Event: League (2nd last match)
Opposition: vs Robert Gordon University
Date: Saturday 10/11/01 @ 14:00
Location: Aberdeen (Away)Result: Abertay 4:16 (28 pts) V RGU (Aberdeen) 1:05 (8 pts)Arriving at Aberdeen after 78 miles or so of road, the Abertay lads were glad to get a small rest and breath of fresh air.Mickey Rea and Damien Treacy then began preparations for the "Tay Lads" to focus on the coming game.With James Carmody away playing in the ¼ finals in Ireland and 2 others missing Abertay were still focused on the game in hand.

The match itself started with several newcomers including Stephen Fitzpatrick (Down) in Midfield, Cormac (Waterford) and Darren Collins (Fermanagh) in the forwards. Robert Gordon's initiated attacks against the Abertay lads to start off with and startled a couple of viewers as well as players.With this in mind the mentality and overall eagerness of Abertay took over. Balls were been won in Midfield and distributed beautifully and quickly ("which is what Abertay are crying out for" Francie Mc Cabe).

Abertay were having plenty of opportunities. Soon regaining respect, taking over the game, in possession, scores, skill and so fourth.On the scoring side of things big Dave must off had at least 2 goals disallowed because of the square ball rule along with Mc Cabe's first goal being disallowed.However, Mickey Rea was speaking to some Robert Gordon's representatives and reckons that Francie Mc Cabe's following goal hit approximately 87.7 miles per hour.Defensively Abertay (almost at will) would then not let Robert Gordon's score. Robert Gordon's goal even seemed to be a dubious decision. No disrespect to the referee as he had a great game.Player's man of the match went to Cathal Magil (Tyrone) with Liam Flynn (Galway) getting close to the award.The game overall seemed to have some quality football involved and the league champions decider against rival's at Dundee University will be a massive one to watch (next Sunday @ Dawson Park 09/12/01).
Assistant Public Relations officer Conor Feehan has commented on compiling a report regarding the Dundee game, as well as help from Davitt O' Shannon.

Progression: Abertay have confirmation that they will be progressing to the British Finals in Birmingham (Feb 2002) with points Accumulated in the Scottish league 2000/2001.

Sports Awards: Honours to be held for the Trech Cup team (00/01) at
Abertay 26/01/02 (date not confirmed).

Team of the Year 01/02: To be announced

Special note: Abertay GFC are having their Christmas dinner as of 12/12/01
at the Friary. People are advised to contact (the clubs treasurer's) either Paudraig
Moore or Ciaran Kelly at 01382 200417 for ticket information (cost = £12).

Thank you,

Francis McCabe
(P.R.O.)

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