2023 FAI Cup

[legendz]

If Dundalk finish 5th and dont win the cup I will back you fully on this!Unless a team lower than 5th wins the cup, meaning 4th will miss out as well!

[sbgawa]

That would be a glitw moment alright. 4th and 5th place playoff for a place in Europe and then drogs win the fai Cup....

[Nesta99]

Unless a team lower than 5th wins the cup, meaning 4th will miss out as well!

if one of the top 3 dont win the cup, and Dundalk finish 4th and dont win the cup I will back you fully on this!

Dya know sbgawa, I laughed at that as it could actually have happened in LoI and the FAI solution would have been fun - taking a place off the 3rd place team (cue the court appearances) or deducted points from the 3rd placed side for complicating their best laid plans, which would then put that 3rd place side in a European play-off spot but not allowed to be involved (back to the courts), Delaney would have found a way to get Waterford in the mix (everyone goes to court)......maybe we should never over complicate things like this!!

[JC_GUFC]

Just wondering are there any replays any more in the cup or do the QF and SF now go straight to ET & Pens?

Not a bad draw for us and it will be a good gauge of how we're fixed for next season I think. Dundalk definitely slight favourites but it wouldn't be much of an upset if we won. With their Galway connections it's probably an easy sell so hopefully we'll see a crowd of 3k+ for it.

We've actually faced Dundalk more often than any other club in the cup - this will be the 7th tie against them - they have qualified on all previous 6 meetings. Twice we managed to bring them to a replay but lost on both those occassions.

[legendz]

The FAI Cup finals have had good crowds in recent years. A great end to the season. The two Fridays leading into the start of the next season is where a two legged playoff for the final European spot could fit in. A high profile start to the season with a big prize on offer.
The First Division playoffs have given the First Division a lifeline in recent years. Treaty still have hope of making the playoffs.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Start of the next season for a playoff where there’s hundreds of thousands of euros at stake that will decide your budget for that season. I don’t think there should be a playoff for the European spot as it is but that’s ridiculous.

[joey B]

All Quarter Finals confirmed for Friday, 15 September.

[legendz]

Start of the next season for a playoff where there’s hundreds of thousands of euros at stake that will decide your budget for that season. I don’t think there should be a playoff for the European spot as it is but that’s ridiculous.
What prize money are Pat's receiving for losing in the first qualifying round and when do they receive that prize money?

[D24Saint]

What prize money are Pat's receiving for losing in the first qualifying round and when do they receive that prize money?

At the end of the competition afaik.

[holidaysong]

What prize money are Pat's receiving for losing in the first qualifying round and when do they receive that prize money?

€250,000

[legendz]

At the end of the competition afaik.
€250,000
If Pat's and Sligo had started this season 2023 with a playoff for the final European spot, the winner would have been disadvantaged in not being able to budget for prize money being received in the middle of 2024?

[nigel-harps1954]

If Pat's and Sligo had started this season 2023 with a playoff for the final European spot, the winner would have been disadvantaged in not being able to budget for prize money being received in the middle of 2024?

I think you're reading things arseaboutfaceways.

[pateen]

All very quiet on here for the cup.

Expecting close to a full house for Galway United.

[oriel]

Thinking the same re very little build up, 8 clubs are potentially 90 mins away from the semi !

Dundalk have a very tough game in Galway, two good performances in stages v Rovers away and Derry at home, but losses, could go either way, I think our experience will see us just about squeeze past.

Pats should be far far too strong for FH, but the home side won't roll over.

Cork City, anything less than a 2-0 win and I`d be surprised, but Wexford only a point off 4th spot in FD, so maybe they will go for it, why wouldn't they.

Drogs v Bohs, such a tough game to predict, Bohs obv favs and a better side and in good form, but Drogs are so well set up at home, I have a sneaky feeling they might just cause a wee upset but it would be a surprise at the same time.

[thebronze14]

Thinking the same re very little build up, 8 clubs are potentially 90 mins away from the semi !

Dundalk have a very tough game in Galway, two good performances in stages v Rovers away and Derry at home, but losses, could go either way, I think our experience will see us just about squeeze past.

Pats should be far far too strong for FH, but the home side won't roll over.

Cork City, anything less than a 2-0 win and I`d be surprised, but Wexford only a point off 4th spot in FD, so maybe they will go for it, why wouldn't they.

Drogs v Bohs, such a tough game to predict, Bohs obv favs and a better side and in good form, but Drogs are so well set up at home, I have a sneaky feeling they might just cause a wee upset but it would be a surprise at the same time.
We've rolled over against any half decent team we've played this year so I can't see that changing. I go in hope but can't see anything other than a facile Pat's victory

[gufct]

Tonight’s game is a sell out. I give us a big chance tonight especially if we can get one of our full backs fit for tonight.

[D24Saint]

We've rolled over against any half decent team we've played this year so I can't see that changing. I go in hope but can't see anything other than a facile Pat's victory

No sure what to expect tonight. The mood among harps lads seems gloomy so I’ll take encouragement from that. In the cup getting into the round is all that matters so I’ll take any sort of win tonight.

[joey B]

Pitch inspection at Turners Cross at 12.30…..

[Yossarian]

Any word on any potential pitch inspection in Galway? Planning to hit the road around 2ish

[pineapple stu]

Orange weather warning for Cork - presume there's a possibility that one will get called off too?

[Guitd]

Any word on any potential pitch inspection in Galway? Planning to hit the road around 2ish

No need for inspection it’s been dry in Galway
Match is officially sold out4300

[gufct]

Light rain in Galway pitch should be ok.

[nr637]

Galway v Dundalk 4300 Sell Out
Drogheda v Bohs 2200 Sell Out
Finn Harps v St Pats 400 away fans due
Cork v Wexford (Pitch Inspection due to on going Orange Rain warning!)

[Jack B]

We've rolled over against any half decent team we've played this year so I can't see that changing. I go in hope but can't see anything other than a facile Pat's victory

I'm sure we'll find a way to make it at least somewhat competitive.

[EatYerGreens]

Galway v Dundalk 4300 Sell Out
Drogheda v Bohs 2200 Sell Out
Finn Harps v St Pats 400 away fans due
Cork v Wexford (Pitch Inspection due to on going Orange Rain warning!)

I'm assuming a Bohs v Pats final at this stage, wiht Bohs edging it.

Though that will probably turn out to be completely wrong.

[D24Saint]

I'm sure we'll find a way to make it at least somewhat competitive.

If Harvey Norman starts with McGrath suspended it’s game on.

[ger121]

I'm assuming a Bohs v Pats final at this stage, wiht Bohs edging it.

Though that will probably turn out to be completely wrong.

I hope it doesn’t!!

[thebronze14]

If Harvey Norman starts with McGrath suspended it’s game on.
I think you are underestimating how awful we really are!

[D24Saint]

I think you are underestimating how awful we really are!

You’re underestimating how bad Norman is , one of the worst CB’s for us in recent years. I’m expecting a win tonight but don’t think it will be a pretty affair.

[cláirseach]

If Harvey Norman starts with McGrath suspended it’s game on.

Ara will you give over. Like a Kerryman before an All Ireland. Pats are going to thump a sorry Harps team into further crisis.

[D24Saint]

Jay McGraths suspension doesn’t apply tonight so happy days.

[joey B]

Jay McGraths suspension doesn’t apply tonight so happy days.

Strange the red card we got last Friday does apply,do they make a distinction between a straight red and 2 yellows?

[D24Saint]

Strange the red card we got last Friday does apply,do they make a distinction between a straight red and 2 yellows?

That seems to be the case. I thought you would be suspended either way.

[pineapple stu]

Well Galway seem well up for the Premier anyway. Already 2-0 up on Dundalk

[exiled_gufc_fan]

And a disallowed goal too

[exiled_gufc_fan]

3-0 and triple substitution from Dundalk on 32 min

[D24Saint]

I think you are underestimating how awful we really are!

Ye of little faith. You never know in football.

[pineapple stu]

Ye of little faith. You never know on football.
It's almost as if you're enjoying being right :)

Cork losing to Wexford and Galway 4-0 up now. What a weird evening.

[D24Saint]

It's almost as if you're enjoying being right :)

Cork losing to Wexford and Galway 4-0 up now. What a weird evening.

Maybe I like the misery. I must do after this first half.

[culloty82]

Even more weirdly, Dundalk have conceded more goals against Galway tonight, than Kerry have in the H2Hs subsequent to the infamous 9-1.

[pineapple stu]

Maybe I like the misery. I must do after this first half.
Any excuse for this :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI0MRyUFIXU&t=1s

[SeanDrog]

Even more weirdly, Dundalk have conceded more goals against Galway tonight, than Kerry have in the H2Hs subsequent to the infamous 9-1.

Big cheer in Utd Park at announcement of other half time scores - guess which one :) you got love the league

[ger121]

The general thinking was the cup would get overshadowed by Derry vs Rovers. Not sure about that at the moment.

[kksaints]

Can't stress enough just how bad we've been so far. Harps look more likely to score a 2nd then we are to get an equaliser.

[Jack B]

Told yas. Even when we've won recently we've been poor, was hoping tonight might be a chance to click into place a bit but I expected more of the same honestly.

In saying that the goal did look well offside, but can't complain too much based on the performance and balance of chances. Hopefully a wake up call for the second half.

[D24Saint]

Told yas. Even when we've won recently we've been poor, was hoping tonight might be a chance to click into place a bit but I expected more of the same honestly.

In saying that the goal did look well offside, but can't complain too much based on the performance and balance of chances. Hopefully a wake up call for the second half.

Actually looks tighter in the replay.

[kksaints]

At least we're in the semifinal draw. That wasn't a good performance.

[ger121]

Home tie is all we can ask for at this stage.

[joey B]

Brave effort from us tonight,thought we competed well for the most part,needed to start the second half better though and gave away a stupid penalty instead,Pats were distinctly unimpressive though,Bohs will fancy their chances to win it now…

[D24Saint]

Brave effort from us tonight,thought we competed well for the most part,needed to start the second half better though and gave away a stupid penalty instead,Pats were distinctly unimpressive though,Bohs will fancy their chances to win it now…

Haven’t played particularly well since before Europe. When he first got the job , Daly got an initial reaction but it has gone back to the Clancy era stuff in recent times. I’m delighted to be in the hat but the terrible performance tonight doesn’t bode well that we could win the thing. In fairness to Harps they should have been two up at half time then the cat was truly amongst the pigeons.