LFC v Fingal [Archive]

KevB76

02/10/2008, 12:13 PM

Monkfish

02/10/2008, 12:27 PM

Of all the matches remaining, this more than any other is the one I most want us to win. Cant be losing 4 times to the newbies (even if they are half decent)!

To be honest they are the most beatable of the top 4, both times we played them away they looked beatable but we were unlucky (dodgy penalty first time, dodgy defending second time around). They did beat us well at home though.

4-1 to us :D
(but I'll settle for a draw)

Thats all well and good Kev but how is our tri-colour after being absolutly drowned above in the RDS thanks to you? :)

A draw is the best we can hope for im afraid, predicting a 2-0 loss though.

KevB76

02/10/2008, 12:29 PM

Thats all well and good Kev but how is our tri-colour after being absolutly drowned above in the RDS thanks to you? :)

Still soaked, couldnt squeeze it into the tumble drier :D

Monkfish

02/10/2008, 12:32 PM

Still soaked, couldnt squeeze it into the tumble drier :D

Hairdryers! have you tried these? :)

L37Ultra

02/10/2008, 9:29 PM

I would have to agree with Mr. Fish there, a draw would be a very good result. Saying that, they are without the Leagues top goalscorer though and without Robbie Doyle, how good are they? :) I'd say a 2-2 draw. Despite last two results if we play like we did against Mons and Kildare we will get well beaten.

Match Preview here (http://www.extratime.ie/fixtures/detail/10450/0/) :D

sadloserkid

02/10/2008, 10:40 PM

1-0 to them.

Monkfish

03/10/2008, 9:33 PM

1-1 and what a game! :)
Should have easily won 4/5-1

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/1003/limerick_fingal.html

gael353

04/10/2008, 12:49 AM

4/5 1 would be too little. I thought 10 1 would have been more just. Its not right to say we dominated the second half cos we battered them for 90 mins +. We were brillient. The ref was crap and let them go with a lot of time wasting, and as for their spoofer of a manager, guess what? you've been found out again!

jebus

04/10/2008, 1:45 AM

Best ive seen us perform in years, the team were a credit to us all tonight, super stuff from them

sadloserkid

04/10/2008, 8:29 AM

Genuinely super performance. Really encouraging in terms of the bigger picture.

LK37oldskool

04/10/2008, 4:12 PM

Agree with all the positive comments above.Super entertaining football. Need to keep the core of the team and add a few experienced players to make a challange next season.
Well done Super Blues!

da bishop

04/10/2008, 11:22 PM

GREAT performance,battered them in the 2nd half and wouldn.t have been flattered with a 5-1 scoreline.its looking good for next season given recent form and MK getting it right we have got to be promotion contenders.

dutchie

05/10/2008, 12:10 PM

Didnt get to the match.Can somone that was there give the team plus how they rated. thanks

gael353

05/10/2008, 5:54 PM

Ryan 6
Barrett 6 Danagher 7 Purcell 7 Cleary 6
Walshe 7 Colbert 8 Hughes 9 Lyons 8 (Ryan 70/7)
Tierney 8 Sheehan 9

unused subs Daly, White, Manjor and Fitzpatrick

LK37oldskool

05/10/2008, 7:16 PM

Ryan 6
Barrett 6 Danagher 7 Purcell 7 Cleary 6
Walshe 7 Colbert 8 Hughes 9 Lyons 8 (Ryan 70/7)
Tierney 8 Sheehan 9

unused subs Daly, White, Manjor and Fitzpatrick

seriously, Ryan a 7! :confused: I think he's a good player but he missed 2 sitters especially the first one. At a push i'd give him a 5.

Jofspring

05/10/2008, 8:01 PM

Ryan 6
Barrett 6 Danagher 7 Purcell 7 Cleary 6
Walshe 8 Colbert 8 Hughes 9 Lyons 9 (Ryan 70/5)
Tierney 8 Sheehan 8

Thats the rating i would have given. Hughes and Lyons ran the midfield, there tackling was top notch and they where very confident on the ball. Tierney and Sheehan where causing trouble all night but Sheehan has to get his head up a bit more, makes great breaks with his speed but lets himself down with his selfishness at times, Tierney could have had about 5 or 6 goals alone in the last 2 games, he has been unlucky at times. I thought walshe has been excellent recently, causing all kinds of trouble up and down the wing and not afraid to get stuck in either. The defence as a whole where very solid barr the weak goal that was given away from the corner. Colbert had a very good game too, getting stuck in as usual. Ryan came on and missed two good chances but i wouldn't be too harsh on him as there where alot of chances squandered in the match. I Hope Collopy will get a start in goals soon as i'm still unsure about ryan, he's kick outs where fairly poor last night an d i wouldn't have much confidence in him under any kind of pressure.

All in all it was a great performance and shows great things for next season. I hope Kerley gets the players to sign contracts for next season asap.

osarusan

06/10/2008, 12:33 PM

This was the first ggame I've seen in about 4 years (last one was in Pike, 5-0 win against Galway).

I thought Limerick were far the better team, despite what the league table says (granted I know nothing about th injury lists of either team). Fingal had two tall strikers who did cause some problems when flicking the ball on, but created nothing apart from the goal and one shot from about 5 mins from the end.

Limerick were all over them, particularly in the second half, and should have won by a couple of goals. They played smart football given the (lack of) height of the two strikers, and were able to get in behind the defence very easily. My only criticism was that we should have had a player just hanging around the D of Fingal's area more often for when crosses were cleared, as they were able to get out of their own defence a little cheaply at times.

And that little number 16, who I now know is called Ryan, really, really should have scored.

It's good to be back!!

KevB76

06/10/2008, 5:29 PM

Game of the season for me, I'm still buzzing. Days like that are what its all about :D :D :ball:

KevB76

06/10/2008, 5:36 PM

I Hope Collopy will get a start in goals soon as i'm still unsure about ryan, he's kick outs where fairly poor last night an d i wouldn't have much confidence in him under any kind of pressure.

Dave Ryan has improved immensely since last year, even since earlier this season. He used to make me a bit nervous but not anymore, I have every confidence in him.
That said, I wouldnt mind seeing Collopy in action.

sadloserkid

06/10/2008, 8:51 PM

Dave Ryan has improved immensely since last year, even since earlier this season. He used to make me a bit nervous but not anymore, I have every confidence in him.

Dave Ryan has improved. However he's still terrible in the air, throws his toys out of the pram at the slightest provocation and doesn't communicate with his defence all that much. He's no longer awful but he's no better than adequate yet either.

Jofspring

07/10/2008, 11:18 AM

Dave Ryan has improved. However he's still terrible in the air, throws his toys out of the pram at the slightest provocation and doesn't communicate with his defence all that much. He's no longer awful but he's no better than adequate yet either.

Agree totally.

Worth trying out Collopy at this stage in the season.

Duffman

07/10/2008, 11:51 AM

Best ive seen us perform in years, the team were a credit to us all tonight, super stuff from them

Better than the performance against Dundalk a few weeks back?
TBH I am very worried about Limerick coming to Oriel later in the month, Ye destroyed us that night, 4 or 5 wouldn't haven't flattered ye at all.

Jofspring

07/10/2008, 11:54 AM

Better than the performance against Dundalk a few weeks back?
TBH I am very worried about Limerick coming to Oriel later in the month, Ye destroyed us that night, 4 or 5 wouldn't haven't flattered ye at all.

Ya i'd definately say as good a performance if not better.

LFC in Exile

07/10/2008, 2:45 PM

First game in a while.

I was seriously impressed. It wasn't just that we bossed them but we played really good football. We passed it through them. It was a stark contrast to their long ball stuff. The goal we conceded was soft but we missed a rake of chances and were denied one definite penalty (in fairness the ref couldn't have seen the handball but the linesman should have) and there was also one challenge that could have led to a penalty.

To get 500 at this game (which is largely meaningless at this stage) indicates that the fans are turning up to see good football. Lots of credit to Mike Kerley.

sadloserkid

07/10/2008, 3:06 PM

Agree totally.

Worth trying out Collopy at this stage in the season.

Is he injured at the mo though? Hopefully he'll get a game or two before the season ends anyway.

L37Ultra

07/10/2008, 3:11 PM

Is he injured at the mo though? Hopefully he'll get a game or two before the season ends anyway.

He is just back from injury a few weeks. Heard he was sick for the Fingal game though.

Jofspring

07/10/2008, 3:12 PM

Is he injured at the mo though? Hopefully he'll get a game or two before the season ends anyway.

no i think he is fit again. played in the last 2 A matches and according to reports on the matches pulled off some great saves.

sadloserkid

07/10/2008, 3:22 PM

no i think he is fit again. played in the last 2 A matches and according to reports on the matches pulled off some great saves.

Interesting. Let's hope he's blooded before the season ends.

jaorta

11/10/2008, 9:26 PM

:mad::mad::mad:
First game in a while.

Lots of credit to Mike Kerley.

i have to say the jury is still out on mk.i would have to question his team selection and his substitutions.as an ever present (almost) at home matches i have seen this team flourish as the season progressed and have no doubt that we will be contenders next season if this team stays together.i think his man management skills are suspect and am afraid some of our better players will leave in the close season.

gael353

12/10/2008, 11:38 PM

:mad::mad::mad:

i have to say the jury is still out on mk.i would have to question his team selection and his substitutions.as an ever present (almost) at home matches i have seen this team flourish as the season progressed and have no doubt that we will be contenders next season if this team stays together.i think his man management skills are suspect and am afraid some of our better players will leave in the close season.

better players being? players will always come and go during the close season but that dont mean they'd be leaving cos of Mike. by far the most professional and orginised manager since Sam Alardyce

jaorta

13/10/2008, 9:32 AM

every team has four or five players that form the nucleus of that side.it would be wrong to name them but we all know who they are.they are the difference between challenging or not next season.how anybody could call mk professional and organised after the wexford debacle beats me.:confused:

dutchie

13/10/2008, 2:47 PM

We will have to wait on the outcome from the wexford match before we hang anyone out to dry,but i would side with jaorta in saying the jury is still out on mk,cant agree that he is the best since big sam a lot of people on here have little time for mike but i think there are good times ahead if the team progresses in the same manner as this year.

gael353

13/10/2008, 5:40 PM

again lads i wrote he is the most prof and orginised i never said he was the best thing since the sliced pan. and again wait till wednesday before judging on where or where not to hang the guy. btw it was the team who brought to the attention the "conditions" in wexford to MK he stood up for them.

sadloserkid

13/10/2008, 7:50 PM

Of course the jury is still out on Mike Kerley but how big an axe does jaorta have to grind? :eek:

jaorta

13/10/2008, 8:27 PM

im just hoping and praying that we can maintain this team and this form until this time next year,by which time we will have promotion secured!!!a gal can dream cant she?:)

gael353

13/10/2008, 9:57 PM

im just hoping and praying that we can maintain this team and this form until this time next year,by which time we will have promotion secured!!!a gal can dream cant she?

:eek: your a bird? well hello there! nah the team will hold together for next season dont you worry my dear, now back to the kitchen with you and leave the football to us lads :D

dutchie

14/10/2008, 6:21 AM

:eek: your a bird? well hello there! nah the team will hold together for next season dont you worry my dear, now back to the kitchen with you and leave the football to us lads :D

Well said gael.The next thing this lassy will want to play with us next year.

jaorta

14/10/2008, 7:28 AM

we now have a ladies team or havent ye heard?maybe ye should come to see us play,ye might pick up a few things(and i dont mean the players!!!):;)

abbeyvale

14/10/2008, 10:47 AM

Interesting. Let's hope he's blooded before the season ends.

Collopy is as good a keeper you'll get at shot stopping and dealing with back passes.
He has a great kick on him, very good keeper, and a sound chap too.

Lim till i die

17/10/2008, 12:57 AM

Collopy is as good a keeper you'll get at shot stopping and dealing with back passes.
He has a great kick on him, very good keeper, and a sound chap too.

What's the story with his fitness??

The lad constantly seems to be getting hurt

Agree with all your points btw, just wondering since ye seem to know him