tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post5124479652159061111..comments2024-03-28T04:54:09.797+00:00Comments on The Hook - Leinster Hockey's Only blog: Leinster Schoolboy cups reach business endStephen Findlaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-36447728474786911632009-03-03T00:12:00.000+00:002009-03-03T00:12:00.000+00:00What if you run the school all irelands like the c...What if you run the school all irelands like the clubs all ireland league. <BR/><BR/>So you'd have All Ireland Schools Weekends. Clubs would there by have to excuse there school boys for those weekends.<BR/><BR/>Then with the "weaker" schools they play a round robin tournament within there Provinces ie Leinster Munster etc. <BR/><BR/>At the end the top teams from each play a grande final.<BR/><BRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-66530003495370851682009-03-02T18:58:00.000+00:002009-03-02T18:58:00.000+00:00you cant expand the all irelands. that would invol...you cant expand the all irelands. that would involve far too much travel. a lot of these players also have exams to worry about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-73404954494568296032009-03-02T16:19:00.000+00:002009-03-02T16:19:00.000+00:00to 1:09, that leaves a very small number of school...to 1:09, that leaves a very small number of schools in the top tier. Is the answer to expand the all ireland competition?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-1240967852206896862009-03-02T13:55:00.000+00:002009-03-02T13:55:00.000+00:00From the Daily Telegraph'The Football Association ...From the Daily Telegraph<BR/><BR/>'The Football Association has been urged to introduce a "mercy rule" in youth soccer that would result in games being stopped if a team opens up a nine-goal lead. Supporters of the proposal claim it would prevent young players being humiliated and becoming disillusioned with the "beautiful game". But critics say that sparing the feelings of players under 13 will Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-6678342559073378532009-03-01T13:09:00.000+00:002009-03-01T13:09:00.000+00:00cup/plate desperately required for teams like:John...cup/plate desperately required for teams like:<BR/>John Scottus<BR/>Mt Temple<BR/>King's Hos<BR/>Dundalk<BR/>Sandford<BR/>St Columba's<BR/><BR/>as wesley andrews kilkenny dominate leinster schools hockey, and there is a severe lack of enjoyment for those competing in the senior cup when they get drawn with the teams mentioned. i seriously dislike watching these kids playing against the likes of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-66608014002705739762009-02-27T22:38:00.000+00:002009-02-27T22:38:00.000+00:00I have to agree with last comment. Common sense sh...I have to agree with last comment. Common sense should prevail as it normally does between coaches - a 14-0 should never be allowed to materialise. Have to feel for KH guys having to back to class after a thumping like that. <BR/><BR/>Andrews/Wesley show some mercy/class!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-82829992936477650922009-02-27T21:42:00.000+00:002009-02-27T21:42:00.000+00:00have to be honest an absolute disgrace what st and...have to be honest an absolute disgrace what st andrews did....i know its senior hockey but its still schools hockey and a scoreline like that needs to be stopped...nobody benefits from it and will only deter KH players from wanting to play....wesley were in a similar situation against john scottus today and they went half court and worked the ball around the back and tried some new stuff...i knowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-27656239153015002352009-02-27T19:45:00.000+00:002009-02-27T19:45:00.000+00:00UpdateUnder 13 Semi Wesley V Sutton Park March 2 i...Update<BR/><BR/>Under 13 Semi Wesley V Sutton Park March 2 in wesley 2pm<BR/><BR/>Junior Semi St Andrews V M Temple 2.30 Fri 6th<BR/><BR/>Junior Semi Wesley v Sutton Park tbaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-87394793752927182502009-02-27T18:44:00.000+00:002009-02-27T18:44:00.000+00:00Bandon for the John WaringBandon for the John WaringAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-14532966190958188552009-02-27T17:25:00.000+00:002009-02-27T17:25:00.000+00:00St Andrews v Mt temple juniors is next friday at 2...St Andrews v Mt temple juniors is next friday at 2.30<BR/>This will be a very close game as Andrews only won the league match 2-1.<BR/>Adam Merry from Mt Temple is a player to watch out for,lethal in the DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-37383701018702994832009-02-27T17:22:00.000+00:002009-02-27T17:22:00.000+00:00Minor update: St Andrew's beat Sutton Park 2-0 tod...Minor update: St Andrew's beat Sutton Park 2-0 todayStephen Findlaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-24379304582261980692009-02-27T16:15:00.000+00:002009-02-27T16:15:00.000+00:00Update: Wesley seniors beat John Scottus in the qu...Update: Wesley seniors beat John Scottus in the quarter-finals today and will now face High SchoolStephen Findlaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-60945942774793797082009-02-27T14:26:00.000+00:002009-02-27T14:26:00.000+00:00will be with you presently!will be with you presently!Stephen Findlaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-67253970835101958532009-02-27T14:22:00.000+00:002009-02-27T14:22:00.000+00:00How's the weekend fixtures piece coming along ther...How's the weekend fixtures piece coming along there Stephen????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-22891900861249154072009-02-27T13:37:00.000+00:002009-02-27T13:37:00.000+00:00Great to see so much comment on schools hockey - C...Great to see so much comment on schools hockey - <BR/><BR/>Can i wish all sutton park teams good luck in their big semi finals and well done to Bachus and Ronan Walsh it bodes well for the future!! <BR/><BR/>Tom H<BR/>Pres Suttonians HCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-9954177609757174452009-02-27T11:36:00.000+00:002009-02-27T11:36:00.000+00:00Have to hand to Walshy and Bacus at Sutton Park Sc...Have to hand to Walshy and Bacus at Sutton Park School, they run the Association and I think between them coach all? the boys teams in the school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-88962639557965481012009-02-27T07:17:00.000+00:002009-02-27T07:17:00.000+00:004 Games on todaySenior Wesley v John ScottusJunior...4 Games on today<BR/><BR/>Senior Wesley v John Scottus<BR/>Junior Wesley v H School<BR/>Minor Wesley v Newpark<BR/>Minor Sutton Park v St Andrews<BR/><BR/>Monday<BR/>Senior Wesley/Scottus v High School<BR/><BR/>Under 13 Sutton Park v Wesley<BR/><BR/>Wednesday 4th Minor and Senior finals and development blitz<BR/><BR/>Friday 6th<BR/>Junior Mount Temple v Wesley<BR/><BR/>Wednesday 11th Junior Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-472310730040948362009-02-26T21:59:00.000+00:002009-02-26T21:59:00.000+00:00ye mount temple are good but andrews will be them ...ye mount temple are good but andrews will be them and get to final...it will be hard for them to beat wesley in final tho..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-86066747777223946992009-02-26T20:30:00.001+00:002009-02-26T20:30:00.001+00:00Andrews play Mount Anville in girls senior semi to...Andrews play Mount Anville in girls senior semi tomorrow 1.30 at Marley. Think Mount Sackville and Muckross in other semi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-90549023628137560622009-02-26T20:06:00.000+00:002009-02-26T20:06:00.000+00:00andrews girls are playing mt. anville in the semi ...andrews girls are playing mt. anville in the semi final of the senior cup in grange road tommorrow at 1.30!!go andrewsanonymushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01028702334871263855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-57758018821846706472009-02-26T19:21:00.000+00:002009-02-26T19:21:00.000+00:00Update: Wesley beat St Killians in the minor repla...Update: Wesley beat St Killians in the minor replay this afternoon and now play Newpark on Friday.Stephen Findlaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-22465800226772104822009-02-26T19:08:00.000+00:002009-02-26T19:08:00.000+00:00To be honest, no, I don't have too much info on th...To be honest, no, I don't have too much info on the schoolgirl's cups. I know St Andrew's beat league winners Alexandra College 1-0 in the second round of the seniors but that's about it.<BR/><BR/>If you have any info on the girl's cups, please email me.<BR/><BR/>The majority of the schoolboy's info has come from Ronan Walsh and RW so any credit should go their way.Stephen Findlaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-13822987937076805362009-02-26T19:04:00.000+00:002009-02-26T19:04:00.000+00:00Any news on the school girls cups ???Any news on the school girls cups ???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-88892158395894257252009-02-26T18:38:00.001+00:002009-02-26T18:38:00.001+00:00seeing as wesley juniors beat andrews juniors 6-1 ...seeing as wesley juniors beat andrews juniors 6-1 i would comsider wesley as hot favourite for junior cup not andrews! i predict a wesley vs mt temple finally!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-88934124910975100172009-02-26T18:38:00.000+00:002009-02-26T18:38:00.000+00:00John Waring looking good already:St AndrewsMaybe W...John Waring looking good already:<BR/><BR/>St Andrews<BR/>Maybe Wesley?<BR/>Banbridge<BR/>Cookstown<BR/>Bandon<BR/>Ashton?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com