2022 FAI Cup

[joey B]

Junior has played at quite a few LOI clubs, and barely lasted a season at any of them. Presumably there is a good reason for that, and the fact he's now plying his trade in the second tier.

Wrong Junior! You’re thinking of Senior Junior this is Junior Junior!! ;)

[EatYerGreens]

Wrong Junior! You’re thinking of Senior Junior this is Junior Junior!! ;)

Now i'm properly confused. How many Junior's are there in the LOI ?

[joey B]

It’s Junior Quitirna at Waterford anyway, Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe is the one your thinking of!

[EatYerGreens]

It’s Junior Quitirna at Waterford anyway, Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe is the one your thinking of!

He should have the decency to do a Ronaldo/Ronaldinho thing with his name.

#Juninho.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Wexford were very good. Played very well under pressure as opposed to our lads just lumping it. Certainly didn’t deserve to be behind when we scored. Draw at full time fair enough. We had the better of extra time and then handed them a goal. Viking will not be worried after their weekend off

[2 Year Contract]

Viking will not be worried after their weekend off

Well they should be! I’ve always been a firm believer that Wexford and Waterford are FAR better teams than Viking and CSKA Sofia ;)

[EatYerGreens]

Well they should be! I’ve always been a firm believer that Wexford and Waterford are FAR better teams than Viking and CSKA Sofia ;)

I thought Viking established Wexford and Waterford ?

[EatYerGreens]

one of them had better to it quick before one gets braned Fat Junior

I think we need Junior-Senior and Junior-Junior.

Or 'Junior Mór' and 'Junior Óg'

[sbgawa]

was trying to fix my spelling and managed to delete my Fat junior comment.
I like Junior Og :)

[EatYerGreens]

Any word on what the attendance was at the Maynooth game over the weekend ? Considering there's talk of them having a third tier team, would be curious to know what sorr of crowds they can get.

[The Bowler]

Looking forward to the draw, not that I'm planning for much from UCD, we didn't exactly steamroller a very poor Cockhill Celtic on Friday, cant see us progressing much further than the next round. Would be great to see Ian Ryans Wexford go on a bit of a run now, and of the remaining non league teams, think Lucan Utd could cause someone an unexpected problem .

[Martinho II]

Looking forward to the draw, not that I'm planning for much from UCD, we didn't exactly steamroller a very poor Cockhill Celtic on Friday, cant see us progressing much further than the next round. Would be great to see Ian Ryans Wexford go on a bit of a run now, and of the remaining non league teams, think Lucan Utd could cause someone an unexpected problem .

Lucan Utd have ex Loi players playing for them dont they?

[2 Year Contract]

Lucan Utd have ex Loi players playing for them dont they?
Correct, 37 year old Dave Mooney being one of them, he scored in their win on Saturday. I was surprised to see he’s still there after signing for them 3 years ago

[nigel-harps1954]

Bonagee v Shels
Lucan v Bohs
Drogheda v Shamrock Rovers
Derry v Cork
Galway v UCD
Maynooth v Treaty
Wexford v Dundalk
Malahide v Waterford

[NeverFeltBetter]

I'm off to the alma mater then! Been meaning to check Maynooth University out for a while, no more excuses now. Unless they swap it of course.

[mackend6]

Ffs. At least it's at home I suppose.

[joey B]

Great draw for Bonagee,they’ll get a nice crowd at Dry Arch for that!

[brendy_éire]

Interesting Derry-Cork tie. Curious to see what standard Cork are at, could be a tough enough game.

Couldn't imagine Cork are delighted with the draw though. It's basically double the distance of their furthest away trip this season, with possible added cost of a hotel for the night.

[Calcio Jack]

Ffs. At least it's at home I suppose.

You’ve beaten and drawn against us already this season plus we’ll coming off a Thursday European match , so you have a great chance

[El-Pietro]

Interesting Derry-Cork tie. Curious to see what standard Cork are at, could be a tough enough game.

Couldn't imagine Cork are delighted with the draw though. It's basically double the distance of their furthest away trip this season, with possible added cost of a hotel for the night.

Worst possible draw.

[joey B]

Interesting Derry-Cork tie. Curious to see what standard Cork are at, could be a tough enough game.

Couldn't imagine Cork are delighted with the draw though. It's basically double the distance of their furthest away trip this season, with possible added cost of a hotel for the night.

And they’ve a game fixed for the Monday against Waterford after what will be a Friday night tie now aswell …

[mackend6]

You’ve beaten and drawn against us already this season plus we’ll coming off a Thursday European match , so you have a great chance

The pessimist in me would say given we had those two results the chances of having a third must be tiny.

I wasn't thinking about how Europe may impact ye, and the nice tight pitch down here will also hopefully stand to us.

[pineapple stu]

Galway v UCD
Dry run for the playoffs?

Strangely the same thing happened in 2014 - Galway beat us in both

[The Bowler]

Lucan Utd have ex Loi players playing for them dont they?
I was talking to a lad who was at the Lucan game on Safurday, he confirmed that at least 8 of their starting 11 are ex LOI or ex English leagues. By all accounts Mooney was just ridiculously good for a man of his age. They have also picked up one of the UCD lads who left, Harry McEvoy, who apparently was head and shoulders the best defender on show and reportedly scored an absolutely outrageous goal as well. Another player that walked from UCD in the window, can't imagine he will be more than a season in LSL. Think he had some injuries at UCD, but was a standout talent when he came into the UCD side a few years ago as a very young lad, had UK interest but like a lot of the UCD lads, wanted to put education first. I expect Bohs will have too much for them, but not completely without potential for a shock given Bohs have lost their two most potent threats in Devoy and Omochere. That might be the Dublin tie I go to next round.

[The Bowler]

Dry run for the playoffs?

Strangely the same thing happened in 2014 - Galway beat us in both

Has that whiff off it alright, and struggle to see anything other than a Galway victory. I'd imagine the league is priority for sure, but not like Myler will play a weakened side, he only picks from 14 players anyway, so will be good to see how we fare against a team who will blow their chance of being in the play offs anyway 🤣

[Shinkicker]

Bonagee v Shels
Lucan v Bohs
Drogheda v Shamrock Rovers
Derry v Cork
Galway v UCD
Maynooth v Treaty
Wexford v Dundalk
Malahide v Waterford
Would ecpect to see
Shels
Bohs
Rovers*
Derry*
Ucd*
Treaty
Dundalk
Waterford.
*possible cup upsets

[nigel-harps1954]

Could be miles off, but an outside bet for a cup shock may be Bonagee at home to Shels.

Lot of experience in that Bonagee side, Mickey Funston, Gareth Harkin, Tony McNamee, Packie Mailey and several others in their squad with good LOI experience. Shels should be expected to win it, but Bonagee won't make it easy for them on their own patch.

[joey B]

Wexford definitely capable of another upset there….

[The Bowler]

Presume Lucan will reverse the fixture to Dalyer and pick up their share of the gate

[ger121]

Ffs. At least it's at home I suppose.

Decent recent record against Rovers. They may be distracted by their recent PO game.

Can’t complain on our draw.

[SeanDrog]

The pessimist in me would say given we had those two results the chances of having a third must be tiny.

I wasn't thinking about how Europe may impact ye, and the nice tight pitch down here will also hopefully stand to us.

It will be a cracking atmosphere - bound to be sold out - I wish we would allow some ppl behind the goals at the cross lanes.

[Nesta99]

Is there enough room or access to behind the goal? To leave the away section often required walking across the pitch, if there was enough space behind the goal surely that'd the route to the exit. It would certainly add to the United Park atmosphere and look on a match night if there was fans behind that goal, home or away.

[sbgawa]

Last time I was in United Park the way into the away section was by walking across behind the goal
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[thebronze14]

Could be miles off, but an outside bet for a cup shock may be Bonagee at home to Shels.

Lot of experience in that Bonagee side, Mickey Funston, Gareth Harkin, Tony McNamee, Packie Mailey and several others in their squad with good LOI experience. Shels should be expected to win it, but Bonagee won't make it easy for them on their own patch.

I know Shels are a good bit better than us but I defo wouldn't be putting money on Harps winning at the Dry Arch!! Must try to get to it

[EatYerGreens]

I know Shels are a good bit better than us but I defo wouldn't be putting money on Harps winning at the Dry Arch!! Must try to get to it

Would Bonagee's ground be able to accommodate a decent attemdance?

I wonder what the chances are of them switching it to Tolka to bank the cash. Or even looking to move it to Finn Park or somewhere else locally?

[nigel-harps1954]

Would Bonagee's ground be able to accommodate a decent attemdance?

I wonder what the chances are of them switching it to Tolka to bank the cash. Or even looking to move it to Finn Park or somewhere else locally?

Zero chance of them switching to Tolka.

They are going to be hosting in Dry Arch Park. It has a small stand capable of holding about 300, and pitch side for another 600 or so.

[El-Pietro]

And they’ve a game fixed for the Monday against Waterford after what will be a Friday night tie now aswell …

This game was officially set for Monday the 15th. We play Treaty at home on the 12th and Ramblers away on the 19th. Takes away a lot of the concern around the long travel time to Derry and affects on league games.

[joey B]

Extra.ie FAI Men’s Senior Cup Second Round fixtures


Friday 26th August, 2022


Derry City FC v Cork City FC - 7:45pm, Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Galway United FC v UCD AFC - 7:45pm, Eamonn Deacy Park

Lucan United FC v Bohemian FC - 7:45pm, Dalymount Park

Wexford FC v Dundalk FC - 7:45pm, Ferrycarrig Park

Bonagee United FC v Shelbourne FC - 8pm, Dry Arch Park*

Saturday, 27th August, 2022

Malahide United AFC v Waterford FC - 5pm, Gannon Park, Malahide

Maynooth University Town FC v Treaty United FC - 5:30pm, John Hyland Park, Baldonnell

Sunday, 28th August, 2022

Drogheda United FC v Shamrock Rovers FC - 5pm, Head in the Game Park

[EatYerGreens]

Extra.ie FAI Men’s Senior Cup Second Round fixtures


Friday 26th August, 2022


Derry City FC v Cork City FC - 7:45pm, Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Galway United FC v UCD AFC - 7:45pm, Eamonn Deacy Park

Lucan United FC v Bohemian FC - 7:45pm, Dalymount Park

Wexford FC v Dundalk FC - 7:45pm, Ferrycarrig Park

Bonagee United FC v Shelbourne FC - 8pm, Dry Arch Park*

Saturday, 27th August, 2022

Malahide United AFC v Waterford FC - 5pm, Gannon Park, Malahide

Maynooth University Town FC v Treaty United FC - 5:30pm, John Hyland Park, Baldonnell

Sunday, 28th August, 2022

Drogheda United FC v Shamrock Rovers FC - 5pm, Head in the Game Park

Are all those fixtures confirmed/official now ? What's the asterisk after the Bonagee fixture for ?

Interesting to see Maynooth playing in Baldonnell. I thought Bonagee might go with another Sunday afternoon game. Would make travel easier for Shels fans if nothing else.

[joey B]

Yeah thats all official confirmation for the games....

Bonagee's ground has to be approved to hold the game....

[EatYerGreens]

Yeah thats all official confirmation for the games....

Bonagee's ground has to be approved to hold the game....

If it didn't get approval, what would their options be ? Obviously Finn Park - but would the Letterkenny Rovers ground be any better ?

[joey B]

Dont think Leckview has floodlights so the fact they fixed it for 8pm on a Friday would have me thinking that Finn Park would be likely ,Bonagee would be really dissapointed not to get it in Letterkenny though.....

[nigel-harps1954]

Genuinely shocked Bonagee would go for Friday night.

Their Donegal League side are scheduled to play Sunday 28th in Dry Arch Park, so I can only assume that's why they've gone with Friday but would have assumed they'd prioritise the FAI Cup game.

They have perfectly adequate lights in Dry Arch Park, so floodlights aren't an issue in that regard. Their own ground is better equipped to host than Letterkenny Rovers too.

If they don't get approval Finn Park is their only other option really.

[EatYerGreens]

Genuinely shocked Bonagee would go for Friday night.

Their Donegal League side are scheduled to play Sunday 28th in Dry Arch Park, so I can only assume that's why they've gone with Friday but would have assumed they'd prioritise the FAI Cup game.

They have perfectly adequate lights in Dry Arch Park, so floodlights aren't an issue in that regard. Their own ground is better equipped to host than Letterkenny Rovers too.

If they don't get approval Finn Park is their only other option really.

Apparently it's because Shels have a game on Monday ?

[nigel-harps1954]

Apparently it's because Shels have a game on Monday ?

That's a bit of a disaster for Bonagee. Would have expected a bigger crowd for them on the Sunday. Should still get a good crowd of Harps fans down to watch though.

[EatYerGreens]

That's a bit of a disaster for Bonagee. Would have expected a bigger crowd for them on the Sunday. Should still get a good crowd of Harps fans down to watch though.

Yeah. You'd expect a lot more Shels fans would be up for a mid-afternoon Sunday KO in Donegal than an 8pn game on a Friday night, purely from a travel point of view anyway

[placid casual]

If expect the Rovers team for the game in drogheda will be mostly the reserve players, albeit they are players that would walk into most other teams.
Bradley has always stated one of the teams aims is to win the Cup, but that's a lot of plates to be spinning, in my view.
Rovers getting knocked out of the cup up there would not be a major shock.

[sbgawa]

Bradser saying Burke , Power and McCann not available for tonight's match in the EL but expects to have 2 available for Drogs.
I'm more confident about getting a result Sunday now that tonight's match is dead.
I dont see any potential upsets with the non league teams.
Best bet for an upset is probably Galway but with the way they have wobbled recently you'd have to make UCD favourites.
Confident as i am for Sunday the next most likely upset is Rovers i suppose given we lost up there recently, all the rest of the ties look pretty predictable.
The Cork and Galway performances will be an interesting insight into the strength or otherwise of the first division

[brendy_éire]

Confident as i am for Sunday the next most likely upset is Rovers i suppose given we lost up there recently, all the rest of the ties look pretty predictable.
The Cork and Galway performances will be an interesting insight into the strength or otherwise of the first division

Having a chat in the office, we mostly agree that qualifying for Europe is more important than trying to win the cup. Also agreed that we could easily finish fourth, if we don't start picking up more wins, but it's unlikely we'll be fifth.
To that end, should we want both Rovers/Dundalk to win this weekend, thereby increasing the chances of fourth place in the league getting Europe? Or do want Drogheda/Wexford to win, thereby making it, on paper, easier to win the cup?
The sensible option is probably for Rovers/Dundalk wins, but none of us actually want that. Interesting wee thought experiment. Same situation is in play for Dundalk fans too.

Looking forward to tomorrow night, and seeing what Cork are like, and if they're far off PD standard. They've been a bit inconsistent of late, but with the FD basically won, they may as well go for it against us.

[2 Year Contract]

Any word on when the draw for the next round is? Likely to be early next week I assume?