Easter fixtures

[Kingswood Rover]

Away from that fiasco up in Abbotstown, the shining light league continues. Derry Rovers looks to be the stand out game If it goes ahead of course following last nights troubling disturbances. 2 teams in form, i think if Rovers get something up there it will be another stamp on their credentials of finishing within 10. That will then set up nicely for "the law of averages" game in Tallaforina. Its an unusual easter for us hoopers in that chocolate egg munching has to take second place to the pure excitement of pondering on the twin tenets of "within ten" and Laws of Average. koh:)

[dundalkfc10]

Safe travels to all the Rovers fans tonight.

Hope any trouble in Derry is kept well away from the game

[marinobohs]

Think if shams can win next two games they will be almost uncatchable
Early days yet but have seen nothing to suggest any of the chasing teams are capable of stringing 6/7 wins together.

[Ezeikial]

Think if shams can win next two games they will be almost unwatchable.
Early days yet but have seen nothing to suggest any of the chasing teams are capable of stringing 6/7 wins together.

Their fans may become more unbearable, the manager may revert to type, but why would the team become 'almost unwatchable'?

It's a big eight days for Shams as they face each of the 3 nearest challengers in successive matches. How the league table looks after Shamrock visit Oriel next Friday will tell a huge amount about the title race

Derry City (A) Fri 19 April
Bohs (H) Tues 23 April
Dundalk (A) Fri 26 April

[Dalymountrower]

5 points out of 9 for Rovers from those three games and they can start rotating younger players for the rest of the season and have a good crack at European progress.

[PartySaint]

Wonder if we can do a sly switch after the game tonight and send Kenny back on the bus with Sligo while we keep Bucko.

[joey B]

At least one Rovers bus cancelled to Derry tonight,understandable giving events last night.

[pineapple stu]

What's the craic with tickets for Bohs v UCD tonight? Pay at the gate or buy online to be sure? Is the Des Kelly open for away fans or how does it work now?

[outspoken]

What's the craic with tickets for Bohs v UCD tonight? Pay at the gate or buy online to be sure? Is the Des Kelly open for away fans or how does it work now?

The UCD fans page on twitter advises you to buy home tickets as des Kelly may not be open

[pineapple stu]

Yeah, I heard that, but didn't trust it. Why would the Des Kelly be closed?

Anyways, decided to go old school and rang the club - pay at the gate into the Des Kelly, if there's any left.

Cheers though

[SkStu]

Des Kelly is open as per clubs twitter

https://twitter.com/bfcdublin/status/1119252591144316928?s=21

[pineapple stu]

Worrying about a UCD game being a sell-out - what has the league come to!

[marinobohs]

Their fans may become more unbearable, the manager may revert to type, but why would the team become 'almost unwatchable'?

It's a big eight days for Shams as they face each of the 3 nearest challengers in successive matches. How the league table looks after Shamrock visit Oriel next Friday will tell a huge amount about the title race

Derry City (A) Fri 19 April
Bohs (H) Tues 23 April
Dundalk (A) Fri 26 April

Sorry 😐 typo but corrected now. Although.....

[Jack B]

Wonder if we can do a sly switch after the game tonight and send Kenny back on the bus with Sligo while we keep Bucko.

Would genuinely be up for that (not literally obviously, that'd be mad). Bucko ultimately had good - if largely one dimensional - ideas but towards the end of his time not the players to properly implement them. Kenny on the other hand has a squad most would even and looks absolutely clueless as to what to do with it.

Man for man we've the better team so I wouldn't be surprised if we won tonight, but in no way am I expecting a decent performance. Outside of battling ones against Cork and Dundalk not a single one has happened yet.

[marinobohs]

Worrying about a UCD game being a sell-out - what has the league come to!

Jodi Stand will probably be sold out (has been for every home game so far) given the nice evening etc club has opened the Des Kelly stand, which usually only opens for bigger away support. Anyone, home or away turning up without a ticket is better off going to the Des Kelly Stand.

Continuing the brilliant crowds st Dalymount this season 😎

[Flexy]

Jodi Stand will probably be sold out (has been for every home game so far) given the nice evening etc club has opened the Des Kelly stand, which usually only opens for bigger away support. Anyone, home or away turning up without a ticket is better off going to the Des Kelly Stand.

Continuing the brilliant crowds st Dalymount this season 😎
Any Links to the Live game tonight in Derry for living in England. RTE have restrictions in place in uk

[pineapple stu]

UCD all over Bohs early days. Must be 70%+ possession. Couple of good chances so far too. Great stuff so far

[CorribsideSteve]

Lovely to see a full brandywell on a perfect evening for football, especially considering a cloud of anger/sadness hung around Derry given what happened there last night. Though it's not completely full, there must be the guts of 3500 there.

[pineapple stu]

Typical. Men against boys for most of the first half - Talbot with a wonder save in particular - and we concede a peno on the stroke of half time

[pineapple stu]

Ah well **** football anyway...

[patrickccfc]

Oh dear....

[Nesta99]

I have to say that Bradser has come on leaps and bounds in his dealings with the media. He seems to be a lot more articulate, matter of fact, less inclined to have a swipe. Credit were its due. Maybe there is some media training involved but I think he is really jus maturing as a manager. Fair play to the board for sticking when it would have been easier to cut him loose with the growing unrest among the fans. He is certainly less abrasive and unlikable in his media work. Its easy to be confident when going well, maybe he doesnt feel the need to deflect from results with some controversal comments. Bohs were excellent against Dundalk so Tuesday is shaped up nicely and with Dundalk on the Friday following.

[joey B]

You know things are bad when you're relived you only lost 3-0 ,there's long season's and then there's this.....

[Nesta99]

You know things are bad when you're relived you only lost 3-0 ,there's long season's and then there's this.....

In fairness Dundalk have been pretty average, 1-0 would have done me tbh.

[nigel-harps1954]

Football is a sh1t sport.

[Candystripe]

Lovely to see a full brandywell on a perfect evening for football, especially considering a cloud of anger/sadness hung around Derry given what happened there last night. Though it's not completely full, there must be the guts of 3500 there.


At least 3,900 at the Brandywell tonight. 160+ watched it from the bar and 200 had no seats so had to stand behind the seats in Southend stand.

[Weatherman]

Game of 2 halves at Dalymount. UCD had the better chances and all the possession in the 1st half. After a good run by Grant in behind he was pulled down for a pen. Dinny put it away just on the stroke of half time. UCD never came out the 2nd half and conceded early on. Man of the match for me was Danny Mandroiu but Bucko was close behind. Off the ball, Bucko lead the troops and started the pressing, which Bohs didn't do much of in d 1st half, that changed the game. On the ball, Mandroiu ran the show. So much potential, he thrived in his free role behind Dinny. A bag of flicks and tricks who has a massive future ahead of him in the game.
Feel for Collie O'Neill especially after UCD's dominant display in the 1st half.

[Dalymountrower]

Ah well **** football anyway...
UCD excellent in first half.Save byTalbot was amazing.
Different story second half, could have been 5-0

[Dalymountrower]

1100 Bohs tickets sold out for Tallaght game.

[pineapple stu]

UCD excellent in first half.Save byTalbot was amazing.
Different story second half, could have been 5-0
Yeah, Bohs found another gear in fairness, and then our heads dropped at 2-0 and passes were going all over the place.

Still think we've enough there to finish sixth or so, but need to get some wins on the board. No away points yet.

[Weatherman]

This might sound mad but even tho you's lost 3-0 Stu, on that performance you's are well capable of staying up. Talbots save was world class to be fair.

[marinobohs]

Typical. Men against boys for most of the first half - Talbot with a wonder save in particular - and we concede a peno on the stroke of half time
UCD were outstanding first half and but for a couple of saves (one a worldly) by the excellent Talbot, Bohs would have been chasing the game. A solo break away by Grant and a careless challenge gave Dinny the chance from the spot and Bohs an ill deserved HT lead.
Second half was better for Bohs and as the half wore on they pulled away.
Watching UCD I would worry for teams around them, they play great football and with a bit more luck up front could have been celebrating another good result.
Bohs adventure carry’s on and with a few more experienced players rested tonight we can head to Tallaght with more than usual hope. Our ticket allocation for Tuesday sold out - it should be a terrific occasion.

[joey B]

Yeah, Bohs found another gear in fairness, and then our heads dropped at 2-0 and passes were going all over the place.

Still think we've enough there to finish sixth or so, but need to get some wins on the board. No away points yet.

It'll be grand you're in Finn Park soon that'll get the away points started for you,could be an all time low Harps premier league attendance at that one!

[The Lilywhites]

Will Harps win a game this season?

They might bully their way to one at home at some stage, maybe against UCD, but they might not even make double figures in points this season. Very poor.

[trevy]

Great win for Waterford v Cork City so it was a good finish to a bad day. Both sets of fans made a great atmosphere. Not many clear chances in first half with Albouzidi for Waterford missing a one on one by shooting over near half time. Waterford got on top from midway through second half and Shane Duggan scored with a great long range strike. Cork pressed for an equaliser and a header from set piece was deflected just wide. Albouzidi wrapped it up on the break in injury time with great speed and a cool finish.
2nd 2 0 win in the Munster derby this season and Cork are a pale shadow of the team they were in last few years.

[Ezeikial]

To describe Harps' approach as physical would be something of an understatement. Raf Cretaro in particular seems to embrace the Harps philosophy of leaving a bit in the tackle. There were flailing arms and elbows aplenty. Hopefully Brian Gartlands injury is not too serious although he took a serious knock in head

[outspoken]

To describe Harps' approach as physical would be something of an understatement. Raf Cretaro in particular seems to embrace the Harps philosophy of leaving a bit in the tackle. There were failing arms and elbows aplenty. Hopefully Brian Gartlands injury is not too serious although he took a serious knock in head

James Rogers tweeted to say deep cut to mouth but nothing serious for Gartland

[Ezeikial]

James Rogers tweeted to say deep cut to mouth but nothing serious for Gartland

Hopefully that is correct. James Rogers tweeted that shortly after the match and referenced Dr Connolly and John Gill in a subsequent tweet.However, Vinny Perth in a post match interview said that Gartland would be going for a scan on Saturday morning

[PartySaint]

I would be very worried if I was s Sligo fan, they looked very poor last night, even Pats managed to score 2 against them.

[nigel-harps1954]

To describe Harps' approach as physical would be something of an understatement. Raf Cretaro in particular seems to embrace the Harps philosophy of leaving a bit in the tackle. There were flailing arms and elbows aplenty. Hopefully Brian Gartlands injury is not too serious although he took a serious knock in head

Any word on Ciaran Gallaghers injury? :rolleyes:

[Ezeikial]

Any word on Ciaran Gallaghers injury? :rolleyes:



I have no idea - I hope he is okay, although he certainly landed awkwardly after punching clear.


With another 5 yellow cards for Harps, his potential loss from injury must be an issue on top of any suspensions.

Discipline is clearly a problem at Harps - the madcap sideline antics from Ollie Horgan and Paul Hegarty are somewhat entertaining, but hardly sets the right tone or example for the Harps players

[Jack B]

Sligo were very lacklustre last night. Probably missed Murray but I'd be worried for them too, they're extremely light in midfield for a Buckley team.

We were ok, we don't seem to know what type of team we are yet though. Imposed ourselves on Sligo well in the first half and were comfortable, but trailed off badly in the second half. Having Drennan back was a big boost and he was probably the best player on the pitch, but I can't begrudge it being given to Forrester who scored a bit of a throwback goal that's worth a look.

[hoopy]

At least 3,900 at the Brandywell tonight. 160+ watched it from the bar and 200 had no seats so had to stand behind the seats in Southend stand.

Pity about the poor surface. Not that much better than Oriel.

[RathfarnhamHoop]

Pity about the poor surface. Not that much better than Oriel.

It's normally quite good that one but looked very dry and not brushed last night

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

To be honest I thought we just lost it in the first half with our tactics. We played very narrow in midfield when Pats were playing wing backs. Madden has probably never had as many touches as he had in the first half. Once we matched for second half we were a bit better. Should have made that change after about 15.

Overall though we were poor mind which is a pity after the last few games. Big relegation battle on Monday in Cork.

[joey B]

Just flicking through Dundalks forum and noticed someone saying Georgie Kelly looked non plused about not getting on last night,does Perth not fancy him?
If.If youse want him to get some football I know a wee club who'd give him a game!!!!!!

[patrickccfc]

Big relegation battle on Monday in Cork.

Might be only 11 games in, but this genuinely is what Monday is. A lot have had enough with what has gone on so far this season, and another defeat here will really set alarm bells ringing. There seems to be no fight from the players. Have they tired of the tactics deployed from JC? Some tired of being played out of position? Players will always come out and say they are happy to play anywhere as long as they are playing, I'm not so sure about that.

In 2017, we were 18 points clear at the summer break. We now find ourselves 20 points off top spot in 2019 after just 11 games. Although we finished second and runners up in the cup last year, the decline has been ongoing since Maguire left and it has certainly escalated this year.

[HarpoJoyce]

Des Kelly is open as per clubs twitter

https://twitter.com/bfcdublin/status/1119252591144316928?s=21


Jodi Stand will probably be sold out (has been for every home game so far) given the nice evening etc club has opened the Des Kelly stand, which usually only opens for bigger away support. Anyone, home or away turning up without a ticket is better off going to the Des Kelly Stand.

Continuing the brilliant crowds st Dalymount this season 


The UCD fans page on twitter advises you to buy home tickets as des Kelly may not be open

Thanks to the Bohs posters for providing accurate info, when visiting fans deliberately don't want to believe what they "hear" official info on twitter there's not much those FCs or Supporters Groups can do but keep providing accurate information.
Once Bohemians made the decision on Friday and then distributed that information around that they were opening the Des Kelly Stand / Schoolhouse End it reduced the concerns of UCD Fans going to the game.
https://twitter.com/UCDfans will keep providing accurate matchday info from the participating clubs for fans.

(https://twitter.com/UCDfans)
Thanks to Bohs for the friendly, engaging stewards at Dalyer, terrific goal-line views at The Home of Irish Football, best of luck in your next few games.
Hopefully UCD Players will keep applying their passion this weekend in the build-up to Monday 22nd UCD AFC v Dundalk FC (Champions), The UCD Bowl, ko 15:00 (3pm)

[pineapple stu]

By "accurate", you mean "wrong", yeah?

[White Horse]

Might be only 11 games in, but this genuinely is what Monday is. A lot have had enough with what has gone on so far this season, and another defeat here will really set alarm bells ringing. There seems to be no fight from the players. Have they tired of the tactics deployed from JC? Some tired of being played out of position? Players will always come out and say they are happy to play anywhere as long as they are playing, I'm not so sure about that.

In 2017, we were 18 points clear at the summer break. We now find ourselves 20 points off top spot in 2019 after just 11 games. Although we finished second and runners up in the cup last year, the decline has been ongoing since Maguire left and it has certainly escalated this year.

Caulfield is probably getting a lot of stick but even when he was managing a double winning side, there appeared to be a large section of Cork fans who barely tolerated him.

Are there questions being directed at the senior players, the likes of Morrissey, Shepherd, Bennett etc? Caulfield tactics have never been sophisticated and he always seems to play players in strange positions, but ultimately it is the lads on the bigger wages who have to deliver.