The final matches in the group stages of the Gordon West Cup take place this weekend.
In Group A it's between PSNI, Ophir and BHSFP for the two quarter final places. In Group B Larne and Holywood have already secured progression to the knock out rounds. Donegal and Letterkenny are the favourites to top Group C, while Monaghan, Newry and Virginia fill fight to get out of Group D.
The quarter finals are be played on Saturday 26th February 2014, with the semi finals listed for 2nd April and ...
The final matches in the group stages of the Gordon West Cup take place this weekend. In Group A it's between PSNI, Ophir and BHSFP for the two quarter final places. In Group B Larne and Holywood have already secured progression to the knock out rounds. Donegal and Letterkenny are the favourites to top Group C, while Monaghan, Newry and Virginia fill fight to get out of Group D. The quarter finals are be played on Saturday 26th February 2014, with the semi finals listed for 2nd April and the final down for the 19th April. GROUP A OPHIR v ARMOY
Ophir remain undefeated this season and are firm favourites to win this game. PSNI V BHSFP
The Newforge side have struggled this season and were humilated last Saturday when they were beaten 77-0 by Larne in a league game. High School would be expected to win this game and progress to the knock out stages. GROUP B LARNE v HOLYWOOD
With both teams having progressed to the knock out stages the bragging rights will be very much at stake when the Antrim side welcome their counterparts from County Down to Glynn. Larne are still hurting from their 46-22 defeat at Kerr Park in the league earlier this season. Holywood remain undefeated and will be tested by Laurence Kelly's team who have run up large scores in the last two months. They have also demonstrated their ability to grind out results against Newry and Donegal. Both teams are well organised and fit. Expect a high scoring game on Saturday. LURGAN v CIVIL SERVICE
Neither side can make the knock out stages with both coaches looking a win to build confidence for their remaining league programme. Civil Service to win. GROUP C DONEGAL TOWN v LONDONDERRY YMCA
The South Donegal side will have been disappointed by their performance at Holywood last Saturday when they lost 39-24. Coach Gary Prenderville will want a response from his players. Willy Lamrock's side have yet to record their first win of the season and Donegal are likely to win this one. GROUP D NEWRY v MONAGHAN
Newry won 12-24 at Monaghan in the league in October and recorded an excellent victory at Letterkenny last Saturday (9-11). In their last league outing Monaghan won 24-28 at Lurgan but Newry would have to be clear favourites for this clash. Expect a large crowd at Telford Park. VIRGINIA v CAVAN
The Cavan side have already recorded a 32-21 league win at Deerpark against their county rivals. A win for Virginia would allow them to progress into the knock out stages. A county derby with a lot at stake should attract a sizeable crowd. Cavan did lose at home to Ophir (6-16) in the league but secured an impressive 13-20 win at BHSFP last weekend. Cavan have improved their playing form in recent weeks. This is a difficult game to call, and one which Virginia really need to win.
The final matches in the group stages of the Gordon West Cup take place this weekend. In Group A it's between PSNI, Ophir and BHSFP for the two quarter final places. In Group B Larne and Holywood have already secured progression to the knock out rounds. Donegal and Letterkenny are the favourites to top Group C, while Monaghan, Newry and Virginia fill fight to get out of Group D. The quarter finals are be played on Saturday 26th February 2014, with the semi finals listed for 2nd April and the final down for the 19th April. GROUP A OPHIR v ARMOY
Ophir remain undefeated this season and are firm favourites to win this game. PSNI V BHSFP
The Newforge side have struggled this season and were humilated last Saturday when they were beaten 77-0 by Larne in a league game. High School would be expected to win this game and progress to the knock out stages. GROUP B LARNE v HOLYWOOD
With both teams having progressed to the knock out stages the bragging rights will be very much at stake when the Antrim side welcome their counterparts from County Down to Glynn. Larne are still hurting from their 46-22 defeat at Kerr Park in the league earlier this season. Holywood remain undefeated and will be tested by Laurence Kelly's team who have run up large scores in the last two months. They have also demonstrated their ability to grind out results against Newry and Donegal. Both teams are well organised and fit. Expect a high scoring game on Saturday. LURGAN v CIVIL SERVICE
Neither side can make the knock out stages with both coaches looking a win to build confidence for their remaining league programme. Civil Service to win. GROUP C DONEGAL TOWN v LONDONDERRY YMCA
The South Donegal side will have been disappointed by their performance at Holywood last Saturday when they lost 39-24. Coach Gary Prenderville will want a response from his players. Willy Lamrock's side have yet to record their first win of the season and Donegal are likely to win this one. GROUP D NEWRY v MONAGHAN
Newry won 12-24 at Monaghan in the league in October and recorded an excellent victory at Letterkenny last Saturday (9-11). In their last league outing Monaghan won 24-28 at Lurgan but Newry would have to be clear favourites for this clash. Expect a large crowd at Telford Park. VIRGINIA v CAVAN
The Cavan side have already recorded a 32-21 league win at Deerpark against their county rivals. A win for Virginia would allow them to progress into the knock out stages. A county derby with a lot at stake should attract a sizeable crowd. Cavan did lose at home to Ophir (6-16) in the league but secured an impressive 13-20 win at BHSFP last weekend. Cavan have improved their playing form in recent weeks. This is a difficult game to call, and one which Virginia really need to win.