Bohs or Shamrock Rovers

[CMcC]

Who will win it?

I think Shamrock Rovers will hold on.

[KK77]

I think Rovers myself.

[Ezeikial]

Date Shamrock Rovers......Bohemians
Tues -Cork City (H)............St Pats (H)
23Oct -Dundalk (A).............Galway (A)
31 Oct-Galway (H)..............Sligo (H)
06 Nov-St Pats (A)..............Bray (A)

Both teams should be bookies favourites to win in each of their remaining games...but of course it rarely works out that way.

Most difficult match seems to be next Fridays visit of Shamrock Rovers to Dundalk, although if Pats are in danger come last match of the season...it could be really tough for Rovers.

Bohs to win all four remaining games, Rovers to draw either against Dundalk or St Pats - Bohs on goal difference (or is it a play-off?)

[Sheridan]

I think Rovers will just edge it. I fancy them to drop points in Dundalk but I think Bohs have one catastrophic result waiting to trip them up amidst four games they should win on paper.

[brianw82]

Don't know about Bohs having such an easy run-in. They should win, but the first 3 games are against the 3 teams trying to avoid the last play-off spot. Bray may be dead and buried by the last game, so that *could* be an easy win. I think the teams that Shamrock Rovers have to play (Cork and Dundalk) have less to play for on the pitch, as their positions are more secure.

[GypsyBlackCat]

Bohs for me. Have to keep believing! Show how I can't see Pat's letting Rovers win the title on there home patch!

[Réiteoir]

I think Rovers will just edge it. I fancy them to drop points in Dundalk but I think Bohs have one catastrophic result waiting to trip them up amidst four games they should win on paper.

I'd go with this - the momentum is with them from the Mountains - but there may yet be more twists to come.

[Sheridan]

They should win, but the first 3 games are against the 3 teams trying to avoid the last play-off spot.
Yeah, but they're trying to avoid the last play-off spot because they're sh1te to begin with. :D

[seand]

I think Bohs have 2 easier away games... but then Rovers have a 1.5 points of a lead

[ndrog]

Think bohs will win it . Rovers are extremely lucky though and could scrape the wins neccesary , if it comes down to the best football team bohs should win it .But we all know its about more than that .

[theneutral]

Yeah, but they're trying to avoid the last play-off spot because they're sh1te to begin with. :D

Haha! Nicely put!

Think Bohs will win it by two points, they play the better football from what ive seen and i dont expect them to drop anymore points this season, there run in looks the more favourable than Rovers. Rovers to draw tomorow night against Cork and on friday in Dundalk.

[mrtndvn]

As a Derry fan who hates everything Bohs, shels, fenlon, heary, byrne etc etc and everything they stand for. I seriously hope for the sake of the league Bohs win as that is a disgustingly poor and lucky Rovers side.

I think bohs will win 4 out of 4, which imo will be enough.

[Jicked]

As a Derry fan who hates everything Bohs, shels, fenlon, heary, byrne etc etc and everything they stand for. I seriously hope for the sake of the league Bohs win as that is a disgustingly poor and lucky Rovers side.


22 games unbeaten, and seven wins in a row, that argument doesn't wash over that many games. If Rovers are "disgustingly poor" then what does that mean for the rest of the league.

[thischarmingman]

22 games unbeaten, and seven wins in a row, that argument doesn't wash over that many games. If Rovers are "disgustingly poor" then what does that mean for the rest of the league.

Yeah, I'd tend to agree with that. Any side that is able to build the kind of winning mentality Rovers have had this season are worthy of a shot at the title. As for being other teams being poor, you can only beat what's front of you. As I said in another thread a week or two ago, (http://foot.ie/forums/showpost.php?p=1246888&postcount=26)

"Rovers remind me of ourselves in 2005- like our team then they hadn't had a particularly conspicuous season previously, and then you could see them seeming to gain in confidence and stature as the season went on. You just get into the habit of win, win, win, points, points, points and start to play with no fear and no doubt."

As Sheridan says, I can see Bohs having one disastrous game towards the end of the season and Rovers tying things up on Halloween night against Galway.

[mrtndvn]

22 games unbeaten, and seven wins in a row, that argument doesn't wash over that many games. If Rovers are "disgustingly poor" then what does that mean for the rest of the league.

I fully expected that response. I have nothing to back up what I'm saying, it just seems that every time you need a goal one is handed to you. If you go on to win the league, the achievement is nothing short of magnificent, as its a pretty good bohs side.

However, it is my belief that SRFC are proof that the league table does indeed lie.

[BohDiddley]

Shamrock have it since Dundalk saw red on Friday.

[Ezeikial]

If you go on to win the league, the achievement is nothing short of magnificent, as its a pretty good bohs side.

However, it is my belief that SRFC are proof that the league table does indeed lie.

From what I have seen this year, I agree. Much as I would not like to see Bohs win the league (and give some false validity to their spending "speculation"), they have been, by some distance, the best team I have seen this year. Credit where it is due to Rovers for being in their current position - it would be a fantastic acheivement for them if they actually won it outright. Either way, I think they are set to dominate the league in the coming seasons.

[HulaHoop]

Still think Bohs will win it. Think we will draw at least one if not both away games and think Bohs will win all four. Hopefully I'm wrong but either way this season has surpassed all expectations for the Hoops. To push a club that is cheating it's way to a league title with players they can't afford all the way is hugely satisfying.

[dfx-]

A draw in Dundalk at best is a certainty, afaic.

Bohs still.

[Shano Mac]

Bohs to draw with Pats tomorrow and Rovers to beat Cork.

That will mean Rovers can go up to Dundalk with confidence and no nerves and a good chance of beating Dundalk. If that happens we'll wrap it up against Galway in Tallaght.

If Bohs beat Pats tomorrow it could all go the opposite way. The last thing Rovers need is to be heading to Inchicore to wrap things up. We have beaten pats 4 times already this season. they owe us 1.

KOH

[sligoman]

Yeah, but they're trying to avoid the last play-off spot because they're sh1te to begin with. :DWe've still beaten Bohs twice this season...they should win but it won't be easy.

Bohs are the better team and should have won the league at this stage...looks like Shamrock's title now though.

[seand]

A draw in Dundalk at best is a certainty, afaic.

Bohs still.

Bearing in mind Dundalk's magnificent performance against Dublin teams so far this season- 2 point from 11 games- Rovers might have a sliver of a chance of a win.

[The Betting Man]

If Rovers get 6 points from the next 2 games its theres imo cant see Pats doing anything in the last game of the season to help us if it goes that far just gonna hope that Sean Connor doesnt play the reserves on Friday and let his team roll over an Rovers get an easy win

[mypost]

If you want "fancy footballers" to win the league, then it's obvious who it will be. If you want "fair play" to win it, you'll want us.

[sligoman]

If you want "fair play" to win it, you'll want us.http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/609/smallestviolinwz4.jpg

[placid casual]

I think both teams will win the last 4 games, thus Rovers taking the league.
Cork are in ribbons, and Dundalk seem intent on playing a different code to association football, thus depriving them of the full set of X1 each week!

Bohs will tank pats. I think their game against an in-form sligo would be the potential banana skin.

As said earlier, whether Rovers win the league or finish 2nd its been a good campaign with overwhelming positives from the club on and off the field.
Ask any Rovers and they wil say they feel the good times are returning for the club.
And hopefully Rovers can get shelley & cretaro next season and do well in europe.

[galwayjames]

Bohs will easily beat Pats tomorrow, Rovers will easily beat Cork. At the end it should be Shamrock Rovers who will lift it I think, Bohs have been nowhere near as good as last year.

[Calcio Jack]

Shamrock have it since Dundalk saw red on Friday.


I assume you're refering to the three Dundalk players sent off last Friday having to serve a suspension ? surely they'll do that tomorrow and thus be available to play against us on Friday ?

[BohDiddley]

I assume you're refering to the three Dundalk players sent off last Friday having to serve a suspension ? surely they'll do that tomorrow and thus be available to play against us on Friday ?
Maybe you're right there. I hope you are. If they get an automatic suspension of one game, when will the disciplinary committee dish out more, if any?
But even if they are all available, there is still the distinct prospect of Dundalk rolling over.

[PartySaint]

Dont worry Bohs fans a last minute winner from Fabio in the last game of the season we stop Rovers winning the league and keep us up:D

[Ezeikial]

just gonna hope that Sean Connor doesnt play the reserves on Friday and let his team roll over an Rovers get an easy win



But even if they are all available, there is still the distinct prospect of Dundalk rolling over.

I did't take long for the Bohs conspiracy theorists to come out!

Boo-hoo the big bad Sean Connor is out to get us, version # 384

[dong]

And hopefully Rovers can get shelley & cretaro next season and do well in europe.

This is the type of ****e Drogheda fans were spouting a couple of years ago and look at them now. Your club is doing well at the moment, fair enough and should be sustainable next year as its a stronger model than Drogs ever were. However, if your results start to wane you will see crowds dropping. Its a league of Ireland certainty, Tallaght or no Tallaght. You've won nothing yet son.
I wouldn't be so sure Cretaro would leave anyways. I'm sure he's on a decent wage, he's Sligo to the bone and we'll do all in our power to hold onto him and a few others.
Back to topic, I still think Bohs will take the title in the end. I hope they do anyways. Nicer footballing side in my eyes.

[jinxy lilywhite]

Maybe you're right there. I hope you are. If they get an automatic suspension of one game, when will the disciplinary committee dish out more, if any?
But even if they are all available, there is still the distinct prospect of Dundalk rolling over.

I hope you have something concrete to back that up with.

Any dundalk fan I have spoken too wants dundalk to beat rovers this Friday, as they want dundalk to win every game that they play in.

Though I thought bohs fans would of gotten over their dundalk/ sean connor obsession by now

my preference is for rovers to win. they I think are the lesser of two evils :p. seriously though great to see the league going down to the wire and not being sorted out with 5/6 games to go. Fair play to both teams

[SkStu]

Dont worry Bohs fans a last minute winner from Fabio in the last game of the season we stop Rovers winning the league and keep us up:D

i will pay you big money if that happens.... or if you could make that happen... please... :o

(Bohs in League Fixing Shocker - secret message board exchange exposed)

Rovers to win it by the way and me to take a very long holiday from this messageboard.

[BohDiddley]

I hope you have something concrete to back that up with.

I have absolutely nothing with which to back it up, but I'm not going to pretend it didn't cross my mind or that the Dundalk manager is a friend of Bohs.

Proof will be in the pudding.

[dfx-]

But even if they are all available, there is still the distinct prospect of Dundalk rolling over.

Not a hope that Dundalk will roll over against Rovers in Oriel in a crucial game. Never has happened, never will..

[placid casual]

This is the type of ****e Drogheda fans were spouting a couple of years ago and look at them now. Your club is doing well at the moment, fair enough and should be sustainable next year as its a stronger model than Drogs ever were. However, if your results start to wane you will see crowds dropping. Its a league of Ireland certainty, Tallaght or no Tallaght. You've won nothing yet son.
I wouldn't be so sure Cretaro would leave anyways. I'm sure he's on a decent wage, he's Sligo to the bone and we'll do all in our power to hold onto him and a few others.
Back to topic, I still think Bohs will take the title in the end. I hope they do anyways. Nicer footballing side in my eyes.

Jeez I hit a raw nerve there :D
Calm down there mate you'll give yourself a connery.:eek:

And i aint nobodys son, least of all a guy with a nom-de-plume like Dong.

I see you got the kiss of death approval from richard brinsley.:p

[hoops1]

Think bohs will win it . Rovers are extremely lucky though .

Ye lucky 22 game winning run 7 wins on the bounce.

[Sheridan]

I don't see how they can be called lucky. They don't have a particularly complicated gameplan (they defend as a unit and give the ball to the people who can play when they win it) but they break their balls for each other and play to the last minute. Most of the points Bohs have dropped this season have been as a result of bottling it, plain and simple. It's not like Bohs are swashbuckling purveyors of total football either, this season or last.

[dong]

Jeez I hit a raw nerve there
Calm down there mate you'll give yourself a connery.:eek:

And i aint nobodys son, least of all a guy with a nom-de-plume like Dong.

I see you got the kiss of death approval from richard brinsley.:p

As in Sean Connery?:D
Ah no, was just making a point, a fair one I thought. If you're nobody's son then what are you?

[thischarmingman]

Jeez I hit a raw nerve there :D
Calm down there mate you'll give yourself a connery.:eek:


Shaken, not stirred?

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/JamesTormey/Sean-Connery.gif

[hoops1]

This is the type of ****e Drogheda fans were spouting a couple of years ago and look at them now. Your club is doing well at the moment, fair enough and should be sustainable next year as its a stronger model than Drogs ever were. However, if your results start to wane you will see crowds dropping. Its a league of Ireland certainty, Tallaght or no Tallaght. You've won nothing yet son.
I wouldn't be so sure Cretaro would leave anyways. I'm sure he's on a decent wage, he's Sligo to the bone and we'll do all in our power to hold onto him and a few others.
Back to topic, I still think Bohs will take the title in the end. I hope they do anyways. Nicer footballing side in my eyes.

Hate to break the news to you but Cretaro wont be at Sligo next year. The dogs in the street know that.

[Acornvilla]

Hate to break the news to you but Cretaro wont be at Sligo next year. The dogs in the street know that. if they win the cup i would assume he will stay if they keep their league form up

[BohsPartisan]

Bohs. Why? Because I said so! ;)

[peadar1987]

Hate to break the news to you but Cretaro wont be at Sligo next year. The dogs in the street know that.

Do you think you're getting Cretaro? What would be the point, apart from making sure someone else doesn't get him. You already have three of the best wide players in the league, in Robinson, O'Connor and Kavanagh, and if you were to play him up front, who would you drop? Baker or Twigg?

Cretaro is one of the top players in the league, and I can't see him leaving a decent contract at Sligo to go to a club where he wouldn't be guaranteed first team football, even if it does mean passing up a chance to play in Europe.

[CMcC]

Do you think you're getting Cretaro? What would be the point, apart from making sure someone else doesn't get him. You already have three of the best wide players in the league, in Robinson, O'Connor and Kavanagh, and if you were to play him up front, who would you drop? Baker or Twigg?

Cretaro is one of the top players in the league, and I can't see him leaving a decent contract at Sligo to go to a club where he wouldn't be guaranteed first team football, even if it does mean passing up a chance to play in Europe.

Surely Twigg wont be here next season.

[Acornvilla]

Surely Twigg wont be here next season.
dessies getting on a bit thou he wont be used much next season i would assume? and they have graham barret??

[Jicked]

Surely Twigg wont be here next season.

Every indication is that he will be here next year, recently signed a new extension to his contract (which is still on regular, non-obscene wages)

[Acornvilla]

Every indication is that he will be here next year, recently signed a new extension to his contract (which is still on regular, non-obscene wages)
he played in the scottish 2nd div last year so i'd say hes loving it in tallagt bigger crowds, better weather, higher profile and better pay. cant
imagine him leaving for atleast another season?

[dfx-]

Twigg desperately needs an off-season, whether he wants one or not. So leaving abroad would do him no good...yet.