tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post6078855508203420680..comments2024-03-28T04:54:09.797+00:00Comments on The Hook - Leinster Hockey's Only blog: Pembroke 2-3 KS Pocztowiec PoznanStephen Findlaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-26238800333327893572007-11-15T18:45:00.000+00:002007-11-15T18:45:00.000+00:00Sorry Simon i'll clarify because i didn't really m...Sorry Simon i'll clarify because i didn't really make much sense. I was trying to say that at the moment i don't think Pembroke are by far and away the best side in Ireland with, in my opinion, Glenanne, Annadale, Harlequins and an few of the norhtern teams close to their standard at least.<BR/><BR/>i was disappointed that they did not progress in Europe because it would give Irish hockey a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-40803083563411306742007-11-15T14:59:00.000+00:002007-11-15T14:59:00.000+00:00ldave,so basically what your saying is that pembro...ldave,so basically what your saying is that pembroke have to win the club championships 7 years running to be considered the best side in Ireland??because thats what it will take in order for them to be the only irish side to have played in the comp in five years time...the hope for all i would imagine is that a side like pembroke or whoever else represents Ireland in Euro club competitions does Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-15088883165230805312007-11-15T12:29:00.000+00:002007-11-15T12:29:00.000+00:00if in 5 years time Pembroke are still the only sid...if in 5 years time Pembroke are still the only side to have competed at the Euro league it can be said they are the best side in Ireland. At the moment it is to hard to call with Glenanne doing particular well last year, Annadale unlucky not to win the Irish Senior cup and Harlequins not miles off the pace in the all-ireland final.<BR/><BR/>At the moment Pembroke are best equipped to challenge inAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-75854444198984440992007-11-14T16:03:00.000+00:002007-11-14T16:03:00.000+00:00There is alot of talk about Pembroke being the Bes...There is alot of talk about Pembroke being the Best team and how everyone should try and match what they are doing, But they only won a single major trophy last year!! Now I'm not saying the All Ireland is not a prestigious trophy to win and congrats to them for winnig it two years running, but They Failed in the Leinster Senior, The Leinster League and the Irish Senior Cup, They Failed to beat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-47619416924702445532007-11-14T11:26:00.000+00:002007-11-14T11:26:00.000+00:00whats the problem with getting foreign players in?...whats the problem with getting foreign players in?? id say there's about 10 altogether in the league so why is everyone moaning about them taking home grown players places! its a compliment for sides getting in quality players because it shows that this league is somewhat attractive. pembroke can do whatever they like, people talking negatively about it is hardly going to stop these players Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-82835080079895572052007-11-14T10:29:00.000+00:002007-11-14T10:29:00.000+00:00Lads,Its all a bit spiteful, i agree with al south...Lads,<BR/><BR/>Its all a bit spiteful, i agree with al southern. Despite me leaving i still think alot of lads on that team and they dont deserve a slateing like their getting. Like al said...if u want to say something do it on the pitch...nuff said<BR/>doranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-16445600124717736402007-11-12T22:41:00.000+00:002007-11-12T22:41:00.000+00:00people are accusing pembroke of havin no team spir...people are accusing pembroke of havin no team spirit?no traditions?buying players in?has it occurred to anyone that people choose to go to pembroke for what has been said already 1.the best coach,2.best facilities but more importantly the people.From what i know about the club foreign people are attracted to pwhc not "bought" or poached-that's really pathetic comment.And whether you would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-77581741278328942812007-11-12T21:37:00.000+00:002007-11-12T21:37:00.000+00:00"Im delighted they lost in europe and i hope they ..."Im delighted they lost in europe and i hope they suffer for mistreating players" <BR/><BR/>This is the kind of small mindedness that this site can do without. Steven Findlater has provided a great site for hockey in Leinster and all it you are using it for is a place to post mindless crap...wise up and think before you comment,glens have more players than just doran that aren't homegrown,what Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-33512255737078326152007-11-12T11:16:00.000+00:002007-11-12T11:16:00.000+00:00The glens squad to travel to europe this year is a...The glens squad to travel to europe this year is all home grown exept doran. At least the glens will keep faith in their squad rather then going shopping for other talent just because passmore wants his national players at pwhc. Im delighted they lost in europe and i hope they suffer for mistreating players. Maybe the commtitee their need to take a long hard look at themselves also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-21356720942281416312007-11-11T18:39:00.000+00:002007-11-11T18:39:00.000+00:00The comment about Glenanne in Blomendaal is a bit ...The comment about Glenanne in Blomendaal is a bit farcical. We lost 4-1 to the German champions, 4-2 to the English champions and 5-1 to the polish champions when fitness took it's toll (agree with the second comment about pushing decent sides close but not winning games we should or could).<BR/><BR/>The Glenanne squad that went to europe contained mainly ''home grown'' talent with Ian Clarke theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-589385431162068382007-11-11T12:19:00.000+00:002007-11-11T12:19:00.000+00:00People are looking at this like it's a new thing. ...People are looking at this like it's a new thing. People have always moved clubs, especially to clubs who have a chance of more success. Look at Paudie Carley and Trevor and Ali Dunne, followed by Gordon Elliott and Justin Sherrif among others. Whether for hockey, work, study or something else it’s been happening for a long time. Those examples are just in Pembroke though.<BR/><BR/>In Rovers Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-54577650732477946032007-11-10T23:44:00.000+00:002007-11-10T23:44:00.000+00:00i have a feeling that fulton is not the only one b...i have a feeling that fulton is not the only one being paid at that club, who forks out the cash for him firstly?...abd as for the comment about pembroke not having to look to homegrown talent....that is ridiculus!!!every club has to...but if pembroke want to let players go thats their choice. It is obviously of benefit to the glens and rovers to have the likes of hill and doran on their team Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-80178536404337880462007-11-10T18:53:00.000+00:002007-11-10T18:53:00.000+00:00ha,reading the above comments make me laugh,for th...ha,reading the above comments make me laugh,for the amount that has been posted there was an awful lot of s**t talked,its obvious to see that<BR/>1)yes pembroke have gotten players in like the south africans and the Hartes but where else would they go to play?play under the best coach in Ireland,get to use the best facilities and play in a top team<BR/>2)people dont like the fact that pembroke Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-28078223459158426642007-11-10T18:34:00.000+00:002007-11-10T18:34:00.000+00:00I would put money on players like Giles and Sother...I would put money on players like Giles and Sothern scoring for pembroke as they have done continously for the past few seasons....Posts like the above make me feel ashamed to be involved with hockey in Leinster, as a member of a club outsied the first division it is clear to see that Pembroke have got by far the best team and play the most attractive hockey that has ever been played in Leinster,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-84073200564569996712007-11-10T18:20:00.000+00:002007-11-10T18:20:00.000+00:00there are a serious amount of misinformed anonymou...there are a serious amount of misinformed anonymous comments been made. nobody is being paid. its unfortunate that circumstances have led to players leaving the club, but its sport, people come and go and you just have to accept that. let timmy and doran speak for themselves, don't go putting words in their mouth. there is no crisis in pembroke, the team spirit (considering we've just been Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-73076690076190048502007-11-10T11:14:00.000+00:002007-11-10T11:14:00.000+00:00Who scored the goals in Europe: Fulton (South Afri...Who scored the goals in Europe: Fulton (South Africa), Symons (South Africa), Elliott (Formerly Three rock rovers). And then ask yourself, who else would have been likely to score? Answer: Justin Sherriff (formerly Monkstown). No homegrown quality. Im tired of Pembroke and their attitude, just look at the postings above. Its quite clear that there is alot of unrest in the club, and alota guys Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-42527223118536160632007-11-10T10:29:00.000+00:002007-11-10T10:29:00.000+00:00timmy hill had a tough season last year and to an ...timmy hill had a tough season last year and to an extent he was let go. everyone in the club wishes him all the best and hope he does well with rovers. it would be great if he return but we don't expect him too. that's sport, players come and go but at least pembroke have the decency not to struggle over players as has been evident all through the summer by some clubs, and respect the players Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-44215012538063565242007-11-10T10:24:00.000+00:002007-11-10T10:24:00.000+00:00giles, flannery, lewis, gormley and sothern some o...giles, flannery, lewis, gormley and sothern some of the best young players in ireland at the moment. not to mention nigel henderson, an irish hockey legend. pembroke are producing some very good young players and backing these up with good players brought in, reminiscent of the top premiership football clubs. would these players have improved as much without training at such a high level? daveyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-72953029553820367132007-11-09T23:59:00.000+00:002007-11-09T23:59:00.000+00:00it just goes to show you, you cant buy success.adm...it just goes to show you, you cant buy success.admittedly they won the club champs for the past 2 years but what else did pembroke win last year? glenanne won every competition apart from the club champs. and will be representing ireland in europe next easter nd the very best of luck to them, they are a top team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-35071830037085633202007-11-09T21:14:00.000+00:002007-11-09T21:14:00.000+00:00could you name the nine players. Not being cynical...could you name the nine players. Not being cynical just trying to work out who they are. Giles,sothern,flannery,lewis,gormely......can't think of any othersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-3565044164818250892007-11-09T20:50:00.000+00:002007-11-09T20:50:00.000+00:00You mention the two south africans, take fulton ou...You mention the two south africans, take fulton out, then the Hartes...that makes 5 players. And as for some comments regarding the players that left, why would byron dunne want to sit on the bench for a team who ousted him when they got new players in, and as for some of the other selection issues...hmmmm...certainly questionalble...i mean passmore really should, sorry i mean fulton should Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-63504075753157532172007-11-09T18:54:00.000+00:002007-11-09T18:54:00.000+00:00I feel that pwhc have let some people down but tha...I feel that pwhc have let some people down but thats hockey and thats life. I feel it a bit harsh though to say that Tim Hill will be back. That club did not treat him well and if he is playing at three rock and doing well which he his , why should he return...thats the problem in my eyes. Using the word poached isnt fair either. As for steven doran iknow for fact he respected craig fulton, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-56437606953122719862007-11-09T17:44:00.000+00:002007-11-09T17:44:00.000+00:00Paul, I think you'll find that Dave Carson was poa...Paul, I think you'll find that Dave Carson was poached by corinthians with the promise of 1st team hockey, he wasnt "let go".Tim Hill will be back at Pembroke he simply found it difficult to break into the squad.Steven Doran is undoubtedly a quality keeper but had his differences with Craig Fulton and wasn't keen to lose out on another season of first division hockey.As for Byron Dunne,he was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-70759411087211927332007-11-09T16:59:00.000+00:002007-11-09T16:59:00.000+00:00Its unfortunate that a team made up of internation...Its unfortunate that a team made up of internationals (Pembroke) didnt win a single domestic trophy lastyear!(the Club champs is a weekend at the end of the season, teams should be judged on a whole season ie the league). Pembroke have about four homegrown players in a squad of sixteen. Whats going on there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-10960757569144019292007-11-09T16:54:00.000+00:002007-11-09T16:54:00.000+00:00Listen, there is no doubt that pembroke are a good...Listen, there is no doubt that pembroke are a good tournament team, but the difference between them and egara and the polish is a team spirit. Its obvious to everyone on the outside pembroke are trying to buy success. A club that lets talent such as Davy Carson, Tim Hill,Steven Doran or Byron Dunne go deserve to be questioned. My only worry for the club will be when these players they have "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com