KILDARE MINORS 2012

Thanks for that lilyboy, are these games not usually played in Newbridge?

Vec won well today something like 2-13 to 1-04. Dublin, Meath and Offaly let in it now. Couldn't get there today anyone see who played well?

Great win for the VEC Team yesterday, won 2 -13 to 1 - 4, they played some outstanding football at times.
The Kildare forwards were in fine form, and probably only had 4 or 5 wides, shooting very accurate, and some fine long range scores. The pick of them coming from two 16 year olds I believe. Neil Flynn (full forward) and Wayne Fitzpatrick (centre forward). These were the same two lads who did most of the scoring versus Dublin the last Day.
The six backs were outstanding, holding Louth to only 2 points up to 10 mins left. In particular, Tommy O Connell, and Evan Dempsey were outstanding.
One thing I would like to add which is a bit dissapointing, The Kildare lads didnt seem to have any proper gear, they were wearing blue/green/red socks etc. Where as both Dublin the last day and Louth yesterday were togged out in their total County colours (shorts, socks etc). I know moneys tight, but surely this will be rectified for the Leinster Semi Final.
Again well done to the Team, and Mentors. Its good to see Noel Mooney heavily involved.

Anyone got the panel for Minors? Heard it was whittled down again.

I heard the minors beat athy school on monday? was anyone at it? who did well?
any news on the VC teams semi versus meath?

VEC play on Saturday 14th in St Conleths weather permitting, I think its @ 2pm

heard the minors beat athy school on monday? was anyone at it? who did well?
any news on the VC teams semi versus meath?

Seamus Murphy are the minors not supposed to training till March 1


Closed months/Collective Training
The months of November and December shall be closed
months for all games involving Inter-County teams and
collective Training for Inter-County panels.
The commencement dates for the Collective Training of
Inter-County Under Age Teams shall, unless otherwise
approved by Central Council, be as follows:104
Under 21 Football - January 1st.
minor Hurling and Football - march 1st.
Under 21 Hurling - may 1st.
An Under-Age Inter-County Team shall be restricted to a
maximum of three collective sessions - Training and/or
Games - per week.
Post Primary Schools shall have ‘first call’ on players who
are also involved with a Team in an Inter-County Under
21 Provincial/All-Ireland Championship, and such players
shall be restricted to Training with a Post Primary School

They are the rules, but Kildare senior, U21 and minor teams ignored them like most other counties, Dublin and Kerry took a break but that was expected.

Sure the senior hurlers have had a panel of no less than 43 out since before Christmas! Cut costs with that.

Can't teams hold trial games etc?and surely don't they still have the right to free association?The closed season is only there to save money as teams don't get food, expenses etc.

tpos wrote:

They are the rules, but Kildare senior, U21 and minor teams ignored them like most other counties, Dublin and Kerry took a break but that was expected.

Thats where your wrong tpos. There is a difference between training and Collective training. You're telling me that none of the Kerry or Dublin panel trained during October/Novermber/December?

My mistake snowwhite, I should have known better!!
I heard that the VC Team picked up some more injuries at the weekend, Any news Lillyboy?

Heard Wayne Fitzpatrick broke a finger during the week

yeah broke playing for vec so guess he'l be out for 4-6 weeks, conor davin back fit again so thats a positive

SeamusMurphy wrote:

My mistake snowwhite, I should have known better!!
I heard that the VC Team picked up some more injuries at the weekend, Any news Lillyboy?

Only saying about collective training, I didn't realise that you were involved with the minors

Big loss with Fitzpatrick injured, it means someone else has to step up.

Im not involved with the minors snow white. Just a follower of all teams white. including spurs, not leeds.
Jesus that young Fitzpatrick will be a big loss. He was outstanding versus Dublin and Louth, a very accurate free taker also.
Any news on the VEC venue? Hardly be Newbridge now, with the Seniors there on Sunday?

So when will the minors ply their first competitive game ?

I heard that they will play in the Leinster league this year which begins the 1st weekend in March, championship starts 14th April v Wexford

Is David Hyland (Athy) minor this year or over age?

Still a minor i think.

David hyland is 17 he is still a minor and a future all star

Jaysus Athyman why don't we just play 15 Athy lads and be done with it.

Good idea taibi , sorry to be so biased I have followed these lads since under 8 and I know the potential they have got.

One other thing that puzzles me where is Sean Campbell who was the under 21 captain last year he seems to have diss appeared off the kildare scene, still playing for his club but should be on the senior panel

True I reckon Campbell is worth a shot maybe on the Juniors for a year to see how he fairs.

Since this is the Kildare Minors forum, I have to ask you Athyman, how many Athy players do you think will make the first 15 ?