Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Tough Task Ahead in Division One

With all the teams being now confirmed for this seasons men's Wexford League Division One, our lads know that a tough road lies ahead in what looks, on paper, to be one of the most competitive divisions in recent years.
With Eleven teams in the division, we will be facing twenty tough league games and several people involved in Wexford soccer are of the opinion that this division is on a par with the lower half of the Premier division and any of the teams in division one would be capable of holding their own in the top division

Here is a quick synopsis of who our lads will be up against

Curracloe United: A strong young side, relegated from Premier last season,  who will be hopeful of a quick return to the top division
Ferns United: Had good runs in outside competitions last season but could not transfer that form to the league but if they get off to a good start, are capable of winning the division
St Josephs: Last season's division two winners, are on a resurgence back up the divisions and will be looking to continue that run this season
St Cormacs: Runners up in division two and Neil O Sullivan Cup runners up, Luke Foran Park will not be an easy place to come away from with three points
Corach Ramblers: Won the Neil O Sullivan Cup last season and probably have one of the best teams in the club in recent years.
Forth Celtic: Third place finish last season and lost play off for promotion, will feel promotion to the the premier division is well within their capabilities
St Leonards: If they can find consistency, they are capable of a push for the title but need to get off to a good start
Wexford Bohs: Would like to get themselves back in the top division after a few years in division one where they have yet to make a major impact
Bridge Rovers: Always a difficult side to beat and will always be pushing hard for promotion and will believe they are well capable of getting there
Taghmon United: Finished level with us on points last season, have established themselves well in this division and always a tough opponent

All of the above are decent sides and no easy games can be expected, the positive from Tombrack side is its probably looking like one of our stronger squads since being promoted to this division, most of the lads have now the experience of playing at this level, while some of the pre season friendlies have looked very positive for us.

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