The break is coming at a good time for Dundalk. We weren't great tonight but did enough to beat a very poor Sligo team. We badly need a striker, McMillan really hasn't replaced Hoban and if we had a goalscorer we would be winning easily enough as we are creating plenty but not converting.
It's coming at a good time for us too. We were awful last night. We were cruising and playing well enough when Colin Healy decides to break Hugh Douglas on the touch line. Brawl ensues, Healy gets a straight red for the tackle, Bray get a man sent off, ref books 6 or 7. An absolute farce. We basically didn't create another chance after that and that was in the first half.
Originally Posted by sligoman
Yes. Even if we get relegated and spend the next twenty years in First Division it was still a good idea. This question comes up time and time again, what is it with non-Rovers fans obsession with Baraclough?
So that's a yes then!
Wexford, while not the most impressive team, are awfully clinical in front of goal and it was the difference last night in Finn Park. I think it'd be fair to say Harps had much more possession and chances, but Wexford took theirs well and were deserving of their win.
For all the chat about Harps though, I thought Wexford were an awfully, shall we say, hard hitting team and fond of a wee dive now and then. Also, Keegan on the sideline really made up for the lack of Ollie Horgan on the other bench with his constant whinging and crying at the ref, who in all fairness, was a disgrace. Apparently the referee tried to have the match called off due to a poor pitch...which is incredible as the pitch in Finn Park is in absolutely fantastic condition. Also took about two minutes for each booking and could have wrote an essay in his book each time he took that long. It was truly mad to watch.
Really tightens up the First Division now though, well set up for an exciting second half of the season.
Kevin McHughs goal was a real peach though. Excellent build up play and even better finish.
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https://kesslereffect.bandcamp.com/album/kepler - New music. It's not that bad.
Hamilton and Kerr, RTÉ dream team.
I thought that Rovers should have been out of sight by half timeThey looked much improved.
Nutsy decided to sit on a 1-0 lead and couldn't raise their game when Bohs equalised.Bohs went for the jugular after the equaliser,swept along by a JodI stand crowd going bonkers. That was the difference
I don't think it was anything tactical. The players seemed to just think they had it won and they had no answer when Bohs upped their game second half. Nutsy's mistake was bringing on Clancy when Kenna got injured because he was miles off the pace. Doubt we'd have conceded three goals from corners with Dave O'Connor there.
Longford certainly "took us down a peg or two" last night.
roddy collins you're a flanker you're a flanker!
He was fairly mouthing off at the 4th official after Bohs 2nd goal. Deflecting away from his tactical errors? It was obviously the refs fault that Rovers didn't defend a long straight free in to their box!
Nutsey is nothing if not consistent
one of the best nights in your clubs 2 years history. Congratulations
91 years of fantastic history and pride!
400 people were there to witness it. Gimp.
roddy collins you're a flanker you're a flanker!
Why do eejits think slagging teams lack of support as scoring points? If that's the best ye can do, then I really do pity ye.
Dry your eyes and save your pity, kid.
Apparently, Longford were going to "take us down a peg or two".
roddy collins you're a flanker you're a flanker!
Tell me, why do I need to dry my eyes??? I'm puzzled, please enlighten me.
You seem a little super sensitive Olander! Spent any time living in Cork picking up the odd shoulder chip habit?
Hehe, unfortunately not. I simply enjoy beating that insignificant shower, especially after some of their supporters gave it loads before the game.
roddy collins you're a flanker you're a flanker!
You didn't answer my question Olander....
Ye have yet to win silverware, since your amalgamation ye have only beaten us twice. so enjoy yourself love.
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That is the general attraction...beating an insignificant shower! (in general not just Longford). I rather beating those significant types - your pleasure in beating Longford would suggest that they are not just so insignificant really
Probably because we're above them in the table.....she's ignoring my earlier question though!
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