St Colmcille's Senior Football Team 2017
Having entered the 2017 Senior Football Championship at the beginning of the summer as reigning Champions and very much looking the team to beat, St Colmcille's ultimately fought off a valiant Eire Og side last Sunday to retain their county title.
Following on from their meeting in the league final earlier on in the season, both in form sides travelled to Watford, where Glen Rovers hosted the inaugural county final at their new facilities. In perfect footballing conditions, the first half saw points traded at either end and was very much nip and tuck; an indication of the familiarity between the teams.
But two goals early in the second half saw the Saints deliver a killer blow, and one which their Oxford based opponents would never fully recover from in time for the final whistle. The scoreboard was kept ticking over at both ends from there, and an impressive goal saw Eire Og ramp up the pressure as proceedings were drawing to a close.
But St Colmcille's utilised their experience to defend resolutely and see the victory out against the remaining Eire Og pressure, making them County Champions again to follow on from their 2016 success. In doing so, the St Albans team also ensured progression into the All Britain competition.
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