Kilkenny GAA Thread Part 2 **MOD NOTE POST 1***

Surprisingly, KCLR are only doing online commentary of the U21 final

I haven't heard of any injuries for the u21's. I imagine the team will be similar to the last day with Pat Lyng replacing Huw Lawlor?

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brookville wrote: »

I have to say I'm suprised lyng and mullen arent starting.Mullen has being hurling well,maybe that team mightnt start they've done that a few times this year already although I'd prefer to see the team named that's starting.
Disappointing for conor doheny to not get back in after his injury.Who does burke replace on the panel from the last day?.....best of luck to both our teams this weekend

Think Burke is replacing Ryan Bergen in the subs. Think Eddie knows he's in for a battle on Saturday and might be thinking of having the likes of Murphy, Lyng and Mullen to come on and change the game up for us a bit and give us fresh legs around the middle of the field

Just finished reading Jackies book.. Does not portray Brian Cody well. Seemed like he was hell to deal with, comes across very stubborn and old Ireland resilience.

Good read overall, tells a lot in it

Garyp88 wrote: »

Hi has any one any info on which would be a decent Gaa club to join in Kilkenny city or somewhere not far from it. 2 of us come from England to Kilkenny a few 2-3 times a year and love the hurling. Would like to join a club, watch games, grab a quick pint and help support the club from membership to buying a shirt. Any help is appreciated

The best club is the one closest to where your accomodation is or if you're coming over for work - closest to work or join a club where other staff are members. Being part of a community is an important aspect of being a club member.

Any club, even the big ones in town, are going to be a bit clicky, it takes time to break down those barriers and it's understandable when you're talking about multiple generations of families for whom the club is the center of their whole social life. That being said you should join dicksboro, they're just generally a better bunch of lads than the other city clubs, I think the other clubs would be the first to admit that.

Also as bigger they come mentioned, the boro are trending in the right direction, and have put up some impressive results this year.

I've emailed clara, bennettsbridge, dicksboro and James stephens. Dicksboro does look promising and some good young talent and just out the city

I have no Irish heritage at all 1st time I came to Ireland i caught the 2014 Kilkenny v limerick semi final and loved the game and all the community aspect. Makes you look at all the overpaid footballers here and then you see the gaa pure love of there club/county and a tough game. I'm since in Kilkenny abit due to liking the place a lot and just bought 2 racing dogs there

Dionysis wrote: »

Well, the Day has come, U-21 All -Ireland final.
Today will tell us a lot about how good these lads really are. This is a very good Limerick U-21 side who have proven that at minor three years ago, and again how they reached this final. There's been a lot said about the players on this kk U-21 side how good they will be, etc. Let's see today. If all the hype about the players is correct, it should be a great game. Kk will have to get a high score on the Score board as I feel there backs are not as good as there forwards. But let's see. If the full back plays well today, he could find himself starting for kk senior team in the league next spring.
But there is no doubt that kk need this win. Saying that the minor side lost by one point to the all-Ireland winners, and the minors were very average on that day, showing poor decisions during the game. Back to the U-21s, looking forward to the 15vs 15 game, vs the overhyped, defensive All-Ireland final from last weekend.

I'm looking forward to going to this match later,hopefully we'll bring a bit of a crowd.
Limerick are rightly favourites they've answered all the questions.We started nervous but we've being improving game to game and hopefully management now know their best 15.
Id expect blanchfield out in the half foward line with donnelly and leahy 3 big men and 2x walshes inside with ryan they all have pace and an eye for the goal.
Hopefully our defence can hold up its a big test for delaney at 3 as someone posted if he goes well he could be in the running for full back on the senior team.
Anyway best of luck to all involved it'd be a huge boost,pity the weather looks to be wet and windy

Mary Earnest wrote: »

[font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]D Brennan M Cody C Delaney N McMahon H Lawlor J Cleere T Walsh L Scanlon R Leahy J Walsh J Donnelly S Morrissey S Walsh L Blanchfield B Ryan SUBS: A Murphy J Burke D Mullen A Nolan P Lyng M Keoghan E Kenny C O Carroll J Bergin.[/font]

Big test of mettle today and no better than this limerick u21 team to provide it.
Determination and movement is key.
If they line out as per programme, as is often not the case, leahy and scanlon are vital. Our forwards are capable of high scores but their movement off the ball and desire to receive the ball will be crucial.
All of the forwards are experienced but need to put their hands up for a place in the senior panel for the walsh cup.
It's my belief that these lads are well good enough to do it but it's the eagerness to find the right pass and confidence to takes scores that will see them through.
Conor delaney was unlucky not to get a run with the seniors this year but he can show today he is up to the standard. Likewise tommy and michael cody.
Cleere will want to continue God form and huw lawlor has impressed with loughlins.
Haven't seen enough of mcmahon to comment.
Plenty of good hurlers on the line to make am impression to.
Best of luck lads. We could do with a good shot in the arm to have us raring to go next year.

usualstripes wrote: »

Jaysus. I know there was a stiff breeze but we were not up for it in the 1st half. Not up to the pace and too slow in possession. Let's hope we will improve big time in the 2nd half. Half forward line hurled out of it. Cmon lads. Get it going

Forwards not playing as a team, fancy dan hurling. Said it after the Leinster final, Leahy doesn't pass the ball nor do the rest of them. Kk should be level here it's very clear they are as good as hurlers but not playing as a team and the backs are too soft. Cleese centre back for kk, please god that will never happen.

Brennan has a lot to answer for here, that half was rubbish, interlink play is poor, and no bite.