Football match reports
Senior, intermediate and Junior Football
Footballers prepare for 2012
All four adult teams stepped out this weekend - the seniors had a good win over Seneschalstown, The Inters entertained Vincents on Staurday (I didn't hear the result), The Junior A team had a good win over Peregrines while the Junior B had a good game losing by a couple of goals to strong Trinity Gaels.
Seniors lose late in semi final
AFL1 SF St Judes 0-10 St Sylvesters 1-04 A point down with 10 minutes remaining, we were well in control but on a very greasy surface we just couldn't convert our dominance into scores. Six attacks ended with wides from frees and play and Judes broke away to score two fine points. We weren't finished and two more attacks yielded an open goal chance for what could only be described as a 'YouTube' moment that saw our chance of an equalizer skid off the boot up and wide and, with it, our 2011 AFL1 aspirations.
Syls celebrate 2011 in style
Well Sylvesters, You dun it again. Another great night out, some very well deserved awards and recognition for our players, words of encouragement from the great Pillar Caffrey and Dublin Chairman Andy Kettle, and the usual top class organisation from Eddie Sullivans committee and the Grand Hotel. Aonghus McAnally compered and amused us and thanks to John Keenan for the pictures and the flawless presentation.
The “Handsome Devils” and beautiful football.
The Brendan Mullarkey Memorial Trophy brought out enough hardy souls for a four team competition in Gannon Park yesterday. Declan McGrath and Philip O Connor organised and pay to play funds went to the Nicky Cleere Trust. The more experienced players were divided up and complemented by the younger players who could actually run and play the game. Niamh McEvoy and her friend played some beautiful football but were hampered by the lack of mobility in their fellow teammates. Rueben Kirrane scored a superb goal against the eventual winners but again some of the “more experienced” players on his team failed to perform on the day.
Great awards night - I think Nicky scored a new career in radio
Put simply, it was a smashing event, full house, flawless organisation, great craic and we managed to celebrate and honour many of our achievements in 2010. Micháel Gaffney who almost single handedly saved our bacon, Sinead's All Star and All Ireland success, Gary's All Ireland (and Niamh McEvoy's of course), Airy Cleere's marvelous summary of our football journey, Brian Danaher having the craic with Marty Morrissey and the highlight for all was Nicky Cleere walking to the stage to take the Personality of the Year Award. He didn't stop there, he kept us amused with his comments on the past year, the support he has received from all sports, his brothers and family and his challenge to the footballers he lead so well for so long - Win the Championship. Marty asked Nicky to join him on the Saturday Show on RTE - we'll let you know.
Adult Fixtures December Sat 10th & Sun 11th 2011
Saturday 10th December U21 FC D semi-final Broomfield 2.15pm St Sylvesters v Na Fianna. Sunday 11th December MFL 1 Final Sancta Maria 11am Ballyboden St Endas v St Sylvesters.
Football . . .I feel a little cheated
I enjoy a good game of football and was really looking forward to the season finale with our Senior and Minor footballers on top of their leagues and looking competitive. I've already whinged about what I felt were very unsatisfactory exits from the championships but, whatever, sure we've a couple of League Finals to shout about. What happened, how come we haven't been shouting then.
Sam came to Syls on Sunday
Thanks to Micháel McCarthy for giving up his time yet again - thanks to Brian and Panner for the pictures - PLEASE SEND MORE TO INFO@STSYLVESTERS.IE
Syls in Blue Star nominations
2011 Evening Herald / Dublin Bus Dubs Stars Football nominations : Gavin McArdle, Ross Hazely, David Glennon, Miceál McCarthy nominated
Name That Team 1997
Joe Burke has a case of Dom (or was that a pint and a glass of rasberry) for the first person to name this U9 team from 1997 - taken before the u9 final which they won beating Trinity Gaels. Six of this team are currently playing adult football .... Can you pick them out? Two are playing hurling.
Senior League win over Vincents
AFL1 St Sylvesters 2-13 St Vincentsa 1-15 Both sides started with a bit of a hangover from Championship defeats and the first half was a tame enough affair, notwithstanding Syls leading by 5 at the break. The second half livened up and there were some excellent points from both sides, Darren, David and Michael contributing for Syls, Gary, Gavin and Ross making the plays, Fionn and Cian doing well at the back. Thanks to Grainne McKinney from Vincents for the pictures.
Inters didn't bring their A game
IFC QF St Sylvesters 1-04 St Judes 2-08 A pretty solid first half up the hill seemed to set us up for a chance to take this quarter final but it didn't turn out that way as Judes used the space to far better effect in the second half a ran out easy winners in the end.
Seniors lose to Parnells after extra time
SFC Syls 2-09 Parnells 1-18 AET (1-08 : 0-11 FT) You'll have to check Hill16 for a report, I'm just very disappointed for the lads and the management who worked so hard this year to put a strong challenge in this competition.
Inters great win in gloomy Naul
IFC St Sylvesters 2-07 Ballymun Kickams 1-06 It seemed very ambitious to be starting an Inter Championship game at 5.00pm in the Naul on Saturday, it was almost dark, exagarated by the car lights down the far sideline. The first half was a reflection of the mood, both sides slow to find their rythm, nice points from Keith and Darren coming from the back were the highlights and we managed to lead 0-4 to 0-3 at the break.
SFC & IFC Draws
SFC St Sylvesters V Parnells/Raheny IFC St Sylvesters V Ballymum/Ballyboden Times and dates TBC
Inter Footballers fall away late in Joy Cup Final
Joy Cup Final St Sylvesters 0-08 Na Fianna 2-08 It was level with about 15 minutes remaining, we were playing down the hill with the wind but Na Fianna seemed to find another gear and ran convincing winners.
Senior Footballers reach league semi final
For the third year in a row the Senior Footballers have reached the Div1 League playoffs, a remarkable achievement in this very competitive league. Yesterday we won over Trinity Gaels 2-15 to 0-07 at Druimnigh. Well done to all and best of luck with the upcoming Championship and League playoffs.
Inters pushing hard for Senior status
AFL3 St Vincents 0-09 St Sylvesters 1-13 Yet another fine win pushes us into promotion contention to AFL2 and two senior teams at Syls. Today we looked very strong against an a good competitive Vincents team, leading 1-06 to 0-05 ( Mannix got he goal) at the break after having wind advantage, excellent early points by Alan Sexton and Mannix settled us on the restart and we were always 4 or 5 ahead, one brilliant point by Dominic McMahon probably the highlight (and no mention of Himo's late goal effort) . Vincents did get a late penalty but I'd swear Philly saved it although the ref waved wide.
Two good wins in Broomfield
Two great wins last night in Broomfield by the Senior and Inter teams making the last couple of league games all the more important and both moving one step closer to league semi finals. Good turnout by the supporters which was great to see as well....... AFL1 Syls 0-15 Templeogue 0-04 AFL3 Syls 0-15 Clann Mhuire 0-08 I saw a little of the Senior game, we led 0-10 to-0-04 at the break. Andy Elebert made his senior debut in goal and even managed to save any point efforts from Synger in the second half, pretty impressive eh! The only comment I got from the Inter game was about Alan Sexton rattling posts!! . . . oh, yeh, and Carney and Deccie were pretty pleased with the display.
National Inter County Football Blitzes
This Saturday the GAA are holding National Blitzes for all countys at different venues arouind the country. The Dub under 15's are playing in Kiltoom in Roscommon, the Dub under 16's are based in Naomh Mearnog and the Dub under 17's are in Ratoath. All blitzes start at 11am and Syls have players involved in all squads. Panner
Junior win late over Isles
AFL9 Syls 0-13 Erins Isle 2-06 Another late comeback with a winning point by Eoin Kelly saw the Junior2 team continue their impressive winning run at Broomfield.
Inters delighted with display at Margarets
AFL3 St Margarets 0-10 St Sylvesters 0-13 In a complete reverse of the senior game over at Broomfield, the Inters came back from a poor first half where they trailed 0-8 to 0-3 at the break and went a further point behind on the restart to win in style and keep their promotion hopes alive. Key to the victory was a great half back line of Paudi Tracy, Derek Roche and Dominic McMahon. Collie Burke hit 4 points, Alan Foy three, David Bannigan two, Mark Reilly two, Mannix and Ciaran Byrne. Alan Sexton was adamant he did actually hit one wide but the lads were dubious about that.
Disappointing loss in Senior League
AFL1 St Sylvesters 1-14 Thomas Davis 3-09 Caught at the death to lose a game we had wrapped up from early on but just didn't create enough of a cushion for ourselves. We were cruising through the first half, Glennon pulling the strings, Clarke, Nigel, Jockser and David pointing, Aido hitting a trademark leftfooter to the net. Mixups in the fullback line gave up two softish goals however and we only lead by two at the break.
Juniors make it two in a row
AFL6 St Sylvesters 2-10 Cuala 2-07 Avery entertaining game in Broomfield with a fairly decent crowd in attendance. We dominated most of the first half racing into 1-3 to 0-1 lead. Killian O'Flynn cut through for a super goal, Eoin Kelly and John Conway a few points and we led by about six at the break. We extended the lead and then sat on our laurels for a while as Cuala clawed their way back, thanks partly to two converted penalties.
Inters reach Joy Cup Final
Joy Cup Semi Final Syls 1-12 St Brigids 0-11 AET. Well done to the Inters. Heard they were down to 14 men after 10 mins in the first half and battle hard to win the game. Final vs Na Fianna
Seniors look very strong at Rowlestown
AFL1 Fingal Ravens 0-6 St Sylvesters 1-16 I only saw the second half, Darren Clarke pointing a free to put us 0-6 to 0-5 just on the restart but it was pretty much all Syls from there on. Couple more points from Darren then a kickout from Robbie beat the midfield for Darren to find Nigel who setup Glennon for a goal. Ross and John were again ver dominent and with support from John Murphy, Russy, Beano and Colie Mc we were simply too strong for Ravens who battled to the end.
Juniors caught at the death
JFC C St Sylvesters 1-12 Renelagh Gaels 1-14 After Extra Time. Brendan billed this as the game of the week and the big crowd that showed up were not disappointed. It was a great game which we nearly won, six points up with 10 minutes to play, still three up as we went two minutes into overtime but they caught us with an equalising goal and were just that little bit stronger in extra time.
Game of the week, don't miss it...........be there
St Sylvesters V Ranelagh Gaels in Broomfield on Thursday 14th at 19:30 Niall Halligans junior football team take on opposition that are two league divisions ahead of them in this championship match next Thursday in Broomfield at 7.30pm. Make it your business to get there and support this fantastic team.
