Clare GAA discussion thread

anyway back to on the field , the minor hurlers had a big win over kerry last night in the park setting themselves up with tipperary next week, they were slightly unlucky to lose to all ireland champions waterford few weeks back conceding a few late scores against a far more experienced side

majority of this years minor panel are newcomers so it was'nt a bad nights work, the management were said to be happy with how they performed , a win against tipperary next week will set up a rematch with the deise in the munster semi final

the minor footballers beat limerick 2-17 to 3-07 in newcastle west this evening but were leading 2-15 to 0-03 at the start of the second half, and while they had to play against a strong second half wind i doubt the management will be too happy with the finish , with limerick scoreing 2-2 in the last 5 minns,

yes the game was over before half time ,but a leaf out of the minor hurlers book from the night before would have been no harm either, this the age group to encourage ruthlessness and not take the foot off the gas ,it seems to be a problem that still affects the senior hurlers at the moment

it was a good win in the end with all the work done before half time, they will face waterford next wednesday in dungarvin who lost narrowly to tipp in the last round, cork await the winners in the semis

savannahkat wrote: »

Kinda borders on arrogance Keep up the good work.

This from a KK fan!! Much the same thing constantly appearing on your own thread!!

savannahkat wrote: »

Very true MfMan I cant deny that but the big difference is that Kilkenny have earned the right to be arrogant.

Perhaps, but winning an AI is for one year only, not for all time. 'Tis like a Galway man strutting about because we won 3-in-a-row in the 60s or 2 in the 80s. All in the past now.

Humility is the greatest of God's graces!! :-)

The only All Ireland that can be won this year is this years All Ireland however we still own the previous 33 we have won including the nine in the past 12 years and the 7 league titles in the same period ( soon to become 8) Once won you own them forever. 2 things we do not do in Kilkenny, Gaelic Football and humble and we probably know more about the Gaelic.

savannahkat wrote: »

The only All Ireland that can be won this year is this years All Ireland however we still own the previous 33 we have won including the nine in the past 12 years and the 7 league titles in the same period ( soon to become 8) Once won you own them forever. 2 things we do not do in Kilkenny, Gaelic Football and humble and we probably know more about the Gaelic.

Makes our 10-point victory in the '12 Leinster final all the sweeter so!

Clare have used 32 players in this year campaign
Player(Club) Appearances+Subs
Brennan, Gary(Clondegad) 7
Collins, Sean(Cratloe) 7
Deloughrey, Pierce(Cratloe) 7
McGrath, Shane(Thomas Davis) 7
O'Leary, Martin(Kilmihil) 7
Ryan, Dean(Eire Og) 7
Kelly, Gordon(Milltown) 6+1
O'Connor, Cathal(Coolmeen) 6+1
Coughlan, Enda (Kilmurray Ibrickane) 6
Hickey, Shane (Kilmurray Ibrickane) 6
McMahon, Martin (Kilmurray Ibrickane) 6
Tubridy, David (Doonbeg) 6
Brennan, Shane(Clondegad) 5+1
Hartnett, Kevin(Meelick) 5+1
Malone, Jamie(Corofin) 4+2
Collins, Podge(Cratloe) 2+3
McMahon, Podge(Clondegad) 0+5
Murphy, Oige(Cratloe) 4
O'Shea, Michael(Kilkee) 2+2
Collins, Stephen(Doora-Barefield) 1+2
Donnelly, Rory(Cooraclare) 0+3
O'Connor, Keith (Kildysart) 0+3
Russell, Ciaran(Eire Og) 2
Clohessy, Alan(Liscannor) 0+2
Carrig, Brian(Clondegad) 1
Healy, Laurence(Ennistymon) 0+1
Hickey, Darren(Kilmurray Ibrickane) 0+1
Keane, John(Corofin) 0+1
McNeilis, Shane(Kildysart) 0+1
O'Dea, Jack(Kilfenora) 0+1
O'Neill, Darren(Eire Og) 0+1
Ryan, David (Kilmihil) 0+1

Clare have scored 10-93(123) and conceded 9-60(87) in 7 League games

List of scorers below

Player Scored
Tubridy, David 1-33
O'Leary, Martin 2-18
McGrath, Shane 1-13
Brennan, Gary 3-6
Collins, Sean 0-6
Brennan, Shane 1-3
Collins, Podge 0-5
O'Shea, Michael 1-1
Coughlan, Enda 1-0
Malone, Jamie 0-2
McMahon, Podge 0-2
Donnelly, Rory 0-1
Hickey, Shane 0-1
O'Connor, Cathal 0-1
Ryan, Dean 0-1

Great to see Clare footballers get a run on the hallowed turf today. When you read about a fine player like Gary Brennan only getting to play in Croker for the first time, you get some idea of the imbalance that exists in the Gaelic Football universe. Good luck today anyway.

They re doin alright so far,1 point down at half time

Sweeney again for Tipp. One point in it with 5 to go

National league finals double header. Despite the numbers issue I think it is a good reward for players who would most likely otherwise never get to play at headquarters

I have seen more people at Croker for under-12 schools finals.

This opportunity to play on the hallowed turf in becoming a poor excuse and is not conducive to creating any buzz or atmosphere for the game

The gaa should mix and match the finals e.g. Division 4 and 2 finals on the saturday night then 3 and 1 on the sunday afternoon would be better for getting the crowds to turn up

Stupid even having these so called finals in the first place. Its called a league for a reason or so i thought