Djurgarden v Cork City

[Peadar]

We're away first in a tough game. :(

[Healy]

They currently top of their league by 3 points

[Peadar]

Unless they've had their heads stuck under the bonnets of their Volvos all year they'll know who we are after the Malmo incident and it will be hard for us to surprise them.

[Peadar]

Here's their website... (http://www.dif.se/english/)

[patsh]

They are possibly the toughest team we could have drawn...:(

Away on the 11th, home 25th.

[shedite]

Yeah they look like a tough outfit. Imbrahim Ba plays for them these days (didn't he play a trial game V us for Bolton a few years back?) and so does Mathia Johnson who just joined them from Norwich. We'll give it a go anyway I suppose

[ifk101]

Yeah they look like a tough outfit. Imbrahim Ba plays for them these days (didn't he play a trial game V us for Bolton a few years back?) and so does Mathia Johnson who just joined them from Norwich. We'll give it a go anyway I suppose

Theyre making a mockery of ye already on their forum. Theyre reading whats being written on the cork city forum, translating it, and having a good old laugh at ye.

[adamcarr]

Theyre making a mockery of ye already on their forum. Theyre reading whats being written on the cork city forum, translating it, and having a good old laugh at ye.
Now where have I seen this before! :rolleyes: Sure the Malmo fans booked there flights to Nijmegan even before we played them! :p

[ifk101]

Now where have I seen this before! :rolleyes: Sure the Malmo fans booked there flights to Nijmegan even before we played them! :p

Exactly. They clearly havent learned from the Malmö matches. I read on their (Djurgården) forum that even Malmö fans are saying that Djurgården will hammer ye.

[adamcarr]

Exactly. They clearly havent learned from the Malmö matches. I read on their (Djurgården) forum that even Malmö fans are saying that Djurgården will hammer ye.

Im lovin it! :) Cant wait now!

[jofyisgod]

Luckily, the home leg is the day before i fly out to London. Phew!

That is tough, but remember what we were all saying prior to Malmo last year-"Sure it'll be day out",etc. :rolleyes:

Keep the faith, lads. :D

[adamcarr]

Luckily, the home leg is the day before i fly out to London. Phew!

That is tough, but remember what we were all saying prior to Malmo last year-"Sure it'll be day out",etc. :rolleyes:

Keep the faith, lads. :D
Unfortunately DIF are tryying to switch around the ties as theres a concert in their stadium!

[jofyisgod]

That works for me too. Either way. What do yuo think would suit the team better?

Home first, or Away first?

[ifk101]

Unfortunately DIF are tryying to switch around the ties as theres a concert in their stadium!

Dont let them. They'll have to play outside of Stockholm it that's the case. There's only one stadium in Stockholm that meets UEFA's rules.

[JDB]

Dont let them. They'll have to play outside of Stockholm it that's the case. There's only one stadium in Stockholm that meets UEFA's rules.

Agreed. I think we're better off playing away first. We don't have to change if we don't want to right?

[Jim Smith]

Agreed. I think we're better off playing away first. We don't have to change if we don't want to right?
It would be interesting to see the club's take on this. Football-wise I think the away leg first is to our advantage. If, however, the club think we might get a pasting they might gamble on a bigger home gate if we play at home first. I hope (and believe) that CCFC have grown beyond this.

[sullanefc]

I would prefer to play home first and away second. For the simple reason that you know what you have to do in the second leg and if it means you have to score, then any goal you score is an away goal which psychologically can work in your favour.

[ifk101]

"Djurgården have a nice little team.

GK - Pa Dembo Tourray (formerly at Vålerenga IF Norway)
RB - Matias Concha (Malmö)
FB - Toni Kuivasto (Finnish international next to Sami Hyypia)
FB - Markus Johannesson (captain)
LB - Fredrik Stenman (Swedish U21 international, Feyernoord wants him)

RM - Daniel Sjölund (Finnish international, ex Liverpool and West ham)
CM - Johan Arneng (Swedish international)
CM - Abgar Barsom (ex Heereveen in holland)
CM - Kari Arnason (islandic international from Víkingur Reykjavik FC)
LF - Thobias Hysén (Rangers want him, Juventus were interested after he scored a beauty against them)

S - Sören Larsen (Danish international, Schalke 04 placed a bid of 1.3 mil euros just this week, Djurgården wants 2.5)"

Lads the only player that to "fear" is Sören Larsen - hes the best player in Sweden and a class above the rest of Djurgårdens team. The goalie is dodgy enough and the back four is average. Midfield - Sjölund never got a look in at Liverpool so take no notice of that - he'd struggle to a get a game with Cobh. Hysén is useful and can play.

Djurgården sold their best player at the time to Wigan last year (Johansson). the lad hasnt have a game with Wigan yet. Says a lot about Djurgårdens quality.

[ifk101]

According to Djurgårdens website Cork have said a clear no to changing the matches around.

Theyre paniking now that match is going to be played outside Stockholm.

Good on ye!

[Peadar]

Good on ye!

Are you a Göteborg fan or something?


S - Sören Larsen (Danish international, Schalke 04 placed a bid of 1.3 mil euros just this week, Djurgården wants 2.5)

With a bit of luck he'll be sold by the time we play them. ;)

[gspain]

Fair play to Cork for saying No. Stick to your guns. you do have a real chance of progressing here however there is a clear advantage in being away first and knowing what you need at home.

[wws]

No its a CårK fan

[Peadar]

No its a CårK fan

Cörk, surely? :confused: :p

[ifk101]

Are you a Göteborg fan or something?



With a bit of luck he'll be sold by the time we play them. ;)

No, no. Im Irish - I work in Sweden hence IFK, every second team if IFK here.

[Peadar]

No, no. Im Irish.

Didn't ask your nationality, just if you were a Göteborg fan.
They're another Swedish team that we've beaten in Europe. ;)

[ifk101]

Didn't ask your nationality, just if you were a Göteborg fan.
They're another Swedish team that we've beaten in Europe. ;)

Oh I know that but ye lost to them 3-0 in the first match.

[Peadar]

Oh I know that but ye lost to them 3-0 in the first match.

That's because we had to sell our best players to pay for a round of beer over there. :D

[ifk101]

That's because we had to sell our best players to pay for a round of beer over there. :D

I say Djurgården is going to have to do the same thing to a round beers in Cork.

[ifk101]

How many tickets will Djurgården get for the match at the Cross?

[Peadar]

I say Djurgården is going to have to do the same thing to a round beers in Cork.

I think you're getting confused with Dublin, the Rip-Off Capital of Europe. Cork is the European Capital of Culture.
If the Djurgårdeners want to go drinking before the game, I'll buy the beer myself. :D (The 1st Team, obviously)

[tiktok]

How many tickets will Djurgården get for the match at the Cross?

5500 attendance, so i guess they can demand 550 tickets???

[shedite]

Are there rules for this? Like you have to give 10-15% of the capacity to the away team?

[ifk101]

I think you're getting confused with Dublin, the Rip-Off Capital of Europe. Cork is the European Capital of Culture.
If the Djurgårdeners want to go drinking before the game, I'll buy the beer myself. :D (The 1st Team, obviously)

Its 4.5 euros a pint of lager in Sweden (5% alcohol). Thats def. the same as Dublin prices. Whats the price in the Munster Republic?

[ger121]

Can I just say look at this from the flip side yeah they are good but I'd have to say Cork are the strongest of the non seeds in the section and it will be a tight game. Was surprise at the result last night but knew you'd get through. Before the last round I actually fancied Cork to go 2 rounds in the UEFA cup. There is no reason Irish teams should fear Scandanavian sides(unless you are Longford, sorry couldn't resist :D ), they are hardly world beaters and if they are over confident then that could be their downfall. Jesus a Dub telling the Corkies about arrogance what's the world coming too ;)

[Peadar]

Whats the price in the Munster Republic?

£1.70 in Reading if that's any good to you? :p

[sullanefc]

It's €3.60 for a pint (lager) in my local anyways

[ccfc till i die]

IFK 101 could you put up a link to where they're having a go at us as I haven't found it.

I think I've got a few witty rebuttles for them

[ollie]

It's €3.60 for a pint (lager) in my local anyways
€3.65 where i work or €3.40(the last time i was there anyway) down the village

[Fair_play_boy]

That's because we had to sell our best players to pay for a round of beer over there. :D :D :D :D :D

[daveh]

This is where the away leg will be played,very impressive in fairness

http://www.dif.se/images/rasunda/large/sodraovre_fran.jpg

[Fair_play_boy]

IFK 101 could you put up a link to where they're having a go at us as I haven't found it.

I think I've got a few witty rebuttles for themIf you want to translate the replies into Swedish, I found a free site. Keep the sentences short, one verb, and you should be alright. The site is at http://www.translation-guide.com/free_online_translators.php?from=Swedish&to=English

[Dyl10]

http://www.dif.se/images/rasunda/large/sodraovre_fran.jpg

Holy **** that looks better than landsdowne............ but I suppose that wouldn't be hard would it? :D

[sullanefc]

€3.65 where i work

:eek: €3.65!!! It's gone up again. FFS ollie you'll have to sort that out :D

[shinobi]

When will Djurgardens be making de announcement bout da match?

Their stadium looks like it has an old fashioned look to it but in a good way.
Fortunately the UEFA licensing terms will make sure every club will soon be playing in identical breezeblocks. :rolleyes:

[shinobi]

Or rather UEFA making an announcement. :o

[joeraki]

The Rasunda ain't Djurgardens ground, its AIK's, Djurgarden play in the Olympic stadium, which like other grounds in Stockholm is not up to UEFA standerds. Which is mad seen as there 10 times better than any ground in Ireland :confused:

Oh and your going to love Djurgardens casuals/hooligans. Shams where in fights with them in both legs of there UEFA game. And they wrecked pubs in Temple bar the night of the game. Bit of a loyalist following as well

[Counting Crow]

"Djurgården have a nice little team.

GK - Pa Dembo Tourray (formerly at Vålerenga IF Norway)
RB - Matias Concha (Malmö)
FB - Toni Kuivasto (Finnish international next to Sami Hyypia)
FB - Markus Johannesson (captain)
LB - Fredrik Stenman (Swedish U21 international, Feyernoord wants him)

RM - Daniel Sjölund (Finnish international, ex Liverpool and West ham)
CM - Johan Arneng (Swedish international)
CM - Abgar Barsom (ex Heereveen in holland)
CM - Kari Arnason (islandic international from Víkingur Reykjavik FC)
LF - Thobias Hysén (Rangers want him, Juventus were interested after he scored a beauty against them)

S - Sören Larsen (Danish international, Schalke 04 placed a bid of 1.3 mil euros just this week, Djurgården wants 2.5)"

Lads the only player that to "fear" is Sören Larsen - hes the best player in Sweden and a class above the rest of Djurgårdens team. The goalie is dodgy enough and the back four is average. Midfield - Sjölund never got a look in at Liverpool so take no notice of that - he'd struggle to a get a game with Cobh. Hysén is useful and can play.

Djurgården sold their best player at the time to Wigan last year (Johansson). the lad hasnt have a game with Wigan yet. Says a lot about Djurgårdens quality.

What about our team - without a doubt the BEST team in the country:

GK - Devine, (Middlesborough, Newcastle United) best 'keeper in the country, just 9 goals conceeded so far.
RB - Neil Horgan, Mr Consistency hasn't put a foot wrong since coming back from injury last season
CB - Alan Bennet, Irish youth international
CB - Dan Murray (Peterborough United)
LB - Danny Murphy (QPR, West Ham, Margate)

RM - Roy O'Donovan (Coventry City) current Irish U-21 international
CM - Joe Gamble (Reading) capped at all levels including U-21 for Ireland.
CM - George O'Callaghan (Port Vale) ........ sleep well Djurgardens, sleep
well!
CM - Greg O'Hallorahan (Hull City) Irish U-21 international
LM - Liam Kearney (Nottm Forrest) current Irish U-21 international

CF - John O'Flynn (Peterborough United) Irish U-21 international ...... and would be a full international if there wasn't a Dublin slap head in charge of the national side
CF - Neale Fenn (Tottenham Hotspur, Norwich City, Peterborough United) Irish U-21 international............try and get the bal off this guy!

This is just the tip of the iceberg............f**k it I know the team and even I'm impressed after writing this. There are many more not even mentioned here, Woods, Behan, Colin T, Big Derek to name just a few.........aall Internationals.

NOTE TO Djurgandens fans: Putting and English Club after a player's name doesn't exactly put the frighteners up us. We're the European Experst in this field.

The truth is we've a class side and nothing can take that away from us.

NOTE TO CITY FANS: Watch these guys get more and more uneassy as the games get nearer. They've started already with trying to switch the legs.

[daveh]

You can take soren larsen off that list,hes gone to schalke for €2.3 million,our chances look even better now

[jorge]

If i remember correcly theese chaps gave Juve the fright of theur lives.AFAIK they beat them 2-0 AWAY :eek: Having said that Cork have a great chance of getting to the UEFA. :)

[daveh]

No,they drew 2-2 with juve in turin but were beaten 4-1 at home,and they had the summer football advantage aswell,if you think about now though,the summer football advantage we have doesnt really count anymore now that w'ere grouped in the northern uefa section,only counts if we draw teams from wales,ni and scotland now