The Roscommon & District League are in action against Mayo League in the Oscar Traynor Cup this Saturday. The game takes place at the RDFL grounds in Lecarrow and the home side will be hoping to start their campaign with a win as they face both the Clare and Galway League sides away from home.
While playing 5-a-side last weekend, I was accused of ‘bottling’ the Ballinasloe Town and Moore United prediction. I don’t know whether this was an attempt at mind games or whether it was a sincere complaint so just to be safe I’ll explain myself.
In my defence, had I predicted the game as part of ‘weekend predictions’ I would have predicted a draw…honestly. Unfortunately, the game was fixed for Monday night, which isn’t part of the weekend. ‘But it was a Bank Holiday’ I hear you cry. I was working on Monday so it just felt like a normal day to me! (Ed – cue violin.)
Saturday, November 5th
FAI Oscar Traynor Trophy
Roscommon & District League v Mayo League (7.30pm): This won’t be easy for the home side but with a full panel to choose from, a result is important. Prediction: Draw.
Norio’s Takeaway Division 1
Cloonfad United v Kilkerrin United. 7.30 pm: The home side have made an excellent start this season despite going down to Dysart last weekend. Prediction: Cloonfad United.
Sunday, November 6th
Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 (12 pm)
Dunmore Town v Glen Celtic: Glen were impressive last time out but Dunmore have been solid at home. Prediction: Dunmore Town.
Loughglynn United v CP Ajax: A great opportunity for United to climb the table, but the visitors will be looking to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat to Glen. Prediction: CP Ajax.
Killeen Sportsgrounds Division 2 (12 pm)
Roscommon United v Dunmore Town B: Identical records so far, home advantage is key. Prediction: Roscommon United.
Skyvalley Rovers B v Moylough ’79: The visitors should shade this. Prediction: Moylough ’79.
Castlerea Celtic B v Strokestown United: Possible game of the weekend. Title race over? Prediction: Strokestown United.
Hodson Bay Athletic v Cam Celtic: Athletic have impressed at home. Prediction: Hodson Bay Athletic.
Moore United B v Cloonfad United B: Moore have scored plenty of goals this season and I expect them to add more this weekend. Prediction: Moore United B.
Ballinagare FC v Shiven Rovers B: Shiven will fancy themselves here. Prediction: Shiven Rovers B.
