2 Horse Title Race

[Éanna]

I wouldn't rule Derry out yet by any means. They're only 7 behind if they win their game in hand and still have to play Cork twice.
I wouldn't rule them out either TBH, they're more of a threat than shels now

[MariborKev]

I wouldn't rule Derry out yet by any means. They're only 7 behind if they win their game in hand and still have to play Cork twice.

We're only four behind if we win our game in hand. Injuries and a small squad starting to tell at this stage though. We are missing three right backs, two central midfielders, a striker and a left back from the squad for Friday

[pete]

We're only four behind if we win our game in hand. Injuries and a small squad starting to tell at this stage though. We are missing three right backs, two central midfielders, a striker and a left back from the squad for Friday

The important thing is how many are first teamers.

Shels fans have been moaning about missing players who they wouyldn't have been able to play anyway unless the eL allows them field more than 11 at a time.

;)

[Schumi]

We're only four behind if we win our game in hand.
That's what I meant, changed my mind from saying "7 behind with a game in hand" and didn't change it properly. :o Or maybe wishful thinking from Friday.

[bigmac]

so if Shels don't make it into Europe how many of their players will be left go or will they be able to hold them together for another season at least?

[hoops1]

If you think shels are out of this race you are seriously underestimating them
Cork were written off last season at roughly the same stage and brought it to the last day of the season. Eleven points seems alot and should be enough but nothing would play into Shels hands more than to write them off. They have the players to do it and its amazing how when you lose 1 or 2 games the other teams in the league smell your uncertainty and play above themselves turning a procession into a dogfight!Be warned!

[Éanna]

If you think shels are out of this race you are seriously underestimating them
Cork were written off last season at roughly the same stage and brought it to the last day of the season. Eleven points seems alot and should be enough but nothing would play into Shels hands more than to write them off. They have the players to do it and its amazing how when you lose 1 or 2 games the other teams in the league smell your uncertainty and play above themselves turning a procession into a dogfight!Be warned!
We were written off at this stage last season, but in fairness, we had games in hand as well, which Shels don't. Thats the difference IMO

[MariborKev]

The important thing is how many are first teamers.

Shels fans have been moaning about missing players who they wouyldn't have been able to play anyway unless the eL allows them field more than 11 at a time.

;)

Eddie McCallion has been a fixture, his direct replacement Damien Brennan is out and U-19 international Kevin Deery is out- all of them have played in the first team- McCallion and Deery a big loss

Hargan is our only recognised left back- he's out

Eamon Doherty was captain last year he's out, Ruairi Higgins has started around 50% of the games thus far.

O'Flynn is probably the only one who wouldn't be an automatic first choice

[pete]

O'Flynn is probably the only one who wouldn't be an automatic first choice

Was smart big of business by CCFC getting ye to pay 10k for him.

[De Town]

Was smart big of business by CCFC getting ye to pay 10k for him.
i hate that fcuker o'flynn......scored in the last minute against us in the brandy this season :mad: :mad:

[daniel]

Pete am sure that O'Flynn will prove a good asset to Derry once he can get rid of the injuries, he has shown us little glimpses of what he can do with his skill and his touch just hasn't had much luck at the moment!

[Éanna]

Stevo is a very good player- I saw him at City when he got the chance to play and at Limerick as well. If his attitude is right, he'll do well for ye