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Post by kerryman90 on Nov 21, 2014 16:03:58 GMT
The future of finuge is in trouble! They haven't had a minor team on their own in years and have little or no underage success recently
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Post by wideball on Nov 21, 2014 19:18:06 GMT
Listowel had one minor togged off for the game, an unused sub. Finuge had 4 minors. One started and played the whole game and 3 lads a year out of minor played big minutes as well. Finuge might not be putting out teams on their own but the players seem more capable of breaking through
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Post by Mickmack on Nov 21, 2014 20:34:37 GMT
I am delighted to hear that Listowel underage set up good. Listowel should be capable of winning the County Championship. Things seem to be shaping up well in Dingle. Stacks are back. Killarney is going through a golden age. Having clubs in Tralee, Killarney, Listowel and Dingle doing well in vital in the long term.
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Post by kerryman90 on Nov 21, 2014 20:40:11 GMT
That's because they are the only full age minors players between lixnaw and finuge who want to play football (I know this from first hand experience) and it was a case of either joining the senior panel or not play football atal so its not really a case of finuge producing players who are good enough to make the step up or not it's just a case of them showing up! Listowel on the other hand must be doing something right with their structure although it's often questioned in terms of player breaking through to the senior panel during their minors year , intersting to see how many Listowel players started for Listowel in the championship during their minor year in the last 10/15 years, none really with the exception of cormac Mulvihill and maybe a very small few more and they are still either winning championships or very close to it almost every year since so something had to be done right! Listowel usually bring players in when they are U.19 I.e there was 8 U.19s on the panel Sunday!
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Post by riverfeale on Nov 21, 2014 20:56:41 GMT
Finuge have not. Had great success at underage for last few years and have had to amalgamate with neighbouring clubs St Senans and Duagh in recent years. won a NK minor c'ship with Duagh in '12 Emmets minors won NK C'ship last year and contested a County Lge Div 2 final v a good Spa team, at least 8 of that minor team were on Emmets panel last week 3 / 4 of them played As KERRYMAN 90 said they also have a very good u16 team coming up I do believe that young Sweeney is one to watch alright for the future, his Grandfather Pat played a few National Lge games for the county back in the 60's On tomorrow's game I believe that the pendulum has swung in Finuges favour following last weeks draw, they will have learned more from that game than Listowel Hopefully it will be bursting with the intensity that we would usually expect from these fierce neighbours I hear Paul Galvin will not be making an appearance as he will be signing his book during the game in Woulfes bookshop in Listowel Also hear Emmets will be without a few of last weeks team due to injury this will effect them badly so therefore my money will be going on a Finuge win ~ just
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Post by kerryman90 on Nov 21, 2014 21:01:04 GMT
Paul galvin picks a book signing before a club game?
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Post by wideball on Nov 21, 2014 21:14:55 GMT
Paul galvin picks a book signing before a club game? Didnt play either last week so no surprise really
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Post by kerryman90 on Nov 21, 2014 21:29:35 GMT
Paul galvin picks a book signing before a club game? Didnt play either last week so no surprise really That's because he was in Abu Dhabi, plus he has a history of showing up for finuge whenever he feels like it
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Post by wideball on Nov 21, 2014 21:44:37 GMT
Didnt play either last week so no surprise really That's because he was in Abu Dhabi, plus he has a history of showing up for finuge whenever he feels like it Must not feel like it this week I guess
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Post by veteran on Nov 22, 2014 17:36:27 GMT
Listowel 0-13 Finuge 0-12 (AET) 0-8 apiece at end of normal time.
This replay was not unlike the drawn game in the sense that, while Listowel led for most of the contest, they found it very hard to pull away from Finuge. They did stretch their lead to four points at one stage in the second half of normal time but Finuge hauled them back and indeed Finuge finished that half the stronger and I felt they were more likely to prevail in extra time.
It was a fairly timid affair for most of the normal period. The liveliest part of that period was at half time as the players came off the field. There was a skirmish or too which suggested that skin and hair could fly in the second half. On the contrary, it turned out to be a gentlemanly situation on the resumption. The intensity was increased a notch or two in extra time, as you would expect, but never got out of hand.
While, as stated, Listowel held the lead for prolonged stages they rarely looked scoring a goal whereas Funuge came close on a few occasions with their goalie, Shane Quinn, making one marvelous save.
Last Sunday, James Flaherty was too crafty for young Kenneth Kelliher but today James was marked very well by Fergus Reen who is a tight operator. As the last day, Jack McGuire was a rock at full back and Cormac Mulvihill was a flashy wing back but a bit loose at times and found Jason Wallace a handful. Sean McCarthy was a very effective midfielder until he tired. Bryan Murphy got on a lot of ball when he came on while once more Conor Cox was quiet. He got one from play and three from frees but also missed a few frees, albeit long range ones. Seemingly Conor has an ankle problem and was clearly limping at times. Overall, Maurice Whelan was probably Listowel's most consistent forward.
For Finuge, John Griffin was again watertight on Conor Cox. Pat Corridan was inspirational at centre half back and brother Maurice, while not as dominant at midfield as last Sunday, gave all he has got, which is a lot. Jason Wallace and Raymond Galvin were neat and tidy and a constant threat but Fergus Fitzmaurice, alternating between midfield and the forward , was probably Finuge's best player.
A special word for Noel Kennelly and Enda galvin. Both have been around since the time of the old testament but yet were two of the most effective players on the field. It never ceases to amaze me how some players keep giving for the sake of the parish.
N.B. On the way to the match there was a huge queue outside the Listowel bookshop for Paul Galvin's signing. I am delighted for him. Unlike other "stars" he eschewed the services of a ghost writer and scripted it himself. He is also carving a niche for himself in the fashion world, far removed from the macho world of sport. Paul, on and off the field, dared to be different. I wish him health and a huge fortune.
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Post by riverfeale on Nov 22, 2014 17:42:39 GMT
Listowel Emmets 0 - 13, Finuge 0. 12 after extra time Very exciting game today in Ballylongford today as Emmets squeezed past Finuge by the minimum after extra time Listowel had 4 changes from the last day compared to Finuges one Ricky Heffernan in for Ml Stackpoole Emmets took this game to Finuge throughout the whole game but couldn't put their near neighbours to the sword as a result Finuge kept coming back at the Townies It was real tit for tat in every sector of the field Tweeky Griffin again had the upper hand over Conor Cox who seems to be carrying an injury Listowel dominated midfield through Noel Kennelly and Seanie Mc Carthy and Maurice Corridan didn't get involved until he sprung to life following an altercation with Cox that he should have seen red for but Seamus Mulvihill the ref didn't brandish any card, this led to some nasty incidents as the players made for the dressing rooms at the short whistle, I didn't see who was involved Cormac Mulvihill really set the pace as he terrorised Finuge in the opening half kicking a few scores and generally mastering things As I said Emmets failed to put their rivals to death, but when they went 3 clear in 1st period of extra time it looked as they would pulling up, but Finuges determination brought us to a grand stand finish as Emmets held out for victory by 1 pt in the end Emmets were best served by Mulvihill , Kennelly, Ger Mc Carthy and Dara Broderick a young minor from last yr Finuges Griffin, Reggio Galvin and Pat Corridan can hold their heads high
Next up For Listowel is a 1/4 final meeting with Moyvane next weekend in Bally again
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Post by falveyb2k on Nov 22, 2014 18:16:15 GMT
For all you know it alls, Galvin has had a hamstring injury the last few weeks, could only come on as a sub for Lixnaw in the hurling recently
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Post by gaano1 on Nov 22, 2014 20:51:22 GMT
Anyone know of any good North Kerry local fixtures on Saturday Dec 6th? Uncle is home from America and loves a championship game (or two). Appreciate any tips so I can plan something good for him. Thanks
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Post by jackeen85 on Nov 23, 2014 13:59:39 GMT
Book or no book signing, Paul Galvin should have been playing with Finuge yesterday or at least in attendance to offer support & would have probably been the difference between winning & losing yesterday. Billy O'Shea made a great comment during the week when reflecting on Declan O'Sullivan's retirement when he said Declan was a county man, divisional man & club man, a comment he could not say about many other former county players. Too often now county players are retiring & giving nothing back to their clubs, very disappointing to see! Back to yesterdays game, Listowel missing 4 from last weeks game, grinded out a tough victory. They will surely go on to improve further from this win with 4-5 players to come back including Brian McGuire, they should prove to be difficult to stop over the coming weeks.
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Post by homerj on Nov 23, 2014 15:12:58 GMT
Gone to extra time in Castleisland, Desmonds v ballydonoghue.
Cracking game.
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Post by homerj on Nov 23, 2014 15:30:26 GMT
Ballydonoghue 2-16 Desmonds 1-16
One of the best games played in the competition in the last decade, Ballydonoghues first win in 11 years.
Massive shock!
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Post by Mickmack on Nov 23, 2014 16:15:25 GMT
If Ballydonoghue win the NK championship in the same year that Kerry won the All Ireland it might well prove too much for our esteemed scribe and poet K -Man
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Post by jackeen85 on Nov 23, 2014 18:02:57 GMT
Massive congrats to Ballydonoghue today. Must be one of the biggest upsets in NKC in recent years! Beale also progressed & are the first team to make the semi finals. Two quarter finals down for decision next weekend, Senens V Brosna next Saturday & Listowel V Moyvane next Sunday. Should these games be changed to a double header? I'm assuming the Ballydonoghue win today will mean this championship will not be played before Xmas, they play the Novice Shield Final next weekend 29th/30th Nov & Renard in Co League Playoff 6th/7th Dec which means they can only play Ballyduff on the weekend 13th/14th, earliest possible date for the final is 28th of December which is a disaster for the players who will be involved! I'm assuming fixtures will be as follows for the remainder of thus championship: Brosna V Senens - 29th/30th Nov Listowel V Moyvane - 29th/30th Nov Ballydonoghue V Ballyduff - 13th/14th Dec Semi Final 1 Beale V TBC - 13th/14th Dec Semi Final 2 TBC V TBC- 19th/20th Dec Earliest Final Date - 28th December January 4th if any replays
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Post by southward on Nov 23, 2014 18:26:51 GMT
Massive congrats to Ballydonoghue today. Must be one of the biggest upsets in NKC in recent years! Beale also progressed & are the first team to make the semi finals. Two quarter finals down for decision next weekend, Senens V Brosna next Saturday & Listowel V Moyvane next Sunday. Should these games be changed to a double header?I'm assuming the Ballydonoghue win today will mean this championship will not be played before Xmas, they play the Novice Shield Final next weekend 29th/30th Nov & Renard in Co League Playoff 6th/7th Dec which means they can only play Ballyduff on the weekend 13th/14th, earliest possible date for the final is 28th of December which is a disaster for the players who will be involved! I'm assuming fixtures will be as follows for the remainder of thus championship: Brosna V Senens - 29th/30th Nov Listowel V Moyvane - 29th/30th Nov Ballydonoghue V Ballyduff - 13th/14th Dec Semi Final 1 Beale V TBC - 13th/14th Dec Semi Final 2 TBC V TBC- 19th/20th Dec Earliest Final Date - 28th December January 4th if any replays Call me wussy, but I hate double headers this time of year. Too long to be standing around.
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Post by keepitsimple on Nov 23, 2014 19:27:36 GMT
Desmonds were dire today. Ballydonoghue were full value for the win to be fair and play a nice brand of open attacking football. Desmonds over reliance on Thomas Hickey manifested itself again today, they will struggle in Div 1 on this evidence. Desmonds will be glad of the break at this stage, Ballydonoghue could be darkhorses for the championship......
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Post by wideball on Nov 23, 2014 19:34:25 GMT
Heard Ballydonoghue didn't want to play extra time after both clubs agreed to it
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Post by homerj on Nov 24, 2014 1:08:25 GMT
Heard Ballydonoghue didn't want to play extra time after both clubs agreed to it And even if this is true( which it isnt-, so what?
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Post by kerryman90 on Nov 24, 2014 7:22:34 GMT
Ballydonoghue have a bright future ahead of them with so many good minors and Young players, promotion from division 5 would be great for them this year!great win today considering Paul Kennelly only came on as a sub! Any report from the beale game?
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Post by jackeen85 on Nov 25, 2014 13:50:55 GMT
I may be slated for this comment but if news is true that Ballydonoghue's invlovement in the Novice Shield Final & Promotion Playoff is now going to hold up this competitiion being played before Christmas, then they should be made play their Quarter Final this Saturday & Novice Shield on Sunday. I recall Finuge having to do the same a few years back when playing in the Munster Club, they were made play Duagh on the Friday & Munster Semi Final on the Sunday! One club should not hold up and make a balls of everyone elses Christmas! Is it the Novice Shield or North Kerry Championship they want to play in? Again this is nothing against Ballydonoghue, but the NK Board should be strong enough to make the decision.
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Post by parishpat on Nov 26, 2014 10:05:12 GMT
The biggest issue regarding last weekends games was the exclusion of Cormac Walsh from Beale. The man who made a HANDY-contribution to the beale team in the nk final against Duagh a few years back is no where to be seen this year. If Beale are serious about winning this competition they should get their best players on the pitch.
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Post by sidelined on Nov 26, 2014 11:55:20 GMT
I may be slated for this comment but if news is true that Ballydonoghue's invlovement in the Novice Shield Final & Promotion Playoff is now going to hold up this competitiion being played before Christmas, then they should be made play their Quarter Final this Saturday & Novice Shield on Sunday. I recall Finuge having to do the same a few years back when playing in the Munster Club, they were made play Duagh on the Friday & Munster Semi Final on the Sunday! One club should not hold up and make a balls of everyone elses Christmas! Is it the Novice Shield or North Kerry Championship they want to play in? Again this is nothing against Ballydonoghue, but the NK Board should be strong enough to make the decision. why punish ballydonoghue for being successful? the novice shield should have been played in tandem with the novice championship and not finished off as an after taught at the years end. ballydonoughue have alot of young players coming through and will rise up the leagues, but dont blackguard them now. just a southerner view point.
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Nov 26, 2014 13:43:15 GMT
Is the Novice Shield worth a jot in reality? Yes its a trophy, etc but its essentially our Junior B losers competition and has no impact on your ranking for next years championship- Ballydonoghue should just pull out of this
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Post by agoalisworth3pts on Nov 26, 2014 15:29:48 GMT
Is the Novice Shield worth a jot in reality? Yes its a trophy, etc but its essentially our Junior B losers competition and has no impact on your ranking for next years championship- Ballydonoghue should just pull out of this why should they pull out of it ballydonaghue havnt been exactly raking in the trophies at senior level so everyone they win counts and as a team important as a team as winning cups can become a habit esp for such a young team!
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Post by agoalisworth3pts on Nov 26, 2014 15:35:20 GMT
I may be slated for this comment but if news is true that Ballydonoghue's invlovement in the Novice Shield Final & Promotion Playoff is now going to hold up this competitiion being played before Christmas, then they should be made play their Quarter Final this Saturday & Novice Shield on Sunday. I recall Finuge having to do the same a few years back when playing in the Munster Club, they were made play Duagh on the Friday & Munster Semi Final on the Sunday! One club should not hold up and make a balls of everyone elses Christmas! Is it the Novice Shield or North Kerry Championship they want to play in? Again this is nothing against Ballydonoghue, but the NK Board should be strong enough to make the decision. north kerry board strong haha good one but no way should ballydonaghue be made play theres no law written that the championship has to be played before xmas and belive me if your for all the clubs still left bar the townies who have won their fair share lately im quite sure if your from any other club you would give up having a massive xmas for a north kerry champpionship medal for ballyd or senans teams that have been straved or never won a championship they would sacrifice more then xmas to win the holy grail for any north kerry club player!
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Nov 26, 2014 15:42:29 GMT
Is the Novice Shield worth a jot in reality? Yes its a trophy, etc but its essentially our Junior B losers competition and has no impact on your ranking for next years championship- Ballydonoghue should just pull out of this why should they pull out of it ballydonaghue havnt been exactly raking in the trophies at senior level so everyone they win counts and as a team important as a team as winning cups can become a habit esp for such a young team! They should pull out as it is a rubbish competition that means nothing in the overall scheme of things. Even for their own sake- they should pull out as they will be risking injuries and suspensions in mickey mouse games that may impact on their more important matches. In reality the Novice B Competition is a piece of crap- you know that too.
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