The Magpies Notes - 3rd May 2004

Unlike last week it was a quiet week within the club. With the seconds and thirds not playing it was the seniors who dominated proceedings. At underage level it was the U16's and U14's who were in action with missed results.

" The seniors unbeaten run to the start of the new season came to an end on Friday night at home Longstone. While they were missing a number of key players there performance was still below what they have been producing in recent times and the away side duly took advance. While Kilcoo led by a point at half thanks to a goal from Dominic McEvoy it was Longstone who looked the hungrier in the second half. With ten minutes to go the magpies still led by a point but a Longstone goal gave the away side the incentive to pick the game up and in the end won on a score line of 1-08 to 1-12.

" The under 16s had an outing to An Roicht on Thursday last. Up against a team tipped as potential winners of the league they strongled to get to grips with the game. However the boys showed real character in never giving up and playing to the final whistle.

" The under 14s were at home to Burren on Tuesday night last and had a comfortable victory. A number of goals from Paul Devlin helped the lads to victory as they continued their push for silverware.

" Injuries continue to be a talking point within the club. The players and mentors as well as the club would like to wish Sean Greenan a speedy recovery after breaking his leg recently. Sean Devlin junior also picked up a nasty injury and the club would also like to wish him a quick return. A number of players from the senior panels have also picked up wicked injuries and we look forward to their return in the very near future.

Brendan Gribben (PRO)
Kilcoo GFC
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