FAI Cup 2014

[desaintsno.12]

So when you agonisingly beat us by scoring in the last two minutes of normal or extra-time ( depending on how much god wants to fook with us) in a game we should have one, but bottled it, that'll be your sixth cup ?? impressive

[Dalymountrower]

Have been at all the Aviva finals bar last year and have found the athmosphere far better than Ireland matches and most Rugby matches,
The last Derry/ Pats final was a cracker, as was the previous one, so looking forward to it.

[TonyD]

Interesting stat raised on DerryCityChat about our cup final jerseys:

1988: Wore specially made Cup Final candystripe jersey - LOST
1989: Wore that season's candystripes - WON
1994: Wore specially made Cup Final jersey (mostly white) - LOST
1995: Wore that season's candystripes - WON
1997: Wore yellow away rig - LOST
2002: Wore that season's candystripes - WON
2006: Wore that season's candystripes - WON
2008: Wore Argentina away = LOST
2012: Wore that season's candystripes = WON

That's some run of finals from Derry. Great cup record. This is our year though.

(No, seriously, stop sniggering down the back. )

[jinxy lilywhite]

the lesser of two evils is derry to win the cup. the idea of rovers missing out on Europe is just hilarious

[Candystripe]

Apparently Derry will be wearing this season's Candystripes for this final. #justsaying

[D24Saint]

Apparently Derry will be wearing this season's Candystripes for this final. #justsaying

Toss was rigged, there is an anti saints fai cup agenda in abbotstown (& previously merrion square).

[BonnieShels]

the lesser of two evils is derry to win the cup. the idea of rovers missing out on Europe is just hilarious

Plus Pats not winning the Cup.

The 2012 game was quite something. I have to root out my Derry scarf now.

[Flexy]

Prices for the Cup Final have been announced on Sunday 2nd November

Kick off is at 3.30pm Turnstyles will open from 1pm onthe Day

Derry fans will be in the North Stand and areas of the East and West Stands.

Derry will be the Home Team and will wear their Red and White Kit

Prices Adults 10 Euros or £8
Children 5 Euros or £4 ( very well Priced again )

Derry City to receive £7,000 + Tickets presume Pats will receive the same.

NO FLARES ANYONE CAUGHT WITH FLARES WILL HAVE THEIR TICKET REMOVED AND REFUSED ENTRY

[seand]

Great to see it's a tenner again.

[mcgonigle]

Great to see it's a tenner again.

It was being advertised at those prices on the electronic hoardings during the Gibraltar game.

[MeathDrog]

Great stuff. Anyone who wants this game away from the Aviva, look at the attendances since Lansdowne was done up. Sure, there was bound to be a steady decline after the first one between Sligo and Shams, but on the whole the attendances have been much better than most during the 00s.

[PartySaint]

Padraig Sutton will ref the final.

With Rovers needing Pats to win I was hoping it would be Neil Doyle.

[El-Pietro]

What odds a red card?

[disgruntled]

Thats the end of that game so.

[brendy_éire]

In fairness, Sutton is one of the better refs. But good to get the excuses in early.

[D24Saint]

Tickets on sale from the Club office and some cup final merchandise is also available, the workmans club on Emmet Road is decked out in Red & White hopefully more in the area will join in.

[El-Pietro]

In fairness, Sutton is one of the better refs. But good to get the excuses in early.

hes card happy beyond belief. I think he's give us about 1/4 of all our cards this season in a handful of games. Sent off two or three of our players, sent of a UCD player against us, gave us a penalty against UCD, gave Pats a penalty against us. I think hes sent off a bunch of Pats players as well this season.

[Dodge]

I think hes sent off a bunch of Pats players as well this season.

3 in 5 league games. Also sent off 2 against us and awarded us a penalty.

The only game without a "major" incident was Derry v Pats last month (Pats won 1-0)

He's not biased or anything, he's just card happy. Averages nearly 5 yellows per game
http://soccer-stats.irishtimes.com/?Lang=0&CPID=95&CTID=34&TEID=0&pStr=Comp_Referee

[El-Pietro]

I don't believe that site is entirely accurate. I was doing a piece on this very ref earlier in the season for our program (which was not printed as I used the term "he dished out cards like confetti" and they were worried of any potential backlash from the FAI") and the numbers didn't add up so I went through every LOI game up to that point game by game, but yeah he gives out far more cards than anyone else.

[disgruntled]

It could be worse I suppose.
It could be Buttimer :shock:

[BonnieShels]

It could be worse I suppose.
It could be Buttimer :shock:

Don't dare speak his name regarding a cup final. I'm still getting over it.

[Straightstory]

No tickets on sale on Ticketmaster yet. Why is this? Will they be?

[Dodge]

They will be. No idea why not already

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/FAI-Ford-Cup-Final-tickets/artist/1794080

[A N Mouse]

They will be. No idea why not already

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/FAI-Ford-Cup-Final-tickets/artist/1794080

It's a faaaa..

Will premium tickets go on general sale?

[D24Saint]

Will premium tickets go on general sale

Normally do Ive gone to all Aviva finals except last year and was in the premium section, for some reason they always drag their feet on making them available, makes no sense.

[wonder88]

Is the premium level worth it (price 40e ?) d24. Was going to go there last year, but changed my mind. The atmosphere would be a bit flat maybe, which I found in Croke Park. However never been there and would like to see what it is like. Advise please

[D24Saint]

Only twenty quid last few finals, only go to the Aviva once a year so I enjoy it.

[Straightstory]

Yes - premium level is well worth it.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

FAI sent an email giving me a Premium Ticket for my Season Ticket. My ST is in the Upper Tier.

[PartySaint]

FAI sent an email giving me a Premium Ticket for my Season Ticket. My ST is in the Upper Tier.

Yeah all FAI season ticket holders are allowed use their season ticket to get premium level for the Cup final

[legendz]

Ok, a cup final to look forward to. A repeat obviously of the 2012 final, when Derry won 3-2 after extra-time. That final had the lowest attendance of the finals played in the Aviva since 2010 onwards. That year, Pat's had finished 3rd and Derry 5th. This year Pat's have again finished 3rd with Derry as low as 8th this time. My understanding is that Pat's have not won the cup since 1961. Having won the league last year, there'll be a craving there for more silverware.


League results this season:
29/08/14 Derry City 0 St Patrick's Athletic 1
30/05/14 St Patrick's Athletic 5 Derry City 2
28/03/14 Derry City 0 St Patrick's Athletic 0


Last two Cup results between the sides:
04/11/12 Final Derry City 3 St Patrick's Athletic 2
03/12/06 Final Derry City 4 St Patrick's Athletic 3


Pat's have had the upper hand in the league this year. Derry have had the upper hand in recent Cup meetings. Extra-time again cannot be ruled out. Pat's seem to have the momentum.

[D24Saint]

Still no availability on Ticketmaster for Premium tickets they aren't going to open the whole section just for Ireland season ticket holders so no idea why they are taking so long to go on sale.

[PartySaint]

Last two Cup results between the sides:
04/11/12 Final Derry City 3 St Patrick's Athletic 2
03/12/06 Final Derry City 4 St Patrick's Athletic 3




We've never beaten Derry in any cup game.

[BonnieShels]

And long may that record continue.

Serious question though, if ye win the cup where will the angst be sent then?

I've always wondered what it must be like. I mean for Chicago Cubs, Liverpool, Mayo, Toronto Maple Leafs (I am a fan), fans it must be excruciating to think of the aftermath.

I remember the relief after Dublin won the All-Ireland in 2011 and how it manifested as relief more than joy.

[PartySaint]

And long may that record continue.

Serious question though, if ye win the cup where will the angst be sent then?

I've always wondered what it must be like. I mean for Chicago Cubs, Liverpool, Mayo, Toronto Maple Leafs (I am a fan), fans it must be excruciating to think of the aftermath.

I remember the relief after Dublin won the All-Ireland in 2011 and how it manifested as relief more than joy.

I've already decided I'm going to stop following football after the final. A win would mean it's complete and nothing could top it. Another loss would be too much to take.

[Ezeikial]

I wish I could cheer for Pats - but knowing that it would allow Rovers qualify for Europa makes it completely unpalatable.

[BonnieShels]

I've already decided I'm going to stop following football after the final. A win would mean it's complete and nothing could top it. Another loss would be too much to take.

Good call. I may do the same. Couldn't live in that world.

[Charlie Darwin]

I'd rather not support Pats so I'm just going to become a Chelsea fan for the day.

[BonnieShels]

I'm just delighted I can use my Derry scarf again.

Now that's Pure Derry.

[brendy_éire]

Any know of the process for using your Lansdowne season ticket for the final?
Don't exactly want the upgrade and would rather just have the lower tier.

[Louth4sam]

Any know of the process for using your Lansdowne season ticket for the final?
Don't exactly want the upgrade and would rather just have the lower tier.

Won't work apparently. It's upgrade only.

I'd probably take it if Dundalk were there. At least you can have a few pints whilst watching to calm the nerves.

[brendy_éire]

Won't work apparently. It's upgrade only.

Will give Ticketmaster a ring in the morning and see the craic.


I'd probably take it if Dundalk were there. At least you can have a few pints whilst watching to calm the nerves.

You'll have to drink them behind the glass window though.
Would rather be down in scum-class having the craic.

[brendy_éire]

The FAI have told the club (Derry) that if you present your Lansdowne season ticket to the ticket van (which is at the junction of Lansdowne Road and Northumberland Road?) they will issue you with a lower tier ticket.
But this is the FAI, so bear in mind that Abbey, SCs, JD's muckers and his next door neighbour's cat will all be in the queue ahead of you.

[DannyInvincible]

Derry City feature on the front page of In Bed With Maradona: http://inbedwithmaradona.com/journal/2014/10/29/carnival-of-the-candystripes

[Straightstory]

Right... I can't see Pats losing this. I really can't. The best team in the country at the moment, and surely they won't lose ANOTHER Cup Final. Prediction: 2-0 the Saints.

[jinxy lilywhite]

Are the league champions not the best team ffs

[Ezeikial]

Right... I can't see Pats losing this. I really can't. The best team in the country at the moment, and surely they won't lose ANOTHER Cup Final. Prediction: 2-0 the Saints.


Are the league champions not the best team ffs

I'm sure he means the best team still in competition in the country at the moment.

[Charlie Darwin]

Right... I can't see Pats losing this. I really can't. The best team in the country at the moment, and surely they won't lose ANOTHER Cup Final. Prediction: 2-0 the Saints.
2-0 Derry it is so. Are you Stuey Byrne?

[Ezeikial]

2-0 Derry it is so. Are you Stuey Byrne?

You're just being ridiculous now!

If it was Stuey he would be tipping Rovers for the cup

[ger121]

Will be the first Cup final I've missed in a few years. Enjoy the day out at the venue formally known as Lansdowne Rd. Hopefully will catch a bit of it on the box and I'm going for Pat's to finally break their eternal cup hoodoo.