Final League games 2025

[nigel-harps1954]

You wouldn't think it with the reactions after yesterday's game, suppose differing opinions on what a good season is at both clubs. For us staying up being the absolute bare minimum that would be acceptable and not something to be going mad over. Congrats Sligo.

Jesus, who let Roy Keane onto the forum?

[Olander]

Jesus, who let Roy Keane onto the forum?
To be fair we were something like 13 points ahead of Sligo or something. We're hardly going to be jumping for joy at just about staying up.

[nigel-harps1954]

To be fair we were something like 13 points ahead of Sligo or something. We're hardly going to be jumping for joy at just about staying up.

I'd say, given the season of turbulence Galway have had, the loss of Ollie, and the loss of their leading scorer, it's been ultimately a successful end to the season in the circumstances.

[Olander]

I'd say, given the season of turbulence Galway have had, the loss of Ollie, and the loss of their leading scorer, it's been ultimately a successful end to the season in the circumstances.
I wouldn't. We should've done a lot better this season, but at least survival has been secured and onto the next one.

[D24Saint]

Terrible season for Pat's. Would have thought they'd finish in the top 2 or 3 after last year's strong finish. Finishing 5th and out of Europe. Not good.

Dreadful season. A lot of changes are required in the off season.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Don’t really get all the fellas digging up tweets from April when we were rubbish but maybe I just don’t understand bands

Great second half to the season for us with the exception of the Kerry game

[Dermobohs]

Dreadful season. A lot of changes are required in the off season.
It’s a good squad though , are many of them two year deals? Would mean keeping them.
Is Kenny under pressure there now?pats have always been patient enough.

[D24Saint]

It’s a good squad though , are many of them two year deals? Would mean keeping them.
Is Kenny under pressure there now?pats have always been patient enough.

Id say there is a half decent core to the team. Imo several players haven’t preformed up to standards this season, Mulraney the chief culprit. We desperately need two new full backs and a CB to go with Joe Redmond. It’s also imperative we sign a hard working midfielder. The likes of Baggley has a nice pair of feet but can’t handle the physicality of the league. There will be pressure on Kenny next season if we don’t start well. Unfortunately if he doesn’t walk , which he won’t there isn’t much that can be done. I’ll give him next year but this season has sown doubts , hopefully he can turn it around.

[Nesta99]

It’s a good squad though , are many of them two year deals? Would mean keeping them.
Is Kenny under pressure there now?pats have always been patient enough.

Hows the head today?

[Martinho II]

SK is certainly feeling the heat with whats happening with St Pats.With his rambling about how he qualifies for Europe a lot would be curious to see how he copes if he ever swapped jobs with KD with Drogs!

[ontheotherhand]

To be fair we were something like 13 points ahead of Sligo or something. We're hardly going to be jumping for joy at just about staying up.

If you weren't 13 points ahead, you'd have been celebrating too. Absolutely nothing wrong with Sligo celebrating staying up. They looked destined for the drop and did really well to claw themselves out of a hole. Russell is a magician. And, no offence here, but staying up is an achievement for Galway too, given everything that's happened. That you were more comfortable than Sligo is nice, but you could easily have slipped into serious trouble.

Glad you both stayed up anyway. 2 of the best away trips in the country and I've a lot of time for the vast majority of both fanbases. And you've the MN DC flag, which is the leagues best imop.

[legendz]

Bray v Waterford will take place in Tolka Park on Friday. Live on VM. Waterford favourites. Bray looking to go one better on last year.

[nr637]

How many will travel up from Waterford on a Friday night, I suppose a couple of hundred and how many will come over from Bray, maybe a few hundred more as its a shorter journey.
Estimate an attendance of 1,500 weather permitting!

[thebronze14]

How many will travel up from Waterford on a Friday night, I suppose a couple of hundred and how many will come over from Bray, maybe a few hundred more as its a shorter journey.
Estimate an attendance of 1,500 weather permitting!

Be a lot more than that. Id say 1500 bray, 1000 Waterford and maybe 500 odd neutrals

[CorribsideSteve]

Are any radio stations broadcasting the match? I have no access to Virgin and there's no streams seemingly.

[joey B]

Bray 1 up

[Kiki Balboa]

This is a great watch. Really helter-skelter

The playoffs have been very enjoyable as a neutral.

[brendy_éire]

Enjoyable game, even if that pitch is shocking.
Shouldn't really be hosting the match in that condition.

[2 Year Contract]

Some start to this game! Really entertaining for a neutral. Great crowd from Bray in particular and a great atmosphere to match. The pitch is absolutely in bits though, especially so in the box at the Ballybough end

[joey B]

Brutal defending from Bray for the equaliser…

[Kiki Balboa]

Kazinga is a mad player.

Both excellent and awful at the same time.

[Dermobohs]

Jesus, Keith Tracey is a gob****e, awful co comms, gets so many obvious calls wrong, hard to credit he played at a high level.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

And then you have Trevor Welsh who has decided Sam Smith is playing

[2 Year Contract]

And then you have Trevor Welsh who has decided Sam Smith is playing

At least we all know that Padraig Amond is 37 year old thanks to him. He seemed to mention it about 37 times in tribute to his age :) Not to mention seemingly missing both red cards at the end there until about 30 seconds after they happened

[Guitd]

Jesus, Keith Tracey is a gob****e, awful co comms, gets so many obvious calls wrong, hard to credit he played at a high level.

According to comms John Russel leaving Sligo to take over at Waterford

[culloty82]

And then you have Trevor Welsh who has decided Sam Smith is playing

The writing's on the wall.

[Nesta99]

According to comms John Russel leaving Sligo to take over at Waterford

Bit odd unless Sligo now feel that progres has stalled. They fairly stuck by him, so maybe if there is a change in direction its a win win way out for both.

[oriel]

Was hoping Bray would have won that play off tonight, tough one for them after so many games including 3 FD games to make the one game final, but same every season for whoever gets there from FD.

[legendz]

Was hoping Bray would have won that play off tonight, tough one for them after so many games including 3 FD games to make the one game final, but same every season for whoever gets there from FD.
Tough but they finished 3rd, 17 points behind Dundalk. The playoffs were tougher on second placed Cobh. For Bray, the challenge is to challenge Cork or bridge the gap to beat PD 9th.

[MoydowMonty]

According to comms John Russel leaving Sligo to take over at Waterford

I had to do a double take when I heard that. I'd be very surprised if that came to pass

[2 Year Contract]

Some start to this game! Really entertaining for a neutral. Great crowd from Bray in particular and a great atmosphere to match. The pitch is absolutely in bits though, especially so in the box at the Ballybough end

https://x.com/leagueofireland/status/1986902603062554960?s=46

Had a feeling this would become relevant to the game. If that game was played on a proper football pitch the ball probably spins towards the bray player after bouncing, which may have resulted in a goal. The ball stopping dead in the few inches of muck probably gave the Waterford defender that slight bit of extra time to get the block in. Fine margins and we’ll never know for sure what would’ve happened but my god that game really should’ve been played in Tallaght last night

[Martinho II]

https://x.com/leagueofireland/status/1986902603062554960?s=46

Had a feeling this would become relevant to the game. If that game was played on a proper football pitch the ball probably spins towards the bray player after bouncing, which may have resulted in a goal. The ball stopping dead in the few inches of muck probably gave the Waterford defender that slight bit of extra time to get the block in. Fine margins and we’ll never know for sure what would’ve happened but my god that game really should’ve been played in Tallaght last night

Why was the game not played in either RSC or Carlisle as done in the past?

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

According to comms John Russel leaving Sligo to take over at Waterford

Think it’s just more rubbish from them

[2 Year Contract]

Why was the game not played in either RSC or Carlisle as done in the past?
The Playoff final’s been held in a neutral venue since 2020 when it became a one off game rather than 2 legs. Might be worth putting it in the home ground of the First Division club going forward though, as they’ve earned their place in the final by advancing through 2 previous rounds, while the Premier Division club are only playing in it as a result of a poor season

[MoydowMonty]

The Playoff final’s been held in a neutral venue since 2020 when it became a one off game rather than 2 legs. Might be worth putting it in the home ground of the First Division club going forward though, as they’ve earned their place in the final by advancing through 2 previous rounds, while the Premier Division club are only playing in it as a result of a poor season

I understood why they changed it to one leg final during covid, but not why they kept it that way since. The final between the premier and first division side used to be always 2 legs and they were brilliant. They should make the games between the first division sides one leg then have the final be 2 legs, that way whoever truly deserves to win it will show it over 2 legs and can be no excuses of not performing in a one off game. It would also mean no worries of a neutral venue. I think fans would prefer to see their own teams play at home in a tie like that anyway

[legendz]

I understood why they changed it to one leg final during covid, but not why they kept it that way since. The final between the premier and first division side used to be always 2 legs and they were brilliant. They should make the games between the first division sides one leg then have the final be 2 legs, that way whoever truly deserves to win it will show it over 2 legs and can be no excuses of not performing in a one off game. It would also mean no worries of a neutral venue. I think fans would prefer to see their own teams play at home in a tie like that anywayMany different opinions on this. I wouldn't disagree with one legged games between sides who've already played each other 4 times, with higher league ranking rewarded with home advantage. Two legged final then.

[nr637]

Best Game for Shamrocks, Fai Cup Final win confirming the double! :)

Worst Game for Cork loosing the FAI Cup Final or the league game that confirmed their relegation mathematically! :confused:

[dundalkfc10]

https://x.com/leagueofireland/status/1986902603062554960?s=46

Had a feeling this would become relevant to the game. If that game was played on a proper football pitch the ball probably spins towards the bray player after bouncing, which may have resulted in a goal. The ball stopping dead in the few inches of muck probably gave the Waterford defender that slight bit of extra time to get the block in. Fine margins and we’ll never know for sure what would’ve happened but my god that game really should’ve been played in Tallaght last night

Tallaght wasn't available. When you host a European game, the ground needs to be available for 24 hours after the game in case the game isn't played in full, called off etc and they need to play it the next day

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Inchicore or Dalymount then. The pitch was clearly in bits from the youth game there 2 days beforehand. Even the sideline was ridiculous.

[Buckett]

Tallaght wasn't available. When you host a European game, the ground needs to be available for 24 hours after the game in case the game isn't played in full, called off etc and they need to play it the next day
Never knew that. Would SDCC charge for two day's rent then? Or three if the away team have to be allowed in the evening before the game too