ragingbull
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wrong new hand pass rule won't be used tonightConfirmed still in use tonight however
wrong new hand pass rule won't be used tonightConfirmed still in use tonight however
I stand corrected they issued a second statement. They said on rte earlier it would and that was disagreement over itwrong new hand pass rule won't be used tonight
Was just wondering has Kildare gaa done any work to increase capacity in newbridge?Don't want to have to jump the fence when house full sign goes up!!!
Thankfully the GAA don't know their Geography too well.
A good two-thirds of Pairc Esler is in Armagh
Love the logicYup, and it may actually help us to get used to the pitch before we meet Down in the c’ship!
Pretty much nail on head. Excellent synopsisReading that article in the Irish News, I think it shows what a tough league campaign we are facing and how we need to get up and running very quickly. It's an obvious thing to say, but there are some quality teams in there, most of whom have serious designs on either get back into or breaking into the top tier of teams. Donegal would see themselves as a Division 1 team and would see themselves as favourites to go up. But they are weakened at the moment with key players missing so they could falter. Kildare have just come down from Division 1 where they found the going very tough and despite having potential and what looked like the tools to compete at that level, they got hammered. They have the size, athleticism and some quality players (though missing some of their best players at the same time) to make a real challenge on going back up. They had some big results in the Championship which will give them confidence going into this season. It will be interesting to see if they are at the level that you imagine they should be at.
Clare and Tipperary are remarkable in many ways, when you consider how good they are, how they've developed and consolidated in Division 2 and all while football is very much the poor relation to hurling in those counties. Some of the players they have would grace any team in Ireland and I see them being on our level - a team that has some quality players and on their day can mix it with most and want to get into Division 1 to really make that step forward in their ability to consistently challenge and be considered a major team. I see them both really pushing for promotion.
Cork seem to be in quite a state and I don't see being a big threat. But they are one of those sides who can spring a surprise, because they have some excellent players, but consistency seems to be a real issue. Our final game against them could be key and one that you wouldn't want to take lately. Meath seem to be a spent force but like Cork have big games in them that they can pull out of nowhere. They were on the verge of knocking Tyrone out of the Championship last season and that game in Navan will be tough. We all know what to expect from Fermanagh. They are limited but highly effective and make games competitive despite their lack of quality. They will relish coming to the Athletic Grounds and making it a dog fight.
Promotion will be tough, especially as we are playing two of the favourites for it, Donegal and Kildare away from home. The home games against Fermanagh, Clare and Cork and the away game in Meath are the ones that I feel we have the best chance of winning. We could possibly spring a surprise on Kildare, as we're really up and running and have plenty of football and momentum behind us. If we win that and then beat Clare, then promotion is a real possibility. But if I'm honest, finishing in 4th or 5th would be yet more progress. Any more would be a bonus that I'd be delighted to take!
Going to fairyhouse Saturday and staying over in kildare Town. I can't wait for the game tbh, really hope we can start with two points. Anyone know what the parking situation is in Newbridge?
afaik, Kildare are down to bare bones at the minute between withdrawals and injuries. Even with ourselves losing a few I fully expect the 2 points.Nerves starting to kick in, especially after reading the report about our injury situation.
afaik, Kildare are down to bare bones at the minute between withdrawals and injuries. Even with ourselves losing a few I fully expect the 2 points.
Looking at the league, would you fear anyone bar Donegal? And bearing in mind they will be hampered by the club championship. I genuinely think we have a serious shout for promotion, especially considering we have what I would deem our closest challengers being geographically so far away and having to travel up. I'm confident we have the firepower to win games at this level rather than scrape through.
Ruairi McCaughleythis was in this weeks gaelic life
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