FAI Cup Final. Cork City V Dundalk 8/11/15

[strikeforce]

City up to 9,000 heading up now and still a steady stream buying. Busload coming from Cliftonville to support us as well. Should be a great atmosphere.

[toffeejay]

Must be about 9,000 sold each now, that's better than the last 3 finals with a couple of days still to go.

[Pablo Escobar]

Must be about 9,000 sold each now, that's better than the last 3 finals with a couple of days still to go.
There's plenty planning on buying on the day too. I'm very hopeful of a big big crowd now.

[Dunny]

City up to 9,000 heading up now and still a steady stream buying. Busload coming from Cliftonville to support us as well. Should be a great atmosphere.
Yeah but have yee got your own Cup final song?
http://www.dundalkfc.com/the-lilywhites-the-town-alight/

[Jofspring]

If it could hit the 25,000 mark it would be great. If I wasn't going to Ballybofey tomorrow i'd definitely go. Should be a cracking atmosphere.

[White Horse]

Yeah but have yee got your own Cup final song?
http://www.dundalkfc.com/the-lilywhites-the-town-alight/

Perhaps a public apology from the club is in order.

[Charlie Darwin]

It's still better than the Hooplechauns

[strikeforce]

Yeah but have yee got your own Cup final song?
http://www.dundalkfc.com/the-lilywhites-the-town-alight/
Ye should get your man on you tube to sing it..... You know the lad in the toilet doing a selfie. Some Garth Brooks there kid.

[strikeforce]

Yeah but have yee got your own Cup final song?
http://www.dundalkfc.com/the-lilywhites-the-town-alight/
I hope that you don't end up biting the bullet.:bomb::bomb::bomb:

[Dunny]

Ye should get your man on you tube to sing it..... You know the lad in the toilet doing a selfie. Some Garth Brooks there kid.


I hope that you don't end up biting the bullet.

Whaaaaaaa???

:confused::confused2::confused:

[Kingswood Rover]

heresy i say, hooplechauns are cool

[strikeforce]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5vPS3V8qOE

Ha Ha :note::note::note:

[patrickccfc]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5vPS3V8qOE

Ha Ha :note::note::note:

Haha would ya be well like, brilliant

[White Horse]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5vPS3V8qOE

Ha Ha :note::note::note:

You might enjoy the FAI Cup cartoon too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3hEs3W9P3o&feature=youtu.be

[Longfordian]

The follow up to Set The FAI Alight is it?

[White Horse]

Irish Rail have put on third 1,100 capacity train from Dundalk to the Aviva stadium.

With fans struggling to get transport to the Aviva and tickets continuing to sell strongly , Irish Rail have stepped up.

http://talkofthetown.ie/2015/11/06/irish-rail-to-run-additional-service-to-aviva-stadium-on-sunday/

[red bellied]

Irish Rail have put on third 1,100 capacity train from Dundalk to the Aviva stadium.

With fans struggling to get transport to the Aviva and tickets continuing to sell strongly , Irish Rail have stepped up.

http://talkofthetown.ie/2015/11/06/irish-rail-to-run-additional-service-to-aviva-stadium-on-sunday/

The average carriage fits about 40, so that will be a fairly lengthy train with about 27 all in.

[White Horse]

The average carriage fits about 40, so that will be a fairly lengthy train with about 27 all in.

They consider it to be a commuter service, so only 400 will be seated. Not great for those who have to stand. That's what you get for €15 return.

[El-Pietro]

Thats incredible in fairness.

is it just me or does there seem to be a lot more buzz around this final then there has been for a while, or is it just because my own club is involved and I'm paying more attention to it?

[brendy_éire]

They consider it to be a commuter service, so only 400 will be seated. Not great for those who have to stand. That's what you get for €15 return.

If IÉ were smart about it, they'd use a spare 'normal' train, or even the Enterprise, and make a few quid from the bar.


is it just me or does there seem to be a lot more buzz around this final then there has been for a while, or is it just because my own club is involved and I'm paying more attention to it?

It's the two best teams in the country at present, which does help. But I'd say it's likely to be more due to the fact ye's are playing in it.

[Dodge]

Thats incredible in fairness.

is it just me or does there seem to be a lot more buzz around this final then there has been for a while, or is it just because my own club is involved and I'm paying more attention to it?

Pats pushed it hard last year so it was very noticeable for me. Sligo were pretty good at pushing it too in recent years.

All boils down to the clubs concerned and both seem like they're doing good stuff this year

[White Horse]

The clubs are doing a great job, as they have done in previous years (Drogheda being the notable exception).

However, the efforts of the FAI to market the game at the wider sporting public, and particularly junior/schoolboy players is very poor.

[Real ale Madrid]

The FAI should start advertising / selling tickets in June / July regardless of who is in the Final - The big day out type marketing has worked very well in rugby - I reckon a properly marketed final with some other perhaps musical type entertainment could attract 40,000 if the FAI gave it a proper lash.

[patrickccfc]

When we won the first division in 2011, Dave McKeon was the ref. He also was the ref when we beat Longford to win the cup in 2007. He is the man in charge on Sunday also, an omen perhaps?

[Charlie Darwin]

When we won the first division in 2011, Dave McKeon was the ref. He also was the ref when we beat Longford to win the cup in 2007. He is the man in charge on Sunday also, an omen perhaps?
Or the bones of a corruption investigation :)

[orielabu]

The cover of the 12 page pullout in this week's Dundalk Democrat.
http://foot.ie/attachment.php?attachmentid=2346&stc=1

[Dunny]

When we won the first division in 2011, Dave McKeon was the ref. He also was the ref when we beat Longford to win the cup in 2007. He is the man in charge on Sunday also, an omen perhaps?
I ran over a black cat,walked under a ladder and then broke a mirror today!!

[mcgonigle]

I ran over a black cat,walked under a ladder and then broke a mirror today!!

In fairness to him if Cork do win it's likely to be down to the ref!

[patrickccfc]

I ran over a black cat,walked under a ladder and then broke a mirror today!!

Did you throw salt over your shoulder afterwards?

[patrickccfc]

In fairness to him if Cork do win it's likely to be down to the ref!

Well of course we won't be committing any fouls, I mean that goes without saying. But we are capable of beating ye if we go with the right attitude and approach. Dundalk are favorites and rightly so, but that will count for nothing on the day really.

[Nesta99]

As if the appetite for cup football needs whetting this weekend, the FA Cup match on tonight on BBC was thoroughly enjoyable with Salford winning their 8th cup tie to be in the draw for the 2nd round - on the down side and putting things in some perspective for ourselves prize money wise its worth about £800k to them with the TV coverage and still in the competition. That and listening to the play-off is winding up nicely for Sunday!

[patrickccfc]

As if the appetite for cup football needs whetting this weekend, the FA Cup match on tonight on BBC was thoroughly enjoyable with Salford winning their 8th cup tie to be in the draw for the 2nd round - on the down side and putting things in some perspective for ourselves prize money wise its worth about £800k to them with the TV coverage and still in the competition. That and listening to the play-off is winding up nicely for Sunday!

yeah was great to see them win. Was only watching a show about them last night on BBC documenting their league winning season. Interesting end to the play off game tonight too.

[Nesta99]

Dont fancy anything like the end of the play-off on Sunday though, nice wee win after 90 minutes thanks very much!

[patrickccfc]

Wouldn't say no to a last minute winner though. Graham Cummins will be in the crowd, he knows a thing or two about late goals

[Nesta99]

Plenty of guys in Dundalk colours that know about late goals and they wont be in the crowd! ;)

[Longfordian]

Tempted to turn up for this as a neutral. Will there be half and half scarves on sale? I just want a good clean game and everyone to shake hands afterwards.

[Pablo Escobar]

Plenty of guys in Dundalk colours that know about late goals and they wont be in the crowd! ;)
Shels are still the experts IMO.

[strikeforce]

Tempted to turn up for this as a neutral. Will there be half and half scarves on sale? I just want a good clean game and everyone to shake hands afterwards.
I also hope we get a good CLEAN game from BOTH sides........ No ducking or DIVING, no quarter asked or given.

[Nesta99]

Whatever it takes if fine with me! Maybe Corks Naivety is the reason is the reason for being runners-up to Dundalk soon to be 3 times in 2 years hmmmmmm?

[White Horse]

no quarter asked or given.

Its not UFC. Fouls need to be punished. Otherwise, it is not football match.

[patrickccfc]

Its not UFC

They'd be doing a better promotion of the game that's for sure

[oriel]

As much as Dundalk will start as favs (2/5 odds to lift the cup), anything could happen as its a one off game. I think we won most games in 2015 where we scored first, Cork at home in July was an exception, but I still think the first goal will be crucial tomorrow.

I think the wide spaces will really suit us, especially Horgan on the left and whoever gets the nod on the right, I'm expecting Meenan to start over Mountney. Key battle though will be in the centre, Towell should dominate, not sure yet if O'Donnell is fit, Shields will step in if he misses out, however we really need a big game from Ronan Finn tomorrow, he can be superb and is very good most week, but he can also be very quiet in certain games. I think Mark O'Sullivan will be the key man for Cork tomorrow, he's one that has caused up problems in the past.

I think the prize money is still €50k for the winners? anyone know what it is for the runners up?

[strikeforce]

Its not UFC. Fouls need to be punished. Otherwise, it is not football match.
Delighted one of you think that way.

[jinxy lilywhite]

Can't wait for tomorrow. It's going to be some occasion for both Dundalk and Cork

[Martinho II]

I will be bringing my nephew to his first cup final tomorrow! it will be a dress rehearsal for the Ireland match in Aviva! I think this game will go to extra time as Cork want to win somethin!

[White Horse]

Reminds me of Christmas Eve as a kid.

Two clubs with big support turning up at Ireland's top sporting venue.

I remember going to the Sligo/Rovers final a few years ago, thinking wouldn't it be great if Dundalk could get to the final one day. Back then, it seemed so far away.

Well, that day is tomorrow.

[wonder88]

Can't go to this game tomorrow which is a pity as recent finals have been very enjoyable for a neutral, great value for a tenner.
Would an "up for the match" programme on tv add to the attendance I wonder? People may recall that Shay Healy did a pilot/sample programme for Sky before an FA cup final once. However it was more of a Nighthawks formula rather than the GAA programme.

[Asterix]

The FAI social twitter page has a lot more stuff about the final this year than it has in previous years. Good to see them do that.

Going to go with Cork to win on penos.

[red bellied]

I reckon Dundalk to win final and have the biggest following and plus an attendance of over 25,000.

[Dunny]

Sleepless night by the looks of it.

Mon the town!