2015 FAI Senior Cup

[patrickccfc]

Didn't see 4 goals coming before the game let alone after a disappointing first half. We really upped our game and pats had no answer for it. A special goal from Sullivan and a dennehy return goal to cap it all off

[El-Pietro]

Well that was a pleasant surprise! Had a tenner on Billy for the last goal too which is just icing on the cake!

[TonyD]

Didn't see 4 goals coming before the game let alone after a disappointing first half. We really upped our game and pats had no answer for it. A special goal from Sullivan and a dennehy return goal to cap it all off

I disagree. I think Pats just capitulated in the second half. You didn't even have to play well. All of the goals came from mistakes. Very very disappointing from us. Combination of being toothless up front and poor defending. There's still plenty of talent in the Pats team, but we've fallen a good bit short this year.

[Dunny]

Something happened in Dalyer tonight about a goal that never was but was given i believe?
Galway scored what looked like a perfectly legitimate goal tonight and that was chalked off.Refs are back in the spotlight.

[Dalymountrower]

Bizarre "goal" for Bray on 4 mins.Delaney had his feet over the line when he caught a cross well in front of him.Lino put his flag up for a goal, Ref did a double take and signalled a goal.Cue incredulity all round.
Hopefully Bray go out next round.

[The Donie Forde]

I disagree. I think Pats just capitulated in the second half. You didn't even have to play well. All of the goals came from mistakes. Very very disappointing from us. Combination of being toothless up front and poor defending. There's still plenty of talent in the Pats team, but we've fallen a good bit short this year.

Very decent of your boys to award us the game in this fashion, we didn't even have to play. Thanks.
Bit of a nerve to make us score the goals, like - you could have looked after that as well, as you were being so generous.

[D24Saint]

That was an unsavoury evening we were the better in a poor first half but the second half was awful stuff pure disaster two ****e displays in a week.

[sullanefc]

I disagree. I think Pats just capitulated in the second half. You didn't even have to play well. All of the goals came from mistakes. Very very disappointing from us. Combination of being toothless up front and poor defending. There's still plenty of talent in the Pats team, but we've fallen a good bit short this year.
Agree with this. We are absolute muck ATM yet still 4-0 winners. Awful defending for the first, cowardlice by Brennan for the second, good run by Gannon for the 3rd but awful defensively and terrible mistake for the 4th.

We could not string 2 passes together in the first half yet looked brilliant in possession when we went 2-0 up. I think it was more of a Pats capitulation than City upping their game. We are very uncreative that depends on mistakes and set plays to score. Hard to watch at the moment.

[wonder88]

Listening to Galway local radio and the comm was sure Curran scored. But when nothing given and the co-commentator then said that it must have hit inside of post and came out/across goal. Video hopefully will tell but there have been good number of bad decisions at Terryland this year; peno v Derry the most recent outrageous one I have seen.
Strange, but the standard of refereeing in the 1st division last year was better it seems to me.

[gufc2000]

Eventful evening out in Clontarf by the sounds of things. http://www.joe.ie/sport/league-of-ireland-player-reported-locked-into-dressing-room-for-30-minutes-at-a-game-tonight/509191

[White Horse]

Listening to Galway local radio and the comm was sure Curran scored. But when nothing given and the co-commentator then said that it must have hit inside of post and came out/across goal. Video hopefully will tell but there have been good number of bad decisions at Terryland this year; peno v Derry the most recent outrageous one I have seen.
Strange, but the standard of refereeing in the 1st division last year was better it seems to me.

I hate it when advertising hoardings are so close to the goals. There should be a mandatory minimum distance. The goals in Hunky Dorys and Terryland Park are ridiculously close to the advertising hoardings.

I was at the far end of the ground but I thought the ball smashed into the advertising hoardings and came back onto the pitch. However, I was miles away and my view was obscured by numerous pillars.

[Yossarian]

Galway scored what looked like a perfectly legitimate goal tonight and that was chalked off.

What 'goal' are you referring to? I don't recall any controversial goal not given.

Dundalk won tonight without really getting out of second gear. When Galway went in front it seemed to me they weren't sure about what to do and we kept the ball and then took the chances. Great to be still in the cup we shouldn't really fear any team in the draw.

[White Horse]

What 'goal' are you referring to? I don't recall any controversial goal not given.

Enda Curran on 51 minutes. Shot from the edge of the box and Sava didn't move. The home crowd thought it was in.

[noddy102]

Enda Curran on 51 minutes. Shot from the edge of the box and Sava didn't move. The home crowd thought it was in.

The ball hit the post and ran across the face of the goal, well in front of the line but strangely behind the gk who would have been 2 or 3 yards off his line and out the other side of the pitch. There was no goal, it did not hit the hoardings. Perhaps a few people need glasses in the stand!

[Dunny]

The ball hit the post and ran across the face of the goal, well in front of the line but strangely behind the gk who would have been 2 or 3 yards off his line and out the other side of the pitch. There was no goal, it did not hit the hoardings. Perhaps a few people need glasses in the stand!
Yerp and i'm one of them i'll admit :) I honestly did think that went in but there you go.

[Mr A]

Going to head to Cockhill-Longford later despite the journey involved.

[oriel]

Very decent of your boys to award us the game in this fashion, we didn't even have to play. Thanks.
Bit of a nerve to make us score the goals, like - you could have looked after that as well, as you were being so generous.

Don't forget that's the second game in a row now and 8 goals in total that Pats have conceded due to 'ALL' goals coming from their defensive mistakes.

Nothing to do with attitude, dropping off, midfielders waltzing around, and general poor concentration.

Mark O'Sullivan had a great game last night and must be one of the front runners for the August POTM now.

Good win by Dundalk and although I was a little worried when I saw Galway had scored, the fact it was so early meant there was plenty of time and by all accounts we ran out very comfortable winners.

QF draw is on tomorrow during Sunday Sport on RTE Radio 1, around 2.30 I think.

[TonyD]

Don't forget that's the second game in a row now and 8 goals in total that Pats have conceded due to 'ALL' goals coming from their defensive mistakes.

Nothing to do with attitude, dropping off, midfielders waltzing around, and general poor concentration.

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a)I never said anything about the Dundalk game, but you can't deny that all of the goals last night were down to poor defending ( not saying it wasn't a quality strike by O'Sullliven but the attempts to close him down(Killian Brennan throwing himself to the ground particularly) were awful.)

b)I don't disagree with you second point. We were awful in the second half. I didn't see the Dundalk game, apart from the goals so I can't comment, but by all accounts it was a similar story. Awful collapse in the last two games after a great run of nine wins. We'll just have to pick ourselves up and try and finish the season on a better note. Still the consolation prize of the League to go for.

[oriel]

I probably sounded a bit harsh, but it doesn't take away the almost unbelievable collapse by Pats in the last 2 games. Cork to be fair suffered two previous defeats but they took their chances last night.

I can't help thinking it was a massive mistake selling Kilduff to Dindalk while Fagan was still out injured, why was there a need to offload him? Anyway you don't become a bad team in one week.

[White Horse]

I can't help thinking it was a massive mistake selling Kilduff to Dindalk while Fagan was still out injured.

I struggle to understand why:

1. Buckley signed him and then didn't play him.
2. Sell him to the league leaders
2. Not replace him when his injury prone and only number nine is out.

[Ezeikial]

I struggle to understand why:

1. Buckley signed him and then didn't play him.
2. Sell him to the league leaders
2. Not replace him when his injury prone and only number nine is out.

Possible answers
1. Jamie McGrath
2. Jamie McGrath
3. Jamie McGrath

There all just wild guesses

[The Donie Forde]

Possible answers
1. Jamie McGrath
2. Jamie McGrath
3. Jamie McGrath

There all just wild guesses

Very impressive, McGrath. Not seen too much of him, mind, but he looks a class apart.

[nigel-harps1954]

Cockhill 0-1 Longford. Midway into second half, OG from Cockhill. Couple hundred at the game.

[nigel-harps1954]

2-0 to Longford, last few minutes.

[nigel-harps1954]

Cobh Wanderers 0-3 Sligo HT

[shefellover93]

My report of tonight's game in St. Colman's Park (http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2015/08/22/14648422/cobh-wanderers-0-4-sligo-rovers-bit-ored-cruise-into-fai-cup?ICID=HP_BN_8)

[brendy_éire]

Quarter final draw is on Radio 1 at 14:30 this afternoon.

[TonyD]

Quarter final draw is on Radio 1 at 14:30 this afternoon.

Meh. It's back to being a stupid cup again. :(

[Yossarian]

Happy enough with that draw.

Bray Wanderers v Killester
Derry City v Cork City
Longford vs Athlone/Sheriff YC
Dundalk v Sligo

[sligoman]

Can we just save the club the hassle/travel expenses and withdraw from the cup now?

[White Horse]

Happy enough with that draw.

Bray Wanderers v Killester
Derry City v Cork City
Longford vs Athlone/Sheriff YC
Dundalk v Sligo

The most important thing is a home draw. No one really wants additional travel in the business end of the season.

[El-Pietro]

That could have been better!

[Acornvilla]

I'd love if Town and Athlone won and we got one another in the next round. Might liven the auld season up a bit again for both teams.
wooo! Even if Athlone lose, it's a wonderful draw for us.

[TonyD]

Odds on Dundalk for the Double must be shortening.

[patrickccfc]

Obviously would've much preferred a home draw but it wasn't to be. Definitely will be a tough game. We've done well up there recently so hopefully that can continue when this game is played.

I don't think there's any straight forward ties there. Even the most optimistic Sligo fan might say they have no chance, but anything can happen in a one-off game

[orielabu]

I wonder what odds would Paddy Power or Boylesport offer on the four home teams winning?

[Martinho II]

I am made up with this draw. I have a feeling that we will be playing Sheriff YC. Would fancy them more than Athlone's side. We beat Sheriff in Clontarf Astro in the LSC semi final last season and they made it a real tough game. I cant remember if they took the lead or not?

[outspoken]

I am made up with this draw. I have a feeling that we will be playing Sheriff YC. Would fancy them more than Athlone's side. We beat Sheriff in Clontarf Astro in the LSC semi final last season and they made it a real tough game. I cant remember if they took the lead or not?

No we took the lead but yeah the should have hammered us only for Deans and Bennion. However that was the LSC and a reserve team this is the big cup!

[Darklordsbane]

No we took the lead but yeah the should have hammered us only for Deans and Bennion. However that was the LSC and a reserve team this is the big cup!

I remember that match too, the way I remember it was that, our starting 11 were a mixture of kids and first teamers, Lee Higgins and Gorman in center mid, we came at them fast, Sean Russell delivered 2 great balls into the box, Gorman and Shannon both scored, we were holding our own until half time, they scored early in the 2nd half, Gorman went off with a fractured scull,
they threw everything at us, we dropped back deeper and deeper, (as Outspoken said) Deans and Bennion saved us, but it has to be said the kids stood up to the pressure too

I know where Russell is, but anyone know where Higgins is/went, I liked him

[D24Saint]

http://www.leagueofireland.ie/#!League-of-Ireland-player-locked-in-dressing-room-for-30-mins-during-an-FAI-Cup-game-last-night-Seriously/cwp4/55d83efb0cf21fd94cc2288a
This has to be BS.

[brendy_éire]

Definitely will be a tough game.

It really won't be. We're terrible.

[KK77]

A great draw for Bray. Got to be happy with that!

[Acornvilla]

http://www.leagueofireland.ie/#!League-of-Ireland-player-locked-in-dressing-room-for-30-mins-during-an-FAI-Cup-game-last-night-Seriously/cwp4/55d83efb0cf21fd94cc2288a
This has to be BS.
Ash takes photos for all the Athlone matches, I'd tend to believe him!

[Spudulika]

Ash takes photos for all the Athlone matches, I'd tend to believe him!

That blew up the night of the game but nothing from officialdom. Maybe he was dropping the kids off at the pool, nobody knew it and they locked the dressing room door.

I was locked in the office once, when I went to leave my stepping out into the corridor set off a silent alarm (motion sensor) and I was already in the car on the way home when the cops arrived!

[D24Saint]

Ash takes photos for all the Athlone matches, I'd tend to believe him!

I never meant to question the reliability of the source just found the story itself bizarre but in a funny way.

[nigel-harps1954]

Sheriff YC to play Longford in the Quarter Final after beating Athlone on penalties.

[Longfordian]

We shouldn't take them for granted but we've a great chance of getting into the semi final. We'd probably lose to whoever we play then but at least we should make a bit of money out of it.

[Charlie Darwin]

Sheriff were the better team both times against Athlone, from what I've been told. With a few more weeks of gametime behind them, they should be capable of challenging Longford.

[Longfordian]

Athlone are chronic though in fairness. Still I'm sure it won't be easy.

[nigel-harps1954]

Athlone are absolutely terrible though. Lately, they've been as bad an Athlone team as there's been in years.