Brilliant performance by our footballers yesterday, we showed great resilience to stay in the contest when Wexford looked home and hosed. They say 6pts is a dangerous lead - probably truer than ever now with the induction of 2 pointers, but yesterday was a remarkable comeback huge well done to the players and credit to Joe Murphy & Co. For the last four years Wexford seemed to have a psychological edge playing against Carlow despite both teams being in div 4, so to finally get a result is a testament to our progress.

The draw was probably a fair result over the entirety of the game, we were unlucky hitting the woodwork 3 times but Wexford controlled large parts of the second half only for their game management to let them down towards the end. As said by a previous poster, under recent managers we would have dropped the heads but yesterday we never gave up.

On our side, our biggest weapon: between Bambrick and Choo Choo running at pace 5 or 6 times each a game is so difficult to defend against, Choo Choo might need to be careful on his steps but particularly on dry ground other teams will be terrified. Going forward we looked threatening, Crowley was excellent particularly in the first half. Ross looked like he was fading out of the game before stepping up with a crucial goal and winning the penalty to level it. Darragh Foley had a quiet game, he likely received special attention earmarked by Wexford as a dangerous 2 pointer threat, speaking of which, the 2 pointer Niall Hickey landed must have been from over 50 yards.

In midfield Conor Doyle was excellent as always, Kyle Nolan worked hard but i'd like to see him get more involved and get on more ball. Defensively we were generally solid with good support runs from our backs contributing to our attack - all our half back line got on the scoresheet. Wexford's goal was very soft Johnny Furey will be disappointed to conceed a tame enough effort, also a high ball dropped under the crossbar was palmed over for a point which should have been caught. Few kickouts led directly to Wexford scores and one or two kicked over the sideline. I'd like to see Ben McCarron feature against Longford.

Carlowrising (Carlow) - Posts: 172 - 19/05/2025 12:53:52    2610938

Overthebar53 (Carlow) - Posts: 357 - 19/05/2025 17:40:46    2611086

Great start to the TC for the footballers. Already qualified and a great chance now to top the group if they can get over Longford. Making the quarters proper would be progress getting into the last 4 would be dreamland stuff but it's doable if we goy a favorable draw. Have to beat Longford first though.

Barrowsider (Carlow) - Posts: 1711 - 19/05/2025 20:20:23    2611135

Great weekend for Carlow teams, hurlers were fantastic against a Westmeath team who I am sure were particularly targeting that match as a season saver or at least trying to knock out a high-flying team. Mouse immense. Footballers likewise very good attitude and work rate against a good Wexford team and one we haven't beaten in I honestly have no idea. Hopefully we can beat Longford, on current form you would be expecting it but similarly to Westmeath you always try that bit harder against a team on form. I am worried about the kickout situation though, about 1-5 of Wexford's tally came from kickouts not to mention 3 balls out over the sideline. Not sure we have a better replacement and he is usually a lot more reliable but definitely something Longford will be chasing us down on now.

FearCeatharlach (Carlow) - Posts: 21 - 20/05/2025 02:15:07    2611207

Bimb (Carlow) - Posts: 536 - 20/05/2025 13:47:40    2611319

Looked back at match on YouTube there.Thought we were well on top in 1st half and certainly shouldn't have been behind at half time given the run of play. Second half different story wexford seemed to dominate around the middle eight and we ran out of legs a wee bit. Nevertheless we never gave up even when we looked dead and buried so great credit to everyone for that. The kickouts are a concern as they are too loopy and receiving players are getting trapped under the ball so the advantage is with the player running in. Might be better idea when he can't pick out a man to kick it into space where at the very least it's going to be a 50/50 ball.Some improvement tho from the carry on under cake and against better teams.Panel probably needs strengthening too.Is oisin Doyle in the country, he would be a good addition. Jamie Clarke did well when introduced, I would be starting him in future. Not going to name anyone else but well done to all.

Overthebar53 (Carlow) - Posts: 357 - 21/05/2025 14:15:17    2611558