Saturday, September 26, 2009

YMCA

Last Season: 7th, Mills Cup semi-final

Coach: Trevor Dagg (3rd season)
Captain: Iain Walker

Players In: Cliff Bailey (Bray), Simon Mills (Brisbane), Todd Gill (Cairns)
Players Out: Patrick Good (Pembroke), Rob Anderson (UCD), Jamie Tobin (UCD)

Summary: Much to their own surprise, almost all YM’s summer player chases ended up working out to leave them with three Australians in their squad.

Jacob Webber and his scoring instincts turned YM’s season last time out as they reached the Mills’ semi-final and climbed a few notches on the league ladder.

Ultimately, they may be edged out of the IHL places but they should definitely be in the shake-up. Monkstown and Fingal in the first week will indicate how central they are to that dust-up.

First three games: Monkstown (h); Fingal (a); Glenanne (date TBC)
League Prediction: 6th

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

6th? I think you may be underestimating YM way too much here. I think that the only team that can really stand in their way is Pembroke. I think that they will definitely break the top 4, and i feel that a 2nd place finish isnt too far out of their potential. Cliff is their best signing of the summer, he is a truely great player, and will be a huge contribution to where they finish this season.

Realistic said...

top 2? is this serious? u don't go from 7th to 2nd in a year mate. In effect you're saying Glens with 3 internationals, corinthians wit similar quality aren't in your way? 3rock still have 3-4 international players themselves. Iain is your only one? catch yourself on! Its a bold statement to make prior to monkstown as well, who could make you look like a complete fool!

Anonymous said...

I think its hilarious the way all you YM players talk your team up so much. You gotta face it....you're just not good enough for top 4!

Anonymous said...

haha...good one!

Anonymous said...

ha,good one mate!!

Anonymous said...

3/4 signings, realistically YM needed 10 new top class players to get near the top 3 this season. Pembroke, Glens and fight between Corinthian and Rovers for third. YM = 5th at best.