LOI In Europe 2025

[CorribsideSteve]

Didn't they lose two mill or something last year?

You don't do that paying guys €500 a week
Fair pint I suppose. But IF Mipo and Wood are both getting 120-150K a year, that means that several Shels players must be getting far smaller annual salaries.

[CorribsideSteve]

Rovers performance in that tie is never going to get better regardless!

€50k pa is the average player wage in Iceland. €42k in Ireland, I'd say that average is heavily weighted toward Derry and Rovers albeit everyone has the 4th highest wages.

THAT'S what I was getting at with my 500 quid a week comment (even though that would break down to 800, not 500 p/w). Thanks.

[outspoken]

I was generalizing. Mipo and Wood are the only two players that come close to deserving 3 grand a week. Thats insane money for an LOI player. Id safely bet half the shels squad earning less than a grand a week, and some very likely on 500, as I suspect.


Exactly. That guy that scored the 30 yarder...he's earning that, easily. At least. Levels.

The average wage for a LOI PD played is now 1k a week as per the PFAI

[pineapple stu]

Fair pint I suppose. But IF Mipo and Wood are both getting 120-150K a year, that means that several Shels players must be getting far smaller annual salaries.
I suppose if you take the 500 out of your original post then it's spot on

Rijeka are a bigger club than Shels. They won the league and Cup ahead of Dinamo Zagreb. And Shels beat them out there and we're a whisker away from extra time

And yes, Zagreb may have dropped the ball domestically because of Europe, allowing a weaker champion, but then that's how Shels won the league too

[CorribsideSteve]

Unfortunately as things stand there are both technical ability AND financial ability glass ceilings for LOI clubs in Europe, notwithstanding the fact that there are moments or ties here and there which occasionally show that our teams can hold their own (like Shels winning away in Rijeka, Rovers beating Molde, Pats giving Istanbul a fright). Its too simple to say Rijeka have ten times the resources of Shels and thats the only reason they won, but it goes a long way.

[sbgawa]

JAck Byrne not in squad for Balkani match due to a "disagreement" with the manager according to the Journal amongst others.
Pity as JAck is a guy who can pick a pass if a team are defending a lead

[total hoofball]

There are at least three players at shels on three grand a week, they out bid rovers for one player.
Their wage bill is massive.
I've always found it amusing for over two decades now the amount of Bohs fans who have insider access to Shels' payroll

[Nesta99]

Hence the 4th highest wages and throwig the kitchen sink at players became the gold standard cause people dont generally know specifics, a total wage bill allows a good guess but other than that its all an in the know guess. Id to sign players cheques many many years ago and I reckon even today the money players were on would be a surprise both high and low and that was a trophy winning side.

[ger121]

I've always found it amusing for over two decades now the amount of Bohs fans who have insider access to Shels' payroll

In fairness all the cash used to be stored in a biscuit tin, so it wasn’t that hard to have a guess.

[Dave77]

Anyway of watching pats game tonight? Can’t see it mentioned for streaming

[dundalkfc10]

Anyway of watching pats game tonight? Can’t see it mentioned for streaming

Doesn't seem to be. If you have IPTV should be able to get it via one of the Turkish channels

[D24Saint]

Doesn't seem to be. If you have IPTV should be able to get it via one of the Turkish channels

Afaik it’s on their club YouTube channel aswell.

[EatYerGreens]

In fairness all the cash used to be stored in a biscuit tin, so it wasn’t that hard to have a guess.

Ahh now - Tolka's not that bad.

[nr637]

Will Shamrocks get a crowd of over 5 to 6,000 tonight!

[dundalkfc10]

Afaik it’s on their club YouTube channel aswell.

Did I not see this would not be available in Ireland. VPN will work though

[pateen]

Is the Shams game on TV?

[sbgawa]

Is the Shams game on TV?

Not sure bout the Shams match but Shamrock Rovers are on LOITV @ €9.99
Great value TBF and at least on a platform that works

[Martinho II]

Is the Shams game on TV?

No it isnt Pateen!

[D24Saint]

A lot of rotation in tonight’s line up with an eye on Sunday. If we can keep the score somewhat respectable I’d be content enough to move on to a huge cup game v Shels.

[yurt]

Big night for Shams. You'd have to think the Shams can't be as bad as they were last week.

I think the Shams will get over the line, 2-0.

With Pat's tie already done and dusted maybe they could give to co-efficient it's first points a while with a boring 0-0 draw.

[pineapple stu]

I'm minded of our trip to Kosovo last year (lost by one goal in the same stadium in front of about the same crowd)

Came away from it thinking we'd had the better of the chances and we'd take them in the return - instead they upped their game and beat us 3-1 in the Bowl

That has nothing to do with Rovers tonight really - it's just one of those stupid coincidences football fans pay too much attention to

But bottom line - wouldn't underestimate the Kosovans, especially with Rovers having to chase the game

Obviously happenings in the Azores will be of interest too

[pineapple stu]

Crikey - Pat's go ahead in the first minute!

Didn't see that coming.

I presume that'll just annoy Besiktas. But still - for now, why not have a bit of hope?

[D24Saint]

Great start , I’ll take that. Delighted for Carty.

[ger121]

What the hell is happening in Turkey

[D24Saint]

What the hell is happening in Turkey

Not sure what I’m looking at here tbh. Unreal first half by the lads.

[Philosophizer]

Well now. Pats doing v well. Besiktas having most of the ball but haven’t created a clear chance. Pats dangerous when they get into the box and Besiktas looking a bit loose at the back. V interesting match indeed.

[yurt]

Hard to believe what I'm watching. Pats have barely got out of their own half but it doesn't seem like Besiktas know how to defend either.

Fans are booing like crazy now too. Hopefully they hold on till half time and let the pressure build on the home side.

Youtube link if anyone is looking for one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PZQJ9NyIX8

[pineapple stu]

Another mad comeback happening in Denmark. Brondby lost 3-0 to Vikingur Reykjavik last week - this week they're 2-0 up inside an hour, even after having a man sent after 15 minutes.

Ah poo - Besiktas pull one back. That'll settle them now I think.

[Philosophizer]

Besiktas goal had a massive fortuitous deflection. V unlucky for Pats, who are defending manfully.

[D24Saint]

Deflection in off Joe Redmond. I’d be delighted to go in ahead a HT no matter what.

[pineapple stu]

3-0 Brondby now - level on aggregate. How they lost 3-0 in Iceland last week I don't know.

[ger121]

Another mad comeback happening in Denmark. Brondby lost 3-0 to Vikingur Reykjavik last week - this week they're 2-0 up inside an hour, even after having a man sent after 15 minutes.

Ah poo - Besiktas pull one back. That'll settle them now I think.

Brondby 3 up now.

[D24Saint]

Getting something to shout about in the first half wasn’t something I was expecting tbh. I’m delighted with the attitude and the performance from the team.

[pineapple stu]

Brondby 3 up now.
And 4-0, so that's finished.

Over to Rovers now.

[ger121]

Linfield ahead on the night.

[pineapple stu]

And Besiktas equalise. Looks like only one winner there now unfortunately. Was fun while it lasted!

[Philosophizer]

Abraham is lethal at this level.

[Philosophizer]

You can see why he was a 40M player. Only needs half a chance.

[ger121]

Linfield ahead on the night.

2-0 now. Shels could be going back to Belfast

[ger121]

Rovers seem toothless again. Goals dried up lately.

[pineapple stu]

Dundee United 2-0 up on Rapid Wien after a draw last week - with Hibs winning in Belgrade last week (though they're 1-0 down tonight) it's a very good season for the non-Old Firm Scottish sides

[ger121]

Pat’s losing now. Was hoping they could hold out.

[Dexy]

Is there a player more overrated than Joe Redmond in the league?

[pineapple stu]

Lincoln Red Imps after qualifying for the Conference League group stages at least, beating FC Noah (who qualified last year) on penalties. They play Brann Bergen now for a place in the Europa League groups.

Rory Gaffney gives Rovers the lead in first half stoppage time - great time to score there. Still 0-0 in the Azores between Santa Clara and Larne

[Dermobohs]

Is there a player more overrated than Joe Redmond in the league?
Quite a few, yeah.

[Dexy]

Quite a few, yeah.
Any come to mind, so?

[ger121]

Pat’s restored a good bit of pride tonight. It looked like it could have been 10+ on agg after 30 minutes of the 1st leg.

[pineapple stu]

Second for Rovers just after the restart, and that should be the tie sorted you'd imagine.

[ger121]

2 nil Rovers. They’ll want to finish them now.

[D24Saint]

Is there a player more overrated than Joe Redmond in the league?

He hasn’t been 100% this season with a niggle and he still is brilliant most weeks. He has the heart of a lion and never throws the towel in despite what is happening. As for tonight I be very happy with how it turned out. When you come up against the likes of them you are always going to be in trouble. We managed to rattle their cage a bit and keep our heads up for Sunday.