. Coolera very reliant on Murphy for scores again and their physicality and doggedness was undone by SG pace and precision. SG with their age profile will be in contenders for the foreseeable future."
Ironically Coolera scored 3 two-pointers in the replay, Shamrock Gaels, none, I think?

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1028 - 28/10/2025 09:44:38    2641962

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Replying To Anto:  "Congratulations to Shamrock Gaels - deserved champions for 2025. They had some good fortune in the first game but showed their class in the replay. The new rules definately benefited them. The 2 point shooting of Quinn, pace throughout the team and a keeper who has a very good kickout. Coolera very reliant on Murphy for scores again and their physicality and doggedness was undone by SG pace and precision. SG with their age profile will be in contenders for the foreseeable future."
I thought Laffey did a great job on Quinn in both games to nullify his two point threat from play. It was through indiscipline the drawn game he got the opportunities for 2 points.

BreakingBall123 (Sligo) - Posts: 155 - 28/10/2025 13:29:13    2642009

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Replying To Anto:  "Congratulations to Shamrock Gaels - deserved champions for 2025. They had some good fortune in the first game but showed their class in the replay. The new rules definately benefited them. The 2 point shooting of Quinn, pace throughout the team and a keeper who has a very good kickout. Coolera very reliant on Murphy for scores again and their physicality and doggedness was undone by SG pace and precision. SG with their age profile will be in contenders for the foreseeable future."
Yes, with their age profile they will be contenders. However we now live in an era where young lads frequently go off for 12 months to see the world and Gaels were very fortunate that they had no major injuries this year. Also a few of the team dabble a bit with rugby and soccer . Then of course St. Marys and to a lesser extent Coolera could suddenly have new players next year as people come to work in the town. Championships are very hard won so Gaels should enjoy every minute of it. When they sober up they have to visit the Galway champions.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2269 - 28/10/2025 13:51:40    2642011

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Coolera left the county title behind them the first day and to their credit on Sunday Shamrock Gaels took the opportunity presented to them, something I didn't think they would be able to. Coolera were extremely flat and totally reliant on Murphy and of his 8 points 3 were two pointer frees. One man doing all a team's scoring doesn't deserve a county title where as Gaels had 7 scorers. That is a much to do with how good a job some of the Gaels lads did to be fair but had this game been under the old scoring system it'd have been 2-11 to 0-5 which as reigning back to back county champions and Connacht champions I don't think many would have expected. Usually such a capitulation from a final to a replay is by the team considered to be the underdog.

Onwards now to Connacht and I'll be honest I'd be surprised if any of our champions win a game. Gaels have tough opposition in Moycullen in around 11/12 days. I imagine they'll only get 2 proper training sessions in. Mullinabreena will play winner of Mayo and Galway champions and Cloonacool probably stand the best chance against Roscommon. I know if you're on a panel that wins its all bonus territory especially if you've been waiting a long time to win a title and celebrate accordingly, but for the rest of the county it gives you an idea on how strong our club championships actually are.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 612 - 28/10/2025 16:21:36    2642047

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Congratulations to SG, they learned from the replay and managed to nullify Coolera's main threats other than Murphy. For Coolera it will be a case of what if, two big goal chances missed in the first half in a tight game will be frustrating for sure. As pointed out SG have a good age profile and great strength in depth so will be looking to dominate for the next couple of years, although I'm sure the chasing pack over Mary's DRP and maybe Molaise will feel that they are not too far away. For Coolera I think they have over achieved winning 2 county titles in a row and a Connacht title. A lot of their main players are the wrong side of 30, it will be interesting to see if they are back in the mix next year, I could see some of thier stalwarts stepping aside. I'll have a crack with my TOTY.

1. K Harte (Coolera)
2. D Conlon (SG)
3. E Lyons (SG)
4. S Murphy (Coolera)
5. P Brady (Mary's)
6. C Kenny (SG)
7. D Walsh (Harps)
8. P O'Brien (DRP)
9. C Sherridan (SG)
10. D Quinn (SG)
11. E Mulligan (Mary's)
12. R Doherty (Coolera)
13. B Egan (Tour)
14 C Lally (DRP)
15 N Murphy (Coolera)

I'm sure others will have completly different teams but what I have seen these were the most consistent performers. The 2 Duignans are probably unlucky but for me, neither of them were consistent enough throughout the whole championship. Quinn had two quiet games in the final but was remarkable at the start of their campaign. If it wasn't for Brian Egan Tour could have been relegated and Lally was probably the form forward in the county for most of the championship, in his best position. Tried to spread it as much as I could and not just litter the team with the two finalists. O'Mahoney from DRP could easily be in there ahead of his midfield partner.

laochragael (Sligo) - Posts: 16 - 28/10/2025 23:42:31    2642092

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Replying To laochragael:  "Congratulations to SG, they learned from the replay and managed to nullify Coolera's main threats other than Murphy. For Coolera it will be a case of what if, two big goal chances missed in the first half in a tight game will be frustrating for sure. As pointed out SG have a good age profile and great strength in depth so will be looking to dominate for the next couple of years, although I'm sure the chasing pack over Mary's DRP and maybe Molaise will feel that they are not too far away. For Coolera I think they have over achieved winning 2 county titles in a row and a Connacht title. A lot of their main players are the wrong side of 30, it will be interesting to see if they are back in the mix next year, I could see some of thier stalwarts stepping aside. I'll have a crack with my TOTY.

1. K Harte (Coolera)
2. D Conlon (SG)
3. E Lyons (SG)
4. S Murphy (Coolera)
5. P Brady (Mary's)
6. C Kenny (SG)
7. D Walsh (Harps)
8. P O'Brien (DRP)
9. C Sherridan (SG)
10. D Quinn (SG)
11. E Mulligan (Mary's)
12. R Doherty (Coolera)
13. B Egan (Tour)
14 C Lally (DRP)
15 N Murphy (Coolera)

I'm sure others will have completly different teams but what I have seen these were the most consistent performers. The 2 Duignans are probably unlucky but for me, neither of them were consistent enough throughout the whole championship. Quinn had two quiet games in the final but was remarkable at the start of their campaign. If it wasn't for Brian Egan Tour could have been relegated and Lally was probably the form forward in the county for most of the championship, in his best position. Tried to spread it as much as I could and not just litter the team with the two finalists. O'Mahoney from DRP could easily be in there ahead of his midfield partner."
A very good selection. I will differ from you in a lot of places but that's the beauty of trying to pick the best 15 out of maybe 200 senior club footballers. It doesn't mean either of us got it right or wrong. At least neither of us didn't cram the spaces with Co players.
I didn't include Egan even though he was immense.Neither did I include Marren who is still excellent but probably hasn't the legs anymore at 42. Others that are unlucky are Gilmartin from Tubber, both Drumcliffe midfielders and David Barlow.
Here are my selection
(1) Harte. Coolera
(2) G.O Kelly Lynch Marys
(3) Lyons Gaels
(4) Casserly Molaise
(5) Kenny Gaels
(6) Laffey Coolera
(7) Keane Drumcliffe
(8) Sheridan Gaels
(9) MC Daniels Coolera
(10) Rooney Marys
(11) Quinn Gaels
(12)Doherty Coolera
(13) Lally Drumcliffe
(14) Murphy Coolera
(15) Henry Harp's

Player of the year Conor Sheridan. Consistently excellent all year

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2269 - 29/10/2025 11:37:48    2642116

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Replying To sillymoocow:  "S Gaels will beat Coolera by 4 points on Sunday.

Their pace and directness will overpower Coolera, Coolera are a big physical side who hold onto the ball nicely but their game plan will go out the window when they have to start chasing backwards and ultimately over 60 mins the doors will begin to open.

I expect Evan Lyons will be stuck to Murphy with his whole gameplay to nullify him to no scores from play which he is capable of doing.

A very good game instore but I'm afraid S Gaels will be lifting the Cup"
I would imagine SG nerves and build up to their first county final had an effect on the drawn game but as I predicted the overall power and pace to a slow moving bullish Coolera side came to light.

I fancy this team against the Galway champions, nothing to lose, loads of pace in team, to be honest they have powered their way by every team in Sligo so upset on the cards.

sillymoocow (Sligo) - Posts: 14 - 29/10/2025 13:36:40    2642137

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K.Harte (Coolera)

F.O.Heir (Marys)
E.Lyons (Gaels)
C MC Donagh (Coolera)

C.Kenny (Gaels)
E. Keane (Drumcliffe)
G.O.K. Lynch (Mary's)

C.Sheridan (Gaels)
M.Mc Daniels (Coolera)

C Lally (Drumcliffe)
D. Quinn (Gaels)
R Doherty (Coolera)

S Deignan (Gaels)
N.Murphy (Coolera)
M . Henry (Harp's)

I have Lally back in the half forward line even though he played most of the championship in the F.F line. The experiment didn't work.
Player of the year Niall Murphy. He got the better of Lyons in both Co finals. That's some achievement.

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 223 - 31/10/2025 21:06:32    2642433

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Once again the U20 is proving to be a difficult competition to lift off the ground. Today St Mary's play their first game due to their participation in U17, but already in the A competition there have been 2 walkovers with potential for one more. In B competition Shamrock Gaels conceded both their games and are as well to concede the third, leaving us with just 1 group out of 4 in both competitions with no walkover yet. I really do wonder if there ever is a good time to play this competition, or if there is even any value in it? I see over on the Leitrim forum they're giving out about playing it throughout the year in larger gaps.

Interestingly we now have an U14 Winter League which is not a bad idea as keeps young fellas active if they're not playing other sports but U13 football finished up on August/early September so maybe a little too far into winter? Some clubs including the bigger ones have opted not to take part.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 612 - 01/11/2025 12:22:06    2642480

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Any word on which players are on the panel for 2026. Who may be returning and opting out etc.

SLGO (Sligo) - Posts: 2 - 02/11/2025 11:47:13    2642620

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Any word on who might be in/out of the county panel for 2026.

SLGO (Sligo) - Posts: 2 - 02/11/2025 11:50:27    2642622

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Replying To Sligoman1234:  "Once again the U20 is proving to be a difficult competition to lift off the ground. Today St Mary's play their first game due to their participation in U17, but already in the A competition there have been 2 walkovers with potential for one more. In B competition Shamrock Gaels conceded both their games and are as well to concede the third, leaving us with just 1 group out of 4 in both competitions with no walkover yet. I really do wonder if there ever is a good time to play this competition, or if there is even any value in it? I see over on the Leitrim forum they're giving out about playing it throughout the year in larger gaps.

Interestingly we now have an U14 Winter League which is not a bad idea as keeps young fellas active if they're not playing other sports but U13 football finished up on August/early September so maybe a little too far into winter? Some clubs including the bigger ones have opted not to take part."
I firmly believe that the competition should be ran after the leaving cert. Long evenings, lads off school/college etc. The first problem playing it at this time of year is clubs having to fork out money to enter a competition, and fork out more for conceding when they can't field. Lads have used up all their brownie points wherever they work over the summer by getting time off for games. Taking a few hours off on a Saturday isn't easy. Plus if you lose the first game it will be difficult to get lads out as only one team emerges out of the group. Playing it in the summer is a great opportunity to get lads not making the senior team an opportunity to play football. I'm surprised that Gaels were unable to field in the B competition.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2269 - 03/11/2025 12:36:32    2642797

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Replying To eoinog:  "I firmly believe that the competition should be ran after the leaving cert. Long evenings, lads off school/college etc. The first problem playing it at this time of year is clubs having to fork out money to enter a competition, and fork out more for conceding when they can't field. Lads have used up all their brownie points wherever they work over the summer by getting time off for games. Taking a few hours off on a Saturday isn't easy. Plus if you lose the first game it will be difficult to get lads out as only one team emerges out of the group. Playing it in the summer is a great opportunity to get lads not making the senior team an opportunity to play football. I'm surprised that Gaels were unable to field in the B competition."
SG should have played the competition without their senior players. One year we played the u21 competition and one of the star senior players pulled his hammer and missed the Connacht club game against Ballintubber as a result. So leave out the senior players like Conlon, Barlow, Foley but fulfil the fixtures.

Anto (Sligo) - Posts: 402 - 03/11/2025 17:35:04    2642852

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