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Fixtures over next few days.
Date Comp Home Club Away Club Venue Kick-off
09/03/2015 EAS Cup Galway United Finn Harps Eamonn Deacy Park 7.45pm
09/03/2015 EAS Cup UCD Cabinteely The UCD Bowl 7.45pm
10/03/2015 EAS Cup Bohemians Athlone Town Dalymount Park 7.45pm
10/03/2015 EAS Cup Drogheda United Shelbourne United Park 7.45pm
10/03/2015 EAS Cup Sligo Rovers Mayo League The Showgrounds 7.45pm
10/03/2015 EAS Cup Cobh Ramblers Limerick St. Colman's Park 8pm
10/03/2015 EAS Cup Crumlin United Bray Wanderers Pearse Park 8pm
10/03/2015 EAS Cup Wexford Youths UCC Ferrycarrig Park 8pm
Would it not have been a better idea to play these next week instead? Many people will be taking Monday off to make a four day weekend and might be more likely to attend a game. In general I think LOI midweek games might be better on Bank Holidays where ever possible.
outspoken
08/03/2015, 10:16 PM
These games are too early after opening weekend anyway it's crazy. Should play them were before season starts get it out of way, who cares about LC anyway?
NeverFeltBetter
08/03/2015, 10:23 PM
Huge game for Limerick I think. A loss will be a serious sign that a doom laden season is in the offing.
outspoken
08/03/2015, 10:27 PM
Huge game for Limerick I think. A loss will be a serious sign that a doom laden season is in the offing.
Sure Yel probably play a second string? And given your squad isn't very big or strong would it really be a massive surprise if Cobh won? Id be more worried if we come down and batter ye in 2 weeks then youl be in trouble given Bohs already turned ye over with ease at home.
NeverFeltBetter
08/03/2015, 10:57 PM
Limerick only has one string.
Charlie Darwin
08/03/2015, 11:07 PM
These games are too early after opening weekend anyway it's crazy. Should play them were before season starts get it out of way, who cares about LC anyway?
Dundalk enjoyed it last year, albeit they probably won't care now they have another trophy in the bag. The LC might not mean much in terms of packing crowds in but for the hardcore of fans, winning it's a big deal for most clubs I'd say.
Longfordian
08/03/2015, 11:25 PM
When you get to the final it becomes a big deal I think and we certainly enjoyed winning it in 2004, especially as it was in front of a big crowd in Longford.
TheBoss
09/03/2015, 12:53 AM
Who actually schedules these games? You've got Man Utd v Arsenal on tonight and the Champions League on the Tuesday. How can you compete with that in whats the lowest priority cup competition in the league.
In any event, I think the early stages of the League Cup should be played before the start of the season.
Charlie Darwin
09/03/2015, 1:32 AM
Who actually schedules these games? You've got Man Utd v Arsenal on tonight and the Champions League on the Tuesday. How can you compete with that in whats the lowest priority cup competition in the league.
In any event, I think the early stages of the League Cup should be played before the start of the season.
Well that's probably the logic. There's some truth to what outspoken says, most people couldn't be arsed about a first round league cup game, so just throw it on a Monday when it can least affect your bottom line.
Was massive for us as well at the time and proved a real turning point in our history.
When you've won next to nothing for long enough it's always to be savoured and it gives the players a taste of success which can't be underestimated.
PartySaint
09/03/2015, 8:55 AM
I'd really like to see Pats win it as we done fairly poorly in it in recent years plus Bucko is only the League Cup and Setanta Cup away from winning all Domestic available trophies with Pats.
seand
09/03/2015, 12:39 PM
In the 90s we used to run off the group games in pre-season. It seems sensible, give everyone a couple of semi-competitive games to get warmed up. Dundalk certainly enjoyed the final and it was important to get an actual trophy under out belt. But up the the semi it was an entirely reserve team, and it was a mainly reserve team in the final too. Another small change I'd make is seed the First Division teams at home to Premier teams where possible.
patrickccfc
09/03/2015, 12:51 PM
I'm dying for us to win it.. it's the only trophy I haven't seen us win
Updates from Galway Harps will appear here: http://app.mobstats.com/soccer.html#uri6w51hj2GalwayUnited-FinnHarpsFC
gufcfan
09/03/2015, 6:10 PM
Galway and Harps lineups. (https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/575008706720587778)
nigel-harps1954
09/03/2015, 6:45 PM
From the look of pictures, the attendance in Terryland tonight is similar to that of Salthills attendances at the same venue a few years ago.
From Mr A only 5 minutes ago:
https://api.mobstats.com/tmp/thumb/396-gvrc2k.jpg
https://api.mobstats.com/tmp/thumb/396-aurful.jpg
nigel-harps1954
09/03/2015, 7:08 PM
Galway 1-0 Harps.
Cunningham with the goal. Seemingly a good period of pressure from Harps and caught on the break.
nigel-harps1954
09/03/2015, 7:22 PM
Supposedly more Harps fans than Galway fans tonight...which is saying a lot.
nigel-harps1954
09/03/2015, 7:23 PM
Galway 2-0 Harps.
Shanahan with the goal.
Olander
09/03/2015, 7:42 PM
Supposedly more Harps fans than Galway fans tonight...which is saying a lot.
It's a ****e crowd but don't lose the run of yourself Nidge
nigel-harps1954
09/03/2015, 7:45 PM
It's a ****e crowd but don't lose the run of yourself Nidge
Just going by what I'm told.
nigel-harps1954
09/03/2015, 8:02 PM
Galway 2-1 Harps. Brian McGroary
nigel-harps1954
09/03/2015, 8:11 PM
Galway 3-1 Harps. Penalty
nigel-harps1954
09/03/2015, 8:19 PM
Galway 3-2 Harps
Keith Cowan goal from corner.
nigel-harps1954
09/03/2015, 8:36 PM
FT scores:
Galway 3-2 Finn Harps
UCD 0-0 Cabinteely. (latest)
UCD missed a penalty in last minute. Looks to be going to extra time.
EDIT: 93rd minute winner for Cabinteely!
patrickccfc
09/03/2015, 9:23 PM
FT scores:
Galway 3-2 Finn Harps
UCD 0-0 Cabinteely. (latest)
UCD missed a penalty in last minute. Looks to be going to extra time.
EDIT: 93rd minute winner for Cabinteely!
Ha go on cabinteely, I love it
pineapple stu
09/03/2015, 9:55 PM
Two games, two missed penalties. Hmm.
Supposedly more Harps fans than Galway fans tonight...which is saying a lot.
Who came up with that one? Certainly wasn't me.
nigel-harps1954
10/03/2015, 10:06 AM
Who came up with that one? Certainly wasn't me.
Seen it posted on Facebook, conveniently missing now though.
gufcfan
10/03/2015, 3:23 PM
Goals from GUFC v Harps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSz-EGAsny4
gufcfan
10/03/2015, 3:24 PM
Post match interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUybP9xACxY
Wouldn't let me post two videos in one post.
outspoken
10/03/2015, 4:16 PM
supposedly more harps fans than galway fans tonight...which is saying a lot.
christ
nigel-harps1954
10/03/2015, 4:57 PM
christ
http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/commercials/2012/9/paddypower_jesus.jpg
Charlie Darwin
10/03/2015, 5:05 PM
http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/commercials/2012/9/paddypower_jesus.jpg
Looking good Nige.
nigel-harps1954
10/03/2015, 5:39 PM
Sadly CD, that hair is long gone now, and as of last week, so is the beard.
outspoken
10/03/2015, 6:00 PM
Goals from GUFC v Harps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSz-EGAsny4
Surely Galway's 2nd was offside? The harps fan wanting a free kick for the penalty was also funny.
donnrua
10/03/2015, 6:02 PM
Sure Yel probably play a second string? And given your squad isn't very big or strong would it really be a massive surprise if Cobh won? Id be more worried if we come down and batter ye in 2 weeks then youl be in trouble given Bohs already turned ye over with ease at home.
*correction* Limerick turned themselves over with ease:confused2:
NeverFeltBetter
10/03/2015, 7:09 PM
Cobh in front after 5, Ronan Stanton.
NeverFeltBetter
10/03/2015, 7:50 PM
1-1 at HT, Dean Clarke leveled.
redobit
10/03/2015, 9:16 PM
Sligo Rovers 8 - 0 Mayo League
The gulf between Junior Football and LOI really is huge. We made 8 changes from team against Cork and finished the game with a lot of young lads on the pitch.
Charlie Darwin
10/03/2015, 9:22 PM
Sligo Rovers 8 - 0 Mayo League
The gulf between Junior Football and LOI really is huge. We made 8 changes from team against Cork and finished the game with a lot of young lads on the pitch.
Well they're a representative side so you'd expect them to be rubbish. Crumlin and UCC did alright tonight. Still, there's a big gap all things considered.
NeverFeltBetter
10/03/2015, 9:30 PM
Cobh win 3-2 in extra time, goals by Goldsmith and Rocks for Ramblers, O'Conor for Limerick. All decided in first half of ET.
nigel-harps1954
10/03/2015, 9:43 PM
4 wins from 6 games for teams of a lesser league to their opponents. That's a pretty impressive stat, League Cup or not.
cobhlad
11/03/2015, 9:51 PM
Video of Ryan Goldsmith's goal for Ramblers yesterday against Limerick in EA Sports Cup. Not bad for your first senior goal! http://youtu.be/yOk8KwcEovI
outspoken
11/03/2015, 10:30 PM
Good goal but fck me that pitch looks awful.
Ezeikial
11/03/2015, 10:49 PM
Good goal but fck me that pitch looks awful.
Watch out Ramblers - the Longford pitch police are on your case.
Order a load of green coloured pellets and get in a wide selection of crisps - its your only hope now
Town Legend
11/03/2015, 11:07 PM
Ezeikial, you seem to be one of the easily wound up Dundalk fans! How's that plastic car park at Oriel Park since last Friday?!! Great spot for a game of ball!
outspoken
11/03/2015, 11:45 PM
Watch out Ramblers - the Longford pitch police are on your case.
Order a load of green coloured pellets and get in a wide selection of crisps - its your only hope now
I've criticised our pitch over pre season but hopefiy it's ready for Saturday if not il say it's sh1t again. Nothing against Dundalk or any other club.
cobhlad
12/03/2015, 6:27 AM
Good goal but fck me that pitch looks awful. that was the third game on it in 4 days and weather has been poor recently. Not normally like that but hasn't had time to repair
Town Legend
12/03/2015, 6:29 AM
Agree with Outspoken, our pitch has been in top nick the past couple of seasons but this pre season it has been crap. Hopefully the opening of the second pitch soon will take the underage games off the main pitch. At least the Town fans don't wear blinkers and admit when our pitch is ****!! Unlike some Lilywhite supporters on here.
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