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Longfordian
04/05/2011, 12:03 AM
Pfft. I give you - Victor Ekanem. Brutal last night. Three wins on the trot for us, and Derry after shooting themselves in the foot ahead of Friday. :)
Victor was a liability most of the time in the First Division last year. I can only imagine what the better players in the Premier Division will do against him.
pauliek
04/05/2011, 12:11 AM
Dan Murray can only do two things: let long balls land on his head and win professional football trophies.
A few weeks back Raf bet him in three one on ones, the rest of the Rovers crowd were delighted at the time, I wasnt. Its a insult having to pay into SDCC's ground and pay his wages
Charlie Darwin
04/05/2011, 12:22 AM
True that. Still, if only Sligo could afford a couple of players as terrible as him they might be challenging for the title this year!
The Lilywhites
04/05/2011, 12:40 AM
Highlights of Dundalk v Rovers http://www.dundalkfc.com/dfc-tv-dundalk-v-rovers
A few weeks back Raf bet him in three one on ones,Was there much money involved?
I love the annual Dan Murray bashing.
Our best captain of all-time, our all time top scorer in Europe and probably our most consistent player from 2004-2009. Absolute legend, who didn't just win stuff but led teams to win stuff.
And the claims that he can't pass? Well, that's just plain ignorance.
I still think he's muck. But then I find it astonishing that players like Jason McGuinness have multiple league winners medals too.
hoops1
04/05/2011, 12:18 PM
A few weeks back Raf bet him in three one on ones, the rest of the Rovers crowd were delighted at the time, I wasnt. Its a insult having to pay into SDCC's ground and pay his wages
Bet him in three one on ones? Did he get to keep the match ball or something? How many did he score against Murray? Im guessing zero and probably hasnt scored against Rovers in a long time. You will be telling us next Twigg is brutal because McGuinness mad 3 tackles on him. I know we beat you handy enough the last few games but jesus thats something. I hope you have more to celeberate on Friday, maybe a corner or one or two shots on goal.
avvenalaf
04/05/2011, 12:44 PM
Bet him in three one on ones? Did he get to keep the match ball or something? How many did he score against Murray? Im guessing zero and probably hasnt scored against Rovers in a long time. You will be telling us next Twigg is brutal because McGuinness mad 3 tackles on him. I know we beat you handy enough the last few games but jesus thats something. I hope you have more to celeberate on Friday, maybe a corner or one or two shots on goal.
Set yourself up nicely there, Hoops1.
Mr Maroon
04/05/2011, 7:32 PM
Murray is no where near as bad as Ken Oman.
thischarmingman
04/05/2011, 8:07 PM
Murray is no where near as bad as Ken Oman.
One of the best players in a great City side when he was here.
Jicked
04/05/2011, 8:49 PM
And probably Shamrock Rovers player of the season so far this year.
Charlie Darwin
04/05/2011, 9:10 PM
So just so I have this straight: the team at the top of the league, with the best defensive record in the league, has two of the worst centre halves in the league?
Murray is no where near as bad as Ken Oman.
No yer takin the ****!! Best defender in the league by a mile IMO
Lim till i die
04/05/2011, 10:29 PM
Enda Stevens is RUBBISH
Dodge
04/05/2011, 11:02 PM
So just so I have this straight: the team at the top of the league, with the best defensive record in the league, has two of the worst centre halves in the league?
No, that was last year when you won it with Price and Murray.
Oman's alright... ;)
Sam_Heggy
05/05/2011, 8:23 AM
Lionel Messi is a poor mans Kevin mcHugh
Dave_SRFC
05/05/2011, 9:09 AM
No, that was last year when you won it with Price and Murray.
Oman's alright... ;)
Murray's class we badly missed him through injury for most of last season think we would have wrapped up the league earlier had he been fit...
Did you see your fans, players and manager after getting a draw against us?
Swear you won the Champions League....Each to their own though
Not all fans. And as you well know there's a big difference between what happened in Dundalk and a team scoring a last kick of the game equaliser in a Derby game. My point wasn't having a go at Dundalk players or their fans, but their manager. It's almost as though he feels Dundalk fans only care about a handful of games in a season and not losing them keeps him in their good books:kissing:
Can any Derry fans here who was in the Showgrounds tell me which Rovers player the chant "Your Ma's a gypsy, your dads a Jew" was directed at?
Surely there would've been a 10 page thread on here if this really happened?
Ezeikial
05/05/2011, 10:09 AM
Not all fans. And as you well know there's a big difference between what happened in Dundalk and a team scoring a last kick of the game equaliser in a Derby game.
Translation - Rovers fans/players/supporters/tea lady are entitled to celebrate a Rovers goal or point, opposition teams are not
My point wasn't having a go at Dundalk players or their fans, but their manager. It's almost as though he feels Dundalk fans only care about a handful of games in a season and not losing them keeps him in their good books:kissing:
As usual, Rovers fans flatter themselves as being the centre of the universe.
I have no doubt that Ian Foster cares passionately about every game no matter how it might "appear" to you.
Supporters applauded the Dundalk team coming off the pitch for the effort and commitment - at least three of them should not have played due to injury (Hawkins, Kearns and Byrne) and with the other major injuries (Maher, Bolger, Guthrie, Bennett and Osborne) the team and squad are seriously depleted.
Supporters recognising courage and committment and players and management acknowledging this from the crowd is the norm at Oriel Park and most grounds.
EDIT - PS: The obvious arrogance of Rovers supporters is also a strong motivator.
placid casual
05/05/2011, 11:02 AM
So thats four no's and a yes is it?
Translation - Rovers fans/players/supporters/tea lady are entitled to celebrate a Rovers goal or point, opposition teams are not
As usual, Rovers fans flatter themselves as being the centre of the universe.
I have no doubt that Ian Foster cares passionately about every game no matter how it might "appear" to you.
Supporters applauded the Dundalk team coming off the pitch for the effort and commitment - at least three of them should not have played due to injury (Hawkins, Kearns and Byrne) and with the other major injuries (Maher, Bolger, Guthrie, Bennett and Osborne) the team and squad are seriously depleted.
Supporters recognising courage and committment and players and management acknowledging this from the crowd is the norm at Oriel Park and most grounds.
EDIT - PS: The obvious arrogance of Rovers supporters is also a strong motivator.
Did you actually read what I said or just cant comprehend it? Has to be the latter on re reading your first sentence. As for the rest, I'm sure everyone will agree that Fosters reaction would've been the same, in the same circumstances, against any other team in the league. :rolleyes: Hope everyone's fit on Sat week.
White Horse
05/05/2011, 8:23 PM
It's almost as though he feels Dundalk fans only care about a handful of games in a season and not losing them keeps him in their good books:kissing:
If he thinks that he is wrong.
To younger Dundalk fans, playing in the top flight is a relatively new thing. However, many Dundalk fans remember when the club expected to beat Shamrock Rovers and win titles. Those fans will not be pleased if Foster's ambition is a plucky draw against Shamrock Rovers or any other team.
However, I don't think he is like this. After our tired and spiritless performance aginst Bray, I think he (and the fans) were relieved that we took a point against the champions with a team including many players carrying injuries.
Red Army
05/05/2011, 8:34 PM
Surely there would've been a 10 page thread on here if this really happened?
It happened alright and confirmed by a Derry porter here but it was 'only' one guy. If Derry fans can accept racism in their support who am I to question them.
Hurt Locker
05/05/2011, 9:42 PM
It happened alright and confirmed by a Derry porter here but it was 'only' one guy. If Derry fans can accept racism in their support who am I to question them.
You should have asked the Derry guy if he suffered from Tourette syndrome?:stop:
Schumi
05/05/2011, 10:08 PM
I still think he's muck. But then I find it astonishing that players like Jason McGuinness have multiple league winners medals too.
If you think that's bad, Glen Fitzpatrick has won the league twice.
Fivesilver
06/05/2011, 9:03 AM
It happened alright and confirmed by a Derry porter here but it was 'only' one guy. If Derry fans can accept racism in their support who am I to question them.
In fairness, the fact that he confirmed it was better form than you usually get on here. Every club has a few head the balls and it's a bit rough to tar an entire set of fans because they didn't get stuck into one jackass.
hoopy
06/05/2011, 10:13 AM
If you think that's bad, Glen Fitzpatrick has won the league twice.
Pity Nutsy couldn't persuade him to return to the league when he tried, would've been a good laugh :D
hoopy
06/05/2011, 10:16 AM
In fairness, the fact that he confirmed it was better form than you usually get on here. Every club has a few head the balls and it's a bit rough to tar an entire set of fans because they didn't get stuck into one jackass.
To be honest my original post on the subject was tongue in cheek, I assume some people knew what I was getting at as a Rovers fan. Just as the piece I highlighted in your post would never have been said if it was us.
harleyleeds
06/05/2011, 10:42 AM
In fairness, the fact that he confirmed it was better form than you usually get on here. Every club has a few head the balls and it's a bit rough to tar an entire set of fans because they didn't get stuck into one jackass.
Jeez lads can you not say anything anymore without some **** getting his knickers in a twist. You didn't and indeed don't even know who he was slagging off with his chant. There were some rare comments about Dubs at the final against shams (yes Dubs all tarred with same brush) ,things not allowed to be printed here. Stuff gets said at football games get over it . If you had your way its Tennis fans that should be emulated by football fans or maybe all chants should get preapproval . Stop ruining the game lads.
Rasputin
06/05/2011, 11:28 AM
To be honest my original post on the subject was tongue in cheek, I assume some people knew what I was getting at as a Rovers fan. Just as the piece I highlighted in your post would never have been said if it was us.
Yes Shams fans are clearly the real victims here if anything, thanks for establishing that.
Over an hour to reply to a post of mine, you're losing your touch.
Rasputin
06/05/2011, 5:30 PM
Over an hour to reply to a post of mine, you're losing your touch.
Ahh ya sure why not.
mypost
07/05/2011, 11:25 AM
I hope you have more to celeberate on Friday, maybe a corner or one or two shots on goal.
I think that's exactly what happened.
HulaHoop
08/05/2011, 1:26 PM
Id love to see Dan Murray trying to pass,run and tackle on Dundalks pitch. Easily the worst professional footballer ive ever seen play LOI football
Don't know how Murray has won so much and how he gets away with it.
Biggest donkey in the league.
So lads what did you think of Murray's masterful performance against you on Friday? He won everything, passed the ball out from the back all night and didn't put a foot wrong. His reading of the game and good positional awareness makes up for his lack of pace.
poster
08/05/2011, 1:35 PM
So lads what did you think of Murray's masterful performance against you on Friday? He won everything, passed the ball out from the back all night and didn't put a foot wrong. His reading of the game and good positional awareness makes up for his lack of pace.
Never really had anything to do, did he? Sullivan and Stevens dealt with most of it due to our lack of wanting to get anywhere near the 6 yard box.
Murray did have one fantastic Garyowen punt up the pitch late on when there was noone near him in the Shams area. Ended up at Clarke's feet and all.
HulaHoop
08/05/2011, 1:50 PM
Never really had anything to do, did he? Sullivan and Stevens dealt with most of it due to our lack of wanting to get anywhere near the 6 yard box.
Murray did have one fantastic Garyowen punt up the pitch late on when there was noone near him in the Shams area. Ended up at Clarke's feet and all.
Yes actually he did have plenty to do. You had about 70% of the posession in the second half and tried numerous through balls through the defence, all of which were dealt with except for the one in the 92nd minute with Rovers down to 10. Murray won everything that was thrown at him both in the air and on the ground, as for his garryown in the last minute to relieve the intense pressure on his defence for a few seconds - yes I thought it was fantastic too and exactly the right thing to do at that time. Notce how you didn't highlight every other time he had the ball he sprayed a pass out from the back.
poster
08/05/2011, 2:03 PM
Yes actually he did have plenty to do. You had about 70% of the posession in the second half and tried numerous through balls through the defence, all of which were dealt with except for the one in the 92nd minute with Rovers down to 10.
Easy to deal with through balls when the centre forward that's supposed to be up against you is on the left wing.
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