EA Sports League Cup 2011

[Sam_Heggy]

Derry pull level

[Sam_Heggy]

Galway are out beaten easily 3-1 by Cockhill according to Extratime.
Unbelievable finish in Flancare Park. Longford came back from 2 down to level 2-2 in 90th min, UCD go up the other side straight away and score winner.
Drogs beat Bray 1-0, Limerick beat Kerry 1-0, Shels beat Carlow 4-0 and both Harps/Mervue and Derry/Salthill into extratime.

[culloty82]

KDL still scoreless with Limerick, presume ET and penalties apply as usual.

[Sam_Heggy]

Gaffney penalty puts Mervue in front

[Sam_Heggy]

KDL still scoreless with Limerick, presume ET and penalties apply as usual.


Nope, Chris Breen scored the winner for Limerick

[Longfordian]

Sounds like UCD's winner was probably offside. Damned big clubs getting all the decisions. Still giving them a two goal head start probably wasn't a good idea.

[paudie]

where are cockhill Celtic from?

I've never heard of them.

[Sam_Heggy]

where are cockhill Celtic from?

I've never heard of them.

From Buncrana in Donegal. 2 ex-Harps players playing for them in Gerry Gill and Mark Moran. Former Harps, Derry and numerous other clubs player Donal O'Brien is their manager.

[paudie]

From Buncrana in Donegal. 2 ex-Harps players playing for them in Gerry Gill and Mark Moran. Former Harps, Derry and numerous other clubs player Donal O'Brien is their manager.

Thanks. I've heard of Buncrana Hearts all right.

[D.24saint]

sign of the times a few years back teams like cockhill would have never beaten even galways second string I know upsets happen from time to time but galway seem to have been well beaten, fair play to cockhill !

[Sam_Heggy]

Cockhills season only gets underway on Sunday with a league cup game too. Galway really should be much sharper.

[Sam_Heggy]

Derry win 4-2, Mervue beat Harps 1-0.

[historynut]

Cockhill were the USL champions last season.

[GalwayRed]

I went along to the Galway game. Cockhill were full value for the win. They hardly put a foot wrong to be honest. Galway had a strong enough team out too from what I could tell.
Happy with our win tonight. From what I've heard we played pretty well and its always good to score a few goals.

[Town Legend]

What sort of ****s are been groomed up there to referee....2 games in a row we get officials who wouldn't look out of place in a circus. UCD's second goal was never a penalty. Alvin Rouse clearly won the ball in the box yet the ref and even worse linesman who was on that side gave them a penalty!!! And then for UCD's winner there were 3 players offside including the goalscorer!! Complete joke!! And also when we had our penalty the keeper was messing about with his water bottle trying to put Salmon off when I (from behind the goals) roared 'book him' and in comes the ref flashing a yellow!!!! How much do these officials get paid? Its a total disgrace as they're far from up to the job.

[ltfc_2004]

Any money bet on Cockhill at 8/1 ?

[passinginterest]

Any money bet on Cockhill at 8/1 ?

Only by the Galway squad by the looks of things :D

[qwertyger]

Mervue seem to have really improved this season and are not a walkover like previous seasons suggest. I was impressed with them when they played cork a few weeks ago and was hoping they'd take points off Shels at the weekend which they could have done going by the report on extratime.ie. I went to watch Galway last night and left after 75mins because they were so poor but I can't take anything way from Corkhill Celtic who were really up for the game and i find it very funny how they let King and Molloy go to Mervue! Mervue have some good young players on their hands and I can only see them getting better and having a good season. Also I think the fact that John Glynn has returned as manager who I always liked from his time at Cork years ago as a player has helped them along with returning to Fahy's Field.

[outspoken]

How much do these officials get paid? Its a total disgrace as they're far from up to the job.

Are you sure you want to know youl be sick to hear that for a ref and 2 lineman in pre-season we had to pay €780 so throw in the 4th official last night your looking at almost a grand

[bullit]

Anyone know when the draw for the next round of this competition is on ??

[Ezeikial]

Anyone know when the draw for the next round of this competition is on ??
Tomorrow
http://foot.ie/threads/145196-League-Cup?p=1470276&viewfull=1#post1470276

[Iorfa2MaccaJim]

Is the next round regionalised same as this round ?

[bullit]

Is the next round regionalised same as this round ?
Did yee win tonight ??


First Round

POOL 1
Cobh Ramblers v Wexford Youths
Kerry League v Limerick
Tralee Dynamos v Waterford United

Bye: Cork City

[ashbournebohs]

Are you sure you want to know youl be sick to hear that for a ref and 2 lineman in pre-season we had to pay €780 so throw in the 4th official last night your looking at almost a grand

So the officials get paid more than most of the players.Ha only in ireland..

[sheao]

Is the next round regionalised same as this round ?

Might be wrong here but in privious years it was regionalised until the quarter finals .

[Dodge]

Not sure of full draw but here’s some of the ties

Pats v Rovers
Monaghan v Dundalk
Cockhill v Sligo

[PartySaint]

Not sure of full draw but here’s some of the ties

Pats v Rovers
Monaghan v Dundalk
Cockhill v Sligo

Ah shart

[pineapple stu]

Means us v Drogheda so. Hopefully we're away. Good chance of a place in the quarters I suppose.

[jafrazer]

FAI Press Release:


FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND - Wednesday, March 30, 2011

EA SPORTS CUP SECOND ROUND DRAW MADE

EA SPORTS Cup holders Sligo Rovers have been drawn against non-league surprise packets Cockhill Celtic in the Second Round of the competition.

The Bit O’Red will travel to Donegal to face the Junior side, who shocked Galway United in the First Round on Monday night.



Paul McKinney was credited with a hat-trick in the 3-1 win for the Inishowen peninsula outfit at Terryland Park.

Cockhill Celtic were drawn at home to Paul Cook’s Premier Division stars in Pool Two in the draw at FAI headquarters in Abbotstown today.

The club was formed in 1970 and won the Donegal News Ulster Senior Premier Division crown and League Cup last season. The senior team is managed by Donal O’Brien.

Meanwhile, arguably the tie of the round is the meeting in Pool Three of St Patrick’s Athletic and Airtricity League champions Shamrock Rovers.



The draw for the EA SPORTS Cup Second Round in full:

Pool 1: Limerick v Tralee Dynamos or Waterford United; Wexford Youths v Cork City.

Pool 2: Cockhill Celtic v Sligo Rovers; Derry City v Mervue United

Pool 3: Drogheda United v UCD; St Patrick’s Athletic v Shamrock Rovers.

Pool 4: Monaghan United v Dundalk; Shelbourne v Bohemians


All ties are scheduled for Monday, 25th April 2011. The winners of each tie progress to an open draw at the quarter-final stage.

[bluemovie]

where are cockhill Celtic from?

I'm guessing they're from a hill shaped like......


Did yee win tonight ??

Playing tonight (Wednesday) in Tralee.

[refjohn]

Cockhill from Buncrana in Donegal.
Pity they didnt get a home game against Derry - they would have had a sold out - but should do well crowd wise over Easter against Sligo.

[bluemovie]

Are Cockhill near enough Bonagee United?

(my sense of humour hasn't matured since 4th class)

[SkStu]

would like to see a Muff Select take on a Cockhill XI.

[PartySaint]

would like to see a Muff Select take on a Cockhill XI.

Cockhill would give them some hammering

[eL Bettor]

There'd be plenty of diving

[culloty82]

Dynamos still in contention in tonight's match, 0-1 HT.

[culloty82]

Now 0-2, Rafter and Dempsey with Waterford's goals.

[CSFShels]

Would fairly fancy us at home to Bohs. Interesting to see what way a bookie would price it.

[blue til i die]

Now 0-2, Rafter and Dempsey with Waterford's goals.

Finished 4-0. Rafter, Dempsey, Keane and Breen.

[Rasputin]

Cockhill from Buncrana in Donegal.
Pity they didnt get a home game against Derry - they would have had a sold out - but should do well crowd wise over Easter against Sligo.
I cant imagine it would take much to sell out their ground.
Whats the capacity?

[Sam_Heggy]

I cant imagine it would take much to sell out their ground.
Whats the capacity?

Highly doubtful that the game will be in Cockhill, they have no stand. Possibly played in McGinn Park in Buncrana (if pitch is in good enough nick) where there is a stand and floodlights. Otherwise Im sure Finn Park would be an option for them.

[Mr A]

If a game can be played at Mervue or Drom I don't see why Cockhill could not host one!

[Sam_Heggy]

If a game can be played at Mervue or Drom I don't see why Cockhill could not host one!

They have no floodlights, I'd be surprised if they could get the game moved to the weekend with the Schedule that Sligo will have coming up.

[EAFC_rdfl]

they'd hardly pass letterkenny to bring it to finn park? do bonagee have lights now?

[Trainee]

They have no floodlights, I'd be surprised if they could get the game moved to the weekend with the Schedule that Sligo will have coming up.

Game due to be played on easter monday - they will play during the day and they wont need floodlights

[Sam_Heggy]

they'd hardly pass letterkenny to bring it to finn park? do bonagee have lights now?

Nope, no light in Bonagee either.

[The Lilywhites]

Couple of previews of Dundalk's League Cup game on their site. Any other previews of tomorrow's games about?

http://www.dundalkfc.com/match-press-kit-monaghan-united-v-dundalk

http://www.dundalkfc.com/ghost-of-gortakeegan-five-games-that-shook-dundalk

[Ezeikial]

Previews from Stephen Finn, FAI:


Monday, April 25, 2011
EA Sports Cup Third Round
Cockhill Celtic v Sligo Rovers, Maginn Park, Buncrana (6.00pm);
Ulster Senior League side Cockhill Celtic face the biggest game in the club’s history when they host holders Sligo Rovers, as the Bit O’Red begin their defence of the EA Sports Cup. Managed by former Derry City and Finn Harps midfielder Donal O’Brien, the Inishowen side shocked Galway United in the previous round. Sligo are without suspended Richie Ryan while Raffaele Cretaro and Alan Kirby are doubts because of illness. Matthew Blinkhorn continues his return from a back injury.

Derry City v Mervue United, Brandywell (3.00pm);
The Candystripes boast one of the best records in this competition with nine successes – including a four-in-a-row 2005-2008. Mervue will be looking to beat Derry in a competitive game for the first time. Johnny Glynn’s side have got off to a solid start this season but lost 1-0 to Athlone Town on Friday.

Drogheda United v UCD, Hunky Dorys Park (7.45pm).
Drogheda United are still looking for their opening league win of the season but they caused one of the surprises of the previous round when they eliminated Bray Wanderers. UCD travel to Hunky Dorys Park looking to build momentum after an impressive performance against Shamrock Rovers on Friday that ultimately ended in an unfortunate 3-1 loss. UCD have twice reached the final of this competition in the last ten years. Drogheda United won the competition in 1984. Sean Russell is added to the Students squad but Cillian Morrison remains out with an ankle problem.

Limerick v Waterford United, Jackman Park (2.30pm);
Limerick had no league fixture on Friday while Munster rivals Waterford suffered a 1-0 home loss to Shelbourne. Pat Scully’s Shannonsiders have won this competition three times in the past with the most recent success coming in 2002. Waterford won the competition for the second time in 1985.

Monaghan Utd v Dundalk, Gortakeegan (3.00pm);
Monaghan United were beaten in the final of this competition last year but this is their opening tie of the 2011 series after receiving a bye in the last round. Included in last season’s run to the final was a defeat of Dundalk, who have a poor record at Gortakeegan. Monaghan continue to operate without injured defender Alan Byrne. Dundalk are still without Greg Bolger (thigh strain), Stephen Maher (torn groin muscles), Eoghan Osborne (fractured tibia) and Shane Guthrie (blurred vision & concussion) while Colin Hawkins is a doubt.

St Patrick's Ath v Shamrock Rovers, Richmond Park (3.00pm);
St Pat’s will be looking to build on Friday’s draw away to Derry City when they host champions and league leaders Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park. Pete Mahon’s side won this competition for the second time in 2003 while the Hoops have remarkably lifted the cup just once – in the 1976-77 season. Rovers are in buoyant mood having clinched their place in the Setanta Sports Cup final last week.

Wexford Youths v Cork City, Ferrycarrig Park (6.00pm);
Wexford Youths were the fairytale side of the EA Sports Cup in 2008 when they went all the way to the final, where they were eventually beaten by Derry City. Youths have got off to a slow start in the First Division this season but pushed Monaghan United close on Friday. Cork City are top of the division and have scored ten goals in their last two games. Cork City FC have lifted this cup three times.

Shelbourne v Bohemians, Tolka Park (7.00pm);
These two North Dublin neighbours have long enjoyed numerous high-profile derby clashes. Shels – who lifted the cup for the only time in 1996 – are one of the promotion favourites this year while Bohs have surprised many with their impressive start to the new season after losing many players in the close season. The Gypsies have twice lifted the cup.

[harleyleeds]

Heres hoping Cook puts out a reserve team monday as this is one waste of time competition. Who ever heard of buying your own medals, the community games wouldnt do that, and 10000 prize (is it still even that),not to mention putting up the FAI shower for the final. Much better off out of this one I feel.

[bullit]

Is there extratime and penos to decide these games tomorrow ?? Surely no team wants a replay :rolleyes: