European Qualifying 2013.

[MeathDrog]

I went down to United Park last night and Drogheda looked much better than in the league. I wouldn't put an upset beyond them.

They are very unpredictable.

Yeah didn't get to it myself but I heard they played well. Malmo manager was in attendance too so hopefully we gave him something to think about.

Cork were presumably poor but we needed a confidence boost at the very least going into Thursday.

[iceman]

Pats game is being streamed live.
http://liveonsat.com/LJ___foot_intl_UEFA_europa.php

[nigel-harps1954]

Absolutely no reason Irish television shouldn't be picking up this game, especially if the cameras are already there in place.

Another point, there's no real television rights to these qualifying games, so is there possibility of a ustream broadcast from some of the clubs?

[Ezeikial]

I went down to United Park last night

Yeah Yeah, but were you REALLY interested?

[swinfordfc]

Ireland down to 37th in the co-efficient before we kick a ball on Thursday.

That a good win for Bala Town in the Welsh league tonight!

[MeathDrog]

Ireland down to 37th in the co-efficient before we kick a ball on Thursday.

That a good win for Bala Town in the Welsh league tonight!
A town of just 2,000 people. Well done to them. It gives Irish teams a bit of hope I suppose.

[Dodge]

Absolutely no reason Irish television shouldn't be picking up this game, especially if the cameras are already there in place.

Another point, there's no real television rights to these qualifying games, so is there possibility of a ustream broadcast from some of the clubs?

There is rights, and no, clubs won't show games without getting something out of it (rightly so)

[gufcfan]

There is rights, and no, clubs won't show games without getting something out of it (rightly so)
Ask a stupid question, but what have clubs gotten out of it when RTÉ have actually shown games?

[ifk101]

Malmö are streaming the Drogheda game via their website but it costs around €11 to watch.

http://mff.se/Aktuellt/Nyheter/2013-07-02_MFFse_streamar_ifran_Dublin

[Sean South]

Ask a stupid question, but what have clubs gotten out of it when RTÉ have actually shown games?

It's normally money...

[dejadem]

I think Drogheda refused RTE live radio rights for a european game in 06 or 07 because RTE wanted it for free.

[Charlie Darwin]

It's normally money...
I think "normally" might be pushing it.

[Sean South]

I think "normally" might be pushing it.

Some clubs will accept peanuts.

[ArdeeBhoy]

The word is they will play at home (Solitude), but Cliftonville & Celtic have asked UEFA to reverse the fixture, so the home team can get more money in TV rights, whilst the scores are 'level'.
And to deter a massive travelling support?

Good luck to them getting any sort of result in the home leg, but regardless of who they played, the record of IL clubs v.seeded sides is v.poor.

Celtic themselves need a good dose of luck to get through to the group stages, almost on a par with what Cliftonville will probably need to even get a draw...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23162125?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

[DannyInvincible]

Unfortunately, I have work this evening so won't be able to follow our sides' progress, but best of luck to both Pat's and Drogs. Would be nice to come home to a positive result, or two.

[nr637]

What attendance can Drogheda hope for at Tallaght tonite?
They might bring a few hundred down from Drogland................I suppose if they get 2,000 it will be considered a success!

What do you think?

[passinginterest]

Hoping to pop over to watch the Drogheda game this evening if I get home in time. Will be interesting to see what sort of crowd is there, should be a nice evening for it. I think Malmo will be too strong for them and expect a 2-0 win for the away side.

[White Horse]

Unfortunately, I have work this evening so won't be able to follow our sides' progress, but best of luck to both Pat's and Drogs. Would be nice to come home to a positive result, or two.


Yes, good luck to both teams. I hope they do the league proud.

[White Horse]

Hoping to pop over to watch the Drogheda game this evening if I get home in time. Will be interesting to see what sort of crowd is there, should be a nice evening for it. I think Malmo will be too strong for them and expect a 2-0 win for the away side.

It would be great if other football fans from Dublin go see the game. I presume Drogheda are charging a nominal addmission charge to encourage neutrals?

Drogheda have two buses going, so they should have more fans than normal for games in Tallaght. Malmo are bringing about a 100 fans.

Anything over 1,000 will be considered a success.

[dejadem]

Feeling very excited to be going to a European tie again. Amazing when you consider where we were 2 seasons ago.
Can't see us getting any sort of result though.

[White Horse]

Feeling very excited to be going to a European tie again. Amazing when you consider where we were 2 seasons ago.
Can't see us getting any sort of result though.

Its some achievement. Enjoy the day. Hopefully Drogheda can keep the tie alive.

[Nesta99]

Was in Dalymount to see Drogs a couple of times for their European matches and much to my horror i found myself supporting them and jumping when they scored so by that form i hope they can get a result somehow!

[pateen]

Is there a live stream for the Drogs game anyone?

[Dodge]

Pats game being streamed by Bet365, paddy power and these lads; http://www.futbolo.tv/

[Ezeikial]

Good luck to Drogheda and St Pats tonight.

European days and nights are something very special for supporters. I know that I took these occasions for granted during the 20 years from the mid 70's onwards that Dundalk were regularly in Europe.

I envy all who will get the opportunity to support their club home or away in Europe - enjoy it while it lasts!

[gustavo]

I wonder will Sir Paul O'Shea be in here later with his annual lecture on how the LoI players are making simple mistakes are looking clueless ? ;)

[Dodge]

At least geysir won't be telling us how superior Icelandic football is this year

[nigel-harps1954]

Was hoping to get down to Tallaght tonight for the match, but can't make the trip this time sadly. Hope it goes well for both teams...and by that, I mean I hope they both draw and make me some money.

[Sean South]

I never understand the League of Ireland love in every year when it comes to European games. Why would you care how other clubs get on, or worse support them?

[Acornvilla]

Because most of us love Irish football in general not just our own club, and hope to see it prosper...

[Charlie Darwin]

Some people are secure enough in supporting their own team that they can wish other Irish teams well. It's a strange concept, I know.

[peadar1987]

I never understand the League of Ireland love in every year when it comes to European games. Why would you care how other clubs get on, or worse support them?

Because they're representing our country on the international stage, and we're not petty enough to let domestic rivalries poison that.

[DannyInvincible]

I never understand the League of Ireland love in every year when it comes to European games. Why would you care how other clubs get on, or worse support them?

Raising the bar can only help the league progress and prosper. Positive results for Irish teams also give our sides (including your own) a greater chance of progression in future years, at least in theory, due to the benefits of possessing a higher national co-efficient. In terms of standard, the league can only benefit as a whole from this, not to mention the increased exposure and enhanced profile that European progression can also bring for both the clubs directly involved and the league generally. I don't see how wishing all Irish clubs well in Europe could ever be a bad thing, unless you're afraid of enhanced competition.

[Sean South]

I'm not saying hope everyone loses their games like some are suggesting, just why would you care? Its this typical Irish mentality of wanting to belong to something. I'd see it as been very unsecure in supporting your club Charlie in that you have this need to see success.

As for going to games of other clubs it's all a bit football hipsterish

[Charlie Darwin]

I'm not saying hope everyone loses their games like some are suggesting, just why would you care? Its this typical Irish mentality of wanting to belong to something. I'd see it as been very unsecure in supporting your club Charlie in that you have this need to see success.

As for going to games of other clubs it's all a bit football hipsterish
If I had a need to see success I wouldn't be following Irish football. I like to see Irish clubs do well, as do other people around here. It's nothing to do with "wanting to belong to something," I'd just rather see those around me do well than not. I don't see Sligo winning a couple of European ties as a threat to my club (although obviously they'd actually have to win once first). You obviously see things differently.

[DannyInvincible]

I'm not saying hope everyone loses their games like some are suggesting, just why would you care? Its this typical Irish mentality of wanting to belong to something.

That's a pretty common human mentality, no? Your own support of Limerick isn't based, at least in part, on some wish to belong to something? Not that that is necessarily why many League of Ireland supporters will support Irish clubs competing in Europe in general anyway.


As for going to games of other clubs it's all a bit football hipsterish

Hipsterish? How so? Maybe one just likes watching live football? Even better if there's an Irish club involved.

Anyway, as I've already stated, European progression benefits Irish football as a whole.

[Nesta99]

It may be fairly unique that the fans of a domestic league hope their fellow league members do well, uniquely Irish and different, well why not! There is mutual benefit for cross league success in European competition.
The main reason though is that none of us are going to advance so far that we will meet each other. If those days were to come then i will be happy to become the most bitter and hatefilled anti other LoI club in Europe fan there is!!!

[White Horse]

I'm not saying hope everyone loses their games like some are suggesting, just why would you care? Its this typical Irish mentality of wanting to belong to something. I'd see it as been very unsecure in supporting your club Charlie in that you have this need to see success.

As for going to games of other clubs it's all a bit football hipsterish

I even go so far as to hope Limerick survives whether everything goes tits up financially.

[nigel-harps1954]

I'd see it as been very unsecure in supporting your club Charlie in that you have this need to see success.



The only 'unsecure' crap I'm reading here is yourself.

You seem awfully jealous in a way.

It's not like I'll be seeing Harps any time soon in European action. It brings me a great sense of pride to see fellow LOI teams progressing in Europe. I don't care much for co-efficients or anything of the like. I'm just happy to see an Irish team progress as it's all for greater exposure of our league.

But then again, in an ideal world, we'd all laugh at teams losing, giving fuel to the fire of those folks in the bar calling Irish football crap. Because we all crave that.

[peadar1987]

If I had a need to see success I wouldn't be following Irish football. I like to see Irish clubs do well, as do other people around here. It's nothing to do with "wanting to belong to something," I'd just rather see those around me do well than not. I don't see Sligo winning a couple of European ties as a threat to my club (although obviously they'd actually have to win once first). You obviously see things differently.

this x1,000,000!

[Dodge]

I love how people still think he's a Limerick fan...

As before, there's no uniform LOI mentality (and it certainly not an irish thing to feel the need to be part of somethign, but that's a different story and irrelevent here) about Europe. Some will go to other teams games, some will wish them well, some won't care either way and some will hope they lose and half their players get injured.

My own attitude changes from team to team (and depends on how it effects Pats). The only argument I defiitely agree with is that Irish clubs winning games in Europes helps the perception about the league. I don't think it helps crowds or anything, but it certainly doesn't hurt them.

[Mr A]

European games are a win-win.

I welcome Irish teams doing well in Europe as it (albeit marginally) increases the credibility of the league.

I welcome when they crash and burn so we can laugh at them.

[paul_oshea]

What time are the kick -offs any streams?

[Redzer]

I never understand the League of Ireland love in every year when it comes to European games. Why would you care how other clubs get on, or worse support them?
Or God forbid use their crest:thunder:

[Spudulika]

No matter what Irish, or Northern Irish team, is playing in Europe, I'll support them and have often gone to their away games if they were nearby. Most countries don't enjoy such unity, maybe when our clubs are challenging for Champions and Europa League titles it'll change though.

[Real ale Madrid]

Love this time of year - best of luck to Drogs and Pats - do us proud.

[bennocelt]

streams?

[Spudulika]

watching on Lithuanian tv, via a stream , can I post it here? getting cheesed off with the morons calling Irish teams "british" and Liam Buckley preferring british style.

[bennocelt]

watching on Lithuanian tv, via a stream , can I post it here? getting cheesed off with the morons calling Irish teams "british" and Liam Buckley preferring british style.

got this
http://www.streamhunter.eu/football-live-streaming-video.html

[nigel-harps1954]

Can't find any working streams, so anything would be appreciated. Is there St Pats commentary on ustream?