Carlow Football League

Tom10

Ya i know it would be easier to just find a team in town but sure I knew they were training last night and i really just wanted to make a start of things so I said feck it i'd go and train with them.

They seemed sound enough and I don't know if i want the hassle of finding a new club and going through the whole, "Ah I'm Tom, wondering if it would be ok if i can train with ya" and all that.

And on top of that, like I say they seemed sound enough so suits me for now!

mickos

ShayK1 wrote: »

moone celtic should be coming down too, no?
http://www.carlowsoccer.com/tables.htm

Moone have left the carlow league and will be playing in kildare this year.
I'm not 100% what teams are in our division yet. We won't know for sure for a week or 2. The list given should be about right.

ShayK1

jake59 wrote: »

i'll have to give it a go...7.15 friday? right look out for the really tall dub who will be looking for directions to the thirds and who will be last in all the running drills.... feck it, i have to get my fitness up somehow... haven't played in 2 years.

just a reminder... 7:15 tonight. Trainin' starts at 7:30 and we train till 9.
See ya there!

ShayK1

Did Matsy give you all the info you needed jake?
Are you gonna train with us this week?

jake59

ShayK1 wrote: »

Did Matsy give you all the info you needed jake?
Are you gonna train with us this week?

yeah he was cool. I told him i wouldn't be too fit at the moment but he said he would be happy to let me train away once i had the insurance paid up which is grand. I'll be there 7.15pm on Friday.

ShayK1

its the start of the season, alot of people aren't fit... especically me!!
We've a friendly game on Thursday at 7:30 if you want to come watch?
We're playing at home

jake59

ShayK1 wrote: »

its the start of the season, alot of people aren't fit... especically me!!
We've a friendly game on Thursday at 7:30 if you want to come watch?
We're playing at home

probably wont be there. I usually play 5 a side in kilcullen on Thursday. I went up on Sunday as I thought there was a friendly on but it hadn't started yet so went for a game of golf instead:D

ShayK1

i meant to go watch that too but I forgot.

eddiehead

I was talkin to a parkville player in the mount last night Shay and he was saying ye got a huge turnout this year, you reckon ye'll have 3 teams like you said before? When is it decided who plays with who, though Id imagine the 1st's will be the same as last year more a less.

ShayK1

tbh eddie, I don't know when the final decision is made.
There have been a few new faces joining the Premier team this year. A couple of polish lads look very promising. So, I'd imagine the turnout for Thursdays friendly game will tell a tale.

Another reason for the 3rds team is the lack of u18s this season so alot of young lads that are too old for u17s but not good or old enough for the premier or 2nds would be left without a team to play with.

I'll know more by this weekend but they'll have to register the 3rds team fairly soon if they're gonna have one cause the season starts sunday week

eddiehead

Good to see the Premiers improving on an already very strong team, cant be bad news for the second or third squads either, maybe one or two of last years 1st teamers will play seconds this year. Are the seconds in the same division as Ardattin? Ill be training there soon

ShayK1

Yeah, Ardattin, Grange and parkville are all in the one league. Should be good

eddiehead

First round of fixtures available here

jake59

eddiehead wrote: »

First round of fixtures available here

will there be still training for parkville 2nd's or is it cancelled cos thefirst team are playing on Friday... been down a few times to look at their games.. it's a good set up down there

eddiehead

jake59 wrote: »

will there be still training for parkville 2nd's or is it cancelled cos thefirst team are playing on Friday... been down a few times to look at their games.. it's a good set up down there

Couldnt tell ya, but they train and play in completely seperate areas so I cant see why there wouldnt be training, Im sure Shay can give you an answer.

ShayK1

and that I can :-)

We're playing another friendly tomorrow night (Thursday 21st) against the same team we played lastweek except we're playing in their pitch this time.
We'll be leaving from Parkvilles grounds at 6:15 tomorrow evening.

So, with a game tomorrow and the Premier team playing friday there won't be any training this friday. But, the 2nds might train on their own on monday night but I'll update you on friday morning.

wheres me jumpa

How are all the pitches holding up? Im guessing we are going to see a lot of cancellations this weekend.

ShayK1

our pitch is ok. I can't comment on anyone elses. There's only been 1 game played on ours AFAIK, and maybe 3 on the premier pitch but even the training pitch is ok.

patrickc

were any of ye playing down in the I.T tonight on the all weather pitch?

ShayK1

patrickc wrote: »

were any of ye playing down in the I.T tonight on the all weather pitch?

No, I've never played there

ShayK1

Villain wrote: »

Can't see 3 teams Shay, there is plans or an under 18 team. IMO you need a panel of 20 players per team for the frist team and second team, at least this year the first and second teams matches will be on at the same time 11am so there won't be much of a cross over. We only have just over 40 players registered so 3 teams from that would leave 3 squads small on numbers.

Personally I think 2 squads of 20 or so players would also help get people train, almost no 2nd team players trained last year once the season got underway and we really struggled to get numbers, I managed the team a few times last year and my heart was broke trying to get players on a sunday morning. Its very different getting lads out of bed on a wet cold November Sunday.

Wheres my jumper, our pitches are good mainly due to natural drainage of the site towards the river, we also applied a lot of sand to the pitches and hollow pointed it at the end of the season. If only the local thugs would leave the bloody place alone.

I totally agree on the 20 player panel. Its horrible turning up to a game with only 8 or 9 players. It was your Dad who was the last one to mention a 3rds team to me and even with 40 players registered, there's alot of peole turning up that I'd say haven't registered yet. Can't wait for the friendly tonight. I'm rarin' to go!!

mickos

If Parkville have no 3rd team which league will the 2nds be playing in? It was my understanding in talking with Johnny Coughlan last week he was only putting the 2nds in division 2 because of the 3rd team coming in. Will the 2nds be put back to division 3 now?

mickos

Villain wrote: »

Not a hope of that happening far too strong for the 3rd Division, should get promoted back to the 1st if the lads put in the effort, it was only 3 or 4 seasons ago the Carlow League were having to get rule clarification because our second team looked to be getting promoted to the premier also.

Best of luck hope you can improve. I think the league is wide open this year. The only thing I can't understand is Slaney Rovers being put back to the 2nd division. We played them last year and although they were never a premier team they could of held their own in division 1. I can't see how they have gone back that far to warrant being dropped 2 divisions. Only time will tell I suppose but it would be unfair if slaney took a promotion spot from another team this year.

ShayK1

parkville have 4 teams in at the minute
http://www.carlowsoccer.com/tables.htm

premier, 2nd division, 3rd division and 18s

ShayK1

Villain wrote: »

Thats coz the auld lad said its easier to take them out than get them added !!

yeah, that's what the said to me

eunified61

ShayK1 wrote: »

Tullow Town's pitch is nice but... infortunately they're a terrible team.
I only started back training lastweek, first time in 2 years and I really enjoy it. Looking forward to the new season.
I only play 2nds, probably due to my fitness level but still its great fun.

SHAY TRY AND PLAY THE WHOLE SEASON THIS TIME,parkville will be lucky to have two teams by Christmas

ShayK1

eunified61 wrote: »

SHAY TRY AND PLAY THE WHOLE SEASON THIS TIME,parkville will be lucky to have two teams by Christmas

What do ya mean by that and who the hell are ya?
Every season I played I played the FULL season. I didn't play at all last year.
I'm really curious as to WHO dA f**k ARE YOU?

ShayK1

Villain wrote: »

umm a local golfer I think

with interests in Philosopy?
I was goin' to suggest it was either TM or CM but don't think either of those are into philosopy.

ShayK1

and the other was playing soccer with me so that's him gone too

patrickc

lads can we keep the topic on football please, and if you trying to find out who someone is use the random waffle thread or take it to pm cheers.

ShayK1

patrickc wrote: »

lads can we keep the topic on football please, and if you trying to find out who someone is use the random waffle thread or take it to pm cheers.

will do sorry.

ShayK1

ShayK1 wrote: »

I'll update you on friday morning.

True to my word.

The game lastnight was cancelled because Carnew's pitch was unplayable but we had a squad of 26 players so we had a full game between ourselves. 11 vs 11 with 4 subs and we were missing a few at that. I can think of 7 off the top of my head (including jake59)

The plan is to do the same again on monday night at 7:30 after which, the 2nd team manager is going to pick his panel. I don't know how big a panel he will pick, ideally 20 I'd say but I don't know. I don't fancy the job myself. There's alot of good players there to choose from.

eddiehead

ShayK1 wrote: »

True to my word.

The game lastnight was cancelled because Carnew's pitch was unplayable but we had a squad of 26 players so we had a full game between ourselves. 11 vs 11 with 4 subs and we were missing a few at that. I can think of 7 off the top of my head (including jake59)

The plan is to do the same again on monday night at 7:30 after which, the 2nd team manager is going to pick his panel. I don't know how big a panel he will pick, ideally 20 I'd say but I don't know. I don't fancy the job myself. There's alot of good players there to choose from.

So ye'r gona have a few disappointed heads on monday then? Thats an unreal turnout. Whos the seconds manager?

ShayK1

eddiehead wrote: »

So ye'r gona have a few disappointed heads on monday then? Thats an unreal turnout. Whos the seconds manager?

Ger O'Shea (GOS) is Manager with Larry Earl as 2nd in command.

ShayK1

how many are registered now?

jake59

ShayK1 wrote: »

how many are registered now?

do you have to be registered to play that match on monday? (insurance might be a factor.. i dunno?) if not i'll bring my boots.... what time are you meeting at?

ShayK1

no. Its only a friendly game between parkville players.
Did matsy not make you sign when you were talking to him?
He's losing his touch

jake59

ShayK1 wrote: »

no. Its only a friendly game between parkville players.
Did matsy not make you sign when you were talking to him?
He's losing his touch

No he didn't and what with you having matches instead of training lately its been hard to get a start... was down looking at the match against carnew and got talking to a guy called Martin Coady (i think) and his son... they seemed sound!!

ShayK1

yeah they're sound alright.
His son, Gary is the premier team coach.

I did see ya there at the carnew game but I was on the opposite side of the pitch. We were just talking about this lack of height our team possess and then I pointed you out and said something like "eh, that guy over there is going to play with us so that'll sort that out!"

What position do you usually or like to play?

jake59

What position do you usually or like to play?[/quote]

it really depends on my fitness.... the fatter i get the further i go back so i would class myself as a centre half at the moment:D:D

ShayK1

jake59 wrote: »

it really depends on my fitness.... the fatter i get the further i go back so i would class myself as a centre half at the moment:D:D

does that also work in reverse? Will you be a striker at the end of the season?

mickos

Villain wrote: »

Premier's have a friendly tonight

Is the league game against Fiacc's off?

wheres me jumpa

Our opener is against St Josephs this Sunday. Anyone played them recently?

ShayK1

no, sorry. We're playing baltinglass away. (presuming of course that I actually make the 2nd team)

wheres me jumpa

What did you make of Blatinglass? Has their pitch improved?!

We drew with St Jospephs, I wasnt playing myself as I was sick over the weekend. Josephs didnt look too bad but we had some really good chances in the second half and should have won.

ShayK1

I wasn't playing with the 2nd team. I started with the 3rds.
Apparently the pitch in Baltinglass was terrible and the game was a bit dirty too so I'm glad I missed that.
I was playing against Carlow Rovers and i felt we were by far the better team but we ended up losing 3-0.

We'd plenty of good chances but couldn't but them away and a few stupid mistakes at the back allowed them in to score. Absolutely raging but it was our 1st game together so we'll see how things progress.

jake59

ShayK1 wrote: »

I wasn't playing with the 2nd team. I started with the 3rds.
Apparently the pitch in Baltinglass was terrible and the game was a bit dirty too so I'm glad I missed that.
I was playing against Carlow Rovers and i felt we were by far the better team but we ended up losing 3-0.

We'd plenty of good chances but couldn't but them away and a few stupid mistakes at the back allowed them in to score. Absolutely raging but it was our 1st game together so we'll see how things progress.

did the 2nds beat baltinglass?

wheres me jumpa

ShayK1 wrote: »

I wasn't playing with the 2nd team. I started with the 3rds.
Apparently the pitch in Baltinglass was terrible and the game was a bit dirty too so I'm glad I missed that.
I was playing against Carlow Rovers and i felt we were by far the better team but we ended up losing 3-0.

Saw the name in the paper alright!

Carlow Soccer site has a forum up now too.

ShayK1

wheres me jumpa wrote: »

Saw the name in the paper alright!

Carlow Soccer site has a forum up now too.

my name?
I did see the forum but never viewed it. Is there much activity on it?

wheres me jumpa

ShayK1 wrote: »

my name?
I did see the forum but never viewed it. Is there much activity on it?

Yeah your name.

No activity yet, but potential.