FAI Cup games

[Stuttgart88]

Does it matter why Rovers are better this year? They clearly are better this year.

[Dalymountrower]

I give up.
Completely unreasonable to ask not to have to sit in the same stand as bohs hard-core supporters.....

I am totally confused now. I had thought you wanted your non playing squad to be seated in the Jodi stand, now it seems you don`t? Difficult to keep up with people doing verbal somersaults to justify taking offence. I have no interest in where Rovers players sit, as long as they are not demanding a UN brokered cordon sanitaire of empty seats around them.

Will the poor pets have a "safe place" set aside in Oriel tonight ?

[sbgawa]

I am totally confused now. I had thought you wanted your non playing squad to be seated in the Jodi stand, now it seems you don`t? Difficult to keep up with people doing verbal somersaults to justify taking offence. I have no interest in where Rovers players sit, as long as they are not demanding a UN brokered cordon sanitaire of empty seats around them.

Will the poor pets have a "safe place" set aside in Oriel tonight ?

My sarcasm went over your head there....
I'm sure the FAI and Bohs / Rovers will have come up with a solution that doesn't involve a significant / if any reduction in capacity.
On the ground the clubs co operate reasonably well as opposed to the internet where everything is a problem to some people.

[Dalymountrower]

My sarcasm went over your head there....
I'm sure the FAI and Bohs / Rovers will have come up with a solution that doesn't involve a significant / if any reduction in capacity.
On the ground the clubs co operate reasonably well as opposed to the internet where everything is a problem to some people.

Fair enough, hard to tell given the standard/ relevance/ logic of some of the posts on this thread.

Anyway, rain forecast all week , heavy pitch on Friday, ideal Greg Bolger weather I would have thought . Bohs will be missing Buckley, Levinson and Mandriou in centre- mid. Odds massively favouring Rovers.

[sbgawa]

Fair enough, hard to tell given the standard/ relevance/ logic of some of the posts on this thread.

Anyway, rain forecast all week , heavy pitch on Friday, ideal Greg Bolger weather I would have thought . Bohs will be missing Buckley, Levinson and Mandriou in centre- mid. Odds massively favouring Rovers.

You could have said that before every match this season :)
Its a derby and a cup semi anything is possible.

[EatYerGreens]

I hope the game itself, when it happens, is a lot more interesting than this bickering fest anyway

[marinobohs]

Probably something to do with the fact there was only 1 stand.

<Mod Edit, please do not descend into personal abuse, however justified.

It was. Just as availability is currently limited at Dalymount, difference is Bohs didn't 'insist' on a whole section be left closed to facilitate a few players. surely even you can comprehend the difference ? or is that even beyond you ?

[sbgawa]

Heres a challenge MB if a whole section is closed to accommodate Rovers staff i won't post on here for a week.
If Rovers staff agree to a solution that doesn't significantly reduce the capacity of the Jodi you take a week off.

Cant say fairer than that

[marinobohs]

Heres a challenge MB if a whole section is closed to accommodate Rovers staff i won't post on here for a week.
If Rovers staff agree to a solution that doesn't significantly reduce the capacity of the Jodi you take a week off.

Cant say fairer than that

I’ve already told you, Shams request (fact) for the whole section A was REJECTED and this was confirmed by the FAI.
Shams are not “agreeing” to anything, they are doing what they were told 😁 nice try attempting to paint this as some shams compromise- it isn’t.

[mrtndvn]

Bohs should give up the home dressing room as they do for other big teams when they come.

[marinobohs]

Bohs should give up the home dressing room as they do for other big teams when they come.

Just as long as Derry keep giving us 3rd place 😁

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

We’re expecting our game to sell out as well

[marinobohs]

We’re expecting our game to sell out as well
Which stand will be reserved for Dundalk non playing players ? 😂

[hoopy]

The actual request I believe was Block A for Rovers fans in general in which officials/non playing players could also sit. Big difference to having people believe the whole section was requested just for officials.

[marinobohs]

The actual request I believe was Block A for Rovers fans in general in which officials/non playing players could also sit. Big difference to having people believe the whole section was requested just for officials.
Believe what you like - it’s wrong. AGS have been very consistent (in derby games) on no away fans in the Jodi - the idea they would even contemplate allowing Shams supporters in it is so ridiculous I’m amazed anyone would suggest it.
Even in the unlikely event Bohs and the FAI agreed it would be ruled out immediately on public order grounds, everyone at shams knows that only too well.

[hoopy]

Believe what you like - it’s wrong. AGS have been very consistent (in derby games) on no away fans in the Jodi - the idea they would even contemplate allowing Shams supporters in it is so ridiculous I’m amazed anyone would suggest it.
Even in the unlikely event Bohs and the FAI agreed it would be ruled out immediately on public order grounds, everyone at shams knows that only too well.

Rovers fans were in the Jodi up to last year weren't they?

[marinobohs]

Rovers fans were in the Jodi up to last year weren't they?

Nope, not in years and any individual wearing shams colors were denied entry even with a ticket. AGS In Phibsborough have been 100% consistent on that for years (mainly around access to Jodi)

Even in the bizarre event Bohs agreed to such a request it just isn’t possible - and isn’t true.

[hoopy]

Nope, not in years and any individual wearing shams colors were denied entry even with a ticket. AGS In Phibsborough have been 100% consistent on that for years (mainly around access to Jodi)

Even in the bizarre event Bohs agreed to such a request it just isn’t possible - and isn’t true.

Well if by years you mean two then fair enough, as I sat there two-three seasons ago among other Rovers fans(wearing colours) and non playing players and we had that section to ourselves. That may well have just been a case of Bohs not selling out their allocation but I can assure you it happened.

[Dalymountrower]

Nope, not in years and any individual wearing shams colors were denied entry even with a ticket. AGS In Phibsborough have been 100% consistent on that for years (mainly around access to Jodi)

Even in the bizarre event Bohs agreed to such a request it just isn’t possible - and isn’t true.

There was a bit of latitude shown maybe 2/3 years ago when small numbers of Rovers fans paid in to the Jodi and quietly gravitated down to A block. No particular problems.But the stricter control on standing in the aisles in recent years down in F and G? blocks meant that a lot of "singing" fans had to move to A block, so mixing those fans in A was not safe, and would not be safe on Friday, unfortunately.

[hoopy]

There was a bit of latitude shown maybe 2/3 years ago when small numbers of Rovers fans paid in to the Jodi and quietly gravitated down to A block. No particular problems.But the stricter control on standing in the aisles in recent years down in F and G? blocks meant that a lot of "singing" fans had to move to A block, so mixing those fans in A was not safe, and would not be safe on Friday, unfortunately.

Cheers for that, thought I was losing it :)

[marinobohs]

Well if by years you mean two then fair enough, as I sat there two-three seasons ago among other Rovers fans(wearing colours) and non playing players and we had that section to ourselves. That may well have just been a case of Bohs not selling out their allocation but I can assure you it happened.

Shams were never allocated section A . In the past some individuals paid in on the gate and these usually sat in A to keep away from the more “vibrant” Bohs fans.
In last two seasons st least it has been all ticket and no shams in Jodi (unless in hiding) and certainly no tickets sent to shams.

Anyone gullible enough to believe that was going to change for this match is beyond help.

[hoopy]

Shams were never allocated section A . In the past some individuals paid in on the gate and these usually sat in A to keep away from the more “vibrant” Bohs fans.
In last two seasons st least it has been all ticket and no shams in Jodi (unless in hiding) and certainly no tickets sent to shams.

Anyone gullible enough to believe that was going to change for this match is beyond help.

Jesus can you never post without anger or criticism. So people are gullible and beyond help for asking? If the game goes to a replay do you think Bohs won't ask for another section of the East Stand for fear of being thought of as gullible and beyond help?

[Dalymountrower]

Jesus can you never post without anger or criticism. So people are gullible and beyond help for asking? If the game goes to a replay do you think Bohs won't ask for another section of the East Stand for fear of being thought of as gullible and beyond help?

The other rounds were play extra time and penalties? Is it different for semis?

[hoopy]

99% sure if it's a draw it's a replay next Tuesday

[sbgawa]

Definitely a replay Tuesday if its a draw.
Would be great to see a replay in a sold out Tallaght Stadium.

[Ezeikial]

The other rounds were play extra time and penalties? Is it different for semis?

The early rounds had extra time and penalties. There were replays scheduled from the quarter finals onwards. Have you erased last season Cork - Bohs semi final replay from your memory already?

[EatYerGreens]

Just as long as Derry keep giving us 3rd place 

You might want to wait until 9:40pm on Friday before posting that so confidently.

[Dalymountrower]

The early rounds had extra time and penalties. There were replays scheduled from the quarter finals onwards. Have you erased last season Cork - Bohs semi final replay from your memory already?

Its an FAI administered competition`, rules change as it suits.

[marinobohs]

Jesus can you never post without anger or criticism. So people are gullible and beyond help for asking? If the game goes to a replay do you think Bohs won't ask for another section of the East Stand for fear of being thought of as gullible and beyond help?
No. My point always was shams didn’t ask because they knew it was impossible. You came on spoofing that shams had requested A block for fans as mitigation for their attempt to deny fans access to those seats. It simply wasn’t true. Shams knew that and knew it wasn’t possible.
They wanted block A sealed off for a few players, it really is that simple.

[sbgawa]

I don't suppose we can close the FAI cup thread can we? :)

[Kingswood Rover]

Cant get outta work in time to be in the Que for the remaining 200 or so tickets, pain in me swiss over this fixture.

[marinobohs]

I don't suppose we can close the FAI cup thread can we? :)
Hopefully closed for shams by 10pm Friday 😁

[Kingswood Rover]

Well i got a ticket in the end, thanks Gav, just heard on RTE 1 that not one ticket for this made it onto general sale a draw and back to Tallafornia with a full house would do me but listening to talk around the club our lads are straining at the leash to get across the city and onto the pitch. Hope its a good game without the muppetry from the very few skangers on both sides.

[Dalymountrower]

Well i got a ticket in the end, thanks Gav, just heard on RTE 1 that not one ticket for this made it onto general sale a draw and back to Tallafornia with a full house would do me but listening to talk around the club our lads are straining at the leash to get across the city and onto the pitch. Hope its a good game without the muppetry from the very few skangers on both sides.

Presumably it is the players straining at the leash ( unusual training regime but hey!) to get on the pitch, rather than the fans.
Hopefully all goes ahead without incident tonight. Would take a draw now to be honest.

[Northsider]

Hope its a good game without the muppetry from the very few skangers on both sides.

Hopefully, they are very capable of ruining what should be great occasion. Unfortunately a business owned by a Bohs director was targeted with graffiti by some scumbag Rovers fans last night. These idiots who do this are no different to the pond life that desecrate the Milltown monument or daub over murals. They are a cancer that both clubs could do with removing, although it's almost impossible when these cowards skulk around in the dead of night doing these things.

As for the game, real shame for us that we are in the middle of an absolute injury crisis, I can't see anything other than a Rovers victory unfortunately. I'm surprised the bookies have priced up Rovers at about even money. Hopefully Keith Long can conjure up another miracle though.

[sbgawa]

Yeah these games are such an occasion id happily take a draw and a full house in Tallaght on Tuesday.
These days drag in ......can't wait for tonight

[marinobohs]

hopefully the difficulty getting tickets will deter the cetins on both sides from attending (if they want to beat the crap out of each other somewhere else then I have no problem). as with all recent derbies, I expect it will be close. shams rightly favourites, especially given Bohs crippling injury situation but then again Dalymount gives us our best chance of getting through.

Enjoy the match all those lucky enough to be going, it really is the greatest advertisement for league of Ireland football.

[Kingswood Rover]

yep just heard of the graffiti, very brave weren't they, braindead

[Nesta99]

Looking forward to the game tonight. No preference on the winner really - just hope it's an entertaining cup tie between two big rivals and not ruined by some crazy ass refereeing!!

Prediction - Rovers winning 1-0, Burke sent off Bohs equalise and its off to Tallaght on Tuesday night to go again....

Effective from Rovers - learned from errors of the previous derby games, kept discipline, werent too gung-ho, just kept Bohs at arms lenth and took a couple of chances. Impetulant from Mandriou - silly silly tackle and gave the ref no choice whether there was significant contact or not. Big miss by the Linesman for the corner but sloppy defending then.

Cameras stayed off whatever happened after the second goal that delayed play. It's a shame to see the dog unit needed on the pitch at the end due to the risk of trouble. Good job Bohs pitch isnt plastic!

Lets hope Dundalk can be as effective as Rovers tonight and beat Sligo without really busting a gut or coughing up any chances. Would be the most interesting of the final pairing (without my own bias) as the top two teams in the country playing in the showpiece final - two excellent sides, with the potential for a top quality match in front of a big crowd.

Looking forward to Marino's take on the contentious goal and fans on the pitch etc.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Shams much the better team

[redarmyfaction]

Shams much the better team

Poor enough contest. Bohs never in it. Betfair suspended the market sometime before KO AFAIK and it didn't trade in IR, it's unusual but lt could have been a technical thing

[Calcio Jack]

Masterclass in tactics by Bradley and Bohs disgracing themselves on the field by dumb and very dangerous tackle that rightfully lead to a red,

Plus off the field by Long leaving his technical area in first half to verbally abuse his own ball boy.

As for the idiots behaving in a threatening manner towards Finn.

And finally capping it off with ‘hard men’ invading the pitch and taking on the Guards.

Overall a litany of pathetic behavior which no doubt all genuine Bohs fans will agree on all accounts was unacceptable.

And boy is it so sweet to be in the final...

[sbgawa]

Great to be in the final keeps the season alive.
Well deserved on the night

[mcgonigle]

Masterclass in tactics by Bradley and Bohs disgracing themselves on the field by dumb and very dangerous tackle that rightfully lead to a red,

Plus off the field by Long leaving his technical area in first half to verbally abuse his own ball boy.

As for the idiots behaving in a threatening manner towards Finn.

And finally capping it off with ‘hard men’ invading the pitch and taking on the Guards.

Overall a litany of pathetic behavior which no doubt all genuine Bohs fans will agree on all accounts was unacceptable.

And boy is it so sweet to be in the final...

You're gas

[joey B]

Fair play to Rovers,far and away the better team without even being that good,Bohs didn't show up and were badly let down by Mandriou.
Shame that in another big televised league of Ireland game that a minority of imbeciles have to try and make it about them......

[placid casual]

Professional Vs amateur , both on and off the pitch.
You always know when Rovers have won as the plethora of windy ##ts on this forum are nowhere to be seen.😄😄.
Now we can all look forward to Rovers losing to Sligo on peno's ,again!!

[Ezeikial]

Masterclass in tactics by Bradley .......

I just couldn't read further with laughter tears in my eyes

[sbgawa]

Thought the sending off looked harsh, need to see on tv but considering the run of decisions against us we were due one

[Kingswood Rover]

First time we out muscled bohs in a few year well deserved and you could see how much Rovers were up for it from the off, Muppetry as per usual both sides both we are back in a final after 9 years.

[Longfordian]

Thought the sending off looked harsh, need to see on tv but considering the run of decisions against us we were due one

It most certainly wasn't harsh. Awful tackle.