Games weekend 23rd to 26th June

[sbgawa]

Premier Division

Friday 23rd (All 19:45)

St Pats v Shelbourne
Drogheda v Dundalk
Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers
Derry v Cork
UCD v Sligo

Monday 26th

Dundalk v St Pats (19:45)
Shamrock Rovers v Derry (20:00)

First Division

Friday 23rd (19:45 unless stated)

Athlone v Treaty
Bray v Kerry
Cobh v Waterford
Galway v Longford
Finn Harps v Wexford (20:00)

[sbgawa]

Huge weekend ahead for the European clubs.
With Rovers facing Bohs and Derry and Pats with tricky fixtures agaisnt Shels and Dundalk there is a chance Rovers could be 10 to 12 points clear, equaly it could be bck quite tight again.
With Europe on the Horizon can Rovers step up and give themselves the leed that they will undoubtedly need with a fixture congested second half ahead......hopefully.

Another Louth Derby for Drogs to unluckily lose or will their form continue and take the 3 points?

[JC_GUFC]

Division 1...

Longford are the only team to have beaten us this season. In fact in their 4 games against us and Waterford they have taken 5 points and only conceded twice. Their problems are at the other end of the pitch where Kerry have only scored fewer, so although when they play more defensively against the top 2 they perform well when they're more open against the rest of the Division they're caught out.

Waterford are obviously more likely to drop points than us but I'd expect them to win down in Cobh.

Harps v Wexford could be the most interesting game of the weekend with a view to pushing on for the playoffs in 2nd half of the season.

[Mr A]

Football Special is better than Strawberries.

[joey B]

Harps v Wexford is a big game for our season,if we lose we’ll almost certainly be 7 points outside the playoffs,be difficult to keep people interested with that gap and especially Waterford away the week after where we won’t be taking points….

[ger121]

Do not fancy us at all Friday. Would take a point now. Feels like Rovers have our number in recent games.

[RealJohn91]

Do not fancy us at all Friday. Would take a point now. Feels like Rovers have our number in recent games.
The eight match unbeaten run especially feels like a very long time ago now

[ger121]

The eight match unbeaten run especially feels like a very long time ago now

I was thinking that alright. Good times…

[Bunny Kelly]

Freddie Draper got his 5th booking in the last game but isn't listed as suspended, did the rules change after the break?

[2 Year Contract]

Freddie Draper got his 5th booking in the last game but isn't listed as suspended, did the rules change after the break?
The accumulated bookings usually reset halfway through the season

[nr637]

Premier Division

Friday 23rd (All 19:45)

St Pats v Shelbourne
Drogheda v Dundalk
Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers
Derry v Cork
UCD v Sligo

Monday 26th

Dundalk v St Pats (19:45)
Shamrock Rovers v Derry (20:00)

First Division

Friday 23rd (19:45 unless stated)

Athlone v Treaty
Bray v Kerry
Cobh v Waterford
Galway v Longford
Finn Harps v Wexford (20:00)

Should see some bumper crowds weather permitting, as the fans have had break from their live football!

Obvious sell out at Bohs v Shams.
Local Derby games at both St. Pats/Shels & Drogs/Dundalk should have near sell-outs.
Derry will have the customary full-house 3700 figure!

In the First Div., expect good attendances for the games at Athlone, Cobh & Galway!

:)

[nigel-harps1954]

Au contraire, I'd wager this'll be Harps lowest attendance of the season. Summer football has never been good to us and combined with kids finishing school today, weather forecast isn't great, and we'll probably dip below 1,000 for the first time this season.

[nr637]

Au contraire, I'd wager this'll be Harps lowest attendance of the season. Summer football has never been good to us and combined with kids finishing school today, weather forecast isn't great, and we'll probably dip below 1,000 for the first time this season.

999 will attend so! :)

[outspoken]

Longford Town 50/1 tonight! Around 18s this morning and drifting all day, never seen us such a price before. Expect Galway to win at home but given how we set up I'm hoping it shouldn't be as one sided as the betting suggests. Town +3 at 21/20 looks the value

[Slartibartfast]

Drogheda dundalk a full house.

[Calcio Jack]

Rovers ( courtesy of Richie Towell ) blow a 2-0 lead ; would have taken it before ko . Had a great chance to go 3-0 and should have … we move on to Monday

[sbgawa]

Stupid dropped points tonight against a limited bohs. Dissapointing. Russell has to be gone from sligo surely.

[Shinkicker]

Stupid dropped points tonight against a limited bohs. Dissapointing. Russell has to be gone from sligo surely.
Limited!!! , you were obviously drunk or high. It was all Bohs in the FH and then Shambolics scored 2 and deservedly so, with faster higher tempo, but you sat back and invited Bohs on, and they came, faster, tougher and better than you expected. Deserved draw from a hard fighting Bohs who pushed for a winner

[Calcio Jack]

Limited!!! , you were obviously drunk or high. It was all Bohs in the FH and then Shambolics scored 2 and deservedly so, with faster higher tempo, but you sat back and invited Bohs on, and they came, faster, tougher and better than you expected. Deserved draw from a hard fighting Bohs who pushed for a winner

Actually first half Rovers had 70% possession but created little and Bohs had two chances one saved ( easily) and one shot wide.

Second half we easily went 2 up , then if Gaffney had passed to Byrne instead of shooting ; most likely we’d of gone 3-0. Bohs counterattacked and made it 2-1 - fine finish. But a lucky deflection off Lopes created it.

Equaliser was a result of Towell stupidly giving the ball away in midfield- after that Pohls had one decent save to make as both sides went for it , during that period we had a number of half chances- last 7 mins we had Bohs pinned back and had 3/4 corners as we finished on the front foot and pushed for a winner.

Finally we’ll done Neil Doyle ; the only decent ref in the league

[D24Saint]

That was brilliant, Duff completely threw the toys out of the pram tonight.

[ontheotherhand]

Sloppy game in dalymount and it played into bohs hands. Best I've seen them play this season and probably the most entertaining for the neutral but we were poor. Only 3 or 4 players played to the right level.

Should still have put it to bed at 2-0 after a much more controlled start to the second half but got a bit cocky and didn't kill it off despite having chances to do so. Bohs had the better chances overall though and Afolabi was dangerous. Both in a football sense and with his elbows.

Bohs probably should have been down to 10 men first half really. Buckley in particular with a nasty and completely obvious elbow to the back of Finn's head.

We move on. Chance to go 7 clear on Monday but we will have to be much, much better.

[2 Year Contract]

That was brilliant, Duff completely threw the toys out of the pram tonight.

That was genuinely hilarious at the end, Duff losing the rag and giving the finger and the ‘shooting up’ gesture to the pats fans. I wonder just exactly who is in whose head :D I see on LOI Connect that he was sent off after full time too.

On the match itself, absolute dross as all the Pats Shels games have been this season. Duff’s game plan every time he comes to Inchicore is to try and kill the game, kick lumps out of the opposition, throw yourself on the ground at the slightest touch, all the darkarts stuff pretty much, which they’re quite good at. Trying to score goals on the other hand, not so much. No shots on target from shels just like the game earlier in the season. For what’s it’s worth pats were poor in the first half and struggled playing into a strong enough wind, shels had a decent amount of pressure but no real chances and pats should been a goal or 2 up at half time hitting the post and 2 goal line clearances keeping them out. Second half was an improvement from pats playing with the wind although not by much. Shels uselessness in attack was really shown up second half and the free kick from Mulraney was just the piece of magic that was needed to win a game of absolute anti-football

[nigel-harps1954]

Ugh.

We could have won that game and ended up losing. Sometimes football is infuriating.

[Shinkicker]

Actually first half Rovers had 70% possession but created little and Bohs had two chances one saved ( easily) and one shot wide.

Second half we easily went 2 up , then if Gaffney had passed to Byrne instead of shooting ; most likely we’d of gone 3-0. Bohs counterattacked and made it 2-1 - fine finish. But a lucky deflection off Lopes created it.

Equaliser was a result of Towell stupidly giving the ball away in midfield- after that Pohls had one decent save to make as both sides went for it , during that period we had a number of half chances- last 7 mins we had Bohs pinned back and had 3/4 corners as we finished on the front foot and pushed for a winner.

Finally we’ll done Neil Doyle ; the only decent ref in the league
We all know that possion counts for FA. It's chances and chances taken that count and Bohs look more like scoring in the first half. You went 2 up and deservedly so. Re the lucky deflection, if lopes isn't good enough to clear it, he shouldn't be playing. Bohs had the best chance to win it and a fine save it was. But Fcku me we gave you 3 corners in added time and you did nothing...... Absolutely nothing. So it hardly makes you the better team when a lesser team came back from 2 down to get a draw and could have won't it. Wise up and don't eat youself

[oriel]

I'd think Dundalk possibly only deserved a draw tonight, early part 2nd half Drogs could have gone 2 or 3-0 up, but they didn't.

Enter the Hoban, 2 goals in 3 mins, breaks and then +1 all time DFC goal scoring record, some achievement.

Maybe a snatch and grab, but that said O'Kane had 2 chances very late on to make it 3-1, but bank these 3 points all day long.

[sbgawa]

We all know that possion counts for FA. It's chances and chances taken that count and Bohs look more like scoring in the first half. You went 2 up and deservedly so. Re the lucky deflection, if lopes isn't good enough to clear it, he shouldn't be playing. Bohs had the best chance to win it and a fine save it was. But Fcku me we gave you 3 corners in added time and you did nothing...... Absolutely nothing. So it hardly makes you the better team when a lesser team came back from 2 down to get a draw and could have won't it. Wise up and don't eat youself

2 goals from lucky deflections for Bohs but we move on, seems a long time since bohs were going 13 points clear at the top :)

[ger121]

2 goals from lucky deflections for Bohs but we move on, seems a long time since bohs were going 13 points clear at the top :)

Nothing lucky about either goal. Enjoy your weekend. I will ;-)

[sbgawa]

Nothing lucky about either goal. Enjoy your weekend. I will ;-)

I will indeed, its a great feeling being top of the league, i'm sure you remember it :)

[joey B]

That was probably the end of our season tonight,7 points outside the playoffs with Waterford away next week,hopefully we can see an impact from the new signings and they can help along a couple of promising youngsters.....

[pineapple stu]

I'd think Dundalk possibly only deserved a draw tonight, early part 2nd half Drogs could have gone 2 or 3-0 up, but they didn't.

Enter the Hoban, 2 goals in 3 mins, breaks and then +1 all time DFC goal scoring record, some achievement.

Maybe a snatch and grab, but that said O'Kane had 2 chances very late on to make it 3-1, but bank these 3 points all day long.
How many points have Dundalk gained against ten men this season? (Taking this as two points as it was 1-1 when Drogheda had a men sent off)

It seems a lot I think? Also Cork and Drogheda earlier in the season.

In other news, Sligo are in trouble. But then anyone losing to us really isn't great. We have at least passed out that awful Galway team and have matched that awful Kilkenny team. Can we catch that awful UCD side from 85/86 now before the season's end?

[oriel]

How many points have Dundalk gained against ten men this season? (Taking this as two points as it was 1-1 when Drogheda had a men sent off)

It seems a lot I think? Also Cork and Drogheda earlier in the season.

In other news, Sligo are in trouble. But then anyone losing to us really isn't great. We have at least passed out that awful Galway team and have matched that awful Kilkenny team. Can we catch that awful UCD side from 85/86 now before the season's end?

Gained? We struggled to draw 1-1 v Shels away against 10 men for 3/4 game and missed a pen, also went 0-2 v Rovers away when they were reduced to 10.

Cork C at home and tonight, yes two examples losing, down to 10 (in Cork C case 9) and won both games 2-1, but we have also struggled v 10 men.

[outspoken]

I'd think Dundalk possibly only deserved a draw tonight, early part 2nd half Drogs could have gone 2 or 3-0 up, but they didn't.

Enter the Hoban, 2 goals in 3 mins, breaks and then +1 all time DFC goal scoring record, some achievement.

Maybe a snatch and grab, but that said O'Kane had 2 chances very late on to make it 3-1, but bank these 3 points all day long.

Very scrappy game, Dundalk fierce poor FH but actually could have gone in level or even ahead with big chances for Kelly and Hoban. Drogs should have killed game start of second half but didn't and then give away two dreadful goals. Drappers last game it appears, they could struggle without him. Dundalk will have to improve even to beat Brunos

[pineapple stu]

Gained? We struggled to draw 1-1 v Shels away against 10 men for 3/4 game and missed a pen, also went 0-2 v Rovers away when they were reduced to 10.

Cork C at home and tonight, yes two examples losing, down to 10 (in Cork C case 9) and won both games 2-1, but we have also struggled v 10 men.
Fair point. Maybe the real question is how many times have Dundalk had an opposition player sent off as it seems a lot. And going off soccerway, it seems to be seven times. Which is a heck of a lot half-way through a season!

[oriel]

How many points have Dundalk gained against ten men this season? (Taking this as two points as it was 1-1 when Drogheda had a men sent off)

It seems a lot I think? Also Cork and Drogheda earlier in the season.

In other news, Sligo are in trouble. But then anyone losing to us really isn't great. We have at least passed out that awful Galway team and have matched that awful Kilkenny team. Can we catch that awful UCD side from 85/86 now before the season's end?

Seems to be a really bad slide ok for Sligo, a month ago (or less) Dan McD on LOI Central saying something like 'yes a dip in form but don't rule them out yet of euro spots' , now they are 15 points off the pace and only 2 away from play off.

10 team div has little room when you are on a bad spell. Under possibly worst DFC 'manager' of all time Jim Magilton, we were 2nd and 3rd last for weeks in 2021, eventually finished ok in 6th under Perth second time, but it was only going one way with JM.

[kksaints]

Gained? We struggled to draw 1-1 v Shels away against 10 men for 3/4 game and missed a pen, also went 0-2 v Rovers away when they were reduced to 10.

Cork C at home and tonight, yes two examples losing, down to 10 (in Cork C case 9) and won both games 2-1, but we have also struggled v 10 men.

Lost 2-1 to us against 10 also.

We weren't particularly good and nor was the match but still 3 points is 3 points. Mulraneys free kick is a cracker. Duff's petulance at the end was hilarious.

[dcfc_legend9]

The life has been absolutely sucked out of the Brandywell this season. As has the creativity been coached out of the players.

Poor performance despite getting the win. Cork had a few cracking chances to score thankfully they weren't clinical enough.

We managed to nick a goal out of nothing just before Half time and then in typical Derry fashion this season we back off and allow teams to pressure us at the death instead of killing the game off.

Young boy McGinty managed to get his first goal on his debut after coming off the bench very late on from a great bit of work from Ben Doherty.

Ronan Boyce probably should have seen red for pushing honohan I think it was in the face from a corner but the ref only managed to see it as a yellow.

Not looking forward to Rover away Monday. They could and should absolutely batter us if they turn up.

[osarusan]

Superb Treaty goal to go 1-0 up away to Athlone, finished 2-0.

https://twitter.com/TreatyUnitedFC/status/1672323913966026752

[placid casual]

Hopefully Rovers wise up on Monday and show some ruthlessnes against derry. Had a glorious chance to go 3 nil up and then got sloppy. Bohs have some good young players coming through, clarke injected done enthusiasm into their attack when he came on. Bohs back 5 needs improving if they want to challenge imo.
Big game on Monday for Rovers, in which they could and should put down a marker for the rest of the season.

[Candystripe]

Hopefully Rovers wise up on Monday and show some ruthlessnes against derry. Had a glorious chance to go 3 nil up and then got sloppy. Bohs have some good young players coming through, clarke injected done enthusiasm into their attack when he came on. Bohs back 5 needs improving if they want to challenge imo.
Big game on Monday for Rovers, in which they could and should put down a marker for the rest of the season.

You's have nothing to worry about against us on Monday. We were dire last night once again.
Our injury list is fairly mounting up with Connelly, Duffy,Fats, Dummigan, Patching and Whelan all out.

[Dermobohs]

Would love to know which of the rovers ultras thought a banner saying” that’s right you die” was a good shout on a night Ronnie Nolan and Christy Dignam were getting a minutes silence, with family members present too?? D’oh!!

[D24Saint]

Would love to know which of the rovers ultras thought a banner saying” that’s right you die” was a good shout on a night Ronnie Nolan and Christy Dignam were getting a minutes silence, with family members present too?? D’oh!!

What’s that banner in reference to anyway ? Not exactly helping to create a family atmosphere with a banner reading that.

[bohsmug]

What’s that banner in reference to anyway ? Not exactly helping to create a family atmosphere with a banner reading that.

It's an odd one but I assume they planned it beforehand and didn't think to change it. Whatever, it was the wrong thing to do. I don't have an issue with it not being family friendly but it was stupid. **** too, to be honest, regardless.

Bohs Tifo was class and huge. The title of my brother's book on Bohs' early period. We were sat behind it without a clue what it said and speculating on it. He saw a picture of it after a few drinks and couldn't contain himself :-D

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Awful stuff last night. Not sure Russell will survive this. UCD were shocking for most of the game as well but we kept them in it.

[Guitd]

Great start after the break we brushed Longford aside in second half could have been more and to top it off Wilson Waweru on loan from us scored the winner for Cobh ,
Lead back out to 13pts is it time to start planning the celebration fireworks for EDP yet ?

[Jd2793]

we should have had at least 1 up in derry in the first half. we died a death 2nd half. someone somewhere will explain to me what all the hype is around higgins. his teams are very ordinary, money or not.

[DCWA]

we should have had at least 1 up in derry in the first half. we died a death 2nd half. someone somewhere will explain to me what all the hype is around higgins. his teams are very ordinary, money or not.

There is no hype around Higgins. A lot of Derry fans fed up to the death with his turgid, negative football.

[placid casual]

I'm starting to find duff a tiresome little ****.
Hopefully Joey will smack him into line sooner rather than later.

[Jd2793]

There is no hype around Higgins. A lot of Derry fans fed up to the death with his turgid, negative football.

certainly was last season. maybe not so now fair enough. cant believe how average ye are with the players that are there, even accounting for the poor pitch.

[Olander]

tbf I'm not sure you should be caining anyone for overhyping managers - you thought Ian Ryan was the best manager in the First Division last year and he couldn't even make the play-offs... He's just about inside play-off contention now with Bray, with much less fancied sides ahead of him like Cobh and Athlone.

[Calcio Jack]

I'm starting to find duff a tiresome little ****.
Hopefully Joey will smack him into line sooner rather than later.

He’s becoming an embarrassment to himself, Shels and the League - there’s plenty of clips on Twitter etc. that show him clearly making an obscene gesture towards the Pats fans… then afterwards he states he was punching the air and did nothing wrong ….. someone should tell him to grow up…. Behaving like that as some commentators seem to think isn’t a sign of him being passionate and emotionally invested… it’s the sign of an immature baby.