Action - w/e 16th April 2010

[brendy_éire]

Despite the comments of the pundits, surely that was a dive from Shepard?

Awful tackle from Cretaro there too.

[MuckaTucka]

Thrilled with the win. Disgraceful tackle by Cretaro. Such a juvenile thing to do, Fenlon will be tearing strips off him. Pointless ban ahead when the game was lost.
O'Donnell's sending off and subsequent ban is going to cost us.

[Hibs4Ever]

Despite the comments of the pundits, surely that was a dive from Shepard?

Awful tackle from Cretaro there too.


A definite peno IMO

[Jicked]

Horrible stuff from Cretaro, will be a decent ban for that I'm sure. Bohs attitude at the end certainly suggests problems with their spirit which is nice.

What was Cretaro doing complaining about that red card, he seemed genuinely surprised to be sent off??

[MuckaTucka]

Despite the comments of the pundits, surely that was a dive from Shepard?

Awful tackle from Cretaro there too.

Yeah, I'd say it was to be honest.
Still after being robbed the last day, I think we'll take this thanks.

[osarusan]

Despite the comments of the pundits, surely that was a dive from Shepard?


I think he was clipped by Oman. Oman's lack of appeal would suggest that too. That said, I very much doubt it was the contact that made him fall over.

[Magicme]

Monaghan United 1 waterford 0 FULL TIME

[showgies]

Sheppard was excellent for Galway tonight, pace, energy and great at shielding the ball against a big defender like Oman. Very impressive.

[osarusan]

Monaghan United 1 waterford 0 FULL TIME
Great result for Monaghan. Well done.

[Fester]

Despite the comments of the pundits, surely that was a dive from Shepard?

Awful tackle from Cretaro there too.

Looked like a peno to me. Terrible challenge from Cretaro. Would have expected beter from him.

[Fester]

Monaghan United 1 waterford 0 FULL TIME

Great Result for Mons as well.

[Magicme]

Whooooooohoooooooooooo! :D

[PELEderry]

Great results in the 1st devision tonight for Derry, hopefully we can get 3 points on Sunday to capitalise.

[Paddyfield]

Crap crowd at Dalymount... Don't expect a good game either.. Should be an easy win for Bohs

Eat your hat.

[Sam_Heggy]

Despite the comments of the pundits, surely that was a dive from Shepard?

Awful tackle from Cretaro there too.

Blatant dive but Oman should have known better than to leave his leg out there like that.
I suppose you could say it was a case of what goes around and all that, when you see Anto Murphy falling like a sack of spuds (I know a really silly saying) at the very sight of a tackle in the penalty area.

[brendy_éire]

Great result for the Mighty Mons. Nice wee favour for us.

[Jicked]

Blatant dive but Oman should have known better than to leave his leg out there like that.
I suppose you could say it was a case of what goes around and all that, when you see Anto Murphy falling like a sack of spuds (I know a really silly saying) at the very sight of a tackle in the penalty area.

I think there was contact with Oman, especially going by Oman's reaction (plus at the time I thought you could see Shepherd's leg/sock move when kicked). It was a dive after that, because you'd never get a penalty otherwise, but did seem to be contact. It'll be interesting viewing on the RTÉ Player later on.

[wonder88]

sheppard was brilliant, have been really impressed with him so far this season, class goal last week, great to have to have a player like him at Terryland - worth the price of my season ticket on his own. Not really surprised at Creatora; always looked that type of character to me and he will not be going any further than this league despite what he thinks (spend some time in Sligo so saw a lot of him)

[bullit]

with all the late sending offs at dalyer can somebody tell me what way this affects suspensions for both galway(o donnnell sent off at f/t) and bohs(cretaro and oman) will the bohs players suspensions come into play for the setanta cup match v linfield or carry through to dundalk on friday???

[De Town]

Cretaro should get a 5 match ban for that tackle, absolutely disgraceful. Shepherd was fantastic for Galway. Delighted Bohs lost. :)

[CSFShels]

2 definite penos for us, probably 3. Robbed. Were the better team aswell. The book should be proper thrown at Cork for setting those seats on fire. Hefty fine, pure dirt.

[PartySaint]

2 definite penos for us, probably 3. Robbed. Were the better team aswell. The book should be proper thrown at Cork for setting those seats on fire. Hefty fine, pure dirt.

Went to that game tonight, the second one was a stone wall peno dont know how the ref missed it, did someone throw something at him when he was leaving the pitch??

Good crowd from Cork with both sets of supporters making some good noise

First division football is crap, so glad we have never been down there

[gufc2000]

Absolutely thrilled with that. We are very good going forward this year. Have a small squad, but one thats willing to play for one another. Big week next week, home to Dundalk monday, and home to Drogs Friday

[danthesaint]

with all the late sending offs at dalyer can somebody tell me what way this affects suspensions for both galway(o donnnell sent off at f/t) and bohs(cretaro and oman) will the bohs players suspensions come into play for the setanta cup match v linfield or carry through to dundalk on friday???

doubt they will get brought over to the setanta, stand to be corrected on that.

[gustavo]

We're the only unbeaten team now :)

[Battery Rover]

The suspensions will be for the league match

[CSFShels]

We're the only unbeaten team now :)
Us too, in the graveyard.

[danthesaint]

We're the only unbeaten team now :)

that will be gone next friday :p

[L.T.F.C.]

O'Donnell's sending off and subsequent ban is going to cost us.

Appeal that!

[WoodquayBoy]

Just in from work and watched the Bohs-Utd game now, and a couple of observations. First off - any chance RTE commentators would do a bit of research before games? Back in 1999, KIERAN Foley scored a hat-trick for United against Bohs. Tonight, CIARAN Foley was playing for United. Yes Adrian Eames, it is possible for 2 people to have similar sounding, but different, names. I pay my TV licence, any chance you could, like, you know, do a proper job?
On Utd penalty, on first glance I thought Sheppard went down a bit easily, but watching replays, not one Bohs player protested. Still not sure it was a peno, and it seems to be a thing with us this year that playr4rs are taking a tumble rather too easily, so noyt happy about that.
Will take the 3 points though!
As for late drama, disgusting tackle by Cretaor was made all the more reprehensible by his reaction of incredulity to the red card. I would have thought it was totally out of character for him, but was, for me, the reaction of a man not able to take defeat.
O'Donnell facing a 3 match ban I would imagine as it was his second red of the season. Stupid of him to push Cretaro, but not surprised given the potential leg-breaker of a kick by the Tubbercurry Thug on the player who tormented De Boez

[WoodquayBoy]

Appeal that!

Can only appeal if a case of mistaken identity AFAIK

[Hulsey]

2 definite penos for us, probably 3. Robbed. Were the better team aswell. The book should be proper thrown at Cork for setting those seats on fire. Hefty fine, pure dirt.

Was at the game myself with two mates who are Shels fans. The peno over the far side of the box just before Cork scored was definate, shocking it wasn't given. Didn't think the other two were penos, but that said seen worse given. And agree with you on the actions of a small minority of the Cork fans, serious amount of acting the bollicks going on.

[blue til i die]

Can only appeal if a case of mistaken identity AFAIK

Thats only for yellow cards afaik, reds can be appealed.

[dong]

Bohs v Galway game not up on the rte player yet? Is there anywhere to see highlights even?

[dfx-]

Arent Fridays Great!!

I endorse this product and/or service. The revamp of recent Fridays compared to earlier ones is much improved..

[CSFShels]

Was at the game myself with two mates who are Shels fans. The peno over the far side of the box just before Cork scored was definate, shocking it wasn't given. Didn't think the other two were penos, but that said seen worse given. And agree with you on the actions of a small minority of the Cork fans, serious amount of acting the bollicks going on.
Wasn't that small a minority, there was about 20 of them.

[Stevo Da Gull]

I'd agree with the earlier comments that Cretaro should get a 5 game ban. Absolute scumbaggery of the highest order. He couldn't deal with defeat so he kicked someone, then reacted as though he'd been hard done by. As for Shepard, fantastic game and having seen him twice this season he does look to be a real player. T'was a dive for the peno though.

[Maroon 7]

On the United penalty v Bohs I actually think it was both a foul and a bit of a dive. Oman clearly caught Shepherd on the ankle but no doubt he went down fairly easily. He probably could have tried harder to stay on his feet but in injury time probably decided it was worth a try once he got clipped.

[Lamper.sffc]

Absolutely thrilled with that. We are very good going forward this year. Have a small squad, but one thats willing to play for one another. Big week next week, home to Dundalk monday, and home to Drogs Friday

Great win tonight, congrats

[Lamper.sffc]

Its our first time top of the league.(for a while anyway) Mark this. Its very important. ;)

[Magicme]

What a wonderfully surreal nite, win against Waterford, chatting with Tommy Bowe and getting hugs and kisses from a Philly Hughesalike. Strange but happy times.

[historynut]

Have an inkling Mons may be a suprise package this year. Great week for them though the calibre of opposition could be questioned two 6-1 victories over Salthill away and Tullamore home in Cup shows they were able to go out and do professional jobs on these teams and evidently then gain confidence to take on league leaders with 100% record and obtain a notable victory.
With the enforced demotion of Derry & Cork along with Shels and Waterford you would expect these will be the ones to lead the way, if Mons can't break into this quartet do believe they'll be leading the pack of the rest of the clubs.
Will be interested to see if this run will galvanise increase in support.
Evidently with posting at 04.32 AM MagicMe is a purring like a happy kitten followig this weeks results - trust Mr Magicme is reaping the rewards and smiling like a cheshire cat.

[Mr A]

The Galway penalty looked a clear enough trip to me. I see Derek O'Brien still suffers from living in a weirdly variable gravitation field that often causes him to crash to the ground though.

[the-blue-harp]

Cretaro just went down a notch in my book.
that puts him at -1.;)

he reacted akin to ronaldo, like a spoilt brat.

[Fester]

SLIGO ROVERS v ST PATS ATHLETIC (FOOTBALL: SETANTA SPORTS CUP, SEMI FINAL 2ND LEG) On Freeview

Sligo 1 up 11' O'Grady

[Fester]

Saints equalise 24' Byrne :cool: 1-1

[Fester]

Saints 2 - 1 Up Lynch 60'

[kdjaC]

Finished 2-1 (6-2 agg)

[Acornvilla]

the offocial turnaround of the season begins today cant wait! :)

[Fester]

Salthill finally take the leasd in a match - 1 Up 35'