League Cup game

[pineapple stu]

Preview up on the UCD website (http://www.ucdsoccer.com/viewgame.php?game=18835&PHPSESSID=5e075c810a04221edf9118c409d2f5b8).

Think it'll be an interesting game. Brian Gannon was left out of the Ireland team for the last match in the U-21s tournament down in Cork - I assume that we got onto them on Saturday morning after Aidan Lynch was injured and asked for him not to be played; that would seem to indicate that he's going to be starting tonight and probably on Saturday. Neil Gallagher, Brian Shortall, Paul Byrne/Adrian Murphy (don't know which) and a couple of others will be involved too, I'd say. Would like to see Darren O'Brien on the right wing, 'cos that's one area we're short in at the moment.

[Poor Student]

I think this is a very important game for The College. By that I mean in terms of Pete Mahon getting a look at some of the squad players in competitive action as we seem to be in need of calling on them. It'll also give lads like Murphy and Gallagher a run out. We know Micko is suspended anyway (lucky man!). I'm looking forward to getting a chance to see Gannon. Perhaps Brophy might figure or is he injured?

[pineapple stu]

Brophy's around, but he's probably behind Paul Byrne, Conor Sammon, Adrian Murphy, etc. I've heard Dupuy may be starting up front - good for him to get a game in his normal position. Realistically, we've seen the gap between the First and Premier Divisions, so we have to be looking to score once or twice and get a bit of confidence back in front of goal (not even worried if DC score twice or three times! :) ) I'd almost start Robbie Martin left wing so that our inexperienced players are in mid and defence and our experienced players are leading the line against First Division opposition.

[Poor Student]

Actually I know drawing Dublin City will result in a particularly low crowd but I am interested to see the 1st Division leaders and get a look at the only league club we have never faced. Starting Dupuy is a good idea. If he could manage a couple it would do the confidence great. I imagine Hurley will be at centre mid as Tony Mac won't be playing and the midfield will need some bite.

[Schumi]

I assume Adrian Murphy will start. He hasn't got much of a look in yet so it'd be interesting to see him. Paul Byrne looks to be close to first choice at this stage (two starts up front in a row, and did well against Rovers I thought) so mightn't see him tonight.

[Bald Student]

What's the deal with the game? Are there programs and do program sellers still get in for free?

[Schumi]

It's technically an away game so no.

[Colie]

Couldn't be €15 tho, could it?

[Poor Student]

If you lads are that worried you can borrow my student card. :D

[Poor Student]

Couldn't be €15 tho, could it?

Sadly you found out the answer is yes. ;)