Promotion/Relegation Play-Offs 2014

[nr637]

Huge crowd now expected in Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway next friday nite for the return leg. They are expecting over 4,000+ to see Galway get the right result and return to Premier League for the town.

[pineapple stu]

In the second half we were totally dominant but UCD were so negative they were partly to blame. You planned to defend for 45 minutes - and then what another 90 in Galway? You should have kept the pressure on and maybe won 2-0 .
I don't think that was an active gameplan just for last night; it's something we've done all season. 90th minute equaliser conceded at home to Limerick. Twice pegged back in Bray (before winning). Let Athlone back into the game in March - 2-0 up and cruising and we ended up hanging on. It's like we're not sure what to do with a lead.

I could believe that corner stat!

[D24Saint]

Huge crowd now expected in Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway next friday nite for the return leg. They are expecting over 4,000+ to see Galway get the right result and return to Premier League for the town.

There was a decent turnout for the game last night,good few down from Galway & plenty of neutrals I saw Longford,Bray,Rovers fans aswell as a few loi celebs Bucko,Paul Doolin,Kerr & few players, good to see.The President never showed up even though UCD had to waste two rows of seats.

[WoodquayBoy]

Galway Fc have played 5 times in Dublin this year. Won 4 & Drew 1
Played 7 times in Dublin - Shels x 3 (won 2, drew 1); Baby Shams x2 (1 win, 1 draw) and UCD x 2 which were 2 wins.
We won the corner count 13-0 last night! And I dunno who said we are 'expecting' a crowd of 3k+. Hoping for that maybe, but not expecting it. Nice to see Daryl Horgan there last night supporting his baby brother! And Michael D was never turning up seen as he is in Wales opening some poetry centre or the like

[Terry]

Huge crowd now expected in Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway next friday nite for the return leg. They are expecting over 4,000+ to see Galway get the right result and return to Premier League for the town.

Don't know who is expecting that? Our biggest gate this season was our very first match versus Longford (2300 I think). We would expect the same or slightly more.

[Louth4sam]

Really hope Galway go up even though UCD is my closest team. Always liked Galway as a club and an away trip. Still gonna get the odd did in about the DVD though :p

[gufc2000]

Thought we started brightly first 10 minutes, and next thing out of nowhere UCD scored. That set us back and for the rest of the half we didn't look the same, without UCD taking over at the same time.

2nd half our lads upped the stakes. Most of the last half hour was played in their half.

Great result, but still have to finish the job on Friday. UCD will have Benson and Creevy back, but hopefully in front of a home crowd our lads can get the job done

[pineapple stu]

Thought we started brightly first 10 minutes, and next thing out of nowhere UCD scored. That set us back and for the rest of the half we didn't look the same, without UCD taking over at the same time.
Have to say I thought ye were absolutely awful the first ten minutes - some of the misplaced passes were almost comical and most of the game was played in the Galway half. Thought ye started improving from around the half hour, and another big improvement from the second half.

Funny how people can get such divergent views from watching the same match!

[Guitd]

this is a fairly accurate neutral report
http://www.sseairtricityleague.ie/news/5819-late-goals-put-galway-in-control

[Martinho II]

wonder was Tony Cousins looking at Ryan Connolly on the offchance that Galway Utd dont go up? mind you it didnt stop him getting Kevin O Connor even though he stayed up with Bray!

[outspoken]

Was at the game last night, UCD started really really well and Galway looked nervous but second half they really got at UCD who sat back and it cost them. Exciting game even if the standard was a bit scrappy in the second half. UCD keeper was brutal for the first goal but did make an excellent save at the end to keep the tie alive. Was delighted for Galway I have to say, will be fantastic to see them in the premier (sorry UCD fans)

[Terry]

Come on united! Huge crowds expected tonight, arrive early if your going. If you haven't bought your ticket yet the Dail bar are doing a promotion where if you buy a ticket from them you get a free pint of Heineken.

[poster]

Come on united!

Will Galway be changing their colours considering there's (another) new club on its way?

[JC_GUFC]

Will Galway be changing their colours considering there's (another) new club on its way?

Is that the club Alan Keane is joining next year?

[poster]

Is that the club Alan Keane is joining next year?

Joined, no?

[WoodquayBoy]

No one joined yet but it looks an obvious one. Wonder will Russler and Conneely head back home as well - is Russell still working as FAI development officer up there?

[Olander]

No one joined yet but it looks an obvious one. Wonder will Russler and Conneely head back home as well - is Russell still working as FAI development officer up there?
If he's working as an officer trying to develop local players in Sligo then he's got a tough job on his hands :cool:

[mcgonigle]

I'm not sure how they'll do it but I have a feeling UCD will survive!

[Paddyfield]

I'm not sure how they'll do it but I have a feeling UCD will survive!

It's simple really. UCD need to score more goals than Galway FC.

[poster]

No one joined yet but it looks an obvious one. Wonder will Russler and Conneely head back home as well - is Russell still working as FAI development officer up there?

He is, yes.

Must be quite a bit of money backing Galway. Might be needed once the initial novelty of having a Premier Division club in the city wears off - again.

[pineapple stu]

It's simple really. UCD need to score more goals than Galway FC.
We could also spend less money than Bray.

This is the League of Ireland. "Simple" never comes into it.

[White Horse]

This time two years ago I was heading to Waterford with very little hope in my heart. I don't need to tell UCD and Galway how big this game is. Just look at the fortunes of Dundalk and Waterford since then.

[mcgonigle]

It's simple really. UCD need to score more goals than Galway FC.

Thanks for the clarification but I was thinking more along the lines of how UCD will win a match against a team that hasn't mentally gone on holidays or is in the Aviva.

[WoodquayBoy]

If that's the case with Russell, can't see us signing him. Pity.

[D24Saint]

Think Galway will be back in the premier after a two nil win tonight , don't think UCD will have the heart to go to Terryland (old money) and win.

[centre mid]

Do away goals count?

[D24Saint]

I was told on Monday no.

[WoodquayBoy]

Away goals DO NOT count. Nerves are shot to pieces and still 3 hours to kick-off

[Terry]

2183

Happy Halloween

[Hitman]

2183

Happy Halloween
Is Bobby Ryan still knocking around?

[wonder88]

Weather has dried up for last 2 hours in Galway, so should help the crowd numbers. 3k would be a good turn out I think, people have to be realistic, brilliant if it is more. Got text earlier from a mate in Tallaght, so there is a good buzz around the game for sure. 2-1 for home team please.

[Hulsey]

Any radio streams?

[Dunny]

http://tunein.com/radio/Galway-Bay-FM-958-s6496/

Coverage seems to be split between the match and the Connacht eggball :(

[Hulsey]

Cheers dunny

[Trainee]

Galway 1 up at half time

[Aaron]

1-0 Galway, Shanahan

[Longfordian]

You would think that'll be that. Love Galway as a place to go, fond memories of NUIG back in the day.

[Aaron]

Galway confirmed on their twitter 2890 the attendance, terrific crowd

[centre mid]

A UCD goal would make an interesting last 30 mins

[Mr A]

2-0 gfc

[Trainee]

2 nil Galway

[Mr A]

3-0

Welcome back to hell UCD

[Trainee]

3 nil

[Maroon 7]

3-0

Alex Byrne

[patrickccfc]

Absolutely delighted for Galway, amazing achievement to get promoted the first season back and good to see Tommy Dunne being the man to do it with them

[White Horse]

Well done Galway. A promotion earned on the pitch this time.

[legendz]

Congrats to Galway FC!

[Mr A]

Congrats Galway. A dream first year back in the LOI.

No handy games for me next year :(

[The Donie Forde]

Absolutely delighted for Galway, amazing achievement to get promoted the first season back and good to see Tommy Dunne being the man to do it with them

Agree with every word of this. Tommy ended up on something of a sour note at CCFC, but he's a decent man and still learning as a manager.
He'll never be forgotten for taking the helm at City when he did, and for winning us the First Division title in such dramatic circumstances from a spot where we had been double-digit points behind Shels.
Plenty of City fans remember his positives for the club, though others insist on harping on about the negatives.

Anyway, this is a famous night for Galway, Big congrats to them, and looking forward to the trip there already!

[Longfordian]

Well done Galway. Most of our lads seem to think Galway were the best side they played this year. They had a really good Mervue side from last year as a good nucleus and with a few good additions they've really progressed as the season has gone on.