What kind of results will Rovers get from their Group matches?

**HulaHoop** · 04/09/2011, 1:45 PM

I believe we will do well to get any points at all. IMO our best hope for picking up any points will be the final game of the group at home against Spurs who hopefully by that stage will already have qualified and send over a weakened side to play us. Apart from that I'm finding it hard to pick another game we could pick up points, maybe at home to PAOK but realistically all three teams are a class above us.

**Gorm agus Bán** · 05/09/2011, 4:13 PM

Unfortunately, I cannot see Shamrock Rovers accumulating more than two points. They have done brilliantly to get to this stage and it's pretty much bonus territory they are in now. Still though, you never know. Even one victory would be great

ssmb · 05/09/2011, 10:35 PM

The head says one the heart says four points.

The most important things are to be competitive in the home games combined with ensuring that there is a great atmosphere at the matches throughout the entire 90 mins. If that comes across well on what will be unprecedented TV/Media coverage both domestically and internationally then both Rovers and the LOI will have a decent chance at winning new fans.

**Dewie101** · 06/09/2011, 11:11 AM

3 home draws, spurs will probably have qualified by the time the last game of the group comes around in Dublin, league will be their priority if thats the case, a sneaky draw against them is well on the cards.

**thischarmingman** · 06/09/2011, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Are people aware that Rubin have taken five points from Barcelona in the last two CL campaigns? Rovers realistically have no chance against them. Some way too optimistic predictions here.

Can people please make sure they've read this?

**legendz** · 06/09/2011, 1:20 PM

Originally Posted by HulaHoop

I believe we will do well to get any points at all. IMO our best hope for picking up any points will be the final game of the group at home against Spurs who hopefully by that stage will already have qualified and send over a weakened side to play us. Apart from that I'm finding it hard to pick another game we could pick up points, maybe at home to PAOK but realistically all three teams are a class above us.

You could be right but the first game being at home as well, despite the opposition, could be a night to pull off a shock win.

**freewheel30** · 10/09/2011, 11:50 PM

PP odds for the Kazan game

Rovers 11/2
Kazan 8/15
Draw 13/5

Good value on the draw I reckon myself.

**pineapple stu** · 16/09/2011, 8:40 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Are people aware that Rubin have taken five points from Barcelona in the last two CL campaigns? Rovers realistically have no chance against them. Some way too optimistic predictions here.

Ho hum.

So, any prediction revisions after the first game of the group?

**mastermind1** · 20/09/2011, 9:21 AM

Ya rovers to go 5 unbeaten, and qualify top of the group(daydreaming here at work). Ah no in fairness to rovers they gave it a good shot against Rubin but are just not at their level. Would be great if they could possibly sneak a win in the group though.