Fixtures 9th - 12th March

[Asterix]

I didn't think people had such an interest in opposition clubs.

[Nesta99]

Really? Isnt part of following football about watching opposition and what they might do against a favoured side? Like Rovers fans didnt have interest about Bohs finances in the not too distant past?

[WeAreRovers]

Jesus wept, the obsession with Rovers on here has gone way, way past normal footballing rivalry. You're all stone mad. Have a read back over the last 4 or 5 pages and then give your heads a wobble, Rovers fans included.

[Asterix]

Maybe its just me that dosen't care what opposition managers say to the media so. They all say the same sh*te anyway. I don't think bradley has done bad or good enough to deserve this much attention after 5 games either but each to their own.

[Nesta99]

I think there is plenty of rising to the bait that has its entertainment value!

[Ezeikial]

Well Stephen, what do you think about all that palaver on foot.ie?


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DYVT--7W0AEIx6B.jpg:large

[jinxy lilywhite]

That's a very empty trophy room/hall of fame

[Pablo Escobar]

Maybe its just me that dosen't care what opposition managers say to the media so. They all say the same sh*te anyway. I don't think bradley has done bad or good enough to deserve this much attention after 5 games either but each to their own.

I actually agree with this. Silly season has started and it's only March. What will we discuss in the off-season??

[RathfarnhamHoop]

I assume you are referring to the following:

First round of 2018 you lost to Cork City and drew with Dundalk. So going backwards again based on your logic. Also beating Cork City in the third series last year is hardly an achievement, everyone beat us.

Nope i posted stats showing that after the first round of fixtures rovers results improved considerably last year

[Ezeikial]

Nope i posted stats showing that after the first round of fixtures rovers results improved considerably last year

Are these the stats you are referring to?


In his only season Rovers round one was 4:1:6 round two 7:1:3 round 3 6:1:4 so once the team gelled the was a marked improvement in results under Bradley.

If they are correct you are praising Bradley with achieving a "marked improvement" on what was a fairly dire start - it's almost as if he was not in charge for the opening series at all!

1.18 points average points per match - Series 1
2.00 points average points per match - Series 2
1.73 points average points per match - Series 3

How do you account for the dis-improvement in Series 3?

Nowhere near what is required to compete for a top two place

[RathfarnhamHoop]

Are these the stats you are referring to?



If they are correct you are praising Bradley with achieving a "marked improvement" on what was a fairly dire start - it's almost as if he was not in charge for the opening series at all!

1.18 points average points per match - Series 1
2.00 points average points per match - Series 2
1.73 points average points per match - Series 3

How do you account for the dis-improvement in Series 3?

Nowhere near what is required to compete for a top two place

Series 3 is 1 result difference. And is 2.0 not something like 0.09 points off roughly whats needed for second, thats anything but "nowhere near"

[micls]

Series 3 is 1 result difference. And is 2.0 not something like 0.09 points off roughly whats needed for second, thats anything but "nowhere near"

Ye were nowhere near a 2.0 average. That was one series of games, which at ye're best wasn't good enough to match the average needed for 2nd, and ye didn't come close to sustaining it in the third series. 1.73 is nowhere near second, and that's far closer to a real reflection of last year than 2.0

[Ezeikial]

Series 3 is 1 result difference. And is 2.0 not something like 0.09 points off roughly whats needed for second, thats anything but "nowhere near"

As you know Rovers finished 22 points off the league winners and averaged 1.64 points per match in 2017

Even the Series 2 points replicated over the rest of the season, would not have been enough to get 2nd place.

The drop off in Series 3 back to 1.73 point average indicates that Bradley's team were unable to sustain the promising results of Series 2, never mind build on them as implied

[ToberonaTornado]

THREAD :D

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[Nesta99]

. What will we discuss in the off-season??

Bradser's replacement after finishing 23 points off the champions!!

[Kingswood Rover]

Wow, that was some debate lads some great points and a proper discussion. I agree that Bradser can be naive at times with his tactics and there is a mismatch between fans being really ****ed off with previous managers when gathering similar/better points totals to the the current manager. This is simply down to the fact that this team look like they give a **** along with the manager.

[placid casual]

Bradser's replacement after finishing 23 points off the champions!!
The tragic thing( on your part), is that you probably do discuss all things Rovers in your off season.
To quote Donny trump, #sad.

[Ezeikial]

We do not have an academy.

The walls of Jericho are tumbling down........


Colin Healy appointed Head of Academy


With the national underage leagues set to get underway this weekend, Cork City FC are delighted to announce their new academy structure and management for the coming season.
Former City player and ex-Republic of Ireland international Colin Healy has taken on the role of Head of Academy, while he will also be Head Coach of the club’s Under 19 team.
Speaking to CorkCityFC.ie, General Manager Paul Wycherley said: “Over the close season, there were a number of discussions about the best set-up for our underage teams and we took the decision to put an academy structure in place. John Caulfield, Pat Lyons, as Chair of The Board, together with the rest of the board were key to this. The appointment of Colin, and the academy structure is a hugely important development for the long-term future of the club. ”


https://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2018/03/16/colin-healy-appointed-head-of-academy/

[El-Pietro]

They can call it want they want, it consists of an U15 team, an U17 team and an U19 team. At least presently. Nothing beyond or outside those three sides.

[Mr A]

I like my clubs manager. I do not like managers of other clubs as much. This is based on unbiased clear thinking rather than happenstance at any given time.

[Ezeikial]

I like my clubs manager. I do not like managers of other clubs as much. This is based on unbiased clear thinking rather than happenstance at any given time.

You would quickly change your tune if Sean Connor was appointed

[El-Pietro]

Theres a difference between not liking a manager and not rating them. I don't like Stephen Kenny but I can appreciate his achievements.

[Nesta99]

The tragic thing( on your part), is that you probably do discuss all things Rovers in your off season.
To quote Donny trump, #sad.

You have the wrong Dundalk supporter if you think Id be too bothered. I do have an general interest in they way things can be and are spun at clubs, by Fran Gavin and the FAI which is just as sad really!

[Mr A]

You would quickly change your tune if Sean Connor was appointed

If it wasn't for the fact that other clubs' boards had warned ours this could have happened. Apparently he interviewed brilliantly!