April 15th/16th Fixtures

[gufc2000]

Results from tonight;

Bohs 0-4 Rovers
Dundalk 1-0 Sligo
Galway 2-2 Cork
St Pats 4-0 Wexford
Harps 1-0 Bray (latest)

UCD 2-2 Drogheda
Waterford 1-4 Shelbourne

[venkman]

Crazy scenes at Bohs v Shamrock Rovers

http://www.joe.ie/sport/video-skirmishes-in-the-stands-during-the-bohemians-v-shamrock-rovers-match-at-dalymount/540311

[White Horse]

Poor performance by Dundalk tonight.

Sligo deserved at least a point from that game, they spurned two good chances.

Still three points is three points.

I was relieved that Cork managed to stop Galway getting three points. Galway could be a serious threat to us this year.

[WoodquayBoy]

Cheeky dig at Cork, but to be honest with you, they won't cause ye any problems with that display tonight. We were the better team for about 70 minutes, at start of season if you told me id be disappointed with a draw against cork, id have laughed at you. But it was a cracking game

[White Horse]

Cheeky dig at Cork, but to be honest with you, they won't cause ye any problems with that display tonight. We were the better team for about 70 minutes, at start of season if you told me id be disappointed with a draw against cork, id have laughed at you. But it was a cracking game

JC loves an away point, he'll be well pleased.

The improvement in Galway is great to see. I've always had a lot of time for Tommy, since his playing days in Oriel.

[WoodquayBoy]

JC nearly made it to the centre circle celebrating their first equaliser. And I'd have to imagine you are right about his love of a draw - can be the only explanation for starting their top scorer, Maguire, on the bench. And leaving him there. Bizarre

[White Horse]

JC nearly made it to the centre circle celebrating their first equaliser. And I'd have to imagine you are right about his love of a draw - can be the only explanation for starting their top scorer, Maguire, on the bench. And leaving him there. Bizarre

JC was pretty scathing of Maguire's finishing last week. Maguire doesn't take criticism too well and JC demands total obedience. Those two are destined to fall out.

[oriel]

This was a definitely a poor display by Dundalk and I would agree that Sligo probably deserved a point. They were well set up in the first half, and came out and had a go in the second. They had two chances that seemed to flash across the goal. I think we had one shot on target all game.

On a very cold night, it was a slog to get to full time, but 3 points most welcome.

[WoodquayBoy]

JC was pretty scathing of Maguire's finishing last week. Maguire doesn't take criticism too well and JC demands total obedience. Those two are destined to fall out.

Caulfield strikes me as the kind of fella who'd fall out with himself. Probably the Roscommon blood in him

[D24Saint]

We played very well tonight with plenty of nice passing & attacking play. I thought Wexford were rubbish, maybe just a poor night at the office for them. I didn't see the sending off but it had no major effect on the game. It was a much improved performance on Monday night but Wexford gave us so much space it's hard to judge if we were brilliant or they were just crap I'd say a bit of both is a fair assessment.

[Charlie Darwin]

Wahey!

[Dalymountrower]

You were due a win.

[ger121]

Wahey!

"4:11am - I'm ****ed, so I'll go on foot.ie for a little post before bed, because I feel great"

We've all been there! All part of the great nights. Hope you are hanging this morning;)

[Sam_Heggy]

Brutal game in Finn Park. Bray had most of the ball, Harps lacked any real energy but a fine goal after brilliant work from Shaun Houstan was the only genuine bit of quality in the match.

Still, we played 10 times better in the 2nd half v Pats and got fk all, a poor performance, clean sheet and 3 points will do nicely.

[Nesta99]

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2016/0416/782247-video/

So Soccer Republic footage of trouble in Dalymount gets top headline. Little odd as previous incidents never registered much for comment on MNS or SR, especially when it seemed Rovers were main culprits. By god that Bangarda that was drawing her baton at 1 minute is huge - no messing with her!!

Simple start of a solution, even punishment for the Bohs fans involved - move them out of that section of the Jodi Stand thats is closest to away support to the opposite end of the stand shopping centre side. It might irk some of the 'singing' section not involved last night but if they recognise why it is done they should be happy to go with it, they may also be quicker to name and shame or even stop pitch invasion by these kids if there is the prospect of being moved form their traditional spot in the ground

[Charlie Darwin]

I'm pretty sure previous incidents involving Rovers have gotten top billing too.

And I'm not so sure many Bohs fans would be able to name and shame some lads over on the ferry from Wrexham.

[colonelwest]

Handbags from the Green Street brigade, pathetic really. To be fair though that was a cracking dig at 20 seconds into the clip!

[redarmyfaction]

Hooligan tourism, that's a new one, I suppose there are easy opportunities and zero repercussions , judging by that clip for those traveling to indulge in activity holidays.

[Nesta99]

I'm pretty sure previous incidents involving Rovers have gotten top billing too.

And I'm not so sure many Bohs fans would be able to name and shame some lads over on the ferry from Wrexham.

Well we can leave that initial discussion for now. Ok so people travel over for this Derby, we've even seen such footage in a documentary including an english football hooligan so it is very possible. Some creative movement of those who frequent certain sections of a ground to widen a gap and prevent Welsh, Irish, or English getting within striking distance inside a ground. At a minimum these tourist hooligans would stand out if entering the closest area to away support. Eh I doubt there isnt a Bohs fan somewhere who knows damn well who they are, and that they were on their way over.

[placid casual]

Great win for Rovers.
Should be a cracker next Friday against Dundalk. It should give a true indication or whether this was a flash in the pan or not.
The cops treatment of the pitch invaders is laughable, letting them back into the crowd.. Only in Ireland ,eh.

[oldyouth]

We played very well tonight with plenty of nice passing & attacking play. I thought Wexford were rubbish, maybe just a poor night at the office for them. I didn't see the sending off but it had no major effect on the game. It was a much improved performance on Monday night but Wexford gave us so much space it's hard to judge if we were brilliant or they were just crap I'd say a bit of both is a fair assessment.

A bad day at the office for us, easily the worst 1st half we've played in years. The players & staff know that and, in truth, Pats away was never a target to garner points. The manner of the defeat hurts, but if lessons have been learned, it's still early enough to be of value

[Charlie Darwin]

Well we can leave that initial discussion for now. Ok so people travel over for this Derby, we've even seen such footage in a documentary including an english football hooligan so it is very possible. Some creative movement of those who frequent certain sections of a ground to widen a gap and prevent Welsh, Irish, or English getting within striking distance inside a ground. At a minimum these tourist hooligans would stand out if entering the closest area to away support. Eh I doubt there isnt a Bohs fan somewhere who knows damn well who they are, and that they were on their way over.
Well I'm sure whoever asked them over knows who they are.

But I doubt those are the people who'd want to see them banned.

[Longfordian]

Just seen our team for tonight. I've lumped on Derry -1 and -2.

[RathfarnhamHoop]

Simple start of a solution, even punishment for the Bohs fans involved - move them out of that section of the Jodi Stand thats is closest to away support to the opposite end of the stand shopping centre side. It might irk some of the 'singing' section not involved last night but if they recognise why it is done they should be happy to go with it, they may also be quicker to name and shame or even stop pitch invasion by these kids if there is the prospect of being moved form their traditional spot in the ground
Problem I see with that is that as far as I know its only the big away crowds that are housed in the school end, most games games they're in the shopping centre end of the Jodi. As far as I know that's the case but happy to be corrected if not. If they had kept the ground in shape they could house Rovers fans in the Connaught Street end like they used to which would probably help but they didn't/couldn't so can't do that. Its getting done up soon anyway so hopefully they consider incidents like last night and build in a way of preventing them.

[Sam_Heggy]

Any chance of getting a seperate thread for the Rovers v Bohs stuff?
It'll make it much easier for the national rags to get their material for the sensational story lines.

[White Horse]

Just seen our team for tonight. I've lumped on Derry -1 and -2.

How is that going for you?

[nigel-harps1954]

Can't believe nobody has posted up about the shock result in Limerick this evening yet.

Cabinteely kept it down to three goals.

[SwanVsDalton]

Derry just equalised against Longford, a screamer from Patrick McClean.

Patterson missed a first half pen, terrible strike.

[Longfordian]

How is that going for you?

Delighted with how it went to be honest!

[oldyouth]

Just seen our team for tonight. I've lumped on Derry -1 and -2.

Remind me to thank you if ever we meet

[Longfordian]

I couldn't make the game so I'm happy enough to donate the 30 odd quid I put on (that's lumping on by my betting standards) to the gods of fortune. Our team on paper was weak.

[osarusan]

Can't believe nobody has posted up about the shock result in Limerick this evening yet.

Cabinteely kept it down to three goals.

They were actually not too bad, a fairly decent side defensively.

EDIT: in their warm up kit (http://loi.cabinteelyfc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ollie-hamzat-cabinteely.png), they do possess one of the ugliest pieces of football kit I have ever seen.

[White Horse]

I couldn't make the game so I'm happy enough to donate the 30 odd quid I put on (that's lumping on by my betting standards) to the gods of fortune. Our team on paper was weak.

To be honest, I'm pretty surprised by that result. Glad to see Longford getting a point as they need something to get their season going.

[Town Legend]

Big changes on the team sheet, big changes in effort and a big change in the result from last week! We made 4 changes from last week with Mark Rossiter and Don Cowan coming in along with first league starts for John McKeown and Tristan Noack Hofmann. From the outset there was a lot of effort shown by the team. I was impressed with McKeown and Hofmann, put themselves about and weren't afraid to look for the ball. Very unlucky not to have the chance to win it when Haverty was pulled down in the box near the end but I shouldn't be surprised we didn't get the pen as our old friend Sean Grant was reffing the game.

If we can just keep the effort up as what was put in tonight, that's all the fans will ask for. We know we're in for a battle for survival this year and tonight the players proved they are up for that fight. Let's just hope it's not a one off!!

[L.T.F.C.]

I was impressed with Hofmann in preseason against Cabo. Delighted with the result - hope we keep going against Rovers next week.

[Martinho II]

It was the best performance so far for me. The changes worked wonders for us. Thought John McKeown was MOM for us tonight he never let Derry settle and his delivery for Davy O Sullivans crackin header from a corner was ace! very impressed with Tristan as well. Heard tonight from our Under 17 manager and he told me that he and his dad are German but have bein living in Moyne for years and has come through our youth setup. He is a serious find. Skinner had an much improved performance for us tonight. Thought Derrys peno was never one but Pattersons effort was diabolical. Cowan worked hard up front with Sully. Cowan hasnt got back his full pace yet but destroyed his Derry opponent! there was nothin we could do with McLeans screamer it was world class.. imo it will be a contender for goal of the season thats how highly I rated it! Its a major boost to our confidence and maybe we may get a draw from the Showgrounds next week

[outspoken]

It was the best performance so far for me. The changes worked wonders for us. Thought John McKeown was MOM for us tonight he never let Derry settle and his delivery for Davy O Sullivans crackin header from a corner was ace! very impressed with Tristan as well. Heard tonight from our Under 17 manager and he told me that he and his dad are German but have bein living in Moyne for years and has come through our youth setup. He is a serious find. Skinner had an much improved performance for us tonight. Thought Derrys peno was never one but Pattersons effort was diabolical. Cowan worked hard up front with Sully. Cowan hasnt got back his full pace yet but destroyed his Derry opponent! there was nothin we could do with McLeans screamer it was world class.. imo it will be a contender for goal of the season thats how highly I rated it! Its a major boost to our confidence and maybe we may get a draw from the Showgrounds next week

McKeon was fantastic but O'Sullivan had to be MOTM. A fantastic goal and he worked himslef into the ground for the team. Skinner made one top class save in the first half but he got lucky With the peno and even luckier when he spilt a cross straight to Patsrson in the second half only for us to block it. Much much improved performance and a great atmosphere around the ground for the first time tonight. I think we've turned a corner. A win in Sligo would just be superb. Cmon de town.

[joey B]

Important win for Harps, after 2 defeats back to back and 3 games in 7 days was important to have some points to show for it especially with the team's around us dropping points.

[oriel]

Not a single comment so far from a Cork fan on the weekend games, things surely are not that bad? mid table maybe but it is only April.

By all accounts from Galway a draw was a fair result? I'd be interested in Cork fans opinions on recent games, very good performance away to Dlk then 3 draws following that was a bit of a surprise.

The result last night for Longford will give them a lot of encouragement, I think Sligo will also be happy with their performance in Dlk, both should pick up results over the next few weeks.

Dundalk just scrapped by v Sligo, and with a big game on Friday v Rovers (live on tv) we may not even be top come next weekend, I think we will though.

The re-scheduled Cork v Rovers is Monday week, so that's another big game. Very early days for all clubs, hoewever things might start to take shape towards the end of April, and will probably give an indication on how things might pan out.

[patrickccfc]

Not a single comment so far from a Cork fan on the weekend games, things surely are not that bad? mid table maybe but it is only April.

By all accounts from Galway a draw was a fair result? I'd be interested in Cork fans opinions on recent games, very good performance away to Dlk then 3 draws following that was a bit of a surprise.

The overriding feeling is one of disappointment really. Dropping so many points including 2 games (Sligo and wexford) in games we should be expecting to win is frustrating. The draw is Galway wasn't a bad result as they have had a great start to the season. Against wexford it wasn't for a lack of creativity or effort as we could've blown them out of the water in that second half. It seems we are creating a lot but the conversion of those chances is the worry at the moment. A few home games now coming up and maximum points from those would put us right.

[White Horse]

It seems we are creating a lot but the conversion of those chances is the worry at the moment. A few home games now coming up and maximum points from those would put us right.

I notice that Maguire was an unused sub in Galway. Is he carrying an injury?

There is no reason for Cork to panic at this stage. Shamrock Rovers are blowing hot and cold, while Dundalk have not clicked yet (assuming we will at some stage!).

[oriel]

The overriding feeling is one of disappointment really. Dropping so many points including 2 games (Sligo and wexford) in games we should be expecting to win is frustrating. The draw is Galway wasn't a bad result as they have had a great start to the season. Against wexford it wasn't for a lack of creativity or effort as we could've blown them out of the water in that second half. It seems we are creating a lot but the conversion of those chances is the worry at the moment. A few home games now coming up and maximum points from those would put us right.

What surprised us was the level of intensity of the Cork performance last month in oriel park, not sure you fully deserved the win but it was some display. I'll give you that. You got at us right from the go, had two shots on target, one a penalty but to be fair, give credit where it's due, you closed the game out, we created very little in the last 20.

It's backing it up though after that, which was the surprise, I was expecting Cork to stamp their authority on teams after oriel park and lay down a marker, that hasn't happened. I think Dundalk are punching a little lower than last season but I'm not sure any side has shown anything that would suggest they are better. We'll know more after one round of games and we were not nearly there yet.

[PartySaint]

Better from Pats on Friday, high pressing from our midfield and fullbacks to win the ball back quickly, much better passing (and forward passing) and clinical in front of goal.

Great having Hoare and Desmond back, Conan back in the goals, McGrath coming off the bench and Fagan being Fagan. All positives.

Wexford were pretty poor tho so we won't be getting too excited just yet.

On Cork, I understand Caulfield's thinking of win your home games and don't lose you away games, the only problem being if you start slipping up at home (which they did against Wexford) you then have to go and win some big away games otherwise you start falling down the table. It puts a lot of pressure on games in Turners Cross now on a Cork side would should be capable of beating most teams away from home if they were let off the leash

[brendy_éire]

Quite a frustrating night for ourselves at CCS.
Dominated the game, with miles more possession, but we were completely lacking in the final third. Missing a penalty, hitting the woodwork and general sloppiness in the box cost us. The penalty, BTW, was one of the worst you'll see this season. We consistently failed to trouble Skinner the whole night.
Poor marking for the Longford goal too, really should be doing better from set pieces.
Our goal from Paddy McClean was something special. Ridiculous shot. Then Barry McNamee had a great chance to win it at the end. Will want to see that again as I genuinely thought I'd have been capable of scoring from there.

Fair play to Longford though, obviously a vast improvement from how they've been playing previously. Deserved the point.
For all our disappointment though, it's some change to be leaving an away match frustrated at only getting a point. Back in October we lost 4-2 at CCS, some difference since then.

Regading CCS, is that the new away section in the corner towards the town? I noticed some Derry fans still went to the main stand. Can't say I have a preference for either side, but would be no craic to be in the open if it was raining.

[gufcfan]

By all accounts from Galway a draw was a fair result?

Probably, but we gave up and own goal and Dooley's goal was very good, but he was let run at us, not that he didn't have a lot to after that.

Should have won it but Podge hit the crossbar. Left Terryland very disappointed. Shows how far they've come in terms of what we expect of them.

[Ezeikial]

On Cork, I understand Caulfield's thinking of win your home games and don't lose you away games, the only problem being if you start slipping up at home (which they did against Wexford) you then have to go and win some big away games otherwise you start falling down the table.

You would have to go back to 2010 to find the rare occasion that an average of two points per game (home win / away draw) would have won the league. On most occasions (and in most leagues) that would be likely to leave you around 3rd place.

A top three finish with European qualification may be relatively successful, but it is hardly likely to satisfy the Cork sport.

Caulfields caution could cost him his job if it conintues

[Town Legend]

Quite a frustrating night for ourselves at CCS.
Dominated the game, with miles more possession, but we were completely lacking in the final third. Missing a penalty, hitting the woodwork and general sloppiness in the box cost us. The penalty, BTW, was one of the worst you'll see this season. We consistently failed to trouble Skinner the whole night.
Poor marking for the Longford goal too, really should be doing better from set pieces.
Our goal from Paddy McClean was something special. Ridiculous shot. Then Barry McNamee had a great chance to win it at the end. Will want to see that again as I genuinely thought I'd have been capable of scoring from there.

Fair play to Longford though, obviously a vast improvement from how they've been playing previously. Deserved the point.
For all our disappointment though, it's some change to be leaving an away match frustrated at only getting a point. Back in October we lost 4-2 at CCS, some difference since then.

Regading CCS, is that the new away section in the corner towards the town? I noticed some Derry fans still went to the main stand. Can't say I have a preference for either side, but would be no craic to be in the open if it was raining.


That's been the main away section since last season for league games and for the last 3/4 seasons when we drew Rovers and Bohs in the cup. I enquired about this earlier in the season as last season some supporters were let directly behind the goals. I was told it depends on who Longford are playing. For the likes of Dundalk who bring large support they are put into that closed off section. For the likes of Rovers and Bohs they are in there too, but for different reasons. I think the reason Derry were in there last weekend was because of the trouble that kicked off between their own supporters at the last game last year. If its raining the likes of Dundalk, Cork, Sligo and any other team where there's no history of trouble are allowed into the first section in the stand.

[marinobohs]

Well I'm sure whoever asked them over knows who they are.

But I doubt those are the people who'd want to see them banned.

Would be easier to identify if they brought the BBC cameras with them like Rovers Man City / EDL 'friends' :rolleyes:

On the match, Bohs were very poor, little in it until the goal on HT and the second goal early in second half killed it off. Rovers were definitely more' up for the game' and deservedly won. The handbags from a few idiots took away from what was an excellent crowd on the night.

[brendy_éire]

I think the reason Derry were in there last weekend was because of the trouble that kicked off between their own supporters at the last game last year.

Aye, thought as much. The stewards were definitely more 'attentive' than usual, but they were sound about and there was a bit of craic with them. It's just annoying when those scumbags try to ruin it for the rest of us.

[NeverFeltBetter]

Bohs statement - http://bohemianfc.com/?p=10058


Bohemian FC wish to reiterate our total condemnation of the incidents that interrupted Friday’s Dublin derby with Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park.
The club has worked tirelessly in recent years to strengthen our relationship with the local community and many community groups in an effort to make Dalymount a welcoming and sociable home for all.
It is deeply disappointing to the many volunteers of Bohemian FC that a one-off incident of idiocy and thuggery by a tiny minority has overshadowed those efforts.
The Jodi Stand, which is the main stand at Dalymount and houses Bohemians fans, was close to a sell-out and we would like to thank our true fans for their continued support and for remaining calm throughout what was a brief but extremely regrettable incident.
As well as disrupting the game and damaging the image of our proud club, this incident will cost us financially.
Attempts to identify the individuals involved are ongoing and we will work closely with club members and supporters, our stewarding team, the FAI and An Gardaí Síochana to establish their identities.
We note today’s indication by the FAI to charge the club for Friday’s incidents and appeal for anyone with footage, photos or any other information that could assist these efforts to come forward and contact the club(info@bohemians.ie or 01 8680 923).
Anyone identified as engaging in violent acts in the ground will be banned from attending our games.
Our initial attempts over the past two days to identify culprits suggest that many of those involved are not regular attendees at our games.
These people do not represent our club or our true support, who are incensed that they would seek to hijack and disrupt the special sporting occasion of a Dublin derby.
Bohemian FC will be making no further comment on this incident until we have exhausted our own investigations and have further liaised with the FAI and An Gardaí Síochana.