**Match Thread** - Tues,OCT 7 @ 22:00 JUDE - Boardeaux v I-China

homerjay2005

well lads, the preseason is over and so is the night out, its time to get down to basics. its our first league game and one that we simply have to win. i have no idea who these lads are, but who cares, we need to just go out and beat them.

we need 3 points to start of the season, end of. no excuses!

so, whos in? i wont post the squad as i dont know who is in for sure, ill leave that up to Des. we should also, have the Kit for this and from now on. i know a few lads are away, so im expecting about 16/17 for this which is decent. we should also have martin and dave returning to the squad after long lay offs.

helimachoptor

I'm in lads

Baggly

Im in

Gileadi

Je suis retourné

LeixlipRed

I'm in. First time I'll have travelled to a game from Leixlip in over a year :eek: Not looking forward to that Can't wait for the new season now

Gileadi

Whats the venue here actually?

thelepo

I shall be in attendance.

sockdolage

Myself and Peadar are in.

LeixlipRed

It's on in St. Judes in Tempelogue Simon. 54a goes right to the door. I've never played there. What's it like anyone know?

helimachoptor

LeixlipRed wrote: »

It's on in St. Judes in Tempelogue Simon. 54a goes right to the door. I've never played there. What's it like anyone know?

Its the best hockey pitch in the league I would say, it's sand based.

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jersies are ready, the number 2 is still missing though, so the twelve will be the rb this season.

We will be playing 1 to 11 this season. You play for your jersey.

I need a lift from somewhere in town.

WeAreShels

I am also back for this one.

homerjay2005

looks like a decent squad. Des should be texting the players today anyway, im handing over organisatioanl duties to him now again. i will help out any week he is working nights. im not sure who has/hadnt paid and who is/is not in the squad. so des/mickie, please edit this list to final squad.

GK -

Daryl -
Clayton -

Defenders -

Martin - YES
Ed - YES
Dan - YES
Michael -
Simon - YES
Keith -
Cathal -
Mick McEvilly - YES

Midfielders -

Lepo -YES
Larry -
Derek - NO
Peter - YES
Gav -
Mark - YES
Conor -
Robbie -
Peader - YES
Dave - YES

Forwards -

Art - YES
Eddie -
Ciaran - YES
Karl -
Jules - NO (injured)

emc2

Important that we get off to a good start in this Lads all the good that has come out of the pre season games will count for nothing if we don't get off to a winning start.

GK -

Daryl -
Clayton -

Defenders -

Martin - YES
Ed - YES
Dan - YES
Michael -YES
Simon - YES
Keith -
Cathal -
Mick McEvilly - YES

Midfielders -

Lepo -YES
Larry -
Derek - NO
Peter - YES
Gav -
Mark - YES
Conor -
Robbie -
Peader - YES
Dave - YES

Forwards -

Art - YES
Eddie -
Ciaran - YES
Karl -
Jules - NO (injured)

helimachoptor

GK -

Daryl -
Clayton -

Defenders -

Martin - YES
Ed - YES
Dan - YES
Michael -YES
Simon - YES
Keith -Yes
Cathal -
Mick McEvilly - YES

Midfielders -

Lepo -YES
Larry -
Derek - NO
Peter - YES
Gav -
Mark - YES
Conor -
Robbie -
Peader - YES
Dave - YES

Forwards -

Art - YES
Eddie -
Ciaran - YES
Karl -
Jules - NO (injured)


Just a reminder, i'll be there @ 9.45 but I'll be warmed up and ready to go.

dfx-

GK -

Daryl - YES
Clayton -

Defenders -

Martin - YES
Ed - YES
Dan - YES
Michael -YES
Simon - YES
Keith -Yes
Cathal -
Mick McEvilly - YES

Midfielders -

Lepo -YES
Larry -
Derek - NO
Peter - YES
Gav -
Mark - YES
Conor -
Robbie -
Peader - YES
Dave - YES

Forwards -

Art - YES
Eddie -
Ciaran - YES
Karl -
Jules - NO (injured)

mrgavo

GK -

Daryl - YES
Clayton -

Defenders -

Martin - YES
Ed - YES
Dan - YES
Michael -YES
Simon - YES
Keith -Yes
Cathal -
Mick McEvilly - YES

Midfielders -

Lepo -YES
Larry -
Derek - NO
Peter - YES
Gav - YES
Mark - YES
Conor -
Robbie -
Peader - YES
Dave - YES

Forwards -

Art - YES
Eddie -
Ciaran - YES
Karl -
Jules - NO (injured)

LeixlipRed

Just so it's clear, I did not steal the number 2 jersey

helimachoptor

LeixlipRed wrote: »

Just so it's clear, I did not steal the number 2 jersey

/* Calls 999 with name and address of suspected thief

murtagh

GK -

Daryl - YES
Clayton -

Defenders -

Martin - YES
Ed - YES
Dan - YES
Michael -YES
Simon - YES
Keith -Yes
Cathal - Yes
Mick McEvilly - YES

Midfielders -

Lepo -YES
Larry -
Derek - NO
Peter - YES
Gav - YES
Mark - YES
Conor -
Robbie -
Peader - YES
Dave - YES

Forwards -

Art - YES
Eddie -
Ciaran - YES
Karl -
Jules - NO (injured)

Savman

Lads best o' luck for the season I'll be following all the results and if the schedule permits I'd be happy to give a dig out if/when needed. Not that numbers are a problem now but ye know yerself

homerjay2005

pitch directions lads and ladies just in case -

from town -

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St. Judes - From Town Proceed towards Harolds Cross and on towards Templeogue village.
After crossing Templeogue Bridge, take the right turn for Tallaght.
You will come to a round about at the Spawell Centre, last roundanout as you head towards the M50.
Take the third exit, right turn, proceed for approx half a mile to St.
Judes on the left hand side.
There are two GAA clubs on the road, the other is Faughs, make sure you enter St.
Judes.

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from M50

St. Judes - From M50 Take the Tallaght exit heading for Templeogue/City Centre.
You will come to a round about at the Spawell Centre, first roundabout as you head away from the exit.
Take the first exit, left turn, at the roundabout, proceed for approx half a mile to St.Judes on the left hand side.

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There are two GAA clubs on the road, the other is Faughs, make sure you enter St.Judes.

Baggly

LeixlipRed wrote: »

I'm in. First time I'll have travelled to a game from Leixlip in over a year :eek: Not looking forward to that Can't wait for the new season now

Going from celbridge if you want a lift

Nunu

murtagh wrote: »

GK -

Daryl - YES
Clayton -

Defenders -

Martin - YES
Ed - YES
Dan - YES
Michael -YES
Simon - YES
Keith -Yes
Cathal - Yes
Mick McEvilly - YES

Midfielders -

Lepo -YES
Larry -
Derek - NO
Peter - YES
Gav - YES
Mark - YES
Conor -
Robbie -
Peader - YES
Dave - YES

Forwards -

Art - YES
Eddie - YES
Ciaran - YES
Karl -
Jules - NO (injured)

Ed I need a lift, so is the usual spot around 9.15 alright?
I'll text you tomorrow if I don't hear from you

LeixlipRed

LOTP wrote: »

Going from celbridge if you want a lift

Can't say no to that. Where suits you? What time?

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First text of the new season just send

Please reply and let me know if I have your number correct.

People who's number I don't have

Derek
Ciaran
Daryl
Peader
Peter

please let me have your numbers, cheers.

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GK -

Daryl - YES
Clayton - yes

Defenders -

Martin - YES
Ed - YES
Dan - YES
Michael -YES
Simon - YES
Keith -Yes
Cathal - Yes
Mick McEvilly - YES

Midfielders -

Lepo -YES
Larry -
Derek - NO
Peter - YES
Gav - YES
Mark - YES
Conor -
Robbie -
Peader - YES
Dave - YES

Forwards -

Art - YES
Eddie - Yes
Ciaran - YES
Karl -
Jules - NO (injured)

LeixlipRed

19 players at least tomorrow. How many did we have first game last season Des? Just curious to see if we manage to keep attendances at a better level than last year

Baggly

LeixlipRed wrote: »

Can't say no to that. Where suits you? What time?

If the match is at ten, ill be at leixlip village at twenty past. Unless you live in the far outter reaches of leixlip. If so, Lidl i suppose at the same time

LeixlipRed

Think we're meeting at half 9? Village suits me best out of those two options. I can meet you past the bus stop in the village there, where the old ESB shop was? There's room to pull in there. I'll PM you my mobile number

homerjay2005

we had about 17 and there was 2 or 3 including me and art there that were injured. last years problems were unavoidable, i got injured for 4 months and was away, dave and larry went travelling, dan got a serious injury, you and simon had exams, art sprained his ankle and so on and so on. there were very few people missing last season through lazyness and no interest.

with the winter, lack of other things to do, i dont think it will be a problem. i expect 16/17 for each game.

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LeixlipRed wrote: »

Think we're meeting at half 9? Village suits me best out of those two options. I can meet you past the bus stop in the village there, where the old ESB shop was? There's room to pull in there. I'll PM you my mobile number

Lateness absolutely will not be tolerated this season. Half hour before games, minimum, warming up is essential on these winter nights.

I don't care if someone is getting a lift and the driver is late, not acceptable.

The team is picked at 9.35, of those present. Unless I have been told about some circumstances prior to an hour before kick off. A text at quarter past, when meeting is at half, telling me you are running late, is not looked gladly on.

If the car/bus/bike you are travelling in is late, you are late. If someone else is late for the lift, and you suffer, don't cry to me, cry to the late idiot.

No exceptions.

This squad is strong enough, if you lose your place, you don't walk back in.

Show me the commitment.

LeixlipRed

We won't be late. LOTP didn't realise we're meeting at 930.

homerjay2005

Nunu wrote: »

Ed I need a lift, so is the usual spot around 9.15 alright?
I'll text you tomorrow if I don't hear from you

ya, usual time,usual spot, pick you up so around 9.50 :D.

helimachoptor

Des wrote: »

The team is picked at 9.35, of those present. Unless I have been told about some circumstances prior to an hour before kick off. A text at quarter past, when meeting is at half, telling me you are running late, is not looked gladly on.

I'm giving u notice!

This is the only time it will happen and as said i'll be fully warmed up and ready to go

Draupnir

Best of luck tonight boys, hope you get off to a flyer. Without Shay to give away a peno, this opening game should be much easier to win than last year

LeixlipRed

Haha, totally forgot about that. No way was that a peno......snigger

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homerjay2005 wrote: »

ya, usual time,usual spot, pick you up so around 9.50 :D.

not funny :mad:

helimachoptor wrote: »

I'm giving u notice!

This is the only time it will happen and as said i'll be fully warmed up and ready to go

you told me already....a week ago, so that's fine.

homerjay2005

Larry is in, any word from Conor?

Kiith

I wont be there tonight. Only arrived back in from Barcelona this morning, and wont be in town till later tonight. Wouldnt be in any state to play a match anyway.

FrankGrimes

Yeh good luck tonight lads, the ability is there for sure so remember that if things don't start well - class comes through in the end!

I think Karl will be there - he texted me yesterday, better give him your number Des, doubt Ed has Karl's number either.

helimachoptor

at least we wont need showers tonight

homerjay2005

a 5-1 win, without playing well. difficult night with wind, but we can play alot better. 2-0 at half time. 5-0 up and the scored last few mins with what was their only shot in the whole game. We missed another 5 or 6 decent chances, but lets not get carried away, 5-1 is good enough any day.

However, a win is a win, job done, but next week will be alot tougher. 20 players togged out tonight also, our biggeset squad ever.

goals from -

Ciaran Pen (foul on eddie)
Art (cross from Gav)
Larry (cross from Mark)
Ciaran (cross from Larry)
O.G. (cross from dave)

LeixlipRed

Good win without getting into top gear. Fairly disappointed I didn't even get a couple of minutes but I suppose it's a kick up the arse after walking into the team for 2 and half seasons. Some great competition for places and bodes well for season ahead.

homerjay2005

LeixlipRed wrote: »

Good win without getting into top gear. Fairly disappointed I didn't even get a couple of minutes but I suppose it's a kick up the arse after walking into the team for 2 and half seasons. Some great competition for places and bodes well for season ahead.

ah ya, im sure its disappointing but it will take 3-4 games before we settle down,its the same every year. the squad is big, perhaps too big, but every year a few drop out for various reasons (Ian with work for example already). its just a matter of people taking their chances and being patient. the first few games is always hard to keep everybody happy.

_blank_

I'm trying to prevent what has happened over the last few seasons from happening again.

I don't want a situation arising where we are getting mates down to play, again.

People will get their chance.

dfx-

I thought it was a dominant win and probably should've been more with chances missed and possession in their half for 80-90% of the match with some great moves. Still annoying that their only real build up and strike of the game gets in.

Better to watch than Rovers' game by all accounts though

Idu

Great win lads. Some serious momentum building. Keep it up

homerjay2005

janets_on_clubs wrote: »

Great win lads. Some serious momentum building. Keep it up

you still in america? hows that going?

Idu

got back in late last night. NY was good. Didnt get to do as much as I'd have liked. Busman's holiday

helimachoptor

Apologies for the goal lads, my fault in entirely wasn't strong enough in the tackle and the ball managed to get to their player to slot away.