Matches 30/31 Aug & 3 Sept

[Ezeikial]

No problem! I assume Kilduff is out per the loan agreement, though with Morrissey in the form he is that probably won't be much consolation. Who will you play up with him then, if anyone?

Unlike in England, there are no rules here that prevent a loan player appearing against the parent club. While it is also the norm here, this is based on a gentlemans agreement and not a enforceable loan agreement term.

It would be great to see Kilduff in the same game as Zayed

[patrickccfc]

I wasnt at the game friday so didnt see his goals, but he really is an amazing talent and he is only 20. Wouldnt be suprised to see him off to england in the not to distant future, but hopefully that is at least 2 years away yet. Ashton has us playing well and confidence is sky high at the moment, colin healy back is huge for us and daryl horgan back from suspension too.

Yeah he has been brilliant for us, im sure most rovers fans would be raging if the club were to let him go. He gives us something different and has been one of the main reasons there has been a big up-turn in our results and performances

[Charlie Darwin]

Unlike in England, there are no rules here that prevent a loan player appearing against the parent club. While it is also the norm here, this is based on a gentlemans agreement and not a enforceable loan agreement term.

It would be great to see Kilduff in the same game as Zayed
I'm not sure what you mean here? In England the convention is that loan players don't play against their parent club, but Arsenal routinely allow loanees to face them. I don't know why Ireland would be any different - if you loan a player, it seems reasonably to write in that he can't play against you.


I wasnt at the game friday so didnt see his goals, but he really is an amazing talent and he is only 20. Wouldnt be suprised to see him off to england in the not to distant future, but hopefully that is at least 2 years away yet. Ashton has us playing well and confidence is sky high at the moment, colin healy back is huge for us and daryl horgan back from suspension too.

Yeah he has been brilliant for us, im sure most rovers fans would be raging if the club were to let him go. He gives us something different and has been one of the main reasons there has been a big up-turn in our results and performances
What age is Morrissey, 18? It certainly makes a change from the final weeks of Dunne's reign when you were jettisoning forwards for fun. Or perhaps he saw Morrissey coming. Rovers fans love Kilduff. He has looked short of match practice any time he's played this season, but that's what happens when you play 15 minutes a week.

[monkey9]

Ah sounds grand so. Cheers for the help;)

The number 27 bus goes from Tallaght as well through the city centre and down Westmoreland St.

[Charlie Darwin]

The number 27 bus goes from Tallaght as well through the city centre and down Westmoreland St.
Is that quicker? I haven't gotten it myself, always figured the luas was handier and more regular, although I get off earlier.

[nigel-harps1954]

I'm sure a lot of people really care about a team fourth from bottom in the graveyard!

You really are a sour piece of work. Our crowds may have dropped but we are operating in dreamland compared to the drivel you have to look at every week on various cow fields across the country.

Something crawl up your rear a bit wrong in the showgies tonight?

[Charlie Darwin]

Dong's back and forth between denouncing Sligo's crowds and denouncing other people for daring to question the interest in Sligo's games is worth a thread in itself.

[avvenalaf]

Yeah, we could have done without Morrissey scoring a hat trick. The way the Rovers defence is now, they're going to give up plenty of chances, and with idiot Quigley out for three matches any momentum from the Shels match will be arrested.

I wouldn't be surprised if Kilduff sticks around in Cork. He hasn't been given a fair crack at any stage in Rovers - the board obviouly rate him enough to keep giving him contracts, but the management. If it had been up to me, he'd have replaced Sheppard ages ago.

He won't be in Cork next year. Heard tonight that the club is f****d financially and that Horgan is back in Sligo next season.

[PartySaint]

and with idiot Quigley out for three matches


Will he miss the Cup game or just league games?

[Ezeikial]

http://foot.ie/images/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Unlike in England, there are no rules here that prevent a loan player appearing against the parent club. While it is also the norm here, this is based on a gentlemans agreement and not a enforceable loan agreement term.

It would be great to see Kilduff in the same game as Zayed


I'm not sure what you mean here? In England the convention is that loan players don't play against their parent club, but Arsenal routinely allow loanees to face them. I don't know why Ireland would be any different - if you loan a player, it seems reasonably to write in that he can't play against you.



In Ireland there is no league rule preventing a loan player appearing against the parent club. Even in the event of a "gentleman's agreement" the FAI will not regard such a player as ineligible.

AFAIK there in the Premier League there is a rule (7.2 M6 according to Wiki) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loan_(sports)) that prevents players playing against the parent club.

[adamd164]

He won't be in Cork next year. Heard tonight that the club is f****d financially and that Horgan is back in Sligo next season.

Tommy Dunne had a year and about a third left on his contract so that'll need paying. Plus the lower crowds due to his teams 'performances'. Must take a toll on the coffers.

Our best option will be to take advantage of Ashtons knowledge of the youth side by blooding in more young players like Morrissey who got a hattrick the other night, and tying the best ones down to contracts.

[oriel]

No comments on this evenings games yet?

Arguably one of the biggest 2 matches so far, you would think Sligo really do have to win.

Also it will be interesting to see Derry's response to last Friday.

[Ezeikial]

No comments on this evenings games yet?



C'mon Derry and da Drogs

[Fivesilver]

Yep, we have to win, but that'll be pretty much the case for the remainder of the season - and we'll still need you and Pats to stumble.
Derry look to have crumbled - desperately hoping they prove me wrong tonight, although it won't matter if we don't do the biz.

[patrickccfc]

Hopefully drogs lose, need to keep them behind us. Cant see anything other than a pats win up in derry

[DannyInvincible]

Pat's 1-0 up after only three minutes through a Killian Brennan free-kick.

[nigel-harps1954]

Any links? Can't find one myself.

[Mr A]

Literally just switched on Setanta and the first thing I heard was Felix complaining about the Derry keeper kicking it long and it being a 70-50 ball.

[Fivesilver]

Thought Derry were unfortunate with the free - very soft - but they've been like rabbits in the headlights ever since. Going to get whipped here if they don't get the ball down and hold a bit of possession.

[DannyInvincible]

Any links? Can't find one myself.

http://www.coolsport.tv/stream9.html

[DannyInvincible]

Another poor home performance by Derry. Pat's were very dominant in spite of the final 1-0 scoreline.

[White Horse]

At least Derry gave it a go in the second half. Pats seem to run out of steam in the second half of games.

[wonder88]

Is it too early to consider Sligo out of title race now?

[Ezeikial]

Is it too early to consider Sligo out of title race now?

Not out of it yet, but certainly very long shots now.
Would need some unlikely results to come together, including beating Pats in Richmond.

The positive from tonight for Sligo (and Dundalk & Pats) is that euro qualification is closer to be secured.

[nigel-harps1954]

Shamrock Rovers will be delighted with those results tonight.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

We're out of it. Two horse race.

Played very well in patches tonight but still not good enough. Drogs could easily have won it at the end when they were catching us on the break. Very small crowd.

[PartySaint]

Is it too early to consider Sligo out of title race now?

It's been a 2 horse race since they lost in Oriel.

Delighted with our win tonight, it was a bit of a repeat of Friday night, great in the first half but slowed up in the second although we were comfortable throughout.

Our game against Dundalk on the 20th could see the biggest league crowd in Inchicore in the last 14 years.

[luiz]

It's at least the third match in a row where Pats play in their away blue kit. One of them was at home and another against a green and white team. Did somebody spoil the red shirts while washing?

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

It's been a 2 horse race since they lost in Oriel.

Delighted with our win tonight, it was a bit of a repeat of Friday night, great in the first half but slowed up in the second although we were comfortable throughout.

Our game against Dundalk on the 20th could see the biggest league crowd in Inchicore in the last 14 years.

I wouldn't say it was a 2 horse race since Oriel but last night was always going to be a huge night for us. If we had won and Pats drawn as opposed to the other way around we would have been 3 points behind both teams. Still haven't been playing well enough at all to win it this year.

[dong]

Key now is to hold onto third place.
Anything less than that would be a disaster no matter what way people might try to dress it up.

[Mr A]

The title race looks like being an absolute humdinger and that match between Pats and Dundalk mouth watering (this will be on TV, right?).

I see Dundalk have four games at home from the seven left.. they should absolutely coin it between now and the end of the season barring Pats streaking away.

And the fight at the bottom is fascinating also with four teams involved including Bohs and Shels.

[Dodge]

Deserved win for Pats last night. Another little wrinkle for the title race is that 3 times Pats and Dundalk play on differing nights.

This week Pats Saturday, Dundalk Sunday. Then they play each other. Then Pats Thursday, Dundalk Friday.

Still think Dundalk are the value bet at 5/2 with PP. Even with a draw in that game in Richmond, I see more opportunities for Pats to drop points than Dundalk

[White Horse]

Still think Dundalk are the value bet at 5/2 with PP. Even with a draw in that game in Richmond, I see more opportunities for Pats to drop points than Dundalk

I am surprised at the odds being offered. Pats are two points ahead, but Dundalk are improving every week, and have a good run in.

In my opinion, it is neck and neck.

[Dodge]

I'd agree with that.

Of course odds aren't just based on probability of win. it's about making maximum profit (at minimum exposure) for the bookie.

I have Dundalk backed at 10/1 btw (from about 6 weeks ago)

[avvenalaf]

You've done your money, Dodge but sure you'll be too ****ed celebrating to care.

[redobit]

I have Dundalk backed at 10/1 btw (from about 6 weeks ago)

btw or ew

[wonder88]

Are Pats changing to the Barcaleona colours ? I still think St Pats have a better squad than Dundalk and the only worry I would have about them is that they have not been scoring enough goals for all their domination of games, especially from the strikers compared to Stephen Kenny's side. Hope the race goes the distance as it would increase the crowds hopefully. Pats need to give Bisto Flood more game time, plus it was good to see one of his own team (Bolger I think) order K Brennan back into line as he was just about to start acting up towards the end of last night's game. That the attitude that wins titles.

[Dodge]

btw or ew

BTW. I just backed the win


Pats need to give Bisto Flood more game time

He's started 6 of the last 8 league and fai cup games

[nigel-harps1954]

My money is on pats. Kenny has a habit of bottling it at the last minute.

[DannyInvincible]

A GIF of Brennan's goal from last night here: http://balls.ie/football/killian-brennan-goal/

http://ballsdot.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Untitled-1.gif

[Bawnville Hoop]

I'd agree with that.

Of course odds aren't just based on probability of win. it's about making maximum profit (at minimum exposure) for the bookie.

I have Dundalk backed at 10/1 btw (from about 6 weeks ago)


I have em backed at 38/1 start of the season, E/W though.

[avvenalaf]

I have em backed at 38/1 start of the season, E/W though.

There's a Hoop who knows a good manager:cool:

[Señor Willy]

Hopefully drogs lose, need to keep them behind us. Cant see anything other than a pats win up in derry

Hate to bring up an old thread but... Hahaha