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Kavrocks

Bonniedog wrote: »

On related note, is there to be a Blue Stars games this New Years? Not seen anything about it.

Yes, it's being hosted by Craobh Chiarain and in Parnell Park from what I've seen.

Bonniedog

Kavrocks wrote: »

Yes, it's being hosted by Craobh Chiarain and in Parnell Park from what I've seen.

Not a bad location!

Worst venue ever was Towers in Clondalkin. Terrible pitch and "bar" was a tent serving hot whiskies in paper cups and then having to get the LUAS which was full of scumbags.

A memorable New Years Day :-)

qwertyuiopa

Bonniedog wrote: »

Not a bad location!

Worst venue ever was Towers in Clondalkin. Terrible pitch and "bar" was a tent serving hot whiskies in paper cups and then having to get the LUAS which was full of scumbags.

A memorable New Years Day :-)

Jesus I remember that one. Thought it was new years eve though. It was an absolutely miserable few hours either way!

ProudDUB

Jayzus, poor aul Round Towers is getting it in the neck. I've been at a few charity games there over the years. The last one was a pre season challenge game against Galway a few years ago. It was to commemorate the opening of a new pitch or something and it was great craic. Baltic, but great craic. The bar was indeed in a tent, but at least, there WAS one. Club members were grilling up burgers and hot dogs with great gusto and, there was good cheer and a wonderful community spirit all around. There was a brass band too. You don't really get that at Parnell Park.

Tombo2001 wrote: »

Folks, the Kerry Dublin game is on the St patricks day weekend.

What will the ticket situation be like for this? I've no idea......

Don't want to book accommodation now and then find out cant get tickets....

Any thoughts?

The game never comes close to selling out when it's in Killarney. It sure as heck ain't gonna sell out when it's in Tralee.

gormdubhgorm wrote: »

Colm Basquel is another fella who could push his way in as a regular sub in the forwards.

Unfortunately can't think of any defenders, or dare I say it goalkeeper!

He may get a look in during the O'Byrne Cup and/or the league, but I can't see him making the bench come the summer time, unless he has a truely spectacular Spring. There are just too many others in front of him....Mannion, Costello, O'Callaghan, O'Gara, Kev Mc, Paddy Andrews and probably Berno, are all ahead of him vying for a spot on the bench, if they aren't starting.

Jim Gavin doesn't have habit of just parachuting players in out of the blue, unless they have served their apprenticeship first. If there is a pressing need, like there was in midfield or a gaping hole left by more departures, the next Brian Fenton or John Small may appear, but we ain't exactly short on options up front.

corny

Is ROC still set to miss 2017?

ProudDUB

I think so. There has been no official announcement yet, but some people with their ear to the ground in Crokes, are saying he's not done with his travels.

ProudDUB

Nice, 'innit?

ProudDUB

And for all the Kerry jokes about Killarney shop keepers, giving out AI medals as change, they won't won't ever have one of these babies.

Ever, ever, ever !

ProudDUB

Good Lord, that picture turned out much bigger than I expected.

Apols if that effed up anyones browser.

(Or ruined the day of anyone in Mayo. )

DoctaDee

ProudDUB wrote: »

Good Lord, that picture turned out much bigger than I expected.

Apols if that effed up anyones browser.

(Or ruined the day of anyone in Mayo. )

... Pantomime season up and running in Mayo .. doubt they'll even notice. Fair few grenades being lobbed about in da Indo

Slattsy

DoctaDee wrote: »

... Pantomime season up and running in Mayo .. doubt they'll even notice. Fair few grenades being lobbed about in da Indo

Its bloody great reading!

A team of absolute nobodies with no worthwhile achievements acting like primadonnas.

Shaungoater

Few high profile management changes in place, Curran and speedy to plunketts and syls, anybody hear of any outgoings?

Skerries also have someone new in for their first year in div 1 but could struggle without smith up top

DoctaDee

Shaungoater wrote: »

Few high profile management changes in place, Curran and speedy to plunketts and syls, anybody hear of any outgoings?

Skerries also have someone new in for their first year in div 1 but could struggle without smith up top

What's the story with Smith Shaun ? .. was defo the man for keeping the scoreboard ticking for Skerries - he could've kicked them blindfolded against Whitehall in the SFC

Shaungoater

DoctaDee wrote: »

What's the story with Smith Shaun ? .. was defo the man for keeping the scoreboard ticking for Skerries - he could've kicked them blindfolded against Whitehall in the SFC

Well I am presuming he will be with the 21s or the senior training panel. I could be wrong, though that usually prevents them lining out for club

DoctaDee

Shaungoater wrote: »

Well I am presuming he will be with the 21s or the senior training panel. I could be wrong, though that usually prevents them lining out for club

Ah right yeah gotcha .. he's only just out of minor, so I suppose he might get a lookin at the U21's

seligehgit

Past30Now wrote: »

Was at Castleknock vs Syls yesterday. Enjoyable game. Syls have a great midfield in Gary Sweeney, and this giant with a black beard, who caught every ball sent his way. Sweeney has a fair bit of pace and cut through on a couple of occasions. Syls missed two pens (or more to the point our keeper saved them).

Great win for Castleknock. Two years ago we beat the Syls Intermediate team on our way to winning the Intermediate Championship. Delighted!

Just curious as you're a Castleknock club man as to how you'd rate my fellow county man Mervyn Connolly?

ProudDUB

DoctaDee wrote: »

... Pantomime season up and running in Mayo .. doubt they'll even notice. Fair few grenades being lobbed about in da Indo

I'll defend until my dying day, my right to engage in childish and immature 'na na na na, we won and you didn't' off season slagging and banter with our main rivals. But I am very wary of getting up on my pantomime high horse, about the current shenanigans west of the Shannon. (Except to ask, between Mayo, Roscommon and Galway, is there something in the feckin' water? :eek: ) I've an awful feeling our own situation with the hurlers, is about to get worse before it gets better.

Bonniedog

Hurlers current main problem is that they will be without both Schuttes, David Treacy, O'Connor, Gough and possibly Seán Treacy be on GC mind as well - for the league.


Difficult to see them surviving without them and with the retirements and droppings off the panel.

Could be a difficult year.

Past30Now

seligehgit wrote: »

Just curious as you're a Castleknock club man as to how you'd rate my fellow county man Mervyn Connolly?

He's been brilliant for us. A good confident GK. Good speaker, keeps the defence on their toes. Our first team worked through five goalkeepers last year, which was a bit difficult for the second team management, but as things stand he's the best of the five. His no 2 has a better kick out, but doesn't talk as much. We lost another guy to injuries earlier in the season, but he could come back even stronger, and is a fair bit younger than the other two.

Some of the saves Morven made, including two penalties against Syls, were out of the top drawer.

seligehgit

Past30Now wrote: »

He's been brilliant for us. A good confident GK. Good speaker, keeps the defence on their toes. Our first team worked through five goalkeepers last year, which was a bit difficult for the second team management, but as things stand he's the best of the five. His no 2 has a better kick out, but doesn't talk as much. We lost another guy to injuries earlier in the season, but he could come back even stronger, and is a fair bit younger than the other two.

Some of the saves Morven made, including two penalties against Syls, were out of the top drawer.

Thanks for that,sounds like he's possibly of an inter county standard and should be looked at.Matthew Flanagan atm is looking most likely heir to take over said position long term.

TCDStudent1

seligehgit wrote: »

Thanks for that,sounds like he's possibly of an inter county standard and should be looked at.Matthew Flanagan atm is looking most likely heir to take over said position long term.

Age plays a factor - if he was to be called up, I guess he would be one of the oldest players to make an inter-county debut.

Shaungoater

Crokes beat Mun last night in U21 final. Mad time of year to be playing a final.

DoctaDee

I like the U21 champo, but it's really an afterthought in the calendar. I suppose with most of the senior teams fielding U21 players, (BK would've had Comerford, Elliott & Small) it's a case of waiting for everything else to finish before the 21's is concluded. Again, nothing against the good people of Finians Newcastle, but a county final should've been in PP, O'Toole or Blakestown, adding to the feel that the U21's is an inconvenience to some.

seligehgit

TCDStudent1 wrote: »

Age plays a factor - if he was to be called up, I guess he would be one of the oldest players to make an inter-county debut.

What age is he?

MayoAreMagic

Genuine question for Dublin fans.

In 20 years time, how do you think your current team will be remembered?

BonnieSituation

MayoAreMagic wrote: »

Genuine question for Dublin fans.

In 20 years time, how do you think your current team will be remembered?

By others or by us?

As the greatest perhaps. Given all that has been achieved and knowing they're not finished yet.

ProudDUB

MayoAreMagic wrote: »

Genuine question for Dublin fans.

In 20 years time, how do you think your current team will be remembered?

Dunno. Depends on how many more All Irelands the core of the current squad wins. Right now, with 4 AI wins, I'd rank them as the second greatest Dublin team of all time, behind Heffo's '70's team. I'd also have them behind the great Kerry teams of the same era & probably the Kerry team of the noughties. That lot made it to what, 8 or 9 All Ireland finals in 10 years? Our current squad have a long way to go to match that. If they can tag on a couple more All Irelands, before the core of the current squad retires, they'll be well on the way though. Time will tell, I suppose.

Stoner

MayoAreMagic wrote:

In 20 years time, how do you think your current team will be remembered?

I've noticed lately that the thing to call them is the greatest "Dublin" team of all times.

I dont know how they'll be remembered, I don't care really that much. Once Spillane is around he convince anyone that micko was the best ever manager and his Kerry team the best ever, regardless. I don't think Spillanes team was the best ever kerry team.

Looking back at things , I don't really care for the collective opinion as in GAA things are said so many times that fools believe them.

I know I'll never forget 2011

I find myself respecting things written by other played like D and T O'S. I like the way say someone like David Brady is spoken about by past players about how tough he was.

I find them to be the most honest opinions out there , far more honest than a fan like me or a county spin man like Spillane throwing out self promoting or own county promoting opinions.

This team have brought me great enjoyment and I'll remember them in a great light.

Regardless of ability they will never be considered the best team ever. Indeed many Tyrone supporters struggle with it and Kerry supporters too.

There will be a collective opinion on it, if that's what you are asking, then I think they will be considered
The Best Dublin Team Ever.

That's the only way to work a superlative into it without hurting too many too much.

Nidgeweasel

There's a lack of serious competition I think which actually may prove detrimental to Dublins legacy you know.

Not Dublins fault at all, there's nobody close to them at the minute and it's up for everyone else to close the gap.

But because they're so far ahead I actually think it becomes a bit 'meh' for the outsiders. But for example, if there was another team around which could lead to a rivalry of the quality of the Kerry/Tyrone Tyrone/Armagh games of the noughties I think it would bump them up a notch.

You can only beat what's in front of you though and Dublin have done that. 4/6 speaks for itself.

Shaungoater

Stoner wrote: »

I've noticed lately that the thing to call them is the greatest "Dublin" team of all times.

I dont know how they'll be remembered, I don't care really that much. Once Spillane is around he convince anyone that micko was the best ever manager and his Kerry team the best ever, regardless. I don't think Spillanes team was the best ever kerry team.

Looking back at things , I don't really care for the collective opinion as in GAA things are said so many times that fools believe them.

I know I'll never forget 2011

I find myself respecting things written by other played like D and T O'S. I like the way say someone like David Brady is spoken about by past players about how tough he was.

I find them to be the most honest opinions out there , far more honest than a fan like me or a county spin man like Spillane throwing out self promoting or own county promoting opinions.

This team have brought me great enjoyment and I'll remember them in a great light.

Regardless of ability they will never be considered the best team ever. Indeed many Tyrone supporters struggle with it and Kerry supporters too.

There will be a collective opinion on it, if that's what you are asking, then I think they will be considered
The Best Dublin Team Ever.

That's the only way to work a superlative into it without hurting too many too much.

2011 was amazing. I wouldn't say we were half as good then as we are now though. Gavin has brought them to another level, the personnel and the way we plan