fai cup quarter final draw...

[Quack]

Where and when, and who do we want?


It's been a while, hi everyone!


S

[pineapple stu]

Jayz, back after almost three years! Must be almost a record foot.ie sabbatical!

Nobody knows when the next round draw is. The FAI read this board, and I wouldn't be too disbelieving were they to read this post and exclaim "What, there's another round of this to organise?!"

Douglas Hall at home for me. Want to break the quarter final jinx this time, and the easier the draw, the better as far as I'm concerned. None of this "Let's take on a big team" stuff.

[DmanDmythDledge]

The third round is on 21/22 September so I'd guess the draw would be around 2 weeks before that.

Douglas Hall away for me, then we have a TV game in the semi.

[Schumi]

Douglas Hall away for me, then we have a TV game in the semi.And then Pats in the final and we're sorted. :D

[pineapple stu]

Have to get by the semi first though...

[DmanDmythDledge]

We don't lose semi-finals...

[pineapple stu]

Unless it's Shels. Thank God they're gone!

[Schumi]

We don't lose semi-finals...But we don't win on telly, an interesting dilemma.

[Poor Student]

A lack of upsets in the third round there. Leaves quite a strong set of quarter finalists. Even Longford I wouldn't particularly fancy. The only really weak quarter finalists would be the winner of Douglas Hall v Limerick.

[DmanDmythDledge]

The draw is next Monday.

Schumi can we get this merged with the other thread?

[Schumi]

Schumi can we get this merged with the other thread?Any particular reason? That one's getting a bit unwieldy.

[DmanDmythDledge]

Any particular reason? That one's getting a bit unwieldy.
Just thought it was pointless having two threads about the same topic. It doesn't make a difference anyway I suppose.

[Angus]

I will bet any money we get drawn away to Derry or Cork - purely a guess and not based on any of the untrue and unfounded rumours about heated balls in the bag or about the boys needing 2 "big" clubs in the final for a big crowd..................

[pineapple stu]

I will bet any money we get drawn away to Derry or Cork
Sounds like good odds to me!

[Angus]

From the FAI website.

Every side gets a mention except us - cue bunker mentality / conspiracy theory / the balls are heated / maradona / DB Cooper / grassy Knoll etc ad nauseum...................................



Castle to host Cup draw

Dublin Castle will play host to the draw for the Quarter Finals of the FAI Ford Cup tonight (Monday, August 27th).

The eight clubs remaining in the competition will go into the draw, which will be performed by former Republic of Ireland international Ronnie Whelan and FAI President David Blood.

The draw will be broadcast live on the RTE 6.1 Sports News.

Of the eight clubs remaining in the competition, seven are from the eircom League of Ireland Premier Division, while one - Limerick 37 – is from the eircom League of Ireland First Division.

There are several mouth-watering possibilities from the draw, including a number of local derbies. Three clubs from Munster – Cork City, Waterford United and Limerick 37 – makes the possibility of a local derby in that end of the country a real possibility, while Dublin giants Bohemians and St. Patrick’s Athletic could square off against one another.

While not a local derby, Derry City and Cork City have provided the eircom League of Ireland with some magnificent battles over recent years and that fixture would be one to relish for the neutrals.

The Quarter Finals of the FAI Ford Cup will be played on the weekend of September 23rd.


Clubs in the draw for the FAI Ford Cup Quarter Finals

Bohemians
Cork City
Derry City
Limerick 37
Longford Town
St. Patrick’s Athletic
UCD
Waterford United

[DmanDmythDledge]

No mention of Longford either. They're just hyping the draw as much as possible- Bohs-Pats has more of a ring to it than UCD-Bohs. Still all teams should get a mention.

[John83]

No mention of Longford either. They're just hyping the draw as much as possible- Bohs-Pats has more of a ring to it than UCD-Bohs. Still all teams should get a mention.
Too clumsy. I reckon no team should be mentioned at all, and all articles like that should be written in the genitive case. Also, there should be ponies.

[Gargamel]

No mention of Longford either. They're just hyping the draw as much as possible- Bohs-Pats has more of a ring to it than UCD-Bohs. Still all teams should get a mention.

could be worse they could suggest a longford v limerick 37 draw (which would also rule out the possibility of us being drawn against either)
Sh.it i hope i havent just tempted fate:(

[Gargamel]

ah B******s

[Poor Student]

I'd have been glad of Limerick 37 but not that eager to get Longford. They're in fine form and when you add the 6 points back on not that far from us in the table.

[Schumi]

Derry away again. :rolleyes: That's four times we'll be up there this season.

[John83]

Odd this. Everyone knew we'd get Derry away last week. You'd almost think the whole thing was rigged. Almost.

[DmanDmythDledge]

Crap draw, hopefully will be on TV as I can't go. We've a chance but a replay would be the best we can hope for realistically.


Odd this. Everyone knew we'd get Derry away last week. You'd almost think the whole thing was rigged. Almost.
If it wasn't on TV I'd be sure it was. Matches was they suggested in their press release.

[pineapple stu]

Odd this. Everyone knew we'd get Derry away last week. You'd almost think the whole thing was rigged. Almost.
Not only that, but two derbies and the possibility of a First Division shock. If you were going to rig the draw, you'd have done it that way...

Fifth time drawn against them in six years.

[pineapple stu]

We don't lose semi-finals...


But we don't win on telly, an interesting dilemma.
What does this mean now, then?

[John83]

What does this mean now, then?

That having ended the losing on tv jinx, only the never losing semi-finals counts now?
That having ended the losing on tv jinx, the never losing semi-finals run is next?
That statistical inference is more complicated than most people like to think?
Or that Tony Mac acts in mysterious ways? VOTE NOW!!!!!111

[pineapple stu]

Ummm...we lost a semi last week?

That was my point!

[John83]

Ummm...we lost a semi last week?

That was my point!
Shhh! I'm in denial.

[DmanDmythDledge]

Confirmed for the Friday, 7.45pm. No TV.
http://www.irishfootballonline.com/news/7253.html

[DmanDmythDledge]

http://www.irishfootballonline.com/news/7320.html
pretty pointless article but is the black fella with Timmy the same fella from the anti-racism launch?

[pineapple stu]

Dunno.

We're going to get hammered though unless we can ge some of our injured players back. Would hope that Tony, Allie Mac and Bermo could be back - seem to be niggling injuries really. Doyler's obviously out, so Podge can come in. When's Paul Byrne back?! Would it be worth trying Paul Murphy instead of Hynes? Of even reinstating Timmy?

[Aberdonian Stu]

[URL] is the black fella with Timmy the same fella from the anti-racism launch?

It doesn't look like him.

[DmanDmythDledge]

We're going to get hammered though unless we can ge some of our injured players back. Would hope that Tony, Allie Mac and Bermo could be back - seem to be niggling injuries really. Doyler's obviously out, so Podge can come in. When's Paul Byrne back?! Would it be worth trying Paul Murphy instead of Hynes? Of even reinstating Timmy?
We badly need McNally or Tony Mc back, preferably both but I can't see Mahon being dropped. If Bermingham is still out Kenna could shift to left back if those two are back. If the three are all still out our defence looks set to be:

King---Shorthall---Kenna---Mahon :eek:,

although I would prefer McMillan over Shorthall.

Podge isn't a left winger! I've never been impressed with him there. I'd rather give Fitzgerald or even Conan or Ger O'Callaghan a start there.

Anyone other than Hynes upfront- lazied player I've seen in a long time. I'd terminate the loan now if we can. Murphy did well in his brief appearance against Sligo- good movement off the ball and made some intelligent headers. Good workrate too. Timmy has done well since he got back into the team- harshly dropped, can't understand that at all. I wouldn't mind either upfront but I'd imagine Murphy is short of fitness. Also Podge could play upfront or Finn could play behind the striker. So many options...

[pineapple stu]

Fitz is still injured, no?

Murphy looked lively on his debut and scored on Saturday; wouldn't mind a proper look at him. Derry away's probably not the place though.

[dancinpants]

Dunno.

We're going to get hammered though unless we can ge some of our injured players back.

If we play like we did against Drogs youse will have every chance of progressing.

[pineapple stu]

You seem to have forgotten how we played against youz last month!


Derry away again. That's four times we'll be up there this season
Could be worse - Derry v Bray in the 21s Cup Final!

[DmanDmythDledge]

Fitz is still injured, no?

Murphy looked lively on his debut and scored on Saturday; wouldn't mind a proper look at him. Derry away's probably not the place though.
Forgot about that. Chance he could be back as he was only rated doubtful, I think.

While I'd tend to agree with you I still think he would be the best option, even taking that into account.


If we play like we did against Drogs youse will have every chance of progressing.
Not if we play like we did against Sligo.;)

Also chance I could be driving to this one.:cool::D

[U-C-D]

lads that "black fella" is a well known footballer called joseph n'do. i believe he plays for team called st pats

[pineapple stu]

Also chance I could be driving to this one.:cool::D
I call not shotgun!

And given my recent driving history, that's saying something!!

[John83]

I call not shotgun!

And given my recent driving history, that's saying something!!
I'd sooner take a lift off Ronan. :p

[sligoman]

Also chance I could be driving to this one.:cool:Provisional or full licence? Can't drive up north on provo licence;) :D

[DmanDmythDledge]

I'd sooner take a lift off Ronan. :p
Are you sure? I've never actually driven before.:D


Provisional or full licence? Can't drive up north on provo licence
Provisional. I don't have it yet and didn't think it would take so long to get one so I won't be driving to this one.:(

[Schumi]

Can't drive up north on provo licence;) :D
Not since the ceasefire anyway.

[MariborKev]

Lads,

I'll hopefully be offering full match coverage via CMA Online for those that can't make it.

[Schumi]

Lads,

I'll hopefully be offering full match coverage via CMA Online for those that can't make it.
Nice one.

Don't suppose this will be on the radio on Friday with the rugby on will it? I'll be indisposed unfortunately but should manage to have a radio to hand.

[soccerc]

Nice one.

Don't suppose this will be on the radio on Friday with the rugby on will it? I'll be indisposed unfortunately but should manage to have a radio to hand.


Rte Radio one will cover all of the FAI Cup quarter finals this weekend live

On Friday from 7pm Sportsnight Derry v UCD Commentators John Kenny and Tony O'Doherty

Saturday FAI Cup Special from 7pm Waterford v Cork City Commentators Adrian Eames and Eoin Hand
plus updates from Longford v Limerick

Monday FAI Cup Special from 7.30 St Patrick Athletic v Bohemians with Gabriel Egan and Eoin Hand

All on RTE Radio One 567khz Medium Wave,Long Wave 252, RTE On line and on RTE Sports Digital.

[Schumi]

Wow, there's a lot of us up this hour of the night. ;)

Excellent, I can hopefully listen to both, though I expect negative results in both games. :(

[Student Mullet]

Provisional. I don't have it yet and didn't think it would take so long to get one so I won't be driving to this one.:(Once you have the receipt you can drive.

Edit: Once you have the receipt you may drive.

[John83]

Are you sure? I've never actually driven before.:D
You've taken a lift off Kevin before. You should understand.

Anyway, with that off the table, I suppose it'll be CMA again. Three cheers for Maribor and his team of web-radio wizards!

[Titan]

I'm heading up to this.

I'm leaving UCD ABOUT 2PM so if anyones interested....

Unfortunately as I now live in trim getting home could be a problem I could drop you off in Drogheda or Slane or somewhere!