FAI Cup semis [Archive]

Dodge

14/10/2010, 9:58 AM

Alan Kelly refs Friday's game between Bohs and Sligo

Tom Connolly refs Rovers v Pats on Sunday

Both games on RTE

Sligo the form team between the 4? Bohs have been spluttering but obviously buoyed by Rovers collap[se and their ascent to the tope of the league.

Pats league season has faded badly but they managed to raise themselves for the Cup quarter final. Can they do it against a Rovers side that must now see the Cup as their only way to salavage the season?

Should be an interesting weekend

marinobohs

14/10/2010, 10:31 AM

Think I saw on another thread that Bohs & Sligo have very similar run of form over last 6/7 games although Sligo are scoring much more freely. Hoping for a good game on Friday, Sligo always have a go at Dalymount and have been involved in some of the best games I saw there over the last couple of years.

With Pats season tailing off a bit of late they will want to gain somerthing from what has been a realitively good season for them, and another crack at that elusive FAI Cup would fit the bill nicely.
Given the recent cracks in form and subsequent loss of confidence shams cannot contemplate losing the semi. I have a feeling that getting away from the pressure of chasing thier "holy grail" may ease the nerves a bit and they have a good record against pats of late.

Both matches difficult to call and at least one of them may need a replay. Hope the drama and good football seen on TV last week is replicated this week (and it would be nice if the games are decided by the teams and not some refs decision) :cool:

Nah Nah Nah Nah

14/10/2010, 10:57 AM

Yeah there was some table with Bohs on 15 points from 7 games and us with 14 from 7 (I think)

Looking forward to Friday night. As said already they're generally good games between the 2 of us although it was a real backs to the wall job in the quarter final there last season. Think we're a better team then we were then but it's still going to be very tough for us. First goal will be crucial I think.

I'd fancy Shams to bounce back on Sunday although if we don't win the cup I would love to see Pats finally win it.

Dodge

14/10/2010, 11:20 AM

http://www.airtricityleague.com/index.php/about/press-office/2445-fai-ford-cup-and-airtricity-league-suspensions

A couple of pretty big suspensions for ROvers. Sives is easily their best defender.

I'd guess their defence will be Chambers - Sullivan - Price - Stevens

Not only does it look a bit ropey but it takes Chambers out of the middle.

Lynch isn't nearly as big a loss if Guthrie is back. But if he's out Noel Haverty will probably play in the centre and he'll be up against it of Rovers play Twigg and Stewart

Jicked

14/10/2010, 11:27 AM

http://www.airtricityleague.com/index.php/about/press-office/2445-fai-ford-cup-and-airtricity-league-suspensions

A couple of pretty big suspensions for ROvers. Sives is easily their best defender.

I'd guess their defence will be Chambers - Sullivan - Price - Stevens

Sullivan won't play, hasn't played in 6 months and wont again until next season. Flynn will have to play centre half, meaning our defence may well be
Chambers - Flynn - Price - Stevens
That's a defence in absolute bits, don't think we have a chance.

marinobohs

14/10/2010, 11:30 AM

Dodge

14/10/2010, 11:31 AM

Sorry, meant Flynn. Dunno why I typed Sullivan.

I'd guess Pats team as

-------Rogers---------
Pender Haverty Kenna Bermingham
McAllister Byrne Mulcahy Doyle
-----North ---- Guy--------

This could be a high scoring game with the team who makes fewest mistakes winning

Rasputin

14/10/2010, 12:10 PM

I personally cant wait for the game tomorrow.
Love Dalymount, and a Dalymount under the lights while in the shed, couldnt ask for anything more.
Would love to get any sort of win, but my guess is a draw which I would be happy with, would be more confident to take Bohs in the Showgies in a replay.

PartySaint

14/10/2010, 2:33 PM

Guthrie needs to play for us on Sunday if its Haverty up against Twigg and Stewart we have no chance (although he has been OK in his last 2 games), As Marinobohs said I think the first goal is vital in the game, If Rovers get it I can see them kicking on and trying to put the last few weeks behind them by getting a good few, Don;t forget they didn't play badly against Fingal the game should have been out of sight by the time O'Neill scored, If we can get the first goal well then I can see the Rovers fans really getting on the players backs and think we will go on and win, Nervous as hell, to close to call

1st time post

14/10/2010, 6:33 PM

I thought Pats were very good in second half last saturday (although they didnt show up for first half) and could/should have got a point from the game. Need to start from the first whistle on Sunday but confidence must be low at shams after recent weeks and a good start by Pats could rattle. Unless playing our own team I think few would begrudge Pats an FAI Cup win after 50 years, although for either Pats or Shams to finish the season empty handed will be a major disappointment given the respective seasons enjoyed by both todate. first goal vital to confidence of both teams.

Sligo did play a "backs to the wall" game in the quter final last year but after going down to 10 men (if memeory not gone altogether :rolleyes:) great display by Brush in goal resulted in nil all draw. have been some cracking games between us in recent years with both sides going for the win (guaranteed nil all draw so :o).

Unless my memory is totally gone i think we finished the game with 11!!Last 25 that day were hard to watch and definitely we were playing for the 0-0. No matter what cookie was saying the last day on MNS i think he would gladly take another 0-0 and bring ye back to the Showgrounds Monday night. Looking forward to it now and should be a cracker. Think there may be replays required for both games so defo gonna have a punt on the double. Does anyone know if RTE would be showing either if these games if they do go to a replay and when is the Shams v Pats one scheduled if required??

Dodge

14/10/2010, 6:51 PM

Ppats/Rovers replay (if needed) is down for Tuesday night I'm led to believe

Strangely enough I think we've a better chance in Tallaght

R�iteoir

14/10/2010, 7:00 PM

Think there may be replays required for both games so defo gonna have a punt on the double. Does anyone know if RTE would be showing either if these games if they do go to a replay and when is the Shams v Pats one scheduled if required??

I'd predict they wouldn't - as they never have shown replays in recent years. Main example was the Bohs - Pats game that went to replay in 2003 - finished off 4-3 to Pats after Extra Time. Was widely regarded as one of the best games seen for many a long year

sligoman

14/10/2010, 8:19 PM

Going to be very tough for us, I'd be more confident if Brush was in goal but with him out, it could be our downfall. Our replay, if needed, is scheduled for Monday night I think.
Does anyone know if RTE would be showing either if these games if they do go to a replay and when is the Shams v Pats one scheduled if required??RTE never show the replays so I doubt they'll start now.

**FrOsTy**

14/10/2010, 8:23 PM

If its a Sligo replay TG4 might do it?

oriel

14/10/2010, 8:36 PM

TonyD

14/10/2010, 9:38 PM

I'd predict they wouldn't - as they never have shown replays in recent years. Main example was the Bohs - Pats game that went to replay in 2003 - finished off 4-3 to Pats after Extra Time. Was widely regarded as one of the best games seen for many a long year

Do you mean main exception ? Cos that game was shown live. Thriller it was too. As for Sunday, as a Pats fan I've learned to be pessimistic when it comes to the Cup. Nothing good can come of optimism. One of these days I may just be pleasantly surprised. It would be, um, quite nice, if that day was Sunday.

Strawberry

15/10/2010, 8:57 AM

What year was it when these games were last held over two legs ? Its obviously a terrible disadvantage for the away club drawn in the current format.

H & A would def be more fair and would generate decent gate money too.

Maybe, but it's the same in every other round bar the final. Its fine the way it is and besides a two legged tie would always favor the bigger team no matter who would have been drawn at home.

legendz

15/10/2010, 9:08 AM

I think Sligo could shade it tonight setting up an all-Rovers final. I don't think Sligo have gotten enough credit for a fine season they have had and they can put that right tonight.

gustavo

15/10/2010, 9:58 AM

Really looking forward to the game tonight ,We defintely can win it but I'd take a draw

marinobohs

15/10/2010, 11:09 AM

Unless my memory is totally gone i think we finished the game with 11!!Last 25 that day were hard to watch and definitely we were playing for the 0-0. No matter what cookie was saying the last day on MNS i think he would gladly take another 0-0 and bring ye back to the Showgrounds Monday night. Looking forward to it now and should be a cracker. Think there may be replays required for both games so defo gonna have a punt on the double. Does anyone know if RTE would be showing either if these games if they do go to a replay and when is the Shams v Pats one scheduled if required??

Think any away team in the semi would take a draw to be fair ! Although Sligo have "had a go" at Dalymount more than any team in recent years (I think their style is usually more attacking than defending anyway) Not 100% RE 10/11 men issue so happy to take your word on it :)

To all Sligo fans going tonight, enjoy the game lads (but obviously, I hope, not the result:p)

Fivesilver

15/10/2010, 2:11 PM

Best four words I've read all week: "Worldwide on RTE Player"

Wish I could be there. Go on the Bit o' Red!

p.s. Mr Kelly - you still owe us a peno from last November. :waiting:

The Lep

15/10/2010, 2:34 PM

Wishing for a Bohs V Rovers final. It would be good to have the top 2 in the league going for the double.

legendz

15/10/2010, 3:02 PM

I don't agree, the league has been too much of a Dublin affair, I hope to see Sligo do it tonight!

The Lep

15/10/2010, 3:38 PM

Thats only because the best teams are from Dublin :)

Mad Moose

15/10/2010, 4:10 PM

Looking forward to tonights game. I'll watch tomorrow's game on RTE Player next week when I get back. Really looking forward to both games. Tough call on Sligo v Boh's. Both in great form. I imagine tonight will be a draw. If so I think Sligo might sneak it at the Showgrounds. In extra time maybe.

I think Shamrock Rovers will do enough to get to the final. It depends on how much impact the game against Fingal has had on them. I expect players of the calibre of Chambers and Twigg to bounce back in style.

Schumi

15/10/2010, 4:29 PM

I'd like to see Sligo get through, they've played great football the couple of times I've seen them this year.

legendz

15/10/2010, 4:52 PM

Thats only because the best teams are from Dublin :)
With the population of the city, one of ye're teams would want to be making an impression in Europe.

Martinho II

15/10/2010, 5:14 PM

What year was it when these games were last held over two legs ? Its obviously a terrible disadvantage for the away club drawn in the current format.

H & A would def be more fair and would generate decent gate money too.

I know in 1988 oriel we played Derry City over two legs in the FAI Cup Semi Finals... I would safely imagine that was approximately the last time the cup semis was played over two legs.. If I am wrong please correct me!!

Dodge

15/10/2010, 5:29 PM

With the population of the city, one of ye're teams would want to be making an impression in Europe.

and hopefully we're back next year too

Terry-Lander

15/10/2010, 8:58 PM

Congrats Sligo, deserved the win

dcfc_1928

15/10/2010, 9:14 PM

I know in 1988 oriel we played Derry City over two legs in the FAI Cup Semi Finals... I would safely imagine that was approximately the last time the cup semis was played over two legs.. If I am wrong please correct me!!

Derry City played the Shams the following year in the semi-finals - and that was over 2 legs as well.

geysir

15/10/2010, 9:17 PM

Excellent performance from Sligo, very enjoyable game, I'll look forward to see them take the cup.
Bohs can now concentrate on fulfilling their destiny, putting both hands on the League title.
Kelly is a first class ref.

dong

15/10/2010, 10:54 PM

Fantastic night in Dalymount. Paul Cook and all the team did themselves proud. Love that shed end in Dalyer. The place was hopping.
Noticed a good few Bohs fans stayed on to applaud Rovers at the end. Touch of class about that.

1st time post

16/10/2010, 12:31 AM

Ya must also say fair play to the bohs fans that stayed back to applaud our team off,class acts. On the game i taught we deserved to win and look forward to watching it again tomorrow.

trevy

16/10/2010, 8:23 AM

Excellent performance from Sligo Rovers with some great passing football and well deserved their win. Looked like they brought a big crowd to Dalymount too. Maybe they can do the Cup double this year.

Straightstory

16/10/2010, 11:38 AM

Very pleased Sligo are in the final. As said on RTE commentary, they'll grace the Aviva with their style of football - and they'll bring more fans than Bohs would have. There's something very sinister about Bohs... I don't think many neutral fans will be unhappy they lost.

redobit

16/10/2010, 2:16 PM

A proud night to be a Sligo Rovers fan. Great passion by the fans and the players. Fair play to Bohs fans for the sporting round of applause for our team and fans. Hope ye win the league.

SkStu

16/10/2010, 3:08 PM

There's something very sinister about Bohs... I don't think many neutral fans will be unhappy they lost.

Sinister?? Class :D :D

We are evil.

http://www.fancydress99.co.uk/f-5/SMF33474CON/Cirque-Sinister-Scary-Bo-Bo-the-Clown-Costume---Clowns-Comedy-.jpg

sligoman

16/10/2010, 3:13 PM

Am I right in saying if Shams knock Pat's out tomorrow, we're guaranteed Europe?

Schumi

16/10/2010, 3:16 PM

Am I right in saying if Shams knock Pat's out tomorrow, we're guaranteed Europe?

No. The losing finalists only get the European place if the cup winners win the league as well.

sligoman

16/10/2010, 3:20 PM

No. The losing finalists only get the European place if the cup winners win the league as well.Ah well, will just have to qualify by finishing 3rd so. And then win the cup for the craic :p.

poster

16/10/2010, 3:33 PM

About time Lansdowne saw some proper football

EDIT: Anyone know if there's any tickets left for tomorrows game.

Sean South

16/10/2010, 4:46 PM

Jim played very well. A very jim-ish performance from him. Jim.

Jim had a great game once again but Jim been Jim always dose since we signed Jim. I reckon if we had no Jim we wouldn�t be where we are. So thanks Jim for your been the best Jim we ever had. I love Jim

redobit

16/10/2010, 5:00 PM

Jim had a great game once again but Jim been Jim always dose since we signed Jim. I reckon if we had no Jim we wouldn�t be where we are. So thanks Jim for your been the best Jim we ever had. I love Jim

You wouldnt say that to his face tho.

He reads the game brilliant and always seems to be a ble to make the right decision with ease. Foran is a fine young player and his chance will come, I hope he takes this chance to learn from a very experienced c/half.

BonnieShels

17/10/2010, 1:43 AM

The noise from Dalyer was something else. Could hear it clear as day whilst I was waiting in the train in Drumcondra after the shels match.
Fair dues to Sligo.

legendz

17/10/2010, 10:49 PM

I enjoyed the weekend's action. I expected an all-Rovers final so was surprised by the late equaliser as all was going to plan. It's a shame the replay will not be on TV. Mahon was right about his rant. At the semi-final stage it should've been a neutral venue even had the game been in the city. Also the all Dublin game should've been on Friday night and Sligo on Sunday so they could've brought more support to the capital. The FAI need to be thinking these things through better if they have an interest/hope in encouraging more people to go to the games.

Nah Nah Nah Nah

17/10/2010, 11:22 PM

Think any away team in the semi would take a draw to be fair ! Although Sligo have "had a go" at Dalymount more than any team in recent years (I think their style is usually more attacking than defending anyway) Not 100% RE 10/11 men issue so happy to take your word on it :)

To all Sligo fans going tonight, enjoy the game lads (but obviously, I hope, not the result:p)

It was the league game earlier on this season where we had 10 men for the last half hour. Think it was more backs to the wall in the cup game last year then it was in the game earlier this season though.

redobit

18/10/2010, 12:32 AM

Coverage of both games was a bit of a joke. 15minutes pre-match and 20 minutes post-match for Shams Pats game. Just 5 minutes pre and 3 minutes post for Bohs Rovers game.

marinobohs

18/10/2010, 10:23 AM

It was the league game earlier on this season where we had 10 men for the last half hour. Think it was more backs to the wall in the cup game last year then it was in the game earlier this season though.

No such problems for ye this time ! As said elsewhere great win for Sligo on a good night in Dalymount (despite "sinister" Bohs :rolleyes: ). Good crowd from Sligo who gave great support throughout the 90 minutes. Love the reaction of Cooke at the final whistle, God even Alan Kelly did alright (I must have missed something !!!!!).
Sorry we wont be at Lansdowne as cup final always a great day out but can have no complaints on Fridays result.