tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post1765341526092522418..comments2024-03-28T04:54:09.797+00:00Comments on The Hook - Leinster Hockey's Only blog: Mills Cup: Three Rock Rovers 1 Monkstown 2Stephen Findlaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-26084433762649540062009-01-24T02:02:00.000+00:002009-01-24T02:02:00.000+00:00I was one of those anonymous posters, but only att...I was one of those anonymous posters, but only attempting to get a rise from a couple of mates who play for Rovers. We can take things a little too seriously at times i think. Nothing wrong with a little banter that doesnt get personal on this site is there? Isnt the idea of a blog to pst news and create discussion? <BR/><BR/>Aslo, Bray to get promoted if Filthy Phil Davis starts drag flicking onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-48586049887939950622009-01-23T17:43:00.000+00:002009-01-23T17:43:00.000+00:00yeah fingal had a descent 2s keeper last year have...yeah fingal had a descent 2s keeper last year havent seen him around this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-88213863636934530372009-01-23T09:42:00.000+00:002009-01-23T09:42:00.000+00:00Well said Charlie. People should have the guts to ...Well said Charlie. People should have the guts to use their name if they are going criticise teams and especially players. Am only back in the Country after a few years away and having been to a couple of Div 1 games recently, the standard has really come on since I played. Its a credit to the players, teams, Leinster branch and IHU. Especially a team like Fingal who have shown small clubs that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-34418627281456865042009-01-22T23:01:00.000+00:002009-01-22T23:01:00.000+00:00Charlie,that was the most sensible thing said on t...Charlie,that was the most sensible thing said on the site in the past couple of mad days . I will now admit to posting anon . My post was pretty much along the lines of yours so I totally agree with what you said. There is more to life than playing 1st team hockey and certainly bragging about it says more about a person than they realise themselves . I am finished playing hockey for a good few Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-77420181235231575032009-01-22T22:43:00.000+00:002009-01-22T22:43:00.000+00:00Its a common trend on this site, teams become succ...Its a common trend on this site, teams become successful and then they get slated week in week out for what ever reason. Happens with the three best teams in leinster (TRR, Pembroke, Glennane) regularly. Needless to say its the petty players from the weak clubs making these comments. Maybe they should concentrate on their own clubs and give us something to slate them about instead of laughing at Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-48144329218460061522009-01-22T22:34:00.000+00:002009-01-22T22:34:00.000+00:00sorry, know tis is in the wrong place, but would l...sorry, know tis is in the wrong place, but would like to pose the qustion to readers. I'm just back from the branch umpires meeting/workshop open to all. Ray O'Connor made an interesting point about "an excellent umpire" who has stepped down due to something that happened after a game. I don't neccessarily want to know all the details, but "excellent" umpires as judged by ROC are thin on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-1265235477308966642009-01-22T19:12:00.000+00:002009-01-22T19:12:00.000+00:00You would think that with all Rovers achieved last...You would think that with all Rovers achieved last year, and with everything they are currently doing for Irish hockey as a whole in the EHL, that people would give them some support. <BR/>True, Galacticos may have been a bit of a self-important comment but cut them some slack.!! What harm is it they got knocked out of this competition when they still have European indoor, domestic indoor, Irish Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-41968149283230695982009-01-22T17:35:00.000+00:002009-01-22T17:35:00.000+00:00While we are on topic of Three Rock does anyone kn...While we are on topic of Three Rock does anyone know if they have formally appointed a new coach yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-24069077954634286062009-01-22T17:19:00.000+00:002009-01-22T17:19:00.000+00:00All i was saying is that TRR seem to have burned o...All i was saying is that TRR seem to have burned out. and that you cant use the fact that Darling and Maguire are not around as an excuse. To be honest i think Bourke is a big loss for you guys, he was class in the EHL and will be key in Hamburg. And i also think silverware is silverware, should of put more effort towards that semi-final of the neville cup!<BR/><BR/>Guy with chipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-50985761072179023352009-01-22T16:58:00.000+00:002009-01-22T16:58:00.000+00:00I think the self-tagged 'Rovers galacticos' was a ...I think the self-tagged 'Rovers galacticos' was a flash in the pan.Serves them right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-21738120566203175322009-01-22T16:49:00.000+00:002009-01-22T16:49:00.000+00:00There are a lot of anonymous comments in recent we...There are a lot of anonymous comments in recent weeks that have been very 'Snidy' to say the least.<BR/>About 2/3 div teams not been good enough, attack on clubs etc.<BR/>Hockey in general is a minority sport in ireland, i dont understand the bickering that goes on this site (steve it is superb site for getting accurate info on all games) but to subject players to ridicule cause they are playing Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246954491286144520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-72509096379415550912009-01-22T16:19:00.000+00:002009-01-22T16:19:00.000+00:00Neither Maguire nor Darling have scored a league g...Neither Maguire nor Darling have scored a league goal this season to my recollection either when they have been playing so I cant see what big difference they will make to the end results of games.<BR/><BR/>People are forgetting that the reason TRR had so much success last year was Maarten Sier and his dragflicks,won them the league and the club champsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-86623632199275315172009-01-22T15:09:00.000+00:002009-01-22T15:09:00.000+00:00Also, judging by Rovers results this last couple o...Also, judging by Rovers results this last couple of months they were far from guaranteed to beat YM even with a full strength team..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-87261356532582672962009-01-22T13:22:00.000+00:002009-01-22T13:22:00.000+00:00boooo hooo. You are probably one of those people t...boooo hooo. You are probably one of those people that said that Glenanne are nothing without there star players. Shoe is on the other foot now mate. Its a team game. Hypocrisy is thy name!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-5519355986452683232009-01-22T12:51:00.000+00:002009-01-22T12:51:00.000+00:00You have to remember they have had McConnell out f...You have to remember they have had McConnell out for a long time, Phelie away, Mitch restricted to a small amount of games and Charlie has had trouble being regurlary available. Basically all their irish players have been in and out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-5837577559889677392009-01-22T12:21:00.000+00:002009-01-22T12:21:00.000+00:00I hear Corinthians are mustard keen for indoor thi...I hear Corinthians are mustard keen for indoor this year and are training hard... haven't heard much about anyone else... pity the nordies pulled out in the end though.<BR/><BR/>They did come down and compete in the NBA once back in the 90's but were well beaten.Quesohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635506694271802800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-33982905611563812532009-01-22T11:44:00.000+00:002009-01-22T11:44:00.000+00:00I think to be fair to TRR they have to be looking...I think to be fair to TRR they have to be looking to peak for EHL and Euro indoor which does not lend itself to peaking at right times for irish competitons although with irish indoor and euros so close together they have to be strong favourites to retain that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-76166647947753444182009-01-22T11:37:00.000+00:002009-01-22T11:37:00.000+00:00Did well to make EHL KO16, will give ya's that. Bu...Did well to make EHL KO16, will give ya's that. But are you a liverpool fan aswell?? Seem to be living in the past. I have a feeling TRR could be cursing the fact that they fielded a weakend side against YM in the neville cup. With their so called "permanent" class, i would say they would struggle for silverware this season. Maybe the indoor..if your lucky lads!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-88968937663939226522009-01-22T10:58:00.000+00:002009-01-22T10:58:00.000+00:00internal hype? so they didn't really win the nevil...internal hype? so they didn't really win the neville cup, leinster league and club championships last season? and they didn't qualify to EHL KO16 which will inevitably get ireland two places in EHL next season?<BR/><BR/>form is temporary, class is permanent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-83616478383624074882009-01-22T07:15:00.000+00:002009-01-22T07:15:00.000+00:00Sounds as tho the wheels are falling off at Three ...Sounds as tho the wheels are falling off at Three Rock. All the EHL and Galacticos talk seems as it may have gone to their heads. Maybe believing their own internally created hype!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-81711616678017940552009-01-22T00:33:00.000+00:002009-01-22T00:33:00.000+00:00glens would b in trouble...doran damaged knee liga...glens would b in trouble...doran damaged knee ligaments and played all december!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-48340484452335560712009-01-21T20:55:00.000+00:002009-01-21T20:55:00.000+00:00watched the game last night, and being a monkstown...watched the game last night, and being a monkstown supporter im delighted! chances are there now to step and win the cup after a great performance like that. got to admit that three rocks defence was very solid and feel sorry for them as the forward line produced nothing for the team. seems like they are having problems in front of goal right now against 1st division teams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-62447782941629551212009-01-21T18:41:00.000+00:002009-01-21T18:41:00.000+00:00Geoff said it was raised into the deeGeoff said it was raised into the deeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-17629285282030302092009-01-21T17:35:00.000+00:002009-01-21T17:35:00.000+00:00Yeah another cracking deflection from Coley why wa...Yeah another cracking deflection from Coley why was it disallowed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-37129608241562672282009-01-21T16:35:00.000+00:002009-01-21T16:35:00.000+00:00Why was towns first goal disallowed?Why was towns first goal disallowed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com