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Nice to see some new blood being introduced in a tournament like the FBD as it gives players the chance to wear the Jersey without too much pressure on them. See a few of the more seasoned guys on the bench just in case. Hope they can progress to the semi finals and get a crack at Mayo or maybe London. It would be good preparation for the league to get a few games into the panel. Best of luck to Saint Bridgets and Castlerea later on. They have done the county proud so far. Rossieforever (Roscommon) - Posts: 90 - 04/01/2024 19:44:39 2518390 Link 0 |
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The Siggerson Cup starts next Wednesday (9th Jan) and will run for basically 5 consecutive weeks, until the final on 6/7th February. letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 591 - 04/01/2024 20:57:00 2518399 Link 0 |
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List of Roscommon players on Sigerson cup teams some aren't on county senior panel. Paul McGrath,Ruairdhri Fallon (University of Galway) Daniel Farrell,Declan Kenny (TUS Midlands) Eoin Colleran Luke Glennon Tomas Crean (DCU) Cian Glennon Caelim Keogh Darragh Heneghan (University of Limerick) Colin Walsh,James Fitzpatick (Maynooth) Adam McDermott, David Wynne, Shane McGinley (TU Galway) Sean Moran (ATU Sligo) Daire Cregg,Cathal Feely, Ben O'Carroll (UCD) The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3839 - 04/01/2024 21:33:55 2518406 Link 1 |
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Thanks for that information Analyser. Hope to make a few Sigerson matches over the next few weeks.
letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 591 - 04/01/2024 23:19:42 2518421 Link 0 |
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Most of them would have played for Roscommon at some level. I remember David Wynne coming on as a sub on the U20 team that got to the All Ireland final in 2021. Think he's Ballinameen club. He impressed me as a strong running half back. I wondered what had happened to him but I thought him a potential future senior player and running half backs are so useful to a team.
endgame (Roscommon) - Posts: 2264 - 05/01/2024 16:56:17 2518514 Link 0 |
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Decent run out by the seniors this evening. Sligo were very poor in the first. Huge improvement from them in the second half but still a lot of poor finishing on their part. Referee gave plenty of dodgy decisions, most notably not playing advantage for Jack Duggan in the first half when he only had the keeper to beat and then a perfectly fair shoulder in second half resulting in a free kick to Sligo. I don't think Lavin is suited to playing the ball outfield either. Conor Carroll is definitely more effective at it. Decent start to season without getting out of 3rd gear in the second half. Sligo definitely the better team in the second half. No doubt they'll improve significantly as the year progresses too. Hopefully we keep improving week by week and are in good shape for the league opener. Ros Comáin abú ComainRos (Roscommon) - Posts: 120 - 05/01/2024 20:51:56 2518549 Link 0 |
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We put the game to bed in the 2nd Quarter and it was a case of get on subs and avoid injury after half time.
Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 1717 - 05/01/2024 21:14:55 2518552 Link 0 |
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Routine win in a game/contest won on 30 minutes when Daire Cregg's goal made it 1-10 to 0-3. With all the changes made the game became a lot more disjointed after that and Sligo 2nd half went out to make the score line a bit more respectable. The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3839 - 05/01/2024 21:16:22 2518553 Link 0 |
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How did Jack play lads, apart from kicking 2 points from play? Was he left in the full forward line or was he brought further out the field? Frank74 (Longford) - Posts: 143 - 05/01/2024 21:30:05 2518554 Link 0 |
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Led by 12, won by 9. Sligo kicked over 17 wides. Roscommon kicked maybe 2 or 3 wides. Both teams will take something from the game. Best of luck Rossies in the semi SligoScot (Sligo) - Posts: 36 - 05/01/2024 22:25:44 2518563 Link 0 |
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Good workout, but difficult to determine where we stand as Sligo were very poor in the first half and lost/gave away possession much too easily. To score 1-21 with only 3 wides was very impressive. For me Declan Kenny (7) played very well and is definitely a serious contender. Good to see that Davy replaced Luke Glennon, Colin Walsh, Caelim Keogh and Darragh Cregg early as they are likely to have additional mid-week Sigerson matches over the next few weeks. Jack Duggan and Luke Glennon also look like they have something to offer but and will certainly improve with some S&C over the next few years. Great to see Cathal Heneghan back. letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 591 - 05/01/2024 22:53:29 2518564 Link 0 |
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A bit worrying that Sligo managed 32 or so shots at us. Also our best period when they had a nan off on a black card. Still it's not real football in that thing. Seanfanbocht (Roscommon) - Posts: 1717 - 05/01/2024 23:45:35 2518568 Link 0 |
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You nearly insinuate that Sligo should have won if they took their chances. Sligo were abysmal up front and due to the Rossies taking their foot off the pedal in the second half this led to Sligo gaining more possession and therefore more chances and yet they still couldn't convert. Facile win if ever there was one and this with the aid of the ref who gave Sligo every advantage. No doubt Sligo are not as bad a team as half time score showed however Sligo were never going to win this game. Reality is Ros are a division 1 team and Sligo a Div 3 team at best currently and tonight proved no differently. Here's hoping both teams can compete side by side in Div 1 in the very near future and there's no reason to suggest that this can't happen given the success within Sligo's underage setup this past number of years
ComainRos (Roscommon) - Posts: 120 - 06/01/2024 00:50:19 2518572 Link 0 |
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Not at all, roscommon obviously the better side. Stats will be looked at and used to keep side sharp. The Dome is great for a run out bit it looks like a different sport. It ends up a shoot out. Rossies turned up with their shooting boots, Sligo didn't. I'm half Rossie so will look forward to both sides this year
SligoScot (Sligo) - Posts: 36 - 06/01/2024 08:48:12 2518575 Link 0 |
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Ya d want to go on to the sligo forum, there saying it was there best performance around the middle in years !!!after getting that hammering !!!underage in sligo has no doubt been up ,but that's coming to an end again ,poor minor team now ,and nothing coming ,so them u20s have a lot to live up too
Timmy86 (Sligo) - Posts: 279 - 06/01/2024 09:22:53 2518580 Link 0 |
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One comment from myself on sligo forum that second half middle was good from Sligo. We won everything around the middle in second half. Again one comment Timmy.
SligoScot (Sligo) - Posts: 36 - 06/01/2024 11:02:50 2518591 Link 1 |
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It was 12 wides for Sligo last only 4 or 5 should have been points the rest was shooting from bizzare ranges and areas when they should have been passing and a few of their wides was misplaced passes going out over the end line. The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 3839 - 06/01/2024 11:39:34 2518597 Link 0 |
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Did OK Frank for his first outing. Came outfield from time to time and was under the dropping ball for a few Roscommon kickouts and general play. Won his ball against the Sligo defender and was clean through on goal when he was bazaarly pulled back for a Roscommon free. Carried the ball into traffic on a couple of occasions and his S&C will improve over time. Definitely has very good potential but "work in progress" I would say, as with all the other young players who made their debut last night.
letsgetgoing (Roscommon) - Posts: 591 - 06/01/2024 11:41:30 2518598 Link 0 |
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In fairness SligoScot you're fully correct in saying Sligo dominated the midfield in the second half. Some very impressive fielding from your lads and the subs definitely improved Sligo. It's very early days in the season so you can't read too much into the game. I'm always rooting for the Connacht teams and I'd be only delighted to see Sligo and Leitrim gain promotion this year. Hard to believe its the early to mid 2000's since Connacht had 3 Div 1 teams and Leitrim were able to mix it with plenty of top teams too. Wouldn't it be great to return to those days. Anyway, best of luck to Sligo and hopefully Div 2 beckons
ComainRos (Roscommon) - Posts: 120 - 06/01/2024 11:51:50 2518602 Link 0 |
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Was impressed with Duggan, pace power height and well able to take a score. A good addition for the Rossies. ahsure. (Galway) - Posts: 1618 - 06/01/2024 11:53:07 2518603 Link 2 |