26-5-17 WEEKEND PREDICTIONS

SOCCER

FA CUP FINAL

ARSENAL V CHELSEA

MY OPINION

This to me is a huge match for Wenger as we know that people like Ozil and Sanchez can score the goals but there is something missing in the team. There is a sense that Arsenal could sit and finish in the position they are next season. Conte has introduced himself with a bang with Fabrigas and one of the best strikers in the world at the moment Deago Costa. Another huge advantage is that Chelsea are 18 point ahead of Arsenal.

I have a feeling that this could be Arsenes swansong and the players could play for him

I say Arsenal 2-1  

SCOTTISH CUP FINAL

CELTIC V ABERDEEN

MY OPINION

Brendan Rogers is looking for a treble here and with Leigh Griffiths up front and I think he will play in England soon; Captain Scott Brown and Kolo Toure at the back Celtic have to be the outstanding favourites Celtic were 30 points ahead of Aberdeen as well.  Aberdeen has players like Adam Rooney and Niall Mc Ginn both internationals

I say Celtic 3-0

MONDAY CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY OFF FINAL

HUDDERSFIELD V READING

MY OPINION

Some people want to call this the million pound game I think that it is more important than that. Lets first look at Reading . They have got their stars like Obita and Mendez that can do the damage for them but if they are able to keep stable at the back they should never be out of the game. As for Huddersfield Bunn and Payne might be the difference and it might be someone off the bench that makes that change.

Purely based on the fact Reading finished third in the league |I say Reading 3-1

RUGBY UNION

PRO 12 FINAL

MUNSTER V SCARLET'S

MY OPINION

This is a battle between the best team in the league and the team that is most on form. I think that people like Connor Murray, Kith Earls, Dave Kilkoyne and the Boot of Ian kietley will keep this game close no doubt but the Scarlets have shown that they have form of Jake Ball Alec Davies, Steffan Evens and Rhys Patchall I think this will be a very close match

I say Munster by less than 3

PREMIERSHIP FINAL RUGBY FINAL 

WASPS V EXETER

MY OPINION

You have to consider Wasps to be the favourite in this match as Exeter have not been in this position before. I feel that Johnny Bristow, Tom Bassett the Boot of Danny Ciprini and Elliot Daly for Wasps we know that they have got a quality squad. As for Exeter. Sam |Hill Greg Holmes the Boot of Will hooley but Exeter does have the smaller squad this does seem to be set towards a Wasps victory.

I say Wasps by more than 10

FRENCH TOP 14 SEMIS

FRIDAY

LA ROCHELLE V TOLOUN

MY OPINION

This will be Leigh Halfpenny and his boots final game of the season as he moves to play for the Lions next week. That is a strange thing Vincent Clerc can run which could be a huge factor in a match like this as well as Matt Giteaus boot. As for La Lochelle Zac Holmes boot will be important but this will be more the one for all and all for one is the only I think that La Rochelle can reach the final. I think it if one does not play part of the group La Rochelle will lose.

I say Toloun by 6

SATURDAY

CLERMOUNT V RACING

MY OPINION

This is a game where it is more about how exactly Clermont would react after the Champions cup semi-final than anything else as I feel this should be easy if they play well. Lopez boot will be vital in this match aswell as Fofana, Jarvis and Lee will make a difference. As for Racing one of the best kickers in the world in Dan Carter Vivululi, Imhoffs speed and Robinson can chance things

I say Clermont by 5  

EUROPEAN CUP PLAY OFF

NOTHAMPTON V STADE FRANCAIS

MY OPINION

This is a massive match that will define next season for both sides and both teams will be disappointed in how they have done until this point. Northampton. Mylers boot will be a factor hile Day and Hartley will be important as for Stade Aries Burbon and Covile stade have got more quality

I say Stade by about 7 as this will be a slow burner and there will not be many scores

GAA CHAMPIONSHIPFOOTBALL

LONDON V LETRIM

Leitrim – C McCrann; A Wynne, C Egan, G Reynolds; D Beck, E Williams, B Prior; D Sweeney, B Brennan; P Brennan, E Mulligan, P McGowan; K Conlon, J Glancy, R Lowe.

London – D Traynor; P Butler, S Curran, D McGreevy; S Hannon, S Mulligan, T Gaughan; M Gottsche, C Doyle; G Crowley, L Mulvey, B Mitchell; P McGoldrick, P Geraghty, C Magee.

MY OPINION

This match is not going to be one that matters enough in the championship but I think that if Glancy and Row and Mc Gowen make a difference then Leitrim will win this match. London will not make it easy for them as they will believe that they can win this Mc Goldrick and will be able to score the scores needed to win this match. I think it will be close.  

I say Leitrim by less than 5

MUNSTER

WATERFORD V CORK

MY OPINION

If Cork do not win against Waterford it can only be seen as a massive step back Kerrigan O Connor and Walsh will be the players that will change things for Cork and will be able to change a game in an instant. As for Waterford I see the game as damage limitation.

I see this game as Cork by 15 points

CLAIRE V LIMRICK

MY OPINION

In the other quarter final it is a lot more even between two sides who think they can reach the Munster final. Kelly Shangalar and Collins are important players for Claire while for Limerick I feel Dempsey Hays and Lynch will be important

I think that Claire will win but it will be close as they are a division 2 team

ULSTER FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

DERRY V TYRONE

MY OPINION

Tyrone have got players that can make a difference in a simple way but I feel that Peter Harte free kicks will be important and players like Ronan O Neill will be able to change a game very quickly but it might be down to the sense and experience of someone like Sean Cavanagh knowing when to push forward and when to hold back as for Derry Enda Lynch Benny Herin and Emitt Mc Guigan can change a game.

You have to think Tyrone have too much quality off their bench to change thing in an instant

I say Tyrone by 4

LEINSTER HURLING

GALWAY V DUBLIN

MY OPINION

Brrke as leader of this galway side plays in the most important position midfield as this is where a game of Hurling can be won and lost but Galway need scores and Marmian and Whelan can do that for Galway as for full backs |Dathi Burke as important as the ball will fly into him at such a pace that he might let goal chances through as for Dublin Ryan O Dwyer and Eamon Dylan will score your scores O Conell in Midfield and Rush as a half back.

I say Dublin by 2

LAOIS V WEXFORD

MY OPINION

Laois have to take control of this game early in my eyes if they are to have any chance with scores like Foyle and Dumphy and Conroy in midfield as Wexford have got the better team Morris and Chin can get their scores and Murphy in midfield but O Hanlan has to lead and get others to lead from the back as this could be a tricky tie for Wexford.

I say Wexford by less than 5  

SAT MAY 27^TH

WMEATH V OFFALLY

MY OPINION

Offaly sit in the same position again of being the disappointment of the year and this is a match that they must win Cleary and Kelly as forwards and Shane Dooley keeps that name on in half forward but Cleary at full back will be as important as we get to see how Offaly are this year. As for Westmeath they will definitely believe that they can win this match there is little chance of looking at their squad but this is a match that I know they will target.

I say Westmeath by less than 5