Setanta Cup 2011 [Archive] - Page 15

Ezeikial

12/05/2011, 5:14 PM

Not sure what your plans are for the pub beforehand, but the cops can be particular in some games (Bohs, Pats etc) and insist in only Rovers fans in the Maldron.

I hear that the Gardai have decided that no away fans allowed in Maldron. Where will Rovers fans go now then?

Not Brazil

12/05/2011, 5:37 PM

Good Luck to Dundalk in the Final.

Having, deservedly, put out my favourites, I hope you go on to win the Cup.

sligoman

12/05/2011, 6:24 PM

Hope Dundalk win it, the only set of fans who seem to actually care about the Setanta Cup this season.

hoopy

12/05/2011, 6:53 PM

I hear that the Gardai have decided that no away fans allowed in Maldron. Where will Rovers fans go now then?

As you will see from my previous post I was careful not to use the term 'away' fans!

mypost

12/05/2011, 7:36 PM

Hope Dundalk win it, the only set of fans who seem to actually care about the Setanta Cup this season.

Novelty.

White Horse

12/05/2011, 8:03 PM

Novelty.

That is a litlle too dismissive.

This competition has more ressonance to Dundalk as Belfast is as close to us as Dublin. Playing Linfield, Glentoran, and Cliftonville is natural as playing yourslves.

We are a club that is finding our feet in the top flight after a long rebuilding process. So novelty is a factor, but not the only factor.

Ezeikial

12/05/2011, 9:03 PM

Novelty.

Is this year not Rovers debut season in the Setanta also?

jinxy lilywhite

12/05/2011, 9:18 PM

Setanta is coming home to Dundalk
:-)))))

PartySaint

12/05/2011, 9:27 PM

Is this year not Rovers debut season in the Setanta also?

Yeah but they were too big to even try qualify for all the other ones, Happened by accident this year

The Lilywhites

12/05/2011, 11:13 PM

Setanta Cup Visits Home
http://www.dundalkfc.com/photo-special-setanta-cup-visits-home

DFCTV Setanta Cup photoshoot and interviews
http://www.dundalkfc.com/dfctv-pre-setanta-cup-final-photo-shoot-interviews

mypost

13/05/2011, 6:03 AM

Is this year not Rovers debut season in the Setanta also?

It is, but we've seen the standard of the competition in previous years. NI sides often getting hammered 5/6/7-0, regular all-LOI finals, that kind of thing. For what is supposed to be a unique cross-border competition, it offered us another two games against Sligo, and another chance to face Dundalk. Decent prize money going for it alright, but that's one of the few positives in it now.

hoopy

13/05/2011, 8:15 AM

White Horse

13/05/2011, 8:20 AM

Have to say I'm one of many Rovers fans looking forward to it and won't use the old 'sure it's only the Setanta' if we lose. It's a competition well worth winning so why not? Probably only one or two other clubs other than Dundalk I'd pick to be ideal cup final opponents. Some great cup battles down the years between both sides.

That is the spirit Hoopy. It's is a cup competition. Two good teams in the final. Stadium packed out and final in the summer sunshine.

What is there not to like?

hoops1

13/05/2011, 8:33 AM

What is there not to like?[/QUOTE]

Dundalk.

harleyleeds

13/05/2011, 10:50 AM

That is the spirit Hoopy. It's is a cup competition. Two good teams in the final. Stadium packed out and final in the summer sunshine.

What is there not to like?

You know lads I dont understand why anyone wouldnt want to win this competition. The money is great (better than FAI perhaps?). Its streets ahead of the miserable league cup and while of course it doesnt compare to the FAI cup in presteige again MONEY for clubs that are always claiming poverty. Anyway hope its a good final and good luck .

Ezeikial

13/05/2011, 11:25 AM

You know lads I dont understand why anyone wouldnt want to win this competition.

Of course you understand why. Dammit you even said so in the rest of your post

The money is great (better than FAI perhaps?). Its streets ahead of the miserable league cup and while of course it doesnt compare to the FAI cup in presteige again MONEY for clubs that are always claiming poverty. Anyway hope its a good final and good luck .

sligoman

13/05/2011, 11:27 AM

Of course you understand why. Dammit you even said so in the rest of your postHe said 'I dont understand why anyone wouldn't want to win' it.

BonnieShels

13/05/2011, 11:28 AM

Ah it'll be a good un. I'm hitting up D�n Dealgan for a Fiver.

jinxy lilywhite

13/05/2011, 11:40 AM

You know lads I dont understand why anyone wouldnt want to win this competition. The money is great (better than FAI perhaps?). Its streets ahead of the miserable league cup and while of course it doesnt compare to the FAI cup in presteige again MONEY for clubs that are always claiming poverty. Anyway hope its a good final and good luck .

What a silly comment. it is a great cup competition. this year we have played teams who we'd never see in Oriel whose supporters have brought a different type of atmosphere and I really hope to see them again and I'd like to see the comp open to all league sides on both sides of the border because it is a great competition. I have loved every minute of the competition.
The final is going to be a great occasion and the 2 biggest teams in the country fight for the right to be All Ireland Champions (sicken the louth GAA heads) and the outcome will be Black and White :-)
I wonder if it was Sligo in the final would you be saying that.

Ezeikial

13/05/2011, 11:45 AM

He said 'I dont understand why anyone wouldn't want to win' it.

apologies to Harleyleeds - misread your post!

marinobohs

13/05/2011, 11:50 AM

apologies to Harleyleeds - misread your post!

Double negatives dont make it easy alright :rolleyes:

Best of luck to all in final. Every football fan wants to win trophys and I have no doubt the winners will enjoy the day. I know that any Bohs fans in SDCC stadium on May 15th 2010 had a good day and while the competition has been somewhat devalued it is always nice for fans to see their team lift a cup. :)

harleyleeds

13/05/2011, 12:03 PM

What a silly comment. it is a great cup competition. this year we have played teams who we'd never see in Oriel whose supporters have brought a different type of atmosphere and I really hope to see them again and I'd like to see the comp open to all league sides on both sides of the border because it is a great competition. I have loved every minute of the competition.
The final is going to be a great occasion and the 2 biggest teams in the country fight for the right to be All Ireland Champions (sicken the louth GAA heads) and the outcome will be Black and White :-)
I wonder if it was Sligo in the final would you be saying that.

Appologies to you for whatever was silly in that comment and I most certainly would be saying that if the Rovers were in it. I am very dissapointed that they are not.

harleyleeds

13/05/2011, 12:06 PM

Double negatives dont make it easy alright http://foot.ie/threads/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

I like the SETANTA CUP. The Setanta cup is good. I wish all a good time at the final.

Ezeikial

13/05/2011, 1:31 PM

�It�s Been Wonderful� � Foster
Dundalk FC manager Ian Foster says the Setanta Sports Cup has been �a wonderful experience�, no matter how Saturday�s final against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium (kick-off 6.15pm) ends. The Lilywhites have enjoyed an unforgettable run to the decider, with four wins and two draws from their six games, including three victories in Belfast. And for him as a manager, Foster says it has been �a fantastic learning curve�, as he looked forward to his first ever final in football.
http://www.dundalkfc.com/its-been-wonderful-foster

Photo Special: Setanta Cup Visits Home
The Setanta Cup made its first trip to the ancient home-fort of C�chulainn on Thursday afternoon.

Simon Madden, Daniel Kearns, Mark Quigley, Jason Byrne and Nathan Murphy were at C�chulainn�s Castle, Mount Avenue for a specially-arranged photocall. As you will notice, due to superstition, the players have yet to touch the trophy.
http://www.dundalkfc.com/photo-special-setanta-cup-visits-home

DFCTV: Pre Setanta Cup Final Photo Shoot & Interviews
DFCTV were at our photocall at C�chulainn�s Castle on Thursday afternoon, and afterwards they caught up with Daniel Kearns and Nathan Murphy back at Oriel Park, as the pair look forward to their first ever cup final.
http://www.dundalkfc.com/dfctv-pre-setanta-cup-final-photo-shoot-interviews

Mario

13/05/2011, 2:13 PM

Some Rovers fans suggested Grumpy's?

Grumpys is in the Plaza hotel about a five minute walk from the ground.

No way will 2000 fans get a drink before the game with so few pubs nearby, bag of cans might be your best bet!

White Horse

13/05/2011, 8:07 PM

Nice 12 page pullout on the Setanta Cup Final in this weeks Democrat.

Includes:
- Question and answers interview with Ian Foster about the cup final and his future.
- Physio Paul Cheshire gives the latest on the injury front.
- General Manager Paul Johnston talks about Dundalk's progress over the last three years.
- Simon Madden on why Saturday will feel like a home game.
- Nathan Murphy, Johnny Breen and Stephen McDonnell talk about emulating the 2002 FAI Cup win.
- Keith Ward on why he really must win the cup.
- Colin Hawkins talks about wiping out his memories of 2002.
- Tolka Park 2002 in pictures.
- From Windsor Park to Tallaght
- Mark Quigley and Jason Byrne give their thoughts
- Dundalk v Rovers: A look back at previous cup finals
- Will Dundalk win the cup? The fans give their opinions!

Democrat pullout now available for download for any exiles who can't pick up a copy of this week's paper.

http://blackandwhitetown.squarespace.com/home/2011/5/13/cmon-the-town-dundalk-democrat-setanta-cup-final-pull-out-do.html

bullit

13/05/2011, 11:02 PM

No way will 2000 fans get a drink before the game with so few pubs nearby, bag of cans might be your best bet!

The last time i drank a can in Dublin(outside the Cat and Cage pub after a Shels/DFC match) i was near put into a Garda van that was heading to Santry station,meanwhile a load of Scots rugger fans,pints in hand stood on the same road laughing at me.:rolleyes:.
Not taking the chance with cans again.EVER

PartySaint

13/05/2011, 11:52 PM

The last time i drank a can in Dublin(outside the Cat and Cage pub after a Shels/DFC match) i was near put into a Garda van that was heading to Santry station,meanwhile a load of Scots rugger fans,pints in hand stood on the same road laughing at me.:rolleyes:.
Not taking the chance with cans again.EVER

It's alright you will be in Tallaght, anyone 8 or over will be drinking cans outside

born2bwild

14/05/2011, 12:02 AM

The final is going to be a great occasion and the 2 biggest teams in the country fight for the right to be All Ireland Champions (sicken the [...] GAA heads) .
Great post. Changed it a bit.

White Horse

14/05/2011, 10:16 AM

Not sure what match programme will be on sale this evening.

However, the Dundalk FC press kit is a good read, particularly for stat-heads.

http://www.dundalkfc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Dundalk-v-Shamrock-Rovers-Match-Press-Kit-14-May-2011.pdf

Bunny Kelly

14/05/2011, 5:20 PM

Any links for this game online?

WindmillWarrior

14/05/2011, 7:00 PM

A lot of empty seats on the Duns side. Did they not sell their 2,000?

thischarmingman

14/05/2011, 7:14 PM

FT Dundalk 0-2 Rovers

O'Neill '65
Dennehy '90+3

PartySaint

14/05/2011, 7:53 PM

A lot of empty seats on the Duns side. Did they not sell their 2,000?

That stand hold 3,000 I think, Did they only get 2,000 tickets??

BonnieShels

14/05/2011, 7:55 PM

Watched the first half and the hangover came back. What was it like as a game?

WindmillWarrior

14/05/2011, 7:58 PM

That stand hold 3,000 I think, Did they only get 2,000 tickets??

They were given the whole stand

WindmillWarrior

14/05/2011, 8:00 PM

Watched the first half and the hangover came back. What was it like as a game?

Only half watched the last 20 minutes or so, but it looked to be fairly exciting. Great result anyway!

PartySaint

14/05/2011, 8:02 PM

Watched the first half and the hangover came back. What was it like as a game?

I missed the first half hour, Dundalk had a good bit of the ball but created nothing, Rovers were deserved winners IMO

El-Pietro

14/05/2011, 8:07 PM

that Dan Murray lad is useless, how did he ever pick up another Setanta Cup Winners medal as captain?

BonnieShels

14/05/2011, 8:16 PM

that Dan Murray lad is useless, how did he ever pick up another Setanta Cup Winners medal as captain?

Seems to be shout Everytime the lads on tv.

avvenalaf

14/05/2011, 8:26 PM

White Horse

14/05/2011, 9:07 PM

Great result anyway!

It's no wonder that Drogheda has descended into being such a miserable excuse of a club if it takes a Shamrock Rovers win to get you exited. Pathetic.

Congratulations to Shamrock Rovers on their victory. They defended well and took their chance when it arrived. Packing the midfield ultimately bore fruit for them.

I was pleased with our performance. The injuries didn't help but the replacements did quite well.

I hope we dust ourselves off and resume our challenge for a European place after a thrilling Setanta campaign.

Drogheda meanwhile can continue to embarrass themselves as being the worst team ever to be in the Premier division.

harleyleeds

14/05/2011, 9:11 PM

Quote Originally Posted by harleyleeds View Post
It should prevent you from stating that Dundalk have no chance even if it were true. The only truth I can see here is that you are (and I hate myself for saying this) a bitter dude cos shams spanked Rovers. Get with the program and give respect to Dundalk.

Child, it is precisely because of the manner in which Shams spanked Rovers that I can state with certainty that Dundalk have no chance of winning that final.

Ahem. (Leeds didn't make the cut, either)

LEEDS are utter sh**e. everyone knows that but I still love them. Still if it makes you feel better, though I think your dragging comments on a little to long. However you were correct that shams would win but I cant comment on wheither Dundalk were over run easily as I didnt see match.

Charlie Darwin

14/05/2011, 10:45 PM

It's no wonder that Drogheda has descended into being such a miserable excuse of a club if it takes a Shamrock Rovers win to get you exited. Pathetic.
It's hardly unusual for a fan to revel in his rivals losing.

I thought Dundalk were poor. Finn, Rice and McCormack bossed the midfield, so much so that O'Neill could take off Rice and put on an extra striker with no ill-effects. I really like Dundalk as a team and think they have huge potential but they didn't live up to it today. Special mention to Billy Dennehy's hat-trick of efforts off the woodwork and a well-deserved goal at the end. He's been inconsistent this season but was excellent today.

White Horse

14/05/2011, 10:57 PM

It's hardly unusual for a fan to revel in his rivals losing.

I thought Dundalk were poor. Finn, Rice and McCormack bossed the midfield, so much so that O'Neill could take off Rice and put on an extra striker with no ill-effects. I really like Dundalk as a team and think they have huge potential but they didn't live up to it today. Special mention to Billy Dennehy's hat-trick of efforts off the woodwork and a well-deserved goal at the end. He's been inconsistent this season but was excellent today.

We play with two out and out wingers and two up top. That puts a lot of pressure on the two central midfielders. We ended up with two in there who just returned from long injuries. They were rusty and Rovers had a numerical advantage anyway. That was where we lost the game.

I don't agree with Dundalk being poor. We outplayed Rovers for much of the first half. Rovers took over after Byrne became injured (why do Rovers fans errupt in celebration at the sight of an injured opponent? Poor). We eventaully re-organised but were one down at that stage.

The best team on the day won. No doubt there.

However, we weren't poor.

Ezeikial

14/05/2011, 11:07 PM

Rovers were the better team today and deserved the victory. On the day it just did not go for the Lilywhites, and disappointing as that was, it is something that we must accept and re-focus the energies on the league.

The 7 match run in the Setanta has been a wonderful adventure for Dundalk and hopefully is a portent of better things to come.

The major downside for me today was the behaviour of some of the lowlife followers of the Hoops who attacked Dundalk supporters near the footbridge and adjacent turnstiles and the completely inadequate policing in that area.

Boots9

14/05/2011, 11:15 PM

Rovers took over after Byrne became injured (why do Rovers fans errupt in celebration at the sight of an injured opponent? Poor).

Because we really hate Jason Byrne! Plus he was in a dangerous position with the ball when he pulled up so it was a great relief too!

Ezeikial

14/05/2011, 11:24 PM

It's hardly unusual for a fan to revel in his rivals losing.

Certainly not for WW anyway.

It's been a long time since Dundalk had any proper rivalry with Drogheda, and by the looks of the opposite directions the two clubs are taking, I don't see it happening anytime soon.

dfx-

14/05/2011, 11:45 PM

It's no wonder that Drogheda has descended into being such a miserable excuse of a club if it takes a Shamrock Rovers win to get you exited. Pathetic.

I was wondering why I liked Drogheda more :)

Great win, Twigg looked painfully out of match fitness somewhat unsurprisingly and bar a few set-pieces, Mannus was largely untroubled. I've only seen Rovers lose in finals, so this one is very welcome.