PERVIEWS: Knockout football begins in Fermanagh

FERMANAGH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINALS

Erne Gaels v Lisnaskea

Saturday, Belleek, 5pm

ERNE Gaels haven’t been overly impressive in this year’s campaign, but the defending champions are still in the hunt and are favourites to win this one.

Verdict: Erne Gaels

Belnaleck v Teemore

Sunday, Belnaleck, 4.30pm

THESE two teams had solid enough group stages, the stand-out result being Belnaleck’s opening round win over Enniskillen Gaels. We’ll go for Belnanleck but it’s likely to be tight.

Verdict: Belnaleck

FERMANAGH INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINALS

Tempo v Belcoo

Friday, Tempo, 8pm

TEMPO have home advantage for this one having finished second in their group. Belcoo have been fairly open at the back and if they don’t rectify that, Tempo are likely to prevail.

Verdict: Tempo

Irvinestown v Devenish

Saturday, Irvinestown, 3pm

IRVINESTOWN’s second round defeat to Roslea ultimately meant they missed out on automatic progression to the semi-finals, but they can still get there with a win over Devenish this weekend. Irvinestown’s firepower to see them through.

Verdict: Irvinestown

FERMANAGH JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL

Newtownbutler v St Patrick’s Donagh

Sunday, Roslea, 3.30pm

ST Patrick’s were in brilliant form with a 5-18 to 0-7 win over Coa, while Newtownbutler ran out six-point victors over Brookeborough. Donagh are attempting to get back to the intermediate ranks at the first time of asking and they can win this one.

Verdict: St Patrick’s Donagh

FERMANAGH JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL

Brookeborough v Coa

Sunday, Tempo, 1.30pm

A SECOND bite at the cherry for these two teams. Brookeborough showed well against Newtownbutler and we’ll give them the nod.

Verdict: Brookeborough