Maccabi Tel Aviv v Dundalk

[geysir]

Since the CL qual format was changed 2009/10, 5.8 would have a team seeded in the 2nd rd qual in all seasons except for 2014/15.
Probably next season the stakes will be higher.

[oriel]

It was great to see Dundalk finish so strong in the last 15 mins, pity we couldn't have got an equaliser but overall Macabi were much the better side. The AZ home match was where the main damage was done, still it was a great campaign, to get 4 points was pretty decent, and the biggest defeat was only 2-1.

Great effort guys and thanks for all the big nights, it seems a very long time ago that we just squeezed past FH in mid July.

[holidaysong]

Two great gifts from Rogers and Gartland tonight. Hanukkah came early for Maccabi but still didn't get through...

Careful now. ;)

[White Horse]

Two great gifts from Rogers and Gartland tonight. Christmas came early for Maccabi but still didn't get through.

Dundalk showing signs of rustiness throughout, those mistakes wouldn't have happened a few weeks ago.

Still to come close in the last few games shows the quality they possess even off season.

Rogers and Gartland have been responsible for most of Dundalk's self inflicted wounds.

Gartland has struggled with the step up to Europa Leagues games. They don't compare to domestic football, where Brian excels.

[ger121]

Rogers and Gartland have been responsible for most of Dundalk's self inflicted wounds.

Gartland has struggled with the step up to Europa Leagues games. They don't compare to domestic football, where Brian excels.

Strangely they've both had games when they have played very well. Rogers vs.AZ in Tallaght springs to mind as a good example but no doubt, it is those 2 players who most spring to mind when you think of the defensive errors that resulted in goals scored.

[Charlie Darwin]

Gartland was having a super game in Zenit before he gave away the first goal. It's unfortunate he made those mistakes because it makes him look like a poor player when he's anything but.

Anyway, Dundalk did brilliantly across the six games and, though I think they were the weakest side in the group, they could have qualified with a slice or two of luck. It just goes to show how difficult it is to compete at this level - and how much harder it must be in the Champions League.

[Ezeikial]

Gartland was having a super game in Zenit before he gave away the first goal. It's unfortunate he made those mistakes because it makes him look like a poor player when he's anything but.


His star as lost some of its shine as a result of the high profile errors in European games. I know he was devastated as a result of the Maccabi goal in particular and he has a long time to dwell on it before the new season comes around.

Brian Gartland was not highly rated or well sought after when he made to move to Dundalk in July 2013 from Portadown. He has made incredible progress since and has been one of the top centre backs in the league over the last number of season. He also has tremendous character and will bounce back easily

[sbgawa]

His star as lost some of its shine as a result of the high profile errors in European games. I know he was devastated as a result of the Maccabi goal in particular and he has a long time to dwell on it before the new season comes around.

Brian Gartland was not highly rated or well sought after when he made to move to Dundalk in July 2013 from Portadown. He has made incredible progress since and has been one of the top centre backs in the league over the last number of season. He also has tremendous character and will bounce back easily


Yeah was super in the league and I don't buy the reason for the gaffs in the euro games was about the standard being higher I think sometimes **** just happens at the wrong time. you can be unlucky same mistakes in the league and no one would have noticed. He's a goal scoring centre half whats not to like and Hoare will be a great replacement for Boyle. Dundalks defence isn't going to be the problem next year.

[White Horse]

Dundalks defence isn't going to be the problem next year.

Not in the league. Europe is a whole other ball game.

[nigel-harps1954]

Not in the league. Europe is a whole other ball game.

Tennis?

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Gartland was having a super game in Zenit before he gave away the first goal. It's unfortunate he made those mistakes because it makes him look like a poor player when he's anything but.

Anyway, Dundalk did brilliantly across the six games and, though I think they were the weakest side in the group, they could have qualified with a slice or two of luck. It just goes to show how difficult it is to compete at this level - and how much harder it must be in the Champions League.

I always get him confused with the other Gartland who briefly played in Scotland.