Sunday July 2nd 2000 - Gaelic Park
Stamford V Kerry
Kerry 3-7 Stamford 0-9

Stamford fell to last years champions Kerry on another sweltering Sunday in Gaelic Park. Stamford fought hard throughout and played well in most areas. Again the questions being asked about the scoring ability of the fowards.
Stamford were as follows: James McAlary, Pat Coyne, Phillip Wickham , Tony Power, Ronan O'Connor, Richie Purcell, Mark Cumerford, Paul Galvin, Keith Hennessy, Terry Mannion Adrian Kearney, Justin O'Halloran, Mike Martin, Dave Phelan, Jason Williams. Sub: David Williams
The scoring players were: Paul Galvin (0-1), Keith Hennessy (0-1), Adrian Kearney (0-4), Justin O'Halloran(0-1), Mike Martin(0-2)

Saturday August 5th 2000 - Gaelic Park
Stamford V Monaghan
Stamford 3-11 Monaghan 1-7

Stamford in their first of 3 games in a row were by no means strong in the opening ten minutes of this game. Trailing by 2 points Stamford got their first score through Spike Martin. Monanaghan responded with an attack on goal, but a great save by James Reilly soon stopped their gallop. Some fine points by Kerrymen, Paul Galvin and Ronan O'Connor brought the sides level. A big kick out by the Stamford goalkeeper was fielded by Keith Hennessy, fed to Paul Galvin who netted it and put Stamford in the lead. The score Stamford 1-4 Monanaghan 0-3. Another point by Dave Phelan followed. A mistake in the Stamford defense allowed Monanghan to pull a goal back. Half time score Stamford 1-5 Monaghan 1-3. After the break following some good words of wisdom from Donny, Tommy and Noel, Stamford took a firm grip of the game. Pat Coyne and Keith Hennessy operating well at Midfield soon turned the game around. A switch in the Monanghan attack made Pay Coyne switch back to his main position of full back. Stamfords second goal came form a long ball out of defense by Mark Cummerford to Ronan O' Connor who made no mistake in beating the Monanghan Goalkeeper. Monanghan responded with points from Martin Slowey and Bonnie Duffy. But it just was not Monanghan's day. A third goal by the bull himself, Keith Hennessy sealed it for Stamford, following some great work by Justin O'Halloran. Points from Spike, Dave Phelan, Keith Hennessy, Justin O'Halloran, Adrian Carney closed the door on Monanghan.
Stamford were as follows: James Reilly, Ronan O'Connor, Philip Wickham, Tony Power, Damien Fallon, Ritchie Purcell, Mark Cummerford, Keith Hennessy, Pat Coyne, Adrian Carney, Paul Galvin, Justin O'Halloran, Spike Martin, Dave Phelan.
Stamford's scores came from: Adrian Carney 0-1 Paul Galvin 1-1 Justin O'Halloran 0-1 Keith Hennessy 1-1 Spike Martin 0-1 Ronan O'Connor 1-3 Dave Phelan 0-3
Man of the Match: Pat Coyne

Sunday August 20th 2000 - Gaelic Park
Stamford V Donegal
Stamford 3-07 Donegal 2-13

Stamford lost out to Donegal on Sunday in what proved to be a great game. An uncharacteristic slip in the back line led to Donal Breslin's goal which ended being the difference between the sides in the end. The efforts of Ronan O'Connor, Justin O'Halloran and Spike Martin almost did it for the Connecticut side.
Stamford were as follows: James Reilly, Jimmy Lyons, Pat Coyne, Philip Wickham, Ronan O'Connor, Richie Purcell, Mark Comerford, Keith Hennessy, Ronan Mooney, Adrian Carney, Davie Phelan, Justin O'Halloran, Mike Martin, Ronan O'Connor, Jason Lawlor. Sub: Terry Mannion.
Stamford's scores came from: Dave Phelan (0-2), Justin O'Halloran (1-0), Mike Martin (1-0), Ronan O'Connor (1-2), Jason Lawlor (0-2) and Terry Mannion (0-1)

Saturday August 26th 2000 - Gaelic Park
Stamford V Cavan

Stamford emerged as vistors by the slimmest of margins - 1 point over Cavan. Sorry there was no report on the game.

Sunday September 10th 2000 - Gaelic Park
Stamford V Tyrone
Stamford 3-17 Tyrone 2-07

Stamford totally controlled all aspects of this game from start to finish - the only damper being that the side they beat were lacking about 6-7 regular players on the day. The first half saw Stamford scoring 10 points while Tyrone managed a goal. The second half was more of the same and a late penalty by Gerry Flanagan gave the scoreline a look of respectability. Brian Stynes, Collie Moran, Ronan O'Connor and Adrian Kearney did as they pleased for Stamford.
Stamford were as follows: James McAlary, Phil Wickham, Pat Coyne, Mark Commerford, Jason Williams, Richie Purcell, Ronan O'Connor, Brian Stynes (0-3), Keith Hennessy, Collie Moran (2-3), Paul Galvin (0-1), Justin O'Halloran, Declan Curtin (0-1), Ronan O'Connor (1-4), Adrian Kearney (0-4). Subs: Enda Cox, Dave Williams, Spike Martin (0-1).
Scores for Stamford came from: Brian Stynes (0-3), Collie Moran (2-3), Paul Galvin (0-1), Declan Curtin (0-1), Ronan O'Connor (1-4), Adrian Kearney (0-4), Spike Martin (0-1)
Man of the match: Collie Moran

Sunday September sth 2000 - Gaelic Park
Stamford V Rockland
Stamford 2 - 13 Rockland 2 - 15

Stamford's bid for the Senior 'A' Chmpionship ended on Sunday as Stamford lost out to Rockland in a tightly fought battle. Both sides fought to the end and we even had to go to overtime to decide this contest. The teams played score for score with both goalkeepers making heroic saves to keep the ball from the net. However the last minute of the first half saw Paul Galvin score for Stamford to give the Connecticut side a 4 point lead at the half.
After the interval the battle resummed with Stamford adding to their lead before Rockland got in for a goal. Stamford, never a team to lie down, fought back. The teams again exchanged scores and were level at full time.
The first few minutes of overtime saw the teams again exchanging scores, until O'Connor got a shot under the bar to give Stamford a 2 point lead. Stamford held the lead almost long enough but Rockland found some space and got a goal in the dying minute to secure their 2 point victory.
Stamford were as follows: James McAlavey, Martin McDermott, Pat Coyne, Mark Comerford, Philip Wickham, Richie Purcell, Keith Hennessy (0-1), Paul Galvin (1-3), Richie Powers (0-2), Adrian Carney, Evan Kelly (0-1), Justin O'Halloran, Declan Curtin, Ronan O'Connor (1-6). Sub: Mike Martin.
Scores for Stamford came from: Ronan O'Connor (1-6), Paul Galvin (1-3), Richie Power (0-2), Keith Hennessy and Evan kelly (0-1).

Stamford Gaelic Football Club
Top Senior Scorers for 2000