RANT

By RedHed Blue

IT'S GROUNDHOG DAY Blues 1 St.Francis 1 (Cup Rd.2)

IT'S GROUNDHOG DAY St. Francis 0 Blues 2 (Replay)

IT'S GROUNDHOG DAY Blues 1 St.Francis 1 (eL)

During the month of January, I really did feel as if I was somehow trapped inside a shite Bill Murray flick, and the Blues on the field looked like they were stuck in a bit of a rut themselves, with some very poor performances against the Fannies. However, we escaped unbeaten, and even managed to get into the next round of the cup, and we have a real chance against the students at Belfield.

The most worrying trend that has developed since the start of the season though is Aaron Moroney's lack of confidence in front of goal. Aaron is not a bad player, he battles hard and keeps trying but I genuinely think he needs a rest. Paul Power has other options and I believe the best combination up front is Watson and Bradley, Joey for his skillful play and hungry eye for goal and Eric for his strength and ability to get into the danger zone and cause a bit of panic in defences. Aaron has played a lot of games this season but has not been as prolific as we need him to be in the scoring stakes, and he will benefit from a short break, I have no doubt he will be banging them in for us for years to come (anyone wanna bet he scores a hat-trick tonight just to prove me wrong!!!).

In last months RANT I had a bit of a sarcastic dig or two or ten at Kevin O' Brien who has subsequently been dropped from the team in favour of the prodigal son Frosty, and while Kev would have given me lots of RANT material over the coming months, its a small sacrifice to make as we welcome John back into the team.

A couple of more points before I finish... for the cup game, come on plc, only a month ago you were looking for handouts from the same supporters, we already have the most expensive entry fee in the division, anyway 'nuff said about that!

Did anyone see the Chairman's message in the last couple of programmes, "Happy and a Prosperous New Year", say this out loud, it sounds a bit wrong dunnit!

Okay, that's the end of this months RANT, I'd rather CHANT... BLUES 'TILL I DIE....

 

Haircut 100 (An occasional series on mullets) They stand accused...

1. John Chandler, St. Francis number 6, sent off in replay, gets the nod as the first candidate for worst hair in the league, for his back combed pudding bowl effort.

2. Alan Kelly, one time of the flowing locks, he finally caved in and is now sporting a completely heterosexual peanut look (hmmm, suits you sir!!).