Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Acadh Bog, Co. Monaghan
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Playing matters
As we all know it hasn’t been the most successful of years on the playing pitch. We finished the league with two points which was an improvement on last year but still left us bottom of the table. Those points were due to the failure of the opposition to show up for our last league match (owing to a sequence of unfortunate events including sugar in the coach fuel tank and strong winds blowing signposts round the wrong way).
The championship proved to be a regrettable affair but the club are hopeful that the county board will allow us back into the competition when they review the situation in 5 yrs. Unfortunately, we will be without the support of Tommy, Seamus, Johnny and Willy ‘the Brick’ at this year’s fixtures. It is hoped to place a few concrete blocks behind the fence of Delaney’s garden so the lads can at least get to see some of the action. It’s intended to only charge the fellas half price, to be collected by Mickey at half time, but more of that when we come to the motions.
Field
A few of the players have complained about the state of the pitch over the past year. Unfortunately the heavy rain we experienced at the start of the year and the tractor pulling championships in February left the playing area a bit soft in places. Wellington boots were provided for training sessions for those who needed them, though some of the players felt that wearing the wellies in the early league matches hampered their performance a wee bit. As you know it was necessary to close the field for a couple of months in May/June. You’ll agree that the money earned from the sale of the silage was very badly needed.
Club Lotto
At last year’s AGM it was agreed to set up a committee to establish a Lotto scheme for the club. The decision was soon made to place income from home games on the Lotto every Saturday night. By June no money had been accrued so the scheme had to be radically revised. Unfortunately no money has yet been won on the Wednesday draw either. A big thank you to John Pat for agreeing to go over the border to place the money on the British version this year.
Juveniles
It proved to be a very successful year on the playing field for our juveniles. We managed to field for 3 U-12 games, 4 U-14 and 2 ½ U-16 games - at this point the club would once again like to apologise to the referee for any distress caused, I’m sure if John Pat knew he was claustrophobic he would never have shut the boot.
I’d like to congratulate young Seanie McDonagh on winning the county’s U-14 division 4 player of the year award. It’s a very proud achievement for the club. Best of luck to Seanie and all the other lads sitting the leaving this year.
Scor
Well done to John Joe on his performance at Scor Sinsir. I know from speaking to John Joe beforehand that he was very nervous but I think the few shorts did him the power of good. The club has made known it’s disappointment at the judge’s decision to cut short his performance after verse 14 of the fifth ballad.
Well done also to young Willie Smith on his recitation in Scor na nOg. Young Willie wrote the thing himself and I know the judges were very impressed by his knowledge of street life in the Bronx of New York. Bridie O’Reilly also took part in the solo singing - she wore very nice shoes.
Thanks
Thank you to Paudie for all his hard work training and managing the U-12, U-14, U-16, Reserve and Senior teams. Many thanks also to Sean, Timmy, Francie, Liam and Joe for their efforts with the ladies team this year.
Thanks are also due to all who contributed money over the past year or so particularly our jersey sponsors Lynch, O Sullivan, Enwright, Ryan Solicitors.
As many of you know I am stepping down as Chairman after 37 years in the post. With the angel dust situation now coming to a head I'm not sure how much time I would be able to commit to the role.
Thank you.
Cup o' tea there Maggie...,
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2. Ball goes out of play for an obvious line ball to your team but the opposition linesman flags it against you. Do you shout:
(a) ah well, that was ours but we all make mistakes, better luck next time
(b) go home ya (club of choice) ****** [while gripping frantically at the wire fence]
(c) break down in tears and bemoan the injustices of the modern world
3. Ball goes out of play for an obvious line ball to the opposition but your linesman flags it for you. Do you shout:
(a) ah now Tom/Mickey/Phil/Jimmy/Frank/Pat/Seamas that should have been theirs
(b) good man Tom/Mickey/Phil/Jimmy/Frank/Pat/Seamas put it up [while shaking fist wildly at opposition fans]
(c) retreat to the back of the stand embarrassed by the injustices of the modern world
4. You’re approached by a Lotto seller from the opposing club. Do you:
(a) break off from discussing the herd of bullocks over in Big Patsy’s field to say "G’way outa that with ya, can’t ya see I’m watching the match"
(b) buy one but insist the seller buys the 5 tickets that you’ve just pulled from your back pocket
(c) pull out the lining of your pockets and plead poverty, after all you need every cent for the clubhouse afterwards
5. In the 2nd half your midfielder wins the ball directly from the throw-in. Should he:
(a) launch 'er into the full-forward
(b) launch 'er into the full-forward
(c) launch 'er into the full-forward
6. The referee awards a dubious free kick to the opposition. Do you shout:
(a) where’s your glasses ref
(b) put a blue/yellow/red etc. shirt on ya ref
(c) go home ya blind **** ya
*It’s appreciated that this may vary from day to day but please try to pick one answer only
7. The opposition’s county player is on the ball. Do you shout:
(a) go easy on him lads, we’ll need him against Fermanagh in the championship next week
(b) Look at him, our Johnny should be on the panel long before him
(c) Creel him!!!
8. The full back clears the ball high into the clouds from under the posts. Do you shout:
(a) great clearance young man, relieves the pressure splendidly
(b) ah, settle the head, you’d loads of time
(c) yooooooooo, wheeeeyyyyyy heeyyyyy, whoooppppeeee
9. Your son is playing centre forward. Do other supporters shout:
(a) he’s got his father’s keen eye for goal
(b) he’s got his father’s fielding ability
(c) he’s got his father’s massey ferguson tied to his ankles
10. The team triumphs to a hard-fought one-point victory. Do you shout:
(a) Great lads, sur’ yiz are powerful altogether
(b) I haven’t seen a better performance since the relegation play off in '58
(c) Yiz will win the championship for sure lads, yiz should all be on the county
11. The following week the team goes down to a hard-fought one-point defeat. Do you shout:
(a) Yiz are nothing but a shower of useless ******, a disgrace to the parish
(b) D'yiz not train at all d'yiz not. In my day you'd run 50 laps of the field with 2 friesan heifers strapped to your back
(c) The management know nothin'. They should bring back big Seamas [ball breaking full forward from the late 70's]
Now you’ve got 3 of your numbers for next week’s Lotto.
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