View Full Version : LOI in Europe 2011
harleyleeds
19/07/2011, 5:30 PM
crap game but great result and 4 more euro games at least for Shams.
OneForTheFuture
19/07/2011, 5:31 PM
And they stumble over the line...........
Well done Rovers very Professional performance.
ger121
19/07/2011, 5:37 PM
And they stumble over the line...........
Looking at the stats, they dominated on chances & corners. Only area that let them down was their finishing. Flora didn't even have a shot on target in the 90 mins. That says it all really..
ped_ped
19/07/2011, 5:37 PM
And they stumble over the line...........
Doesn't matter how they get there, once they do.
paul_oshea
19/07/2011, 5:39 PM
pity didnt get the win for co-efficient, but not conceding away has to be a good thing...did mannus have to make many saves?
I wonder does shane supple want to play football part time again :)
OneForTheFuture
19/07/2011, 5:41 PM
Doesn't matter how they get there, once they do.
Clearly!
Charlie Darwin
19/07/2011, 5:48 PM
Happy boy. Crap game but Flora never looked likely to score and with a little bit of luck/better finishing it could have been a lot more comfortable. Four more games!
ger121
19/07/2011, 5:52 PM
Happy boy. Crap game but Flora never looked likely to score and with a little bit of luck/better finishing it could have been a lot more comfortable. Four more games!
Did you not head over? (Not being smart)
Charlie Darwin
19/07/2011, 5:57 PM
Much as I'd love to I can just about afford to make it to Tallaght on Fridays.
nigel-harps1954
19/07/2011, 5:58 PM
Congrats to Rovers on that one. Always happy to see an Irish club progress in Europe. As said, the performance isn't what matters so long as they get the right result and today it worked for them. Lets hope for something similar against Copenhagen. Would be brilliant to see them progress further. The odds are very much against them, but you just never know at the end of the day.
Dewie101
19/07/2011, 6:25 PM
you dont have setanta obviously?
legendz
19/07/2011, 6:30 PM
Well done Rovers. As champions, they have represented Ireland well. They've set a mini benchmark for all future champions through the champions path. While there will be the odd set-back, our champions should more often than not at least get to the 3rd round.
The odds are against them for the next round but these are the games that will bring them on. The experience against Juve last year will stand to them.
C'mon Pat's and Bohs next, lets make it a great week for the Airtricity league in Europe.
sligoman
19/07/2011, 6:33 PM
Jesus, that Alan Mathews doesn't half love Shams.
BonnieShels
19/07/2011, 6:40 PM
Excellent result. Well done Rovers.
Jesus, that Alan Mathews doesn't half love Shams.
Heh, as if...he used to manage Longford..
paul_oshea
19/07/2011, 6:51 PM
they will have to take a lot more of the chances that present themselves the next round to have any hope.even a draw in one of the next legs would be an achievement. then hope the europa draw is good to them
Dave_SRFC
19/07/2011, 7:05 PM
Jesus, that Alan Mathews doesn't half love Shams.
Course he loves Rovers.
mypost
19/07/2011, 8:45 PM
Ohh jesus.
From the makers of "no direct bus from Tallaght to Phibsborough" and "real fans from sligo would fly to Dublin" we now have why people from mayo, donegal, roscommon and leitrim should support a team based in Sligo Town.
Mypost you are a credit to humanity.
Ohh joseph.
CIE make the "no direct bus from Tallaght to Phibsborough", but if you lived down here, you would be aware of that already. While it's impossible to fly to any PD ground from Friday, but those who flew with Aer Arann would be aware of that already. Never mind, we'll try and find a flight to Copenhagen instead, as I can't see many takers for buses going there.
Even if they run for Rasputin.
Ezeikial
19/07/2011, 8:51 PM
Anyone else hope Rovers are whipped today????
Congrats to Rovers on that one. Always happy to see an Irish club progress in Europe. .
Well done Rovers. As champions, they have represented Ireland well. They've set a mini benchmark for all future champions through the champions path. While there will be the odd set-back, our champions should more often than not at least get to the 3rd round.
When Dundalk were rummaging around in the Discover Ireland league I looked on with a mixture of envy and despair as Shelbourne were blazing a trail in Europe.
The envy was obvious and was fuelled by memories of fantastic Euroean nights in Oriel Park in the 70's 80's & 90's. The despair was got to do with the growing gap, with Shels being on the cusp of Euro Group stages and my club stagnating in the nether regions of first division oblivion and the realisation that the gap was growing.
Was I cheering on Shamrock Rovers today? Hell no.
The simple reality is that the extra cash from Euro progress makes it more difficult for the club I am passionate about to compete with them for leagues and cups.
While I can identify with the Hoops fans who have been through some very difficult times and who deserve to celebrate the good times, I find it impossible to join the party.
Dave_SRFC
19/07/2011, 9:05 PM
When Dundalk were rummaging around in the Discover Ireland league I looked on with a mixture of envy and despair as Shelbourne were blazing a trail in Europe.
The envy was obvious and was fuelled by memories of fantastic Euroean nights in Oriel Park in the 70's 80's & 90's. The despair was got to do with the growing gap, with Shels being on the cusp of Euro Group stages and my club stagnating in the nether regions of first division oblivion and the realisation that the gap was growing.
Was I cheering on Shamrock Rovers today? Hell no.
The simple reality is that the extra cash from Euro progress makes it more difficult for the club I am passionate about to compete with them for leagues and cups.
While I can identify with the Hoops fans who have been through some very difficult times and who deserve to celebrate the good times, I find it impossible to join the party.
Can't say I disagree with any of that. Why dont you forget about your season tickets and pay in at the gate that way you can buy more players and win some trophies and qualify for Europe, live beyond your means....
Nah Nah Nah Nah
19/07/2011, 9:18 PM
I see the Welsh champions were beaten 10-0 tonight in Finland.....
legendz
19/07/2011, 9:18 PM
When Dundalk were rummaging around in the Discover Ireland league I looked on with a mixture of envy and despair as Shelbourne were blazing a trail in Europe.
The envy was obvious and was fuelled by memories of fantastic Euroean nights in Oriel Park in the 70's 80's & 90's. The despair was got to do with the growing gap, with Shels being on the cusp of Euro Group stages and my club stagnating in the nether regions of first division oblivion and the realisation that the gap was growing.
Was I cheering on Shamrock Rovers today? Hell no.
The simple reality is that the extra cash from Euro progress makes it more difficult for the club I am passionate about to compete with them for leagues and cups.
While I can identify with the Hoops fans who have been through some very difficult times and who deserve to celebrate the good times, I find it impossible to join the party.
Maybe if Kerry had a team in the LoI I would agreed. I don't see the harm in the bar being raised though. There are other European places and possible revenue sources to help other clubs compete. It will be more difficult but for the league to improve, one team is going to improve first and it'll be up to others to follow suit. Will Shamrock Rovers success not have some good knock on affect for other clubs? They are raising the profile of the league. When they are playing away, it could help attract bigger crowds to some games. It'll be up to respective club's to make the most of it.
Pat's, Bohs and Sligo are capable of making their own headlines in Europe this year. If they do it'll help raise their own profiles and revenues. If the league can climb to the top 27 in the coefficient table, the cup winner will be guaranteed a EL qualifier round 3 place where there's the possibility of a big game. While Rover's cash windfall can help them, other clubs can still compete. How much are Derry rumoured to be getting for McClean?
mypost
19/07/2011, 9:42 PM
Was I cheering on Shamrock Rovers today? Hell no.
For a minute there, I thought you were a bohs fan.
We've also played in the Discover Ireland league, but we've survived and thrived since, competing and succeeding against clubs with more money and better players. If we can do it, so can everyone else.
sullanefc
19/07/2011, 9:48 PM
I think people are getting a little bit carried away. They've only gone one round in Europe. Hardly groundbreaking.
nigel-harps1954
19/07/2011, 9:53 PM
For me, it's not a case of supporting Shamrock Rovers. It's more a promotion of the league as a whole. Whatever is said about Shamrock Rovers making money out of this, at the end of the day each round they progress raises the profile of the league as a whole.
I'm not exactly going to be seeing any European football in Finn Park anytime soon so for now I'm happy to support any team from the league progressing in Europe.
The same goes for Pats, Bohs and Sligo. None of the 4 clubs do I particularly like at all, but whilst in European competition I would wish them all the best and hope for as good a progression as they can achieve for the league itself.
Longfordian
19/07/2011, 10:10 PM
Heh, as if...he used to manage Longford..
He's well disposed towards Rovers, no doubt, played for them, supported them as a kid and he knows a lot of those involved in the club. He's got more affinity to Shels now though I would say. Even when he wasn't manager there it was always only a matter of time before he would be.
Ezeikial
19/07/2011, 10:19 PM
I'm not exactly going to be seeing any European football in Finn Park anytime soon so for now I'm happy to support any team from the league progressing in Europe.
Maybe if Kerry had a team in the LoI I would agreed.
There is exactly why our perspectives differ
I think people are getting a little bit carried away. They've only gone one round in Europe. Hardly groundbreaking.
Of course it's not, and with Copenhagen looming the holy grail of the CL group stages are hardly likely.
Its the extra cash from the guaranteed two more european games (plus the chances of EL or CL groups stages) that colours my view.
A rising tide does not necessarily lift all boats.
Those that actively competed in the "arms race" that Shels initiated paid a heavy price
legendz
19/07/2011, 10:19 PM
What will the odds be on Rovers matching Barcelona's result in Copenhagen last year?
http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/matches/season=2011/round=2000118/match=2002880/postmatch/report/index.html
HulaHoop
20/07/2011, 12:44 AM
I apologise in advance for coming accross as an arrogant c**t but i just can't resist.
Does it hurt bohs scum? You spent your ****** the last 2 years gambling on getting through a round and you failed miserably. Rovers do it at the first attempt without bankrupting ourselves!
KOH from depeche mode bar in tallinn
sullanefc
20/07/2011, 1:05 AM
Tee hee hee.
nigel-harps1954
20/07/2011, 1:34 AM
I apologise in advance for coming accross as an arrogant c**t but i just can't resist.
Does it hurt bohs scum? You spent your ****** the last 2 years gambling on getting through a round and you failed miserably. Rovers do it at the first attempt without bankrupting ourselves!
KOH from depeche mode bar in tallinn
I guess you succeeded with one part of that post anyway.
I apologise in advance for coming accross as an arrogant c**t but i just can't resist.
Does it hurt bohs scum? You spent your ****** the last 2 years gambling on getting through a round and you failed miserably. Rovers do it at the first attempt without bankrupting ourselves!
KOH from depeche mode bar in tallinn
best ever post on foot :cool2:
osarusan
20/07/2011, 3:51 AM
best ever post on foot :cool2:
Surely that honour goes to SuperGretna, in the build up to their game against Derry.
(http://foot.ie/threads/37400-Gretna-fans-and-Co?p=508721&viewfull=1#post508721)
Its not like we're playing Marseille, its only Derry City ffs, our budget is bigger, our players are paid more and our team is better
mypost
20/07/2011, 5:01 AM
Lets hope for something similar against Copenhagen. Would be brilliant to see them progress further. The odds are very much against them, but you just never know at the end of the day.
What were the odds on Apoel Nicosia knocking them out of the qualifiers 2 years ago?
nigel-harps1954
20/07/2011, 5:11 AM
What were the odds on Apoel Nicosia knocking them out of the qualifiers 2 years ago?
Don't know, you tell me?
Spudulika
20/07/2011, 5:24 AM
It's going to be extremely difficult to get past the Danes, though if ever there was a time to stand up and be counted, this is it. The players at MON's disposal are well up to it, though from what I've seen this season he is failing to get them to gel, let alone ignite. If they can get past Copenhagen it will one of the best results ever for an Irish team in Europe, beating a very poor team like Flora means nothing.
BonnieShels
20/07/2011, 8:44 AM
Surely that honour goes to SuperGretna, in the build up to their game against Derry.
(http://foot.ie/threads/37400-Gretna-fans-and-Co?p=508721&viewfull=1#post508721)
That thread is gold.
SwanVsDalton
20/07/2011, 9:01 AM
That thread is gold.
Ahhh memories. A classic.
pineapple stu
20/07/2011, 9:04 AM
What a great thread! mypost's Vaduz ramblings, the classic "foot.ie's entire existence is predicated an the average idiot's ability to ignore other idiots" line, a mention of the bizarre mypost weekly round-up thread, Supergretna - what more could you ask for in one thread?!
SwanVsDalton
20/07/2011, 9:06 AM
What a great thread! mypost's Vaduz ramblings, the classic "foot.ie is predicated an the average idiot's ability to ignore other idiots" line, a mention of the bizarre mypost weekly round-up thread, Supergretna - what more could you ask for in one thread?!
Yeah and it was totally unappreciated in its time (http://foot.ie/threads/37400-Gretna-fans-and-Co?p=508692&viewfull=1#post508692), eh Stu!
Buller
20/07/2011, 9:07 AM
I remember that thread clearly, it was epic! I do miss Super-gretna and wonder where he is today though...
paul_oshea
20/07/2011, 9:34 AM
I particularly like this one
"Can't believe the complacency of some people here.
To win the Scottish Third, Gretna scored 130 goals in 36 games, nearly four a game. They slowed down to win the Scottish Second last year, scoring a mere 97 in 36 games, nearly three a game. They lost the Scottish Cup to Hearts on penos.
Anyone who thinks these are naturally a "lower league" Scottish pushover are deluding themselves. "
ifk101
20/07/2011, 9:35 AM
I do miss Super-gretna and wonder where he is today though...
Goes by the name SuperCowdenbeath these days.
That thread was brilliant.
So funny to look back at people just not getting that their whole club was built on sand and that as soon as the unsustainable nature of their endeavours began to tell that they'd be staring at disaster.
And the Gretna fans were nearly as bad.
:cool:
superbohs
20/07/2011, 10:28 AM
Just in case that any fans from other clubs are interested in going to Dalymount on Thursday, Bohs are offering a 5 euro discount for anyone who produces a current season ticket for another Airtricity League club. Supporting other LOI clubs in Europe is a tradition that should be encouraged and that's the idea behind the promotion. To avail of this offer go to the promotions hatch in the laneway and not directly to the turnstiles. For more infomation go to [URL="http://www.bohemians.ie"]
Hibs4Ever
20/07/2011, 10:43 AM
Supporting other LOI clubs in Europe is a tradition that should be encouraged
So you were in Tallaght last week supporting Shams against Flora?
Dodge
20/07/2011, 10:45 AM
Just in case that any fans from other clubs are interested in going to Dalymount on Thursday, Bohs are offering a 5 euro discount for anyone who produces a current season ticket for another Airtricity League club. Supporting other LOI clubs in Europe is a tradition that should be encouraged and that's the idea behind the promotion.
or you pay an extra €5 into Richmond and maybe, just maybe see an Irish team progress ;)
superbohs
20/07/2011, 10:50 AM
Couldn't make the game inTallaght last week, I was in Ljubljana. They seemed to do ok without me. Might make the Copenhagen game.
Jicked
20/07/2011, 10:52 AM
Couldn't make the game inTallaght last week, I was in Ljubljana. They seemed to do ok without me. Might make the Copenhagen game.
Not sure if there'll be tickets on general sale, and if so they wont be for very long. RTÉ might show it though.
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