I think it's muted as lets face it the Setanta is a second grade cup. If we were in the build up to the FAI cup final the town would be buzzing. It'd be nice to win but wouldn't be too bothered if we lost.Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite
Last time out there were flags and bunting up at least, the town has gone pink as you know so I think the G'iro has taken away. It may now be a second rate comp and its initial interest was the great prize money, but I still care enough about a cup final and would hate to lose! The first trophy of any new era is tough to come by so I wanna get off the mark early.
Any news on ticket sales with Sligo Rovers & Dundalk for the Setanta Cup Final?
I would expect Dundalk to bring around 1,000 as it seems easier for their travel and Sligo Rovers nearer to 500.
If they get 2,500+ for the game itself, I suppose it would be a reasonable turnout as it is on TV.
Whats the latest anyone fronm Sligo or Dundalk in the know!
1,300 sold for DFC as off yesterday - the majority of season ticket holders have yet to have bought there's.
Great to see that type of uptake by the Dundalk fans for an effectively away game (although a Cup Final) and will also be shown live on TV.
Well done the Dalk !
Personally i don't think its anything to write home about, Id be expecting around 2,000 town fans in attendance. Hopefully Sligo bring a decent crowd too.
Think Dundalk's figure is at 1400 sold. I believe by Tuesday Sligo only had 300 odd tickets sold, probably a better uptake by now. I can imagine quite a few people will decide on the day whether to go and will just pay on the gate as will quite a few Dublin based fans for both teams. At this stage I would say the best expecation will be a crowd of 3000 to be honest.
A lot of the people I've spoken to are buying tickets at the stadium.
With Shamrock Rovers not playing, there are no safety fears about queueing up for tickets.
I'd be surpised if we don't hit 2,000.
I'd say there will be a lot of neutrals going up to it as well. I'm heading up with a few mates, 2 top quality sides so it should be a great game to watch.
Here on a technicality.
Can't understand how we're favourites for this
Very busy in Oriel Park tonight. 2,000 tickets now sold.
Add those who will buy at the gates tomorrow and we should have a healthy crowd there.
I'd say Sligo are favourites as they have more experience of playing in finals. For most of our players, this is their first final.
Let's hope it is a good game. Looking forward to it.
Looking forward to this one myself, hoping for a fluid game of football.
Nuetrals, press etc will be in the main stand with Sligo fans and that's what TV cameras will see
54,321 sold - wws will never die - ***
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Nice weather for it.
Well, it's fluid weather anyway.
Rumour has it Dundalk have arranged for it to only rain on half of the pitch.
Hello, hello? What's going on? What's all this shouting, we'll have no trouble here!
- E Tattsyrup.
Sligo just broke the TV feed.
Massey sounds quite similar to Messi when it's said in an excited tone. I'm sure there's other similarities that I'll notice as the game goes on.
Upwards to the vanguard where the pressure is too high.
Referee blows up a minute early to get out of the rain.
Nice touch by the Rovers groundsmen when they watered the pitch
Just back from the game. That is the wettest I've been in my life.
Proud of the players, they just couldn't take their chances. Sligo took their chance and that is what counts.
The downpour in the last 10 minutes was disappointing. I thought we were building up a nice head of steam and would have equalised.
Those are the breaks. Still, we have biggest things to compete for this year. Dundalk fans left with the heads held high.
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