LOI in Europe 2023

[brendy_éire]

Have you ever won the treble?

Meant to ask about this so many times BE, your footer. Is this just a bit of fun? As you do realise this has been done by LOI teams before on 3 or 4 occasions, Rovers did it at least twice, Bohs once, both clubs LOI / FAI / Shield. This when the latter was a huge trophy.

As far as I know, the LoI didn't exist before 1985. :wink:

[pineapple stu]

Breidablik 2-0 up after 20 minutes, so looking like Iceland for Rovers alright

[pineapple stu]

4-0 now, and still not halftime

Rovers may do well not to underestimate these guys

[ontheotherhand]

4-0 now, and still not halftime

Rovers may do well not to underestimate these guys

I'd have them favourites the way we are playing.

[ger121]

12 goals in 2 games not to be taken lightly.

[geysir]

Maybe last year Breidablik had a team that could cause some angst to Rovers but a good few of that team have already departed to other Nordic leagues and now one of their remaining better players is off to Belgium having played his last game this evening (scoring 2). There's that and coupled with the fact that these two beaten teams were the pits, literally, about 3rd division Icelandic league level on a bad day. Blik as they are affectionately known by us locals, have the most respected academy in Iceland, re tradition, quality of coaching and style of football, but fielding a senior league winning team happens just once every some years and that year was last year.
Nevertheless their winning performance in Vienna some years ago was a sight to behold, perhaps Rovers are not yet home and hosed.

[pateen]

Not all that easy for Rovers. Very tricky round

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Was surprised the Icelandic champions were in the qualifying round

[ger121]

Was surprised the Icelandic champions were in the qualifying round

Iceland may have even been ahead of us in the rankings a few years ago.

[geysir]

There is no may, Iceland were ahead of the LOI but dropped down due to various factors, however
as it stands now, they are out well out of the pre qual stage next year.

There's a possible tie between Dundalk and Akureyri (north Iceland) in the offing, only if they both win their 1st round ties. It's not that long ago since Bohs went to Akureyri and got hammered by Thor, a 2nd division side.
I don't know if I have mentioned that before:)

[oriel]

On euro games ahead, I would expect Connahs Quay to beat the Icelandic team and the winners play winners of Brunos Magies and Dundalk, would like to think we can win both home and away in Gibraltar.

Connah (if we play them and if we don't implode v Magpies) would be a stronger test, but classic case of one round at a time.

Rovers, I think I posted 80% chance winning before, that was obviously poor research, they will have a damn tough game now v Breidabli but Rovers should advance on agg, but it won't be as easy as first thought.

Pats will find it hard in Luxembourg, but Pats also coming into really good form and mid season v pre will be an advantage.

Derry, who knows blowing hot and cold but still full expect them to advance.

Dundalk, be abs shocked if we don't get past Bruno Magpies, but Celtic lost in Gibraltar in 2016. Nothing taken for granted.

[Knocklyonhoop]

Playing an Icelandic side, you’d expect to won. But need Gary O’Neill,back….pronto!

[dundalkfc10]

Any games scheduled to be streamed or shown in TV does anyone know. Heading Gibraltar myself next Weds for 2 days, looking forward to it

[placid casual]

RTÉ would cover Rovers in Iceland but someone has taken the batteries out of peter collins to save on costs for R Tubridys salary.

[MichaelCherrito]

Breidablik have gone in front with two late goals (one of them a superb free-kick from Gunnlaugson) away at Akureyri after being one down for the whole of the second half. Cup quarter-final I think it is.

Home team have got back to two each with another goal in the 97th minute. Extra-time now about to start.

[MichaelCherrito]

Breidablik out of the cup after drawing 3-3 away at Akureyri. Their penalty shoot-out has been simply dreadful, missing 3/4 and sending two over the bar.

Gunnlaugsson definitely their main man with two goals and an outstanding performance.

[pineapple stu]

Worth noting Akureryi are the side who could well face Dundalk in the next round

[ger121]

Worth noting Akureryi are the side who could well face Dundalk in the next round

Class place to visit. The less said about the result the better.

[dundalkfc10]

Class place to visit. The less said about the result the better.

There playing there home games in Reykjavik (same pitch we played in 2016)

[ger121]

There playing there home games in Reykjavik (same pitch we played in 2016)

That’s a shame. It is a lovely place and the locals are sound. Had a mad couple of days there.

[2 Year Contract]

RTE have decided to dip into the barter account to televise the rovers vs Breidablik game on Tuesday.

[dundalkfc10]

That’s a shame. It is a lovely place and the locals are sound. Had a mad couple of days there.

I'm going to Gibraltar so hoping we win and Welsh team win the other game. Il be single if I go to Gibraltar then Iceland, Wales would be acceptable (il bring the little fella)

[pateen]

RTE have decided to dip into the barter account to televise the rovers vs Breidablik game on Tuesday.

Nice one

[EatYerGreens]

RTE have decided to dip into the barter account to televise the rovers vs Breidablik game on Tuesday.

Ryan Tubridy as anchor commentator?

I said 'anchor'..

[Eminence Grise]

Both teams will be playing in flip-flops. Apparently there's a few left over.

[sbgawa]

Well we do owe them for the €538 they spent on our golf classic

[Nesta99]

Well we do owe them for the €538 they spent on our golf classic

BIAS!! So much for independent coverage.....

[ger121]

I see Breidablik won 5-1 last night. That’s 20 goals scored in their last 4 games. The last 2 without their top scorer who has transferred to the Belgium 2nd tier. They’ll fancy themselves against that Rovers defence.

[joey B]

Jack Byrne and Alan Mannus out for Tuesday....

[pateen]

Big losses.
Will this game sell out? It should but then again ....

[SPXcyan]

Jack Byrne to miss the qualifiers again for the second time?

[Calcio Jack]

Big losses.
Will this game sell out? It should but then again ....

Hopefully… Main and South stands are sold out

[pateen]

Good stuff.
Anyone recommend a podcast or online discussion on the up and coming League of Ireland teams in Europe.

[Shearer]

Good stuff.
Anyone recommend a podcast or online discussion on the up and coming League of Ireland teams in Europe.
Most recent LOI Central.

[outspoken]

Good stuff.
Anyone recommend a podcast or online discussion on the up and coming League of Ireland teams in Europe.

If you skip towards the end of the most recent Between the Stripes LOI podcast there's a full European preview segment. Link here: https://betweenthestripes.net/bts-2023/s7ep21-with-beineon-obrien-whitmarsh/

[pateen]

Sound, cheers chaps

[dundalkfc10]

Anyone know if there is a stream for Pats game Weds evening?

In touch with a bar in Gibraltar and they said they will get it if there is one

[Dave77]

I was wondering if there was any streams for derry, Dundalk and pats. Haven’t seen any. All I remember is Luxembourg clubs never seem to do streams

[brendy_éire]

I was wondering if there was any streams for derry, Dundalk and pats. Haven’t seen any. All I remember is Luxembourg clubs never seem to do streams

HB Tórshavn said they'll have a stream, but haven't given the details yet.

[outspoken]

Both Dundalk legs will be streamed. Can't remember details of the first leg it's not LOI TV anyway but Dundalk website has the info

[D24Saint]

Anyone know if there is a stream for Pats game Weds evening?

In touch with a bar in Gibraltar and they said they will get it if there is one

Not looking like it. It seems to be a bit of Mickey Mouse set up over there.

[joey B]

Jack Byrne is now in fact fit to play tomorrow night!

[pateen]

https://www.balls.ie/football/loi-europe-lowdown-opponents-562303

[sbgawa]

according to the presser this morning, Jack is fit as are Lee Grace and Gary O Neil but Farrugia wont be fit until second leg.
Trevor is out long term whatever that means.

Could be just smoke and mirrors to confuse the oposition so i wouldnt be surprised to see Jack not playing and or Farrugia making it.
At least the way its beiong discussed would imply they will both be available for the second leg.

[EatYerGreens]

https://www.balls.ie/football/loi-europe-lowdown-opponents-562303

Very little actual info/insight about the opponents i that article. Plus they've used the wrong Faroese club's crest in it :o

[nigel-harps1954]

€10 per game to stream Dundalk ties. Steep enough.

[oriel]

€10 per game to stream Dundalk ties. Steep enough.

Suppose it is really, but then again LOI tv is €7, probably more overheads. However just saw Pats away in Lux is costing €27 match ticket (at the game) most seats - that's just mental. FAI Cup Final premium was €25-30.

Our game in Sunny Gibraltar (match ticket) cost a very fair GBP10.00, now that's good value.

[sbgawa]

Our tickets are ridiculously cheap. Barstoolers pay €500 to go.and watch one group of mercenary milionaires play another group who wouldn't **** on the fans if they were on fire.

[Jack B]

Not looking likely due to no interest on the Luxembourg side but Pats seem to be doing what they can to sort out rights/streaming for the game.

[RealJohn91]

Not looking likely due to no interest on the Luxembourg side but Pats seem to be doing what they can to sort out rights/streaming for the game.
Baffling why they're so difficult about it, same when Bohs played them a few years ago. If you have a decent Internet connection, and a decent camera, streaming is insanely easy these days but these lads can't be bothered putting in the bare minimum effort it seems.