2021 Promotion/Relegation playoff series

[trevy]

I was thinking of getting the Luas in from Red Cow for the match to avoid traffic. Drimnagh, Goldenbridge and Suir Road look near to ground. Any advice from Pats fans on which is better and is it a safe walk?

[pineapple stu]

Goldenbridge is the usual stop I think. 5 minute walk. Never had any problems

[Kingdom]

They are all ****e stops, with the same pond-life existing at all three at different part of the day. More likely to have hassle at Goldenbridge I'd say if it's an evening kick off. But it's the closest directly - 5 min walk through Michael's Estate which tbf isn't as big a deal anymore.

I live close to all three and would walk regularly so would be confident enough of the above.

[D24Saint]

I was thinking of getting the Luas in from Red Cow for the match to avoid traffic. Drimnagh, Goldenbridge and Suir Road look near to ground. Any advice from Pats fans on which is better and is it a safe walk?

Golden Bridge or Suir Road are best. The walk from Drimnagh is past the flats. I’ve never had a issue but if you don’t know the area I’d use either of the other two.

[kksaints]

I was thinking of getting the Luas in from Red Cow for the match to avoid traffic. Drimnagh, Goldenbridge and Suir Road look near to ground. Any advice from Pats fans on which is better and is it a safe walk?

I usually use Goldenbridge. It closer than Suir Road and safer than Drimnagh imo.

[Nesta99]

Stating the obvious but how sh1te is it to have to ask what stop to get off as the safest, and it a neutral spot for the game. As ive said before never had any hassle one way or another going to Richmond but still sad that it has to be a consideration at all. Genuine question and for some context - would it really be much different if it were heading to Oriel (or Tallaght et al), even if eg over 2 legs home/away as it really should be, and potential niggle there can be between some 'fan' ypes?

[D24Saint]

Stating the obvious but how sh1te is it to have to ask what stop to get off as the safest, and it a neutral spot for the game. As ive said before never had any hassle one way or another going to Richmond but still sad that it has to be a consideration at all. Genuine question and for some context - would it really be much different if it were heading to Oriel (or Tallaght et al), even if eg over 2 legs home/away as it really should be, and potential niggle there can be between some 'fan' ypes?

Like I said I'm going since I was a kid in the mid nineties and never had a bother, either walking from public transport or parking a car. Its just that if your not from the area I wouldn't advise walking through Keoghs Square from the Drinmagh stop. You would have more of a chance walking by a few unsavourys on that route. The Goldenbridge over the canal lock through the housing estate and your on Emmett road would be the route id recommend for anyone not desensitized to urban decay created by decades of bad urban planning in the area.

[Nesta99]

Like I said I'm going since I was a kid in the mid nineties and never had a bother, either walking from public transport or parking a car. Its just that if your not from the area I wouldn't advise walking through Keoghs Square from the Drinmagh stop. You would have more of a chance walking by a few unsavourys on that route. The Goldenbridge over the canal lock through the housing estate and your on Emmett road would be the route id recommend for anyone not desensitized to urban decay created by decades of bad urban planning in the area.

I hope my comment didnt come across as a slight on St Pats or going to Richmond as so far so good for me too. When not driving that sounds like the option taken occasionally, crossing the canal a few residential streets and then near the ground. Were more recent playoff finals in neutral grounds? Would the Carlisle Ground be a bit fairer if up to it, Longford even or is my geography way off!?

[bluemovie]

gubu !!

Not unprecedented. We sacked Jimmy McGeough for not picking the owner's son 18 years ago so we're just repeating storylines now.

[joey B]

Bircham shedding more light on the situation,pretty pathetic if that’s true….

https://mobile.twitter.com/McDonnellDan/status/1463869070948896779

[D24Saint]

I hope my comment didnt come across as a slight on St Pats or going to Richmond as so far so good for me too. When not driving that sounds like the option taken occasionally, crossing the canal a few residential streets and then near the ground. Were more recent playoff finals in neutral grounds? Would the Carlisle Ground be a bit fairer if up to it, Longford even or is my geography way off!?

Not at all. You can’t polish a turd, there are parts of the area that could do with improvements and there is no denying it.

[Nesta99]

Bircham shedding more light on the situation,pretty pathetic if that’s true….

https://mobile.twitter.com/McDonnellDan/status/1463869070948896779

Im no big fan of Bircham from playing days and that could well be a deflection! If it does happen to be true then it is a bit of using a club a personal play thing and the manager was right to stand their ground. But a weeks suspension for saying he doesnt rate the owners boy, to then a sacking via text and on social media. Doesnt add up imo.

[pineapple stu]

There's an interesting reply in that twitter thread from someone else close to Friday's game... :o

[joey B]

There's an interesting reply in that twitter thread from someone else close to Friday's game... :o

Collie ready to tell all!!

[ayeboy]

Will loitv cover this under the previous subscription or are they looking for a one off payment?

[D24Saint]

Will loitv cover this under the previous subscription or are they looking for a one off payment?

It seems to be covered when I had a quick look.

[nr637]

I suppose anywhere over 1,000 can be expected at Richmond tonight, seems a big contingent will be up from Waterford!

[D24Saint]

Early lead for Waterford.

[joey B]

Great start for Waterford,Bircham in attendance aswell!!

[pineapple stu]

Got into the ground as the team in blue scored.

One cheer in the UCD area which silenced quickly when I saw noone else celebrating! :o

[pineapple stu]

1-1!

Only one team in it the last 15 minutes. Thoroughly deserved

[joey B]

Well deserved equaliser for UCD,well on top after going behind…

[osarusan]

UCD equalise.

I tuned in about 10 minutes ago, and UCD have been much the better side from what I've seen.

[D24Saint]

Yeah Waterford will have to react or they will be in trouble here.

[Calcio Jack]

Cracking match so far…. Will miss LOI TV if it’s not renewed next season

[pineapple stu]

Waterford are a shambles here

[osarusan]

Jayus, Waterford all over the place, UCD walk it in with Waterford players standing around.

[joey B]

Waterford are in big trouble,2-1 the students..

[D24Saint]

It’s hitting the fan for Waterford here. It’s a masterplan by the owner , his youngfella might get a game in the FD.

[pineapple stu]

26 for Whelan this season. One more to match Mick O'Byrne's senior club record

[Bunny Kelly]

I cant believe the temporary manager has tried a total tactical change in such a short turnaround, they were a nice footballing side, building from the back under Bircham, tonight so far they are just punting it direct to Halford

[Partizan]

At least we now have three Munster Derbies to look forward to next season - C/-wkies, Queenstown and *Limerick.

[pineapple stu]

Waterford fans getting their photos taken with someone I don't recognise at halftime. Is it Bircham?

[kksaints]

Waterford fans getting their photos taken with someone I don't recognise at halftime. Is it Bircham?

Could be. He's in the stand alright.

[ToberonaTornado]

He's there! Cmon UCD

https://www.sportsfile.com/winshare/w540/Library/SF1259/2128403.jpg

[sbgawa]

Ucd are better for the league overall then waterford imo. The difference financially for any other team between ucd and waterford is maybe 3k a year in away fans, compared to the football and actual education supplied by ucd it's a no brainer.

[pineapple stu]

He's there! Cmon UCD

https://www.sportsfile.com/winshare/w540/Library/SF1259/2128403.jpg

That's the fella :D

[pineapple stu]

Also, why is Halford, a centre half, playing up front?

Is it just because he's 6'4" and played in the Premier League back in the day?

[SeanDrog]

Lots of cynical fouls by Waterford - I wouldn’t be surprised if they get a red b4 the end

[kksaints]

Waterford have been dreadful in this 2nd half for a team that needs to score.

[SeanDrog]

Waterford have been dreadful in this 2nd half for a team that needs to score.

Agree - if UCD don’t win it will be travesty

[pineapple stu]

There's that red

[SeanDrog]

Lots of cynical fouls by Waterford - I wouldn’t be surprised if they get a red b4 the end

Booom there’s the red … not before time tbh

[D24Saint]

Looks like no premier division clubs in the whole of Munster next season. A sad state of affairs.

[SeanDrog]

Congrats to UCD - they didn’t sit back despite going ahead - delighted for them .. congrats lads

[osarusan]

Don't know what the story was with the Bircham sacking, but they went with hoofing it up to a makeshift centre forward for most of the night, it was really really poor stuff.

They were outfought all over the pitch.

[joey B]

Dont sack your manager 3 days before a play off!
Happy for UCD and the former Harps contingent and feel really sorry Waterfords fans,deserve better than the farce theyve endured the last couple of years.....

[placid casual]

Delighted for the students.
Fully deserved, and will be a great addition to the Premier division.

[DCSIL]

Looks like no premier division clubs in the whole of Munster next season. A sad state of affairs.

Sad day for Irish Football.

[ToberonaTornado]

They'll be dancing on the streets of UCD tonight!

Congrats to UCD and their supporters.