Rovers Away

[Conor H]

Predictions?

Huge game for both Clubs on Friday night.I'd expect a big crowd for Rovers and hopefully a hefty travelling support for UTD aswell.we need to try and get as many as possible to get on the road for Friday.It's crazy how so many people who go to the home games don't bother going to one away game all year.Would be nice to get 200+ on Friday.

Anyway i reckon we'll win it.We're playing good stuff at the moment and we always match Rovers-Friday should be no different.they're the best organised team in the league though so all the players need to be up for it or they'll take the 3 points handy enough.

Prediction-Rovers 0 - UTD 2 .


Here's hoping we avoid the usual late winner/equaliser from Rovers to.

Last year.....
Rovers 1 - UTD O(90th min)
This year...
Rovers 1 - UTD 0(88th min)
UTD 1 -1 Rovers(90th minute equaliser)

[Sumac]

It's crazy how so many people who go to the home games don't bother going to one away game all year.)

Well there are small issues like work, family and finances that restrict a lot of people, so its not quite that crazy:confused:

[corbyeire]

i think it will be close - a score draw - as united have been creating plenty of chances of late but rovers arent up there near the top for nothing

[Tir Oilean]

Heart says a win Head says a draw. I'm gonna go with the heart this time.

[Conor H]

Well there are small issues like work, family and finances that restrict a lot of people, so its not quite that crazy:confused:

One game a year?
That is crazy.Plenty of people with kids,work etc make 4 or 5 games a year.

[Square Heir]

Last year.....
Rovers 1 - UTD O(90th min)
This year...
Rovers 1 - UTD 0(88th min)
UTD 1 -1 Rovers(90th minute equaliser)

I hope TC reminds the players of these results. It's time to put one over them!:cool:

[GuisaSaigon]

UCDD lost 4-1 to Cork tonight, we could catch them very soon if we keep going like we have been.:)

[Tir Oilean]

They still look way better than us. They were hockeyed in the end but they had some great passing moves but I think there is a lot of hype created by their fans about the quality of some players. They went downhill after 20 mins. If we man mark them and dont let them settle we'll take them in the last game of the season. Cork were considerably better than they have been in recent times. Kearney was on fire and Leon McSweeney has great potential too.

[eamo1]

it will be our 5th draw in 6 games,i had winning bets on 3 of last 4 draws.more importantly we are good enough to beat these guys and we owe them a beating too but rvs have this really annoying habit of getting late goals.
prediction 1-1.

[MyTown]

Rovers have the best defensive record in the League. 14 goals conceded in 24League games. We have scored 22 in 25. It points to a 1-0 or 0-0. Hopefully I'm wrong. At the game in Tolka back at the end of March we were well and truly robbed and deserved a point as a minimum. It would be great to see Derek Glynn back amongst the goals..and Flynner went very near against the Drogs, so here's hoping.

[inthestand99]

:ball:The main asset Rovers have this year is their fitness. Scully has them super fit . When some teams are fading in the final quarter Rovers are still firing on all cylinders. Purcell just keeps running and running. We are starting to build a head of steam ourselves and we need fear no one anywhere. Just remember lads its not over till its over!!!!! See Squares post. 1-0 Utd.

[Tir Oilean]

Good point in the stand but surely there are no excuses for a full time professional club not being able to match their fitness??

[inthestand99]

Agreed but..... I know Im going to get stick for this...... The full time set up will deliver more next season.

[Mr A]

May I ask why?

[Tir Oilean]

Couldn't agree more. It better as three go down. This was all part of the boards planning I reckon. We have two seasons in which we can establish ourselves as permanent top flight football and that time is here and now. Once next season is over whoever finds themselves in the basement is gonna find it extremely hard to get out and more crucially stay out.

[Tir Oilean]

May I ask why?

Why yes you may. The team is quite new with quite a few first teamers just having arrived in the last few months so they will improve the more experience they get in the team. We will be established as a serious team and will therefore be able to attract high caliber players.

[Conor H]

May I ask why?

Look at Drogheda and you'll see why.

[Mr A]

I don't quite see the relation between a full time set-up and being able to deal with squad turnover. If anything, the full time set-up should make this adjustment quicker, as players have more time to get to know each other. I know there may be some kind of transition period, but I don't see why it would take a long time for going full time to give benefits.

As for Drogheda- I'm not sure what the point is here. They kept firing more and more money at their squad and eventually this looks like paying off, albeit in a year when the competition in the premier is unusually low (at the top end anyway).

The original point was that GU should be at least as fit and probably much fitter than Rovers because GU are full time, and I think that point stands.

[Tir Oilean]

The original point was that GU should be at least as fit and probably much fitter than Rovers because GU are full time, and I think that point stands.

Yes it does and both myself and inthestand firmly agreed on that. But for any team to go full time and be League winners within a season is daft so at least one or two seasons should see a team competing at the top and that is what is meant by full time footie paying off.

[NY Hoop]

How many you bringing down friday lads? More than likely you'll be in the main stand near the ballybough end.

Just got a text from Fox's offering free Guinness for the rugby!


KOH

[DonO'Bate]

I don't quite see the relation between a full time set-up and being able to deal with squad turnover. If anything, the full time set-up should make this adjustment quicker, as players have more time to get to know each other. I know there may be some kind of transition period, but I don't see why it would take a long time for going full time to give benefits.

As for Drogheda- I'm not sure what the point is here. They kept firing more and more money at their squad and eventually this looks like paying off, albeit in a year when the competition in the premier is unusually low (at the top end anyway).

The original point was that GU should be at least as fit and probably much fitter than Rovers because GU are full time, and I think that point stands.

The difference is Rovers have more or less the same squad as last year, GUFC have practically a new team, the Drogs are the new Shels, I expect them to be playing Kilkenny City the season after next.

[Paddyfield]

The difference is Rovers have more or less the same squad as last year, GUFC have practically a new team, the Drogs are the new Shels, I expect them to be playing Kilkenny City the season after next.

Hmmmm. Do you expect Kilkeny to be promoted?

[GuisaSaigon]

Just got a text from Fox's offering free Guinness for the rugby!


KOH
Me too, was there a Guinness promotion last time rovers were down here?:confused:

[inthestand99]

:ball:Don O Bate is right. We are now full time as are Drogs etc. But we have the best run organisation in the league. Its easy to throw buckets of someone elses cash at a team and buy success. United have cut their clothes according to their cloth and it is, in the long run the only sustainable way to keep a club afloat. If you dont have it dont spend it , it will catch up with you. The big spenders today are under pressure , serious pressure to deliver and get into Europe to get an immediate return. The sugardaddys are not going to hang around if the winnng stops. When Utd survive this season of readjustment which we all hope and pray they do they will kick on next season and the season after and become a force to be reckoned with at the top of the League with the best run club both on and off the field!

[Tir Oilean]

:ball:Don O Bate is right. We are now full time as are Drogs etc. But we have the best run organisation in the league. Its easy to throw buckets of someone elses cash at a team and buy success. United have cut their clothes according to their cloth and it is, in the long run the only sustainable way to keep a club afloat. If you dont have it dont spend it , it will catch up with you. The big spenders today are under pressure , serious pressure to deliver and get into Europe to get an immediate return. The sugardaddys are not going to hang around if the winnng stops. When Utd survive this season of readjustment which we all hope and pray they do they will kick on next season and the season after and become a force to be reckoned with at the top of the League with the best run club both on and off the field!

Great fightin talk inthestand thats the spirit!!! And whats more is that its more than just talk its a reality at our club.

[eamo1]

No harm in a bit of fun speculating.
my 11 would be.
Rodgers
Reggie(RB) Lester Fitzgerald Keane(LB)
Daryl O'Halloran Murph O.Brien(LW)
Faherty O'Flynn.
i just think vinny looked alot more lively then derek last friday night and is a bigger guy too.i think robson murph and greg will tuck into the centre with o.brien as our outlet down the wing.
Prediction 0-0,maybe 0-1 to us.

[gufcfan]

Well there are small issues like work, family and finances that restrict a lot of people, so its not quite that crazy:confused:

True. I finish work at lunchtime on fridays and i still cant make it to a lot of away games even if i try to plan to

I love goin to utd away games but i dont see many. However i do prefer to not give myself a reputation for alway wanted time off for this and that

[Paddyfield]

Swiped from official Rovers' website.....
www.shamrockrovers.ie

Rovers v Galway Utd, Tolka Park, Friday Sept 14th 8pm: Team News

TEAM NEWS

Both Alan Reynolds and Eric McGill are suspended, while there are doubts about the fitness and availibility of Tadhg Purcell and Ger O'Brien. Long-term casualty Aidan Price remains sidelined.

"With Alan and Eric unavailable, we're hopeful that everyone else will be fit," says Hoops' boss Pat Scully. "We won't make a call on the squad until just before the game.

"There is good news about Aidan Price. He's back running now, but it's still very much a case of taking it a week at a time and hoping that he keeps making progress.

"As last week's game against Bohemians was postponed until next Monday, we're going to need as strong a squad as possible for two tough games in four days."



WHAT SCULLY SAYS ….

about Rovers' 0-1 defeat by Longford Town
"It was very disappointing to lose that game – especially by conceding such a late goal. There was also a certain amount of nervousness about our performance.

"While that's understandable, as none of our players have ever been in the running for the Premier Division title before, it's something that they have to overcome.

"There's a certain pressure that comes with being at Shamrock Rovers, and it's a question of turning that into a positive because that pressure will never go away.


about tomorrow's game against Galway United
"Galway are a good side, and they have the financial resources that allowed them to recently bring in six players from English and other Premier Division clubs.

"They also have a full-time squad while we're part-time, which gives them an advantage. Having said that I'll be looking for a winning performance from our players.

"This season has been a great experience so far for everyone at the club. Hopefully we can make that knowledge count in the run-in and show the strength of our character.

"These are the most important games and this is the most crucial part of the season. We're going to find out a lot about ourselves over the coming few weeks."

ENDS

[GuisaSaigon]

Full squad to choose from http://www.galwayunitedfc.ie/match-previews/team-news-shamrock-rovers-v-galway-united-2.html

I'd go with..........
-------------------------- Rogers-------------------------------

Regi-------------Fitzy------------------Lester------------- Keano

Fagan-----------Murphs--------------Robson--------------O'Brien

------------------Glynn--------------O'Flynn---------------------

I know Glynn didn't have the best game against Drogs but he has proven his class. Murphs/ Greg is a tough one I feel that Murphs on his game offers more going forward.
I was impressed by Fagan in the Waterford game. He was one of the few who gave everything, haven't see too much of him since but I'd give him the nod just ahead of Cookie.
I'd say it'll be a low scoring game 0-0 1-1 or 1-0 hopefully to United.

[Claret Murph]

I would say this one has 0-0 on it .

[ForzaHoop]

I'd say this wil be a Good game, two teams playing well, Rovers have a great Defense and the lads are fit as f**k and will be raring to go after the Break.
On another Note: Why are you called United and not City or just Galway F.C.

[corbyeire]

oooooooooooh forza hoop - there is a can of worms to be opened there!!!

[GuisaSaigon]

Why are you called Shamrock Rovers and not just Shamrock as Sky Sports like to call you? I think Shamrock sounds better:p

[Tir Oilean]

Betting with Paddy Power

Shams 4/6 Draw 11/5 United 4/1

I went with 4/1 but itll probably be a draw

[ForzaHoop]

It's just because you are the only team in Galway, normally teams pick city or united if there are two teams in the town, Man U - Man City.
I was just showing some polite interest not being at all smart and to be honest i am delighted to see GUFC back in the top flight and was bored in
work so said f**k it why not ask.
See you some of you lads at the Game.

[WoodquayBoy]

I am open to correction here Forza, but it is to signify that Galway is United behind the team. Were previously known as Galway Rovers, but think the idea to change the name in the early 80s was a nod to the fact that the team represented all of Galway, and not just the city, hence Galway United.

[GuisaSaigon]

Robson on the bench, same team as Drogs game commentary here http://www.galwaybayfm.ie/

[GuisaSaigon]

not full commentary, Tuam golf club news now:mad:

[GuisaSaigon]

back again 0-0 30 mins Rovers on top.

[GuisaSaigon]

Regi gone off injured:mad: Wes on.

[GuisaSaigon]

1-0 Rovers 45 mins Myler

[GuisaSaigon]

Rovers 2-0

[Square Heir]

4 - 0!!? Oh lord :eek:.........

[Gaillimh Al]

First whipping of the season at a bad time. At least the others didnt win and only Waterford made up a point.

[Maroon 7]

Yikes!

No help for the goal difference that. At least Bray and Longford lost. Waterford got a point though.

[pixiehead]

Its a joke that we can loose by this heavy score line against a part time team. Im begining to think we are wasting money on players who are certainly not worth it. Cousins dosent know Quaility if it bit him on the nose. Ive really been patient up to now but this isnt good enough :mad: If Bray And Longford had picked up points this Thread would be flooded with Complaints. I dont know what others think but im sick of losing to "part timers" with the structures we have in place :mad:

[Billy Lord]

Hats off to the Galway United fans who respected the pre-match minute for Alan 'Nipper' Nolan. Hope you guys stay up because going to Terryland is always a pleasure, regardless of the result.

[Square Heir]

Its a joke that we can loose by this heavy score line against a part time team. Im begining to think we are wasting money on players who are certainly not worth it. Cousins dosent know Quaility if it bit him on the nose. Ive really been patient up to now but this isnt good enough :mad: If Bray And Longford had picked up points this Thread would be flooded with Complaints. I dont know what others think but im sick of losing to "part timers" with the structures we have in place :mad:

My sentiments exactly.....

[blackholesun]

As a Hoop I thought the Galway defence looked a yard or two off the pace when Charles came on and we coulda scored 5 or 6 in the last 20 minutes. Id hate to see Galway do down and hope that Longford go down (throwing a 2-0 lead will be a big blow to their confidence).

koh

bhs

[Trainee]

Its a joke that we can loose by this heavy score line against a part time team. Im begining to think we are wasting money on players who are certainly not worth it. Cousins dosent know Quaility if it bit him on the nose. Ive really been patient up to now but this isnt good enough :mad: If Bray And Longford had picked up points this Thread would be flooded with Complaints. I dont know what others think but im sick of losing to "part timers" with the structures we have in place :mad:

it will take time before we see the full benifits of full time football(look at drogs it took them 3-4 years)
rovers may be a part time but they have a great squad and manager so i would'nt read too much into last nights result but what is important is how tony and the squad react this week and how the prepare for pats friday week.