Non-Shels fans views to the possibility of Shels getting promotion

[marinobohs]

Non-payment of player wages. The 65% of turnover rule.

Players were payed up (or bought out) - hardly only club to have deferred payments. Never broke 65% rule according to FAI (no matter how often this myth is regurgitated it wont alter that simple fact) much the same as Shels "won" the League when Pats finished top and Shels were never proven to be making under the table cash payments to players.:rolleyes:

[fionnsci]

Would like to see Shels up, few more derbies. I've only been to two of the opened stands in Tolka but it seems that there's no unrestricted view of the game to be had.

[Spudulika]

Good to see Shels get promoted, though it'll be tight. I don't know why, but I have a sinking feeling that Monaghan will make a burst, get promoted and their manager get carried back on the shoulders of grateful fans to Bohs, or Rovers. Wouldn't it be a perfect end to the perfect story? With Pete rejoining his former gaffer!

[The Lep]

I hope you are been sarcastic. That is exactly what the League does not need.

It will happen when shels get promoted :) Fingal B team.

[TiocfaidhArmani]

Shels 1-0 up after four minutes. I'd take a draw tonight but some start :)

[ped_ped]

Shels 1-0 up after four minutes. I'd take a draw tonight but some start :)

Awk-ward . . .

[bullit]

Awk-ward . . .
That wouldnt be the First time that TA put his foot in his mouth on this forum. :p;)

[total hoofball]

You woulda thought some people would have learned after ColinScanlonGate

I think the first division teams have been giving Shels too much respect this season, they're as good as any PD side offensively but their defence have looked frightenly fragile on the rare occasion the opposition has a go at them. Going 1-0 down so early looks like it gave Cork a much needed shot in the arm to expose Shels' vulnerabilities.

Still think Shels, Cork and Limerick will go up. Shels are going to have to put a good chunk of change into repairing the Riverside stand in Tolka which will eat into their budget to compete, if they do indeed crawl out of the graveyard

[sullanefc]

Aaaaaaaaahhhhh hahahahahahahahahaha.

Seriously though, great night. Shels were very dangerous first half and could have had 2 or 3. Goals came at the right time for city in the first half and they totally bossed the second and they could have had more than 4. Shels looked weak from corners and their keeper is poor. Cummins dominated their centre half (no. 4) so much that he was hauled ashore.

Great night.

[Jofspring]

You woulda thought some people would have learned after ColinScanlonGate

I think the first division teams have been giving Shels too much respect this season, they're as good as any PD side offensively but their defence have looked frightenly fragile on the rare occasion the opposition has a go at them. Going 1-0 down so early looks like it gave Cork a much needed shot in the arm to expose Shels' vulnerabilities.

Still think Shels, Cork and Limerick will go up. Shels are going to have to put a good chunk of change into repairing the Riverside stand in Tolka which will eat into their budget to compete, if they do indeed crawl out of the graveyard

Totally agree with this. We matched them up in Tolka Park but the team and management absolutely bottled it in Jackman Park going 5 at the back which basically told Shels they where better than us because we where missing one key player in defense. I've never believed in showing any team respect on the pitch because of their league position. Respect should only be shown after a game if you go out to win and are well beaten by the better team.

[CSFShels]

Aaaaaaaaahhhhh hahahahahahahahahaha.

Seriously though, great night. Shels were very dangerous first half and could have had 2 or 3. Goals came at the right time for city in the first half and they totally bossed the second and they could have had more than 4. Shels looked weak from corners and their keeper is poor. Cummins dominated their centre half (no. 4) so much that he was hauled ashore.

Great night.
Our keeper was poor tonight along with a number of others who did not show up. Dean Delaney is definitely not poor though. Best keeper in the division who just had an absolutely shocking night.

[dfx-]

You woulda thought some people would have learned after ColinScanlonGate

You have to finish fourth to not go up and I'm afraid that's not going to happen unfortunately. There would be little funnier than seeing Shels implode from here to fourth*, but we all have to face up to reality.





*Seeing Bohs lose to Galway again would be one these things.

[sullanefc]

Our keeper was poor tonight along with a number of others who did not show up. Dean Delaney is definitely not poor though. Best keeper in the division who just had an absolutely shocking night.

You'd never expect Davin (no. 7) to score here, surely the keeper dives on it. But alas no. :D

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Wb7TTCExFfQ/TjyC7TrmVPI/AAAAAAAAfhc/FFqlp_TPT0c/s1152/425.JPG

[CSFShels]

You'd never expect Davin (no. 7) to score here, surely the keeper dives on it. But alas no. :D

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Wb7TTCExFfQ/TjyC7TrmVPI/AAAAAAAAfhc/FFqlp_TPT0c/s1152/425.JPG
Impossible to call that on a still-frame photo where you can't judge the pace of the ball or anything. Deano is a class act and has been the number 1 man in the joint stingiest defensive record in the league

[sullanefc]

Fair enough keep him. :p

[monkey9]

It's gonna be great to have Cork back in the top league. Good away support and a proper away trip!!

Shels can f*ck off!! :)

[CSFShels]

We will, he can have his First Division champions medal at the end of the season to console him on his poor performance tonight.

[monkey9]

We will, he can have his First Division champions medal at the end of the season to console him on his poor performance tonight.

Please finish fourth!! Please finish fourth!! Please finish fourth!!

[CSFShels]

Please finish fourth!! Please finish fourth!! Please finish fourth!!
You can keep hoping. How do you feel about the prospect of returning to Dublin's 4th club next season since we're focusing on the number 4?

[bullit]

You can keep hoping. How do you feel about the prospect of returning to Dublin's 4th club next season since we're focusing on the number 4?

Yeah and then you go and get your hole beat 4-1. FOUR is a MAGIC number tee hee hee!!!

[Pablo Escobar]

You'd never expect Davin (no. 7) to score here, surely the keeper dives on it. But alas no. :D

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Wb7TTCExFfQ/TjyC7TrmVPI/AAAAAAAAfhc/FFqlp_TPT0c/s1152/425.JPG

I was behind the goal..it was an empty net. The photo is at a bad angle.

[passerrby]

when we played shels in tolka this year they went one up in about five minutes so we had no choice than to go at them and we went on to win scoring three so yes they can wither a little when you put them under the cosh.
but they will always score goals and thats what will get them promoted.

[citybone]

Ah yeah, despite Cork's inferior football side, inferior manager and fans who let their club die.

hahahahaha i hope that quietened you! Our fans did not leave our club die, TNB did, he refused Foras's volenteers cos we wanted to see the A/C's.
"Inferior Football" destroyed yee last night with a "inferior manager"

[CSFShels]

hahahahaha i hope that quietened you! Our fans did not leave our club die, TNB did, he refused Foras's volenteers cos we wanted to see the A/C's.
"Inferior Football" destroyed yee last night with a "inferior manager"
Yet we're still 7 points ahead of you and everyone and odds on to win the title. Think I'll take our situation over yours. Enjoy your 1 party night of the season though.

[nigel-harps1954]

Sorry, but Dean Delany is most definitely not the best keeper in the league. I'd rate our own Ciaran Gallagher higher than him and he's only 19.

[CSFShels]

Sorry, but Dean Delany is most definitely not the best keeper in the league. I'd rate our own Ciaran Gallagher higher than him and he's only 19.
Hahaha you have to be taking the ****.

[nigel-harps1954]

Hahaha you have to be taking the ****.

Um, do I? Why indeed do I? Dean Delany is not all that special at all.

[razor]

Yeah and then you go and get your hole beat 4-1. FOUR is a MAGIC number tee hee hee!!!Four flattered Shelbourne last night, should have been 7 or 8.

[L.T.F.C.]

They're brutal for home fans too!

Can't really understand the criticism of Tolka when Dalyer exists.
Lol! Are you serious?

[sullanefc]

I was behind the goal..it was an empty net. The photo is at a bad angle.

I was behind the goal too and I thought the keeper was favourite for that ball but he was too slow.

[CSFShels]

Um, do I? Why indeed do I? Dean Delany is not all that special at all.
He really is though. We would not be top of the league with a different keeper, bailed us out so many times.

[Lim till i die]

I think my teams player is better than your teams player in their respective positions.

[citybone]

Yet we're still 7 points ahead of you and everyone and odds on to win the title. Think I'll take our situation over yours. Enjoy your 1 party night of the season though.

The season isnt over yet especially after last night. We have another chance off yee last day of the season. Any slip ups yee have between now and the could be fatal, Very difficult games against Mons, Limerick, Longford, and Waterford.

[CSFShels]

The season isnt over yet especially after last night. We have another chance off yee last day of the season. Any slip ups yee have between now and the could be fatal, Very difficult games against Mons, Limerick, Longford, and Waterford.
Yep and you have those games too.

[Mr A]

I think my teams player is better than your teams player in their respective positions.

I disagree strongly.

You actually have that completely backwards and frankly I'm aghast at your error of judgement.

[razor]

He really is though. We would not be top of the league with a different keeper, bailed us out so many times.Last night being no different, made 2 good saves from Cummins in the second half.
He did ok and certainly kept the score down but the fact that the defence was under such incessant pressure in the second half meant it had to buckle at some point.
I wondered at one point if our 3rd goal would ever come but once it did it was merely a matter of how many.

[born2bwild]

Last night being no different, made 2 good saves from Cummins in the second half.
He did ok and certainly kept the score down but the fact that the defence was under such incessant pressure in the second half meant it had to buckle at some point.
I wondered at one point if our 3rd goal would ever come but once it did it was merely a matter of how many.

Delaney didn't make a single mistake all year in any competition until the last match against Salthill. Then he looked a little bit dodgy (ok letting 4 goals in is very dodgy) against Cork.

You don't become a sh!te keeper overnight so either this is a blip and he's the best keeper in the league or something very strange indeed is happening. I don't think that's the situation here.

If I was a Shels player right now I'd be fyckin raging at that loss and I'd be looking to destroy Longford.

[El-Pietro]

standard performance by Delaney I'd say
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/irish/4739011.stm

[sullanefc]

You'd never expect Davin (no. 7) to score here, surely the keeper dives on it. But alas no. :D

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Wb7TTCExFfQ/TjyC7TrmVPI/AAAAAAAAfhc/FFqlp_TPT0c/s1152/425.JPG


Impossible to call that on a still-frame photo where you can't judge the pace of the ball or anything. Deano is a class act and has been the number 1 man in the joint stingiest defensive record in the league

Just saw the Shels highlights on the VIMEO website, and if he hadn't been on his heels he would have gotten to that ball. Also from looking at the highlights, Shels should have gone at least 2-0 up and Matthews was very disappointed that they didn't. Could have been a different game, but it was all City after that.

[GalwayRed]

standard performance by Delaney I'd say
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/irish/4739011.stm
That was 6 years ago:rolleyes:. But it doesn't really matter what other fans think to be honest. Anyone that has watched him week in week out for the last few years will know just how important he has been to us. As for the match the other night. We got battered. Simple as. But it was very uncharacteristic of the way we have been this season. Next week in Longford will give a good indication as to whether it was just a slip up or the start of a slump.

[oriel]

I wouldnt mind seeing shels up, but be warned on that 10 pt lead (now 7), I think we had an even bigger one and either blew it or finished a pt clear, going into the last game as 2nd favs.

I would personally have more interest in both Cork & Limerick getting up as it would be fantastic for the lge to have two munster PD sides, and hopefully both strong sides too. You never know how the season will pan out, shels will prob make it, followed by cork and hopefully limerick in the play off v galway.

[El-Pietro]

But it doesn't really matter what other fans think to be honest.

could have sworn the thread was started to gauge the thoughts of other fans on Shels, must have misread it

[mastershake]

Who would be the best supported team in Dublin.Talking potential fan bases.I'd go for:
1.Shamrock Rovers
2.Shelbourne
3.Bohemians
4.St.Patricks
5.UCD.Obviously

Anyone know where the majority of Shelbourne's fans derive from.North or South of the Liffey?

[bullit]

Who would be the best supported team in Dublin.Talking potential fan bases.I'd go for:
1.Shamrock Rovers
2.Shelbourne
3.Bohemians
4.St.Patricks
5.UCD.Obviously

Anyone know where the majority of Shelbourne's fans derive from.North or South of the Liffey?

He puts Shels 2nd and i fall over a gram. :D

[nigel-harps1954]

Who would be the best supported team in Dublin.Talking potential fan bases.I'd go for:
1.Shamrock Rovers
2.Shelbourne
3.Bohemians
4.St.Patricks
5.UCD.Obviously

Anyone know where the majority of Shelbourne's fans derive from.North or South of the Liffey?

You forgot sporting fingal

[L.T.F.C.]

You forgot sporting fingal

Eeeeeeeeyyyyyy!

[TiocfaidhArmani]

Yet we're still 7 points ahead of you and everyone and odds on to win the title. Think I'll take our situation over yours. Enjoy your 1 party night of the season though.

A nice wake up call will do us no harm :)

[TiocfaidhArmani]

Who would be the best supported team in Dublin.Talking potential fan bases.I'd go for:
1.Shamrock Rovers
2.Shelbourne
3.Bohemians
4.St.Patricks
5.UCD.Obviously

Anyone know where the majority of Shelbourne's fans derive from.North or South of the Liffey?


I would put Bohs ahead of us but did anyone see their attendance against Rovers the other night. Jeez-oh! I don't get the neck them and Pats have slagging us about about lack of fans. I've seen some absolutely horrific crowds at both Dalyer and the Syringe Siro.

[GalwayRed]

could have sworn the thread was started to gauge the thoughts of other fans on Shels, must have misread it
Nice job on cutting that part of my post out and taking it completely out of context.

[CSFShels]

Nice job on cutting that part of my post out and taking it completely out of context.
Tis the Cork way.