LOI in Europe 2011

[legendz]

Its wins and Draws which gains Coefficient points not progressing round although one does help the other

I know, I'm aware of all that. While the coefficients are important, I don't think it forms much part of teamtalks etc. If clubs are getting through a few rounds, between all their wins, draws and losses, the coefficient will come together.

[bullit]

ELVIS is between the sticks for Olimpija later !! Let's hope that by the end of the match he will be "all shook up" :)

http://www.extratime.ie/fixtures/detail/17455/1/

[mypost]

Airtiricity sides have done well for the simple reason you are mid-season when Europe kicks off. if you reverted back to winter football you may see a change and not for the better.

It's a reason, it's not the only one. It's also a question of attitude. Our players are not on holiday when they're playing in Europe, the clubs value European games and take them very seriously. That's not the case with NI clubs, most see the games as a pre-season pis-up, and they simply refuse to change season, no matter what the benefits are.

[shellyriver]

You'd have to prefer a draw with a more favourable chance of progression. When I hear of people talking about hoping for a "big draw" rather than getting into the next round, it just strikes me as a tad amateurish. Progression should be the primary objective if we're to get anywhere in the long-term.

As a Bit-a-Red, fan, Personally, even before I knew of sub-group, a game with Hearts was the one I wanted. Delighted to be in same grouping.

Having said that I wouldn't mind a game with Glentoran. Easy access to North and good chance of progression -- and a bit of bite re fans.

There's always the second round for a big name. Equally playing Stoke would be great, but a nice trip to Cyprus would be delightful! Spoilt for choice really depending on what your having yourself.

Hopefully, all the LOI teams will progress, great for the league.

[DannyInvincible]

It's a reason, it's not the only one. It's also a question of attitude. Our players are not on holiday when they're playing in Europe, the clubs value European games and take them very seriously. That's not the case with NI clubs, most see the games as a pre-season pis-up, and they simply refuse to change season, no matter what the benefits are.

The video here sums up the differences in approach: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/northern_ireland/8129118.stm

[Dublin Red]

Does anyone have a live link to the Bohs match?

[frenchman]

http://realtvsport.com/channel-6.php

[SPXcyan]

http://realtvsport.com/channel-6.php

[Spudulika]

COmmentator, in the last 2mminutes, has said how dangerous Bohs are, in teh past they beat German sides......

[Dublin Red]

This Slovenian side are very good.

[Spudulika]

Just asked himself - where did they get their name? Maybe from Irish gypsy people.

[SPXcyan]

Such a tool ey :L they look fair handy, I'd say they'll easily bait Bohs

[SkStu]

we look very disciplined and are holing our shape very well so far. Restricting them to long shots.

[Dublin Red]

we look very disciplined and are holing our shape very well so far. Restricting them to long shots.

They're all over ye! This could be 3/4 once the first goes in.

[ger121]

we look very disciplined and are holing our shape very well so far. Restricting them to long shots.

What link you watching the game on SKStu. I can't get any of them to work...

[legendz]

This Slovenian side are very good.

Are they a better team than Koper, the side knocked out by Karagandy? Koper finished 3rd ahead of Olimpija 4th last season.

[Straightstory]

The video here sums up the differences in approach: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/northern_ireland/8129118.stm
Players are 'on holidays' and 'away'. Astonishing. Incredibly amateurish.

[Charlie Darwin]

It's probably the camera angle and the empty stands but that pitch looks absolutely massive. Bohs playing well so far, putting together some good passing movements on the deck.

[SkStu]

They're all over ye! This could be 3/4 once the first goes in.

theyre better than us, yep. Didnt everyone expect that?

We are well organised and are restricting them - do you understand what that means?

[SkStu]

What link you watching the game on SKStu. I can't get any of them to work...

watching here ger - http://realtvsport.com/channel-6.php

[PartySaint]

They look good but have been reduced to mostly long shots so far

[SkStu]

ger: http://firstrow.me/watch/73098/2/watch-nk-olimpija-ljubljana-vs-bohemians-dublin.html

these long balls arent going to do us any favours. Got to try and hold on to it better. if we can hold to half time id be happy - theyre tightening the screw a bit now...

Lovrecic seems their main guy.

[BonnieShels]

You'd have to prefer a draw with a more favourable chance of progression. When I hear of people talking about hoping for a "big draw" rather than getting into the next round, it just strikes me as a tad amateurish. Progression should be the primary objective if we're to get anywhere in the long-term.

Completely with you here. It has always grated on me when fans looked for a big draw. Screw some juventus cash, is rather be in the next round.

[Charlie Darwin]

Should be 1-0 to them but the striker somehow missed an open goal. Burns turns slower than an articulated lorry.

[SPXcyan]

well done Burns! :L

[adamcarr]

Can anyone else not find the game to bet on on PP?

[SkStu]

terrible free from Killer there.

[paul_oshea]

I think they will do well to get a draw here. A score draw would be a great result.

If i were a pats fan id be worried about that second goal, they will probably score 1 in Dublin.

[paul_oshea]

Great stream btw.

[Graemerz]

Players are 'on holidays' and 'away'. Astonishing. Incredibly amateurish.

Well it was Lisburn Distillery managed by Jimmy Brown. That particular manager lasted 3 months and i think he lost all but one game for the Whites (they drew one). Tommy Wright took over from there and somehow managed to save them from relegation. I think they were something mad like 16 points adrift from the rest of the league. :D

Linfield had one player on holiday yesterday (William Murphy) although he wouldn't have started for us plus we already had a few younger, better options on the bench.

Glentoran going into tonights game without probably their best player (Sean Ward) who's away on holiday.

Don't forget we're not full time "up here" and some guys would have commitments to their full time job. Some guys or their partners are teachers or have young kids in school. Surely they deserve a fmaily holiday if they want one?

[bullit]

Can anyone else not find the game to bet on on PP?
Its not on the list of live games :(

[SkStu]

much better from us there - very close offside call though the right one.

[Spudulika]

Bet365

Pat Fenlon is apparently the "most beloved/favoured" coach in Ireland, during that lingering look at Nutsy.

[bullit]

Llaneli 1 up @ h/t V Dinamo Tblisi

[Charlie Darwin]

Bet365

Pat Fenlon is apparently the "most beloved/favoured" coach in Ireland, during that lingering look at Nutsy.
We love Nutsy so we do. All of us.

[Jicked]

Why did Tommy Wright leave Distillery?

[adamcarr]

Poor form out of Bohs with the time wasting.

[born2bwild]

Killian Brennan gives of them a boot and the other fella gets booked! Crazy.

[paul_oshea]

they are dead right all the continental teams do it with half a chance, that pass should have been a lot quicker, and then shot harder! :)

[Charlie Darwin]

Cronin had to be aiming for the far corner there. Telegraphed it. The Slovenians do look very slack in defence though.

[Spudulika]

Never a peno

[paul_oshea]

ref felt the pressure there i think...

[SPXcyan]

one nil! stupid decision by the ref!

[Spudulika]

Great penalty kick, but never should have been, disgrace - I wonder how much was in his boot bag (the refs)

[adamcarr]

Lovely spotter but should never have been given.

[Straightstory]

Peno converted in injury time. Absolutely flippin' typical. No way back for Bohs I fear.

[Charlie Darwin]

To be fair, there probably should have been a penalty given in the previous attack.

[paul_oshea]

Terrible attempt at a dive/save...

[paul_oshea]

that music is awful

[Charlie Darwin]

Is anyone watching the ads? Some very tasty '70s eurojazz over some sort of house party scene.