Thursday,
11-May-17 Weekly AUL Review\Preview
With
just a few weeks left to the end of the season, we still have some unfinished
business in the leagues along with having 5 more cup finals to get through so, let’s
take another peek across a few sections that still have a bit to go as well as
look at the situation after tonight’s games.
Premier:
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
Pts
|
|
Grattan Utd A
|
16
|
13
|
2
|
1
|
46
|
7
|
41
|
Pearse Cel A
|
17
|
13
|
1
|
3
|
47
|
18
|
40
|
Park Utd A
|
15
|
13
|
0
|
2
|
49
|
8
|
39
|
Well
as you can see, we are certainly on the home stretch here now with the next
game to keep our eyes on being the clash outside in Lehenaghmore between Pearse
Celtic and Park United next Tuesday.
This
one will be Pearse Celtic’s final game and I have no doubt but they will be
going flat out for a win.
Park
will also have to play Village United yet and potentially, we could see a title
decider in their last game against Grattan United at Brigown on the 20th
May.
So,
lots of excitement yet here.
I
am still going to stick to my earlier prediction when I said I fancied Grattan
to win it.
Premier A:
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
Pts
|
|
Knocknaheeny Ce
|
17
|
13
|
2
|
2
|
57
|
15
|
41
|
Lakewood Ath
|
18
|
13
|
1
|
4
|
47
|
25
|
40
|
Macroom A
|
18
|
11
|
2
|
5
|
45
|
26
|
35
|
Bohemians
|
17
|
11
|
1
|
5
|
53
|
21
|
34
|
Not
much to say here really – is there?
Knocknaheeny
Celtic are champions and will be presented with their Premier A trophy
following their last game of the season against Bohs this night week at Kilmore
Road.
Knocknaheeny
will as you know be playing Park United in the Mossie Linnane league cup final
at the Cross tomorrow evening so, potentially, they could finish their
season on a massive high with two big trophies under their belt.
Lakewood
cannot be caught in second spot as you can see and were deserving runner’s-up
while Macroom spoilt the party for Bohs with a 2-0 win over them at the
Fairfield on Tuesday evening.
Best
Bohs can do now is finish third if they beat or draw against Knocknaheeny in
their final game.
League 1:
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
Pts
|
|
Buttevant
|
16
|
10
|
5
|
1
|
40
|
18
|
35
|
Fairview
|
21
|
11
|
2
|
8
|
52
|
43
|
35
|
Tower
|
17
|
10
|
3
|
4
|
58
|
27
|
33
|
We
know already of course that this one is a two horse race with Buttevant having the
upper hand a bit, but with 21 games to complete, there is still enough football
here to make a difference.
Tower
played tonight and ran out easy 5-2 winners away to Blackstone. They play again
next Sunday morning away to Strand and all they can try to do now is win their
games as they come along.
But,
this will also be the case with Buttevant so, while others have finished off
their season, for both those two, there is a bit of pressure on to keep the
consistency going so, no place for the feint hearted here.
League 1A:
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
Pts
|
|
St John Bocos A
|
18
|
12
|
3
|
3
|
45
|
25
|
39
|
Leeview Ath
|
18
|
11
|
4
|
3
|
45
|
22
|
37
|
This
section is over also. Boscos won the title on Tuesday night without kicking a
ball because Leeview could only manage a draw at home against Cathedral Celtic
which in essence handed the East Cork side the big prize.
League 2:
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
Pts
|
|
Donoughmore Ath
|
14
|
11
|
1
|
2
|
42
|
21
|
34
|
Pearse Cel B
|
15
|
9
|
2
|
4
|
39
|
29
|
29
|
This
one is another that has bit the dust with Donoughmore running out here in the
end as comfortable Champions with Pearse Celtic B a worthy runner-up.
Donoughmore
will be presented their trophy tonight when they complete their campaign at
home against Richmond where they went down 1-2.
What
a fantastic way to get crowned champions when you know you have it won going
into the final game. In fact, they had it won before the penultimate game last
weekend against Hibs, but tonight, they will be celebrating from the first
whistle with their supporters before retiring to the pub to celebrate a job
very well done.
Remember
also, Donoughmore’s season will not be over yet after tonight because on May 29th
they will play Knockraha in the
Corinthian’s Cup Final at the Cross so, they could add to their honours yet
before the final ball is kicked.
League 2A:
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
Pts
|
|
Glenthorn Cel B
|
20
|
17
|
1
|
2
|
75
|
23
|
52
|
City Wanderers
|
19
|
15
|
1
|
3
|
71
|
20
|
46
|
I’m
afraid it is all over here also with Glenthorn running out easy 7-0 winners
over Castleview in their final game of the season tonight before being crowned
Champions of 2A after a wonderful league campaign.
It
was always going to be a two horse race here between themselves and City
Wanderers, but Wanderers slipped up recently and unfortunately, when you are in
a tight race with your opponent, you have to stay the pace until the final
bell. .
Glenthorn
B are also involved in the running for a second trophy when they take on their main
rivals all season – City Wanderers in the City Challenge Cup Final at the Cross
on Sunday morning, May, 21st at 11am in the Cross.
We
previously spoke already about Central winning league 3. Here is the position
now for 3A:
League 3A:
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
Pts
|
|
Churchvilla
|
18
|
13
|
5
|
0
|
65
|
23
|
44
|
South Coast Ath
|
18
|
12
|
4
|
2
|
50
|
24
|
40
|
Leeview Ath B
|
18
|
12
|
4
|
2
|
42
|
23
|
40
|
Churchvilla
as you can see are champs, but South Coast and Leeview will have to go through
a play-off to see who comes runners-up in this section.
This
game takes place next Tuesday evening at 7.15 in the Mayfield Community School.
So,
as you can see, we are starting to dry up a bit now with less and less to speak
about so until the next time, the best of luck.
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
Once
again, here is a gentle reminder of what is left in the Cup Final Calendar in
case you are interested in popping out to Turner’s Cross to take a peek.
Mossie
Linnane Cup Final: Knocknaheeny Celtic v Park United
Date: Friday, 12th
May.
Time: 7.30pm.
Venue: Turner’s
Cross.
City
Challenge Cup Final: City Wanderers v Glenthorn Celtic B
Date: Sunday, 21st
May.
Time: 11am.
Venue: Turner’s
Cross.
County
Cup Final: Strand United v Buttevant.
Date: Sunday, 21st
May.
Time: 7pm.
Venue: Turner’s
Cross.
AOH
Cup Final: Park United v Innishvilla.
Date: Saturday,
27th May.
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Turner’s
Cross.
Corinthian’s
Cup Final: Knockraha v Donoughmore.
Date: Monday, 29th
May.
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Turner’s
Cross.
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