2024 FAI Cup

[ger121]

in true greatest league in the world fashion, dawson devoy is suspended for bohs cup game this weekend for accumulated yellows :d

https://www.fai.ie/latest/suspension-list-sports-direct-mens-fai-cup-quarter-finals/

glitw

[nigel-harps1954]

I thought you needed five yellow cards to get a suspension? Or maybe I'm wrong. Doesn't feel like he's got that many since returning though.

Two yellows in the cup. Presumably they're being treated separately. Otherwise he has three in total including one in the league.

[sbgawa]

Bohs are appealing it

[Another Bohemia]

Bohs are appealing it

We're actually awaiting Rovers statement on the matter before we do anything.

[Burnsie]

FAI confirm that Rovers appeal has been rejected
(https://www.fai.ie/latest/statement-shamrock-rovers-appeal/)

[pineapple stu]

Well this is a sobering bit of prep for the playoff!

As is Athlone getting hammered by Drogheda

[kksaints]

Super first half performance from Wexford tonight lead to a very comfortable win. Treaty were dreadful and to make matters worse had 4 players who had to be replaced due to injuries. Still long odds that Wexford can get to the final but a home draw in the Semifinals would give them some sort of chance.

[RealJohn91]

Ross Tierney and Dawson Devoy have transformed us a team. Tierney especially was phenomenal last night and has been for a few weeks now.

[Another Bohemia]

Ross Tierney and Dawson Devoy have transformed us a team. Tierney especially was phenomenal last night and has been for a few weeks now.

Personally don't think Devoy had much influence last night. That could be because he was suspended though so I'll give him a pass.

I think Tierney hitting a bit of goal scoring form could be huge for us. Far too often we are trying to take 3,4 even 5 touches in the box before shooting. We need someone to lead the line and shoot as a first option. If that's Tierney fantastic. My only gripe with Devoy is everyone else on the team seems to want to give every pass to him. We can and should bypass him sometimes because he will be watched closely by other teams by default. If they have a player following him that's creating space somewhere else and we need to capitalize on that. Not Devoys fault obviously but still something that bothers me.

[Another Bohemia]

What a weirdly patronising and snarky remark to make.

It was intended as a joke. No snark or anything else behind it

[brendy_éire]

Brandywell sold out tonight.
The club shared this video from the LC in 2018.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/H3qvXzHN6GibhyKD/

Always strikes me watching older videos how empty grounds are. People can complain about the quality, which I don't buy, but there's demand here for the league.

Also, the match finished 7-3. Little chance of even a quarter than many goals tonight, I'd say.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Derry full value for that win

[ger121]

For all the criticism this season they could be on for a double.

[sbgawa]

Bohs v Derry
Drogs v wexford.

[TonyD]

Bohs v Derry
Drogs v wexford.

Drogheda will be ecstatic with that. Best possible draw they could have got. You’d have to expect them to go through. The other semi is a toss up, but I’d slightly favour Derry.

[pineapple stu]

Very much on course to have the FAI Cup Final and the play-off final clash

[da bishop]

Best of luck to Wexford.As a follower of senior soccer in Limerick for many years my latest trip to Ferrycarrig turned out to be an embarassing one but one could only admire the home teams display in the first half so good they could have scored 6/7 .Its quite obvious some of this Treaty team have stopped playing for the manager,and the way they setup you could see no belief at what they were at,some are clearly not fit as well which at this level is disappointing.The managers interview afterwards to the clubs media is quite honestly..bizzare.Big games ahead for Wexford ,on this form will give any team a run for their money.

[legendz]

Bohs v Derry
Drogs v wexford.
With Bohs and Derry drawn against each other, will the cup final attract even half the crowd of last year?

[placid casual]

I'm all aboard the Drogs for the cup train.
Doherty would have to get manager of the year if they were to win.
Can I pesume the play off game would have to be rescheduled should they get to the final, although this is the FAIlures association we're talking about here so they'll probably schedule it for the same day!

[pineapple stu]

I think technically the playoff final is Friday and the Cup final is Sunday - so they could play both...!

[Buckett]

It could be Wexford v Bohs in the Cup final and play-offs, on the same weekend!

[kksaints]

Move the playoff to Thursday evening maybe?

[legendz]

Move the playoff to Thursday evening maybe?
A few years back the fixtures list had an alternative playoff date if a team also made the cup final. The fairest move might be to postpone the promotion-relegation playoff to the following Friday.

[pineapple stu]

It could be Wexford v Bohs in the Cup final and play-offs, on the same weekend!
Could be convenient. Play one game. Cup winners get relegated!

[EatYerGreens]

A few years back the fixtures list had an alternative playoff date if a team also made the cup final. The fairest move might be to postpone the promotion-relegation playoff to the following Friday.

Would defeat the purpose of the cup final being the curtain-closer/season finale.

[Knocklyonhoop]

Would Drogs bring a big crowd for cup final? Or will it be a big fall off this yr vs recent years?

[Knocklyonhoop]

At least Shels won’t be doing the double….

[oriel]

Could be convenient. Play one game. Cup winners get relegated!

That happened in 2002, Dundalk relegated the week before winning the cup, beat Bohs 2-1, who were going for the double.

[pineapple stu]

That happened in 2002, Dundalk relegated the week before winning the cup, beat Bohs 2-1, who were going for the double.

Well for clarity - my solution for Wexford v Bohs in the Cup final and the playoff final is to play one match. The winner takes the Cup and the European spot - and in return gets relegated.

(Not necessarily a serious suggestion. But it sounds fun!)

[bohsmug]

That happened in 2002, Dundalk relegated the week before winning the cup, beat Bohs 2-1, who were going for the double.

As much as I'd love to claim an extra league title, Bohs weren't champions that season. Bohs won it the season before and the season after. 2002 league title race was... interesting and, depending on who you talk to, open to interpretation! :D

That cup final wasn't fun either, not for me anyway.

[2 Year Contract]

As much as I'd love to claim an extra league title, Bohs weren't champions that season

To be fair you wouldn’t be the first club to claim an extra title that season for a league they didn’t win on the field :D

[Shinkicker]

With Bohs and Derry drawn against each other, will the cup final attract even half the crowd of last year?
If both Bohs and Drogheda win I would say yes they will attract a very large crowd. Probably close to last year. Any other fixture will attract less

[brendy_éire]

If both Bohs and Drogheda win I would say yes they will attract a very large crowd. Probably close to last year. Any other fixture will attract less

Certainly best combination for a larger crowd. We'd 23k odd, I think, in 2022, but can't see it being that big again if it were to occur this year.

All in all, a handy enough win last Friday. We were fairly in control for the whole game. Surprised, as our games with Shels this year have been quite even.
McMullan got MOTM, but Adam O'Reilly was a powerhouse, and helped create both goals. Duffy bang on form too, which was great to see.
Unfortunate draw afterwards, but we do have a great record in Dalymount.

[EatYerGreens]

Would Drogs bring a big crowd for cup final? Or will it be a big fall off this yr vs recent years?

Hard to see there not being a drop off now tbh

[wonder88]

Would they not play both semi-finals in Tallaght? It would allow neutrals and casual fans of both clubs to attend. Play Saturday/Sunday or Friday/Saturday, prices in Dublin hotels must be coming down a bit, by October surely.
I understand it is unfair with the travel for Derry, but the game will be 'finished on the day'. If it is too late this year, lets do it from now on. We need to promote the league of Ireland and the first step is to allow all who want to go to a game go to attractive matches like cup semi-finals. Being a niche product is fine, but lets try to expand a bit.

[dundalkfc10]

Would they not play both semi-finals in Tallaght? It would allow neutrals and casual fans of both clubs to attend. Play Saturday/Sunday or Friday/Saturday, prices in Dublin hotels must be coming down a bit, by October surely.
I understand it is unfair with the travel for Derry, but the game will be 'finished on the day'. If it is too late this year, lets do it from now on. We need to promote the league of Ireland and the first step is to allow all who want to go to a game go to attractive matches like cup semi-finals. Being a niche product is fine, but lets try to expand a bit.

Why would Derry have to travel to Dublin to face Bohs?
If anything that game would be in Longford or Sligo if it was to be neutral venue

[placid casual]

We don't need you kick and rush teams messing up our lovely tallaght surface thank you very much :p.
There's Conference league games to be played on that surface up untill mid December.

[brendy_éire]

We don't need you kick and rush teams messing up our lovely tallaght surface thank you very much :p.
There's Conference league games to be played on that surface up untill mid December.

It's only Cork City who ruin pitches.

I wouldn't be against trialling neutral venues for semi-finals, though I'm not convinced it would improve attendances. It might add to the sense of occasion if both teams and fans have to travel.
It would need to be an equidistant venue though.

[nigel-harps1954]

Why would Derry have to travel to Dublin to face Bohs?

Mostly because it's due to be in Dalymount Park.

[EatYerGreens]

It's only Cork City who ruin pitches.

I wouldn't be against trialling neutral venues for semi-finals, though I'm not convinced it would improve attendances. It might add to the sense of occasion if both teams and fans have to travel.
It would need to be an equidistant venue though.

I think the probelm nowadays is a venue with suitable capacity (and which wouldn't look rubbish on TV, as a minor aside).

Where except Tallaght would work as a neutral venue and hold more than c.4,000 once segregation is factored in? Then there would be additional cost from having to pay an uninvolved party/

Until central places ike Athlone or Longford get better staduia, I can't see how we can have neutral semis outside of Dublin/Tallaght.

[Another Bohemia]

I think the probelm nowadays is a venue with suitable capacity (and which wouldn't look rubbish on TV, as a minor aside).

Where except Tallaght would work as a neutral venue and hold more than c.4,000 once segregation is factored in? Then there would be additional cost from having to pay an uninvolved party/

Until central places ike Athlone or Longford get better staduia, I can't see how we can have neutral semis outside of Dublin/Tallaght.

Why do semi finals have to be played at a neutral venue? Why not play it over 2 legs like the Copa del Rey if we really want to change things.

[legendz]

Why do semi finals have to be played at a neutral venue? Why not play it over 2 legs like the Copa del Rey if we really want to change things.
An alternative option is that LoI clubs play on a home and away basis in the cup, e.g. Kerry were home to Bohs this year, Bohs would then have home advantage the next time they are drawn against each other in the cup before the final.

[2 Year Contract]

And to think, people think we have problems with one sided games in the early rounds of the cup!

https://x.com/copa90/status/1835718345745719637?s=46

[pineapple stu]

The Estonian Cup is great. This lot (https://m.facebook.com/ibkhereforbeer/?profile_tab_item_selected=photos) are my favourites!

[nigel-harps1954]

I think the probelm nowadays is a venue with suitable capacity (and which wouldn't look rubbish on TV, as a minor aside).

Where except Tallaght would work as a neutral venue and hold more than c.4,000 once segregation is factored in? Then there would be additional cost from having to pay an uninvolved party/

Until central places ike Athlone or Longford get better staduia, I can't see how we can have neutral semis outside of Dublin/Tallaght.

Longford would be almost suitable if they had proper media facilities. Certainly has the capacity required, just lacks TV facilities and probably more access/exits needed too for a major segregated crowd.

[oldfan]

We don't need you kick and rush teams messing up our lovely tallaght surface thank you very much :p.
There's Conference league games to be played on that surface up untill mid December.
You mean SDCC's lovely Tallaght surface?

[EatYerGreens]

Longford would be almost suitable if they had proper media facilities. Certainly has the capacity required, just lacks TV facilities and probably more access/exits needed too for a major segregated crowd.

Serious lack of cover from the elements though.

[outspoken]

Longford would be almost suitable if they had proper media facilities. Certainly has the capacity required, just lacks TV facilities and probably more access/exits needed too for a major segregated crowd.

There is a separate away entrance, it's just never used. Lack of cover would be the issue, RTE have constructed scaffolding when broadcasting there in the past.

[nr637]

FAI Cup Semi-Finals Capacities & Approximate away allocation.

Bohs v Derry @ Dalymount Park 4,500 with approximately 500 away fans.

Drogs v Wexford @ United Park 2,500 with approximately 500 away fans.

[Philosophizer]

FAI Cup Semi-Finals Capacities & Approximate away allocation.

Bohs v Derry @ Dalymount Park 4,500 with approximately 500 away fans.

Drogs v Wexford @ United Park 2,500 with approximately 500 away fans.
Such a shame Bohs are so limited with capacity. You’d imagine they could easily sell 6/7K tickets for a cup semi if they had the seats…