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For results for 2005 and earlier years please visit the Football Result Archive. 2006 results are below. FLD3B - 10 AUGUST 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS 1-11 (14) V. FULHAM IRISH B 3-04 (13) This was a great close game which was in the balance from the first throw in to the very end with the Emmetts having to work hard to combat a habit of conceding goals by keeping the scoreboard ticking over with points at the other end. This game made it three wins in a row for the Emmetts and will hopefully be a trend which can be continued for the rest of the season. Emmetts made their by now traditional sluggish start to see Fulham score straight from the throw in and there was an initial concern that Fulham were going to have far superior fitness as a result of training with their first team colleagues. However, after this early setback the Emmetts got firmly stuck in and dominated possession for almost all of the rest of the first half. Notwithstanding this it took a long time for Emmetts dominance to start to take shape on the scoreboard. The Emmetts failed to score until the 15th minute of the first half by which point Fulham had gone ahead by 0-2 to 0-0. The Emmetts found their scoring range however and came back with four unanswered points from Donal Murphy (0-2), Shane Lawlor and Kevin Munnelly. The looked to be solidly controlled until late in the first half when Fulham came back with a goal and it was only a late point from Ray Sweeney which levelled the game at 0-5 to 1-2 for half-time. The second half was a much more balanced affair as the Emmetts faced up the hill (Greenford pitch 2) and into the wind. Emmetts scored evenly throughout the half showing much better composure at taking points but Fulham stayed in contact all the way through with a strong ability to take goals when it mattered. High Haughian should have put the game beyond doubt late on in the half when a storming run from the middle of the field took him past several defenders only for the keeper to stop his shot when he was one-on-one. The Emmetts held on though for a 1 point win. Best performers for the Emmetts were Donal Murphy, Hugh Haughian and Colm Murphy whose running was tireless. In defence James Quinn and Ronan McGinn were very strong and drove forward at every opportunity whilst up front Tom Conlon, Ray Sweeney and Gearoid Keane ran tirelessly to make themselves available. Scorers: Donal Murphy (0-5), Tom Conlon (1-1), Hugh Haughian, Shane Lawlor, Kevin Munnelly, Gearoid Keane, Ray Sweeney (0-1 each) Team: James Quinn, Niall Haughian, Colm Murphy, Ronan McGinn, Marty McKee, Shane Lawlor, Donal Murphy, Hugh Haughian, Tom Conlon, Ray Sweeney, Gearoid Keane, Kevin Munnelly FLD3B - 5 AUGUST 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS W/O V. THOMAS McCURTAINS B SCR The Emmetts got a walkover as Thomas McCurtains B disappointingly failed to field at Ruislip. JFC RD3 - 30 JULY 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS 2-11 (17) V. HENDON GAELS MET 0-03 (3) As happened earlier in the year, the Emmetts found their form, shape and rhythm against the Police and hopefully this will see the team push on again. As a contest the game was over before the first ball was thrown in as Hendon could only field 12 players. However, with the outcome agreed and the referee happy, three Emmetts players volunteered to change jersey's in order to make a game of it. Thanks again to Damian Sweeney, Niall Coyne and Damian Lawlor as well as Ray Sweeney and Nigel Boyle in the second half.once again have been unlucky to come out the wrong side of a close contest. Similar to the Dulwich game this was a game which was in the balance all the way and could have gone either way at various stages. Luck is definitely not on the Emmetts side. The game was played in hot conditions in Ruislip with a strong wind blowing and the Emmetts, with Tom Conlon restored to Centre Forward after a long time out with injury looked a completely different team with more options and movement up front. It also took pressure off Hugh Haughian as the major target man. Going in at half-time with a 1-05 to 0-03 lead having played into the wind the Emmetts looked in charge although the test was going to be pushing on to finish the stronger side. This the Emmetts did very well and with wind advantage in the second half the majority of play was in the Hendon half. Special mention should go to Fergus Toomey who got an impressive 1-01 after half-time for joint top scorer with Hugh Haughian. This was promising as the challenge was laid down for Emmetts forwards to improve on recent returns of only 0-04 in each of the previous three games. Other good performances came from Colum Cavanagh, Declan Sweeney, Mark Kelly, Gearoid Keane and Nigel Boyle who all performed well. Finally it was promising to see the Emmetts field 22 players despite the absence of two regulars (Paul Gilligan and Peter Tannian) showing strength in depth and hopefully competition for places. This game will hopefully see the Emmetts into the latter stages of the JFC so hopefully this will be the start of a winning run. Scorers: Hugh Haughian, Fergus Toomey (1-1 each), Tom Conlon, Gearoid Keane (0-2 each), Shane Lawlor, Colum Cavanagh, Kevin Munnelly, Mark Kelly, Donal Murphy (0-1 each) Team: Mick Kenny, Nigel Boyle, Colum Cavanagh, Declan Sweeney, Colm Murphy, Ronan McGinn, Marty McKee, Shane Lawlor, Donal Murphy, Hugh Haughian, Tom Conlon, Mark Kelly, Gearoid Keane, Fergus Toomey, Kevin Munnelly (Subs: Chris Simpson for Kevin Munnelly, James Quinn for Declan Sweeney, Pearce Quinn for Nigel Boyle) (Players who played for Hendon: Niall Coyne, Damian Sweeney, Damian Lawlor, Ray Sweeney, Nigel Boyle) JFC RD2 - 16 JULY 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS 0-03 (3) V. DULWICH HARPS 2-11 (17) Report, team and scorers to follow. FLD3B - 1 JULY 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS 0-04 (4) V. DULWICH HARPS 2-13 (19) Report and team to follow. JFC RD1 - 25 JUNE 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS 2-06 (12) V. NAOIMH MHUIRE 2-09 (15) The Emmetts once again have been unlucky to come out the wrong side of a close contest. Similar to the Dulwich game this was a game which was in the balance all the way and could have gone either way at various stages. Luck is definitely not on the Emmetts side. It was another very hot Sunday in Greenford which made it hard work for both teams and the effort put in by the Emmetts could not be faulted at any stage. The first half was close throughout. The Emmetts took an early 2 point lead with efforts from Hugh Haughian and Colum Cavanagh only to be pegged back by Mary's with a point and a penalty. Mary's showed their pace when they broke forward and were always threatening to open up the defence. The inevitable happened and Mick Kenny was forced to put in a last ditch tackle which led to a penalty which Mary's duly converted to go ahead 1-1 to 0-2. Mary's also scored the next point as they began to gain confidence. The Emmetts bounced back however with 2 goals without response. The first from Gearoid Keane was soon followed by a second from Paul Gilligan. However Mary's finished the half the stronger picking off 1-1 to go in a point ahead at 2-3 to 2-2. The second half was close all the way. Again the Emmetts started strong kicking two points and retaking the lead. After this however Mary's came on strong again and forged a three point advantage (all points) which despite their best efforts and some fine scores the Emmetts could not pull back. Best performances for the Emmetts came from Hugh Haughian and Damien Sweeney in midfield who were tireless all day. In defence Ronan McGinn, Marty McKee and Colum Cavanagh all stood firm and James Quinn made an impressive second half debut at corner back. Scorers: Paul Gilligan (1-2), Gearoid Keane (1-0), Hugh Haughian (0-2), Peter Tannian, Colum Cavanagh (0-1 each) Team: Mick Kenny, Nigel Boyle, Ronan McGinn, Declan Sweeney, Marty McKee, Colum Cavanagh, Niall Coyne, Hugh Haughian, Damien Sweeney, Gearoid Keane, Peter Tannian, Fergus Toomey, Pearce Quinn, Paul Gilligan, Ray Sweeney (Subs: Chris for Pearce Quinn, James Quinn for Declan Sweeney, Shane Lawlor for Ray Sweeney) FLD3B - 18 JUNE 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS W/O V. CUCHULLAINS B SCR The Emmetts got a walkover as CuChullains B disappointingly failed to field at Ruislip. MCARDLE CUP Q/F - 11 JUNE 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS 0-04 (4) V. DULWICH HARPS 2-07 (13) After last week the Emmetts were expecting to return to winning ways in the McArdle Cup. However in scorching heat at Greenford they met a very determined Dulwich team who were determined to upset the odds. Despite playing down the hill and with the breeze the Emmetts once again started slow and within 10 minutes were three points down. The rest of the half was dominated by the Emmetts though and whilst the teams went in at 0-4 each at the break the Emmetts felt unfortunate not to have converted any of the four or five clear goal opportunities which had been created. Big performers for the Emmetts in the half were Peter Tannian, Colm Murphy, Damien Sweeney and Hugh Haughian. Paul Gilligan was also a constant thorn up front. The second half was always going to be a battle for the Emmetts. Having not managed to take full advantage of the hill and the wind, it was always going to be difficult in the sweltering heat. The game remained tight all the way. However it was Dulwich who were slowly managing to convert their chances whilst the Emmetts were struggling to make pressure count on the scoreboard. As a result the Emmetts came into the final five minutes three points down and needing a goal if they were going to turn the game around. However, as the Emmetts poured forward in one final push it was Dulwich who struck as the space opened up in the Emmetts defence. Dulwich scored two late goals which put the result beyond doubt and left the Emmetts with plenty to consider ahead of their next meeting in three weeks time. The conditions were sweltering throughout and every one of the twenty players used by the Emmetts gave everything to try and turn the game but it was not to be. Scorers: Hugh Haughian (0-2), Peter Tannian, Colum Cavanagh (0-1 each) Team: Mick Kenny, Nigel Boyle, Mike Cullinane, Pearce Quinn, Colm Murphy, Colum Cavanagh, Niall Coyne, Mark Kelly, Damien Sweeney, Donal Murphy, Hugh Haughian, Peter Tannian, Kevin Munnelly, Paul Gilligan, Fergus Toomey (Subs: Marty McKee for Pearce Quinn, Phil Stephens for Colum Cavanagh, Gearoid Keane for Kevin Munnelly, Anthony Keaney for Mike Cullinane, Declan Sweeney for Fergus Toomey) 2005 IFC RELEGATION PLAY-OFF - 4 JUNE 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS 1-10 (13) V. CUCHULLAINS 2-09 (15) This 2005 IFC relegation play-off to decide who would be relegated was an exciting game from start to finish. In the end, the Emmett's close run at upsetting the odds was overshadowed by the serious injury suffered by Tom Conlon which saw him taken to hospital. All the team wish him a speedy recovery. The game was not expected to be so close, especially in light of the heavy defeat Cuchullains had inflicted on the Emmetts only 6 or 7 weeks earlier in the first round of the Football League Division 3. With players like Shane Lawlor, Marty McKee and Donal Murphy all missing for the game it bodes well for the season ahead. The Emmetts started slowly in each half and this is ultimately what cost us the game with the three point margin established by Cuchullains during the early stages of the first half providing the cushion they needed to survive heavy onslaughts at the end of both halves. In the first half, the sides were evenly matched at 0-3 to 0-2 in favour of Cuchullains until they won a penalty after 15 minutes which they duely converted leaving the lead at four points and they quickly went on to extend the lead to 1-5 to 0-2 at one stage. The Emmett's fought back though to finish strongly with the gap closed to a single goal by half time with the teams going in at 0-5 to 1-5. In fact the Emmetts could well have led at half-time with both Peter Tannian and Fergus Toomey unlucky not to convert goal opportunities. Strongest performers for the Emmetts during the first half were Toomey and Tannian as well as the new midfield partnership of Mark Kelly and Damien Sweeney. Tom Conlon and Hugh Haughian also increasingly came into the game and Paul Gilligan was a constant thorn in Cuchullains side at full-forward. The defence was well lead by Colm Murphy and after the initial scoring from Cuchullains they closed down all avenues to goal. In particular, Nigel Boyle was showing good industry from corner-back regularly supporting the ball carriers bringing the ball out of defence. The second half began slowly for the Emmetts with Cuchullains again stretching the lead to five points from two early frees. However, after this the Emmetts began to pile on the pressure but ultimately just could not close the gap to draw level. There were strong performances across the field in the second half and things were looking very good until Tom Conlon was forced off with his injury. This led to a reshuffling of the attack with Colum Cavanagh coming in to replace Tom and causing a lot of problems for the defence. Hugh Haughian scored the goal which again brought the sides back to two points of each other but the whistle went to blow it up in the immediate kick out after that and the Emmetts had to be happy with knowing that this was a game which could have been won had things gone well. Scorers: Hugh Haughian (1-4), Tom Conlon (0-2), Peter Tannian, Paul Gilligan, Fergus Toomey and Damien Sweeney (0-1 each) Team: Mick Kenny, Nigel Boyle, Colum Cavanagh, Mike Cunnane, Colm Murphy, Ronan McGinn, Anthony Keaney, Mark Kelly, Damien Sweeney, Tom Conlon, Hugh Haughian, Peter Tannian, Kevin Munnelly, Paul Gilligan, Fergus Toomey (Subs: Pearce Quinn for Colum Cavanagh, Gearoid Keane for Kevin Munnelly, Colum Cavanagh for Tom Conlon) FLD3B - 6 MAY 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS 0-07 (7) V. ST. JOSEPH'S B 0-04 (4) This was a hard fought victory for the Emmetts to continue the strong start in Division 3B of the League. St. Joseph's were runners up in 2005 and are again one of the stronger teams in Division 3. The game was played in wet conditions in Perivale which led to a large number of errors from both sides as the ball was hard to control. Committment from both teams was fierce as each realised that with the conditions scoring opportunities were at a premium. The first half was evenly matched on the pitch in terms of possession and opportunities but the Emmetts converted more chances which allowed us to go in with a half-time lead of 0-4 to 0-1. In reality though there was only a score in it and St.Joseph's had created goal chances in the first half so the Emmetts knew that they faced a huge battle in the second half to carry through to a win. As expected St.Joseph's applied huge pressure in the start of the second half pinning the Emmetts back relentlessly in their on half and the pressure seemed to be telling when they drew level at 0-4 each after 15 minutes. This though seemed to be the spur for the Emmetts to fight back and saw a period where the Emmetts played their best football of the match stretching the lead back to 3 points and in reality the game should have been put out of reach with each of Paul Gilligan, Peter Tannian and Donal Murphy all unlucky not to find the net on separate ocassions. As the clock ticked down though St. Joseph's made one final effort to find an equalising score and seemed to have it when they swept the ball up the field in a fast series of passes which put the corner-forward through on goal. Mick Kenny was equal to the challenge though and made an excellent save whilst both Nigel Boyle and Shane Lawlor had tracked back to be in position to clear the ball off the line as St. Joseph's sought to tap in the rebound. This proved to be the last action of the game and a relieved Emmetts celebrated a hard fought victory. Scorers: Hugh Haughian (0-2), Tom Conlon (0-2), Peter Tannian, Jerome Mallon, Shane Lawlor (0-1 each) Team: Mick Kenny, Nigel Boyle, Colum Cavanagh, Phil Stephens, Anthony Keaney, Ronan McGinn, Colm Murphy, Shane Lawlor, Damien Sweeney, Hugh Haughian, Tom Conlon, Peter Tannian, Kevin Munnelly, Paul Gilligan, Pearce Quinn (Subs: Jerome Mallon for Pearce Quinn, Donal Murphy for Kevin Munnelly, Niall Coyne for Phil Stephens) FLD3B - 30 APRIL 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS 3-18 (27) V. HENDON GAELS 1-04 (7) Following the disappointment of the previous week, the Emmetts were up for a big performance to show that it was not a true reflection of the team's abilities.
Emmets started the game in style with a mighty point from left half forward Peter
Tannian. The resulting kick-out was won by Captain Hugh Haughian
who picked out Kevin Munnelly who made no mistake in grabbing the first goal of the game. Hendon fought back and their efforts were rewarded with a point but this was soon cancelled out. Damien Sweeney, who had a tremendous game in the middle of the park, burst through the defence to send over a fine point. Then Keaney, who was awesome on the wing, passed to Kevin who laid off to the oncoming Damien to send over his second.
Hughie was next, he stormed through to fire over his first of the day. A strong fist down by Keaney landed to Kevin who rattled the net again. Damien forced his way > through a dogged defence to find Hughie who fired the ball over the bar. Tom Conlon was next on the score sheet for the Emmets, it was now all one-way traffic. Hendon fought harder but Colum Cavanagh, the full back, was letting no-one past, he won the ball and powered up the field, passed to Hughie then onto Pete who shot for goal but was denied by a great save from the Hendon keeper. Pete soon had another chance when Fergus set him up, this time he was happy to take the point. Hendon pushed up the field but were thwarted by the tenacious centre-back Ronan Mc Ginn, who drove the ball up to Paul Gilligan, who passed to Hughie for his
third. Hendon showed no signs of giving up and knocked a high ball into the Emmets square but Keaney popped up with a fine catch to make a goal line clearance. The ball was cleared up the field and Emmets won a free which
The Emmets started the second half well showing no signs of letting up. Fergus passed to Pete who started the second like the first knocking the ball over the bar.Colum Murphy won in the ball defence found Pete with a fine pass who laid the ball off to Hughie who slotted it over. Minutes later Hughie done it again. Emmets were in complete control. Paul Gilligan went round his man and beat the keeper to take Emmets third goal. The police were under severe pressure, Hughie rose high to catch the kick-out and knocked it over the bar. Pete added to his tally with another point. Shane Lawlor, who worked tirelessly throughout, made a fine catch and found Fergus who rammed the ball toward the net only for it to hit the crossbar Team: Mike Cunnane, Nigel Boyle, Colum Cavanagh, Brian, Anthony Keaney, Ronan Mc Ginn, Colum Murphy, Damien Sweeney (0-2), Shane Lawlor, Peter Tannian (0-5), Hugh Haughian (0-7), Tom Conlon (0-3), Fergus Toomey, Paul Gilligan (1-1), Kevin Munnelly (2-0) FLD3 - 23 APRIL 2006 : ROBERT EMMETTS 1-03 (6) V. CUCHULLAINS 3-13 (22) This was a very disappointing result for the Emmetts team and one which did not reflect the hard work which had been put in prior to the game. In the end of the day it would be fair to say this was a game when everything went right for Cuchullains and which ultimately they wanted to win a lot more than the Emmetts. The Emmetts will be thankful that with the Division 3 structure being re-organised into two groups (A & B) this result will not count in the final reckoning for the league this year. Conditions did not help for this game played in rain and wind in Mitcham but both teams had to contend with the elements. In the end Cuchullains ran out easy winners but the damage was done in a competitive first half where Cuchullains took every chance they got, kicking almost no wides, whilst the Emmetts failed to convert any of their opportunities. With the half time scores at 0-2 to 1-7 in favour of Cuchullains it was always going to be an extremely difficult second half for the Emmetts and things did not really improve whilst Cuchullains relaxed and were able to pull away further as the game wore on. Scorers: Hugh Haughian (1-1), Tom Conlon (0-1), Peter Tannian, Jerome Mallon, Shane Lawlor (0-1 each) Team: Mick Kenny, Nigel Boyle, Colum Cavanagh, Phil Stephens, Marty McKee, Ronan McGinn, Colm Murphy, Shane Lawlor, Damien Sweeney, Hugh Haughian, Tom Conlon, Fergus Toomey, Kevin Munnelly, Mark Kelly, Pearce Quinn PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES In an effort to get some live match practice in ahead of the competitions starting the Emmetts undertook some pre-season challenge matches to get the rust out of the system. The results were encouraging with the team recording one victory and two narrow losses to higher ranked teams. It was a positive start to the season and showed the promise of the summer to come. The results were as follows: ROBERT EMMETTS 1-08 (11) V. HESTON GAELS 4-04 (16) ROBERT EMMETTS 0-09 (9) V. ST ANTHONY'S (READING) 0-06 (6) ROBERT EMMETTS 2-03 (9) V. ST COLMCILLES (ST ALBANS) 1-08 (11) |
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