Friendly - Sat 6th Sept - Beechlawn Rovers - KO 2PM

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Meeting at 1.30

The game will be over well in time for people to watch the match.

Daryl
Ed
Dan -
Michael
Simon
Lepo
Larry
Art
Eddie
Derek
Keith
Dave (PHB) -
Peter
Gav
Mark
Conor (Redders)
Iain


Game is on Grass, so will be a little different.

Directions



Red is from the M50, Green is from town.

Busses.

27, 42, 43, 128, get off these busses at Coolock Village, and I can give directions from there.

helimachoptor

Des wrote: »

Meeting at 1.30

The game will be over well in time for people to watch the match.

Daryl
Ed
Dan -
Michael
Simon
Lepo
Larry
Art
Eddie
Derek
Keith - Yes
Dave (PHB) -
Peter
Gav
Mark
Conor (Redders)
Iain

I'm in

Idu

Daryl
Ed
Dan -
Michael
Simon
Lepo
Larry
Art
Eddie
Derek
Keith - Yes
Dave (PHB) -
Peter
Gav
Mark
Conor (Redders)
Iain - NO

I'm away this weekend. Ghey

LeixlipRed

Miss this two years in a row

thelepo

Daryl
Ed
Dan -
Michael
Simon
Lepo-YES
Larry
Art
Eddie
Derek
Keith - Yes
Dave (PHB) -
Peter
Gav
Mark
Conor (Redders)
Iain - NO

Baggly

Daryl
Ed
Dan -
Michael
Simon
Lepo-YES
Larry
Art
Eddie
Derek
Keith - Yes
Dave (PHB) -
Peter - YES
Gav
Mark
Conor (Redders)
Iain - NO

In

emc2

Daryl
Ed
Dan -
Michael - YES
Simon
Lepo-YES
Larry
Art
Eddie
Derek
Keith - Yes
Dave (PHB) -
Peter - YES
Gav
Mark
Conor (Redders)
Iain - NO

homerjay2005

more than likely ill miss this. im gutted to be honest, really enjoyed this one last year, it was a cracker,we lost 3-2, there must have been over 50 people watching it and it went down to the wire.

theres a cup for this by the way

i know last year we got invited to the pub for some sandwiches and stuff but didnt go. it maybe good to go this year and of course then watch the match there. i would be able to join ye for that i think.

Baggly

How come this is a big deal?

homerjay2005

LOTP wrote: »

How come this is a big deal?

it is a memorial game. its a great honour to be involved in occasions like this to be honest.

Baggly

No im really lookin forward to it now

homerjay2005

we are struggling for this one for numbers,but i think we can get 11 together.

ill send a group text tomorrow, from tonight, i think this is correct so far and i cant remember the others -

feel free to edit if this is incorrect.

Daryl - YES
Ed - NO
Dan - NO
Michael - YES
Simon - YES
Lepo-YES
Larry -
Art -
Eddie - NO
Derek
Keith - YES
Dave (PHB) -
Peter - YES
Gav -
Mark - NO
Conor (Redders) - NO
Iain - NO
Robbie -
Peader -
Kenny -
DES - YES

we may need a few like sav (if not clashing with their game), shay etc to help us out here.

Kiith

I should be there. I'm working Friday 7pm-7am, and the same on Sturday, but who needs sleep I'll say yes for the time being.

Daryl - YES
Ed - NO
Dan - NO
Michael - YES
Simon - YES
Lepo-YES
Larry -
Art -
Eddie - NO
Derek
Keith - YES
Dave (PHB) -
Peter - YES
Gav -
Mark - NO
Conor (Redders) - NO
Iain - NO
Robbie - Yes
Peader -
Kenny -
DES - YES

Savman

homerjay2005 wrote: »

we may need a few like sav (if not clashing with their game), shay etc to help us out here.

It couldn't clash any more with our game @ 2pm!

I will say that having played in this game last year it is a very worthwhile occasion and a good healthy competitive fixture. Seeing Des get some game time is always good for a larf too :pac::pac:

helimachoptor

I presume this will be 90 minutes? and are there roll on roll off subs or are we limited to just 3? as if we are this will be a big test of fitness for everyone!

oh and sliding tackles are back in :D:D:D

Baggly

My leg is killing me for no apparent reason (As in i was fine last night but ive been limping since this morning). I still intend to play but if it gets worse, i just thought i should mention it now.

Nunu

Would love to play in this game:( Hope it all goes well.

I know there's no confirmation on a game next week, but I may as well let it be known I'm only available Tuesday evening.

homerjay2005

just text 8 people there to see who is around for this, will update once i get back answers......jwe need players tho.just goes to show, saturdays is defo not a day for us. if we do have training sessions during the year, it needs to be mid week.


still nothing back from opposition about friendly next week

Cathal is out....

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Daryl - YES
Ed - NO
Dan - NO
Michael - YES
Simon - YES
Lepo-YES
Larry -
Art -
Eddie - NO
Derek
Keith - YES
Dave (PHB) -
Peter - YES
Gav -
Mark - NO
Conor (Redders) - NO
Iain - NO
Robbie - Yes
Peader -
Russell - Yes

PHB

Daryl - YES
Ed - NO
Dan - NO
Michael - YES
Simon - YES
Lepo-YES
Larry -
Art -
Eddie - NO
Derek
Keith - YES
Dave (PHB)- YES
Peter - YES
Gav -
Mark - NO
Conor (Redders) - NO
Iain - NO
Robbie - Yes
Peader -
Russell - Yes
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So is the pitch on Beechlawn Road is that right? I don't know the area in the slightest

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PHB wrote: »

So is the pitch on Beechlawn Road is that right? I don't know the area in the slightest

Where are you travelling from?

The road the pitch is on is called Kilmore Drive.

homerjay2005

Daryl - YES
Ed - NO
Dan - NO
Michael - YES
Simon - YES
Lepo-YES
Larry - YES
Art - NO
Eddie - NO
Derek - Yes
Keith - YES
Dave (PHB)- YES
Peter - YES
Gav - NO
Mark - NO
Conor (Redders) - NO
Iain - NO
Robbie - Yes
Peader -
Russell - Yes
Cathal - NO

homerjay2005

with the rain thats falling today, the pitch must be taking some hammering.

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I'm just getting in touch with BRFC abut this.

Gileadi

Can you send us a text asap if this is cancelled, heading down to sligo for the match now so wont be able to check till morning

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Simon, there are games being called off all over the LoI this lunchime, you better check before you leave for Sligo.

Our game (Boardeaux's) is being checked in the morning.

homerjay2005

derek is available now...looks like we will have 11.

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homerjay2005 wrote: »

derek is available now...looks like we will have 11.

Nice one.

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Here's the latest on the pitch

The part of the ground thats not the pitch is pretty swamped as usual. When
I got to the pitch, I found the following.

The near end of the pitch:

The goalmouth has a huge puddle (which could be swept out if needs be). There are 3 small/medium areas in that half of the pitch where there is surface water. The sun had just come out. I am in the opinion if there is much more heavy downfall, the water will not clear. If the sun stays out and the evening stays relatively dry, that half of the pitch will be playable by tomorrow.

The far end of the pitch:

There is a small puddle at the far goalmouth. With the exception of that, that half of the pitch is in perfect nick. I jogged around that and none of that half has held the water at all.

Summary:

The pitch isn't half as bad as i expected when I left the house. PRoviding conditions dont deteriorate this evening, the pitch will be playable tomorrow, albeit with the aid of a sweeping brush to cear the goalmouth areas. I propose a further pitch inspection at 10:00 local time tomorrow morning.

As an alternative,

I have asked someone on the team to make contact with the AFL to see is their bigpitch available tomorrow for even 30 mins a half. he is due to report back after 3pm with his findings.

Yuors faithfully,

Shane

homerjay2005

lads, as i may not be there tomorrow, can those who do not have des' number PM him yours please??

just in case that there is a refixture or its called off.

PHB

Des wrote: »

Where are you travelling from?

The road the pitch is on is called Kilmore Drive.

Ok cool, got it on google maps which is all I need
I'll probably be busing it into town then out again, but I may be able to swing a lift all around the m50 if I'm lucky.