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That rule also applies to the hurling squad along with U20/21 football panels as well as far as I know
keepitlit (Longford) - Posts: 39 - 15/03/2023 12:09:50 2464001 Link 1 |
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https://leinstergaa.ie/competitions/leinster-club-leagues-2023/
Spinx (Longford) - Posts: 1345 - 15/03/2023 12:20:12 2464006 Link 0 |
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Looks like a great competition. Great idea. Is there a link to the exact fixture dates? That link only gives provisional dates. It would be nice to know when games are on. If there were mid-week games it would be a great way to break up the week. Have you a link to the results section? I can't seem to find anything, though I was told Killoe have already played a game in this competition. Mull93 (Longford) - Posts: 119 - 17/03/2023 11:04:31 2464324 Link 0 |
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With Antrim's victory today we need at least a draw this evening or we are officially relegated with Tipp. B&G (Longford) - Posts: 367 - 18/03/2023 16:12:02 2464491 Link 0 |
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I don't anything, but I haven't had a proper look into it. I'd say the best option for fixtures or results on these competitions could be on the clubs competing social media accounts.
Spinx (Longford) - Posts: 1345 - 19/03/2023 12:00:24 2464665 Link 0 |
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Be careful what you wish for is what i said about Paddy Christie. As bad as the last manger was this fella been found wanting big time. Strongest panel in years and imploded to division 4 with a game to spare. williesboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 440 - 19/03/2023 13:29:25 2464699 Link 0 |
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When did u say that and how could u know?! Went down fighting last night at least and same with offaly. Could of won that game only for a silly tackle for the penalty slasher9 (Longford) - Posts: 252 - 19/03/2023 14:26:59 2464716 Link 0 |
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Went down fighting! Are you having a laugh. No right in the first few rounds
williesboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 440 - 19/03/2023 14:54:37 2464728 Link 0 |
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They fought hard in the last two games what would you know?! You werent in newry last night thats for sure
slasher9 (Longford) - Posts: 252 - 19/03/2023 15:19:52 2464746 Link 0 |
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I was at enough games but if you want to give credit for fighting in two games then good luck to you.
williesboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 440 - 19/03/2023 15:50:26 2464760 Link 0 |
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Willie's boy can you give us the evidence and your reasoning that this is the strongest panel in years?? If your answer is good enough we all need you on the management team
Inatfullforward (Longford) - Posts: 110 - 19/03/2023 16:12:53 2464778 Link 2 |
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Now that our feat is decided for next season, time to rebuild. Could be a few years before we get out of Div 4 as there are a lot of good sides there and those who miss out on promotion this season will fancy their chances next season B&G (Longford) - Posts: 367 - 19/03/2023 20:16:53 2464901 Link 0 |
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There are also a lot of good sides in Div 3 this year, probably the toughest in years. Remember we played 2 teams Offaly & Down that were relegated from Div 2 last year and 2 teams that were in the Tailteann Cup final Cavan & Westmeath which was a huge boost to both of them. Fermanagh are not long out of Div 2 either so survival in Div 3 this year would have been a good achievement. A victory for Cavan against Antrim could have saved us but that wasn't to be. It does appear we need to rebuild our squad and this will be easier said than done with our player pool.
Inatfullforward (Longford) - Posts: 110 - 19/03/2023 20:59:42 2464924 Link 0 |
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We have been in Div 2 for about 8 years so should be able to compete. Last year we had an experienced manager and a new team with deflections from previous years. We struggled but survived pulling off two great victories with good performances. Things looked up this year, an experienced manager and a lot of players returning. Winning the O'Byrne Cup in January (ok fielding our strongest available sides against development squads). But optimism was high going into the league. We never showed up against Fermanagh the first day. Gave up at half time against Westmeath and never looked like challenging Cavan in next match. The common theme in these earlier matches and the matches against Tipp and Offaly was that we did not compete for long stages of second half. While we did rally to salvage a draw against Tipp, we should have beaten Offaly. Serious questions must be asked about our performances. Why did Jack Duggan ( a real prospect last year) not get a look in this year. Cannot use excuse that Div 3 was competitive this year. We were an experienced Div 3 side. Remember Antrim turned around a 31 point defeat to beat Cavan next day out. There was a reaction from that. There was no reaction from our hammering from Westmeath. With the competitive nature of Div 4, we will struggle as I'd imagine we will lose a few established players. B&G (Longford) - Posts: 367 - 20/03/2023 09:50:43 2464992 Link 0 |
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Disappointing outcome for supporters and players alike. Especially when you see the trajectory of Cavan, Derry and Louth who freefell past us to Division 4 in past few years and rebounded impressively. Frustrating, but the lads fought hard in Newry, and they are our lads in the end, so we need to get behind them. It's a decent panel and the manager has a solid reputation among those in the know, so it's hard to pinpoint how to move the dial longer term. If Leitrim wins promotion, it means half of all counties in Leinster that compete in the league will be playing in Division 4 next year. The question is not just what to do about Longford, it's what to do about the state of football in much of Leinster! LongfordgaaAbú (Longford) - Posts: 581 - 20/03/2023 10:34:18 2465023 Link 0 |
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a penny for billy o'loughlins thoughts! slasher9 (Longford) - Posts: 252 - 20/03/2023 10:43:42 2465032 Link 0 |
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Willie's boy we are awaiting your response. I'm beginning to think of "empty vessels" here
Inatfullforward (Longford) - Posts: 110 - 20/03/2023 11:00:30 2465046 Link 0 |
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One of our coaches James Glancy walked out of our management team to join ye in longford. what are the opinions of him?? Very poor form I thought and maybe karma could be sweet if we got promoted and ye are gone down. Leitrimdivide (Leitrim) - Posts: 84 - 20/03/2023 11:57:59 2465096 Link 0 |
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The man must be having a right laugh
honda15 (Longford) - Posts: 94 - 20/03/2023 12:04:44 2465098 Link 0 |
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We all know the state of Leinster football. All we can do is to improve our stock. In fairness we were set up for season, Established manager. Everyone made themselves available for selection and we went into league with momentum. The questions that needs to be asked are 1. Why did so many players walk away during the league? Some of them actual starters. 2. Was there a gameplan. During the O'Byrne Cup we were letting the ball into inside forward line and it was paying dividends. During the league is was passing the ball through the hands and eventually players afraid to shoot (as against Offaly). Only match which seen a 70 minute performance was last Saturday when it was too late. 3. What coaching went on during the league. This was not evident during the league. We were opened time and time again down the middle. 4. What was idea of playing Mickey Quinn at wingforward. He was ineffective there. He was effective when moved to midfield and his natural position centreback. The players are the ones I feel sorry for. They put in a solid amount of work since last November, some with colleges as well. Their commitment cannot be doubted. We have been short changed by management team. We only have a small pool of players and they should not be neglected. As I said previously we are going to lose a few established players no doubt at end of season. Next season will be very tough in Div 4. Unless we can come up with something like a victory or 2 in championship and a good run in Talteann Cup which may spark something for next year. (Like the victory over mayo did in 2010) it will be a long winter. B&G (Longford) - Posts: 367 - 20/03/2023 13:32:52 2465162 Link 0 |