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Just for all you Raheny Natives out there.

RAHENY 2-6 NA FIANNA 0-7

Two goals in quick succession by Colm Donegan at the midpoint of the opening half ensured Raheny of victory in Tuesday night's Dublin SFC first round clash at Parnell Park.

The first came from the penalty spot after the energetic Darragh Pelly was upended and Donegan wrong-footed Na Fianna goalkeeper Cian Kelleher who was making his senior championship debut.

Two minutes later in the 15th minute a harmless looking Ciaran Whelan centre was steered to the net with great opportunism by Donegan to help his side to a 2-3 to 0-2 half-time lead.

Na Fianna's lot was not helped by the loss of Dessie Farrell after just seven minutes (hamstring) as they lacked a target man in the inside line and resultingly failed to turn possession in the middle of the park into scoring opportunities up front.

With the wind at their backs in the second half and having made introduced some of their 'big guns' Na Fianna cut into the deficit with three points in the opening five minutes of the second half.

Dublin senior hurler Tommo Brady was carrying the fight to Raheny and his long run when he powered through the defence led to the opening score of the half from Michael Colleran.

But Donegan broke the Na Fianna chain of scores with a point from play and depite Brendan Colleran responding with a free the influential David Henry fired over an excellent point from the left wing to protect his side's lead.

Raheny progress to meet Ballinteer St John's in the second round while Na Fianna must take their chances in the backdoor against Clontarf.

SCORERS - Raheny: C Donegan 2-2 (1-0 pen, 0-1f), J Keogh, D Ryan, D Henry, D Pelly 0-1 each. Na Fianna: B Colleran 0-3 (0-1f), M Colleran 0-2, J Sherlock, R O'Hagan 0-1 each.
RAHENY - J O'Donoghue; P McCabe, B Keane, S Harkin; G Bennett, C Murphy, N Sullivan; D Henry, D Ryan; D Browne, J Copeland, C Whelan; C Donegan, D Pelly, J Keogh. Subs: C Brady for Copeland, K Flynn for Keogh.
NA FIANNA - C Kelleher; E Rutledge, A Downes, T Lynch; R O'Hagan, S McGlinchey, R Houlihan; D Mackin, J McGuirk; T Brady, M Colleran, N Cooper; B Colleran, D Farrell, B Courtney. Subs: J Sherlock for Farrell, K McGeeney for Mackin, J McNulty for McGlinchey, E McNulty for Rutledge, K O'Neill for Downes.

That's a good one.

Have been to Phoenix many times with my fella ( and as a kid when I played, though I tend to keep that fact to myself ).

Caught some of it on Sky on Sunday, much better than that oul rugby, there's two Clontarf players on the team. Who is the Phoenix player, can't remember the full team ?

Rolo.

Yeah, bit of both....................and badly may I say.

Clontarf from U 13 to U 15. Jacked it in then as the whole thing got a bit clicky ( cliquey ). Unless you were from Seafield/ Stiles/ Kincora/ Vernon or Blackheath it was difficult to make an impression.

Langton Smith is the Aussie guy I think, just qualified to play for Ireland recently. He seemed to make a good start, swinging it out and cutting it back,but once Crawley and Pothas got the measure of him that was it.

Do I detect more than a passing interest in the game ?

Rolo.

That's deadly. Did he ever play over here ? And did you play ?

My dad's cousin in London made it to Essex Seconds but never all the way to the firsts.

Test Match Special, have to say you're the only girl I've ever heard of that has ever listened to Johners,Aggers, Bloers and Co.It's almost better than watching it on the Telly 'cos they're so amusing and entertaining in their commentary.

Rolo.

Could'nt agree more Rolo best way to watch was TV on with sound turned down and radio on for commentry loved listening to them talk and ramble on about everything and anything including thanking people for cakes etc that they had sent in

Me play never  well only in the park with Nige practising his bowling and giving me concussion  Love sport was brought up on it but I am and always have been spectator not participant.

Nigel got a try out for Hampshire but basically was'nt commited / focused enough to carry on it really does take over your life and he had other interests to pursue ( Me of course)

Do miss it though so glad when Liam started.

Thanks Pat have to agree have a good chance anyones game now it will all depend on which Arsenal team turns up on the night. The one that can play great football or the one that cant !!

What a shower of Chickens !

Rolo.

Great facial expression on the guy to the right...

Good Ball and goal protection picture

Ok Arsenal are through to the Champion League and Boro are through to the UEFA I have got that part.
I understand why Arsenal is in the Champion league cause they finished in the top 4 of the Priemiership
But how do teams get into UEFA ???? I am trying to learn this stuff so I ca join in
Will Leeds get promoted cause they are in the top 4 of the 1st Div or do they have to play off for that




Edited by Black Russian

Yeah 
But what if Liverpool and Westham are both qualify for the Champions league does it go to the Semi finalist....

I think I stick to my Formula 1

P

LIST OF RULES

1. From 9 June to 9 July 2006, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the World Cup, and that way you will be able to join in the conversations. If you fail to do this, then you will be looked at in a bad way, or you will be totally ignored. DO NOT complain about not receiving any attention.

2. During the World Cup, the television is mine, at all times, without any exceptions. If you even take a glimpse of the remote control, you will lose it (your eye).

3. If you have to pass by in front of the TV during a game, I don't mind, as long as you do it crawling on the floor and without distracting me. If you decide to stand nude in front of the TV, make sure you put clothes on right after because if you catch a cold, I wont have time to take you to the doctor or look after you during the World Cup month.

4. During the games I will be blind, deaf and mute, unless I require a refill of my drink or something to eat. You are out of your mind if you expect me to listen to you, open the door, answer the telephone, or pick up the baby that just fell from the second floor....it wont happen.

5. It would be a good idea for you to keep at least 2 six packs in the fridge at all times, as well as plenty of things to nibble on, and please do not make any funny faces to my friends when they come over to watch the games. In return, you will be allowed to use the TV between 12am and 6am, unless they replay a good game that I missed during the day.

6. Please, please, please!! if you see me upset because one of my teams is losing, DO NOT say "get over it, its only a game", or "don't worry, they'll win next time". If you say these things, you will only make me angrier and I will love you less. Remember, you will never ever know more about football than me and your so called "words of encouragement" will  only lead to a break up or divorce.

7. You are welcome to sit with me to watch one game and you can talk to me during halftime but only when the commercials are on, and only if the halftime score is pleasing me. In addition, please note I am saying "one"game, hence do not use the World Cup as a nice cheesy excuse to "spend time together".

8. The replays of the goals are very important. I don't care if I have seen them or I haven't seen them, I want to see them again. Many times.

9. Tell your friends NOT to have any babies, or any other child related parties or gatherings that requires my attendance because:

a) I will not go,

b) I will not go, and

c) I will not go.

10. But, if a friend of mine invites us to his house on a Sunday to watch a game and his television and sound system is better than mine, we will be there in a flash.

11. The daily World Cup highlights show on TV every night is just as important as the games themselves. Do not even think about saying "but you have already seen this...why don't you change the channel to something we can all watch??", the reply will be: "Refer to Rule #2 of this list".

12. And finally, please save your expressions such as "Thank God the World Cup is only every 4 years". I am immune to these words, because after this comes the Champions League, Italian League, Spanish League, Premier League, etc etc.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Regards,

Men of the World

Very good Pat enjoyed that  There are some of us females who will be watching too !!!

So wot happened to your lot at the weekend ??? Was expecting a great match and was disappointed dont think utd turned up to play at all. Am sure Rooney wishes he had'nt.